Ocean Boulevard has offered a special Valentine's Day Menu for over a decade.  Each year, the menu is known for being creative and including those special ingredients that many of us associate with romance and intimacy.  This year, 2012, an abridged version of this menu will be offered alongside our nightly menu Friday through Sunday, and the whole menu will be offered exclusively on Tuesday - the evening of Valentine's Day. Click on the picture to the right to see the full Valentine's Evening Menu.  The cost is $55.00 per person, $85.00 with paired wines, tax and gratuity additional.  Enjoy.

Amuse Bouche – Crisp Shortbread with Strawberry Goat Cheese &

“Oyster Stuffing” Croquette with Pecorino Cream

Segura Aria – or – Bell’s Two Hearted Ale

Shrimp Bisque

Rich Shellfish broth, light Cream + Shrimp & Avocado Salad

Braised Lamb Stew

Cannellini Beans, fresh Mint, Arabic Spices + house made

Ricotta Crostini

Lobster Potstickers

Oyster Mushrooms, Broccoli, Soy Brown Butter +

Green Onions

Oven Roasted Veal Meatloaf

Crisp roast Carrot Spatzle, Maittake Mushrooms, fresh

Thyme + Port soaked Cherries

NC Shrimp & House made Orecciette Pasta

Roast Red Peppers, Capers, NC Sausage, local Greens + Shellfish

 Butter Sauce

OB Caesar Salad

 crisp Romaine, Pecorino Cheese, Croutons + Lemon-White

Anchovy Vinaigrette

Candied Macadamia Nut & Panir Cheese Salad

Mixed Greens, sliced Starfruit + Gingered Blackberry Vinaigrette

Chehalem “Chemistry” white blend, Willamette 2010 – or –

Austin Hope “Troublemaker” red, Paso Robles 2009

Crispy Skin Pacific Steelhead

Beluga Lentils, Bay Scallops, Roast red Peppers, Frisee Greens,

Zinfandel Demi Glace + candied Fennel & White Truffle Oil

Grilled, brined Pork Chop

Spinach Gnocchi, roast Beets, grilled Sweet Onions + Cabernet

Syrup & Orange Relish

Outer Banks Bouillabaisse

Seared Jumbo Flounder, NC Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Julienne Vegetables,

Lobster-Saffron Broth + Grilled Bread & Rouille

Grilled Harris Ranch NY Strip

Milled Sweet Potatoes, Wilted Greens, caramelized Onions + Veal

Reduction & Bittersweet Chocolate

Neyers “Room 304” Chardonnay, Sonoma 2010 – or –

Conn Creek Cabernet, Napa ‘07

Tiramisu with Brandy Spiked Cherries

Dense Chocolate Mousse Cake with Mixed Fruit Coulis

Orange-Vanilla Ice Cream with Raspberry filled Cookies

Amaretto Creme Brulee with Toasted Almond Tuille

White Flowers Sparkling Riesling – or –

Quady’s Batch 88 “Starboard” Port – or - Framboise