The Shores Restaurant’s bar is open and ready to serve you:
- Monday through Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Friday through Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
menus
dine with ocean views
Step straight from the sand to Shores Restaurant for various fresh seafood and a sustainable, California coastal-inspired menu that will satiate your palate. Enjoy panoramic views of La Jolla Shores and the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop.
Breakfast
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Beverages
Golden Hour Latte
espresso | vanilla | honey | nutmeg | cinnamon
choice of milk
DROPKICK ENERGY
Assorted Teas
Fonte Drip Coffee
ICED THIN MINT LATTE
espresso | chocolate | mint | choice of milk
HORCHATA
FRUIT JUICES
orange | grapefruit | pineapple | apple
Rise and Shine
SALMON GRAVLAX & BAGEL*
chive-caper smear | heirloom tomato | pickled onion | frisee lettuce
everything seasoning | sunbaked herbs
CINNAMON SPICED STEEL-CUT OATS (vn)
broken pistachio | cranberry-raisin
maple-apple butter
ACAI BOWL (VN,GF)
berries of the moment | banana | toasted coconut
crushed granola | flax seed
AVOCADO TARTINE (v)
wholegrain bread | cage-free hard-cooked egg
heirloom tomato | watercress | feta cheese
chili garlic crunch
COCONUT-CHIA OVERNIGHT OATS (V)
steel cut oats | chia seed | coconut milk meyer lemon curd | crisp blueberry
GREEK YOGURT & BERRIES (V)
organic almond granola | medjool dates
blue agave nectar | avocado oil
CLASSIC PANCAKES (V)
buttermilk | whipped butter | maple syrup
enhancement: candied bacon
Offshore Highlights
Breakfast Burger*
hashbrowns | fried egg | bacon | lettuce
tomato | onion | secret sauce | Amish seeded bun
choice of hashbrowns or heirloom tomatoes
CHILAQUILES VERDE*
pork chorizo | tomatillo salsa | avocado
cilantro crema | pickled onion | cotija enchilada
scrambled egg
substitute: plant-based chorizo
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (V)
blueberry preserves | espresso powder
beekeepers blend honey
Morning Classics
AMERICAN BREAKFAST
cage-free eggs | artisan toast
choice of: honey-cured bacon, sausage link,
chicken apple sausage or plant-based sausage patty
enhancement: buttermilk pancake
Five Cheese Omelet
cheddar | montery jack | provolone | mozzarella
parmesan cheeses | choice of protein | artisan toast
CALIFORNIA BREAKFAST
BURRITO*
steak asada | scrambled eggs | guacamole | pico de gallo | cheese | sour cream | french fries
flour tortilla
Sides
PLAIN BAGEL & CHIVE-CAPER SMEAR
CINNAMON WALNUT STREUSEL MUFFIN
BLUEBERRY COBBLER MUFFIN
PLAIN CROISSANT
BEST OF SEASON FRUIT & BERRIES
HASHBROWN POTATOES
HONEY CURED BACON
SAUSAGE LINK
CHICKEN APPLE SAUSAGE
PLANT-BASED SAUSAGE PATTY
FARMER’S MARKET OMELET* (v)
yellow squash | baby spinach | mushroom
bell peppers | marinated chickpea & feta relish
artisan toast
BACON & EGG SANDWICH*
double smoked bacon | gouda cheese | chipotle aioli
Amish seeded bun
Kids Menu
AMERICAN BREAKFAST
cage-free eggs | artisan toast
choice of: honey-cured bacon, sausage link,
chicken apple sausage or plant-based sausage patty
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
buttermilk | whipped butter | maple syrup
Weekend Brunch
Saturdays & Sundays 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Beverages
Golden Hour Latte
espresso | vanilla | honey | nutmeg | cinnamon
choice of milk
ICED THIN MINT LATTE
espresso | chocolate | mint | choice of milk
Seaside Starters
Chips, Salsa and Guacamole (GF, VN)
yellow corn tortilla chips | charred tomato salsa
hass avocado guacamole
Loaded French Fries (GF)
carne asada | white cheese sauce
pico de gallo | pickled serrano | guacamole
sour cream | cotija enchilado
Cobb Salad (GF)
hard-cooked egg* | crisp bacon
point reyes bleu cheese | heirloom tomato
radish | green goddess dressing
Clam Chowder
double smoked bacon | clams
red potato | crisp onion
Ceviche Mixto (gf)
shrimp | baja seabass | cucumber | pico de gallo
avocado | tostadas
CRISP BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF)
crisp bacon | medjool dates | pecorino cheese
aged balsamic syrup | chives
Classic Caesar Salad
torn hearts of romaine | parmesan romano
lemon pepper croutons | Caesar dressing
enhancement: flat iron steak | poached shrimp | grilled chicken
Rise and Shine
SALMON GRAVLAX & BAGEL*
chive-caper smear | heirloom tomato | pickled onion | frisee lettuce
everything seasoning | sunbaked herbs
CINNAMON SPICED STEEL-CUT OATS (VN)
broken pistachio | cranberry-raisin
maple-apple butter
ACAI BOWL (VN,GF)
berries of the moment | banana | toasted coconut
crushed granola | flax seed
AVOCADO TARTINE (v)
wholegrain bread | cage-free hard-cooked egg
heirloom tomato | watercress | feta cheese
chili garlic crunch
GREEK YOGURT & BERRIES (V)
organic almond granola | medjool dates
blue agave nectar | avocado oil
Morning Classics
AMERICAN BREAKFAST (v)
cage-free eggs | artisan toast
choice of: honey-cured bacon, sausage link,
chicken apple sausage or plant-based sausage patty
enhancement: buttermilk pancake
Five Cheese Omelet
cheddar, montery jack, provolone, mozzarella,
parmesan cheeses | choice of protein | artisan toast
CALIFORNIA BREAKFAST
BURRITO*
steak asada | scrambled eggs | guacamole | pico de gallo | cheese | sour cream | french fries
flour tortilla
Grilled Pacific Rockfish Tacos (GF)
crimson cabbage slaw | avocado- lime crema
pickled onion | corn tortillas | tortilla chips
charred tomato salsa
Sides
PLAIN BAGEL & CHIVE-CAPER SMEAR
CINNAMON WALNUT STREUSEL MUFFIN
BLUEBERRY COBBLER MUFFIN
PLAIN CROISSANT
BEST OF SEASON FRUIT & BERRIES
HASHBROWN POTATOES
HONEY CURED BACON
SAUSAGE LINK
CHICKEN APPLE SAUSAGE
PLANT-BASED SAUSAGE PATTY
FARMER’S MARKET OMELET* (v)
yellow squash | baby spinach | mushroom |
bell peppers | marinated chickpea & feta relish
artisan toast
Breakfast Burger*
hashbrowns | fried egg | bacon | secret sauce | lettuce
tomato | onion | Amish seeded bun
choice of hashbrowns potatoes or heirloom tomatoes
Bacon & Egg Sandwich
double smoked bacon | gouda cheese | chipotle aioli
Amish seeded bun
choice of hashbrowns potatoes or heirloom tomatoes
Roasted Turkey Club
swiss cheese | lettuce | tomato
avocado – bacon mayonnaise | sourdough
choice of shoestring fries, sweet potato tots, or onion rings
San Diego Hot Chicken
crisp tempura | house hot sauce | shaved lettuce
tart pickles | mayonnaise | Amish seeded bun
choice of shoestring fries, sweet potato tots, or onion rings
Offshore Highlights
Flat Iron Steak Frites (GF)
6oz | chimichurri | shoestring fries
CHILAQUILES VERDE*
pork chorizo | tomatillo salsa | avocado
cilantro crema | pickled onion | cotija enchilado
scrambled egg
substitute: plant-based chorizo
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (V)
blueberry preserves | espresso powder
beekeepers blend honey
tUNA pOKE
marinated cucumber | edamame | mango |avocado | seaweed salad | pickled ginger | furikake
Kids Menu
Chocolate Chip Pancakes (v)
buttermilk | whipped butter | maple syrup
Cheeseburger
choice of shoestring fries, sweet potato tots, or onion rings
Mac & Cheese
chicken tenders
choice of shoestring fries, sweet potato tots, or onion rings
Cheese Pizza
choice of shoestring fries, sweet potato tots, or onion rings
Lunch
Monday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
To-go orders may be placed by calling 858.456.0600.
Starters
Loaded French Fries (GF)
carne asada | white cheese sauce
pico de gallo | pickled serrano | guacamole
sour cream | cotija enchilado
Chips, Salsa and Guacamole (gf,vN)
yellow corn tortilla chips | charred tomato salsa
hass avocado guacamole
Ceviche Mixto (GF)
shrimp | baja seabass | cucumber | pico de gallo
avocado | tostadas
Clam Chowder
double smoked bacon | clams
red potato | crisp onion
Tuna Poke
marinated cucumber | edamame | mango | avocado
seaweed salad | pickled ginger | furikake
Buffalo Chicken Wings* (GF)
house buffalo sauce | crudité of vegetables
whipped buttermilk ranch
Charred Eggplant Hummus (VN)
whipped garbanzo beans | ground sesame
coriander | pomegranate | roasted garlic flatbread
crisp chickpeas
CRISP BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF)
crisp bacon | medjool dates | pecorino cheese
aged balsamic syrup | chives
Greens
enhancement: flat iron steak | poached shrimp | grilled chicken
Cobb Salad (GF)
hard-cooked egg* | crisp bacon
point reyes bleu cheese | heirloom tomato
radish | green goddess dressing
Classic Caesar Salad
torn hearts of romaine | parmesan romano
lemon pepper croutons | Caesar dressing
KALE & BRUSSELS
SPROUTS SALAD
cranberry- raisins | toasted almonds
pickled fennel | pecorino cheese dressing
add-ons: chicken, shrimp, steak
Classic Comforts
All American Burger
honey cured bacon | sharp cheddar cheese | lettuce | onion
tomato | secret sauce | Amish seeded bun | choice of additional
substitute: vegan patty
Roasted Turkey Club
Swiss cheese | lettuce | tomato | avocado-bacon mayonnaise
sourdough | choice of shoestring fries, sweet potato tots, or onion rings
San Diego Hot Chicken
crisp tempura | house hot sauce | shaved lettuce
tart pickles | mayonnaise | Amish seeded bun
choice of shoestring fries, sweet potato tots, or onion rings
Five Cheese Quesadilla
Mexican cheese blend | flour tortilla
charred tomato salsa | guacamole
choice of carne asada, chicken, chorizo
Main Event
Grilled Pacific Rockfish Tacos (GF)
crimson cabbage slaw | avocado- lime crema
pickled onion | corn tortillas | tortilla chips
charred tomato salsa
Local Striped Bass
zucchini noodles | ricotta gnocchi | baby spinach
parsnip | citrus vinaigrette
Carlsbad Black Mussels
lager-lemon butter | avocado | cilantro
pickled onion | grilled baguette
Flat Iron Steak Frites (GF)
6oz | chimichurri | shoestring fries
Additionals
SHOESTRING FRIES
ONION RINGS
SWEET POTATO TOTS
Desserts
CINNAMON
CEREAL MILK CAKE
cinnamon sugar cream | cookie crumbles
white chocolate drizzle | fresh strawberry
PISTACHIO RICOTTA
CRÈME CAKE
vanilla sponge cake | pistachio & ricotta crème
crisp blueberries
WARM BROWNIE
double fudge | caramel | pecans
ICE CREAM AND SORBET
peppermint, vanilla, chocolate or
dragon fruit
Kids Menu
Chicken Tenders
choice of shoestring fries or sweet potato tots
Cheeseburger
choice of shoestring fries or sweet potato tots
Mac & Cheese
Cheese Pizza
Dinner
Monday-Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday-Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Starters
Loaded French Fries (gf)
carne asada | white cheese sauce
pico de gallo | pickled serrano | guacamole
sour cream | cotija enchilado
Chips, Salsa and Guacamole (gf,vN)
yellow corn tortilla chips | charred tomato salsa
hass avocado guacamole
Ceviche Mixto
shrimp | baja seabass | cucumber | pico de gallo
avocado | tostadas
Clam Chowder
double smoked bacon | clams
red potato | crisp onion
Tuna Poke
marinated cucumber | edamame | mango | avocado
seaweed salad | pickled ginger | furikake
Buffalo Chicken Wings*
house buffalo sauce | crudité of vegetables
whipped buttermilk ranch
Charred Eggplant Hummus
whipped garbanzo beans | ground sesame
coriander | pomegranate | roasted garlic flatbread
crisp chickpeas
Carlsbad Black Mussels
lager-lemon butter | avocado | cilantro | pickled onion | grilled baguette
Greens
enhancement: flat iron steak | poached shrimp | grilled chicken
Cobb Salad (gf)
hard-cooked egg* | crisp bacon
point reyes bleu cheese | heirloom tomato
radish | green goddess dressing
Classic Caesar Salad (v)
torn hearts of romaine | parmesan romano
lemon pepper croutons | Caesar dressing
KALE & BRUSSELS
SPROUTS SALAD
cranberry- raisins | toasted almonds
pickled fennel | pecorino cheese dressing
add-ons: chicken, shrimp, steak
Main Event
Pan Roasted Salmon
crisp potato pancake | root vegetable succotash
orange-mustard marmalade glaze
Local Striped Bass
zucchini noodles | ricotta gnocchi | baby spinach
parsnip | citrus vinaigrette
6OZ FILET MIGNON*
cornbread pudding | crushed sweet potato
sour honey-horseradish sauce
CIDER BRAISED CARROTS
whipped garbanzo beans | beluga lentils | ginger
toasted almond | crisp herbs
Seafood Scampi
prawns | clams | black mussels | bay scallops
garlic- parsley cream | peppadew peppers
grilled lemon | grilled bread
SHORT RIB RAGU &
PAPPARDELLE PASTA
san Marzano tomatoes | portobellini mushroom
pecorino cheese | herb breadcrumb
Flat Iron Steak Frites (gf)
6oz | chimichurri | shoestring fries
14OZ Ribeye
whipped potato | asparagus | baby cauliflower
crisp onions | potato demi glaze
sour honey-horseradish sauce
Classic Comforts
All American BuRGER
honey cured bacon | sharp cheddar cheese | lettuce | onion
tomato | secret sauce | Amish seeded bun | choice of additional
substitute: vegan patty
SAN DIEGO HOT CHICKEN
crisp tempura | house hot sauce | shaved lettuce
tart pickles | mayonnaise | Amish seeded bun
choice of shoestring fries, sweet potato tots, or onion rings
GRILLED PACIFIC ROCKFISH TACOS* (GF)
crimson cabbage slaw | avocado- lime crema
pickled onion | corn tortillas | tortilla chips
charred tomato salsa
substitute: flour tortillas
Additionals
SHOESTRING FRIES
WHIPPED POTATO
ONION RINGS
SWEET POTATO TOTS
Desserts
CINNAMON
CEREAL MILK CAKE
cinnamon sugar cream | cookie crumbles
white chocolate drizzle | fresh strawberries
PISTACHIO RICOTTA
CRÈME CAKE
vanilla sponge cake | pistachio & ricotta crème
crisp blueberries
WARM BROWNIE
double fudge | caramel | pecans
ICE CREAM AND SORBET
peppermint, vanilla, chocolate
dragon fruit
SMORES PACK
graham crackers | chocolate bar | marshmallow roasting skewers
(available the fire for the fire pits only)
Kids Menu
Chicken Tenders
choice of shoestring fries, sweet potato tots, or onion rings
Mac & Cheese
cheesburger
choice of shoestring fries, sweet potato tots, or onion rings
Cheese Pizza
Happy Hour
Monday – Thursday, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Starters
Loaded French Fries (GF)
carne asada | white cheese sauce
pico de gallo | pickled serrano | guacamole
sour cream | cotija enchilado
Chips, Salsa and Guacamole (gf,vN)
yellow corn tortilla chips | charred tomato salsa
hass avocado guacamole
Buffalo Chicken Wings* (GF)
house buffalo sauce | crudité of vegetables
whipped buttermilk ranch
Five Cheese Quesadilla
Mexican cheese blend | flour tortilla
charred tomato salsa | guacamole
choice of carne asada, chicken, chorizo
Summer Cocktails
Shores Margarita
blanco, agave, lime
Michelada
model, shores clamato mix, lime
La Jolla Lemonade
Tanqueray gin, limoncello, lemon, mint, basil
Well Cocktails
Vodka
Rigby American
Tequila
El Jimador
Whiskey
Redwood Empire
Gin
Seagrams
Rum
Cane White Rum
Wine Selection
House Wines
Grayson Chardonnay
Grayson Cabernet
Beer Selection
Craft Drafts
Level Line, West Coast Pale Ale, Topa Topa
Chasing Citra IPA, Resident Brewing
Orange Avenue Wit, Coronado Brewing
Barrio Lager, Thorn Brewing, Baja Style Lager
Stella Artois, European Pale Lager
Modelo, Grupo Modelo
Rotating Beer Tap, Local Brewery
Bottled Beer
Miller Light, Pilsner, USA
Heineken, Pale Lager, Holland
Bud Light, Lager, USA
Budweiser, Lager, USA
Corona, Lager, Mexico
Amstel Light, Lager, Holland
Guinness, Stout, Ireland
Rotating Local Non-Alcoholic Beer
Bar & Cocktail
Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday – Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Summer Cocktails
Coastal Cooler
rigby vodka, cucumber, lime, mint, soda
Tiki Tiki
spiced rum, amaretto, pineapple, cranberry
Queens Tide
Tangueray gin, lemon, hibiscus, mint
New Fashion
sage-infused bourbon, banana liqueur, orange, angostura bitters
Burning Passion Margarita
La luna mezcal, lime, passionfruit, hibiscus
Under the Sea Margarita
blanco tequila, mezcal, hibiscus, lime
Caddy Ranch Water Margarita
Casamigos blanco, grand marnier, lime, topo chico
La Jolla Lemonade
Tanqueray gin, limoncello, lemon, mint, basil
Shores Surfrider
Cortez rum, coconut, strawberry, hibiscus, lemonade
Smokin Sunset
La Luna mezcal, lime, passionfruit, cherry
Amoroso
Mijenta tequila, benedictine, passionfruit, lime, cinnamon
Shores Margarita
blanco, agave, lime
enhancement: strawberry, passionfruit, mango, prickly pear, spicy, frozen
Blazin Beach Breeze Margarita
Cazadores reposado, jalapeno, prickly pear, lime, agave
Non Alcoholic
Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea
Acqua Panna
Topo Chico
Sodas
Lemonade
regular or strawberry
San Pellegrino
Bottled Alkaline Water
Wine Selection
Bubbles GL / BTL
NV Prosecco, Caposaldo
Whites GL / BTL
Sauvignon Blanc, Whitehaven
Sauvignon Blanc, Daou
Pinot Grigio, Pighin
Riesling, J.Lohr
Chardonnay, Grayson Cellars
Chardonnay, Duckhorn Migration, Sanoma Coast
Rose GL / BTL
Rosé, Bieler Pere & Fils, “Sabine”, Provence, FR
Sparkling Rosé, Domain Chandon
Reds GL / BTL
Pinot Noir, J.Lohr, Fog’s Reach
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grayson Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin Vineyards, Paso Robles
Beer Selection
Craft Drafts
Level Line, West Coast Pale Ale, Topa Topa
Chasing Citra IPA, Resident Brewing
Orange Avenue Wit, Coronado Brewing
Barrio Lager, Thorn Brewing, Baja Style Lager
Stella Artois, European Pale Lager
Modelo, Grupo Modelo
Rotating Beer Tap, Local Brewery
Bottled Beer
Miller Light, Pilsner, USA
Heineken, Pale Lager, Holland
Bud Light, Lager, USA
Budweiser, Lager, USA
Corona, Lager, Mexico
Amstel Light, Lager, Holland
Guinness, Stout, Ireland
Rotating Local Non-Alcoholic Beer
FAQs
This delightful experience is available from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. On Sundays, it is offered from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Yes, The Shores Restaurant is the perfect, chic spot to sip your favorite cocktail, indulge in coastal-inspired cuisine, and soak up one of San Diego’s finest sunsets with the beach as your backdrop.
Yes – guests can order items from our menu to-go.
