Menu
Summer menu 2023
STARTERS
ONION SOUP GRATINÉE
onion, crouton, gruyere, fines herbs
SOUP DU JOUP
changes daily
Escargot Bourguignon
french escargot, garlic butter, pernod
STEAK TARTARE*
traditional preparation with house made potato chips
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL*
lemon, mignonette
PÂTÉ DE CAMPAGNE
cornichon pickles, toasted baguette, dijon
DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE BEURRE BLANC
white wine butter sauce, house made “bread & butter” relish
SMOKED SALMON
norwegian smoked salmon, caper, red onion, horseradish crème fraîche, toasted baguette
DEVILED EGGS
bacon, chive, smoked paprika
SALADS
Butter Lettuce
leaf lettuce, cherry tomato, toasted walnuts, chives, preserved lemon vinaigrette
BELGIAN ENDIVE
bay blue cheese, asian pear, radish, candied walnuts, blue cheese vinaigrette
FRISÉE AUX LARDON
frisée, spring mix, lardon, poached egg, herb crouton, dijon vinaigrette
Niçoise
confit tuna, haricot vert, potato, bell pepper, egg, red onion,
persian cucumber, kalamata olive, basil vinaigrette
HEIRLOOM TOMATO
heirloom tomato, toybox tomato, mozzarella, basil oil, balsamic reduction
ENTRÉES
Le Central Cassoulet
white beans, duck leg confit, lamb, pork shoulder, pork sausage
Pan-Roasted Salmon*
asparagus, roasted marble potatoes, beurre blanc, tarragon
Poulet Rôti
roasted “mary’s” half chicken, pommes frites, chicken jus
PAN-ROASTED SALMON
pommes purée, asparagus, beurre blanc, tarragon
SAUTÉED PETRALE SOLE
marble potatoes, baby carrot, lemon, butter, capers
MOULES FRITES
p.e.i. mussels, white wine, shallots, lemon, butter, parsley, grilled baguette, pommes frites
FILET AU-POIVRE
6oz. filet mignon, potato gratin, baby carrots, brandy peppercorn sauce
Beef Bourguignon
braised short rib, pearl onion, carrot, butter & herb egg noddles
LE CENTRAL BURGER*
1/3lb. angus beef, brioche bun, dijon-aïoli pommes frites
add-ons : cheese: brie, gruyère, or bay blue, caramelized onion , sautéed mushrooms, bacon
RATATOUILLE
eggplant, zucchini, roma tomato
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$25 Corkage fee per bottle, 5% SFEM surcharge. 20% Gratuity may be added to parties of 6 or more. $5 charge for split plates.
desserts
Crème Brûlée
rolled gaufrette
Mousse au Chocolat
whipped cream
Seasonal Tartlet A/Q
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
raspberry couli
Mousse au Chocolat
whipped cream
Mousse au Chocolat
whipped cream
fromage
Cheese Plate
with toast points, jam, honeycomb, walnut
Triple Creme Brie
cow’s milk soft rind, marin french cheese, petaluma, california
Tome
goat’s milk aged 8-12 months, laura chenel, sonoma, california
Point Reyes “Bay Blue”
cow’s milk blue cheese, point reyes, california
Les Cocktails
LE CENTRAL “209 RESERVE” NEGRONI
Barrel Reserve no. 209 Gin, Campari, Noily Prat Sweet Vermouth
The Wilkes Bashford
campari, club soda, “tall”
Parisian Sidecar
hennessy cognac, lillet blanc, cointreau, lemon
French Martini
grey goose citron vodka, chambord, pineapple juice
High West Manhattan
high west bourbon, noilly prat sweet vermouth, angostura bitters
Cappuccino Martini
tito’s vodka, kahlua, ‘Illy’ espresso, milk foam
Le Parasol
lillet blanc, st. germain, honey, lemon, champagne, orange bitters
Bière et Cidre
DRAFT
Fort Point Beer Co. KSA
Fort Point Beer Co. ‘Villager IPA’
BOTTLES & CANS
Trumer Pilsner
Fort Point ‘SFIZIO’
Becks (Non-Alcoholic)
drinks
Draft Beer 5
Happy Hour White Wine 6
Happy Hour Red Wine 6
Well Drinks* 6
*add $2 for drinks served “up”
bites
Pommes Frites 5
Sparkling | White | Rosé - California
– SPARKLING –
N.V. Laetitia ‘Brut Cuvée’, Arroyo Grande Valley 68
N.V. Roederer Estate Brut Rosé, Anderson Valley, Mendocino 84
2018 Paula Kornell ‘Blanc de Noirs’ Napa Valley 95
2014 Balletto Brut Rosé, Russian River Valley, Sonoma 84
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– WHITE –
Chardonnay
2020 Enfield Wine Company ‘Citrine’ Chardonnay, California 68
2017 Rhys ‘Bearwallow Vineyard’ Chardonnay, Anderson Valley, Mendocino 185
2019 Balletto ‘Cider Ridge Vineyard’ Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma 90
2020 Gust Chardonnay, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma 68
2018 Armida ‘Gap’s Crown Vineyard’ Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 85
2021 Fort Ross Winery ‘Sea Slopes’ Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 68
2021 Materra ‘Shinkan’ Chardonnay, Napa Valley 60
2018 Smith-Madrone Chardonnay, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley 90
2019 Samuel Louis Smith ‘of Redwood Royalty’ Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains 84
2021 Donnachadh Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County 75
2018 Arnot Roberts ‘Sanford & Benedict’ Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara 115
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Sauvignon Blanc
2021 Arnot-Roberts ‘Randle Hill Vineyard’ Sauvignon Blanc, Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino 64
2021 Groth Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 68
2021 Materra Sauvignon Blanc, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley 60
2022 Bedrock Wine Co. Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley 68
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Exciting Whites (of various varietals)
2020 Turning Tide White Blend, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County (Chenin Blanc/Verdelho) 52
2018 Vöcal Vineyards ‘Alfaro Vineyard’ Grüner Veltliner, Santa Cruz Mountains 60
2022 Joyce Albariño, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County 64
2020 Deovlet ‘La Encantada Vineyard’ Pinot Blanc, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County 72
2020 Cass, Marsanne, Paso Robles 68
2020 Lieu-Dit Chenin Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley 60
2018 Smith-Madrone Riesling, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley 64
2021 Hossfeld Vineyards White Blend, Napa Valley (Malvasia Bianca/Pinot Grigio) 56
2021 Giornata ‘Il Campo Bianco’, Paso Robles (Pinot Grigio/Falanghina) 56
– ROSÉ –
2021 Arnot-Roberts Rosé, California (Touriga Nacional/Gamay Noir/Tinta Cao/Grenache) 64
2022 Brooks Note Rosé, North Coast (Pinot Noir) 58
2021 Peter Mathis Rosé, Sonoma Valley (Grenache) 60
2021 Cenyth Rosé, Chalk Hill, Sonoma (Cabernet Franc) 64
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Sparkling | White | Rosé - France
– SPARKLING –
Crémant
N.V. Domaine Roland Schmitt ‘Les Bulles de Noémie’, Crémant d’Alsace, Alsace 60
N.V. Jo Landron Domaine de la Louvetrie, ‘Atmosphères’ Brut, Loire Valley 64
Champagne
Non Vintage
N.V. Ploye-Jacquemart ‘Extra Brut’, 1er Cru ‘Ludes’, Montagne de Reims, Champagne 110
N.V. Saint-Chamant ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Brut, Épernay, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne 130
N.V. Perrine Fresne ‘Sarmate I’, 1er Cru ‘Sermiers’, Montagne de Reims, Champagne 140
N.V. Ruinart Brut Rosé, Reims, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne 275
Vintage
2014 Aubry ‘Ivoire et Ebene’ Brut 1er Cru ‘Jouy-lès-Reims’, Montagne de Reims, Champagne 165
2013 A.R. Lenoble ‘Blanc de Noirs’, 1er Cru ‘Bisseuil’, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne 175
2016 Vilmart & Co. ‘Grand Cellier D’Or’ 1er Cru ‘Rilly la Montagne’, Montagne de Reims, Champagne 220
2006 Moët et Chandon ‘Dom Pérignon’ Vintage Brut, Épernay, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne 395
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Chardonnay | Burgundy
2021 Domaine Joseph Pascal, ‘Bourgogne Côte D’Or’, Burgundy 74
2021 Mathieu Paquet, Mâcon-Fuissé, Burgundy 76
2020 Domaine Gerard Tremblay, Chablis, Burgundy 76
2018 Domaine Jean & Gilles Lafouge ‘Les Boutonniers’, Auxey-Duresses, Burgundy 85
2020 Maison de Montille, Saint-Romain, Burgundy 105
2018 Domaine Marc Roy ‘Les Champs Perdrix’, Marsannay, Burgundy 120
2021 Domaines Leflaive, Mâcon-Verzé, Burgundy 155
2019 Domaine Jean-Michel Gaunoux & Fils, Meursault, Burgundy 150
Premier Cru
2019 Domaine Gerard Tremblay, 1er Cru ‘Fourchaume’, Chablis, Burgundy 90
2020 Château de la Maltroye, 1er Cru ‘La Comme’, Santenay, Burgundy 155
2020 Domaine de Montille 1er Cru ‘En Remilly’, Saint-Aubin, Burgundy 165
2020 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, 1er Cru ‘Sous Fretille’, Pernand-Vergelesses, Burgundy 19
2020 Domaine Paul Pernot 1er Cru ‘Champ Canet’, Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy 200
Grand cru
2019 Domaine William Fevre, Grand Cru ‘Bougros’, Chablis, Burgundy 210
2020 Alex Gambal, Grand Cru ‘Corton-Charlemagne’, Burgundy 375
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Sauvignon Blanc | Various Regions
2019 Domaine Regis Jouan, Menetou Salon, Loire Valley 52
2022 Jean-Marie Reverdy & Fils ‘Silex’, Sancerre, Loire Valley 72
2017 Clos Floridene, Graves, Bordeaux 76
2021 Château Guiraud ‘G’, Bordeaux (Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon) 56
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Exciting Whites (of various varietals) | Various Regions
2013 Cave de Ribeauvillé ‘Clos du Zahnacker’ Grand Cru Osterberg, Alsace (Riesling/Pinot Gris/Gewurztraminer ) 120
2021 Domaine Roland Schmitt, Sylvaner, Grand A du Petit Léon, Alsace (Sylvaner) 52
2019 Domaine du Closel ‘La Jalousie’, Savennières, Loire Valley (Chenin Blanc) 80
2015 Le Rocher des Violettes ‘Borderies’, Montlouis-sur-Loire, Loire Valley. (Chenin Blanc). 60
2020 Domaine D’Orfeuilles ‘Silexd d’Orfeuilles’, Vouvray, Loire Valley (Chenin Blanc) 56
2020 Jo Landron ‘La Louvetrie’, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Loire Valley (Melon de Bourgogne) 52
2020 Pierre Jean Villa ‘Jardin Suspendu’, Condrieu, N. Rhône (Viognier) 150
2021 Domaine Chante-Cigale, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, S. Rhône (Rhône White Varietals) 85
2016 Domaines des Bernardins, Muscat Petits Grains, IGP Vaucluse (Muscat Petits Grains) 52
2019 Domaine Ollier-Taillefer ‘Allégro blanc’, Faugeres, Languedoc-Roussillon (Roussanne/Rolle) 56
2021 Château Ollieux Romanis ‘Cuvée Prestige’, Corbiers, Languedoc-Roussillon (Roussanne/Grenache Blanc/Marsanne) 60
2019 Clos Marie “Cuvee Manon”, Coteaux du Languedoc (Clairette/Grenache Blanc/Roussanne) 64
2018 Domaine Paul Meunier ‘Chorèmes Blancs’, Centernach, Côtes du Roussillon, Languedoc-Roussillon (Macabeu/Grenache gris) 72
2021 Alain Grraillot, Crozes-Hermitage, N. Rhône (Marsanne/Roussanne) 90
2020 Domaine Richel ‘La Combelle’, Apremont, Savoie (Jacquère) 44
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– ROSÉ –
2022 François Chidaine, Touraine, Loire Valley (Gamay/Grolleau/Pinot Noir) 48
2022 Dominique Piron, Beaujolais 48
2020 Joseph Roty, Marsanay, Burgundy (Rosé of Pinot Noir) 60
2022 Château Ollieux Romanis ‘Alba’, Corbiers, Languedoc-Roussillon (Grenache Gris/Grenache Noir/Cinsault) 58
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red wines - california
Cabernet Sauvignon & Bordeaux Style Blends
2019 Cultivar, Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast 56
2019 Anthill Farms, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma 90
2018 Smith-Madrone, Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley 115
2018 Cass, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 90
2017 Côtière, ‘Dérive’ Red Blend, California 80
Syrah, Grenache & Rhone Style Blends
2017 Unti Vineyards Syrah, Dry Creek Valley 60
2016 The Ojai Vineyards ‘Bien Nacido Vineyard’ Syrah, Santa Maria Valley 68
2018 Melville Syrah, Sta. Rita Hills 64
2019 Samuel Louis Smith, ‘Sandstone Terrace’ Syrah, Santa Cruz Mountains 72
2018 E16, ‘Baby Rattlesnake Vineyard’ GSM Blend, El Dorado County 52
2020 Cass, Grenache, Paso Robles 64
Pinot Noir
2015 Saxon Brown, ‘Ferrington Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, Mendocino 90
2020 Gust, Pinot Noir, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County 64
2020 Armida ‘Chalone Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Central Coast 70
2019 Balletto Vineyards, Russian River Valley 68
2019 Enfielf Wine Co., ‘Heron Lake Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Wild Horse Valley 86
2019 Samuel Louis Smith, ‘Montañita de Oro’ Pinot Noir, Monterey County 76
2016 Sanford, ‘Sanford & Benedict-Block 6’ Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills 150
Interesting Reds
2017 La Jota Vineyards, Merlot, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley 140
2018 Armida, ‘Maple Vineyards’ Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma 68
2014 Cambiata, ‘Rocosa Loma Vineyard’ Tennat, Monterey 56
2015 Lieu Dit, Malbec, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County 64
2020 Margerum, ‘Estate Vineyard’ Cinsault, Los Olivos, Santa Barbara County 52
2013 Parador Tempranillo, Napa Valley 68
2017 Pence Vineyards, ‘PTG’ Gamay Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County 64
2017 Bella Grace Vineyards, Primitivo, Amador County 60
2020 Giornata, Barbera, Paso Robles 60
RED WINES - FRANCE
Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Blends | Bordeaux
Left Bank
2018 Château de Landiras, Graves, Bordeaux 64
2019 Château Capbern, Saint Estèphe, Bordeaux 78
2016 Château Anthonic, Moulis-en-Médoc, Bordeaux 72
2007 Château Anthonic, Moulis-en-Médoc, Bordeaux 95
2017 Château Meyney, Saint- Estèphe, Bordeaux 100
2017 Château D’Issan, Margaux, Bordeaux 175
2018 Clos du Marquis, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 185
2011 Château Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux 245
2017 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Paullac, Bordeaux 405
Right Bank
2018 Château Du Courlat Lussac, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux 64
2018 Châteu Moulin Haut-Laroque, Fronsac, Bordeaux 72
2016 Château Feytit-Clinet, Pomerol, Bordeaux 195
2000 Clos St. Martin, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux 395
Syrah, Grenache Blends | Rhône
2016 Domaine Etienne Pochon, Crozes Hermitage, N. Rhône 60
2019 Domaine Pierre Et Jérôme Coursodon ‘Silice’, Saint Joseph, N.Rhône 80
2019 Domaine J. Barge ‘Les Cotes’, Côte-Rôtie, N. Rhône 155
2017 Alain Voge ‘Les Cailles, Cornas, N. Rhône 170
2019 Domaine La Grangette Saint-Joseph ‘Vielles Vignes’, Côtes du Rhône, S. Rhône 52
2019 Château de Montmirail ‘Cuvée de Beauchamp’, Gigondas, S. Rhône 68
2012 Alain Jaume ‘Domaine Grand Veneur’, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, S. Rhône 210
Pinot Noir | Burgundy
2019 Francois Labet Bourgogne ‘Vieilles Vignes’, Burgundy 76
2019 Laurent Chardigny, ‘Clos Saint-Germain’ Vieilles Vignes, Bourgogne, Burgundy 64
2018 Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, Savigny-Les-Beaune, Burgundy 125
Premier Cru
2019 Domaine Faiveley, 1er cru ‘Clos de Myglands’, Mercurey, Burgundy 95
2018 Domaine Albert Grivault, 1er Cru ‘Clos Blanc’, Pommard, Burgundy 140
2016 Domaine Drouhin-Laroze, 1er Cru ‘Craipillot’, Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy 175
2018 Domaine Faiveley, 1er cru ‘Les Saint-Georges’, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy 300
Grand cru
2013 Charles Van Canneyt, Grand Cru ‘Corton-Renardes’, Burgundy 250
2011 Frédéric Esmonin, Grand Cru ‘Mazy-Chambertin’, Burgundy 425
Interesting Reds | Various Regions
2019 Château Coutinel, Fronton, Sud Ouest 56
2014 Château de la Salade Saint-Henri, Pic Saint Loup, Languedoc-Roussillon 44
2020 Baudry-Dutour ‘Le Pin’, Chinon, Loire Valley 48
2020 Domaine du Bel Air ‘Les Vingt lieux dits’, Bourgueil, Loire Valley 56
2020 François Chidaine, Touraine, Loire Valley 44
2015 Anne Gros ‘Les Carrétals’, Minervois, Languedoc Roussilon 80
2016 Domaine Le Galantin, Bandol, Provence 52
2016 Thibault Liger-Belair, ‘Les jeunes Pousses’, Beaujolais-Villages 60
2020 Antoine Sunier, Régnié, Beaujolais 68
2019 Stephane Aviron, Chénas, Beaujolais 64
2020 Domaine Courbet, Poulsard, Côtes du Jura 60
Wine Director: David Gabiné
Corkage Fee – $25 per 750ml bottle
(Corkage waived for each bottle purchased up to 4 bottles)
Limit 4 bottles per table
Petit Plates
SOUPE À L’OIGNON GRATINÉE 16
onion, crouton, gruyere, fines herbs
BISQUE DE CREVETTE 18
shrimp, crème fraîche, parker house roll
DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE BEURRE BLANC 22
white wine butter sauce, house made “bread & butter” relish
ESCARGOT À LA BOURGUIGNON 18
french escargot, garlic, butter, pernod, parsley, bread
PÂTÉ DE CAMPAGNE 14
cornichon pickles, toasted baguette, dijon mustard, toast points
MOULES ET FRITES 26
pei mussels, white wine, shallots, lemon, butter, parsley
SALADES
BUTTER LETTUCE 16
leaf lettuce, cherry tomato, toasted walnut, chive, preserved lemon vinaigrette
BELGIAN ENDIVE 18
belgian endive, shaved red onion, bay blue cheese, cara cara oranges, basil, citrus vinaigrette
FRISÉE AUX LARDON 21
frisée, lardon, poached egg, fuji apple, honey-dijon sherry vinaigrette
add duck leg confit 9
NIÇOISE 18
confit tuna, marble potato, red onion, kalamata olive, haricot vert, egg, persian cucumber, red bell pepper, anchovy, basil vinaigrette
PLATS
CASSOULET LE CENTRAL 38
white beans, carrot, duck leg confit, lamb, pork shoulder, pork sausage
POULET RÔTI 32
roasted “mary’s” half chicken, fingerling potatoes, broccolini, romesco sauce
SAUMON RÔTI 36
Pan-roasted salmon, english pea purée, baby rainbow carrots, baby artichokes
FILET MIGNON AU-POIVRE 48
potato gratin, haricot vert, brandy peppercorn sauce
BEEF BOURGUIGNON 38
braised short rib, carrot, pearl onion, butter & herb egg noodles
RATATOUILLE 22
eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, roma tomato, tomato sauce, gruyere, basil
DESSERTS
CRÈME BRÛLÉE 14
vanilla bean custard, caramelized sugar
MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT 14
rolled gaufrette
TARTE AU CITRON 14
whipped cream, candied lemon