2019 DINNER RECEPTIONS
TRAY-PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
COOL Baby Mozzarella and Cherry Tomato Skewer Herb Olive Oil SELECTIONS Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus and Goat Cheese Sourdough Crostini Bruschetta Pomodoro Tomato, Basil, Garlic, Honey Balsamic Shrimp Cocktail Spoon Mango, Cilantro, Onion, Lime Stuffed Endive Herbed Cheese, Fig, Vincotto Ahi Poke Ginger Kalbi $5.50 per piece; 20 piece minimum
HOT Scallop Wrapped in Applewood Bacon SELECTIONS Spicy Coconut Shrimp Mango Coulis Stone Crab Cake Sun Dried Tomato Tartar Sauce Angus Beef Short Rib and Potato Focaccia Crostini Thai Vegetable Spring Roll Lemongrass Mint Chili Sauce Pork Pot Stickers Firecracker Sauce $6.50 per piece; 20 piece minimum
STATIONED HORS D’OEUVRES
STATIONED Chips and Dips DISPLAYS Traditional Hummus, Tomato-Olive Tapenade, Salsa, Guacamole Assorted Chips and Crackers $10 per person
Marinated Vegetable Crudités Asparagus, Eggplant, Zucchini, Marinated Mushrooms, Pickled Green Beans, Herb Roasted Fingerlings, Arugula Pesto, Ancho Chili Aioli, Green Goddess $11 per person
Artisan Cheese Display Bandaged Cheddar, Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese, Point Reyes Blue, Brie Rouge et Noire Walnuts, Sun-Dried Fruits, Grapes, Assorted Crackers and Crusty Breads $17 per person
Charcuterie Prosciutto, Genoa Salami, Duck Rillettes, Spanish Chorizo, Cornichon, Sun Dried Cherry Mostarda Honey, Preserved Tomatoes, Marinated Olives, Ciabatta $17 per person
La Jolla Shores Hotel | 8110 Camino del Oro La Jolla, CA 92037 LJShoresHotel.com | p: 858.551.4608 | f: 858.551.4656 | [email protected] STATIONED HORS D’OEUVRES CONTINUED
SOUTH OF Bay Shrimp Ceviche THE BORDER Chipotle Chicken Sopes Street Tacos Fish, Pork, Beef Tortilla Chips Housemade Salsa Fresca, Guacamole $23 per person; minimum 20 people
PAN PACIFIC Sesame Pepper Spiced Ahi Tuna Steamed Shrimp Shumai Orange Ponzu Grilled Chicken Satay Coconut Red Curry Pork Pot Stickers Fire Cracker Dipping Sauce Vegetable Spring Roll Sweet and Sour Lilikoi Sauce $24 per person; minimum 20 people
SUSHI Philadelphia Roll California Roll Spicy Tuna Roll Shrimp Tempura Roll Vegetable Roll Served with Pickled Ginger, Wasabi, Soy Sauce $13 per roll; minimum 10 rolls per order
La Jolla Shores Hotel | 8110 Camino del Oro La Jolla, CA 92037 LJShoresHotel.com | p: 858.551.4608 | f: 858.551.4656 | [email protected] RECEPTION ENHANCEMENTS
CARVING STATIONS Each station includes freshly baked breads. There is a minimum of 20 guests for each station; chef attendant is included.
Brown Sugar Brined Natural Turkey Cranberry Pineapple Sauce, Whole Grain Mustard, Old Fashioned Gravy $15 per person
Mustard Glazed Natural Pork Rack Mission Fig Demi Sauce, Toasted Pecans, Maui Onion $16 per person Slow Roasted Angus Prime Rib of Beef Creamy Horseradish, Stone Ground Mustard, Au Jus $20 per person
ACTION STATIONS There is a minimum of 20 guests for each station; chef attendant is required.
ITALIAN Cheese Ravioli, Fettuccini, Gnocchi with Basil Pesto, Marinara and Alfredo Sauce Rock Shrimp, Italian Sausage, Pancetta, Olives, Asparagus, Bell Peppers, Spinach Chile Flakes, Freshly Grated Parmesan $20 per person
FAJITAS Chicken and Beef with Red Onions, Sweet Peppers, Herbs, Flambéed with Tequila Black Beans, Spanish Rice, Flour and Corn Tortillas, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Salsa Fresca $22 per person
RISOTTO Crab, Shrimp, Italian Sausage, Sun Dried Tomato, Wild Mushroom, Black Kale, Parmesan $24 per person
SLIDER Angus Beef, Pulled Pork, Chicken Chipotle, Aged Cheddar, Cotijas, Crumbled Blue, Fresh Greens Shallot BBQ Sauce, Avocado Relish, Rosemary Bun, Onion Roll, Brioche $25 per person
La Jolla Shores Hotel | 8110 Camino del Oro La Jolla, CA 92037 LJShoresHotel.com | p: 858.551.4608 | f: 858.551.4656 | [email protected] DINNER STARTERS
APPETIZERS Baja Shrimp Cocktail Cucumber, Cilantro Sprouts, Taro Chips, Red Pepper Citrus Soy Choice of one to be Blue Crab Cake Frisée, Orange Segments, Dill Cream served to your guests. Ahi Tuna Poke Avocado, Pine Nuts, Cucumber, Soy Sauce, Taro Chips Prosciutto di Parma Preserved Tomatoes, Truffle Mozzarella, Arugula, Fig Vincotto $16 per person
SOUPS & SALADS Organic Greens Tomato, Beet, Radish, Feta, Cranberries, Maple Ranch Dressing Choice of one to be Caesar Romaine Anchovy, Herb Focaccia Croutons, Parmesan, Caesar Dressing served to your guests. Toasted Quinoa Kale Almonds, Orange, Blueberries, Manchego, Honey Lime Vinaigrette Bloomsdale Spinach Bacon, Pecans, Tart Cherries, Gouda, Mustard Seed Dressing Lemon Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup Baby Onion, Cilantro, Crisp Wonton Baja Tortilla Soup Smoked Chicken, Crispy Tortilla, Avocado Wild Mushroom Bisque Goat Cheese Crouton, Truffle Oil $12 per person
DINNER ENTRÉES Choice of one to be served to your guests.
SEA Almond ButterfishFingerlings, Asparagus, Sunburst Squash, Lobster Cream $30 per person
Fennel Pollen Crusted Salmon Farro Salad, Petite Watercress, Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette $32 per person
Kaffir Lime Spiced Mahi Mahi Multigrain, Broccolini, Chile Garlic Sauce $33 per person
Wild Shrimp Pappardelle Pasta, Tomatoes, Fennel, Chardonnay Sauce $37 per person
LAND Natural Chicken Breast Wild Rice, Beechwood Mushroom, Wilted Greens, Garlic Thyme Jus $32 per person
Slow Braised Short Rib Au Gratin Potatoes, Sunburst Squash, Shiitake Red Wine Jus $34 per person
Pork Tenderloin Herbed Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Orange Peel Port Sauce $35 per person
Prime Top Sirloin Sour Cream Mash, Cipollini, Chanterelles, Cabernet Fig Reduction $38 per person
Angus Filet Mignon Yukon Mash, Candied Shallots, Asparagus, Smoked Tomato Zinfandel Sauce $42 per person
La Jolla Shores Hotel | 8110 Camino del Oro La Jolla, CA 92037 LJShoresHotel.com | p: 858.551.4608 | f: 858.551.4656 | [email protected] DINNER ENTRÉES CONTINUED
SHORES SURF Butter Roasted Lobster Tail and Angus Filet Mignon AND TURF Twice Baked Potato, Wilted Greens, Baby Carrots, Dill Butter, Cabernet Sauvignon Glaze $63 per person
VEGETARIAN Seasonal Mushroom Risotto Grana Padano, Aged Balsamic Drizzle, Truffle Oil OPTIONS Grilled Tofu Jasmine Rice, Asian Vegetables, Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette Can be added to any Roasted Portobello Garlic Herb Wild Rice, Vegetable Medley, Preserved Lemon menu at no additional Eggplant Chimichurri Farro, Fennel, Almond Gremolata charge. Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa, Preserved Tomato, Watercress, Chile Lemon Oil
DINNER BUFFETS
BAJA Baja Tortilla Soup Smoked Chicken, Crispy Tortilla, Avocado Southwestern Caesar Salad Romaine Hearts, Shaved Manchego, Crouton, Ancho Cream Dressing Charred Corn Salad Cotija Cheese, Pickled Radish, Green Onion, Tomato Vinaigrette Ceviche choice of: Shrimp, Scallops or White Fish, Tomato, Cilantro, Lime, and Pepitas Chipotle Braised Chicken Sopes Shredded Lettuce, Queso Fresco, Avocado Puree Baja Fish Tacos Cabbage, Corn Tortillas, Salsa Fresca Chili-Lime Cured Skirt Steak Fajitas Housemade Salsa Roja, Flour Tortillas, Cilantro Lime Crema Refried Black Beans, Spanish Rice Tortilla Chips Tres Leches Cake Slivered Almonds, Shaved Chocolate Cream Filled Churros Cinnamon Sugar Dust $52 per person; minimum 30 people
ITALIAN Tomato Soup Garlic Croutons, Crème Fraiche, Herb Oil Field Greens Goat Cheese Crumbles, Fines Herbes, Balsamico Vinaigrette Panzanella Bocconcini Ciabatta Crouton, Cucumber, Mint, Vincotto, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Antipasto Mortadella, Genoa Salami, Prosciutto, Provolone, Fontina, Grilled Vegetables, Olives, Fig Grilled Albacore Tuna Tomatoes, Olives, Artichoke Heart Slow Braised Beef Tuscan Style Wild Mushrooms, Creamy Polenta, Cipollini, Chianti Reduction Rock Shrimp Linguine Garlic, White Wine, Parsley, Preserved Lemon Eggplant Risotto Grana Padano, Aged Balsamic Drizzle Sautéed Zucchini Italian Chimichurri Garlic Bread Lemoncello Tiramisu Lady Fingers, Lemon Mascarpone Classic Cannolis Sweetened Ricotta, Candied Orange, Sambuca $54 per person; minimum 30 people DINNER BUFFETS CONTINUED
La Jolla Shores Hotel | 8110 Camino del Oro La Jolla, CA 92037 LJShoresHotel.com | p: 858.551.4608 | f: 858.551.4656 | [email protected] SHORES Port Poached Pear Blue Cheese, Candied Pecans, Pomegranate Drizzle Wild Mushroom Bisque Goat Cheese Crouton, Truffle Oil Jumbo Lump Crab Salad Seasonal Greens, Meyer Lemon Tarragon Dressing Artisan Lettuce Salad Watermelon Radish, Asian Pear, Pecan, Blue Cheese, Citrus Tarragon Vinaigrette Lobster Ravioli Wilted Greens, Sun Dried Tomato Pancetta Cream Crispy Skin Sea Bass Heirloom Tomato, Farro, Bacon Spinach Cream Herb Roasted Chicken Breast Rapini Risotto, Pearl Onion, Garlic Jus Slow Braised Short Rib Chive Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Red Wine Jus Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Lemon Thyme, Sea Salt, Truffle Oil Grilled Seasonal Vegetables Local Olive Oil Oreo Cheesecake Crème Fraiche, Caramel Chocolate Chunk Brownies $57 per person; minimum 30 people
CALIFORNIAN Artisan Cheese Board Domestic Cheese, Nuts, Sun Dried Fruit, Grapes, Crackers, Crostini Lightly Smoked Pacific SalmonBaby Romaine, Roasted Peppers, Avocado Mousse Baby Spoon Spinach Salad Spicy-Sweet Pecans, Tiny Croutons, Banyuls Vinaigrette Vegetable Soup Seasonal Vegetables, Ditalini, Chile Oil Carved to Order Prime Rib Forest Mushrooms, Smoked Onion Marmalade, Zinfandel Wine Sauce Free Range Chicken Breast Roulade Wild Mushroom Spinach Stuffing, Crème Fraîche Whipped Potato, Natural Jus Parsley Crusted ButterfishPee Wee Potatoes, Broccolini, Lobster Cream Roasted Portobello Garlic Herb Wild Rice, Vegetable Medley, Preserved Lemon Baked Yukon Gold Mash Sour Cream, Chive Roasted Root Vegetables Thyme, Lemon Zest Blackout Chocolate Cake White Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry Preserves Carrot Cake Coconut, Cream Cheese $61 per person; minimum 30 people; chef attendant included
PACIFIC RIM Mustard Green Salad Cucumber, Wontons, Ginger Vinaigrette Stone Crab Roll Dynamite Sauce Pork Pot Stickers Spicy Miso Butter Sauce Coconut Shrimp Plum Sauce Seared Tuna Sizzling Soy Dressing Sesame Braised Short Ribs Asian Broccoli, Korean Pepper Jus Kalua Pork Cabbage, Hawaiian Lava Salt Thai Chicken Mustard Greens, Red Curry Eggplant Tofu Stir Fry Lemongrass Jasmine Rice Jasmine Rice XO Bok Choy Kimchee Fried Rice Passion Fruit Chiffon Cake Vanilla Bean Gelato Chocolate Banana Spring Roll Butterscotch, Guava Coulis $65 per person; minimum 30 people; chef attendant included
DESSERTS
La Jolla Shores Hotel | 8110 Camino del Oro La Jolla, CA 92037 LJShoresHotel.com | p: 858.551.4608 | f: 858.551.4656 | [email protected] SIGNATURE Tres Leches Cake Slivered Almonds, Shaved Chocolate SWEETS Lemon Meringue Tart Raspberry Coulis, Mint Syrup Frangelico Tiramisu Lady Fingers, Lemon Citrus Mascarpone Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brûlée Shortbread Cookies Raspberry Cheesecake Crème Fraiche, Mint Syrup Blackout Chocolate Cake White Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry Preserves Carrot Cake Coconut, Cream Cheese Lychee Almond Sponge Cake Mango Sorbet Banana Split Mudd Pie Butterscotch, Chocolate Syrup Mascarpone Cheesecake Seasonal Fruit, Caramel $13 per person
SMALL BITES Petit Fours Opera, Tiramisu, Napoleon, Éclair, Lemon Bar, Honey-Almond Bar, S’Mores Squares, Salted Caramel Brownies $2 per piece, minimum 20 people
ACTION STATIONS There is a minimum of 20 for each station; chef attendant included.
CANDY BAR Assorted Truffles, Salt Water Taffy, Red Licorice, Buttercream Mints, M&M’s, Jordan Almonds $15 per person
ICE CREAM Selected Assortment of Ice Cream and Brownies SUNDAE Chocolate, Caramel and Strawberry Sauces Chopped Nuts, Sprinkles, Cherries, Whipped Cream $16 per person
CHEESECAKE BAR Classic Cheesecake Chocolate Syrup, Butterscotch, Citrus Mint Syrup Fresh Berries, Brandied Banana, Candied Pecans, Shredded Coconut, Whipped Cream $17 per person
22% service charge and applicable state tax will be added to all food and beverage charges. Please note that service charge is taxable by California state law. Menu prices are subject to market fluctuation.
La Jolla Shores Hotel | 8110 Camino del Oro La Jolla, CA 92037 LJShoresHotel.com | p: 858.551.4608 | f: 858.551.4656 | [email protected] Updated 1.4.19