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The Sands Grill and Pasta House The Copa offers a variety of specialty cocktails, beers on tap, delicious appetizers to share, an array of entrées and tasty house-made desserts. Our Copa’s casual atmosphere and great food will make for your own memorable and fun time with friends. Just like the Rat Pack! The famous Rat Pack (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop) all came together in 1959 at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas during the filming of the original Ocean’s 11 movie. They worked on the film during the day and at night they perform for fun in the Copa showroom. During the 1950’s, they drew guests in by the thousands and brought worldwide fame to the Sands Hotel. Often seen with the Rat Pack were Angie Dickinson, Juliette Prouse and Shirley McLaine who also performed at the Copa. Please enjoy! Copa Specialty cocktails Rat pack favorites DEAN MARTIN MARTINI Smirnoff vodka with a splash of dry vermouth Served up or on the rocks $6.00 FRANK SINATRA Jack Daniels with a splash of water Served on the rocks with an orange twist $6.00 SAMMY DAVIS JR. MANHATTEN Makers Mark, splash of vermouth and Grand Marnier and a dash of bitters Served up or on the rocks with a lemon twist $6.00 MOSCOW MULE Smirnoff vodka, ginger beer, bitters and a squeeze of lime Served on the rocks $6.00 PETER LAWFORDS RUSTY NAIL Scotch and Drambuie Served on the rocks with a lemon twist $7.00 JOEY BISHOP OLD FASHION Jim Beam with a splash of soda, grenadine, bitters with muddled orange slice Served on the rocks with an orange slice and cherry $6.00 WINE LIST We love great wines. You will love our Bottle pricing!! WHITE WINES GLASS BOTTLE Beringers Chardonnay, Founders Estate 6.00 19.99 Kenwood Brut, Sparkling Wine 18.99 Sutter Home, White Zinfandel 5.00 14.99 Monkey Bay, Sauvignon Blanc 5.00 15.99 Kendall Jackson, Chardonnay 6.00 21.99 Drumheller Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Washington 6.00 19.99 RED WINES GLASS BOTTLE Kenwood, Yulupa, Pinot Noir 6.00 21.99 Drumheller Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington 6.00 21.99 Mirassou, Merlot 5.00 16.99 Columbia Crest Cabernet, Two Vines, Washington 6.00 19.99 Sycamore Lane, Cabernet, California 6.00 19.99 Caymus, Conundrum, Red Blend 7.00 24.99 BEER selections Please ask your server for available lagers and drafts BEER BOTTLE PRICE CRAFT BEERS Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA 12oz. $5.00 Great Basin Icky IPA 12oz. $5.00 Magic Hat #9, Hefeweizen 12oz. $5.00 Angry Orchard Apple Cider 12oz. $5.00 DOMESIC AND IMPORTS Budweiser 12oz. $4.00 Budweiser Light 12oz. $4.00 Coors 12oz. $4.00 Coors Light 12oz. $4.00 Miller Light 12oz. $4.00 Miller Genuine Draft 12oz. $4.00 O’Doul’s 12oz. $4.00 Corona 12oz. $4.50 Heineken 12oz. $4.50 Sierra Nevada Pale Ale 12oz. $5.00 The fine print: 18% gratuity for parties of 8 or more, To - Go orders available. $1.00 per order To -Go charge to apply. We cater to small and large groups. To our guests with food sensitivities or allergies we cannot ensure that menu items do not contain ingredients that may cause allergic reactions. Please order with caution Ask us about our private event dining room. Let your special event be our special event. APPETIZERS SEAFOOD SAMPLER CHICKEN NACHOS Crispy Seafood Cake, Prawns in Lemon Topped with Chicken, Spicy Salsa, Ranchero Scampi Butter & Calamari Beans, Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Green Onions & served with Aioli Olives $7.49 $6.99 PRAWN COCKTAIL OVEN ROASTED Jumbo Prawns served with Copa Cocktail Sauce SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP $8.49 House made and served with Corn Tortilla Chips $6.99 CRISP FRIED CALAMARI RINGS Lightly battered and fried to perfection served CHICKEN WINGS with Lemon Aioli 9 Wings with Savory Teriyaki Glaze & Ranch $6.99 Dipping Sauce $6.99 STREET TACOS Three Tacos with Beef Filet Tips or Chicken Breast COPA CHICKEN TENDERS with Soft Corn Tortillas and Spicy Coleslaw Crispy golden fried chicken tenders $6.99 served with your choice of dressings $6.99 SALADS & Soups CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP HOUSE MADE SOUP OF THE DAY Topped with Gratin of Cheese Please ask your server for today’s soup $5.99 $3.49 MEXICAN TOSTADA SALAD WEDGE SALAD Grilled Chicken Breast, Ranchero Beans, Pico de Romaine, Bacon, Blue Cheese crumbles, Dried Gallo, Guacamole, Roasted Corn & Red Peppers Cranberries, Croutons, and drizzled with creamy $8.49 Balsamic Vinaigrette $8.49 COBB SALAD CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD American Classic Grilled Chicken, Guacamole, Greens tossed with Cabbage, Mandarin Oranges, Bacon, Tomato, Hard Boiled Egg and Blue and Toasted Almonds finished with Asian Dressing Cheese Crumbles over Seasonal Greens and Toasted Sesame Seeds with your choice of dressing $8.49 $8.49 CAESAR SALAD Romaine Lettuce, fresh Parmesan and Croutons with a house made Caesar Dressing $6.99 Add Chicken $4.00 Shrimp $5.00 Dinner Salad $3.99 Add a Dinner Salad to any Entrée for $2.00 Substitute meatless Gardei’n Chick’n to any salad BURGERS & SANDWICHES All Burgers and Sandwiches are served with French Fries COPA BURGER BBQ BACON BURGER 1/2 lb. Patty, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, ½ lb. Patty with Swiss Cheese, Grilled Onions, Tomato & Red Onion Lettuce, Tomato & Red Onion $8.99 $9.99 SANTA FE CHEESESTEAK PORTABELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH Thinly shaved Prime Rib, Jalapeno Jack Cheese, Marinated and Grilled Portobello Mushroom Roasted Red Peppers, Onion & Mushrooms with Red Onion, Tomato, Chipotle Mayo, $10.99 & Mixed Greens $7.99 COPA FRENCH DIP CHICKEN GUACAMOLE SANDWICH Our Famous Prime Rib thinly sliced Grilled Marinated Chicken, Guacamole, Lettuce, with a side of Au Jus Tomato, Bacon & Red Onion $9.99 $8.49 COPA MEATBALL SANDWICH Served with Marinara Sauce & Melted Cheese $8.99 Add bacon to any sandwich or burger for $1.50 Flatbreads MARGHERITA FLATBREAD PIZZA CHICKEN FLATBREAD PIZZA Tomato, Mozzarella, Garlic & Basil Roasted Red Peppers, Marinara $8.99 & Mozzarella Cheese STEAK FLATBREAD PIZZA $9.99 Pan Seared Steak Tips with Grilled Onions, Mushrooms, Olives, Blue Cheese & a Balsamic Drizzle $10.99 Entrées Add Lobster Tail to any Entrée for $8.95 TERIYAKI SALMON SHRIMP SCAMPI Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon on a bed of White Sautéed Prawns in White Wine Lemon Scampi Rice, Sautéed Red Onions & Mushrooms Butter with Fresh Tomato & Basil $13.99 $14.99 FRIED CHICKEN CHICKEN FETTUCCINI Served with Mashed Potatoes, Country Gravy & Chicken and Seasonal Vegetables tossed with Fresh Vegetables Parmesan Cream Sauce $9.99 $15.99 CHICKEN MARSALA ST. LOUIS RIBS Tender Chicken Breast with Mushroom Marsala A Tender Rack covered with Copa BBQ Wine Sauce served over Fettuccini Sauce served with a bed of Crispy Garlic Fries $9.99 & Coleslaw Half Rack $13.99 FISH N’ CHIPS SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS Crispy Battered Cod served French Fries Served with Garlic Parmesan Bread & Coleslaw $9.99 $9.99 Steaks All Steaks come with Seasonal Vegetables and Your Choice of a Baked Potato or French fries Add Lobster Tail to any Entrée for $8.95 OVEN ROASTED PRIME RIB CHOPPED STEAK 12oz Queen Cut 12 oz. Bacon Wrapped Ground Sirloin with $13.99 Sautéed Mushrooms & Gravy 16oz King Cut $12.99 $16.99 FILET MIGNON 1 LB. T-BONE STEAK 8 oz. Filet Mignon topped with Sautéed 1 6 oz. Grilled with Garlic Herb Butter Mushrooms $15.99 $18.99 1LB. RIBEYE STEAK 16oz. Grilled with Garlic Herb Butter $18.99 Copa Combos All Combos come with Seasonal Vegetables and Your Choice of a French fries or Baked Potato CHICKEN, RIBS & SHRIMP STEAK, RIBS & SHRIMP Fried Chicken, ¼ Rack of Ribs & Shrimp Tender Beef Tips with Sautéed Mushrooms, ¼ $14.99 Rack of Ribs & Sautéed Shrimp in Scampi Butter $15.99 SURF ‘N’ SURF SURF ‘N’ TURF Broiled Lobster Tail brushed with Garlic Butter, 4oz. Filet Mignon topped with Sautéed Beside Sautéed Prawns in Mushrooms & Broiled Lobster Tail with Drawn Scampi Butter Butter $18.99 $18.99 Substitute meatless Gardei’n Chick’n to any chicken dish Not all ingredients are listed on the menu. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs can increase your exposure to food borne illness, especially if you have a medical condition. Management reserves all rights. .
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