Consider celebrating New Year’s Eve at Poseidon Restaurant this year. Enjoy music by David De Alva from 7:30-12:30. $55 prix fixe menu includes complimentary glass of Santa Margherita Prosecco. (858/755-9345, www.poseidonrestaurant.com)

 

First course

 

Crispy Moroccan Calamari

North African Harissa,lemon & micro cilantro.

Sesame Seared Ahi

Sweet cucumber noodles, wasabi leaf, pickled ginger, soy sauce.

Hummus Plate

Curry-brushed grilled flatbread, smoked red pepper hummus, kalamata olive tapenade,

Harissa & goat cheese.

 

Second course

 

Clam Chowder

New England style: cream, clams, potatoes.

House Salad

Baby greens, citrus-balsamic vinaigrette, mandarin orange, tomato, bleu cheese, toasted pine nuts.

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce, herb crouton, Manchego cheese.

 

Third course

 

Pistachio Crusted Sustainable Salmon

"Loch Duart" Scottish salmon, garlic sautéed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes,

citrus-pomegranat beurre blanc.

Miso Glaze Mahi-Mahi

Orzo pasta with basil pesto, kabocha squash,tempura asparagus, teriyaki sauce.

Cioppino

Fresh fish, shellfish, spicy tomato-clam broth, assorted herbs, garlic-parmesan baguette.

"Free Range" Lemon Caper Chicken Breast

Grilled bone-in breast meat, Indian basmati rice, chef's vegetables, lemon-caper sauce.

Lamb “Osso-Buco”

Braised lamb shank, porcini mushrooms, potato gnocchi, kalamata olives,sherry& lamb juice,

Oven dried tomatoes, almond “gremolata”.

Grilled New York steak

12 oz, bleu cheese mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus, crispy Cajun onions

and green pepper corn demi sauce.

 

Fourth course

 

Poseidon’s Apple Tarte Tatin

Caramelized Granny Apple Smith, caramel sauce, cinnamon ice cream.

Vanilla Bean Crème Brule

Caramelized vanilla bean custard.

Chocolate Lava Cake

A rich chocolate cake with a kick of coffee and a warm liquid chocolate center,

served with vanilla bean gelato.