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7945 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
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Dinner

Appetizers

Parmesan Budino with Fennel and Fuyus

$20.00
Savory custard with shaved fennel, prosciutto ribbons, fuyu persimmons, chicories, and balsamic reduction. Pair with: Kobal Bajta Sparklin Rosé Pét NAT

Carrot, Apple, and Date Salad

$16.00
Mixed greens tossed in lemon vinaigrette with carrot ribbons, apples, dates, walnuts, and Sage Derby cheese. Pair with: Morgan Sauvignon Blanc Arroyo Seco

Caesar Salad*

$15.00
Romaine and house made croutons with a house made Caesar dressing*. Pair with: Annesanti Pecorino Sibillino
  • Add Anchovies-3 for
  • $2.00

Salmon Chowder

$19.00
Creamy salmon, leeks, and potatoes with dill. Pair with: Rhys Vineyards Chardonnay 'Anderson Valley'

Beet and Artichoke Soup with Dill Crema

$15.00
Pureed beet and artichoke soups topped with dill crema and lemon oil. Pair with: Rhys Vineyards Chardonnay 'Anderson Valley'

Artisanal Cheese Plate

$19.00
Choose any three from our selection of artisanal cheeses served with accompaniments and crostini. Pair with: Berta Valgañón Rioja Alta Selección Tempranillo
  • Additional Cheeses (Each)
  • $4.00

Pastas and Risotto

Truffled Cheese Sauce with Tortiglioni

$34.00
Housemade artisanal cheese sauce with truffle pieces. Pair with: Barbera d'Alba Superiore Mancine

Bolognese with Pappardelle

$34.00
Housemade pappardelle tossed in a hearty meat sauce, topped with Parmesan. Pair with: Bedrock Old Vine Zinfandel

Chicken, Butternut, and Chanterelle Risotto

$35.00
Carnaroli rice with Fogline Farm chicken, chanterelles, butternut squash, pecans, and vin cotto. Pair with: Casanuova delle Cerbaie Rosso di Montalcino

Entrées

Seared Strip Loin with Pomegranate Glaze

$46.00
Manhattan cut steak cooked to med-rare. Served with duchess sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, pomegranate glaze, whipped feta, and mint gremolata. Pair with: Nicolò Grippaldi 'Il Vino di Pico' Siclia

Fogline Farm Chicken with Tomato and Mozzarella

$40.00
Ricotta stuffed chicken with polenta, marinara, mozzarella sauce, green beans, portobello, garlic-butter bread crumbs, and parmesan fricco. Pair with: Dumol Pinot Noir 'Thistle' Russian River Valley

Red Wine Braised Short Rib

$42.00
Served with French Onion bread pudding, braised collards, beech mushrooms, and reduction sauce. Pair with: Domaine Eden Cabernet Sauvignon

Todays Catch

$43.00
Served with parsnip puree, black rice, sautéed chard, and Calabrian chili salsa verde. Pair with: Rhys Vineyards Chardonnay 'Anderson Valley'

Artichokes, Delicata, and Cannellini

$34.00
Olive oil smashed cannellini, leeks, sautéed delicata, artichokes, spiced yogurt, and red wine-shallot sauce. Pair with: Casanuova delle Cerbaie Rosso di Montalcino

Autumn Wine-by-the-Glass

3 oz half glass portions are available at ½ price

Sparkling

La Forestina Prosecco

Bright aromas of pear, white peach, and acacia blossom, carried by a lively, fine mousse. On the palate it's gently fruit-driven yet well-balanced, offering crisp orchard-fruit flavors and a clean, refreshing finish. 100% Glera Italy / Prosecco DOC
  • Btl $36.00
  • Gls $12.00

Treveri Cellars Blanc de Blanc Brut NV

Traditional Chamagne method Blanc de Blanc from Yakima valley Washington
  • Btl $45.00
  • Gls $15.00

Kobal Bajta Sparklin Rosé Pét Nat, Dry 2022

From Slovenian endemic wine variety Blaufrankisch. The nose and taste has a yeasty bouquet, which combines with varietal strawberry and raspberry notes. It is an exciting and slightly,fizzy,sparkling wine. Solvenis / Styria / Haloze
  • Btl $53.00
  • Gls $18.00

Heinz Wagner Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé

  • Btl $60.00
  • Gls $19.00

White

Morgan Sauvignon Blanc Arroyo Seco 2024

features aromas of apple, nectarine, and cantaloupe. Flavors of white peach, and lemon-lime with a streak of minerality are lively and refreshing. The small touch of oak lightly accents the bright acidity and adds an elegant texture. An incredibly food-versatile wine; a natural match for shellfish, seafood, and lighter summer fare. California/ Central Coast/ Monterey/Arroyo Seco
  • Btl $39.00
  • Gls $13.00

Annesanti Pecorino Sibillino

Vinification without the use of added sulphites and selected yeasts. The color is golden yellow with luminous reflections and the bouquet brings to mind white flowers, crunchy fruit and citrus notes. The taste is extremely fresh and mineral with a balanced and slightly savory finish. 100% Pecorino Italy / Umbria
  • Btl $48.00
  • Gls $16.00

Terenzuola Vermentino Superiore 'Fosso di Corsano' Colli di Luni DOC 2021

Colour: Bright straw yellow Scent: Rich and very mineral, with scents of white and yellow fruits, apple, citrus, honey, herbs and salty hints Taste: Smooth, vigorous, velvety and well-balanced, with a good freshness and savory aromasa Vermentino 100% Italy Liguria-Toscana Colli di Luni DOC
  • Btl $60.00
  • Gls $20.00

Rhys Vineyards Chardonnay 'Anderson Valley' 2021

The texture and length on this bottling, and the fact that it retains as much many days after being opened, is jaw-dropping. The nose begins with soft yet alluring butter, nut, apricot and wet rock aromas. Then the ethereally chalky sip adds crisp stonefruit and apple, wrapped in a lemony acidity that repeatedly engages every part of the palate. California / Sonoma / Anderson Valley
  • Btl $66.00
  • Gls $22.00

Red

Casanuova delle Cerbaie Rosso di Montalcino 2024

Bright ruby red color. The nose hints of ripe red fruit, mixed with spices of black pepper, thyme and notes of Mediterranean scrub. Strong and intense on the palate, supported by full-bodied, enveloping tannins and a great balance between acidity and alcohol content. Easy drinking, with a long and fruity finish. 100% Sangiovesi Italy / Toscsana / Montalcino
  • Btl $40.00
  • Gls $14.00

Bedrock Old Vine Zinfandel 2023 Sonoma

Ripe ruby hued, the wine is fresh with ripe berries and white pepper spice, as well as roses. Medium-bodied, with good structure, fresh acidity, and fine tannins, it has a fully dry style. 76% Zinfandel with 11% Carignan, 5% Cinsault, 4% Grenache, 5% Petite Sirah California / Sonoma
  • Btl $43.00
  • Gls $15.00

Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore Mancine 2022

Intense dark red color, hints of red fruits. In the mouth it is very structured, elegant with the right acidity and low tannins. 100% Barbera Italy / Piemonte / La Morra
  • Btl $54.00
  • Gls $18.00

Berta Valgañón Rioja Alta Selección Tempranillo 2021

From organic vines at the northwest end of Rioja Alta, at 540m-600m 85%Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Garnacha Spain / Rioja Alta
  • Btl $57.00
  • Gls $19.00

Nicolò Grippaldi 'Il Vino di Pico' Siclia 2023

Il Vino Di Pico reveals a rich and earthy nose, marked by aromas of black fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant, intertwined with spicy notes of black pepper and cloves. Medium to full body with soft tannins and well-integrated acidity, contributing to a balanced structure and a long finish 50% Nerello Mascalese 50% Nero d'Avalo Italy / Sicilia / Enna / Gagliano
  • Btl $62.00
  • Gls $20.00

Domaine Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Balanced aromas of cassis and loamy earth frame the nose. Fresh, lively flavors of savory herb and blackberry engage the palate. The depth of flavor and length of finish complete the experience. Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec California / Santa Cruz Mountains / Saratoga Springs + Mount Eden Estate
  • Btl $70.00
  • Gls $24.00

Dumol Pinot Noir 'Thistle' Russian River Valley 2024

The 2024 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard is a sensual, elegant wine. Tasted from tank, the 2024 is remarkably expressive. Soft, silky contours shape a Pinot Noir that impresses with its textural finesse and overall class. Deep and layered yet also light on its feet, the Estate is beautifully lifted and full of energy. California / Sonoma / Russian River Valley
  • Btl $90.00
  • Gls $30.00

Wine Cocktails

Kir Royale

$18.00
Champage and Creme de Cassis

Lemoncello Spritz

$16.00
Bent Dime Lemoncello & Prosecco

Paradiso Spritz

$16.00
Paradiso botanical wine, prosecco, and a lemon twist

Lisbon Bitter Orange

$14.00
Dry White Port, Tonic, Orange Bitters, Mint

Jardesca Red Mule

$15.00
Jardesca red botanical wine, ginger beer, and Mint

Stawberry Fields Margarita

$19.00
Agave Wine with Strawberry-Lime

Mocktails & Other Non-Alcoholic

Erdinger N/A Pilsner

$8.00

Phony Negroni

$14.00

Espresso Phony Negroni

$14.00

Amaro Falso

$14.00

Phony Negroni White

$14.00

Heinz Wagner Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé

  • Btl $60.00
  • Gls $19.00

Beer & Cider

Discretion Uncle Dave's Rye IPA, 6.5% ABV

$13.00

Discretion 'Shimmer' Pilsner, 5.3% ABV

$13.00

Fruition "Crimson Chrome" Red Ale, 7.5% ABV

$12.00

Fruition Delight Light Beer, 4.5% ABV

$12.00

Fruition Citrosa Hazy IPA, 6.9% ABV

$15.00

Fruition "Fest Friends" Golden Festbier-Style Lager, 5.5% ABV

$12.00

Santa Cruz Cider Company Newton Pippin Single Variety, 6.9% ABV

$16.00

Fruition "East Lake" Amber Lager, 5.3% ABV

$12.00

Tanuki 'Rue & Lou' Hard Cider, 8.3% ABV

$10.00

Santa Cruz Cider Company "Don't Make Me Blush" Pomegranate Cider, 6.9% ABV

$10.00

Rododendron Kombucha

$15.00

Sodas

San Pellegrino: Limonata or Blood Orange

$5.00

San Pellegrino Mineral Water

$6.00

Fentiman's: Ginger Beer or Rose Lemonade

$6.00

Iced Tea

$4.00

Persephone Pomegranate Soda

$8.00

Arnold Palmer

$7.00
*Notice: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions. Served raw or under cooked or contains raw or undercooked ingredients
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7945 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
831-612-6511
http://www.persephonerestaurant.com
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Monday:
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Tuesday:
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Wednesday:
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday:
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday:
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday:
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday:
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Aptos, CA