Vera Mae's Bistro

American (New) American (Traditional) French

hors d’oeuvres‎

baked brie

Baked‎ double-crème Brie topped w/ sweet sun-dried tomatoes, fresh thyme & balsamic honey. offered w/ grilled naan bread.
$12.95

pistachio ahi tuna

pan seared, pistachio crusted ahi tuna served w/ avocado wasabi aioli, pickled cucumber & alfalfa sprouts.
$14.50

vera mae’s cajun crab cakes

our classic cajun spiced crab cakes offered w/ a house-made remoulade sauce.
$13.95

spinach & feta wontons

crispy fried wontons filled w/ a savory blend of spinach & feta cheese. served w/ tzatziki sauce
$9.95

crab & artichoke dip

a blend of crab meat & artichoke hearts topped w/ melted parmesan cheese. served w/ toasted baguette
$9.95

chic’s escargot

A favorite of our friend chic Clark & served in his memory. The classic French delicacy of broiled helix snails. six escargot served in shells, adorned w/ an herbed garlic butter. served w/ toasted baguette
$12.95

shrimp cocktail

six chilled poached shrimp offered w/ a spicy vodka cocktail sauce
$13.95

apricot canapés

chèvre cheese on toasted baguette topped w/ apricot chutney & freshly cracked black pepper
$9.95

calimar frito

crispy fried fresh peruvian calamari drizzled w/ a succulent sweet chili & coriander sauce
$10.50

crawfish nachos

a classic spicy crawfish nantua sauce, served w/ blue corn tortilla chips & crème fraîche
$10.95

classic french onion soup

with a slice of baguette & melted provolone cheese.
$5.75

soup du jour

always fresh & delicious, your server will reveal today’s creation.
$0.00

house salad

red onion & tomato atop a bed of baby field greens & complemented w/ your choice of dressing: house-made blue cheese, raspberry vinaigrette, house-made mango-chipotle vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, cilantro-lime vinaigrette, & house-made ranch.
$4.25

luncheon‎

Served w/ your choice of a cup of soup du jour, cottage cheese, red skin potato salad, seasonal fresh fruit or house salad. salad dressings include: house-made blue cheese, raspberry vinaigrette, house-made mango-chipotle vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, cilantro-lime vinaigrette, & house-made ranch.

turkey tomato focaccia

smoked‎ turkey breast w/ melted swiss cheese & basil mayonnaise on a toasted tomato focaccia bun.
$11.25

dill crusted cod sandwich

cod fillet encrusted in dill-seasoned bread crumbs & deep fried. served on toasted baguette w/ melted provolone cheese & house-made tartar sauce.
$11.25

the club

black forest ham, white cheddar, smoked turkey, swiss cheese, applewood smoked bacon, bibb lettuce, tomato & herb mayonnaise all nestled between three slices of toasted whole wheat bread. served w/ a crunchy dill pickle spear
$12.25

steak tips

sautéed steak tips w/ roasted red peppers & fresh mozzarella cheese, dressed w/ pesto & served on a toasted hoagie roll
$13.25

habanero ham

black forest ham topped w/ melted habanero havarti cheese, garden kraut & stone ground mustard on a toasted rye bread
$12.95

angus burger

eight-ounce certified angus burger grilled to your liking & topped w/ melted swiss cheese, caramelized onions & sautéed portabella mushrooms. served on a toasted brioche bun. please allow ample time for preparation
$13.25

vera mae’s cajun crab cake sandwich

our classic cajun spiced crab cake served on a toasted brioche bun w/ house-made remoulade sauce
$13.25

smoked salmon croissant

savory cold smoked salmon w/ sautéed pork jowl, avocado & tender bibb lettuce. served on a toasted ghyslain croissant w/ a house-made hickory-cayenne aioli
$13.50

quinoa wrap

quinoa w/ stewed garbanzo beans, portabella mushroom, roasted red pepper emulsion, & alfalfa sprouts wrapped in a tender whole wheat tortilla
$9.95

quiche du jour

buttery crust filled w/ scrumptious savory custard. prepared daily by the chef. your server will reveal today’s creation. garnished w/ fresh fruit
$8.75

linguine emilia

linguine w/ prosciutto di parma, semi-dried tomatoes & fresh pesto. finished w/ grated parmigiano-reggiano
$11.95

california bibb salad

avocado, red grapes, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled chèvre cheese & slivered almonds atop a bed of tender bibb lettuce leaves. complemented w/ a sweet & zesty housemade mango-chipotle vinaigrette
$8.95

dinner‎

served w/ starch & vegetable du jour, freshly baked rolls & your choice of a cup of soup du jour or house salad. salad dressings include: house-made blue cheese, raspberry vinaigrette, house-made mango-chipotle vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, cilantro-lime vinaigrette, & house-made ranch. the prior dishes are served w/ starch & vegetable du jour, freshly baked rolls & your choice of a cup of soup du jour or house salad. french onion soup may be substituted for an additional 1.25.

filet of beef

eight-ounce‎ tenderloin of beef pan roasted to your liking. topped w/ point reyes bleu cheese & sautéed pork jowl
$36.25

new york strip

Flavorful fourteen-ounce New York strip steak grilled to perfection & lavished w/ a flavorful horseradish béarnaise
$29.95

ginger hoisin duck

succulent duck breasts pan roasted to your liking & offered w/ a ginger hoisin sauce & mango reduction. served atop jasmine rice w/ the vegetable du jour
$34.50

rack of lamb

Succulent New Zealand rack of lamb roasted to your specifications & served w/ a classic bordelaise sauce
$39.95

porterhouse chop

a grilled thick cut twelve-ounce pork t-bone topped w/ a sweet & spicy honey sriracha glaze & finished w/ roasted cashews
$29.95

chicken valentino

fresh, all natural chicken breast, stuffed w/ roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella & basil. finished w/ a balsamic reduction
$19.95

chicken brie raspberry

Fresh, all natural grilled boneless chicken breast dressed w/ pine nuts, melted Brie cheese & raspberry reduction
$18.50

salmon en papillote

eight-ounce all natural faroe island salmon paired w/ fresh tarragon & orange slices, then sealed in parchment paper to poach in its own flavorful liquid
$25.95

dill crusted cod

cod fillet encrusted in dill-seasoned bread crumbs & deep fried. served w/ house-made tartar sauce
$18.50

diver scallops

pan seared fresh diver scallops finished w/ rum butter & fresh mint. served over jasmine rice & the vegetable du jour
$36.95

quinoa portabella

grilled‎ portabella cap stuffed w/ a quinoa pilaf & stewed garbanzo beans, topped w/ roasted red pepper coulis & alfalfa sprouts. served w/ the vegetable du jour.
$17.95

linguine emilia

linguine w/ prosciutto di parma, semi-dried tomatoes & fresh pesto. finished w/ grated parmigiano-reggiano
$14.25

california bibb salad

avocado, red grapes, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled chèvre cheese & slivered almonds atop a bed of tender bibb lettuce leaves. complemented w/ a sweet & zesty house-made mango chipotle vinaigrette.
$9.95

endings‎

we are proud to serve a selection of exquisite desserts prepared for vera mae’s by the premiere chocolatier ask your server about today’s offerings. - 7.25

house-made bourbon pecan pie

$6.25

vera mae’s bread pudding w/ whiskey sauce

$6.25

bananas foster

enjoy this classic presentation of bananas flamed tableside w/ butter, brown sugar, banana liqueur, cointreau & rum. please allow ample time for preparation.
$0.00

crème brûlée

classic sweet cream custard highlighted w/ madagascar vanilla beans & served w/ a caramelized topping
$7.25

sweet lilly’s new york cheesecake

ask your server to reveal today’s selection
$7.25

beverages‎

soft drinks free refills

pepsi, diet pepsi, sierra mist, mountain dew, dr. pepper, diet dr. pepper & lemonade.
$2.25

sprecher brewery sodas

choose root beer or cream soda.
$4.00

republic of tea bottled iced tea

choose from: blackberry-sage, raspberry-quince or decaffeinated ginger-peach
$4.50

french press coffee

silky smooth & strong, ground coffee is steeped in a classic cafetière which allows the “true” flavors of coffee to shine.
$0.00

iced tea & coffee

free refills
$2.25

hot tea

no refills
$2.25

san pellegrino sparkling water

$5.00

acqua panna still water

$5.00

cocktails‎

vinnie’s viper

named in honor of & created by famed barman vincent sirback, iii. a wicked blend of malibu rum, peach schnapps, pineapple & orange juices & grenadine
$7.50

patrontini

a crisp blend of patron silver tequila, cointreau & lime juice, served up
$9.50

pomegranate martini

a cheery blend of absolut ruby red vodka, pama pomegranate liqueur & cranberry juice
$8.00

the digby

A wonderfully decadent combination of tru organic vanilla vodka, Bailey’s Irish cream, amaretto, creme de cacao, & a hint of cranberry juice
$7.75

basil lemon drop

a refreshing twist on your classic lemon drop martini; tru organic lemon vodka, fresh lemon juice, & simple syrup all muddled w/ fresh basil. garnished w/ a sprig of basil
$7.75

st. germain cocktail

an elegant marriage of st. germain elderflower liqueur & brut champagne. lightly sweet w/ hints of pear, citrus & passion fruit
$8.50

nolet’s gin martini

a traditional martini of nolet’s gin w/ fresh notes of turkish rose, peach, & raspberry; stirred over ice w/ dry vermouth. served up w/ a twist of orange
$9.00

key lime martini

a festive blend of keke beach key lime liqueur, tru organic vanilla vodka, & fresh lime juice. finished w/ a vanilla wafer rim
$9.25

millionaire’s coffee

A traditional cocktail made for kings combining grand marnier, frangelico, kahlua, nocello, disaronno, & Bailey’s Irish cream w/ freshly brewed coffee
$9.25

vera mae’s bourbon cocktail

our house infused kentucky bourbon combines the flavors of vanilla bean, blueberry, & sage. aged in an oak barrel & served neat w/ a twist
$9.25

coco-carameltini

this deliciously sweet concoction of coconut vodka, crème de cacao, godiva white chocolate liqueur, & butterscotch schnapps. finished w/ a chocolate & coconut rim
$8.00