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Brownes Bistro

Name: Brownes Bistro
Address: 1251 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4T 1W6
Telephone: (416) 924-8132
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

335 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary French

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For 30 years Brownes Bistro has been a staple in Rosedale. Cherished by the neighbourhoods affluent denizens as well as lovers from all over Toronto, this restaurants satisfying and sophisticated fare is what keeps its quaint tables in high demand. A classic bistro menu pays homage to all things French, including fresh creations conceived daily. Warm hardwood, oak paneling and crisp linens create an unmistakably European ambiance, while an excellent selection of wines will have you reaching for obscure adjectives in no time.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 22, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 924-8132
Website
http://www.brownesbistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jude Jacob

Location
1251 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1W6
Neighbourhood
Rosedale / Summerhill
Cross Street
Yonge St & Woodlawn Ave E
Parking Details
Metered parking available on Woodlawn Ave E.
Public Transit
TTC Summerhill Station
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Daily Soup$10.00
Yukon Gold Frites$10.00
Served with our homemade spicy garlic mayonnaise
Escargot au Gratin$16.00
Beef Carpaccio$18.00
With arugula, shaved grana padano, drizzled with rosemary infused olive oil
Grilled Calamari$19.00
Arugula drizzled with aged balsamic & shallot sauce
P.E.I. Mussels$16.00
Steamed in Brownes home made curry broth
Grilled Sardines$16.00
Marinated in red curry, lemongrass and coriander root paste
Vegetable Samosa$10.00
Served with red onions and mango-tamarind sauce
Baked Goat Cheese$12.00
Baked Goat Cheese with olive oil on crostinis

Salads

Organic Romaine Hearts$12.00
With Caesar dressing, herb-sundried tomato croutons, and shaved Grana Padano Cheese
Buffalo Mozzarella Salad$16.00
With vine-ripened tomatoes and roasted red pepper, dressed with a balsamic reduction and basil infused extra virgin olive oil
Bartlett Pear Salad$16.00
With organic arugula, Roquefort cheese, roasted walnuts in a poppy seed and honey-mustard dressing
Mixed Organic Field Greens$10.00
With a herb rice wine vinaigrette topped with flax seeds

Pizza

Margherita Pizza$21.00
Plum tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan and mixed herbs
Wild Mushroom Pizza$23.00
Shiitake, oyster, cremini and Portobello mushrooms, braised leeks, sundried tomatoes, asiago, mozzarella, parmesan and mixed herbs
Italian Sausage Pizza$23.00
Kalamata olives, caramelized onions, tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and mixed herbs
Lamb Sausage Pizza$24.00
Oven-dried tomatoes, spinach, roasted garlic, goat cheese, mozzarella, parmesan and mixed herbs

Pasta

Penne Rigate$24.00
with hot Italian sausage, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, Kalamata olives in a herbed tomato sauce
Angel Hair$25.00
With grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, red onions, roasted garlic in a light olive oil-herbed tomato sauce
Rigatoni$26.00
with Asian marinated New York Strip loin, wild mushrooms, snow peas in a Madeira-demi-cream sauce
Fettucini$24.00
With wild mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, roasted garlic, red onions tossed with basil pesto and black truffle oil
Linguine$29.00
With Tiger shrimp, calamari, scallops, snow peas, scallions, tossed with roasted garlic and spiced extra virgin olive oil

Mains

Roasted Rack of Lamb$38.00
With a rosemary jus, served with garam masala spiced French lentils and spinach, roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Homemade Lamb Sausage$31.00
With braised cabbage, lentils, roasted garlic mashed potatoes topped with demi-glace
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna$36.00
Crusted with peppercorns and sesame seeds, served with seasonal vegetables, new potatoes, wasabi and topped with honey-ginger-balsamic reduction
Grilled Chicken Breast$29.00
With lemon-shallot jus, root mash and seasonal vegetables
Slowly Braised Lamb Shank$38.00
with braised cabbage and French lentil with sweet potato mash duo

Grilled

Atlantic Salmon$32.00
topped with citrus-herb-lime infused butter, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Tiger Shrimp & Sea Scallops$36.00
Marinated with curried lemongrass, coriander root served with red pepper, tomatoes, relish, seasonal vegetables and new potato
Certified Angus New York Strip Loin$36.00
10 Oz Topped with roasted shallots and garlic infused butter, served with Yukon gold potato frites
Provimi Liver$32.00
With warm beets, Yukon gold frites and caramelized onions jam compote

Desserts

Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream$10.00
Tiramisu$10.00
Creme Brulee$10.00
Apple Cranberry Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream$10.00

NYE Brownes Menu

Butternut Squash Apple Puree$12.00
Grilled Calamari$16.00
Arugula drizzled with aged balsamic & shallot sauce
Beef Carpaccio$18.00
With arugula, shaved grana padano, drizzled with rosemary infused olive oil
P.E.I. Mussels$16.00
Steamed in Brownes home made curry broth
Escargot au Gratin$16.00
Organic Romaine Hearts$13.00
With Caesar dressing, herb-sundried tomato croutons, and shaved Grana Padano Cheese
Buffalo Mozzarella Salad$16.00
With vine-ripened tomatoes and roasted red pepper, dressed with a balsamic reduction and basil infused extra virgin olive oil
Bartlett Pear Salad$16.00
With organic arugula, Roquefort cheese, roasted walnuts in a poppy seed and honey-mustard dressing
Angel Hair$26.00
With grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, red onions, roasted garlic in a light olive oil-herbed tomato sauce
Linguine$36.00
With Tiger shrimp, calamari, scallops, snow peas, scallions, tossed with roasted garlic and spiced extra virgin olive oil
Roasted Rack of Lamb$42.00
With a rosemary jus, served with garam masala spiced French lentils and spinach, roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Certified Angus New York Strip Loin$39.00
10 Oz Topped with roasted shallots and garlic infused butter, served with Yukon gold potato frites
Provimi Liver$36.00
With warm beets, Yukon gold frites and caramelized onions jam compote
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna$38.00
Crusted with peppercorns and sesame seeds, served with seasonal vegetables, new potatoes, wasabi and topped with honey-ginger-balsamic reduction
Seafood Platter$45.00
Salmon, shrimps, and scallops topped with Dil Tomato Beurre Blanc with a side of seasonal vegetables and fingerling potatoes
Lemon Cheese Cake$10.00
Tiramisu$10.00
Apple Cranberry Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream$10.00
Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream$10.00

Valentines Day

Grilled Calamari$16.00
Arugula drizzled with aged balsamic & shallot sauce
Beef Carpaccio$16.00
With arugula, shaved grana padano, drizzled with rosemary infused olive oil
P.E.I. Mussels$16.00
Steamed in Brownes home made curry broth
Escargot au Gratin$16.00
Caramelized Sweet Potato Apple Puree$12.00
Caramelized Sweet Potato Apple Puree
Organic Romaine Hearts$12.00
With Caesar dressing, herb-sundried tomato croutons, and shaved Grana Padano Cheese
Buffalo Mozzarella Salad$16.00
With vine-ripened tomatoes and roasted red pepper, dressed with a balsamic reduction and basil infused extra virgin olive oil
Bartlett Pear Salad$16.00
With organic arugula, Roquefort cheese, roasted walnuts in a poppy seed and honey-mustard dressing
Linguine$33.00
With Tiger shrimp, calamari, scallops, snow peas, scallions, tossed with roasted garlic and spiced extra virgin olive oil
Sweet Potato Goat Cheese$28.00
stuffed agnolotti, served with sage shallot brown butter sauce
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna$38.00
Crusted with peppercorns and sesame seeds, served with seasonal vegetables, new potatoes, wasabi and topped with honey-ginger-balsamic reduction
Roasted Rack of Lamb$42.00
With a rosemary jus, served with garam masala spiced French lentils and spinach, roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Provimi Liver$38.00
With warm beets, Yukon gold frites and caramelized onions jam compote
Assorted Seafood Platter$45.00
salmon, jumbo shrimp, scallop topped with dill tomato beurre and a side of seasonal vegetables and roasted fingerling potatoes
Certified Angus New York Strip Loin$39.00
10 Oz Topped with roasted shallots and garlic infused butter, served with Yukon gold potato frites
Mustard Crusted Venison Rack$45.00
with braised apple and red cabbage with a side of garlic mash

What 335 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Toronto / Ontario
Neighbourhood gem
Toronto
Neighbourhood gem

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Emily
Toronto
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food, service and overall probably my favourite place.
t
tmvl
Toronto
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Another wonderful lunch at Brownes. Great food and service at a reasonable price.
RS
RubyS
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s great tasty, homestyle food with great versatility. There is something for everyone and every dish is perfect. They make a great martini too.
LC
LindaC
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
All four of us ordered either rack of lamb or rack of venison and all the dishes were overcooked. (Medium well instead of medium rare as we requested)
BA
BARRYD
Hawaii
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been twice and both times were great. In our mind the food is a notch or 2 above the competition in this area and price point.
SF
StartupFoodie
Toronto
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful neighbourhood gem ... excellent food, friendly staff, great atmosphere (even when busy) ... heartily recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
Disappointing. We went with another couple on our recommendation and we’re so disappointed and embarrassed. While the food was fine and decent value for Winterliscious, our table was disappointing (we had made a reservation and when we arrived, the restaurant was quite full and we were told to “sit wherever we want”. We waited for 15 min before even being acknowledged. We had to call for the waiter after dinner for coffee, we had waited so long. We are not fussy diners and appreciated busy restaurants, but overall there seemed to be very little effort, perhaps oblivious to our neglect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thus was our 3rd in 2 months. Great food, very consistent. Looking forward to next time!
l
luvtorontorez
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a nice experience at Brownes Bistro. Friends and I went for Winterlicious, and were pleased with the prix fix menu offerings. I had the Winter salad, with slices of apple, walnuts, red onion on a bed of arugula, followed by flank steak and frites. I ended the meal with a dessert of brownie with vanilla ice cream; all were delicious and I look forward to my next meal at this cozy mid-town bistro.
LR
LR29
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go to Browne’s often because it is reliably excellent. We have never had a bad meal and the service is always outstanding.
B
Bella714
Chicago
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. We went for Winterlicious and had a lovely time.
MB
MargotB
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, excellent service.
H
Hers
Toronto
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aunt’s birthday dinner . Food was delicious & great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We decided to go last minute on New Years Eve. We were so delighted! The food, service and cozy ambiance were amazing! We look forward to returning soon!!
d
deanofeats
Toronto
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food. We all liked it . First time there; but we will be back .
SC
SheilaC
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A neighbourhood gem!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing. Best steak frites in the city! Service is incredible too.
TL
TeaLover
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent service! Very impressed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
They are fast, courteous, know their customers and are terrific!
MC
MelissaC
Toronto
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Server was friendly, helpful and efficient. It was a busy night but Peter (server) took care with our orders. Dinner was delicious and a very pleasant evening.
BR
BarbaraR
Toronto
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Because it is holiday season, the place got noisier and noisier. But the food and service was excellent.
B
Bruce
Tampa
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoy everything about this bistro. It is the perfect size. The ambience and noise level are just right. The food is exceptionally good. The service is friendly, and genuine. I would give six stars if they were available.
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Nicole
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Food and atmosphere were on point. Service is exceptional.
r
ruthc
Toronto
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience3
Could fix up dining room a bit
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West
Toronto
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
2 of us ordered salmon. Mine was awful and left 3/4 of it. Waiter comped me with dessert Place was jumping and so didn’t allow for a quiet evening out Been there several times with better ambience Guess Saturday is not for us at Browne’s
LC
LisaC
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The tables were too close together and felt like zero privacy and the people beside us were shouting very loud and we could not have a conversation between the tables too close and the shouting made our experience not so great
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
Ceased Salad was not very good. Pasta dish was OK but nothing special and was served Luke warm. Service was very slow. Noise level very high, could hardly hear each other.
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Nexi1
Toronto
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, as it usually is. The Caesar salad was a good size and definitely shareable. The liver was cooked perfectly, the pasta with mushrooms was terrific and the grilled salmon was perfect. Great coffee.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again, a charming, warm dining experience. Delicious seafood linguini, Crusted Ahi Tuna, perfect salads, good wine and yummy cocktails. A neighbourhood delight!
BB
BBee
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely spot for lunch
A
Andrea
Toronto
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another delicious meal delivered with attentive service - thank you!
JB
JohnnyB
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Quiet, quaint & most importantly — delicious!
d
davidwill2
Toronto
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great neighborhood restaurant !! Always reliable food and service, would recommend the tuna and the best fries anywhere. Have been going to Brownes for years and it never disappoints, a broad menu for everyone.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were the loudest of the patrons, and had such a good time, waited on with expertise by Mark, eating the best food and having yummy cocktails. Love everything about this place. It was as memorable evening Thank you. 😃
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
All was good but we were disappointed at the conclusion of our meal. We had to ask the waiter 3 times for the check and he brought it and then left. He sat down at the next table and added up the bills from other tables on a calculator. He knew we were waiting to pay. It was quite awkward!
l
lunchinglady
Toronto
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One sole waiter who carried out the job for 3!! Two called in sick. He did an excellent exceptional job and managed to get our second glass of wine and dessert in a very timely manner. The food was very good fresh and we’ll prepared. A hidden gem on the edge of Rosedale.
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Lamb
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The rack of lamb was DELICIOUS ! Cooked to perfection. Tender and tasty. There was wonderful seasoning on the greens with capers. I couldn't begin to name it or describe it but it was a lovely delicate exotic flavour. The service was friendly and helpful. I would recommend Brownes Bistro.
B
Babs
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always!
CM
CarolM
Montreal
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
This was a summerlicious meal and generally very good. The frites were stale but both the steak and salmon very nicely done. We thought $10 for a 75cl bottle of San Pellegrino was excessive although the $15 glass of wine was delicious.
LQ
LizQ
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was prompt and friendly. The bistro was busy and there were only 2 servers (I think one was the manager), but they managed to make you feel welcome and never gave the impression that they were rushed.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Brownes Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Brownes Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 924-8132.

Brownes Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 335 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

Mar 22, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

1251 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1W6

Additional information

Cross Street
Yonge St & Woodlawn Ave E
Neighbourhood
Rosedale / Summerhill
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Contemporary European
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Metered parking available on Woodlawn Ave E.
Public Transit
TTC Summerhill Station
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jude Jacob
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.brownesbistro.com/
Phone number
(416) 924-8132

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Brownes Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Additional information

Appetizers

Daily Soup$10.00

Yukon Gold Frites$10.00

Escargot au Gratin$16.00

Beef Carpaccio$18.00

Grilled Calamari$19.00

P.E.I. Mussels$16.00

Grilled Sardines$16.00

Vegetable Samosa$10.00

Baked Goat Cheese$12.00

Salads

Organic Romaine Hearts$12.00

Buffalo Mozzarella Salad$16.00

Bartlett Pear Salad$16.00

Mixed Organic Field Greens$10.00

Pizza

Margherita Pizza$21.00

Wild Mushroom Pizza$23.00

Italian Sausage Pizza$23.00

Lamb Sausage Pizza$24.00

Pasta

Penne Rigate$24.00

Angel Hair$25.00

Rigatoni$26.00

Fettucini$24.00

Linguine$29.00

Mains

Roasted Rack of Lamb$38.00

Homemade Lamb Sausage$31.00

Pan Seared Ahi Tuna$36.00

Grilled Chicken Breast$29.00

Slowly Braised Lamb Shank$38.00

Grilled

Atlantic Salmon$32.00

Tiger Shrimp & Sea Scallops$36.00

Certified Angus New York Strip Loin$36.00

Provimi Liver$32.00

Desserts

Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream$10.00

Tiramisu$10.00

Creme Brulee$10.00

Apple Cranberry Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream$10.00

NYE Brownes Menu

Butternut Squash Apple Puree$12.00

Grilled Calamari$16.00

Beef Carpaccio$18.00

P.E.I. Mussels$16.00

Escargot au Gratin$16.00

Organic Romaine Hearts$13.00

Buffalo Mozzarella Salad$16.00

Bartlett Pear Salad$16.00

Angel Hair$26.00

Linguine$36.00

Roasted Rack of Lamb$42.00

Certified Angus New York Strip Loin$39.00

Provimi Liver$36.00

Pan Seared Ahi Tuna$38.00

Seafood Platter$45.00

Lemon Cheese Cake$10.00

Tiramisu$10.00

Apple Cranberry Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream$10.00

Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream$10.00

Valentines Day

Grilled Calamari$16.00

Beef Carpaccio$16.00

P.E.I. Mussels$16.00

Escargot au Gratin$16.00

Caramelized Sweet Potato Apple Puree$12.00

Organic Romaine Hearts$12.00

Buffalo Mozzarella Salad$16.00

Bartlett Pear Salad$16.00

Linguine$33.00

Sweet Potato Goat Cheese$28.00

Pan Seared Ahi Tuna$38.00