Café Dufrain

"Best Off-The-Beaten-Path Restaurant"

Creative Loafing/Weekly Planet, 2006 & 2005

• Site design by Fourthdoor Creative

Menus

• Dinner |
• Lunch |
• Red Wine |
• White Wine |
• Dessert

"The wine list is short but quite savvy,..It makes for a handsome wine bar and a smart young crowd."

-Food Critic, Chris Sherman, St. Petersburg Times

Lunch Menu

11am-3pm Monday-Saturday

Appetizers

peekytoe crab cakes

pineapple banana chutney, siracha | 12

Hand Mashed Hass Guacamole

fire roasted salsa, sour cream, tropical chips | 9.75

Aji Ahi Tuna Roll

asparagus, avocado, sticky rice, aji aioli, asian slaw, wakami | 7.5

Grilled Summer Artichoke

red wine creole mustard remoulade, garlic oil |8.75

Seared Black Pepper Sea Scallops

mixed greens, gazpacho vinaigrette, grilled vegetable relish | 11

Duo of Hummus

please ask your server for today’s selection | 6.75

 

Soups

cambodian lemongrass

with spicy chiles, garlic, chicken, coconut broth and steamed rice | 6.5

house gazpacho

served chilled with seared lobster, fire roasted corn relish and avocado crema | 6.5

Main Course Salads

Grilled Southwestern Salad

- your choice of seared tuna or marinated and grilled filet tips - crisp romaine, monterey jack cheese, black beans, tomato, red onion, garbanzo beans, corn, chipotle ranch, served with crisp blue corn tortilla strips | 11.75

Herb Crusted Grilled Salmon

mixed greens, gorgonzola crumbles, grape tomatoes, black olives, quinoa salad, champagne dijon vinaigrette | 13.75

Mediterranean Chicken Cous Cous

mixed greens, saffron vinaigrette, olive tapanade, balsamic glaze | 9.75

house salad

mixed field greens, gorgonzola crumbles, tart green apples, candied walnuts, tomato, dried cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette | 9.5 (add to this salad: seared ahi tuna 8, marinated skirt steak 8.5 , salmon filet 8, chicken salad 3.5, mahi filet 7.5, grilled shrimp 7, grilled chicken breast 4.5, grilled portobello 4.5)

fresh mozzarella & vine ripe tomatoes

red onion, arugula, fresh pesto vinaigrette, balsamic drizzle |10.5

caesar salad

romaine hearts, homemade croutons, caesar
dressing with shaved reggiano parmesan | 6.75 (add to this salad: seared ahi tuna 8, marinated skirt steak 8.5 , salmon filet 8, chicken salad 3.5, mahi filet 7.5, grilled shrimp 7, grilled chicken breast 4.5, grilled portobello 4.5)

salad builders

(add any of these items to your salad or dish)

seared ahi tuna 8, marinated skirt steak 8.5 , salmon filet 8, chicken salad 3.5, mahi filet 7.5, grilled shrimp 7, grilled chicken breast 4.5, grilled portobello 4.5

main course

Chicken Aji

slow cooked chicken, aji peppers, basmati rice, haricot verts, onion, pistachio, hard boiled eggs, kalamata olives |9.75

Cajun Panko Crusted Chicken Breast

asparagus, buttermilk onion rings, sweet mash, maple mustard glaze | 10.5

Sesame Seared “Rare” Ahi Tuna

sweet soy glaze, coconut sticky rice, vegetable stir fry, arugula | 11.5

Baked Chicken Rigatoni

roasted chicken, bacon, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, fresh herbs, gorgonzola cream sauce with pasta tubes | 13.5

risotto verde

roasted tomatoes, basil oil, mozzarella, balsamic glaze, haricot vert | 9.5

Add to Risotto: seared ahi tuna 8, marinated skirt steak 7, salmon filet 7, mahi filet 7, shrimp 6, chicken 4.5, grilled portobello 4.5

 

Sandwiches

Barbecue Pork Sandwich

cheddar cheese, crunchy onions, cole slaw, shoestring sweet potatoes |8.75

Island Grilled Mahi Sandwich

mango habanero salsa, lettuce, tomato, with tropical chips |10.5  (put it in a wrap .50 | add bacon .99 | add caramelized onions .75 | add avocado .75)

Chicken Salad Sandwich

granny smith apples, dried cranberries, celery, onion, tomato, sprouts, honey served on a pita with fresh potato chips | 8.75

dufrain cheeseburger

choice of cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sweet red onions on a toasted kaiser with french fries| 9.5 (add bacon .99 | add grilled mushrooms .99 | add caramelized onions .75 | add avocado .75)

Grilled Steak Sandwich

caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, provolone, served on focaccia with french fries| 12.5

Wood-Fired Chicken Sandwich

marinated chicken breast, monterey jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato and arbol chile mayo, served on focaccia with a side of yucca fries| 9.5  (put it in  a wrpa .50 | add bacon .99 | add grilled mushrooms .99 | add caramelized onions .75 | add gorgo nzola 1.00)

Grilled Portabello & Veggie Sandwich

zucchini, yellow squash, tomato and herbed goat cheese on homemade focaccia with a small house salad | 10.75

Sides

(Upcharges may be applied when substituting entrée sides)

Small House Salad 5, Small Caesar Salad 4 , Grilled Asparagus 4, Yucca Fries 4 , Grilled Vegetables 4 , Coconut Sticky Rice 2.5, Garlic Mashed Potatoes 3, French Fries 3.5, Grilled Portobello 4.5

Beverages

Freshly Brewed Iced Tea, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Fiji Bottled Water, Saratoga Sparkling Water

 

 

Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions.

 

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