Menu
Descanso Gardens: Gourmet In The Garden
Available for Pre-Order only through Tock. Orders must be placed no later than 48 hours in advance.
Order your meal Al Fresco, which includes a Starter, Protein, and a Side for $38/person. Or order A La Carte nibbles, beverages, and sides. A la carte options also available for add-on to Al Fresco pre-set meals. All available for convenient pick up in our Café!Al Fresco
$38Starters
choose oneCaprese Salad
sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, reduced balsamic, extra virgin olive oil
Seasonal Salad
seasonal fruit, dried cranberries, chevre, candied walnuts, baby kale, arugula, orange muscat vinaigrette
The Kitchen's White Chicken Chili
white bean and chicken chili
Protein
choose oneGrilled Salmon Filet
pomegranate gremolata GF
Tuscan Lemon Chicken
roasted jidori chicken breast, grilled lemon GF
Grilled Hanger Steak
chimichurri GF
Curried Cauliflower Steak
vegan harissa aioli VG, GF
Sides
choose oneGrilled Vegetables
seasonal grilled vegetables in an herb marinade
Orzo Pasta Salad
sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, lemon zest, feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette
Mediterranean Couscous
kalamata olives, persian cucumbers, fresh dill, red onion, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, harissa
Nibbles
serves 2Chef's Selection of Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie
dried fruits, mixed nuts, honeycomb, croccatini crackers, quince paste | 36
Mezze Platter
marinated artichokes, mixed olives, dolmas, tabbouleh, hummus, and sliced pita bread | 25
Additional Sides
Grilled Vegetables
herb marinade | 8
Orzo Pasta Salad
sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, lemon zest, feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette | 8
Mediterranean Couscous
kalamata olives, persian cucumbers, fresh dill, red onion, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, harissa | 8
Crispy French Baguette
| 4
Desserts
California Almond Cake
mascarpone cream, candied orange peel, balsamic strawberries | 12
Chocolate Brownie
| 4
Beverages
Wines
Domaine de Cala Rose
Bottle (375ml)
| 27
Rosa Regale Sparkling Rose
Bottle (375ml)
| 43
Cocktails
Saintly Greyhound
gin, saint germain liqueur, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed lime juice, sparkling water | 15
Classic Margarita
tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice | 15
Cinnamon Spiced Rum Punch
cinnamon simple syrup, pineapple juice, lime juice, rum | 15
Non-Alcoholic
Lavender Hibiscus Lemonade
| 5
Bottled Flat Water
| 3
Bottled Sparkling Water
| 3
The Kitchen at Descanso Café
Salads
Add chicken or prosciutto GF +$6 Add heirloom grains VG +$4Stone Fruit
peaches, plum, nectarine, ciliegine mozzarella, cucumber, red onion, champagne vinaigrette V, GF, D | 14
Roasted Heirloom Beets
roasted red, golden, and candy cane beets, toasted almonds, baby greens, goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette V, GF, N, D | 13
Classic Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing D, F | 12
SANDWICHES
Smoked Carnitas Grilled Cheese
cheddar, smoked carnitas, caramelized onion, pickles, smokey bbq sauce served on toasted pain de mie D | 16
Chicken Salad
olive oil poached chicken, parsley, lemon, celery, roasted garlic, arugula, sun-dried tomato spread served on whole wheat bread | 15
Caprese
fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomato, garden pistou, pickled onion, balsamic reduction, served on demi baguette bread D | 14
Make it a meal by adding chips and soda for +$4. (only valid with the purchase of a sandwich or a salad)
PLATES AND SNACKS
Smoked Beet Toast
smoked beet hummus, goat milk ricotta, pine nut, garden herbs served on toasted pain de mie V, D, N | 13
Mediterranean Plate
white bean hummus, eggplant borani, and traditional hummus and pita chips N, VG, (GF without chips) | 12
Cheese & Charcuterie
chef's selection of artisan cheese and charcuterie, almonds, honey comb, and rustic baguette D, N | 20
EXPLORER MENU
Available at 10:30AMKids Crudite
carrots, celery, cucumber, ranch dressing V, D | 8
Classic PB&J
peanut butter, strawberry preserve, wheat bread VG, N | 9
1/2 Turkey Sandwich
turkey, lettuce, mayonnaise, cheddar on pain de mie. served with sliced apple and peanut butter D, N | 12
Watermelon Fruit Cup
watermelon cup served with lime and tajin on the side VG, GF | 5
DESSERTS
Cookies V, N
| 4
Brownies V, N
| 5
Pastries V, N
| 4.5
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Saintly Greyhound
vodka, st. germain, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, sparkling water | 16
Classic Margarita
tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup | 16
Cinnamon Spiced Rum Punch
rum, cinnamon simple syrup, pineapple juice, lime juice | 16
Well Cocktails
vodka, rum, tequila, gin, bourbon, or scotch | 15
Wine By The Glass
| 13
Beer
| 12
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Housemade Hibiscus Lemonade
| 5
Housemade Hibiscus Lemonade
Spiked
| 15
Soft drinks
| 3.5
Water
| 3
Iced Tea or Coffee
| 4
Hot Tea or Coffee
| 4