Desert Rose Restaurant
Breakfast Omelets
Breakfast Specialty Eggs
Eggplant and Eggs
Eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with melted mozzarella, tomato sauce, 2 fried eggs and toast.
$15.00Shackshuka
2 baked eggs, bell pepper, onions, garlic, spicy tomatoes and feta cheese served with pita bread.
$17.00Rancheros
2 fried eggs served on corn tortillas and beans with a spicy sauce and topped with avocado.
$14.00Breakfast Benedicts
Breakfast Specialties
Banana Split
2 scoops of ice cream, bananas, chocolate chips, whip cream, peanuts, chocolate syrup, and a cherry on top.
$15.00Fresh Oatmeal
Steamed milk or almond milk with bananas or blueberries, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and honey.
$10.00Manakeesh Zaatar Breakfast
Mixed thyme, sumac, herbs, and sesame seeds blended with olive oil and choice of diced onions. Served with fresh tomato, cucumber, and mint leaves.
$18.00Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
Fresh berries, ricotta cheese are baked into the pancakes served with warm butter and syrup.
$15.00Breakfast Pita
Scrambled eggs, spinach, feta, olives, tomato wrap. Served with breakfast potatoes.
$15.00Banana and Chocolate Crepe Breakfast
Bananas-chocolate chips, chopped hazelnut and chocolate sauce. Served with a side of fruits.
$12.00Chocolate Croissant
$6.00Kiddie Waffle
Topped with crème fraiche, chocolate chips, Gummy Bears, sprinkles, and chocolate sauce.
$10.00Sweet Ricotta Crepe
Crepe stuffed, ricotta cheese, berries topped with berry compote and served with a side of fruits.
$12.00Breakfast Sides
Breakfast Drinks
Espresso
$7.00Latte
$8.00Cappuccino
$8.00Tea
$6.00Iced Tea
$6.00Hot Chocolate
$8.00Cranberry Juice
$8.00Fresh Orange Juice
$9.00Lemonade
$7.00Soda
$7.00Water
$8.00Pellegrino
$8.00Appetizers
Fritto Misto
Calamari, shrimp, artichokes and fennel lightly fried and served with lemon aioli and cocktail sauce.
$26.00Chef's Selection of Cheeses
Weybridge, Beemster X-O, Juni, Mycella, Leonora and Blu di Buffala. Served with honey, fig marmalade, candied pecans, and crostini.
$28.00Carpaccio of Beef Tenderloin
Carpaccio with shaved Reggiano, capers, balsamic and olive oil with wild arugula salad.
$24.00Kebbe
Beef meatballs stuffed with pine nuts and onion, deep-fried. Served with yogurt-mint sauce.
$19.00Harissa-Rubbed Baked Brie
Fresh Brie rubbed with traditional Middle Eastern spices. Served with apple slices, strawberries, and crostini.
$19.00Blue Crab Cake
Crispy jumbo lump crab cakes with citrus avocado salad cracked mustard seeds and mixed greens.
$22.00Fire-Roasted Vegetables
Eggplant zucchini, squash, and tomato with basil drizzle, balsamic, and crostini.
$18.00Labneh with Pita
$10.00Vegan Appetizers
Salads
The Desert Rose Greek Salad
Romaine, baby arugula, Persian cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, feta, and Kalamata olives tossed in lemon-oregano vinaigrette.
$16.00 +Apple and Arugula Salad
Green apple with arugula, candied pecans, blue cheese, and fennel with lemon-balsamic vinaigrette.
$16.00 +Avocado and Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar with avocado, arugula, capers, and smoked salmon.
$24.00 +Garbanzo and Edamame Salad
Garbanzo, edamame, tomato, and crispy tofu on mixed greens tossed in sherry-walnut vinaigrette.
$17.00 +Beet Salad
Organic baby kale, avocado, goat cheese, roasted walnuts, and orange wedges in citrus dressing.
$17.00 +Crispy Goat Cheese Salad
Mixed greens, Medjool dates, candied walnuts, and caramelized pear tossed in pomegranate vinaigrette and topped with crispy goat cheese.
$18.00 +Organic Quinoa Salad
Baby arugula, cherry tomato, cucumber, pumpkin seeds, and Medjool dates in a red wine vinaigrette.
$17.00 +House Salad
Mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, and pita shoestring tossed in a Meyer-lemon balsamic vinaigrette.
$15.00 +Vegan Soups and Salads
Vegan Desert Rose Greek Salad
Romaine, baby arugula, cucumber, tomato, red onion, Daiya cheese, Kalamata olives in a lemon-oregano vinaigrette.
$18.00Vegan Beet Salad
Organic baby kale, avocado, roasted walnut, and orange wedges with citrus dressing.
$18.00Vegan House Salad
Mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, crispy pita tossed in Meyer-lemon vinaigrette.
$16.00Vegan Garbanzo and Edamame Salad
Garbanzo beans, edamame, tomato, crispy tofu on mixed greens tossed in a sherry-walnut vinaigrette.
$18.00Vegan Organic Quinoa Salad
Baby arugula, cherry tomato, cucumber, pumpkin, seeds, Medjool date in a red wine vinaigrette.
$17.00Sandwiches
The DR Burger
Flame grilled 8 oz. burger with cheese and caramelized onions. Add bacon or avocado for an extra charge.
$20.00 +Beef Shawarma
Pita wrap with grilled beef filet mignon, tomato, onion-parsley-sumac mix, pickles and tahini sauce.
$24.00Smoked Turkey Club
Sharp cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, basil, mayo on a toasted ciabatta roll.
$20.00Chicken Shawarma Pita Wrap
Pita wrap with grilled chicken, lettuce, fries, pickles, and garlic sauce.
$21.00Vegan Sandwiches
Pizza and Pasta
Pappardelle Short Rib Pasta
Braised short rib over pappardelle pasta in a white wine burrata sauce, garnished with arugula.
$32.00 +Smoked Salmon Pappardelle Pasta
Pappardelle pasta, smoked salmon, mascarpone cream sauce, and chives.
$32.00 +Portobello Mushroom Pizza
Portobello mushroom, tomato sauce, caramelized onion, mozzarella cheese, and truffle oil.
$24.00 +Traditional Margarita Pizza
$17.00 +Manakeesh Zaatar
Mixed thyme, sumac, sesame seeds blended with olive oil and choice of diced onions. Served with tomato, cucumber, and mint.
$18.00 +Vegan Pizzas
Entrees
Beef Kebab
Grilled marinated beef Filet Mignon served with hummus, roasted tomatoes, and crispy pita. Choice of rice, fries, or tabbouleh.
$26.00 +Pork Kebab
Grilled marinated pork loin served with hummus, roasted tomatoes and crispy pita. Choice of rice, fries, or tabbouleh.
$19.00 +Shrimp Kebab
Grilled marinated shrimp served with hummus, garlic sauce, and crispy pita. Choice of rice, fries, or tabbouleh.
$22.00 +Chicken Kebab
Grilled marinated free-range chicken breast served with hummus, crispy pita, and garlic sauce. Choice of rice, fries, or tabbouleh.
$21.00 +Vegetable Kebab
Grilled portobello, zucchini, squash, bell pepper, eggplant, and onion, served with hummus, crispy pita, and garlic sauce. Choice of rice, fries, or tabbouleh.
$19.00 +Fish and Chips
Stella Artois battered tilapia, shoestring fries, tartar sauce and mixed green salad.
$20.00 +Deep-Fried Branzino with Fries
$38.00 +Oven-Roasted Branzino and Wine Sage Sauce
Served with arugula, tomato, artichokes and fennel salad in citrus dressing.
$38.00 +Pita Crusted Salmon
Fresh Atlantic salmon with vegetable pesto rice and caper berries in a puttanesca sauce.
$32.00 +Portobello Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto
Arborio with portobello mushroom, fresh asparagus, tomato and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
$29.00 +Free-Range Jidori Chicken
Crispy skin chicken breast, warm Moroccan carrot spinach salad, polenta fries, and savory tomato harissa sauce.
$27.00 +Filet au Poivre
Cracked peppercorn crusted filet mignon, mashed potatoes, fresh asparagus, and brandy green peppercorn cream with crispy onions.
$36.00 +Grilled Pork Loin with Rosemary-Apple Sauce
Served with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
$26.00 +Wild Alaskan Halibut Dinner
Wild black rice, cherry tomato and baby arugula in a vegetable broth sauce with sauteed Brussels sprouts.
$29.00 +Lunch Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Lunch
Grilled chicken breast, avocado, tomato, lettuce and garlic sauce.
$20.00Beef Shawarma Lunch
Pita wrap with grilled beef filet mignon, tomato, onion-parsley-sumac mix, pickles and tahini sauce.
$24.00Smoked Turkey Club Sandwich Lunch
Aged cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and basil mayo on toasted ciabatta roll.
$20.00Chicken Shawarma Lunch
Pita wrap with grilled chicken, lettuce, fries, pickles and garlic sauce.
$21.00Lunch Pizza and Pasta
Pappardelle Short Rib Pasta Lunch
Braised short rib over pappardelle pasta in a white wine burrata sauce, garnished with arugula.
$32.00 +Smoked Salmon Pappardelle Pasta Lunch
Pappardelle pasta, smoked salmon, mascarpone cream sauce and chives.
$32.00 +Portobello Mushroom Pizza Lunch
Portabello mushroom, tomato sauce, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese and truffle oil.
$25.00 +Manakeesh Zaatar Lunch
Mixed thyme, sumac, herbs, sesame seeds blended with olive oil and choice of diced onions. Served with tomato, cucumber and fresh mint leaves.
$18.00 +Lunch Entrees
Beef Kebab Lunch
Grilled marinated beef filet mignon served with hummus, roasted tomatoes and crispy pita. Choice of rice, fries or tabbouleh.
$26.00 +Pork Kebab Lunch
Grilled marinated pork loin served with hummus, roasted tomatoes and crispy pita. Choice of rice, fries or tabbouleh.
$19.00 +Shrimp Kebab Lunch
Grilled marinated shrimp served with hummus, garlic sauce and crispy pita. Choice of rice, fries or tabbouleh.
$22.00 +Chicken Kebab Lunch
Grilled marinated free-range chicken breast served with hummus, crispy pita and garlic sauce. Choice of rice, fries or tabbouleh.
$21.00 +Vegetable Kebab Lunch
Grilled portobello, zucchini, squash, eggplant and onion. Served with hummus, crispy pita and garlic sauce. Choice of rice, fries or tabbouleh.
$19.00 +Fish and Chips Lunch
Stella Artois battered tilapia, shoestring fries, tartar sauce and mixed greens salad.
$20.00 +Pita Crusted Salmon Lunch
Fresh Atlantic salmon with vegetable pesto rice and caper berries in puttanesca sauce.
$32.00 +Portobello Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto Lunch
Arborio with portobello mushrooms, fresh asparagus, tomato and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
$29.00 +Lunch Dessert
Creme Brule Lunch
$14.00Tiramisu Lunch
$13.00Fresh Dessert Lunch
$12.00Fresh Berries Lunch
$18.00Fresh Fruits Lunch
$13.00Sides
Dessert
Beverages
Soda
$7.00Lemonade
$7.00Ginger Ale
$7.00Ginger Beer
$10.00Red Bull
$10.00Iced Tea
$6.00Cranberry Juice
$8.00Pineapple Juice
$8.00Fresh Orange Juice
$9.00Apple Juice
$6.00Tomato Juice
$8.00Grapefruit Juice
$8.00San Pellegrino
$8.00Fiji Water
$8.00Espresso
$7.00Coffee
$6.00Cappuccino
$8.00Latte
$8.00Hot Tea
$6.00Hot Chocolate
$5.00Brunch Appetizers (archived)
Brunch Fritto Misto
Lightly fried calamari, shrimp, artichokes and fennel. Served with lemon aioli and cocktail sauce.
$14.00Brunch Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled poached shrimp served with cocktail sauce and horseradish cream.
$13.00Brunch Chef's Selection of Cheeses
Weybridge, Beemster X-O, Juni, Mycella, Leonara and Blu di Bufala. Served with honeycomb, fig marmalade, candied pecans and crostini.
$19.00Brunch Harissa-Rubbed Baked Brie
Fresh brie rubbed with traditional Middle Eastern spices. Served with tart apple slices, strawberries and crostini.
$13.00Brunch Kebbe
Beef meatballs stuffed with pinenuts and onions, lightly fried. Served with a yogurt mint sauce.
$13.00Brunch Carpaccio of Beef Tenderloin
Paper-thin beef with shaved reffiano, capers, balsamico and olive oil with wild arugula salad.
$16.00Brunch Soups and Salads (archived)
Brunch House Salad
Mixed greens, vine ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and pita shoestrings tossed in Meyer Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette.
$9.00 +Brunch Desert Rose Greek Salad
Romaine, baby arugula, cucumbers, vine ripened tomatoes, red onions, feta and kalamata olives in Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette.
$13.00 +Brunch Apple and Arugula Salad
Green apple with arugula, candied pecans, bleu cheese and shaved fennel with Meyer Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette.
$14.00 +Brunch Crispy Goat Cheese Salad
Field greens, Medjool dates, candied walnuts and caramelized pears tossed in pomegranate vinaigrette with crispy goat cheese.
$14.00 +Brunch Avocado and Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad
Our classic caesar salad with avocado, arugula, capers and smoked Scottish salmon.
$14.00 +Brunch Garbanzo and Edamame Salad
Garbanzo beans, edamame, tomatoes and crispy tofu on mixed greens in sherry-walnut vinaigrette.
$13.00 +Brunch Beet Salad
Organic baby kale, avocado, goat cheese, roasted hazelnut and orange wedges in citrus dressing.
$14.00 +Red Bull
$7.00Brunch Sandwiches (archived)
The Brunch d R Burger
8 oz. flame grilled burger with cheese and caramelized onions on brioche bun.
$13.00 +Brunch Mint-Garlic Lamb Burger
With feta cheese, fries and salad. Served with french fries and mixed greens.
$15.00 +Brunch Mediterranean Wrap
Hummus, mixed greens, feta, olives, cucumbers, onions and tomatoes on pita. Served with french fries and mixed greens.
$12.00 +Brunch Chicken Pesto Panini
Grilled chicken breast on La Brea bakery rosemary focaccia with sun-dried tomato tapenade, pesto, fresh mozzarella and slice tomatoes. Served with french fries and mixed greens.
$13.00 +Brunch Smoked Turkey Ciabatta Club
Aged cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and basil mayo on a toasted ciabatta roll. Served with french fries and mixed greens.
$13.00 +Brunch Lebanese Falafel Sandwich
Traditional falafel with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickled turnips and tahini sauce on pita bread. Served with french fries and mixed greens.
$14.00 +Brunch Beef Shawarma
Mediterranean style wrap with grilled beef, red onions, mixed herbs and tahini sauce. Served with french fries and mixed greens.
$14.00 +Brunch Chicken Shawarma
Mediterranean style wrap with grilled chicken, french fried potatoes and garlic sauce. Served with french fries and mixed greens.
$13.00 +Brunch Grilled Vegetable Panini
Eggplant, zucchini, squash, roasted peppers, mushrooms and feta. Served with french fries and mixed greens.
$11.00 +Brunch Entrees (archived)
Brunch Chicken Kebab
Grilled marinated chicken breast on kebab served with hummus and garlic sauce with choice of rice, fries or tabbouleh.
$14.00Brunch Beef Kebab
Grilled marinated beef tenderloin in kebab served with hummus, roasted tomatoes and crispy pita with choice of rice, fries or tabbouleh.
$14.00Brunch Vegetable Kebab
Grilled portobello mushroom, zucchini, squash, eggplant and onion kebab served with hummus and garlic sauce. Choice or rice, fries or tabbouleh.
$12.00Brunch Shrimp Kebab
Grilled marinated shrimp kebab served with hummus and garlic sauce. Choice or rice, fries or tabbouleh.
$16.00Brunch From the Griddle (archived)
Brunch Stuffed French Toast
Almond-crusted potato bread stuffed with Nutella and banana slices, griddled to perfection. Served with berry puree and fresh fruit.
$11.00Side of Smoked Bacon
$4.00Side of Ham
$4.00Side of Tofu
$4.00Two Organic Eggs
$4.00English Muffin
$3.00White Toast
$3.00Wheat Toast
$3.00Brunch Specialties (archived)
Brunch Los Feliz Breakfast
Two organic eggs, any style, with choice of bone-in ham steak, turkey sausage, applewood smoked bacon or tofu. Served with D.R. breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit and toast.
$12.00Brunch Hillhurst Organic Omelette
Organic eggs with spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and aged cheddar. Served with D.R. breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit and toast.
$13.00Brunch Vegetarian Benedict
Sauteed spinach, tomato, sweet chile tofu, poached organic eggs and sauce Hollandaise on a Wolferman's English muffin. Served with D.R. breakfast potatoes and fruit.
$11.00Brunch Breakfast Pita
Scrambled organic eggs, spinach, feta, olives and tomatoes in fresh pita bread. Served with D.R. breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit and toast.
$12.00Brunch Deluxe Steak Benedict
Seared beef tournedos, sliced tomato, smoked bacon, poached organic eggs and sauce Hollandaise on a Wolferman's English muffin. Served with D.R. breakfast potatoes and fruit.
$18.00Brunch Classic Eggs Benedict
Canadian bacon, poached organic eggs and sauce Hollandaise on a Wolferman's English muffin. Served with D.R. breakfast potatoes and fruit.
$11.00Brunch Smoked Salmon Benedict
Smoked Scottish salmon, poached organic eggs, capers, chives and sauce Hollandaise on a Wolferman's English muffin. Served with D.R. breakfast potatoes and fruit.
$14.00Brunch Los Feliz "Spa" Omelette
Egg whites with mixed vegetables and tofu topped with fresh avocado. Served with D.R. breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit and toast.
$10.00Brunch Blue Crab Cake Benedict
Blue crab cake, asparagus, poached organic eggs and sauce Hollandaise on a Wolferman's English muffin. Served with D.R. breakfast potatoes and fruit.
$18.00Brunch Steak and Eggs
Grilled NY strip steak with organic eggs, any style. Served with D.R. breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit and toast.
$18.00