14.00Fusilli Pasta With Bacon & French Goat CheeseThick cut, smoked bacon is sliced & sauteed w/ leeks, garlic & fresh rosemary, deglazed in white wine then tossed w/ diced tomatoes, french goat cheese & fusilli pasta. Topped w/ parmesan cheese & served w/ a side of sliced essential bakery baguette. *vegetarian option available
15.00Tuna NicoiseFingerling potatoes, cherry tomatoes, fresh green beans, kalamata olives, italian parsley & hard boiled eggs are served on a bed of wild greens drizzled w/ lemon pepper vinaigrette. Topped w/ a grilled ahi tuna filet w/ rosemary aioli
13.00Grilled Sausage SandwichCascioppo brother's hot italian sausages are grilled & topped w/ melted provolone cheese & placed on toasted essential bakery garlic bread w/ a sauce of stewed tomatoes, garlic, herbs, onions & bell peppers. Served w/ a side caesar salad
9.00Artichoke Hummus Pita PlateChopped artichoke hearts are blended w/ a traditional hummus mixture of garbonzo beans, lemon, cumin & tahini. The artichoke hummus is served w/ grilled pita bread, roasted red peppers, lemon tahini sauce, fresh nicoise olives & our tabouleh salad. This is a great vegetarian plate
10.00Cilantro Pesto Chicken QuesadillaA large flour tortilla stuffed w/ roasted chicken, roasted red peppers, monterey jack cheese & our house made cilantro pesto, then grilled & served w/ wild greens tossed in our honey / chipotle vinaigrette. (vegetarian option available upon request)
6.00Roasted Garlic & Herb BreadFresh essential bakery organic baguette is spread w/ our blend of roasted garlic, butter, fresh rosemary, sage & thyme, then baked hot in the oven
5.00Oven Roasted Curried CashewsAn individual serving of whole cashews oven roasted in curry spices & butter giving them a distinctive spicy flavor
8.00Soup Du JourWe have become well known for our exceptional soups. All of our soups are made fresh using our own soup stocks & fresh produce from the pacific northwest. Served w/ fresh sliced essential bakery como bread
9.00Baked Goat Cheese SaladCreamy french goat cheese rolled in olive oil & bread crumbs, then baked in the oven & placed on a blend of 14 fresh mixed greens all tossed w/ roasted pecans, sliced red onions, house made herbed croutons & our sun-dried tomato balsamic vinaigrette
9.00Mixed Green Salad14 kinds of fresh wild mixed greens are tossed w/ red onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, crumbled danish blue cheese & house made herbed croutons, tossed in our freshly made tarragon raspberry dijon vinaigrette
10.00Hilltop GumboBased on an old new orleans recipe, we feel this is the best gumbo anywhere. "hot & spicy", it consists of baby shrimp, roasted chicken, fresh cascioppo brothers andouille sausage, onions, tomatoes & green peppers. Served on a bed of "dirty rice" & garnished w/ pickled okra. Accompanied by freshed sliced essential bakery rustic white bread
12.00Chicken Breast SandwichLightly breaded, boneless breast of chicken, seared in garlic oil, then topped w/ mozzaralla cheese & baked in the oven. Served on toasted dill rye bread w/ cream cheese, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onions, mayonnaise & lettuce. The seattle weekly rated this "the best chicken sandwich in seattle!"
12.00Red Reuben SandwichBoarshead brand lean corned beef, braised in blackthorn hard cider, sliced & piled high on rye bread w/ our freshly made red pickled cabbage, melted swiss cheese & housemade thousand island dressing. The reuben is then grilled golden brown, baked in the oven & served hot
10.00Lean Broiled BurgerFresh casioppo brothers lean ground beef (oregon country grain fed, 100% free of animal byproducts), hand formed & flame broiled then served on a toasted essential bakery organic baguette w/ mayonnaise, mustard & topped w/ sauteed onions & peppers. Served w/ choice of side
12.00Soup / Gumbo Salad ComboEnjoy a cup of our fresh daily soup (all made w/ in house roasted soup stocks) or a cup of our housemade new orleans styled gumbo & your choice of salad. Makes for a quick & delicious light mealOptions:
Enjoy a cup of our fresh daily soup, All made w/ in house roasted soup stocks, A cup of our housemade new orleans styled gumbo, Salad, Makes for a quick & delicious light meal
8.00Caesar SaladFresh romaine & house made herbed croutons tossed in our own caesar dressing consisting of lemon, garlic, olive oil, raw egg yolk then topped ith parmesan cheese & garnished w/ anchovies. It is often said this is seattles best caesar salad
13.00Blackened Fresh Salmon Filet SandwichFresh salmon filet is coated in our spicy cajun pepper & herb mix then "blackened" in a hot skillet & baked in the oven. Served on organic french baguette w/ dijon mayo, tomatoes & lettuce
13.00Southwest Flat Iron Steak SandwichTender flat iron steak is rubbed in ancho chili powder, garlic, black pepper & salt then grilled to medium rare & sliced. Piled on an oven warmed essential bakery organic baguette w/ chipotle mayo, melted jack cheese, lettuce & our fresh pico de galo salsa
11.00Grilled Green Chile Tuna MeltAlbacore tuna is blended w/ roasted green chilis, red onions, mayo & herbs, on sourdough bread w/ pepperjack cheese then grilled & baked in the oven till golden brown. This is one killer sandwich!
12.00Hilltop Fish TacoOur fresh "seasonal" fish is marinated in chipotle chiles, garlic, lime juice & cilantro then pan seared & folded into a warmed flour tortilla w/ lime-cilantro sour cream, shredded cabbage & corn salsa. Served w/ a side of wild greens tossed in our zesty chipotle chile & orange vinaigrette
8.00Jerk Chicken StripsBoneless, skinless chicken breast is cut in strips & marinated in our housemade caribbean jerk spices, then breaded in panko & pan seared. Served w/ a citrus mayo dip
Beer and Wine
Wine List
Whites HilltopOur house white abel clement granache blanc barnard griffin chardonnay riff pinot grigio townshend sauvignon blanc
Reds HilltopOur house red no. 8 cellar cabernet sauvignon paso de la capula tempranillo fredrick sagelands 2004 blend camelot merlot castle rock pinot noir
Port & BubblesPresidential ruby port domain chandon brut
Beer List
Taunton Blackthorn Hard CiderA clean crisp hard apple cider from england. Dry in character w/ a smooth, lightly effervescent finish. Served in it's own proper 20 oz. "taunton blackthorn" glass
Deschutes Mirror Pond PaleThis is a popular pale ale. Golden in color, well balanced w/ a hint of hops. Smooth, easy to drink & a great ale w/ any food
Fuller's English E.S.B.The original E.S.B. from england. Brewed for over 150 years along the river thames. A strong aromatic special bitter, w/ a full body, lots of malt & rich hops which are immediately evident. A true classic! Served in it's own proper 20 oz. "fullers esb" glass
"Nitro Draft' Hale's Cream AleA light copper colored cream ale poured w/ a CO2-nitrogen mixture creating a creamy smooth consistency. Very easy to drink
Guinness Irish StoutA tradition from ireland, creamy, almost velvety black in color w/ a mild roasted flavor. Poured w/ a nitrogen mixture creating a creamy smooth stout. Served in it's proper 20 oz. "guinness" glass
Ninkasi Total Domination I.P.A.A premium india pale ale. Brewed w/ extra hops adding a rich, dry character. These extra hops in combination w/ a longer brewing process add a full bodied flavor to the finished product
Manny's Pale AleFrom the georgetown brewery comes "manny's pale ale". Copper in color w/ a distinctive hop character, this unfiltered beer is crisp & clean w/ a nice mild hop finsh
Boundary Bay Inside Passage I.P.A.Boundary bay's I.P.A. is heavy w/ a floral aroma of nw hops & finishes w/ a distinctive dry character. A hop lover's delight
Mac & Jack's African AmberDeep amber in color, this medium bodied, unfiltered ale has a nice balance of malt but ends w/ a light hop finish
Diamond Knot "Cask" I.P.A.A great tasting "cask" beer. Smooth, full bodied & hopped in the n.w. tradition. A hop lovers delight
Boundary Bay "Cask" E.S.B.From boundary bay brewery comes this is excellent "cask" british style extra special bitter. This is a full flavored, smooth tasting amber colored e.s.b. made so by being pulled from the keg without the use of co2 pressure
Alehouse Rotating TapWe will be rotating a tap handle to showcase the extraordinary wealth of hand crafted ales, lagers & stouts available to us. Ask our servers for our current brewery & style
Bayern Brewery PilsnerGerman owned & brewed in missoula mt. Since 1987, this excellent, small batch authentic german style pilsner is light in character, golden in color & crisp on the finish. The longer lagering process results in a richer character. Served in a traditional 20 oz. Pilsner mug
Diamond Knot Brown AleNew to us from diamond knot brewing, this is a rich brown ale w/ a smooth malt finish.
Flyers Pacemaker PorterFrom the flyers brewery out of oak harbor, wa. Comes this dark, rich porter w/ a slight chocolate character ending in a smooth dry finish. Yum, yum
Fremont 'Interurban' I.P.A.Fremont brewery in ballard makes this well balanced yet flavorful I.P.A. a slight sweetness on the finish helps balance the full hop bitterness making this a hop lovers delight
Roslyn Pale LagerFrom the great brewer's at roslyn brewery in roslyn wa, this lager is light, crisp & full of flavor. An excellent beer w/ all our foods, or just by itself
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