The Wild Artichoke Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Wild Artichoke, an exquisite dining destination nestled in Yorba Linda, CA. This modern European restaurant masterfully blends French and New American cuisines, creating a menu that celebrates bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Expect an inviting ambiance with an intimate setting, perfect for family dinners and group gatherings alike.
Highlights of the menu include an array of vegan and vegetarian options, showcasing the creative use of seasonal produce. Signature dishes promise a delightful culinary journey, with each plate carefully crafted to tantalize your palate. The restaurant also stands out for its commitment to sustainability, using reusable tableware and offering compostable containers.
As you savor your meal, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere complemented by outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and a curated selection of beer and wine. Whether dining in or opting for takeout, The Wild Artichoke invites you to indulge in a memorable experience that elevates casual dining to new heights.
BRUNCHABLE
Grilled Artichoke Mozzarella Salad
Salade au chevre chaud, Panko Mozzarella, Farmers market season greens, heirloom cherry tomato, shallot, artichoke, bacon bitelardon, candied walnut, sesame vinaigrette
Crispy Salmon Salad
Salade Nicoise Farmers market season greens, Broiled Salmon, boiled egg, heirloom cherry tomato, shallot, olive, Crispy baby anchovy, yuzu vinaigrette
Parisian Chilled Tuxedo Pasta
Pates froides Tuxedo a la parisienne Tuxedo pasta, Radish, Cherry Tomato, House Pickle, shallot, House Vinaigrette, Tempura Battered Shrimp Kale
Avocado Crab Tartine Toast
Open sandwich, toasted sourdough, Avocado Hummus, north pole snow crab meat, cucumber, scallion, farmers market vegs fruits currently available, wasabi Aioli, everything bagel seasoning
Tempura Fish Chip
Atlantic Cod deep fried w S. PELLEGRINO tempura batter served with House made potato chips and wasabi tartar remoulade
Parisian Wagyu Burger
Le Burger parisian 12 lb. wagyu patty, seared in wagyu tallow, emmental cheese, caramelized shallot jam, remoulade, crispy prosciutto, arugula, tomato, brioche bun, served with shoe string fries with truffle oil, parmesan, togarashi
SOUP OF THE DAY
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FRENCH ONION SOUP
Soupe a loignon carmalized Onions, House Made Beef Marrow Broth, Emmental Cheese, Served With Crostini
Little Gem Wedge Salad
Salade de vinaigrette au fromage Roquefort Crispy prosciutto,, candied walnut, heirloom cherry tomatoes, chive, Roquefort blue cheese crumb, blue cheese dressing, egg mimosa, pink pepper
BURRATA CHEESE SALAD
Salade de fromage burrata season fruit, bacon, radish, orange supreme, heirloom, cherry tomatoes, Aged Modena balsamic vinegar reduction
Million Dollar Seaweed Salad
8 different kinds of seaweed, Shrimp, radish sprouts, shallot, cucumber, yuzu, cumquat, umeboshi vinaigrette, sesame oil, everything bagel seasoning.
FRENCHED CAESAR SALAD
romaine, egg mimosa, croutons, house made dressing, heirloom cherry tomato, Crispy parm chips
BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD
grilled endive, frisee, pomegranate, heiroom cherry tomato, orange supreme. pine nuts, yuzu vinaigrette
SALADS SOUPS
COLD STARTERS
FRESH OYSTER
Live Shigoku Oyster shuck to order Moscato grape slush, apple, shallot, yuzu
BLUE FIN TUNA TARTARE
tartare de thon rouge avocado hummus, fried capers, house pickles, sesame oil, yuzu dressing, kadaif crisp, house made tapioca chips
BEEF TARTARE
Tartare de filet de boeuf U.S prime beef, shallots, caper, dijon mustard, creme fraiche, fine imported EVOO, orange supreme, roasted pink pepper, crispy reggiano parmigiana served with house made beef tendon chips
HAMACHI CRUDO
Kombu Cured yellowtail, cumquat,, yuzu vinaigrette, togarashi, nori powder
CAVIAR POTATO CHIPS
Kaluga Imperial Caviar, lemon cream fraiche, cumquat, chive house made potato chips
BEEF TENDON PUFF ONION DIP
TAPIOCA SHRIMP CHIPS
TRUFFLE FRY
SMASH POTATO FRY
CRACKIN SNACKS
HOT STARTERS
ESCARGOT
Escargots de Bourgogne, French Burgundy style snails, Echire butter, Dulse, shallot, parsley, garlic, served with crostini
PARISIAN STEAM MUSSEL
Moules Marinieres, Live Salt pring Island Mussels from British Columbia, shishito pepper, garlic, cilantro, cherry tomato, blue cheese, white wine lemon. served w crostini
SHRIMP MACARON
Macaron aux crevettes, sourdough, chives, ginger, shrimp mousseline, Peruvian aji sauce
MARYLAND CRAB CAKE
Galettes de Crabe, True Maryland style Fresh lump snow crab, herb breadcrumbs, horseradish buerre blanc.
SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP
Barcelonian Gambas al ajillo shrimp, confit garlic, shishito pepper, cherry tomato, Castelvetrano olives, smoke paprika, shrimp oil, served w tomato garlic rubbed crostinis garlic aioli
CALAMARI
Calamari Fritti, salt and pepper, ginger, garlic, jalapeno, parmesan, togarashi, lemon garlic aioli
TEMPURA EGGPLANT MEATBALL
Crispy Eggplant House made Meatballs in Tomato Glaze with Basil Pesto
UNI SEA URCHIN PASTA
house made fresh tuxedo roll pasta, uni butter sauce, fresh SB Uni clams, garlic, shallot, jalapeno, heirloom cherry tomatoes, water chestnut, pickled red onion
LOBSTER PASTA
house made fresh tuxedo roll pasta, champaign lobster sauce, 12 Australian lobster tail, heirloom cherry tomatoes, chive, parsley oil, parmesan tuile
SOUPY SEAFOOD MEDLEY PASTA
pasta allo zuppa Scoglio, fresh extruded spaghetti clam, mussel, shrimp, scallop, calamari, garlic, white wine, onion, pepperoncino, tomato, bok choy, basil, bacon
CRAB PASTA ROSE SAUCE
house made fresh tuxedo, lump snow crab, soft shell crab, coconut cream, cherry tomatoes, diced zucchini, crab stock, pepperoncino, fine imported EVOO
PUTTANESCA E ARRABIATA
San Marzano tomato sauce with house made fresh extruded spaghetti, shiitake mushroom, pepperoncino, olives, heirloom cherry tomatoes, capers, zucchini, Parmigiano, mint, basil, house made fresh extruded spaghetti pasta, fine EVOO
SHRIMP PASTA AGLIO E OLIO
Pasta ai gamberi fresh extruded spaghetti, garlic, zucchini, arugula, cherry tomatos, pepperoncino, shrimp oil, prawn filone crumbs, fine imported EVOO,
ROQUEFORT STEAK ALFREDO
house made fresh extruded spaghetti, 6 oz hanger steak, fresh cream, blue cheese, baby spinach, garlic, lemon zest. dehydrated moscato grapes, Pink pepper
FRESH PASTA
RISOTTO, PAELLA RAVIOLI
WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO
carnaroli rice, mushroom stock, king oyster, enoki, shimeji, wood ear, shitake, parmigiano, truffle oil, parmesan tuile
LOBSTER RISOTTO
carnaroli rice, champaign lobster sauce, dehydrated heirloom cherry tomatoes, parmigiano, 112 Australian lobster tail, parsley oil, parmesan tuile
SEAFOOD PAELLA
Bomba Rice, Calabrian sausage, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, onion, garlic, tricolor bell pepper, smoked paprika kimchi
CHILLEAN SEABASS
Legine australe patagonian toothfish, white wine ginger brine, roasted artichoke, kale, crispy lotus chip, horseradishbuerre blanc
BAY SCALLOP
Coquilles St. Jacquesn, pan seared U10 bay scallops, 4 cheese Gnocchi, sweet charred corn puree, lemon butter sauce, granny smith apple, crispy quinoa, crispy prosciutto, burnt onion powder, parsley oil
CIOPPINO
Bouillabaissen pan seared Sea scallop, shrimp, 12 lobster tail, calamari, cod, clam, mussel, crispy soft shell crab, and French tomato base broth served with Fregula
SEA MER
LAND ATTERRIR
PARISIAN STEAK FRITES
Le Steak au Poivre Cold smoked 8 oz hanger steak seared in wagyu tallow, shoes string fries with truffle oil, parmesan, togarashi, pink peppercorn sauce
PRIME BONEIN BEEF SHORT RIB
cold smoked prime beef short rib then 48 hour sous vide then seared in wagyu tallow, whole prime bone in rib, potato fennel puree, white wine sauteed seasonal vegs, galbi au jus
FILET MIGNON OSCAR
8 oz filet seared in wagyu tallow, potato fennel puree, white wine sauteed vegetables, bearnaise Espuma
CONFIT DUCK LEG
Confit de Canard, 8hr slow cooked whole duck leg in Duck Fat, Potato fennel puree, Sauteed vegetable medley, Blueberry orange gastrique
MORROCAN LAMB RACK
marocain carre dagneau, New Zealand lamb rack marinaded with morrocan spices, rosemary, garlic, olive oil, fermented meyer lemon puree