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  • Facebook pageYelp page
  • MENU
  • DRINKS
  • SPECIALS
  • PARTY
  • EVENTS
  • RESERVE
  • GIFT CARDS
  • JOBS

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 $2.00 | 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
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