Lunch Menu

APPETIZERS
Sautéed Monterey Bay Calamari, wild shrimp, Spanish octopus, white wine garlic sauce, Calabrian chili, parsley 17.50
Roasted Spanish Octopus, heirloom cannellini beans, black olive, celery, cherry tomato broth 18.75
Lamb Meatballs, san marzano d.o.p. tomatoes sauce, parmesan cheese 16 .25
Italian Charcuteries, selection of cured meats, cheese, and marinated vegetables, gluten free crostini 17.50
Imported marinated Castel Vetrano Olives, chili flakes, mustard seeds, garlic 12.50 gf/vgn

SALADS
add Petaluma chicken breast 7 …or… add Prawns 8

Baby Romaine & Smoked Blue Cheese, Smokey blue dressing, Tony Baker’s bacon, candied walnuts, tomato 14.50
Caprese, buffalo mozzarella, artichoke & Swank Farms cherry tomatoes Italian baby artichokes, balsamic, basil 15.25
Basil house salad, mixed baby greens, freshly shaved vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette 12.50 gf/vgn
Special Seasonal Salad MP (ask your server)

SOUP OF THE DAY, ask your server 9 gf

KIDS OPTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST (tomato sauce, butter + cheese or plain)

PASTAS
Black seafood linguini, Monterey Bay squid, shrimp, fresh local/imported fish of the day, Calabrian chili, garlic 29.50
Bigoli Carbonara, egg yolk, Tony Baker’s bacon, black peppercorn, Pecorino Romano cheese 25.50 (option, no bacon)
Rigatoni Buttera, house-made Heritage breed pork sausage, peas, tomato & mascarpone, parmesan cheese 23.75
Traditional Lasagna, beef Bolognese, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, fresh basil 25.50
Hand rolled spinach & ricotta cheese gnocchi, mixed mushrooms, white wine butter sage sauce 23.50
Special Ravioli, ask your server about seasonal preparation 23.75 ( varies, ask)

ENTREES
Local or Imported Fish of the Day, seasonal preparation MP
Vegan roasted vegetable plate, Colliflower, beet ravioli, mixed mushrooms, carrot puree 22.50 gf
SANDWICHES ARE SERVED WITH A CHOICE OF SALLAD OR FRIES
Add avocado 2, Tony Baker’s bacon 3, gluten free bun 1
The Basil Veggie Burger, mayo pesto, chickpeas, quinoa, walnuts, carrot patty, Monterey jack cheese 16.50
The Basil Burger, arugula, tomato, caramelized onions, Monterey jack cheese, aioli, brioche bun 16.25
Organic Fogline Farm Chicken Sandwich, avocado, Baker’s bacon, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun 16.50

SIDES
Crispy potatoes, pecorino cheese, rosemary 8.25
Swank Farm Roasted organic Cauliflower, basil pesto 8.50
Old world Creamy Mulino Sobrino Polenta, fine grain, parmesan cheese 8.50
Roasted organic squash, maple syrup, sage 8.50

Vgn-Vegan – Vegetarian – gf-Gluten Free

Lunch 11:30am – 4:30pm MON-SAT, 11:00am SUN Brunch

WINE BY THE GLASS or BOTTLE

WHITE
Sparkling, Prosecco, Mionetto, Treviso DOC, Extra Dry, NV 12/48
Chardonnay, Morgan Highland, Santa Lucia Highlands 2016 12/48
Chardonnay, Talbot, Kali Hart, Estate, Carmel 2016 11/44
Pinot Grigio Bocelli, Delle Venezie, Veneto 2018 9/36
Sauvignon Blanc, Morgan, Monterey 2017 10/40
Sauvignon Blanc, The Paring, California 2014 12/48
Rose’, Band of Roses, Whashington State 2018 9/36

RED
Super Tuscany Blend, Rosso dei Notri, Tua Rita, Toscana 2015 14/56
Cabernet Sauvignon, End Post, Adelaida Cellars, Paso Robles 2015 12/48
Chianti Classico, Castello di Albola, Toscana 2014 9/36
Merlot keenan, Napa Valley/Carneros 2018 12/48
Pinot Noir, Luli, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, California 2016 14/56
Pinot Noir, Talbott Kali Hart, Carmel 2016 11/44
Zinfandel, Turley, Old Vine, Juvenille, California 2017 13/52

BEER BY THE BOTTLE 8
Carmel Valley, Carmel Craft CA, Blonde Ale (local beer)
Fat Lip, Marina CA, Amber Ale (local beer)
1066 English, Marina CA Pale Ale (local beer)
Uinta HOP NOTCH IPA - Salt Lake City Utah (organic)
Uinta BABA Black Lager - Salt Lake City Utah (organic)
Leopold 7 Craft Belgian Ale
Non-Alcoholic Beer, Erdinger Weissbrau – Germany

SODAS
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fiver Three Ginger ale or Ginger beer, Lemonade
Aranciata Sparkling Orange Soda or Limonata Sparkling Lemon Soda
Grapefruit, Cranberry Juice, Pine apple, Apple Juice, Ginger Beer

Grape juice - non-alcoholic & gluten free, Pinot Noir, Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino 2014 8.50

COCKTAILS 13
bellini sparkling wine, peach nectar or mimosa sparkling wine, orange juice
passion fruit basil-tini, rum, passion fruit, fresh basil “our signature cocktail”
peach basil margarita, peach puree, tequila, fresh lime juice, muddle basil, splash of aperol, fresh raspberry
grapefruit spritz, grapefruit vodka, splash of aperol, fresh basil & lemon, a floater of sparkling wine
basil cuke-tini, cucumber organic vodka, fresh basil lime and fever-tree ginger beer
modern rye, rye whiskey on the rocks with fever-tree ginger beer, lime, orange bitters
old school negroni, gin, sweet vermouth campari, on the rocks
americano campari, sweet vermouth, on the rocks, fever-tree club soda, slice of orange
basil bloody mary (Brunch and Lunch)

VODKA
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We do offer full Bar service including single malt, Scotch and Whiskeys as well as Ports and after dinner drinks (limited selections)

Menu based on seasonal products, locally grown produce & organic ingredients, fresh wild and sustainable seafood everyday, modern & creative local California cuisine. Now open for Brunch, Sundays from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

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Reservations are required especially on the weekends due to a very limited indoor seating capacity. We offer a friendly and welcoming outdoor covered patio on the beautiful Paseo San Carlos Courtyard; heaters and blankets are available. We are Dog-friendly!

Basil will be closed Super Bowl Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day this year.

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