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Embarcadero
22332 El Paseo
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Dessert Menu
Wine List
Main Menu
Small Plates
New England Clam Chowder
Red potatoes, celery, leeks, onions, bacon - Bread
- Bowl $8.00
- Cup $5.00
Modern Seared Ahi Tuna Handroll
$15.00
Edamame, avocado, mango-papaya chutney, sriracha
Embarcadero Sliders
$10.00
American cheese, house dressing, crisp Maui onions, Hawaiian buns
Roma Tomato Confit & Burrata Cheese Caprese
$14.00
Fresh basil, aged balsamic drizzle, crostinis
Cornmeal Crusted Calamari
$12.00
Lemon-caper aioli, spicy tomato fondue
Grilled Artichoke
$13.00
Sweet potato fries, Lemon-caper aioli
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
$17.00
House-made cocktail sauce, lemon
Truffled Tater Tots
$17.00
House-made ranch, ketchup
Clam Steamers
$15.00
Tomatoes, basil, white wine, garlic, baguette
Ahi & Salmon Sashimi
$18.00
Ginger-soy glaze, cucumber, avocado, sriracha
Beer Battered Green Beans
$10.00
Lemon-caper aioli, tomato basil sauce
Greens
Embarcadero House Salad
$9.00
Organic Mixed greens, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, dried cranberries, Granny Smith apples, house-made balsamic vinaigrette
Bistro Berry Salad
$15.00
Organic field greens & romaine hearts, fresh berries, blue cheese crumbles, pistachios, house-made raspberry vinaigrette
Roasted Golden + Red Beet Salad
$14.00
Greens, romaine, grilled zucchini, buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, house-made stone ground mustard-shallot vinaigrette
Wedge Salad
$10.00
Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, red onion, blue cheese, ranch
Grilled Sustainable Salmon Salad
$18.00
Mesclun, romaine, tomato, feta, avocado, pine nuts, marinated green beans, house-made pesto vinaigrette
Greek Lamb Salad
$24.00
Romaine, baby greens, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, red onion, oregano lemon vinaigrette
Burgers + Sandwiches
Sea salt infused fries, sweet potato fries, or salad
Philly Cheese Steak
$16.00
Filet mignon, caramelized onions, American & Muenster, roasted red bell pepper aioli, French baguette
Embarcadero Burger
$15.00
Crisp onions, iceberg, tomato, cheddar, bacon, mayo
Maine Lobster Grilled Cheese
$18.00
Lobster claw meat, sharp cheddar, toasted sourdough bread
Pan Seared Cuts + Chops
Add a side House Salad or Caesar Salad - $5
8 oz. Filet Mignon
$34.00
Sweet potato gratin, asparagus, crimini mushroom Diane sauce
12 oz. New York Steak
$29.00
Mac 'n cheese, Brussel sprouts, peppercorn demi
14 oz. Rib Eye Steak
$32.00
Bacon-cheddar mash, green beans, house-made steak sauce
Lamb Shank - Osso Bucco Style
$28.00
Fall vegetable succotash, fingerling potatoes, pan jus
Chorizo Crusted Pork Tenderloin
$24.00
Grilled corn on the cob, sweet potato mash, California chili drizzle
Fried Buttermilk Chicken
$21.00
Parmesan mashed potatoes, spinach, bourbon gravy
Sundried Tomato & Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
$22.00
Mary's chicken breast, butternut squash risotto, asparagus, pan jus
Sea + Pasta
Add a side House Salad or Caesar Salad - $5
Potato Wrapped Salmon
$26.00
Butternut squash hash, sautéed spinach, citrus beurre blanc
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass
$34.00
Basil infused farro, baby carrot-ginger puree, truffled arugula
Seared Ahi Tuna (rare)
$28.00
Jasmine rice, sautéed asparagus, sriracha aioli, miso-soy glaze
Pan Seared Scallops + Jumbo Shrimp
$28.00
Risotto corn cakes, charred tomatillos, red bell pepper emulsion
Cioppino
$28.00
Lobster tail, shrimp, green lip mussels, fresh fish, clams, savory tomato broth, toasted baguette
Crab Crusted Mahi Mahi
$28.00
Creamy polenta, caramelized baby carrots, chipotle cream
Jumbo White Prawns + Linguini
$27.00
Sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, asparagus, vodka cream sauce
Chicken Pesto Penne
$22.00
House-made pesto, tear drop tomatoes, parmesan
Flat iron Steak + Pappardelle Pasta
$25.00
Marinara, capers, parmesan
Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Torte
$9.00
Vanilla bean ice cream, raspberry puree
Crème Brulee
$9.00
Fresh seasonal berries
Lemon Bar
$9.00
Fresh whipped cream, seasonal berries
Banana Bread Pudding
$9.00
Caramel drizzle, vanilla bean ice cream
Brownie Sundae
$9.00
Chocolate sauce, fresh seasonal berries
Desserts
Flourless Chocolate Torte
$7.00
Raspberry Puree, French Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
House Made Lemon Bar
$7.00
Raspberry infused whipped cream
Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Bombe
$7.00
Caramel Drizzle, Fresh Berries
"Snickers" Bar Cake
$7.00
Chocolate Drizzle, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Tiramisu
$7.00
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Chocolate Drizzle
Cuvinet Wines by the Glass
Chateau Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
$16.00
Rich, round, juicy and mouth-coating, the palate delivers black cherry and black currant. More subtle tones of butterscotch, anise, and sweet oak.
Sequana, Pinot Noir, Sacramento Vineyard
$17.00
Warm Asian spices accompany bright, lasting flavors of citrus, rose petal and cherry.
Etude, Pinot Noir, Carneros
$18.00
Aromas of strawberry with hints if sandlewood, cedar, berry, plum and cherry.
Jayson, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
$19.00
Fresh cherry, ripe plum and pomegranate mingle with hints of rose petals and sandalwood.
Chalk Hill, Proprietary Red, Russian River
$20.00
Bold, rich, graceful and full-bodied, offering a wonderful beam of ripe blackberry, currant and wild berry, with touches of spice and tobacco leaf.
Cask, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford
$20.00
Presents a bright shade of violet and offers an arresting perfume of wild raspberries, red cherries, and cola.
Dollarhide, St. Supery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
$23.00
This is a very elegant and balanced wine with nicely focused black cherry and currant flavors on the palate.
Pahlmeyer, Merlot, Napa Valley
$27.00
Plum, cocoa and essence of roasted coffee beans mingle with blackberry, bing cherry, pomegranate, fresh raspberry compote and hints of lavender.
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Kenwood, Yulupa
Light & refreshing, well-balanced sparkling wine with fruit flavors & aromas of citrus, pear and peaches, followed by a nuance of spice.
- $6.00
- Bottle $22.00
Sauvignon Blanc
Markham
Crisp and refreshing flavors of honeysuckle, white peach and citrus zest.
- $7.00
- Bottle $26.00
St. Supery, Napa Valley
Flavors follow with tremendous ruby grapefruit, citrus, kiwi and guava through a crisp finish.
- $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Pinot Grigio
Tolloy , Vigneti delle Dolomiti Trentino, Italy
Soft, plush entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with tart nectarine skin and delicate mineral notes on the lingering finish.
- $7.00
- Bottle $26.00
Maso Canali
It is well-balanced with depth on the palate, fresh acidity and a long clean finish.
- $9.00
- Bottle $34.00
Chardonnay
Napa Cellars, Napa Valley
The palate showcases huge fruit flavors balanced by a layer of citrus acidity accentuating the long, polished finish.
- $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Ferrari Carano, Sonoma County
Exhibits abundant citrus blossom, poached pear, honeysuckle and tropical fruit characteristics in a medium to full-bodied, juicy, pure, heady style.
- $10.00
- Bottle $38.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River
Aromas of honey, pear nectar and citrus blossom, softly framed by toasty, caramelized oak tones. Entry is smooth, with tastes of pear, apple & clove.
- $12.00
- Bottle $46.00
Pinot Noir
La Merika, Central Coast
Aromas of cloves, vanilla and red berries that are united by well-balanced flavors of cherries and jam.
- $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Fog Dog by Joseph Phelps, Sonoma Coast
Offers a vivid array of blackberry, raspberry and black cherry fruit that's intense, ripe and rich without being heavy.
- $15.00
- Bottle $58.00
Zinfandel
Bianchi, Paso Robles
Voluptuous nose of cocoa and blueberries. Brownish-garnet in color. Rich, big mouth feel with flavors of plum jam, cocoa, and blackberries.
- $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
XY Zin, Dry Creek Valley
Bright fruit flavors like cherry and strawberry, earthy characteristics with mineral notes, and rich spices of clove, nutmeg and allspice.
- $9.00
- Bottle $34.00
Merlot
Roth, Alexander Valley
Bright fruit flavors like cherry and strawberry, earthy characteristics with mineral notes, and rich spices of clove, nutmeg and allspice.
- $10.00
- Bottle $38.00
Ferrari- Carano, Sonoma County
A juicy, slightly viscous and rich mouth feel is followed by notes of bittersweet chocolate, mocha and tobacco.
- $11.00
- Bottle $42.00
Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley
It gains its depth from a combination of plum, wild berries and cola flavors that are beautifully balanced and lingering.
- $12.00
- Bottle $46.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
First Press, Napa Valley
Aromas of blackberries, cassis and mocha with the distinctive flavors of black cherries, fig and dark chocolate.
- $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Alexander Valley
Substantial strength and tannin, but remains impeccably balanced, with plenty of up front fruit and subtle complexity.
- $11.00
- Bottle $42.00
Justin, Paso Robles
Dry and mouth-filling, raspberry and blackberry flavors. Plush, round and dense, with modest tannins and a long, generous finish.
- $14.00
- Bottle $54.00
Champagne & Sparkling Wines
Kenwood, Yulupa
$22.00
Light & refreshing, well-balanced sparkling wine with fruit flavors & aromas of citrus, pear and peaches, followed by a nuance of spice.
Roederer Estates, Anderson Valley
$45.00
Crisp and elegant with complex pear, spice and hazelnut flavors. It is fresh and lightly fruity with great finesse and depth of flavor.
Schramsburg, Blanc de Blancs
$60.00
Delicious flavors of green apple, fresh honeydew melon & lemon custard. The palate finishes with a pleasant acidity that is crisp, long and lingering.
Veuve Clicquot, France
$84.00
Hints of toast and biscuit accent lightly honeyed flavors of quince, apple blossom and peach in this fresh and balanced Champagne.
Sauvignon Blanc
Markham , Napa Valley
$26.00
Crisp and refreshing flavors of honeysuckle, white peach and citrus zest with a rich and viscous mouth feel.
St. Supery, Napa Valley
$30.00
Flavors follow with tremendous ruby grapefruit, citrus, kiwi and guava through a crisp finish.
Roth, Alexander Valley
$30.00
Balanced notes of grapefruit, key lime and fresh tropical flavors. It has bright acidity and a minerality accent in its crisp, persistent finish.
Fortress, Red Hills Lake
$32.00
Crisp, clean & luscious with fresh ripe fruit, aromas & flavors of vibrant citrus, key lime, kiwi, & melon leading to a rich, long-lingering finish.
Pinot Grigio
Tolloy , Vigneti delle Dolomiti Trentino, Italy
$26.00
Soft, plush entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with tart nectarine skin and delicate mineral notes on the lingering finish.
Maso Canali , Trentino, Italy
$34.00
It is well-balanced with depth on the palate, fresh acidity and a long clean finish.
Santa Margherita, Valdadige Vento, Italy
$48.00
Fresh, harmonious fruit set off by slight sweetness with a long finish full of delicate, tangy flavor.
Chardonnay
Napa Cellars, Napa Valley
$32.00
The palate showcases huge fruit flavors balanced by a layer of citrus acidity accentuating the long, polished finish.
St. Supery, Napa Valley
$35.00
Aromas of mango, white peach & nectarine overlay a hint of key lime & lemon zest. Flavors of cantaloupe & stonefruit.
Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma County
$38.00
Exhibits abundant citrus blossom, poached pear, honeysuckle and tropical fruit characteristics in a medium to full-bodied, juicy, pure, heady style.
Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River
$46.00
Aromas of honey, pear,& citrus blossom, softly framed by toasty, caramelized oak tones. Entry is smooth, with tastes of pear, apple & clove.
Stags Leap, Napa Valley
$46.00
Aromas of honeysuckle following through to flavors of green apple and orange peel on the palate.
Chalk Hill, Estate Bottled, Chalk Hill
$48.00
Rich, concentrated and structured. The aromas and flavors feature white peach, golden delicious apples, vanilla and crème
DuMOL, Russian River
$70.00
Ripe stone fruits dominate the palate entry with an edge of smoky flint then richer baked apple and subtle vanilla bean flavors.
Far Niente, Napa Valley
$74.00
Palate brings forth a tropical minerality that balances a spicy, toasty finish.
Pinot Noir
La Merika, Central Coast
$30.00
Aromas of cloves, vanilla and red berries that are united by well-balanced flavors of cherries and jam.
Foley, Santa Rosa
$42.00
Aromas of black cherry, blackberry and blueberry. Earth notes of mushroom, black tea and smoked meats.
Wild Horse, Unbridled, Santa Barbara
$42.00
Aromas of mint, alpine forest floor, and pomegranate with a mouth feel well structured tannins and rich with berry cobbler and spices.
Consilience, Santa Barbara
$45.00
Full bodied, structured and complex wine with strawberry and black cherry flavors.
Fog Dog by Joseph Phelps, Sonoma Coast
$58.00
Offers a vivid array of blackberry, raspberry and black cherry fruit that's intense, ripe and rich without being heavy.
Sequana, Sacramento Vineyard
$66.00
Warm Asian spices accompany bright, lasting flavors of citrus, rose petal and cherry.
Etude, Carneros
$70.00
Aromas of strawberry with hints if sandlewood, cedar, berry, plum and cherry.
Jayson, Sonoma Coast
$74.00
Fresh cherry, ripe plum and pomegranate mingle with hints of rose petals and sandalwood.
Zinfandel
Bianchi, Paso Robles
$30.00
Voluptuous nose of cocoa and blueberries. Brownish-garnet in color. Rich, big mouth feel with flavors of plum jam, cocoa, and blackberries.
XY Zin, Dry Creek Valley
$34.00
Bright fruit flavors like cherry and strawberry, earthy characteristics with mineral notes, and rich spices of clove, nutmeg and allspice.
Federalist, Sonoma County
$35.00
Tastes of red raspberries, plums and spice. Juicy acidity plays well with the mouth coating tannins.
Rancho Zabaco, Toreador, Sonoma County
$60.00
Aromas of black raspberry, plum jam and dark black cherry, surrounded by rich tannins and a peppery, clove spice that are supple on the palate.
Merlot
Burgess, Napa Valley
$36.00
Rich aromas of black cherry and hints of mint dominate the nose while the body is full and generous.
Roth, Alexander Valley
$38.00
Bright fruit flavors like cherry and strawberry, earthy characteristics with mineral notes, and rich spices of clove, nutmeg and allspice.
Ferrari- Carano, Sonoma County
$42.00
A juicy, slightly viscous and rich mouth feel is followed by notes of bittersweet chocolate, mocha and tobacco.
White Oak, Napa Valley
$45.00
Bright fruit notes of black cherry along with vanilla, coffee & chocolate. Rich & supple, with firm but integrated tannins.
Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley
$46.00
It gains its depth from a combination of plum, wild berries and cola flavors that are beautifully balanced and lingering
Peju, Napa Valley
$48.00
Black cherry, cocoa, tobacco, blackberry, and cranberry, terrific tannin structure, and a long, luscious, smooth finish.
Hall, Napa Valley
$57.00
Nose of Bing cherry, violets, cocoa and baking spice. Expressive flavors of dark cherry, toasted oak and blackberry jam.
Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley
$108.00
Plum, cocoa and essence of roasted coffee beans mingle with blackberry, bing cherry, pomegranate, fresh raspberry compote and hints of lavender.
Cabernet Sauvignon
First Press, Napa Valley
$30.00
Aromas of blackberries, cassis and mocha with the distinctive flavors of black cherries, fig and dark chocolate.
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Alexander Valley
$42.00
Substantial strength and tannin, but remains impeccably balanced, with plenty of up front fruit and subtle complexity.
Justin, Paso Robles
$54.00
Dry and mouth filling, raspberry and blackberry flavors. Plush, round and dense, with modest tannins and a long, generous finish.
Sequoia Grove, Napa Valley
$54.00
Dark red color, touches of black cherry and a hint of leather in the aroma.
Heitz, Napa Valley
$56.00
Centrally focused around a rich core of fruit, it fills the mouth with tiers of bright cherry flavor and underlying notes of darker berry.
Ladera, Napa Valley
$56.00
Aromas of blackberry and raspberry; rose pedals, mint & white pepper with toasty & vanilla highlights. Dark plum & bramble berry flavors.
Levendi, "Symphonia", Napa Valley
$60.00
Classic blackberry and dusty cherry, combine with spicy oak for an elegant nose. Rich and drinkable, with plenty of berry and cherry fruit.
Chateau Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
$62.00
Rich, round, juicy and mouth-coating, the palate delivers black cherry and black currant. More subtle tones of butterscotch, anise, and sweet oak.
Cask, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford
$78.00
Presents a bright shade of violet and offers an arresting perfume of wild raspberries, red cherries, and cola.
Dollarhide, St. Supery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
$90.00
This is a very elegant and balanced wine with nicely focused black cherry and currant flavors on the palate.
Blends and Interesting Reds
Chalk Hill, Proprietary Blend, Russian River
$78.00
Bold, rich, graceful and full-bodied, offering a wonderful beam of ripe blackberry, currant and wild berry, with touches of spice and tobacco leaf.
Justin, Isosceles, Paso Robles
$90.00
Layers of clean, direct fruit show themselves varyingly with each sip as intensifying flavors of blackcurrant and brown spice.