welcome
We are a shared plate dining experience.
Dishes served as ready.
Please note some dishes take longer to prepare.
Our menu changes according to season and Farmers’ Market availability. We are happy you joined us.
Thank you for joining us!
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DINNER
• Snacks •
Shoestring Fries|barbecue spice | buttermilk ranch
Cantabrian anchovies in oil | pickled peppers and onions | 24 month parmigiano | kampot pepper | grilled bread | arbequina olive oil
Seasonal vegetables with tops | whipped chevre | horseradish | fleur de sel 10Hush Puppies | hatch chile | cultured cream | trout roe | herbs
Skillet cornbread | saffron honey | fermented chili butter | chives
Magic Myrna potatoes | koji mayo | 63 degree egg | smoked trout roe | 24 month parmigiano | black garlic
Cheese & Charcuterie | chef’s selection | accouterments | baguette
• Small Share Plates •
Seared broccoli rabe | burrata pugliese | pistachio romesco | basil
Winter chicories | schmaltz vinaigrette | peanut chili crunch | pickled shallot
Varietal citrus | tahini dressing | shaved fennel | calamansi vinegar | mint
Ora king salmon crudo | harissa | compressed cucumber salad | mint oil
Grilled Caledonia prawns | cajun butter | charred mandarin | herbs
Cauliflower chowder | mussel conserva | salsa verde | potato chips | pickled green garlic
• Larger Plates •
Dry aged strip loin | sauce diane | salted green peppercorn | chives
add Perigord truffle (France)
Market fish | seasonal preparation AQ
The cheeseburger | pasture raised beef | double american | fried egg | grilled onion | burger sauce 28 (limited qty.)
Baby back ribs | kumquat chili jam | mung bean and herbs | fish sauce aioli | puff grains
Barraco’s pappardelle | mushroom ragu | olive breadcrumb | mimolette cheese
Buttermilk fried quail x2 | carolina mustard | scarlet turnips | bay leaf butter | cured egg yolk ( 2 each )
Sweet treats
Pavlova | whey-kiwi compote | yogurt whip
Ricotta donut holes | orange creme diplomat | kumquat | marigold
Masa cake | guajillo fudge | lime foam
• Social Hour •
Wind down or Start it up…
Tuesday-Friday 5:00-6:00pm
20% off snacks, modern classic cocktails & wine
• Tuesday Night Specials •
coming soon , stay tuned…
Cocktails
• Modern Classics •
Milk Punch | Versions of a classic cocktail made as a punch then clarified. Courtesy of our lead barkeep
Before the cocktail, there was the flowing bowl of punch, circa 1600-1800’s
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The Lex Highball- v2.0 | The Lex House private barrel Workhorse Rye whiskey | Sazerac rye | Benedictine | grapefruit shrub | soda water
Simple & refreshing, letting the complex flavors of The Lex heirloom whiskey shine.
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Red Dragon Old Fashioned | Oolong infused Workhorse rye grain whiskey | Chinese 5 spice syrup | Angostura bitters
Bold, balanced blend of warmth, depth and intrigue to this all-time sipper.
• House Originals •
Gold Dust Woman | Charbay vanilla infused vodka | passionfruit liqueur | Licor 43 | sherry | lemon | sparkling wine | gold dust
Lightly sweet, effervescent, sophisticated play on the P*rnStar martini. Studio 54 vibes! Served up
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Bitter Heart | Corazon reposado tequila | Dolin rouge vermouth | pamplemousse | Campari | Amaro dell Etna
Shana Landi. Smooth, velvety, and rich. A bit of bitter on the palate you are sure to LOVE! Served on king cube.
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Toro Bravo | Buffalo Trace bourbon | Dolin rouge vermouth | Laphroaig scotch | Montenegro amaro | blood orange | lemon
A modern play on the whiskey sour and blood and sand. Tart, lightly smokey, deep and silky. Served up
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Slow Burn | Del Maguey mezcal | El Occidental puebla mezcal | Brucato orchard amaro | Cia Ciaro amaro | apricot liqueur | lime
A smokey, smooth creation. Winter spice orchard flavors and citrus make this “Sour” perfectly balanced. Served u
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Barrel Aged Cocktail | A modern classic or one of our signatures | Aged 4-6 weeks
Ask what we’ve got aging in those little barrels
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The Baller Old Fashioned | For the Aficionados who appreciate fine, bad-ass booze
• The Martini Menu •
"The Martini: Timeless and iconic, celebrated by legends like Churchill, Hemingway, and Bond. At The Lex, we honor this enduring classic with a curated selection of Martinis that blend tradition with innovation. Discover the perfect balance of gin, vodka, and vermouth in our Classic and Contemporary takes—each a nod to the cocktail's elegant history."
Tuxedo Martini | St. George Botanivore gin | dry vermouth | maraschino | Chareau aloe | orange bitters | absinthe rinse
Stephen Shelton. Named after the Tuxedo Club in New York. Chareau gives this spirit forward Martini a wintery edge.
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Casino Royale
Modern Ancient “Good Grain” vodka | Barr Hill gin | Cocchi Americano | Cap Corse vermouth
Stephen Shelton. Lush & creamy with a hint of honey. Sorry Bond, the lovely Vesper is dead!
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THE Dirty Martini | Blue cheese washed Charbay vodka | Carpano dry vermouth | olive brine
A savory, briny, lightly funky gourmand riff on the classic Martini.
• No-Proof Cocktails •
All the love of our hand-crafted cocktails, minus the booze
Tuscan Punch | P&P no proof “aperol” | orange | white grape verjus | orange bitters | sparkling
Kick back Italian style with this thirst-quenching “Spritz” Bright, citrusy, complex & bubbly.
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Island Fizz | Pineapple juice | fresh lime | coconut | sparkling water | Angostura bitters
A tropical blend of creamy coconut and tangy pineapple make this refreshing sipper crave the island life.
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P.T.O. | Kiwi-basil puree | lime | Aplós Calme CBD (10 mg) | sparkling water
Fruity, bright, citrusy, and of course calming.
Beer & Wine
• Draft Beer •
Tap offerings change frequently,
please ask staff what’s on draft today!
• Beer & More •
NA Lite
Athletic Brewing Co. 0%abv 12oz 6
Lager
Other Brother Beer Co., Seaside 4.3%abv 12oz. 6
Kölsch
Discretion Brewing “Ten Million Flowers”, Santa Cruz 5.9%abv 16oz. 11
Pale Ale
Original Pattern “Well…There’s That” 5.7%abv, Oakland 16oz 12
Oak Aged Wild Ale
Ghost Town Brewing “Blood Stained”, Oakland 7.6%abv 500ml 18
Hazy IPA
Discretion Brewing “Coconut Telegram”, Santa Cruz 5.8%abv 16oz 13
West Coast IPA
Alvarado Street Brewery “Mai Tai”, Carmel 6.5%abv 16oz 12
American Red Ale
Alvarado Street Brewery “Local Shred Red”, Carmel 7.2%abv 16oz 13
Porter
Ghost Town Brewing “Ossuary”, Oakland, 6.6%abv 16oz.,12
Strong Ale
Discretion Brewing “Good Faith”, Santa Cruz, 9.2%abv 12oz 10
• Sparkling Wine •
N.V. Sparkling Wine
Ronsard Blanc de Chenin Vouvray France 16/53
N.V. Champagne
Charles Le Bel “1818 Inspiration” by Billecart-Salmon, France 25/80
• White Wine & Rosé •
‘22 Rosé of Pinot Noir
Mount Eden Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains 14/47 n/b
‘22 Sauvignon Blanc
Lieu Dit, Santa Ynez Valley 16/53
‘22 Gruner Veltliner
Stift Goettweig Messwein, Austria 15/48
‘22 Chardonnay
Dm. Chatelain de Oliveira, Chablis, France 19/62 n/b
‘21 Chardonnay
Côtière Winery, Santa Barbara Cuvee, Santa Barbara County 17/56
• Red Wine •
‘20 Pinot Noir
Jules Taylor Wines, Marlborough, New Zealand 15/50 n/b
‘19 Grenache Blend
Dm. Ollier Taillefer Grande Réserve, Faugères, France 16/53 n/b
‘18 Bordeaux Blend
Château Jamard Belcour Lussac Saint-Emilion, France 20/65
‘21 Cabernet Sauvignon
Scattered Peaks, Napa Valley 18/59
•Wine Director Picks & Limited Production Bottles •
‘22 Sauvignon Blanc
Dm. Thierry Merlin Cherrier Grand Chemarin Sancerre, France 58 n/b
‘21 Viognier
Dionisio Linfa Toscana Bianco Tuscany, Italy 58 .n/b
‘21 White Burgundy
Pierre Girardin Les Belles Filles, Meursault, France 110
‘22 Chardonnay
Ramey Russian River Valley 82
‘21 Red Burgundy
Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune, France 120
‘21 Pinot Noir
Madson Wines Toyon Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains 80
‘20 Pinot Noir
Ser Rio Del Mar Vineyard, Santa Cruz County 90
‘21 Pinot Noir
Porter-Bass Estate, Russian River Valley 75 n/b
‘19 Grenache-Syrah Blend
Domaine de Saje, Châteauneuf du Pape, France 375ml 41 n/b
‘18 Zinfandel
Porter-Bass Estate Dot’s Garden, Russian River Valley 65 n/b
‘21 Garnacha-Cabernet Blend
Clos Erasmus Laurel, Priorat, Spain 95 n/b
‘19 Malbec
Château Haut Monplaisir Cahors "Pur Plaisir", France 80 n/b
‘22 Cabernet Sauvignon
Madson Wines Massa Vineyard, Carmel Valley 92
‘21 Cabernet Sauvignon
Ridge Estate Monte Bello Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains 130
‘21 Cabernet Sauvignon
Ghost Block Oakville, Napa Valley 110
Take a bottle home at 30% off
• High-Class Red & White •
Wine Director favorites and Allocated Wines. Looking for an Off-Menu Treat? Ask your server which bottle we popped tonight!
• Champagne by the Bottle •
N.V. Rosé Billecart-Salmon Brut, France 130
‘12 Blanc de Blanc H. Goutorbe Cuvée Brut Grand Cru, France 115
N.V. Brut Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive, France 75
• Dessert •
Buttermilk & Corn Panna Cotta
Muscovado syrup | strawberry jam | chicken fat peanuts 13
Pair with:
‘12 Vin Santo de Carmignano
Capezzana riserva, Italy 21
‘18 Sauternes
Château Grand-Jauga, Cuvée Prestige, France 16
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Mangoes & Cream
coconut whip 13 *v
Pair with:
‘18 Sauternes
Château Grand-Jauga, Cuvée Prestige, France 16
‘17 Late Harvest White Wine | Dm. Rotier Renaissance Gaillac, France 14
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Ice Cream Bears “Chocturnal” Ice Cream
Amarena cherries | olive oil 8
Pair with:
‘08 L.B.V. Port | Smith Woodhouse, Portugal 13
P.X. Sherry | Emilio Hidalgo, Spain 16