The Refuge
$$ · redwood city
963 Laurel St., San Carlos, CA, 94070 ↗
Soups, Salads & Appetizers
- Original Pastrami Chopped Salad ●Pastrami, romaine, avocado, tomatoes, Swiss, egg, pickled veggies, rye toast, honey mustard
- Onion RingsServed with ranch
- Tomato SoupContains dairy
- Sweet Corn SoupGrilled corn, chives, truffle oil
- Hot WingsTapatío-butter sauce with ranch, carrots, celery
- House Side SaladMixed greens, tomatoes, peppers, pepperoncini, parmesan, croutons, Italian vinaigrette
- Spring SaladQuinoa, asparagus, arugula, cucumber, strawberries, feta, Za'atar chickpeas, mint-lemon vinaigrette
- Grilled Cheese & SoupProvolone on sourdough with fries and soup
- Kyiv Style Chopped Chicken LiverPâté, rye toast, pickled onions, mustard, cornichons, fried chicken skin
- Braised Angus Beef Barbacoa NachosBeef, cheddar, queso fresco, tomatillo-avocado sauce, sour cream, cilantro
- PoutineFrench fries, cheese curd, brown gravy (add bacon or pastrami)
- Pastrami TacosPastrami on corn tortillas with queso fresco, chipotle mayo, pico de gallo, pickled onions
Pastrami Sandwiches
- Pastrami Pathos ●Hand-trimmed navel pastrami on toasted rye with pickles and pickled onions
- ReubenPastrami, sauerkraut, melted Swiss, Russian dressing, toasted rye
- The Toasted Slaw #19Pastrami, coleslaw, Swiss, Russian dressing, toasted rye
- The 963Pastrami, apple slaw (dijonnaise, Fuji apple, jalapeño, red onion, walnuts, celery), melted American cheese, toasted rye
- Swiss & MustardPastrami, Swiss, Gulden's mustard, toasted rye
Combo Meals
- Refuge Combo MealHalf pastrami sandwich choice, fries, pilsner (40cl pour)
- Soup & SandwichHalf pastrami sandwich choice with tomato soup
- Refuge Family Meal (To-Go) ●2 lbs pastrami, Russian dressing, mustard, cole slaw, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, rye bread, bread pudding
Fresh Ground Chuck Burgers
- Lettuce WrapBeef patty, American cheese, tomatoes, red onions in butter lettuce with side salad
- Cheese Burger ●Beef patty, American cheese, tomatoes, romaine, red onions
- Pastrami BurgerBeef patty, pastrami, melted Swiss, sauerkraut, Russian dressing on milk bun
- Brie BurgerBeef patty, brie, mushrooms, tomatoes, oregano, aioli
- Bleu Cheese BurgerBeef patty, blue cheese, tomatoes, crispy fried onions, ranch
- Impossible BurgerPlant-based patty, provolone, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, romesco sauce, fries
Philly Cheesesteaks
- O.G. Cheesesteak ●Sliced rib-eye, provolone on Liscio's roll with fries
- Wit CheesesteakCaramelized onions, cherry peppers, Refuge cheese sauce
- The Champ CheesesteakMushrooms, roasted red peppers, provolone
- Western CheesesteakBacon, fried onions, provolone, BBQ sauce, cilantro, ranch
- De Arbol CheesesteakSpicy; avocado sauce, de arbol sauce, sour cream, red onion, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, American cheese
Specialties & Favorites
- Tuna MeltAlbacore tuna, onion, celery, dill, mayo, American cheese on sourdough with fries
- Hot Honey Fried Chicken SandoCrispy fried chicken with hot honey Tapatío sauce, provolone, pickles, ranch on toasted bun
- Seared Tilapia SandwichSpiced tilapia, tartar sauce, fried onions, romaine, tomatoes, salsa verde, avocado sauce, fries
Bites & Sides
- French Fries
- Garlic Fries
- Onion RingsWith house-made ranch
- Side of Chicken Liver
- Giant PretzelWith house-made beer cheese sauce
- Goofy FriesGarlic fries with Refuge cheese sauce and pastrami
- Classic Coleslaw
- Aged Gouda Mac N' CheeseGarnished with parsley
- Brussel Sprouts with BaconRoasted with bacon fat
Dessert
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Superlative Bread PuddingBourbon caramel sauce, whipped cream
- Chocolate Pot de Creme
- Underberg44% ABV digestive with herbs (44 countries), gluten-free, kosher