10.00Grilled Local AsparagusWhite w/ alba truffle oil & shaved reggiano-parmigiano
6.00House Marinated OlivesCitrus zest, rosemary, love
6.00Marcona AlmendrasImported raw spanish almonds house roasted, sal
7.00Truffle FriesMade to order w/ black peregord truffle salt
17.00Sprin FlatbreadOrganic fennel & asparagus, potato leek puree, comte gruyere, house mozzarella, french feta, thyme-leek-white wine oil
Small Plates From the Sustainable Sea
15.00Drakes Bay MusselsSauteed w/ white wine tomato sauce, fried capers, reggiano-garlic toast
14.00Wild Louisiana Gulf PrawnsSurface caught, sautéed w/ white wine, lemon, butter, parsley, touch o’cream, roasted arbole chili
15.00Seafood GumboDungeness crab, prawns, in a shrimp-vegetable stock, dupont saison farmhouse ale, green bell peppers, leeks, white onion, herbs, cayenne, served w/ basmati rice
5.00Spanish White AnchoviesCured in vinegar & herbs, try on our caesar!
3 eachFresh Shucked OystersServed w/ with a zesty brandy cocktail sauce & caper-olive oyster relish
Salads
10.00Ice “Burger”With blue d’ auvergne, green onions, chives, lemon, & pancetta
11.00CaesarOrganic little gem lettuce, w/ our rendition of caesar cardini’s 1924 recipe
29.00The One & Only Macfarland Trout FiletCrispy-skinned, boneless pink rainbow filet, thyme-parsley-garlic lemon preserve, sauteed organic broccolini w/ golden raisin & shallots
MarketFeatured Sustainable FishAlways well sourced delivered fresh daily & prepared w/ love
34.00Roasted Fresh Duck24hr hour brined breast & leg roasted in pata negra “bellota” fat, w/ a lemon preserve-english-pea-carrot-leek risotto & a forvm agriculce spanish vinegar reduction
37.00Lavender Lamb ChopsCut off the rack, w/ out house lavender-pink peppercorn-thyme dry rub, served w/ black eye pea salad w/ red onion, mint, celery & aged spanish sherry vinegar
26.00Grilled Skirt Steak “BBQ Style”Roasted chillies & orange marinade, touch of garlic, cherry tomato relish & french fries
Zind Humbrecht, Vendange Tardive, ‘Clos Jebsal’ 2005375ml, bottle only
Domaine Huet, Vouvray Molleux 1985750ml
Alvear, Pedro Ximenez 1927 Montilla-Moriles
Cognac and Brandy
Courvoisier VsCognac
Maison Brillet, Grand Cru 6Yr VSOPCognac
Remy Martin VSOPCognac
Kelt XOCognac
Marteli Cordon BlueCognac
Chateau De Saint Aubin, Bas Armangac
Metaxa Five Star Brandy
Manoir Apreval Pays D’ Auge Calvados
Gaja, “Castello Di Barbaresco” Darmagi Grappa
Jocopo Poli “Vespaiolo” Pear Grappa
Cocktails
13.00The SpaniardAn old time favorite here at the basin. The spaniard is a classic dirty martini con queso de espaina. Seagram’s vodka, olive juice, manchego cheese, & olives. Muy bueno
13.00Jeff Spicoli“YO, dude & dudets” this is a drink to chill you out. Transport yourself to the islands w/ this fruity cooler. Coconut rum, cassis, creme de banana, pineapple, & orange juice.
13.00HoudiniAbrah kadabrah!!! Lemon, sugar, & cranberry have been transformed into a sweet tart in a glass! Seagram’s vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice & cranberry juice.
13.00Lemon DropBorn at henry’s africa in san francisco, this modern classic is served at the basin up w/ a sugared rim. Vodka, triple sec, & home made lemon elixir.
13.00Pucker UpOur sour apple martini will sure make your lips pucker! Seagram’s vodka, sour apple schnapps, triple sec, & cassis. Get ready!
13.00Pomegranate CosmoThe extremely popular vodka cocktail is made here at the basin w/ a new approach. We combines triple sec, pama pomegranate liquor, & fresh squeezed lime.
13.00The Basin Spark PlugNeed a “pick-me-up”? This rich, creamy, & caffeinated cocktail is for you! Espresso, vanilla vodka, kahlua & bailey’s irish cream.
13.00Mi HermosaFor the margarita purist, this one is for you. Sauza hornitos, cointreau, fresh squeezed lime juice, & house made simple syrup.
13.00Whiskey SmashBased on the recipe from “the professor” jerry thomas’ book how to mix drinks first published in 1862, this modern version will please the bourbon lover & fun seeker alike. Bulleit bourbon, freshly squeezed lemon juice, mint, & simple syrup.
13.00The Cucumber MartiniInspired by the unique qualities of bulgarian rose & cucumber infused hendrick’s gin, this martini is a refresher! Hendrick’s gin, cucumber essence, freshly squeezed lime juice, & simple syrup.
13.0044Th & BroadwayPrepared w/ southern flare, this granddaddy of classic cocktails is our version of the manhattan. Bulleit bourbon, sweet vermouth, & angostura bitters.
13.00SidecarThis cocktail is said to have been invented by an american army captain living in paris during the first world war. Made w/ the “english school” recipe. Courvoisier VS, cointreau, fresh lemon juice w/ a sugared rim. Hold on tight!
13.00Key Lime PieThe most likely story is that william curry (1821-1896), a ship salvager & florida’s first self-made millionaire had a cook that was simply know as aunt sally. It was aunt sally who created the pie in the late 1800s w/ fresh florida key limes. Vanilla stoli, key lime juice, pineapple juice, cream, & a graham-cracker rim. We think aunt sally would be proud of the drink version of her famous pie!
13.00The MimiliciousThis chocolate creation was inspired by one our beloved favorite regulars. Made w/ stoli vanilla, cream de coco, house made chocolate sauce, frangelico, & cream. This is a chocolate lovers dream in a martini glass.
13.00The VesperThe drink was popularized in the novel casino royale (1953) when ordered by its inventor, secret agent james bond (agent 007). Stoli vodka, gin & lillet shaken not stired of course
