starters

cheese and local salami board *

two artisan cheeses, herbed goat cheese, two locally cured natural salami, pickled vegetables, nuts & fruit   13.50

house onion rings

ale battered suzie's organic onions, served w/ house remoulade   7

broiled clams *

organic tomato broth, parsley, fennel, served with ciabatta   9

mussels *

white wine with garlic, shallots & parsley

or add the draught beer of your choice and niman ranch bacon   15

scalloped beet salad *

thinly sliced suzie's farm roasted beets, grilled endive, arugula & grapefruit   9

cesar salad *

romaine, aged parmesan, egg yolk & lemon dressing, organic cherry tomatoes, anchovy filets   9

citrus cured seafood *

market seafood, avocado cream, olive oil, habanero, sea salt, toasted ciabatta   9

seaonal soup *

ask your server for details

cup 8  bowl  12

substitute local organic salad for fries $4

additional bread $1

* can be gluten free, please discuss with your server

18% service added to parties of six or more

Our menu features organic produce from Suzie’s Farm

made at the good old ritual tavern

our condiments: ketchup, mayo, mustard, pickles & hot sauce are made with cane sugar not hfcs are available for sale. take some home tonight.

mains

our signature shepherd's pie *

natural lamb, beef, suzie's organic seasonal vegetables

topped with toasted mashed potatoes   13

vegan shepherd's pie * 12

suzie's organic seasonal vegetables, topped with toasted mashed potatoes

vegan lentil burger

lentil, brown rice, oat, carrot & shallot burger, organic greens, tomato, red bell pepper spread

on a sadie rose foccacia with house cut fries and pickles   11

roasted portobello stack

spinach, herbed goat cheese, roasted bell pepper over couscous with cherry tomato, balsamic vinaigrette   13

herb & ale marinated chicken *

natural, boneless chicken breast, smoked tomato jam, spinach wellington   17

double chocolate stout braised beef cheeks

sweet & sour caramelized endive, horseradish sweet potato mash, ginger snaps   22

natural boar burger

boar & natural beef patty, sadie rose roll, organic greens, house cut fries (plain or cajun), pickle   12

add natural cheddar cheese, niman ranch bacon & avocado ($1 each)

hanger steak *

natural beef, potato gallette, organic summer squash, bordelaise   21

fish and chips

chef’s catch from catalina offshore with house cut fries and coleslaw   15

(vegetarian battered eggplant preparation available 13)

seafood bouillabaisse *

mussels, scallops, local caught fish, tomato sauce, market vegetable    16

local catch of the day *

almond crusted filet, smashed fingerling potatoes, green beans, brown butter    19

locally sourced.  locally supported

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.” 

carlsbad aquafarm and whale’s cove
our mediterranean mussels are seasonally farmed in carlsbad and at whale’s cove in baja california.   both bays are classified aquaculture leases, all mussels are processed in a federally inspected facility.

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. 

suzie’s farm
suzie’s farm is located on seventy beautiful acres near the tijuana estuary, 13 miles south of downtown san diego. founded by robin taylor and lucila ee alejandro in 2009, suzie’s is a usda-certified organic farm that grows over 100 different types of crops per year. suzie’s farm products are found in many area farmers markets, grocery stores and restaurants, and through its good farm box, farm raiser and community supported agriculture (csa) programs.