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Our Menu

Best BrunchHappy Hour$19, THREE COURSE "LUNCH" - Peninsula Restaurant WeekDinner MenuLate Night Menu

Til 3 pm Daily • Almost 100% Gluten Free Menu (or can be on request)

Shared Appetizers

Turmeric Roasted “Cali - Flower” (GF, V)

Calabrian chili oil | Green goddess | pumpkin seeds | golden raisins | pickled red onion
Hot Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts (GF, V) photo

Hot Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts (GF, V)

Sweet Thai chili – local honey dipping sauce | carrots | candied walnuts
Truffle Cavatappi Mac & Cheese photo

Truffle Cavatappi Mac & Cheese

Gouda | cheddar | panko • Add Cage Free Egg, Silva Chorizo or Candied Hobbs Bacon to Above +$4.00

Kelly Bakery Rustic Cheesy Garlic Bread (V)

Chipotle aioli

Soup & Farm Salads

Add to the above & below: Hobbs Bacon +$4.50 | Hass Avocado +$4.50 | Grilled Organic Chicken +$8.00 | Grilled Prawns +$9.50 | Fresh Sustainable Salmon +$10.00

Castro Valley Artichoke Soup (GF, V)

Cup $8.00 | Bowl $13.00 • Crème fraiche
House Made Bianco Di Napoli Tomato Soup (GF, V) photo

House Made Bianco Di Napoli Tomato Soup (GF, V)

Cup $8.00 | Bowl $13.00

Coke Farms Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese (GF, V)

Farm greens | candied walnuts | balsamic | local honey citrus vinaigrette
Local Little Gems Caesar photo

Local Little Gems Caesar

Small $11.50 | Large $16.50 • Anchovy base | egg free | croutons | shaved parmesan
Happy Boy Farms Local Spring Salad photo

Happy Boy Farms Local Spring Salad

Small $12.00 | Large $19.00 • HBF Spinach | strawberries | cherry tomatoes | feta cheese | orange | almonds | pepitas lemon cream dressing

2 Pastured Farm Eggs Breakfast

Includes: Rustic bread | organic jam & butter | GF bread +$3.00 • Choice: LU potatoes or local greens | Sub-seasonal fruits +4.00

Two Farm Fresh Eggs Any Style

Sub egg white +$2.00

Hobb’s Bacon

Aidell’s Chicken Apple Sausage

Silva Chorizo

NY Sausage Co. Sunnyvale

Pork sausage

3 Items Scrambles or Omelets

Includes: Rustic bread | organic jam & butter | GF bread +$3.00 • Choice: LU potatoes or local greens | Sub-seasonal fruits +4.00 • Price $20.50

Laura Chenel Goat

Smoked Gouda

Cheddar

Swiss

Egg White

+$2.00

Hass Avocado

Tomato

Organic Kale

Caramelized Onion

Local Spinach

Additional Items +$3.00

Silva Chorizo

Hobbs Bacon

Mary’sOrganicChicken

ChickenAppleSausage

Smoked Salmon photo

Smoked Salmon

+$4.00

Grilled Shrimp

+$4.00

Friends with Benedicts

Served on Kelly bakery rustic bread with fresh hollandaise bloomsdale spinach | asparagus | heirloom tomatoes | GF bread +$3.00 • Choice: LU potatoes or local mixed greens | sub-seasonal fruits +$4.00

Brokaw Avocado (V)

Silva Chorizo

Hobbs Bacon

Santa Barbara Seafood Co Smoked Salmon photo

Santa Barbara Seafood Co Smoked Salmon

Silva Chorizo, Avocado & Bloomsdale Spinach* photo

Silva Chorizo, Avocado & Bloomsdale Spinach*

Brunch Classics

Add: Hobb’s Bacon |Silva Chorizo | Mary’s Chicken | Aidell’s Chix Apple Sausage +$4.00 each.

Natural Sliced “Shaking Beef Tenderloin” (GF) photo

Natural Sliced “Shaking Beef Tenderloin” (GF)

Fried pastured egg | vidalia onion | sweet soy | oyster sauce | local kim chi Select: local farm greens OR Koda Farm brown rice
Gluten Free Chilaquiles &  2 Organic Fried Eggs (GF) photo

Gluten Free Chilaquiles & 2 Organic Fried Eggs (GF)

Crisp tortilla strips | red salsa | queso fresco | onions | avocado | crema
Hangover Cure (V, GF) photo

Hangover Cure (V, GF)

2 cage free eggs | avocado | breakfast potatoes | salsa verde | crema
Vegetarian Huevos Rancheros (GF) photo

Vegetarian Huevos Rancheros (GF)

2 cage free eggs | corn tortillas | potatoes | black beans | cheddar cheese
Avocado Toast photo

Avocado Toast

2 cage free eggs | Coke Farms arugula | watermelon radish | pickled red onion • GF Bread +$3.00

½ Lb Grass Fed Painted Hills Organic Loco Moco (GF)

Koda Farm brown rice | fried egg | mushroom gravy | caramelized onions
Griddled Gran Marnier Brioche French Toast photo

Griddled Gran Marnier Brioche French Toast

House vanilla whipped cream | strawberry compote | pure Vermont maple syrup

GF” Taco Platters

Non-GMO Corn Tortillas • Side: Coke Farms greens • Inc: Salsa verde | cotija cheese | lime spiced slaw | radish | cilantro | avocado

Pulled Organic Chicken Verde photo

Pulled Organic Chicken Verde

Fresh Local Rock Cod photo

Fresh Local Rock Cod

Fresh Sushi Grade Ahi – Poke Style Tacos photo

Fresh Sushi Grade Ahi – Poke Style Tacos

Avocado | sesame seeds | wasabi aioli | lime spiced slaw | local mixed greens

Gluten Free Healthy Bowls

Warm Vegan Lemongrass Curry (V)

Local vegetables | carrots | broccoli | brown rice
Warm House Teriyaki (V) photo

Warm House Teriyaki (V)

House GF teriyaki sauce | local farmed vegetables | brown rice | toasted sesame
VEGAN LEMONGRASS – CURRY - photo

VEGAN LEMONGRASS – CURRY -

local vegetables | carrots | broccoli | brown rice
Warm Spring Buddha (V) photo

Warm Spring Buddha (V)

Coke Farms asparagus | avocado | organic kale | tri color quinoa edamame | garbanzos | pickled red onion | cauliflower | turmeric-dill coulis
Fresh Sushi Grade Ahi - Poke Style & Avocado photo

Fresh Sushi Grade Ahi - Poke Style & Avocado

Brown rice | wasabi | soy | tobiko | seaweed salad | sriracha aioli | mixed greens| sesame seeds cucumbers | edamame
Fresh Sushi Grade Sustainable  Salmon & Avocado photo

Fresh Sushi Grade Sustainable Salmon & Avocado

Brown rice | GF soy | cucumbers | tomatoes | arugula | carrots | sesame | sriracha aioli

Duck Fat Griddled Grass Fed Burgers & Grilled Sandwiches

Painted Hills pasture-raised, beef- hormone & antibody free | LTO on request | Gluten Free Bread available for substitution +$3.00 • Choice: Local mixed greens or LU potatoes | Sub Tomato Soup +$2.00

Duck Fat Dbl – Dbl Burger photo

Duck Fat Dbl – Dbl Burger

2X quarter lb. patties & double cheddar | brioche bun | dijonaise | red onion | local lettuce | tomatoes | b&b pickles

Duck Fat 271 Burger

Brioche bun | gruyere cheese | garlic aioli | arugula | caramelized onions
Duck Fat ½ Lb Painted Hill Ranch Grass Fed Beef photo

Duck Fat ½ Lb Painted Hill Ranch Grass Fed Beef

Brioche bun | dijonaise | red onion | local lettuce | tomatoes| b&b pickles

Impossible Plant Based Cheddar Burger (V)

Brioche bun | dijonaise | red onion | local lettuce | tomatoes| b&b pickles • Add or sub: Laura Chenel Goat | Cheddar | Swiss | Gouda | $2.50 each | Avocado | Hobb’s Bacon +$4.00 each.
Hobbs Bacon Blt photo

Hobbs Bacon Blt

Griddled brioche | butter lettuce | tomatoes | garlic aioli • Add Avocado +$4.00
Grilled Mary’s Chicken Breast & Fresh Pesto photo

Grilled Mary’s Chicken Breast & Fresh Pesto

Kelly bakery ciabatta | swiss | tomato | local butter lettuce | aioli | b&b pickles

Hot Honey - Grilled Mary’s Chicken Breast

Grilled brioche bun | tomatoes | citrus slaw | garlic aioli | b&b pickles

Daily | 3pm to 6pm :- Join Us Daily from 11am to 6pm in our bar for food and drink

TO SHARE

Kelly rustic cheesy bread

Pear Cider | Steam | 5.3% abv Mango Ale | Golden Road | LA | 4% abv Pale Ale | Fort Point | San Francisco | 6.3% abv
Candied bacon deviled eggs photo

Candied bacon deviled eggs

green goddess | truffle oil

Pulled Chicken Verde Taco

salsa verde | cotija cheese | lime spiced slaw radish | cilantro | avocado

Fresh Local Rock Cod Taco

salsa verde | cotija cheese | lime spiced slaw radish | cilantro | avocado

Local Non-GMO Burger

Organic, grass grazed Painted Hills Ranch (add potatoes or salad 4. add cheese 3.

Wine & Flatbreads

All Coastal Vines Glasses & Flats - 13.

Margherita

Bianco di Napoli House marinara | mozzarella olive oil | fresh basil

Funghi Bianco “Verde” Bianco

mushrooms | mozzarella | roasted garlic | Coke Farms arugula fresh pesto | parmesan

Spring Chicken! Bianco

Mary’s chicken | spring asparagus | mozzarella alfredo cream fresh arugula

Local Bee Sting

NY Sausage Co. pork sausage | Hobb’s Bacon mozzarella marinara sauce red onion | Coke Farms arugula local hot honey drizzle

Due to high demand and popularity, we will continue our Peninsula Restaurant week menu for entire spring 2024 - Come see us at Local Union 271 and discover the unique and flavorful dishes that make us a must. 3 Course $19.95 Lunch M-F 11:30 AM- 4PM | Can Not Be Split

FIRST

choice of

Coke Farms Turmeric Roasted  Cauliflower photo

Coke Farms Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower

Calabrian chili oil | roasted cauliflower | pumpkin seeds | lime -add Silva Chorizo or candied bacon 4.
GF House Bianco Di Napoli Soup photo

GF House Bianco Di Napoli Soup

shaved parmesan | truffle oil
Little Gem Caesar photo

Little Gem Caesar

croutons | parmigiano Reggiano | house Caesar dressing

The 271 Farm Salad

artisan lettuce | heirloom tomatoes | carrots | cucumbers | watermelon radish | lemon vinaigrette

SECOND

choice of

Brioche French Toast photo

Brioche French Toast

real maple syrup | confectionary sugar | whipped cream … ADD: seasonal berries 4

Royale with Cheese” ¼ lb Painted Hills Natural Burger

Add: Farm greens or LU potatoes 3. | GF bun avail 2 American cheese | brioche | caramelized onions | secret sauce | lettuce, onion, local heirloom tomato ON REQUEST
Grilled Organic Chicken OR Local Rock Fish Tacos (2) photo

Grilled Organic Chicken OR Local Rock Fish Tacos (2)

Add: Farm greens 3. Corn- wheat tortillas | citrus slaw | avocado crema | pickled red onion
Jr Vegan Lemongrass Curry Bowl photo

Jr Vegan Lemongrass Curry Bowl

brown rice | farmed vegetables | local carrots | Coke farms broccoli
Jr. Ginger Teriyaki Bowl photo

Jr. Ginger Teriyaki Bowl

brown rice | farmed vegetables | tamari grilled pineapple | almonds | toasted sesame

Jr. Harvest Bowl

tri-colored quinoa | brown rice | brussels sprouts | seasoned vegetables | sweet potato

DESSSERT

choice of

LIL’ WHISKEY BREAD PUDDING

caramel | house whipped cream
WARM GHIRADELLI CHOCOLATE BROWNIE photo

WARM GHIRADELLI CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

house whipped cream | fresh local berries

From 4 pm daily • Almost 100% Gluten Free Menu (or can be on request) | Menu Items may come in contact with Eggs, Seafood, Shellfish, Poultry, and Meats. Please talk to your server with any allergy restrictions • (V) can be done vegetarian - (GF) gluten-free

Appetizers

Spinach & Artichoke Dip (GF, V)

Castro Valley Artichoke | Spinach | House Cheese Blend | Choose GF Chips or GF Bread

Turmeric Roasted “Cali - Flower” (V, GF)

Calabrian chili oil | Green goddess | pumpkin seeds | golden raisins | pickled red onion

Hot Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts (V, GF)

Sweet Thai chili | carrots | candied walnuts

Xtra Creamy - Cavatappi Truffle Mac Cheese (V)

Gouda | cheddar

GF - Crispy Chicken Wings

House Ranch | crudite • Sauce choice: GF Teriyaki | Thai Chili | Buffalo | Buffalo - BBQ | BBQ

GF Wagyu Beef & NY Sausage Pork Meatballs

2 pcs $13.95 | 3 pcs $19.50 • GF bread mix | Bianco Di Napoli Marinara | pesto | ricotta | GF garlic toasts

Kelly Bakery Rustic Cheesy Garlic Bread (V)

Chipotle aioli
Di Stefano Burrata & Bursty Tomatoes (GF, V) photo

Di Stefano Burrata & Bursty Tomatoes (GF, V)

Kelly rustic bread | Evoo | basil | fresh pesto

Share Size Flatbreads

Gluten-free available +$4.00

Margherita (V)

Bianco di Napoli House marinara | mozzarella | olive oil | fresh basil • Add uncured - Nitrate Free Peperoni +$3.00

Mary’s Organic BBQ Chicken

House BBQ | mozzarella | gouda | red onion | cilantro • Add Hobb’s Bacon +$3.00
Bianco Verde photo

Bianco Verde

Fresh pesto | mozzarella | asparagus | chicken

Local Bee Sting

NY Sausage Co. pork sausage | prosciutto | mozzarella | marinara sauce | Coke Farms arugula | local hot honey drizzle | red onion

Soup & Farm Salads

Add to the above & below: Grilled Organic Chicken $8.00 | Hobbs Bacon $4.50 | Grilled Prawns $9.50 | Fresh Sustainable Salmon $10.00 | Hass Avocado $4.50

Castro Valley Artichoke Soup (GF, V)

Cup $8.00 | Bowl $13.00

House Made Bianco Di Napoli Tomato Soup (V, GF)

Cup $8.00 | Bowl $13.00
Coke Farms Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese (GF, V) photo

Coke Farms Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese (GF, V)

Farm greens | candied walnuts | balsamic | local honey citrus vinaigrette

Local Little Gems Caesar

Small $11.50 | Large $16.50 • Anchovy base | egg free | croutons | shaved parmesan

Happy Boy Farms Local Summer Salad (V, GF)

Small $12.00 | Large $18.00 • HBF Spinach | strawberries | cherry tomatoes | feta cheese | orange | almonds | pepitas lemon cream dressing

Gluten Free Healthy Bowls

Warm Vegan Lemongrass Curry (V)

Local vegetables | carrots | broccoli | brown rice

Warm House Teriyaki (V)

House GF teriyaki sauce | local farmed vegetables | brown rice | toasted sesame

Warm Spring Buddha (V)

Coke Farms asparagus | avocado | organic kale | tri-color quinoa edamame | garbanzos | pickled red onion | cauliflower | turmeric-dill coulis

Fresh Sushi Grade Ahi - Poke Style & Avocado

Brown rice | wasabi | soy | tobiko | seaweed salad | sriracha aioli | mixed greens | sesame seeds | cucumbers | edamame

Fresh Sushi Grade Sustainable Salmon & Avocado

Brown rice | GF soy | cucumbers | tomatoes | arugula | carrots | sesame | sriracha aioli

“GF” Taco Platters (2)

Non-GMO Corn Tortillas • Side: Coke Farms greens • Inc: Salsa verde | cotija cheese | lime spiced slaw | radish | cilantro | avocado

Pulled Organic Chicken Verde

Fresh Local Rock Cod

Fresh Sushi Grade Ahi – Poke Style Tacos

Avocado | sesame seeds | wasabi aioli | lime rainbow spiced slaw | local mixed greens

GF Water

Grilled Fresh Sustainable Salmon (GF) photo

Grilled Fresh Sustainable Salmon (GF)

Citrus Beurre Blanc | Santa Cruz micro greens Koda Farm turmeric brown rice & local farm vegetables
Grilled Fresh Pacific Halibut (GF) photo

Grilled Fresh Pacific Halibut (GF)

Sweet chili pineapple salsa | Santa Cruz micro greens Koda Farm turmeric brown rice & local farm vegetables

Fresh Pacific Miso Black Cod (GF)

Teriyaki glaze | Santa Cruz micro greens Koda Farm turmeric brown rice & local farm vegetables

Land

Natural “Shaking Beef Tenderloin” (GF)

Vidalia onion | sweet soy | oyster | cherry tomatoes | snap peas | arugula Koda Farm brown turmeric rice | local farm vegetables | sauce | local kim chi

Braised Short Ribs (GF)

Turmeric cauliflower puree | Bordelaise wine sauce | Local farm veggies

Fresh Saporito Bucatini Pasta of RWC & Risotto

Sub Fresh Gluten Free pasta $4.00 • ADD: Grilled Prawns $9.50 | Mary’s Chicken $7.00 | Ricotta & Pesto $4.00 | GF Wagyu Meatball $3.00 | Per Fresh Sustainable Salmon $9.50

House Marinara

Bianco Di Napoli house marinara | shaved parmesan | fresh basil

Alfredo

Shaved parmesan | fresh parsley | panko

Creamy Vodka Primavera

Coke farms asparagus | tomatoes | zucchini | mushrooms | snap peas | carrots
Carbonara photo

Carbonara

Hobb’s bacon | snap peas | shaved parmesan | fresh basil

California ‘Albarino Rice’ - Winter Risotto (V)

Fresh parmesan | truffle oil | asparagus | local mushrooms

Duck Fat Griddled Grass Fed Burgers

Painted Hills pasture-raised, beef- hormone & antibody free • LTO on request • Gluten Free bread available for substitution $3.00 • Includes: Herb roasted potatoes | Sub – tomato soup or farm greens $2.50 • Add or above: Laura Chenel Goat | Cheddar | Swiss | Gouda | Mushrooms | Caramelized Onions $2.50 each • Avocado | Hobb’s Bacon $4.50 each.

Duck Fat Dbl – Dbl Burger

2X quarter lb. patties & double cheddar • Brioche bun | dijonaise | red onion | local lettuce | tomatoes | b&b pickles

The Local Duck Fat Griddled 271 ½ Lb Burger

brioche bun |bacon jam | gruyere cheese | garlic aioli | arugula | caramelized onions | b&b pickles

Impossible Plant Based Cheddar Burger

Brioche bun | dijonaise | red onion | local lettuce | tomatoes | b&b pickles

Duck Fat - Plain ½ Lb Painted Hill Ranch Grass Fed Beef

Brioche bun | dijonaise | red onion | local lettuce | tomatoes| b&b pickles

Impossible Plant Based Cheddar Burger (Non - Duck Fat) (V)

Brioche bun | dijonaise | red onion | local lettuce | tomatoes| b&b pickles

Thur-Sat • Kitchen til’ 11:30 pm | Bar til’ midnight

Appetizers

Kelly Bakery Rustic Cheesy Garlic Bread

Chipotle aioli

Turmeric Roasted “Cali - Flower” (GF, V)

Calabrian chili oil, green goddess, pumpkin seeds, golden raisins, pickled red onion
Pulled Organic Chicken Verde Tacos (GF) photo

Pulled Organic Chicken Verde Tacos (GF)

Jalapeno, avocado, citrus slaw, cotija, avocado, radish, cilantro

Fresh Gulf Prawns Ceviche (GF)

Jalapeno, avocado, cilantro, red onion, tomatoes, blue corn chips

GF Crispy Chicken Wings (GF)

House ranch, crudite • Sauce choice: GF Teriyaki | Thai Chili | Buffalo | Buffalo- BBQ | BBQ

Margherita Flatbread

Bianco di Napoli house marinara, mozzarella, olive oil, fresh basil | Add: Uncured - Nitrate Free Peperoni

Burgers

Add ea: Coke Farms Field Greens or Duck Fat Lu Potatoes • Add ea: Laura Chenel Goat | Cheddar | Swiss | Gouda | Mushrooms | Caramelized Onions • Add ea: Avocado | Hobb’s Bacon

DBL Grass Fed Painted Hills photo

DBL Grass Fed Painted Hills

Brioche bun, dijonaise, red onion, local lettuce, tomatoes, B&B pickles | 2x quarter lb. patties

Impossible Plant Based (V)

Brioche bun, dijonaise, red onion, local lettuce, tomatoes, B&B pickles
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