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PUBlic 74
27211 Ortega Hwy #B
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Uber
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Dinner
Beer
Specialty Cocktails
Wine
Dinner
While You're Waiting
Roasted Garlic & Hominy Hummus
$10.00
Hominy and chickpea hummus, chimichurri, grilled lemon, sliced cucumber, toasted sourdough
Pork Belly
$9.00
Soy mirin braised pork belly, baby bok choy, pickled ginger, sesame
Tomato Coconut Soup
$11.00
Creamy tomato and coconut, served with a garlic parmesan crostini
Nya Brussels N Cranberry
$10.00
Crispy brussel sprouts, red wine cranberries, goat cheese, balsamic reduction
Margherita
$8.00
Pita flatbread, roasted red pepper marinara, fresh basil, mozzarella, balsamic reduction
Herbed Cauliflower
$9.00
Roasted cauliflower, chimichurri, pecorino romano, fresh herbs, grilled lemon
gluten-free
Public Fries-Your Choice
$7.00
Salt and herb, BBQ, or sesame chili lime
vegetarian
gluten-free
Smoken Socal Wings
$12.00
Hickory smoked golden fried wings, tossed w/ your choice of renzoni straight, sweetly spicy or miso glaze
gluten-free
Public Mac
$14.00
Elbow pasta w/ chef choice of flavor, fontina, aged gouda and topped w/ herb bread crumbs
Tomato Addiction
$12.00
Cast iron roasted crushed garlic, sweet tomatoes and herbs finished w/ balsamic. Served with st andre brie and grilled breads
vegetarian
Nice and Easy
Add Chicken for $5, Steak for $8, Shrimp $7 or Market Fish to any Salad below
The Wedge
$10.00
Iceberg wedge vegan ranch, toasted pepitas, grape tomatoes, pickled onion, red bell pepper finished with balsamic reduction
gluten-free
Harvest Salad
$10.00
Arugula, granny smith apples, candied almonds, strawberry, sherry dijon vinn, goat cheese
gluten-free
Cilantro Jalapeno Caesar
$10.00
Organic romaine hearts, arugula, jalapeño cilantro Caesar dressing, pecorino romano, fresh herbs, finished with toasted bread
vegetarian
Afterwords
Thyme Blueberry Panna Cotta
$8.00
Thyme infused panna cotta, mascerated blueberries, vanilla balsalmic reduction
vegetarian
Hazel-Espresso Cheesecake
$9.00
Hazelnut, almond, espresso cheesecake, hazelnut tea syrup, graham cracker crust
vegetarian
Boozy Gelato
$9.00
Rotating gelato paired with bartenders choice of liquer. Age 21 and over
Chocolate Indulgence
$8.00
Rich chocolate cake, coconut and spiced chocolate ganache, fresh strawberry
You Were Waiting For
Rosemary's Bird
$19.00
Pan roasted chicken thigh, sauteed vegetables, cauliflower puree, rosemary's pan sauce
gluten-free
Garlic Herb New York
$32.00
Pan seared New York strip, grilled squash roasted cipollini onions, garlic herb butter, grilled lemon
gluten-free
Combo #74
$14.00
Two tacos, choice of carne asada or roasted cauliflower, red onion, fresh cilantro, chipotle sour cream, cotija cheese. Served with black beans
gluten-free
The Wild Kobe Burger
$17.00
Char-grilled 10oz. Grass fed wagyu beef patty, white cheddar, caramelized onion, vine ripe tomato, 2k dressing, romaine on a brioche bun
Dan Talk Thai
$19.00
A play on tom kha. Seafood in a lemongrass and ginger coconut curry broth over garlic brown rice
Kimchi Steak
$20.00
8oz sliced New York strip, grilled bok choy, kimchi, gochujang, citrus greens
gluten-free
T.G.I.S.F.
$11.00
Stir fry vegetables, sesame ginger vinaigrette, brown rice, pickled ginger
gluten-free
The Impossible
$18.00
1/4 lb veggie protein burger, house-made Thousand island dressing, caramelized onion, vine ripe tomatoes, organic baby greens, Kaiser roll
Chef Fish
The chefs pick of a seafood special! be adventurous and ask in case your server hasn't already told you
- MRK
Cory Lime Chicken
$17.00
Coriander lime chicken breast, grilled squash, garlic brown rice, pickled red onions
gluten-free
Smokin Reuben
$16.00
Hickory roasted corned beef, toasted rye, house-made Thousand island dressing, kraut and Swiss cheese. Comes with fries
Ciders and Meads
2 Towns Ciderhouse Strawberry Haze, Fruit Cider 5.5% ABV 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Corvallis, OR
Oregon totem strawberries finished with crimson red rhubarb for a little bite that makes this cider so good!
2 Towns Ciderhouse Two Thorns, Fruit Cider 6.2% ABV 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Corvallis, OR
Fresh-pressed Northwest apples, raspberries, and rose petals create a striking berry cider
Wheat Beers
Craft Brewing Company Four Headed Hef, Hefeweizen 5.2% ABV Craft Brewing Company, Lake Elsinore, CA
A refreshing German-style wheat beer with high carbonation, a fluffy mouthfeel, and a dry finish
Blonde and Pale Ales
AleSmith Pale Ale 0.394 American Pale Ale 6.0% ABV 26 IBU AleSmith Brewing Company, San Diego, CA
AleSmith Pale Ale .394 pays tribute to the city that Tony Gwynn loved and the career high batting average that he achieved in '94
Claremont Craft Ales Sweet Nothings, Belgian Blonde Ale with Verbena and Coriander 6.1% ABV Claremont Craft Ales, Claremont, CA
A moderately strong golden ale with fruity-spicy Belgian yeast characteristics
Network Expletive Deleted, Blonde Ale 6.7% ABV Network Brewery, Santa Ana, CA
An approachable, malt-oriented American beer that is well-balanced and great for easy-drinking
IPAs
Artifex See Ya Later, Double IPA 8.5% ABV 119 IBU Artifex Brewing Company, San Clemente , CA
An intensely hoppy pale ale with minimal malt character, designed to showcase its strong hop flavors
Barley Forge Future Tripping, Double IPA 9.3% ABV 130 IBU Barley Forge Brewing Co., Costa Mesa, CA
An intensely hoppy pale ale with minimal malt character, designed to showcase its strong hop flavors
Boulevard Space Camper Cosmic IPA American IPA 5.9% ABV 50 IBU Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City, MO
Our brewers employ massive hop additions at the end of the boil, and during fermentation, to minimize upfront bitterness and create a juicy
Green Flash Tropical Dna, American IPA 7.0% ABV 15 IBU Green Flash Brewing Co., San Diego, CA
A bitter, moderately strong American pale ale that uses its clean, supporting malt to showcase its hop character
Offshoot Relax It's Just Hazy IPA American IPA 6.8% ABV 35 IBU Offshoot Beer Co. Placentia, CA
A combination of Citra, Centennial, Simcoe & Amarillo hops, imparting fruity, tropical & citrus notes that compliment a soft mouthfeel
Amber, Red, and Brown Ales
Craft Brewing Company Hazelnut Brown, American Brown Ale 5.12% ABV 14 IBU Craft Brewing Company, Lake Elsinore, CA
A malty beer that uses its hop flavor to complement and enhance its chocolate and caramel characters
Laguna Beach Beer Company Canyon Road Red, American Amber Ale 5.5% ABV 22 IBU Laguna Beach Beer Company, Rancho Santa, Margarita, CA
Less malty and more hoppy than your average red yet a very easy drinking red ale!
Maui Waimea Red Ale, American Amber Ale 6.5% ABV 50 IBU Maui Brewing Co., Kihei, HI
American-style Red Ale brewed with Waimea and Mosaic hops
Unsung Coconut Barista, American Brown Ale 7.5% ABV Unsung Brewing, Anaheim, CA
Brown ale with toasted coconut and coffee. Smooth with an after taste of coffee creating a creamy nutty finish
Specialty Cocktails
Hi Ginger
Azunia Blanco, Hibiscus Tequila, Sweet and Sour & Domaine De Canton
PBS
Ford's Gin, Lime Juice, Yellow Chartreuse, Mint Agave & Grapefruit Bitters
PUBlic Beezness
Azunia Blanco, Tres Papalote Mezcal, Jalapeno, Lemon Juice, Honey & St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur
PUBlic Cartel
Sazerac Rye, St. George Nola Coffee Liqueur, Licor 43 & Smoked Orange Bitters
PUBlic Defender
Cucumber Gin, Lemon Juice, Agave & Giffard Wild Elderflower
PUBlic Policy
Smoked Maple, Luxardo Cherry, Orange, Sugar Cube, Maple Bitters & Buffalo Trace
PUBlic Preacher
Peach Bourbon, Lime Juice, Mint Agave & Chipotle Tincture
PUBlic Speaker
Habanero Tequila, Azunia Tequila Platinum Blanco, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Chipotle Agave, Pineapple Juice & Cilantro
PUBlicly Aged
Dulce Vida Anejo, Luxardo, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur, Orange Bitters & Grapefruit Bitters
Pumpkin Up
Vanilla Vodka, Bailey's, Fulton's Pumpkin Liqueur & Pumpkin Spice
South of the Wall
Azunia Anejo, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur, Chipotle Agave, Cold Brew, Chipotle Tincture, Cardamom Bitters & Smoked Cinnamon
Stud of Winterfell
Thai Chai Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Honey & Orange Bitters
Winter is Coming
Basil Hayden's, Rosemary & Clove Simple Syrup, Luxardo Cherry, Pink Peppercorn & Angostura Bitters
Red
Alexander Valley Syrah, Syrah / Shiraz 14.0% ABV Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County, CA
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County, CA
Full bodied, flavors of dark fruit and toasted wood
Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot, Merlot, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County, CA
Fruity and spicy red wine with less tannins than Cabernet Sauvignon
Cakebread Cellars Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Cakebread, Napa Valley, CA
Full bodied, flavors of dark fruit and toasted wood
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, Napa Valley, CA
Full bodied, flavors of dark fruit and toasted wood
Clayhouse Adobe Red, Red Blend 13.7% ABV Clayhouse, Central Coast / Monterey, CA
La Posta Angel Paulucci Vineyard Malbec, Malbec 2013 La Posta, Mendoza Province
Flavors of blackberry, plum, and black cherry
Rita's Earth, Pinot Noir 2015 Babcock Winery and Vineyards, Central Coast / Monterey, CA
Raisin, black cherry, spice and raspberry flavors
Rita's Earth, Pinot Noir 2015 Babcock Winery and Vineyards, Central Coast / Monterey, CA
Raisin, black cherry, spice and raspberry flavors
Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel, Zinfandel 14.8% ABV 2014 Seghesio Family Vineyards, Sonoma County, CA
Flavors of cherry, wild berry, & plum with notes of leather, earth, and tar
St. Supery Rutherford Merlot, Merlot 2012 St. Supery Estate Vineyard & Winery, Napa Valley, CA
Fruity and spicy red wine with less tannins than Cabernet Sauvignon
Wayfarer Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir 2012 Wayfarer, Sonoma County, CA
Raisin, black cherry, spice and raspberry flavors
White
Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Chardonnay 2013 Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County, CA
A white wine with notes of melon, citrus, apple, and pear
Bieler Pere et Fils Rose, Rosé 2014 Bieler, Provence
A light pink wine with flavors of red fruit, flowers, citrus, and melon
Bollini Pinot Grigio, Pinot Grigio / Gris, Bollini, Trentino-Alto Adige
White wine with notes of green apple, white nectarine, and citrus
Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Chasing Venus, Marlborough
Dry and acidic wine with herbal and tropical fruit notes
Frisk Prickly Riesling, Riesling 10.0% ABV 2014 Frisk, North East Victoria
Light white wine with flavors of pineapple, apricot, lemon, and lime
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General Info
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
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Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Sunday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
About Us
PUBlic 74 rests in the harbor sunlight of San Juan Capistrano serving up daily the finest cuisine, crafted beers, spirits and wine. We have designed PUBlic 74’s ambiance to be industrial, relaxing, rustic and reclaimed. Most of all, PUBlic 74 is designed to welcome you for any kind of dining arrangement your life calls forth. From the shine of the Edison light bulbs to the reclaimed wood and corrugated metal in the ceiling, there are so many varied venues here for every rendezvous you plan. Embrace all the goodness that life offers!