“Market” is but one translation of the restaurant’s French name. With manager Olivier Criado on board since April and consulting chef Dan Baker on board since 2024, perhaps the more apropos translation might be “to walk.”
The farm-to-fork menu spans Italian, French and the greater Mediterranean diaspora, an exploration of European flavors translated through the lens of California Cuisine.
Kick off your meal with a “snack” of Mozzarella Burrata on grilled sourdough with fuyu persimmon, pomegranate, arugula, walnuts, balsamic. For a mouth bomb of sweet & savory, you'll want to order the Bacon-wrapped medjool dates stuffed with manchego cheese.
The BLT Salad made with bacon, little gems, early girl tomato, avocado, croutons, bacon-grain mustard vinaigrette is always a winner, and tastes even better when summer’s tomatoes are at their peak.
Indulge in a classic Italian “primi” of Housemade Gnocchi with chanterelle mushrooms, brussels sprouts, delicata squash, and parmesan cream.
Other signature dishes include the crisp Duck Confit with toasted farro, toasted hazelnuts, and fresh figs, and the Pan-roasted Alaskan halibut with chorizo, Italian butter beans, kale, tomato, castelvetrano olives.
Fans flock to the restaurant for the house’s weekly specials:
Tuesday - Fried Chicken (thigh, leg, tender) with fresh cornbread and cole slaw ($23.95)
Wednesday - Baby Back Ribs with sweet potato waffle fries, and bok choy salad ($29.95)
Thursday - Grass-fed Burger topped with cheddar, bacon, caramelized onion, & Belgian-style fries ($25.95)
Sunday - Lumache Rigate pasta, slow-braised short rib sugo, kale, pecorino, topped with a meatball ($29.95)
The restaurant takes pride in showcasing low-production wines from family-owned vineyards from around the world. The menu boasts a huge half-bottle wine list – more than 25 options enable guests to experience French, Italian, Spanish and other regional wines.
Marché also boasts a mouthwatering Happy Hour every Wednesday - Friday (4pm -5:30pm). Sip and nibble on:
-- $8 beers
-- $9 glasses of wine
-- $10 spritzes
-- $9 Roasted beet hummus, naan chips, duqqa
-- $9 Bacon-wrapped medjool dates stuffed with manchego cheese
-- $9 Blistered shishito peppers, togarashi, miso aioli
-- $12 Avocado, focaccia, watermelon radish, lemon, radish sprouts, urfa
-- $15 meatball sandwich served on Focaccia with tomato sauce, and shaved pecorino
But perhaps the best part of Marché is its charming patio which is open March through October. Tucked under western magnolias and just enough sparkling lights, the setting is simply dreamy, enhanced by heat lamps and cushy pillows on the chairs.
** Both the patio and plush dining room are available for private events.
Whether you're looking for a romantic date night spot, a casual evening out with friends, or a sunny patio party, Marché Restaurant always delivers an affair to remember!
