Shadowbrook Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Shadowbrook, a picturesque venue nestled in Capitola, CA, offering a unique dining experience. With a stunning hillside setting and a charming cable car ride, Shadowbrook provides a romantic and classy atmosphere, perfect for a special occasion. The menu features a variety of appetizers like Seared Ahi Yellow Fin Tuna and Baked Brie, followed by exquisite meat and game options such as Butcher's Filet and Osso Bucco. House specialties include the Slow-Roasted Angus Prime Rib and Blackened Ribeye Steak, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Additionally, Shadowbrook offers a range of amenities such as outdoor seating, live music, and a full bar, enhancing the overall dining experience.
As a food reviewer, I was impressed by the flavorful dishes and attentive service at Shadowbrook. The Blackened Lamb and Butcher's Filet were standout options, perfectly cooked and bursting with rich flavors. The restaurant's unique location by the creek and the charming hillside ambiance added to the overall appeal. Shadowbrook is a must-visit for those seeking a memorable dining experience with a touch of elegance and romance.
Appetizers
Seared Ahi
Yellow Fin Tuna, Wasabi cream, Passion fruit, and soy-tempura dipping sauces
Bacon-Wrapped Prawns
char-grilled with sweet soy glaze, Sesame-mustard and pickled ginger-coconut cream sauces
Artichoke Hearts (Vegan)
Deep-fried baby artichokes; served with a vegan cilantro-lemon aioli
Ahi Poke
Diced Yellow Fin Tuna, Seagreens, Bamboo rice, Sesame seeds; topped with avocado
Calamari Rings
Thai chili, Cocktail, and Tartar sauces
Baked Brie
Delicate pastry, mild Jalapeño jelly, and herbed Crostini
Clam Chowder
Tender clams, oven-roasted sweet corn, bacon, fresh rosemary, diced potatoes
Creamy Artichoke
Puréed hearts of premium artichokes, chicken stock, leeks, potatoes, fresh cream
Soups
Traditional Salads
Shadowbrook House
Baby spinach, mango-chutney vinaigrette, Grape tomatoes, candied pecans, and two, char-grilled, bacon-wrapped prawns
Caesar
Romaine, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, garlic croutons OPTIONAL ANCHOVY GARNISH
B.L.T.
Baby Iceberg Lettuce, Grape Tomatoes, bacon, garlic croutons, Danish Blue Cheese dressing
Ahi Niçoise
Lightly-seared seasoned tuna, local baby greens, Divina tomatoes, green beans, boiled egg, Niçoise olives, Grape tomatoes, herbed Red Potatoes, Sherry-Dijon vinaigrette
Seasonal
Seafood
'Pacific Rim' Salmon
~ As Featured in Bon Appetit Magazine ~ Certified, sustainably-raised and organically fed; Seagreens, Ginger-Wasabi and Ponzu sauces
Grilled Salmon
With Hollandaise, roasted red potato, green beans, cherry tomato and basil in a tarragon vinaigrette
New England Sea Scallops
Sautéed spinach, garlic whipped potatoes, mushroom-sherry cream
Shrimp Scampi
Sautéed Gulf Shrimp, spinach, Divina Tomatoes, served over fresh Linguine Pasta
Kampachi
Mild tropical fish, basil rice, sauteed spinach, white Balsamic beurre blanc
Lobster Tail
Butter-poached tail, garlic-whipped potato, broccolini, champagne-beurre blanc
Black Truffle Gnocchi
Goat cheese Bechamel, truffle oil, Trumpet mushrooms
Grilled Vegetable Medley (Vegan)
Grilled seasonal vegetables, served over Coconut Rice topped with fried tofu and vegan Chipotle Aioli 24.95
Vegetable Terrine (Vegan)
Grilled local vegetables layered with house made marinara, garlic and herb roasted potatoes
Vegetarian
Sides
Sauteed Local Vegetables
Crispy Polenta
Coconut Rice
Spinach, (Sautéed or Creamed)
Basil Rice
Smoked Gouda Potato Gratin
Garlic-whipped Potato
Bacon Brussel Sprouts
French Fries
Vegetable Kebab
Mushroom Bread Pudding
Sautéed Trumpet Mushrooms
Butcher's Filet
Char-grilled medallions of Angus Beef; demi-glace, Pomme purée; medley of Burst Cherry Tomatoes, bacon, Brussels Sprouts
"Chateau Cut" Prime Top-Sirloin
Char-grilled Angus steak topped with Chimichurri, smoked Gouda & Yukon Gold Potato gratin, sautéed seasonal vegetables, roasted bell pepper purée
Coq au Vin
Jidori chicken leg and thigh braised in red wine, caramelized onions, Cremini mushrooms, bacon lardons, garlic whipped mashed potatoes
Blackened Lamb
House spiced loin of lamb, roasted garlic, beurre rouge, mushroom bread pudding, Citrus glazed carrots
Osso Bucco
Braised ultra-premium pork, sautéed spinach with Shiitake Mushrooms & bacon, crispy polenta cake, oven braising juices; garnished with a Pine Nut gremolata
Honey Glazed, Bone-In Pork Chop
12oz chop, char-grilled, apple compote, sautéed Green Beans and Divina Tomatoes, roasted garlic-Parmesan Sweet Potatoes
Meat/Game
House Specialties
Slow-Roasted Angus Prime Rib
Garlic-whipped potato, creamed spinach, horseradish cream and Cabernet jus. Our Prime Ribs are slow-roasted daily and subject to availability
Blackened Ribeye Steak
Our classic Prime Rib placed in blackened spices and pan-seared; Garlic-whipped potato, creamed spinach, horseradish cream, Cabernet jus