Lucia Restaurant and Bar
where old-world craft meets new-world creativity
California country cuisine has a sophisticated new centerpiece, and it's infused with the beauty and artistry of Carmel Valley. Lucia showcases the creativity of a true artist who has championed the region's bounty for over two decades. Rivaling the most sought-after tables in Napa Valley, Lucia Restaurant & Bar takes the Bernardus culinary experience back to the land.
Menus
Saturday & Sunday
From 11:00am – 2:30pm
Live Music
Weekend Brunch
BERNARDUS BLOODY MARY | $16
absolut peppar vodka, house made mix, celery, bacon, olives, with a tajin rim
BRUNCH PUNCH | $16
beefeater gin, peach liquor, cranberry and lime juice, topped with prosecco
FALL JULEP | $16
buffalo trace bourbon, gizdich ranch apple cider, fresh mint from the garden
CHEF'S SEASONAL SOUP | $12
MARKET GREENS | $15
sliced apples, pickled grapes, spiced pumpkin seeds, lemongrass vinaigrette
TOASTED FREGOLA & QUINOA SALAD | $18
roasted butternut squash, pomegranate, preserved apricots, candied pecans, gravestein apple cider vinaigrette
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD | $16
parmigiano-reggiano, anchovy, garlic croutons
CHILLED BLACKENED SHRIMP | $22
local greens, meyer lemon, avocado, tomato, charred corn relish
DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE | $24
pickled vegetable slaw, jalapeños , smoked pimenton gribiche
HALF DOZEN MARKET OYSTERS | $22
bernardus meyer lemon mignonette, fresh lemon wedge
CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT | $22
two poached eggs, hobbs' canadian bacon, english muffin, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes
HUEVOS RANCHEROS | $23
two over easy eggs, braised organic chicken, black beans, ranchero sauce, avocado, cheddar, crispy tortillas
GARDEN SANDWICH | $18
squash, sweet peppers, portobello mushrooms, basil pesto, hummus, market greens
MARKET FISH | $46
daily fresh fish
CARMEL VALLEY HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH | $26
buttermilk brine, jalapeno-cilantro crema, coleslaw, pickles, market greens salad
PAN SEARED KING SALMON | $48
rancho gordo heirloom bean ragout, charred fennel, celery, caramelized onions, braised greens, whole grain mustard reduction
MARY'S ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST | $36
marbled potatoes, baby carrots, wild mushrooms, broccolini, natural jus
BERNARDUS BRUNCH BURGER | $30
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, crispy bacon, garlic-herb fries, house made brioche bun, pommes frites
Brick Oven Pizza
GARDEN VEGETABLE | $24
grilled red onion, asparagus, arugula
CHEF'S SEASONALLY INSPIRED PIZZA | $26
Extras
CHOCOLATE CROISSANT | $5.50
CROISSANT | $4.50
COFFEE CAKE | $4.50
Bubbles & More
CLASSIC MIMOSA | $14
CHAMPAGNE J. LASSALLE | $22
BERNARDUS BLOODY MARY | $16
Our menus are subject to change without notice due to the seasonality of our ingredients.
7:00am – 11:00am
Breakfast
ARTISAN BAKERY BASKET | $18
IRISH STEEL CUT OATMEAL | $10
preserved fruit compote, brown sugar
MIXED BERRY SMOOTHIE | $12
straus family creamery organic yogurt
SEASONAL FRUIT PLATE | $13
local honey yogurt
HOUSEMADE GRANOLA PARFAIT | $14
berries, almonds, cashews, greek yogurt parfait
STUFFED BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST | $20
wild berry compote, mascarpone mousse, toasted almond streusel, vermont maple syrup
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES | $16
whipped butter, vermont maple syrup
add blueberries or bananas | 2
SMASHED AVOCADO TOAST | $23
two poached eggs, shaved radish, carrots, cherry tomatoes, petite greens, seeded wheat bread, villa monodori aged balsamic
SMOKED SALMON | $22
herb cream cheese, hard-boiled egg, tomatoes, onion, lemon, capers petite apple salad, toasted bagel
BERNARDUS FARM FRESH EGGS | $18
two eggs any style, hobbs’ smoked bacon or chicken sausage, roasted potatoes
choice of toast: sourdough, wheat, white, english muffin
EGG WHITE FRITTATA | $21
onions, spinach, heirloom tomatoes, asparagus, wild mushrooms, market greens
EGGS BENEDICT | $22
two poached eggs, hobbs' canadian bacon, english muffin, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes
BUILD AN OMELET | $20
breakfast potatoes, choice of toast: sourdough, wheat, white, english muffin
choose up to three ingredients | sweet onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, bacon, sausage, aged cheddar, jack cheese
add additional ingredients | 2
HUEVOS RANCHEROS | $23
two over easy eggs, braised organic chicken, black beans, ranchero sauce, avocado, cheddar, crispy tortillas
Juices, Coffee & More
FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE | $9
APPLE JUICE | $8
CRANBERRY JUICE | $8
RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT JUICE | $8
CLASSIC MIMOSA | $14
BERNARDUS BLOODY MARY | $15
ESPRESSO | $6
CAFÉ LATTE | $7
CAPPUCCINO | $7
HOT TEA | $6
Our menus are subject to change without notice due to the seasonality of our ingredients.
11:00am – 2:30pm
Appetizers
CHEF'S SEASONAL SOUP | $12
MARKET GREENS | $15
apples, pickled grapes, spiced pumpkin seeds, lemongrass vinaigrette
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD | $16
hearts of romaine, white anchovy, aged parmesan, garlic croutons
ORGANIC QUINOA TABBOULEH SALAD | $18
swank farms cherry tomatoes, hearts of palm, english cucumber, baby kale-arugula, lemon poppy seed vinaigrette
additions to any salad
grilled chicken $12, salmon $16, prawns $14
CHILLED BLACKENED SPICED SHRIMP SALAD | $22
meyer lemon, avocado, tomato, charred corn relish
HALF DOZEN MARKET OYSTERS | $24
bernardus meyer lemon mignonette, fresh lemon wedge
DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE | $24
pickled vegetable slaw, jalapenos, smoked pimenton gribiche
Mains
GRILLED GARDEN VEGETABLE SPINACH WRAP | $20
squash, sweet peppers, portobello mushroom, tomato, roasted red pepper hummus, market greens
CARMEL VALEY HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH | $26
spicy maple-bourbon glaze, pepper-cilantro crema, coleslaw, pickles, greens market
BERNARDUS BURGER | $28
lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, house made brioche bun, garlic-herb fries
PAN SEARED KING SALMON | $42
smoked sweet onion soubise, roasted cauliflower, shaved brussels sprouts, fava beans, charred fennel, orange-fennel reduction
MARY'S ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST | $36
marbled potatoes, baby carrots, wild mushrooms, broccolini, natural jus
PRIME BEEF TENDERLOIN | $52
garlic-potato hash, wild mushrooms, arugula, red wine reduction
Brick Oven Pizzas
CHEF'S DAILY PIZZA | $26
inspired daily
GARDEN VEGETABLE | $24
grilled red onion, cherry tomatoes, zucchini
Desserts
CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CAKE | $13
SMALL BATCH ICE CREAM OR SORBET | $13
CREME BRULEE | $13
fresh berries
WARM COOKIE PLATE | $13
Our menus are subject to change without notice due to the seasonality of our ingredients.
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday Evenings Piano by the Fire
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sides
PARIS WHIPPED GOLDEN POTATO PURÉE | $12
ROASTED BABY TURNIPS | $12
miso-mustard glaze
SWANK FARMS CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS | $12
maple-bourbon gastrique
ROASTED BROCCOLINI | $12
preserved lemon, pumpkin seed salsa macha
Appetizers
HOUSE MADE ROSEMARY FOCCACIA | 8
carmel valley olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar
SEASONALLY INSPIRED SOUP | $12
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD | $16
parmigiano-reggiano, anchovy, garlic croutons
ROASTED BEET SALAD | $18
garden fennel fromage blanc, candied pistachios, citrus, local greens, spiced red wine vinaigrette
BOUNTY OF THE VALLEY FARMS ASPARAGUS SALAD | $18
burrata cheese, house made focaccia croutons, lemon-poppy seed vinaigrette
DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE | $24
pickled vegetable slaw, jalapeños, smoked pimenton gribiche
Mains
ARTICHOKE & FONTINA CHEESE RAVIOLI | $32
vegetable succotash, cherry tomatoes, leeks aged parmesan, spring onion-garlic cream
SPRING HARVEST RAGOUT | $30
castroville artichokes, cauliflower, wild mushrooms, swank farms tomatoes, sugar snap peas, young greens chickpea panisse
MARY’S ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST | $38
potato purée, garden vegetables, heirloom tomato puree
8 OZ BERNARDUS BURGER | $28
housemade brioche bun, pommes frites, LTO. available only in Lucia Bar.
MARKET FISH | $48
chef's nightly preparation
KING SALMON | $48
smoked sweet onion soubise, local cauliflower, brussels sprouts, charred fennel, fava beans, orange-fennel reduction
14 OZ PRIME ANGUS NEW YORK STRIP | $60
potato puree, braised fennel, cippolini onions, blistered tomatoes, bordelaise
8 OZ PRIME ANGUS BEEF FILET | $56
salt cured potatoes, sugar snap peas, wild mushrooms, black truffle reduction
Brick Oven Pizzas - Lucia Bar Only
CHEF'S SEASONAL PIZZA | $26
inspired daily
GARDEN VEGETABLE | $22
grilled squash, tomato, red onion
MARGHERITA | $22
mozzarella, local tomatoes, basil, heirloom genovese
Desserts
CREME BRULEE | $13
madagascar vanilla, local berries
BERNARDUS BEEHIVE HONEY CAKE | $13
baked apple curd, spiced almond streusel, green apple sorbet
BAKED DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE | $13
coffee-butterscotch crémeux, crispy sugar nest
BASQUE BURNT CHEESECAKE | $13
piña colada foam, vanilla- pineapple compote, toasted coconut
HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM & SORBET | $13
chef's daily selections
WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES | $13
ARTISAN CHEESE PLATE | $32
fresh fruit, local honey, dried fruit, nuts, grilled focaccia
Our menus are subject to change without notice due to the seasonality of our ingredients.
11:00am – 8:00pm
Beer
North Coast Brewery
'TART CHERRY' BERLINER WEISSE | $6
'SCRIMSHAW' PILSNER | $6
Alvarado Street Brewery
MAI TAI IPA | $6
Cocktails
COPPER COSMO | $19
absolut elyx vodka, cointreau, cranberry, fresh lemon & lime, agave nectar
PRICKLY FIRE | $18
don julio blanco tequila, fresh lime, liquid alchemist prickly pear syrup, ancho reyes verde liqueur, smoked chile bitters
SPA DAY SPRITZ | $18
ketel one botanicals cucumber & mint vodka, chareau aloe liqueur, fresh lime, simple syrup, cucumber, garden mint, soda
Our menus are subject to change without notice due to the seasonality of our ingredients.
11:00am – 10:00pm
Menu
ARTISAN BREAD & BUTTER | $8
MARKET GREENS | $15
ad astra bakery whole grin, olive sourdough batard, vermont butter, rosemary-lavender sea salt
SEASONALLY INSPIRED SOUP | $12
MARKET GREENS | $15
heirloom carrots, cucumber, preserved fruits, lemongrass vinaigrette
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD | $15
parmigiano-reggiano, anchovy, garlic croutons
DUNGNESS CRAB CAKE | $18
pickled vegetable slaw, jalapeños, smoked pimenton gribiche
PORCINI MUSHROOM RAVIOLI | $32
braised leeks, foraged mushrooms, aged parmesan, black truffle
BRAISED BEEF SHORTRIB | $26
sweet & sour onions, roasted asparagus, point reyes toma (pommes aligot), herb gremolata, natural jus
MARY'S ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST | $38
potato puree, garden vegetables, heirloom tomato confit
KING SALMON | $48
rancho gordo heirloom bean ragout, charred fennel, celery, caramelized onions, braised greens, whole grain mustard reduction
BERNARDUS BURGER | $28
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, house made brioche bun, garlic-herb fries
8 OZ PRIME ANGUS BEEF FILET | $56
salt cured potatoes, roasted baby carrots, garlic broccolini, bordelaise
Brick Oven Pizzas
MARGHERITA | $24
garden basil, heirloom tomato, mozzarella
GARDEN VEGETABLE | $24
grilled seasonal vegetables
Desserts
WARM COOKIE PLATE | $13
CREME BRULEE | $13
madagascar vanilla, local berries
CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CAKE | $13
dehydrated honeycomb, chocolate drizzle
Our menus are subject to change without notice due to the seasonality of our ingredients.
Hours
Breakfast
7:00 am - 11:00 am
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Lunch
11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bar
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Dine with Us
Guest Reviews
Lucia has great food and is located in an beautiful outdoor setting. The wait staff is very friendly and efficient. Everyone of my family of eight enjoyed their meals.
TJFLG42
A beautiful crisp day in the Carmel Valley .... sitting near the fireplace enjoying a perfectly wonderful lunch and glass of wine. Thank you Bernardus/
carolynnl2020
