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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!
DINNER
• Snacks •
Shoestring Fries | funyon powder | sour cream & onion dip
Marinated Olives | orange zest | roasted garlic
Skillet Cornbread | calabrian chile butter | saffron honey
Cantabrian Anchovies | kampot pepper | 24 month parmesan | piparra peppers
Cheese And Charcuterie | chef’s selection | accoutrements | grilled bread 27
• Small Share Plates •
Baby Gem Salad | smokey blue | soft boiled egg | breadcrumbs | herbs
Mortadella And Frisée | chervil vinaigrette | cornichon | pistacchio
Hokkaido Scallop | trout roe beurre blanc | fine herbs
Hamachi Crudo | fennel pollen vinaigrette | cucumber | kumquat | mint
• Larger Plates •
Dry Aged Strip Loin | sauce au poivre | shoestring fries | confit garlic
Market Fish | seasonal preparation Aq
Half Fogline Chicken | mustard veloute | confit shallot and carrot | charred lemon
Shellfish Orechiette | nasturtium pesto | mussels and clams | sprouts
Barraco’s Pappardelle | pomodoro | guanciale | pickled onion
The LEX Burger | hatch chile gouda | guajillo mayo |shaved onion (limited qty)
Sweet treats
Coffee Panna cotta | salted cheese | muscovado syrup | pecan
Butter cake | lemon curd | chantilly cream
• Social Hour •
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.
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Golden Spritz | Prosecco | Limoncello | Splash Of S. Pellegrino Water 17
A Refreshing, Low-ABV Spritz With Bright Citrus Notes And A Crisp, Bubbly Finish. Like Sunshine In A Glass.
• 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
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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A long way | Tequila | Lime | Chareau | Rosmery-Thyme Simple Syrup | Prosecco
Sophisticated, herbal, and refreshing sparkling drink, with earthy notes of tequila and rosemary-thyme with the citrus tang of lime, the floral of Chareau, and the bubbly of Prosecco
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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
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
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
Blood Orange Soda
blood orange | lime | simple syrup | S. Pellegrino Water
The drink is dominated by the unique flavor of blood orange, which offers a slightly sweeter and more berry-like citrus profile compared to regular oranges
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Coconut Passion Soda
Coconut cream | passionfruit | lime | simple syrup| S. Pellegrino Water
Coconut cream provides a rich, smooth, and distinctly tropical base. Passionfruit adds a vibrant, tangy-sweet counterpoint, creating a classic tropical flavor combination.
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
Lager
Other Brother Beer Co., Seaside 4.3%abv 12oz.
Kölsch
Discretion Brewing “Ten Million Flowers”, Santa Cruz 5.9%abv 16oz.
Pale Ale
Original Pattern “Well…There’s That” 5.7%abv, Oakland 16oz
Oak Aged Wild Ale
Ghost Town Brewing “Blood Stained”, Oakland 7.6%abv 500ml
Hazy IPA
Discretion Brewing “Coconut Telegram”, Santa Cruz 5.8%abv 16oz
West Coast IPA
Alvarado Street Brewery “Mai Tai”, Carmel 6.5%abv 16oz
American Red Ale
Alvarado Street Brewery “Local Shred Red”, Carmel 7.2%abv 16oz
Porter
Ghost Town Brewing “Ossuary”, Oakland, 6.6%abv 16oz.,
Strong Ale
Discretion Brewing “Good Faith”, Santa Cruz, 9.2%abv 12oz
• Sparkling Wine •
N.V. Prosecco D.O.C Millesimato Brut, Ardenghi, Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Italy 15/53
N.V. Champagne Blanc de Blanc, Gaston Chiquet Brut Cru, Dizy, France 375ml btl 23/44
N.V. Devant Glow Label Brut Champagne N.V. Champagne, France 21/127
• White Wine & Rosé •
‘NV Rose`Sparkling Brut Bocciamatta, Italy, 15/49
23 Babich Black Label Sauv Blanc, New Zeland 14/46
22 Viognier, Dionisio Linfa Toscana Bianco,Tuscany Italy 16/53
22 Chardonnay, Dm. Chatelain de Oliveira, Chablis, France 20/65
23 Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara County 16/56
• Red Wine •
‘18 Au Bon Climat, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, California 18/59
22 Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Ghost Cellars, Napa Valley 19/62
23 GSM Blend, Stolpman, La Quadrilla, Santa Barbara, 18/63
21 Hacker Sangiovese IGT Toscana, Italy 15/52
18 Bordeaux Blend, Chateau Le Bonnat, France 18/59
•Wine Director Picks & Limited Production Bottles •
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ITALIAN WINES
18 Chianti Classico Riserva Lamole Di Lamole, Sangiovese, 14% Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany, Italy 79
18 Mysterium Barbera D’asti Superiore, D.O.C.G. Tenuta Montemagno, 14.5% Piemonte 68
19 Barolo Francone, DOCG, 14% Piemonte 83
15 Docet, Supertuscan, Cab Franc50%/Cab Sauv. 50%, 14.5%, Tuscany 73
19 Cesari Amarone Valpolicella, Blend Amarone della Valpolicella, 14.5%, Veneto 124
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SPANISH WINES
20 Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja D.O.C. Tempranillo, Organic, 14% 76
17 Viña Ardanza Reserva Rioja, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Organic, 14% 110
21 Garnacha-Cabernet, Clos Erasmus Laurei, Priorat 95
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FRANCE WINES
19 Château Vieux Chevrol, Bordeaux Country 14% 89
21 Bordeaux Blend, Chateau Kirwan, Margaux 13.5% 149
22 Red Burgundy ,Domaine Serrigny La Dominode, 115
22 White Burgundy, Pierre Girardin Eclat de Calcaire, 14% Meursault 102
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CALIFORNIA
18 Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 13% 91
22 Chardonnay Kistler Les Noisetiers Sonoma Coast 14% 101
21 Stags' Leap Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.2% Napa Valley 107
19 Pinot Noir, Buena Vista Winery, 14% Sonoma 84
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!
• My Personal Wine Collection
05 Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Red Wine Cab. Sauv. Cab. Franc, Bolgheri Tuscany 1110
20 Le Difese Tenuta San Guido, Cab. Sauv. Sangiovese, Bolgheri Tuscany 139
19 Guada Al Tasso Antinori, Cab. Sauv. Merlot, Cab. Franc, Petit Verdot, Bolgheri,Tuscany 470
17 Ornellaia, Cab. Sauv. Merlot & Petit Verdot, Bolgheri,Tuscany 687
20 Le Serre Nuove Dell’Ornellaia, Merlot, Cab. Sauv. Cab. Franc. Bolgheri,Tuscany 213
20 & 08 Tignanello, Antinori Super Tusnan, Cab. Sauv., Sangiovese, Cab. Franc, Chianti Region 699/958
06 Biondi Santi, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, Sangiovese, Tuscany 1044
19 Pian Delle Vigne, Brunello Di Montalcino, Antinori Sangiovese, Tuscany 197
17 Tenuta Luce, Brunello Di Montalcino Limited Edition, Sangiovese, Tuscany 357
20 Cabreo, Super Tuscan, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Tenute Del Cabreo, Tuscany 98
07 & 20 Castello Di Ama Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Merlot, 13.5% Tuscany 310 & 82
11 Barolo Marchesi Di Barolo, Nebbiolo, Barolo, Pimonte 198
10 Barolo Cannubi, Barolo, Nebbiolo, Pimonte 329
17 Silver Oak Cab. Sauv. Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cab. Franc, Malbec. Napa Valley 398
21 Opus One Overture, Cab. Sauv. Cab. Franc, Petit Verdot & Merlot, Napa Valley 530
• Champagne by the Bottle •
N.v.Blanc de Noir, Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier Ier cru, France 110
Devant Glow Label Brut Champagne N.V. Champagne, France 127
Veuve Clicquote Yellow Label, Remeis France 185
• Dessert •
Coffee Panna Cotta
Muscovado syrup | salted cheese | pecan
Pair with:
Rum | Lost Spirits oak matured Jamaican Spirits
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Butter Cake | lemon curd | chantilly cream
Pair with:
Tawny Port | Taylor Fladgate 10 year | Portugal