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  • Facebook pageInstagram pageYelp page
  • Menu
  • Drinks
  • Specials
  • Catering
  • Events
  • Parties
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Our Menu

DinnerLunchDesserts

Tapas

Ginger Pork Dumplings photo

Ginger Pork Dumplings

$12.00
Unagi, scallion, red bell pepper
Blackened Ahi Tuna (GF) photo

Blackened Ahi Tuna (GF)

$17.00
Avocado, wasabi, ponzu
Truffled Frites (GF) photo

Truffled Frites (GF)

$13.00
Roasted garlic aioli, parmesan, scallion
Crispy Brussel Sprouts (GF) photo

Crispy Brussel Sprouts (GF)

$12.00
Bacon, sherry vinaigrette, parmesan
Mini Beef Wellingtons* photo

Mini Beef Wellingtons*

$23.00
Beef tenderloin, mushroom duxelles, red wine demi
Drunken Mussels (GFM) photo

Drunken Mussels (GFM)

$21.00
saffron, guanciale, butter, grilled focaccia
Korean Fried Cauliflower photo

Korean Fried Cauliflower

$15.00
Gochujang sauce, sesame seed, scallion
Loaded Potato Croquette photo

Loaded Potato Croquette

$12.00
bacon, cheddar, scallion, chimichurri, ranch
Elote Dip photo

Elote Dip

$14.00
sweet corn, feta, jalapeno, cheddar, cream cheese, house-fried chips
Charcuterie Board photo

Charcuterie Board

$25.00
hand selected cured meats and specialty cheeses with accoutrements

Salad

Wedge Salad(GF) photo

Wedge Salad(GF)

$16.00
Gorganzola dressing, smoked bacon, grape tomato, fried onion
Knife & Fork Caesar (GFM) photo

Knife & Fork Caesar (GFM)

$10.00
Crisp romaine wedge, shaved parmesan, fried capers, house croutons
Asian Chicken Salad photo

Asian Chicken Salad

$18.00
shredded chicken, orange, almond, carrot, crispy tortilla, napa, romaine, soy ginger vinaigrette
Steak Salad photo

Steak Salad

$30.00
two filet medallions, pickled onion, tomato, blue cheese, crisp potato, avocado, gorgonzola dressing

Citrus Salmon Salad

$24.00
grilled salmon. mixed greens, feta, almond, red onion, orange, grapefruit vinaigrette

Soup Du Jour

$8.00/Cup
$14.00/Bowl
Ask about our daily soup special

Mains

Upgrades & Add Ons: (2) grilled jumbo shrimp - 10 | gorgonzola crumbles - 5 | crab cake - 12 | au poivre - 8 | mushromms - 6 | chimichurri - 4|

Glazed Salmon* (GF) photo

Glazed Salmon* (GF)

$27.00
Honey siracha glaze, citrus arugula salad, smashed gold potatoes
Shrimp Diablo photo

Shrimp Diablo

$27.00
*Spicy* sautéed jumbo shrimp, linguine, cherry tomato, ancho, white wine
Tomahawk Pork Chop* (GF) photo

Tomahawk Pork Chop* (GF)

$40.00
14oz grilled Beeler's Duroc pork, mustard glaze, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed cabbage
8 oz Filet DeBurgo photo

8 oz Filet DeBurgo

$50.00
Two seared 4oz filets, DeBurgo pan sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy onion string
10oz New York Strip Steak photo

10oz New York Strip Steak

$42.00
Fajita marinated NY Strip, jalapeno relish, garlic frites
Duck and Apricot photo

Duck and Apricot

$38.00
Seared duck breast, stone fruit compote, ultra crispy smashed potatoes, mixed green with stone fruit vinaigrette
Prosecco Fish and Chips photo

Prosecco Fish and Chips

$30.00
Wild caught cod, truffled frites, house made tartar sauce, fresh dill, house pickles
Fungo Gnocchi photo

Fungo Gnocchi

$27.00
potato dumplings, cream, spinach, panko, Joygrow locally harvested mushrooms
Chicken Picatta photo

Chicken Picatta

$26.00
parmesan egg battered battered chicken breast, lemon caper cream sauce, green beans
Chicken Bucatini photo

Chicken Bucatini

$28.00
pesto, alfredo, mixed herb seasoning, fresh parmesan, bucatini noodles

For The Table

Iowa Mac & Cheese photo

Iowa Mac & Cheese

$15.00
Roasted jalapeno, sweet corn, toasted panko
Garlic Mashed Potatoes (GF) photo

Garlic Mashed Potatoes (GF)

$11.00
Roasted garlic, butter, cream
Braised Mushrooms (GF) photo

Braised Mushrooms (GF)

$14.00
Red wine demi-glace, garlic, herbs
Green Bean Almondine photo

Green Bean Almondine

$14.00
white wine, garlic, butter
Spiced Glazed Carrots photo

Spiced Glazed Carrots

$14.00
brown sugar, honey, roasted jalapeno

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

$14.00
gochujang, sesame, scallions
Truffled Frites (GF) photo

Truffled Frites (GF)

$13.00
truffle oil, parmesan, roasted garlic aioli, scallions
Ginger Pork Dumpling photo

Ginger Pork Dumpling

$12.00
unagi, scallions, red bell pepper
Crispy Brussel Sprouts (GF) photo

Crispy Brussel Sprouts (GF)

$12.00
bacon, sherry vinaigrette.
Honey Garlic Chicken Lavash photo

Honey Garlic Chicken Lavash

$14.00
garlic oil, honey, figs, white cheddar
Caprese Lavash photo

Caprese Lavash

$12.00
mozzarella, marinated tomato, balsamic reduction, basil
Drunken Mussels photo

Drunken Mussels

$21.00
Saffron, Manchester, butter, grilled foccacia, white wine
Potato Croquettes photo

Potato Croquettes

$12.00
Bacon, cheddar, scallion, chimichurri, ranch
Jalapeño Crab Cakes photo

Jalapeño Crab Cakes

$25.00
Red onion, arugula, orange, anchor aioli
Mini beef wellingtons photo

Mini beef wellingtons

$23.00
Mushroom duxelles, red wine demi glaze

Lunch Entrées

Chicken Picatta (GF) photo

Chicken Picatta (GF)

$15.00
parmesan egg battered chicken breast, lemon caper cream sauce, green beans
Iowa Mac & Cheese photo

Iowa Mac & Cheese

$15.00
Sweet corn, roasted jalapeno, seasoned bread crumbs
Shrimp Diablo photo

Shrimp Diablo

$20.00
Jumbo (and we mean Jumbo) Shrimp, blackened and tossed in Linguini with White Wine, Cherry Tomatoes, and Ancho sauce.
Gnocchi Groganzola photo

Gnocchi Groganzola

$25.00
Handmade Yukon potato gnocchi, cream, spinach, panko

Salads

Knife and Fork Caesar photo

Knife and Fork Caesar

$10.00
crisp romaine, parmesan, fried capers, crostini
Wedge photo

Wedge

$16.00
gorgonzola dressing, pork belly, grape tomato, pickled onion | add chicken (5 oz) +$5.00 | jumbo shrimp (2 Ea) +$10.00
Citrus Salmon Salad* (GF) photo

Citrus Salmon Salad* (GF)

$24.00
Mixed greens, feta, toasted almond, red onion, orange segments, grapefruit vinaigrette
Steak Salad* (GF) photo

Steak Salad* (GF)

$30.00
4oz tenderloin, crispy potato, avocado, blue cheese, pickled red onion, tomato, Gorgonzola dressing
Asian Chicken Salad photo

Asian Chicken Salad

$18.00
shredded chicken, orange, almond, carrot, crispy tortilla, napa, romaine, soy ginger vinaigrette

Roasted Tomato Soup

$8.00/Cup
$14.00/Bowl

Handhelds

Served with a choice of House Frites, Green Salad or Caeser

Blackened Chicken Wrap photo

Blackened Chicken Wrap

$14.00
greens, marinated tomato, avocado, garlic aioli, white cheddar, crispy tortilla, spinach wrap
Aura Sliders* (2) photo

Aura Sliders* (2)

$14.00
white cheddar, bacon, house burger sauce, house pickle
Crispy Chicken Sliders (2) photo

Crispy Chicken Sliders (2)

$14.00
gochujang sauce, napa slaw
Steak Quesadilla* photo

Steak Quesadilla*

$17.00
shaved beef, roasted jalapeno, white cheddar, ancho aioli

Tacos

Pollo Asada Tacos photo

Pollo Asada Tacos

$13.00
pico de gallo, farmer's cheese
Pork Belly Tacos photo

Pork Belly Tacos

$12.00
avocado salsa, farmer's cheese

Desserts

Sweet Treats

Creme Brulée Cheesecake photo

Creme Brulée Cheesecake

$12.00
smooth and creamy cheesecake with a brulee topping.
Lava Cake photo

Lava Cake

$12.00
chocolate molten cake served warm with chocolate sauce in the center. Try it Al a mode for an upcharge.

Gelato

$5.00
dark chocolate or vanilla bean

Sorbet

$5.00
Lemon or Passion Fruit
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