The Courtyard Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the Menu at The Courtyard Kitchen

Located in the heart of Santa Monica, The Courtyard Kitchen offers a delightful twist on New American cuisine, catering to breakfast, brunch, and lunch enthusiasts. This women-owned gem combines a relaxed atmosphere with a menu that champions local ingredients and innovative flavors.

  • Breakfast & Brunch: From fluffy pancakes to savory avocado toasts, each dish is crafted to satisfy cravings at any time of day.
  • Vegan & Vegetarian Options: A plethora of plant-based dishes ensures inclusivity for all dietary preferences without sacrificing taste.
  • Outdoor Dining: The heated and covered outdoor seating provides a perfect setting to indulge in acclaimed happy hour specials under the Santa Monica sun.

The Courtyard Kitchen invites you to savor each bite in a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere—making it a perfect spot for groups and families alike.

Breakfast

Acai Bowl

mixed berries homemade granola with coconut flakes, almonds, cranberries sliced banana chia and flax seed

$$15.00

Granola Parfait

homemade with coconut flakes, almonds, cranberries greek yogurt mixed berries chia seeds

$$14.00

Steelcut Irish Oatmeal

slow cooked raisins brown sugar flaxseed

$$13.00

Honey Wheat Pancakes

$$15.00

French Toast

mixed berries almonds syrup powdered sugar

$$15.00

Les Crepes Chocolat

two house made crepes nutella banana dash of almonds chocolate drizzle

$$15.00

Fried Egg Sandwich

sourdough two fried eggs bacon arugula cilantro remoulade swiss cheese

$$16.00

El Benedict

2 poached eggs pico de gallo bacon avocado english muffin homemade hollandaise

$$16.00

Royale

smoked salmon arugula 2 poached eggs english muffin homemade hollandaise

$$17.00

Garden Omelet

zucchini squash mushrooms caramelized onion roasted bell pepper goat cheese

$$15.00

Courtyard Frittata

italian sausage bell peppers baked in eggs fresh herbs feta crumble

$$15.00

Protein Omelet

egg whites spinach grilled chicken sliced avocado

$$16.00

Commoners Breakfast

2 scrambled eggs grilled sourdough bacon roasted potatoes

$$15.00

Bagel Lox

capers sliced red onion roma tomato herb oil bagel cream cheese

$$18.00

TCK Avocado Toast

heirloom cherry radish scallion herb olive oil multigrain

$$13.00

Tale Of Green Eggs

diced avocado basil oil pesto red pepper garnish 2 poached eggs arugula lemon mustard multigrain

$$16.00

Spanish Chorizo Hash

hash of roasted potatoes diced avocado arugula spanish chorizo topped with 2 poached eggs homemade salsa

$$16.00

Cali Burrito

spinach tortilla bacon avocado scrambled eggs roasted potato cheddar salsa

$$16.00

Huevos Rancheros

2 sunny side up eggs corn tortilla queso fresco black beans avocado homemade salsa pico de gallo

$$16.00

Breakfast Bowl

soft scrambled eggs pesto goat cheese bacon wild arugula grilled bread

$$15.00

Egg

$$3.00

Bread

$$2.00

Bacon Turkey Bacon

$$5.00

Italian Sausage

$$5.00

Roasted Herb Potato Side

$$4.00

Avocado Side

$$2.50

Fruit Plate

$$7.00

Small Fruit

$$3.50

Mixed Berries

$$4.00

Smoked Salmon Side

$$9.00

Vibe Lifter

spinach, kale, lemonade

$$9.00

Tropical Green

orange juice, spinach, banana, mango, flaxseed, pineapple

$$9.00

Double Green Power

almond milk, kale, spinach, mango, banana

$$9.00

Green Tea Blend

mixed berries, green tea extract, soy milk

$$9.00

Chia Berry

lemonade, blueberry, strawberry, chia seeds

$$9.00

Rejuvenator

orange juice, beets, mixed berries

$$9.00

Full Espresso Bar Available

In House Squeezed Orange Juice

$$5.00

In House Squeezed Lemonade

$$4.00

Cristini

olive tapenade blue cheese fig jam pistachio prosciutto arugula goat cheese smoked salmon cream cheese tomato heirloom tomato balsamic mozzarella

$$4.00

House Made Soup

inquire with server

$$10.00

Beets Burrata

golden and red roasted beets, heirloom cherry tomatoes in basil oil with wild arugula and pistachio crumble

$$16.00

Tuscan Kale Salad

chopped with gala apples cranberries shaved brussels sprout candied walnuts white balsamic vinaigrette

$$16.00

Grilled Salmon Salad

grilled filet olive tapenade mixed greens red onion heirloom cherry tomato persian cucumbers in lemon mustard vinaigrette

$$22.00

Harvest Salad

grilled herb marinated chicken breast blue cheese crumble walnuts raisins sliced gala apple house spring mix white balsamic vinaigrette

$$17.00

Spring Chop

chopped romaine arugula cucumber garbanzo beans kalamata olives feta heirloom cherry tomato radish red onion lemon and olive oil

$$16.00

Grilled Chicken Pesto

herb marinated grilled chicken breast genovese pesto fresh mozzarella roma tomato ciabatta mixed greens side

$$16.00

Roasted Turkey Club

onion marmalade applewood smoked bacon chipotle aioli avocado on ciabatta with kettle cooked chips

$$16.00

Classic Tuna Salad

albacore tuna red onion celery confit multigrain roma tomato lettuce mixed greens side

$$15.00

Chicken Salad Sandwich

red grapes walnuts jalapeno remoulade multigrain roma tomato lettuce mixed greens side

$$15.00

Chipotle Beef Burger

chipotle aioli applewood smoked bacon provolone caramelized onion roma tomato wild arugula kettle cooked chips

$$18.00

Salmon Burger

home made salmon patty capers shallots lettuce tomato yogurt dill sauce mixed greens side

$$18.00

Vegan Grain Bowl

vegetable ragout with organic quinoa, black beans, arugula tossed in lemon mustard vinaigrette, avocado

$$17.00

Salmon Dill Bowl

salmon patty with quinoa, roasted beets, yogurt dill sauce, heirloom cherry tomatoes with cucumber mixed greens

$$20.00

Protein Power Bowl

grilled herb chicken, tabbouleh of quinoa, feta, beets, cucumber, avocado, with a side of garbanzo beans romaine heart dressed in white balsamic

$$18.00

Quinoa Shrimp Salad Bowl

seared shrimp, roasted bell pepper, squash, avocado, quinoa tossed with spinach in a lemon mustard vinaigrette

$$18.00

Grilled Vegetables

seasonal vegetables in herb olive oil

$$10.00

Mediterranean Salad

heirloom cherry tomatoes in olive oil, herbs, feta with sliced cucumber red onion

$$7.00

Golden And Red Beets

ovenroasted, arugula, lemon mustard vinaigrette

$$6.00

Chips

kettle cooked sea salt

$$4.00

Lunch

Dinner

Bread And Olives

olive tapenade, grilled bread, fresh herbs

$$6.00

Beets Burrata

golden red roasted beets, heirloom cherry tomato, basil oil, wild arugula, pistachio crumblw

$$16.00

House Made Soup

inquire with server

$$10.00

Crostini

olive tapenade blue cheese fig jam pistachio prosciutto arugula goat cheese smoked salmon cream cheese tomato heirloom tomato balsamic mozzarella

$$4.00

Spring Chop

romaine arugula kalamata olives feta heirloom cherry tomato red onion cucumber garbanzo lemon olive oil

$$16.00

Tuscan Kale

candied walnuts gala apples cranberries brussels sprouts white balsamic vinaigrette

$$16.00

Quinoa Shrimp Salad

spinach avocado roasted bell pepper zucchini squash organic red quinoa lemon mustard vinaigrette

$$18.00

Harvest Salad

grilled chicken blue cheese crumble walnuts raisins gala apples house spring mix

$$17.00

Wild Salmon Sliders

spicy cucumber relish, chipotle aioli, brioche bun

$$16.00

Meatballs In A Skillet

zesty basil marinara, parmesan, grilled bread

$$15.00

Vegan Grain Bowl

vegetable ragout, organic quinoa, black beans, arugula in lemon mustard vinaigrette, avocado

$$17.00

Truffle Gnocchi

wild mushrooms, truffle cream sauce

$$22.00

Fish Tacos

cabbage slaw, avocado, cilantro, pico de gallo

$$18.00

Brussels Sprouts

toasted with cranberries, almonds, sliced bacon

$$15.00

Pappardelle Ragu

rosemary thyme tomato sauce, braised short rib

$$24.00

Chicken Rigatoni

pesto genovese in cream sauce with spinach

$$22.00

Fettuccine Funghi

turmeric porcini mushroom cream sauce

$$20.00

Arrabbiata

spaghetti in zesty chili marinara, baked cherry tomato

$$18.00

Filet Mignon

potato mash with mushroom sauce and sauteed broccolini

$$38.00

Chicken Saltimbocca

cooked sous vide, wrapped in prosciutto, truffle gnocchi, broccolini, mushroom marsala sauce

$$28.00

Grilled Scottish Salmon

mintinfused pea puree, sautee of wild mushrooms

$$30.00

Branzino

mediterranean, panseared sea bass, spinach sautee, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, olives, capers

$$32.00

Eggplant Parmesan

oven baked, basil tomato sauce, arugula salad

$$20.00

Chipotle Beef Burger

grassfed, applewood smoked bacon, chipotle aioli, arugula, provolone, tomato, caramelized onions, kettle chips

$$18.00

Grilled Vegetables

$$10.00

Potato Mash

$$7.00

Pea Puree

$$7.00

Sauteed Spinach

$$6.00

Broccolini

$$7.00

Hibiscus Aperol Spritz

Gentian Amaro, grapefruit, bois de rose, Napa Valley

Peach Bellini

Wycliff Sparkling, peach nectar

Mimosa

Wycliff Sparkling, fresh squeezed orange juice

Papet Del Mas

Cava Brut, Catalonia, Spain

Montesel

Prosecco Superiore, Vigna del paradiso, Italy

Fleur De Mer

Rose, Cotes de Provence, France

Gremillet

Champagne Brut, Cuvee, Champagne, France

Trefethen

Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

Nickel And Nickel

Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California

Lagar De Cervera

Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain

Illahe

Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tohu

Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, single vineyard

Sancarre Selection

Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France

Vina Herminia

Tempranillo, Rioja Crianza, Spain

Donati

Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, California

William Knuttel

Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, California

Protege

Syrah, Cab Sauv Blend, Napa Valley, California

Weihenstephaner

Lager, Bavaria 5.1

$$7.00

Scrimshaw

Pilsner, North Coast CA 4.5

$$7.00

Allagash White

Wheat, Belgium 5.2

$$8.00

Flying Dog

IPA, ASpen, Colorado 12

$$10.00

Drinks