Van Rensselaer's menu

Pear & Gorgonzola

Puffy Pastry Bites

Tandoori Chicken

Yogurt-Mint Raita

Brie Crostini

Seasonal Fruit Chutney

Spanikopita

Spinach & Cheese Fillo

Artichoke

Fillo Triangles

Goat Cheese & Cranberry

Chutney Puffs

Pesto Crostini

Tomatoes, Asiago, & Balsamic

Chicken Satay

Thai Peanut Sauce

Mini Crabcakes

Cilantro Aioli

Sun-dried Tomato & Fillo Rolls

Chilled Grilled Garlic Shrimp

Tomato Jam

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Orange Glaze

Mini Potato Pancakes

Smoked Salmon

Seasame Seared Ahi

On Wonton Crisps

Lamb Lollipops

With Seasonal Fruit Chutney

Mushroom Caps with Lobster Stuffing

Marinated Olives

roasted shattlots and sweet pepper, roasted garlic xvoo, prosciutto, warm artisanal bread

Deep Fried Cauliflower

shaved garlic, lemon wheels, romano, spicy remoulade

Margherita Flatbread

done in triangles, with fresh basil, tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, & garlic oil (8 pieces to a flatbread)

Margarita Flat Bread

garlic oil, vine ripe tomatoes, basil, mozzarella

Crispy Calamari

jalapeno poppers, thai sweet chili sauce

Annie Hall's Fried Shrimp

with spicy sriracha & caper aioli

Meat lovers Flatbread

prosciutto, linguica, tenderloin tips, marinara, mozzarella

Arugula & Goat Ceese Salad

roasted beets, shaved red onion, yuzu vinaigrette

BBQ Vegan Flatbread

bbq sauce, mushrooms, zucchini, onions, and vegan mozzarella, done in triangles (8 to a flatbread)

Clams Casino

bacon, red pepper, garlic, scallion butter

Bourbon BBQ Pork Tacos

flour tortillas, slow braised pork shoulder, peach, black bean, & grilled corn salsa, cilantro crème fraiche

Sesame Seared Ahi

spun veggies, sprout salad, pickled ginger, Joe's tamari mustard sauce

Lobster Cakes

a vr's specialty! lemon buerre blanc, red pepper aioli

Special Presentation

Sesame seared fish jasmine rice, steamed broccolini, honey dijon aioli

Simply Grilled or Cajun-Seared

mashed potatoes, asparagus, tropical mango orange guava xvoo ..

Mediterranean Style

prosciutto, garlic, feta, basil, kalamata olives, fire roasted red peppers, linguine

The Lobster Trap

panko seared fish, warm new potato, lobster & arugula salad, lemon parmesan vinaigrette

Steamed 1 & 1/2 & 3 pound Lobsters

daily priced

Stuffed & Roasted

A pound & a half Lobster with shrimp, scallops, and parmesan bread crumbs .. daily priced

Aegean Shrimp

prosciutto, garlic, feta, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, linguine

Pan-Roasted Catch of the Day

day's fresh catch, light crumbs, tomato-onion-caper salsa, fresh vegetables, brown rice blend

Spicy Calamari Marinara

sauteed calamari, spicy sambal marinara, penne

Chicken Saute

mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic & Marsala, Broccolini, mashed potatoes

BISTRO CUT of Prime Rib of Beef

add $4. au jus, mashed potato, fresh vegetable, horseradish sauce

Vegetable Crudite

Two Fresh Dips

Cheese & Fruit Display

Imported Olive & Cheese Display

Mediterranean Display

Imported Olives, Seasonal Hummus, & Veggies/Pita

Southwestern Display

Guacamole, Green Chilis, Assorted Tortilla Chips

Smoked Salmon Side

Traditional Accompaniments

Clams Casino

Bacon, Red Pepper, Garlic-Scallion Butter

Nauset Platter

Chilled Nauset Mussels, Pesto, Anchovies/Romano

Spicy Tuna Roll

Ahi Tuna, Siracha Mayo, & Sesame Seeds

California Roll

Avocado, Shrimp, Carrot Scallion, & Lobster Salad

Vegetarian Roll

Cucumber, Scallion, Red Pepper, Carrot, & Avocado

Oysters, Littlenecks, or Shrimp Cocktail

Caesar Salad

Homemade Dressing

Mixed Baby Greens

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Arugula Salad

Seasonal Toppings

Greek Salad

Marinated Veggies & Feta

Spinach Salad

Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries, & Goat Cheese

Local Kale Salad

Miso-Tahini Vinaigrette

Salmon / Swordfish / Shrimp / Striped Bass

Grilled with Fruit Salsa & Citrus Buerre Blanc

Cod Mediterranean

Kalamata Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Garlic & Feta

Lobster Macaroni & Cheese

Cheddar, Gorgonzola, & Gruyerre

Tofu / Tempeh Stir-Fry

Spicy Asian Teriyaki

Braised Lamb Shanks

Roasted Vegetables

Baked Stuffed Shrimp

Lobster Stuffing

Roast Pork Loin

Seasonal Chutney

Chicken Breasts

Mushrooms, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Garlic, & Marsala Butter

Chicken Breasts

Spinach, Arugula, Roasted Red Peppers, & Gorgonzola

Beef Stroganoff

Mushrooms, Onions, & Whole Grain Dijon Cabernet Cream

Orzo With Shrimp

Basil & Roasted Tomatoes

Cape Cod Beer Braised Beef Short Ribs

Roast Sliced Barbecue Beef Rib Eye

Grilled Beef Tenderloin (carved to order)

Cognac-Peppercorn-Dijon Sauce

Grilled Marinated Flank Steak

Chimichurri Sauce

Vegan Bowl

Quinoa Pilaf & Seasonal Veggies

Chilled Orzo Salad

Mediterranean Greens, Toasted Pine Nuts, & Feta Cheese

Herb-Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes

Brown Rice Blend

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, & Zucchini

Maple Glazed Carrots

Chilled Roasted Asparagus

Drizzled with Balsamic Reduction

Herb & Garlic Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Chive Mashed Potatoes

Chilled Asian Noodle Salad

Roasted Caulliflower

Cumin & Coriander

Chilled Broccolini

Platter

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Potatoes au Gratin

Chilled Vegetable Display

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

Clam Chowder

Caesar Salad

One and One Half Pound Steamed Lobster

Drawn Butter on the Side

Side Selections - Choose Two

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Herb & Garlic Red Bliss Potatoes, Homemade Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob, Pesto Pasta Salad, Orzo Salad

Then Add

Roast Barbecue Beef Rib Eye, Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Steamers & Mussels

The Classic, 2 eggs any style 5.75

choice of bacon, sausage ot turkey patties, linguica or Canadian Bacon ............8.25

Cheddar Omelet

Three egg omelet with cheddar, swiss or american cheese

Home-grown Favorite

scrambled eggs with fresh basil and tomatoes

House Omelet

Three egg omelet with bacon, tomato, and cheddar cheese

Diane's Favorite Omelet

spinach, mushroom and feta cheese

Hash & Eggs

grilled corned beef hash topped with 2 poached eggs,

Omelet VR

Ham, mushrooms, & Cheddar Cheese

Garden Omelet

peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, and spinach with cheddar cheese

Big Country Breakfast

two eggs, any style with bacon, sausage links, ham & home fries, toast or English muffin

Junk Yard Dog Omelet

chef's choice of ingredients, guaranteed no seafood- if you need to ask what is in it, you do not want it

Gluton Free Pancakes

All of our Pancakes and French Toast items are available Gluten Free, Add $0.60 to each pancake for gluten free

Buttermilk Pancakes

Thick-style French Toast

three slices of thick- style toast prepared with a cinnamon batter ... Add fresh blueberries or strawberries with whip cream for $1.50

Fresh Blueberry Pancakes

Cranberry-walnut Pancakes

Belgian Waffle

Add fresh blueberries & whipped cream $2.50 or strawberries with whip cream for $1.75

Very Fresh Fruit Cup ... $5.75

fruit cup side ...$2.50

Bagel ... 2.25 with cream cheese ... 2.75

Side Of Salsa

English Muffin

White, 7-grain Or Rye Toast

Cottage fries with onions and peppers

Side Of Bacon, Sausage, Turkey Sausage 2 patties, Ham, Or Linguica

Gluten-free Toast

Cold Cereal - Low-fat Granola

Side Of Corned Beef Hash

Irish Oatmeal

with brown sugar

Wellfleet Bloody Mary

garnished with a cocktail shrimp

Bloody Mary Or Screwdriver

Champagne Mimosa

with orange juice

Cape Cod Mimosa

with fresh pressed cranberry juice

Garden Bloody Mary

square one organic cucumber vodka

Debbie's Raspberry Bellini

champagne & chambord

Grand Mimosa

carpene malvotti prosecco, grand marnier and orange juice

European Roast Espresso

Cappuccino

Café Mocha

Café Latte

Irish Coffee

jameson irish whiskey

Spanish Coffee

kahlua and brandy

Keoke Coffee

kahlua and dark creme de cacao

Nutty Irish Coffee

frangelico and bailey's

French Chocolate Cappuccino

kahlua and grand marnier

Frozen Butterscotch Sundae

kahlua, butterscotch schnapps and ice cream

Coffee Van Rensselaer

kahlua, grand marnier and brandy

Espresso Martini

espresso vodka, franjelico & godiva

Almond Joy Martini

stoli vanilla, white crème de Cocao, franjelico, & coco lopez

Coffee

Bottomless, organic, fair-trade coffee, brewed decaf

Hot Tea, Herbal Tea

European Roast Espresso

Hot Chocolate

with whipped cream

Cappuccino (regular Or Decaf)

Cafe Mocha

Latte

Iced Tea or Iced Coffee

Bottomless

Apple Juice

Orange Juice

Tomato Juice

Milk

Whole Or Skim

Chocolate Milk

Fresh Orchid Island Grapefruit Juice

Fresh Pressed Cranberry Juice

Almond Milk

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water

Child's Salad Bar

(No sharing on this special)

Smoothie

chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry

Grilled Cheese

with french fries

Hot Dog

with french fries

Linguini Pasta

with marinara sauce

Fried Chicken Tenders

with french fries

Grilled Chicken Breast

with broccoli

Baked Cod with Crumbs

with broccoli

Child's Fish & Chips

Budweiser

Bud Light

Coors Light

Ying Lueng

Americas oldest brewer

Clausthaler Amber

Corona

Heineken

Blue Moon Belgian White

Guinness Pub Can

Nautabout Lighthouse Ale

Strongbow hard Cidar

Bards gluten free beer

Kona Big Wave Golden Ale

Stella Artois

Ballast Point Grapefruit IPA

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

French Fries

Lundberg Sustainable Brown Rice Blend

Steamed Green Beans

meyer lemon xvoo

Mashed Potatoes

Chef's Vegetable

buttered seasonal veggies

Wilted Spinach

Roasted Asparagus

sea salt, olive oil

Gluten Free "Zoodles"

A great substitute for those who can not eat pasta

Virgin Pina Colada

Chocolate, Strawberry Or Vanilla Smoothie

Strawberry Smash

strawberry and non-fat yogurt

Banana-berry Burst

strawberry, banana and non-fat yogurt

Banana-mango Crush

banana, mango and non-fat yogurt

Spinach, Banana, & Fresh Berry Smoothie

spinach, strawberries, blueberries & bananas in the high speed vitamix

Homemade Carrot Cake

cream cheese frosting

French Vanilla Ice Cream

Sorbetto or Gelato Of The Day

Strawberry Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream Pie

100 % of the proceeds from the sale of this product is contributed to "Cape & Islands Bakes for Breast cancer" towards Cancer research. From June 6 to June 12 2016

Our Homemade Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding

a house specialty! ingredients change daily Chef Derek was written up in Hawaii for this recipe

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee

topped with fresh strawberries

Homemade Grand Marnier Cheesecake

Homemade Fruit Cobbler

Blueberry Cranberry

Chocolate Toffee Kahlua Mousse Cake

belgian chocolate mousse cake laced with toffee bits and kahlua

Vegan & Gluten Free Chocolate & Peanut Butter Brownie

Single Buttermilk Pancake

two strips of bacon

Single Egg, One Strip Of Bacon

one slice of toast

Single French Toast

two strips of bacon

Single Blueberry Pancake

two strips of bacon

Single Chocolate Chip Pancake

two strips of bacon

1 X 1

One Egg, One Buttermilk Pancake, One Slice of Bacon

Single Buttermilk Pancake, Two Strips Of Bacon

Single Slice Of French Toast, Two Strips Of Bacon

Single Egg, One Strip Of Bacon, One Slice Of Toast

Single Blueberry Pancake, Two Strips Of Bacon

Single Chocolate Chip Pancake, Two Strips Of Bacon

Cape Cod Red

Cape Cod Blonde

Sam Seasonal

Varies with the season, currently Sam Octoberfest

Lost Sailor Ipa, Berkshire Brewing

Shipyard Pumpkin Ale with a cinnomin rim

Whale's Tale Pale Ale, Nantucket

Add the Salad Bar to your Entree

Cape Cod's Best Salad Bar

As your entree, with roll & butter

Chopped Salad

green leaf, vine ripened tomatoes, chopped eggs, spun carrots & cucumbers, buffalo mozzarella, lemon basil vineigrette

Soup & Salad Bar

a bowl of our homemade chowder or soup and unlimited trips to our salad bar

Boeri Un-Oaked Chardonnay, Italy

medium bodied, with an elegant, crisp & savory finish

Chardonnay , Oak Vineyards, California

Pleasant style, essence of vanilla & oak

Pinot Grigio, Anterra, Italy

Merlot, Forestville, California

Soft, lush, flavors, light, dry finish

White Zinfandel, Beringer, california

Semi-dry, refreshing flavors, pleasant aromas

Cabernet,Cousina-Macul, Chile

Spicy, full-flavored wine with good body, many layers of flavors

Sauvignon Blanc,Clifford Bay, New Zealand

Expressive fruit flavors and a crisp dry finish

Zinfandel, Gnarly Head, California

Rich, dark berry, with hints of spice & plum

Riesling, St M, Germany

Fine fruitiness, that lingers lovenly on the palate

Red Blend, Raymond, California

Lucious blend of 5 grapes, rich fruit, and spice flavors

Pinot Noir, Angeline, California

Mouthwatering red, with a rich, spicy, caramel nuance

Sauvignon Blanc, Josh Cellars, California

An expressive white, delicate, juicy & balanced

Malbec, Valantin Bianhi, Argentina

Harmonious ripe fruit, juicy & enveloping flavor

Prosecco, Ca Furlan, Italy

Rose, Esprit Gassier, France

Beautiful fresh style, a perfect summer sipper

Chardonnay, St Francis, California

Bright & balanced, with a long smooth finish

Blanco, Basa Rueda, Spain

Thirst-quenching, white blend, aromatic, great texture

Cabernet, Picket Fence, Alexander Valley

Round & flavorful, mouth filling & complex, warm oak tones

Celestin Blondeau, Sancerre

Rich & dry, floral & fruity, with a ripe finish

Lincourt Pinot Noir, santa rita hills

Cherry, raspberry, and jam flavors with a long, bright finish

Uncle Al's Sandwich

an over-hard egg, bacon and american cheese on seven-grain toast, served with homefries

Fruit & Berry Bowl

with sides of non-fat yogurt and low-fat granola

Avocado Wrap

egg whites, avocado, tomatoes and cheddar in a whole wheat wrap, topped with salsa, served with fresh fruit

Wellfleet Oysters

the world's finest! A half dozen oysters served on the half shell

Harvey's Bristol Cream Sherry

Dry Sac

Amaretto Di Saronno

Bailey's Irish Cream

Frangelico

Godiva Chocolate Liqueur

Irish Mist

Kahlua

Sambuca Romana or Sambuca Black

Vandermint

Chambord

Limoncello,

Tia Maria

Cointreau

Patron Xo Cafe

Grand Marnier

Drambuie

Graham

Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Porto

Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Porto

BLOODY MARY

Homemade White Sangria, on the rocks

Bacardi Select Pina Colada

classic pina colada with select dark rum

Frozen Strawberry Margarita

South Hollow Mooncusser

Truro's twenty boat spiced rum, pineapple, oj, amaretto

Privateer Bay Martini

locally made Privateer Rum, Malibu Rum, blue curacao, & pineapple

Tito's Pomegranate Martini

Cointreau, splash of lemon, "pam" pomegranate juice

Pineapple Mojito on the rocks

Bacardi Limon, simple syrup, pineapple, soda water, lime and fresh mint on the rocks

Grey Goose Black Cherry & Soda

on the rocks

Ruby-tini

absolut ruby red, triple sec, splash of fresh grapefruit

Flirtini

stoli razz, cointreau, pineapple, cranberry and lime

Skyy Citrus Cosmopolitan

sky citrus, triple sec, lime, splash of cranberry

Frozen Mudslide

vodka, kahlua, irish cream liquor and ice cream

Grapefruit Bourbon Sour, on the rocks

locally crafted Berkshire Bourbon. honey simple syrup, fresh grapefruit juice

Beach Plum Margarita.. on the rocks

milagro tequilla, cointreau, & sour mix, dash of lola's beach plum syrup

Kendras Espresso Martini

vodka, franjelico, godiva, & espresso

New England Clam Chowder

Soup Du Jour

A seasonal soup offering your server will tell you about

2 Eggs, 2 Buttermilk Pancakes, 2 Sausages Or 2 Bacon Strips

Blueberry 2 X 2 X 2

Cranberry-walnut 2 X 2 X 2

Hennessey V.s.

Courvoisier V.s.

B & B

Martel V.s.

Belle De Brillet

Gentleman Jack Bourbon

Glenlivit 12 Year

Glenfiddich 12 year old

Berkshire Bourbon

Massachusetts made

Martel V.S.O.P.

Remy Martin VSOP

Breckenridge Hand-Crafted Bourbon

Angel's Envy Bourbon

Glenfiddich 15 year old

Eggs Benedict

Toasted English Muffin, topped with grilled ham and poached eggs, ladled with homemade hollandaise

Vegetarian Benedict

poached eggs, Sauteed fresh spinach, tomato, ladled with homemade hollandaise sauce

Irish Benedict

Toasted English Muffin topped with corned beef hash, poached eggs, ladled with homemade hollandaise sauce

Smoked Salmon Benedict

toasted bagel with smoked salmon, poached eggs, and a capers

Lobster-cake Benedict

two homemade lobster-cakes topped with poached eggs, ladled with homemade roasted red pepper hollandaise sauce,

Wellfleet Littlenecks

delicate, sweet, delicious

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

with cocktail sauce & lemon

Wellfleet Oysters

fresh, local, world famous

Wellfleet Sampler

three Wellfleet Littlenecks, three Wellfleet Oysters and three cocktail shrimp

Half Pound Angus Cheeseburger

lettuce, vine ripened tomato, onion, french fries

Gorgonzola Burger

lettuce, vine ripened tomato, caramelized onions, French fries

Chicken Gorgonzola

baby spinach, roasted red peppers, garlic, gorgonzola, linguine

Chicken Marsala

mushrooms, garlic and marsala wine, buerre blanc,green beans mashed potatoes

Angus Prime Rib

au jus, mashed potato, chef's vegetable

Boneless Beef Short Ribs

beer braised, mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, cabernet jus, crispy onions

Roast Half Duck

roasted sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, cranberry-apple compote

100% Grass Fed Steak Frites

12 ounce grilled new York sirloin, seasoned ranch fries

Grilled Petite Mignon

crispy onions, caramelized onion jus, mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus

Surf & Turf

grilled 100 % grass fed new York strip steak & tiger shrimp, asparagus, mashed potatoes, maître'd butter

Organic Tofu

Fresh Local Bluefish

(when available) moist, rich flavor

Faroe Island Salmon

rich flavor, high in omega-3

Native Swordfish

firm, moist, mild flavor

Yellow Fin Tuna

tender steak-like, full flavored, best served medium-rare

Day Boat Sea Scallops

delicate flavor, low carb, low fat

Striped Bass

(when available)firm texture, mildly sweet flavor

Vegetarian Fried Rice Bowl

asparagus, m,ushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, spinach, scrambled egg, pea shoots, scallions

Organic Tofu Provencal

oveb roasted garlic, white wine, kalamata olives, tomatoes, basil, zoodles, and marinara

Fish And Chips

house made tartar sauce, coleslaw, french fries

Baked North Atlantic Cod

lightly seasoned crumbs, chefs vegetables, brown rice blend

Garden Shrimp Scampi

garlic, sweet butter, chablis, tomatoes, parsley, linguine

Potato Crusted Salmon

lobster butter sauce, baby spinach, roasted sweet potatoes

Baked Stuffed Shrimp

lobster stuffing, green beans, chef's vegetables, drawn butter

Seafood Linguine

scallops, shrimp, lobster meat, littlenecks, parmesan, garlic cream, linguine

Stuffed Faroe Island Salmon

lobster stuffing, panko crumbs, mashed potatoes, steamed broccolini,lemon buerre blanc

Mixed Seafood Grille

tuna, swordfish, salmon, mashed potatoes, green beans, thai sweet chili sauce