The art of fine dining, Veranda Style
Original culinary creations, impeccable service and an atmosphere that bespeaks true “southern comfort”… these are the ingredients that Southwest Florida’s most award-winning restaurant brings together for your dining pleasure tonight…
Appetizers
Chef Daniel’s nightly selection of classic favorites
♦ Colossal Shrimp Cocktail with a spicy cocktail sauce
Escargot in Puff Pastry with Maytag Bleu Cheese sauce
Artichoke Fritters stuffed with Blue Crab, served with Bearnaise sauce
Southern Grit Cake with pepper jack cheese & grilled Andouille sausage
Baked Onion Soup with Provolone & Parmesan crouton
Blue Crab Cakes with a Cajun Remoulade
♦ Pan seared Scallops served on a baby Arugula salad, finished with Lemon Beurre Blanc
Beef Carpaccio, Tenderloin of Beef brushed with infused olive oil, rosemary, thyme & dijon mustard presented with shaved Parmesan
Salads
Caesar Salad, the classic presentation, prepared tableside for two, per person pricing
♦ Spinach Salad prepared tableside for two with fresh mushrooms & our own warm bacon vinaigrette, prepared tableside for two, per person pricing
Fried Green Tomato Salad with tidbits of ham, topped with crumbled Bleu cheese dressing
Veranda Specialties
Dinner Entrees include our special House Salad with choice of dressing and our fresh baked Bread and Muffins, served with our Southern Pepper Jelly
Southern Sampler mixed grill of fresh Florida Grouper, Gulf Shrimp & Large Sea Scallops presented with Prosciutto Cream Fettuccine
Bourbon Street Filet Tournedos of Beef Tenderloin with a Bourbon & Mushroom Demi-glace
♦ Grilled Center Cut Filet Mignon served with Sauce Bearnaise 6 oz. or 9 oz. cut
Grilled Black Angus Ribeye Steak, finished with compound Herb butter & Onion Straws
♦ Basil & Parmesan encrusted Snapper Fillet with a Champagne Beurre Blanc finished with pan roasted Tomatoes & Basil
Baked Rack of New Zealand Lamb served with a rosemary Merlot wine sauce
♦ Roast Prime Rib of Beef, selected and aged, served Au jus with creamy Horseradish Sauce (served Friday & Saturday Evenings)
Atlantic Salmon, a Herb & Honey encrusted fresh Fillet of Salmon served with a Fresh Basil Cream sauce
Chicken Orleans, pan seared Chicken breast topped with Bay Shrimp, Crabmeat, Arugula & a Cajun Beurre Blanc
Pan Seared Scallops served on a bed of Spinach & Wild Mushroom Orzo finished with a Lemon Beurre Blanc
Veal Piccata, a classic presentation, Veal Cutlets lightly sautéed with a lemon sauce, capers, and white wine
♦ Aged Black Angus New York Strip, center cut, the steak eaters steak, available with a Maytag Bleu cheese sauce
♦ Chateaubriand, the finest of the tenderloin served with an assortment of garden vegetables (Serves two, per person pricing. Please allow for 20-35 minutes to prepare)
Elegant Desserts
All delicious desserts are prepared daily on the premises by our Pastry Chef and each is a unique Veranda recipe.
♦ Fresh Berries with Heavy Cream & Whipped Cream
Triple Layer Chocolate Pâté with Raspberry Coulis
Rich & Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge Pie
Traditional Florida Key Lime Pie
Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake
Warm Southern Pecan Praline Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream
Beverages
Coffee, Cappuccino, Herbal Teas
Mineral Water or Sparkling Water
Coca-Cola Brand Soft Drinks
We offer a full bar and fine wines from our Cruvinet by the glass as well as an extensive Wine
List and Reserve Wine List
♦ Gluten Free Selections
Revised 01/2017
