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Donovan's Steak & Chop House

Cuisine: American, Steakhouse

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Donovan's looks like the epitome of traditional steakhouse elegance, complete with rich woods and bronze sculptures. Impeccable service, USDA Prime beef, top shelf cocktails and a large wine selection confirm these first impressions. If steak doesn't appeal, other options include perfect pork and veal chops, grilled salmon and Australian lobster. Both DiRoNA and Wine Spectator have come calling, leaving behind their marks of approval.

Address:

1250 Prospect St
San Diego, CA 92037
858-450-6666

Hours:

Bar: Mon-Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm
Restaurant: Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm

Website:

donovanssteakhouse.com

Main Menu 2
- Appetizers
  
  Mac 'N' Cheese with Bacon
  
  new york white cheddar, bacon, toasted bread crumb ($12.00)
  
  Seafood Chowder
  
  classic new england style, clams, shrimp, scallops, white cheddar ($12.00)
  
  Fried Calamari
  
  tender calamari, lemon, house-made rémoulade ($15.00)
  
  Crab Cake
  
  pure blue crab, creole rémoulade ($20.00)
  
  Oysters on the Half Shell* (6)
  
  ask for the chef's daily index of fresh oysters ($16.00)
  
  Roasted Portobello Mushroom
  
  warm goat cheese, fire-roasted red bell peppers ($15.00)
  
  Ahi Poke Martini*
  
  avocado, cucumber, wasabi aioli, sweet shoyu, crispy wonton ($20.00)
  
  Oysters Rockefeller
  
  creamy spinach, pernod, parmigiano reggiano ($21.00)
  
  Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
  
  finished with fennel and tomato compote ($20.00)
  
  Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
  
  chilled jumbo gulf shrimp served with house-made cocktail sauce ($23.00)
  
  Seared Cajun Lamb Chops
  
  four australian chops dusted with a cajun blend ($28.00)
- Salads
  
  Lettuce Wedge
  
  bacon, tomato, red onion, bleu cheese dressing and crumbles ($13.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  romaine, parmigiano reggiano, garlic croutons, house-made caesar ($13.00)
  
  Beef Steak Tomato & Red Onion Salad
  
  extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  Baby Spinach Salad
  
  bacon, chopped egg, mushrooms, red onion, honey dijon ($15.00)
  
  Roasted Beet Salad
  
  ruby and golden beets, mixed greens, fresh goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  Chopped House Salad
  
  crisp iceberg, tomato, cucumber, onions, hearts of palm, bacon, choice of dressing ($14.00)
  
  USDA Prime Steak Salad
  
  romaine, baby watercress, tomato, avocado, deviled egg, bleu cheese ($20.00)
- America's Finest Prime Steak
  Filet Mignon
  8oz: $52.00
  
  10oz: $58.00
  
  14oz: $67.00
  Peppercorn Filet Mignon
  
  ($61.00)
  
  Porterhouse
  
  ($73.00)
  
  New York Strip
  12oz: $58.00
  
  16oz: $71.00
  T-Bone
  
  ($58.00)
  
  Ribeye
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Cajun Ribeye
  
  ($63.00)
  
  Ribeye Chop
  
  ($74.00)
- Mixed Grill
  
  Filet Mignon Tip & Grilled Shrimp Scampi
  
  6 oz prime cut filet, jumbo gulf shrimp, scampi butter sauce ($52.00)
  
  Filet Mignon Tip & Cold-Water Lobster Tail
  
  6 oz prime cut filet, broiled lobster tail, drawn butter, lemon
  
  Filet Mignon Tip & Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
  
  6 oz prime cut filet, scallops wrapped in bacon and baked ($52.00)
  
  Filet Mignon Tip & Grilled Portobello Mushroom
  
  6 oz prime cut filet, portobello mushroom topped with melted goat cheese and roasted bell peppers ($52.00)
- Fresh From the Sea
  
  Cold-Water Lobster Tail
  
  broiled lobster tail, drawn butter, lemon
  
  Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna
  
  steak seared rare, fresh vegetables, pickled ginger, wasabi and soy ($43.00)
  
  Pan-Seared Halibut
  
  shitake, sun-dried tomato, lemon caper beurre blanc ($47.00)
  
  Alaskan King Crab
  
  drawn butter, lemon
  
  Broiled Shrimp Scampi
  
  jumbo shrimp, house-made scampi sauce ($39.00)
  
  North Atlantic King Salmon
  
  baked and served with herb maître d' butter ($34.00)
  
  Catch of the Day
  
  ask server for today's feature
- Chops & More
  
  Center-Cut Veal Chop
  
  14 oz corn-fed ($66.00)
  
  Cherry-Glazed Pork Chop
  
  14 oz bone-in pork chop, dry cherry and port wine ($39.00)
  
  Australian Rack of Lamb
  
  full rack, mint jelly ($53.00)
  
  Herb-Crusted Shelton Chicken
  
  tomato and caper compote ($27.00)
- Signature Sides
  
  Asparagus
  
  tossed in butter, salt and pepper ($15.00)
  
  Extra-Large Onion Rings
  
  panko crumbs, fried golden brown ($14.00)
  
  Creamed Spinach
  
  garlic, black pepper, cream ($13.00)
  
  Sautéed Mushrooms
  
  thyme, rosemary, garlic, olive oil ($12.00)
  
  Mac 'N' Cheese with Bacon
  
  white cheddar, bacon, bread crumbs ($12.00)
  
  Fresh Broccoli
  
  sautéed with garlic and butter or steamed ($11.00)
- Potatoes
  
  Salt-Rubbed and Baked
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Skin-On Smashed
  
  with roasted garlic ($6.00)
  
  Hand-Layered Gruyère Cheese Au Gratin
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Skillet-Fried
  
  with sautéed onions and peppercorn sauce ($6.00)
Lounge Menu
- Happy Hour Drinks
  
  Select Red & White Wines
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Well Drinks
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Specialty Cocktails & Well Martinis
  
  ($12.00)
- Bottled Beer
  
  Ballast Point Sculpin IPA
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Belching Beaver Peanut Butter Milk Stout
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Coronado Orange Ave. Wit
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Karl Strauss Amber Lager
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Stone IPA
  
  ($14.00)
- Domestic
  
  Angry Orchard Hard Cider
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Budweiser
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Bud Light
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Sam Adams Boston Lager
  
  ($6.00)
- Import
  
  Corona
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Stella Artois
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Becks N/A
  
  ($5.00)
- Sparkling
  
  Clara C | Prosecco
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Pares Balta | Cava
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Moet Chandon Brut Rose France | 187ml
  
  ($28.00)
- Chardonnay
  
  Charlet | Macon Villages
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Presqu'ile | Santa Barbara
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Riley's Rows | Russian River
  
  ($17.00)
- Other Whites
  
  Marenco Moscato d'Asti | Piemonte
  
  ($12.00)
  
  O:TU Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Cantina Colli Eugenei Pinot Grigio | Veneto
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Seehof Reisling | Rheinhessen
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Benito Santos Albarino | Rias Baixas
  
  ($13.00)
- Pinot Noir
  
  Pinot Project | California
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Love and Squalor | Willamette Valley
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Presqu'ile | Santa Barbara
  
  ($17.00)
- Cabernet Sauvignon
  
  Bacchus | California
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Franciscan | Napa
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Chappellet Mtn Cuvee | Napa
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Flanagan | Napa
  
  ($25.00)
- Other Reds
  
  Ancient Peaks Merlot | Paso Robles
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Fattoria Sammontana | Chianti
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Stolpman Syrah | Santa Ynez
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Turley Zinfandel | "Juvenile" California
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Bodegas Viamonte Malbec | Argentina
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Vina Alberdi Tempranillo | Rioja Spain
  
  ($15.00)
- Sommelier Selections
  
  Schramsberg | Blanc de Blancs | Napa | 2014
  
  Schramsberg's history dates back to the 19th century, when German immigrant Jacob Schram first made his home and started his winery on Diamond Mountain. In 1965 Jack and Jamie Davies would restore the Schramsberg estate. They set out to produce America's most prestigious, select and admired sparkling wine. Fresh aromas of green apple, apricot and orange blossom. The fragrance intermingles with hints of honey, and lemon zest. Freshly sliced peaches, pear and bright pineapple flavors carry vibrant length on the palate ($72.00)
  
  Four Graces | Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast | 2015
  
  Littorai Wines is a small, family owned and operated winery producing world class vineyard designated Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the true north coast of California: the coastal mountains of Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Littorai Wines was founded in 1993 by Heidi and Ted Lemon. Blackberry, blueberry, huckleberry, violets, slightly confectionery, black and red licorice. This is a very intense and concentrated wine without being heavy ($120.00)
  
  Littorai | Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast | 2015
  
  Littorai Wines is a small, family owned and operated winery producing world class vineyard designated Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the true north coast of California: the coastal mountains of Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Littorai Wines was founded in 1993 by Heidi and Ted Lemon. Blackberry, blueberry, huckleberry, violets, slightly confectionery, black and red licorice. This is a very intense and concentrated wine without being heavy ($120.00)
  
  Andre Brunel | Rhone Blend | Chateauneuf du Pape | 2012
  
  As of the 17th century, the wine-making activity of the family was testified by the purchase of a vineyard plot from the Bishop of Avignon to the north of the appellation. In 1971, André Brunel took over the reins of the Domaine. Brunel strives to make wines that can be enjoyed young or with significant age. Dominant aromas of red fruits enhanced by a woody touch from the barrel-contained Syrah grapes. A great taste of red fruits, leather and undergrowth. The tannins are harmonious and elegant with a long finish ($99.00)
  
  Twelve C | 'G3' Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 2014
  
  Single Vineyard, a wealth of flavor, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon in the heart of Napa Valley. The wine is full bodied, has a bluish purple color notes of more blackberry, blueberry, dark currants, dark cherry, and a little dark plum. On the palate it is slightly earthy with a long, dry finish. Decanting is recommended ($186.00)
- Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  
  Ardbeg | 10 yr
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Ardbeg Uigeadail
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Ardbeg Corryvreckan
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Balvenie | 12 yr
  
  Double Wood ($20.00)
  
  Balvenie | 21 yr
  
  Port Wood ($45.00)
  
  Dalwhinnie | 15 yr
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Glenfiddich | 12 yr
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Glenfiddich | 18 yr
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Glenfiddich | 21 yr
  
  ($45.00)
  
  Glenlivet | 12 yr
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Glenlivet | 15 yr
  
  French Oak ($18.00)
  
  Glenmorangie | 10 yr
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Glenmorangie | 18 yr
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Highland Park | 12 yr
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Lagavulin | 12 yr
  
  cask ($25.00)
  
  Lagavulin | 16 yr
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Laphroaig | 10 yr
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Macallan | 12 yr
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Macallan | 15 yr
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Macallan | 18 yr
  
  ($35.00)
  
  Oban | 14 yr
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Talisker | 10 yr
  
  ($15.00)
- Blended Scotch Whisky
  
  Buchanan's | 12 yr
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Chivas | 12 yr
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Dewar's White Label
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Dewar's Signature
  
  ($26.00)
  
  J & B
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Johnnie Walker Red
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Johnnie Walker Black
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Johnnie Walker Platinum
  
  ($30.00)
  
  Johnnie Walker Blue
  
  ($45.00)
- Irish Whisky
  
  Bushmills
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Jameson
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Red Breast
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Tullamore Dew
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Midleton Very Rare
  
  ($35.00)
- North American Whisky
  
  Baker's | 7 yr
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Basil Hayden's | 8 yr
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Blanton's
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Booker's
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Buffalo Trace
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Bulleit
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Bulleit Rye
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Canadian Club
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Crown Royal
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Crown Royal Reserve
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Crown Royal XO
  
  ($34.00)
  
  Gentleman Jack
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Jack Daniel's Single Barrel
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Knob Creek | 12 yr
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Maker's Mark
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Old Overholt Rye
  
  ($10.00)
  
  R1 Rye
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Seagram's 7
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Seagram's VO
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Southern Comfort
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Templeton Rye
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Wild Turkey 101
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Wild Turkey Rare
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Woodford Reserve
  
  ($15.00)
- Cognac & Brandy
  Korbel Brandy
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Courvoisier VS
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Delamain "Pale & Dry" XO
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Grand Marnier 100 yr
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Grand Marnier Cuvee 1880
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Hardy XO
  
  ($32.00)
  
  Hennessy VS
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Hennessy VSOP Privilège
  
  ($21.00)
  
  Hennessy XO
  
  ($35.00)
  
  Remy Martin 1738
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Remy Martin XO Excellence
  
  ($41.00)
  
  Kelt "Tour du Monde Petra"
  1 Oz: $60.00
  
  2 Oz: $120.00
  Remy Martin "Louis XIII"
  1/2 Oz: $80.00
  
  1 Oz: $160.00
  
  2 Oz: $240.00
  Hennessy "Richard"
  1/2 Oz: $80.00
  
  1 Oz: $160.00
  
  2 Oz: $240.00
- Tequila
  
  Cazadores Añejo
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Clase Azul Reposado
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Corralejo Reposado
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Don Julio "1942"
  
  ($36.00)
  
  Don Julio Añejo
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Don Julio Blanco
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Fortaleza Blanco
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Jose Cuervo La Familia
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Milagro Silver
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Patron Silver
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Patron Añejo
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Gran Patron Piedra
  
  ($90.00)
  
  Sauza Hornitos Reposado
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Azuñia Blanco
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Azuñia Reposado
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Azuñia Añejo
  
  ($19.00)
- Rum
  
  Bacardi
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Captain Morgan
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Goslings
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Leblon Cachaça
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Meyer's Dark
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Mount Gay
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Sailor Jerry
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Zaya | 12 yr
  
  ($15.00)
- Main
  Shrimp Cocktail Petite
  2 jumbo prawns, cocktail sauce, lemon
  
  Small Plates: $12.00
  
  Happy Hour: $9.00
  Cajun Prime Skewers
  prime beef, mushrooms, onions, cajun spice
  
  Small Plates: $12.00
  
  Happy Hour: $9.00
  Prime Beef Carnitas Tacos
  avocado lime salsa, pickled onions, cilantro chimichurri
  
  Small Plates: $13.00
  
  Happy Hour: $10.00
  Donovan's Original Prime Steak Sandwich
  prime beef, horseradish cream, french roll
  
  Small Plates: $14.00
  
  Happy Hour: $11.00
  Donovan's Original Philly Cheese Steak
  prime beef, mushrooms, onions, jack cheese
  
  Small Plates: $14.00
  
  Happy Hour: $11.00
  Donovan's Original Filet Burrito
  prime beef, sour cream
  
  Small Plates: $14.00
  
  Happy Hour: $10.00
  Crispy Calamari
  house remoulade
  
  Small Plates: $15.00
  
  Happy Hour: $13.00
  Chef 'S Selection of Cheeses
  manchego, gorgonzola, & brie, apples, candied walnuts, berries, baguettes, honey, olive oil drizzle
  
  Small Plates: $16.00
  
  Happy Hour: $13.00
  Oysters on the Half Shell
  see server for today's selections
  
  Small Plates: $16.00
  
  Happy Hour: $13.00
  Prime Burger
  served with smoked cheddar, PLTO, special sauce and hand cut fries
  
  Small Plates: $19.00
  
  Happy Hour: $16.00
  Prime Filet Salad
  romaine and watercress tossed with bleu cheese dressing, bacon and cherry tomatoes, served with avocado and deviled egg
  
  Small Plates: $20.00
  
  Happy Hour: $17.00
  Ahi Poke Martini
  avocado, cucumber, wasabi aioli, sweet shoyu, crispy won ton bacon wrapped scallops
  
  Small Plates: $20.00
  
  Happy Hour: $17.00
  Bacon Wrapped Scallops
  U-10 diver scallops topped with a fennel tomato compote
  
  Small Plates: $20.00
  
  Happy Hour: $17.00
  Oysters Rockefeller
  traditional preparation with pernod, bacon and creamed spinach
  
  Small Plates: $21.00
  
  Happy Hour: $19.00
  Donovan's Lobster Roll
  maine lobster, celery, mayonnaise, green onions, old Bay
  
  Small Plates: $22.00
  
  Happy Hour: $22.00
  Cajun Seared Lamb Chops
  lightly dusted with cajun seasoning served with ranch style dipping sauce
  
  Small Plates: $28.00
  
  Happy Hour: $28.00
- Seafood Tower
  
  Full Seafood Tower
  
  Half Seafood Tower

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