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.
ONLY PERSONS 21 AND OVER PERMITTED
TRIVIA NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY 7-9 P.M
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 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 Brut, J. Lassalle “Cachet Or”, Premier Cru, Champagne, France $23
NV Prosecco DOC, Veneto, Italy $11
NV Brut Rose, Maison Foucher “Cuvée des Roys de Naples”, Loire Valley, France $15
Alcohol Free Sparkling, Cave de Ribeauvillé “Ribo”, Alsace, France $14
Glass Bottle
Whites
2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Sheild, Nelson, New Zealand $15
2021 Pinot Grillo, J Dusi Wines, Paso Robles, Ca $14
2020 Albariño, Alvinte, Rias Baixas, Spain $15
2016 Gewurtztraminer, Cave de Ribeauville “Gran Cru”, Pfersigberg, Alsace, France $13
2021 Chardonnay, Vasse Felix “Filius”, Margaret River, Australia $12
2021 Chardonnay, Vignoble Angst, Chablis, Burgundy, France $14
2018 Chardonnay , Balletto Vineyards, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County $16
2010 Brut, Joseph Perrier “Esprit de Victoria” Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France $120
2019 Chardonnay, Keller Estate, La Cruz Vineyard, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County $79
Glass Bottle
Reds
2021 Pinot Noir, Elk Cove Vineyards,, Willamette Valley, Oregon $19
2020 Pinot Noir, Morgan Winery, “Twelve Clones”, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County $17
2019 Pinot Noir, Carmel Road Winery, Central Coast, California $14
2021 Malbec, Siete Fincas, Mendoza, Argentina $13
2019 GSM, Land of Saints, Santa Barbara County, California $12
2019 Chianti Classico DOCG, Castello della Paneretta, Tuscany, Italy $15
2019 Red Blend, Rabble Wine Company, Paso Robles, Ca $14
2015 Bordeaux, Le Pavillon “ Le Dragon de Saint-Georges”, Saint-Georges , Bordeaux, France $20
2017 Tempranillo, Viña Herminia “Reserva”, Rioja, Spain $17
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon,, Turnbull, Napa Valley $23
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Arrowood Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma County $18
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, "Calave", Paso Robles, Ca $14
2019 Old Vine Zinfandel, Mettler Family Vineyards “Epicenter”, Lodi, Ca $16
2018 Pinot Noir, Trombetta Family Wines, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County $75
2017 Zinfandel, Seghesion Family Vineyards, Sonoma County $55
2015 Tempranillo, Viña Ardanza “Reserva”, Rioja, Spain $75
2016 Red Blend, SummitVine “Diamant”, Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley $89
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi “Reserve” Oakville, Napa Valley $120
2015 Barolo DOCG, Costa di Bussia, Piedmont, Italy $75
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Summers Estate Wines “Reserve” Yountville, Napa Valley $90
Glass Bottle
Dessert Wines
2020 Sauternes, Brumes de La Tour Blanche, France $16
NV Ruby Port, Graham’s “Fine Ruby”, Portugal $12
NV Tawny Port, Ramos Pinto “Tawny 10 year”, Portugal $14
WINE FLIGHTS
Bubbles
NV Brut Rose, , Maison Foucher “Cuvée des Roys de Naples” | Loire Valley, France
NV Prosecco DOC, Corte alla Flora | Veneto, Italy
NV Brut, J. Lassalle “Cachet Or”, Premier Cru | , Champagne, France
$26
Pinot Divino
2019 Pinot Noir | Carmel Road Winery
2021 Pinot Noir, Elk Cove Vineyards | Willamette Valley, Oregon
2020 Pinot Noir, Morgan Winery, “Twelve Clones” | Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County
$25
The Rounds
2021 Chardonnay, Vasse Felix “Filius”, Margaret River | asse Felix “Filius”, Margaret River, Australia
2021 Chardonnay, Vignoble Angst, Chablis | Burgundy, France
2018 Chardonnay , Balletto Vineyards | Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
$24
Savage White
2020 Albariño, Alvinte, Rias Baixa | Spain
2021 Pinot Grillo, J Dusi Wines | Paso Robles, Ca
2016 Gewurtztraminer, Cave de Ribeauville “Gran Cru”, Pfersigberg | Alsace, France
$20
Call me a Cab
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, "Calave" | Paso Robles, Ca
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Arrowood Vineyards & Winery | Sonoma County
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Turnbull | Napa Valley
$26
European Vacation
2019 Chianti Classico DOCG, Castello della Paneretta | Tuscany, Italy
2017 Tempranillo, Viña Herminia “Reserva” | Rioja, Spain
2015 Bordeaux, Le Pavillon “ Le Dragon de Saint-Georges”, Saint-Georges Saint-Emilion | Bordeaux, France
$29
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
THE AMETHYST MARTINI
Empress Gin, Dry Vermouth, Lavender Syrup, Orange Bitters
$15
THE EMPRESS GIN & TONIC
Empress 1908 Indigo Gin & Q Tonic
$15
MEZCAL SOUR
Xicaru Mezcal, Pineapple and Lemon Juice, Agave Syrup and Egg White
$17
THE DOMINICANO
Equiano Rum, Coffee Liqueur, with a Heavy Cream Float
$16
HOUSE OLD FASHIONED
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Rittenhouse Rye Whisky, Laphroaig 10Yr. Scotch, Demarara Syrup, Angostura and Peach Bitters
$16
HONSHU PUNCH
Akashi Japanese Whisky, Lemon and Pineaaple Juice, and Cane Sugar Syrup
$16
THE KEEPER
Wheatley Vodka, Aperol, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Wine
$14
ZERO PROOF SPICY MARGARITA
Ritual Tequila Alternative, Lime Juice, Jalapeño Agave Syrup
$16
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
Sazerac
Negroni
Gimlet
Paper Plane
Martini
Bee's Knees
Boulevadier
Gin Fizz
Manhattan
Old Fashioned
Margarita
Old Pal
Side Car
Lemon Drop
Tom Collins
Whiskey Sour
Vesper
Pink Lady
Moscow Mule
Daiquiri
SPIRITS
Vodka
Tito’s
Austin, TX
$14
Wheatley
Frankfort, KY
$12
Ketel One
Holland
$16
Gin
No. 3
Netherlands
$16
Fords
England
$12
Barr Hill
Vermont
$15
The Botanist
England
$16
Drumshanbo Gunpowder
Ireland
$16
Plymouth
England
$16
Hendricks
Scotland
$14
Bols Genever
Netherlands
$16
Rum
Diplomatico "Planas"
Venezuela
$12
Diplomatico "Reserva Exclusiva"
Venezuela
$16
Myers’s Original Dark
Jamaica
$14
Flor de Caña “Centenario 12”
Nicaragua
$16
Flor de Caña 4 yr
Nicaragua
$14
The Equiano
Mauritius & Barbados
$16
Bumbu XO
Nicaragua
$14
Tequila
Siete Leguas "Añejo"
Mexico
$18
Fortaleza Blanco
Mexico
$17
Don Julio Real Añejo
Mexico
$80
Arete Blanco
Mexico
$12
Fortaleza Reposado
Mexico
$19
Roca Patron Añejo
Mexico
$30
Clase Azul "Reposado"
Mexico
$30
Los Vecinos del Campo “Espadin” Mezcal
Mexico
$14
Centenario Añejo
Mexico
$18
Tepozan Añejo
Mexico
$18
Casa Del Sol Añejo
Mexico
$20
Tepozan Reposado
Mexico
$16
Gran Dove Blanco
Mexico
$16
BOURBON
Blackletter
Indiana
$16
Old Rip Van Winkle 10Yr
Frankfort, KY
$55
Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel
Frankfort, KY
$60
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12Yr
Frankfort, KY
$65
2020 George T. Stagg
Frankfort, KY
$70
W. L. Weller Single Barrel
Frankfort, KY
$40
W. L. Weller “Special Reserve”
Kentucky
$20
W. L. Weller Full Proof
Frankfort, KY
$30
Blanton's
Frankfort, KY
$25
E.H. Taylor “Single Barrel”
Kentucky
$35
E.H. Taylor “Barrel Proof”
Kentucky
$40
E.H. Taylor “Small Batch”
Kentucky
$27
Stagg Jr. Batch #14 (Spring 2020)
Frankfort, KY
$45
Colorado Gold
Colorado Springs, CO
$16
Eagle Rare
Frankfort, KY
$16
David Nicholson “Reserve”
Kentucky
$18
Cotton Hollow 4Yr
Texas
$18
Clyde May's
Lawrenceburg, IN
$16
Jack Daniel’s “Bonded”
Kentucky
$16
David Nicholson “1843”
Kentucky
$16
The Wiseman
Kentucky
$18
Jack Daniel’s
Kentucky
$14
Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY
$12
RYE
Whistle Pig 12Yr
VT
$30
Whistle Pig 10Yr
VT
$20
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
SINGLE MALT
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 Dalmore 12 Yr
Scotland
$19
Mars Iwai “45”
Japan
$12
Shinshu Mars Iwai “Tradition”
Japan
$18
Highland Park 12Yr
Scotland
$14
Highland Park 15Yr
Scotland
$15
Lagavulin 16Yr
Scotland
$20
IRISH WHISKY
Two Stacks
Ireland
$23
COGNAC
Fevrier Fin Bois Saveurs
Cognac, France
$20
Jean Paul Grateaud Essence Des Borderies
Cognac, France
$25
Villon
Cognac, France
$18
Remy Martin 1738
Cognac, France
$26
AMARO
Averna
Italy
$14
Lucano
Italy
$14
Fernet Branca
Italy
$15
Montenegro
Italy
$14
Beer/Non-Alcoholic List
Craft Beer On Tap
Pilsner - Sonoma Spring Brewing Co. “El valiente” 5.2% ABV
Sonoma, CA
$9
IPA- Sonoma Spring Brewing Co. “Float the Day Away” 7.0% ABV
Sonoma, CA
$10
Dunkelweiss | Sonoma Spring Brewing Co. “Darkside of the Weiss”
Sonoma, CA
$10
Dark Lager-Sonoma Spring Brewing Co. “La Morena”
Sonoma, CA
$10
Flight of Draft Beers (5 oz. pours)
Sonoma, CA
$14
Craft Beer By Bottle
Coronado Brewing Co. Island Style IPA “Palm Sway” 6.5 ABV 16oz
Coronado Brewing Co., California
$9
Reissdorf Kolsch 4.8% 500 ml
Cologne, Germany
$9
Pizza Port Brewing Co. “Bacon & Eggs”, Coffee Port 8.0% 16oz
Carlsbad California
$9
Oakland united Beerworks, Hazy IPA “Under the Marquee Lights” 6.5% abv 16 oz
Oakland, CA
$9
Oakland united Beerworks, Red Ale “Redwood” 4.8% abv 16 oz
Oakland, CA
$9
2 Towns Ciderhouse, Hard Apple Cider 6.0% (Gluten Free)
Corvallis, Oregon
$7
Sangria
Calave’s Finest Housemade Red Sangria $9
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 HH
Marinated & infused with our house spices
$5
HH TRUFFLE OIL POPCORN HH
Our famous made to order popcorn with a hint of truffle oil & sea salt
$12
HH SMOKED SALMON PINWHEELS HH
Smoked salmon, red onion with a cream cheese spread sprinkled with fresh dill, olive oil and capers on top of sliced cucumbers.
$17
HH 2 CHEESE, CHEESE PLATE HH
Curate your own cheese plate. Select any 2 cheeses from our cheese flights. Accompanied with honey and dried fruits served with sliced french bread
$18
HH DEVILED EGGS
House made deviled eggs, whipped yolk, sweet dill, mustard and dusted with smoked paprika.
$11 (4pc) $21 (8 pc)
HH BRUSCHETTA
Roma tomatoes, red onions, garlic and basil topped with parmesan, sea salt and drizzled with balsamic reduction.
$11 (4 pc) $21 (8 pc)
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.
$19
BAKED SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
Blend of marinated artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, creme fraiche & mediterranean herbs
$16
OVEN ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS|
With an onion, cilantro, jalapeño soy sauce
$12
CHEESE FLIGHTS
WEST SIDE STORY
Original Blue – Point Reyes, California
Tangy, creamy, semi-soft, cow’s milk
Bermuda Triangle – Cypress Grove, California
Soft, floral, citrus, goats milk
Hop Along- Cowgirl Creamery, California
Hard, springy texture, w/ notes of brioche, yogurt, roasted nuts, cow’s milk
$21
THE EUROS'
Garrotxa, Sant Gil d’Albio Spain
Semi-firm texture and sweetness but offers a white pepper piquancy, goat’s milk
Brillo Pecorino DiVino, Il Forteto, Italy
Firm texture, Seasoned with red wine. Delicate salty backbone, sheep’s milk
Manchego Pasamontes, Castilla La Mancha, Spain
Hard, Notes of tangerine, pepper, and lanolin, sheep’s milk
$22
CHEFS CHOICE
Purple Moon Cheddar, Fiscalini Farmstead, Ca
Semi-hard texture, smooth, complex, and fruity, cow’s milk
Eiffel Tower Brie, France
Soft, creamy, w/ a mild taste and snow-white, edible rind, cow’s milk
Holey Cow Swiss, Central Coast Creamery, Ca
Semi-soft, smooth, creamy texture and a crisp, buttery
$24
CHARCUTERIE PLATE
Soppressata | Prosciutto | Mild Coppa | Salame Rosa (cooked) |Salame Calabrese
$23
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE PLATES
West Side Cheese Flight + Charcuterie Plate
$44
The Euros' Cheese Flight + Charcuterie Plate
$45
Chefs Choice Cheese Flight + Charcuterie Plate
$47
FLATBREADS
CHICKEN, PESTO AND SPINACH
A crispy flatbread with house made pesto, topped with spinach, tomatoes, melted feta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses sprinkled with red chili flakes.
$17
PROSCIUTTO AND BURRATA
A crispy flatbread topped with prosciutto, arugula melted burrata drizzled with olive oil and balsamic reduction.
$18
PEPPERONI AND MOZZARELLA
A crispy flatbread topped with pepperoni, red onions, artichoke, red chili flakes, melted mozzarella & drizzled with olive oil
$18
THE VEGGIE
A crispy flatbread topped with piquillo peppers, fresh onions, sherry tomatoes, artichoke, red chili flakes, melted mozzarella & drizzled with olive oil
$17
ENTREES
TRI-TIP STEAK
8 ounce sirloin steak cooked to perfection using the SOUSE VIDE method. Sliced then drizzled with our house made chimichurri sauce served with a mixed green salad
$21
CHICKEN BREAST
Free range marinated chicken breast topped with house made lemon butter caper sauce & served with a mixed green salad
$19
STEAK SANDWICH
5 oz top sirloin thinly sliced steak cooked to perfection using the SOUSE VIDE method. Served on a sourdough baguette with lettuce, tomato and a horseradish aioli sauce. Served with a mixed green salad
$20
SWEETS
Valrhona Chocolate Lava Cake
DECADENT! Served with vanilla bean ice cream
$13
Crème Brûlée
THE CLASSIC!! Served with fresh fruit
$14
Bread Pudding
The Perfect Dessert!! Made in house, served with vanilla bean ice cream
$12
Churros
Sugary GOODNESS!! Served with vanilla ice cream, caramel dipping sauce topped with fresh strawberries.
$12
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 & Monday(temporarily closed)
HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. everyday
TRIVIA NIGHTS EVERY TUESDAY 7-9 P.M
ONLY PERSONS 21 AND OVER ARE PERMITTED
We do not take reservations.
To book your next event with us please see our events page.
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