Paon Restaurant and Wine Bar

In The Village of Carlsbad

~ Starters ~

Traditional French Escargot Bourguignon  15.
Served in Shell with Herb Garlic Butter

Black Pearl American Paddle Fish Caviar  90.
Traditional Garnitures and Crème Fraiché

Duo of King Salmon & Yellowfin Tuna Tartare  16.50
Fresh Herbs, Lemon, Capers, Sun Dried Tomato and Crème Fraiché

Warm Walnut Crusted Goat Cheese  15.
Grapes, Peppered Honey and Walnut Raisin Bread

Housemade Gnocchi  16.
Organic Vegetables, Wild Mushrooms and Parmigiano-Reggiano

Organic Butternut Squash Ravioli  16.50
Beurre Noisette, Sage, Organic Mushrooms,
Parmigiano-Reggiano and Red Wine Sauce

Veal Sweet Breads  20.
Smoked Pancetta, Braised Endive and Black Truffle Sauce

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~ Soups & Salads ~

Organic Mixed Field Greens  10.
Diced Tomato, Fresh Herbs and Red Wine Vinaigrette

Organic Comice Pear Salad  14.50
Belgium Endive, Frisee and Arugula with Sherry Vinaigrette
Candied Walnuts and Stilton Cheese

Grilled Colorado Lamb Salad  17.
Wilted Spinach, Mixed Greens, Red Wine Vinaigrette and Feta Cheese

Indian Spiced Prawn Salad  16.
Fennel, Mixed Greens, Avocado and Rice Vinaigrette

Indian Spiced Scallop Salad  18.50
Shaved Fennel, Green Apple and Lime Citrus Vinaigrette

Organic Beet Salad  15.
Golden & Red Beets, Argula, Goat Cheese, Pistachios and Madeira Glaze

Organic Butternut Squash Soup  12.50
Mushrooms, Pumpkin Seed Oil and Chantilly Crème

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~ Seafood and Shellfish ~

Seared Rare Hawaiian Yellowfin Tuna  39.
Organic Haricot Verts, Roasted Butternut Squash, Parsnip Purée
And Truffle Vinaigrette

Pan Roasted Pacific King Salmon  39.
Charred Cauliflower, French Green Lentil Ragout and Red Wine Sauce

Pan Seared Maine Diver Scallops  42.
Ragoût of Organic Vegetables, Maine Lobster and Potato Purée

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~ Poultry, Game and Meat ~ 

Grilled Chicken Breast  28.50
Zucchini, Haricot Verts, Potato Purée and Lemon Caper Butter 

Pan Roasted Pheasant  39.75
Wild Mushrooms, Swiss Chard, Vegetable Truffle Risotto
and Madeira Sauce

Two Preparations of Duck  39.75
Duck Confit Leg, Duck Breast, Roasted Turnip, Sweet Potato Purée
and Balsamic Vinegar Sauce

Pan Roasted Flat Iron Pork  30.
Swiss Chard, Turnips, Caramelized Golden Apples and Spätzele 

Provencal Herb Crusted Colorado Lamb  49.75
Organic Porcini Mushrooms, Golden Raisins, Spinach and Potato Purée

Braised Beef Short Rib  30.
Wild Mushroom Ragout, Spinach and Yukon Gold Potato

Angus Rib Eye Steak  36.
Broccoli, Baby Carrots, Potato Gratin and Red Wine Sauce 

Black Pepper Roasted New Zealand Cervina Venison  48.50
Swiss Chard, Celery Root Puree and Port Cherry Sauce 

Certified Angus Filet Mignon  49.50
Roasted Shallot Fondue, Potato Gratin, Organic Vegetables
and Bordelaise Sauce

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 PAON Offers Wine Tasting In Our Retail Wine Shop and Elegant Private Dining

Gift Certificates Are Available