The Spoon Trade Menu – Grover Beach, CA

Type : American restaurant

Location : Grover Beach, CA

Hip American eatery spotlighting seasonal, thoughtfully sourced fare, plus many craft beers & wines. Based on 749 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

The Spoon Trade 93433

Address:
295 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433

Phone: (805) 904-6773

Website:

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Hours

Friday 4–9 PM
Saturday 4–9 PM
Sunday 4–8 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4–8 PM
Thursday 4–8 PM

Menu

Dinner Menu
Grover Beach Sourdough
baked mini loaf or sliced & grilled, roasted garlic, salted butter		 $5.00
Marinated Castelvetrano Olives
garlic oil, orange zest		 $7.00
Seasonal Soup
puréed local vegetables, roasted garlic, sautéed onions, vegetable stock, olive oil		 $7.00
Local Rock Cod Crudo
grilled sourdough, marinated local line caught vermilion, crushed avocado, calabrian chili ponzu, radish, scallion, micro mustard greens		 $22.00
Cheesy Sourdough Bread Pudding
havarti, cheddar, crème fraiche, rosemary		 $10.00
Simple Mixed Greens
local mixed lettuces, red wine vinaigrette, cucumber, SD croutons		 $9.00
Kale & Cauliflower Caesar
chopped lacinato kale, roasted cauliflower, house caesar dressing, grilled soft sourdough croutons, parmesan		 $16.00
Braised Duck Ramen
36-hour broth, house noodles, duck confit, shoyu egg, scallion, schmaltz		 $25.00
Smoked Pork Belly & Corn Porridge
house braised bacon, ground khorasan farro, corn pudding, house-made mole, brown butter almonds, micro onion & cilantro		 $26.00
Cheeseburger & Fries
8-ounce CAB ground chuck patty, cheddar cheese, special sauce, lettuce, onion, pickle, GBS bun, served with crunchy potatoes		 $20.00
Fried Bologna Sandwich
house maple cured country style fried bologna, house american cheese, pickles, dijonnaise, served with a mixed green salad		 $20.00
Baked Traditional Ratatouille
stewed eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, onions, crispy polenta, burrata, basil, olive oil		 $24.00
Local Bluefin Tuna “NiçOise”
seared RARE, roasted early girl tomato salsa, sautéed pole beans, fingerling potatoes, niçoise olives, sauce gribiche		 $39.00
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & SD Waffle
drizzled with spiced honey, butter, fried rosemary, a side of house kimch		 $33.00
Rib Eye Pepper Steak
sous vide & charbroiled CAB rib eye, seasoned early tomatoes, black pepper brandy sauce, fresh whole herbs
Duck Confit $7.00
Braised Bacon $6.00
Chicken Sausage $8.00
White Anchovies $3.00
Butter Roasted Veggies $8.00
Crunchy Potatoes $6.00
Crispy Polenta $6.00
Mixed Green Salad $8.00
Sunny Egg $2.00
Basque Style Cheesecake
house made strawberry jam, nutmeg		 $10.00
Brown Sugar Pot De Crème
crème fraîche gelée, sea salt, butter cookie		 $12.00
SD Chocolate Fudge Brownie
whipped cream, powdered sugar		 $9.00
Snack Menu
Soup Of The Moment
ask your server		 $6.00
Crunchy Potatoes
house spice, ketchup		 $5.00
Mini Grilled Cheese
cheddar, havarti, sourdough		 $6.00
1/2 Sourdough Waffle
honey, rosemary		 $5.00
Crudo Bites
local raw fish, ponzu, avocado		 $9.00
Mini Bologna Sando
house american cheese		 $7.00
Tri Tip Tatare Bites
grounds raw tri-tip, tonnato, parsley		 $7.00
Crispy Chicken Tenders
(limited availability), buttermilk dressing		 $8.00
Miller High Life $5.00
PBR Can $5.00
Raddler (Grapefruit) $5.00
Red Beer
lager, and house tomato mix		 $5.00
Mystery Can Or Bottle $5.00
Cremant, Jean Philippe, 2017
Chardonnay, Bishop’s Peak, 2020
Valdigue, J Lohr, 2017, Monterey
Drinks Menu
“Crispy” Pilsner, Liquid Gravity, San Luis Obispo, CA, 4.8% ABV $7.00
“Hop Nosh” IPA Uinta, Salt Lake City, UT, 7.2% ABV $5.00
“Escape” West Coast IPA, Offshoot, San Diego, CA, 7.1% ABV $8.00
“Short Lived” Hazy IPA, Made West – Alvarado St Collab, CA, 7% ABV $9.00
Piña Colada, Nova, San Diego, CA, 8% ABV $7.00
Hopical Citrus, June Shine, San Diego, CA, 6% ABV $10.00
Peach Tea “Art Lab Series” Booch Craft, Chula Vista, CA, 6% ABV $10.00
Shinko Perry, Mission Trail Cider Co., Bradley CA, 6% ABV $18.00
“Parrot Head” Pineapple Dry Cider, Tin City Cider Co., Paso Robles, CA, 6.9% ABV $8.00
Dry Apple Cider, Tin City Cider Co., Paso Robles, CA, 6% ABV $7.00
Newtown Pippin Hard Cider, Scar Of The Sea, San Luis Obispo, 9% ABV $18.00
Dizzy Bee
vya dry vermouth, lavender water, lemon juice, local lavender infused honey, lemon peel
One In A Melon
dry vermouth, fresh watermelon, lime, lemon
Solera Flare
red vermouth, medium dry sherry, aleppo pepper syrup, orange bitters
Agua De Fuego
grapefruit – jalapeño vermouth, muddled cilantro & jalapeño, lime, hop water
Oso Hotline
oso de oro red vermouth, lemon juice, elderflower, angostura float
Vermule
whitty dry vermouth, angostura bitters, lime, ginger beer
Faux Fizz
abstinence bitter orange, soda water, lime
Red Wine Spritz
na red wine, black tea, sparkling water, orange water
Vermouth
3 oz served on the rocks with a twist
Capertif, South Africa, 19% ABV $10.00
Brovo “Witty”, Washington, 19% ABV $8.00
Haus-Jalapeño, Sonoma, 19% ABV $12.00
Mommenpop, Napa, 17% ABV $10.00
Matthiasson #4, Napa, 17% ABV $14.00
OSO De Oro, Goleta, 16.5% ABV $12.00
Lo FI, Napa, 17% ABV $10.00
Carpano Antica, Italy, 16.5% ABV $8.00
Punt E Mes, Italy, 16.5% ABV $8.00
Moscato Di Asti, Vietti, Italy, 2020 $19.00
Pedro Ximenez, Alvear, Jerez, Spain, MV $12.00
Chenin Blanc – Chardonnay, Bouvet, Cremant De Loire, France, MV $22.00
Chard-Pinot-Pinot Meunier, Billecart, “Brut Réserve,” Champagne, MV $55.00
Pinot Noir “Pet Nat” Sinor LaValle, Bassi Ranch, SLO County, 2021 $48.00
Chardonnay, Wolff, Edna Valley, 2018 $64.00
Pinot Noir, Gruet, “Sauvage,” Blanc De Noir, Albuquerque, NM, MV $36.00
Verdicchio, Bisci, Matelica, Marche, Italy, 2020 $36.00
Vermentinu, Railsback Sœur, Santa Maria Valley, 2021 $40.00
Aligoté, Albert Bichot, Bourgogne, France, 2020 $36.00
Viura-Verdejo-Sauv Blanc Blend, El Coto, Rioja, Spain, 2020 $26.00
Dry Gewürtztraminer, Claiborne & Churchill, Central Coast, 2020 $28.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Mary Taylor, Touraine, Loire Valley, 2021 $34.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Henri Bourgeois, “Les Baronnes,” Sancerre, France, 2020 $61.00
Pinot Gris, Zind Humbrecht, Alsace, France, 2019 $57.00
Melon, Lieu Dit, Santa Maria Valley, 2020 $38.00
Melon De Bourgone, Château De La Jousselinière, Gilbert Chon, Muscadet, France, 2020 $32.00
Grüner Veltliner, Field Recordings, Morro View Vineyard, Edna Valley, 2019 $38.00
Pinot Noir Blanc, El Lugar, Greengate Vineyard, 2020 $44.00
Chenin Blanc, Destinata, Santa Barbara County, 2021 $35.00
Chenin Blanc, Les Pierres Girard, Anjou, Loire Valley, 2018 $39.00
Chardonnay, Côtière, Santa Barbara County, 2018 $46.00
Chardonnay, Dominique Comin, Macon-Chaintre, Burgundy, 2019 $48.00
Chardonnay-Viognier, Lindquist, Central Coast, 2020 $39.00
Rosé Of Mourvédre-Cinsault, Les Rascasses, Santa Barbara County, 2021 $38.00
Rosé Of Grenache-Albarino, La Lomita, Islay Hill Vineyard, Edna Valley, 2020 $35.00
Rosé Of Mourvédre, Land Of Saints, Santa Barbara County, 2021 $36.00
Rosé Of Trousseau, Combe, Ballard Canyon, Stolpman Vineyard, 2021 $46.00
Pinot Noir-Pinot Gris Co-Ferment, Scar Of The Sea, Bassi Ranch, SLO County, 2020 $58.00
Pinot Meunier, Poe, Van Der Kamp Vineyard, Sonoma County, 2019 $63.00
Trousseau, Combe, Ballard Canyon, Stolpman Vineyard, 2021 $52.00
Pinot Noir, Borell Diehl, Pfalz, Germany, 2020 $49.00
Pinot Noir, Loring, Cortada Alta Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2019 $62.00
Pinot Noir, El Lugar, Central Coast, 2020 $49.00
Pinot Noir, Piro, “Points West,” Santa Barbara County, 2019 $59.00
Gamay, Presqu’ile, Santa Maria Valley, 2021 $58.00
Gamay, Chasselay, Morgon, “Corcelette,” Beaujolais, 2019 $54.00
Counoise, Groundwork, Central Coast, 2019 $38.00
Blaufränkish, Schreiner, Burgenland, Austria, 2018 $34.00
Merlot, Makor, Bien Nacido, SMV, 2015 $32.00
Grenache, Talley, Rincon Vineyard, Arroyo Grande Valley, 2019 $90.00
Grenache, Scar Of The Sea, Hofer Vineyard, Cucamonga Valley, 2021 $52.00
Monica, Pala, Sardegna, Italy, 2019 $52.00
Tinta Amarela-Touriga Franca Blend, Dirk Nieport, Duoro, Portugal, 2018 $88.00
Cabernet-Petite Sirah-Malbec, Tooth & Nail, “The Possessor,” Paso Robles, 2019 $38.00
Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon, Respide-Medeville, Graves, Bordeaux, France, 2018 $50.00
Red Rhône Blend, Barrot, Domaine La Barroche, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, 2019 $61.00
Grenache-Mourvedre-Syrah, Domaine La Roubine, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, 2020 $68.00
Tempranillo, Verdad, Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard, 2017 $40.00
Tempranillo, Muga, “Reserva,” Rioja, Spain, 2016 $30.00
Cabernet Franc, Carlson, Santa Ynez, 2020 $59.00
Cab Franc-Petite Verdot-Cab-Merlot, Desparada, Central Coast, 2020 $90.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Brander, “Reserve,” Los Olivos, 2018 $82.00
Syrah, Sinor LaValle, SLO Coast, 2018 $50.00
Syrah, Dunites, “Sans Sufre,” SLO Coast, 2021 $55.00
Syrah, Alban, “Patrina,” Edna Valley, 2019 $92.00
“Rough Patch” Watermelon Seltzer, Humdinger, Arroyo Grande, CA, 5% ABV $4.00
Dry Apple Cider, Bristol’s Cider House, Atascadero, CA, 7.5% ABV $4.00
Wild Berry Hard Kombucha, Booch Craft, San Diego, CA, 7%, ABV $5.00
“Sour Nova” Cherry, Almanac, Alameda, CA, 5.1% ABV $5.00
“The Lightest One” German Style Lager, Enegren, Moorpark, CA, 4.8% ABV $4.00
Kolsch, Liquid Gravity, San Luis Obispo, CA, 4.9% ABV $5.00
“Steam” Amber, Anchor Brewing Co., San Francisco, CA, 4.9% ABV $4.00
“Pliny The Elder” IPA Russian River Brewing Co, Santa Rosa, CA, 8% ABV $5.00
“Vague Future” Black IPA There Does Not Exist, San Luis Obispo, CA, 7.0% ABV $5.00
Nitro Milk Stout, Firestone, Paso Robles, CA, 5.5% ABV $4.00
Xarello-Macabeo, Masia Salat, Cava, Spain, MV $10.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Auntsfield, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2021 $14.00
Pinot Grigio, Di Bruno, Santa Barbara County, 2021 $13.00
Chardonnay, Stephen Ross, Edna Valley, 2020
draft		 $13.00
Chardonnay, Ultima Tulie, Bien Nacido, SMV, 2020 $16.00
Rosé Of Pinot Noir, C Nagy, Riverbench Vineyard, SB County, 2020
draft		 $13.00
Pinot Noir, Scar Of The Sea, “Vino De Los Ranchos,” Santa Maria Valley, 2020 $17.00
Pinot Noir, Timbre, “Super Group,” Bien Nacido, 2020
draft		 $13.00
Cabernet Franc, Union Sacre, Dry Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles, 2020
draft		 $13.00
Zinfandel, Bedrock, “Old Vine,” California, 2020 $13.00
Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre, Olivier Hillaire, Côtes Du Rhône, France, 2019 $11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, One Stone, Paso Robles, 2020 $13.00
“Calypso” Cucumber Sour, Captain Fatty’s, Goleta, CA., 4.6% ABV $7.00
Grapefruit Raddler, Stiegl, Austria, 2% ABV $5.00
“Wild Dapple Fire” Sour Ale 2015, Barrel House, Paso Robles, CA, 5.7% ABV $19.00
Saison Farmhouse Ale, Dupont, Belgium, 6.5% ABV $8.00
“Mezcal-Limon” Vintage Series, Firestone, Paso Robles, CA, 13.5% ABV $18.00
Strong Dark Ale, Chimay, “Blue Label,” Belgium, 9% ABV $16.00
Boost Coffee Stout, Almanac, Alameda, CA, 9% ABV $11.00
“Bacon & Eggs” Coffee Porter, Pizza Port Brewing Co, Carlsbad, CA, 8% ABV $9.00
“Three Philosophers” Quad-Kriek, Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY, 9.7% ABV $21.00
Chardonnay – Pinot Meunier- Pinot Noir, Coquillette, “Premier Cru,” Champagne, MV $82.00
Chardonnay-Pinot Meunier-Pinot Noir, Gaston Chiquet, Premier Cru, Champagne, MV $98.00
Chardonnay, Pascal Doquet, Blanc De Blanc, Premier Cru, Champagne, MV $133.00
Pinot Noir-Chard-Pinot Meunier, Roederer, Champagne, MV $133.00
Pinot Noir-Chard-Pinot Meunier, Krug, “170th Edition” Grand Cuvée, Champagne, MV $425.00
Marssanne-Roussane, Gilles Robin, “Les Marelles,” Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, 2019 $60.00
Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc, Lady Of The Sunshine, Oliver’s Vineyard, 2021 $62.00
Pinot Noir, Scar Of The Sea, Rancho Ontiveros, SMV, 2019 $92.00
Pinot Noir, Côtière, Hillard Bruce Vineyard, SRH, 2017 $83.00
Pinot Noir, Littorai, “Les Larmes,” Anderson Valley, 2020 $101.00
Pinot Noir, Peay, “Scallop Shelf,” Sonoma Coast, 2019 $117.00
Merlot – Cabernet, Deovlet, “Sonny Boy,” Happy Canyon, 2015 $114.00
Grenache, Paul Lato, Larner Vineyard, Ballard Canyon, 2015 $128.00
Grenache-Syrah-Graciano, Linne Calodo, Paso Robles, 2019 $160.00
Tempranillo-Garnacha-Craciano, Lopez De Heredia, “Tondonia,” Rioja, Spain, 2009 $120.00
Syrah, Ramey, Rodgers Creek Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 2015 $102.00
Cab Franc-Merlot-Cab-Petite Verdot, Côtière, “Derive,” Napa Valley & Santa Ynez Valley, 2017 $101.00
Syrah-Cabernet-Petite Verdot, L’Aventure, Willow Creek, Paso Robles, 2017 $182.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain Vineyards, Napa, 2015 $145.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Corison, St. Helena, Napa, 2018 $185.00

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Reservations: exploretock.com

Reviews

Darnell Kebo
06/09/2023: Wow. Great experience. Staff is very friendly and engaging. Food was delicious. Ordered the duck ramen and couldn’t have been more satisfied. You can tell a lot of effort went into the dish. Broth was clean and flavorful. Duck was tender and delicious. Noodles perfectly cooked.

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Christopher Limon
I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Spoon Trade, and it was an extraordinary experience from start to finish. The inviting atmosphere and family-style service made me feel like a cherished member of their own family. The food, prepared with care and meaning, left a lasting impression. This place is a true gem on the Central Coast, and I highly recommend it for an unforgettable meal. Five stars all the way!

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Christopher McIntyre
This place has never let us down. The food is always fantastic and the wait staff are supremely personable. I love the phrase they used when went recently. “Have fun”. Food should be delicious and fun. We received an octopus dish previously, gratis, from the chef. The owners are typically always there and care about what they do, and how they do it. Classified, perhaps, as refined hominess. This restaurant always feels very welcoming and accommodating. Skip the wood-fired spot down the way, which has become a bit more commercialized, and spend your money here. You will not be disappointed.

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Annie G
We sat at the bar. Food was amazing. I think the bartenders name was Patrick. He was also very amazing. Knew a lot about the area. Sorry if that’s not your name but I’m pretty sure it was. We will definitely be going back.

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Maria Theadore
We literally all were trading spoons of each other’s amazing meals! Super delicious as well as professionally cooked and served! I would vote this as Michelin star worthy! Wow! The combinations of salty, sweet, and savory were unreal in every dish! We were too full for a dessert, but we shared the Strawberry Biscuit! To top it off, the chef came out to serve us our dessert! Thank you Jacob! Well be back soon!

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Gwen Bock
I absolutely loved this place. I’ll be honest at first glance I wasn’t into it and I didn’t recognize a lot on the menu or it was foods I don’t normally have such as duck but everything was AMAZING I was so impressed and amazed and our waiter was awesome and really cared about making sure we were enjoying ourselves. 10/10

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Alex Ramirez
Was a great experience all around. Loved the customer service, was treated like I was a old friend who was over for dinner.

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Griffin R
The Spoon Trade is a Grover Beach Gem. Very unique menu items as soon as I saw the chicken and waffles I had to try and it didn’t disappoint.

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Paige C
We’ve been here before, but visited again since we were in town. The bread and artichoke never disappoints! I ordered the halibut and it was so delicious. The super soft halibut was paired with a sharp coconut sauce that complimented the rich fish. The porridge gave substance to the dish and added a nice flavor, and the veggies were crisp but still nicely cooked. Will come again if we are in the area.

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Sofia Hernandez
Went with co-worker’s and had no idea what kind of food they served. What a pleasant surprise and the food was great. I tried the Bologna slider and it was delicious. No, it’s not Oscar Meyer. Also tried their chicken & waffles and don’t remember the name of the other dish. We had the meal family style and it was a great way to try and share.

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