Menu based on seasonal products, locally grown produce & organic ingredients, fresh wild and sustainable seafood
every day, modern & creative local California cuisine. Now open for Brunch, Sundays from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Menu based on seasonal products, locally grown produce & organic ingredients, fresh wild and sustainable seafood
every day, modern & creative local California cuisine. Now open for Brunch, Sundays from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Reservations are required especially on the weekends do 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!
GNOCCHI DI SPINACI & RICOTTA 14
spinach & ricotta cheese dumplings,
sun dried tomato, basil, walnuts
LAMB MEATBALLS 15
caramelized red onions, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh goat cheese
BASIL SHRIMP 17
shallots, white wine, “salsa verde”
CHARRED OCTOPUS 19.50
celery, fingerling potatoes, salmoriglio
SIDE OF TUSCAN OLIVES 15
selection of local mixed olives
LOCAL CHEESE PLATE 17
four selection of cheeses, served with nuts, dry fruits, Carmel local honey, crostini
From Scotch Farm are Sharp Monterey Jack and East of Edam with Pointe Reyes Blue Cheese, and imported Parmiggiano Reggiano 12 month - Italy
SOUP OF THE DAY 9 (ask your server)
Add: Shrimp 7 | Flank Steak 7
All-Natural Chicken Breast 6
BASIL HOUSE 11
heirloom lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, radishes, basil-balsamic vinaigrette
BRUSSEL SPROUT 13
apple, toasted hazelnuts, lemon dressing, pecorino cheese
ROASTED BEET 14
arugula-walnut pesto, citrus yogurt
SPECIAL SALAD (ask your server) MP
Vegetarian
(CHOICE OF SOUP, SALAD OR FRIES)
Add: gluten free bun 1 | avocado 3 | bacon 2
THE BASIL BURGER 16
grass fed beef, Gilroy garlic aioli, caramelized onions, Monterey Jack cheese, fresh tomato, arugula
THE BASIL ∙ VEGGIE ∙ BURGER 16 (nut & dairy free)
plant proteins, coconut oil, heme, non-GMO
Gilroy garlic aioli, caramelized onions, Monterey Jack cheese, fresh tomato, arugula
SALMON SANDWICH BLT 17
brioche bread, house smoked wild salmon,
smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH 16
brioche bread, pesto mayo, pickled red onion, tomato, arugula
TRADITIONAL LASAGNA 24
beef Bolognese, parmesan cheese, ricotta
SEASONAL RAVIOLI 19
Seasonal preparation (ask your server)
BUFFALO MOZZARELLA RAVIOLI 19
basil pesto, pinenuts, parmesancheese
BLACK SQUID INK LINGUINE 25
Monterey Bay squid, Mendocino sea urchin sauce
Kids Pasta (eight & under) 9
Half order, tomato or cream sauce, butter & cheese
add 1 Lamb meat ball or chicken 3
Regular portion of Pasta 18.50
gluten free/vegan pasta available upon request
CHEF’S SEAFOOD SPECIAL (ask your server) MP
Selection of local catch/or imported changes daily
BRAISED LAMB 21
red wine, polenta, broccolini
VEGAN ROASTED VEGETABLE PLATE 19
butternut squash puree, broccolini, brussel sprouts, winter squash
Baby Carrots, brown butter, pistachios, lemon
Fingerling potatoes, rosemary
Delicata Squash, maple, chili, lemon
Soft Polenta, goat cheese
Marinated vegetables, olive oil, oregano
(olive oil substitution to butter upon request)
