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It's A Matter Of Taste
2323 Union Lake Rd
Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48382
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Restaurant Dinner Menu
Dinner Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.; Sunday 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Appetizers
Prince Edward Island Mussels
$12.00
steamed in a Thai red curry cream, with lemongrass cilantro
Ahi Tuna Skewers*
$12.00
Thai glass noodle salad, wasabi, pickled ginger and soy dipping sauce
Arancini
$9.00
crisp fried risotto stuffed with sausage, fire roasted peppers & fontina, arrabiatta sauce
Roasted Forest Mushrooms
$10.00
wilted onions, spinach, morel cream & manchego cheese en croute
Cheese Tasting
$12.00
port salut, drunken goat, Saint Andre, poached pear, candied pecans, flatbreads, cranberry syrup
Salmon & Crab Cake^
$12.00
a delicate blend with remoulade & citrus arugula
Calamari^
$10.00
Sweet chili glaze, cilantro, black sesame seeds & scallions
Seared Sea Scallops* ^
$12.00
Vietnamese chili glaze, jasmine rice, wok fried beans and nam prik phao
Salad
House Salad^
assorted lettuces topped with sliced apples, toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries, shaved carrots, New York white cheddar and raspberry vinaigrette
- Side $6.00
- Full $12.00
Caesar Salad*
romaine, shaved pecorino romano, parmesan crostini, creamy caesar dressing
- Side $6.00
- Full $12.00
Fixed Green Salad^
roasted beets, artichoke hearts, nicoise olives, French feta, white balsamic vinaigrette
- Side $6.00
- Full $12.00
Harvest Salad
blended greens with apple butter vinaigrette, goat cheese, spicy bacon, crisp sweet potato and roasted pecans
- Side $6.00
- Full $12.00
Pasta
M.O.T. Pasta
$18.00
pasta, grilled chicken, asparagus, fire roasted peppers and fresh basil in an asiago broth
Cappellini
$20.00
shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams in a robust tomato garlic broth with chiles and cilantro
Housemade Gnocchi
$20.00
potato dumplings baked with pork bolognese, artisanal ricotta quenelle
Fettuccini Carciofi
$18.00
housemade pasta with chicken, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes and a lemon basil cream
Risotto
$20.00
sauteed chicken, gulf shrimp, zucchini, petite spinach, green peas and parmiagiano
Veal & Chicken Ravioli
$20.00
house made, baked with fresh basil marinara & a trio of Italian cheeses, ricotta and spinach
Seafood
Crispy Walleye^
$24.00
spicy red curry/coconut milk broth, mussels, thai slaw, jasmine rice, sauteed Japanese eggplant
Szechuan Seared Salmon* ^
$24.00
tamarind chile sauce, wok fried beans, nam prik pao, jasmine rice
Pan Roasted Grouper^
$26.00
vermouth, artichoke hearts, capers, spinach, tomato concasse, with whipped potatoes and roasted asparagus
Fried Lake Perch
$24.00
whipped potatoes, french beans, lemon beurre blanc, malt syrup
Idaho Brook Trout^
$22.00
pan roasted with pancetta lump crab and lemon creamed leeks with whipped potatoes & roast asparagus
Meat
Braised Pork Shank^
$22.00
cider infused reduction, creamy kraut, whipped potatoes and French beans
Sauteed Veal Scaloppini^
$25.00
shrimp, artichokes, prosciutto, lemon, capers, sauteed gnocchi, french beans
Chicken Margherita^
$20.00
sauteed with fresh tomato, basil, prosciutto & fontina in a marsala reduction with asiago papparadelle and french beans
Turkey Scallopini^
$20.00
sauteed with fresh mushrooms and Madagascar gren peppercorn cream, with whipped potato and french beans
Lamb Osso Bucco^
$24.00
Barolo rosemary jus, whipped potatoes, roasted carrots and parsnips
Grilled New York Strip^
$28.00
12oz choice, Gruyere potato, garlic/cipollini onion confit, roasted asparagus, balsamic cabernet jus
Grilled Filet Mignon* ^
$29.00
Italian peara sauce, mushroom confit, gruyere potatoes, roasted asparagus and carrots, crisp onions
*These items may contain raw or undercooked ingredients and may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food born illness. ^These items are Gluten Free or can be made Gluten Free - Please let your server know
Appetizers
Arancini
$9.00
crisp fried risotto stuffed with sausage, fire roasted peppers and fontina, arabiatta sauce
Crisp Fried Calamari
$10.00
sweet chili glazed, cilantro, black sesame seeds and scallions
Prince Edward Island Mussels
$12.00
steamed in a Thai red curry cream with lemongrass and cilantro
Salad
Toppers: Grilled Chicken Breast or Shrimp* add $3 / Grilled Salmon* add $4 / Grilled Tenderloin* add $5
House Salad
$12.00
assorted lettuces topped with sliced apples, toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries, shaved carrots, white cheddar and raspberry vinaigrette
Field Green Salad^
$12.00
roasted beets, artichoke hearts, nicotine olives and French feta with white balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad*
$12.00
served with sourdough croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese
Harvest Salad
$12.00
field greens tossed with apple butter vinaigrette, goat cheese, spicy bacon and pecans
Chicken Waldorf Salad
$12.00
poached chicken breast, roasted walnuts, California grapes, celery and tart apples in a honey cream dressing over dressed fields greens with golden pineapple
Grilled Steak & Bleu Cheese Salad*
$15.00
grilled aged tenderloin with arugula, petite green beans tossed in a white balsamic vinaigrette, tear drop and red grape tomatoes, red onion and bleu Cheese
Sandwiches
All sandwiches are served with french fries, sweet potato fries or soup
Chicken Margherita Panini
$9.00
grilled shaved chicken, fresh mozzarella, Roma tomato, sweet Bermuda onion and basil pesto mayonnaise on sour dough
Grilled Chicken Caesar Roll-Up
$9.00
our handmade flat bread, marinated grilled chicken breast, Roma tomato, sweet red onion and our Caesar dressing
Salmon Crab Cake Sandwich
$9.00
served on top of a croissant bun with remoulade and mixed greens
Three Cheese Panini
$8.00
imported gruyere cheese, asiago & fontina on sour dough bread served with our famous spicy tomato basil soup
M.O.T. Signature Burger*
$10.00
aged steak burger basted with our signature sweet sauce. spicy and tangy sauce topped with white cheddar, crisp fired onion and leaf lettuce
Char Grilled Steak Burger*
$10.00
ground from prime USDA aged steak with choice of cheese, leaf lettuce, tomato and onion
Pasta's & Entrees
Side Salad with entree $5
M.O.T. Pasta
$13.00
shell pasta with grilled chicken, asparagus tips, fire roasted peppers and fresh basil in an asiago broth
Char Grilled Petite Fillet*
$14.00
Madeira wine, morel mushroom and green peppercorn reduction over smashed redskin potatoes with buttered green beans
Farfalle Carciofi
$13.00
bow tie pasta with sauteed chicken, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes, tossed in a lemon basil cream sauce
Asian Glazed Salmon*
$14.00
tempura battered & crisped fried, tossed in a Asian glaze with jasmine rice and Thai vegetables
Chicken & Shrimp Picatta
$15.00
sauteed gulf shrimp and chicken tenderloins with artichokes, capers and mushrooms in a lemon garlic sauce, served over linguini
Road House Perch
$14.00
served with a lemon butter caper sauce, chiffinade of spinach & concasse, smashed Yukon gold potatoes and green beans
Thai Crisp Walleye
$14.00
served on a bed of Jasmine rice, steamed mussels, Thai vegetables, cilantro and spicy red curry coconut milk broth
*These items may contain raw or undercooked ingredients and may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food born illness. ^These items are Gluten Free or can be made Gluten Free - Please let your server know
Soups & Cold Salads
Soup
$3.95 – $8.50
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Albacore Tuna Pasta Salad
tossed with english peas, red onions, pasta shells and eggs
- 1/2lb $3.95
Albacore Tuna Salad
red onions, celery, pickles and egg
- 1/2lb $3.95
Marinated Salad
English cucumbers, artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella Roma tomatoes and Bermuda onions tossed in champagne basil vinaigrette
- 1/2lb $3.95
Fresh Fruit
our pick of the seasons finest
- 1/2lb $3.95
Caesar Pasta Salad*
Roma tomatoes, grilled chicken, romaine, purple onion, garlic Parmesan croutons and house made Caesar dressing
- 1/2lb $3.95
Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad
chick peas, Havarti cheese, roasted red peppers, purple onion, cucumbers, fresh dill, peppercini's, tomatoes, pimento stuffed olives, tossed w/ our housemade Greek dressing
- 1/2lb $3.95
Waldorf Chicken Salad
chicken, granny and red delicious, red onions, grapes and toasted walnuts
- (per lb) $9.00
House Salad
assorted greens, carrots, dried cranberries, white cheddar, toasted hazelnuts and sliced apples served with our house made raspberry vinaigrette
- $6.95
- W/ Chicken $8.95
Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken Lavosh (Chefs Choice)
$3.95
grilled chicken, broccoli Havarti cheese, romaine and rosemary mayonnaise
Turkey Club Lavosh (Chefs Choice)
$3.95
Roasted turkey breast. Baby Swiss, Bermuda onion, country bacon, Roma tomato and mayonnaise
Grilled Chicken Caesar*
$6.95
Grilled chicken, roma Tomatoes, grilled chicken, romaine, purple onion and housemade Caesar dressing on grilled focaccia bread
Entrees
Chimichanga
chicken, black beans, peppers, onions, tomatoes, pepperjack cheese and cilantro stewed together and wrapped in a flour tortilla and pan-fried
- (ea) $8.95
Chicken Soft Taco
Marinated chicken, tomatoes, onions, pepperjack cheese, cilantro and black bean spread wrapped in a flour tortilla
- (ea) $6.95
Chicken Quesadillas
sauteed peppers and onions, black beans, pepper jack cheese and cilantro - 3 pieces
- 3 Pc $7.95
Chicken Spedini
$7.95
thinly sliced rolled in Italian breadcrumbs, stuffed with asiago cheese and Roma tomatoes, served with house made marinara sauce 2-pc
Spa Grilled Chicken
chicken breast served with angel hair pasta and steamed broccoli
- (ea) $7.95
Housemade Fettuccini
$8.95
housemade fettuccini pasta with chicken, artichokes, sun-dried tomato and lemon basil cream sauce
Housemade Linguine*
$8.95
beef tenderloin tips and wild mushrooms tossed in a sour cream and fresh chive sauce
MOT Pasta
light and flavorful blend of pasta shells, chicken, asparagus, roasted peppers, fresh basil and garlic in a asiago seasoned broth
- 1/2lb $3.95
Chicken Lasagna
$7.95
handmade pasta, spinach, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, housemade marinara and herbed ricotta
Angel Hair Pasta
shitake mushrooms, roasted red peppers and Parmesan and olive oil infusion
- 1/2lb $3.50
Chicken Phyllo
with mushroom and roasted pepper cream cheese, wrapped in phyllo
- (ea) $7.95
House Made Chicken Pot Pie
$7.95
with peas, carrots and celery
Eggplant Parmesan
$7.95
layers of breaded eggplant with asiago cheese and housemade marinara
Grilled Salmon
$9.95
preparation is chefs choice
Sweet Chili Glazed Chicken
$7.95
grilled, topped with sweet chili sauce and sprinkled with black sesame seeds served with wasabi mashed potatoes
Potatoes Chicken Pie
$6.95
potatoes, Gruyere cheese, and cubed chicken breast in a golden puff pastry
Blackened Snapper
$9.95
fillet rubbed with a Cajun spice blend and served with mashed potatoes
Seared Snapper
$9.95
lightly seasoned over sun-dried tomato cream sauce and mashed potatoes
Beef Tenderloin
$13.95
served with green beans, mashed potatoes and a Chausser peppercorn and mushroom reduction sauce - 2pc
Side Dishes
Potato Gruyere
Thinly sliced potatoes baked with garlic, cream and Gruyere cheese
- (ea) $3.50
Mashed Redskins
with garlic, Parmesan and sour cream
- 1/2lb $3.00
Green Beans
with shallots, basil, and toasted pine nuts tossed with infused olive oil
- 1/2lb $4.50
Focaccia
$6.95 – $7.95
Italian crispy and chewy flat bread with assorted toppings
Garden Grilled Vegetables
Fresh grilled veggies
- 1/2lb $4.75
Sugar Snap Peas
with carrots, garlic and basil tossed in olive oil (seasonal)
- (per lb) $9.00
Calamari
Sweet chili glazed (Friday's & Saturday's Only)
- 1/2lb $3.95
Desserts
Cookies
$2.25Carrot Cake
$4.95Key Lime Tarts
$4.25
Seasonal
Gianduja Tower
$4.95Fresh Fruit Feuillate
$4.95Peanut Butter Smoothies
$2.75Assorted Bars
- (ea) $2.25
Assorted Minature Bars
- (dz) $10.95
Chocolate Mousse Cups
$4.956" Torte
served 4-6
- Starts at $21.95
9" Torte
Serves 10-12
- Starts at $32.95
12" Torte
serves 15-20
- Starts at $52.95
Half Sheet Torte
serves 35-50
- Starts at $72.95
*These items may contain raw or undercooked ingredients and may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food born illness
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General Info
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Italian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
We have a full banquet center for private parties, and you can visit our carry-out for a great selection of wines and gourmet food to take home. Our restaurant has a local and intimate feel, whether you want to enjoy a cocktail at the bar, or drink and dine with friends on the patio looking out on the lake. Whatever your preference, we're happy to serve you and we hope to welcome you into the Matter of Taste family.