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
MAY 2024 - CHERRIES
GARDEN HERB MARINATED CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
morello cherry whipped ricotta, cucumber, pickled red onion. petite greens, hibiscus vinaigrette
HOKKAIDO SCALLOP CEVICHE
cherry blossom ponzu, aji amarillo aioli, crispy rice pearls, ginger spruce tip oil
CRISPY DUCK LEG CONFIT
wild mushrooms. braised leeks, broccoli rabe, bing cherry borderlaise
TWICE BAKED BLACK CHERRY BREAD PUDDING
lemon thyme anglaise, orange creamsicle ice cream
TASTING MENU 125
only available in LUCIA dining room Tuesday - Saturday
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
PARIS WHIPPED GOLDEN POTATO PURÉE | $13
GRILLED CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKES | $14
caramelized onions, blistered cherry tomatoes, black garlic vinaigrette
N.M. HATCH GREEN CHILI WILD MUSHROOM MAC N' CHEESE | $13
casarecce pasta, herbs
WILD MUSHROOMS & ROASTED ASPARAGUS | $13
preserved meyer lemon
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
STRAWBERRY, RHUBARB BURRATA SALAD | $18
pistachio butter, local shoots, garden blooms, golden balsamic vinaigrette, focaccia croutons
HEIRLOOM APPLE SALAD | $18
endive, whipped pt. reyes blue-cheese, celery root, fennel, petite greens, banyuls-walnut 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
SPRING VEGETABLE RAVIOLI | $32
sunchoke-celery root puree, caramelized onions, swank farms asparagus, patty pan squash, aged parmesan
CRISPY CHICKPEA PANISSE | $32
patty pan squash, arugula, wild mushrooms, kalamata olives, piri piri, silvered almonds
MARY’S ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST | $38
fregola sarda, local cauliflower, sweet peppers, smoked tomato-pepper emulsion
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
monterey farms grilled artichoke succatosh, english peas, sweet corn, wilted arugula, orange-miso reduction
14 OZ PRIME ANGUS NEW YORK STRIP | $65
salt cured baby potatoes, garlic spigarello broccoli, confit heirloom cherry tomatoes, borderlaise reduction
7 OZ PRIME ANGUS BEEF TENDERLOIN | $60
whipped golden potato puree, caramelized cippolini onion, braised maitake mushroom, black garlic truffle jus
NIMAN RANCH LAMB CHOPS| $56
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 squash, tomato, red onion
MARGHERITA | $22
mozzarella, local tomatoes, basil, heirloom genovese
Desserts
CREME BRULEE | $13
madagascar vanilla, local berries
BANANAS & CREAM | $13
caramelized banana cremeux, cajeta caramel, coconut vanilla sable, lime chantilly
BERNARDUS CAMPFIRE | $13
valrhona chocolate cremeux, toasted fluff, cocao nib graham crumble, smoked marshmallow ice cream
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
SPRING FEVER | $20
ketel one peach & orange vodka, white grape juice, orange juice
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
PUMPKIN OLD FASHIONED | 20
woodinville bourbon, grand marnier, housemade pumpkin purée, angostura orange bitters
HARVEST PUNCH | $70 serves two to four
absolut elyx vodka, cointreau, pomegranate, orange, cranberry juices, topped with champagine
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
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 baby potatoes, garlic broccoli rabe, confit heirloom cherry tomatoes, borderlaise reduction
14 OZ PRIME NEW YORK STRIP | $65 (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