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The Menu

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Pick a meal. Order any of it for pickup, or book a table.

Feeding a group?Boxed lunches from $13 each
Free catering quote

Housemade soups, sandwiches, salads and lunch entrées.

Soups

Housemade soups by the cup or bowl. Ask your server for today’s additional options.

Ask your server for today’s additional options.

  • Seafood Chowder
    Cup 5.99·Bowl 8.29

    With shrimp and clams.

  • French Onion
    Cup 5.49·Bowl 6.99

    With French bread croutons and melted Gruyère.

  • Chicken Noodle
    Cup 4.99·Bowl 6.99
  • Soup du Jour
    Cup 4.49·Bowl 6.99

    Ask for today’s selection.

  • Soup Flight18.49

    Your choice of four soups served with French bread.

Sandwiches

Served with your choice of kettle chips, housemade coleslaw, pasta salad or vanilla berry yogurt. Substitute seasonal mash or au gratin potato for 1.50. Pickle on request at no charge.

  • Jake’s Kickin’ Pastrami16.49

    Hot pastrami, caramelized onions, pepperoncinis and melted Gruyère cheese on a grilled French baguette with a kickin’ horseradish mayo.

  • Deaner Schnitzel19.29

    Pork schnitzel, Gruyère, grilled mushrooms, grilled onion, bacon, dill sauce, lettuce, tomato, grilled naan.

  • Georgia Reuben14.29

    Grilled turkey breast, provolone cheese and coleslaw on sourdough with 1000 island dressing.

  • Ava’s Turkey14.29

    Turkey breast, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo on sourdough.

  • Kobe Wagyu Burger20.99

    Half-pound Kobe burger topped with caramelized onion and gorgonzola cheese on a grilled brioche bun with bistro sauce, lettuce and tomato.

  • Bar Side Burger20.99

    Half-pound Kobe burger topped with bacon, bar side cheese and grilled onions on a grilled brioche bun with a side of horsey mayo.

  • Olive Kobe Burger20.99

    Half-pound Kobe burger layered with housemade olive sauce, lettuce and tomato. Served on a grilled brioche bun.

  • French Dip15.99

    Sliced roast beef and provolone on a baguette, served with au jus.

  • Apple Chicken Salad Melt14.29

    Apple tarragon chicken salad with tomato and cheddar on sourdough.

  • Reuben14.29

    Thinly sliced corned beef with Gruyère and sauerkraut on grilled marble rye, served with Russian dressing.

  • The “Gardner”12.99

    Fresh tomato, onion, carrots, cucumber, avocado, provolone, cheddar and balsamic vinaigrette on your choice of bread or wrap.

  • Grilled 3 Cheese & Tomato11.99

    Choice of bread with sharp cheddar, Gruyère, provolone and tomato.

  • The Peacemaker14.29

    Grilled sourdough, spicy housemade vegan lentil patty, grilled peppers and onions, avocado, tomato, lettuce, vegan mayo and tamarind dressing.

  • Capital Hog14.99

    Housemade pulled pork, grilled poblanos, coleslaw, pepper jack, cherry BBQ and crispy onions on a brioche bun.

  • Seoul Stack16.99

    Korean braised brisket, provolone, cucumber-daikon-pear slaw and wasabi mayo on grilled naan.

  • Paxton’s Cubano14.29

    Cuban pork, caramelized onions, pickles and melted Gruyère cheese on a brick-pressed sun-dried tomato bun with bistro sauce.

  • Asian Wrapper14.29

    Sesame-seared chicken, cucumber, edamame, carrots, avocado, green onion, purple cabbage, lettuce, Asian vinaigrette and sriracha.

  • Tuna Melt14.29

    Our secret tuna salad with cheddar and tomato on marble rye.

  • Cajun Chicken Po Boy14.29

    Cajun-seared chicken, grilled peppers and onions, tomato, carrots and provolone on a sun-dried tomato roll with chipotle mayo.

  • The “Soprano”12.99

    Sun-dried tomato focaccia with pesto, hard salami, provolone, tomato and onion.

  • B.L.T. & Avocado14.29

    Smoked bacon piled high with lettuce, tomato, avocado and chipotle mayo on toasted sourdough.

  • Stacked Roast Beef16.49

    Thinly sliced roast beef with bar side cheese, lettuce, onion and tomato on sourdough with bistro sauce.

  • Cape “Codda”15.49

    Cornflake-seared cod, mustard pickle aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, grilled brioche bun.

  • Black & Blue Wrap15.49

    Cajun-seared beef tenderloin, grilled peppers and onions, romaine, tomato, gorgonzola cheese and caesar dressing.

  • Dana’s Club16.49

    Roast beef, turkey breast, sharp cheddar, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion and chipotle mayo on toasted wheat.

  • Gus’ Greek Wrap14.29

    Grilled chicken, spicy feta cheese spread, romaine, tomato, cucumbers and red onions with Greek dressing in a sun-dried tomato wrap.

  • The Windy City17.49

    Shaved ribeye, grilled peppers and onions, pesto, goat cheese, provolone, steak roll.

  • Smoked Salmon Wrap15.29

    House-smoked salmon, cucumber, red onion, egg, greens, tomato and lemon-caper mayo.

  • Gyro16.49

    Choice of lamb or chicken, with lettuce, tomato, red onion and tzatziki on grilled pita.

  • Salmon Club17.49

    Cajun grilled salmon, bacon, Gruyère, lettuce, tomato and dill sauce on a brioche bun.

  • Fritter Gyro15.49

    Vegan fritters in a grilled pita with lettuce, tomato, red onion and tzatziki.

Salads

  • Shrimp Salad17.99

    Sweet chili shrimp atop field greens with sun-dried cranberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, croutons and balsamic vinaigrette.

  • Smoked Salmon Salad17.99

    House smoked Atlantic salmon atop field greens with tomato, egg, cucumber, red onion, carrot and raspberry vinaigrette.

  • Garden “Chef” Salad17.49

    Fresh greens, tomato, red onion, carrot, cucumber, egg, house made Canadian bacon, feta cheese and choice of dressing.

  • Steams & Greens11.99

    Cup of soup and a house salad with dressing choice. Upgrade to a small specialty salad for an additional charge.

  • Mediterranean Salad16.49

    Field greens and crisp romaine with imported hard salami, tomato, cucumber, red onion, gorgonzola crumbles, kalamata olives, pepperoncini and balsamic vinaigrette.

  • Asian Sesame Salad16.49

    Field greens with cucumber, green onion, carrots, purple cabbage, edamame and sesame-seared chicken, with Asian vinaigrette and crispy wontons.

  • Caesar12.99

    Crisp romaine with tomato, red onion and egg tossed with garlic croutons, fresh asiago and caesar dressing.

  • Blackened Tenderloin Salad17.99

    Crisp romaine with caesar dressing topped with gorgonzola crumbles, carrot, tomato, cucumber, red onion and cajun-blackened tenderloin.

  • Santorini Salad17.99

    Romaine, cucumber, red onion, tomato, kalamata olives, gyro meat, feta, Greek dressing drizzle and a side of tzatziki.

  • Side Salad5.99
  • Side Caesar5.99

Appetizers

  • Naan Pizza15.29

    Ask for today’s presentation.

  • Goat Cheese Points14.29

    French bread points topped with goat cheese, tomato, garlic and herbs, drizzled with balsamic syrup.

  • Vegan Fritter11.99

    Panko, artichoke, chickpea, garlic and dill pureed and fried golden brown. Drizzled with vegan aioli.

  • Greek Island Plate12.99

    Spicy feta dip served with fresh cucumber slices, pepperoncinis, French bread and kalamata olives.

  • Lamb Sliders14.29

    Three braised lamb sliders drizzled with a Greek yogurt-mint sauce and topped with feta.

  • Maryland Blue Crab Cakes17.99

    Two crab cakes pan seared and drizzled with chipotle aioli.

  • Dynamo Shrimp16.49

    Panko sear, Dynamo sauce, Asian slaw.

  • Cherry Bomb Shrimp15.49

    Shrimp sautéed with Cajun spices and a lobster cream sauce, served with toasted French bread.

  • Cafe Bread11.99

    Sun-dried tomato focaccia topped with fresh pesto, provolone and parmesan, broiled golden brown.

  • Seasonal Scallops23.99

    Four pecan-crusted scallops in sage brown butter atop maple butternut squash puree, with caramelized shallots, roasted pears and goat cheese.

  • Bar Side Cheese14.29

    Blend of goat cheese, cream cheese, horseradish and roasted tomatoes. Served with grilled pita.

  • Potsticker Sliders15.99

    Ground venison and pork patties, Asian slaw, hoisin plum sauce and crispy wontons.

Lunch entrées

  • Greek Linguine16.49

    Beef tenderloin, kalamata olives, onion, garlic, tomato and spicy feta lemon cream.

  • Shrimp Penne17.49

    Shrimp, tomato, onion, spinach, garlic, wine butter sauce and asiago cheese.

  • Vegetable Stir Fry11.99

    Peppers, onions, mushrooms, purple cabbage, edamame and carrots sautéed with our sweet & spicy soy-ginger sauce, served over rice.

  • Cafe Tenderloin Stroganoff17.49

    Tenderloin tips sautéed with mushrooms, onions, dill, dijon mustard and sour cream. Served over penne pasta.

  • Pesto Prima Vera14.29

    Vegetables tossed with pesto cream sauce, served with linguine noodles.

  • Little “Mac”17.49

    Cheesy bacon mac and cheese with a crispy cornflake fried chicken thigh.

  • Lunch Schnitzel16.49

    Breaded pork topped with bacon, leeks, and Dijon-stout cream. Served over Chef’s mashed potato.

  • Lamb Ragu16.49

    Braised lamb served over crispy polenta, topped with pecorino cheese.

  • Lunch Vegan Stew14.29

    Chickpeas, mushrooms, peppers, spinach, onions, edamame, carrots and garlic sautéed in a spicy tomato-berbere sauce over vanilla sweet potato mash.

  • Lunch Voodoo Pasta16.49

    Bell peppers, onions and shrimp in a cajun-tarragon-sherry cream sauce over linguine noodles.

  • Braised Lamb Penne16.49

    Braised lamb with penne pasta, spinach, mushrooms, onion, feta and Greek tomato sauce.

  • Little Johnny16.49

    Cornflake fried chicken thigh with a cornmeal johnny cake and homemade sausage gravy.

  • Baked Cod16.49

    Panko-crusted cod with Greek lemon herb tomato sauce, bell peppers, onion, kalamata and feta. Served atop orzo pasta.

  • Quesadilla14.99

    Grilled chicken, peppers, onions, tomato, provolone, pesto and balsamic glaze.

* Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.