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*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Braised Bites

IRISH NACHOS

$15.00
House-made Potato Chips, Pico de Gallo, Candied Bacon, Irish Cheddar

ONION RINGS

$10.00
Beer Battered Gills Onion Served with House-made Chipotle Aioli and Buttermilk Ranch

PARM FRIES

$10.00
Fried In Beef Tallow, Parmesan Cheese Served With Garlic Aioli

BRAISED FRIES

$18.00
Loaded with Short Rib, Caramelized Onions, Mornay Sauce, and Garlic Aioli

PORK BELLY TACOS

$15.00
Crispy Pork Belly, Salsa Verde, Pickled Onions, and Radish

SALMON CEVICHE

$18.00
Red Onions, Cucumbers, Micro Cilantro, Avocado, Toastada

Pizza

MARGHERITA

$18.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Fresh Basil

FIG & PIG

$18.00
Sous Vide Pork Belly, Fresh Figs, Balsamic reduction, Arugula

HOT HONEY

$18.00
Pepperoni, House Made Hot Honey

BBQ CHICKEN

$18.00
Grilled Chicken, BBQ Sauce, Red Onions, Smoked Gouda

Salads

'Wrap it up' for $2.00

CRISPY CHICKEN COBB

$18.00
Braised Fried Chicken, Crispy Romaine, Avocado, Tomato, Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Blue Cheese

CHOPPED WEDGE

$15.00
Tomato Confit, Candied Bacon, Pickled Onions, House Blue Cheese Dressing

CHICKEN CAESAR

$16.00
Grilled Chicken, Parmesan Cheese, House-made Garlic Croutons, Caesar Dressing

COWBOY COBB

$18.00
Tri Tip, Crispy Romaine, Avocado, Tomato, Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Blue Cheese

GRILLED PEACH & SALMON

$25.00
Pan Seared Salmon, Mesculin Mix, Pistachios, Citrus Vinaigrette, Balsamic Drizzle

Sandwiches & Burgers

TRI TIP SANDWICH

$18.00
Smoked Tri Tip, Caramelized Onions, Smoked Gouda, House-made BBQ Sauce, Hoagie Roll

BACON & EGG BURGER

$20.00
Candied Bacon, Fried Egg

THE ONION JAMMER BURGER

$20.00
Bourbon Bacon Jam, Fried Onions, Grilled Onions, Garlic Aioli, Brioche Bun

CALI CHICKEN CLUB

$18.00
Grilled Chicken, Arugula, Avocado Aioli, Bacon, Tomato Confit, House-Made Sourdough

SHRIMP PO ΒΟΥ

$20.00
Beer Battered Shrimp, Cajun Slaw, Special Sauce, Tomato

CARAMELIZED ONION GRILLED CHEESE

$15.00
House-made Sourdough, Smoked Gouda, Aged Cheddar

Entrees

PENNE A LA PESTO

$17.00
Casarecce Pasta, Pistachio Pesto, Burrata

CACIO E PEPE

$17.00
Rigatoni Pasta, Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Cracked Pepper

PETITE TENDERLOIN

$38.00
Peppercorn Cream Sauce, Roasted Root Vegetables, Gremolata

SHORT RIB RAGU

$25.00
Reginette Pasta, Braised Short Rib, Parmesan Cheese

HALF ROASTED CHICKEN

$25.00
Herb Crusted, Pan Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables

HANGAR STEAK

$38.00
'Butchers Cut', Chimichurri, Roasted Root Vegetables

*Contains Gluten - Gluten Free options noted when available. Parties of 8 or more will be charged a 20% gratuity. No more than 4 split checks per 8 quests | The split plate fee is +$10.00 per plate.

For The Table

BLISTERED SHISHITOS

$13.00
Roasted Garlic Aioli

FRIED CALAMARI

$18.00
Fresno Chilis, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce, Fried Basil

SALMON CEVICHE

$28.00
Red Onions, Cucumbers, Micro Cilantro, House Made Tortilla Chips

SURF & TURF

$26.00
With kurobuta pork, marinated prawns, toasted sesame seeds, sweet soy glaze, and pickled daikon.

LAMB LOLLIPOPS

$24.00
Orange & Honey Marinated, Pistachio Crusted

ROASTED CARROTS

$13.00
Whipped Feta, Toasted Pistachios & Honey

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

$13.00
Cilantro Jalapeño Aioli and Pico de Gallo

Beet Hummus & Roasted Potatoes

$15.00
Greek Yogurt, Fresh Dill, Chopped Walnuts

Charred Asparagus

$15.00
Pecorino Romano, Lemon Confit

SAUSAGE PLATTER

$18.00
Mendes Sausage, Pickles, Mustard, Chili, Fried Basil

FRIES

$7.00
Parm, Garlic Aioli, Ketchup

Greens N’ Things

WEDGE

$15.00
Marinated Tomato, Candied Bacon, Pickled Onions, House Blue Cheese Dressing

FARMERS MARKET

$15.00
Seasonal - Ask Server for Details

BEET ROOT & ARUGULA SALAD

$15.00
Goat Cheese, Toasted Pistachios, Citrus Vinaigrette

CAPRESE SALAD

$15.00
Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Infused Lemon Oil, Balsamic Reduction

CHARRED ASPARAGUS

$13.00
Pecorino Romano, Lemon Confit

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

$13.00
Rum Soaked Cranberries, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Reduction

BRAISED CARROTS

$13.00
Chili Lime, Thyme, Garlic Oil

ROASTED BROCCOLINI

$13.00
Romesco, Fresno Chilis, Almonds

Pizza & Pasta

HOT HONEY PIZZA

$18.00
Pepperoni, House Made Hot Honey

MARGHERITA

$18.00
Tomato Sauce, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella.

SEASONAL

$18.00
Ask Your Server for Details

Spaghetti Bolognese

$23.00
House made bolognese, Herbed Ricotta

Pistachio Primavera

$23.00
Asparagus, Pistachio Pesto, Parmesan

PROSCIUTTO PIZZA

$20.00
Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, Balsamic

Pancetta & Artichoke

$22.00
House-made garlic alfredo, tomato confit, and micro fennel.

Caramelized Onion & Mushroom

With house-made garlic alfredo, stracciatella cheese, and micron fennel.

Roasted Butternut Squash

Pistachio pesto, white sauce, fresh mozzarella, micro cilantro

Burgers & Sandwiches

BACON & EGG BURGER

$22.00
Bacon, Fried Egg, Heirloom Tomato, Special Sauce, Grilled Onions, Cheddar

LAMB BURGER

$22.00
Heirloom Tomato, Butter Lettuce, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Pickled Onions

Nashville Hot Chicken

$20.00
House Hot Sauce, Pickles, Butter Lettuce

SANTA MARIA MELT

$18.00
Smoked Tri Tip, Sourdough, Provolone, Red Onion

Land & Sea

HANGER STEAK WITH PARM FRIES

$38.00
10 oz Brandt Beef Hanger Steak Sous Vide Topped with Chimichurri

BLACK PEPPER RIBEYE

$50.00
Prime 12 oz Brandt Ribeye, Roasted Potatoes, Whiskey Garlic Cream Sauce

ASPARAGUS STUFFED CHICKEN

$32.00
Pomme Purée, Lemon Cream

PISTACHIO CRUSTED SALMON

$40.00
Vegetable Quinoa, BlackBerry Cabernet Reduction

BRAISED SHORT RIBS

$38.00
Red wine Demi, Creamy Polenta, Gremolata

BLACKENED HALIBUT

$60.00
Tamarindo Glaze, Tumeric Rice, Pineapple Salsa

PAN SEARED COD

$32.00
White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce, Creamy Polenta

LASAGNA

$35.00
House Made Pasta with Bechamel & Bolognese

PISTACHIO PRIMAVERA

$28.00
Rotini Pasta, Asparagus, Pistachio Pesto, Parmesan

Butternut Squash Ravioli

$30.00
White creamy lemon thyme sauce

POT PIE

$27.00
Chicken, Seasonal Veg, Cheddar Herb Biscuit

Mary's Smoked Half Chicken

$35.00
With mashed potatoes, chicken jus, pickled onions, and sauteed mustard greens.

Braised Short Rib

$45.00
With mashed potatoes, demi glace, roasted baby carrots & asparagus, and fried onions.

SHRIMP ROTINI

$28.00
Rotini Pasta, Garlic Wine Sauce, Chili Flakes, Parmesan

Brandt 14 oz Ribeye

$60.00
With mashed potatoes, fried brussels sprouts, and compound butter.

Brandt Beef New York Steak

$60.00
Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Baby Carrots and Asparagus, Compound Butter

Snake River Farms Pork Chop

With mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, compound butter, and apple chutney.

Snake River Farms Kobe Burger

With house-cured bacon, gouda, butter leaf lettuce, heirloom tomato, and onions.

Brandt 8 oz Filet Mignon

$60.00
With mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots & asparagus, and compound butter.

Sides

POMME PUREE

$5.00

SEASON VEG

$5.00

ROASTED CARROTS

$13.00
Whipped Feta, Toasted Pistachios & Honey

CHARRED ASPARAGUS

$13.00
Pecorino Romano, Lemon Confit

FRIED TOMATILLOS

$13.00
Cilantro Jalapeño Aioli, Pico de Gallo

ULTRA CRISPY FRIES

$7.00

Dessert

Carrot Cake

$15.00
With cream cheese frosting, pecans, candied carrot, and creme anglaise.

Lemon Cheesecake

$15.00
Lemon Curd, Berry Coulis

Chocolate Mousse Cake

$15.00
Chocolate Ganache, Berry Coulis

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

$15.00
Coconut Pecan Frosting

STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKE

$13.00
Fresh Strawberries, Chantilly Cream, House Made Biscuit

APPLE COBBLER

$15.00

BREAD PUDDDING

$15.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake

$15.00
With raspberry coulis, butterscotch mousse, and chantilly cream.

Lemon Creme Brulee

$15.00
Fresh Seasonal Berries

Pumpkin Cheesecake

$15.00
Swiss Meringue, Pistachio Brittle

Crème Brûlée

$15.00
With fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

Tax is included in all prices.

Sandwiches

Comes with your choice of two sides | Gluten-free +$2.00

Santa Maria

$20.00
Smoked tri-tip, BBQ sauce, and caramelized onion. Served on a sourdough roll.

Short Rib

$20.00
Braised short rib, fried onions, provolone cheese. Served on a sourdough roll.

Cali Chicken Club

$20.00
Mary's fried chicken, tomato confit, avocado aioli, applewood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, and arugula. Served on Focaccia.

Empanadas

House-made empanadas (Not GF). Each order comes with 3 empanadas, chipotle aioli, and avocado aioli.

Short Rib

$15.00

Lemon Garlic Shrimp

$15.00

Pork Belly

$15.00

Bacon, Egg & Cheese

$15.00

Loaded Fries

Loaded with a choice of protein, chipotle aioli, avocado aioli, cheddar cheese, cotija cheese, and cilantro.

Marys Fried Chicken

$16.00

Short Rib

$18.00

Tri Tip

$18.00

Sides

Garden Salad

Bacon Mac & Cheese

French Fries

House Made Pickles

Sauces

Additional sauce 2 for $1.00

Pineapple Mango Salsa

Chipotle Aioli

Avocado Aioli

BBQ Sauce

Ranch

Drinks

Mexican Coke

$4.00

Orange Fanta

$4.00

Tea

$3.00

Water

$2.00

All desserts are gluten-free unless indicated.

House Favorite

Carrot Cake

$15.00
Cream cheese frosting, candied walnut brittle candied carrots, and orange creme anglaise.

Lemon Cheesecake

$15.00
Lemon curd, Berry Coulis

Chocolate Mousse Cake

$15.00
Chocolate Ganache, Berry Coulis

Liquid Desserts

Milky Way

$15.00
Vodka, Crème de Cacao, Amaretto, Cream of Coconut

Espresso-tini

$15.00
Cantera Cafe Liqueur, Vodka, Espresso

Hot Toddy

$15.00
Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Honey, Cinnamon

Michele Chiarlo 'Nivole', Moscato d'Asti, Italy 2020

$12.00/3 oz

Desserts

CARROT CAKE

$15.00

PEACH COBBLER

$12.00

BREAD PUDDING

$15.00

Priced per dozen | Minimum 40 guests for outside catering, 12 for pickup.

Appetizers

Classic Bruschetta

Fresh heirloom tomatoes/basil/olive oil.

Braised Crostini

Tomato confit/prosciutto/balsamic | Gluten free -

Grilled Onion Tarts

Caramelized red and yellow onions/flaky crust/fresh herbs.

Bacon Wrapped Dates (GF)

Medjool dates/whipped goat cheese/applewood smoked bacon.

Mushroom Caps (GF)

House-made sausage /aged parmesan /micro greens.

Creamy Duxelles Crostini

Mushroom confit/pickled onions /fresh herbs.

Phyllo Cups - Fresh Chicken Salad

Roasted chicken/chopped vegetables /fresh herbs.

Phyllo Cups - Spicy Capocollo

Cured pork/fresh dates/cream cheese/fresh herbs.

Skewers (GF) - Argentinian Beef

Grilled skirt steak marinated in fresh chimichurri.

Skewers (GF) - Chicken Satay

Grilled chicken glazed with teriyaki sauce.

Skewers (GF) - Caprese

Fresh mozzarella/cherry tomatoes/basil chiffonade/balsamic glaze.

Brioche Sliders - Smoke House Sliders

Angus patty/smoked brisket/crispy onions /BBQ sauce.

Brioche Sliders - Beefrizo Sliders

Beef chorizo patty/arugula/cilantro lime aioli

Prosciutto Asparagus Wraps (GF)

Fresh asparagus/thinly sliced prosciutto/balsamic reduction/lemon zest.

Argentinian Empanadas

Spiced beef/pork-belly/shrimp | With chimichurri and/or Peruvian pepper aioli.

House Made Chips & Dips

Chips (GF)

Tortilla chips/potato chips/pita chips

Ceviche

Pineapple mango salsa/fresh salmon/tortilla chips

Dips

Guacamole/cantina salsa/pineapple/mango salsa/jalapeno artichoke/onion

Fruit, Cheese & Charcuterie

We come to your home, business, or event and create a spread that your guests won’t forget. Table, black linens, six-inch plates, and napkins are included.

Charcuterie Display

Our charcuterie displays are truly one of a kind. We use homemade seasonal sausages,
smoked meats, capocollo, salami, and prosciutto. Accompanied with brie stuffed with
chutney, chef-selected cheese, crackers and baguettes, fresh fruit, and crudite with our
house buttermilk dressing.

Fresh Fruit Display

Assortment of fresh grapes, pineapple, melons, berries, and citrus.

Cheese & Fruit Display

A selection of in-season fruits, specialty cheeses, locally sourced cheeses, dried nuts crackers, baguettes, and chutneys.

Salads

Garden Salad

Butter leaf lettuce, cucumber, shaved watermelon radish, cherry tomato, and shredded carrots. Served with buttermilk dressing and/or citrus vinaigrette.

Wedge Salad

Baby iceberg lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, candied bacon, pickled onions, crispy onions, served with buttermilk dressing.

Caesar Salad

Chopped romaine, house-made brioche croutons, shaved parmesan, and our house-made Caesar dressing.

Entrees

All entrees served with dinner rolls and butter.

Oven Roasted Chicken

With artichoke cream sauce.

Grilled Citrus & Rosemary Chicken Breast

Sous vide with fresh lemon and rosemary and finished on the grill.

Fresh King Salmon

Wild caught when in season.

Cedar Plank Salmon

Cajun seasoned and cooked over hot coals glazed with honey and garlic.

Crispy Skin Salmon

Pan-seared and lightly seasoned with a citrus Beurre Blanc.

Braised Short Ribs

Red wine demi-glace.

Pork Roulade

Pork loin stuffed with our seasonal chutney sliced into medallions.

Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Cooked medium rare and sliced. Horseradish cream sauce or chimichurri.

Steaks

New York, ribeye, or filet mignon. Served with a choice of red wine demi-glace, Madeira mushrooms, or pink peppercorn reduction.

Side Dishes

Vegetables

Herb-Buttered Asparagus | Sauteed Fresh Green Beans | Steamed Broccolini | Sauteed Mixed Seasonal Vegetables | Citrus Roasted Brussels Sprouts | Roasted Cauliflower | Honey Glazed Carrots

Grains & Rice

Traditional Rice Pilaf | Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice | Seasonal Quinoa

Potatoes

Classic Mashed Potatoes | Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | Roasted Garlic Mash | Scalloped Potatoes | Roasted Diced Sweet Potatoes

Braised Smokehouse Barbeque - Meats

Wow your guests with custom, smoked barbeque. From whole chicken to smoked brisket, our BBQ is guaranteed to impress at your next event.

Signature Smoked Tri-Tip

Smoked Spatchcock Chicken

Pork Spare Ribs

Beef Back Ribs

Smoked Pork Butt (Pulled Pork)

Smoked Brisket

Picanha

Braised Smokehouse Barbeque - Sides

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Smoked Mac & Cheese

Braised Slaw

Peruvian Potato Salad

Texas Toast

Scratch Made Kettle Chips

Braised Pasta Salad

Cornbread

BBQ Beans

Dessert

Fresh Baked Cookies

Minimum 1 dozen. Choose from Chocolate Chip | Monster Cookies | Snickerdoodle | Alfajores (Argentinian cookies with dulce de leche)

Brownies & Bars

We offer an assortment of brownies and specialty bars, including: salted caramel brownies, apple pie bars, seasonal berry cheesecake bars, and candied pecan bars.

French Macarons

Delicate and delicious meringue-based cookies. Choose from the following: Lemon | Strawberry | Chocolate

Custom Cakes & Pastries

Custom cakes and pastries are available. Please ask your Braised Kitchen catering representative for more information.

Build Your Own Fixed Menus - Choose: One Starter, Three Condiments, Two Proteins, Two Sides, and Dessert.

Starters

Shrimp Cocktail Shooters

U-12 shrimp/scratch cocktail sauce/fresh herbs and vegetables.

Quesadillas

Chicken, pork, asada, or vegetables.

Guacamole Dip

House made guacamole with chips.

Queso Dip

With chips.

Fresh Salsa

With chips.

Condiments

Lime Crema

Avocado Sauce

Chipotle Aioli

Chimichurri Aioli

Pico de Gallo

Braised Pickled Onions

Cilantro

Lime

Cabbage Mix

Grilled Corn

Mango Pineapple Salsa

Proteins

Carne Asada

Grilled Chicken

Carnitas

Pork Pibil

Mahi Mahi or Shrimp

+$

Sides

Pineapple Green Onion Rice

Spanish Rice

Cilantro Lime Rice

Pinto Beans

Charro Beans

Tex - Mex Bean Mix

Mexican Chopped Salad

Dessert

Passionfruit Parfait

Argentina Alfajores

Shortbread, dulce de lece, toasted pistachio.

Flan

Caramel and chantilly.

Arroz Con Leche

Rice pudding.

Build Your Own Fixed Menus - Choose: One Starter, Protein, Sauces, Toppings, Two Sides, and Dessert.

Starters

Chips & Salsa

Grilled pineapple salsa with fresh chips.

Jalapeno Poppers

Braised Deviled Eggs

Fresh herb mix, smoked paprika, and crispy bacon.

Caprese Skewers

Cherry tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella.

Melon Prosciutto Skewers

Melon wrapped in prosciutto, served with a balsamic reduction.

Protein

100% Angus Beef

Braised Pulled Pork

Grilled Chicken Breast

Brisket

+$

Tri - Tip

+$

Sauces

Chipotle Aioli

Avocado Sauce

Chimichurri Aioli

Braised BBQ Sauce

Ketchup

Mayonnaise

Mustard

Toppings

Butter Leaf Lettuce

Tomatoes

Braised Pickle Mix

Bourbon Bacon Jam

Caramelized Onions

American Cheese

Pepper Jack Cheese

Sides

Potato Salad

Macaroni Salad

Fruit Salad

Garden Salad

Potato Chips

Mac & Cheese

Grilled Street Corn

Broccoli Salad

Dessert

Passionfruit Parfait

Apple Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars

Brownies

Cookies

Chocolate chip, oatmeal-peanut butter, snickerdoodle.

Key Lime Pie

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