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Lunch Menu
 
 
SALADS
 
     
 

Choice of parmesan peppercorn, low-calorie Italian, thousand island, classic Caesar, balsamic vinaigrette, raspberry vinaigrette, ranch or lemon vinaigrette.

Classic Caesar Salad ...$5.95 ...add marinated grilled chicken $3.25 ...add sautéed colossal shrimp $5.95

Tossed Salad Greens with teardrop tomatoes, shaved red onions, seedless cucumbers & roasted corn ...$4.95 ...small tossed salad greens $3.25

Lemon Salad seedless cucumbers, chopped scallions, Kalamata olives, Buffalo mozzarella, teardrop tomatoes & brunoise of tri-color bell peppers tossed with lemon vinaigrette ...$5.95

Fresh Spinach Salad hot, brown-sugar bacon, balsamic vinaigrette, hard-boiled eggs, fresh button mushrooms & teardrop tomatoes ...$7.95

Chef Salad mixed greens, teardrop tomatoes, Boar’s Head brand ham, turkey, roast beef & American & cheddar cheeses ...$7.95

Cobb Salad chopped salad greens with grilled chicken breast, chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, avocados, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, hard-boiled eggs & tri-color bell peppers ...$7.95

Tossed Salad & Cup of Soup Du Jour ...$6.50 ...substitute shrimp bisque or French onion soup in place of soup du jour for an additional 75¢

 
     
 
SOUPS
 
     
 

Crock of French Onion Soup with melted Gruyere cheese ...$4.95

Soup Du Jour ...cup $3.25 ...bowl $3.95

Shrimp Bisque ...cup $4.50 ...bowl $5.95

 
     
 
SIDES
 
     
 

Arborio Rice Pilaf ...$3.25

Sautéed Seasoned Vegetables ...$3.75

Seasoned French Fries ...$1.75

Roasted Garlic Red Bliss Potato Cakes ...$3.25

 
     
 
WARM ONES
 
     
 

The following warm ones are accompanied with a pickle spear & potato chips.

Boar’s Head Hot Turkey Special Wrap maple-glazed, honey-coated turkey breast with brown-sugar bacon, Muenster cheese, Romaine lettuce, beefsteak tomatoes & cranberry mayonnaise ...$7.95

Grilled Boar’s Head Ham & Cheese Sandwich Black Forest ham & Gruyere cheese sandwich grilled on your choice of bread ...$7.25

The Boar’s Head Reuben grilled corn beef with sauerkraut, Gruyere cheese & thousand Island dressing on rye ...$7.95

Boar’s Head Steak & Cheese French Dip lean roast beef in au-jus then toasted with Gruyere cheese, roasted garlic mayonnaise, sautéed peppers, onions & mushrooms or Romaine lettuce & beefsteak tomatoes ...$7.95

Grilled Vegetable Medley Wrap a variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables sautéed & tossed with roasted garlic, roasted shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, alfalfa sprouts, Kalamata olives & fresh mesclun greens, lightly seasoned with a roasted garlic & basil olive oil with fresh mozzarella cheese & roasted red pepper mayonnaise ...$7.95

10 oz, 8 oz, 4 oz Giant Sirloin Burger 10 oz 85% lean sirloin burger on a fresh roll with Romaine lettuce, beefsteak tomatoes & wafer-thin red onions 10 oz ...$8.25 ...8 oz $6.25 ...4 oz $4.95 ...add cheese 50¢ ...add bacon 75¢ ...add sautéed onions 50¢ ...add sautéed mushrooms 50¢

Grilled California Chicken Wrap marinated chicken breast, fresh avocado, alfalfa sprouts, fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, beefsteak tomatoes & mesclun greens ...$7.95

 
     
SANDWICHES
     
 

All sandwiches are drizzled with roasted garlic & fresh basil olive oil, choice of white, whole grain, pumpernickel or rye bread or for an additional 50¢ flour tortilla wraps are available. The following selections are accompanied with a pickle spear & potato chips, substitute fries for potato chips for an additional $1.75.

Solid White Tuna Salad Romaine lettuce, beefsteak tomato, mayonnaise & American cheese ...$7.25

Boar’s Head Turkey Breast maple glazed honey-coated turkey breast with Muenster cheese, Romaine lettuce, beefsteak tomatoes & cranberry mayonnaise ...$7.25

Boar’s Head Lean Roast Beef cheddar cheese, Romaine lettuce, beefsteak tomatoes, wafer-thin red onions & horseradish mayonnaise ...$7.95

Boar’s Head Black Forest Ham Gruyere cheese, Romaine lettuce, beefsteak tomatoes & Clover Honey mustard ...$7.25

Grilled Chicken Salad Muenster cheese, Romaine lettuce, beefsteak tomatoes & fresh tarragon mayonnaise ...$7.25

Soup & Half Sandwich choice of sandwich & soup du jour ...$6.95 ...substitute shrimp bisque or French onion soup in place of soup du jour for an additional 75¢

 
     
 
ENTRÉES
 
     
 

Chicken or Colossal Shrimp Marsala chicken breast medallions or colossal shrimp with wild mushrooms & finished with a Marsala wine sauce ...chicken $12.50 ...shrimp $14.95

Chicken or Shrimp Piccata chicken breast medallions or colossal shrimp sautéed with lemon, butter, white wine, parsley & capers ...chicken $11.95 ...shrimp $13.95

Scampi Style Colossal Shrimp sautéed colossal shrimp served over linguine tossed in garlic, butter & white wine sauce with a fresh tomatoe basil garnish ...$13.95

Bruschetta fresh garlic, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, parsley, Parmesano-Reggiano & fresh mozzarella atop fresh bread crisps, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & Asiago cheese ...$7.95 ...add wild mushrooms & prosciutto topping $3.25

Lump Crab Cakes served atop a Newburg sauce with a roasted red pepper aioli & chopped chives. Served with your choice of potatoes or rice & fresh seasonal sautéed vegetables ...$8.95

Portabella Mushroom Torte pan-seared portabella cups layered with roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, roasted shallots & sautéed spinach & toasted pine nuts with fresh Asiago & mozzarella cheeses with a balsamic glace. Served with your choice of potatoes or rice ...$9.95

Grilled Vegetables & Broccoli Rabe Tossed With Gemelli Pasta a variety of fresh seasonal vegetables sautéed & tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, roasted garlic, roasted shallots & roasted red peppers, extra-virgin olive oil with gemelli pasta topped with Asiago cheese ...$10.95 ...add grilled chicken $3.25 ...add sautéed shrimp $5.95

Marinated Boneless Grilled Chicken Breast* lightly marinated in garlic & olive oil ...$8.95

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki* grilled & served atop teriyaki glaze ...$9.95

Flank Steak Teriyaki* grilled & served atop teriyaki glaze ...$11.95

Colossal Shrimp with Seafood Stuffing* shrimp, sea scallops & lump crabmeat milk cracker stuffing baked & served over a classic Newburg sauce ...$13.95

Filet of Sole with Seafood Stuffing* shrimp, sea scallops & lump crabmeat milk cracker stuffing baked & served over a classic Newburg sauce ...two pieces $15.95 ...one piece $9.95

Black Angus Top Sirloin 7 oz Sliced Steak* lightly marinated top sirloin grilled & sliced over toasted crostinis with garlic, basil & butter ...$11.95

Petit Filet Mignon* grilled & served atop a demiglace ...$13.95

*The following entrées are accompanied with a choice of potatoes or Arborio rice pilaf & sautéed seasonal vegtables.

 
   
 
DINNER MENU
 
 
Appetizers
 
     
 

Brushcetta fresh garlic, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, parsley, Parmesano-Reggiano & fresh mozzarella atop fresh bread crisps, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil & Asiago cheese ...$7.95 ...add wild mushrooms & prosciutto topping $3.25

Lump Crab Cakes served atop a Newburg sauce with a roasted red pepper aioli & chopped chives ...$8.95

Portabella Mushroom Torte pan-seared portabella caps layered with roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, roasted shallots, sautéed spinach & toasted pine nuts with fresh mozzarella & Asiago cheeses with balsamic vinaigrette ...$8.95

Grilled Mussels fresh Prince Edward Island mussels steamed in white wine & garlic shallots & oven-grilled with seasoned buttered breadcrumbs & Asiago cheese ...20 $10.95

Colossal Shrimp Cocktail shrimp poached in an Old Bay court bouillon & served with a lime-cilantro, sour cream, cocktail sauce ...3 $9.95 ...add shrimp $3.25 each

Grilled Flat Breads

I poached sweet pears, prosciutto, capers & goat cheese ...$11.95
II Pomodoro, basil, garlic & Buffalo mozzarella cheese ...$9.95
III pesto-rubbed, topped with sautéed shrimp, scallops & Parmesano-Reggiano cheese ...$13.95
IV roasted garlic aioli rubbed, topped with blackened chicken, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers & Muenster cheese ...$11.95

Fried Calamari traditionally done with hot cherry peppers & fried basil leaves ...$10.95

Pistachio Encrusted Goat Cheese baked crispy & warm served over baby spinach tossed with a roasted shallot, Champagne vinaigrette, garnished with candied walnuts & crostini ...$9.95

Antipasto genoa, cappicola, prosciutto, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, provolone, Parmesano-Reggiano & Asiago cheeses served over baby arugula & tossed with balsamic, lemon vinaigrette. With or without anchovies ...$10.95

Fried Mozzarella Panco & Italian seasonings, deep-fried, golden-brown accompanied with a Rosette sauce ...$9.95

Clams Casino crispy pancetta, tricolor bell peppers & garlic basil butter ...7 clams $10.95 Up charge for appetizers as entrées in dining room $2.95. Shared dinner up-charge $4.95 with a tossed salad or classic Caesar salad $6.95.

 
     
 
SOUPS
 
 

Crock of French Onion Soup with melted Gruyere cheese ...$4.95

Soup Du Jour ...cup $3.50 ...bowl $4.25

Shrimp Bisque ...cup $4.50 ...bowl $5.95

 
     
 
FROM THE GRILL
 
 

The following entrées include a tossed salad or classic Caesar salad, a side order of roasted garlic red bliss potato cakes, baked potato, creamy risotto, Arborio rice pilaf or French fries & a side order of fresh seasonal sautéed vegetables

Porterhouse Steak 20 oz* grilled & served atop a demiglace ...$31.95

New York Center-Cut Sirloin 12 oz* grilled & served atop a demiglace ...$24.95

Black Angus Top Sirloin 12 oz* grilled & served atop a demiglace ...$21.95

Center Cut Filet Mignon 8 oz* grilled & served atop a demiglace ...$28.95

*Order any of our premium streaks au poivre style, pan-seared peppercorn encrusted served with a brandy demiglace $2.00 extra

Flank Steak Teriyaki grilled & served atop a teriyaki glaze ...$19.95

Chicken Breast Teriyaki grilled & served atop a teriyaki glaze ...$17.95

Grilled Salmon Filet grilled & served atop a roasted red pepper coulis ...$19.95

Grilled Brown Sugar Rubbed Pork Tenderloin served atop a roasted apple sauce ...$21.95

Grilled New Zealand Rack of Lamb grilled & served atop a roasted garlic, rosemary infused demiglace ...$29.95

Grilled Surf & Turf grilled petit filet mignon with a Merlot-reduction sauce & lightly marinated sweet Maine lobster tail with a béarnaise sauce ...$29.95

Grilled Seasonal Steak Fish the chef’s creative preparation of fresh fish purchased locally from native waters topped with a tropical fruit salsa ...PTM

 
     
 
FROM THE SAUTÉE
 
     
 

The following entrées include a tossed salad or classic Caesar salad, a side order of roasted garlic red bliss potato cakes, baked potato, creamy risotto, Arborio rice pilaf or French fries & a side order of fresh seasonal sautéed vegetables

Veal or Chicken or Colossal Shrimp Marsala escallops of top-round veal or chicken breast medallions or colossal shrimp sautéed with wild mushrooms & finished with a Marsala wine sauce ...veal $22.95 ...chicken $18.95 ...shrimp $23.95

Veal or Chicken or Colossal Shrimp Piccata escallops of top-round veal or chicken breast medallions or colossal shrimp sautéed with lemon, butter, white wine, parsley & capers ...veal $21.95 ...chicken $17.95 ...shrimp $22.95

Veal or Chicken Oscar escallops of top round veal or chicken breast medallions sautéed with lump jumbo crabmeat, asparagus spears & topped with béarnaise sauce ...veal $24.95 ...chicken $20.95

Beef Tenderloin Au Poivre pan-seared, black peppercorn encrusted beef tenderloin tournedos served with a brandy demiglace ...$24.95

 
     
 
FROM THE OVEN
 
     
 

Stuffed Chicken Breast Roulade oven baked with fresh herb, bread stuffing, over a chicken veloute sauce with cream, accompanied with cranberry relish ...$17.95

Chicken Calabrese sautéed boneless, skinless breast of chicken simmered with wild mushrooms, bell peppers and sautéed onions in a port wine Roma tomato sauce ...$17.95

Duck Confit pan-seared duck breast, “confit” leg & thigh served atop baby arugula over a dark cherry purée ...$21.95

Coquilles St. Jacques pan-seared jumbo sea scallops, baked in a white wine, cream sauce & topped with Duchess potatoes ...$22.95

Filet of Sole with Seafood Stuffing shrimp, sea scallops, lump crabmeat & milk cracker stuffing baked & served over classic Newburg sauce ...$17.95

Colossal Shrimp with Seafood Stuffing shrimp, sea scallops, lump crabmeat & milk cracker stuffing baked & served over classic Newburg sauce ...$20.95

Colossal Shrimp & Filet of Sole with Seafood Stuffing Combo two pieces of stuffed shrimp & one piece of stuffed sole served over classic Newburg sauce ...$22.95

Veal Osso Buco slow, oven-roasted, tender veal shanks simmered in a rich, savory reduction sauce with leeks, carrots & celery served over creamy risotto ...$25.95

 
     
 
PASTAS
 
     
 

The following entrées include a tossed salad or classic Caesar salad.

Italian Breaded Veal or Chicken Cutlet Parmesana tender veal or chicken cutlet served with a Roma tomato sauce, melted mozzarella & Asiago cheeses over linguini pasta ...veal $22.95 ...chicken $18.95

The Godfather linguini & Roma tomato sauce with chicken or veal cutlet, meatballs & sweet Italian sausage smothered with mozzarella, Parmesano-Reggiano & Asiago cheeses ...chicken $21.95 ...veal $25.95

Scampi Style Colossal Shrimp sautéed colossal shrimp served over linguini tossed in a garlic butter, white wine sauce with a fresh tomato basil garnish ...$22.95

Fettuccini Alfredo a unique blend of cheeses in a silky white sauce tossed with spinach & egg fettuccini ...$17.95 ...add prosciutto & green peas $3.25 ...add grilled chicken breast $3.25 ...add sautéed colossal shrimp (2) $5.95

Grilled Vegetables & Broccoli Rabe Tossed with Gemelli Pasta a variety of fresh seasonal vegetables sautéed & tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, roasted garlic, roasted shallots & roasted red peppers, extra-virgin olive oil with gemelli pasta topped with Asiago cheese ...$16.95 ...add grilled chicken breast $3.25 ...add sautéed colossal shrimp (2) $5.95

 
     
 
SIDES
 
     
 

Baked Potato ..$2.75

Creamy Risotto ...$4.25

Arborio Rice Pilaf ...$3.25

French Fries ...$2.75

Roasted Garlic Red Bliss Potato Cakes ...$3.25

Fresh Seasonal Sautéed Vegtables ...$3.50

Sautéed Baby Spinach with Toasted Pignoli Nuts* ...$4.25

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe* ...$4.25

Sautéed Asparagus* ...$4.25 *Subsitute fresh seasonal sautéed vegtables with sautéed baby spinach, sautéed broccoli rabe or sautéed asparagus ...$3.25. Substitute soup for salad for an additional fee.

 
   
 
Special Dining Information
 
     
 

Private function rooms are available for special events. Menus are personalized to accommodate any need. Plan a dinner for upwards of 35 or a Sunday brunch for 75. Frank's Gourmet Grille is happy to assist with meal choices and customizing any event. Please ask about hosting a special, private function.

In addition, remember Sunday nights are Premium Gold Black Angus Prime Rib Night. Serving old-fashioned, slow-cooked prime rib on the bone. We understand many people have restricted diets. We will gladly accommodate any dietary request.

 
     
 
135 Boston Post Road
East Lyme, CT 06333

(1/10 mile from Flanders Four Corners on Rt. 1)
     
 
(860) 739-0600
     
 
Mon-Sat 11am-3pm
     
 
Tues-Thurs 5pm-9pm
Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm
Sunday 5pm-9pm

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