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
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
BRUNCH PUNCH | $18
beefeater gin, peach liquor, cranberry and lime juice, topped with prosecco
SUMMER JULEP | $18
woodinville bourbon, gizdich ranch apple cider, fresh mint from Bernardus garden
CHEF'S SEASONAL SOUP | $12
MARKET GREENS | $15
heirloom carrots, radish, sunflower seeds, pickled blueberry, lemongrass vinaigrette
ORGANIC QUINOA TABBOULEH | $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
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 | $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, market greens
MARKET FISH | $48
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
heirloom carrots, radish, sunflower seeds, pickled blueberry, 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 VALLEY 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 | $48
smoked sweet onion soubise, roasted cauliflower, shaved brussels sprouts, fava beans, charred fennel, orange-fennel 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
PARIS WHIPPED GOLDEN POTATO PURÉE | $13
GRILLED CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKES | $14
caramelized onions, blistered cherry tomatoes, black garlic vinaigrette
SWANK FARMS CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS | $12
maple-bourbon gastrique
ROASTED BROCCOLINI | $12
preserved lemon, pumpkin seed salsa macha
Appetizers
HOUSE MADE ROSEMARY FOCCACIA | 9
carmel valley olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar
SEASONALLY INSPIRED SOUP | $12
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD | $18
parmigiano-reggiano, anchovy, garlic croutons
SUMMER POLE BEAN SALAD | $17
cured egg yolk, baby potatoes, crispy quinoa, comanche creek greens, whole grain mustard vinaigrette
SWANK FARMS HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD | $17
olive oil whipped feta cheese, local stone fruit, fennel, arugula-frisée, sumac-citrus vinaigrette
HIRAMASA CRUDO | $26
avocado-yogurt purée, persian cucumber, scallions, ginger oil, radish, sesame lavosh, hibiscus aguachile
DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE | $26
pickled vegetable slaw, jalapeños, smoked pimenton gribiche
CRISPY LLANO SECO PORK BELLY | $25
apple-rosemary purée, orange harissa glaze, smoked pimenton chicharrón, petite greens
Mains
ARTICHOKE & FONTINA CHEESE RAVIOLI | $32
vegetable succotash, cherry tomatoes, leeks, aged parmesan, spring onion-garlic cream
SUMMER HARVEST RAGOUT | $30
castroville artichokes, cauliflower, wild mushrooms, swank farms tomatoes, sugar snap peas, young greens chickpea panisse
MARY’S ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST | $38
toasted saffron couscous, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, asparagus, alabama white sauce
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
roasted eggplant purée, summer succotash, blistered cherry tomatoes, english peas, charred corn, piquillo pepper olive relish
14 OZ PRIME ANGUS NEW YORK STRIP | $65
potato purée, braised fennel, cippolini onions, blistered tomatoes, bordelaise
7 OZ PRIME ANGUS BEEF FILET | $60
salt cured potatoes, sugar snap peas, wild mushrooms, black truffle reduction
NIMAN RANCH DOUBLE CUT PORK CHOP | $56
whole grain mustard spätzle, braised cabbage, preserved apricot-mustard 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
STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CHOUX DE CRAQUELIN | $13
white chocolate-pepper chantilly cream
HAZELNUT CRUNCH | $13
valrhona chocolate ganache, hazelnut praline, chocolate sponge, sour cherry coulis
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
North Coast Brewery
'TART CHERRY' BERLINER WEISSE | $6
'SCRIMSHAW' PILSNER | $6
Alvarado Street Brewery
MAI TAI IPA | $6
Cocktails
COPPER COSMO | $20
absolut elyx vodka, cointreau, cranberry, fresh lemon & lime
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 | $18
ketel one botanical grapefruit, st. germain, madagascar vanilla, cranberry & pomegranate juice, crémant sparkling rosé
SUMMER PUNCH | $70 serves two to four
absolut elyx vodka, wild roots raspberry vodka, cointreau, elderflower, pineapple and orange juices, prosecco
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
heirloom carrots, cucumber, preserved fruits, 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
seasonal vegetables, herbs
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 | $60 (5:00pm-10:00pm)
salt cured potatoes, sugar snap peas, wild mushrooms, arugula, black truffle reduction
14 OZ PRIME ANGUS NEW YORK STRIP | $65 (5:00pm-10:00pm)
potato puree, roasted loacl asparagus, blistered tomoatoes, cippolini onions, bordelaise
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




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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/
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