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Our Menu

DinnerLunchDesserts

Bougetz Cellars Parched, Red Blend 2018 Napa Valley 20/gls or 50/btl. 53% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Petite Sirah, 12% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, and 1% Petit Verdot The wine exhibits a dark, inky red color, with a richness on the mid-palate, reminiscent of luscious, dark fruit. Layered well with spice and toasty oak

Starters

Ginger Pork Dumplings photo

Ginger Pork Dumplings

Unagi sauce, scallions, red bell pepper
Petite Beef Wellington* photo

Petite Beef Wellington*

Beef tenderloin, mushroom duxelles, puff pastry, demi

Crispy Brussel Sprouts (GF)

Bacon, sherry vinaigrette, parmesan

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Chilled jumbo shrimp(5), cocktail sauce

Italian Meatball Pomodoro

Farmers cheese, pickled onion
Korean Fried Cauliflower photo

Korean Fried Cauliflower

Gochujang sauce, sesame seed, green onion

Blackened Ahi Tuna (GF)

4oz Seared tuna, avocado, ponzu
Charcuterie Board (GFM) photo

Charcuterie Board (GFM)

Chef’s choice artisanal cheese (2) & meats (3) beer mustard, cornishon relish, dried figs
Truffled Frites (GF) photo

Truffled Frites (GF)

Truffle oil, roasted garlic aioli, parmesan cheese

Salad

Caesar (GFM)

Crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, fried capers, house crouton
Grilled Baby Bok Choy (GF) photo

Grilled Baby Bok Choy (GF)

Feta, crispy prosciutto, marcona almond, sherry vinaigrette
Blue Iceburg (GFM) photo

Blue Iceburg (GFM)

Maytag blue cheese dressing, smoked bacon, grape tomato, pickled onion

Aura Salad (GFM)

Fried goat cheese, spring mix, strawberries, spiced pecans, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette

Seafood & Chops

Upgrades & Add Ons: Grilled Colossal Shrimp (2) $12, Maytag Blue Cheese Crumbles $9, Jumbo Lump Crab Crusted $15

Shrimp Diablo photo

Shrimp Diablo

Spicy sautéed jumbo shrimp, linguine, cherry tomato, ancho white wine
Glazed Salmon* (GF) photo

Glazed Salmon* (GF)

Honey sriracha glaze, citrus arugula salad, smashed gold potatoes

Pan Seared Seabass* (GF)

Corn & tomato relish, grilled asparagus
Petite Rack of Lamb* (GF) photo

Petite Rack of Lamb* (GF)

Rosemary garlic roasted NZ lamb, patatas brava
Tomahawk Pork Chop* (GF) photo

Tomahawk Pork Chop* (GF)

14oz grilled Duroc pork garlic mashed, creamy mushroom marsala

16oz New York Strip* (GF)

Cabernet butter, braised mushrooms

8oz Filet Mignon* (GF)

White cheddar mashed, crispy onion, demi-glace

Steak DeBurgo (GF)

2 seared tenderloin medallions, roasted garlic mashed potato

Entrées

Chicken Picatta (GF) photo

Chicken Picatta (GF)

Sauteed chicken breast, lemon caper cream, green beans

Short Rib Stroganoff

Braised short ribs, mushrooms, sour cream, papparadelle
5 Spiced Duck Breast* (GF) photo

5 Spiced Duck Breast* (GF)

Revelton Mulberry Gin orange glaze, balsamic braised baby bock choy

Dinner for 2

Large board for 2-4s

Butcher's Board*

16oz Miso glazed petite tender, jalapeno relish, frites, garlic aioli
Aura Surf & Turf* (GF) photo

Aura Surf & Turf* (GF)

16oz NY strip, crab cake, 6oz glazed salmon, 2 Grilled Colossal Shrimp

Sides

Grilled Asparagus

Citrus marinade, chili flakes
Short Rib Mac & Cheese photo

Short Rib Mac & Cheese

Roasted jalapenos, seasoned panko
Herb Roasted Carrots photo

Herb Roasted Carrots

Lemon thyme honey, spiced pecans, goat cheese

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Braised Mushrooms

Red wine demi glace, garlic, herbs

Sauteed Green Beans

White wine, garlic, basil

GF - Gluten free | *Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked

Tapas & Lavash

Korean Fried Cauliflower photo

Korean Fried Cauliflower

Gochujang, sesame, green onions
Truffled Frites (GF) photo

Truffled Frites (GF)

Truffle oil, parmesan, roasted garlic aioli
Ginger Pork Dumpling photo

Ginger Pork Dumpling

Unagi sauce, green onions

Crispy Brussel Sprouts (GF)

Bacon, parmesan, sherry vinaigrette
Honey Garlic Chicken Lavash photo

Honey Garlic Chicken Lavash

Garlic oil, honey, figs, white cheddar

Caprese Lavash

Mozzarella, marinated tomato, balsamic reduction, basil

Meatball Lavash

Mozzarella, roasted red pepper, marinara

Salads

Grilled Chicken Caesar

Crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, fried capers, croutons | sub ~ salmon* (6oz) 4 ~ jumbo shrimp(3ea) 6
Citrus Salmon Salad* (GF) photo

Citrus Salmon Salad* (GF)

Mixed greens, feta, slivered almond, red onion, orange segments, citrus dill vinaigrette
Steak Salad* (GF) photo

Steak Salad* (GF)

4oz tenderloin, crispy shallot, avocado, blue cheese, red onion, tomato, blue cheese vinaigrette

Lunch Entrées

Chicken Picatta (GF) photo

Chicken Picatta (GF)

Lemon caper cream sauce, green beans
Short Rib Mac & Cheese photo

Short Rib Mac & Cheese

roasted jalapeno, seasoned bread crumbs

Beef Stroganoff

Braised short ribs, mushrooms, pappardelle

Handhelds

Served with choice of house frites, green salad or caeser

Blackened Chicken Wrap photo

Blackened Chicken Wrap

Greens, marinated tomatoes, guacamole, garlic aioli, white cheddar, spinach wrap.

Philly Cheese Steak*

Seared ribeye, peppers, onion, american cheese, toasted hoagie roll
Italian Meatball photo

Italian Meatball

Farmers cheese, pickled onion, toasted hoagie roll
Crispy Chicken Sliders (2) photo

Crispy Chicken Sliders (2)

Buffalo sauce, blue cheese aioli
Aura Sliders* (2) photo

Aura Sliders* (2)

White cheddar, bacon, house burger sauce
Salmon Club* photo

Salmon Club*

Bacon, marinated tomato, avocado, arugula, garlic aioli, grilled focaccia

Steak Quesadilla*

Petite tender, sauteed peppers & onion, roasted jalapeno, white cheddar, ancho aioli

Desserts

Sweet Treats

Tuxedo Bomb

Thin bottom layer of chocolate cake, the middle is filled with vanilla and chocolate mousse cream filling covered with a chocolate frosting. Light and creamy.

Cheesecake Brulee

Smooth and creamy cheesecake with a brulee topping.

Lava Cake

Chocolate molten cake served warm with chocolate sauce in the center. Try it Al a mode for an upcharge.

Gelato

Dark chocolate or vanilla bean
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