Lunch Menu

Small Plates

CRAB BISQUE
Roasted red bell pepper broth - $12

AHI NAPOLEON
Spice crusted yellow fin tuna, Asian slaw, crispy wonton - $16

CALAMARI
Panko crusted, deep fried, charred tomato horseradish sauce - $12

SPRING ROLL
Napa cabbage, carrot, pea shoots, cucumber, rice noodles, cilantro peanut sauce - $12

SALT&PEPPER ROCKSHRIMP&SOFTSHELL CRABS
Marinated baby tomatoes, celery mustard mayonnaise - $18

CLAM CHOWDER
New England style - $10

Shellfish

OYSTERS
Several selections available daily served on the half shell -  Half Dozen $12   Dozen $ 18

OYSTERSROCKEFELLER- Half Dozen $15  Dozen $ 25
Applewood smoke bacon, spinach, grana padano parmesan

CLAMS
Manila clams, pan roasted, chardonnay garlic broth - $15

MUSSELS
(selection varies) Pan roasted, tomato, basil, mine shaft bleu cheese - $14

SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Old bay spices, horseradish cocktail - $14

FIRE SHRIMP
Serrano seared prawns, marscapone garlic potato - $14

MACADAMIA PRAWNS
Sweet & spicy cucumber, papaya coulis, chili plum sauce - $14

Crab

CRAB CAKES
Lump meat crab cake, Thai basil whipped potato, sweet onion charred tomato relish, whole grain mustard remoulade - $20

CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Alaskan Opilio crab, Maryland blue crab, dill sweet sherry, melted jack cheese - $12

KING CRAB CEVICHE
Tomato, cilantro, avocado, crispy wontons - $15

MARYLAND BLUE CRAB WONTONS
Sweet and spicy savoy cabbage, wild mushroom tomato relish, miso honey beurre blanc - $15


Salads

CAESAR
Crisp romaine with the traditional dressing using pasteurized eggs, garlic foccaciacroutons and fresh shaved grana padano cheese - $10

TOSSED BABY LETTUCES
Mesclun greens, strawberry, Sonoma goat cheese, candied pecans, fresh herb balsamic vinaigrette - $10

ARUGULA AND ROASTED BEETS
Fennel-parmesan vinaigrette - $12

PEAR AND CRISPY MOZZARELLA 
Micro greens, candied macadamia nuts, sherry balsamic vinaigrette - $12

CRISPY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
Panko crusted chicken breast, grapes, wasabi peas, papaya, wontons, ginger sesame vinaigrette - $18

COBB SALAD
Meslcun greens, marinated chicken breast, avocado, tomato, bleu cheese, smoked bacon, egg and a red wine vinaigrette - $18

GRILLED SALMON SALAD
Mix field greens, mozzarella, tomato, shaved fennel, basil balsamic vinaigrette - $24

CRAB LOUIE
A blend of crabmeats over mixed field greens, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and our louie dressing - $24


 

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Sandwiches
All sandwiches served with a choice of salt & pepper kettle chips (house made) , roasted fingerling maui onion blue cheese potato salad (hot) , dill sour cream-chive potato salad (cold) ,garlic & parmesan fries or pasta salad

HALIBUT
Panko crusted, fried to a golden brown, served on house made foccacia bread with lettuce, tomato, avocado and a spicy chili mayonaise - $16

CALAMARI
Deep fried steak, served with fresh chili-mayonnaise, romaine and tomato on foccacia bread - $12

GRILLED CHICKEN
Char-broiled soy honey marinated chicken breast, with havarti cheese, avocado and caramelized pineapples on foccacia bread - $12

CRAB CAKE
Pan-fried with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, avocado and remoulade sauce on sourdough bread - $14

CRAB CATCHER
Bering Sea King Crab, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato on toasted brioche with a roasted garlic herb aioli - $18

LA JOLLA BURGER
Charbroiled ground sirloin, topped with cheddar cheese and served on anonion roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato and grilled onion - $12
Entrees

SALMON
Warm wild arugula mushroom and goat cheese salad, spiced almonds, charred tomato vinaigrette - $28

AHI
Corriander peppercorn crusted, wasabi Yukon gold potato, sweet chili garlic oyster mushroom and savoy cabbage, lemongrass ginger sauce - Market Price                

SEABASS
Maryland lump crab stuffing, marble potato, Chef's vegetable, lemon thyme mustard sauce - $28 
FISH AND CHIPS
Lightly fried, batter dipped Petrale Sole, salt & pepper kettle chips, housemade tartar sauce - $16

CIOPPINO
Shellfish and fresh seafood in a chipotle tomato saffron broth, with fennel and fresh herbs - $30
 
HALIBUT
Macadamia nut crusted, boniato sweet potato plantain mash, baby bok choy, miso honey beurre blanc- $28
 

DUNGENESS CRAB
Served steamed or chilled, celery mustard mayonaise, horseradish cocktail. - $ Market Price
GRILLED CHICKEN
Gnocchi, mushrooms, asparagus, lemon thyme mustard sauce - $22

LOBSTER PASTA
Grilled seasonal lobster over semolina pappardelle tossed with fresh herbs and a sherry cream sauce - $30

CRAB LEGS
Bering Sea Alaskan Red King Crab Legs, crispy red potatoes, Chef's vegetable - $38

LIVE MAINE LOBSTER
Crispy red potatoes, asparagus, tarragon butter sauce - $ Market Price
 
GRILLED PRAWNS                                                  Herb marinated, over semolina fettuccine, roasted garlic, tomatoes, basil, white wine - $26
 
TOP SIRLOIN
Garlic crusted fingerling potato, mine shaft bleu cheese demiglace - $26

(858) 454-9587 • 1298 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 • crabcatcher@aol.com

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