The Vineyard Cafe - Cincinnati.

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2653 Erie Ave. | Cincinnati, Ohio |

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The Vineyard Cafe serves only the freshest produce, seafood and baked goods. We pride
ourselves in delicate yet full-flavored meals that balance with wine. We do not add excessive
oils and never deep fry. We hope you enjoy and appreciate the difference.

Wine List
We are honored to provide our customers one of the most diverse wine lists in the city. To
further enhance your enjoyment, we offer a discount on any bottle you wish to take home with
you.

APPETIZERS

ALASKAN KING CRAB LEGS - (four to six ounces on average) served with a dijon mustard sauce.
$2.75 per ounce

PATÉ - served with capers, dijon mustard, red onion, crostini and watercress. . .ask your server for
today's selection. $10.75

SHRIMP QUESADILLA - stuffed with shrimp, red peppers, scallions, muenster cheese and chipotle
mayo; topped with lemon sour cream and avocado. $9.00

MEDITERRANEAN PLATE - hummus, artichoke pepper salad, olive salad and pita chips. $9.75

CRABMEAT ARTICHOKE DIP- baked blend of artichoke, crabmeat, spinach and red onion, topped
with parmesan bread crumbs and served with rosemary flavored music paper. $9.00

KENDALBROOK SMOKED SALMON - served with crème fraiche, slivered onions and caviar oil.
$9.75

ELLIOT'S ORIGINAL CRAB CAKE - stuffed with fresh back fin crab meat, roasted and served over a
salad of baby lettuces, fresh chow mein noodles and Thai chili vinaigrette. $8.50

SOPRESSATA -served with thinly sliced melon, watercress and warm goat cheese dip.$9.00

SALADS

PINE NUT CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE - a warm goat cheese salad with artichoke, French green
beans, bacon and warm tomato vinaigarette. $9.75

YAKI SOBA - fresh chow mein noodles and Asian vegetables tossed in peanut sauce, served in
lettuce cups and topped with peanuts, pickled ginger and sesame seeds. $8.75
With roasted chicken. $10.75

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GREEK SHRIMP - a blend of shrimp, roasted artichoke, feta, potato, kalamata and green olives,
tomatoes, field greens, lime and extra virgin olive oil. $11.50

SPANAKOPITA - a blend of spinach and feta wrapped in phyllo dough, topped with sesame seeds
and baked; served over field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, extra virgin
olive oil and balsamic reduction. $8.00

BIBB LETTUCE - caramelized pears, bleu cheese, spiced pecans, watercress, extra virgin olive oil
and seasoned rice wine vinegar. $6.50

COBB - turkey, bibb lettuce, bleu cheese, avocado, egg, tomato, bacon, black olives and tarragon
vinaigrette. $7.50

CAESAR - leaves of bibb lettuce, roasted garlic crostini, anchovy and shaved parmesan. $6.25 With
roasted chicken. $8.25 With seared tuna. $11.25

CAFE SALAD - a side salad of bibb lettuce and field greens, toasted almonds, feta, tomatoes, and
carrots wrapped in cucumber and drizzled with tarragon vinaigrette. $4.00

ENTREES

WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI - tasso ham, chicken broth, tomatoes and cream. $10.25

THAI SOFT TACOS - flour tortillas stuffed with assorted vegetables, Pad Thai sauce, napa cabbage
and crispy wontons with your choice of chicken or just veggies. $10.00

PAN SEARED TUNA NICOISE - this is not a salad! A blend of sautéed French green beans,
tomatoes, olives and potatoes topped with pan seared big eye tuna, caper berries, Caesar dressing
and reduced balsamic. $14.00

PENNE FIRENZE - glazed with chicken stock, rosemary, Italian sausage, tomatoes, portobellas and
grated parmesan. $9.50

ELLIOT'S ORIGINAL CRAB CAKES- stuffed with fresh back fin crab meat, roasted and served over
a salad of baby lettuces, fresh chow mein noodles and Thai chili vinaigrette. $15.75

PIZZAS

THAI CHICKEN PIZZA - Asian vegetables, roasted chicken, provolone and garnished with plum
sauce. $12.50

SICILIANO PIZZA - brushed with tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella, portobellas, kalamata
olives and pepperoni. $11.75

ARTICHOKE PIZZA PRIMAVERA - pesto, goat cheese, red peppers, tomatoes and red onions.
$13.75

SANDWICHES
served with a choice of horseradish broccoli slaw, pesto pasta salad or potato chips

TABBOULEH VEGGIE BURGER - served on an egg bun with lemon cilantro aioli, lettuce and tomato.
$7.75

ROASTED LEG OF LAMB - served on warm pita and topped with field greens, tomatoes, red onions,
kalamata olives and cucumber yogurt. $9.00

TURKEY AND HAVARTI - roasted turkey, havarti, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic aioli and pesto on a
seeded baguette. $8.50

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BEEF TENDERLOIN - chilled beef tenderloin, muenster, dijon mayo, sliced red onions, bibb lettuce
and tomato on a rustic Italian roll. $8.50

PORTOBELLA BRIE WRAP - roasted portobellas, brie, tomatoes, bibb lettuce and chipotle mayo.
$8.50

COBB SALAD WRAP - turkey, gem lettuce, bleu cheese, avocado, egg, tomato, bacon, black olives
and tarragon vinaigrette wrapped in a warm whole wheat tortilla. $8.50

DESSERTS

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE - garnished with espresso sauce, shaved white chocolate and
powdered cocoa. $6.00

RASPBERRY CARAMEL CREME BRULEE - a classic baked custard laced with caramel and
raspberry sauce, topped with burnt sugar. $6.00

HAZELNUT MARQUIS - a torte layered with chocolate sponge cake, hazelnut and white chocolate
mousses, chocolate ganache and toasted hazelnut. $8.00

KEY LIME TART- ginger snap crust with a Malibu rum cream topping. $6.00

IMPORTED CHEESES AND FRUIT- please ask your server for today's selection. $8.00

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