Chapter One: the modern local Menu
Introducing Chapter One: the modern local, a tapas and small plates restaurant located in Santa Ana, CA. This modern eatery offers a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian options, making it inclusive for all diners. With a casual yet hipster ambiance, Chapter One provides a unique dining experience with amenities like DJ nights and live music. Their small plates, such as Duck Fat Fries and Vegan Fish Tacos, showcase creative flavors and quality ingredients. The Handhelds section features innovative sandwiches like the Steak Panini and Cuban Panini. Customers rave about the impeccable service and affordable prices, making Chapter One a must-visit destination in Santa Ana. Overall, this establishment brings a fresh twist to local dining, combining great food with a vibrant atmosphere.
Small Plates
Duck Fat Fries
Fresh herbs, C1 seasoning, duck fat, housemade ketchup.
Fried Cheese Curds
Fried garlic white cheddar, truffle garlic-herb aioli.
3 Shrimp Taquitos
Avocado crema, radish slaw, salsa diabla, queso fresco.
Vegan Fish Tacos (3)
Fried hearts of palm, cabbage-tomato slaw, radish, cilantro, chipotle, remoulade sauce, chile oil.
Lumpia
Pork egg rolls, pickled vegetables, green chile sauce.
Kimchi Wings
Chicken wings & drumettes, tangy-spicy pineapple sauce, spicy cucumbers.
Shrimp & Cornbread
Blackened shrimp, cornbread, cheesy corn medley.
Cornbread Skillet
Bacon jam, poached egg, cilantro-jalapeo hollandaise.
Tuna Crudo
Yellowfin tuna, red aguachile sauce, avocado crema, red onion, ninja radish, furikake, cilantro.
Brussels Sprouts
Roasted brussels sprouts, crispy pork belly, sweet sherry, chimichurri, parmesan, fried egg.
Mac & Cheese
White cheddar, fontina cheese, smoky bacon & caramelized onion relish, toasted panko, truffle oil.
Tomato-Basil Bisque
San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, cream, fresh basil.
French Onion Soup
Veal stock, provolone, gruyere, sherry, rosemary, crouton.
Pozole
beef ribeye | cabbage | lime | radish
Margherita Flatbread
Mozzarella, tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, marinara.
Shrimp & Pesto Flatbread
Shrimp, mozzarella, housemade basil pesto, calabrian chile, red onion, herb oil.
Steak & Feta
Grilled chimichurri-marinated culotte, arugula mix, feta, red onion, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, fresh butter croutons.
Shrimp & Avocado 2.0
Blackened shrimp, little gem lettuce, avocado, feta, pickled radish, boysenberry guajillo vinaigrette, corn salsa.
Poke Salad
Ahi tuna, spring mix, wakame seaweed, poke sauce, avocado, cucumber, pickled radish, coriander dressing.
Chicken Caesar 2.0
Airline chicken breast, romaine, sourdough crostini, tomato confit, parmesan cheese, housemade dressing.
Roasted Beet Salad
Roasted red & gold beets, arugula, blue cheese, candied pecans, balsamic reduction.
Salads
Handhelds
Steak Panini
Culotte steak, blue cheese, caramelized onion, arugula, herb-garlic aioli, sourdough, duck fat fries.
Cuban Panini
Black forest ham, pork belly, swiss cheese, pickles, yellow mustard, roasted garlic aioli, sourdough, duck fat fries.
Pulled Pork Bnh M
Braised pork, chicharrn, kimchi, cilantro, roasted garlic aioli, baguette, duck fat fries.
Heart of Palm Panini
Hearts of palm, gruyre cheese, wilted spinach, roasted red bell pepper, chimichurri aioli, sourdough, duck fat fries.
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Grilled chicken breast, ranch dressing, provolone, bacon, romaine lettuce, tomato, sourdough, duck fat fries.
Cuban Burger
Housemade pork chorizo patty, black forest ham, pork belly, swiss cheese, black bean pure, yellow mustard, pickles, brioche bun, duck fat fries.
Royale with Cheese
Seasoned grass-fed beef patty, secret sauce, american cheese, grilled onion, tomato, lettuce, pickles, brioche bun, duck fat fries.
The American Burger
Seasoned grass-fed beef patty, white cheddar fondue, 72-hour brined berkshire pork belly, pork belly jus aioli, bacon, tomato, lettuce, brioche bun, duck fat fries.
Chorizo con Huevo Burger
Housemade pork chorizo patty, black forest ham, pork belly, fried egg | swiss cheese, avocado crema, black bean pure, cilantro-jalapeo hollandaise.brioche bun | duck fat fries
Pork Belly Breakfast Burrito
Crispy pork belly, tater tots, scrambled egg, white cheddar, fontina, chipotle aioli, salsa verde.
Reuben Sandwich
Corned beef, sauerkraut, gruyre cheese, russian dressing, duck fat fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried boneless chicken thigh, kimchi, pickles, roasted garlic aioli, cilantro, duck fat fries
Portobello Burger
Grilled herb-marinated portobello mushroom, provolone poblano jam, napa cabbage, tomato, parmesan crisp, brioche bun, truffle fries. Vegetarian.
Steak & Potatoes
Grilled herb-marinated steak, potato hash, chimichurri, cilantro-jalapeo hollandaise, fried egg.
Ribeye Steak
20oz angus ribeye, spiced potatoes, roasted vegetables, herb butter.
Arroz con Pollo
Braised chicken leg & thigh, black bean pure, mexican red risotto cake, corn salsa.
Fish & Chips
Craft beer-battered barramundi, remoulade sauce, tangy mustard seed slaw, duck fat fries.
Chilaquiles
Pan-fried corn tortillas, red chile salsa, avocado, red onions, citrus sour cream, queso fresco, fried egg.
Lomo Saltado
Peruvian shaken beef, tomatoes, onions, fries, garlic rice, fried egg, aji verde. [*Contains Nuts*]
Tapsilog
Soy-marinated beef, sinigang, 2 fried eggs, garlic rice.
Huevos Rancheros
Tostadas, black bean pure, avocado crema, salsa diabla, queso fresco, 2 fried eggs, cilantro.
Crab Benny
Jumbo lump crab cake, black forest ham, poached eggs, cilantro-jalapeo hollandaise, potato hash.
El Clsico
2 eggs any style, bacon, breakfast potatoes, toast, strawberry-chipotle jam.
Veggie Rice Bowl
bok choy | mushrooms | broccolini | kimchi | chili butter | jasmine rice
Pollo a La Brasa
roasted half-chicken | crispy baby potatoes | pickled red onion | blistered tomatoes | aji verde
Gnocchi Pozole
Hominy gnocchi, pozole broth | braised pork, cilantro gremolata, ninja radish, cabbage slaw.
Large Plates
Desserts
Chocolate Silk Tart
Freshly made in house, topped with whipped cream.
Ice Cream by the Scoop
cinnamon toast crunch *OR* cookies & cream
Ice Cream by the Quart
cinnamon toast crunch *OR* cookies & cream
Monkey Balls
Deep fried banana bread pudding, crme anglaise, bourbon caramel sauce.
Mole Cake
Brown butter ice cream, banana-mole caramel, chocolate soil, coffee whipped cream.
Ricotta Fritters
Lemon-ricotta fritters, caramel, powdered sugar.
C1 Moscow Mule
Must be 21 to purchase. Platinum 7X Vodka, C1 Housemade Ginger Beer, St. Germain Elderflower, Lime.
C1 Old Fashioned
Must be 21 to purchase. Dickel Rye, Angostura Bitters, Sugar, Pressed Orange Swath.
C1 Manhattan
Must be 21 to purchase. Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Carpano Antica, Angostura Bitters.
Cold Fashioned
Must be 21 to purchase. Dickel Rye, Angostura Bitters, Chocolate Bitters, Cold-Brewed Coffee, Simple Syrup, Pressed Orange Swath.
C1 Draft Margarita
Must be 21 to purchase. Concierge Blanco Tequila, Luxardo Triplum, Agave Syrup, Lime.
Well Drinks
Must be 21 to purchase.
Cocktails (Must be 21 to purchase)
Red Wines by the Bottle (Must be 21 to purchase)
The Maverick by Four Vines
Must be 21 to purchase. Pinot noir.
Cannonball
Must be 21 to purchase. Merlot.
Flora Springs
Must be 21 to purchase. Merlot.
Serial
Must be 21 to purchase. Red blend.
Bonanza by Chuck Wagner
Must be 21 to purchase. Cabernet sauvignon.
Scattered Peaks
Must be 21 to purchase. Cabernet sauvignon.
Lucky Rock
Must be 21 to purchase. Pinot noir.
The Four Graces
Must be 21 to purchase. Pinot noir.
Numanthia Termes
Must be 21 to purchase. Tempranillo.
Simple Life
Must be 21 to purchase. Cabernet sauvignon,
Sledgehammer
Must be 21 to purchase. Zinfandel.
Fess Parker
Must be 21 to purchase. Riesling.
Zaca Mesa
Must be 21 to purchase. Viognier.
Simple Life (Must be 21 to purchase)
Chardonnay (Must be 21 to purchase)
Cambria - Katherines Vineyard
Must be 21 to purchase. Single vineyard chardonnay.
Sanfords Flor De Campo
Must be 21 to purchase. Chardonnay.
Hartford Court Russian River
Must be 21 to purchase. Chardonnay.
Newton Unfiltered
Must be 21 to purchase. Chardonnay.
Tinto Rey
Must be 21 to purchase. Rose.
Opera Prima
Must be 21 to purchase. Brut cava.
Le Grand Courtage Split
Must be 21 to purchase. Brut sparkling rose.
