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  • Sign of the Whale

Sign of the Whale

(619) 756-7333
  • 672 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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  • Menu
  • Appetizers
    • Crispy Wings $14

      3 drum 3 flats choice of chipotle-bbq, spicy buffalo, bulgogi or garlic Parmesan, and herbs.

    • Pulled Pork Ketel Chip Nachos $16

      Pepper Jack, jalapeno, tomato, roasted red pepper, green onion, and chipotle crema.

    • Californication Sliders $12

      2 Angus beef patty, American cheese, grilled onion, house pickles, lettuce, tomato, and Russian dressing.

    • Oyster Po'boy Sliders $14

      Cornmeal fried oysters, pickled green tomatoes, shaved radicchio, house pickles, and Serrano pepper remoulade.

    • Meat & Cheese Board $26

      Chef's selection of 3 kinds of cheese, 2 types of meat, and accoutrements.

    • Jumbo Coconut Shrimp $16

      Chipotle-guava puree, pina-mango salsa.

    • Chipotle BBQ Beef Empanadas $12

      Classic Argentinean chimichurri.

    • Baja Fish Tacos $15

      Catch of the day, Arbol ranch, onion, micro cilantro, pico de gallo, cabbage, queso fresco, and served with salsa Fresca.

    • Crab Cakes $15

      Root vegetable and roasted red pepper sofrito, charred corn remoulade, and arugula.

    • Spanish-Style Steamed Mussels $15

      Linguica, garlic, tomatillo, napolis, Anaheim chili, wine, and mezcal finish.

    • Oysters On The Half Shell $15

      1/2 dozen Serrano-shallot mignonette, spicy cocktail sauce.

    • San Diego Rockefeller Oyster $18

      1/2 dozen garlic creamed kale, pancetta, and hollandaise.

  • Soup & Salad
    • Soup du Jour $7

      House beer bread.

    • Roasted Corn & Crab Chowder $8

      Cornbread crostini, chili oil, micro cilantro, and house beer bread.

    • Grilled Radicchio Caesar $13

      Parmesan crisp, garlic-herb croutons, and Caesar dressing.

    • Baby Greens Salad $10

      Julienned vegetables, shaved Parmesan, radish, and lemon-thyme vinaigrette.

    • Arugula-Frisee Salad $14

      Shaved fennel, orange segments, candied walnuts, goat cheese, crispy soppressata, and citrus vinaigrette.

    • Farro Bowl $12

      Baby arugula, shaved brussels sprouts, feta, walnuts, Julienned apples, cranberries, and citrus vinaigrette.

  • Small Bites
    • Beer Bread $6

      Beer butter.

    • Hummus Trio $10

      Chef's rotating selection.

    • Whipped Local Ricotta $12

      Truffle oil, lavender honey, and grilled beer bread.

    • Crispy Calamari $12

      Serrano remoulade and a lemon wedge.

    • Warm Seasonal Vegetables $12

      Fried egg and pepita kale pesto.

    • Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts $10

      Gorgonzola and black currant.

    • Ahi Poke Tartare $18

      Yuzu, seaweed salad, sticky rice, wasabi dusted edamame, avocado, crispy ginger and garlic, and wonton chips.

    • Pakora Battered Cauliflower Taco $13

      Arbol salsa, Jicama tortilla, radicchio, onion, cilantro, and avocado.

  • Flat Breads
    • Margherita $14

      San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, basic, garlic confit, and extra virgin olive oil.

    • BBQ Chicken $16

      Chipotle bbq chicken, caramelized Vidalia onions, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack.

    • Carne Amore $20

      Prosciutto, sweet sausages, meatballs, spicy pepperoni, spinach, and crushed tomatoes.

    • Cheese $13

      House tomato sauce, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, and chili flakes.

  • Large Plates
    • Cavatelli $22

      Roasted mushrooms, English peas, pearl onions, garlic confit, Parmesan, creamy kale, and pepita pesto.

    • Rigatoni Bolognese $22

      Slow-cooked meat bolognese sauce, Grana Padano, whipped ricotta, and basil oil.

    • Seafood Saffron Risotto $28

      Jumbo shrimp, fresh calamari, mussels, venus clams, Spanish chorizo, shaved broccoli, and bouillabaisse broth.

    • Lobster & Shrimp Ravioli $28

      Lobster ravioli, sauteed jump shrimp, fava beans, baby leeks, cherry tomatoes, and lobster herb sauce.

    • Roasted Chicken "Half a Bird" $26

      Farro pilaf, farmer's vegetables, chorizo butter, herb chimichurri, and pickled red onion.

    • Crispy Skin Atlantic salmon $26

      Organic chickpeas, tomato fondue, wilted spinach, and champagne-caper vinaigrette.

    • Peppercorn Crusted New York Strip Steak $32

      Lyonnaise potatoes, garlic charred broccolini, and mushroom demi-glaze.

    • Frenched Pork Chop $26

      Char siu, onion puree, fried black rice, baby carrots, celery root mash, and Ponzu drizzle.

  • Burgers & Sandwiches
    • Whale Burger $17

      Applewood smoked bacon, gruyere, fried egg, truffle spread, and English muffin.

    • Gaslamp Burger $18

      Smoked tomato aioli, onion jam, herb goat cheese, gruyere, baby arugula, and garlic buttered grilled ciabatta.

    • Californication Burger $16

      2 4-ounce beef patties, American cheese, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, and Russian dressing.

    • Four Spiced Burger $17

      Chorizo, chipotle bbq, avocado puree, jalapeno jack, and sesame seed bun.

    • Crab Cake Sandwiches $18

      Charred corn remoulade, baby arugula, and sesame seed bun.

    • Slow Roasted Buffalo Chicken BLT Wrap $16

      Smoked bacon, vegetable slaw, blue cheese cream, tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles.

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