Lunch

Starter Plates

SOUP OF THE DAY  /  CUP $6.25  /  BOWL $7.59

VEGETARIAN CHILI  /  CUP $6.45 / BOWL $7.79

NACHOS IN THE PARK  /  $14.65
House fried 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 our daily creations.

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

BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP*  /  $12.43
with nacho chips

TUSCAN FRENCH FRIES  /  $7.58

Salads

HOUSE SALAD  /  Small  $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

CLASSIC CAESAR**  /  $10.79
Romaine, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and house-made Caesar dressing.

ROASTED SALMON SALAD* / $20.63
Grilled 6 oz. organic salmon topped with an artichoke heart, sun-dried tomato, and olive relish with a spring salad of arugula, shaved fennel, peas, asparagus, and fava beans with a lemon vinaigrette.

STRAWBERRY BEET SALAD*  /  $15.49
Arugula, watercress, goat cheese, pistachio nuts, and our poppy seed vinaigrette.

CHOP SALAD*  /  $18.46
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, chickpeas, zucchini, feta cheese, red onion, peppers, and chicken with a creamy garlic dressing.

BURRATA**  /  $13.73
Fresh tomato, arugula, pesto, crostini, and balsamic syrup

Sandwiches

POND HOUSE BURGER**  /  $17.21
8 oz. signature blended beef, buttery brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, and sliced red onion with sauce Louie.

BBQ BURGER**  /  $19.21
8 oz. signature blended beef with house made BBQ sauce, Gorgonzola cheese, and caramelized onions on a buttery brioche bun. Served with coleslaw.

CALIFORNIA GRILLED CHEESE**  /  $16.77
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.

POND HOUSE CRAB CAKE SANDWICH  /  $20.67
Buttery brioche bun, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, chipotle honey mustard. Served with a small house salad.

VEGAN BLACK BEAN WRAP  /  $14.81
Sun dried tomato wrap with black bean croquettes, toasted quinoa, baby kale, avocado mousse, and chipotle “mayo”.  Served with a side of coleslaw.

CAPRESE SANDWICH  /  $16.32
Fresh tomato, mozzarella, Prosciutto, basil, and olive oil in a ciabatta roll. Served with a small house salad.

GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP  /  $16.12
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.

Sides

MAC & CHEESE / $6.67
HAND CUT FRIES / $6.05
SWEET POTATO FRIES / $6.05

Entrees

INDIAN RICE  /  $17.90      ADD CRAB CAKE  /  $17.10
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.

CAVATELLI  /  $19.06   (GF Pasta Available Upon Request / $2 Extra)
Broccoli rabe, Italian sausage, garlic, and Parmesan cheese

SHORT RIB PASTA  /  $27.55  (GF Pasta Available Upon Request / $2 Extra)
All-day braised short rib simmered in a porcini cream sauce with leeks, wild mushrooms, and handmade pappardelle topped with horseradish cream and Parmesan.

GNOCCHI  /  $17.84
Mushroom, peas, and truffle cream sauce.

Add Ons

BACON  / $5.15
CHICKEN / $6.75
AVOCADO/  $3.50
GUACAMOLE / $3.50
CRAB CAKE / $17.10
SALMON / $12.55
SHRIMP / $8.85

Menu and pricing is subject to change without notice.

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West Hartford, CT 06117
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