The Carlton — menu & specials
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Tor Winery Wine Dinner, November 20, 2025
- Sea Scallops Salad$189
Charred Brussels Sprouts, Beets Rosti, fresh Figs, Ice Wine Vinaigrette and cured Egg Yolk
- Pheasant Stew
Pozole Rojo (Mexican Hominy Stew), Chick Peas, Avocado, candied Radish, Cilantro-Tomatillo Salsa, Maize Spoonbread
- Asian Land & Sea
Korean Bulgogi spiced Beef Tenderloin, Black Garlic and Soy marinated White Shrimp, Plum Glazed Udon Noodles, Stir Fried Asian Eggplant
- Lamb Trio
Tasso Lamb Loin, Lamb & Wild Mushroom Sausage, Lamb Shank Pierogi, Bone Marrow-Duchess Potatoes, Root Vegetable Julienne, Cognac Demi-Glace
- Baked Apple Tart
Crisp Pastry, Ginger-Pumpkin Mousse, Butterscotch Streusel, Honey-Bourbon Roasted Pecan
Wine Pairings
- Tor Napa 'Durrell Vineyard' Chardonnay '17
- Tor Napa 'Palisades Vineyard' Grenache '15
- Tor Napa 'Oakville' Cabernet Sauvignon '17
- Tor Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon '13
- Tor Napa 'Herb Lamb Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon '14
- Tor Napa 'Noble Rot' '14
Wine Pairings & Courses
- Zemmer Pinot Grigio '18
Paired with Billi Bi Soup
- Billi Bi Soup
Creamy Mussel Soup, Uni Butter Baguette, Mussels Casino, Tarragon, Mustard Oil
- Zemmer Pinot Noir '18
Paired with Tuna Tartare
- Tuna Tartare
Wakimi Salad, Crisp Wonton Cup, Tomato-Ginger Concasse, Sweet & Spicy Cucumber Chips, Sesame Macadamia Nuts, Lime "Caviar"
- Renzo Masi Contrapasso '15
- Renzo Masi Erta E China '16
- Gnocchi Bolognese
Pumpkin Gnocchi, Braised Lamb Cheeks & Veal Shanks, Fall Spiced Jus Lie, Autumn Carrot Medley, Apple Cider-Sage Cream
- Voerzio Martini Barolo Classico '15
- Beef Tenderloin Tips
Herb marinated Beef Tenderloin, Black Garlic Roasted Mushrooms, Triple Baked Potato, Red Pepper Coulis, Onion Confetti
- Della Scala Moscato '18
- Cinnamon Banana Crème Brulee
Maple Whipped Cream, Hazelnut & Peach Chutney
Hahn Family Wines Special Wine Dinner
- Crab & Udon Noodle Soup
Citrus Broth, Crab Wonton, Sweet & Sour Apples, Blood Orange, Baby Bok Choy, Hard Cooked Egg
- Wild Boar Tenderloin
Grilled Fennel & Arugula Salad, Pickled Eggplant, Gruyere Crisp, Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette, Sauce Bordelaise
- Pheasant Breast "BLT"
Pheasant Breast, Duck Bacon, Fried Green Tomatoes, Hydroponic Greens, Herbed Foccacia, Rosemary Mustard, Plum BBQ Glaze
- Strawberry-Lemonade Panna Cotta
Berry Chutney Trio, Grilled Starfruit, Kiwi Crema
Main Course
- Spinalis (Prime Rib Cap)
Patatas Bravas, Roast Tomato-Black Garlic Aioli, Sweet Potato Demi-Glace, Garden Vegetable Relish, Pommes Frittes
- Duck & Dumplings
Duck Confit, Duck Breast, Duck Sausage Dumpling, Root Vegetables, Beetroot Gravy, Grilled Haloumi, Creamy Three Cabbage Slaw
Wines
- Hahn Monterey Chardonnay
'15
- Hahn Santa Lucia Highlands SLH Pinot Noir
'14
- Lucienne Smith Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
'13
- Smith & Hook Central Coast Red Blend
'13
- Smith & Hook Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
'15
- Hahn Monterey Pinot Gris
'14
- Decoy Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc '18
- Calera Central Coast Chardonnay '17
- Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir '16
- Kosta Browne Sonoma Russian River Pinot Noir '17
- Canvasback Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon '16
- Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon '16
Chef Simon's Seafood Recipes
- Bronzino with Rice Pilaf, Mediterranean Vegetables, Lemon Caper Pan Butter & Feta
Rice pilaf with parboiled white rice, celery, onion, basil, oregano, bay leaf, and vegetable broth. Fish seared with artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, white wine reduction, lemon, capers, butter, and feta cheese.
- Honey Sesame Glazed Salmon with Udon Noodle Salad, Mango Citrus Slaw and Cajun Roasted Macadamia Nuts
Salmon glazed with honey, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and rice vinegar. Served over udon noodle salad with carrots, red bell pepper, edamame, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms. Topped with mango slaw of napa cabbage, mango, red cabbage, radish, and scallions, plus cajun roasted macadamia nuts.
- Blackened Swordfish with Spicy Shrimp, Tomato Risotto, Spinach & Onion Saute and Sherry Butter
Swordfish blackened with cajun seasoning and flour, cooked with cajun-dusted shrimp. Served with arborio risotto cooked with vegetable stock, heavy cream, and tomato sauce. Accompanied by sautéed spinach with caramelized onions and finished with dry sherry and butter sauce.
Eberle Wine Dinner - Monday, September 25, 2025
- Tropical Fruit Crab & Lobster Cake
Pineapple-Kiwi Imperial Crab, Meyer Lemon Lobster, Mango Ponzu, Cucumber-Tomatillo Remoulade, Grand Marnier Syrup
- Short Rib Pierogi
Braised Short Ribs in Spinach-Horseradish Dough with Cranberry Goat Cheese, Wild Mushrooms, Blackberry-Chocolate Espresso Demi-Glace, Whipped Yams, Bell Pepper Julienne
- Duck Sausage Stuffed Pork Chop
House made Jurgielewicz Farms Duck Sausage, Berkshire Pork Chop, Duck Bacon Ratatouille, Jazz Apple Chutney, spicy Marcona Almonds
- Cabernet Wellington Trio
Beef Oscar with Bernaise, Veal Saltimbocca with Lemon-Sage-Tomato Sauce, Braised Lamb Shank with Cilantro-Mint Gremolata & Oblique Carrots Medley
- Ice Cream Sandwiches
Peanut Butter Ginger Snap with Pistachio & Banana Ice Cream, Orange Creamsicle Cookie with Lavender Honey Ice Cream and Strawberry Curls
Friday Night Dinner Takeout
- Filet Mignonspecial
- Strip Steakspecial
- Swordfishspecial
- Salmonspecial
- Scallopsspecial
- Mediterranean Salmonspecial
- Carlton House Saladspecial
First Course
- Poached Shellfish Zucchini Roulades
Lobster with Kiwi and Papaya, Crab with Cranberry Chevre, Rock Shrimp with Polenta and Gruyere, Citrus Nage, Cashew-Oat Crunch
- SALADE DE HOMARD
Lobster Salad, creamy Avocado, Mango & Kiwi Salsa, Lemon Pepper Frisee, Finger Lime Pulp, crispy Ginger spiced Noodles
Second Course
- Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Roasted Carrot Dough, Cauliflower Alfredo, Peperonata, Italian Style Salsa Verde
- COQUILLES ST. JACQUES
Baked Scallops on the Half Shell, minced Mushrooms, Gruyere, Tarragon tossed Bread Crumbs, Sauce Choron
Dessert
- Doughnut Bread Pudding
Chocolate & Blueberry Doughnuts, House made Espresso & Brownie Bit Gelato, Rice Crispy Encrusted Bananas, Frangelico Whipped Cream
- CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES
Salted Caramel, Mixed Berry, White Chocolate & Mint Ganache
Wine Course 1
- NEYERS "CARNEROS DISTRICT" CHARDONNAY'15
Wine Course 2
- NEYERS SONOMA COUNTY CHARDONNAY "304"'16
Wine Course 3
- NEYERS NAPA "LEFT BANK RED"'16
Third Course
- DUCK BREAST
Citrus-Coriander seared Duck, Chevre-Sundried Tomato Twice Baked Potato, Caramelized Carrot Medley, Blackberry Fig Jam, Cajun roasted Pistachios
Wine Course 4
- NEYERS NAPA "NEYERS RANCH" CABERNET SAUVIGNON'14
- NEYERS NAPA "NEYERS RANCH" CABERNET SAUVIGNON'15
Fourth Course
- LAMB RAVIOLI
Squid Ink & Red Pepper Ravioli with braised Lamb, Italian Herbs & Cheeses, Green Chili & Cilantro "Marinara", creamy Veal Florentine, Eggplant Julienne
Wine Course 5
- NEYERS "BORDEN RANCH" VISTA LUNA ZINFANDEL'16