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Banquet

Tax and gratuity not included.

Breakfast Buffet

Choose 4 items | $24 per person includes coffee, tea & soft drinks, tax & gratuity not included

Fresh Fruit Assortment

Assortment of seasonal fresh fruit

French Toast

Thick cut Texas Toast with powdered sugar, fruit on the side

Scrambled Eggs

Add cheese for $1 per person | Add avocado for $1 per person

Bacon & Sausage

Applewood bacon and pork sausage links. Equal portion of each

Homefried Potatoes

Crispy sliced red potatoes grilled with onions and red & green peppers

Pastry Platter

Homemade cinnamon rolls, muffin assortment & croissants

Bagel Platter

Assortment of plain and everything bagels, whipped butter & cream cheese

Buffet Option #1

South of the Border | $22.00 Per Person | Includes coffee, tea and soft drinks.

Fruit & Cheese Platter

Assortment of seasonal fresh fruit, selection of cheeses.

Ceviche

Tilapia, lime, tomato & onion, homemade chips.

Chilled Prawns

Traditional, cocktail sauce, lemon.

Chips Salsa & Guacamole

Homemade salsa, guacamole & tortilla chips.

Carnitas & "Fixings"

Build your own tacos | Homemade carnitas, served with fresh corn tortillas, diced onions, salsa fresca & cilantro.

Cheese Quesadilla

No one can resist these jumbo flour tortillas served hot with cheddar cheese.

Buffet Option #2

California Style | $33.00 Per Person | Includes coffee, tea and soft drinks.

Coconut Prawns

Panko breaded with a tangy sweet & sour sauce.

Grilled Veggie Platter

Assorted grilled veggies, beet hummus, ranch dressing.

Roasted Garlic & Brie

Sliced sourdough, fresh fruit, roasted garlic, brie cheese.

Chips Salsa & Guacamole

Homemade salsa, guacamole & tortilla chips.

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Grilled, teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds.

Calamari

Fried, cocktail & tartar sauce, lemon.

Veggie & Seafood Skewers

Bell peppers, onion, prawns, salmon, mahi mahi.

Potato Skins

Stuffed, green onion, cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream.

Buffet Option #3

Land and Sea | $44.00 Per Person | Includes coffee, tea and soft drinks.

Roasted Garlic & Brie

Sliced sourdough, fresh fruit, roasted garlic, brie cheese.

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Grilled, teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds.

Calamari

Fried. cocktail & tartar sauce, lemon.

Clam Chowder Pot

Award winning New England clam chowder.

Mixed Greens & Gorgonzola Salad

Mixed greens, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, fresh fruit, vinaigrette.

Baby Back Ribs

Pork ribs, zesty sauce.

Chilled Jumbo Prawns

Traditional, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, lemon.

Oysters in a Half Shell

Chilled, shucked to perfection, horseradish, lemon.

Banquet Platters

Served a la Carte | Each platter serves approximately 20 guests.

Chips, Salsa & Guacamole

$65.00
Homemade salsa, zesty guacamole, homemade chips.

Mixed Greens & Gorgonzola Salad

$65.00
Spring mix, candied walnuts, fresh fruit, crumbled gorgonzola, vinaigrette.

Fruit & Cheese Platter

$85.00
Assortment of seasonal fresh fruit, selection of cheeses.

Roasted Veggie Platter

$70.00
Grilled assorted vegetables, beet hummus, homemade ranch dressing.

Cheviche

$85.00
Tilapia, lime, tomato & onion, homemade chips.

Chilled Prawns

$90.00
Traditional, cocktail sauce, lemon.

Calamari

$110.00
Lightly breaded, cocktail, tartar sauce.

Clam Chowder Pot

$150.00
Our famous clam chowder.

Baby Back Rib

$120.00
Pork ribs, tender & saucy.

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

$85.00
Grilled, teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds.

Seafood Kebobs

$105.00
Grilled, veggies, prawns, mahi mahi, salmon.

Roasted Garlic & Brie

Brie cheese, fresh fruit, sliced sourdough, roasted garlic.

Coconut Prawns

$110.00
Coconut panko breaded, sweet n sour sauce.

Veggie Kebobs

$85.00
Bell pepper, tomato, onion, mushroom.

Plated Dinner Banquet

$35 PER PERSON: includes coffee | Please choose 3 from the following entrees selections | Add-ons $ per person: sourdough bread $3, mixed greens salad $5, cup clam chowder $5. Tax & gratuity not included

Stuffed Salmon

Stuffed with crab & shrimp, spinach, jack cheese, parmesan, cream, and alfredo sauce, baked & topped with a citrus cream buerre blanc, served with island rice & vegetables

Pesto Chicken Penne

Chicken breast sauteed in olive oil, white wine, light cream, roasted garlic, basil, tomatoes and kalamata olives tossed with penne, topped with sundried tomatoes & parmesan

Prawn Pomodoro

Fettuccine noodles sauteed in olive oil, white wine, garlic kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, scallions, tomatoes, mushrooms and basil topped with prawns and parmesan cheese

New York Steak

12 oz choice aged New York strip seasoned then charbroiled, served with mashed potatoes & steamed vegetables

Chicken Castroville

Chicken seasoned with fresh herbs, then sauteed with garlic, olive oil, and white wine, artichoke hearts, capers, and olives served with island rice and steamed vegetables

Asian Chciken Salad

Panko crispy chicken, mixed greens, cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, sprouts & crispy soba noodles, almonds, avocado & Thai peanut dressing

Mahi Mahi

Grilled Hawaiian white fish, topped with a citrus wasabi ponzu sauce and roasted pineapple salsa served with sauteed kale & island rice
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