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American Cuisine • Bars & Lounges
LUNCH & DINNER
Cocktails: The Classics | The Golden Age | An Ensemble Cast | Curtain Call
Beer | Sparkling Wine | White Wine | Rosé | Red Wine
The Classics
AVIATION COCKTAIL
Tasting Notes: Plymouth Gin, Crème Yvette Violet Liqueur, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, and fresh Lemon Juice, served up
Serving: $20.50
PIMM’S PUNCH
Tasting Notes: Pimm's No. 1 Liqueur, Plymouth Gin, Strawberry, and Lemonade served over Crushed Ice
Serving: $19.00
NEGRONI
Tasting Notes: Beefeater Gin, Campari, and Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth served over Hard Cubed Ice
Serving: $18.50
ERNEST’S DAIQUIRI
Tasting Notes: Bacardi Superior Rum, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, fresh Lime and Grapefruit Juice and Organic Agave Nectar, served up
Serving: $18.75
SIDE CAR
Tasting Notes: Hennessy V.S Cognac, Cointreau, fresh Lemon Juice, and Agave Nectar with a Lemon Peel and a Sugar Rim
Serving: $19.00
CARTHAY MARTINI
Tasting Notes: Classically prepared with Hendrick's Gin or Double Cross Vodka, Lillet Blanc Dry Vermouth and Gourmet Blue Cheese Truffle Olives served with an Ice Sphere made from locally sourced Purified Water
Serving: $20.50
CARTHAY MAI TAI
Tasting Notes: Surfrider Rum, Luxardo Maraschino and Orgeat (Almond) Syrups, Pineapple and fresh Citrus Juice, tapped with Myer's Original Dark Rum, garnished with an Orange Wedge and Luxardo Cherry
Serving: $20.00
The Golden Age (Cocktails)
CARTHAY MANHATTAN
Tasting Notes: Bulleit Rye Small Batch American Whiskey, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, and Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherries served with an Ice Sphere made from locally sourced Purified Water
Serving: $20.50
GINGER ROGERS
Tasting Notes: Plymouth Gin, Luxardo Apricot Liqueur, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, and a hint of fresh Lemon Juice, served up
Serving: $18.50
THE DERBY
Tasting Notes: Bulleit Broubon, fresh Grapefruit Juice, and Honey, served up
Serving: $17.50
SCOTCH MIST
Tasting Notes: Known to be Walt's drink of choice - Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch with a Lemon Peel served over Crushed Ice
Serving: $17.50
TEQUILA DAISY
Tasting Notes: Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, Crème Yvette Violet Liqueur, fresh Lime Juice, Organic Agave Nectar, and Egg Whites, served up
Serving: $20.50
PISCO SOUR
Tasting Notes: El Gobernador Pisco, fresh Lime Juice, Organic Agave Nectar, Angostura Bitters, and Egg Whites
Serving: $18.50
An Ensemble Cast (Cocktails)
CARTHAY OLD FASHIONED
Tasting Notes: Woodford Reserve Bourbon with Angostura and Orange Bitters, and a Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherry served with an Ice Sphere made from locally sourced Purified Water
Serving: $20.50
SPARKLING MARE
Tasting Notes: Saint-Hilaire Sparkling Wine, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and Aperol Orange Aperitif
Serving: $18.25
BLOODY MARY
Tasting Notes: Hanson of Sonoma Habanero Organic Vodka, Bloody Mary Mix, Barbecue Bitters, and Dill Pickle Brine garnished with a locally grown Organic Dill Sprig and a dehydrated Horseradish-crusted Tomato Slice
Serving: $19.00
BOURBON CRUSTA
Tasting Notes: Bulleit Bourbon, Cointreau, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, and fresh Lemon Juice with a Lemon Peel and a Sugar Rim
Serving: $19.50
DOUBLE PEAR MARTINI
Tasting Notes: Double Cross and Absolut Pears Vodka, Pear Nectar, and fresh Lime Juice complemented with a marinated Baby Pear, served up
Serving: $20.50
CLASSIC GIN AND TONIC
Tasting Notes: Hendrick's Gin and Premium Tonic
Serving: $17.50
DILL GIN AND TONIC
Tasting Notes: Plymouth Gin, Premium Tonic, Zesty Deli Dill Pickle Brine, locally grown Organic Dill, and Lemon Peel
Serving: $17.25
BOTANICAL GIN AND TONIC
Tasting Notes: Hendrick's Gin, Premium Tonic, Star Anise, Cardamom, and Mint
Serving: $17.75
CARTHAY CLUB MOJITO
Tasting Notes: Bacardi Superior Rum, Organic Mint, fresh Lime Juice and Organic Agave Nectar topped with locally sourced Purified Sparkling Water served over Crushed Ice
Serving: $19.00
Curtain Call (Cocktails)
IRISH COFFEE
Tasting Notes: Jameson Irish Whiskey, hot Coffee and two Sugar Cubes topped with a frothy Cream
Serving: $16.50
VINTAGE COFFEE
Tasting Notes: Baileys Irish Cream, Tuaca and a splash of hot Coffee served in a Snifter Glass with a stick of Cinnamon
Serving: $16.50
B-52 COFFEE
Tasting Notes: Grand Marnier, Kahlúa, Baileys Irish Cream, and hot Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Serving: $17.50
BRANDY ALEXANDER
Tasting Notes: Brandy, Dark Crème de Cacao, Cream, and Nutmeg, chilled and served up
Serving: $16.50
Buena Vista Brews
ACE HARD CIDER SEASONAL SELECTION (DRAFT)
NOW SERVING: Cider, Ace, Sebastopol
Crafted In: USA
Tasting Notes: Flavored with cinnamon, cloves and allspice, Tastes like pumpkin pie
More Info: 5.0-6.9% ABV; Served seasonally. California Cider Company is the first family owned cider in the US. They have been making ACE ciders since 1993 in the beautiful Sebastopol area of Sonoma County California just north of San Francisco.
Draft: $12.25
GOLDEN ROAD BREWING GOLDEN STATE CERVEZA (DRAFT)
Crafted In: Los, Angeles (California)
Tasting Notes: Bright, crisp and refreshing but with the added twist of a hint of citrus thanks to a kiss of Crystal and Pacifica hops.
More Info: 4.8% ABV, 10 IBU; Golden Road is committed to engaging and supporting the growing community of socially-minded beer enthusiasts. Inspired by California, Golden Road’s year-round offerings include Mango Cart Wheat Ale, Wolf Pup Session IPA, Point the Way IPA, Get Up Offa That Brown and Golden Road Hefeweizen. Along with the core beers, Golden Road brewers are constantly experimenting with the freshest ingredients through a collection of rotating, seasonal and limited-edition brews.
Draft: $12.25
PRANQSTER
Crafted In: Fort Bragg, California
Tasting Notes: Belgian Style Golden Ale; A floral nose with a full fruity flavor, and a clean finish.
More Info: 7.6% ABV; A pioneer in the Craft Beer movement, North Coast Brewing Company opened in 1988 as a local brewpub in the historic town of Fort Bragg, located on California’s Mendocino Coast. Under the leadership of President & Co-Founder Mark Ruedrich, the brewery has developed a strong reputation for quality having won more than 110 awards in national and international competitions.
Bottle: $12.50
RED TROLLEY ALE
Crafted In: San Diego, CA
Tasting Notes: Malted Ale; Brewed with a half ton of caramelized malts, this bold red ale is full of caramel and toffee flavors, hints of dried raisins and currants, and a slightly sweet finish.
More Info: 5.8% ABV; Red Trolley Ale sets the standard for Irish Red Ales. Each batch of this multi award-winning beer is brewed with a half-ton of caramelized malts for a deep copper color and toffee flavor. Sets the standard for Irish Red Ales
Bottle: $12.50
DOUBLE BARREL ALE
Crafted In: Paso Robles, California
Tasting Notes: British Pale Ale; Pale malts create a smooth middle with ribbons of caramel, English toffee and toasted oak.
More Info: 5.0% ABV; DBA—a.k.a. Double Barrel Ale—is the trailblazing flagship beer that started it all for Firestone back in 1996. Partially fermented in their patented Firestone Union oak-‐barrel brewing system, DBA quickly took the Central Coast by storm and set the pace for future beers to come. Today, DBA is regarded as a California classic, and stands as an iconic tribute to traditional cask-‐fermented English ales.
Bottle: $11.25
BALLAST POINT SCULPIN IPA
Crafted In: San Diego, California
Tasting Notes: India Pale Ale; Hints of bright apricot, peach, mango & lemon.
More Info: 7.0% ABV; They started out in 1996 as a small group of San Diego home brewers who simply wanted to make a better beer. In their exploration, they became obsessed with ingredients—tinkering, testing and tasting to find the perfect balance of taste and aroma.
Bottle: $12.50
8 BALL STOUT
Crafted In: Eureka, California
Tasting Notes: Pours very dark in color with a nice, roasted aroma. It is rich on the palate with robust roasted maltiness combining with an abundance of hops to produce a smooth, creamy stout.
More Info: 6.2% ABV; On August 20, 2014, they brewed their first batch of beer at their new facility just south of Eureka. (It was Great White, naturally.) Currently, they can bottle and can up to 1.2 million beers and fill 1,400 kegs a day.
Bottle: $11.25
STONE BREWERY DELICIOUS IPA
Crafted In: Escondido, CA
Tasting Notes: India Pale Ale; Hoppy, citrus, lemongrass flavors with a medium body and a bitter, dry finish. Pours deep gold with a white-colored head. Spicy, herbal, and citrusy hop aromatics balanced with a light-toasted malt. Spiciness is reminiscent of lemongrass.
More Info: 7.7% ABV; Stone Brewing was founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner in 1996 in San Marcos, California. Their mission was to create amazing, flavorful beers and provide an alternative choice for those were unsatisfied with the industrialized beers dominating the market at the time.
Draft: $12.50
OLD WORLD HEFEWEIZEN
Crafted In: Fullerton, CA
Tasting Notes: Smooth wheat character, banana and low clove notes from yeast fermentation. Low bitterness, low herbal, spice, citrus hop character
More Info: 5.0% ABV; Founder, Aaron Barkenhagen, started brewing Bootlegger’s beers on his own. Every now and then he’d call in a favor from a friend or family member – but local demand grew and it was time to bring on a team. In April 2008, after over a year of construction, Bootlegger’s Brewery opened and sold its’ first keg to a well known neighborhood bar in Downtown Fullerton.
Draft: $12.25
RED SEAL ALE
Crafted In: Fort Bragg, CA
Tasting Notes: Malt and hops are beautifully married in this full-bodied, copper-red Pale Ale. Red Seal is generously hopped for a long, spicy finish.
More Info: 5.4% ABV; A leader in the Craft Beer movement, North Coast Brewing Company opened in 1988 as a local brewpub in the historic town of Fort Bragg, located on California’s Mendocino Coast.
Bottle: $11.25
The Bright Lights: Sparkling Wines
BANFI ROSA REGALE BRACHETTO D’ACQUI
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Tasting Notes: Slightly sweet red sparkling wine with rose petal aromas and strawberries, raspberries, and cranberries on the palate.
More Info: In 1979, John and Harry Mariani, family Proprietors of Banfi Vintners, acquired a mid-18th century winery, known as Bruzzone, revitalized it and renamed the facility Banfi Piemonte. Here, with the same detailed care as a century ago, our skilled winemakers produce "Rosa Regale" Brachetto d'Acqui D.O.C.G. This rare Brachetto, a semi-dry, red sparkling wine cherished by the courts of Europe over two centuries ago, owes its reincarnation to Banfi.
Bottle: $61.00
Glass: $15.00
ASTORIA PROSECCO
Region: Venice, Italy
Tasting Notes: Very fine and persistent bubbles with straw yellow and greenish reflections. The floral aromas, with generous amounts of pear and golden delicious apple accents, linger on the harmonious and creamy palate.
More info: Founded in 1987 by an old family of winemakers, Paolo and Giorgio Polegato’s Astoria prides itself on the quality of its products.
Bottle: $55.00
Glass: $13.00
The Bright Lights: Rosé
CHAMPS DE PROVENCE ROSÉ
Region: Côtes de Provence, France
Tasting Notes: A classic dry rosé with vibrant notes of red berries, citrus, and orange blossom with a medium body, flavorful hints of raspberry and a zesty mineral finish.
More info: From the villages of Trets, Peynier and Pourriéres just south of the Mountain Sainte Victoire. The wine is harvested by hand during the night to maintain freshness.
Bottle: $51.00
Glass: $12.00
The Bright Lights: White Wines
DR. LOOSEN RIESLING
Region: Mosel, Germany
Tasting Notes: Crisp aromas of lemon, white peach, and melon with a hint of mineral on the palate.
More info: Riesling embodies the elegant and racy characteristics of steep, slate-soil Mosel vineyards at a very reasonable price. It is a bright, vibrant, fruit-driven wine made with grapes from contracted growers throughout the Mosel River valley who work very closely with brothers Ernst and Thomas Loosen.
Bottle: $55.00
Glass: $13.00
BELLA GRACE SAUVIGNON BLANC
Region: Amador County, California
Tasting Notes: Tropical fruit initially on the palate with long and juicy finish. It is slightly tart with a hint of crisp green apple.
More info: What do engineered products, life insurance and winemaking have in common? The answer is, more than you may think! For Bella Grace Vineyards' proprietors, husband and wife team Charlie and Michael Havill, the three industries share two people who have discovered a single passion - winemaking!
Bottle: $61.00
Glass: $15.00
WITHER HILLS SAUVIGNON BLANC
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Tasting Notes: The palate is refined and elegant with superb natural fruit weight providing a juicy core of layered fruit, entwined with a salty textural acidity, vibrant ripe citrus notes, crunchy greens, and hints of tropical guava on the nose.
More info: Their story began with one man, a local winemaker. For him, it wasn’t a desire for fame and fortune, but a passion to craft the very best wine from Marlborough’s beautiful natural surroundings. Since their first vintage in 1994, this remains unchanged.
Bottle: $51.00
Glass: $12.00
ZACA MESA VIOGNIER
Region: Santa Ynez Valley, California
Tasting Notes: Made from sustainably-farmed, estate-grown grapes, has notes of ripe apricot, lemon, lime, melon, lychee, and a lingering hint of minerality.
More info: Purchased in 1972 by John Cushman and five friends, the first vines were planted a year later in 1973. Only the third winery in Santa Barbara County at that time, Zaca Mesa became a Santa Barbara County “vineyard wildcatter”- experimenting with many varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay to see what would work. After several years of trial and error, Syrah was planted in 1978. Unbeknownst to the early winemaking team at the time, this block would become what is today the renown Black Bear Block, the oldest Syrah block in the Central Coast.
Bottle: $55.00
Glass: $13.00
MARC BRÉDIF CHENIN BLANC
Region: Loire, France
Tasting Notes: Intense and fruity with notes of white flowers, roasted almonds, pear, and apple.
More info: With its majestic cellars in the heart of the Touraine, Marc Brédif has been one of the most famous Vouvray and Chinon houses since 1893. When Baron de Ladoucette took over the house in 1980, he breathed new life into the century old winery, while preserving its traditions. Today, Marc Brédif continues to produce Vouvray and Chinon wines of the finest quality.
Bottle: $55.00
Glass: $13.00
THREE STICKS DURELL CHARDONNAY
Region: Sonoma Coast, California
Tasting Notes: Tropical fruit and crisp apple amaze the palate with a roundness that enhances this unique expression of Chardonnay. Creaminess perfectly balances the bright citrus components to create harmony on the palate.
More info: The pedigree of Three Sticks begins not in the glass, nor even in the cellar. Instead, it begins in the rocky, volcanic soils of Durell, one of the most diverse and prized vineyards in Sonoma Valley. Planted primarily to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this rolling 610-acre parcel spans the Sonoma Valley, Sonoma Coast and Carneros AVAs, and is the birthplace of Three Sticks Wines.
Bottle: $85.00
Glass: $21.00
JORDAN CHARDONNAY
Region: Russian River Valley, California
Tasting Notes: Crisp fruit flavors, vibrant acidity and lingering finish.
More info: Established in 1972, Jordan Vineyard & Winery was inspired by the great wine estates of France and created as an homage to the timeless connection between food, wine and hospitality.
Bottle: $57.00
Glass: $14.00
The Red Carpet: Red Wines
HARTFORD COURT PINOT NOIR
Region: Sonoma Coast, California
Tasting Notes: Aromas of red and black cherry, pomegranate, and dried rose petal. The layered flavors of dark berries, plum, and licorice lead to a mid-palate with an elegant and polished texture. The wine ends with a lingering mocha and mineral finish.
More info: Land’s Edge Pinot Noir is sourced from vineyards located at the ‘Land’s Edge’ of the Sonoma Coast AVA. The vineyards are driven by a maritime influence, producing a small but concentrated crop of Pinot Noir that is harvested in late September through mid-October. The foggy coastal climate preserves natural acidity in the grapes and helps delineate the purity of fruit flavors and expression of the unique coastal terroir in this wine.
Bottle: $85.00
Glass: $20.00
ARGYLE PINOT NOIR
Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Tasting Notes: Savory spice and delicate floral accents, while the middle palate is classic Argyle silkiness in texture, with persistent length.
More info: The Willamette Valley is the place for Pinot Noir. Over the last 30 years we’ve thrived here amidst the narrowest of parameters of success. The limitations on ripening grapes for red wine in our climate have given us a singular focus: growing world class Pinot Noir.
Bottle: $65.00
Glass: $16.00
ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS SYRAH
Region: Sonoma County, California
Tasting Notes: Floral aromas of violets, dark fruits, black cherry, vanilla, oak, stone fruit and blackberry. There are rich flavors of blackberry jam, black cherry, plum and vanilla with silky tannins and a long juicy finish.
More info: After purchasing the historic Cyrus Alexander homestead, Harry and Maggie Wetzel strived to create a thriving agricultural lifestyle on the property. They raised their children along with their vines in Alexander Valley, providing inspiration and encouragement as they developed the estate together. Decades later, the fourth generation of their family is growing up amongst vineyards and next door to the working winery that is known around the world as “AVV”.
Bottle: $51.00
Glass: $12.00
RIDGE THREE WAYS ZINFANDEL
Region: Sonoma County, California
Tasting Notes: Aromas of blueberry pie and toasty dill, with concentrated plum, licorice and smoky pepper flavors that are wrapped in muscular tannins. A blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Grenache.
More info: Ridge Vineyards begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor who became a prominent member of San Francisco’s Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge. He terraced the slopes and planted vineyards; using native limestone, he constructed the Monte Bello Winery, producing the first vintage under that name in 1892. This unique cellar, built into the mountainside on three levels, is Ridge’s production facility.
Bottle: $61.00
Glass: $15.00
PEJU CABERNET FRANC
Region: Napa Valley, California
Tasting Notes: Opens with herbaceous notes of thyme, oregano, white and green peppercorn, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor. Tart Rainier cherries, and wild strawberries enter the palate and are accompanied with notes of roasted vanilla bean, and freshly baked Crème Brûlée.
More info: A love of farming and a passion for wine brought Tony Peju to the Napa Valley. Born near the Caspian Sea, Tony’s ideas for Peju Winery were derived from his experiences in France, England and Los Angeles. In 1983, Tony and his wife Herta (H.B.) purchased 30 acres of land in the Napa Valley with the magic ingredient - location.
Bottle: $128.00
Glass: $26.00
JACKSON ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Region: Sonoma County, California
Tasting Notes: Mountain intensity in its blackberry, black currant and cassis flavors. It’s bone dry, with thick but refined tannins, and brightened by a fine burst of acidity.
More info: Jackson Estate Wine Collection is a tribute to their family’s estate vineyards. Small production wines. Cultivating many of California’s greatest cool, coastal mountain ridges and benchland soils allows us a broad perspective of terroir and showcases some of California’s finest appellations. Founder Jess Jackson’s vision and dedication to capturing hidden personality from rare, coastal California vineyards endures today in his legacy, and in practice, on every acre of the Jackson family’s land.
Bottle: $81.00
Glass: $19.00
SEBASTIANI CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Region: Sonoma County, California
Tasting Notes: Blackberry and English tea aromas with hints of dark chocolate and espresso set the stage for the rich palate. A full mouthfeel of dark fruit, clove spice and leafy characteristics accentuate this elegant Cabernet.
More info: Sebastiani’s first century in Sonoma winemaking began when Samuele Sebastiani emigrated from the Tuscany region of Italy in 1895 and started Sebastiani nine years later. A stonemason by trade, he quarry-mined the Sonoma hills for cobblestones that were used to build the streets of San Francisco. He worked long hours and saved carefully to buy land in Sonoma County, from which he would make wine for the Sonoma community and San Francisco’s restaurants.
Bottle: $55.00
Glass: $13.00
GROTH CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Region: Napa Valley, California
Tasting Notes: Blended with 20% Merlot, notes of red cherry and cassis with a hint of vanilla oak.
More info: The vineyard philosophy at Groth isn’t a lofty abstraction; it gets right down into the details. “Each and every vine is managed for its individual needs.” says vineyard manager Ben Benson. “We prune, thin shoots, or leaf pull for balance throughout the vineyard so that all the grapes have uniform ripening and optimum maturity.”
Bottle: $105.00
Glass: $24.00
WHITEHALL LANE MERLOT
Region: Napa Valley, California
Tasting Notes: Notes of raspberry croissant, red currants, cocoa powder, and layers of graphite. The palate showcases fine, firm tannins alongside chocolate cherry lollipop, red plums, dried goji berries, and toasted brioche.
More info: Whitehall Lane Winery and Vineyards is a local family-owned and operated winery in Rutherford Appellation of Napa Valley, dedicated to growing and making premium, world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Estate wines, while providing excellent hospitality with Napa Green certified and sustainable practices.
Bottle: $65.00
Glass: $16.00
* Last updated May 2024 (Menu and prices are subject to change)