Dinner Menu, Fall 2011
(updated: 9/9/2011)

Dinner Menu. Lunch Menu, Wine List

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Dave's Fried Calamari

$7.50

with 3 dipping sauces, marinara, pesto aioli, and sriracha hot dip

The Wild Artichoke Napoleon

$7.50

savory puff pastry triangles, layered with sauteed baby artichokes, fresh mushrooms, and tomatoes, reduced with minced garlic and chopped shallots, in a white wine heavy cream sauce with fresh basil and pine nuts

Louie D’s Tuscan Thin Crust Pizza Margherita

$8.00

diced tomatoes, with a little house marinara, fresh basil and three cheeses all baked to crispy perfection just like one you’d find in Milan

Stuffed Mushrooms with Escargot

$9.00

Served in a traditional garlic butter with lemon and herbs

Artichoke Beignets

$8.00

Baby artichokes rolled with boursin cheese and battered then deep fried and served with a light marinara sauce and buerre blanc for dipping. Mangia my Friends!

Bagna Cauda of Shrimp and Artichokes with Pita bread

$12.00

Six white Mexican shrimp, simmered
at your table in an Italian clay pot with olive oil, minced anchovies, red chili flakes, minced garlic, fresh herbs and slivered artichokes. Served with pita bread for dipping

The Wild Artichoke Salad

$5.25

our version of a mixed green salad tossed with fresh baby artichokes, red tear drop tomatoes, mushrooms, and julienne carrots, served with homemade garlic croutons in a delicious Modena Balsamic vinaigrette topped with a dusting of parmesan

Caesar Salad, always the classic

$5.25

Hearts of romaine with a bold homemade Caesar dressing with just enough anchovy, garlic, lemon, and topped with croutons and fresh grated parmesan

Soup for the Soul

$4.00/Cup $6.00/Bowl

Hearts of Romaine and Blue Cheese

$5.25

Crisp wedges of romaine lettuce draped with a delicious creamy Maytag blue cheese dressing and garnished with a pile of fresh diced tomatoes
"Say Cheese!"

Late Summer Fig Salad

$8.00

cheese with candied spiced walnuts dressed with our housemade Modena balsamic vinaigrette Fresh black mission figs quartered and arranged in harmony with mesclun mixed greens, Belgian endive, and crumbled gorgonzola

Barbara’s Bolognese

$17.50

Your choice of pasta, tossed with imported Italian tomatoes, ground pork, veal, and beef, simmered with all the zesty tastes that my mother infuses in her sauce today. This dish is dedicated to all who like myself, can't live without pasta

Lori’s Favorite

$15.95

Sauteed fresh baby artichokes, oven roasted eggplant, shiitake and white mushrooms, with fresh basil chiffonade, in a zesty tomato cream sauce, tossed with a pinch of smoked mozzarella and topped with fresh parmesan cheese, and served with your choice of pasta

Eagle 5's Creole Shrimp and Hot Sausage Pasta-Jambalaya

$20.00

sautéed with garlic, diced tomatoes, diced applewood smoked bacon, roasted red bell peppers, shallots, okra, fresh herbs and spice, simmered in a white wine and cream sauce tossed with your pasta of choice. Eagle 5 suggests a glass of Quadriga to go along with this dish. Eagle 5 Out!

Otoniel’s Over the Stove Top -Sausage and Bacon Pasta

$17.50

chopped shallots, garlic, fresh chopped sage roasted red bell peppers, simmered with a creamy marinara sauce with New Orleans styled Cajun sausage, and chunky crispy bacon topped with parmasan cheese

Jimmy’s Herbed Chicken Breast Gorgonzola

$17.50

Rosemary crusted chicken breast roasted golden
brown and served with choice of pasta with a gorgonzola cream sauce and fresh broccoli

Shrimp Saute with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce-

$20.00

Six white Mexican shrimp sautéed with garlic and shallots, and sun dried tomatoes, in a white wine cream sauce, flavored with fresh basil pesto

Louie’s Herb Roasted Breast of Chicken Marsala

$16.95

sautéed with a touch of garlic, and served in
a Marsala wine sauce reduction with sliced mushrooms, diced tomatoes, basil and eggplant

Maria’s Mediterranean Chicken Pasta

$17.50

A chicken breast sautéed in a light EVO and served in a marinara sauce with white wine, capers, mushrooms, fresh basil, and cream tossed with your choice of pasta. Finished with grated cheese.

The Ranch Filet Flambe au Poivre

$27.00

Cognac flambéed peppered filet, with sauce Bordeaux and roasted tomato, served with mashed potatoes and a fresh vegetable sauté

Chicken Milan

$16.95

Skinless breast of chicken baked with roasted eggplant, roasted red bell peppers, caramelized onions, basil chiffonade, a melt of smoked mozzarella, and balsamic vinegar sauce.
served on top of sautéed greens and mashed potatoes

Yogi's Crispy Buttermilk Battered Fried Chicken

$16.95

Simply down home fried chicken with a country style bacon dripped gravy with potatoes and fall vegetables, that will remind you of Okatie South Carolina

Grandma Josephine’s Sicilian Meatloaf

$17.95

Seasoned with the love from the heart of an Italian and shared with you. Ground veal, beef and pork and all the freshest ingredients flavored with the Mountains of Melilli in Northern Sicily, baked and topped with smoked mozzarella, and served with a side of vegetables and Pasta Bologonese, who says I’m not Italian

Chicken Olivo e Limone-

$21.95

thin filets of fresh chicken breast lightly floured and pan sautéed with fresh baby artichokes, imported Italian green olives, lemon, white wine and cream, served with au gratin potatoes and fresh sautéed spinach

Pan Roasted Escolar

$28.00

Fresh Escolar herb seasoned and then roasted to perfection and served with a fresh mango puree along with a herbed butter sauce with fresh farmed vegetables and rice pilaf

The Wild Artichoke Chef’s Tasting Menu-

$40.00

This menu features smaller plated courses which allows you to enjoy the creativity of Chef/ Owner James, and his Line Chef Otoniel. The menu changes nightly or on a whim with the focus on fresh ingredients, fantastic flavors, and outside the box presentations. If you are interested in wine pairings, we can provide a matchmaker of wine for each course

Danielle’s Delight ~ A Vegetarian Plate

$17.95

We love vegetables. We understand that many people are looking for a vegetarian option to dine on. We will take as much care with our available fresh vegetables, aswe do with our other dishes, to create a palate of flavorful and savory components for a delicious meal.

Jack’s Pork Piccata

$23.95

Sautéed pork loin cutlets in a cream sauce with capers, lemon, garlic, shallots, and fresh parsley. Served with potatoes and vegetables.

Shirley & Gil’s Sweet Tart

$6.50

A delicious sweet dough tart filled with the Chef's choice of filling, and topped with a touch of whipped cream

Harvey’s Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae

$8.00

A rich chocolate chip brownie served warm, and topped with our own homemade vanilla ginger and mocha-chocolate ice-creams, garnished with whipped cream, warm ganache, and caramel sauce. It will knock your socks off!

Ice Cream and Sorbet

$6.00

Fresh and home made. Ask your server for today’s flavors.

Crème Brulee

$6.00

Please ask for daily flavors

Bittersweet Flourless Chocolate Cake

$7.50

with sauce anglaise and a fresh raspberry sauté

Cabernet Sauvignon and Meritage

Bliss 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino

$8.00

Chardonnay

Brutocao, 2005 Bliss Vineyard Chardonnay, Mendocino

$8.00

Merlot

Bliss, 2002 Mendocino

$8.00

Other Whites and Pinks

Torre Gaia, Falanghina, Campania, Italy

$8.00

5 Vintners’ Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley

$10.00

Sparkling Wines And Champagne

Piper Heidsieck

$11.00

Cordiniu Cava

$8.00

Zinfandel and other Reds

Opolo, 2007 Mtn. Zinfandel, Paso Robles

$12.00

Ricardo Santos, 2008 Mendoza Malbec, Argentina

$10.00

Bliss, 2009 Pinot Noir, Mendocino

$8.00

Fortunato 2008 Red Blend, Napa Valley

$8.00