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Dining Experiences

In addition to our full à la carte menu, The Wild Artichoke offers three curated dining experiences thoughtfully designed for different occasions. Guests are welcome to choose either our regular Restaurant Menu or one of these exclusive experiences. To allow our culinary team to prepare each experience with the highest level of care, advance reservations are required at least 24 hours prior to your visit.

Chef's Tasting MenuCandlelight Date NightCelebration Experience

$168 per person. An evening designed to be remembered. A multi-course dining experience featuring the finest seasonal ingredients and signature creations, thoughtfully prepared by Chef Andrew Joo. By reservation, an experience thoughtfully prepared in advance. Chef's Tasting Menu is served for the entire table. No modifications or substitutions. Cancellations require a minimum of 24 hours' notice.

Amouse-Bouche

A series of small bites to begin the evening.

Amouse-Bouche

A series of small bites to begin the evening.

First Course

The Wild Artichoke Garden Salad

Farmers' market greens, white ponzu dressing.

Million Dollar Seaweed Salad

Crab, shrimp, eight seaweeds, house dressing.

Second Course

Santa Barbara Uni Pasta

Uni Butter, Santa Barbara uni, and Uni bottarga • Add Kaluga caviar for an additional $30.00

Champagne Lobster Pasta

Champagne Lobster Sauce, clams, and Lobster bottarga.

Bread Service

Bread Service

Warm bread assorted, accompanied by Roasted Dulse Butter and Maldon Sea Salt.

Third Course

Pan-Seared, Poached & Grilled

Seabass, oyster & cabbage - wasabi beurre blanc • Add Kaluga caviar for an additional $30.00

Scallop Symphony

Gnocchi, sweet corn purée, bacon, apple

Fourth Course

The Wild Prime Short Rib

Garlic wine Aju, House Phuf

The Wild Lamb Rib

New Zealand lamb, Moroccan spices

Japanese A5 Wagyu Ribeye (2 oz)

+ $50.00
Maitake Mushroom, potato purée, wasabi

Fifth Course

Chef's Dessert

A sweet finale to conclude the evening

$188 per couple. A romantic shared dining experience for two. Light, elegant, intentionally composed.

Menu

Amuse-Bouche Two small bites to begin the evening.

First Breath - Shigoku Oysters

Moscato granité, apple, shallot, yuzu

Living Canvas - the Wild Artichoke Garden Salad

Farmers' market greens, white ponzu dressing.

Transparency - Hamachi Crudo

Kambu-cured yellowtail, yuzu, togarashi

Silken Quiet - Kaluga Caviar Mousseline

Fennel potato purée, crème fraiche

Warm Embrace - Wild Mushroom Risotto

Wild mushrooms, aged parmesan, truffle essence

Afterglow - Chef's Dessert

Chef's seasonal creation

Celebration experiences start at $100 per guest. An evening designed to be remembered. Personally curated by Chef Andrew Joo. The Celebration Experience is designed for birthdays, anniversaries, retirement dinners, and meaningful gatherings. A multi-course dining experience featuring signature dishes from The Wild Artichoke and a menu tailored to the occasion. For groups of six or more guests. Available by reservation.

Menu

Welcome

Chef's Garden Harvest || Shrimp Macaron || Bluefin Tuna Tartare Cone || Warm French Baguette || Roasted Dulse Butter Maldon Salt

From the Chef

Lobster Velouté

To Share

Crispy Pork Belly Ssam || The Calamari || Watermelon Salad

Main Course

Umami Flat Iron Steak || Pan-Roasted Chilean Seabass || Maine Lobster Pasta || Wild Mushroom Risotto (V) || 48-Hour Braised Prime Bone-In Beef Short Rib +$20.00

A Sweet Finish

Chef's Petit Four Selection
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