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1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 resortkonakai.com | 800.566.2524

Celebrate with family and friends in a festive atmosphere with delectable dining. Indulge in Christmas Eve and Day dinners, as well as New Year’s Eve dinner. No matter which holiday you choose, The Vessel at Kona Kai Resort has delicious dishes to make memorable traditions.

Christmas Eve Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

wild mushrooms / smoked paprika crème fraîche

or

Spiced Ricotta Gnocchi

Lobster / parsnip-apple crema

Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon

sun-dried tomato risotto / forager mushrooms / jalapeno pesto

Herbed Roasted Chicken Breast

savory apricot bread pudding / caramelized brussels / orange-ginger jus

“Surf & Turf”

Wild Arugula & Pear Salad

candied walnuts / local pears / blue cheese / red wine reduction

or

Rainbow Beets Salad

frisée / herbed goat cheese / pepitas / sherry-maple vinaigrette

braised short ribs / scallops / carrot purée / parsnip chips

Petite Filet of Beef

quinoa tabbouleh / carmelized fennel / romesco

Soy Glazed Tofu Steak

asian vegetables stir fry / avocado wasabi mousse

Whipped Cheese Cake & Warm Berry Cobbler

macadamia coconut streussel

Chocolate Pot De Crème

sea salt / vanilla scented whipped cream / coconut tuille

Christmas Fresh Seasonal Fruit & Berries Classic Caesar

Poached Shrimp

cocktail sauce / lemons / citrus aĂŻoli

olive oil croutons / parmesan

Chestnut & Sage StufďŹ ng

Field Greens Salad

Loaded Sweet Potatoes

craisin / almonds / point reyes blue cheese / raspberry balsamic

Assorted Domestic & Imported Cheese & Charcuterie

dried fruits / nuts / lavosh / crackers / sliced baguettes / assorted charcuterie

Smoked Seafood

lox and smoked trout / cream cheese / red onions / capers / chopped hard boiled eggs / mini bagels

Roasted Beets Salad

goat cheese / pine nuts / arugula pesto

Candied Carrots Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

zucchini / squash / asparagus / bell peppers / tomatoes / red onions / eggplant

brown sugar / molasses / marshmallow

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes Roasted Brussel Sprouts crispy shallots

Assorted Breads & Rolls Roasted Prime Ribs

horseradish / sour cream / au jus

Sugar Glazed Ham rum raisin sauce

Apricot Glazed Pork Loin bourbon apple sauce

Dessert Display

apple pie / pumpkin pie / cheese cake / assorted mini desserts

Lobster Bisque

sherry / crème fraîche / snipped chives

or

Butternut Squash Soup maple butter swirl

Wild Arugula & Pear Salad

candied walnuts / local pears / pt. reyes / port win reduction

Lemon Cello & Fresh Strawberry Sorbet

Sesame Crusted Atlantic Salmon

basmati rice / baby bok choy / wakame salad / miso vinaigrette

Oven Roasted Chicken Breast

wild rice / grilled chayote / blackberry mole

Seared Pork Loin

parsnip purée / forager mushrooms / spinach / bacon lardons / red wine reduction

Grilled New York Steak

loaded baked potato / rappini / truffle demi

Dessert Duet

chocolate pot de crème and apple galette sour cream sorbet

New Years PRE-FIXE (full menu available)

12.18.2013: 12.19.2013: 12.20.2013: 12.22.2013: 12.27.2013: 12.28.2013: 12.29.2013:

Missy Andersen / 6 pm HoneyRock / 7 pm Kona Kai Lounge / The Deep Joint / 8 pm Sunday Brunch / Smooth Jazz / 11 am Ugly Sweater Party / Charles Burton Band / 8 pm Kona Kai Lounge / Arnie & Friends / 8 pm Sunday Brunch / Whitney Shay / 11 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Night Jazz / Jerome Dawson / 7 pm – 10 pm

12.31.2013: New Years Eve Celebration / Fish & the Seaweeds / 8 pm 1.1.2014: New Years Day Celebration / First Friday Club / 4 pm 1.3.2014: Kona Kai Lounge / J Dean / 8 pm 1.4.2014: Kona Kai Lounge / Joey, Caren & Paul / 8 pm 1.5.2014: Sunday Brunch / Danielle & Israel / 11 am 1.8.2014: Bourbon, Blues & Brews Night / Chet Cannon / 7:00 pm

Featured artists

Whitney Shay : This vivacious young woman has

been making a name for herself crossing multiple genres; singing sultry torch songs, powerful blues & soul, and swingin’ tunes that dancers can’t seem to get enough of!

Whitney Shay’s Debut Album “Soul Tonic” is Nominated for a San Diego Music Award for Best Blues Album

Arnie Vilches & friends : World Class Guitarist /

Vocalist Arnie Vilches has toured and recorded with artists such as Mark Farner, of Grand Funk Railroad, Cheap Trick, Blue Oyster Cult, Viva Santana, Edgar Winter and currently Bobby Kimball, to name a few.

Savor the season Relax, unwind and discover the new Kona Kai and its brand new Americana dining experience, Vessel, with $25 daily dining credits! Use your credits towards delectable dishes, tasty appetizers or palatable beverages in the all new lounge.

You’ll also receive complimentary parking for your entire stay.

Gift Certificates Available There’s no better gift than the gift of experience! This year, treat your loved ones to a Kona Kai gift certificate, redeemable towards rooms, dining, room service, and other fantastic goods and services offered property-wide!

Weekly Calendar

Monday Night Football

All Night Happy Hour

TUESDAYS Wine night

Vine & Dine ½ of wine

Wednesday Blues

Bourbon, Blues & $3 Brews

THURSDAY

NFL Night - all night

FRIDAY

Live Music, 8:00 pm - 11:00 am

SATURDAY Night Live

Live Music, 8:00 pm - 11:00 am

SUNDAY Funday

Make Your Own Bloody Mary Bar

Live Blues Music, 6:00 pm

Happy Hour, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Happy Hour, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Happy Hour, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

À La Carte Brunch, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Happy Hour, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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