Gautreau's Restaurant

Name: Gautreau's Restaurant
Address: 1728 Soniat St., New Orleans, LA, United States, 70115
Telephone: (504) 899-7397
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1115 Reviews

$50 and over

French American

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Gautreau's has been a locals favorite since 1983. Local seafood as well as fresh fish from the Northern Pacific and the Atlantic have been featured items for decades. Innovative wine list changes frequently and is filled with well chosen wines from small producers. The restaurant is 3 blocks from St. Charles Avenue and only a 15 minute drive from the French Quarter. The building is in a quaint uptown residential neighborhood with street parking available.

Gautreau's chefs have been recognized nationally by the James Beard Foundation, Food and Wine magazine, New York Times, Zagat and others.

"The restaurant's reputation for developing young talent has earned it much national press, and owner Patrick Singley allows his hires wide berth" food critic of the Times-Picayune.

Private Party Room: Comfortably seats between 15 and 25 guests. Full buyouts of the restaurant are available. Please call 504-899-7397

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
French American, Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 899-7397
Website
http://www.gautreausrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Executive chef
Nick Fry
Private party facilities
Perfect sized room for board meetings, lectures, rehearsal dinners or family dinners.

Location
1728 Soniat St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Neighborhood
Uptown
Cross street
Danneel St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Street car stop is on Robert street. Walk one block to Soniat street.
Entertainment
No live entertainment
Additional
Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room

Featured in

Chilled Crab Salad with Pickled Quail Egg and Citrus Chili Vinaigrette$26.00
peanuts, heart of palm, cabbage, ginger and red onion
Foie Gras Torchon with Blackberry-Pear Compote$26.00
Radicchio, fennel, hazelnuts, and orange poppyseed reduction. Suggested pairing: Castelnau de Suduiraut Sauternes $12
Glazed Asado Lamb Ribs with a White Corn Arepa$19.00
shaved carrots, kale, shallots and sorrel chimichurri
Red Lentil Huarache with Cotija and Avocado$16.00
king trumpet mushrooms, jicama and cabbage
Duck Confit with Black Lentils and Chiriboga Blue Cheese$22.00
caramelized pears and Vidalia onion, piquillo peppers and brandy jus
Soup du Jour$14.00
Mixed Greens with Pine Nuts and Oregano Vinaigrette$14.00
cucumber, red onions and grape tomatoes
Baby Mustard Greens with Roasted Beets and Feta$15.00
sunchokes, cucumber and a sesame-persimmon aioli
Oak Leaf and Farro with Apple and Whipped Goat Cheese$16.00
fennel, marcona almonds and a roasted shallot vinaigrette
Ramp Capunti with Smoked Artichokes, Parmesan and MitiCaña$28.00
oyster mushrooms, cippolini onions and heirloom tomato
Gulf Shrimp with Acorn Squash Purée and Salsa Macha$36.00
farro, radicchio, corn, tomatillos and wild mushrooms
Halibut with Almond-'nduja Crust and Huckleberry Gastrique$40.00
chanterelles, brussel sprouts, crowder peas and pearl onion
Red Snapper with Chinese Egg Noodles and Coconut Miso Broth$42.00
baby carrots, purple diakon radish, snow peas and hoji mushrooms
Braised Rabbit with Sweet Potato Pomme Anna$45.00
turnips, maitake mushroom, spigarello and brown butter meyerquat jus
Roasted Chicken with Natural Jus$35.00
shiitakes, haricots verts and mashed potatoes
Filet Mignon with Buckwheat and Satsuma Harissa Demi-Glace$60.00
matsutake mushrooms, cauliflower, leeks and baby bok choy

Desserts with Recommended Pairings

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée$12.00
Recommended Pairing: Basil Hayden's Single Barrel Bourbon $18
Caramelized Banana Split with Vanilla Ice Cream$16.00
Warm banana bread, butterscotch, chocolate sauce and toasted walnuts. Recommended Pairing: Frangelico $12
Chocolate Bouchon$15.00
Salted caramel ice cream and praline walnut sauce. Recommended Pairing: Broadbent 10yr Tawny Port $12
Spiced Apple Cake with Sweet Potato Ice Cream$14.00
Brown butter, pecans and tarragon gastrique. Recommended Pairing: Daron Calvados $15
Trio of Seasonal Sorbets with Fresh Berries$13.00

Ports, Madeira, Sauternes

Broadbent Dao White Port 2019$7.00
Broadbent 3yr Rich & Sweet Madeira$7.00
Broadbent Rainwater Madeira$12.00
Broadbent 5yr Reserve Madeira$12.00
Broadbent 10yr Tawny Port$12.00
Broadbent 10yr Sercial Madeira$15.00
Broadbent 20yr Tawny Port$25.00
Broadbent 30yr Tawny Port$45.00
Pierre Ferrand Pineau des Charantes$12.00
Ferreira LBV Port 2015$12.00

Cognac, Armagnac, Spirits

Daron Calvados$15.00
Vignobles Fontan Armagnac XO$18.00
Pierre Ferrand Reserve 1er Cru Cognac$22.00
Pierre Ferrand Ambre 1er Cru Cognac$30.00
Kelt VSOP Cognac$35.00
Park Extra Cognac$60.00

Cordials, Aperitif / Digestif

Aperol Aperitivo$12.00
Averna$12.00
B & B$12.00
Disaronno Amaretto$12.00
Drambuie$12.00
Fernet Branca$12.00
Frangelico$12.00
Lillet Blanc or Rouge$12.00
Nocello$12.00
Sambuca$12.00
Tia Maria$12.00
Castelnau de Suduiraut Sauternes 2013$12.00

Tequila

Casamigos Blanc$15.00
Casamigos Reposado$20.00
Casamigos Añejo$25.00

Selected Bourbon

Bulleit 95 Rye$14.00
Cathead Distillery 'Old Soul'$14.00
Buffalo Trace$14.00
Knob Creek$16.00
Pinhook Bourbon Heist$16.00
Pinhook 'Hard Rye Guy'$16.00
Smooth Ambler$17.00
Redemption$18.00
Basil Hayden's$20.00
Eagle Rare$20.00
Wilderness Trail Wheated$20.00
Woodford Reserve$20.00
Weller Special Reserve$22.00
Blanton's$25.00
Sweeten's Cove 'Kennessee'$18.00
Sweeten's Cove 13yrs of Age$45.00

Single Malt Scotch

Talisker 10yr$14.00
Glenlivet 12yr$15.00
Glenfiddich 12yr$15.00
Glenfiddich 15yr$17.00
Glenkinchie 12yr$17.00
Aberlour 12yr$17.00
Dalwhinnie$17.00
Laphroaig Special Select$17.00
Balvenie Doublewood 12yr$17.00
Balvenie Doublewood 17yr$22.00
Oban 14yr$20.00
Lagavulin 8yr$22.00
Macallan 12yr$18.00
Macallan 15yr$27.00
Macallan Fine Oak 18yr$48.00
Macallan Sherry Oak 18yr$85.00

What 1,115 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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BellinghamWA
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience4
This is a GREAT restaurant - Primary because the food deserves 6 stars. It was all amazing, and the menu changes frequently and will differ from what is on the website. The restaurant is a bit loud for my tastes, and a bit understaffed, but it is all worth it for the food. The owner is very friendly and present.
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CFHNOLA
New Orleans
85 reviews
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5.0
85 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service, as always. One of our favorite restaurants.
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JamesR
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food. Great welcoming owner. Elegant. Dress to impress.
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Gentenaar
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience1
It was like stepping into a freezer. The noise level was unbearable. Waiters keptbumping into my table guests. ( tables way tooclose) The food was very, very salted.
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2 reviews
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5.0
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Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family vacation dinner. Beautiful restaurant. Food was excellent. Great compact wine list. Best experience of the trip.
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CFHNOLA
New Orleans
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service, as always. One of our favorite New Orleans restaurants.
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3 reviews
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5.0
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Dined on December 30, 2022
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Great diner and an excellent hospitality from Patrick - the Manager
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2 reviews
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Dined on December 29, 2022
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Great food and service!
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Dined on December 29, 2022
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Absolutely wonderful experience. Delicious food, amazing hospitality, wonderful service and welcoming atmosphere.
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43 reviews
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Dined on December 28, 2022
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Charming As Always - delicious food with exceptional wine and impeccable service. Always a treat, looking forward to our next visit.
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NOLAgal
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15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Split appetizers were amazing, kitchen adjusted amount for number in our party. Everyone blown away with entrees. Creme brulet desert capped it all off. Wonderful food, and even more exceptional service. Elegant, cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend.
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nellw
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15 reviews
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Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Service was extremely slow. Water glasses not filled during meal, waitress making cocktails which took time away from her table responsibilities. We had long wait between sitting down and getting g menus and then another ling wait between getting menus and ordering. We had to ask for bread. Food was excellent except disappointed in the shrimp dish.. the fish rushes as well as rabbit and chicken dishes were excellent and the caramelized banana in the banana sunday was delicious. It was noisy and hard to hear everyone at our table. It has been one of our favorite and frequently visit eateries here. I think perhaps they were very short handed in a busy Saturday night.
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Leen
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7 reviews
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Dined on December 10, 2022
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Excellent Service , the food delicious, and the wine was perfect.
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Caryn
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9 reviews
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9 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our anniversary
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LeslieC
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10 reviews
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10 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
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We had a fantastic time! Such a cozy, elegant atmosphere. Very attentive and welcoming staff. A special place.
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It was my birthday dinner
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49 reviews
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Dined on November 24, 2022
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Excellent service, food. Griffin, Wendy were great!
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livetoeat
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18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Chicken was amazing. Very spirited environment aka LOUD but worth it.
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ElayneM
New Orleans
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! Love the atmosphere. We will be back!
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Mason
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5 reviews
5.0
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Dined on November 17, 2022
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Outstanding as always.
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FoodisLife
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32 reviews
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Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stumbled upon this about seven years ago and I’ve gone back every single time we go to New Orleans. Very good neighborhood for you, excellent Lee prepared meals great wine list excellent service, will be back again in February. Our waiter Zach was phenomenal
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1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was hesitant to order the Chicken at such a nice restaurant, but everything I saw online told me to, and the waiter also strongly recommended it when I brought it up, so I ordered that along with lamb ribs. The ribs were great, but the Chicken was quite literally the greatest chicken I have ever had. I highly recommend everything I had at this restaurant.
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CFHNOLA
New Orleans
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service, as always. One of our favorite New Orleans restaurants.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, ambiance, and level of service is truly amazing; definitely the best.
OT
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5 reviews
5.0
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Best restaurant in NOLA
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stevena
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience2
Online said jackets required for evening dining. So I packed one for my flight. Only half the diners we’re wearing jackets, and next to us was a person wearing a collares shirt. You either require a dress code and enforce it or not
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FrankL
New Orleans
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Totally enjoyable. Great menu and food was exceptional. Service perfect. Will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gautreau’s was our go to place years ago however we haven’t been there since Katrina. It was so refreshing to start going again because we’ve always enjoyed the atmosphere the food in the service, it’s better than ever! Love it!
GL
GabriellaL
New Orleans
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food and service were amazing!! Creative seasonal ingredient combinations and perfectly cooked. Always a favorite
OT
OystersinTulsa
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The attentive, welcoming, and knowledgeable staff enhanced our incredible meal. It was truly one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. We also had a ton of fun!
NJ
NolaJane515
New Orleans
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was a first class meal with first class hospitality. Only hesitated because it was noisy that evening.
MR
MiaRubin
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the ultimate dining speak easy. No signage, no frills, you just have to know to know about it. Once inside the cozy dining area it is clear this is a place to see and be seen. Enjoy the old school ambiance as the service staff dote on you bringing classic cocktails, an extensive wine list, and some of the best food New Orleans has to offer. If you want to impress your date or your group of friends this is the place to go! Just be prepared to drop some coin for this amazing experience.
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Amy111
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about the restaurant was perfect, ambiance, food, service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful, went on a recommendation from a friend. Very intimate setting, great for date night or special occasion dinners with friends. Will be back next time we’re in town.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente lugar , la comida perfecta
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CharlesB
Austin
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service; cocktails were first rate. The cheesecake was to die for and large enough to easily split.
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bjbp
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely great food, we shared two starters and three entrees they were all fantastic. We really couldn't even decide which was best they were all so good. Very nice and accommodating service. Only downside was it was very loud and hard to hear across the table and the restaurant wasn't quite full. By the end of the evening when many had cleared out, it was much more pleasant noisewise.
CF
CFHNOLA
New Orleans
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service, as always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. Loved our entertaining waiter, Griffen! It’s a bit noisy, but that’s part of the festive experience. This is a favorite in a city of amazing restaurants.
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Matt
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, and great service. I had the best rabbit I've ever had and it had a curry/masala adjacent twist to it that blew my mind. Unlike many fine dining establishments, the serving sizes were good, neither too much (rare) nor too little (more common), in addition to having food quality that stood out even in the context of the excellent food of New Orleans. I can recommend Gautreau's to anyone who likes to eat and people who don't yet, since I think they could be persuaded by the food here. Also, the banana split is a big, and really good, dessert option with the caramelized banana really elevating it.

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Gautreau's Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1115 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

1728 Soniat St., New Orleans, LA 70115

Additional information

Cross street
Danneel St.
Neighborhood
Uptown
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
French American, Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Street car stop is on Robert street. Walk one block to Soniat street.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Nick Fry
Entertainment
No live entertainment
Additional
Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room

Website
http://www.gautreausrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(504) 899-7397
Private party facilities
Perfect sized room for board meetings, lectures, rehearsal dinners or family dinners.

Gautreau's Restaurant

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Main

Chilled Crab Salad with Pickled Quail Egg and Citrus Chili Vinaigrette$26.00

Foie Gras Torchon with Blackberry-Pear Compote$26.00

Glazed Asado Lamb Ribs with a White Corn Arepa$19.00

Red Lentil Huarache with Cotija and Avocado$16.00

Duck Confit with Black Lentils and Chiriboga Blue Cheese$22.00

Soup du Jour$14.00

Mixed Greens with Pine Nuts and Oregano Vinaigrette$14.00

Baby Mustard Greens with Roasted Beets and Feta$15.00

Oak Leaf and Farro with Apple and Whipped Goat Cheese$16.00

Ramp Capunti with Smoked Artichokes, Parmesan and MitiCaña$28.00

Gulf Shrimp with Acorn Squash Purée and Salsa Macha$36.00

Halibut with Almond-'nduja Crust and Huckleberry Gastrique$40.00

Red Snapper with Chinese Egg Noodles and Coconut Miso Broth$42.00

Braised Rabbit with Sweet Potato Pomme Anna$45.00

Roasted Chicken with Natural Jus$35.00

Filet Mignon with Buckwheat and Satsuma Harissa Demi-Glace$60.00

Desserts with Recommended Pairings

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée$12.00

Caramelized Banana Split with Vanilla Ice Cream$16.00

Chocolate Bouchon$15.00

Spiced Apple Cake with Sweet Potato Ice Cream$14.00

Trio of Seasonal Sorbets with Fresh Berries$13.00

Ports, Madeira, Sauternes

Broadbent Dao White Port 2019$7.00

Broadbent 3yr Rich & Sweet Madeira$7.00

Broadbent Rainwater Madeira$12.00

Broadbent 5yr Reserve Madeira$12.00

Broadbent 10yr Tawny Port$12.00

Broadbent 10yr Sercial Madeira$15.00

Broadbent 20yr Tawny Port$25.00

Broadbent 30yr Tawny Port$45.00

Pierre Ferrand Pineau des Charantes$12.00

Ferreira LBV Port 2015$12.00

Cognac, Armagnac, Spirits

Daron Calvados$15.00

Vignobles Fontan Armagnac XO$18.00

Pierre Ferrand Reserve 1er Cru Cognac$22.00

Pierre Ferrand Ambre 1er Cru Cognac$30.00

Kelt VSOP Cognac$35.00

Park Extra Cognac$60.00

Cordials, Aperitif / Digestif

Aperol Aperitivo$12.00

Averna$12.00

B & B$12.00

Disaronno Amaretto$12.00

Drambuie$12.00

Fernet Branca$12.00

Frangelico$12.00

Lillet Blanc or Rouge$12.00

Nocello$12.00

Sambuca$12.00

Tia Maria$12.00

Castelnau de Suduiraut Sauternes 2013$12.00

Tequila

Casamigos Blanc$15.00

Casamigos Reposado$20.00

Casamigos Añejo$25.00

Selected Bourbon

Bulleit 95 Rye$14.00

Cathead Distillery 'Old Soul'$14.00

Buffalo Trace$14.00

Knob Creek$16.00

Pinhook Bourbon Heist$16.00

Pinhook 'Hard Rye Guy'$16.00

Smooth Ambler$17.00

Redemption$18.00

Basil Hayden's$20.00

Eagle Rare$20.00

Wilderness Trail Wheated$20.00

Woodford Reserve$20.00

Weller Special Reserve$22.00

Blanton's$25.00

Sweeten's Cove 'Kennessee'$18.00