A peek at much-awaited Mulligan Public House's menus.

Sometimes, when life gives you lemons, you make Hollandaise sauce.

That goes onto the fried chicken-grilled ham Brophy's Benedict ($12), one of a number of captivating and gut-busting dishes at Mulligan Public House.

That plate also evokes the history of Mulligan, and a major low point for its team.

Last year Erin Reimer and the tight-knit crew at Brophy's Pub found out Dolphin Inn, which is attached to the bar-and-grill, was being sold.

The new owners wanted to take over the bar too.

"We were so sad," Reimer says.

Flash forward less than a year—and countless visits to the city permitting offices—and it's hard to imagine her happier that it happened.

Here's why: Le St. Tropez had to surrender its central Dolores Street location, where it sits among one of the better restaurant clusters on the Central Coast.

Reimer et al negotiated a lease.

Virtually her entire staff returns, a minor miracle and a testament to their staff chemistry.

They have 1,600 square feet instead of 1,100.

Instead of five TVs previously, they have seven. 

There's a sizable patio that will eventually have its own outdoor bar.

They got to customize the layout, starring slick retro lighting fixtures, shiny tap system and a beautiful polished wood bar that looks like it could accommodate an entire football team.  

At the moment they're wrapping up final details for a tentative Nov. 30 launch.

"Everything happens for a reason," Reimer says.

That reason just might be the bacon-and-beer flight.

Or the breakfast sliders.

Or the chicken and waffles.

Whatever the case, locals have been pounding down the door for updates and remain crazy eager for the eventual opening.

The menus appear below:

•••Breakfast Menu•••

Brophy’s Benedict  12

Fried Chicken, Grilled Ham and Poached Eggs with Hollandaise

Smoked Salmon Benedict 16

Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Tomato, Onion, and Poached Eggs, topped with Hollandaise

Chicken Fried Steak 15

Two Eggs any Style, Hash Browns, Toast w/ Country Sausage Gravy

Breakfast Sliders  12

Grilled Sausage Patty, Fried Eggs, and Melted Cheese on a Bun

Classic Breakfast  12

Two Eggs any Style, Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns and Toast

“El Guapo” Skillet 12

Two Eggs served with Chef’s Choice of Meat, Potatoes & Veggies

Steak & Eggs 16

8oz New York Steak, Hash Browns, 2 eggs any style and toast

Brophy’s Chicken and Waffles 14

Half Chicken with Waffles and Maple Syrup

El Nino’s Breakfast Burrito 12

Chorizo, Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Potatoes

The Waffle 10

Belgium style waffle with Whip Cream and Seasonal Fruit

Sides

Bacon 4

Sausage 4

Toast 2

Hash Browns 2.50

3 types house cured bacon paired with 3 Ales

Mulligan Pub Fries 13

Irish Potato Skins 9

Spring Rolls 7

Mozzarella Sticks 7

Jalapeno Poppers 7

Taquitos 7

Basket of Fries 6

Basket of Rings 7

Tee Box

Alaskan King Crab Leg Platter 32

Monterey Bay Calamari 10

Roasted Garlic Hot Wings 10

Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna 13

Nachos w/ Chicken or Beef 13

Melted Brie w/ Apples 12

Kobe Sliders 11

Crispy Chicken Sliders 10

Dubliner Mac & Cheese 9

Artichoke Heart Fritters 10

The Slice

12 inch pizza, Gluten Free crust available

Meat Lovers 14

Tree Huggers 14

Cheese 12

Greens

Carmel Valley Mixed Greens sml 5 lrg 7

Caesar Salad 9 with Chicken 13 or Shrimp 16

MPH Cobb Salad with Chicken 13 Shrimp 16

Romaine, Bacon, Avocado, Egg , Tomato, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Croutons

MPH Spinach Salad 13

“Luau Salad” 16

Seared Tuna, Romaine, Sweet Chili Dressing

The Fairway

All Plates include your choice of soup, salad, fries, or mashed potatoes

Irish Clam Pot 15

Steamed clams w/ white wine garlic served over mashed potatoes

Mulligan Stew 15

Philly Cheese Steak 12

Mulligan’s Half pound Burger 15

100% Certified Angus Beef, Comes with your Choice of 3 Toppings

Cheese, Bacon, Avocado, Jalapeno, Grilled Mushrooms, Grilled Onion

Lamb Burger 16

Served w/ Tzatziki Aioli, Red Onion, Cucumber and Feta

N.Y. Steak Sandwich 8oz 18Smoked Salmon Sandwich 17

Classic Rueben 14

French Dip 14

Tuna Melt 13

Grilled Chicken Sandwich 14

Fish n’ Chips 14

Club Sandwich 14

Fish Tacos 14

Carne Asada Tacos 14

Salmon Tacos 16

Prawn Tacos 14