SAMPLE MENU - Early Fall 2008

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APPETIZERS

Shrimp Cocktail with a trio of dipping sauces ... 10.95

Ahi Tuna   sesame-crusted, seared on the outside, served rare and chilled with soba noodle and julienne bell pepper salad, wasabi aioli and pickled ginger ... 9.95

Merion Clams Casino with minced topneck clams, spinach, onions, peppers and bacon ... 8.95

steamed Clams  littleneck clams in their shells with Portuguese sausage, tomatoes and spinach in a garlicky Chardonnay broth with focaccia to soak it up!
Choose regular or Portuguese-style, with tomatoes & Portuguese linguica... 11.95

Crab Cake Appetizer choose either Maryland-style crab cake with roasted red pepper beurre blanc or Merion deviled crab cake with
chipotle-lime rémoulade ... 10.95

spicy black bean cake with jicama-Jersey corn salad & chipolte chili con queso ... 7.95;    with chorizo, add 3.00;  with chili-rubbed grilled shrimp, add 4.00

SOUPS & CHOWDERS

JERSEY SHORE CLAM CHOWDER a classic white chowder with chunks of clams
and diced potatoes, flavored with bacon, onions and herbs ... 5.95

FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH MELTED CHEESE  5.95

SOUP OF THE DAY   4.95

SALADS

apples, Spiced Walnuts, Gorgonzola & Field Greens  tossed with
apple cider vinaigrette ... 7.95

Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Garlic Croutons ... 6.95

Wedge of Iceberg Lettuce this crisp classic makes a comeback – topped with our Merion blue cheese dressing, cherry tomatoes and crumbled applewood bacon ... 6.95

Tossed Garden Salad  mixed greens topped with fresh vegetables and homemade croutons ... 3.95

FISH & SHELLFISH

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are "Merion Inn Classics".  Generations of locals and visitors have returned again and again for our preparations of these traditional regional specialties.

Find out why!

horseradish-encrusted Atlantic Salmon with house-smoked salmon & chive cream sauce ... 22.95

Ginger & soy-glazed GRILLED LOCAL yellowfin tuna over asian slaw served with wasabi mashed potatoes ... 23.95

chili-rubbed local Mahi-Mahi with jicama-corn salad and a
spicy black bean cake–drizzled with chipotle cream sauce... 21.95

Maryland Crab Cakes   prepared Chesapeake Bay-style with roasted red pepper beurre blanc ...  25.95

Crab Cake Duet  can’t decide between Merion Deviled Crab Cakes (see Merion Inn Classics) and Maryland Crab Cakes?  Try one of each! .  25.95

flounder Franchese with artichoke hearts with lemon-caper beurre blanc...  23.95

No Frills Seafood   prepared simply - - grilled, broiled or freshly-breaded and fried - - and served with a lemon wedge or two, and cocktail or tartar sauce on the side. 
For those who see no need to “gild the lily”

            FLOUNDER  21.95    mahi-mahi 19.95     shrimp  19.95     scallops  21.95    salmon  20.95    YELLOWTAIL TUNA  21.95  SHRIMP & SCALLOPS  20.95

Merion Crab Imperial*  jumbo lump crabmeat in a creamy, delicate sauce, broiled ‘til bubbly ... 28.95

Merion Stuffed Flounder*  fillet filled with crab imperial... 29.95

Merion Deviled Crab Cakes*  lump and backfin crabmeat folded into a seasoned roux with bits of chopped peppers and pimento, crispy on the outside, devilish on the inside  25.95

Merion Stuffed Lobster Tail* chunks of lobster tail blended with Merion crab imperial, returned to the shell and broiled ... 47.95

PLAIN 12 oz. LOBSTER TAIL with drawn butter ... 41.95

Merion Surf and Turf * 6 oz. filet mignon with 8 oz. Merion stuffed lobster tail ... 49.95
with plain 8 oz. lobster tail with drawn butter ... 43.95
 

   CHICKEN & VEGGIE SELECTIONS

Roast Bistro Chicken  semi-boneless, with crispy herbed bread pudding and Dijon pan gravy ... 19.95  

Chicken Franchese with Artichoke Hearts  with lemon-caper beurre blanc  ... 19.95  

grilled asparagus, Roasted tomatoes, portobello mushrooms & Israeli couscous with sauteed garlic, roasted red peppers & herbs, sprinkled with Feta cheese (optional) & pignoli nuts ... 18.95  
with  chicken breast ... 20.95   with  shrimp ... 24.95

CHEF'S SELECTION OF SPECIAL SIDES ...5.00 (serves 2 as a side dish)

includes Fresh Spinach, steamed or sauteed with garlic butter, Creamed Spinach,
Cole Slaw and Chilled Vegetable of the Day (summer)

STEAKS, CHOPS & PRIME RIB
Each of our steak and prime rib entrées may be prepared in the styles described below
 (straight up, blackened, Imperial, au poivre, Roquefort Portobello, or Maryland).

Grilled Flatiron Steak au Poivre (12 oz.) ... 19.95

Black Angus Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus     queen Cut ... 28.95   king cut ... 32.95

Filet Mignon  (9 oz.)... 36.95     Petite Filet Mignon  (6 oz.)... 27.95
Steak & Cake  add a Maryland crab cake or Merion deviled crab cake to your steak or prime rib for 10.00 

Preparations for Steak and Prime Rib: In addition to the preparations noted above, each of our steak and prime rib entrées may be prepared simply grilled, or in the styles described below:

Blackened - coated with Cajun spices, char-grilled or pan-fried, as appropriate (add 1.00)
Imperial - topped with Merion crab imperial - well worth the splurge! (add 9.00)
Au Poivre – with black peppercorns, Dijon mustard, cognac and cream (add 3.00)
Roquefort Portobello Cap-  a grilled Portobello mushroom cap stuffed with caramelized
         onions, bacon & Roquefort cheese, with Cabernet demi-glace (add 4.00)
         Cabernet demi-glace only (add 1.50)
 

Early Bird and Night Owl Specials
offered to patrons seated before 5:30 pm or after 8:30 pm (after 9:30 pm on Saturday)

$16.95   2 courses

$18.95  3 courses

Basket of Rolls and Muffins with butter and apple butter
Appetizers:
Garden Green Salad, Jersey Shore Clam Chowder or Soup of the Day
Entrees:
Selected Entrees and Specials with choice of two sides
Desserts:
Chef's Selections