La Gran Terraza - University of San Diego

Hours:

We are open for business during the following hours. Please check our Events page for modified schedules due to special events and holidays.

Monday - Friday
Lunch... 11:30am – 2pm
Dinner... 5pm – 9pm

O'Toole's... 5pm - 10:30pm

Sunday
Sunday Brunch... 10am – 1:30pm

Hours and menus are subject to change without notice.

Grand Dining Room Dress Code:

- Business casual attire is preferred

- Baseball caps shall be removed

- Flip-flops style shoes shall not be worn

- Shorts/exercise clothing shall not be

worn

- Backpacks are to be checked in at the

hostess station

The Grand Dining Room within La Gran Terraza features outstanding California bistro cuisine with an international flair, served in an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

Enjoy the open floor plan and expansive views of Tecolote Canyon and Mission Bay.

Grand Dining offers a two to three course ‘business lunch’ prix fixe buffet in addition

to the regular a la carte menu. At dinner we offer a varied menu from tapas and

hors d’oeuvres to upscale salads, innovative entrees and divine desserts. See our

Events page for our calendar.

Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Pastry Menu
Sunday Brunch

Terraza Lunch Specials

Download the Spring Lunch Specials.

Salads

Warm Potato Crusted Goat Cheese Salad With Endive, Cracked Hazelnuts and Herb Garden Sherry Vinaigrette. $5.95

Asparagus, New Potato, Beet Salad With Grilled Free Range Chicken Breast and a Mustard Vinaigrette. $7.95

Seared Tuna Salad With Grapefruit, Avocado and Greens. $6.50

Cedar Plank Salmon With Lemon Cream Sauce and Spring Salad. $7.95

Grilled Thai Beef Salad Tomato, Thai Chili, Coriander, Mint, Cashew, Marinated Skirt Steak, Butter Lettuce and a Lime Ginger Vinaigrette. $6.75

Caesar Salad Hearts of Romaine with Anchovy Lemon Dressing, Roasted Garlic Head and Parmesan Cheese. $5.95
Choice of Salmon Fillet $3.00, Chicken Breast $2.00, or Shrimp $3.00

Endive and Heirloom Apple Salad With Applewood Bacon and Pecans. $5.95

Choice of Salmon Fillet $3.00, Chicken Breast $2.00, or Shrimp $3.00

Brown Derby Cobb Salad Applewood Bacon, Gorgonzola Cheese and Roast Chicken or Grilled Fillet of Beef with Mixed Greens. $6.95

Shrimp Louie Citrus Marinated Shrimp with Avocado, Field Greens

and Herb Dressing. $6.95

Soups

Seasonal Selections: Cup $2.25, Bowl $3.00

Sandwiches, Flat Breads and More

Open-faced Grilled Pork Sandwich With Field Greens, Celery Root, Apples and Grain Mustard Aioli. Served with Crispy Onion Rings. $6.95

Open-faced Nicoise Salad Sandwich Grilled Country Bread, Romaine, Tuna, Olives, Soft Cooked Eggs and Market Vegetables. Served with Caesar Dressing and French Fries. $7.50

Foccacia Turkey Club Lightly Smoked Turkey Breast, Applewood Bacon, Lettuce and Heirloom Tomato on Freshly Baked Foccacia Bread with French Fries
$6.95

Salmon Club Grilled Salmon, Applewood Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato with French Fries. $6.95

Crab Cake Sandwich

Sauteed Crab Cakes on Potato Roll Topped with Spinach Salad and Aioli Mayonnaise. Served with Onion Rings. $7.50

Artichoke and Leek Frittata

Served with a Spring Mix Salad. $6.50

Reuben Sandwich Corn Beef, Sauerkraut and Gruyere Cheese on Rye Bread

with Crispy Onion Rings. $7.00

Flat Bread Bianca Spinach, Olives, Fresh Mozzarella and Pepper Flakes. $6.25

Flat Bread Allegra Pepperoni, Shredded Chicken, Mozzarella, Roasted Tomato Sauce. $6.25

Flat Bread Fig and Prosciutto

Sweet and Sour Fig Jam, Blue Cheese and Prosciutto di Parma. $6.25

Flat Bread Formaggio Blue Cheese, Pears, Fennel and Mustard Cream. $6.25

Spring Vegetable and Mushroom Lasagna Roasted Vegetables and Shitake Mushrooms. $6.75

Slow Roasted Salmon

With Braised Lentils and an Herb Vinaigrette. $7.95

Steak Frite Grilled Hanger Steak and Terraza Bearnaise. Served with Mixed Greens and French Fries. $7.50

Homemade Fresh Fettuccini Pasta With Applewood Bacon in a Carbonara Sauce. $7.50

Burgers

Black Angus Burgers Served with French Fries and House Made Pickles

Terraza Burger: Spicy Chipotle, Onions, Jack Cheese and Avocado $7.50

Triple B: Bacon, Barbeque Sauce and Blue Cheese $7.75

Mushroom Burger: Sautéed Mushrooms, Grain Mustard, Bacon and Gruyere $7.50

Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Pastry Menu
Sunday Brunch

Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Pastry Menu
Sunday Brunch

Tapas

Fried Calamari With Romesco Sauce. $5.95

Wild Mushrooms Napoleon In Herb Broth. $5.75

Diver Scallop With Yukon Gold Mashed Potato and Truffle Oil. $6.50

Jumbo Lump Crab Garlic Aioli and Arugula Salad. $6.50

Fire Roasted Artichoke Green Goddess Dressing. $4.50

Grilled Shrimp Pancetta, Fresh Coriander and Lime. $5.95

Soup and Salad

Seasonal Soup Selection- Cup $2.25, or Bowl $3.00

Warm Potato Crusted Goat Cheese Salad With Endive, Cracked Hazelnut and Herb Garden Sherry Vinaigrette. $5.95

Caesar Salad Hearts of Romaine with Anchovy Lemon Dressing, Toasted Garlic Croutons and Parmesan Cheese. $5.95
Choice of Salmon Fillet $3.00, Chicken Breast $2.00, or Shrimp $3.00

Endive and Heirloom Apple Salad With Blue Cheese and Candied Walnuts. $5.95

Smoked Trout Salad With Bitter Greens, Tomato Confit, White Beans and Lemon Vinaigrette. $6.95

Shrimp Louie Citrus-Marinated Shrimp with Avocado, Field Greens and Herb Dressing. $6.95

Entrees

Romesco Lamb Loin Salad With Field Greens, Crispy Potato Cakes, Market Vegetables and Roasted Garlic Aioli. $13.50

Fennel Brined Pork Chop from the Grill White Bean Ragout with Orange Zest, Roasted Garlic and Green Olives, Savory Brussels Sprouts and Chimichurri. $13.95

Zinfandel Braised Short Ribs Bacon, Prunes and Wild Mushrooms, Polenta Rapini. $13.95

Linguini with Crab With Fennel, Herbs and Lemon Creme Fraiche. $13.50

Entrecote Frites Grilled Rib Eye Steak with Homemade Frite and Bearnaise Sauce. $18.95

Grilled Hanger Steak With Red Wine Jus and Blue Cheese Fritter, Braised Carrots and Herb Fried Potatoes. $14.95

Halibut with Chorizo Crust Sauteed Chard, White Beans, Roasted Tomato and Saffron Vinaigrette. $14.95

Rosemary Chicken Cooked under a Brick. Served with Grandmother’s Butternut Squash and Sautéed Spinach. $13.95

Mushroom Fettucini Sauteed Chard, Goat Cheese and Butter Toasted Bread Crumbs. $12.50

Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Pastry Menu
Sunday Brunch

Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Pastry Menu
Sunday Brunch

Terraza Brunch

Choice of any two items plus the dessert buffet and coffee.
$19.50 per person, children $17.50 (ages 4-10).

Starters

Fresh Squeezed Juice Orange or Grapefruit. $2.75

Mimosa California Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice. $4.00

House Made Granola With Dried Fruit, Organic Yogurt, Local Almonds and Walnuts. $4.95

Farmer’s Market Fruit Medley An array of Seasonal Fresh Fruits. $4.95

California Dried Plums Steeped in Jasmine Tea with Honey and Yogurt.
$4.95

The Alcala Garden Crepe With Winter Vegetable Ragout, Manchego and Rooftop Herb Salad. $5.95

Endive and Heirloom Apple Salad With Blue Cheese and Candied Walnuts.
$5.95

Citrus Salad With Pistachios, Pomegranate and Mint. $5.50

An Egg Story

Just the Basics Two Eggs any style with O’Brien Potatoes and Toast or Biscuit.
$7.95

Farmer’s Scramble With Crispy Potatoes, Spinach, Roof-top Herbs and Cream Cheese. $7.95

Add Smoked Salmon $3.50

Mediterranean Scramble Artichokes, White Beans, Tomato Confit, Olives and Spinach. $7.95

Corned Beef Scramble With Crispy Potatoes, Swiss Cheese, Red Onions and Spinach. $8.50

Tortilla Espagnola Spanish Potato Omelet with Chorizo, Manchego, and Red Pepper Aioli. $7.50

Huevos Rancheros Crispy Corn Tortillas with Black Beans, Ranchero Sauce, Eggs Sunny Side Up, Jack Cheese, Avocado and Mexican Crema. $8.50

Skillet Baked Eggs With Piperade, Garlic Greens, Smoky Paprika and Crispy Serrano Ham. $8.95

Waffles, Toast and More

Cinnamon Roll French Toast With Whipped Butter and Apple Maple Compote.
$7.95

Steel Cut Oats With Toasted Walnuts and Dates or Apple Maple Compote. Accompanied by Yogurt, Brown Sugar and Toasted Flaxseed. $8.50

Cheddar Grits Smoky Andouille Sausage and Two Poached Eggs. $9.95

Whole Grain Waffles With Apple-Maple Compote and Buttermilk Fried Chicken. $11.50. Or, with Applewood Smoked Bacon. $9.50

Buttermilk Pancakes Fluffy Pancakes made with Cottage Cheese. Topped with Seasonal Fruit and Syrup. $10.50

Breakfast Sandwich Fried Egg, Avocado, Grilled Ham, Cheddar Cheese and Chipotle Aioli. $9.25

House Specialties

Buckwheat Crepe With Scrambled Eggs, Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese.
$11.95

Red Flannel Hash Tender Corned Beef with Roasted Beets, Potatoes, Two Eggs and Horseradish Crème. $11.75

Breakfast Pizza Crispy Flatbread with Bacon, Mushrooms and Spinach, Cheddar Cheese and an Egg. $10.50

Steak and Eggs Grilled Hanger Steak with Chipotle Onions, Jack Cheese, Salsa Verde, Two Eggs and Warm Tortillas. $12.50

Coffee and Doughnuts Maple Sugar Beignet with Espresso Crème. $9.95

Chacuterie Plate Cured Meats, Olives and Roasted Pears (serves two). $12.50

Biscuits and Gravy With Two Eggs and Sausage. $10.50

Ask for our new Children's Menu!

Sides

Meat:	Eggs:	Other:
Grilled Ham $4.00	Two Eggs any style $4.00	Fresh Biscuits $2.50
Andouille Sausage $3.75	Egg Whites on Request	O’Brien Potatoes $2.50
Corned Beef Hash $3.50		Cheddar Grits $3.00
Breakfast Sausage $3.50		Black Beans and Salsa $2.00
Hardwood Smoked Bacon $3.50		Apple Maple Compote $2.00
Sausage Gravy $2.50		Toast: Wheat, Country White or Cinnamon $2.50

Lunch Menu

Dinner Menu

Pastry Menu

Sunday Brunch