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Nightly Features

Monday

$34.00
Surf & Turf

Tuesday

$9.00
Burger Night

Wednesday

$30.00
Maine Lobster Roll

Thursday

$39.00
Prime Rib

Friday & Saturday

Chef's Dinner Specials

Eggs & More

Chef’s Quiche Du Jour

$8.00
Presentations change daily - served with fresh fruit | Available all day

Bacon Egg & Cheese Croissant

$8.00
Bacon, scrambled egg, American, butter croissant | Available until 3 pm

Cali Wrap

$9.00
Scrambled egg, shredded pepperjack cheese, black bean & corn relish, sriracha ketchup, avocado, tomato basil wrap | Available till 3 pm

Soups

Our Signature Pumpkin Mushroom Is Available To Go !

Pumpkin Mushroom

$7.00/+
Small $7.00 | Large $9.00

Chef's Selections

$7.00/+
Small $7.00 | Large $9.00

Salads

Add To Any Salad: Chicken $8.00 | Petite Filet $15.00 | Shrimp $10.00 | Crab Cake $20.00 | Salmon $12.00 • Featuring LeBus Breads and all natural local PA chicken

Café Salad

$9.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles, balsamic vinaigrette

Caesar Salad

$9.00
Romaine hearts, herbed croutons, parmigiana cheese, anchovy dressing
Classic Wedge photo

Classic Wedge

$9.00
Iceberg lettuce, grape tomatoes, red onion, chopped bacon, blue cheese dressing

*Autumn Salmon Salad

$22.00
Grilled salmon, mixed greens, quinoa, pomegranate seeds, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), feta, roasted cauliflower, butternut squash, pecans, apples & honey dijon dressing

*Golden Beets & Baby Spinach Salad

$14.00
Spinach with goat cheese, pistachios, grape tomatoes, red onions & white balsamic vinagrette

*Poached Pear Salad

$15.00
Poached pear, frisee endive greens, Saint Agur blue cheese, walnuts, maple mustard dressing

Signature Items

All sandwiches are served with chips and fruit | Add fries to any sandwich +$3.00 | There is a $1.00 charge for split orders • Add a cup of soup or small salad to any sandwich +$3.00 ( Any of Today’s Soups or Small Café, Wedge, Or Caesar )

Turkey & Avocado

$12.95
Oven-roasted turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, avocado, toasted sourdough

Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap

$12.00
Grilled chicken, bacon, romaine, red pepper jam, Caesar dressing, pecorino, spinach wrap

Traditional Reuben

$12.00
House made corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss, house dressing, marble rye bread

California Reuben

$12.00
Served hot or cold with turkey, coleslaw, swiss, house dressing, marble rye

Back Burner Cheese Burger

$10.95
American, Lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche | Add Better Cheddar +$2.00 | Add Bacon +$2.00 | Add Avocado +$2.00

Classic Grilled Cheese

$12.00
Sharp American, mozzarella, gouda on buttered country white | Add Bacon +$2.00 | Tomato +$2.00

Crab Cake Sandwich

$20.00
Lettuce, tomato, orange terragon tarter, brioche

Portabella Burger

$14.00
Grilled squash, red onion, Portobello mushroom, eggplant, roasted pepper, provolone on a brioche bun

Honey Buffalo Wrap

$12.00
Breaded chicken, honey buffalo sauce, shredded lettuce, ranch, tomato basil wrap

Deli Sandwich

$11.00
Chicken salad, tuna salad, ham, turkey, roast beef | Pick your cheese and toppings

Cafe Specials

Soup & Salad Combo

$9.95
Choose a cup of soup and small Café, Caesar, or Wedge Salad

Half Sandwich & Soup / Salad

$10.95
Choose a ½ Deli Sandwich served on sliced bread with lettuce, tomato

½ Sandwich Options

Bread Choices: Marble Rye | Sourdough | Country White | Multi Grain • Meat Choices: Turkey | Ham | Tuna | Chicken Salad • Cheese Choices: American | Swiss | Provolone

Our Specials

Chalkboard Specials

Desserts

Classic Dezert

$5.95
Individual size Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Carrot Cake, & more

Assorted Loaves & Muffins

$3.00/+
$2.25 / $3.00

Available 3pm To 7pm Monday - Friday | Family Favorites for 2 - Includes Salad Or Soup

Main

Salmon

$36.95
pan-seared salmon, asparagus & yukon potatoes

Chicken Marsala

$32.95
grilled chicken marsala w yukon mashed & haricot vert

Petit Tenderloin Tips

$34.95
Medium rare beef, yukon mashed, haricot vert, beef demi glaze

Pasta Alla Vodka

$19.95
Cavatappi Pasta with a blush sauce Add Chicken $10.00Add Shrimp $15.00

Desserts

Individual size desserts

$5.95
Lots of options!! Carrot cake, Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Chocolate Brownie Dome, Peanut Butter Explosion, Bourbon Toffee Cake, Key Lime, Lemon Mousse & Coconut Snowball

Woodside Ice Cream

$10.95/quart

Quiche

4 Cheese

$29.00

Bacon Onion Swiss

$29.00

Broccoli Cheddar

$29.00

Crab Asparagus Mozzarella

$34.00

Sandwiches

Tea Sandwiches

$59.00/Sm(28pcs)
$99.00/Lg(48pcs)
Chicken, Tuna, & Egg Salad
Assorted Sandwich ½’S photo

Assorted Sandwich ½’S

$85.00/Sm(24pcs)
$168.00/Lg(48pcs)
Breads & Wraps. Roast Turkey, Ham,Tuna,Chicken Salad & More

Tailgate

Meatball & Rolls

$68.00
(asiago)

Sausage & Peppers

$68.00

Hot Roast Beef & Provolone w Rolls

$78.00

Cheddar Mac (White)

$39.00

Deviled Eggs (24)

$29.00

Entrees

There Are Too Many Favorites To Pick From So We Listed Only A Few | Serves 10-12 Unless Noted Otherwise

4 Cheese Baked Ziti

$59.00

Chicken Marsala/Picatta

$79.00

Pork Tenderloin

$79.00
herb roasted, jus

Peppercorn Sirloin

$99.00
crusted, red onion jam, gorgonzola cream

Whole Beef Tenderloin

$199.00
garlic rosemary rub (5# avg/minimum)

Shrimp Scampi

$89.00
linguini & shrimp in a lemon garlic butter & white wine sauce
Blackened Salmon photo

Blackened Salmon

$89.00
garlic cream, tomato jam

Sides

10-12 pp /3qts/lb avg

Chicken Salad

$36.00

Coleslaw

$25.00

Garlic Green Beans

$29.00

Asparagus

$35.00

Roasted Yukons

$25.00

Roasted Garlic Mashed

$25.00

Herb Butter Roasted Sweets

$29.00

Cheese & Crudite

Gourmet Cheese Tray

WEIGHT
select cheeses by the pound from our gourmet cheese case to be arranged with crackers and condiments

Cubed Cheese Tray

$49.00/Sm
$89.00/Lg
Swiss, Pepperjack, Smoked Gouda, Havarti Dill with Flatbread & Grapes

Better Cheddar Tray

$35.00/Sm
$65.00/Lg
Better Cheddar cheeseball with Flatbread & Grapes

Traditional Crudite

$49.00/Sm
$89.00/Lg
Fresh vegetables with Ranch Dip

Chilled Grilled Vegetables

$49.00/Sm
$89.00/Lg
Eggplant, squash, peppers, onion with Red Pepper Hummus

Hors D’oeuvres

all are made here | Sm(16) Lg(32)

Shrimp Lejon

$56.00/SM
$110.00/LG
tangy dill sauce

Mini Crab Cakes

$135.00/SM
$265.00/LG
2 oz,tomato ginger jam (16sm/32lg)

Stuffed Mushrooms

$56.00/SM
$110.00/LG
crab imperial, tangy dill

Petite Encroute

$56.00/SM
$110.00/LG
whole grain mustard demi

Crab & Artichoke

$48.00
$94.00
lemon, caper spread, crostini

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

$70.00
$140.00
jalapeno honey

Beef Carpaccio

$40.00
$78.00
truffled crostini, arugula, parmesean

Bruschetta

$39.00/SM
$74.00/LG
crostini

Shrimp Cocktail

$49.00/30 pcs
$94.00/60 pcs
jumbo gulf shrimp. tangy dill sauce

Poached Salmon (Side)

$110.00/LG
Capers, Cucumber, Tangy Dill Sauce, Boursin

Fig & Brie

$40.00
$78.00
crostini

Cheesesteak Spring Roll

$70.00
$135.00
horseradish cream

Salads

Sm(10-12) Lg(25-32) | Additional Items/Dressings on Side 12.95 per lb

Café

$49.00/SM
$89.00/LG
field greens, cranberries, tomato, walnuts, gorgonzola

Caesar

$49.00/SM
$89.00/LG
romaine focaccia croutons, asiago cheese

Wild Rice

$49.00/SM
$89.00/LG
artichokes, bell pepper, black olive, curry dressing

Broccoli

$49.00/SM
$89.00/LG
bacon, walnut, raisin, onion, seasoned mayo dressing

Pasta

$49.00/SM
$89.00/LG
tomato, cucumber, peppers, arugula, onion, bowtie, white balsamic

Kale & Feta

$49.00
$89.00
feta, kalamata, onion, red wine vinaigrette

Beets & Goat

$49.00/SM
$89.00/LG
greens, champagne vinaigrette, red onion, goat cheese

Caprese

$49.00
$89.00
grape tomato, basil, red onion, fresh mozzarella

Potato

$39.00/SM
$74.00/LG
dill & chive

Soups

Pumpkin Mushroom

$14.00/quart
seasoned croutons, sour cream

Chef’s Selections

$14.00/quart
made fresh daily

Chilled Soup (seasonal)

$15.00
made fresh daily

Desserts

Assorted Cookie Trays

$25.00

Home Made Pies

$20.00
Apple & Pumpkin

Brownie Trays

$30.00

Individual Home Made Desserts

*=Gluten Free • *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Gluten Free Bun / Bread / Roll / Lettuce Wrap available $2

Starters

*Shrimp Lejon photo

*Shrimp Lejon

$16.00
Horseradish, bacon wrapped, tangy dill sauce
Better Cheddar photo

Better Cheddar

$12.00
Roasted walnuts, flatbread, fig jam, pear marmalade
Charcuterie photo

Charcuterie

$25.00
Chef selected cheese and meats, olives, seasonal jam, flatbreads

Baked Brie & Apples

$15.00
Petite baked brie, caramelized apples, spiced pralines, bacon, crostini

Stuffed Mushrooms

$16.00
Jumbo lump crab imperial stuffed mushrooms, lemon caper cream

*Fried Brussels

$12.00
Lemon, parmesan, fresh herbs
*Wings photo

*Wings

$14.00
Buffalo, Carolina Golden BBQ, Sweet Thai Chili

Soups

Pumpkin Mushroom photo

Pumpkin Mushroom

$10.00/+
Crouton, crème fraiche, chive | $10.00 / $12.00

Du Jour

$10.00/+
Daily selection | $10.00 / $12.00

Salads

Add To Any Salad: CHICKEN 12 PETITE FILET 16 SHRIMP 14 *CRAB CAKE 20 SALMON 14

*Wedge

$13.00
Iceberg, tomato, red onion, bacon, gorgonzola dressing

Caesar

$13.00
Romaine, garlic focaccia, parmesan, anchovy dressing

*House Greens

$13.00
Gorgonzola, spiced walnuts, tomato, cranberries, balsamic

*Poached Pear

$15.00
Frisee, saint agur, walnuts, maple mustard vinaigrette

*Golden Beets & Baby Spinach

$14.00
Goat cheese, pistachios, grape tomatoes, red onions, white balsamic dressing

*Autumn Salmon Salad

$22.00
Mixed greens, quinoa, pomegranate seeds, pepitas, feta, roasted cauliflower & butternut squash, pecans, apples, honey dijon dressing

Mains

Add To Any Salad: CHICKEN 12 PETITE FILET 16 SHRIMP 14 *CRAB CAKE 20 SALMON 14

Filet Mignon photo

Filet Mignon

$26.00
Frizzled onions, blue cheese, blackberry bordelaise, yukon gold mash, grilled asparagus

*Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

$25.00
Whipped yukon gold mash, haricot vert, creole-style remoulade

*Shrimp Risotto

$22.00
Sun dried tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, shredded parmesan, lobster cream sauce

Featured Quiche

$16.00
Featured quiche, champagne vinaigrette dressed greens, potato, bacon & onion hash

Pan Seared Salmon

$24.00
Orange soy ginger glaze, coconut jasmine rice, baby bok choy, shiitake mushroom & shredded carrot stir fry

*Grilled Chicken Piccata

$20.00
Traditional white wine, lemon & caper sauce, tagliatelle, sautéed broccoli rabe, garlic toast

*Stuffed Butternut Squash

$18.00
Quinoa, cranberries, pepitas, chick peas, scallions, goat cheese & parmesan

*On Bread

Served with house chips & dill pickles on the side

Portobello Burger

$14.00
Portobello cap, blue cheese, sautéed spinach, roasted red pepper, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun

Crab Cake Sandwich

$22.00
Jumbo lump crab, leaf lettuce, tomato, orange tarragon tartar

Cuban Sandwich

$16.00
Shaved pit ham & pulled pork, swiss cheese, dill pickle slices, chipotle aioli, toasted ciabatta

French Dip

$16.00
Slow roasted top round, caramelized onions, roasted garlic aioli, swiss cheese, au jus, sesame nicki roll

Chicken Salad

$15.00
Oven roasted chicken breast, mayo, celery, croissant

Steakhouse Burger

$16.00
½ lb. ground meat, cooper sharp, frizzled onion, apple wood bacon, horseradish crema, brioche bun

Turkey “Robbie” Ciabatta

$16.00
House roasted turkey breast, better cheddar spread, cranberry orange marmalade, maple pepper bacon, lettuce & tomato, toasted ciabatta

Sides

Haricot Vert

$7.00

Asparagus

$7.00

Fried Brussels

$7.00

Yukon Mash

$6.00

Seasoned Fries

$6.00

Onion Rings

$7.00

Mushroom Risotto

$10.00

Every Week | Chef inspired & prepared take-home individual meals. Served in oven ready packaging with heating recommendations

Menu

$8.95 to $14.95

Monday

Mmmmm, homemade meatloaf with mashed potato & haricot vert

Tuesday

taco Tuesdays, featured seafood or chicken taco kit | soft corn or flour tortillas available

Wednesday

chicken

Thursday

featured pasta entrée

Friday (fresh catch meal)

fish of the day served with roasted baby Yukon potato & haricot vert

Add an Individual Featured Desserts Selection Changes Daily

$5.95
Key Lime Pie, Carrot cake, Tiramisu, Lemon Mousse, Brownie Bomb, Peanut Butter Explosion, Bourbon Toffee Cake

*=Gluten Free • *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Gluten Free Bun / Bread / Roll / Lettuce Wrap available $2

Starters

*Shrimp Lejon photo

*Shrimp Lejon

$16.00
Horseradish, bacon wrapped, tangy dill sauce
Better Cheddar photo

Better Cheddar

$12.00
Roasted walnuts, flatbread, fig jam, pear marmalade
Charcuterie photo

Charcuterie

$25.00
Chef selected cheese and meats, olives, seasonal jam, flatbreads

Baked Brie & Apples

$15.00
Petite baked brie, caramelized apples, spiced pralines, bacon, crostini

Stuffed Mushrooms

$16.00
Jumbo lump crab imperial stuffed mushrooms, lemon caper cream

*Fried Brussels

$12.00
Lemon, parmesan, fresh herbs
*Wings photo

*Wings

$14.00
Buffalo, Carolina Golden BBQ, Sweet Thai Chili

Soups

Pumpkin Mushroom photo

Pumpkin Mushroom

$10.00/+
Crouton, crème fraiche, chive | $10.00 / $12.00

Du Jour

$10.00/+
Daily selection | $10.00 / $12.00

Salads

Add To Any Salad: CHICKEN 12 PETITE FILET 16 SHRIMP 14 *CRAB CAKE 20 SALMON 14

*Wedge

$13.00
Iceberg, tomato, red onion, bacon, gorgonzola dressing

Caesar

$13.00
Romaine, garlic focaccia, parmesan, anchovy dressing

*House Greens

$13.00
Gorgonzola, spiced walnuts, tomato, cranberries, balsamic

*Poached Pear

$15.00
Frisee, saint agur, walnuts, maple mustard vinaigrette

*Golden Beets & Baby Spinach

$14.00
Goat cheese, pistachios, grape tomatoes, red onions, white balsamic dressing

*Autumn Salmon Salad

$22.00
Mixed greens, quinoa, pomegranate seeds, pepitas, feta, roasted cauliflower & butternut squash, pecans, apples, honey dijon dressing

Mains

Add To Any Salad: CHICKEN 12 PETITE FILET 16 SHRIMP 14 *CRAB CAKE 20 SALMON 14

*Boneless Short Rib

$36.00
Well marbled & slow braised, red wine demi, creamy parmesan polenta, buttered sweet peas & tri colored baby carrots

*Center Cut Filet Mignon 7oz

$40.00
Frizzled onions, blue cheese, blackberry bordelaise, yukon gold mash, grilled asparagus. Add 6oz Cold Water Lobster Tail $16 | Add Shrimp Scampi $14

Duroc Pork Chop

$34.00
Grilled bone-in pork chop, heirloom grape tomato & apricot jam, creamy smoked gouda mac & cheese topped with crumbled bacon, sautéed garlic spinach
*Jumbo Lump Crab Cake photo

*Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

$27.00/+
Whipped yukon gold mash, haricot vert, creole-style remoulade | $27.00 / $37.00

Stuffed Butternut Squash

$24.00
Quinoa, cranberries, pepitas, chickpeas, scallions, goat cheese & parmesan

*Shrimp & Scallop Risotto

$36.00
Sun dried tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, shredded parmesan, lobster cream sauce, arborio rice

Pan Seared Salmon

$36.00
Maple glaze, toasted pecans, haricot verts, wild rice pilaf with sour cherries & dried apricots

*Grilled Chicken Piccata

$30.00
Traditional white wine, lemon & caper sauce, tagliatelle, sautéed broccoli rabe, garlic toast

*On Bread

Served with house chips & dill pickles on the side

Portobello Burger

$14.00
Portobello cap, blue cheese, sautéed spinach, roasted red pepper, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun

Crab Cake Sandwich

$24.00
Jumbo lump crab, leaf lettuce, tomato, orange tarragon tartar

Cuban Sandwich

$16.00
Shaved pit ham & pulled pork, swiss cheese, dill pickle

Steakhouse Burger

$16.00
½ lb. ground meat, cooper sharp, frizzled onion, apple wood bacon, horseradish crema, brioche bun

Sides

Haricot Vert

$7.00

Asparagus

$7.00

Fried Brussels

$7.00

Yukon Mash

$6.00

Seasoned Fries

$6.00

Onion Rings

$7.00

Mushroom Risotto

$10.00

Tuesday Dine In Special 3-8 pm | All Burgers $9.00

Menu

Lettuce Wrapped Available for all Burgers | Gluten Free Bun $2 | Side Chips $ 2 | Basket of Fries $5

The Pickle Back Burger

$9.00
Fried pickles, jalapenos, Pepper jack cheese, Buffalo ranch dressing

The Mushroom & Blue Burger

$9.00
Blue cheese herbed mustard, wild mushroom blend, Apple peppered smoked bacon

The Steak House Burger

$9.00
Applewood Smoked bacon, Sharp American Cheese, Crispy Onion straws , Horseradish mustard sauce

The South Philly

$9.00
Grilled peppers & onions, broccoli rabe, grilled italian sausage, sharp provolone, rosemary aioli

The Back Burner BBQ

$9.00
Corn salsa, BBQ rib sauce, smoked gouda, caramelized onions, roasted garlic aioli

The Portobello Burger

$9.00
Portobello cap, blue cheese, sauteed spinach, roasted red pepper, roasted garlic aioli, rosted

Available 3-6 Daily

Available Whole Restuarant

Appetizers & Drinks

Bavarian Pretzels

$10.00
Honey Mustard

Loaded Tots

$10.00
Cheese, Bacon, Scallions, Mimi Broccoli, Sour Cream

Short Rib Eggrolls

$10.00
Slow cooked short rib, Caramelized Onions, Cooper Sharp, Horseradish Aioli

Oysters on a Half Shell

$6.00
½ dozen oysters, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, Horseradish

Buffalo Chicken Flatbread

$12.00
Chicken, Bacon, Poblano Peppers, Scallions, Cheddar Jack, Blue Cheese Drizzle

Chicken Wings

$10.00
Choice of Buffalo, Carolina Golden BBQ, Sweet Thai Chili

Drafts

$1 off

Wine on Tap

$2 off

Domestic Bottles

$3 off

Stella Cider Bottle

$5

Cosmo or Lemon Drop Martini

$8
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