Menus
GF - Gluten Free, V - Vegetarian, MP - Market Price
Signature Starters
Wagyu Meatballs (3)
$22.95
Housemade Wagyu meatballs, heritage pork, San Marzano marinara, fresh mozzarella pearls, aged parmigiano reggiano, artisan garlic bread. Add Pasta +$6.00
Sautéed Calamari Steak
$23.95
Tender, sautéed calamari steak, roasted garlic, white wine, lemon zest, vine ripened tomatoes, capers, Calabrian chilies
Prime Burnt Ends (GF)
$23.95
10-hour house smoked prime Omaha beef brisket, cubed, signature barbecue glaze, warm cornbread, tangy house coleslaw
Louisiana Gulf Creole Shrimp
$23.95
Blackened jumbo creole shrimp, caramelized Vidalia onions, andouille sausage, creole spiced garlic butter, imported glass bread from Spain
Crisp Imported Artichokes
$17.95
Panko encrusted, imported Italian artichoke hearts, garlic lemon hollandaise sauce
Local Greens
Add Salmon $14.95 | Steak $14.95 | Shrimp $12.95 | Chicken $12.95
Chef’s Romaine Wedge Salad
$16.95
Crisp romaine hearts, imported roquetfort crumbles, applewood smoked bacon, pickled pearl onions, heirloom cherry tomatoes, cracked pepper, cornbread croutons, blue cheese dressing.
Garden Salad (GF, V)
$11.95
Organic baby greens, heirloom tomatoes, shaved fennel, watermelon radish, sliced avocado, crisp cucumber, housemade balsamic dressing.
Chilled Caesar Salad
$13.95
Hearts of romaine, shaved parmesan, cornbread croutons, creamy caesar dressing.
Chop Chop Salad (GF)
$15.95
Chopped romaine hearts, radicchio, garbanzo beans, aged Swiss cheese, pepperoni, genoa salami, kalamata olives, Sicilian oregano, creamy garlic Italian dressing.
Warm Spinach + Goat Cheese Salad
$15.95
Thick cut bacon, mushrooms, creamy goat cheese crumbles, red onion, soft boiled egg, warm Dijon bacon dressing
Burgers + Sandwiches
Include choice of: French Fries | Tater Tots | Sweet Potato Fries | Coleslaw | Side Caesar Salad
Fortun’s Wagyu Tavern Burger
$26.95
Japanese A5 Wagyu beef, Cooper sharp white American cheese, sweet sautéed onions, Chimichurri aioli dressing, toasted sesame bun, crisp dill pickle side.
Rotisserie Angus Beef Dip
$27.95
Rotisserie roasted, pepper encrusted angus beef, herbs, garlic, sautéed onions, melted Swiss cheese, horseradish cream, beef au jus, toasted ciabatta bun.
Turkey Dip with Gravy + Au Jus
$27.95
Diestel family ranch rotisserie turkey, thinly sliced, Swiss cheese, beef au jus, turkey gravy, toasted Spanish baguette
Signature Stockpot Soups
New England Clam Chowder
$14.95
Bowl of award-winning chowder, East coast ocean clams, potatoes, herbs, onion, celery.
Roasted Tomato Basil
$10.95
Vegetarian blend of roasted tomatoes, vegetable stock, dash of cream, basil, fresh garlic, cheese croutons
Homestyle Soup of the Day
Please ask your server for today's soup feature
French Onion - House Specialty
$15.95
Caramelized onions, beef + chicken stock, herbs, sherry wine, garlic croutons, melted Gruyere cheese, Swiss Emmental cheese, au gratin
Savory Sides
French Fries
$9.95
Mashed Potatoes
$9.95
Sweet Potato Fries
$9.95
Seasonal Vegetables
$11.95
Tater Tots
$9.95
Beef Tallow Fries
$11.95
Gourmet Entrées
8oz Prime Black Angus Filet
$56.95
8oz Prime seared black angus filet, mashed potatoes, asparagus, roasted cremini mushrooms, sautéed spinach, red wine sauce.
Braised Short Rib (GF)
$39.95
Slow braised short rib, red wine, beef stock reduction, baby carrots, sautéed spinach, whipped mashed potatoes, horseradish cream.
Scottish King Salmon (gf)
$39.95
Pan seared king salmon, caramelized fennel, crispy Yukon gold potatoes, locally farmed oyster mushrooms, butternut squash, Meyer lemon butter sauce, fresh vinaigrette
Italian Sausage Rigatoni
$34.95
Spicy fennel sausage, garlic, red wine, rosemary, slow simmered tomato, cream, parmesan cheese, Italian rigatoni pasta
Chef's Beef Stroganoff
$36.95
Fork tender, braised beef cheeks, sautéed mushrooms, brandy, red wine, beef stock, sour cream, tarragon, Italian fusilli pasta
Brazilian Spiced Rotisserie Chicken
$34.95
Mary's free range marinated half chicken, warm Brazilian spices, charred broccolini, roasted carrots, whipped mashed potatoes, flavorful pan juices
Savory Vegan Bowl
$25.95
Silky coconut red curry broth, golden tofu, cremini mushrooms, eggplant, crisp bok choy, sweet red pepper, buttery cashews, Thai basil, green onion, Jasmine rice, fresh cilantro
Signature Meat Special
Please ask your server for signature entrée details
Wild Caught Swordfish
$39.50
Pan seared center cut swordfish, roasted red + yellow peppers, lemon fresh dill, white wine butter sauce, broccolini, carrots, buttered potato purée
Brick Oven Pizzas
Proudly made to order by our dedicated pizza chef from homemade pizza dough + the finest, freshest ingredients.
Sweet Fennel Sausage + Pepperoni
$29.95
Housemade Italian fennel sausage, artisanal pepperoni, San Marzano DiNapoli tomato sauce, farm fresh scallions, fire roasted red peppers, aged fontina cheese, premium mozzarella, roasted garlic, wild Cremini mushrooms.
Margherita
$26.95
San Marzano DiNapoli tomato sauce, creamy buffalo mozzarella, imported fontina cheese, garden fresh basil, cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, charred heirloom tomatoes.
Fig + Prosciutto
$27.95
Truffle-infused white sauce, fresh mozzarella di bufala, paper thin Italian prosciutto di parma, mission figs, aged fontina cheese, artisanal goat cheese, wildflower honey drizzle, fresh rosemary.
Double Pepperoni
$27.95
Premium double pepperoni, San Marzano DiNapoli tomato sauce, aged fontina cheese, DiStefano mozzarella
Fresh Baked Focaccia
$8.95
Stone-baked to order from brick oven, herbed olive tapenade.
Chicago-style Deep Dish - please allow 30 minutes to serve
$36.95
Bold pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, San Marzano tomato sauce, garden grown basil, garlic, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, flaky pie crust
Desserts
Ice cream and sorbet flavor availability can vary.
Velvety Coconut Cream Pie
$13.95
Silky light custard, toasted coconut, garden fresh berries, homemade rum whipped cream, golden caramel drizzle, flaky pie crust.
Decadent Warm Butter Cake
$14.95
Golden baked, delicate Chantilly cream, fresh seasonal berries
Mcconnell’s Fine Ice Cream + Sorbet
$9.95
Two Scoops of Ice Cream or Sorbet
~ Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce
~ Sorbet with Seasonal Berries
Ice Cream Choices:
Vanilla Bean, Salted Caramel Chip, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Turkish Coffee (vegan, no toppings)
Sorbet Choices:
Mango, Blackberry, Lime, Raspberry
Ice cream and sorbet flavor availability can vary.
~ Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce
~ Sorbet with Seasonal Berries
Ice Cream Choices:
Vanilla Bean, Salted Caramel Chip, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Turkish Coffee (vegan, no toppings)
Sorbet Choices:
Mango, Blackberry, Lime, Raspberry
Ice cream and sorbet flavor availability can vary.
Premier Chocolate Layer Cake
$15.95
Rich devil's food cake, decadent dark chocolate filling, enrobed in glossy chocolate ganache
Served from 4-6 pm
Menu
Small Chop Chop Salad (GF)
$13.95
Chopped romaine hearts, radicchio, garbanzo beans, aged Swiss cheese, pepperoni, genoa salami, kalamata olives, Sicilian oregano, creamy garlic Italian dressing.
Small Caesar Salad
$8.95
Hearts of romaine, shaved parmesan, cornbread croutons, creamy Caesar dressing.
Wagyu Meatballs (2)
$14.95
Handmade meatballs, spicy pork sausage, garlic, basil, marinara, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, garlic bread.
8" Sweet Fennel Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza
$18.95
Housemade Italian fennel sausage, artisanal pepperoni, San Marzano DiNapoli tomato sauce, farm fresh scallions, fire roasted red peppers, aged fontina cheese, premium mozzarella, roasted garlic, wild cremini mushrooms.
8" Margherita Pizza
$15.95
San Marzano DiNapoli tomato sauce, creamy buffalo mozzarella, imported fontina cheese, garden fresh basil, cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, charred heirloom tomatoes.
Alaskan Cod Fish Tacos (2)
$16.95
Blackened cod tacos, shaved cabbage, spicy jalapeño avocado sauce, queso fresco, corn tortillas, small Caesar salad.
Warm Brie En Croûte
$19.95
Imported French brie, cremini mushrooms, buttery phyllo, wild berry compote, honeycomb, candied walnuts, toasted baguette slices
Beef Tallow Fries
$12.95
Custom cut crispy potatoes, rendered beef tallow, truffle sea salt, parmesan, chimichurri
Roasted Sausage + Peppers
$14.95
Cheddar, jalapeño sausage, roasted peppers, onions, creamy parmesan polenta, basil, oregano, marinara
Sides
French Fries
$9.95
Tater Tots
$9.95
Sweet Potato Fries
$9.95
Drinks
Wines by The Glass
Imagery, Chardonnay, California $8.00 | Imagery, Cabernet Sauvignon, California $10.00 | Barone Fini, Pinot Grigio, Valdadige, Italy $10.00
Cocktails
House Drinks $10.00 | Martini $16.00 | Margarita $14.00
Beer - Bottled
Heineken N.A. $7.00 | Budweiser $7.00 | Negra Modelo $7.00 | Coors Light $7.00 | Corona N.A. $7.00
Beer - Draft
Seasonal $8.00 | Stella Artois $7.00 | Firestone 805 $7.00
GF - Gluten Free | V - Vegetarian
Our daily dinner and bar menus are unavailable for the holiday.
Flavorful Soups & Salads
Lobster Bisque
$21.95
Rich lobster broth, sautéed lobster, shrimp, scallops, delicately finished with brandy, baked in golden pastry crust.
French Onion Soup
$16.95
Slow caramelized onions, rich beef broth, garlic croutons, a blend of Gruyére, Swiss, and Emmental cheeses.
Caesar Salad
$16.95
Hearts of romaine, shaved parmesan, cornbread croutons, creamy Caesar dressing.
Garden Salad (GF, V)
$14.95
Organic baby greens, heirloom tomatoes, shaved fennel, watermelon radish, sliced avocado, crisp cucumber, housemade balsamic dressing.
Festive Entrées
Diestel Family Ranch Free Range Turkey
For Children Under 13 $29.95 | Regular $50.00 • Rotisserie sliced turkey breast and leg, cremini mushrooms, Italian sausage, celery, rustic cornbread stuffing, buttered potato purée, shallots, green beans, glazed carrots, candied yams, cranberry, turkey gravy.
Wild Caught Swordfish
$40.00
Pan-seared Ecuadorian swordfish, buttered potato purée, sautéed spinach, green beans, capers, roasted garlic, red peppers, light dill sauce finish.
Slow Roasted Omaha Prime Rib
$60.00/12 oz
Hand-carved prime rib roast, au gratin potatoes, broccolini, creamy horseradish sauce, and savory beef au jus.
Seasonal Desserts
Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Topping
$12.95
Silky spiced pumpkin custard, flaky pie crust, Chantilly cream, cloud of whipped topping.
Cobbler Å La Mode
$15.95
Warm spiced Granny Smith apples, golden buttery crust, topped with creamy vanilla ice cream.
Warm Butter Cake
$14.95
Golden baked, delicate Chantilly cream, fresh seasonal berries, dusting of powdered sugar.
Drinks
Pumpkin Spice Martini
$17.00
Velvety holiday blend of Stoli Vanilla, rich maple, seasonal pumpkin, and a hint of anise liqueur, finished with a touch of créme fraîche.
Complements Dinner Menu
Entrées
Jumbo Scallops
$40.00
Pan Seared Jumbo Scallops, Porcini Mushrooms, Meyer Lemon Risotto, Wild Langostino
14oz Omaha Prime New York Steak
$60.00
Pan Seared Omaha Prime Cut New York, Silky Red Wine Reduction, Rich Bone Marrow Butter, Roasted Yukon Gold Potato
Veal Scallopini
$40.00
Pan seared veal, white wine reduction, capers, seasonal morels
Entrées
Complements Dinner Menu
Australian Rack of Lamb
$60.00
Pan roasted Australian rack of lamb, rosemary, garlic, savory port wine reduction, seasonal vegetables
Veal Scallopini
$45.00
Pan seared veal, white wine reduction, capers, seasonal morels
Thick Alaskan Halibut
$45.00
Pan seared thick Alaskan halibut, roasted red and yellow peppers, lemon fresh dill, white wine butter sauce, broccolini, carrots, buttered potato purée
Served Monday - Friday fom 11:30 - 2:00.
Sandwiches
Smoked Prime Burnt Ends
Smoked Prime Burnt Ends Sandwich
$24.00
16-hour smoked brisket, house-made barbecue sauce, roasted pineapple, jalapeño, coleslaw, toasted focaccia bread
Cheesesteak Sandwich
$24.00
Prime sirloin beef, cooper sharp cheese, sautéed onions, long Ortega chili, brioche sesame roll
8" Double Pepperoni Brick Oven Pizza
$16.95
Premium double pepperoni, San Marzano DiNapoli tomato sauce, aged fontina cheese, DiStefano mozzarella
8" Margherita Brick Oven Pizza
$16.95
San Marzano DiNapoli tomato sauce, creamy buffalo mozzarella, imported fontina cheese, garden fresh basil, cold pressed EVOO, charred heirloom tomatoes
8" Sweet Fennel Sausage Brick Oven Pizza
$16.95
House-made Italian fennel sausage, San Marzano DiNapoli tomato sauce, farm fresh scallions, fire roasted red peppers, aged fontina cheese, premium mozzarella, roasted garlic, wild cremini mushrooms
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
$10.00
12oz bowl garnished with mozzarella crouton, crispy basil
Chef's Garden Salad
$12.00
Avocado, English cucumber, watermelon radish, shaved fennel, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
Side house-made Wagyu beef tallow chips
$5.00
Side Wagyu beef tallow fries
$6.00
Side coleslaw
$5.00
Shaved apple, pineapple vinaigrette
20% Gratuity is included for parties of six or more. Although our kitchen is not gluten-free, our culinary team will make every attempt to meet your dietary needs. Please notify our staff of any severe food allergies. Consuming rare or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.
Location
78085 Avenida La Fonda
La Quinta, CA
92253
Hours
Open Daily
Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Happy Hour from 3 - 6 pm
Bar Food & Dinner from 4 pm
Parking is easy in our private lot exclusively for guests of Fortun's Kitchen + Bar. Gift cards are also available.