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Grilling & Barbecuing at Proudfoot & Bird Restaurant, Des Moines

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Fine Dining That Touches Every Sense

Inspired by the legacy of Hotel Fort Des Moines’ original architects, Willis Proudfoot and George Bird, our restaurant celebrates the glamour of a bygone era with refined ambiance and elevated cuisine. The globally inspired menu showcases handmade pastas, fresh seafood, premium poultry, and locally sourced prime cuts. Signature dishes include Sakura Farms Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Espresso-Rubbed Rack of Venison, and Scallops Saltimbocca. An extensive wine list and expertly crafted cocktails complete the experience, offering the perfect pairing for every plate.

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    Sparkling

    By the glass

    Cava Brut

    $ 16 (glass) | 61 (bottle)
    Cava Brut, Bolet, Penedès, Spain (NV)

    Prosecco Brut (Glera)

    $ 15 (glass) | 57 (bottle)
    Prosecco Brut (Glera), Cantina Colli Euganei, Veneto, Italy (2024)

    White & rosé

    By the glass

    Grüner Veltliner

    $ 15 (glass) | 52 (bottle)
    Grüner Veltliner, Barbara Öhlzelt, Grüner Leader, Kamptal, Austria 1 Liter (2022)

    Sauvignon Blanc

    $ 14 (glass) | 53 (bottle)
    Sauvignon Blanc, Château Haut Maurin, Bordeaux Blanc, France (2024)

    Riesling

    $ 14 (glass) | 53 (bottle)
    Riesling, Kabinett“Elektrisch” , Seehof, Rheinhessen, Germany (2024)

    Rosé of Gamay

    $ 15 (glass) | 57 (bottle)
    Rosé of Gamay, Pierre-Olivier Bonhomme, Le Telquel, Vin de France, France (2023)

    Timorasso

    $ 18 (glass) | 69 (bottle)
    Timorasso, Ezio Poggio, Caespes, Colli Tortonesi DOC, Piemonte, Italy (2021)

    Chardonnay

    $ 14 (glass) | 53 (bottle)
    Chardonnay, Bin 1919, House Private Label, Central Coast, California (2022)

    Chardonnay

    $ 37 (bottle)
    Chardonnay, Rombauer, Carneros, California (2023) 375ml, 2 glasses

    Red

    By the glass

    Pinot Noir

    $ 18 (glass) | 69 (bottle)
    Pinot Noir, Adelsheim, Willamette Valley, Oregon (2023)

    Barbera d’Asti

    $ 17 (glass) | 65 (bottle)
    Barbera d’Asti, Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy, Piemonte, Italy (2023)

    Grenache / Syrah / Mourvèdre

    $ 16 (glass) | 64 (bottle)
    Grenache / Syrah / Mourvèdre, Domaine du Pégau, Maclura, Côtes du Rhône, France (2023)

    Tempranillo

    $ 26 (glass) | 101 (bottle)
    Tempranillo, Spanish Red, Psi by Dominio de Pingus, Ribera del Duero, Spain (2021)

    Tannat Reserva

    $ 16 (glass) | 61 (bottle)
    Tannat Reserva, Bodega Garzón, Garzón, UY (2022)

    Cabernet Sauvignon

    $ 14 (glass) | 53 (bottle)
    Cabernet Sauvignon, Bin 1919, House Private Label, Paso Robles, California (2022)

    Cabernet Sauvignon

    $ 28 (glass) | 107 (bottle)
    Cabernet Sauvignon, Austin Hope, Paso Robles, California 1 Liter (2022)

    Cabernet Sauvignon

    $ 35 (bottle)
    Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess, Allomi, Napa Valley, California (2022) 375ml, 2 glasses

    Champagne & sparkling

    By the bottle

    Jansz

    $ 64
    Jansz, Premium Rosé, Tasmania, Australia (NV)

    Domaine Collet

    $ 120
    Domaine Collet, “Empreinte de Terroir” Extra Brut, Champagne, France (NV)

    Moët & Chandon

    $ 180
    Moët & Chandon, Brut Impérial, Champagne, France (NV)

    Perrier-Jouët

    $ 196
    Perrier-Jouët, Grand Brut, Champagne, France (NV)

    Billecart-Salmon

    $ 240
    Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve, Champagne, France (NV)

    Louis Roederer

    $ 176
    Louis Roederer, Collection 245, Champagne, France (NV)

    Nicolas Feuillatte

    $ 232
    Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d’Or, Champagne, France (2008)

    Veuve Clicquot

    $ 236
    Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, Champagne, France (2015)

    Dom Pérignon

    $ 302
    Dom Pérignon, Champagne, France (2015)

    Louis Roederer

    $ 642
    Louis Roederer, Cristal, Champagne, France (2002)

    Chardonnay

    By the bottle

    Mayacamas

    $ 124
    Mayacamas, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California (2022)

    Grgich Hills

    $ 125
    Grgich Hills, Estate, Napa Valley, California (2021)

    Hunnicutt

    $ 85
    Hunnicutt, “Richard Dinner” Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain, California (2022)

    Frank Family Vineyards

    $ 145
    Frank Family Vineyards, Carneros, California (2024)

    Far Niente

    $ 158
    Far Niente, Oakville, Napa Valley, California (2023)

    Sauvignon Blanc

    By the bottle

    301

    $ 62
    Luc Poullain, Touraine, Loire Valley, France (2024)

    302

    $ 87
    Greywacke, Marlborough, New Zealand (2025)

    303

    $ 75
    Cliff Lede, Yountville, Napa Valley, California (2023)

    304

    $ 78
    Duckhorn Vineyards, North Coast, California (2023)

    305

    $ 87
    Twomey, Napa & Sonoma Counties, California (2023)

    French Whites

    By the bottle

    401

    $ 30
    Jean Aubron, Grand Fief de l’Audigère “Cuvée Élégance, ” Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine, Loire Valley, France (2022)

    402

    $ 52
    Château Moncontour, Vouvray, Touraine, Loire Valley, France (2023)

    403

    $ 40
    Brigitte Cerveau, Chablis, Burgundy, France (2022)

    404

    $ 120
    Domaine Séguinot-Bordet, Chablis Premier Cru, Burgundy, France (2023)

    405

    $ 136
    Domaine Pinson, Mont de Milieu, Chablis Premier Cru, Burgundy, France (2022)

    406

    $ 183
    Albert Bichot, Les Preuses, Chablis Grand Cru, Burgundy, France (2023)

    407

    $ 185
    Domaine Douhairet-Porcheret, Meursault, Burgundy, France (2022)

    408

    $ 145
    Domaine du Pégau, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Rhône Valley, France (2024)

    White Varietals

    By the bottle

    501

    $ 54
    Rogue Vine, Pipeño Blanco (Semillon, Chasselas, Moscatel), Itata Valley, Chile (2024)

    502

    $ 53
    Pago del Vicario, Blanco de Noir (Tempranillo), Castilla, Spain (2023)

    503

    $ 83
    Santiago Ruiz, Albariño, O Rosal, Rías Baixas, Spain (2023)

    504

    $ 60
    Brunori“Le Gemme” , Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico, Italy (2022)

    505

    $ 64
    Domaine Specht, Pinot Gris, Alsace, France (2022)

    506

    $ 48
    Costa Lazaridi, “Amethystos Blanc, ” Drama, Greece (2024)

    507

    $ 120
    Richard Böcking, Schlossberg, Riesling, Mosel, Germany (Off-Dry, 2018)

    508

    $ 140
    Gunderloch, Hipping GG, Riesling, Nierstein, Germany (Dry, 2022)

    509

    $ 165
    Gunderloch, Rothenberg GG, Riesling, Nackenheim, Germany (Dry, 2022)

    Rosé

    By the bottle

    601

    $ 83
    Idle Cellars, Grenache Rosé, Sonoma Valley, California (2022)

    602

    $ 69
    Belle Glos, Pinot Noir Blanc Rosé, Santa Barbara County, California (2023)

    603

    $ 64
    Field Recordings, “Kitties” by Andrew Jones, Paso Robles, California (2022)

    Merlot

    By the bottle

    701

    $ 118
    L’Ecole No. 41, Columbia Valley, Washington (2019)

    702

    $ 94
    Andrew Will, Two Blonds Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington (2021) — 94

    703

    $ 155
    Hunnicutt, Cuvée Équité, Right Bank Blend, Napa Valley, California (2021)

    704

    $ 153
    Robert Craig, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California (2018)

    Spanish Reds

    By the bottle

    801

    $ 127
    R. López de Heredia, Viña Tondonia Reserva, Rioja (2012)

    802

    $ 180
    La Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva 904 Selección Especial, Rioja (2015)

    803

    $ 151
    Bodegas LAN, Edición Limitada, Rioja (2021)

    804

    $ 380
    La Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva 890, Rioja (2010)

    805

    $ 193
    Flor de Pingus, Ribera del Duero (2021)

    806

    $ 1200
    Pingus, Ribera del Duero (2021)

    Red Varietals

    By the bottle

    901

    $ 51
    Cremisan Estate, Baladi, West Bank, Palestine (2022)

    902

    $ 66
    Idle Cellars, “Speedy Creek” Sangiovese, Sonoma Valley, California (2021)

    903

    $ 52
    Scott Harvey, “Mountain Selection” Barbera, Amador County, California (2021)

    904

    $ 46
    Frog’s Leap, “Flycatcher” Red Blend, Napa Valley (2023)

    905

    $ 72
    Catena, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina (2023)

    906

    $ 99
    Orin Swift, Abstract (Grenache, Petite Sirah & Syrah), Napa Valley, California (2023)

    907

    $ 122
    Mount Peak, Rattlesnake Zinfandel, Sonoma County, California (2021)

    908

    $ 153
    Robert Biale Vineyards, RW Moore Vineyard Zinfandel, Coombsville, Napa Valley, California (2022)

    909

    $ 51
    Yalumba, Samuel’s Collection Bush Vine Shiraz, Barossa, Australia (2021)

    910

    $ 153
    Henschke, Keyneton Euphonium, Barossa, Australia (2017)

    911

    $ 210
    Hickinbotham, Brooks Road Shiraz, Clarendon, McLaren Vale, Australia (2020)

    912

    $ 80
    Fulcrum, Petite Verdot, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California (2022)

    French Reds

    By the bottle

    1001

    $ 131
    Domaine Lécheneaut, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, Burgundy, France (2020)

    1002

    $ 53
    Domaine de Châteaumar, Cuvée Bastien, Grenache, Côtes-du-Rhône, France (2023)

    1003

    $ 70
    Château Armens, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France (2020)

    1004

    $ 148
    Château Lassègue, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France (2020)

    1005

    $ 399
    Cos d’Estournel, Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France (2020)

    1005

    $ 1200
    Château Margaux, Margaux, Bordeaux, France (2022)

    Pinot Noir

    By the bottle

    1101

    $ 37
    L’Agnostique, Vin de France, France (2023)

    1102

    $ 137
    Penner-Ash, Willamette Valley, Oregon (2022)

    1103

    $ 143
    Twomey, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon (2021)

    1104

    $ 187
    Domaine Serene, Evenstad Reserve, Willamette Valley, Oregon (2021)

    1105

    $ 99
    Goldeneye, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California (2022)

    1106

    $ 143
    Twomey, Russian River Valley, California (2022)

    1107

    $ 174
    Summer Dream, Golden Hour, Sonoma Coast, California (2022)

    1108

    $ 151
    Belle Glos, Dairyman Vineyard, Russian River, California (2022)

    Italian Reds

    By the bottle

    1201

    $ 140
    La Caccia di San Giovanni, Toscana Rosso, Tuscany (2022)

    1202

    $ 48
    Passamante, Salice Salentino (Negroamaro), Puglia (2023)

    1203

    $ 75 (glass) | 82 (bottle)
    Fontanabianca, Barbaresco, Neive, Piedmont, Italy (2020 , 2022)

    1204

    $ 79
    Luca Bosio, Barolo, Piedmont (2021)

    1205

    $ 102
    Camponovo, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy (2018)

    1206

    $ 313
    Ornellaia, Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany (2021)

    1207

    $ 181
    Joaquin, Taurasi Riserva, Campania (2014)

    1208

    $ 145
    Tommasi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy (2018)

    Cabernet Sauvignon

    By the bottle

    1301

    $ 87
    Seven Hills, Walla Walla Valley, Washington (2022)

    1302

    $ 83
    Round Pond, “Kith & Kin, ” Napa Valley, California (2022)

    1303

    $ 116
    Faust, Napa Valley, California (2022)

    1304

    $ 149
    Groth, Oakville, Napa Valley, California (2020)

    1305

    $ 164
    Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, California (2020)

    1306

    $ 153 (glass) | 161 (bottle)
    Merryvale, Napa Valley, California (2018, 2021)

    1307

    $ 202
    Silver Oak, Napa Valley, California (2020)

    1308

    $ 210
    Château Montelena, Calistoga, Napa Valley, California (2021)

    1309

    $ 169
    Bougetz Cellars, “Amaryllis, ” Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California (2020)

    1310

    $ 224
    The Mascot, Napa Valley, California (2019)

    1311

    $ 191
    Caymus, Napa Valley, California (2022)

    1312

    $ 216
    Caymus, Special Selection, Napa Valley, California (2019)

    1313

    $ 209
    Merryvale, “Profile, ” Napa Valley, California (2018)

    1313

    $ 419
    Shafer, Hillside Select, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California (2021)

    Large Formats

    By the bottle

    1401

    $ 268
    Devaux, Cuvée D Brut, Champagne, France (NV) 1.5L

    1402

    $ 225
    Belle Glos, Dairyman, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California (2023) 1.5L

    1403

    $ 225
    Belle Glos, Las Alturas, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, California (2022) 1.5L

    1404

    $ 439
    Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California (2020) 1.5L
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      Imbibe

      Vanilla old fashioned

      $ 16
      templeton 4yr rye, madagascar vanilla bean, orange essence

      Josh's mulberry sour

      $ 15
      revelton mulberry gin, aquafaba, lemon juice

      Surfer Rosa

      $ 14
      nolets gin, aperol, lemon, aquafaba

      First Bloom

      $ 14
      titos vodka, st. germain, hibiscus syrup, lemon

      The Lenny

      $ 16
      400 conejos mezcal, pineapple juice, agave syrup, lemon, lime

      The Gilded Age

      $ 14
      templeton 4yr rye, lemon, solerno blood orange liqueur

      The Jade

      $ 13
      flor de cana white rum, matcha powder, pineapple juice, lime, orgeat

      Hugo’s Garden

      $ 16
      serrano-infused tequila, st. germain, honey syrup, lemon

      Smoky B

      $ 13
      revelton honey whiskey smoked and served tableside

      Beer

      Confluence “DSM IPA”

      $ 9
      ipa, des moines, ia - 6.9%

      Jefferson County Cider “Original”

      $ 10
      cider, fairfield, ia - 6.2%

      Stella Artois

      $ 7
      gold lager, leuven, belgium - 6.2%

      Confluence “Over the Ivy”

      $ 9
      pilsner, des moines, ia - 4.5%

      Jefferson County Cider “Lemon Lavender”

      $ 10
      cider, fairfield, ia - 6.2%

      Modelo Especial

      $ 7
      mexican lager, mexico - 4.4%

      Big Grove “Easy Eddy”

      $ 7
      hazy ipa, solon, ia - 6%

      Big Grove “Seasonal Sour”

      $ 7
      sour, solon, ia - 4.6%

      Busch Light

      $ 6
      light lager, st. louis, mo - 4.1%

      Exile “Ruthie”

      $ 7
      golden lager, des moines, ia - 4.9%

      Odell Brewing Company “90 Shilling”

      $ 7
      amber ale, fort collins, co - 5.3%

      Michelob Ultra

      $ 6
      light lager, st. louis, mo - 4.2%

      Zero Proof

      Calyx

      $ 12
      zero proof campari, ginger beer, lemon juice, na brut top

      Sun & Rose

      $ 12
      tangerine juice, fresh lemon, rosemary syrup, lemon-lime soda

      Bush & Bramble

      $ 12
      strawberry syrup, fresh lime, ginger beer

      Exile “Ruthie” NA

      $ 8
      NA golden lager, des moines, ia

      Run Wild IPA

      $ 8
      NA IPA, milford, ct

      Athletic Lite

      $ 8
      NA light lager, milford, ct
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        Bites

        2 pm to 5 pm (Bar Service Only)

        Oysters (raw* or grilled)

        $ 3

        Sakura Farms Pork Belly Burnt Ends

        $ 13
        smoked marcona almonds, pickled apples, chipotle bourbon caramel

        Iberico Rabbit Meatballs

        $ 14
        fenugreek tomato sauce, house made farmer’s cheese, grilled bread

        French Onion Soup

        $ 7
        vegetarian mushroom broth, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, croutons

        Farmer’s Cheese

        $ 8
        baked house made black truffle ricotta, local honey, griddled local sourdough

        Pomme Frites

        $ 7
        hand cut chipperbec potatoes, truffle oil, fresh herbs & parmesan

        Drinks

        Beer Specials

        $1 off Domestic & Local beer $2 off Seasonal beer

        Feature wine of the moment Curated by our Sommelier

        $ 13 glass/ 52 bottle
        (Please ask the bartender about our features)
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          Oysters

          Half Shell*

          $ 26 half dozen | 50 dozen
          cocktail sauce, cucumber mignonette, lola’s hot sauce

          Wood-Roasted

          $ 30 half dozen | 58 dozen
          smoked jalapeño-bourbon butter

          First

          Wedge Salad

          $ 15
          butter lettuce, maytag blue cheese, berkwood bacon, pickled onion, buttermilk vinaigrette

          Grilled Caesar

          $ 16
          sweet gem lettuce, lemon-caper caesar dressing, shaved parmesan cheese, garlic parmesan crisps

          Lee’s Greens Salad

          $ 14
          farm fresh greens, sherry vinaigrette, shaved radishs, fennel, sourdough croutons, baby heirloom tomatoes, shaved Manchego

          French Onion Soup

          $ 14
          vegetarian mushroom broth, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, croutons, fresh herbs

          Berkwood Farms Pork Belly Burnt Ends

          $ 28
          smoked almonds, pickled apples, chipotle bourbon caramel

          Farmer’s Cheese

          $ 16
          baked house made black truffle ricotta, local honey, griddled local sourdough

          Iberico Rabbit Meatballs

          $ 28
          fenugreek tomato sauce, house made farmer’s cheese, grilled bread

          Skuna Bay Salmon Ceviche*

          $ 18
          citrus marinade, jalapeño & avocado mousse, caviar & corn relish, cantina tortilla chips

          Main

          Split entrée charge • 10

          Chicken & Biscuits

          $ 32
          smoked bell & evans airline breast stuffed with classic french chicken farci, prairie breeze cheddar biscuits, savory chicken reduction

          Pato con Mole*

          $ 44
          slow grilled asado spiced duck breast, duck confit & roasted poblano tamale, mole coloradito sauce

          Bison De Burgo*

          $ 55
          wood fire grilled bison sirloin, de Burgo butter, tallow confit fingerling potatoes
          ~upgrade to Black Angus beef tenderloin +20

          Sakura Farms Pork Chop*

          $ 44
          smoked bone-in “ribeye” chop, roasted sweet potatoes, bourbon apple demi, shaved apple relish

          Black Agnus Bone in Ribeye*

          $ 95
          canoe marrow bone stuffed with bacon & jalapeño marmalade, crusty grilled bread

          Espresso-Rubbed Rack of Venison*

          $ 64
          honey-carrot purée, candied vadouvan pistachios, fennel, arugula, blackberry demi-glace

          Chickpea Curry

          $ 28
          vadouvan curry sauce, roasted sweet potatoes, basmati rice, candied pistachios, ginger-tomato chutney, griddled naan

          Turkis Bronzino

          $ 65
          whole wood grilled sea bass, sturgeon caviar, fine herb lemon vinaigrette, turmeric rice pilaf

          Scallops Saltimbocca*

          $ 59
          pan roasted scallops, cauliflower purée, crispy prosciutto, sage, lemon, brown butter

          Grilled Skuna Bay Salmon*

          $ 40
          anson mills heirloom grits, salsa verde, pickled radish, roasted hominy & sweet corn relish

          For the Table

          Charred Heirloom Carrots

          $ 12
          honey-carrot purée, candied vadouvan pistachios

          Crispy Brussels Sprouts

          $ 12
          Lola’s hot honey, crispy garlic, shaved parmesan

          Anson Mills Grits

          $ 14
          roasted poblano peppers, local cheddar & bacon

          Asparagus Lyonnaise*

          $ 14
          grilled asparagus, ray family farms fried duck egg, smoked sea salt, orange zest

          Broccoli “Fondue”

          $ 14
          roasted broccoli, pickled fresno chilis & broccoli stems, local cheddar mornay

          Skin on Mash

          $ 12
          local potatoes, cream & butter

          Tallow Potatoes

          $ 12
          baby fingerling potatoes, beef tallow, fine herbs, smoked sea salt
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            Dessert

            DUBAI CHEESECAKE

            $ 18
            Dark chocolate pistachio cheesecake, Oreo crust, house made kataifi

            STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

            $ 12
            Caramel popcorn, vanilla ice cream, warm toffee sauce

            BLOOD ORANGE OLIVE OIL CAKE

            $ 14
            Blood orange olive oil sponge cake, candied pine nuts, blood orange coulis and vanilla bean ice cream

            FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE

            $ 16
            Rich chocolate, variations of berries and house made whipped cream

            CARAMEL AND CHOCOLATE BUDINO

            $ 12
            Caramel mousse, chocolate cookie crunch, espresso whipped cream

            THE FAT ELVIS

            $ 14
            Banana bread pudding, salted caramel, vanilla ice cream, candied peanuts, marshmallow

            AFTER DINNER DRINKS

            MILK PUNCH

            $ 15
            Zacapa 23, Courvoisier VS, half and half, grated nutmeg, cold brew float

            CARAJILLO

            $ 12
            Licor 43, cold brew concentrate

            LIMONCELLO

            $ 14
            100 proof vodka, lemon peel, sugar

            ESPRESSO MARTINI

            $ 14
            Tito's vodka, Kahlua, demerara, cold brew concentrate

            PORT (3oz pour)

            NIEPOORT TAWNY PORT

            $ 10
            Portugal

            NIEPOORT TAWNY PORT 10YR

            $ 20
            Portugal

            BARNARD GRIFFIN PORT, SYRAH

            $ 12
            Columbia Valley, WA. 2021

            PRAGER WHITE PORT, CHARDONNAY

            $ 26
            Napa Valley, CA. 2020
            Thursday, June 18th, 2026
            Cocktail hour: 6pm
            Dinner 6:30pm
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              Menu

              Peach & Chili Gazpacho

              Mayacamas Mt. Veeder Chardonnay 2024

              Pork Head Cheese with Cornichons, Mustard & Cracklings

              Mayacamas Mt. Veeder Red Wine 2023

              Smoky Coq au Vin Pot Pie

              Mayacamas Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

              Cherry Coke Sorbet

              Mayacamas Mt. Veeder Merlot 2023

              Split entree charge • $10
              Prices are subject to sales tax. A 20% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more guests.
              Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.