Donovan's of La Jolla Menu and Prices

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Donovan's of La Jolla Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


AppetizersA Delicious Prelude To An Exciting Dinner. Order Selections For All Dining Guests To Share Or Choose A Medley That Makes For A Delightful Meal. May We Suggest Our Seared Lamb Chops, One Of Our Most Popular Appetizers.

Giant Shrimp Cocktail

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four chilled jumbo mexican white gulf shrimp served on a bed of greens with our exquisite homemade cocktail sauce.

Mac & Cheese Martini

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sizzling smoked cheddar, bacon bits smother the pasta. served in a martini glass.

Fried Calamari

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perfectly fried tender pieces of calamari served with our award winning remoulade sauce.

Grilled Portabello Mushroom

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served hot and topped with melting goat cheese and roasted bell peppers, finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette.

Maryland Crab Cake

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lumps of crab meat served on a bed of shoestring onions and our award winning remoulade sauce.

Seared Lamb Chops

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four australian lamb chops lightly dusted with a cajun blend and served with ranch dressing.

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

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four scallops baked to perfection and finished with fennel compote.

Norwegian Smoked Salmon

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perfectly fried tender pieces of calamari served with our award winning remoulade sauce.

Ahi Appetizer

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sesame crusted ahi tuna seared rare, complemented by a cucumber and onion salad.

Chilled Seafood Tower

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australian rock lobster, mexican shrimp, alaskan red king crab legs and canadian snow crab claws, served with delectable sauces. chilled over ice to share as an appetizer or as a meal by itself. half

Fresh Oysters on Half Shell

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Oysters Rockefeller

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Donovan's Seafood Tower - An Ideal Group AppetizerAt Donovans, Usda Prime Beef Is The Star Attraction. When Complemented With Premium Quality Shell Seafood, The Dining Experience Is Truly Inspired. Donovans Chilled Seafood Tower Is A Delectably Delicious Combination Of Australian Coldwater Rock Lobster Tail, Alaskan Red King Crab Legs, Canadian Snow Crab Claws And Mexican White Gulf Shrimp Served On Ice With Tantalizing Sauces.

Australian Coldwater Rock Lobster

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the worlds most desirable lobster with insatiable taste. a 10 ounce tail, medallioned and presented in-shell.

Alaskan Red King Crab Legs

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the most prized of all king crab. a sought-after succulent snow white meat. 1 pound of legs are served pre-split for your dining convenience.

Mexican White Gulf Shrimp

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4 white gulf shrimp caught in the gulf of mexico sets the standard by which premium quality shrimp are measured.


Salads & Soup D' Jour - Delightful BeginningsPerfect Way To Begin An Exquisite Meal. Crisp, Healthy And Market Fresh Salads Or A Hot Soup D' Jour Specially Prepared Daily With Flavors Of The Season.

Soup Du Jour

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tantalizing soup d' jour prepared daily. by the cup or bowl.

Asparagus Salad

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asparagus spears and roasted bell peppers served on a bed of mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Beefsteak Tomato & Red Onion

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large vine ripe beefsteak tomatoes and sweet red onion drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.

Caesar Salad

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traditionally made with romaine hearts and our home made dressing. served with garlic croutons and parmesan cheese.

Chop House Salad

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mixed greens gently tossed with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, bacon, hearts of palm, bell peppers and julienne carrots. served with your choice of dressing.

Lettuce Wedge

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iceberg lettuce topped with our homemade blue cheese dressing and julienne carrots.

Spinach Salad

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USDA Prime Filet Salad

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Seafood Chowder

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shrimp, clams and scallops in a cream base with potatoes


Classic Entrees - Chops, Chicken, Lamb & SeafoodChoice Of Potato And Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Always Included. Never An Extra Charge.

Au Gratin Potatoes

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hand layered, bubbling with gruyere cheese.

Baked Potato

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salt rubbed idaho topped the way you prefer.

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

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skin-on, served piping hot.

Skillet Fried Potatoes

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with sauteed onions & peppercorn gravy.

Cherry Glazed Pork Chop

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14 oz juicy and center-cut. topped with a sweet cherry glaze.

Center Cut Veal Chop

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14 oz center cut, juicy texture and light flavor. oh so tender.

Herb Crusted Shelton Chicken

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with tomato & caper sauce.

Australian Rack Of Lamb

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cooked to your perfection, paired with mint jelly.

Ahi Tuna Steak

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fresh sesame crusted, seared rare and served on a bed of vegetables with pickled ginger and wasabi.

Pan Seared Halibut

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served with a lemon and caper beurre blanc, arugula, sundried tomatoes and shitake mushrooms. topped with crispy shoestring potatoes.

Broiled Shrimp Scampi

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five jumbo mexican white gulf shrimp, broiled and served with a scampi butter sauce.

Scottish Loch Duart Salmon

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baked-poached to perfection and served with maitred butter.

Australian Rock Lobster Tail

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finest coldwater in the world. broiled, sweet, tender and succulent. may be paired with one of our usda prime steaks.

Alaskan Red King Crab Legs

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the most prized of king crab. succulent snow-white meat served steaming hot. a sumptuous treat. $market

Chilean Sea Bass

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miso ginger marinade, mushroom risotto and baby bok choy


Usda Prime Steak MenuChoice Of Potato And Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Always Included. Never An Extra Charge.

Au Gratin Potatoes

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hand layered bubbling with gruyere cheese.

Baked Potato

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salt rubbed idaho topped the way you prefer.

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

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skin-on, served piping hot.

Skillet Fried Potatoes

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with sauteed onions & peppercorn gravy.

Prime Filet

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14 oz. barrel cut. most tender of our steaks.

Prime Filet

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10 oz. a bit smaller but just as tender.

Prime Filet

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8 oz. delicately petite for smaller appetites.

Peppercorn Filet

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10 oz. lightly crusted with crushed peppercorns.

New York Strip

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16 oz. delicately marbled.

New York Strip

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12 oz. smaller cut but same great taste.

Bone-in New York

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20 oz. great flavor. one of the most popular. also called a kansas city. not always available.

Bone-in Rib Chop

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24 oz. big, hearty and full of flavor.

Prime Rib Eye

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16 oz. very tender, well marbled.

Cajun Rib Eye

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16 oz. lightly cajun seasoned.

Prime Porterhouse

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20 oz. combination of strip & full filet.

Prime T-bone

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16 oz. delightful strip & tender filet.


Side DishesAll Side Dishes Are Served Family Style In Generous Portions And Are Lavished With Attention. At Donovan's, Choice Of Potatoes Is Always Included With Your Entree And Are Not Considered As Ala Carte Side Dishes.

Creamed Spinach

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fresh creamed spinach with garlic, black pepper and cream.

Sauteed Mushrooms

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button mushrooms sauteed with thyme, rosemary and black pepper.

Giant Onion Rings

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white onions fried to perfection and served with ketchup.

Creamed Corn Casserole

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warm corn bread topped with fresh creamed corn.

Mac & Cheese Casserole

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pasta cooked to perfection. smoked cheddar, bacon bits, topped with crusted bread crumbs and served bubbling hot.

Asparagus

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large asparagus spears sauteed with salt and pepper.

Special Flavors

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bearnaise or peppercorn gravy, cajun seasoning, crumbled bleu cheese, oscar style.

Fresh Broccoli

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steamed or sauteed with garlic.


DessertSave Room For The Decadent Finale To A Fine Meal. Our Desserts Complement An After Dinner Drink Or A Cup Of Coffee As You Enjoy After-dinner Conversation.

New York Style Cheesecake

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graham cracker crust. topped with whipped cream and strawberries.

Creme Brulee

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french delight made with vanilla bean and served with strawberries.

Key Lime Pie

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made with fresh squeezed lime juice and baked with a raspberry culis.

Triple Chocolate Brownie

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served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and strawberries.

Dutch Apple Pie

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served warm and topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.

Ice Cream

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haagendazs vanilla ice cream.

Chocolate Sin Cake

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