starters

cheese board *

three artisan cheeses, almonds, fruit and house herbed goat cheese   12

house onion rings

ale battered, served w/ house remoulade   6

sautéed calamari *

bay scallops, da-le ranch ham, sherry organic cherry tomato. served w/ ciabatta   9

soup of the day

ask your server for details   cup 7  bowl  10

mussels *

white wine with garlic, shallots & parsley

or add the draught beer of your choice and niman ranch bacon   13.5

organic mixed baby greens *

market organic greens and vegetables with organic house vinaigrette   9

charcuterie *

three locally cured meats from knight salumi co. with house pickled vegetables   12

mains

organic free range chicken breast *

crows pass organic mixed baby greens, market vegetables, organic vinaigrette  15

niman ranch all-natural beef burger

on an artisan roll, served with house cut fries (plain or cajun) and pickle chips   11

add natural cheddar cheese, niman ranch bacon and avocado for $1 each

fish and chips

chef’s catch from catalina offshore with house cut fries and coleslaw   14

our signature shepherd's pie *

niman ranch lamb and beef, parsnips, carrots, and green beans

topped with toasted mashed potatoes   13

chicken on a prairie roll

organic free range chicken breast, chipotle aioli, sadie rose whole wheat prairie roll

house fries, organic cucumber salad   14

(panko fry your chicken breast, or add natural cheddar cheese, niman ranch bacon or avocado for $1 each)

saddlebrush gumbo

organic free range chicken breast, bay scallops, knight salumi andouille sausage

organic long-grain wild rice   14.50

vegan shepherd's pie *

mushrooms, parsnips, carrots, green beans, tofu

topped with toasted mashed potatoes   12

vegan portobello sandwich

balsamic and herb marinated portobello mushroom and sautéed onion

on toasted ciabatta with house cut fries and pickle chips   11

organic vegetable sautee (vegetarian or vegan) *

local organic seasonal vegetables served with organic long grain wild rice blend   15

niman ranch skirt steak

sautéed market vegetables, bleu cheese mashed potatoes, sherry demi glace   18

support the food 4 kids back pack program with each purchase of this entrée

substitute local organic salad for fries $4    additional bread $1

*gluten free

18% service added to parties of six or more

our story

we like to think that once you cross the threshold of the ritual, you enter a different time and space - a simpler time, when people knew all the ingredients in the food they ate and the names of the people who farmed them. we would like to introduce some of our farming, roasting and baking neighbors.

carlsbad aquafarms

our black mediterranean mussels come fresh from a family farm of third generation Californians.  their rancho aqua lagoon aquafarm in carlsbad produces shellfish that exceed the requirements of the the national shellfish sanitation program, and is environmentally sustainable at the same time

crows pass farms, temecula

our organic greens for our salad come from crows pass farms in temecula.  they also provide a range of other organics we use as sides and garnishes on our other plates.

catalina offshore products

“we buy our fresh seafood directly from reputable fishermen who catch our seafood throughout the pristine waters of southern california and baja california. catalina offshore products technicians have trained these fishermen in the strict handling procedures necessary to preserve exceptional freshness and optimum quality. most fishing is done with hand lines to save the environment and maintain our natural resources. every boat contains chill tanks to ensure exceptional freshness, and we pick up the fish as it comes to the harbor or beach.”  www.catalinaop.com

niman ranch

“niman ranch started in the early 1970s, when bill niman began raising pigs, chickens, goats, and cattle on eleven acres in a small coastal town, just north of san francisco. He raised his animals using traditional, humane husbandry methods and wholesome natural feeds. before long, bill began selling his beef to local grocery stores while restaurants were asking to put the flavorful beef on their menus.”  (Source – nimanranch.com)  niman ranch now distributes meats from over 500 u.s. family owned farms and ranches using all vegetable feeds and who humanely raise their livestock, with no antibiotics or hormones.

caffÉ calabria coffee roasting co.

located on 30^th street just south of here, calabria roasts coffee from around the world.  all of their organic coffee is certified by ccof, california certified organic farmers, an independent third party deemed for the assessment of organic quality foods.

sadie rose baking company

known for their “handmade, hearth baked, artisan breads” sadie rose baking company uses old world techniques and recipes to create some of the best breads in san diego. we love their foccacia rolls and ciabatta.

bottega italiana

like the ritual, bottega italiana makes a point to avoid corn syrups, artificial colors and flavors, and milk that has been treated with growth hormones. The only color in their gelati comes from the natural ingredients. they also have a commitment to the environment, recycling all appropriate plastics, metals, and paper products. They also compost hundreds of pounds of fruit a month. lastly, their packaging,  gelato cups and wholesale containers are made from biodegradable corn plastic. please visit them in coronado.

ritual tavern

we make everything here, ‘in house’ without high fructose corn sweetener or chemicals. all of our condiments, ketchup, mustard, pickles, hotsauce, coleslaw and french fries are also prepared fresh, right here: it’s our daily ritual.