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THE CLIFF HOUSE OF TODAY ACE N T U R Y 0 L D 5 A N F RAN C' I 5 COT R A D I T ION

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COCKTAILS Half Martini 60 Bottle Bottle Manhattan. 60 SAUTERNE, RIESLING, CHABLIS Old Fashioned. 60 CALIFORNIA Beaulieu Vineyards 1.2!'i 2.25 Gimlet 65 DINNER Wente Brothers . 1.25 2.25 Side Car. 65 WINES Bacardi . 65 (WHITE) Almaden 1.25 2.25 Daiquiri . 65 Beringer Brothers . 1.25 2.25 Alexander 65 Pink Lady 65 BURGUNDY AND CABERNET CALIFORNIA Almaden 1.25 2.25 MIXED DRINKS DINNER Wente Brothers . 1.25 2.25 GinFizz. 65 WINES Silver Fizz . 65 (RED) Beaulieu Vineyards 1.25 2.25 Royal Fizz. 65 Beringer Brothers . 1.25 2.25 Golden Fizz. 65 New Orleans Fizz 60 CALIFORNIA Almaden Grenache Rose 1.25 2.25 ROSE WINE Gin Rickey. 65 The correct wine at any time Korbel Sec 3.50 6.50 Tom Collins 65 CALIFORNIA is the wine you enjoy most. CHAMPAGNE Paul Masson, Extra Dry 8.50 6.50 Singapore Sling 65 Fine California wines are the Sloe Gin Fizz 65 . 65 perfect compliment to fine foods. IMPORTED Piper Heidsieck 5.00 10.00 Wine with a meal produces CHAMPAGNE Mumm's, Extra Dry . 5.00 10.00 BRANDIES • COGNACS a feel ing of seren ity and Hennessy 85 well·being, and adds to the Monnet 85 SPARKLING Korbel Rouge 3.50 6.50 pleasure of good eating. Courvoisier . 85 BURGUNDY Paul Masson. 3.50 6.50 The first California wines Christian Brothers 60 were made by the Spanish Padres more than two centuries ago. Liebfraumilch 2.50 4.50 LIQUEURS • CORDIALS Over the years the prestige of Eschenauer 4.50 I Creme de Menthe 60 IMPORTED these great wines has grown Creme de Cacao . 60 WHITE AND until today they are recognized BeJ1f'riictine, D. O. M. 85 RED STill Lancers Crackling ~ . 5.50 as being among Drambuie 85 WINES the finest in the world. Grand Marnier 85 Margaux . .' 4.00 King Alphonso 60 St. Julien . 4.50

sea foods rs oap Morro Bay Abalone, Saute . 2.45 Pacific Coast Crab Legs, Supreme 1.50 Soup duJour .50 . 2.35 Assorted Hors d'Oeuvres 1.50 French Soup au Gratin .50 2.50 Pacific Ocean Halibut Steak Canape of Caviar . 2.50 Beef Consomme .50 Farallone Island Salmon Steak 2.50 Canape of Anchovies. 1.35 Clam Chowder . .50 - Fried Pacific Coast Crab Legs, Fresh Crab or Shrimp Cocktail, bles Tartar Sauce . 2.95 Supreme .90 Fresh Leaf .50 Oysters Kirkpatrick 2.35 Fresh California Fruit Cup, Supreme .85 Garden Peas. .50 Broiled Swordfish Steak . 2.50 Buttered String Beans .50 Fried Eastern Scallops 2.50 New Carrots . .50 Prawns, Newberg. 2.50 Cauliflower .60 Fried Filet of Sole 1.75 dishes Broccoli .50 Idaho Brook Trout 2.50 Broiled Australian Lobster Tail . 3.25 with , or Sausage . 1.55 French Fried Prawns. 2.50 Spanish . 1.55 Chicken Liver Omelette . 1.70 potatoes Fresh Mushroom Omelette. 1.70 desserts Omelette 1.55 French Fried .50 Ham Omelette . 1.55 Hashed Browned .50 Our Own Cheese Cake .45 Plain Omelette . 1.20 Au Gratin .50 Assorted Pies .35 Eggs, Benedict . 1.95 Our Four Layer Cakes . .35 , Bercy . 1.95 Ice Cream or Sherbet. .35 beverages Parfait. .65 Sundae .50 cheese Coffee,Cup .20 Fruit Jello .25 Bleu .50 Tea. .20 French Pancakes 1.25 Liederkranz . Chocolate . .25 Cherries Jubilee (for two) 3.20 .55 Fried Cream in Blue Flame 1.00 Monterey Jack. .40 Sanka Coffee .30 Creme de Menthe Parfait . 1.00 American Cheddar .40 .15

A Divided Service of 0 Sin91. Order will be Twenty.flve Cents Exira . Minimum Service Per Pe"on 75( CENTURY OF TRADITIONAL HOSPITALIT

This well-known San Francisco Landmark had a very interest­ the-Beach, purchased and completely renovated the Cliff House ing and colorful beginning. In 1858 Samuel Brannan, a pros­ and opened it on August 5, 1937.

perous Mormon Elder, bought for $1,500 the lumber salvaged THE FIFTH CLIFF HOUSE, which is the present Etructure, was com­ from a ship that foundered on the basalt cliffs below the Cliff pleted in 1950. A new dining room known as the Pacific RooI? House. With this material he built the First Cliff House. was added to the spacious Marine Dining Room. On the second

THE SECOND CLIFF HOUSE was rebuilt in 1864, with wings added floor a lovely banquet room, to accommodate large gatherings, has been added, and is known as the Sunset Room. The exterior to the original structure. Four years later, Rose Celeste walked is finished in California Redwood and red brick. a tight rope from the balcony to the Seal Rocks-receiving world acclaim. Part of the cable is still on the Seal Rocks. On In the splendid surroundings of these beautiful dining rooms January 17, 1887, the north wing was blown off when the or the Sequoia Cocktail Lounge, whether you come for break­ schooner "Parallel," laden with dynamite, crashed on the rocks fast, luncheon, dinner or a cocktail, you will enjoy the ever­ below. This structure was later destroyed by fire. changing views as seen from its windows. Here you see the surf breaking continually over miles of sandy beach; the Golden Gate THE THIRD CLIFF HOUSE was an ornate seven-story frame build­ Park with its Old Dutch Windmills; ships from all ports of the ing, suggesting a French Chauteau. It was built in 1896 by the world entering the harbor of San Francisco, through the waters late Adolph Sutro, "King of the Comstock Mines," who subse­ of the Golden Gate; and just a few hundred feet from shore, the quently became Mayor of San Francisco. On September 7,1907, famed Seal Rocks with its hundreds of Sea Lions. this building was completely destroyed by fire. Today, with its colorful background, this delightfully situated THE FOURTH CLIFF HOUSE, built in 1909, was constructed of con­ restaurant and cocktail lounge takes its rightful place among crete and steel. Mr. George K. Whitney, owner of Playland-at- the most famous in the world.

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FREsH CRAB OR SHRIMP LoUIS 1.95

CLIFF COURT SALAD • • • 1.95 With diced Chicken and Chateau briand, Spears Bouquetiere (for two) • . 10.S0 Planked New York Sirloin Steak, CLIFF HOUSE SALAD BOWL , .. 1.95 Pacific Crab legs, Cliff House (under glassl 2.95 Bouquetiere (for two) .. 9.50 With Avocados, Anchovies, and Asparagus Tips Filet of Sole, Neptune . . • , . , . 2.75 New York Cut Steak (one pound). 4.25 Breast of Chicken, Sous Cloche (under glassl 2.95 GREEN GODDESS SALAD • . . . • 1.95 Filet Mignon (one pound) . 4.75 With Julienne Breast of Chicken Sirloin Steak a la Minute • . 3.50 Broiled Lamb Chops (2) 3.50 or Crab Broiled Australian lobster Tail 3.25 Half Spring Chicken 2.70

GOLDEN GATE SALAD. . . . • . 1.95 Spring Chicken, Saute Sec 2.85 With Breast of Chicken Julienne ich COLD TuRKEY, ROMAINE •• 2.35 A CALIFORNIA DELICACY Club . . 1.75 Tender Morro Bay Abalone, 1.75 1.50 SLICED COLD BAKED HAM AND Saute Meuniere • 2.45 Monte Cristo TuRKEY PLATE . . . . • 2.85 Sliced Turkey . . 1.20

MIXED GREEN SALAD BoWL 1.20 Roast Prime Rib of Beef, au jus 3.25 Chef's Special with Creamed Mushroom CHEF'S SPECIAL SALAD BOWL • 2.50 Wiener Schnitzel, a la Holstein 2.95 Sauce 1.95 Romaine, Julienne of Turkey, Ham, American and Swiss Cheese Special Seafood Platter. . 2.70 Baked Ham 1.20 Calf's Sweet Breads, Saute. 2.70 HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE BoAT .. 2.35 (open faced) 1.50 Served with Choice of Cream Chicken a la King on Toast 2.45 Melted . 1.20 Sherbet or Cottage Cheese American or Swiss Cheese . .90 Aveo, "0 IlnOH ",.,".. 1M'

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