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Shrimp & Cavatappi mushrooms, , spinach, and herbs in a roasted garlic squash cream sauce DINNER MENU tossed with fresh local cavatappi 25. We proudly support local agriculture and serve whatever we can from our own Salem Cross Inn gardens t Vegan Grain Bowl quinoa, farro, raisin, roasted , kale, avocado, turmeric tahini sauce 16.

STARTERS t Baked Haddock wild rice pilaf, jus, your choice of 25. t Soup Gratinée gruyere, 7. ~Entrées below served with choice of vegetable and ~ New England Chowder of the Sea family recipe, fresh clams, fish, heavy cream 6. t Domestic Lamb Shank braised in a -red wine 26. t Hummus bi Tahini family recipe, , topped with olive relish 7. t 5-Spiced Duck seared duck breast served medium rare, duck leg confit, 5- honey glaze, orange fig sauce 26. t Shrimp Cocktail traditional cocktail sauce 13. t Cedar Plank Salmon pan seared then baked on a cedar plank served with an herbed compound butter 23. t Cheese Board local and international sourced cheeses with assortment of accoutrements ~ ask your server 15. t Broiled Scallops with sage parmesan crumb topping 28. t Crispy Brussel Sprouts tossed with dried cranberries, house cured bacon, pomegranate reduction, shaved pecorino 6. Maple Jack monterey jack, local maple syrup, apple wood smoked bacon, roasted tomatoes 18. t Local Goat Cheese & Beets whipped herbed goat cheese, thinly sliced beets, wild arugula, pepita & balsamic dressing 8. Baked Stuffed Shrimp roasted vegetable & cranberry crumb stuffing, lemon thyme cream sauce 25.

t *Filet Mignon SALADS rosemary bourbon demi glace 33. t *Cast Iron Seared Black Angus Delmonico bacon, brown , pink peppercorn compound butter 34. t Winter Salad arugula, great hill blue cheese, dried cranberry, quinoa, spiced pecans, cranberry vinaigrette 11. add to delmonico or filet caramelized onions 2. sautéed mushrooms 2. gorgonzola cheese 2. t Caesar Salad romaine, , anchovies, parmesan small 5. large 7.

t House Salad HOMEMADE DESSERTS mixed greens, , tomato, cucumber small 5. large 7. add to any salad All our rolls and desserts are made fresh by our bakers tenderloin tips 9. grilled shrimp 8. grilled salmon 8. grilled chicken 7. t - can be prepared gluten free

Dressing Choices chef’s creamy Italian, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, cranberry vinaigrette

*Certain items are served raw or cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked shellfish or meat may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. All alcoholic beverages consumed here must be purchased here. Private party and banquet facilities available for groups from 6 to 200. 7% Massachusetts Sales Tax and Local Tax will be added to all sales.

Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. over  Rev. 01/19