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Dine with Ocean Views at The Shores

Step straight from the sands to The Shores Restaurant for a variety of fresh seafood and a sustainable, California coastal-inspired menu that will satiate your palate. Dine just a few steps from the beach and enjoy panoramic views of La Jolla Shores and the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop. Our Executive Chef Mike Minor masterfully crafts the best seasonal and local fare into every bite. 
 

DINNER MENU

Served Daily 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Snacks & Ceviche

LOADED ASADA FRIES 16 / 23 | GF
skirt steak, mexican cheeses, salsa fresca, garlic ancho aioli, crèma, jalapeños, green onions
CHIPS AND GUACAMOLE 14 | GF
hass avocados, cilantro, lime, jalapeño, red onion
QUESO FUNDIDO 18
melted mexican cheese blend, chorizo, roasted poblano peppers, jalapeno, pico de gallo, flower tortillas
CARLSBAD BLACK MUSSELS 19
ancho chiles, chorizo, roasted garlic, anejo tequila, lime, ciabatta
QUESADILLA 14
oaxacan string cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa macha
steak 10 shrimp 8 chicken 6 or spring vegetables 3
CEVICHE MIXTO TOSTADA 18 | GF
shrimp, fish, cilantro, lime, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño aioli, serrano chile
AHI TUNA TIRADITO  22
tuna crudo, aji amarillo, agave citrusi, taro root chip, cilantro, radish
BAJA SHRIMP COCKTAIL 20 | GF
avocado, cucumber, jalapeno, mango, onion, house shrimp mix, lemon, housemade tortilla chips
GRILLED ADOBO OCTOPUS 23
purple cauliflower puree, prosciutto, caramelized onion, mashed fingerling potato, jalapeno crema

Salads

SHORES CHOPPED SALAD TOSTADA 16 | GF
roasted corn relish, salsa fresca, cotija cheese, black beans, guacamole, corn tostada, coriander dressing
Chicken 6 Shrimp 8 Steak 10
CHIPOTLE CAESAR SALAD 15
romano cheese, sun dried tomatoes, garlic chips, lemon preserve, parmesan garlic croutons, anchovies, chipotle caesar dressing
Chicken 6 Shrimp 8 Steak10
SOUP DEL DIA 12
chef seasonal choice

Signatures & tacos

BAJA STYLE CIOPPINO 36
local sustainable seafood, garlic crostini, ancho tequila broth
CHILI RUBBED RIBEYE 39 | GF
cilantro garlic butter, roasted calabacitas, chipotle chilaquiles, chimichurri
BEER BATTERED SHRIMP TACOS 26
black beans, rice, salsa roja, cabbage slaw, ancho aioli, pico de gallo, pickled onions
FISH TACOS 24
avocado crèma, mango slaw, crispy fried seabass, corn tortilla, red rice, black beans
BIRRIA SHORT RIBS 29
corn puree, braised birria broth, seasonal veggies, zucchinni blossoms, crispy prosciutto
ASADA TACOS 24 | GF
cumin marinated skirt steak, onions and cilantro, tomatillo avocado sauce, roasted salsa
PUERTO NUEVO LOBSTER 72 | GF
spiny tail lobster, cabbage slaw, guacamole, rice, beans, corn tortillas, pickled vegetables
VALLE SWORDFISH 35 | GF
blackened swordfish, cilantro cream sauce, escabeche, lime rice
PAN ROASTED SALMON 32 | GF
crispy skin on salmon, creamy polenta, corn succotash, cherry tomato, spinach, ranchero tomato sauce
BAJA FISH TRIO 33 | GF
grilled swordfish, blackened ahi tuna, pan seared seabass, cilantro potato mash, mango habanero chutney, roasted cauliflower, blistered tomatoes, beurre blanc
TEQUILA CITRUS CHICKEN 28
half chicken, roasted peppers, black beans, red rice, pickled vegetables, flour tortillas

Kids Favorites

chicken tenders | cheese burger | all beef hot dog | mac and cheese | cheese pizza | cheese quesadilla 13

Desserts

coconut flan GF | churros and ice cream | mudd pie 12

sorbet trio | 10

milk shakes | 9

 

GF - Indicates Gluten Free

V - Indicates Vegetarian

 

A 20% service charge will be added to parties of 8 or more. 
A 5% surcharge will be added to all guest checks to defray the increase in California state wages
Tax and gratuity not included. Menu items and pricing subject to change.