Saturday, December 5, 2015

208 Rodeo

208 Rodeo

Set atop the stairs on Via Rodeo’s cobblestone street, on Rodeo Drive in the heart of Beverly Hills. 208 Rodeo Restaurant serves up luxury and bistro fare since 1991, in a unique, romantic setting. 208 Rodeo is a gem among the ritzy shops of Two Rodeo. Whether it is for Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour or Dinner, for a quick bite or a full meal, 208 Rodeo offers it all amid warm regency décor. The eatery, a California cuisine with pan-Asian and French influences, is serving dishes that are both beautifully presented and imaginatively prepared with seasonal ingredients. Menu highlights include, tomato bisque, spicy tuna tartar, cheese platter, Kobe burger, seafood salad, penne arrabbitata, roasted salmon, steak on the grill… 208 Rodeo also offers Cocktails, Wines & Beers as well as delectable desserts.

LUNCH MENU

SOUP
♥ TOMATO SOUP – Parmesan Cream, Basil $10
♥ FRENCH ONION SOUP – Croutons, Swiss Cheese $12
♥ SOUP OF THE DAY – M/P

APPETIZERS
CAESAR – Hearts of Romaine, red & yellow endive, olive oil croutons, white anchovy, garlic-parmesan dressing, shaved pecorino $11
♥ CRISPY CALAMARI – Chipotle Aioli & Marinara Sauce $14
♥ SPICY TUNA TARTAR – Sashimi Grade Ahi Tuna, Spicy Aioli, Crostini $16
♥ POACHED FIGS – Spiced Port Wine poached Black Mission Figs, Basil whipped Ricotta, toasted Pecans, Petite Basil $14
♥ SESAME SHRIMP – Sautéed Shrimp, Tangerine Reduction, Sweet Thai Chili, Sesame, Toasted Coconut $18
♥ SMOKED SALMON – Norwegian Smoked Salmon, Capers and Onions, Tomatoes, Dill Cream Cheese, Multi-grain Toast $22
♥ CHEF’S CHEESE PLATE – Three Selections $18 Five Selections $26

SANDWICHES (Served with a fall salad, grain mustard vinaigrette. Substitute for Caesar Salad, add $4)
♥ GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE – Triple-cream Brie & Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Tomatoes. Nine-grain Toast $15 Add Prosciutto $4 Add a small Tomato Soup $5
♥ GRILLED SQUASH CIABATTA – Grilled Autumn Squash, Avocado Sprouts, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Edamame Hummus, Artisan Ciabatta Bread $17
♥ CHICKEN SANDWICH – Grilled Chicken Breast, Avocado, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Provolone cheese, Arugula, Pesto Aioli, Grilled Focaccia $18
♥ 208 WAGYU BURGER – Sottocenere Truffle Cheese, Wild Arugula, Onion Jam, Sesame Brioche Bun $21
♥ STEAK SANDWICH – Grilled, sliced flat Iron Steak, Caramelized Onions, Radicchio, Arugula Slaw, Horseradish-Mustard Aioli, Rustic Ciabatta $24
♥ LOBSTER ROLL – Chilled Lobster Salad, Lemon Zest, Celery Aioli, Pickled Persian Cucumbers, Brioche Roll $28

FEATURES
MAINE LOBSTER TAIL – 1 ¼ lbs. Lobster Tail, Lemon Butter, Sautéed Broccolini, Potato Purée $M/P
♥ TOMAHAWK STEAK – 1 ¾ lbs. 28 Day dry aged, bone-in Rib Eye Steak, Fried Onion Strings, Potato Purée $M/P

ADD ONS (To be added to any salad, sandwich, or entrée. Cannot be ordered a la carte)
♥ CHICKEN BREAST $7 FLAT IRON STEAK $16 LARGE SHRIMP $14 SALMON FILET $12 LOBSTER MEAT $20 DIVER SCALLOPS $18 MUSHROOM, AVOCADO, BACON, BRIE, BLUE, GOAT, SWISS OR FONTINA CHEESE $4

SIDES
BRUSSELS SPROUTS $8 ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES $8 WILD MUSHROOMS $8 ROASTED GARLIC GREENS $8 TRIPLE CREMED MASHED POTATOES $8 TRUFFLED LOBSTER MAC N’ CHEESE $18 FRENCH FRIES $8 (TRUFFLED) $10 SWEET POTATO FRIES $9 (TRUFFLED $11) PARMESAN TRUFFLED FRIES $11

SALADS
♥ CAESAR – Hearts of Romaine, Red & Yellow Endive, Olive Oil Croutons, White Anchovy, Garlic-Parmesan Dressing, Shaved Pecorino $15
♥ TUSCAN BLACK KALE SALAD – Roasted Buttermilk Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Cranberries, Ricotta Salad, Lemon and Vinaigrette $17
♥ AUTUMN PANZANELLA – Fried Egg, Swiss Chard, Roasted Root Vegetables, Grain Mustard Vinaigrette $18
♥ THAI STEAK SALAD – Grilled Marinated Flat Iron Steak, Napa & Red Cabbage, Kale, Ginger, Fresno Chili’s, Crispy Wontons, Sesame Soy Vinaigrette $24
♥ OLIVE OIL TUNA CONFIT SALAD – Heirloom Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Broccolini, Kalamata Olives, Hard Boiled Egg, Toasted Bread Crumbs, Lemon Vinaigrette $26
♥ SEAFOOD SALAD – Maine Lobster, Diver Scallops, Wild Shrimp, Blue Crab Meat, Persimmon, Pomegranate, Market Greens, Lemon Vinaigrette $36

PASTA
♥ PENNE ARRABBIATA – Spicy Tomato Sauce, Capers, Kalamata Olives, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Basil $19
♥ PUMPKIN RICOTTA RAVIOLI – Acorn & Red Kuri Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, Sage Brown Butter $24
♥ 208 BOLOGNESE – Wagyu Beef Short Rib & Ground Lamb, Fire Roasted Tomato, Cream, Mint, Garlic & Shallot Sauce, Pappardelle Pasta $26
♥ SEAFOOD FETTUCCINE – Wild Shrimp, Calamari, Diver Scallops, Mussels, Lemon Zest Herb Sauce $36

ENTREES
♥ FISH & CHIPS – Atlantic Cod, Crispy Meyer Lemon, French Fries $24
♥ CHICKEN MILANESE – Panko Crusted Free-Range Chicken Breast, Crisp Brussels Sprouts, Grilled Lemon $24
♥ ROASTED SALMON – Eggplant Caponata, Israeli Couscous, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Tomatoes, Capers, Piquillo Pepper Vinaigrette $26
♥ STEAK FRITES – Grilled 8oz. Flat Iron Steak, French Fries, Arugula Salad $28
♥ SEA BASS – New Zealand Bluenose Sea Bass, Warm Swiss Chard, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Bay Leaf-grain Mustard Vinaigrette $29

♥ FILET MIGNON – Grilled 8oz. Filet Mignon, Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Hen of the Woods, Shallot Confit, Currant Bordelaise Sauce $45