WELCOME!
We are a no tipping establishment. 20% service charge will be added to your bill to ensure a better living wage to our staff.
- Masks are required indoors regardless of your vaccination status. Updated 8/3/21
CALAVE, "WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME"
Located in the heart of Palo Alto’s California Avenue Business District, Calave is a wine bar appropriate for just about any occasion. It has both a contemporary and vintage feel, where you can enjoy wines found both locally and globally, craft cocktails, craft beers with a variety of delicious bar bites to keep you satisfied.
MAYFIELD BREWRY (CIRCA 1868-1920) STOOD ON THE CORNER OF LINCOLN & 2ND, NOW CALIFORNIA & BIRCH
Once the home of the Mayfield Brewery, Calave’s site has an interesting history. Before becoming incorporated into Palo Alto in 1904, California Avenue was part of the rowdy, pre-prohibition town of Mayfield. Calave’s aesthetic celebrates the spirit of the former owner’s rich, pre-prohibition past.
THE PARTNERS OF CALAVE
In 2015, Dave, Lori, Becky and James set out to create a neighborhood bar with a focus on elevating the wine bar experience. Cultivating relationships with their patrons is central to their vision. Their hard work and creativity resulted in a unique establishment where locals and out of town visitors can unwind with the best wine, craft beers and tasty food, all served in an inviting atmosphere without pretense.
WINE LIST
Wine & Beer List subject to change without notice and it often does.
We are a no tipping establishment. 20% service charge will be added to your bill to ensure a better living wage to our staff.
Glass Bottle
Bubbles
NV Prosecco, Corazza, Treviso, Italy $12
NV Brut Rose, M. Bonnamy, Loire Valley, France $12
NV Brut, Monthuys Pere et Fils, Champagne, France $22
Glass Bottle
Whites
2020 Rose, Domaine de Beaupre, Cotes de Provance, France $14
2020 Rosé, Chateau Maylandie “Les Amis”, Languedoc, France $12
2018 Vedejo, Pradorey, Castilla y Leon, Rueda,Spain $12
2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Auchere, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France $15
2020 Sauvignon Blanc , Middle-Earth, Nelson, New Zealand $13
2017 Riesling Kabinett, Weingut Jochen Clemens, Mosel, Germany $14
2018 Chardonnay, Domaine Fabrice Larochette, AOC Bourgogne Burgundy, France $14
2018 Chardonnay, Austerity Wines, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County $13
2019 Chardonnay, Bistue Cellars, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California $15
2017 Chardonnay, Twill Cellars, Willamette Valley, OR $65
2018 Chardonnay, Groth Vineyards & Winery, Hillview Vinayard, Napa Valley $60
Glass Bottle
Reds
2019 Pinot Noir, Twill Cellars, Willamette Valley, Oregon $18
2017 Pinot Noir, Copain Wines “Tous Ensemble”, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County $17
2018 Pinot Noir, “Calave”, Central Coast $12
2016 Pinot Noir, Trombetta Family Wines, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County $85
2017 Pinot Noir, Domaine Jean-Luc Maldant, Bourgogne, France 375 ML $30
2018 Red Blend, Soquel Vineyards "Trinity", California $12
2017 Aglianico , De Falco, Campania, Italy $14
2012 Tempranillo, Tahon de Tobelos “Reserva”, Rioja, Spain $18
2012 Tempranillo, Viña Ardanza “Reserva”, Selección Especial, Rioja, Spain $75
2014 Barlolo DOCG, Francesco Rinaldi & Figli "Brunate", Piedmont, Italy $145
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, "Calave", Paso Robles $12
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinnabar Winery, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County $17
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckmen Vinayards, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County $17
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bistue Cellars, Napa Valley $19
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Freemark Abbey Winery, napa Valley $100
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, AXR, Napa Valley $80
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt Veeder Winery "Reserve", Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley $120
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, J Lord Winery “Hilltop”, Paso Robles $65
2017 Red Blend, Two Squared by Alpha Omega, Napa Valley, California $89
2018 Bordeaux, Chatea Vieux Potana, Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, France $20
2016 Syrah, Barruol Lynch "La Boisselee", Cote Rotie. Rhone, France $140
Glass Bottle
Dessert Wines
2017 Sauternes, Chateau la Tour Blanche “Emotions”, France $16
NV Ruby Port, Graham’s “Fine Ruby”, Portugal $12
2018 Moscato D’Asti, Strev, Piedmont, Italy $12
WINE & BOURBON FLIGHTS
Bubbles
NV Brut Rose | M. Bonnamy, Loire Valley, France
NV Prosecco | Corazza, Treviso, Italy
NV Brut | Monthuys Pere et Fils, Champagne, France
$24
Rose All Day
NV, Brut | M. Bonnamy, Loire Valley, France
2020 Rosé | Chateau Maylandie “Les Amis”, Languedoc, France
2020 Rosé | Domaine de Beaupre, Cotes de Provance, France
$20
The Rounds
2018 Chardonnay | Domaine Fabrice Larochette, AOC Bourgogne Burgundy, France
2018 Chardonnay | Austerity Wines, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County
2019 Chardonnay | Bistue Cellars, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
$23
Savage White
2020 Sauvignon Blanc | Middle-Earth, Nelson, New Zealand
2018 Verdejo | Pradorey, Castilla y Leon, Rueda,Spain
2017 Riesling | Weingut Jochen Clemens “Kabinett”, Mosel, Germany
$18
Pinot Divino
2018 Pinot Noir | “Calave”, Central Coast
2019 Pinot Noir | Twill Cellars, Willamette Valley, Oregon
2017 Pinot Noir | Copain Wines “Tous Ensemble”, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Valley
$25
Call Me a Cab
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon | Cinnabar Winery, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon | Beckmen Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon | Bistue Cellars, Napa Valley
$26
European Vacation
2017 Aglianico | De Falco Vini, Campania, Italy
2012 Tempranillo | Tahon de Tobelos “Reserva”, Rioja, Spain
2018 Bordeaux | Chatea Vieux Potana, Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
$29
W. L. Weller
Full Proof | Frankfort, Kentucky
12 Year | Frankfort, Kentucky Frankfort, Kentucky
Single Barrel | Frankfort, Kentucky
$40
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
The Keeper
Wheatley Vodka, Aperol, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Wine
$14
Opening Statement
Brokers Gin, Luxardo, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Juice
$16
House Old Fashion
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Rittenhouse Rye Whisky, Laphroaig 10Yr. Scotch, Demarara Syrup, Angostura and Peach Bitters
$16
Calave Paloma
Arete Blanco Tequila, Aperol, Lime and Grapefruit Juice, Rosemary Simple Syrup
$16
CGT
Brokers gin, rosemary, juniper berries, grapefruit, and tonic
$14
Mezcal Mule
Los Vecinos Mezcal, Honey-Ginger Syrup, Lime Juice and Ginger Beer
$15
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
Sazerac
Negroni
Old Fashioned
Aprerol Spritz
Martini
SPIRITS
Vodka
Tito’s
Austin, TX
$14
Wheatley
Frankfort, KY
$12
Gin
Ginny’s
CA
$14
McQueen and the Violet Fog
Brazil
$14
Brokers
London, UK
$12
St. George Terroir
Alameda, CA
$12
Hendricks
Scotland
$14
Barr Hill
Vermont
$15
Rum
Diplomatico "Planas"
Venezuela
$12
Diplomatico "Reserva Exclusiva"
Venezuela
$16
Myers’s Original Dark
Jamaica
$12
Flor de Caña “Centenario 18”
Nicaragua
$16
Tequila
Arete "Blanco"
Mexico
$12
Siete Leguas "Blanco"
Mexico
$14
Siete Leguas "Reposado"
Mexico
$16
Siete Leguas "Añejo"
Mexico
$18
Mandala "Blanco"
Mexico
$14
Mandala " Extra Añejo"
Mexico
$42
Clase Azul "Reposado"
Mexico
$30
Los Vecinos del Campo "Espadin" Mezcal
Mexico
$14
BOURBON
Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY
$12
Colonel E. H. Taylor Jr. Barrel Proof
Frankfort, KY
$35
Colorado Gold
Colorado Springs, CO
$16
Cotton Hollow 4Yr
TX
$18
Old Rip Van Winkle 10Yr
Frankfort, KY
$55
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12Yr
Frankfort, KY
$65
W. L. Weller 12 Yr
Frankfort, KY
$22
W. L. Weller Full Proof
Frankfort, KY
$30
W. L. Weller Single Barrel
Frankfort, KY
$40
Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel
Frankfort, KY
$25
Clyde May's
Lawrenceburg, IN
$16
Blanton's Single Barrel
Frankfort, KY
$20
Stagg Jr. Batch #14 (Spring 2020)
Frankfort, KY
$45
2020 George T. Stagg
Frankfort, KY
$70
Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel
Frankfort, KY
$60
RYE
Colorado Gold
Colorado Springs, CO
$14
Cotton Hollow 4Yr
IN
$18
High West Rendezvous
Park City, UT
$20
Old Forester
Louisville, KY
$12
Pikesville
Bardstown, KY
$15
Rittenhouse
Bardstown, KY
$12
Sazerac
Frankfort, KY
$14
Whistle Pig 10Yr
VT
$20
Whistle Pig 12Yr
VT
$30
Whistle Pig 15Yr
VT
$50
SINGLE MALT
10th Street
CA
$16
Amrut
India
$16
Glenfiddich 12Yr
Scotland
$18
Laphroaig 10Yr
Scotland
$16
Macallan 12Yr
Scotland
$20
Macallan 18Yr
Scotland
$55
Signatory UnChillfiltered Collection Glenlivet 2006
Scotland
$30
Single Cask Nation Ledaig 13Yr
Scotland
$40
Single Cask Nation Glenburgie 20Yr
Scotland
$50
The Balvenie 12Yr Double Wood
Scotland
$17
The Balvenie 14Yr Caribbean Cask
Scotland
$25
The Karayoshi 12 Yr
Japan
$29
The Matsui
Japan
$25
Kaiyo “Mizunara Oak”
Japan
$23
Beer/Non-Alcoholic List
Craft Beer On Tap
Pilsner 4.8%ABV
Oakland United Beerwork
$8
Dunkelweizen "Dark Side of Weiss 5.3% ABV
Sonoma Springs Brewing Co.
$9
Hazy IPA 7.5% ABV
Oakland United Beerwork
$9
Hefeweizen “Noma Weiss” 5.9 % ABV
Sonoma Springs Brewing Co.
$9
Flight of Draft Beers (5 oz. pours) $12
Craft Beer By Bottle
Belching Beaver Brewery “Deftones Phantom Bride” IPA 7.10% 16oz
Oceanside, CA
$9
Left Hand Brewing Co. Nitro Stout 6.0% 16oz
Longmont, CO
$9
Kolsch
Reissdorf, Germany
$9
Omission Brewing Co. IPA 6.7% (Gluten Free)
Portland, Oregon
$6
Henry Apple Cider 4.5%
Court land, California
$7
Sangria
Calave’s Finest Housemade Red Sangria $9
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Clausthaler non-alcoholic beer
Germany
$6
Soft Drinks: Coke | Diet Coke | Sprite $3
Sparkling Water: S. Pellegrino $3 | Small $6 | Large
Orange Juice $3
BAR BITES
Menu subject to change without notice and it often does.
We are a no tipping establishment. 20% service charge will be added to your bill to ensure a better living wage to our staff.
Lite Bites
HH MEDITERRANEAN OLIVES
Marinated & infused with our house spices
$7
HH TRUFFLE OIL POPCORN
Our famous made to order popcorn with a hint of truffle oil & sea salt
$9
HH CHORIZO Con QUESO DIP
Blend of white cheddar & pepper jack cheeses melted with our Spanish style chorizo & pico de gallo
$13
HH DEVILED EGGS
House made deviled eggs, whipped yolk, sweet dill, mustard and dusted with smoked paprika.
$9 (4 pc) $18 (8 pc)
HH BRUSCHETTA
Roma tomatoes, red onions, garlic and basil topped with parmesan, sea salt and drizzled with balsamic reduction.
$15
$9 (4 pc) $18 (8 pc)
HH BAKED SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
Blend of marinated artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, creme fraiche & mediterranean herbs
$15
HH SMOKED SALMON PINWHEELS
Smoked salmon, red onion with a cream cheese spread sprinkled with fresh dill, olive oil and capers on top of sliced cucumbers.
$15
HH 2 CHEESE, CHEESE PLATE
Curate your own cheese plate. Select any 2 cheeses from our cheese flights. Accompanied with honey and dried fruits served with sliced french bread
$17
MEZZE PLATE
House made hummus drizzled with olive oil and topped with cracked pepper. Accompanied with feta cheese, dolma, olives & sliced cucumbers. Served with warm pita slices.
$17
CHEESE FLIGHTS
WEST SIDE STORY
Original Blue – Point Reyes, California
Tangy, creamy, semi-soft, cow’s milk
Humboldt Fog – Cypress Grove, California
Soft, floral, citrus, goats milk
Hop Along- Cowgirl Creamery, California
Aromas of apple and brioche and a silky, semi-firm interior, cows milk
$20
THE EUROS'
L’amuse Signature Gouda, Holland
Hard, roasted hazelnut and burnt caramel flavor, cows, milk
Taleggio Castel Regio- Lombardy, Italy
Sweet, salty, buttery feel with a very intense aroma. Semi-Hard, Cows milk
Manchego Pasamontes – Castilla La Mancha, Spain
Hard, Notes of tangerine, pepper, and lanolin, sheep’s milk
$19
CHEFS CHOICE
Ewereka –Central Coast Creamery, California,
Semi-Hard, A white smooth paste and a creamy but slightly crumbly texture, a fine aged cheddar with sweetness and grassy notes, sheep’s milk
Président Brie – France
Soft, creamy, w/ a mild taste and snow-white, edible rind, cow’s milk
Cloud Cap- Cascadia Creamery, Washington
Semi-Firm, Notes of citrus, wild garlic and grass come through with a milky and vegetal aroma, cow’s milk
$22
CHARCUTERIE PLATE
Soppressata | Prosciutto | Mild Coppa | Salami Rosa (cooked) | Chorizo
$22
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE PLATES
West Side Cheese Flight + Charcuterie Plate
$42
The Euros' Cheese Flight + Charcuterie Plate
$41
Chefs Choice Cheese Flight + Charcuterie Plate
$44
FLATBREADS
CHICKEN, PESTO AND SPINACH
A crispy flatbread with house made pesto spread topped with spinach, tomatoes, melted feta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses sprinkled with red chili flakes.
$16
PROSCIUTTO AND BURRATA
A crispy flatbread topped with prosciutto, arugula melted burrata drizzled with olive oil and balsamic reduction.
$15
PEPPERONI AND MOZZARELLA
A crispy flatbread topped with pepperoni, red onions, artichoke, red chili flakes, melted mozzarella & drizzled with olive oil
$17
ENTREES
TRI-TIP STEAK
6 ounce sirloin steak cooked to perfection using the SOUSE VIDE method. Sliced then drizzled with our house made chimichurri sauce accompanied with a mixed green salad
$18
CHICKEN PARMESAN
Free range marinated chicken breast topped with house made marinara sauce, provolone and parmesan cheeses accompanied with a mixed green salad
$18
SWEETS
Valrhona Chocolate Lava Cake
DECADENT! Served with vanilla bean ice cream
$12
Crème Brûlée
THE CLASSIC!! Served with fresh fruit
$13
Bread Pudding
The Perfect Dessert!! Made in house, served with vanilla bean ice cream
$11
Churros
Sugary GOODNESS!! Accompanied with vanilla ice cream, caramel dipping sauce topped with fresh strawberries.
$9
Tiramisu
Elegant and Rich!! Topped with a chocolate sauce and fresh strawberries
$10
Press
PALO ALTO WEEKLY July 2018
BEST OF PALO ALTO - WINNER OF BEST HAPPY HOUR & BAR/LOUNGE
CALAVE'S SECOND ANNIVERSARY PARTY JUNE 2017
PALO ALTO WEEKLY JULY 2017
BEST OF PALO ALTO 2017 | WINNER OF BEST HAPPY HOUR & BAR/NIGHTLIFE
PALO ALTO WEEKLY JULY 2016
BEST OF PALO ALTO 2016 | Winner in 4 categories: Happy Hour, Nightlife, Bar/lounge, New food/drink establishment
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Hours
Tuesdays and Wednesday - 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday - 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Temporary closed Mondays
HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. everyday
Only 21 years and older permitted.
We are not taking reservations at this time. We are a first come first serve basis until further notice.
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