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Rainwater's on Kettner

(619) 233-5757
  • 1202 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
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  • American
(619) 233-5757
  • Main
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Hors D'oeuvres
    • Beggars Purses $2.25

      Brie baked in phylo dough.

    • The Gent's Purse $3

      Beef tenderloin and bleu cheese baked in phylo dough.

    • Coconut, Beer Battered Shrimp $3.5

      Served with honey mustard dipping sauce.

    • Mini Chicken Tacos $2.25

    • Mini Crab Tacos $3

    • Bruschetta $1.25

      Toasted bread brushed with olive oil and baked with tomatoes, herbs, and spices.

    • Morbier Puffs $2.25

      Morbier cheese in a puff pastry.

    • Sliced Smoked Salmon Canapes $2.5

      On toast points.

    • Maytag Blue Cheese and Black Forest Ham $2.5

      Served on toast points.

    • Wild Mushrooms in Madeira Wine $2.25

      Served on toast points.

    • Chilled Shrimp in an Ice Bowl $3

      Served with tartar and cocktail sauce.

    • Stuffed Mushrooms $2.25

      Stuffed with spinach and cheese or italian sausage and sweet red pepper.

    • Stuffed Mushrooms $3

      With dungeness crab stuffing.

    • Mini Dungeness Crabcakes $3.5

    • Cheese and Fruit Plate

      With toasted nuts, crackers, and toast points.

  • Desserts
    • Key Lime Pie $8

      Prepared "in-house" with a graham cracker crust. delicious and refreshing.

    • Country Style Strawberry Shortcake $10

      Country style biscuit served with fresh strawberries and freshly whipped cream

    • New York Cheesecake $10

    • Housemade Pecan Pie $8

      Southern style with a dark, caramelized filling

    • Our Award-Winning Chocolate Lasagna $9

      Thin layers of white and dark chocolate alternating with layers of peanut butter and chocolate ice cream. Topped with a belgian chocolate sauce.

    • Creme Brulee $7

      Creamy custard made with fresh vanilla beans with a burned sugar crust.

    • Chocolate Cake with Belgian Chocolate Sauce $7

      Topped with walnuts and whipped cream

    • Hot Fudge Sundae $5.5

      Vanilla ice cream, belgian chocolate, toasted almonds and freshly whipped cream

    • Ice Cream or Sherbet $5.5

    • Profiterole $8

      Ice cream filled puff pastry on a bed of caramel sauce; topped with belgian chocolate sauce and fresh berries

    • Bread Pudding $9

      Hwaiian egg bread, creamy custard, praline sauce, and heavy cream

    • Fresh Berry Cobbler $10

      Vanilla ice cream topped with a puffed pastry hat and seasonal berries in raspberry liqueur

  • Coffees and Teas
    • Regular, Decaffeinated $3.5

    • Espresso $4

    • Cappuccino, Latte $5

  • Starters
    • Eastern Lump Crab Cocktail $16

    • Giant Shrimp Cocktail $14

    • Chilled Gazpacho $8

    • Clam Chowder $8

      New England Style

    • The "Chop House" Black Bean $8

      With rainwater madeira

    • Portuguese Sopa $8

      Spicy broth, prime beef and fresh vegetables

    • House Salad $9

      Hearts of romaine, hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, red onion and house creamy cheddar cheese dressing (or choice of dressing)

  • Entree Salads
    Housemade dressings available - creamy bleu cheese, thousand island , louis, caesar, ranch, cheddar cheese, stone ground mustard (nicoise), creamy mustard and sherry vinaigrette
    • Shrimp Louie $18

      With mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, edamame beans, hard cooked egg, jicama and housemade louie dressing

    • Caesar Salad $13

      With hearts of baby romaine, anchovies, shaved romano and caesar dressing. With Grilled Shelton Chicken Breast add 4.00, with Shrimp or Crabcake add 8.00

    • Chicken Salad $15

      Chunks of fresh chicken breast tossed with celery, scallions and mayonnaise. Topped with toasted almonds. served with fresh fruit

    • Heirloom Tomatoes and Burrata Cheese $16

      With extra virgin olive oil, shallots, aged balsamic vinegar and fresh basil

    • Cobb Salad $16

      A rainwater specialty. baby romaine, tomatoes, avocados, crumbled bleu cheese, hickory smoked bacon, chicken, zucchini, olives and scallions. Chopped and tossed with creamy mustard vinaigrette

    • Salmon Salad $18

      Grilled salmon filet on mixed greens with hearts of palm and asparagus in a basil vinaigrette.

    • " Chicago " Filet Salad $18

      Sauteed chunks of beef tenderloin over baby romaine hearts, with sauteed potatoes, peppers and red onions with asparagus, haricots vert, tomatoes and crumbled bleu cheese. Served with choice of dressing

    • Salad Nicoise $18

      Fresh ahi, haricots vert, potatoes, nicoise olives, red and yellow peppers, onions and tomatoes mixed with romaine in a stone ground mustard vinaigrette

    • Southwest Chicken Salad $16

      Shredded lettuce, black beans, edamame beans, jicama, jack cheese and tomatoes. tossed with spicy grilled chicken breast, crisp tortilla strips and ranch dressing.

  • Specialty Entrees
    • Petite Filet of Beef $32

      With spicy fried onions and sauteed mushrooms

    • Prime Top Sirloin Steak $18

      With a roasted shallot burgundy sauce and choice of mashed or french fried potatoes, rice or tomatoes

    • Eastern Lump Crabcake $18

      Sauteed crisp and served with mixed greens, basmati rice and a red pepper remoulade

    • Shelton Chicken Breast $14

      In a garlic crust with creamy mashed potatoes, veal pan gravy and caramelized onions

    • Sauteed Provimi Calves Liver $16

      Applewood smoked bacon, grilled onions and avocado slices with choice of side

    • Spicy Fettuccine $13

      Sauteed chicken breast with asparagus in a spicy sambal cream sauce.

    • Three Cheese Meatloaf $13

      With creamy mashed potatoes, gravy and caramelized onions.

    • A "Mess" of Perch $18

      Lake perch, deep fried and served with french fried potatoes & housemade tartar sauce.

    • Scallops $18

      Deep fried in a panko batter and served with french fries.

  • Sandwiches
    All entrees and sandwiches are served with a choice of mashed potatoes, french fried potatoes, rice or tomatoes
    • Club Sandwich $15

      Crispy applewood smoked bacon with lettuce, tomato, avocado, roasted turkey breast and mayonnaise. Served on sourdough

    • Steakburger $13

      Our aged steaks, ground and served with cheddar cheese, sweet onion, kosher pickle, lettuce and tomato. With applewood smoked bacon add $4.00

    • Short Rib Sandwich $18

      Tender beef braised for hours and served with horseradish mayonnaise and grilled onions

    • Broiled Ahi $15

      On a grilled bun with sprouts, avocado mayonnaise and roasted red peppers.

    • Chicken Salad Sandwich $13

      Chunks of fresh chicken breast tossed with celery, scallions and mayonnaise. Served on grilled sourdough

    • Chicken Sandwich $13

      Grilled or deep fried shelton breast on a grilled roll with pepperjack cheese, crisp applewood smoked bacon, avocado and mayonnaise

    • Deep Fried Lake Perch Sandwich $15

      Served on a grilled bun with housemade tartar sauce.

  • Side Dishes
    • Sauteed Spinach, Mushrooms & Onions $10

    • Grilled or Steamed Asparagus $14

    • Mashed Potatoes with Veal Pan Gravy $7

    • French Fried Potatoes or Potato Skins $7

    • Sauteed Mushrooms $12

    • Onion Rings $12

  • Starters
    House made dressing available: creamy bleu cheese, thousand island, caesar, louie, cheddar cheese, ranch, or creamy mustard, dijon-basil, respberry red wine or sherry vinaigrette
    • Carpaccio of Beef Thinly Sliced $15

      Seared rare filet mignon with fennel seeds, watercress horseradish cream, blue cheese and chive oil

    • Freshly Shucked Raw Oysters $14

      With cocktail sauce and shallot sauce

    • Shrimp cocktail Ice Cold on a Bed of Iceberg Lettuce $14

      With rainwater's cocktail sauce.

    • Fried Calamari $13

      With dipping sauce

    • "Chop House" Black Bean Soup $8

      With rainwater madeira

    • New England Style Clam Chowder $8

    • Seasonal Soup of the Week $8

    • Fettuccine Alfredo $9

    • Caesar Salad $8

      With our special caesar dressing

    • Lettuce Wedge $9

      With maytag bleu crumbles and creamy bleu cheese dressing

    • Heirloom Tomatoes and Burrata Cheese $10

      With extra virgin olive oil, shallots, fresh basil, and aged balsamic vinegar

    • Baby Beet Salad $10

      With blood orange, avocado, arugula, frisee, and ricotta salata in a balsamic vinaigrette

    • Pear and Dried Cherry Salad $10

      With baby spinach, pecans, and maytag blue cheese in a raspberry red wine vinaigrette.

    • House Salad $9

      Hearts of romaine, hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, red onion and house creamy cheddar cheese dressing

    • Horseradish Cream, Blue Cheese and Chive Oil $15

    • Fresh Basil, and Aged Balsamic Vinegar $10

  • Lighter Entrees
    • Risotto of the Week $17

    • Artisan Cheese Selection $16

    • Imported Bufala Mozzarella and Prosciutto de Parma $16

      With italian toast, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar

    • Eastern Lump Crab Cake $15

      With mixed field greens, arugula and sherry vinaigrette

    • Three Cheese Meatloaf $18

      With creamy mashed potatoes, veal pan gravy, and caramelized onions

    • New Sliders $18

      Our aged steaks ground served with onion rings or truffle french fried potatoes

    • Penne Pasta $15

      With spring peas, asparagus and sage in a light cream sauce

    • Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine $16

      With mushrooms and basil in a spicy tomato sauce

    • Grilled Mexican White Shrimp $18

      With braised french green lentils and curry vinaigrette

    • Truffle French Fried Potatoes $18

  • Seafood & Poultry
    • Dover Sole Flown in from Europe $45

      Served meuniere with choice of side

    • Pan Roasted Salmon Filet $24

      With meyer lemon, fingerling potatoes and haricot vert

    • Seared Ahi $29

      With preserved sweet lemon, olive relish and basmati rice

    • Pan Roasted Chicken Breast "Coq au Vin" Style $26

      With mushrooms, pearl onions crispy potatoes and red wine sauce

    • Shelton Chicken $26

      Breast served in a garlic crust with creamy mashed potatoes, veal pan gravy and caramelized shallots

    • Pan Roasted Maple Farms Duck Breast $29

      with a ginger, orange fermented black bean sauce and sauteed greens

    • Chef's Seafood

      Selection of the evening the freshest seafood available,served nightly with our chef's special preparation

    • A Mess of Pearch $31

      Uniquely rainwater's, lake perch deep fried with housemade tartar sauce and french fries

  • Steaks and Chops
    Add $5.00 to any of the above entrees to add your choice of baked or mashed potatoes, french fries, potato skins, rice, asparagus, broccoli or creamed corn.
    • Prime Ribeye $41

    • Prime T-Bone $55

    • Prime New York Bone-In Strip $51

    • Prime New York Strip $39

    • Famous Pepper Filet $49

      Topped with sauteed mushrooms, bacon, onions and black peppercorns

    • Filet Mignon $39

      Bearnaise Sauce

    • Roast Rack of Colorado Lamb $49

      Served in a demi-glaze of brandy, whole grain mustard, cracked pepper, and burgundy win

    • Spring Milk Fed Veal Chop $48

      Sauteed in a cast iron skillet with fresh herbs

    • Pan Sauteed Mid-Western Pork Chops $23

      Served with black eyed peas, spinach and apple demi glaze one chop

    • Pan Sauteed Veal Liver $35

      With bacon, grilled onions & avocado slices

    • Shorts Ribs of Beef, Osso Bucco Style $34

      Simmered for hours, served in a rich sauce with turned new potatoes and pearl onions

  • Sides Dishes
    • Mashed Potatoes with Veal Pan Gravy $7

    • Baked, French Fried Potatoes or Potato Skins $7

    • Au Gratin Potatoes $9

    • Grilled or Steamed Asparagus $14

    • Sauteed Spinach with Mushrooms and Onions $10

    • Special Creamed Corn $8

    • Steamed Broccoli, Hollandaise $8

    • Sauteed Mushrooms or Onion Rings $12

    • Black Eyed Peas $8

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