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Lunch & Dinner Menu

LUNCH MENU

FRESH SALADS
SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD
Tender Roasted Chicken tossed with Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cheddar and Jack Cheese, and Ranch Dressing. Served with Cheese Quesadillas.  $12.95

PORTABELLO SALAD
Portabello Mushrooms with Bibb Lettuce, Mixed Greens, Pine Nuts, Artichokes, Roquefort, and Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette.  $10.95

SHRIMP AND CHICKEN CAESAR  
Our version of this traditional salad tossed with Shrimp, Tender Breast of Chicken, Tomatoes, and Garlic-Herb Croutons.  $12.95

PITTSBURGH'S TRADITIONAL STEAK SALAD
Grilled Tenderloin tossed with Sautéed Mushrooms, Onions, Pommes Frites, Tomatoes, Mixed Greens, Mozzarella Cheese, and Ranch Dressing.  $12.95

MUSHROOM CHICKEN SALAD
Seasonal Mushrooms Sautéed with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette and tossed with Warm Chicken, Mixed Greens, Spinach, Red Pepper, and Croutons.  $11.95

LUNCHEON SPECIALTIES
ATLANTIC SALMON  
Fresh Salmon hardwood charcoal grilled and served over Four Grain Pilaf with Balsamic Green Beans, Pear Walnut Vinaigrette, and fresh Mescaline Greens.  $15.95

TENDERLOIN STIR FRY  
Tenderloin Tips of Beef tossed with Scallions, Napa Cabbage, Cilantro, Sesame Oil, Water Chestnuts, Japanese Dashi Broth, and served with Ginger Scallion Basmati.  $13.95

TALAPIA
Fresh Island Spiced Talapia, wood grilled and served with chilled Pineapple Basmati, Orange Essence, and fresh Cilantro.  $15.95

LOBSTER AND CRAB RAVIOLI  
Tender homemade Ravioli with Lobster, Crabmeat, Basil, Ricotta, and Parmesan. Served with Julienne Vegetables and fresh Tomato Leek Butter Sauce.  $12.95

PORK ROMANO
Pork Medallions dredged with Romano Batter, pan sautéed, and served with Horseradish Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, and Shallot Herb Butter.  $13.95

FLOUNDER
Fresh Flounder pan sautéed with Capers, White Wine, Tomatoes, and Asparagus. Served with Horseradish Whipped Potatoes, and fresh Watercress.  $15.95

TUSCAN CHICKEN
Tender marinated Boneless Breast, Pesto basted, grilled, and served over Tuscan Beans with Heirloom Tomato Provencale and fresh Watercress.  $13.95

GULF SHRIMP
Plump Shrimp sautéed with Sherry, Garlic, Tomatoes, and White Wine. Served with Horseradish Whipped Potatoes and Crispy Parsnips.  $15.95

VEAL PORTABELLO
Tender Scaloppine of Veal sautéed with Portabello Mushrooms and Capers. Served with Whipped and Gaufrette Potatoes and Sun-Dried Tomato Beurre Blanc.  $14.95

FLORIDA GROUPER  
Tender Sesame seared Grouper served with Potato Crusted Crabmeat Imperial, Miso tossed Julienne Vegetables, Mango Ponzu, Wasabi Aioli, and Cilantro.  $15.95

MARYLAND CRABCAKES
Crisp Crabcakes served with Herb Julienne Vegetables, Dijon Mustard Cream, Horseradish Whipped Potatoes, and fresh Rosemary.  $14.95

CAJUN SHRIMP FARFALLE
Farfalle (Bowtie Pasta) tossed with Shrimp, Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Scallions, Cajun Spices, and Cream.  $12.95

CARLTON BURGER
Eight ounce Burger grilled over hardwood charcoal and served with Pepper-Jack Cheese, Smoked Bacon, Red Onion, Louis Dressing, and French Fries.  $9.95  

CHICKEN PENNE  
Penne Pasta tossed with grilled Breast of Chicken, fresh Garden Vegetables, Roast Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Basil, light Alfredo Sauce, and fresh Watercress.  $11.95

*We also have 15 ounce aged NY Strips, 14 ounce Veal Rib Chops, 9 ounce Filet Mignon, and tender Loin Lamb Chops for your dining pleasure.

DINNER MENU

We feature innovative, fresh cuisine, served by friendly, polished professionals that are eager to anticipate and meet your needs.  We change our menu daily, so that you can always count on fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our goal is simple, we want to win you as a customer so that you return again and again. We survive on word of mouth advertising, and if you enjoy your visit, please tell your friends! If for any reason we miss the mark please tell us.  We will do our best to correct any problem immediately. Please do not hesitate to ask for Bill, Tad, Janet, or myself.  
Kevin Joyce, Proprietor

APPETIZERS
LOBSTER RAVIOLI
Tender homemade Ravioli with Lobster, Crabmeat, Basil, Ricotta and Parmesan. Served with Spinach and fresh Tomato Leek Beurre Blanc.  $9.95

MARYLAND CRABCAKE
Tender Crabcake pan sautéed and served with fresh Tomatoes, Julienne Vegetables and Dijon Cream.  $9.95

COCONUT SHRIMP
Crisp Macamia, Camenbert and Plantain stuffed Shrimp with Garlic-Pepper Mojo, Habanero Tartar Sauce and fresh Chives.  $9.95

CALAMARI
Golden crisp Calamari served with homemade Tomato Basil and Parmesan.  $8.95

PORTABELLO AND POTATO BLINI
Warm Potato Blini topped with seasoned Portabello Mushrooms, Scallion-Cheese Fondue, grilled Tomato, and Shaved Parmesan.  $8.95

CRAB AND SMOKED SALMON GALETTE
Seasoned Dungeness Crab and Smoked Salmon layered with Crispy Potatoes and served with Raisin Caper Emulsion and Grapefruit Butter. A great start!  $9.95

MUSSELS
Fresh Farm Raised Mussels steamed with Iron City, Garlic, Dijon, Basil and Cream. Served over Sourdough Crostini.  $9.95

DINNER SALADS
THE "ORIGINAL CARLTON HOUSE SALAD"
With Romaine, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Bacon, Hard boiled Egg, tossed with Creamy "Louie" Dressing.  $4.95

MIXED GREENS
With Tomato, Croutons, Cucumbers, and Tomato Vinaigrette.  $3.95

PICKLED BEET SALAD
With Mesclun Greens, Pickled Ginger, Stilton, Chevre, Walnuts and Sherry Vinaigrette.  $5.95

FRESH ARUGULA SALAD
With Red Pepper Brunoise, Prosciutto, and Summer Pears tossed with Walnut-Pear Vinaigrette and served in a Crispy Parmesan Basket.  $5.95

SPECIALS
SEAFOOD WELLINGTON
Fresh Sole roasted in pastry with Lobster, Crab, and Boursin Cheese. Served with French Beans, Peppers, Tomato Basil Beurre Blanc, and fresh Parsley.  $25.95

PRIME RIB
Tender 14 ounce Prime Rib slow roasted with fresh Herbs and served with Baby Whipped Potatoes, Red Wine Beef Jus, and fresh Rosemary.  $27.95

SEA BASS
Fresh Horseradish Crusted Sea Bass oven roasted and served with Whipped Potatoes, Diced Tomatoes, Spinach Chiffonade, and Roast Tomato Cream.  $27.95

TROPICAL SNAPPER
Fresh Snapper pan sautéed with Soy, Sugar, Spices and Lemon Zest. Served with Walnut-Red Pepper Spinach, Mango Honey Puree and Tropical Aioli.  $24.95

CARLTON FAVORITES
SEARED SCALLOPS
Tender hand-harvested Diver Scallops pan seared with Garlic and fresh Herbs and served with Arugula Salad, Herbed Crostini, Three Tomato Tartar, and fresh Basil Oil.  $25.95

LAMB OSSO BUCCO
Tender Lamb Shanks slowly braised with Red Wine, Garlic and Rosemary. Served with Roast Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Vegetable Pan Jus and fresh Rosemary.  $25.95

ATLANTIC SALMON
Fresh Basil basted Salmon charcoal grilled and served with Asiago-Cream tossed Black Pepper Fettuccine. Three Tomato Relish and Red Pepper Coulis.  $25.95

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK  
Tender 15 ounce Blue Cheese crusted NY Strip Steak broiled to perfection and served with Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes, fresh Asparagus and Jack Daniel's Glaze.  $29.95

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP
Tender Shrimp pan sautéed with Black Olives, Capers, Artichokes, Tomatoes, White Wine, Lemon and Butter. Served with Whipped Potatoes and crisp Leeks.  $24.95

PORK LOIN
Tender herb seasoned Pork Loin roasted and served with Horseradish Whipped Potatoes, French Beans, Bacon-Leek Chutney and Garlic-Herb Butter.  $23.95

YELLOWFIN TUNA
Fresh Sesame-Ginger spiced Tuna hardwood grilled and served over Soba Noodle Salad with Napa-Snow Pea Sauté, Guava Glaze and crispy Daikon threads.  $26.95

VEAL PORTABELLO
Tender Scaloppine of Veal sautéed with Portabello Mushrooms and Capers. Served with Whipped and Gaufrette Potatoes and Sun-Dried Tomato Beurre Blanc.  $25.95

SWORDFISH OSCAR
Fresh Swordfish hardwood charcoal grilled and served over Whipped Potatoes with warm Jumbo Lump Crab, Bernaise, fresh Asparagus and Alfalfa.  $27.95

MAHI MAHI
Tender Sesame Seared Mahi served with Potato Crusted Crabmeat Imperial, Miso tossed Julienne Vegetables, Mango Ponzu, Wasabi Aioli and fresh Cilantro.  $24.95

We also have 14 ounce Veal Rib Chops, 9 ounce Filet Mignon and tender Loin Lamb Chops for your dining pleasure.

FRESH VEGETABLES AND SIDES
ASPARAGUS $4.95

BROCCOLI $3.95

ANGEL HAIR PASTA $3.95

WHIPPED POTATOES $3.95

BAKED POTATO $3.95