Fresh and flavorful fish, shrimp, crab and lobster. Plump oysters on the half-shell.Mouth-watering steaks. Crisp salads. Heavenly appetizers. Sinfully delicious desserts.
Our eclectic, award-winning menu is executed by our extraordinary culinary team. Our desserts are prepared on premises by our Pastry Chef Javier Romero, and are the perfect way to conclude your evening. Complete your meal with an outstanding wine from our award-winning wine list.
Dining Menu
Prices subject to change without notice. An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more.
Please choose between our lunch and dinner menus.
Dinner Menu
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Oysters
Our Oysters are harvested from the pristine waters of Washington, Puget Sound and Canada as well as Carlsbad Aqua Farms. TAPS True Oysters pair best with an award-winning, handcrafted European ale or lager.
*The Raw - 12.99 per half dozen
For the purest
Charbroiled - 13.99 per half dozen
Broiled with garlic herb butter & grated Romano cheese
Blue Crab Dynamite - 13.99 per half dozen
Explosive flavors of crabemeat, shiitake mushrooms, sesame seed oil and baby spinach combine in a creamy texture
Rockefeller - 13.99 per half dozen
Privileged with spinach, bacon, onions, Parmesan cheese, Pernond baked together and painted golden with hollandaise
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Appetizers
Calamari Provencale or Calamari Fritti - 10.99
Flash-fried and served wtih lemon and tangy cocktail sauce or flash-fried to seal in flavor and tossed in a zesty butter sauce made from Worcestershire, minced garlic, green onion, vine-ripe tomato with a dash of Tabasco.
Eastern Shore Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - 11.99
Traditional Chesapeake style shrimp is gently poached with Old Bay seasoning and TAPS Cream ale served on crushed ice accompanied with house-made cocktail sauce
Coconut Crusted Shrimp - 11.99
Five jumbo Mexican white prawns lightly coated with shredded coconut and Japanese panko, golden brown crisped and served with sweet chili pineapple dragon sauce.
Seafood Ceviche Cocktail - 11.99
Citrus marinated bay shrimp, scallops and fresh fish with vine-ripe tomato, cucumber, red onion, Tabasco and fresh chopped cilantro.
*Hawaiian Style Ahi Tuna Tartare - 12.99
Sashimi grade yellowfin tuna diced then tossed with sweet chili & soy sauces, avocado, and green onion. Served with butter lettuce cups and a touch of wasabi creme fraiche.
Trio of Fire Grilled Bruschetta - 9.99
Three different preparations of olive oil brushed, grilled Italian baguette: chick pea hummus with roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella with vine-ripe tomato caprese and basil pesto tossed crabmeat salad.
Jumbo Lump Crab Stuffed Mushrooms - 10.99
Baked in our open-flame oven & served with lemon butter sauce.
*Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna - 12.99
Ruby red tuna is sesame crusted and quickly seared rare in sizzling sesame oil. Thinly sliced tuna is served with Asian slaw and wasabi cilantro vinaigrette.
Monterey County Artichoke - 9.99
Picked at the peak of perfection, gently poached until tender, then marinated in herb vinaigrette, served charbroiled with lemon herb aioli.
Asian Barbeque Ribs - 11.99
Soy braised ribs tossed with Mongolian barbecue sauce & grilled slowly until tender.
Warm Blue Crab Au Gratin - 10.99
Tender artichoke hearts, & baby spinach blended with four cheeses. Served au gratin with tortilla chips.
Teriyaki Chicken Spring Rolls - 8.99
Sweet soy ginger marinated chicken is grilled and tossed with rice noodles, Asian aromatics, Napa cabbage, carrots and shiitake mushrooms with chili sweet 'n sour sauce.
Bourbon Street Sampler - 28.99
A house specialty of our warm blue crab au gratin, crispy calamari fritti and Asian barbeque pork ribs.
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Appetizer Platters
Bourbon Street Sampler - 28.99
A house specialty of our warm blue crab au gratin, crispy calamari fritti and Asian barbeque pork ribs
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Starters
New England Clam Chowder - cup 4.99/bowl 6.99
Traditional white chowder of chopped clams, potatoes, leeks and finished with cream sherry.
N'Awlins Style Gumbo - cup 4.99/bowl 6.99
A rich stew of chicken, smoked ham and Andouille sausage topped with Cajun dirty rice.
Soup of the Day - cup 4.99/bowl 6.99
Chefs' selection using seasonal ingredients
Soup 1-1-1 - 8.99
If you can't decide on one soup try all three!
Rotisserie Chicken and Goat Cheese Salad - 8.99
Baby mixed greens, pulled rotisserie chicken, dried cranberries, crumbled goat cheese, toasted walnuts in a honey rosemary vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad - 7.99
Crisp Romaine and fresh baked croutons topped with grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Spinach & Avocado Salad - 8.99
Baby spinach tossed with julienne red onions, sliced orange, crispy bacon, avocado citrus vinaigrette and cherry tomatoes
Summer Grilled Shrimp Chop-Chop - 8.99
Three grilled white Mexican prawns, iceberg lettuce, roasted sweet corn, avocado, red onions, vine-ripe tomato, Cotija cheese, crispy spun potatoes tossed in a cilantro garlic ranch.
The "Wedgie" - 7.99
A wedge of ice-cold crisp iceberg lettuce topped with Point Reyes blue cheese, sliced beefsteak tomato, red onion, fresh baked croutons and creamy blue cheese dressing
Master Louie Salad - 21.99
Classic Louie featuring both jumbo lump crab and whole bay shrimp with shredded iceberg lettuce, avocado, cool cucumber, hard boiled egg, grape tomatoes and house-made Louie dressing
Organic Simple Green Salad - 6.99
Mixed baby field greens with spun carrots, grape tomatoes and fresh baked croutons with choice of dressing
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Fresh Catch
Santa Monica Seafood is at the forefront of perservation and aquaculture efforts to ensure the bounty of our seas for generations to come. TAPS has partnered with Santa Monica Seafood to offer us all our current and future enjoyment of fine ocean food. santamonicaseafood.com
Miso Marinated Chilean Sea Bass - 33.99
If you only have one thing, this should be it: Moist, mild silky and sweet, pan-roasted marinated sea bass served over Japanese rice and sauteed spinach. Accompanied by red, green and yellow pepper jam
Drunken Local Thresher Shark - 24.99
Lightly blackened and splashed with tequila over tomato risotto, accompanied by crab tostadas topped with tomatillo-avocado salsa and Cotija cheese.
Cedar Plank North Atlantic Salmon - 25.99
A classic preparation of brown sugar and butter broiled salmon on a cedar plank. Finished with lemon honey herb glaze, caramelized onion mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus.
Shrimp Christopher - 24.99
Butterflied shrimp are stuffed with crab, shrimp, scallops & seafood. Served with three cheese raviolis, broccolini & Maine lobster Thermidor sauce.
The "Wharf" Cioppino - 24.99
A San Francisco favorite! Savory and aromatic stew made with calamari, Manila clams, Mediterranean mussels, shrimp, scallops and assorted fresh fish sauteed in a spicy marinara with sweet onions, garlic, red wine and fresh herbs over linguini
Citrus Scented Jumbo Lump Crab & Shrimp Crusted Tilapia - 19.99
Citrus, chive and seafood aioli is broiled atop pan roasted tilapia, Accompanied with Japanese steamed rice, broccolini and green onion cilantro salad.
Idaho Rainbow Trout Scampi - 21.99
Pan seared then topped with bay shrimp, tomatoes, white wine garlic butter sauce. Served with classic rice pilaf and asparagus.
*Spicy Seared Ahi Tuna - 26.99
Ruby red tuna is lightly dusted with Asian spices and quick seared rare. Served with steamed Japanese rice, baby bok choy, soy ginger butter sauce and garnished with crsipy beer battered Bay shrimp.
Day Boat Sea Scallops - 26.99
Large jumbo Maine sea scallops are pan roasted golden brown and served over a creamy wild mushroom risotto. Finished with a roasted garlic nage and a petite heirloom tomato salad.
Macadamia Nut Crusted Seabass - 25.99
Roasted macadamia nuts are crusted on a tender flaky piece of corvina seabass. Served with Parmesan roasted Yukon gold potatoes, butter poached broccolini and Maine lobster brandy cream sauce.
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TAPS Specialties
Jumbo Alaskan King Crab Legs - 46.99
The sweet, succulent Alaskan king crab legs TAPS presents only the center cut, gently steamed and served with asparagus and potato cassoulet
Cold Water Maine Lobster Tail - 46.99
The best of lobster tails- 16oz. briled lobster tail served with asparagus and potato cassoulet
Colossal Surf and Turf - 65.99
8 oz. Filet mignon, broiled to perfection and 16oz. cold water Maine lobster tail broiled and brushed with butter. Served with asparagus and potato cassoulet
Jerome & Jose's Jambalaya - 16.99
Family friends Jerome and Jose brought this recipe from Louisiana. Shrimp, chicken, Andouille sausage and smoked ham simmered in a secret tomato cayenne broth. Served with dirty rice and slivered green onions
Victor's Fish & Chips - 17.99
New England cod dipped in our Brewmaster's award-winning Cream Ale batter and fried. Served with tartar sauce, garlic parsley fries and Louisiana hot slaw
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Pasta
Blackened Chicken Rigatoni - 17.99
Lightly blackened chicken breast tossed in a classic herb alfredo sauce with crimini mushrooms, artichoke hearts, capers, roasted peppers & rigatoni pasta
Linguini Szechwan - 20.99
A flavor fusion of marinated beef tenderloin and jumbo shrimp over linguini tossed in spicy Thai sauce with shiitake mushrooms, broccoli and slivered green onions
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Steaks, Chops & Chicken
Served with seasonal vegetables and potato cassoulet
Master Chef Prime 8oz. Top Sirloin - 24.99
The most prized of sirloin cuts, a restaurant exclusive
16 oz. Ribeye - 30.99
Butcher block, hand-cut choice Angus ribeye is tender and well marbled
8 oz. Filet Mignon - 31.99
Our most tender cut of beef
32 oz. Tomahawk Chop - 54.99
A unique tender cut of Creekstone Farms rib eye
TAPS Prime Rib - 27.99
**Available only on Friday & Saturday after 5PM. Served with a loaded baked potato, steamed asparagus, horseradish sauce & au jus.
Colossal Surf and Turf - 65.99
8-oz. Filet mignon, broiled to perfection and 16-oz. cold water Maine lobster tail broiled and brushed with butter. Served with asparagus and potato cassoulet
The Twins - 32.99
Twin 4oz. filet mignon, one dressed with shrimp scampi, the other Oscar-style with jumbo lump crab, asparagus spears and hollandaise sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Oscar Style - add 12.99
Add to any of your steaks for an additional $12.95
Prairie Fresh Farms Double Cut Bourbon Glazed Pork Chop - 24.99
Citrus brown sugar bourbon glazed pork chop is served with caramelized onion mashed potatoes, zucchini logs and demi-glace.
Rotisserie Chicken - 18.99
Lemon and thyme roasted half chicken, using our Wood Stone vertical rotisserie, served wtih summertime vegetable white bean cassoulet.
Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs - 23.99
Classic au gratin potatoes, seasonal vegetables and burgundy herb pan jus
TAPS Burger - 11.99
The "OMG" - 56.99
On loan from "The Catch Restaurant" 5 pounds of lean ground chuck broiled to order, topped with ten slices of aged cheddar cheese, half head of iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayonnaise and dill pickles. Served on a 14 inch bun with two pounds of french fries. Sharing highly recommended, feeds up to 8 people.Double Meat add 30.99, Jalapeno add 5.99, Bacon add 10.99, Sun Devil Mix add 30.99, Avocado add 15.99
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Side Dishes
Potato Cassoulet - 5.99
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes - 5.99
Roasted Corn Off The Cob - 5.99
Sauteed Garlic Spinach - 5.99
Creamed Corn - 5.99
Brussels Sprouts & Bacon - 5.99
Asparagus w/ Bernaise - 5.99
Tater Tots - 5.99
Szechuan Green Beans - 5.99
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Desserts
Your dessert selections have been created and hand made by our Pastry Chefs.
Classic Creme Brulee - 6.99
Caramelized Tahitian vanilla bean custard, with fresh seasonal berries and a sliced almond tuile
Toffee Chocolate Blondie Crunch & Milk Shake - 8.99
Originally created at Brennan's in New Orleans. Fresh bananas sauteed in dark rum caramel sauce, served with banana cake and vanilla bean ice cream
S'mores Alaska - 12.99
A classic campfire dessert done table side. Graham cracker, chocolate & marsmallow with a twist. Sharing Recommended!
Chocolate Souffle - 8.99
Served with chocolate hazelnut crme anglaise, fresh whipped cream and topped with powdered sugar. (Please allow our pastry chef 30 minutes to prepare)
Red Velvet Cake - 9.99
Classic Southern style buttermild red velvet cake baked to order, iced table side with cream cheese vanilla frosting. Served with vanilla bean ice cream & toasted pecans. (Please allow our pastry chef 30 minutes to prepare)
Macadamia Nut Tart - 7.99
Flaky sugar dough filled with toasted macadamia nuts and a traditional caramel custard. Served warm with vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce and sweet mango puree.
Warm Milk & Cookies - 7.99
A trio of fresh baked cookies served with an ice cold glass of milk. (Please allow our pastry chef 20 minutes to prepare)
TAPS Bananas Foster - 7.99
Fresh bananas sauteed in dark rum caramel sauce, served with warm brioche banana bread pudding and peanut butter ice cream.
Trio of Sorbet - 5.99
Please check with your server for today's selections
Chocolate Decadance - 6.99
Flourless chocolate cake layered with dark chocolate mousse and topped with rich chocolate ganache. Finished with creme anglaise and fresh berries.
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Oysters
Our Oysters are harvested from the pristine waters of Washington, Puget Sound and Canada as well as Carlsbad Aqua Farms. TAPS True Oysters pair best with an award-winning, hand-crafted European ale or lager.
*The Raw - 12.99 per half dozen
For the purest
Blue Crab Dynamite - 13.99 per half dozen
Explosive flavors of crabmeat, shiitake mushrooms, sesame seed oil and baby spinach combine in a creamy texture
Charbroiled - 13.99 per half dozen
Broiled with garlic herb butter and grated Romano cheese
Rockefeller - 13.99 per half dozen
Privileged with spinach, bacon, onions, Parmesan cheese, Pernod baked together and painted golden with hollandaises
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Appetizers
Calamari Fritti or Calamari Provencale - 10.99
Flash-fried and served with lemon and tangy cocktail sauce or flash-fried to seal in flavor and tossed in a zesty butter sauce made from Worcestershire, minced garlic, green onion, vine-ripe tomato with a dash of Tabasco
Eastern Shore Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - 11.99
Traditional Chesapeake-style shrimp is gently poached with Old Bay seasoning and TAPS cream ale & served on crushed ice accompanied with house-made cocktail sauce
Coconut Crusted Shrimp - 11.99
Five jumbo Mexican white prawns lightly coated with shredded coconut and Japanese panko, golden brown crisped and served with sweet chili pineapple dragon sauce.
Seafood Ceviche Cocktail - 11.99
Citrus marinated bay shrimp, scallops and fresh fish with vine-ripe tomato, cucumber, red onion, Tabasco and fresh chopped cilantro
*Hawaiian Style Ahi Tuna Tartar - 12.99
Sashimi grade yellowfin tuna is dieced and tossed with sweet chili and soy sauces with avocado and green onion. Served with butter lettuce cups and a touch of wasabi creme fraiche
Trio of Fire Grilled Bruschetta - 9.99
Three different preparations of olive oil brushed, grilled Italian baguette: chick pea hummus with roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella with vine-ripe tomato caprese and basil pesto tossed crab meat salad.
Jumbo Lump Crab Stuffed Mushrooms - 10.99
Baked in our open flame oven and served with lemon butter sauce
*Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna - 12.99
Ruby red tuna is sesame crusted and quickly seared rare in sizzling sesame oil. Thinly sliced tuna is served with Asian slaw and wasabi cilantro vinaigrette.
Monterey County Marinated Artichoke - 9.99
Picked at the peak of perfection, gently poached until tender, then marinated in herb vinaigrette, served charbriled with lemon herb aioli
Asian Barbeque Pork Ribs - 11.99
Soy braised ribs lacquered with Mongolian barbeque sauce & slow grilled until perfectly tender
Warm Blue Crab Au Gratin - 10.99
Tender artichoke hearts & baby spinach blended with four cheeses. Served au gratin with warm tortilla chips
Teriyaki Chicken Spring Rolls - 8.99
Blackened chicken, black beans, green onions, cheddar jack cheese in a crispy fried egg roll, served with Creole musard dipping sauce
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Appetizer Platters
Bourbon Street Platter - 28.99
A house specialty of our warm blue crab au gratin, crispy calamari fritti and Asian barbeque pork ribs
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Starters
Classic Caesar Salad - 8.99
Crisp Romaine and fresh baked croutons topped with grated with Pecorino Romano cheese
Organic Simple Green Salad - 6.99
Mixed baby field greens with spun carrot & grape tomatoes with your choice of dressing
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Entree Salads
Warm Flat Bread Salad - 9.99
Herb balsamic grilled vegetables, feta cheese, Nicoise olives, mixed baby greens atop herb Parmesan flat bread Charbroiled Chicken add 3.99 Rotisserie Chicken add 3.99 Grilled Shrimp add 4.99
Classic Caesar Salad - 8.99
Crisp Romaine and fresh baked croutons topped with grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Charbroiled Chicken add 3.95; Blackened Salmon add 7.95; Grilled Shrimp add 4.95
Rotisserie Chicken and Goat Cheese Salad - 13.99
Baby mixed greens, pulled rotisserie chicken, dried cranberries, crumbled goat cheese and toasted walnuts in a honey rosemary vinaigrette
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Fresh Catch
Santa Monica Seafood is at the forefront of preservation and aquaculture efforts to ensure the bounty of our seas for generations to come. TAPS has partenred with Santa Monica Seafood to offer us all our current and future enjoyment of fine ocean food. santamonicaseafood.com
Drunken Local Thresher Shark - 24.99
Lightly blackened and splashed with Tequila over a creamy tomato risotto, accompanied by crab tostadas topped with tomatillo and avocado salsa and Cotija cheese
Miso Marinated Chilean Sea Bass - 33.99
If you only have one thing, thiss should be it: Moist, mild, silky and sweet, pan-roasted marinated sea bass served over Japanese rice and sauteed spinach. Accompanied by red, green and yellow pepper jam
Cedar Plank North Atlantic Salmon - 25.99
Brown sugar and butter broiled salmon on a cedar plank. Finished with a lemon honey herb glaze, caramelized onion mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus
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TAPS Specialties
Victor's Fish & Chips - 17.99
Atlantic cod dipped in our brewmasters award winning Cream Ale and flash fried. Served with tartar sauce, garlic & parsley fries and Louisiana hot slaw
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Sandwiches
Our fresh burgers consist of a unique blend of Creekstone Farms Premium Black Angus beef brisket and chuck shoulder, made specifically for TAPS Fish House & Brewery.
TAPS Burger - 10.99
12 ounces of lean ground beef broiled to order, topped with aged sharp cheddar cheese and garnished with sweet red onion, vine-ripe tomato, mayonnaise, lettuce and served on a brioche roll
The Sun Devil Burger - 12.99
"Throwdown Contest Winner" A toasted brioche bun with cheddar cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, crispy bacon strips, & flash-fried dill pickles, cherry peppers, jalapenos, sweet onion & pepperoncinis. "Sneaky good and addicting"
The Blues - 12.99
Toasted Brioche bun with creamy blue cheese, roasted garlic aioli, house-made crispy fried onion rings, butter lettuce and vine-ripe tomatoes
Lemon Aioli Tuna Salad - 10.99
Fresh albacore tuna marinated in herb vinaigrette & grilled; dressed with lemon aioli on light rye bread with butter lettuce & beefsteak toamto.
Crispy Halibut Sandwich - 13.99
Alaskan Halibut is dipped in our award winning Cream ale batter, pan fried and topped with Asian style savoy cabbage coleslaw. Accompanied with spicy togarashi French fries
Pulled Barbeque Pork - 11.99
Slow roasted until tender, pork shoulder is pulled and smothered in our house-made barbeque sauce and served on a hoagie roll with Louisiana hot slaw
Grilled Tuscan Chicken Breast Sandwich - 10.99
Grilled garlic herb marinated chicken breast, fire roasted red peppers, caramelized sweet onions, aged provolone cheese, herb pesto aioli & O.C. Baking Company ciabatta bread.
Blackened Local Thresher Fish Tacos - 12.99
Blackened local thresher shark in corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, guacamole & chipotle sour cream. Served with dirty rice, pico de gallo & black beans
Soup & Salad - 8.99
Order a classic Caesar salad or simple green salad with yoru choice of dressing & a cup of N'Awlins style gumbo or new England clam chowder
Soup & Sandwich - 9.99
Choose 1/2 a sandwich of either tuscan chicken or albacore tuna salad sandwich & a cup of our housemade soup.
Half Sandwich, Soup & Salad - 14.99
All combos in one! Your choice of either tuscan chicken or albacore tuna. Next, choose either a simple green salad or classic Caesar. Then choose from one of our house-made soups
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Desserts
Your dessert selections have been created and hand made by our Pastry Chefs.
Classic Creme Brulee - 7.99
Caramelized Tahitian vanilla bean custard, with fresh seasonal berries and a sliced almond tuile
TAPS Bananas Foster - 7.99
Fresh bananas sauteed in dark rum caramel sauce, served with warm brioche banana bread pudding and peanut butter ice cream.
Chocolate Souffle - 8.99
Served with chocolate hazelnut crme anglaise, fresh whipped cream and topped with powdered sugar. (Please allow our pastry chef 30 minutes to prepare)
Warm Milk & Cookies - 7.99
A trio of fresh baked cookies served with an ice cold glass of milk. (Please allow our pastry chef 20 minutes to prepare)
Red Velvet Cake - 9.99
Classic Southern style buttermilk red velvet cake baked to order, iced table side with cream cheese vanilla frosting. Served with vanilla bean ice cream & toasted pecans. (Please allow our pastry chef 30 minutes to prepare)
Macadamia Nut Tart - 7.99
Flaky sugar dough filled with toasted macadamia nuts and a traditional caramel custard. Served warm with vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce and sweet mango puree.
S'mores Alaska - 12.99
A classic campfire dessert done table side. Graham cracker, chocolate & marshmallow with a twist. Sharing recommended!
Trio of Sorbet - 5.99
Please check with your server for today's selection
Toffee Chocolate Blondie Crunch & Milk Shake - 8.99
Brown sugar chocolate chunk toffee brownie with peanut butter creme anglaise and an espresso malted milk shake.
Chocolate Decadance - 6.99
Flourless chocolate cake layered with dark chocolate mousse and topped with rich chocolate ganache. Finished with Creme anglaise and fresh berries.
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