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
“FISH AND CHIPS”
Ora King Salmon | Poke | Negi
CAULIFLOWER BEIGNET
Trout Roe | Horseradish | Dill
CRAB AND CAVIAR
Dungeness Crab | Golden Ossetra Caviar | Yuzu Sabayon
BAVARIAN PRETZEL EPI
Stepladder Creamery Honey Butter | Candied Mustard Seed
WINTER LETTUCES
Tahini | Chickpea | Broccolini | Date Vinaigrette
LOBSTER BISQUE
Celtuce | “Oyster Crackers” | Cognac Chantilly
SPANISH OCTOPUS
Artichoke | Panisse | Romesco | Picholine Olive Tapenade
RICOTTA DUMPLINGS
Butternut Squash | Beech Mushroom | Aged Parmesan
APPETIZERS
ENTREES
BRICK CHICKEN
Saffron Rice | Piperade | Chorizo | Brown Butter-Caper Jus
SPANAKOPITA
Pistachio | Swiss Chard | Confit Potato | Verjus
BLACK BASS
Potato-Squid Ink Spaetzel | Arrowhead Cabbage | Razor Clam | Calabrian Chili
BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP
Brussels Sprouts | Pomegranate | Parsnip
A JAPANESE WAGYU BEEF RIBEYE
Maitake Mushroom | Black Garlic | Candied Peanut | Koshihikari Rice
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