updated November 14, 2011

4pm-10pm Monday to Saturday

starters

Daily Soup Trio tasting of 3 house-made soups

Oysters On the Half Shell Six West Coast oysters on the half shell, lemon, champagne mignonette   *Bloody Mary oyster shooter with vodka

Chicken Fried Chicken Livers fried shallots, fleur de sel, lemon

Nueske Braised Brussels Sprouts roasted brussels sprouts, Nueske bacon, garlic, white wine

Moules Frites steamed Penn Cove Mussels, fresh herbs, garlic, white wine, chili flakes, topped with hand-cut fries

Artisanal Cheese Sampler three artisan cheeses, seasonal accoutrements spiced candied Walnuts, and sliced baguette

Hood River Risotto red wine risotto, Granny Smith apples, gruyere cheese

French Onion Gratin caramelized onions, garlic, thyme, dry vermouth, beef stock, croutons and gruyere cheese

salads

Arugula Salad shaved fennel, candied walnuts, Granny Smith apples, Rouge creamery blue cheese, honey black pepper vinaigrette

Stacked Caesar Salad fresh whole romaine leaves, Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, Boquerone anchovies

Egg on Horseback grilled asparagus, sage brown butter, 4 month aged Spanish Manchego cheesee, sunny-side egg

Fried Goat Cheese Salad butter lettuce, frisee, toasted Oregon hazelnuts, citrus vinaigrette

Chicken Paillard thin seared chicken breast, white wine jus, with a pomegranate seed and frisee salad, mustard vinaigrette

entrees

Espresso Braised Short Ribs chipotle and espresso braised Cascade Natural short ribs, candied peppers, served over creamy white Bob’s Red Mill grits

Classic Steak Frites pan seared N.Y. Strip Steak, hand-cut French fries and béarnaise sauce with tarragon and shallots

Hazelnut Pesto angel hair pasta tossed with house made pesto of Oregon Hazelnuts, fresh basil, olive oil, shaved parmesan cheese  (half portion available)

The Nell Burger house ground Cascade Natural beef, two strips thick cut Nueske’s bacon,  fried egg, 24 month agite Tillamook cheddar, dijon mustard, hot sauce, aioli on Pearl Bakery brioche bun served with mixed greens

Cafe Nell Turkey Burger 24-hour sea-salt brined  turkey breast house-ground with fennel and shallots,  Pearl Bakery brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, balsamic caramelized onions,  goat cheese,  avocado, served with mixed organic greens

Northwest Cioppino Penn Cove mussels, Manila Clams, prawns, seasonal market whitefish, white wine, fennel, tomato broth, sourdough

Oregon Rockfish Vera Cruz Style served over fired roasted red and green bell pepper, tomatillos, jalapeno, red onion, tomato, cilantro and Spanish olives

Oven Roasted Chicken pan seared free range chicken quarter, served over creamy mashed potatoes, with sautéed spinach and chicken jus

additions

Hand-cut French fries, Sauteed Spinach, Mashed Potatoes, Market Vegetable, Mac n’ Cheese