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  • Facebook pageInstagram pageYelp page
  • MENU
  • DRINKS
  • SPECIALS
  • PARTY
  • EVENTS
  • RESERVE
  • GIFT CARDS
  • JOBS
  • REBUILDING ZELDA'S

Our menu

Brunch MenuDinner MenuHappy Hour 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 | Add Avocado $2.50

Fruit Cup (GF)

$7.00

Basic Breakfast (GF)

$15.00
Three eggs, choice of bacon OR sausage, homefries
Turkey & Avocado Scramble (GF) photo

Turkey & Avocado Scramble (GF)

$17.00
Turkey, avocado, green onion, cheese, homefries

Spinach & Mushroom Scramble (GF)

$16.00
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, homefries

Breakfast Burrito

$15.00
Chorizo, eggs, black beans, green onions, tomatoes, cheese
Chilaquiles (GF) photo

Chilaquiles (GF)

$15.00
Tortilla chips with salsa, three eggs, cheese, sour cream, black beans | Add chicken 6, avo $2.50
Huevos Rancheros (GF) photo

Huevos Rancheros (GF)

$16.00
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 toast, powdered sugar, butter, maple syrup | Add Chicken Tenders $4

Pancakes

$14.00
Available Monday thru Friday Only! | Two buttermilk pancakes, butter, maple syrup

Appetizers

French Fries

$8.00

Chips & House Salsa (GF)

$8.00

Fried Calamari

$20.00
Zelda’s famous deep-fried calamari, lemon, house tartar & cocktail sauce

Ceviche* (GF)

$16.00
Lime & cilantro marinated white fish & prawns, mango, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, tortilla chips

Nachos (GF)

$16.00
Chips, cheese, black beans, tomatoes, green onions, pickled jalapeños, salsa, sour cream
Ahi Poke* photo

Ahi Poke*

$18.00
Raw ahi tuna, macadamia nuts, green onions, ginger, ponzu sauce, wonton crisps

Chowder

New England Clam Chowder

$9.00/Cup
$11.00/Bowl
Chowder Sourdough Bread Bowl photo

Chowder Sourdough Bread Bowl

$15.00

Clam Chowder Bowl & Garden Salad

$18.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, cucumbers, beets, croutons, choice of dressing | Sub bread bowl $4

Seafood

Fish & Chips photo

Fish & Chips

$26.00
Crispy fried Alaskan cod fillets, tartar sauce, fries
Calamari & Fries photo

Calamari & Fries

$23.00
Fried calamari, tartar & cocktail, fries

Salads

Add Grilled Chicken $6, Bay Shrimp $7, Salmon $12, Avo $2.50

Caesar

$15.00
Romaine, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing

Cobb Salad

$21.00
Mixed greens, chicken, bacon, tomato, egg, blue chesse, choice of dressing

Garden Salad

$15.00
Mixed greens, beets, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, red onions, croutons, choice of dressing | Add bay shrimp for a Louie $7
Seared Blackened Ahi photo

Seared Blackened Ahi

$24.00
Seared blackened ahi, mixed greens, edamame, jicama, bell pepper, cabbage, pickled ginger, wasabi soy dressing, wasabi aioli

Sandwiches

Add Grilled Onions, Sautéed Mushrooms, Blackened $2 | Add Bacon or Avo $2.50

Zelda's Cheeseburger* photo

Zelda's Cheeseburger*

$18.00
Cheddar, Jack OR Gorgonzola, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, potato bun, garlic aioli fries-sub Beyond burger +3

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

$17.00
Grilled chicken, jack cheese, lettuce, chipotle aioli, tomato, onion, ciabatta roll, fries

Mahi Mahi Sandwich

$19.00
Grilled mahi mahi, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, ciabatta roll, tartar sauce, mixed greens with balsamic

Seafood Melt

$21.00
Bay shrimp & crab meat, green onions, jack cheese, grilled sourdough bread, mixed greens with balsamic

Kids Menu

Breakfast items only served until 2 pm

French Toast

$10.00

Kids Scrambled Eggs

$10.00
Served with cheese & potatoes | Add bacon OR sausage $4

Pancake

$10.00
Mon-Fri only

Chicken Strips

$12.00
Choice of fries or fruit

Grilled Cheese

$12.00
Choice of fries or fruit

Fried Fish

$14.00
Choice of fries or fruit

Mac & Cheese

$12.00
Choice of fries or fruit

Grilled Salmon

$15.00
Choice of fries or fruit

*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 Dozen
$37.00/Dozen
Seasonal selection, house cocktail sauce, horseradish, champagne vinegar mignonette
Ahi Poke* photo

Ahi Poke*

$18.00
Raw ahi tuna, macadamia nuts, green onions, ginger, ponzu sauce, wonton crisps

Ceviche* (GF)

$16.00
Lime & cilantro marinated white fish & prawns, mango, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, tortilla chips

Appetizers & Chowder

Manila Drunken Clams (GF) photo

Manila Drunken Clams (GF)

$20.00
Fresh herbs, spicy white wine sauce, tomatoes, green onions, garlic bread

Fried Calamari

$20.00
Zelda’s famous deep fried calamari, lemon, tartar & cocktail

Classic Bruschetta

$12.00
Toasted baguette, tomatoes, roasted garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction, parmesan

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

$14.00
Bacon, balsamic glaze
Coconut Prawns photo

Coconut Prawns

$19.00
Tempura battered with coconut, spicy pineapple sauce

Sautéed Mushrooms (GF)

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

Artichoke Hearts

$12.00
Lightly fried, chipotle aioli, jalapeño ranch

Caprese (GF)

$15.00
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction

New England Clam Chowder

$9.00/Cup
$11.00/Bowl
Sourdough Bread photo

Sourdough Bread

$15.00/Bowl

Chicken & Pasta

Chicken Parmesan

$26.00
Parmesan crusted chicken breast, fettuccine, house marinara, parmesan

Just Pasta

$22.00
Fettuccine or Penne | Alfredo, creamy pesto, marinara, or olive oil & garlic | Add Chicken $6.00, Sautéed Prawns $10

Seafood Fettuccine

$31.00
Clams, mussels & prawns, garlic white wine cream sauce, fettuccine, parmesan, parsley

Salads

Add Grilled Chicken $6, Bay Shrimp $7, Salmon $12, Avo $2.50

Bacon & Blue Cheese Wedge

$16.00
Iceberg wedge, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crispy bacon, gorgonzola crumbles, blue cheese dressing

Caesar

$15.00
Romaine, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing

Cobb Salad

$21.00
Mixed greens, chicken, bacon, tomato, egg, blue chesse, choice of dressing

Garden Salad

$15.00
Mixed greens, beets, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, cucumbers, croutons | Add bay shrimp for a Louie $7
Seared Blackened Ahi photo

Seared Blackened Ahi

$24.00
Seared blackened ahi, mixed greens, edamame, jicama, bell pepper, cabbage, pickled ginger, wasabi soy dressing, wasabi aioli

Asian Chicken Salad

$21.00
Mixed greens, carrots, edamame, mandarins, wontons, toasted almonds, cabbage, teriyaki glazed chicken, ginger soy dressing

Seafood

Sautéed Mahi Mahi* (GF)

$27.00
Garlic, artichokes, tomatoes, citrus buerre blanc, island rice

Grilled Salmon* (GF)

$28.00
Honey dill butter, pickled red onion & cucumber, island rice, seasonal vegetables
Grilled Sea Bass* photo

Grilled Sea Bass*

$29.00
Miso ginger butter, jicama & bell pepper Asian slaw garnish, island rice, seasonal vegetables

Fish & Chips

$26.00
Crispy fried Alaskan cod fillets, lemon, house tartar sauce, French fries
Cioppino* (GF) photo

Cioppino* (GF)

$32.00
Prawns, mussels, clams & fish, simmered in spicy tomato & wine broth, crispy garlic bread | Add Fettuccine $4

Steak

Add Sautéed Scampi Prawns to any Steak $10

Ribeye (GF)

$37.00
14oz ribeye, roasted garlic & gorgonzola compound butter, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Flat Iron  Steak* photo

Flat Iron Steak*

$32.00
8oz choice cut, shallot herb compound butter, crispy shoestring onion rings, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables

Cheeseburger*

$18.00
Cheddar, jack, OR gorgonzola, lettuce, tomato, dill pickle, onion, potato bun, French fries | Add Bacon $2.50 or Avocado $2.50

Kids Menu

Grilled Salmon

$15.00
Veggies & Mashed Potatoes

Penne Pasta

$12.00
Butter, Marinara, or Alfredo

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

$14.00
Choice of fries or fruit

Happy Hour

Monday - Friday, 3:30 pm -5:30 pm | Wednesday, 3:30 pm - close | Holidays Excluded

House Margarita

$5.00
House Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime, Sweet & Sour, Rocks | Add Peach or Raspberry Schnapps +$1.00 | Double +$3.00

Mai Tai

$5.00
Dark Rum, Orange & Pineapple Juice, Grenadine | Double with Light Rum +$3.00

House Cat

$5.00
well vodka, strawberry puree, lemonade, soda

House Wine

$5.00
Canyon Road Cabernet or Chardonnay

Coors Light

$5.00
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