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Nick Ryan's Saloon
157 Jefferson Street
Lexington, KY 40508
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Dinner Menu
Starting Gate
Nick's Taco
Cougar Bait beer battered cod or grilled Mahi Mahi, cilantro slaw, pico de gallo, queso fresco & Valentina hot sauce.
- (each) $5.00
Fried Calamari
$9.00
Served Rhode Island style, tossed with pepperoncinis & crushed red pepper. Choice of lemon aioli or marinara dipping sauce.
Sashimi Tuna
$14.00
Seared to a perfect rare and served over sesame soba noodles with arugula & ginger soy sauce.
Caprese Bruschetta
$9.00
Grilled French baguettes topped with fresh tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil & balsamic reduction.
Trio Dip
$10.00
A sampling of our truffle oil & herb hummus, cucumber dip & house-made Kentucky beer cheese. Served with a variety of fresh vegetables & flat bread.
Sausage Crostinis
$9.00
A blend of chorizo, Italian & andouille sausages baked on a crostini with Mozzarella then topped with Parmesan cheese, chimichurri sauce & served with a side of marinara.
Beer Cheese Fries
$8.00
Hand cut fries topped with our house-made Kentucky beer cheese, crispy country ham bits & scallions.
Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
$10.00
Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a spicy Asian aioli & served with iceberg lettuce, fried tortilla strips & wasabi crema.
Bourbon Brined Chicken Bites
$9.00
Our unique and delicious version of a traditional dish. Drizzled with pink peppercorn honey and served with a spicy BBQ dipping sauce.
Nick Ryan Fries
$6.00
A large portion of our hand cut fries with your choice of seasoning. Garlic Herb, Rosemary Parmesan or Nick's special BBQ.
Signature Salads & Soups
Add Chicken $4; Shrimp $7; Salmon $7 to any salad.
Soup of the Day
- Priced Daily
Southern Cobb Salad
$12.00
Fried chicken, crispy bacon, egg, tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, cucumber & choice of dressing.
Beet & Goat Cheese
$12.00
Arugula tossed in raspberry vinaigrette, then served with roasted red & golden beets, toasted hazelnuts, cherry tomatoes & a honey goat cheese.
House Salad
Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, croutons, bacon, shredded cheddar & choice of dressing.
- $4.00
- $7.00
Strawberry Spinach Salad
$10.00
Tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette with slivered almonds, blue cheese crumbles & dried cranberries.
Southwest Salad
$12.00
Grilled chicken, roasted corn, black beans, tomato, avocado & fried tortilla strips on a bed of mixed greens tossed in a chipotle avocado ranch.
Spinach Salad
$10.00
Tossed in a bacon vinaigrette with green apples, candied walnuts, egg, tomatoes, & smoked Gouda cheese.
Caesar Salad
$7.00
Romaine tossed with Parmesan cheese, croutons & Caesar dressing, then finished with a Parmesan crisp.
Nick Ryan's Favorites
Fried Chicken
$17.00
Local bourbon brined chicken drizzled with pink peppercorn honey served with country green beans & Yukon gold mashed potatoes.
Hot Brown
$15.00
A classic Kentucky dish of country ham, roasted turkey & toast, topped with bacon, tomato, cheddar cheese & Mornay sauce.
Fish & Chips
$14.00
Cougar Bait beer battered cod served with fries, tarragon tartar sauce & coleslaw.
Nick Ryan's Burger
$11.00
A juicy half pound burger with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle. Choice of one side.
- Add Cheese, Bacon, Egg, Beer Battered Onion Rings or Avocado (Each)
- $1.00
- Spicy Nick Style Add
- $2.00
Spicy Chick
$12.00
Grilled or fried chicken breast sandwich topped with diced jalapeños, beer battered onion rings, spicy BBQ sauce & homemade beer cheese. Choice of one side item.
Entrees
Filet Mignon
$31.00
Grilled to perfection served with asparagus, fried Gnocchi and your choice of bourbon demi-glace or maitre d'hotel butter.
NY Strip
$29.00
A generous cut of Certified Angus Buckhead beef, sautéed fresh haricot verts, garlic herb fries and your choice of bourbon demi-glace or maitre d'hotel butter.
Blackened Mahi
$21.00
Served over savory Parmesan cream corn and topped with an avocado, tomato & black bean salsa, then finished with a hint of chive & raspberry oils.
Grilled Pork Chop
$24.00
French cut & bourbon brined garnished with a roasted granny smith apple & caramelized onion reduction. Served with smoked gouda grits & asparagus.
Grilled Salmon
$19.00
Always fresh and served with seasonal vegetables & jasmine rice, garnished with a Tomatilla salsa verde & Mango pico de gallo
Shrimp & Grits
$21.00
Low country style with andouille sausage, poblano peppers, & mushrooms over smoked Gouda grits with a spicy creole sauce.
Chicken Roulade
$19.00
Wrapped with Prosciutto ham and stuffed with Brie cheese, pan seared then topped with Brie cream.
Crab Cake
$21.00
Two petite crab cakes garnished with a mustard cream sauce. Served with fresh seasonal vegetables and roasted garlic fingerling potatoes.
Smoked Braised Brisket
$18.00
Slowly smoked, then braised in our local Shotgun Wedding Ale until fork tender. Served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes & country green beans.
Rossi's Pasta
$14.00
Angel hair pasta tossed with fresh spinach, shiitake mushrooms, prosciutto, red onions, garlic & basil in a white wine sauce. Finished with shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Add Chicken
- $4.00
- Mussels
- $4.00
- Shrimp
- $7.00
- Salmon
- $7.00
White
House Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or White Zinfandel
- Glass $6.50
- Bottle $19.00
J. Lohr Riesling, Monterey Country 2013
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $29.00
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 2013
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $29.00
Massimo Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2013
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $26.00
Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc, Sonoma Country 2013
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $29.00
Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, Italy 2013
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $29.00
Kendall Jankson Vintner's Reserver Chardonney 2013
- Glass $8.50
- Bottle $30.00
Bernardus Chardonney, Monterey 2012
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $38.00
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 2013
- Bottle $40.00
Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2012
- Bottle $45.00
Joseph Drouhin Macon-Villages, Burgundy, France 2012
- Bottle $34.00
Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay, Robert Young Vineyard, Alexander Valley 2011
- Bottle $42.00
Light & Sparkling
Bonvia Puglia Moscato, Italy
- Glass $6.50
- Bottle $19.00
Riondo Blu Prosecco, Italy
- Glass $8.50
- Bottle $24.00
Domaine Carneros by Taittinger Brut Cuvee, Napa Valley 2010
- Bottle $45.00
Parrier-Jouett Grand Brut, France
- Bottle $75.00
Red
House Cabernet, Merlot or Pinot Noir
- Glass $6.50
- Bottle $19.00
Bodega Elena de Mendoza Malbec, Argentina 2013
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $29.00
Indomita Carmenere, Chile, Central Valley 2012
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $26.00
(JK) Just Kidding Pinot Noir
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $26.00
Souverain North Coast Merlot, California 2012
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $33.00
Carmel Road Pinot Noir, Monterey 2012
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $34.00
Meiomo by Belle Glos Pinot Noir, California Coast 2013
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $34.00
Leese-Fitch Zinfandel, California 2012
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $33.00
Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 2012
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $33.00
Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Country 2011
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $33.00
Hogue Genesis Meritage Red Blend, Columbia Valley 2010
- Bottle $35.00
Careron Hughes Lot 352 Cotes-du-Rhone, France 2011
- Bottle $35.00
La Crema Pinot Noir, Monterey Country 2012
- Bottle $40.00
Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara 2013
- Bottle $52.00
Row Eleven Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2009
- Bottle $52.00
Decoy by Duckhorn Zinfandel, California 2012
- Bottle $40.00
Gunfighter Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma Country 2010
- Bottle $52.00
Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel, California 2011
- Bottle $60.00
Chateau Haut Beausejour St. Estephe, France 2009
- Bottle $48.00
Cheteau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf du Pape 2010
- Bottle $70.00
Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2011
- Bottle $38.00
Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2012
- Bottle $42.00
Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2011
- Bottle $60.00
Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
- Bottle $65.00
Chimney Rock Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2010
- Bottle $85.00
Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon, Kelham Vinyard 2011
- Bottle $98.00
Stonestreet Cougar Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Mountain Estate 2008
- Bottle $100.00
Main
Nick's Cure
$10.00
Bourbon brined fried chicken served open face on a buttermilk biscuit, then smothered in sausage gravy and topped with two fried eggs
Veggie Omelette
$10.00
Three egg omelette filled with spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms & cheddar cheese Served with home fries, toast and fruit garnish
Meat Omelette
$10.00
Three egg omelette filled with bacon, ham, turkey & cheddar cheese Served with home fries, toast and fruit garnish
Eggs Benedict
$12.00
Country ham with poached eggs & hollandaise on an English muffin Served with home fries and fruit garnish
Eggs Maryland
$12.00
Crab cake with poached eggs & hollandaise on an English muffin Served with home fries and fruit garnish
Egg Sandwich
$8.00
Choice of an English muffin or biscuit served with a fried egg, bacon or sausage & melted cheddar cheese Served with home fries
Jefferson Street Plate
$10.00
Two eggs your way, bacon or sausage, home fries, fresh fruit & toast
Biscuit & Gravy
$8.00
Buttermilk biscuits with house-made sausage gravy
Starting Gate
Nick's Taco
Cougar Bait beer battered cod or grilled Mahi Mahi, cilantro slaw, pico de gallo, queso fresco & Valentina hot sauce
- (each) $5.00
Fried Calamari
$9.00
Served Rhode Island style, tossed with pepperoncinis & crushed red pepper. Served with your choice of lemon aioli or marinara dipping sauce
Sashimi Tuna
$14.00
Seared to a perfect rare and served over sesame soba noodles with arugula & ginger soy sauce
Trio Dip
$10.00
A sampling of our truffle oil & herb hummus, cucumber dip & house-made Kentucky beer cheese. Served with a variety of fresh vegetables & flat bread
Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
$10.00
Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a spicy Asian aioli & served with iceberg lettuce, fried tortilla strips & wasabi crema
Caprese Bruschetta
$9.00
Grilled French baguettes topped with fresh tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil & balsamic reduction
Beer Cheese Fries
$8.00
Hand cut fries topped with our house-made Kentucky beer cheese, crispy country ham bits & scallions
Nick Ryan Fries
$6.00
A large portion of our hand cut fries with your choice of seasoning. Garlic Herb, Rosemary Parmesan or Nick's special BBQ
Bourbon Brined Chicken Bites
$9.00
Our unique and delicious version of a traditional dish. Drizzled with pink peppercorn honey and served with a spicy BBQ dipping sauce
Signature Salads & Soups
Add Chicken $3, Shrimp $5, Salmon $6
Soup of the Day
- Priced Daily
Southern Cobb Salad
$10.00
Fried chicken, crispy bacon, egg, tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, cucumber & choice of dressing
Southwest Salad
$12.00
Grilled chicken, roasted corn, black beans, tomato, avocado & fried tortilla strips on a bed of mixed greens tossed in a chipotle avocado ranch
Beet & Goat Cheese
$12.00
Arugula tossed in raspberry vinaigrette, then served with roasted red & golden beets, toasted hazelnuts, cherry tomatoes & a honey goat cheese
Asian Salad
$8.00
Kale, red cabbage, red bell peppers, shaved brussel sprouts, cashews & chow mein noodles with a ginger peanut dressing
Fried Green Tomato Salad
$9.00
Spring mix, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese with a balsamic reduction
Spinach Salad
$9.00
Tossed in a bacon vinaigrette with green apples, candied walnuts, egg, tomatoes, & smoked Gouda cheese
Caesar Salad
$7.00
Romaine tossed with Parmesan cheese, croutons & Caesar dressing, then finished with a parmesan crisp
House Salad
Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, croutons, bacon, shredded cheddar & choice of dressing
- $4.00
- $7.00
Strawberry Spinach Salad
$10.00
Tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette with slivered almonds, blue cheese crumbles & dried cranberries
Sandwiches
Served with one side item
Cougar Bait Beer Battered Fish Sandwich
$9.00
The best cod fish sandwich in town. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & tarragon tartar sauce
Chicken Sandwich
$10.00
Grilled or fried with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & bistro sauce
Fried Green Tomato BLT
$9.00
Our spin on a classic with basil aioli and your choice of bread
Veggie Sandwich
$8.00
Grilled zucchini, squash, portabella mushrooms, caramelized onions, Mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, pablano peppers, with a basil aioli on toasted wheatberry bread
Spicy Chick
$12.00
Grilled or fried chicken breast topped with diced jalapeños, beer battered onion rings, spicy BBQ sauce & beer cheese
Classic Club
$10.00
Roasted turkey, country ham, cherrywood bacon, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise
- Add a Fried Egg
- $1.00
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
$10.00
Fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and wrapped with iceberg lettuce, pickles, shredded cheddar cheese and ranch
Nick Ryan's Burger
$11.00
A juicy half pound burger with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle
- Add Cheese, Bacon, Egg, Beer Battered Onion Rings or Avocado (Each)
- $1.00
- Add Spicy Nick Style
- $2.00
Entrees
Shrimp & Grits
$12.00
Low country style with andouille sausage, poblano peppers, & mushrooms over smoked Gouda grits with a spicy creole sauce
Hot Brown
$14.00
A classic Kentucky dish of country ham, roasted turkey & toast, topped with bacon, tomato, cheddar cheese & Mornay sauce
Fish & Chips
$11.00
Cougar Bait beer battered cod served with fries, tarragon tartar sauce & coleslaw
Grilled Salmon
$12.00
Always fresh and served with seasonal vegetables & jasmine rice, garnished with a Tomatilla salsa verde & Mango pico de gallo
Fried Chicken
$11.00
Local bourbon brined chicken drizzled with pink peppercorn honey served with country green beans & Yukon gold mashed potatoes
Crab Cake
$12.00
Petite crab cake garnished with a mustard cream sauce. Served with fresh seasonal vegetables and roasted garlic fingerling potatoes