Aspen Restaurant, Old Saybrook CT

SOUPS

Clam Chowder
Garnished with Thyme-Butter
7
Daily Soup Selection
7

SALADS

Market Salad
Baby Greens, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Spiced Pecans,
Dried Cranberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette
8
Grilled Hearts of Romaine
Pancetta, Red Onion, Roasted Tomato, Brioche Croutons,
Pecorino Romano, Creamy Avocado and Dill Dressing
9

SMALL PLATES

Roasted Lump Crab Cake
Sweet and Sour Savoy Cabbage Slaw, Warm Dill Mustard
14
Grilled Flatbreads
Shrimp, Fig Puree, Black River Gorgonzola, Aged Balsamic
13
Calamari “Aspen”
Tossed with Pickled Cherry Peppers, Chive Butter, Avocado Dip
10
Tuna Tartare
Cucumber Ribbons, Crème Fraiche, Golden Caviar
15
Black Pepper Potato Gnocchi
Braised Oxtail, Cipollini Onions, Baby Carrots
14
Kumamoto Oysters
Poached with Foie Gras and Teriyaki
15
Herbed Goat Cheesecake
Roast beets, endive, Mache, Walnut Vinaigrette
12
 

MAIN PLATES

Bone in Veal Sirloin
Parmesan Risotto, Baby Arugula, Pecorino Romano,
Lobster Hollandaise
29
Beef Tenderloin
Short Rib Sweet Potato Hash, Baby Bok Choy, Red Wine Veal Jus
34
Lemon Sole Filet
Sweet Grape Tomatoes, Potato Puree, Haricot Verts, Brown Butter
26
Porcini Ravioli
Butternut Squash, Crispy Oyster Mushrooms, Balsamic Butter
22
Long Island Duck ‘Duo’
Seared Duck Breast, Crispy Duck Confit, Pumpkin Bread Pudding, Maple Vinegar Jus
28
Lobster Pasta
Fresh Fettuccine, Smoked Bacon, Peas,Morel Mushrooms, Parmigiano-Reggiano
26
Seared Salmon Filet
Crab and Sweet Potato ‘Hash’,Sauteed Winter Greens,
Sage Beurre Blanc
22
Seared Local Sea Scallops
Farro Rice ‘Risotto’ Green Apple, Prosciutto, Apple Cider Jus
25
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
Smoked Tomato Sauce, Ratatouille, Truffled White Corn Polenta
23

SIDES
Farro Rice ‘Risotto’ with Parmigiano
Sauteed Spinach with Roasted Garlic Oil
Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes or Gorgonzola Roasted Potatoes
5
Aspen Truffle Fries
7


PRIX FIXE MENU


SMALL PLATES
(Select one)

Market Salad
Baby Greens, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Spiced Pecans,
Dried Cranberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grilled Hearts of Romaine
Pancetta, Red Onion, Roasted Tomato, Brioche Croutons,
Pecorino Romano, Creamy Avocado and Dill Dressing

Tuna Tartare
Cucumber Ribbons, Crème Fraiche, Golden Caviar

Black Pepper Potato Gnocchi
Braised Oxtail, Cipollini Onions, Baby Carrots

Kumamoto Oysters
Poached with Foie Gras and Teriyaki

Herbed Goat Cheesecake
Roast beets, endive, Mache, Walnut Vinaigrette

 

*** All items subject to CT state sales tax and parties of 6 or more an 20% gratuity will be added***

***Thoroughly cooking eggs, shellfish, meats and
poultry may reduce the risk of food borne illness

MAIN PLATES
(Select one)

Bone in Veal Sirloin
Parmesan Risotto, Baby Arugula, Pecorino Romano,
Lobster Hollandaise

Beef Tenderloin
Short Rib Sweet Potato Hash, Baby Bok Choy, Red Wine Veal Jus

Lemon Sole Filet
Sweet Grape Tomatoes, Potato Puree, Haricot Verts, Brown Butter

Porcini Ravioli
Butternut Squash, Crispy Oyster Mushrooms, Balsamic Butter


DESSERT

Chocolate Chambord Flourless Torte
Fresh Raspberries
or
Chocolate Dipped Long Stem Strawberries
Pink Sugar, Whipped Cream Dip

55
Prix-Fixe Menu Per Person