The Optimist Menu

apple, ponzu, black garlic, calabrian chili

sobressada aquachile, pistou, watermelon radis

pickled mustard seed, dill, house saltines

smoked fish, bacon, chive, oyster crackers

oyster, shrimp, andouille sausage, “potluck” garlic bread

green goddess, pickles

farm greens, banyuls vinaigrette, asher blue, garlic crumble

confit shallot, chorizo, calabrian chili, parmesan

old bay, cocktail sauce, “comeback sauce”

plum wine, lemongrass, coconut, thai bird chili

giardiniera, spicy honey, capers, mustard seed

“sopping toast”, arbol chili butter, lime …messy, but worth it!

oysters, shrimp, ceviche, smoked fish dip, jonah crab, chilled half lobster

oysters, shrimp, ceviche

asparagus, gribiche, lemon sabayon

cannellini bean, red chimichurri, crispy artichok

pickled shiitake, eggplant, orange, dumpling sauce

braised beef, heirloom carrot, horseradish, chow-chow

coconut, ginger, lemongrass, mushrooms, thai herbs, peanuts

cauliflower, lentil, garam masala, caper, golden raisin

brioche, duke’s mayonnaise, dill

seaweed butter, breadcrumbs, lemon

roasted mushrooms, pan jus

, double stack, caramelized onion, “comeback”, american cheese, pickles

saffron aioli, parmesan

red miso, lemon, garlic

vadouvan, smoked fish, peanuts, egg, herbs

“beignet style”, cane syrup butter

bacon, dashi, potlikker