welcome to iris food and spirits!
please join our iris spirits club if you would like to be informed about upcoming events, including wine tastings, new menus, winemaker dinners, and more!!! club members also receive special promotional offers not available to the general public, as well as invitations to special tastings of new wines that have not yet been released and previews of our new menus.
now with full bar!!!
happy hour mon - fri 4 - 6pm
upcoming special events
lightning beer dinner on 4.30.2009
lunch served monday through friday, 11 till 2.
dinner served seven nights starting at 5.
tuesdays nights are byob nights - bring your favorite bottle in, and we will waive the corkage fee.
private parties - small intimate catered events - wine and beer tastings
lunch menu
lunch starters
tommy’s pate
creamy smooth chicken liver, apple and pear pate w/ herbed crostini...7.5
crispy sweet potato spring rolls
sweet potato, pancetta and roasted serrano spring rolls, gingered beet sauce...8
baked goat cheese
basil pesto, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, and crostini...8
crispy calamari
panko crusted w/ soy wasabi dipping sauce...8
asian bbq baby back lamb ribs
grilled lamb riblets, sweet and spicy sesame/soy bbq sauce...9.5
grilled pizzetta
w/ pumpkin seed pesto, duck confit, fig and gorgonzola cheese ...9
special soups
changes daily. cup...cup 4.5...bowl 8
sandwiches
w/ fries, mixed greens or daily special salad
pan seared chicken sandwich
mildly spicy serrano/orange marmalade, goat cheese, organic baby arugula...11
veggie sandwich
roasted red peppers, raw and caramelized red onions, avocado, mixed baby lettuce, tomato and goat cheese...10.5
grilled ahi sandwich
grilled ahi w/ grilled onion, baby lettuce, roasted red pepper aoli...14.5
grilled angus cheddar burger
8 oz of prime angus, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and red onion...11.5
grilled chicken sandwich
grilled chicken breast, w/lettuce, tomato, onion and basil pesto...11
classic blt
awesome double smoked bacon, lettuce tomato and mayo mmm...10.5
grilled salmon sandwich
arugula, lemon-caper aioli, red onion, mixed greens and tomato...14
iris grilled fish tacos
w/ shredded cabbage, buttermilk sauce, cheddar and salsa fresca...12
blue crab cake sandwich
w/ sweet red pepper puree, lettuce, tomato, and onion...16.5
tommy’s meatloaf sandwich
made with angus beef, lettuce, tomato catsup and cheddar cheese...11
roasted turkey sandwich
w/ lettuce, tomato, mayo and sun dried cranberry relish...11
iris p.l.t.
super crispy pepperoni, lettuce, tomato and may mmm...11.5
salads
all salads can be served as wraps, w/ fries, mixed greens or daily special salad.
buttermilk fried chicken salad
romaine, tomatoes, bacon and avocado w/ gorgonzola dressing...13
crispy calamari salad
mixed greens, crisp asian veggies, spicy wasabi aioli and lemon...13.5
south west shrimp salad
mixed baby lettuce, bell peppers, grilled corn, tomatoes and avocado tossed with large sautéed shrimp and southwest vinaigrette...15.5
iris seafood salad
baby greens, lobster, shrimp, scallops and ahi sashimi tossed w/ sesame vinaigrette...19
grilled salmon salad
grilled or blackened w/ crisp lettuce, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette...15
grilled steak salad
prime flatiron steak, mixed greens w/ tomato and grilled onion, gorgonzola dressing...14.5
iris house salad
mixed greens, golden raisins, cucumber and sweet red pepper w/ warm walnut crusted brie and balsamic vinaigrettelarge ...10small ...5.5
classic caesar
romaine lettuce, killer croutons and parmesan, large...10 small...5.5
jerry's salad
organic baby arugula, chopped red onion and tomato, gorgonzola balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil large...11 small...6.5
there is a minimum plate charge of 2.50 for all split items.
an 18% gratuity will be added to all parties of 6 or more.
tuesday is b.y.o.b. night. bring in your favorite bottle of wine and we will waive the corkage fee.
dinner menu
starters
grilled pizzetta
duck confit, pumpkin seed pesto, gorgonzola cheese, fig and rosemary...9
crispy sweet potato spring rolls
sweet potato, pancetta and serrano spring rolls, gingered local ruby beet sauce...8.5
asian bbq baby back lamb ribs
grilled lamb riblets, sweet and spicy asian bbq sauce...10
crispy calamari
panko crusted calamari, soy wasabi dipping sauce...9
tommy’s pate
creamy smooth chicken liver, apple and pear pate, parmesan crostini...8
seasonal vegetable timballo
seasonal veggies layered with herbed ricotta, raw tomato and basil salsa, crispy parmesan...8
tempura firecracker shrimp
tempura shrimp, tossed with mildly spicy chili soy sauce...11
baked goat cheese
warm california chevre with basil pesto, roasted garlic and caramelized onion...9.5
pan roasted carlsbad aqua farms black mussels
with a spicy tomato basil sauce, grilled bread...11.5
soups and salads
iris organic baby greens
golden raisins, cucumber and sweet red pepper with warm walnut crusted brie, balsamic vinaigrette...7.5
caesar salad
romaine, croutons and parmesan in a classic caesar dressing...8
way back retro iceberg salad
iceberg wedge, seasonal tomatoes, blue cheese dressing and mmm.. bacon...9
ahi poke
killer ahi tossed with avocado, mango and cilantro, sesame and soy...16
jerry's salad
organic baby arugula, red onion and tomato, gorgonzola balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil...8.5
crispy blue crab cake salad
baby organic greens, green apple and caramelized onion tossed with blood orange vinaigrette...15
chefs seasonal soup
soup of the seasoncup...4.5bowl...8
entrees
iris cassoulet
chicken breast and italian sausage with tuscan beans, pancetta, pepperoncini, tomato and sage...22
crispy skinned duck leg confit
with porcini mashed potatoes, blood orange sauce and seasonal veggies...23.5
savory lamb meatloaf
mediterranean spiced with garlic and feta cheese, veggies, mashed potatoes and savory homemade ketchup...22
panko crusted spicy pork chops
with apple, pear and dried cranberry chutney, mashed potatoes and veggies...22
soy lacquered salmon
grilled salmon with tomato ginger jam, sushi rice and veggies...23
chicken milanese
lemon caper beurre blanc and angel hair pasta and seasonal veggies...19
penne with garlic crusted chicken
gorgonzola cream, roasted shallots and sweet red onions, toasted pine nuts, baby spinach ...21
grilled flatiron steak
wild mushroom demi-glace, garlic mashed potatoes and veggies... 24
sugar brined pork tenderloin and grilled gulf prawns
fava bean, potato and sweet corn succotash, cabernet reduction sauce...26.5
tomato braised lamb shank
leeks, red onion and whole roasted sweet garlic cloves, mashed yukon gold potatoes...25
fish and chips...not!
crispy local catch served with mashed yellow sweet potatoes, grilled green beans and spicy lemony tarter sauce...22
pan braised sea bass...
white wine, olives, roasted red peppers and capers, crispy herbed potatoes and leeks, green beans...26
mona's favorite pasta
linguine with veggies, roasted garlic and roma tomato, grilled corn, tuscan beans, baby spinach and arugula...19
tuesday is b.y.o.b. all day...bring in your favorite bottle of wine and we will waive the corkage fee.
18% gratuity will be added to all parties of 6 or more.
cocktails menu
menu is coming soon...
wine list
whites
half – bottles
dry creek fume blancsonoma county...19
martin ray chardonnayrussian river...23
poets leap reislingcolumbia valley...27
la crema chardonnayrussian river...31
sparkling
zardetto proseccoveneto...33
henriot brut ½ bottlechampagne...49
j sparkling rosesonoma county...56
vida organica sparkling chardonnayargentina...28/7
deutz classic nvchampagne...88
chardonnays
j. lohrarroyo secco...28/7
hook and ladderrussian river valley...38/9.5
justin un-oakedpaso robles...36/9
freemark abbeycarneros...39
clos la chancecentral coast...44/11
cambria katherine’s vineyardsanta maria...48
trefethenoak knoll, napa...52/13
arrowoodsonoma...59
chalk hillchalk hill...76/19
kistler noisetierssonoma county...97
other whites
villa antinori biancotuscany...28/7
murphy-goode sauvignon blancsonoma...30/7.5
telmo rodriguez basarueda...34/8.5
stella pinot grigioumbria...26/6.5
justin sauvignon blancpaso robles...36/9
hook and ladder gewurztraminerrussian river valley...38/9.5
whitehaven sauvignon blancmarlborough...32/8
burgans albarinorias-baixas...32/8
anglim viogniercentral coast...44/11
nora nora albarinorias-baixas...37
rosé
la vieille ferme cinsault grenache syrahcotes du ventoux...30/7.5
reds
half – bottles
seghesio zinfandelsonoma...28
matanzas creek merlotbennet valley...34
duckhorn paraduxxnapa...46
cabernet sauvignon
terranoble classicchile...26/6.5
j. lohrpaso robles...30/7.5
santa juliaargentina...33
terranoble gran reservachile...34/8.5
clos la chancecentral coast...38/9.5
raymond r collectionnapa...42
andrew lane 2002st. helena...44/11
justinpaso robles...48/12
arrowood 2002sonoma...72
cain concept 2004napa...86
chalk hill 2003chalk hill...79
justin isosceles 2002paso robles...99
freemark abby 1998napa...125
nickel and nickel rock cairn vineyard 2005oakville...139
heitz cellars bella oaks 1997st. helena...150
pinot noir
cartlidge brownecentral coast...32/8
krisalto adige, italy...36/9
carmel roadmonterey...40
cambria julia’s vineyardsanta maria valley...44/11
hook and ladderrussian river...48
baileyanaedna valley...52/13
duckhorn migration 2006anderson valley...59
robert sinskeycarneros...67
duckhorn goldeneye 2005anderson valley...92
other reds
j. lohr merlotpaso robles...30/7.5
punto final malbecsouth argentina...34/8.5
plungerhead zinfandeldry creek...38/9.5
yangarra shirazmclaren vale...42/10.5
artazu garnachaspain...32/8
terranoble gran reserva carmenerechile...36/9
telmo rodriguez tempranillospain...40/10
antinori villa antinori sangiovese blendtuscany...44/11
peachy canyon zinfindelpaso robles...30/7.5
pirramimma petite verdotmclaren vale...47
justin orphanpaso robles...62
duckhorn decoynapa...56
justin syrah unfiltered 1999paso robles...69
b cellars blend 24napa...75
justin justification 2003paso robles...93
duckhorn paraduxxnapa...84
andrew lane cabernet francoakville...67
montes alpha m 2004colchagua valley, chile...105
rutherford hill reserve merlot 1999napa...122
antinori tignanello super tuscan 2004 tuscany...160
cain five cabernet blend 2003 napa...147
there is a minimum plate charge of 5.00 for all split items.
an 18% gratuity will be added to all parties of 6 or more.
tuesday is b.y.o.b. night. bring in your favorite bottle of wine and we will waive the corkage fee.
beer list
beers
samuel adams boston lager ...4.95
like, duh !!!
samuel adams black lager ...4.95
darker, richer roast, but still crisp, and again, duh !!!
amstel light ...4.95
a pale lager using light pilsner malt
red stripe, jamaica ...4.95
light, crisp lager from the caribbean
foster’s lager ...4.95
a mellow lager, it’s australian for beer
pacifico cerveza clara ...4.95
light and crisp, easy drinking mexican pilsner
stone india pale ale ...5.5
aromas of stone fruits and citrus, refreshingly bitter
paulaner hefe-weisen, munich ....5.5
classic wheat beer with tropical fruit and spice flavors
victory golden monkey, pennsylvania ...5.95
hoppier, brighter version of a belgian style pilsner
avery white rascal, colorado ...5.95
belgian style witbier with curacao orange peel and coriander
fuller’s london porter 11.2 oz ...6.5
the definitive english porter... dark chocolate and coffee flavors
victory storm king imperial stout ...6.5
esspresso and cocoa, very bitter finish that’s just incredibly beautiful
schneider aventinus
kelheim, bavaria 500 ml ...9.5
wheat dopplebock dark beer with caramel, fruit and clove flavors
lightning american amber ale 22.oz ...11
our american version of u.k. premium bitters locally brewed in poway
lightning elemental pilsner 22.oz ...11
bravarian style lager, crisp and clean, locally brewed in poway
black lightning porter 22.oz ...13.5
intense, rich malty aromas, freeking awesome. also from poway
bear republic hop rod rye 22.oz ...13.5
a very strong ipa, with tons of rye malt ...mmm
stone smoked porter 22 oz ...14
black in color, medium body, a smokey chocolaty ale
stone double bastard 22 oz ... 14
this malt and hop monster is not for the timid, so beware...
stone vertical epic 8.08.08 ... 14
peppery spice, kinda dry w/malt sweetness nice lingering bitterness
north coast brother thelonious 750 ml ...14
strong dark ale proceeds help thelonious monk institute of jazz
lost abbey judgment day 750 ml ...14
belgian style quadruple, dark and rich, with a vinous quality
lost abbey red barn 750 ml ...14
farmhouse ale w/ginger, bits of orange peel, black pepper...paradise
there is a minimum plate charge of 5.00 for all split items.
an 18% gratuity will be added to all parties of 6 or more.
tuesday is b.y.o.b. night. bring in your favorite bottle of wine and we will waive the corkage fee.
catering menu
contact us for your catering needs, specializing in small intimate parties.
about us
nestled across from the beautiful lagoon at torrey pines reserve in del mar, iris food and spirits matches the scenery with contemporary american updates to world food, a true 'melting pot' cuisine.
enjoy lunch or dinner served with casual professionalism on our covered patio or in our dining room, both with spectacular views of the lagoon. chose from our extensive lists of handcrafted beers and wines to complement your food, or just watch nature play out for you as the sun sets...
chef/owner tommy golden has been involved in the san diego dining scene since he moved here from boston almost 20 years ago, opening awardwinning restaurants parkhouse eatery in hillcrest, in 1995 and beachgrass cafe in solana beach in 2000.
deciding to move on to a new project, tommy sold his two restaurants, and along with his brother edd, found this fabulous spot for iris, in del mar in 2007.
our menus change often, retaining some favorites throughout the year. we use local ingredients and organics as much as possible, along with the best that the rest of the world has to offer.
lightning beer dinner
at iris food and spirits
4.30.09 6.pm
$45. plus tax and gratuity
elemental pilsner
duck tostada and sweet potato spring roll, roasted beet sauce
thunderweizen
sunflower seed crusted roast salmon, parsley pesto, caramelized red onion, herbed pastina cake
american amber
american amber brined pork loin, crispy potatoes and leeks, grilled green beans, sweet and spicy soy syrup
porter
chocolate mascarpone cheesecake, fresh berries, serrano chili chocolate sauce, crispy buttery sugar cookies
location...location...location...
2334 carmel valley road del mar, ca 92014
tel: 858-259-5878 || fax: 858-259-6968
irisfoodandspirits@gmail.com