The Menu

 Though the Dining Menu changes seasonally, the following is a sample of Glen Echo favorites.

MENU

 

Chilled Creations

 


Caesar Salad

Tender romaine lettuce tossed with our version of the

Legendary dressing, croutons and parmigiano-reggiano cheese
small 7.95/ large 8.95

Add grilled or blackened chicken breast, 5.50

Add grilled or poached salmon or shrimp, 8.50

Garden Salad

Fresh greens served with your choice of homemade dressings
small 7.95/ large 8.95


Brown Derby Cobb Salad

The classic salad of mixed greens tossed with smoked turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles eggs, tomatoes, avocado and our homemade house dressing

Small 8.95 or Large 10.75

 
Wedge of Iceberg

Served with creamy blue cheese dressing, tomatoes and diced bacon, 7.95

 
Alaskan Grill Salad

Fresh grilled filet of salmon served over a bed of fresh greens with red onions, tomatoes, spiced walnuts and a light homemade raspberry vinaigrette dressing, 14.95

 
Bluegrass
Salad

Mixed greens toasted with roasted corn, sweet peppers, applewood smoked bacon, feta cheese and a red wine vinaigrette
Small, 8.95 or Large, 9.75

 



From the Tureen


 Chef’s Fresh Soup of the Day
Cup $3.95, Bowl $4.95

Minnesota Wild Rice Soup
Cup $4.25, Bowl $5.25
 

Homemade Southwestern Chili
Cup $4.25, Bowl $5.25

Here's to the corkscrew - a useful key to unlock the storehouse of wit, the treasury of laughter,  the front door of fellowship, and the gate of pleasant folly.  W.E.P. French

 


 


Small Plates


Call them appetizers, starters, tapas, whatever you like.  We just wanted you to enjoy some of our menu items when you are in the mood to eat light or make a meal out of 2 or 3.

  

Tuna Wontons

Sushi-grade Ahi tuna is encrusted with sesame seeds and seared rare.  This is sliced thin and served on a crispy wonton with sweet soy and a light wasabi cream. 10.95

Shrimp Hawaiian Style

These shrimp are coated with Panko bread crumbs and a touch of coconut, fried crispy and served with a sweet chili coconut sauce,10.95

     
Black and Bleu Sliders “our style”

We grill 2 medallions of beef tenderloin with a touch of spice, top them with bleu cheese, boursain, bacon, on mini rolls.  Served with crispy onion rings. 10.95

 
Flash Fried Italian Spinach

Fresh tender leaf spinach fried in canola oil and tossed with lemon and parmigiano-reggiano cheese.  7.95

 

 

"The gentle art of gastronomy is a friendly one. It hurdles the language barrier, makes friends among civilized people, and warms the heart."  - Samuel Chamberlain




 

Entrée Selections


Entrée selections are served with home-baked rolls, fresh vegetables and the starch of the evening.  Please feel free to ask for low-fat or low-carb versions of menu items.


Kansas City
Strip Steak

One of the finest quality beef steaks on the market hand cut grilled and topped with our garlic herb butter.

10 oz. cut 25.95 or 12 oz. cut 28.95   


Filet Mignon Woodland

From the heart of the tenderloin grilled with a rich wild mushroom sauce.

6 oz. Petit Filet 25.95 or 8 oz. Filet 28.95    


Cornish Hen

Tender marinated Cornish hens are roasted and served semi boneless with a cranberry orange jus.  16.95

  
Filet of Salmon ‘Modena’

Fresh pan-seared salmon finished with a honey balsamic glaze. 22.95

  
Mahi-Mahi

This white and flavorful meaty fish is caught off the coasts of Hawaii.  It is grilled and served with a light citrus sauce. 22.95

 
Cajun Pasta

Bow-tie pasta tossed with grilled chicken breast and andouille sausage in a bold Creole cream sauce. 16.95


 
Lamb Shank

These top of the line shanks are braised until fork tender and served with a rich brown pan sauce with a touch of tomato.  19.95

The health dept. warns that eating undercooked animal proteins can increase the risk of food borne illness.