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Upcoming Events
January
⌄February
⌄- Meaty & Hearty
- BBQ Baby Back Rib Nachos
- 3rd Down Conversion Chicken Wings (BBQ, Buffalo, and Lemon Pepper)
- 1st Quarter Platter (Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Mini Corn Dogs, and Onion Rings)
- Plant-Leaning
- Jalapeño Chili & Cheese Corn Chips
- Roasted Carrot Hummus with Turkish Flat Bread
- Garlic & Asiago Fries
- Domestic Cheese Plate & Grape Clusters
- Lighter, Still Sharable
- Calamari Strips with Vinegar & Calabrian Chili Aioli
- Smoky Pancetta Potato Skins
- 3 Way Street Tacos (Carnitas, Fish, and Carne Asada)
- Grilled Flat Bread Pizzas (Asiago Garlic Mornay & Mushrooms, Smoked BBQ Chicken, and Grilled Vegetable & Pesto)
- Tasty Small Burgers
- Meatball Sliders
- Pork Belly Bahn Mi Sliders
- Confit Crispy Artichoke Sliders
- Beverages
- Selection of Beers and Wine (complete list can be found in the Drinks Menu)
- Sake Cocktails (Bloody Mary and Margarita)
- Shoreline Lake Mocktails (Mock Mule, Passion Mojito, and Virgin Mary)
- Treats & Confections
- Red Velvet Cup Cakes, with Rose Cheesecake Frosting
- Saint Valentine’s Chocolate Torte
- Cupid’s Ganache Strawberries
- Sign Your Valentine Grand Marinier Chocolate Mousse
- Romantic Chocolate Truffles
- Lovebirds Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies
- Romance-Inspired Entrées
- Steak Diane, with Veal Cognac Mushroom Cream Sauce, Gratin Potatoes and Provençal Vegetables
- Pan-Roasted Pacific Cod, with Celery Root Truffle Puree, Roasted Fennel and Sweetie Drop Peppers
- Baked Camembert, with Wild Mushroom Fricassée
- Sea Scallop Spinach Salad, with Whole Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Pinot Gris Sauce
- Crispy Chicken Paillards, with Lemon Parsley and Caper Sauce Frisée Salad
Super Bowl – Viewing & Game Day Specials
If you prefer a lovely lakeside environment as part of watching Super Bowl LIX (Sunday, February 9th), Shoreline Lake will be showing the game outdoors on a large screen TV, with extended hours, so Bistro patrons can enjoy the event all the way through to the end.
And, in addition to the regular menu items, starting at 10am, Executive Chef Gavin Gonzado will be offering the following special appetizers that befit this occasion:
We recommend reserving a table ahead of time, particularly for large groups. To do so, please contact the Bistro (bistro@shorelinelake.com and 650-965-1745).
Love on the Lake Celebration
Shoreline Lake’s American Bistro likes to take a multi-day approach to Valentine's Day. This year, the celebration takes place from February 12th-16th, where visitors can enjoy a showcase of sweet and savory items that ensure everybody can enjoy some fun with "LUV" in an outdoors and delicious ingredient kind of way.
To that end, Chef Gonzado is debuting a feast of Saint Valentine’s offerings:
Even if this beautiful locale weren't such a great place for a date, there’s enough here (menu and activities) to help plan a memorable date/excursion in the great outdoors.
Please note that with Presidents' Day weekend activities taking place during this time also, we strongly recommend making reservations at the American Bistro (especially for the outdoor patio) and at the Boathouse for equipment rentals (romantic paddleboat adventures are very popular).
March
⌄- French Quarter Shrimp and Grits
- Bourbon St. BBQ Shrimp Po’ Boy
- Shrimp Boat Étouffée
- Louisiana Chicken and Okra Gumbo
- Carnival Oysters Rockefeller
- Miss Mardi Gras Jambalaya
- Sweet Treats & Desserts
- St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
- Bailey’s Chocolate Cream Pie
- Leprechaun Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Lucky’s Funfetti Cheesecake
- Savory & Tradition-Inspired
- Classic St. Patrick’s Lunch (Corned beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots and Dijon Mustard Sauce)
- Ireland’s Guinness Beef Stew
- Pot-of-Gold Big Corned Beef Sandwich on Seeded Rye
- Going Scrambled Green Eggs, with Jambon De Paris and Potatoes
- Emerald Isle Roasted Lamb Chops, with Snap Pea Salad
- Beverages
- A Toast to St. Patrick with a Glass of Green Beer
- Lots of Irish-Inspired Beers
- Additional Beers and Wine (complete list can be found in the Drinks Menu)
Mardi Gras & Saint Patrick’s Menus
Need a tasty way to celebrate Fat Tuesday over a few days, without traveling to New Orleans, or any colored metallic beads in sight? The American Bistro has you covered, during the "Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday" (Big Easy Masquerade), held from March 4th-9th.
While taking in a beautiful, serene waterfront view, visitors can enjoy a variety of dishes traditionally from “The Big Easy” – both classic and inspired by this festive time. Expertly prepared by Executive Chef Gavin Gonzado, the following specials will be available:
And, of course, Mardi Gras then acts as the lead-up to some green festivities at the Bistro – i.e., "The Luck of the Irish" (Feast of St. Patrick), held from March 14th-18th.
In this case also, Shoreline Lake prefers to showcase a milder side to St. Pat’s, by helping visitors enjoy time away from civilization, and relaxing lakeside with a good meal. To that end, Chef Gonzado will offer the following array of festive specials:
To make reservations, in particular for larger groups (especially on weekends), please contact the Bistro (bistro@shorelinelake.com and 650-965-1745).
April
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⌄September
⌄October
⌄November
⌄December
⌄- • Poulet Chasseur, with Celery Root Purée & Chestnuts
- • Vino-Braised Pork, with Chestnut Stuffing & Fennel
- • Chestnut-Inspired Sandwiches & Salads
- • French Cream Chestnut Soup ("Potage Aux Marrons")
- • Creole Celery Root Chestnut Soup
- • Dec 14th & 15th – Shoreline Lake Seafood Bouillabaisse, with Green Garlic Aioli Croûton
- • Dec 21st & 22nd – Frutti Di Mare “Fruits of the Sea” Holiday Seafood Paella (available, starting at noon).
- • Yule log (Bûche de Noël)
- • Cranberry Citrus Loaf
- • Peppermint Chocolate Mousse
- • Chocolate Eggnog Truffles
- • Cranberry Bread Pudding
- • Italian Christmas Cannoli
- • Ginger Cookies
- • Spitzbuben Cookies
- • Panettone with Chocolate Chips & Orange Essence
- • Mulled Wine
- • Hot Apple Cider
- • $45 for $60 value – code: GC45FOR60
- • $90 for $120 value – code: GC90FOR120
- • $225 for $300 value – code: GC225FOR300
- • $375 for $500 value – code: GC375FOR500
A Shoreline Lake Advent Calendar
It's the countdown to Christmas! For a little something to while away the time, we've put together an interactive calendar that showcases some of the wonderful goodies, as well as fun activities available at Shoreline: And, by checking it out, you'll not only see the lovely sight of some extraordinary pastries and other treats the Bistro's in-house pastry fairies whip up during the year and through the Holidays, but you may end up winning a prize...
Every day from December 1-24 a new "door" opens, and each is a chance at winning four different prizes – a $50 gift certificate (towards Weekend Brunch for 4) at the American Bistro, a Camp Shoreline Scholarship, a Pedalboat + Picnic Basket Lunch, and a Beginner Wingboarding class. All you have to do is submit an entry. And, if you see something you would like the Bistro to prepare, please let us know at 650-965-1745 (Don't worry, any opened door in the calendar will stay open during the entire 24 days.). Enjoy!
Curves & Angles Exploratory Wine Dinner
New for 2024, Shoreline Lake has partnered with Jackson Family Wines to showcase a special wine dinner/seminar on Thursday, December 5th.
In addition to enjoying a gorgeous waterfront view, a beautifully prepared three-course dinner and delving into the terroir and craftsmanship of Jackson Family Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon wines, this exploratory tasting also introduces new language for wine enthusiasts that focuses on modern "shape" and "texture" terminology (which is becoming more prevalent in descriptions of this complex beverage).
This dinner and tasting experience ($85/person) will be held from 6-8pm. Synchronizing with dishes prepared by Gavin Gonzado, the American Bistro's Executive Chef, guests at this unique event will enjoy a meal that covers an interplay of flavors in each course, matched with different, but complementary wines.
First Course
Spinach Salad
Warm Sherry Caramelized Bosc Pear, Roasted Black Fig, Pecans, Pomegranate Arils, Gorgonzola Cheese & Warm Maple Dressing
Paired with:
La Crema Monterey Rosé of Pinot Noir – Blood orange, wild strawberry; delicate, crisp and vibrant.
(A still rosé providing an acidity and mineral flintiness that enhance the fruit-forward, yet savory, nature of this salad's elements.)
Second Course
Five Spice Maple Leaf Duck Breast
Forbidden Rice, Mandarin Orange Segments, Radish Salad & Burnt Orange Demi-Glace
Paired with:
Murphy-Goode California Pinot Noir – Raspberry, dark cherry, tea leaf and fresh picked herbs.
Murphy-Goode California Cabernet Sauvignon – Dense blackberry, cassis, bay leaf, thyme, vanilla, softened with oak aging.
(Selections highlighting the vibrancy, acidity and fruit-intense base needed for wines that harmonize with duck breast prepared in this manner.)
Third Course
Braised English Short Rib
Celery Root and Potato Puree, Crispy Leeks, Horseradish & Blueberry Demi-Glace
Paired with:
Carmel Road Monterey Pinot Noir – Vibrant Bing cherry, cranberry, orange peel, tea leaf, damp earth
Carmel Road California Cabernet Sauvignon – Blackberry, black cherry, blueberry and vanilla bean. Rich, yet structured
(Silky, medium-bodied, yet profound wines that meet the challenge of integrating all the deep flavors, accentuated by the fruit and piquant savoriness, of this hearty dish.)
As part of the enjoyment, and the educational foundation, of this exploratory dinner, to aid in choosing their favorites, guests will receive infographic cards that can usher them through each pairing, in addition to guidance from the Jackson Family Wines host and Chef Gonzado.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older, by the date of the event. To make a reservation for yourself and others (including as a corporate gathering), online booking is available. If you need additional information, please contact the Events Team (650-965-3779 or events@shorelinelake.com).
Chestnut Specials, Fruits of the Sea & Holiday Pâtisserie
Throughout the year, the American Bistro makes a point of incorporating seasonal ingredients into the menu, and that definitely also includes the Holidays.
Need a chestnut fix? Starting in December you can expect to see chestnuts incorporated into a variety of the menu offerings, as well as daily specials. Here are just a few examples:
In addition the following Soup Du Jour offerings will also be available:
Plus, some festive "Winter Fruits of the Sea" specials, will also be available on select dates during December. Given its French underpinnings (and Executive Chef Gavin Gonzado's expertise with Classic cuisines), the American Bistro will be adding traditional (and delicious) seafood dishes on the following weekends:
Just want to take a break, while enjoying nature? Need to outsource your Holiday baking? Or, give some beautiful (and very tasty) confections as a gift? The American Bistro has you covered, with a host of seasonal Holiday pastries, confections and warming libations this December.
Along with the usual, exquisite real French and Classic American pastries on offer, the Bistro's pastry fairies will also be whipping up a variety of special, sweet (and warming) goodies that make the Holidays that much brighter:
To pre-order any of the Bistro's pastries, confections, cookies, etc., please contact the Bistro (bistro@shorelinelake.com and 650-965-1745).
Shoreline Lake Holiday Gift Cards
If you need a Holiday gifting option, purchasing a Shoreline Lake gift card can be useful for a variety of outdoor activities and are also redeemable at the Bistro too.
They can be purchased online, or on-site at the Boathouse main office (and mailed to the recipient if you prefer). In addition, you can either choose the amount, or take advantage of the option to purchase gift cards with specially designated Holiday promo values, through January 15, 2025 (just choose a value below, and then plug in the associated code during checkout):
Chances are these cards can also allay the pressure that comes with giving the right gift and, perhaps, help give a bit of motivation for a New Year's resolution. In case it doesn't work out, Shoreline's registration system has a feature that allows recipients to re-sell the gift card, so that someone else can redeem it through the same system.
And, of course, if you're not sure what might work, we'll be happy to put something together for you, or leave it "open to the recipient's interpretation." Just let us know if you need more info (boathouse@shorelinelake.com and 650-965-7474).
