The Griswold Inn Prices in Essex, CT 06426

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Hours of Operation

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Restaurant Menu

Classic Starters and House-made Soups
Our Own Famous 1776 Brand $8.00
Sausage Sampler, three sausage varieties with Dijon mustard
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Potato Cakes $7.50
served with sour cream and applesauce
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Clams Casino $11.00
broiled in the shell with garlic, butter and sweet pepper, topped with bacon
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Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail $3.00
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Signature Clam Chowder or Boss’ Soup of the Evening $5.50
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Classic House Salad $5.50
with mixed greens, sliced radishes and our original Garlic-Asiago dressing
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Classic ‘Gris’ Entrées
Roasted Cod Fillet $26.00
with Crab and Butter Crumb Crust white wine-lemon sauce and chef’s vegetable
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Seared Atlantic Salmon $27.00
roasted potatoes, leeks, grape tomatoes and mustard-chive sauce
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Baked Stuffed Shrimp $25.00
four jumbo shrimp with seafood filling, served with chef’s vegetable
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Slow-Cooked Baby Back Pork Ribs $21.00 - $32.00
house-made BBQ sauce and potato salad
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Braised Short Ribs of Beef $26.00
with whipped potatoes and red wine demi-glace
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Grilled New York Strip $32.00
served with maître d’hôtel butter and chef’s vegetable
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Signature Roasted Prime Rib of Beef $32.00
with baked potato, au jus and fresh rasped horseradish. Served Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings
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Seasonal Starters and Salads
Crispy Shrimp $11.00
with sweet chile-garlic sauce
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Baked Stuffed Mushrooms $10.00
with sausage, mushroom and herb filling
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Caesar Salad of romaine lettuce $8.50
Asiago cheese, house-made croutons and Caesar dressing
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Mixed Greens and Blue Cheese $9.50
with pepitas, apple cider vinaigrette and balsamic glaze
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Seasonal Entrées
Butternut Squash Ravioli $18.00
with Portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, Asiago and sage-cream sauce
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Lemon-Herb Rotisserie Chicken $19.00
our slow-roasted half chicken rubbed with lemon and herbs, served with sautéed broccolini, mashed potatoes and sauce supréme
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Sautéed Bacon-Wrapped Monkfish $29.00
served with grilled leeks, grape tomatoes, herbed polenta and lemon-butter sauce
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Rotisserie Long Island Duck $28.00
served with cranberry compote, mashed potatoes and chef’s vegetable
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Seasonal Sides
Mac & Cheese w/Applewood Smoked Bacon $5.00
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Roasted Butternut Squash $5.00
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Mashed Potatoes $5.00
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Vegetable of the Evening $5.00
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Micro Plates
petite portions to enjoy with your wine as you peruse the menu or as an addition to accompany your meal
Grilled Flatbread With Citrus Olive Oil $2.00
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Spiced Pecans $4.00
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Warm, House-marinated Olives $4.00
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Small Plates
our tapas-style selections span many cuisines of the world and are specifically designed for sharing. typically, we recommend three dishes per person for dinner. three for two: purchase any two small plates and receive the third small plate free
Pumpkin Fritters, Maple Crème Fraîche $8.00
recommended wine: false bay sauvignon blanc; alternate wine: tomero torrontes
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Orchard Salad Of Pears, Dried Cranberries, Spiced Pecans $7.00
with mixed greens and cider vinaigrette. recommended wine: malvolti prosecco; alternate wine: felsner gruner veltliner
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Chestnut Crusted Sea Scallops $11.00
apple brown butter puree and sage foam. recommended wine: laporte sancerre; alternate wine: false bay sauvignon blanc
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Glazed Shrimp $9.00
with bourbon-barbecue dunk and slaw. recommended wine: willamette valley pinot noir; alternate wine: ridge three valleys
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Tempura Vegetables $8.00
with numb and hot dipping sauce. recommended wine: prum essence riesling; alternate wine: goulaine muscadet
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Duck Confit $9.00
parsnip puree, roasted grapes, pomegranate glaze. recommended wine: wild horse pinot noir; alternate wine: laurent miguel syrah /grenache
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Noisettes Of Wyoming Beef Sirloin $11.00
with gorgonzola flan and red zin caramel. recommended wine: gougenheim malbec; alternate wine: westside troublemaker
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Thin Crust Pizza $9.00
roasted garlic puree, conserved mushrooms, asiago, arugula, rosemary oil. recommended wine: rosso di montalcino; alternate wine: cueto rioja
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Macro Plates
more substantial portions offered as a main dish or to share
The Wine Bar’s Signature Fondue $15.00
vintage cheddar cheese melted with harvest riesling, served with toasted bread, cornichons and green apples for dipping
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Apple Cider Glazed Salmon $24.00
sautéed baby spinach and roasted fingerling potatoes. recommended wine: oyster bay pinot noir; alternate wine: mountain door malbec
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Butternut Squash Ravioli $18.00
chicken-apple sausage and thyme sauce. recommended wine: stags leap chardonnay; alternate wine: antinori vermentino
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Grilled, Carved Bistro Steak $22.00
with white truffle-laced pommes frites and peppery arugula. recommended wine: indian wells merlot; alternate wine: souverain cabernet sauvignon
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Artisanal Cheeses
our cheese selections come from award-winning farmsteads that strive to produce superior quality cheeses. artisan cheese plate - 1 oz. portions of the cheese served with bread, fruit and nuts
Bucheron $4.00
a soft-ripened, goat cheese from the loire valley, france; it’s center has a crumbly texture and a bright lemony flavor. recommended wine: vigneau-chevreau vouvray
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Abbaye De Belloc $4.00
this is a fine textured, dense sheep’s milk cheese from the pyrenees region of france that has a rich, caramel flavor. recommended wine: lestage simon haut medoc
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Black River Gorgonzola $4.00
a blue-veined, semi-soft, cow’s milk cheese hailing from wisconsin; it is firm, yet crumbly with a tangy, robust flavor and mild aftertaste. recommended wine: candor zinfandel
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Desserts
All of our hand-crafted desserts contain only the highest quality ingredients, and are individually presented by our chefs
Sticky Toffee Pudding $7.50
with Butterscotch Sauce
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Granny Smith Apple Croustade $7.50
with vanilla ice cream
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Gris Mud Pie $7.00
Oreo Cookie Crust filled with Mocha Ice Cream and Almonds
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Coffee
Regular or Decaf $3.00
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Espresso $3.25
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Cappuccino $3.75
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Latte $3.75
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Dessert Wine/ Port/ Sherry/ Liqueurs (3 oz.)
Essensia, Orange Muscat, Quady $7.00
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Selaks Ice Wine $10.00
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes $17.00
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Port, Fonseca, Bin #27 $7.00
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Port, Fonseca, 20 Year Aged $18.00
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Chambord $10.00
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Grand Marnier $11.00
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Remy Martin VSOP $14.00
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Martell Cordon Bleu $31.00
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Volo Bianco
$15. Our “White Flight” from three regions of Italy
Gavi Principessa, Piedmont  
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Campanile Pinot Grigio, Friuli  
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Antinori Vermentino, Tuscany  
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Filling in the Blancs
$14. Sauvignon Blanc from around the world
False Bay, South Africa  
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Matua, Marlbourogh, NZ  
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Serge Laporte Sancerre, Loire  
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Chard Fest
$16
Château St. Jean, Sonoma Valley  
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St. Supery, Napa Valley  
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Stag’s Leap, Napa Valley  
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Bon Vívant
$15. Featuring three French varietals
Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray, Loire  
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Serge Laporte Sancerre, Loire  
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Tavel Rosé, Rhone  
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Blissful Blends
$14
Laurent-Miquel, Syrah-Grenache, Rhone  
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Troublemaker, Rhone Blend, Paso Robles  
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Simon Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux  
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A Multitude of Zins
$16
Candor, Paso Robles  
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Ridge, Three Valleys, Sonoma Valley  
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Duckhorn Decoy, Sonoma Valley  
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Under the Italian Sun
$16
Batasiolo Barbera D'Alba, Piedmont  
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Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany  
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Banfi Chianti Classico, Tuscany  
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Passionate About Pinot
$19
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Oregon  
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Oyster Bay, New Zealand  
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Wild Horse, Central Coast  
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Rhone Rangers
$19
Girard Petite Sirah, Napa Valley  
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Troublemaker, Rhone Blend, Paso Robles  
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Cigale Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone  
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Main
Griswold Inn Signature Clam Chowder  
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Weddings/rehearsal Dinners  
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House Salad Of Gathered Greens  
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Soup Of The Day Or Griswold Inn Signature Clam Chowder  
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Warmdinner Rolls & Butter  
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Griswold Inn Signature Clam Chowder  
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Fresh Baked Rolls With Sweet Butter  
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Griswold Inn Signature Clam Chowder  
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Fresh Baked Rolls With Sweet Butter  
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Fresh Fruit Salad  
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Freshly Baked Cornbread and Scones  
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Scrambled Eggs  
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Fruit-wood Smoked Bacon and Link Sausage  
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Omelet Station  
with assorted meats, vegetables, and cheeses
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Belgian Waffle Station  
with assorted fruit toppings, nuts, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and warm maple syrup
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Pecan and Caramel French Toast Soufflé  
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Mixed Salad of assorted greens  
with sparkling vinaigrette
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Penne Pasta  
with feta cheese, red onions, and artichoke hearts tossed in olive oil and herbs
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Two Bean Salad  
with corn and red wine vinaigrette
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Zucchini and Carrots  
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Home Fries  
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Herb Roasted Chicken with chicken jus  
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Baked Cod with a tomato cream sauce  
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Chocolate Brownie Pudding  
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Entrees
all entrées include fresh seasonal vegetable and appropriate starch. please limit choice to two entrées:
Roast Whole Sirloin Of Beef $40.00
with braised onions and sweet wine demi-glace
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Paupiette Of Sole $38.00
stuffed with maine crabmeat and fresh herbs with a light mustard cream
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Breast Of Chicken $29.00
wrapped with fruit-wood smoked bacon with cider vinegar jus
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Ginger Crusted Salmon Fillet $38.00
with baby shrimp and lemongrass sauce soy caramel
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Roast Pork Tenderloin $32.00
with honey, toasted walnuts and an applejack cream sauce
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Pasta $33.00
tossed with grilled shrimp, fire-roasted peppers, mushrooms and garlic cream sauce
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Please Choose One Dessert
Mixed Berry Short Cake  
with biscuit and lightly whipped cream
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Double Chocolate Mousse  
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Individual Apple Cobbler  
with lightly whipped cream
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Warm Chocolate Cake  
with vanilla ice cream
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Mixed Berry Shortcake  
with biscuit and lightly whipped cream
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Double Chocolate Mousse  
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Individual Apple Crisp  
with streusel topping and whipped cream
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Drinks
Freshly Brewed Coffee Or Tea  
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Freshly Brewed Coffee Or Tea  
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Please Choose One Salad
House Salad Of Gathered Greens  
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Spinach Salad  
with warm bacon dressing
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Classic Caesar Salad  
with toasted croutons & asiago cheese
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House Salad Of Gathered Greens  
with our famous garlic-marsala dressing
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Baby Spinach Salad  
with bacon, chopped egg, red onion, and poppy seed dressing
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Classic Caesar Salad  
with toasted croutons & parmesan cheese
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House Salad Of Gathered Greens  
with our famous sparkling wine dressing
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Baby Spinach Salad  
with bacon, chopped egg, red onion, and poppy seed dressing
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Please Limit Choice To Two Entrées
all entrées include fresh seasonal vegetable and appropriate starch
Grilled Filet Of Beef $50.00
with port wine glaze and pearl onions
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Sliced Roasted Prime Rib Of Beef $49.00
with béarnaise sauce
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Georges Bank Baked Flounder $45.00
with a lemon butter sauce
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Breast Of Chicken Stuffed $35.00
with roast garlic, pancetta, and fresh basil. with a sun-dried tomato and boursin cheese sauce
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“pinwheel” Of Salmon $43.00
with a lobster cream sauce
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Orecchiette Pasta $38.00
with roast tomato, olives, capers and fresh herbs with grilled shrimp
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“filet” Of Pork Tenderloin $39.00
wrapped in apple-wood smoked bacon with rosemary demi-glace
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Please Choose One
Potato Gratin  
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Roast Red Bliss Potato  
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Fresh Steamed Asparagus  
with roast red peppers and sweet butter
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Sautéed Green Beans Almandine  
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Chicken Breast  
sautéed with wild mushrooms and marsala wine
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Duck Breast  
with raspberry and pecan sauce
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Roast Sirloin Of Beef  
with shallots and garlic
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Sliced Tenderloin Of Beef  
with sauce bearnaise
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Baked Native Cod  
with crab and cornbread crust
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Atlantic Salmon  
with ginger-bell pepper chutney and soy caramel
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Penne Pasta  
with roast tomatoes, black olives, capers and garlic
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Orecchiette Pasta  
with baby spinach, pancetta, and wild mushrooms
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Warm Brownie Pudding  
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Mixed Berry Cobbler  
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New England Escalloped Potatoes  
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Roast Red Bliss Potato  
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Brownie Pudding  
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Mixed Berry Cobbler  
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Dessert & Drink
Assorted Dessert Selection  
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Freshly Brewed Coffee Or Tea  
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Assorted Dessert Selection  
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Freshly Brewed Coffee Or Tea  
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Glazed Baby Carrots And Green Beans Almondine
Glazed Baby Carrots And Green Beans Almondine  
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Please Choose Two
Pan-seared Breast Of Chicken  
with sun dried tomato and boursin cream sauce
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Sliced Pork Loin  
with house-made applesauce
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Grilled Atlantic Salmon  
with roast plum tomato sauce
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Roast Top Sirloin Of Beef  
with roast shallot and wild mushroom pan sauce
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