Rainbird Menu
Rainbird, a New American restaurant located in Merced, CA, offers a trendy, intimate, and upscale dining experience. With a focus on wine bars, breakfast, and brunch, Rainbird provides limited vegetarian options and a full bar for a diverse dining experience. The restaurant prides itself on excellent service, as highlighted by satisfied customers like Roche D., Susan S., Vanessa D., Kristina M., and Khristine C. Guests have raved about the delicious food, inviting ambiance, and friendly staff, making Rainbird a top choice for special occasions or casual dining. From mushroom risotto and beet salad to ricotta pancakes and Spanish omelette, the menu features a variety of mouthwatering dishes that will leave you wanting more. So, whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a group gathering, Rainbird promises a delightful culinary experience that you won't soon forget.
Beverages
Espresso
Freshly Brewed Coffee
Grapefruit Juice
Hot Tea
Latte
Orange Juice
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Dr. Pepper
Starry
Pellegrino
Evian Water
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Arnold Palmer
Avocado Toast
smashed local avocado, breakfast radish, blistered heirloom tomatoes, pea shoots served on toasted rainbird sourdough-v
Brioche Breakfast Sandwich
medium-fried egg, smashed avocado, sliced tomato, arugula, grana padano, harissa aioli on toasted brioche bun served with sweet potato home fries and local dressed greens.
Caramelized Custard French Toast
rainbird sourdough dipped in egg custard and caramelized with cinnamon and sugar, served with macerated strawberries, whipped butter and maple syrup
El Capitan Breakfast
two farm eggs any style served with sweet potato home fries, choice of smoked bacon or pork sausage links served with our buttered rainbird sourdough toast and local dressed greens.
Greek Goddess Yogurt Bowl
sumac greek yogurt, hemp seed granola, farmers market fruit & berries, meyer lemon honey-v/gf
Overnight Oats
farmers market berries, flax and chia seeds, banana, almond butter, toasted almonds-v/gf
Rainbird Benedict
poached farm eggs served with hollandaise sauce on toasted english muffin, served with sweet potato home fries and local dressed greens
Ricotta Pancakes
wild blueberry compote, pistachio crumble, meyer lemon zest, whipped butter, maple syrup
Seasonal Scramble
sauteed asparagus, butternut squash, spinach, chevre served with sweet potato home fries, local dressed greens and buttered rainbird sourdough toast
Spanish Omelet
linguica, manchego, wilted arugula served with sweet potato home fries, local dressed greens and buttered rainbird sourdough toast.
Ancient Grain Bowl
farro, brown rice, quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, snap peas, roasted mushrooms, hemp seeds, pesto- vg/gf
Rainbird Club
sliced turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, sliced tomato, smashed avocado, living lettuce, garlic aioli on toasted rainbird sourdough served with house cut seasoned fries.
El Cap Burger
oz certified angus beef patty, tomato chutney, grana Padano, spinach, caramelized onion, garlic aioli on brioche served with house cut seasoned fries.
Meyer Lemon-Honey Glazed Salmon
oz Atlantic Salmon filet, herb pesto orzo, blistered cherry tomatoes, lacinato kale, sumac labneh.
Grilled Hanger Steak Sandwich
caramelized onion, rocket arugula, mama lil's peppers, basil pesto aioli on brioche served with house cut seasoned fries.
Rainbird Grilled Cheese With Tomato Bisque
house made sourdough bread, brie, gruyere, grana padano .-v
Muscovy Duck Confit
endive salad, grilled peaches, beet puree, honey ricotta-gf
Fried Oyster Po'Boy
pacific northwest oyster (), local greens, roma tomato, pesto aioli, toasted brioche bun served with house cut seasoned fries
Crispy Chicken Sanwich
buttermilk marinated chicken breast, living lettuce, roma tomato, house pickles, harissa aioli served with house cut seasoned fries.
Millionaire BLTA
thick cut bacon rubbed with aleppo-brown sugar, roma tomato, living lettuce, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, roasted garlic aioli, toasted rainbird sourdough served with house cut seasoned fries
Entrees
Sides
Avocado
Pork Sausage Links
Rainbird Sourdough Toast With Whipped Butter
Side Of Fruit
Smoked Bacon
Sweet Potato Home Fries-Gf
Rainbird Bruschetta
ricotta, marinated cherry tomatoes, Burroughs olive oil, micro basil, aged balsamic reduction- v
Rainbird Signature Country Farro Sourdough Breadbasket (Four Slices)
thick sliced house made farro sourdough bread, grilled with butter, served with honey whipped Bellwether ricotta
Rainbird Signature Country Farro Sourdough Breadbasket (Two Slices)
thick sliced house made farro sourdough bread, grilled with butter, served with honey whipped Bellwether ricotta
Tuna Crudo
ahi tuna, local citrus-vinaigrette, radish, cucumber, mama's lil's peppers, pistachio, micro herbs-gf/df
Grilled Tiger Prawns
olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, aleppo pepper-gf
Mediterranean Platter
hummus, tzatziki, grilled pita, gravlax, english cucumber, mixed olives, feta, local dressed greens
Burrata
compressed stone fruit, endive salad, Burroughs Family Farms almonds, local honey, sourdough crostini's-v
Shared Plates
Soup and Salad
Mediterranean Salad
local greens, english cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, mixed olives, julienne red onion, feta, crispy chickpeas, greek vinaigrette - v/gf
EL Cap Cobb Salad
chopped iceberg, heirloom tomatoes, hardboiled egg, rendered bacon, smoked blue cheese crumbles, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, buttermilk ranch dressing-gf
Seasonal Ingredient Salad
strawberries, peaches, english cucumber, heirloom cherry tomatoes, wild arugula, feta, pepitas, thai basil vinaigrette- v/gf
Tomato Bisque Bowl
san marzano tomatoes, rainbird sourdough croutons, creme fraiche, micro basil
Tomato Bisque Cup
san marzano tomatoes, rainbird sourdough croutons, creme fraiche, micro basil
