The Merry Monk - Albany

Starters

• Scotch Eggs$11.00

  Two Hard-Boiled Eggs, encrusted with Chorizo Sausage, topped with Bacon and Spicy Ketchup

• Duck Drummers$10.00

  Five fried duck drumsticks served with a Thai chili dipping sauce

• Carmelized Brussels Sprouts & Spaetzle$9.00

  Bacon Lardoons, Onion, Apple & Mustard Cream

• Belgian Bruschetta$9.00

  Fresh Roma Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Belgian Endive, served with Toasted Bread

• Duck Meatballs$10.00

  Five Spicy Duck Meatballs with a Spicy Thai Chili Sauce and Balsamic Reduction

• Cheese Board$15.00

  The Chef's selection of 3 cheeses, accompanied by Rosette de Lyon, Cornichons, Jam and sliced bread

• Braised Belgian Endive$9.00

  Pan seared Belgian endive accompanied with marinated vegetables, bacon and a citrus vinaigrette

• Bavarian Soft Pretzels$8.00

  Three hot Bavarian style pretzel sticks served with our homemade cheddar ale sauce

Salads

Add Grilled Chicken $4, Grilled Salmon $6, Duck Confit $10

• House$8.00

  Mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, garlic-parmesan croutons

• Winter Wedge$14.00

  Iceburg Lettuce, Roma Tomatoes, Onion, Bacon, Bleu Cheese Crumbles and Bleu Cheese dressing

• Caesar$10.00

  Chopped Romaine Hearts, Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Reggiano. White Anchovies upon request

• Arugula Caprese$12.00

  Arugula, Roasted Tomato and Mozzerella and a cilantro-lime dressing

Burger Board

Served with House Salad or House Frites

• Plain Jane$11.00

  12oz hand packed burger on a brioche roll

• House Made Salmon Burger$14.00

  With Lemon Aioli, served on a Wolfermans English Muffin, with Lettuce, Tomato and Onion

• Bison Burger$14.00

  Half Pound hand made Bison Burger **cooked rare, med-rare or medium only

• Bacon Cheddar Ale Burger$13.00

  12oz hand packed burger topped with crispy bacon and a Belgian ale and smoked cheddar cheese sauce on a brioche roll

• Bacon Blue Burger$13.00

  12oz hand packed burger topped with crispy bacon and a Belgian Ale and bleu cheese sauce on a brioche roll

• Veggie Burger$12.00

  Topped with spinach, roasted red peppers and guacamole

Sandwiches

Served with House Salad or House Frites

• Crispy Fish Tacos$13.00

  Beer Battered Fried Cod, Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado and Sriracha Ranch Dressing

• Swordfish BLT$16.00

  Grilled Swordfish served on Sourdough with Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato with Lemon Aioli

• Chicken Club$14.00

  Grilled Chicken with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Avocado and Sriracha Ranch

• Duck Sandwich$15.00

  Duck confit, beer braised cabbage, swiss cheese and Dijon mustard on grilled sourdough

• Caprese Melt$9.00

  Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes and Basil Pesto on Grilled Sourdough

• Bistro French Dip$11.00

  Tender chunks of seasoned beef brisket, on a fresh baguette, served with au jus.

Moules

One Pound $13, Two Pounds $24; Our house frites with 2 dipping sauces $3

• Tomato Basil

  Cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, bell peppers, white wine, and a balsamic reduction

• Blue Cheese & Bacon

  Crispy bacon, shallots, blue cheese crumbles, baby spinach, white wine, and a balsamic reduction

• Meuniere

  White wine, butter, cream, celery, shallots

• Thai Curry

  Lemongrass, yellow curry, fresh lime, coconut milk, fresh basil, cilantro, crushed red pepper

• Monk's

  Coriander, bell peppers, tomato, garlic, celery, onion, fresh basil, white wine

• Beer Steamed

  Belgian Amber Ale, onion, garlic, tomato, fresh thyme

• Chipotle Tequila

  Garlic, cilantro, red onion, tomato, lime, smokey chipotle peppers, tequila

• Dijonaisse

  Garlic, Dijon mustard, white wine and cream

Frites

$6 / Choice of 2 dipping sauces

• Buffalo Blue Mayo

• Coconut Curry Mayo

• Garlic Herb Mayo

• Pesto Mayo

• Chipotle Mayo

• Cucumber Wasabi Mayo

• Horseradish Mayo

• Spicy Ketchup

Entrees

Served with frites & your choice of a dipping sauce

• Steak Frites$22.00

  12 oz. Hand-Cut Strip Steak with Caramelized Belgian Endive and Shallots in an Ommegang Abbey Cream Sauce - served with Frites

• Beer Battered Cod$16.00

  Fresh Cod, Hand-Battered with Belgian Beer to order, Deep Fried and served with Tartar/Cocktail Sauce - served with Frites

• Sausage Plate$16.00

  Chef's Choice of Two Wild Game Sausage served with Mashed Potatoes, Beer Braised Red Cabbage and Whole Grain Mustard

• Flemish-Style Cod$16.00

  Fresh Cod Filet, Sautéed with Shallots, Belgian Ale, Lemon, Thyme and Butter - served with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable

• Bruschetta Swordfish$18.00

  Grilled 8oz Swordfish topped with our Belgian Bruchetta, served with Mashed Potato and Vegetable

• Pan Seared Duvel Salmon$15.00

  Fresh Norwegian Salmon with Braised Belgian Endive, cooked in Duvel Golden Ale - served with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable