Three crispy crab cakes served with sweet chili aioli, tomato jam, and raspberry jam
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Our Menus
Dinner, lunch, weekend brunch, and Game Day favorites - thoughtfully composed and made for sharing.
Evening Menu
Dinner
Bistro favorites for the evening table
Start with a shareable, settle in for a chef's entree, or keep it casual with a burger and fries.
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Appetizers
Devils on Horseback GF
$8Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with white cheddar and almonds, finished with a maple bourbon glaze
Cauliflower Dip V
$12Oven-roasted cauliflower dip served with warm pita bread
Baked Brie V
$9Creamy brie wrapped in flaky puff pastry with pecans and Granny Smith apples, served with toasted baguette
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Flatbreads
Hot Honey Shrimp
$14Pesto, mozzarella, shrimp, roasted cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of hot honey
Chicken Bacon Ranch
$14Char-grilled chicken, crispy bacon, white cheddar, and ranch dressing
Mediterranean V
$14Spinach, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese
Mushroom V
$14Sauteed mushrooms, shallots, and garlic over a creamy brie base with smoked gouda
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Soup & Salads
Add steak $10, grilled chicken $7, salmon $8, or shrimp $10.
Gazpacho GFV
Cup $6 | Bowl $8A refreshing chilled Italian tomato soup topped with lime sour cream
French Onion
$8Rich beef broth with slow-caramelized onions, topped with melted Swiss cheese
Strawberry Shrimp Salad
$16Fresh arugula topped with five jumbo shrimp, goat cheese, strawberries, and blueberries
Pear Salad GFV
$9Spring mix with sliced pears, dried cranberries, bleu cheese, and house maple vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad GF
$9Crisp romaine tossed with parmesan, bacon, red onion, and Caesar dressing
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Chef's Entrees
Filet Mignon
MKT PRICE7 oz. filet mignon served with garlic mashed potatoes and the chef's seasonal vegetable
Seared Salmon GF
$24Seared Norwegian salmon topped with tomato chutney, served with basmati rice and asparagus
Pineapple Pork Tenderloin
$24Tender pork finished with Thai pineapple sauce, served with a wild rice blend and the chef's seasonal vegetable
Caprese Chicken
$24Two breaded chicken breasts stuffed with fresh mozzarella, served over house marinara and topped with fresh basil
Truffle Risotto GFV
$16Creamy truffle risotto with sauteed mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and parmesan
Pasta Primavera V
$14Pappardelle tossed with seasonal vegetables in a white wine butter sauce, finished with fresh basil
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Handhelds
Served with fries or a house salad. Substitute truffle fries for $2.
Empire Burger
$14White cheddar, house bacon jam, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle
Mushroom Swiss Burger
$14Topped with sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and Swiss cheese
Cajun Colby Burger
$14Seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with Colby Jack cheese and sweet chili aioli
Peanut Butter Burger
$14Creamy peanut butter, crispy bacon, and white cheddar
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$12Char-grilled chicken breast with smoked gouda, bacon, and chive aioli
Black Bean Burger V
$14Housemade black bean burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle
Mahi Mahi Tacos
$18Three grilled mahi mahi tacos with pineapple salsa, shredded white cheddar, romaine, and mango habanero sauce
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Desserts
Tonight's Featured Desserts
Our dessert menu rotates. Ask your server for tonight's featured desserts.
Daytime Menu
Lunch & Weekend Brunch
Lunch favorites plus a dedicated brunch menu
Choose from fresh salads, flatbreads, and handhelds at lunch, then linger over brunch favorites and cocktails on the weekend.
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Soup & Salads
Add steak $10, grilled chicken $7, salmon $8, or shrimp $10.
Gazpacho GFV
Cup $6 | Bowl $8A refreshing chilled Italian tomato soup topped with lime sour cream
French Onion
$8Rich beef broth with slow-caramelized onions, topped with melted Swiss cheese
Strawberry Shrimp Salad
$16Fresh arugula topped with five jumbo shrimp, goat cheese, strawberries, and blueberries
Pear Salad GFV
$9Spring mix with sliced pears, dried cranberries, bleu cheese, and house maple vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad GF
$9Crisp romaine tossed with parmesan, bacon, red onion, and Caesar dressing
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Flatbreads
Add steak $10, grilled chicken $7, salmon $8, or shrimp $10.
Hot Honey Shrimp
$14Pesto, mozzarella, shrimp, roasted cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of hot honey
Chicken Bacon Ranch
$14Char-grilled chicken, crispy bacon, white cheddar, and ranch dressing
Mediterranean V
$14Spinach, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese
Mushroom V
$14Sauteed mushrooms, shallots, and garlic over a creamy brie base with smoked gouda
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Handhelds
Served with fries or a house salad. Substitute truffle fries for $2.
Empire Burger
$14White cheddar, house bacon jam, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle
Mushroom Swiss Burger
$14Topped with sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and Swiss cheese
Cajun Colby Burger
$14Seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with Colby Jack cheese and sweet chili aioli
Peanut Butter Burger
$14Creamy peanut butter, crispy bacon, and white cheddar
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$12Char-grilled chicken breast with smoked gouda, bacon, and chive aioli
Black Bean Burger V
$14Housemade black bean burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle
Mahi Mahi Tacos
$18Three grilled mahi mahi tacos with pineapple salsa, shredded white cheddar, romaine, and mango habanero sauce
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Weekend Brunch
Breakfast Burger
$14Our signature burger on an everything bagel bun with two over-easy eggs, cheddar cheese, and hollandaise sauce; served with lettuce, tomato, and pickle
Frittata GFV
$9A savory egg frittata with goat cheese, tomato chutney, and fresh chives; served with crispy fingerling potatoes
Steak & Eggs
$18Grilled sirloin paired with two over-easy eggs and your choice of home fries or toast
Chicken & Waffles
$12Crispy fried chicken served over golden waffles with maple syrup
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Brunch Cocktails
Bloody Mary
$12Our signature Bloody Mary, garnished with celery, olives, and lemon
Maple Bacon Old Fashioned
$10A classic Old Fashioned with a touch of maple sweetness, finished with a candied bacon garnish
Espresso Martini
$10Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup, shaken to perfection
French 75
$10Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and sparkling wine
Cereal Killer
$10Gin, clarified Fruity Pebbles-infused milk, strawberries, pineapple, citrus, and sugar
Irish Coffee
$10Jameson Irish Whiskey, Irish cream, fresh coffee, and butterscotch whipped cream
Mimosa
$10Sparkling wine with your choice of orange, pineapple, cranberry, or grapefruit juice
Bottomless Mimosas
$25Sunday feature: Enjoy up to 6 mimosas with your choice of orange, pineapple, cranberry, or grapefruit juice. Cost is per person.
Football Season
Game Day
Available during 2026 home football games
Fuel up for game time with shareable tailgate favorites, loaded fries, rotating flatbreads, and kickoff cocktails.
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Fuel Up for Game Time
The Slider Lineup
$14A trio of sliders: pulled pork with BBQ and apple slaw; shrimp with tomato jam, pickled onions, and shredded romaine; beef with white cheddar, sweet chili aioli, and Empire pickles
Pigskin Nachos
$12House tortilla chips piled high with slow-roasted pulled pork, white cheddar queso, black bean corn salsa, pickled jalapenos, cilantro, and chipotle crema
Sideline Snack Box
$13Crispy fried chicken bites, seasoned fries, and a fun game-day surprise
Touchdown Fries
$7Crispy fries loaded with cheese curds, pulled buffalo chicken, white cheddar queso, green onions, and buffalo drizzle
Game of the Week
$12A rotating specialty flatbread created just for game day. New matchup, new weekly flavor.
The Tailgate Board
$14Built for sharing with your favorite fans: pretzel bites, fried chicken bites, cheese curds, pickles, and house dipping sauces
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Kickoff Cocktails
Start the Wave
$6Vodka, blue curacao, fresh lime, and Sprite
4th and Goal
$8Bourbon, apple cider, and ginger beer
Pom Pom-a-Rita
$7A spirited margarita featuring pomegranate, fresh lime, and tequila
The Pep Rally
$10Fresh espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur, shaken and served chilled
Quarterback Option
Our bartender's featured cocktail of the week. See what play Eli has drawn up behind the bar tonight!
At the Bar
Drinks
House cocktails, beer, and rotating drafts
Order a house favorite or ask your bartender about seasonal cocktails, current drafts, wine, and the full spirit selection.
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House Cocktails
Barrel Aged Manhattan
$9A classic rye Manhattan aged on oak
Empire Old Fashioned
$9Wild Turkey bourbon, a classic Old Fashioned
Espresso Martini
$12Vodka, Kahlua, and a shot of espresso
Margarita
$9Tequila, sour, triple sec, and your choice of flavor: classic, watermelon, strawberry, peach, or blueberry
Classic Empire Martini
$10Vodka or gin, dirty or dry
Moscow Mule
$9Vodka, lime, and ginger beer
Tom Collins
$9Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water
Negroni
$10Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and orange peel
Cosmopolitan
$9Cranberry, vodka, lime, and triple sec
Mojito
$10Rum, mint, lime juice, simple syrup, and soda water
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Bottled Beer & Seltzers
Angry Orchard
$6Bud Light
$5Budweiser
$5Busch Light
$5Carbliss
$5Coors Light
$5High Noon
$6Miller Lite
$5Michelob Ultra
$5O'Douls N/A
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Drafts
Modelo
$6Blake's Triple Jam
$6Blue Moon
$6CBC IPA
$6Peroni
$6Amber Bock
$6Aglet Daydrinker Mexican Lager
$6Great Lakes Vibacious
$6A note before ordering
GF Gluten free · V Vegetarian
Please notify your server of any food allergies or special dietary requirements before ordering.
Consumer Advisory: Consumption of undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood may increase the risk of food-borne illness. A 3% fee applies to credit card payments; 20% gratuity is added to parties of 8 or more.
Menu items and prices are subject to change.