The Catch Restaurant 101 E. Imperial Hwy Brea, California phone: 714-257-0101

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Today’s Fresh Fish
All of TAPS fish is brought in fresh daily and is hand cut on the premises. All selections come charbroiled or blackened with fresh seasonal vegetables and your choice of potatoes rissole, roasted garlic mashed potatoes or rice pilaf.

Sterling Atlantic Salmon $13.95 Pacific Swordfish $15.95 Hawaiian Ahi Tuna $13.95 Idaho Rainbow Trout $11.95 Fijian Mahi Mahi $13.95 Farm Raised Catfish $11.95

Fresh Oyster
Your server will explain today’s selection. All of TAPS oysters are deftly shucked and presented immediately on ice. They are harvested throughout the oyster growing season from certified waters and are documented with harvest locations and date. We recommend one of our handcrafted classic styles of European ales or lagers as an accompaniment.

The Raw $9.95 per 1/2 dozenFanny Bay Bayne Sound, BC
Plump, sweet with a strong briny aftertaste
Malpeque Malpeque Bay, Prince Edward Island
Delicate texture, very briny with a aftertaste.Hama Hama Hood Canal, Puget Sound
Delicate, fruity with a mild flavor Hog Island Tamales Bay, California
Plump, salty with a very rich smokey, sweet flavor Quilcen Bay Dabob Bay, WA
Slightly salty and sweet, delicate texture, cucumbery finish
Desolation Sound Desolation Sound, BC
Briny up front then sweet with a watermelon like finish Coramandel Coramandel Bay, NZ
Small, delicate, but robust flavor with a full bodied finish Malaspina Vancouver, BC
Thick shelled, plump, mild flavor Sunset Beach Southern Hood Canal, WA
Mildly salty and sweet with a melon finish Salutation Cove Salutation Cove, Prince Edward Island Delicate with a sweet, crisp finish
and The Cooked... $10.95 per 1/2 dozen

Oysters Rockefeller
Fresh Pacific oysters baked with bacon, spinach, onions, Parmesan and Pernod topped with hollandaise.

TAPS Charbroiled Oysters
Fresh shucked oysters broiled and finished with garlic-herb butter and crumbled blue cheese

Start Here
Rock Shrimp Empanadas $9.95
Sauteed rock shrimp in garlic and chile fried in fresh tortillas with jack and cheddar cheeses. Finished with Chipotle sour cream, tomato cancasse and tomatillo avocado salsa.

Calamari Provencale $9.95
Tender calamari flash fried and tossed in a zesty butter sauce of Worcestershire, garlic, green onion, tomato and Tabasco.

Calamari Fritti $7.95
Tender calamari dusted in spicy flour, flash fried and served with cocktail sauce.

Seared Rare Ahi Tuna $10.95
Crusted with peppercorns and toasted sesame seeds. Served with Asian jicama slaw and ginger soy aioli.

Sweet-n-Spicy Coconut Shrimp $10.95
Large Tiger shrimp fried golden brown in a sweet coconut crust. Served over Asian jicama slaw with side of mango horseradish chutney.

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes $11.95
Grilled in seasoned bread crumbs served over mango jalapeño butter sauce with Louisiana hot slaw and Cajun remoulade.

Warm Crab & Artichoke Dip $9.95
Dungeness crab and tender artichokes blended with spinach, two cheeses and caramelized onions. Served au gratin with tri-color corn chips.

Grilled Marinated Artichoke $7.95
Served charbroiled with lemon herb aioli and warm slaw with bacon and blue cheese.

Swampfire Chicken Wings $7.95
Wham-Cajun chicken drummettes smothered in a spicy cayenne pepper glaze and served with chunky blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Ceviche Cocktail $8.95
Marinated shrimp and scallops in fresh juiced citrus. Served with tri-color corn chips and freshly sliced avocado.

Steamed Green Lip Mussels or Manila Clams $9.95
Simmered in a white wine, garlic, butter and herb broth. Enjoy with plenty of warm sourdough bread.

Jumbo Prawn Cocktail $11.95
Served with our tangy cocktail sauce.

Bourbon Street Platter $19.95
Coconut shrimp, swampfire chicken wings and our famous crab & artichoke dip.

Soups & Salads
New England Clam Chowder Cup $3.75 Bowl $5.25
Traditional white chowder of chopped clams, potatoes, leeks and laced with cream sherry.

Classic French Onion Soup Crock $5.25
Chef's Classic French Onion Soup.

N'Awlins Style Gumbo Cup $3.75 Bowl $5.25
A rich stew of chicken, smoked ham and Andouille sausage topped with cajun dirty rice.

Special Soup Cup $3.95 Bowl $5.25

Baked Seafood Louis $14.95
TAPS’ rendition of the classic salad. Fresh romaine and iceberg lettuce tossed in Russian dressing topped with sauteed shrimp, scallops, and Maine lobster meat lightly baked with parmesan cheese. Served with tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrots and sliced egg.

Oriental Chicken Salad $10.95
Fresh bok choy, Napa cabbage, carrots and cucumber tossed in soy sesame vinaigrette with marinated chicken breast, fried wontons and green onions over crispy rice noodles.

Classic Caesar $8.95
A half order of traditional Caesar with crisp Romaine and fresh baked
croutons topped with grated Parmesan and Kalamata olives.
With Grilled Chicken $10.95
With Blackened Fresh Fish (Chef's Selection) $13.95

The Cobb $9.95
Grilled chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, chopped egg and blue cheese on shredded iceberg lettuce tossed in our blue cheese dressing..

Beefsteak Tomato $5.95
Ripe beefsteak tomatoes layered with sliced red onions and topped with blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles and herb vinaigrette.

The"Wedgie" $5.95
A wedge of iceberg lettuce garnished with sliced beefsteak tomatoes, chopped red onions and blue cheese dressing.

Baby Mixed Greens $8.95
Tossed in raspberry vinaigrette and garnished with poached pears in port wine, candied walnuts, red onions and crumbled blue cheese.

Fresh Spinach $8.95
Tossed in a warm bacon molasses dressing and garnished with chopped bacon, red peppers, grated egg and green onions.

House Salad $4.95
Chopped Romaine, mixed greens, shredded carrots, cucumbers and red onions tossed in your choice of dressing.

Sandwiches
All sandwich creations served with seasoned french fried potatoes and your choice of Louisiana hot slaw, fresh fruit, pasta salad or sliced beefsteak tomatoes.

Open Faced Crab Melt $10.95
Creamy blue crab with garlic and onions on a toasted french roll, finished with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, sauce remoulade and marinated roma tomatoes.

The BLT $8.95
A classic made better. Served open faced on fresh croissant with vine ripened tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, fresh mayo, arrugula and boston lettuce.

Creole Blackened Chicken Sandwich $8.95
With crisp lettuce, caramelized onion and spicy creole sauce on a fresh potato bun.

Blackened Hawaiian Ahi Tuna $9.95
Over grilled potato bread with tempura onion rings, broiled pineapple, bok choy, Napa cabbage and wasabi sauce.

Taps Burger $8.95
12oz. of lean ground beef broiled to order, topped with aged cheddar. Garnished with red onion, beefsteak tomato, mayo and lettuce served on a potato roll. Served with seasoned french fries.

Sourdough Roast Beef Stack $9.95
Fresh slices of roast beef piled high on toasted sourdough with fried onion strings, melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and horseradish aioli.

Soup and Sandwich com $11.95
Fresh ahi tuna salad on squaw bread with lettuce and tomato. Served with a bowl of one of our house made soups

Taps Specialites
Drunken Hawaiian Mahi Mahi $16.95
Served blackened with a splash of Tequila over a creamy tomato risotto. Accompanied by crab tostadas topped with tomatillo and avocado salsa.

Creole BBQ Shrimp $10.95
Large Tiger Shrimp sautéed in a spicy pepper and worcestershire BBQ sauce with fresh tomatoes and spanish onions. Served over Cajun dirty rice with a hunk of toasted french bread.

Asian Stir Frys $10.95
Your choice of broiled chicken or Garlic Prawns tossed in a blend of Oriental cut vegetables, garlic, spice and sweet teriyaki sauce.

Halibut Fish Tacos $10.95
Blackened Alaskan Halibut in grilled corn tortillas with shredded cabbage and chipotle sour cream. Served with dirty rice, pico de gallo salsa and chorizo baked beans.

San Francisco Style Seafood Cioppino $14.95
Calamari, clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops and assorted fresh fish sautéed in a spicy marinara with onions, garlic, red wine and fresh herbs. Served over linguine pasta with toasted paninni bread.

Jerome and Jose's Jambalya $14.95
Family friends, Jerome and Jose brought this recipe from Louisiana. Shrimp, chicken, Andouille sausage and smoked ham simmered in a secret tomato cayenne broth. Served with dirty rice and slivered green onions.

Victor's Fish & Chips $11.95
Alaskan halibut dipped in the brewer’s award winning cream ale and flash fried. Served with tartar sauce, french fried potatoes and our Louisiana hot slaw.

Sake Marinated Chilean Sea Bass $23.95
Served pan roasted over Japanese sticky rice and sautéed spinach, accompanied by red, green & yellow bell pepper jam.

Shrimp Christopher $23.95
Crab stuffed shrimp baked and served over roasted-tomato chive butter sauce with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables.

Sautéed Main Scallops $22.95
Flown in fresh daily. Served over porcini mushroom risotto in white wine garlic butter sauce with red and yellow pear tomatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables.

BBQ Baby Back Ribs $20.95 1/2 Rack $10.95
In TAPS house-made mango BBQ sauce. Served with french fried potatoes and our Louisiana hot slaw.

Steaks, Chops & Chicken
Served with fresh seasonal vegetables and your choice of potatoes rissolé, rice pilaf or roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Bernaise or green peppercorn sauce served upon request. $1.00

20oz. T-Bone $32.95
USDA Prime Aged. The best of the tender and strip loin.

16oz. Ribeye $25.95
USDA Prime Aged. Considered the most flavorful of all steaks.

8oz. Top Sirloin $20.95
USDA Prime Aged. Center cut for those dining light.

10oz. Filet Mignon $26.95
USDA Choice. The most tender of steaks.

14oz. New York Strip $26.95
USDA prime aged. Considered the steak eater’s favorite.

16oz. Barrel-Rolled Pork Chop $19.95
Double cut bone-in chop marinated in fresh herbs, garlic and olive oil. Served with garlic and blue cheese mashed potatoes, buttered asparagus, and caramelized apples with apple wood smoked bacon and brown sugar.

8oz. Breast of Fresh Chicken $14.95
Prepared either blackened, BBQ style or with lemon caper butter sauce.

At TAPS we prepare our meat to the following specifications:

RARE — Red cool center MEDIUM RARE — Red warm center MEDIUM — Pink center MEDIUM WELL — Slightly pink center WELL — Cooked throughout

Hand Crafted Pizzas
Maine Lobster $14.95
1/4 lb. of Maine Lobster meat over Alfredo Sauce with sliced scallions and parmesan cheese.

Thai Chicken $9.95
Roasted chicken, warm cashews, sautéed leeks, green onion over a spicy Thai sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Swapfire $9.95
Blackened chicken, sautéed mushrooms, scallions, blue cheese crumbles and our fiery swampfire wing sauce.

Four Cheese $8.95
Aged grana, domestic blue, mozzarella and asiago cheeses accented with our marinara sauce.

Pepperoni $8.50
Sliced pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.

Pastas
Linguini Szechwan $12.95
Marinated beef tenderloin and teriyaki shrimp over linguine noodles tossed in spicy Thai sauce with shitake mushrooms and slivered green onions.

Stuffed Tortellini Cacciatoré $16.95
Giant cheese-filled pastas smothered in a classic tomato sauce with mushrooms, onions, herbs and braised chicken. Finished with shaved pecorino romano cheese.

Shrimp Scampi Quadratini $18.95
Sweet Pacific white shrimp, lightly breaded and grilled. Served over spinach and lemon basil pasta tossed in garlic, butter and white wine. Centered with baked tomato provencale and grated grana cheese.

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