Dinner Menu

Thank you for your interest in 231 Ellsworth for your event.
Our years of experience in the restaurant business have led us to set forth these guidelines in order to best serve you and your guests.

Group Size:		Our private room is designed for groups of 15 to 28. With very close seating we can accommodate up to 32 guests on four round tables. Under no circumstances can we exceed this maximum guest count. For a private event in which your group secures the entire facility we can seat up to 120 guests.

Guaranteed Guest Count:		A guaranteed guest count with applicable entree counts is due one week in advance of your reservation date. We have a minimum of 15 guests required for Lunch events (buyouts excluded). Charges are based on final guaranteed guest counts

Menu Options:		Please follow the directions regarding choices for each course. Menu selections should be submitted at least two weeks prior to your event.

Decorations:		We are happy to arrange for floral centerpieces, balloons, or other accessories in order to assist you in creating a more festive celebration.

Meetings:		Please let us know your audio or visual communication requirements at least seventy-two hours in advance.

Beverage Service:		We cannot accommodate a cash bar for private groups. However, we can customize a hosted bar and wine service to meet your requirements.

Facility Fees:		Our private room fee is $ 100.00. The entire facility can be rented for your private Lunch function Monday through Saturday. There is a minimum guarantee of $ 1,500.00 which includes a facility fee of $ 250.00. Although we are closed on Sunday, we are happy to accommodate large groups on Sunday afternoon. To open the restaurant on Sunday afternoon requires a minimum of $ 3,500.00.

Deposits:		Private room reservations for lunch require a $300.00 deposit. The deposit for securing the entire facility is $ 1,000.00. If you must move your reservation date, then your deposit may be applied to the new date.Your deposit is refundable if your reservation is cancelled more than (30) thirty days in advance of your function date. All parties cancelled within the (30) thirty day period are not refundable unless a similar party can be booked on the date and time you have reserved. All deposits refunded by credit card are subject to a $ 75.00 processing fee.

Choose from the items below to create your first course of a three course menu, two items for the first and second courses of a four course menu, or choose three items to complete your five course menu. Items in each category become more complex in descending order.

Butternut Squash Soup – Honey-Roasted
Butternut Squash,Crème Fraîche

House-Made Tagliarini – Basil, Pine Nuts, Parmesan Reggiano

Canneloni - Stuffed With Mushrooms
and Parmesan Reggiano, Belgian Endive

Salads

Mixed Green Salad - Balsamic Vinaigrette, Tomatoes,
Avocado & Toasted Pine Nuts

Classic Iceberg Wedge – Iceberg Lettuce, Muddled Bleu Cheese Dressing, Smoked Bacon, Shaved Onions

Wild Arugula Salad – Jonathan Apples, Almonds,
Garlic Confit & Herb Dressing

Little Gem Lettuces – Roasted Garlic & Peppers,
Honey-Mustard Seed Vinaigrette

Middle Courses

Day Boat Scallops – Fava Bean & Tomato Ragu,
Roasted Indian Eggplant, Basil Oil (appetizer size)

Pan Seared Artisan Foie Gras – Grilled Pineapple (upcharge $ 10.00)

Crispy Crab Cakes – Tomato Gazpacho, Avocado

Tuna Niçoise Salad – Haricots Verts, Soft-Boiled Egg, Garlic Confit

Smoked Salmon Panini – Baby Beets Marinated
with Sherry & Pistachios

Please limit your entrée selections to two choices.
In addition, we are happy to accommodate any vegetarian requests.
If you require more than two choices we ask that you supply us a count
of these choices in advance of your event.
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Roasted Half Chicken – Winter Vegetables, Thyme Jus

New York Steak – Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Bordelaise
($ 5.00 supplement for Ribeye / $ 10.00 supplement for Filet of Beef)

Crispy Duck Leg Confit – Beluga Lentils,
Roasted Shallot, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Day Boat Scallops – Fava Bean & Tomato Ragu,
Roasted Indian Eggplant, Basil Oil

Pan-Seared Salmon – Leeks, Forest Mushrooms, Chive Cream

House-Made Tagliarini – Roasted Breast of Chicken, Pesto,
Olive Oil, Pine Nuts, Parmesan Reggiano

231 South Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (650) 347-7231
Fax: (650) 347-7329