Protégé Menu

Protégé in Palo Alto offers a unique dining experience with a blend of New American cuisine and cocktail bar vibes. Known for its upscale yet intimate atmosphere, Protégé caters to various dietary needs with options for pescatarians, vegans, and vegetarians. The menu features dishes like A5 wagyu beef, crab with caviar, and brick chicken that impress diners with their flavors and presentation. Customer reviews praise the exceptional service and the attention to detail in each dish. The dessert options, while not always consistent, still offer creativity and a touch of innovation. Overall, Protégé is a must-try for those looking for a special dining experience in Palo Alto.

SNACKS

SAMISH PEARL OYSTER

Rosé | Mignonette

$5.00

“FISH AND CHIPS”

Ora King Salmon | Poke | Negi

$15.00

CAULIFLOWER BEIGNET

Trout Roe | Horseradish | Dill

$12.00

CRAB AND CAVIAR

Dungeness Crab | Golden Ossetra Caviar | Yuzu Sabayon

$37.00

BAVARIAN PRETZEL EPI

Stepladder Creamery Honey Butter | Candied Mustard Seed

$10.00

WINTER LETTUCES

Tahini | Chickpea | Broccolini | Date Vinaigrette

$19.00

LOBSTER BISQUE

Celtuce | “Oyster Crackers” | Cognac Chantilly

$28.00

SPANISH OCTOPUS

Artichoke | Panisse | Romesco | Picholine Olive Tapenade

$32.00

RICOTTA DUMPLINGS

Butternut Squash | Beech Mushroom | Aged Parmesan

$33.00

APPETIZERS

ENTREES

BRICK CHICKEN

Saffron Rice | Piperade | Chorizo | Brown Butter-Caper Jus

$39.00

SPANAKOPITA

Pistachio | Swiss Chard | Confit Potato | Verjus

$37.00

BLACK BASS

Potato-Squid Ink Spaetzel | Arrowhead Cabbage | Razor Clam | Calabrian Chili

$44.00

BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP

Brussels Sprouts | Pomegranate | Parsnip

$46.00

A JAPANESE WAGYU BEEF RIBEYE

Maitake Mushroom | Black Garlic | Candied Peanut | Koshihikari Rice

$110.00

DUNGENESS CRAB

Meyer Lemon Dashi | Candied Kombu | Karashi Mustard

GOLDEN OSSETRA CAVIAR

Sakura-Smoked Ora King Salmon | Yukon Potato | Watercress

MONTEREY BAY SQUID

Arrowhead Cabbage | Enoki Mushroom | Bearss Lime

-LAYER LASAGNA

Porcini Marmalade | Morel Mushrooms | Madeira

FLANNERY BEEF SHORT RIB

Sunchoke | Swiss Chard | Black Trumpet Mushroom | Sauce Gremolata

A JAPANESE WAGYU RIBEYE

Black Garlic Purée | Maitake Mushroom | Koshihikari Rice | Peanut

SELECTIONS FROM OUR CHEESE CART

Apple Membrillo | Brown Butter-Honey | Rosemary-Walnuts

ICE CREAM SUNDAE

Chocolate Brownie | Roasted Banana | Hazelnut Hot Fudge

Tasting Menu