Menu for Checkers Bistro

Dinner
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Lunch
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Dessert

Dinner

Soup‏

6.50 French Onion Soup Classic soup with caramelized onions and crostinis, baked in gruyere and cheese gratinee.

6.75 Lobster Bisque A rich and creamy lobster soup. Garnished with morsels of lobster.

6.00 Soup Du Jour Changes daily

Salads

Garden Salad Baby greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and carrots with your choice of our homemade dressing: ranch, bleu cheese, balsamic, preserved lemon and poppy seed or membrillo vinaigrette. Options: (5.25) , (9.50) , Grilled chicken (+5.00) , Grilled shrimp (+7.00)

Checkers Caesar Romaine hearts, croutons and parmigiano-reggiano tossed with creamy homemade caesar dressing. Options: (5.50) , (10.00) , Grilled chicken (+5.00) , Grilled shrimp (+7.00)

14.00 Cobb Salad Spring greens, grilled chicken, tomato, avocado, bacon, hard-boiled egg, bleu cheese crumbles and scallions, lightly tossed with homemade ranch dressing. Options: Grilled chicken (+5.00) , Grilled shrimp (+7.00)

11.00 Roasted Beet and Local Goat Cheese Salad Roasted beets, goat cheese,‏ micro greens and hazelnut vinaigrette. Options: Grilled chicken (+5.00) , Grilled shrimp (+7.00)

12.00 Roasted Apple Salad Roasted local apples, organic spring mix, caramelized walnuts and red onion finished with shaved old German weissa cheese and lightly tossed in a preserved lemon and poppy seed vinaigrette Options: Grilled chicken (+5.00) , Grilled shrimp (+7.00)

Bistro Plates

24.50 Steak Frites Grilled 10 oz. Flatiron steak, frites, truffle oil, mushroom and herb butter.

18.50 Coffee Cured Petite Filet Tender 4 oz. Filet mignon, potato gratin, asparagus in a port wine gastrique.

26.00 Crab Cakes Jumbo lump crab cakes‏ served with potato gratin, sautéed spinach, remoulade and lemon.

29.00 Rack of Lamb Rosemary and dijon encrusted rack of lamb served with roasted butternut squash, wilted spinach, grilled red onion and finished with a red wine demi glace.

22.50 Roasted Chicken Local half chicken stuffed with mixed mushrooms, thyme and truffle oil and finished with au jus. Served with sautéed spinach and smashed potatoes.

24.00 Bouillabaisse Mussels, clams, shrimp, fish and potatoes served in a hearty fennel saffron broth. Served with toasted baguette and topped with saffron and lime aioli.

Market Fish Du Jour Fresh, changes daily

Pasta

19.00 Beef Bolognese Veal, beef and pork in a hearty tomato sauce with fresh herbs, tossed with pappardelle pasta.

18.00 Farfalle with Shrimp Farfalle with sautéed shrimp, homemade apple sausage and baby spinach in a tomato cream sauce.

16.00 Checkers Thai Noodle Rice noodles, shiitake mushrooms, fluffy scrambled egg, crushed peanuts, tofu, tamarind sauce, edamame, roasted garlic, cilantro and lime. Options: Grilled shrimp (+3.00)

18.00 Lobster Ravioli Homemade ravioli stuffed luscious morsels of lobster served in a sage beurre blanc sauce.

Small Plates‏

12.00 Peking Duck Tacos Chinese barbeque duck, crispy wonton taco, guacamole and micro greens. Options: Taco (+4.00)

11.00 Town Dock Calamari Dredged and flash fried, tossed with lemon and herbs, accompanied by salsa verde.

13.75 Tuna Carpaccio Seared sliced tuna, extra virgin olive oil, capers, lemon zest, with shaved fennel and baby arugula in a light truffle vinaigrette.

12.00 Eggplant Rollatini Baked eggplant with ricotta, parmesan, tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella. Options: Rollatini (+6.00)

15.00 Shrimp and Grits Jerk sautéed shrimp with tomatoes and poblano peppers over creamy grits.

15.00 Seared Diver Scallops Prince edward island scallops, truffled creamed leeks, port wine reduction.

16.00 Fish and Chips Boddington’s beer battered haddock, thick cut steak fries, housemade tartar suace and malt vinegar.

12.00 Korean Barbeque Skewers Cubes of tender filet mignon marinated in a fruity-spicy sauce then char-grilled and served with asian cole slaw.. Options: Skewer (+4.50)

16.00 Braised Short Ribs Chipotle and cilantro braised short ribs, accompanied by homemade crispy thick tortillas, served with a fried egg on top.

Classics

12.50 Seasonal Pizza Roasted tomato sauce, grilled‏ onions, mixed mushrooms on grilled flat bread pizza, topped with cotija cheese and lime zest. Options: Gruyere (+0.80) , Cheddar (+0.80) , Roasted red pepper (+0.80) , Avocado (+1.00) , Bacon (+0.80) , Brie (+0.80) , Muenster (+0.80) , Mushrooms (+0.90) , Caramelized onions (+0.80)

12.50 Lobster Pizza Fresh lobster, pine nuts,‏ mozzarella, Brie cheese and baby arugula. Options: Gruyere (+0.80) , Cheddar (+0.80) , Roasted red pepper (+0.80) , Avocado (+1.00) , Bacon (+0.80) , Brie (+0.80) , Muenster (+0.80) , Mushrooms (+0.90) , Caramelized onions (+0.80)

12.50 Prosciutto and Fig Pizza Thinly sliced cured Italian ham, dried figs, rosemary, mozzarella and roasted garlic. Options: Gruyere (+0.80) , Cheddar (+0.80) , Roasted red pepper (+0.80) , Avocado (+1.00) , Bacon (+0.80) , Brie (+0.80) , Muenster (+0.80) , Mushrooms (+0.90) , Caramelized onions (+0.80)

14.00 Po-Boy Tuna Blackened grilled tuna, asian coleslaw and chili-garlic mayonnaise on French baguette. Options: Gruyere (+0.80) , Cheddar (+0.80) , Roasted red pepper (+0.80) , Avocado (+1.00) , Bacon (+0.80) , Brie (+0.80) , Muenster (+0.80) , Mushrooms (+0.90) , Caramelized onions (+0.80)

13.25 The Chubby Checkers Burger Grilled 6 oz. Lancaster county grass-fed beef burger with lettuce and tomato. Options: Gruyere (+0.80) , Cheddar (+0.80) , Roasted red pepper (+0.80) , Avocado (+1.00) , Bacon (+0.80) , Brie (+0.80) , Muenster (+0.80) , Mushrooms (+0.90) , Caramelized onions (+0.80)

Midnight Express

3.00 Single Duck Taco Chinese barbeque duck, crispy wonton taco, guacamole and micro greens

3.00 Olives

3.50 Edamame

4.00 Pommes Frites

5.00 Sweet Potato Fries

Garden Salad Baby greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and carrots with your choice of our homemade dressing: ranch, blue cheese, balsamic, preserved lemon and poppy seed or membrillo vinaigrette Options: Ranch, Blue cheese, Balsamic, Preserved lemon and poppy seed, Membrillo vinaigrette, (5.25) , (9.00)

Checkers Caesar Romaine hearts, croutons and parmigiano-reggiano tossed with creamy homemade caesar dressing Options: (5.50) , (10.00)

October Special Pizza

8.00 Margherita Pizza Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with roasted garlic oil on grilled flatbread pizza

8.00 Lobster Pizza Fresh lobster, pine nuts, mozzarella, Brie cheese and baby arugula

8.00 Prosciutto and Fig Pizza Thinly sliced cured Italian ham, dried figs, rosemary, mozzarella and roasted garlic

8.00 Seasonal Pizza

Lunch

Soup‏

6.50 French Onion Soup With caramelized onions, crostinis and gruyere gratinée.

6.00 Soup Du Jour

6.75 Lobster Bisque A rich and creamy lobster soup with morsels of lobster.

Pizzas

12.50 Lobster Pizza Fresh lobster, pine nuts, mozzarella, Brie and arugula.

12.50 Proscuitto and Fig Pizza Thinly sliced cured Italian ham, dried figs, rosemary, mozzarella and roasted garlic.

Salads

5.75 Garden Salad Baby greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and carrots with your choice of our homemade dressing: ranch, bleu cheese, balsamic or membrillo vinaigrette. Options: Ranch, Bleu cheese, Balsamic, Membrillo vinaigrette, Grilled chicken (+5.00) , Grilled shrimp (+7.00)

6.50 Checkers Caesar Romaine hearts, croutons and parmigiano-reggiano tossed with creamy homemade caesar dressing. Options: Grilled chicken (+5.00) , Grilled shrimp (+7.00)

14.00 Cobb Salad Spring greens, grilled chicken,‏ tomato, avocado, bacon, hard-boiled egg, bleu cheese crumbles and scallions, lightly tossed with homemade ranch dressing. Options: Grilled chicken (+5.00) , Grilled shrimp (+7.00)

11.00 Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad Roasted beets, goat cheese, micro greens and hazelnut vinaigrette Options: Grilled chicken (+5.00) , Grilled shrimp (+7.00)

Small Plates

12.00 Peking Duck Tacos Barbeque duck, crispy wonton taco, guacamole and micro greens. Options: Taco (+4.00)

11.00 Town Dock Calamari Dredged and flash fried, tossed with lemon and herbs, accompanied by roasted garlic and lime aioli.

12.00 Vegetarian Quesadilla Summer squash, roasted red‏ peppers, sweet onion and manchego cheese grilled in flour tortillas. Served with kimchi, mango and avocado salsa.

15.00 Seared Diver Scallops Prince edward island scallops, truffled creamed leeks, port wine reduction.

12.00 Eggplant Rollatini Baked eggplant with ricotta, marinara, basil and mozzarella. Options: Rollatini (+6.00)

13.75 Tuna Carpaccio Seared sliced tuna, extra virgin olive oil, capers, lemon zest, with shaved fennel and baby arugula in a truffle vinaigrette.

15.00 Beef Bolognese Veal, beef and pork in a hearty tomato sauce, tossed with pappardelle pasta

Sandwiches‏

12.00 French Chicken Baguette Grilled, marinated chicken breast served with crispy onions, baby arugula, gruyere and spicy ranch on toasted baguette. Options: Gruyere (+0.80) , Cheddar (+0.80) , Roasted red pepper (+0.80) , Avocado (+1.00) , Bacon (+0.80) , Brie (+0.80) , Muenster (+0.80) , Mushrooms (+0.90) , Caramelized onions (+0.80)

12.00 Turkey Avocado Melt Sliced turkey, muenster cheese, sliced avocado, pesto mayonnaise and roasted red peppers served on grilled sourdough bread. Options: Gruyere (+0.80) , Cheddar (+0.80) , Roasted red pepper (+0.80) , Avocado (+1.00) , Bacon (+0.80) , Brie (+0.80) , Muenster (+0.80) , Mushrooms (+0.90) , Caramelized onions (+0.80)

12.50 Club Sandwich Turkey, bacon, aged gouda, local lettuce and tomato with chili mayo on sourdough. Options: Gruyere (+0.80) , Cheddar (+0.80) , Roasted red pepper (+0.80) , Avocado (+1.00) , Bacon (+0.80) , Brie (+0.80) , Muenster (+0.80) , Mushrooms (+0.90) , Caramelized onions (+0.80)

14.00 Po-Boy Tuna Blackened grilled tuna, asian coleslaw and chili-garlic mayonnaise on baguette. Options: Gruyere (+0.80) , Cheddar (+0.80) , Roasted red pepper (+0.80) , Avocado (+1.00) , Bacon (+0.80) , Brie (+0.80) , Muenster (+0.80) , Mushrooms (+0.90) , Caramelized onions (+0.80)

14.00 Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich Jumbo lump crab cake, lettuce, tomato, remoulade on house baked brioche. Options: Gruyere (+0.80) , Cheddar (+0.80) , Roasted red pepper (+0.80) , Avocado (+1.00) , Bacon (+0.80) , Brie (+0.80) , Muenster (+0.80) , Mushrooms (+0.90) , Caramelized onions (+0.80)

Dessert

8.50 Triple Chocolate Cake A rich chocolate cake studded with ground almonds and served on a bed of raspberry sabyonne with warm grand marnier chocolate sauce and topped with fresh whipped cream and raspberries

7.50 Créme Brûlée A silky smooth vanilla custard with caramelized topping

8.00 Profiteroles Three miniature cream puffs filled with your choice of ice cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce and topped with whipped cream

Ice Cream Choice of vanilla, chocolate, peanut butter fudge or spumoni Options: Single scoop (4.00) , Double scoop (6.00) , Vanilla, Chocolate, Peanut butter fudge, Spumoni

Sorbet Choice of lemon or raspberry Options: Single scoop (4.00) , Double scoop (6.00) , Lemon, Raspberry

Cheese Selections‏

Brondage (Local) Sweet and mellow aged English-style cheddar. Options: Flight of two (8.00) , Flight of three (12.00)

Cave Aged Smethe (Local) Cow’s milk with a‏ stout beer washed rind. Options: Flight of two (8.00) , Flight of three (12.00)

Camembert Rich, buttery, soft cow’s milk cheese Options: Flight of two (8.00) , Flight of three (12.00)

After Dinner Drinks

9.00 Hearts and Flowers Champagne, st. germain elderflower liqueur and strawberry puree.

9.00 Chocolate Martini Stoli vanil, dark creme de cacao, Bailey’s.

10.00 Raspberry Truffle Martini Raspberry vodka, godiva white‏ chocolate liqueur and chambord.

8.00 Black Russian Three olives vanilla vodka, kahlua.

8.50 Little Black Dress Champagne, white creme de cacao and a Hershey kiss in a cocoa rimmed glass.

8.00 Black Russian Three olives vanilla vodka, kahlua.

8.50 Gummy Bear Martini Raspberry vodka, midori, peach schnapps, housemade sours, lemon-lime soda, garnished with gummy bears.

Specialty Coffees

8.50 Bailey's Coffee

8.50 Jameson Coffee

8.50 Amaretto Coffee

8.50 Chocolate Raspberry Coffee Chambord and chocolate liqueur

8.50 Irish Eyes Jameson and Bailey’s

8.50 B-52 Kahlua, grand marnier and Bailey’s

Single Malt Scotch

10.00 Glenmorangie

10.00 Laphroaig

10.00 Glenlivet 12 year

10.00 Glenfiddich 12 year

11.50 Macallan 12 year

15.00 Oban 14 year

Cognac & Brandies‏

7.00 Hennessy

7.50 Courvoisier

11.50 Remy Martin VSOP

8.50 Martell Vs

22.00 Martell Cordon Bleu

Cordials

8.00 Grand Marnier

6.50 Disaronno

8.00 Romana Sambuca

8.00 B and B

6.50 Pernod

7.50 Harveys Bristol Cream

6.00 Tuaca

8.00 Drambuie

7.00 Frangelico

Ports

7.50 Graham's Tawny 10 year

11.00 Graham's Tawny 20 year

7.00 Fonseca Bin 27

7.00 Sandeman Founders Reserve

7.00 Noval Black

Menu for Checkers Bistro

Dinner

Soup‏

Salads

Bistro Plates

Pasta

Small Plates‏

Classics

Midnight Express

October Special Pizza

Lunch

Soup‏

Pizzas

Salads

Small Plates

Sandwiches‏

Dessert

Cheese Selections‏

After Dinner Drinks

Specialty Coffees

Single Malt Scotch

Cognac & Brandies‏

Cordials

Ports

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