Every year, San Diego has two “Restaurant Weeks” where participating establishments offer a three course meal for $30 or $40. One of the things that I love about SD is the vast array of restaurants serving all sorts of tantalizing dishes. For this year’s summer week, there are three restaurants other than 1500 Ocean that I would like to go to.

Number 3 – Marine Room

First/ Appetizer Course
Choice 1 – Smoked Almond Dukkah Coated Prawn Duet | Tancello Bulgur Tian, Ancho Chile Aioli, Coriander Agrumes Reduction
Choice 2 – Blue Heron Farm Organic Magenta Salad | Aged Roomano, Preserved Blueberries, Sage Ciabatta Tupelo Verjus Dressing
Choice 3 – Signature Maine Lobster Bisque | Pancetta, Enoki, Yuzu Cream

Second/ Main Course
Choice 1 – Fennel Pollen Dusted Alaskan Halibut | Corail Risotto, King Trumpet, Baby Kiwi Hojicha Buddah Hand Essence
Choice 2 – Peri Peri Spiced Maine Diver Scallops | Plantain Timbale, Vanilla Braised Endive, Peppercress Saffron Lobster Jus
Choice 3 – Muscat Kalbi Glazed Kobe Beef Top Sirloin | Wasabi Chive Potato, Shiitake Butter, Pickled Cipollini XO Reduction

Third/ Dessert Course
Choice 1 – “Trilogy” | Hibiscus Lemon Tart, Gianduja Chocolate Crunch,Crystallized Ginger Plum Crème Brulee

Number 2 – Oceanaire Seafood Room

First Course/Appetizer
Choice 1 – Maryland Inspired Blue Crab Cake
Chocie 2 – White Anchovy Caesar Salad
Choice 3 – Washington Apple and Goat Cheese

Second/Main Course
Choice 1 – Oregon Stuffed Petrale Sole | Blue Crab, Bay Shrimp and Brie with Lemon Beurre Blanc
Choice 2 – “Black N’ Bleu” Local Mako Shark | Sweet Onion Confit, Roquefort Butter and Crispy Onions
Choice 3 – Thyme and Garlic Rubbed Hamilton Top Sirloin | Horseradish Mashers and French Black Truffle Bordelaise

Third/Dessert Course
Choice 1 – Tahitian Vanilla Bean Crème Brule
Choice 2 – Washington Apple and Whiskey Golden Raisin Crisp
Choice 3 – Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheese Cake

Number 1 – Pamplemousse Grille

First/Appetizer Course
Choice 1 – Sweet White Corn Soup with Maryland Crab Wonton and Pepper Confetti
Choice 2 – Field Greens, Baked Goat Cheese and Roasted Shiitakes
Choice 3 – Braised Short Rib Ravioli with Wild Mushrooms

Second/Main Course
Choice 1 – Kobe Burger w/ Truffle Cheese and Truffled Parmesan Cheese Fries
Choice 2 – Crispy Mapleleaf Farm Duck w/ caramelized Vegetables and Cherry Balsamic Reduction
Choice 3 – Basil Roasted Wild Seabass w/ Roasted Garlic Polenta Cake, Sautéed Broccolini and Sauce Antiboise

Third/Dessert Course
Choice 1 – Trio of Sorbet and Melange of Berries
Choice 2 – Pear Tarte Tartin, Vanilla Gelato and Variety of Berries
Choice 3 – Semi Cooked Chocolate Truffle Cake, Raspberry Sauce and Variety of Berries