Shades Ocean Front Bistro - San Diego, CA

you won't believe how tender these breaded calamari strips are! fried golden brown and served with cocktail sauce

four jumbo shrimp "bobbing" in cocktail sauce

sweet and spicy romanian meatballs served with bread sticks. perfectly sized for one

tender grilled shrimp kabobs served with a duo of flavorful dips: fat-free sunshine orange and cool ranch

green beans breaded in a lightly seasoned batter and deep fried to a golden brown. served with garlic cream and honey mustard

french baguette served with one cream (pesto, garlic, sundried or cranberry) and one cheese (smoked gouda, sharp white cheddar, provolone or chev re)

slide 'em this way! two crab cakes on toasted rolls with roasted red pepper and lemon slaw. served with our spicy cocktail sauce

warm french baguettes served with sundried tomato cream, pesto cream and garlic cream

artichoke hearts breaded in a lightly seasoned batter and deep fried to a golden brown. served with garlic cream and ranch dressing

two mouth watering indian inspired sliders with tender pulled roasted pork, pineapple-curry chutney and cucumber slaw on toasted rolls with teriyaki dipping sauce

a southern california favorite. tortilla soup topped with grilled chicken breast, avocado, sour cream and tortilla strips

rich and creamy lobster bisque

dave's special recipe new england clam chowder

ask your server for today's selection of hearty soups

couscous with portobello mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, grilled zucchini and artichoke hearts

couscous with cucumber, zucchini, roasted red peppers, green onions, cilantro and lime juice

spring greens with golden raisins, pecans, tomatoes and choice of dressing

spring greens, grilled chicken breast, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, bleu cheese, bacon and croutons with balsamic dressing

creamy chicken salad made with chicken breast, sweet grapes, pecans and mayo- served with tomato wedges and avocado garnish

spring greens, salmon, shrimp, artichoke hearts and capers, lemon wedges & sunshine orange dressing

grilled chicken breast, cotija cheese, tomatoes, red onions, tortilla croutons and avocado on spring greens and tossed with salsa fresca dressing

romaine tossed with caesar dressing & topped with romano cheese and croutons

spring greens, tomatoes, strawberries, green onions, cucumber, artichoke hearts, pistachios, bleu cheese and croutons with balsamic dressing

grilled chicken breast, artichokes, zucchini, tomatoes, green onions, butternut sauce and romano cheese

gouda, bleu cheese, parmesan, sundried tomato cream and five cheese blend

pesto sauce, spinach and sundried tomatoes with goat cheese, mozzarella, romano, jack and provolone

hickory bbq sauce, grilled chicken breast, red onions and cheese- staff favorite

garlic mashed potatoes covered with cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream and, of course, bacon

fresh & flakey grilled halibut filet served with our amazing lobster sauce

mouth-watering st. louis style pork ribs slow cooked and basted with dave's sweet & spicy bbq sauce

three moist and crispy pan-fried crab cakes served with our amazing creamy red pepper sauce

chicken breast pan roasted in onions and garlic served atop a mixture of quinoa, mushrooms, edamame, spinach and brie with a brandy and cranberry pan sauce

10 oz of lean and tender prime filet, marinated in dav e's secret seasoning blend and grilled to perfection

perfectly fresh and flakey 10oz salmon filet, flame grilled and finished with our delicate white wine & lemon-caper sauce

a flame roasted red pepper stuffed to overflow with curried quinoa, asparagus, mushrooms, edamame, artichokes, zucchini, sundried tomatoes, shallots and goat cheese

hearty portion of flakey icelandic cod serv ed with french fries and homemade tartar sauce

rich and creamy white cheddar cheese sauce and penne pasta topped with spicy cajun anduille sausage

the satisfaction of pasta without the guilt! spaghetti squash with sautéed portobello mushrooms, red onions, sundried tomatoes, basil, garlic, and roma tomatoes. topped with parmesan cheese and served with garlic parmesan crostini's

our juicy new york steak flame grilled and topped with sautéed mushrooms and grilled jumbo shrimp

our homemade creamy pesto sauce over penne with your choice of grilled chicken breast or shrimp, portobello mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, green and yellow peppers and parmesan cheese

three icelandic cod tacos topped with cabbage, fish taco sauce, cotija cheese and salsa fresca

two chicken breasts bursting with an artichoke heart & garlic stuffing, topped with white cheese sauce

hand formed half-pound of angus ground chuck with the works; bacon, avocado, ortega chiles, cheddar, jack, mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted kaiser roll

spinach sautéed with garlic and sundried tomatoes. served over pesto dressed grilled polenta

gluten free

zucchini & yellow squash seasoned and grilled

with roasted garlic & parmesan

couscous, cucumber, zucchini, roasted red peppers, green onions, cilantro and lime juice

couscous, portobello mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, grilled zucchini and artichoke hearts

yummy with sweet fries

four slices

ranch, bleu cheese, balsamic, fat-free sunshine orange, honey mustard, caesar

our perunas (finnish roasted potatoes)

rich, deep chocolate brownie, frosted with nuts- served in a pool of chocolate with your choice of vanilla or coffee ice cream. plenty to share

homemade cinnamon bread pudding is generously topped with amaretto and coffee ice cream (served without amaretto for those under 21)

one of our famous cookies, served warm with vanilla or coffee ice cream and your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel syrup (and of course we'd never forget the whipped cream and cherry!)

a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream topped with your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry syrup and a dollop of whipped cream

just want a little sweet something? ask your server for today's selection of fresh baked cookies