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Discover the flavors of Basilic, a family-owned Swiss-French restaurant on Balboa Island. Our dinner menu features thoughtfully prepared French and Swiss specialties, seasonal ingredients and classic European favorites, served in an intimate dining atmosphere in Newport Beach. All Menu Items & Prices are Subject to Change Without Notice
SHARED PLATES
Assorted Cheese Plate
Domestic & Imported Cheeses with Fresh Fruit, Fig Jam & Nuts
$23
Charcuterie Plate
Chef’s Choice Charcuterie Selection served with Pâté, Tête de Moine Cheese, Olives & Cornichons (photo is for 2 persons)
1 Person
$18
2 Persons
$31
3 Persons
$45
APPETIZERS
Soup Du Jour
Chef’s Nightly Soup Preparation | Vegetarian | Dairy-Free
$13
Swiss Onion Soup
Swiss Onion Soup Gratinée with Gruyère Toast
$15
House Salad
Organic Baby Mixed Lettuce, Toasted Pine Nuts, Croutons & House Basil Dressing
$12
Seasonal Salad
Seasonal Salad Preparation
$18
Bündnerfleisch
Swiss Style Dry-Cured Beef
$15
Raclette
Traditional Swiss Raclette with Fingerling Potatoes, Cornichons & Pickled Onions
$14
Fresh Blue Crab Salad
Hass Avocado, Micro Greens, Tomatoes & Grainy Mustard Dressing
$22
ENTREES
Coq Au Vin
Marinated Braised Chicken, Egg Noodles, Carrots & Bacon-Burgundy Wine Sauce
$29
Boeuf Bourguignon
Braised Beef Stew with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Red Wine Sauce
$39
Rack of Lamb
Roasted Rack of Lamb, Whole Grain Mustard & Rosemary Crust, Green Beans & Demi-Glace Sauce
$42
Zurich Veal
Diced Veal Tenderloin, Roasted Potatoes and Brandy & Mushroom Cream Sauce
$49
Magret de Canard
Oven-Roasted Duck Breast - Seasonal Preparation
$41
Steak au Poivre
Grilled Hanger Steak with Fingerling Potatoes, Sautéed Vegetables & Peppercorn Sauce
$42
Shrimp Risotto
Arborio Rice, Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil & Gruyère Cheese
$36
Fresh Fish of the Day
Daily Preparation
$45
Seasonal Vegetarian Special
Served with Risotto or Pasta in a Basil Pesto Sauce
$25
DESSERTS
All Desserts Are Home-Made
Caramelized Chocolate Walnut Bar
Served with Crème Anglaise
$13
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Vanilla Custard topped with Glazed Sugar Crust and Mixed Berries
$13
Tarte Tatin
Caramelized Apple Tarte with Tahitian Vanilla Ice-Cream
$13
Dessert Specials
Dessert Specials Available Nightly
$15
Sorbet & Champagne
Piper-Heidsieck Brut, Seasonal preparation
$14
OTHER
5-Course Tasting Menu
Includes Soup du Jour, Seasonal Salad, Fish Course, Meat Course & Dessert Trio
$95
Bread Basket
French Baguette & Salted Butter
$7