The Spoon Trade Menu
The Spoon Trade in Grover Beach, CA is a versatile New American restaurant with a beer and wine bar. They offer a variety of utilities, including takeout, delivery, and vegan options. The menu features starters like Grover Beach Sourdough and Marinated Castelvetrano Olives, as well as delicious salads like Kale & Cauliflower Caesar. Pasta & Grains options include Braised Duck Ramen and Smoked Pork Belly & Corn Porridge. The atmosphere is casual with moderate noise, making it perfect for groups and kids. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating, waiter service, and happy hour specials on select nights. With a focus on sustainability, The Spoon Trade provides compostable containers and reusable tableware. Your dining experience here will surely be unforgettable with their innovative dishes and welcoming ambiance.
Starters
Grover Beach Sourdough
baked mini loaf or sliced & grilled, roasted garlic, salted butter
Marinated Castelvetrano Olives
garlic oil, orange zest
Seasonal Soup
puréed local vegetables, roasted garlic, sautéed onions, vegetable stock, olive oil
Local Rock Cod Crudo
grilled sourdough, marinated local line caught vermilion, crushed avocado, calabrian chili ponzu, radish, scallion, micro mustard greens
Cheesy Sourdough Bread Pudding
havarti, cheddar, crème fraiche, rosemary
Simple Mixed Greens
local mixed lettuces, red wine vinaigrette, cucumber, SD croutons
Kale & Cauliflower Caesar
chopped lacinato kale, roasted cauliflower, house caesar dressing, grilled soft sourdough croutons, parmesan
Salads
Pasta & Grains
Braised Duck Ramen
36-hour broth, house noodles, duck confit, shoyu egg, scallion, schmaltz
Smoked Pork Belly & Corn Porridge
house braised bacon, ground khorasan farro, corn pudding, house-made mole, brown butter almonds, micro onion & cilantro
Cheeseburger & Fries
8-ounce CAB ground chuck patty, cheddar cheese, special sauce, lettuce, onion, pickle, GBS bun, served with crunchy potatoes
Fried Bologna Sandwich
house maple cured country style fried bologna, house american cheese, pickles, dijonnaise, served with a mixed green salad
Sandwiches
Entrees
Baked Traditional Ratatouille
stewed eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, onions, crispy polenta, burrata, basil, olive oil
Local Bluefin Tuna "NiçOise"
seared RARE, roasted early girl tomato salsa, sautéed pole beans, fingerling potatoes, niçoise olives, sauce gribiche
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & SD Waffle
drizzled with spiced honey, butter, fried rosemary, a side of house kimch
Rib Eye Pepper Steak
sous vide & charbroiled CAB rib eye, seasoned early tomatoes, black pepper brandy sauce, fresh whole herbs
Duck Confit
Braised Bacon
Chicken Sausage
White Anchovies
Butter Roasted Veggies
Crunchy Potatoes
Crispy Polenta
Mixed Green Salad
Sunny Egg
Add Ons & Sides
Desserts
Basque Style Cheesecake
house made strawberry jam, nutmeg
Brown Sugar Pot de Crème
crème fraîche gelée, sea salt, butter cookie
SD Chocolate Fudge Brownie
whipped cream, powdered sugar
