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Dinner Menu


Located at 700 Grand Avenue on the second floor of the Downtown Des Moines Mariott.

515-245-5500

 

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Extensive wine list, complete line of
imported and domestic beers

Appetizers Soups Salads House
Specialties

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Four Onion Tart
Leeks, sweet vadallia, shallots
and red onion caramelized and sautéed with walnuts and Maytag blue cheese then baked in a flaky pastry shell. Topped with frisse lettuce, sliced proscuitto ham. Drizzled with dijoin mustard vinaigrette.
$7.25

Stuffed Portabella Mushroom
A hearty portabella mushroom marinated in balsamic vinaigrette, grilled and stuffed with
rich boursin cheese and arranged with Belgium endive
and baby greens.
$6.25
Foie Gras
Tender slices of fois gras seared and served with a crème brule French toast and morel mushrooms.
$9.85

Baked Brie
Brie cheese, toasted almonds and brown sugar baked in a puff pastry until golden brown. Served with fresh fruit and breads.
$7.95

Lobster Avocado Salad
Chilled lobster medallions combined with fresh avocado and baby greens. Served in a warm lobster sauce.
$8.95

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Garlic Crème Soup
A hearty crème based soup made with fresh roasted garlic.
$5.25

Baked Onion Soup Gratinee
Full flavor stock filled with tender onions, topped with Swiss and Parmesan cheese and baked in an onion shell.
$5.25
Lobster Bisque
Lobster stock delicately combined with sherry and cream. Garnished with a caviar wonton.
$6.95

Consomme
Our signature consommé with fresh baby vegetables and Quenelles of pheasant.
$4.95

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Classic Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce, anchovies, croutons and a specially blended Caesar dressing.
$5.25

Prepared tableside for two
Or more upon request.
$6.25 per person
Baby Greens
A flavorful combination of baby field greens with a sundried tomato and blue cheese crouton.
Drizzled with hazelnut and
apricot oils and a balsamic
vinegar reduction.
$4.95

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Suggested wines follow entrees

Prime Beef Filet
The finest beef cut available grilled to your specifications. Accompanied by a port wine reduction and sautéed portabella mushrooms.
$25.95
Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
$13.50

Steak Dianne
Twin medallions of prime filet of beef braised to your specifications with a brandy mushroom sauce.
$27.95
Chateauneuf du Pape
$16.25

Rack of Lamb
Herb crusted rack of lamb with an artichoke, mushroom, olive and dried cranberry salad. Drizzled with mint oil and lamb au jus.
$23.95
St. Francis Merlot
$12.50


Leg of Duck
A tamarind glazed leg of duck with caramelized onions and served with a port wine reduction.
$18.95
Franciscan Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
$12.50


Breast of Pheasant
A roasted breast of pheasant on a bed of julienne squash and served with a lemon and lime citrus sauce.
$17.95
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
$9.50


Venison Osso Buco
Braised venison shanks with garlic, onions, tomatoes, celery, and carrots with a gremolata garnish.
$18.95
St. Francis Red Zinfandel
$13.00

Pork Tenderloin
Iowa’s finest pork tenderloin braised in tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and chorizo sausage.
$18.95
Rosemount Shiraz
$6.25

Sea Bass
A fresh fillet of sea bass crusted with macadamia nuts and served with a chili pepper sauce. Garnished with chive
and carrot oils.
$18.95
Gloria Ferrer Pinot Noir
$7.00


Dover Sole
Sole fillets sautéed in butter,
white wine, lemon juice and capers on a bed of asparagus.
$17.95
Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse
$11.25

Shrimp, Mussels, and Scallops

Shrimp, mussels and scallops sautéed in a garlic saffron broth with baby vegetables.
$19.95
Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages
$6.50

Vegetable Ravioli
Homemade ravioli’s separately stuffed with wild mushrooms, winter squash, sundried tomatoes, and artichokes.
$16.95
Ruffino Riserva Chianti Classico
$12.00


A La Carte Items

Dauphinoise potatoes. $2.95
Baked Potato. $2.25
Baby new potatoes. $2.25
Eggplant Gallette. $2.25
Fresh asparagus. $2.25
Baby Vegetables. $3.25
Sauteed spinach. $2.25

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