Carmel Restaurant and Lounge - Permanently Closed

From the Land

• Roasted Free-Range Chicken19,00 $

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

• Bone-In Pork Chops22,00 $

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

• Beef Tenderloin Medallion28,00 $

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

• French Cut Australian Lamb Chop30,00 $

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

• Prime Grade Rib-Eye40,00 $

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

• Bone-In Rib-Eye34,00 $

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

• Bone-In Filet45,00 $

  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 Mignon35,00 $

  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 Mixed20,00 $

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

• Chicken Skewered Marinated in Sumac20,00 $

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

• Beef Tenderloin Skewers Marinated in Extra Virgin Olive Oil22,00 $

  Jalapeno, crushed garlic cloves & mountain herbs

• Trio of Above27,00 $

From the Sea

• Grilled Fresh Ruby Red Trout21,00 $

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

• North Atlantic Cod19,00 $

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

• Apple Wood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Diver Scallops38,00 $

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

• Carmel's Signature Fresh Chilean Sea Bass42,00 $

  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 Shrimp24,00 $

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

• Grilled Salmon Filet22,00 $

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

Pastas

• Mediterranean Style Vegetarian Pasta16,00 $

  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 Pasta20,00 $

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

• Lobster Ravioli18,00 $

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

• Lobster Fettuccine39,00 $

  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 Salad12,00 $

  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 Salad12,00 $

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

Sides

• Chef's Roasted Vegetables5,00 $

  Ask for today's vegetables

• Sauteed Mushrooms5,00 $

  With a demi-glace

• Steamed Asparagus6,00 $

  Seasoned w/virgin olive oil & salt-pepper

• Golden Saffron Basmati Rice5,00 $

• Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes4,00 $

• Steak Fries4,00 $

  Tossed in parsley & garlic oil

• Israeli Cous-Cous6,00 $

  With vegetables

Small Plates

• Steak Fries8,00 $

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

• Artichoke Spinach Dip10,00 $

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

• Crab Cakes14,00 $

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

• Carmel's Shrimp Sauté12,00 $

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

• Shrimp Tempura8,00 $

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

• Tuna Tartare10,00 $

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

• Fried Calamari10,00 $

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

• Four Peppercorn Crusted Beef12,00 $

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

• Imported Cheese & Cured Meats Board18,00 $

  Served with dried fruit & Marcona almonds

• Fluffy-Crispy Falafel10,00 $

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

• Oven Roasted Carmel Goat Cheese10,00 $

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

• Blistered Shishito-Edamame8,00 $

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

• Signature Hummus Dip10,00 $

  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 Day4,00 $

  Ask for today's soup of the day