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Shades Ocean Front Bistro
5083 Santa Monica Ave
San Diego, CA 92107
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Dinner Menu
Starters
Swimmers- Calamari Strips
$7.95
you won't believe how tender these breaded calamari strips are! fried golden brown and served with cocktail sauce
Bobbers- Shrimp Cocktail
$4.95
four jumbo shrimp "bobbing" in cocktail sauce
Chifteles- Meatballs
$3.95
sweet and spicy romanian meatballs served with bread sticks. perfectly sized for one
Harpoons- Grilled Kabobs
$7.95
tender grilled shrimp kabobs served with a duo of flavorful dips: fat-free sunshine orange and cool ranch
Green Bean Frizzles
$6.95
green beans breaded in a lightly seasoned batter and deep fried to a golden brown. served with garlic cream and honey mustard
Crostato- Bread & Cheese
$4.95
french baguette served with one cream (pesto, garlic, sundried or cranberry) and one cheese (smoked gouda, sharp white cheddar, provolone or chev re)
Left Coast Crab Cake Sliders
$8.95
slide 'em this way! two crab cakes on toasted rolls with roasted red pepper and lemon slaw. served with our spicy cocktail sauce
The Board- French Baguettes
$7.95
warm french baguettes served with sundried tomato cream, pesto cream and garlic cream
Artichoke Frizzles
$7.95
artichoke hearts breaded in a lightly seasoned batter and deep fried to a golden brown. served with garlic cream and ranch dressing
West Coast Pork Sliders
$7.95
two mouth watering indian inspired sliders with tender pulled roasted pork, pineapple-curry chutney and cucumber slaw on toasted rolls with teriyaki dipping sauce
Soups
Tortilla Soup
$7.95
a southern california favorite. tortilla soup topped with grilled chicken breast, avocado, sour cream and tortilla strips
Lobster Bisque
rich and creamy lobster bisque
- Cup $5.95
- Bowl $7.95
- Take Home Quart $13.95
Clam Chowder
dave's special recipe new england clam chowder
- Cup $3.75
- Bowl $5.95
- Take Home Quart $9.95
Soup Du Jour
ask your server for today's selection of hearty soups
- Cup $3.75
- Bowl $5.95
- Take Home Quart $9.95
Starter Salads
Pesto Couscous
couscous with portobello mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, grilled zucchini and artichoke hearts
- $2.75
- Take Home Quart $9.95
Cucumber Lime Couscous
couscous with cucumber, zucchini, roasted red peppers, green onions, cilantro and lime juice
- $2.75
- Take Home Quart $9.95
The Small Salad
$4.25
spring greens with golden raisins, pecans, tomatoes and choice of dressing
Salads
enjoy our hearty 'meal-sized' salads or choose a 'half-size' as a healthy side dish
Joy Salad
spring greens, grilled chicken breast, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, bleu cheese, bacon and croutons with balsamic dressing
- $9.95
- Half $7.95
Jennifer's Salad
$8.95
creamy chicken salad made with chicken breast, sweet grapes, pecans and mayo- served with tomato wedges and avocado garnish
Wonder Salad
spring greens, salmon, shrimp, artichoke hearts and capers, lemon wedges & sunshine orange dressing
- $9.95
- Half $7.95
Ensalada Ob
grilled chicken breast, cotija cheese, tomatoes, red onions, tortilla croutons and avocado on spring greens and tossed with salsa fresca dressing
- $8.95
- Half $6.95
Caesar Salad
romaine tossed with caesar dressing & topped with romano cheese and croutons
- $7.95
- Half $5.95
- Add Chicken Or Shrimp $2.00
Clarity Salad
spring greens, tomatoes, strawberries, green onions, cucumber, artichoke hearts, pistachios, bleu cheese and croutons with balsamic dressing
- $8.95
- Half $6.95
Blankets
uniquely flav ored flat-bread pizzas
Virtue
$9.95
grilled chicken breast, artichokes, zucchini, tomatoes, green onions, butternut sauce and romano cheese
Security
$7.95
gouda, bleu cheese, parmesan, sundried tomato cream and five cheese blend
Niagara
$8.95
pesto sauce, spinach and sundried tomatoes with goat cheese, mozzarella, romano, jack and provolone
Cable
$7.95
hickory bbq sauce, grilled chicken breast, red onions and cheese- staff favorite
Bacon
$8.95
garlic mashed potatoes covered with cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream and, of course, bacon
Entrées
all entrées include your choice of soup du jour or starter salad and one side dish
Grilled Halibut
fresh & flakey grilled halibut filet served with our amazing lobster sauce
- $17.95
- Mini $13.95
Hickory Smoked Ribs
mouth-watering st. louis style pork ribs slow cooked and basted with dave's sweet & spicy bbq sauce
- Full Rack $17.95
- Half Rack $14.95
Crab Cakes
three moist and crispy pan-fried crab cakes served with our amazing creamy red pepper sauce
- $16.95
- Mini $12.95
Cranberry Brandy Chicken
chicken breast pan roasted in onions and garlic served atop a mixture of quinoa, mushrooms, edamame, spinach and brie with a brandy and cranberry pan sauce
- $15.95
- Mini $11.95
Filet Mignon
10 oz of lean and tender prime filet, marinated in dav e's secret seasoning blend and grilled to perfection
- $19.95
- Mini $15.95
Grilled Salmon Filet
$16.95
perfectly fresh and flakey 10oz salmon filet, flame grilled and finished with our delicate white wine & lemon-caper sauce
Yemista
a flame roasted red pepper stuffed to overflow with curried quinoa, asparagus, mushrooms, edamame, artichokes, zucchini, sundried tomatoes, shallots and goat cheese
- $14.95
- Mini $10.95
Fish & Chips
hearty portion of flakey icelandic cod serv ed with french fries and homemade tartar sauce
- $14.95
- Mini $10.95
Mac & Cheese With Anduille Sausage Or Chicken Or Shrimp
rich and creamy white cheddar cheese sauce and penne pasta topped with spicy cajun anduille sausage
- $15.95
- Mini $11.95
Spaghetti Squash
the satisfaction of pasta without the guilt! spaghetti squash with sautéed portobello mushrooms, red onions, sundried tomatoes, basil, garlic, and roma tomatoes. topped with parmesan cheese and served with garlic parmesan crostini's
- $14.95
- Mini $10.95
New York Steak & Shrimp
$18.95
our juicy new york steak flame grilled and topped with sautéed mushrooms and grilled jumbo shrimp
Pesto Penne & Chicken Or Shrimp
our homemade creamy pesto sauce over penne with your choice of grilled chicken breast or shrimp, portobello mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, green and yellow peppers and parmesan cheese
- $14.95
- Mini $10.95
Fish Tacos
three icelandic cod tacos topped with cabbage, fish taco sauce, cotija cheese and salsa fresca
- $14.95
- Mini $10.95
Chicken & Artichoke Hearts
$15.95
two chicken breasts bursting with an artichoke heart & garlic stuffing, topped with white cheese sauce
Surfer Burger
hand formed half-pound of angus ground chuck with the works; bacon, avocado, ortega chiles, cheddar, jack, mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted kaiser roll
- $11.95
- Mini $8.95
Side Dish Options
Baked Sweet Potato With Maple Butter
Sautéed Spinach
spinach sautéed with garlic and sundried tomatoes. served over pesto dressed grilled polenta
Asparagus Spears
Quinoa
gluten free
Grilled Squash
zucchini & yellow squash seasoned and grilled
Bistro Mashed Potatoes
with roasted garlic & parmesan
Green Beans
Roasted Potatoes
Cucumber Lime Couscous
couscous, cucumber, zucchini, roasted red peppers, green onions, cilantro and lime juice
Pesto Couscous
couscous, portobello mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, grilled zucchini and artichoke hearts
French Fries
Onion Rings
Sweet Potato Fries
Refried Beans
Sides And Extras
Caramel Dip
$0.50
yummy with sweet fries
Avocado
$2.00Bacon
$3.45
four slices
Sweet Potato Fries
$2.75Sour Cream
$0.75Refried Beans
$2.75Dressing
$0.50
ranch, bleu cheese, balsamic, fat-free sunshine orange, honey mustard, caesar
Onion Rings
$2.75French Fries
$2.75Roasted Potatoes
our perunas (finnish roasted potatoes)
- $2.75
- Take Home Quart $9.95
Desserts
Shade's Luscious Half Pound Brownie
$7.95
rich, deep chocolate brownie, frosted with nuts- served in a pool of chocolate with your choice of vanilla or coffee ice cream. plenty to share
Cinnamon Amaretto Bread Pudding
$7.95
homemade cinnamon bread pudding is generously topped with amaretto and coffee ice cream (served without amaretto for those under 21)
Cookie Sundae
$4.95
one of our famous cookies, served warm with vanilla or coffee ice cream and your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel syrup (and of course we'd never forget the whipped cream and cherry!)
Simple Sundae
$2.95
a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream topped with your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry syrup and a dollop of whipped cream
Cookie
$1.00
just want a little sweet something? ask your server for today's selection of fresh baked cookies
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Friday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Sunday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
About Us
Shades is a family owned and operated restaurant located in beautiful Ocean Beach California. Shades specializes in great food, unique cocktails, generous portions, and friendly service. This is 'Furry Regular' Pepper enjoying a FIDO Meal at Shades. Pepper came by for breakfast with 'Regular Julie' (not furry!) and her friend Marilu. We'd put up more pictures of his meal, but like our people meals, the bowl was empty before the camera reset!