Saturday
Brunch & Lunch

Starter Plates

SOUP OF THE DAY  /  CUP $5.25  /  BOWL $6.59

VEGETARIAN CHILI  /  CUP $5.45  / BOWL $6.79

NACHOS IN THE PARK  /  $14.65
House fried blue corn tortilla chips, Pepper Jack and cheddar cheese, and vegetarian chili topped with sour cream and pico de gallo

HANDMADE FLATBREAD  /  $16.32
Ask your server for today’s creations

COD FRITTERS  /  $10.26
Butter poached New England cod with grilled corn, lemon, and herbs with chipotle honey mustard sauce.

Salads

HOUSE SALAD  /  $8.89  or  Large $12.01
Pond House greens tossed with dried cranberries, toasted pecans, Gorgonzola cheese, carrots, red onions, cucumber and tomato with a red wine vinaigrette.

KALE CAESAR SALAD  /  $10.79
Baby kale, brussels sprouts, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, croutons with a house made Caesar dressing.

ROASTED SALMON SALAD  /  $18.23
Grilled 6 oz. organic salmon with baby kale, roasted root vegetables, sweet potatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds and balsamic

BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD / $13.49
Roasted beets, apples, quinoa, goat cheese & walnuts with spinach, arugula and poppy vinaigrette

LENTIL SALAD / $13.41
French lentils, shaved brussels sprouts, romaine, radicchio, bacon and gorgonzola in a maple Dijon vinaigrette topped with fried onion

Sandwiches

POND HOUSE BURGER  /  $17.21
8 oz. signature blended beef, buttery brioche bun, lettuce, tomato and crispy onion strings. Served with a small house salad.

POND HOUSE CRAB CAKE SANDWICH  /  $19.67
Buttery brioche bun, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato and chipotle honey mustard. Served with a small house salad.

CALIFORNIA GRILLED CHEESE  /  $14.11
Havarti cheese, apple wood smoked bacon, crisp arugula, sliced fresh avocado, and sriracha aïoli grilled on thick cut white bread. Served with a side of coleslaw.

VEGAN BLACK BEAN WRAP  /  $13.81
Sun dried tomato wrap with black bean croquettes, toasted quinoa, baby kale, avocado mousse and chipotle “mayo” served with a side of coleslaw.

GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP  /  $15.12
Sun dried tomato wrap with roasted red peppers, spinach, artichoke hearts and fontina with a creamy garlic pesto aïoli. Served with a side of coleslaw.

Entrées

INDIAN RICE  / $16.90      ADD CRAB CAKE  /  $16.10
A Pond House favorite – basmati rice tossed with sweet curry, assorted dried fruit, cashews, pistachios, carrots, and peas topped with lemon and roasted garlic aïoli.

SHORT RIB PASTA  / $26.55
All day braised short rib simmered in a porcini cream sauce with leeks, wild mushroom and handmade pappardelle topped with horseradish cream and Parmesan.

PAN ROASTED SALMON  /  $25.65
8 oz. organic salmon with toasted quinoa, za’atar spiced cauliflower and a tahini vinaigrette.

BRANZINO / $30.12
Two 6 oz. branzino fillets with creamy polenta, braised greens, crushed tomatoes, capers, olives and roasted red peppers.

LAMB SHANK CASSOULET / $32.05
A hearty stew of pork sausage, white beans, aromatic vegetables in a rich broth topped with duck fat bread crumbs.

Sides

MAC & CHEESE / $5.93
HAND CUT FRIES / $5.05
SWEET POTATO FRIES $5.05
VEGGIE OF DAY / $6.85
BACON / $5.15
SAUSAGE / $5.15
CANADIAN BACON / $5.15
ENGLISH MUFFIN / $3.00
CORN BREAD / $2.10
CROISSANT / $3.25

Brunch (Served until 2:30)

EGGS BENEDICT / $13.26
Two poached eggs on an English muffin, with Canadian bacon, topped with hollandaise sauce and a crispy potato pancake.

POND HOUSE BENEDICT / $17.16
Two poached eggs are presented over a house made crab cake, topped with hollandaise sauce and a crispy potato pancake.

EGGS FLORENTINE / $13.35
Two poached eggs on a toasted English muffin with spinach, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts and topped with hollandaise sauce. Served alongside a crispy potato pancake.

APPLE & BRIE OMELET / $13.66
Three egg omelet stuffed with roasted Granny Smith apples, spinach and Brie cheese. Served with our signature home fries.

BLT OMELET / $13.95
Three egg omelet stuffed with chopped applewood smoked bacon, spinach, tomatoes and Pepper Jack cheese topped with a dollop of freshly made guacamole. Served with a side of our signature home fries.

BREAKFAST QUESADILLA / $12.32
A flour tortilla filled with cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese, diced tomatoes, red onion and scrambled eggs. Served with pico de gallo and sour cream.

GREEN GODDESS OMELET / $13.06
Three egg omelet stuffed with kale, spinach, brussels sprouts, onions, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Served with our signature home fries.

POND HOUSE SCRAMBLE / $12.48
Three scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onions, asparagus, black beans, poblanos, and spinach topped with cheddar cheese and served with our signature home fries and cornbread.

MY WAY / $12.13
Two farm fresh eggs (done your way) with bacon and our signature home fries.

POND HOUSE FRENCH TOAST / $13.25
Two slabs of decadent brioche French toast. Ask your server about this week’s flavors and toppings.

VEGAN POND HOUSE SCRAMBLE / $12.71
Tomatoes, onions, asparagus, poblanos, black beans and spinach with three scrambled chickpea “eggs” topped with vegan chipotle mayo. Served with a small house salad.

MUSHROOM & HAM SCRAMBLE  /  $13.52
Three scrambled eggs with caramelized mushrooms, ham, asparagus and fontina with truffle essence. Served with our signature home fries and cornbread.

POND HOUSE BREAKFAST SANDWICH  /  $13.61
Two eggs and sausage on a croissant with Pepper Jack, spinach, tomato and sriracha aïoli. Served with our signature home fries.

Add Ons

CHOPPED BACON  / $3.95
CHICKEN / $5.75
AVOCADO /  $2.50
GUACAMOLE / $2.75
EGG / $2.15
EGG WHITES / $2.00
CRAB CAKE / $16.10
SALMON / $11.55
SHRIMP / $8.85

Menu is subject to change without notice.

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1555 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Phone: 860.231.8823
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