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 our daily 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 creamy garlic Caesar dressing

ROASTED SALMON SALAD  /  $18.63
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, and walnuts with spinach, arugula and a poppy vinaigrette

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

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.

CALIFORNIA GRILLED CHEESE  /  $14.77
Havarti cheese, apple wood smoked bacon, crisp arugula, sliced fresh avocado, and sriracha aïoli.

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

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 cheese with a creamy garlic pesto aïoli. Served with a side of coleslaw.

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

Entrees

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 leek, wild mushroom and handmade pappardelle topped with horseradish cream & Parmesan

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

BRANZINO / $30.12
Branzino fillets with creamy polenta, braised greens, crushed tomato, 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

Add Ons

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

Menu and pricing is subject to change without notice.

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