Backbone – American
Backbone serves as a sophisticated sanctuary where the briny treasures of the ocean and the vibrant harvest of the garden converge in a series of artfully composed plates. The experience unfolds through the silky decadence of chicken liver pâté and delicate uni, leading into the comforting warmth of handmade squash agnolotti or the golden, savory crunch of traditional barbajuan. Each dish, from the smoky depth of pickled albacore to the sweetness of tender scallops, is a testament to balanced flavors and elegant simplicity, creating a soulful atmosphere that invites lingering conversation.
3463, North Verdugo Road, Glendale https://www.backbonerestaurant.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, low-carb, keto, vegan, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, low-fat, plant-based, south-beach, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, atkins, gerd, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, tlc, aip, alkaline, volumetrics, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Bites
- Uni - $18: Waffle, Nori Honey Butter, Yuzu Cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbajuan - $15: Potato, Leek, Comté Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tartare - $17: White Ponzu Geleé, Avocado Mousse Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Pickled Albacore - $17: Herb Rémoulade, Caper Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Cheeses - $22: Accoutrements Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Garden Salad - $22: Lemon Champagne Vinaigrette, Manchego, Marcona Almond Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $22: Horseradish Crème Fraîche, Candied Walnuts, Mizuna Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Liver Pâté - $22: Juniper Gastrique, Urfa Orange, Crispy Chicken Skin Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squash Agnolotti - $23: White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce, Hazelnut, Sage Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops - $28: Fennel Sofrito, Crispy Parsnip, Saffron Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Mushroom Risotto (Small) - $23: Roasted Mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Mushroom Risotto (Large) - $35: Roasted Mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Sea Bream - $45: Celery Root Purée, Miso Honey Sauce, Shishito Relish Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Roasted Sea Bass - $48: Sauce Romesco, Lollipop Kale, Chorizo Crumble Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Duck Breast - $52: Japanese Sweet Potato, Black Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- NY Strip & Short Rib - $65: Potato Purée, Broccolini, Crispy Potato Strings Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hanger Steak Frites - $48: Backbone Butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- A5 Japanese Wagyu (3 oz) - $125: Aged Soy, Yuzu Kosho Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Key Lime - $18: Speculoos, Chantilly, Blackberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cheesecake - $18: Brown Butter Pineapple, Lapsang Souchong Shortbread, Candied Pecan
- Brownie - $18: Dark Chocolate, Feuilletine, Mint White Chocolate Ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Scoop - $6: House Made Sorbet or Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Vins El Cep Gelida Brut Gran Reserva 2018 (Glass) - $16: Xarel-lo, Macabeu, Chardonnay, Cava, Spain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- J. Lasalle ‘Cachet Or’ Premier Cru Brut Reserve (Glass) - $25: Champagne, France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina Blanco 2023 (Glass) - $19: Hondarrabi Zuri, Spain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bedrock Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (Glass) - $22: Sonoma County, CA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Billecart - Salmon Brut Rosé (375ml) - $140: Champagne, France Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
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