Van Rensselaer's Restaurant Dinner Menu

Shrimp Martini
Six chilled shrimp, cocktail sauce & lemon ... 9.50

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~~~~~~~~~~ Hot Appetizers ~~~~~~~~~~

Portuguese Mussels ... 9.50
Garlic, white wine, tomato, linguica

Lobstercakes (2) ... 10.99
A house specialty, delicately seasoned,

Clams Casino (6) ... 8.99
Bacon, red pepper and garlic-scallion butter

Ahi Appetizer of the Day
Special daily presentation throughout the season

Sweet & Spicy Calamari ... 7.99
Sweet -chile sauce

Coconut Tempura Shrimp (4) ... 9.99
Orange-ginger sauce

Bruschetta Rustica ... 7.99
Focaccia with ricotta, tomatoes, fresh oregano

Baked Oysters with Pesto (4)... 9.50
Basil & pine nut pesto topping

Chicken Wings ... 7.99
Spicy honey-barbecue sauce

Add the salad bar, warm rolls & butter to your appetizer served as an entrée for $4.99

*Consuming raw or undercooked shellfish may increase your risk of food-borne illness,
especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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~~~~~~~~~~ Dinner Entrées ~~~~~~~~~~
~ Includes our salad bar, rolls & butter ~

~~~~~ Seafood ~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~ Fresh Local Lobster ~~~~~~~~~~
Available Boiled or Baked Stuffed ... Market Size and Price
A house specialty, our baked stuffed lobster is lined with Wellfleet sea scallops,
topped with our seafood stuffing, then baked to perfection ... baked potato and corn on the cob
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Mixed Seafood Grille ... Market Price
Three types of seafood, all grilled, with steamed white rice, sautéed bok choy, carrots & snap peas, drizzled with an Asian-cilantro butter, pickled ginger garni ... (your server will let you know what seafood selections are on the Mixed Seafood Grille this evening)

Grilled Atlantic Salmon ... 17.99
Lemon-caper-dill butter sauce, garlic mashed potatoes & roasted asparagus

Baked Chatham Scrod ... 18.99
Lightly seasoned crumbs, rice pilaf & Chef's fresh vegetable

Cajun-Seared Swordfish ... 21.99
Cajun-spiced native swordfish, drizzled with a lemon-parmesan vinaigrette,
garlic mashed potatoes & roasted asparagus

Lobster & Pesto Ravioli ... 22.99
Basil & pine nut pesto cream sauce garnished with fresh vegetables

Broiled Wellfleet Sea Scallops ... 19.99
Light dusting of seasoned crumbs, rice pilaf & Chef's fresh vegetables

Seafood Van Rensselaer ... 22.99
A beautiful complement of Cape Cod flavors, a baked assortment of Chatham scrod, Wellfleet
sea scallops, two baked stuffed shrimp & two clams casino ... with rice pilaf and Chef's fresh vegetable

Kapalua Blackened Ahi Tuna ... 23.99
Seared to medium-rare, tomato-onion-caper salsa, balsamic reduction, potato wedges

Potato-Crusted Salmon Fillet ... 20.99
Finished with a lobster-butter sauce, sweet potato puree & baby spinach

Shrimp & Scallop Mediterranean ... 18.99
Prosciutto, Calamata olives, roasted red peppers & feta cheese ... over linguine

Zuppa de Pesce ... 21.99
A hearty bowl of fresh cod, Wellfleet sea scallops, local littlenecks & mussels, chopped clams
& linguica sausage in a spicy broth of plum tomatoes, white wine & garlic ... over linguine

A sharing charge of 9.99 will be added to split an entrée, allowing both diners to the salad bar

Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies.

~~~~~~~~~~ Dinner Entrées ~~~~~~~~~~
~ Includes our salad bar, rolls & butter ~

~~Landfare ~~

**Roast Prime Rib of Beef ... Available au Jus ... Grilled ...or... Blackened
Baked potato & Chef's fresh vegetable
Chapman Cut ... 19.99 King Cut ... 27.99 End Cut (when available) ... 21.99

**Petite Filet Mignon ... 21.99
Grilled 6 ounce beef tenderloin, topped with crispy onions and ladled with a
caramelized onion jus, garlic mashed potatoes & roasted asparagus

**Grilled Twin Beef Brochettes ... 17.99
Twin skewers of sirloin beef and seasonal vegetables, drizzled with a Cabernet jus, over rice

**Tenderloin au Poive ... 23.99
Our 6 ounce petite filet mignon, sautéed to order, and finished with a Cognac,
Dijon & peppercorn cream sauce ... garlic mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus

Chicken Sauté ... 17.99
Boneless chicken breast with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions,
garlic, olive oil & Marsala wine ... with rice

Lemon-Tarragon Chicken …17.99
Sautéed boneless chicken breast, lemon, caper & tarragon cream sauce, rice & fresh vegetable

Gorgonzola Chicken … 17.99
Sautéed boneless chicken breast with spinach, scallions, garlic, roasted red peppers & Gorgonzola … over penne

Cranberry-Orange Duck … 22.99
Semi-boneless roast half duckling, a cranberry-Grand Marnier glaze,
sweet potato puree and Chef’s fresh vegetable

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Surf & Turf Specialties ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Baked Stuffed Shrimp (3) with … a Six Ounce Bistro Cut of Prime Rib … 25.99
a Ten Ounce Chapman Cut of Prime Rib …29.99 ... or … a Six Ounce Petite Filet Mignon … 31.99
Baked potato & Chef’s fresh vegetable

Boiled Lobster with … a Six Ounce Bistro Cut of Prime Rib … Market Price
Or … a Ten Ounce Chapman Cut of Prime Rib … Market Price …
or … a Six Ounce Petite Filet Mignon … Market Price
Baked potato and corn on the cob
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** Consuming raw or undercooked meats may increase your risk of food-borne illness,
especially if you have certain medical conditions

~~ Vegetarian Selections ~~
Add the salad bar, warm rolls & butter, to your vegetarian selection for $3.99

Asian Vegetable Stir-Fry .... 13.99
Spicy Asian teriyaki, fresh seasonal vegetables & bok choy ... over white rice

Van Rensselaer’s Bistro Menu

(Smaller Portions & Tavern Fare for Lighter Appetites)

Add the salad bar, warm rolls and butter to your Bistro selection for $3.99

Bistro Chicken Sauté … 10.99
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions,
garlic, olive oil and Marsala wine … served with rice

Bistro Baked Salmon Fillet … 10.99
Baked, with a golden crust, lemon beurre blanc, with rice and Chef’s fresh vegetable

Bistro Grilled Beef Brochette … 10.99
Single skewer of sirloin beef and seasonal vegetables, drizzled with a Cabernet jus, over rice

Bistro Baked Scrod… 10.99
Chatham scrod fillet, with seasoned crumbs, with rice and Chef’s fresh vegetable

Bistro Garden Shrimp Scampi …11.99
With fresh garlic, butter, olive oil, plum tomatoes & sherry … over linguine

**Bistro Cut of Roast Prime Rib of Beef au Jus … 12.99
6 ounce cut of Prime Rib, with a baked potato & Chef’s fresh vegetable

Fish & Chips
PoFrench fries, corn on the cob ... 5 ounce ... 10.99 or 10 ounce ... 14.99

Black Angus Cheeseburger … 8.50
Eight ounce, char-broiled, with French fries

Cajun Salmon Wrap … 9.99
Spun vegetables, yogurt-dill creme fraiche

Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Fries … 7.50

Van Rensselaer's Salad Bar & Bowl of Homemade Soup … 12.50

Please be sure that your server is aware that you are ordering
from this (the Bistro) section of the menu

(Early Bird Not Applicable with Vegetarian, Bistro Menu or Tavern Menu)

All items subject to Massachusetts State Meals Tax

Items & Prices Subject to Change