The Merry Monk menu

Frites

Saffron Mussel Soup

Bowl of homemade soup, 1/4 lb. of fresh mussels, prepared with saffron and fresh vegetables.

Warmed Belgian Endive

Pan-seared Belgian endive accompanied with marinated vegetables, bacon and citrus vinaigrette.

Duck Drummers

Half dozen fried duck drumsticks served with spicy Thai chili dipping sauce.

Crab Cakes

Two house made jumbo lump crab cakes drizzled with cucumber wasabi and balsamic reduction.

Wild Boar Baby Back Ribs

Half rack of wild boar baby back ribs prepared with our house rub and served with sour cherry reduction.

Baked Brie

Baked brie in a puff pastry with a balsamic reduction, served with crackers.

Cheese Platter

Cheddar, moody bleu (gourmet bleu cheese) and a port salute (creamy version of cream cheese). Served with fruit and crackers.

House Salad

Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions and garlic-Parmesan croutons.

Chicken Caesar Salad

Grilled Ommegang chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing.

Duck Confit Salad

Tender pieces of duck confit tossed with raspberry vinaigrette, blue cheese crumbles and walnuts.

Cucumber Sandwich

Cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cucumber wasabi dressing on grilled sourdough bread.

Chicken Sandwich

Ommegang Abbey-marinated chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes and onions on a brioche roll.

Plain Jane Burger

12 oz. handmade burger, lettuce, tomatoes and onion.

Bistro French Dip

Tender chunks of seasoned beef brisket on french bread with au jus sauce.

Crab Cake Sandwich

House made jumbo lump crab cake and garlic herb mayo on a brioche roll.

Bacon Cheddar Ale Burger

12 oz. handmade burger topped with a Palm ale, smoked cheddar cheese sauce and crispy bacon on a brioche roll.

BPA Bacon Blue Burger

12 oz. handmade burger topped with an Ommegang BPA blue cheese sauce and crispy bacon on a brioche roll.

Swordfish Sandwich

Grilled lemon pepper swordfish, garlic-pesto mayo, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomatoes and onions on a brioche roll.

Monk's Moules

Coriander, bell peppers, tomato, garlic, shallots, fresh basil and white wine.

Beer Steamed Moules

Belgian amber ale, onions, garlic, tomato and fresh thyme.

Meuniere Moules

White wine, butter, cream, celery and shallots.

Chipotle Tequila Moules

Garlic, cilantro, red onion, tomato, lime, smokey chipotle peppers and tequila.

Thai Curry Moules

Lemongrass, curry, fresh lime, coconut milk, fresh basil and cilantro.

Blue Cheese and Bacon Moules

Crispy bacon, shallots, blue cheese crumbles, baby spinach and white wine.

Flemish-Style Cod

Cod filet sauteed with Belgian ale, lemon and thyme.

Beer-Battered Cod

Belgian beer-battered and deep-fried cod. Served with tartar and or cocktail sauce.

Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Pan-seared, all natural airline chicken breast with sun-dried tomato pesto cream sauce.

Wild Boar Ribs

Full rack of wild boar baby back ribs, house rubbed and topped with sour cherry reduction.

Steak Frites

8 oz. certified Angus hanger steak with sauteed onions and peppers in Ommegang abbey cream sauce.