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  • Yelp page
  • MENU
  • DRINKS
  • SPECIALS
  • PARTY
  • EVENTS
  • RESERVE
  • GIFT CARDS
  • JOBS
  • REBUILDING ZELDA'S

Our menu

Brunch MenuDinner MenuHappy Hour MenuThanksgiving Menu

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness | Water served on request only | GF - Gluten Free

Breakfast

Breakfast items served until 2 pm | Scrambles made with three local Glaum cage-free eggs, substitute egg whites $2.00 | Add Avocado +$2.50

Basic Breakfast (GF)

$14.00
Three eggs, bacon or sausage, homefries

Turkey & Avocado Scramble (GF)

$16.00
Turkey, avocado, green onion, cheese, homefries

Spinach & Mushroom Scramble (GF)

$15.00
Mushrooms, spinach, cheese, homefries
Classic Eggs Benedict photo

Classic Eggs Benedict

$18.00
English muffin, thick sliced Canadian bacon, two poached eggs, creamy hollandaise sauce, home fries

Breakfast Burrito

$14.00
Chorizo, eggs, black beans, green onions, tomatoes, cheese

Fruit Cup (GF)

$7.00

Huevos Rancheros (GF)

$15.00
Three eggs, corn tortillas & black beans, cheese, tomatoes, green onions, salsa & sour cream, homefries
French Toast photo

French Toast

$15.00
Cinnamon egg battered & golden grilled, powdered sugar, butter, maple syrup | Add Chicken Tenders + $4.00

Pancakes

$12.00
Available Monday thru Friday Only! | Two buttermilk pancakes, butter, maple syrup

Appetizers & Chowder

French Fries

$7.00

Fried Calamari

$17.00
Zelda’s famous deep-fried calamari, lemon, house tartar & cocktail sauce

Ceviche* (GF)

$15.00
Lime & cilantro marinated white fish & prawns, mango, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, tortilla chips

Nachos (GF)

$15.00
Chips, cheese, black beans, tomatoes, green onions, pickled jalapeños, salsa & sour cream

House Made Chips & Salsa (GF)

$7.00
Ahi Poke* photo

Ahi Poke*

$16.00
Raw ahi tuna, macadamia nuts, green onions, ginger, ponzu sauce, wonton crisps

New England Clam Chowder

$7.00/Cup
$9.00/Bowl

Chowder Sourdough Bread Bowl

$13.00

Clam Chowder Bowl & Salad

$16.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, cucumbers, beets, croutons, choice of dressing | Sub Bread Bowl +$4.00

Salads

Add Grilled Chicken +$6.00 | Add Bay Shrimp +$7.00 | Add Salmon +$12.00

Roasted Beet & Arugula

$16.00
Arugula, blue cheese, candied walnuts, roasted red and gold beets, citrus vinaigrette

Garden Salad

$14.00
Mixed greens, beets, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, cucumbers, croutons, dressing: ranch, toasted sesame, blue cheese, balsamic, oil & vinegar, honey mustard, thousand island | Add bay shrimp for a Louie $7.00
Seared Blackened Ahi photo

Seared Blackened Ahi

$22.00
Seared blackened ahi, mixed greens, edamame, jicama, bell pepper, cabbage, pickled ginger, wasabi soy dressing, wasabi aioli

Seafood & Sandwiches

Add Cheddar, Jack or Blue Cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms, Grilled Onions, or Blackened on any Sandwich +$2.00 Per Item | Add Bacon or Avocado +$2.50

Fish & Chips

$23.00
Crispy fried Alaskan cod fillets, house tartar sauce, fries

Calamari & Fries

$21.00
Crispy fried calamari, tartar & cocktail, fries
Zelda's Cheeseburger* photo

Zelda's Cheeseburger*

$16.00
Harris ranch Angus patty, cheddar, jack or blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, potato bun, fries

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

$16.00
Grilled chicken, jack cheese, lettuces, chipotle aioli, tomato, onion, ciabatta roll, fries

Mahi Mahi Sandwich

$18.00
Grilled Mahi Mahi, lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion, ciabatta roll, tartar sauce, spring mix with balsamic

Seafood Melt

$18.00
Bay shrimp & crab meat, green onions, jack cheese, grilled sourdough bread, spring mix with balsamic

Caprese Sandwich

$16.00
Mozzarella, fresh basil, tomatoes, ciabatta roll, basil pesto aioli, fries

Kids Menu

Breakfast items only served until 2 pm

French Toast

$12.00

Scrambled Eggs with Cheese & Potatoes

$12.00

Pancake

$12.00
Mon-Fri only

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness | Water served on request only | GF - Gluten Free

Raw Bar

Fresh Oysters* (GF) photo

Fresh Oysters* (GF)

$19.00/Half Dz
Seasonal selection house cocktail sauce, horseradish, champagne vinegar mignonette

Ahi Poke*

$16.00
Raw ahi tuna, macadamia nuts, green onions, ponzu sauce, wonton crisps

Ceviche* (GF)

$15.00
Lime & cilantro marinated white fish & prawns, mango, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, tortilla chips

Chowder

New England Clam Chowder

$7.00/Cup
$9.00/Bowl
Sourdough Bread photo

Sourdough Bread

$13.00/Bowl

Appetizers

Seafood Trio*

$22.00
Fried calamari, lime-marinated ceviche, raw ahi tuna poke

Sotola Drunken Clams (GF)

$20.00
Bacon, fresh herbs, chili oil, white wine sauce, garlic bread

Fried Calamari

$17.00
Zelda’s famous deep-fried calamari, lemon, tartar & cocktail sauce

Classic Bruschetta

$10.00
Toasted baguette topped with tomatoes, roasted garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction, parmesan cheese
Coconut Prawns photo

Coconut Prawns

$17.00
Tempura battered with shredded coconut, spicy pineapple sauce

Sauteed Mushrooms (GF)

$12.00
Fresh garlic, sherry & shallot butter, garlic bread

Artichoke Hearts

$12.00
Lightly fried, chipotle aioli, jalapeño ranch

Caprese (GF)

$12.00
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction

Salads

Add Grilled Chicken +$6.00 | Add Bay Shrimp +$7.00 | Add Salmon +$12.00

Bacon Blue Cheese Wedge

$13.00
Iceberg wedge, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crispy bacon, blue cheese crumbles, creamy blue cheese dressing

Kale Caesar

$15.00
Baby kale, shaved parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing

Roasted Beet & Arugula

$16.00
Arugula, blue cheese, candied walnuts, roasted red and gold beets, citrus vinaigrette

Garden Salad

$14.00
Mixed greens, beets, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, cucumbers, croutons, dressing: ranch, toasted sesame, blue cheese, balsamic, oil & vinegar, honey mustard, thousand island | Add bay shrimp for a Louie $7.00

Seared Blackened Ahi

$22.00
Seared blackened ahi, mixed greens, edamame, jicama, bell pepper, cabbage, pickled ginger, wasabi soy dressing, wasabi aioli

Chicken & Pasta

Chicken Parmesan

$23.00
Parmesan crusted chicken breast, fettuccine, house marinara, parmesan cheese

Just Pasta

$28.00
Fettuccine or Penne | Alfredo, creamy pesto, marinara, or olive oil & garlic | Add Grilled Chicken +$6.00 | Add Sauteed Prawns +$7.00

Seafood Fettuccine

$26.00
Clams, mussels & prawns, garlic white wine sauce, fettuccine, parmesan, parsley

Seafood

Sauteed Mahi Mahi* (GF)

$26.00
Garlic, artichokes, tomatoes, citrus buerre blanc, island rice

Grilled Salmon* (GF)

$26.00
Honey dill butter, pickled red onion & cucumber, island rice, seasonal vegetables

Grilled Sea Bass*

$28.00
Miso ginger butter, jicama & bell pepper Asian slaw garnish, island rice, seasonal vegetables

Fish & Chips

$23.00
Crispy fried Alaskan cod fillets, lemon, house tartar sauce, french fries
Cioppino* (GF) photo

Cioppino* (GF)

$28.00
Prawns, mussels, clams & fish, simmered in spicy tomato & wine broth, crispy garlic bread | Add Fettuccine +$4.00

Steak

Add Sautéed Scampi Prawns to any Steak +$10.00

Filet Mignon* (GF)

$35.00
8oz choice cut, roasted garlic compound gorgonzola butter, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Flat Iron Top Sirloin Steak* photo

Flat Iron Top Sirloin Steak*

$27.00
8oz choice cut, roasted shallot & herb compound butter, crispy shoestring onion rings, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables

Cheeseburger*

$17.00
Harris Ranch Angus patty, cheddar, jack, or blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, dill pickle, onion, potato bun, french fries | Add Bacon +$2.50 | Add Avocado + $2.50

Kids Menu

Chicken Strips

$12.00
Choice of fries or fruit

Grilled Cheese

$12.00
Choice of fries or fruit

Mac & Cheese

$12.00
Choice of fries or fruit

Fried Fish

$12.00
Choice of fries or fruit

Grilled Salmon, Veggies & Mashed Potatoes

$12.00

Penne Pasta with Butter, Marinara or Alfredo

$12.00

Drinks

Available Monday thru Friday Only | 3:30 pm -5:30 pm | Please No Modifications or Substitutions

House Margarita

$5.00
House Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Sweet & Sour | Add Strawberry, Peach, or Raspberry +$1.00

Mai Tai

$5.00
Pineapple & Orange Juice, Grenadine, Dark Rum

Sangria

$5.00
Peach & Black Raspberry Schnapps, Splash OJ & Sprite, Burgandy Wine

Wine:

$5.00
Albertoni Cabernet or Chardonnay

Coors Light Bottle

$3.00

We are open from 11-8pm, the Coffee Bar is open at 10am. | A 4% SERVICE CHARGE will be added to all guest checks to help cover increasing costs associated with new state regulations and in our support of the recent increases in minimum wage and benefits for our dedicated team workers. | Whenever possible, we source the freshest fish, meats, and produce from local farmers and vendors with an emphasis on sustainability. | Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Water is served on request only. GF = can be made gluten-free. Please make staff aware of any food allergies. All items are subject to availability. Split plate charge $2.50. Please limit modifications and substitutions. Please remove electronic devices from the table during service, as we are not liable for damages. 20% gratuity added to parties of 8 or more.

Traditional Turkey Dinner

Traditional Turkey Dinner

$21.95/+
Oven-roasted turkey, sage stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, candied sweet potatoes, cranberries & a dinner roll| Add Pumpkin Pie $6.95 | Adult Portion $34.95, Kids Portion $21.95

Starters

Sautéed Mushrooms

$12.00
Garlic, sherry & shallot butter, garlic bread

Ceviche

$15.00
Lime & cilantro marinated white fish & prawns, mango, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, tortilla chips

Calamari

$17.00
Zelda’s famous deep-fried calamari, lemon, tartar & cocktail sauce

Coconut Prawns

$17.00
Tempura battered prawns with shredded coconut, pineapple salsa

Bruschetta

$10.00
Toasted baguette topped with tomatoes, roasted garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction, parmesan cheese

Caprese

$12.00
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction

Roasted Beet & Arugula

$16.00
Arugula, gorgonzola crumbles, candied walnuts, roasted red and gold beets, citrus vinaigrette

Bacon Blue Cheese Wedge

$13.00
Iceberg wedge, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crispy bacon, blue cheese crumbles, creamy blue cheese dressing

New England Clam Chowder

$7.00/+
Cup $7, Bowl $9, Bread Bowl $13

Mains

Grilled Salmon

$26.00
Honey dill butter, pickled red onion & cucumber, island rice, seasonal vegetables

Grilled Sea Bass

$28.00
Miso ginger butter, jicama & bell pepper Asian slaw, island rice, seasonal vegetables

Fish & Chips

$23.00
Crispy fried Alaskan cod fillets, lemon, house tartar sauce, french fries

Filet Mignon

$35.00
8oz choice cut, roasted garlic compound gorgonzola butter, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables

Cheese Burger

$17.00
Harris Ranch Angus patty, cheddar, jack, OR blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, dill pickle, onion, potato bun, french fries | Add bacon or avocado $2.50

Cioppino

$28.00
Prawns, mussels, clams & fish, simmered in spicy tomato & wine broth, crispy garlic bread | Add fettuccine $4

Fettuccine Alfredo

$22.00
Fettuccine pasta, alfredo sauce

Kids Mains

Grilled Salmon, Veggies & Mash

$12.00

Grilled Cheese & Fries or Fruit

$12.00

Mac & Cheese & Fries or Fruit

$12.00

Penne with Butter, Marinara or Alfredo

$12.00

Fish & Chips or Fruit

$12.00

Chicken Strips & Fries or Fruit

$12.00
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