Carmel Restaurant and Lounge - Permanently Closed

From the Land

• Roasted Free-Range Chicken$19.00

  Half chicken slow roasted w/lemon, herbs & caramelized onions, finished w/a pomegranate drizzle, served w/basmati rice

• Bone-In Pork Chops$22.00

  Tender French cut chops w/garlic herb butter sauce, served w/french fries

• Beef Tenderloin Medallion$28.00

  Three 3oz medallions, served w/creamy green peppercorn Makers Mark sauce & mashed potatoes

• French Cut Australian Lamb Chop$30.00

  Succulent chops, lightly marinated w/extra virgin oil & herbs, served w/cous-cous

• Prime Grade Rib-Eye$40.00

  18oz. prime grade center cut, marbled to perfection, served w/steak fries

• Bone-In Rib-Eye$34.00

  Center cut 15oz. well marbled rib eye, served w/steak fries | The bone adds extra flavor to a great cut of meat

• Bone-In Filet$45.00

  Center cut 14oz. tender cut, served w/a portabello mushroom, Carmel cabernet reduction & mashed potatoes. Oscar style: Tender asparagus, Béarnaise sauce & jumbo lump crab meat

• Four Peppercorn Crusted Filet Mignon$35.00

  Center cut 8oz. filet, served w/a portabello mushroom, Carmel cabernet reduction & mashed potatoes. Oscar style: Tender asparagus, Béarnaise sauce & jumbo lump crab meat

Mediterranean Skewers

Your choice of meat skewer w/seasonal vegetables on the skewer, served w/basmati rice

• Fresh Ground Beef & Lamb Mixed$20.00

  W/mountain seasoning, onions, parsley & pine nuts, skewered on a cinnamon stick, served w/a Tahini sauce (no veggies)

• Chicken Skewered Marinated in Sumac$20.00

  Extra virgin olive oil & mountain herbs, served w/a roasted garlic puree

• Beef Tenderloin Skewers Marinated in Extra Virgin Olive Oil$22.00

  Jalapeno, crushed garlic cloves & mountain herbs

• Trio of Above$27.00

From the Sea

• Grilled Fresh Ruby Red Trout$21.00

  Spiced & herbed, then grilled w/brushed extra virgin olive oil, served w/basmati rice

• North Atlantic Cod$19.00

  Amber Ale beer battered cod, served w/choice of steak fries or french fries & tartar sauce

• Apple Wood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Diver Scallops$38.00

  Seared to perfection, accompanied by sautéed leeks, scallions, asparagus & creamy bourbon corn ragout, garnished w/parmesan cheese & cilantro

• Carmel's Signature Fresh Chilean Sea Bass$42.00

  Slow roasted w/extra virgin olive oil, herbs, confit cherry tomato & garlic, served w/medley of asparagus, leeks, artichoke, scallion, red bell pepper, shallots & new potatoes

• Grilled Jumbo Shrimp$24.00

  Marinated in lemon, extra virgin olive oil, cilantro, garlic & paprika, skewered w/bacon & seasonal vegetables, served w/basmati rice

• Grilled Salmon Filet$22.00

  8oz. filet, marinated w/extra virgin olive oil, mountain herbs & sumac, served w/roasted vegetables

Pastas

• Mediterranean Style Vegetarian Pasta$16.00

  A light vegetable broth w/sundried tomato, grilled eggplant, artichoke, shaved garlic, basil asparagus, spinach, kalamata olives & Roma tomatoes, tossed linguine pasta, garnished w/toasted pistachios

• Mardi Gras Pasta$20.00

  Fresh seafood medley & smoked sausage, tossed w/mushrooms, onions & bell peppers in a zesty Cajun sauce, served w/farfalle pasta

• Lobster Ravioli$18.00

  Lobster stuffed ravioli served w/a rich tomato sauce, garnished w/basil, parmesan cheese & extra virgin olive oil

• Lobster Fettuccine$39.00

  Medley of seafood, sautéed w/leeks, shallots & garlic in a sauvignon blanc cream sauce

Salads

Add Grilled chicken +$4 | Seared salmon +$6 | Grilled beef +$6 | Sautéed shrimp (6 pcs) +$6 | Seared Tuna +$6

• Fattoush Salad$12.00

  A mixture of tomatoes, onions, baby cucumbers, scallions, radish, lettuce blend, tossed in a lemon dressing, topped with Carmel feta cheese, served with oven toasted pita bread

• Carmel's House Salad$12.00

  Watercress, baby red oak, frisée, shaved Bermuda onions & radishes, lemon-sumac vinaigrette, served with warm walnut crusted goat cheese

Sides

• Chef's Roasted Vegetables$5.00

  Ask for today's vegetables

• Sauteed Mushrooms$5.00

  With a demi-glace

• Steamed Asparagus$6.00

  Seasoned w/virgin olive oil & salt-pepper

• Golden Saffron Basmati Rice$5.00

• Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$4.00

• Steak Fries$4.00

  Tossed in parsley & garlic oil

• Israeli Cous-Cous$6.00

  With vegetables

Small Plates

• Steak Fries$8.00

  Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, tossed in garlic oil, fresh herbs and sea salt, served with fresh horseradish ketchup

• Artichoke Spinach Dip$10.00

  Blended with roasted garlic & herbed Boursin cheese, accompanied with toasted crostinis

• Crab Cakes$14.00

  Maryland style, trio of peppers, Bermuda onions, light herbs, served with remoulade sauce

• Carmel's Shrimp Sauté$12.00

  Jalapeño, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garnished with pink Himalayan salt

• Shrimp Tempura$8.00

  Shiner Bock battered, served with warm cilantro-sweet chili sauce

• Tuna Tartare$10.00

  Minced garlic, onion, pine nut dressed with a soy-ginger sauce, served with crispy wonton squares

• Fried Calamari$10.00

  Dredged in seasoned flour, fried to a crispy golden brown, served w/housemade cocktail sauce

• Four Peppercorn Crusted Beef$12.00

  Sliced thin, with creamy horseradish & Mediterranean salsa, atop crostini

• Imported Cheese & Cured Meats Board$18.00

  Served with dried fruit & Marcona almonds

• Fluffy-Crispy Falafel$10.00

  Garbanzo beans, cilantro & parsley, served with a Tahini sauce, pickled vegetables & warm pita bread

• Oven Roasted Carmel Goat Cheese$10.00

  Sundried tomato, fresh herbs, Kalamata olives, served with roasted garlic smeared crostini

• Blistered Shishito-Edamame$8.00

  Shishito peppers, edamame beans, sautéed in garlic & sweet soy sauce

• Signature Hummus Dip$10.00

  Puree of garbanzo beans & tahini, garnished with toasted pine nuts, grape tomatoes, cucumbers & extra virgin olive oil, served with warm pita bread

Soups

• Soup of the Day$4.00

  Ask for today's soup of the day