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
September 2024 | Heirloom Tomatoes
SWANK FARMS HEIRLOOM TOMATO GAZPACHO
cucumbers, sweet pepper, crispy fennel pollen migas, garden herb oil
BLUE CORN-FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
dungeness crab, roasted zebra tomato-olive oil coulis, preserved lemon, celery hearts, tsar nicolai caviar
ROASTED ORA KING SALMON
cherry tomato - cranberry bean ragout, hobbs' andouille sausage, caramelized onion, baby kale
TOMATO & FROMAGE BLANC
heirloom tomato- olive oil cake, whipped carmel valley creamery fromage blanc, tomato- honey jam, chefs garden blossom basil
TASTING MENU 125
only available in LUCIA dining room
Saturday & Sunday
11:00am – 2:30pm
Live Music
Weekend Brunch
BERNARDUS BLOODY MARY | $18
absolut peppar vodka, house made mix, celery, bacon, olives, with a tajin rim
SPICED CRANBERRY PALOMA | $18
don julio blanco tequila, ancho reyes spiced liquor, cointreau, fresh grapefruit, lime, and cranberry juice
LUCIA SUNRISE | $18
ketel one grapefruit and rose botanical vodka, aperol, fresh lemon juic, topped with whip cream
CHEF'S SEASONAL SOUP | $12
MARKET GREENS | $16
shaved vegetables, swank farms golden beets, fresh goat cheese, toasted sunflower seeds, lemongrass vinaigrette
QUINOA & COUSCOUS CHOPPED SALAD | $18
hearts of palm, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, baby kale-arugula, toasted almonds, whole grain mustard vinaigrette
additions to any salad | grilled chicken $12 | salmon $16 | prawns $14
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD | $16
parmigiano-reggiano, white 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
CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT | $23
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
GRILLED GARDEN VEGETABLE SPINACH WRAP | $20
squash, sweet peppers, portobello mushrooms, tomato, roasted red pepper hummus, market greens salad
MARKET FISH | $48
daily fresh fish
CARMEL VALLEY HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH | $26
spicy maple-bourbon glaze, whole grain honey mustard coleslaw, pickles, market greens salad
PAN SEARED KING SALMON | $48
monterey farms grilled artichoke succotash, english peas, sweet corn, wilted arugula, orange-miso 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, cherry tomatoes, arugula
CHEF'S SEASONALLY INSPIRED PIZZA | $26
Extras
CHOCOLATE CROISSANT | $5.50
CROISSANT | $4.50
Bubbles & More
CLASSIC MIMOSA | $16
CHAMPAGNE IRON HORSE | $25
BERNARDUS BLOODY MARY | $18
Our menus are subject to change without notice due to the seasonality of our ingredients.
7:00am – 11:00am
Breakfast
ARTISAN BAKERY BASKET | $18
crossaint, chocolate crossaint, blueberry muffin, raisin rollIRISH STEEL CUT OATMEAL | $10
preserved golden raisin-apple 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 | $21
whipped ricotta mousse, local strawberry-beehive honey compote, silvered almonds, local brioche, vermont maple syrup
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES | $18
whipped butter, vermont maple syrup
add blueberries or bananas | 2
SMASHED AVOCADO TOAST | $24
two poached eggs, hearts of palm, radish, heirloom carrots, blistered cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, young greens, seeded sourdough bread
SMOKED SALMON | $22
herb cream cheese, hard-boiled egg, tomatoes, onion, lemon, capers petite apple salad, toasted bagel
BERNARDUS FARM FRESH EGGS | $20
two eggs any style, hobbs’ smoked bacon or chicken sausage, roasted potatoes
choice of toast: sourdough, wheat, white, english muffin
EGG WHITE FRITTATA | $22
onions, spinach, heirloom tomatoes, asparagus, wild mushrooms, market greens
EGGS BENEDICT | $23
two poached eggs, hobbs' canadian bacon, english muffin, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes
BUILD AN OMELET | $22
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 | $10
APPLE JUICE | $9
CRANBERRY JUICE | $9
RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT JUICE | $9
CLASSIC MIMOSA | $14
BERNARDUS BLOODY MARY | $18
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 | $16
shaved vegetables, swank farms golden beets, fresh goat cheese, toasted sunflower seeds, lemongrass vinaigrette
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD | $16
hearts of romaine, white anchovy, aged parmesan, garlic croutons
QUINOA & COUSCOUS CHOPPED SALAD | $18
hearts of palm, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, baby kale-arugula, toasted almonds, whole grain mustard vinaigrrette
additions to any salad | grilled chicken $12 | salmon $16 | prawns $14
CHILLED BLACKENED SPICED SHRIMP SALAD | $24
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
MARINATED VEGETABLE SPINACH WRAP | $20
grilled squash, sweet peppers, portobello mushroom, tomato, garden herb hummus, market greens
CARMEL VALLEY HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH | $26
spicy maple-bourbon glaze, whole grain honey mustard coleslaw, pickles, market greens salad
BERNARDUS BURGER | $28
lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, house made brioche bun, garlic-herb fries
PAN SEARED KING SALMON | $48
monterey farms grilled artichoke succotash, english peas, sweet corn, wilted arugula, orange-miso reduction
MARKET FISH | $48
from coast to the kitchen
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 & 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
BABY POTATO BRAVAS | $14
smoked pimenton, black truffle-lemon crema
GRILLED CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKE HEARTS | $15
caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, black garlic vinaigrette
N.M. HATCH GREEN CHILI WILD MUSHROOM MAC N' CHEESE | $15
casarecce pasta, herbs, wild mushrooms
SPICY CHILI GARLIC SUGAR SNAP PEAS | $14
smoked bacon lardons, preserved lemon, sesame seeds
Appetizers
ARTISAN BREAD & BUTTER| 10
ad astra bakery whole grain, olive sourdough batard, vermont butter, rosemary-lavender sea salt
SEASONALLY INSPIRED SOUP | $12
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD | $18
parmigiano-reggiano, anchovy, garlic croutons
POLE BEAN SALAD | $18
earthbound greens, crispy quinoa, cured local duck egg, shaved radish, green goddess dressing
SWANK FARMS HEIRLOOM TOMATO & GOLDEN BEET SALAD| $18
persian cucumbers, pickled red onions, moroccan olive puree, seeded croutons
petite greens, banyuls vinaigrette
GUAJILLO CHILI GLAZED PRAWNS| $25
early bird cheddar polenta, heirloom radish, cilantro
DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE | $26
pickled vegetable slaw, jalapeños, smoked pimenton gribiche
CRISPY VANDE ROSE FARMS PORK BELLY | $25
charred local carrot puree, carmel valley lacquer, english pea relish, crispy chicharrones
Mains
ARTICHOKE & SPINACH SAFFRON RAVIOLI | $32
monterey farms grilled artichokes, preserved lemon
braised fennel, parmesan cream
CAULIFLOWER KURMA | $32
purple sticky rice, caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, english peas, toasted almonds
coconut-curry sauce
MARY’S ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST | $38
early bird goat cheese grit cake, leeks, crispy prosciutto, wild mushrooms
wilted greens, garden sage marsala reduction
8 OZ BERNARDUS BURGER | $28
housemade brioche bun, pommes frites, LTO. Available only in Lucia Bar.
MARKET FISH | $48
chef's nightly preparation
ORA KING SALMON | $48
roasted eggplant, charred baby squash
cipollini onions, pole beans, carolina miso glaze
14 OZ PRIME ANGUS NEW YORK STRIP | $68
salt cured baby potatoes, garlic spigarello broccoli, confit heirloom cherry tomatoes, borderlaise reduction
7 OZ PRIME ANGUS BEEF TENDERLOIN | $65
whipped golden potato puree, caramelized cippolini onion, braised maitake mushroom, black garlic truffle jus
NIMAN RANCH LAMB CHOPS| $62
swank farms carrot puree, charred fennel, wild mushrooms, english peas, mint lamb jus
Brick Oven Pizzas - Lucia Bar Only
CHEF'S SEASONAL PIZZA | $26
inspired daily
GARDEN VEGETABLE | $22
grilled red onions, cherry tomatoes, zuchinni
MARGHERITA | $22
mozzarella, basil, heirloom genovese tomatoes
Desserts
CREME BRULEE | $13
madagascar vanilla, local berries
TROPICAL SEMIFREDDO | $13
coconut-guava mousse, vanilla cake, mango-lime caviar, toasted coconut macaroons
CHOCOLATE DECADENCE | $13
flourless chocolate cake, blackberry gel, almond dacquoise, buttermilk chocolate crumble
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, toast points
Our menus are subject to change without notice due to the seasonality of our ingredients.
11:00am – 8:00pm
Beer
BIG SUR GOLDEN ALE| $14
'SCRIMSHAW' PILSNER | $14
MAI TAI IPA | $14
alvarado street brewery
Cocktails
COPPER COUP | $20
absolut elyx vodka, cointreau, cranberry, fresh lemon & lime
CARMEL CRUSTA | $20
hennessy cognac vs, luxardo maraschino liqueur, cointreau, fresh lemon juice, angostura bitters
ESCAPE TO PARADISE | $19
captain morgan spiced rum, pineaple juice, bernardus honey, madagascar vanilla, lemon juice, fresh thyme from the garden
SUMMER BLOSSOM | $20
ketel one peach & orange vodka, orange juice, fever tree soda water
PRICKLY FIRE | $20
don julio blanco tequila, fresh lime, liquid alchemist prickly pear syrup, ancho reyes verde liqueur, smoked chile bitters, tajin rim
SPA DAY SPRITZ | $20
st. germain elderflower liqueur, fever tree soda water, topped with prosecco, fresh mint from our garden
VALLEY OLD FASHIONED | $20
woodinville bourbon, blood orange juice, rosemary from our garden, angostura orange biters
HARVEST PUNCH | $70 serves two to four
absolut elyx vodka, cointreau, pomegranate, orange, cranberry juices, topped with champagne
Our menus are subject to change without notice due to the seasonality of our ingredients.
11:00am – 10:00pm
Menu
ARTISAN BREAD & BUTTER | $8
ad astra bakery whole grin, olive sourdough batard, vermont butter, rosemary-lavender sea salt
SEASONALLY INSPIRED SOUP | $12
MARKET GREENS | $16
shaved vegetables, swank farms golden beets, fresh goat cheese, toasted sunflower seeds, lemongrass vinaigrette
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD | $18
parmigiano-reggiano, anchovy, garlic croutons
DUNGNESS CRAB CAKE | $26
pickled vegetable slaw, jalapeños, smoked pimenton gribiche
CARMEL VALLEY HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH | $26
spicy maple-bourbon glaze, honey mustard coleslaw, pickles, market greens
MARY'S ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST | $36
potato puree, garden vegetables, heirloom tomato confit
PAN SEARED KING SALMON | $48
roasted eggplant, charred baby squash, cipollini onions, pole beans, carolina miso glaze
BERNARDUS BURGER | $28
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, house made brioche bun, garlic-herb fries
CHEF'S SEASONALLY INSPIRED BRICK OVEN PIZZA | $26
GARDEN RAVIOLI | $32 (5:00pm-10:00pm)
carmel valley olive oil
MARKET FISH | $48 (5:00pm-10:00pm)
7 OZ PRIME ANGUS BEEF FILET | $62 (5:00pm-10:00pm)
salt cured baby potatoes, garlic broccoli rabe, confit heirloom cherry tomatoes, borderlaise reduction
14 OZ PRIME NEW YORK STRIP | $68 (5:00pm-10:00pm)
salt cured baby potatoes, garlic broccoli rabe, confit heirloom cherry tomatoes, borderlaise reduction
Desserts
WARM COOKIE PLATE | $13
HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM & SORBET | $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