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Desert Rose Bar & Restaurant Service List
Main Menu
Appetizers
Desert Rose Seafood Delight
Sumptuous mounds of tender, wild-caught steamed clams, boiled shrimp and breaded calamari bathed in a rich saffron broth. Served with toasted pita points and lemon wedges
$14.99 Buffalo Wings
Succulent deep-fried chicken drumettes drenched in a vinegar-based cayenne sauce. Served hot or mild with celery sticks and blue cheese
$8.99 Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
A house specialty and one of our best sellers, this dish features shelled shrimp and grape tomatoes sauteed to perfection in a silky garlic saffron sauce. Served with toasted pita points
$13.99 Fried Calamari
Lightly Battered and dusted with our special house seasoning, tender pieces of calamari are deep fried and perfect for dipping. Served with fresh tomato sauce
$11.99 Shrimp Cocktail
A classic starter dish, large and tender fresh prawns are poached and then served chilled with a generous helping of cocktail sauce
$12.99 Seafood Salad
Brimming with a combination of fresh seafood, this simply seasoned salad could be the star of your dinner
$14.99 Baked Clams
Simple and delicious, fresh clams are topped with a savory mixture of seasoned bread crumbs, butter, olive oil and parsley. Baked in the shell and served with lemon wedges
$12.99 Fried Cajun Shrimp
Cajun spiced fried shrimp, lightly breaded then fried golden brown served with wasabi or cocktail sauce
$12.99 Mac & Cheese Bites
Cheesy balls bliss, macaroni and cheddar are fried together for a crispy crust and gooey center served with alfredo sauce - perfect for kids and adults!
$8.99 Zucchini Sticks
Made from scratch, tender spears of zucchini are battered and breaded, dusted with our specialty seasoning and spices, and then baked. Served with fresh tomato sauce
$7.99 Hummus
An all time favorite! This made-from scratch puree of chickpeas and tahini sauce is seasoned with garlic and lemon and served chilled with toasted pita points
$6.99 Hummus with Meat
A new take on a house favorite, this dish features our classic homemade hummus topped with a savory chopped beef, pine nuts served with toasted pita points
$9.99 Chicken Fingers
Crispy chicken strips and fries are perfect for sharing, a favorite among young and old alike
$7.99 French Fries
Great for the whole table to enjoy, crispy batons of potato are deep fried and served plain or seasoned
$6.99 Mediterranean Sampler
A combination of our signature house dishes, we pile the plate high with generous portions of hummus, baba ganouj, falafel, kibbeh ("fried football") and sumptuous yogurt sauce. Served with toasted pita points
$13.99 Falafel
Crispy fritters of blended chickpeas, onion, garlic and are deep fried and lavishly drizzled with chilled tahini sauce
$6.99 Baba Ganouj
Grilled eggplant, blended with tahini, parsley, garlic, lemon juice and virgin olive oil. Served toasted pita points
$7.99 Lebnesh
Strained yogurt thick and creamy, buttery rich in flavor, mixed with a hint of garlic and drizzled with olive oil. Served with hot pita
$6.99 "Fried Football" (Kibbeh)
Affectionately named because of its iconic shape, this traditional dish features fried croquettes of ground beef seasoned with mixed spices and crushed wheat
$7.99 Borak
Not to be confused with bourekas, borak is an indulgent dish of soft and savory sliced feta cheese wrapped in filo pastry, brushed with butter and then fried
$6.99 Mediterranean Herbed Lamb
Prepared in traditional Mediterranean style, delectable slices of lamb are sauteed with onions, tomatoes and special house seasoning
$13.99 Meat Pies
Perfect for sharing with the table, these mini-pies are made with savory house-seasoned ground beef and baked in a delicate, flaky dough
$7.99 Spinach Pies
Another great vegetarian option, our spinach pies are made with finely chopped baby spinach and a blend of onion, lemon, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil and house seasonings, and baked in a flaky dough
$6.99 Mediterranean Sausage
"Makenek" Spicy without being hot, these tiny fried sausages are made of ground beef and seasoned with clove, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper. Topped with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses
$9.99 Grape Leaves
A staple of Mediterranean cuisine, our grape leaves are wrapped around specially seasoned steamed white rice and then parboiled in chicken stock
$6.99
Salads
Your Choice Of Salad Toppings At Added Charge: Grilled Beef, Pork, Chicken or Shrimp
Arugula Salad
Tender arugula is tossed with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and topped with walnuts and cranberries
$10.99 Caesar Salad
This classic salad combines fresh and crisp romaine lettuce with seasoned toasted pita chips, which are then tossed with creamy caesar dressing and topped with grated parmesan cheese
$9.99 Shepherd Salad
A robust mix of juicy roma tomatoes, succulent cucumbers and red onion is blended with our signature house herb vinaigrette dressing
$9.99 Columbian Salad
Freshly Chopped iceberg lettuce, ripe tomatoes, fresh avocado, red onion with a citrus vinaigrette dressing
$10.99 Mediterranean Salad
A perfect accent to our other Mediterranean dishes, mixed greens, eggplant, roasted peppers, roma tomatoes and fresh mozzarella are tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing
$11.99 Dessert Rose Salad
Our special house salad features plump roma tomatoes, kalamata olives, romaine lettuce and feta cheese mixed with a smooth tahini vinaigrette
$10.99 Pasta Salad
Not every salad needs greens! Al dente fusilli pasta, roasted peppers, kalamata olives, baby arugula and feta cheese are seasoned with garlic balsamic vinaigrette
$9.99 Tabouleh
In this famous lebanese classic, finely chopped parsley, combined with juicy tomatoes, onions, cracked wheat, mint, and then topped with a blend of lemon juice, olive oil and salt
$7.99 Fattoush
A must-try, this traditional Levatine bread salad features toasted pita chips mixed with fresh cucumbers, radishes and onion, which is then tossed in a seasoned house dressing and topped with juicy pomegranate juice
$7.99
Wraps
All wraps are served with French fries
Cajun Chicken
Tender grilled chicken is seasoned with Cajun herbs and spices and then combined with homemade coleslaw and folded into a wrap
$8.99 Steak Wrap
Comforting and rich, tender beef slices are seasoned with all spices, salt and pepper, sauteed with peppers and caramelized onions, and served in a wrap
$9.99 Shish Kebob
A new spin on an old favorite, grilled beef, hummus and mixed vegetables are drizzled in delicious tahini sauce in a wrap. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
$9.99 Shrimp Wrap
Seasoned with mixed spices, succulent shrimp are grilled until tender with onions and peppers and loaded in a wrap
$11.99 Shish Tawouk
A mild and flavorful meal, marinated grilled chicken, hummus and mixed vegetables are drizzled with a silky tahini sauce and served in wrap
$8.99 Toshka
A hearty dish served in a pita, this blend of ground beef and lamb is mixed with onion, parsley and spices and topped with melted white cheese
$9.99 Cheese Melt
A unique blend of imported mozzarella and aged Spanish cheeses is accented with thyme and melted together in pita flat bread
$9.99 Cubano Roast Pork
A lunchtime favorite, our slow roasted pork is served in a whole grain wrap and layered with savory Swiss cheese, ham, green olives and Mediterranean pickles. Topped with a drizzle of dijon mustard
$9.99 Buffalo Chicken
Hot or mild, our classic buffalo chicken breast meat is served in a wrap with celery and blue cheese dressing
$8.99 Falafel Wrap
Our famous patties of chickpeas, garlic, are deep fried, then blended with pickles, mixed vegetables drizzled with a chilled tahini sauce and served in a wrap
$7.99
Burgers
All burgers are served with French fries, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pickles. (Bacon, cheese extra)
Traditional Burger
The American classic, perfectly grilled USDA prime beef served with lettuce, tomato and French fries
$9.99 Crumbled Bleu Burger
A tangy take on our traditional burger, grilled USDA prime beef is piled high with crumbled bleu cheese and served with lettuce, tomato and French fries
$10.99 Pepper Burger
Loaded with flavor, this burger is topped with house-made roasted and pickled peppers and melted provolone cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato and French Fries
$10.99 House Special Turkey Burger
Marinated Fresh ground turkey is mixed with sauteed seasoned vegetables for a juicy twist on the standard burger. Served with lettuce, tomato and French fries
$9.99 Vegetarian Burger
Delicious and guilt-free, succulent eggplant is roasted in a Worcestershire-based dressing and topped with melted provolone cheese, roasted peppers and arugula. Served with lettuce, tomato and French fries
$9.99 Mediterranean Turkey Burger
Another of our best sellers, this savory burger is topped with feta cheese, kalamata olives and hummus. Served with lettuce, tomato and French fries
$10.99
Entrees - Meat & Chicken
Chicken Parmesan
The perfect comfort food, lightly breaded chicken filets are slow baked and topped chicken filets are slow baked and topped with homemade tomato sauce. Served over linguine pasta
$15.99 Ribeye Steak
An 8 oz. cut of beautifully marbled USDA prime beef infused with a savory rosemary marinade. Served with sauteed vegetables
$23.99 Shish Taouk
Prepared in an ancient Mediterranean style, tender chicken medallions are marinated for 48 hour and then skewered and grilled with fresh vegetables
$14.99 Mediterranean Pork Chops
Decadently thick, tender and juicy, our grilled pork chops are bathed in a classic marinade of lemon, olive oil, green olives, capers and a saffron wine sauce. Served with rice
$16.99 Rosemary Lamb Chops
Freshly carved lamb chops in a lemon, olive oil and rosemary marinade and then grilled to succulent perfection. Served with rice and sauteed vegetables
$19.99 Sauteed Chicken
A simple country dish packed with flavor, medallions of fresh chicken sauteed in an old-world sauce of lemon, white wine and butter
$15.99 Shish Kebob
A classic Mediterranean dish without heat, these USDA sirloin medallions are marinated in seven classic spices, skewered and grilled
$16.99 Kofta Kebab
A delicious 5-to-1 blend of fresh ground USDA beef and lamb seasoned with seven traditional Mediterranean spices and blended with onion and parsley. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
$15.99 Desert Rose Combo
For those who can't decide on just one, we've included three of our signature dishes on one plate: shish taouk, shish kebob and kufta kebob beef. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
$18.99
Entrees Seafood
Tilapia
Fresh Tilapia filets are dusted with seasoned bread crumbs and then broiled with a traditional lemon butter sauce until tender and flaky. Served with rice and sauteed vegetables
$16.99 Salmon Steak
One of our best sellers, this wild-caught salmon filet is marinated with a special fish seasoning and then grilled and served with sauteed tomatoes and onions
$18.99 Shrimp Kabob
Well - seasoned jumbo shrimp are skewered and grilled to perfection. Served over rice and vegetables
$21.99 Mahi Mahi Escovitch
This recipe was borrowed from the Cayman Islands and features a fresh mahi mahi filet marinated in a special sauce of the region, breaded and served with pickled onion and pepper
$17.99 Sashimi Tuna
Sophisticated flavors abound in this sesame seed and pepper crusted wild-caught tuna. Pan seared and drizzled with ginger sauce. Served over mixed greens
$17.99
Desserts
Tiramisu
Coffee-infused ladyfingers layered in a whipped blend of egg, sugar, and mascarpone cheese and dusted with rich cocoa powder
$5.99 Lava Cake
Pure bliss. Chocolate souffle cake with a molten bittersweet and semisweet chocolate center dusted with powdered sugar and served with ice cream
$6.99 Desert Rose Special
An combination of traditional desserts including pistachio burma, birds nest, cashew fingers, pine nut mini roses and pistachio baklava
$5.99 Flan
Creamy and comforting, this milk, egg and vanilla custard round is drizzled with sweet caramelized syrup
$5.99 Caramel Apple Cobbler Streusel
A sweet, flaky tarte with mounds of spiced apple drizzled with butterscotch caramel sauce
$5.99 New York Cheesecake
The classic. Rich, creamy and delicious and topped with our homemade cherry sauce
$5.99 Mahalabiya
Add to other desserts for even more flavor. This Mediterranean milk custard is accented with pistachios and vanilla
$5.99
Drinks
Coke
$2.00 Diet Coke
$2.00 Sprite
$2.00 Ice Tea
$2.00 Bottle Water
$2.00 Pellegrino
$3.00 Seltzer Tap
$2.00 Orange Juice
$3.00 Pineapple Juice
$3.00 Coffee
$2.50 Espresso
$3.00 Desert Rose Coffee
$4.50 Cappuccino
$4.50 Hot Tea
$2.00
