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The Park Restaurant

(805) 545-0000
1819 Osos St., San Luis Obispo

In the heart of the historically charming Railroad Square in San Luis Obispo is the intimately elegant Park Restaurant. Chef Maegen Loring creates an ever-changing menu inspired by cuisines of the world and the bounty of locally grown produce. With an eclectic wine list and exceptional service, you'll see why The Park Restaurant is one of the most highly regarded restaurants in the Central Coast.

 

 




 

APPETIZERS

Artisan Cheese
olive jam and violet mustard

Potato~Cheese Pirogis
caramelized onions, sour cream, bacon and chives

Grilled Keftedes
spiced hearst ranch beef with fresh tomato sauce and goat yogurt

Golden Beet Soup
horseradish créme fraîche

Pacific Rim Crab Cakes
ginger, lime and cilantro


SALADS

The Park Caesar
grilled romaine, dijon vinaigrette and white anchovies

The Basic Salad
market lettuces with fresh herbs, olive oil and sea salt

Warm Chanterelle Salad
chanterelle mushrooms, arugula and prosciutto

Persimmon and Pear Salad
mixed greens, walnuts and sherry vinaigrette


ENTRÉES


Fall Tart
leeks, radicchio, gorgonzola, fried egg and herb salad

Sesame Crusted Local Black Cod
furikake seasoned rice miso broth and wakame

Grilled Albacore Tuna
white beans, red pepper fondue, oil cured olives and arugula

Shrimp and Chorizo

crispy Parmesan fried green beans and garlic anchovy aioli

Duck Confit

succulent leg of duck, roasted potatoes and fresh greens with walnut vinaigrette

Filet of Beef
crusted with pine nuts and sharp cheese, purée blanc and
roasted beet mustard

Duo of Rabbit
braised leg & prosciutto wrapped loin with mashed potatoes
and braised cabbage

Pan Roasted Local Halibut
meyer lemon risotto, minted peas and almonds

Grilled Pork Tenderloin
panzanella with pasilla chiles and yellow peaches

Roasted Rack of Lamb
green garlic mashed potatoes, minted peas and crispy leeks

DESSERTS

Duo of Cookies
candied orange shortbread, pinenut and cayenne-cinnamon spice

Ice Cream and Cookies
vanilla ice cream, honey caramel, olive oil and sea salt
rosemary-polenta and pistachio-rosewater cookies

Chocolate Couffle Torte
with chestnut cream

 

 

     

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Many restaurants offer seasonal menus and change their dishes regularly; not all items will be available at all times. Dishes listed are representative of each restaurant's offerings, and are not intended to reflect the complete menu. Please note that prices are subject to change without notice. The 2009 Central Coast Diner is presented by Central Coast Publishing, a division of Central Coast Media Group, Inc. Content and images for the 2009 Central Coast Diner are property of Central Coast Media Group, Inc. and may not be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. © 2009 Central Coast Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.