SAMPLE MENU - 2007




 

APPETIZERS

 

Shrimp Cocktail with a trio of dipping sauces ... 9.95

Beef Carpaccio with Shaved Parmesan paper-thin slices of rare filet mignon, drizzled with white truffle oil, served chilled with frisée salad ... 9.95

Clams Casino minced clams, peppers, spinach, onions and bacon broiled in the shell ... 7.95

Lobster and Shrimp Mac ‘N Cheese with cavatelli ... 11.95

House-Smoked Scallops wrapped in Bacon  with jalapeno lime dipping sauce ... 9.95

Maryland Crab Cake with roasted red pepper beurre blanc ... 10.95

Roast Duck "Cigars" with ginger & scallions, wrapped in spring roll paper with hoisin dipping sauce ... 9.95

Hot Artichoke and Cheese Dip served with homemade tortilla chips... 7.95
with lump crabmeat, shrimp or prosciutto - 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

GARDEN SALAD mixed greens topped with fresh vegetables and homemade croutons ... 3.95

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD with homemade garlic croutons and shaved Parmesan ... 5.95

Baby Spinach Salad with Mushrooms, Bacon & Egg with a creamy Dijon dressing ... 6.95

PEAR, WALNUT AND GORGONZOLA SALAD tossed with red leaf lettuce, field greens and

 grilled onion vinaigrette ... 6.95

WEDGE OF ICEBERG LETTUCE with our creamy blue cheese dressing... 4.95  

 

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!

 

Sesame-Encrusted Salmon and Tuna served over warm julienne cucumber and red bell pepper, with wasabi cream and pickled ginger ... 21.95

LOBSTER MAC 'N CHEESE with cavatelli pasta and creamy five-cheese blend ... 25.95

Flounder Franchese with Artichokes flounder fillet and artichoke hearts dredged in an egg-parmesan batter, pan-sautéed and served with lemon-caper beurre blanc ... 21.95

Maryland Crab Cakes   these cakes are prepared Chesapeake Bay style and are broiled and served over roasted red pepper beurre blanc ...  25.95

MERION DEVILED CRAB CAKES*  a different take on the traditional crab cake, ours features lump crabmeat folded into a seasoned roux with bits of chopped peppers and pimento, crispy on the outside, devilish on the inside, accompanied by our rémoulade sauce ... 24.95

Crab Cake Duet  Can’t decide between Merion Deviled Crab Cakes and Maryland Crab Cakes? 
Try one of each!
... 
25.95

MERION CRAB IMPERIAL*  lump crabmeat in a creamy, delicate sauce, broiled ‘til bubbly ... 28.95

MERION STUFFED FLOUNDER*  fillet folded over Merion crab imperial and broiled ....25.95

MERION STUFFED LOBSTER TAIL* chunks of cold water lobster tail blended with Merion crab

 imperial,  then placed back in the shell and broiled ... 42.95 (Plain 12 oz. cold water tail 36.95

MERION SURF AND TURF*  filet mignon with  stuffed lobster tail ... 45.95  (with plain 8oz. tail 40.95)

No Frills Seafood   prepared simply - - broiled or 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 19.95     Shrimp 19.95    Scallops 19.95

Shrimp & Scallops 19.95         Salmon  19.95  
Seafood Sampler  23.95
 (flounder, shrimp, scallops, and clams casino)

 PASTA & CHICKEN

BISTRO ROAST CHICKEN  semi-boneless with savory garlic, thyme  Dijon pan gravy... 20.95

CHICKEN FRANCHESE with lemon-caper beurre blanc...18.95

 WHOLE WHEAT PENNE WITH GRILLED ZUCCHINI, YELLOW SQUASH & PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS  tossed with fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, grated Parmesan and garlic, sprinkled with toasted pignoli nuts ... 17.95     WITH CHICKEN ... 19.95

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,
Cajun Onion Rings and Chilled Vegetable of the Day

 

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, scampi or Maryland).

 

FILET MIGNON (9 oz.) ... 30.95       PETITE FILET MIGNON (6 oz.) ... 23.95

GRILLED RIBEYE STEAK ( 12 oz.)  21.95

BLACK ANGUS PRIME RIB OF BEEF AU JUS      King Cut   27.95    Queen Cut  23.95

STEAK & CAKE  6 oz. filet mignon with a Maryland crab cake ... 33.95 (with a 9 oz. filet mignon, add 8.00)

 PREPARATIONS:

Blackened - coated with Cajun spices, char-grilled (add 1.00)
Imperial - straight up or blackened, then topped with Merion crab imperial
       -- incredibly delicious, and well worth the splurge! (add 8.00)
Au Poivre - a bistro classic, with crushed peppercorns, Cognac and cream (add 3.00)  
Roquefort - with port wine demi-glace, topped with crumbled Roquefort cheese  (add 3.00)
Scampi - topped with shrimp and scallops, sautéed in garlic butter and white wine (add 8.00)
Maryland- with a Maryland crab cake and red pepper cream sauce (add 10.00)
Sauteed Onions or Mushrooms - or a little of each  (add 2.00)

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)

$15.95  
2 courses

$17.95  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

 

 


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