MRK Public Menu

Introducing MRK Public, a vibrant San Clemente eatery that celebrates fresh, inventive cuisine. Nestled at 1402 S El Camino Real, this New American restaurant offers a delightful mix of salads, hearty sandwiches, and creative side dishes like their famed chili fries.

With options ranging from the Thai Beef Salad to comforting grilled cheese for kids, MRK Public caters to all tastes. Diners rave about the pork belly Banh Mi—a standout favorite—and the restaurant’s inviting atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for families and groups alike.

  • Takeout and reservations available
  • Vegan-friendly options
  • Beer and wine selection

Whether you’re enjoying a meal outside or indulging in their free Wi-Fi, MRK Public creates a casual yet memorable dining experience. Come for the food, stay for the friendly service!

Cold

Castelvetrano Olives

Imported italian olives

$$7.00

Mixed Green Salad

Point reyes blue cheese, applewood smoked bacon granny smith apples, 5 spiced candied cashews, cider vinaigrette

$$10.00

Little Gem Salad

Grilled corn, cotija, pickled radish, spiced pepitas, cilantrolime dressing

$$10.00

Thai Beef Or Albacore Salad

Green and red cabbage, red bell pepper, carrot, peanuts, mint, cilantro, thai basil, spicy thaivinaigrette

$$14.00

Poke

Albacore, baby greens, wakame seaweed, scallions, pickled red onion, sesame, fried onions

$$16.00

Fries

House made ketchup

$$5.00

Poutine

Fried pork belly, crispy fries, gravy, horseradish crema, pickled jalapenos, pickled red onion, queso fresco, scallions

$$12.00

Tuscan Toast

Garlic confit, grape tomatoes, cypress grove fromage blanc, california olive ranch olive oil, balsamic reductions, herbs

$$8.00

Sticky Wings

Roasted chili caramel, fried garlic, pickled veggies

$$13.00

Pecorino Crusted Bone Marrow

Salsa verde, roasted red pepper, grilled baguette

$$15.00

P.e.i Mussels

Thai basil, lemongrass, coconut, lime

$$13.00

House Burger

12 pound angus beef, white cheddar, oven roasted tomato, butter lettuce, house made dill pickles, grilled onion spread, rosemary garlic aioli

$$13.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Applewood smoked bacon, swiss, romaine, tomato, spicy mayo, buttermilk dressing, brioche bun

$$12.00

Banh Mi

Pork belly, marinated chicken, or tofu pickled carrot daikon, jalapenos, cucumber, herbs, cilantro aioli, chili oil

$$12.00

Red Wine Braised Angus Shortrib Sandwich

Rosemary garlic aioli, caramelized onions, horseradish crema, pickled jalapenos, fried onions, baby greens

$$14.00

Hot

Sweets

Lemon Ricotta Beignets

Yuzu curd, lemon zest

$$8.00

Brown Butter Banana Bread

Vanilla ice cream, 5 spiced candied cashews, banana caramel

$$8.00

Grilled Cheese Sandwich And Fries Or Salad

$$7.00

Chicken Tenders And Fries Or Salad

$$9.00

Kids

Craft Draft Beer

Storm King

Imperial stout nitro victory brewingdowningtown, pa abv 9.1

$$6.00

Pink Vapor Stews

Malt beverage apples, carrot, ginger beets ska brewing durango, co ibu 5.1 11oz

$$7.00

Del Mar St

Dortmunder style export lager, left coast san clemente, ca abv ibu 5.0

$$5.00

What Is Legal? Xpa

Artifex brewsan clemente ca ibu abv ibu 1.7

$$6.00

Double Actuator Dipa

Bottle logicanaheim, ca abv ibu 9

$$6.00

Mangoveza Ipa

Mango habanero latitude 33 vista ,ca abv ibu 7.2

$$5.00

Hollow Jack Pumpkin Cider

2 towns ciderhouse convallis, ok abv ibu 6.9 bottle

$$10.00

Crabbies

Bottle alcoholic ginger beer, edinburgh, uk abv 4.8

$$7.00

Asylum

Belgian style tripel ale left coast san clementa, ca abv 11.8 11oz

$$7.00

Antagro

American stout unsung frenco sustin, ca abv ibu 7.2

$$6.00

3rd Anniversary

Imperial sour blonde oak agedwchevries, vanilla cinnamon 4 sons brew huntington beach, ca abv 11.3 bottle.

$$7.00

Lost My Bearings

Imperial porter lost winds bear coastsan clemente abv ibu 9.3 11oz

$$8.00