Chaval Menu
Welcome to Chaval, a vibrant blend of French and Spanish culinary traditions nestled in Portland, Maine. This trendy cocktail bar is known for its intimate and classy ambiance, making it perfect for romantic dinners or lively gatherings with friends. The menu offers an exciting array of options, from the indulgent Not Your Grandmother's French Toast to the savory Garden Benedict, showcasing a commitment to high-quality ingredients and inventive recipes.
For dinner, be sure to sample highlights like the Deviled Eggs with Peekytoe crab salad and the irresistible Patatas Bravas served with spicy tomato sauce. The dynamic cocktail selection perfectly complements the diverse menu, providing a memorable gastronomic experience. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner or a special evening out, Chaval's exceptional service and delightful atmosphere will ensure you leave with lasting memories.
Brunch
Not Your Grandmother's French Toast Sweet
House-made brioche, seared in sugar.
House-Made Granola Sweet
Fruit and nuts, local yogurt.
Monkey Bread Sweet
Cinnamon, brown sugar glaze.
Benedict Savory
Two 63 eggs, hollandaise, smoked ham, sea salt buttermilk biscuits, potatoes.
Garden Benedict Savory
Two 63 eggs, spinach, daily vegetables, hollandaise, sea salt buttermilk biscuits, potatoes.
The Standard Savory
Two eggs any style, potatoes, toast, choice of sausage, bacon or smoked ham.
Spanish Breakfast Savory
Two of fried eggs, tortilla cheese, serrano ham, morcilla, membrillo, toast.
Huevos Revueltos Savory
Three scrambled eggs, toast, potatoes with a choice of.
Local Beef Hash Savory
A quarter-pound of braised beef cheek, two eggs, zucchini, jersey spinach, Yukon gold potatoes, brown butter, pimentn.
Iberian Bomba Rice Bowl Savory
Two 63 eggs, calaspara rice, romesco sauce, marcona almonds, roasted peppers, chard, garlic aoili, olive oil.
Brunch in Paris Savory
Two fried eggs, brie, baguette toast, onion jam, green salad.
Tartiflette Savory
Two eggs, potato, bacon, onion, raclette cheese, sourdough toast, greens.
The Burger Savory
Double-stacked local beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato-mustard, dill pickles, house black pepper brioche, house-made fries.
Avocado Toast Savory
Avocado, serrano ham, yogurt, olives, whole wheat toast.
Loaded Chicken Salad Savory
Grilled free-range chicken, greens, gruyere cheese, olives, Marcona almonds, applewood smoked bacon, red peppers.
One Egg A La Carte
Two Eggs A La Carte
North Country Applewood Smoked Bacon A La Carte
House-Made Maple and Sage Sausage A La Carte
18 Month Dry Cured Serrano Ham A La Carte
Potatoes and Onion Jam A La Carte
Warm Olives
Marinated Mediterranean olives.
Morcilla Puff
Port Salut cheese, gougre.
Brie Toast
Caramelized onion jam, sourdough.
Deviled Eggs
Peekytoe crab salad, vadouvan, pickled green tomato.
Carrots
Date and coffee coulis, hazelnut, pickled fennel seed.
Patatas Bravas
Yukon gold potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, aioli.
Jamon Iberico de Bellota 48 month salamanca iberian acorn fed dry cured ham
48-month salamanca iberian acorn fed dry cured ham.
Jamon Serrano
Classic Spanish dry-cured ham, aged 18 months.
Jason Mangalica
36-month dry-cured Spanish heritage ham.
Autumn Salad
Local radishes, macintosh apple, fennel, frise, smoked walnuts, cider vinaigrette.
Albondigas
Spanish-style meatballs, local beef, tomato onion sauce, guindilla chilis.
Radicchio "Cesar"
Radicchio, Boquerones, olives, pickled peppers, garlic dressing, egg, manchego, sourdough chips.
Brillat Savarin
Grilled prime beef, triple cream cheese, marinated mushrooms, root vegetables, potato chips black garlic aioli, thyme oil.
North Spore Shrooms
Mushrooms, duck egg, chorizo, sherry vinegar.
Spanish Persimmon
Iberico Lomo, mustard cream, pickled mustard seeds butternut squash, sorrel, olive oil.
Grilled Atlantic Swordfish
Roasted peppers, fennel, tomato confit, orange, nioise olive, herbs.
Grilled Steak Frites
Prime new york strip steak, house-made fries, barnaise sauce.
The Burger
Double-stacked local beef patties, American cheese, tomato-mustard, lettuce, house black pepper brioche, house-made fries, garlic-dill pickle.
Vegetable
Eggplant "a la plancha", braised chickpeas, roasted garlic, jersey spinach, romesco sauce.
Duck Breast
Chanterelles, marble potatoes, red onions, kale, huckleberries, duck jus.
Local Pollock
Braised red swiss chard, pine nuts, golden raisins roasted garlic, lemon confit, chili.
Coq Au Vin
Red wine-braised heritage chicken, bacon lardons, fingerling potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, pearl onions, red wine gravy, grilled country bread, minimum of 2 people.
Spanish Bar Desserts
Chocolate pudding, smoky serrano ice cream, caramel.
Golden Goat Desserts
Heirloom carrots, parsnips, vanilla, cream cheese.
Churros Desserts
Local apple cider fried custard dough, brown butter, cinnamon caramel.
Madelines Dessert
Saffron, candied ginger.
Emilia Dessert
Almond, bittersweet chocolate financier, black tea.
Cheese Plate Dessert
Farmstead cheeses, candied walnuts, country bread.
