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The Refuge
1143 Crane Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Dessert
Main Menu
Monday - Friday Lunch 11:30 - 2:30; Monday - Friday Dinner 5:00 - 9:00 (10:00 Friday); Saturday - Sunday: Noon - 9:00 (10:00 Saturday)
Soup & Salads
Mixed Green Salad
$4.00
with balsamic vinaigrette
Original Pastrami Chopped Salad
$14.00
Warm pastrami morsels, romaine, avocado, tomatoes, shredded swiss cheese, egg, pickled veggies, warm rye toast, honey mustard dressing served on the side
Specialties & Favorites
Fried Chicken Pecan Waffle
$12.00
House made gravy, BBQ sauce and maple syrup
The Wheel Dog
$10.00
Little known cult hero, Old West bandit, and murderer, Texie Wheelgun, would do anything to satisfy his ferret-like appetite. A seared beef hot dog with bacon, cheddar, fajita veg, tomato, and cilantro might have saved your life in 1871
Barbacoa Nachos de Sinaloa
$12.00
Braised beef, cheddar, queso fresco, salsa verde, black olives, sour cream, cilantro, jicama, pickled jalapeños, and diced red onion (muy explosivo!)
Seared Tilapia Sandwich
$12.00
Spiced seared Tilapia filet, tartar sauce, fried onions, romaine, vine-ripened tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado. Fries on the side
Kiev Style Chopped Chicken Liver
$10.00
Russian Jewish nirvana served with seared rye toast, whole grain mustard, and cornichons
Casse Croûte (Break Bread)
$13.00
Melted brie, aioli, tomatoes, sautéed mushroom and onion, sourdough, served with a green salad
Philly Cheesesteaks
Our steaks are custom-made, straight outta Philly. Served on the famous Amoroso Roll with a side of fries. Choice of Chicken Or Beef. Add: Garlic Fry upgrade: $2, Goofy fry upgrade: $6, Avocado: $2
Cheesesteak Parmesan
$12.00
Roasted garlic-tomato sugo, provolone, fresh oregano, and of course parmesan
Wit Cheesesteak
$12.00
WIT Caramelized onions, WIT cherry peppers, WIT Refuge Cheese Sauce
French Onion Dip (swiss cheese)
$14.00
Rumor has it that this union of Paris and Philly caused such a frenzy that the Liberty Bell was dropped and cracked
Cheesesteak De Arbol
$14.00
Avocado, De Arbol sauce, sour cream, red onion, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, cheddar
The Champ Cheesesteak
$12.00
Mushroom-onion sauteé, roasted red bell peppers, provolone cheese
Western Chicken Cheesesteak
$12.00
Bacon, fried onions, provolone cheese, BBQ sauce, cilantro, and ranch dressing
Bites & Sides
French Fries
$4.00Garlic Fries (perplexingly austere)
$6.00Goofy Fries
$10.00
Garlic fries, Refuge cheese sauce & pastrami
Classic Coleslaw
$6.00Gratinéed Mac & Cheese
$9.00Brussels Sprouts
$8.00
Sautéed with bacon and caramelized onions
House Pickled Vegetables
$7.00
Chef's selection of tangy & slightly sweet chilled pickled vegetables. A must have with pastrami!
Porky Papas
$9.00
French fries, BBQ pulled pork, diced red onions, cilantro and drizzled with ranch dressing
Spinach Artichoke Dip
$10.00
Spinach & artichoke folded into a warm creamy parmesan and pepper jack béchamel sauce, and gratineed golden brown with panko bread crumbs. Served with house fried tortilla chips
Fresh Ground Chuck Burgers
Natural Certified Angus Beef, flattop-seared, (7oz). All burgers are cooked slightly pink, "medium well" and served with a side of fries. Add: Garlic fry upgrade: $2, Goofy fries: $6, Bacon, Caramelized Onions or Avocado: $2
Mole Burger
$16.50
Authentic peanut mole sauce, bacon, cheddar, pickled jalapeños, red onions, cilantro, pickles
Cheddar Burger
$14.00
Cheddar cheese, vine-ripened tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and red onion on side
Ohio Burger
$14.00
Slightly sweet, circa late 1800's Akron, OH; caramelized onions with muenster cheese. Medium well only
Pastrami Burger
$17.50
Beef burger, sliced pastrami, melted swiss, sauerkraut, russian dressing, burger bun
Pastrami Pathos
Custom-trimmed, by hand, from the 'heart of the navel'. Served seductively warm on toasted rye bread with pickles and pickled onions. Half sandwiches available for $9.50. Add: Chopped Liver: $6 Avocado: $2
Reuben
$17.95
Pastrami, sauerkraut, melted swiss, crazy russian dressing, toasted rye
The Toasted Slaw #19
$17.95
Pastrami, coleslaw, swiss (not melted), crazy russian dressing, toasted rye
Swiss & Mustard
$17.95
Pastrami, swiss, toasted rye, Gulden's mustard
Dessert
Superlative Bread Pudding
$8.00
Bourbon caramel sauce, whipped cream
Chocolate Pot De Crème
$3.00
Decadent chocolate
Ice Cream
$5.00
Rum Raisin, Strawberry, Cookies N' Cream, Chocolate, Coconut, Vanilla Bean, Green Tea, Dulce De Leche
Root Beer Float
$7.00Young's Chocolate Stout Float
$9.00Underberg
$4.00
44% ABV, Premium quality digestive, made with select herbs from over 43 countries, gluten free, kosher
Draught Belgian & Micro Brews
25cl - 8.5oz, 33cl - 11.2oz, 40cl - 13.5oz. Bottled Beer List Available by Request: We currently offer about 100 selections representing 15 countries, covering most styles
North Coast Pranqster, American
7.6% ABV, 20 IBU, creamy Belgian style blonde, Fort Bragg, CA
- 33cl $7.00
Ommegang Hennepin, American, Saison
7.7% ABV, great flavors: ginger, spice, orange and toasted grain
- 25cl $6.00
Kwak, Belgian, Strong Ale
8% ABV, crisp amber, roasted malt, serve in a coachman's glass
- 33cl $10.00
- OR buy a double kwak, twice the kwak, in a big glass! $19.00
Drake's Black Robusto, American, Porter
7% ABV, 25 IBU, roasty chocolate maltiness and spicy herbal hop
- 25cl $7.00
Palm, Belgian, Amber
5.4% ABV, crisp, easy bitterness, light toast, toffee and caramel
- 40cl $7.00
Estaminet Pils, Belgian, Pilsner
5.2% ABV, Gold medal winning pils, light body, clean and crisp!
- 40cl $6.00
Affligem Blond, Belgian
6.8% ABV, Blonde ale, eminently drinkable, subtle earthy hops, try it in bottle for $6 and taste the difference side by side
- 33cl $7.00
LA Chouffe, Belgian
8% ABV, hazy farmhouse ale, sweet malty aroma, honey, dry finish
- 25cl $9.00
St. Bernardus Abt 12, Belgian
10.5% ABV, dark strong ale, notes of chocolate and roasted malt
- 25cl $10.00
Tripel Karmeliet, Belgian
8% ABV, 16 IBU, BELGIAN, TRIPEL, orange zest, restrained spice
- 33cl $10.00
Artisan Soft Drinks
Lemonade
$3.00San Pellegrino Sparkling water
$5.00Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
$4.00Stewart's Orange N Cream Soda
$4.00Sparky's Artisan Root Beer
$4.00Bundaberg Guava Soda
$4.00House-made Black Cherry Soda
$4.00Bundaberg Ginger Beer
$4.00Wines
Sauv Blanc, Petit Bourgeois
France, refreshing, stone fruit and notes of lime and lemon
- Gls $10.00
- Btl $40.00
Pinot Grigio, Riff
Italy, well balance, crisp acidity, and stone fruits aromas
- Gls $8.00
- Btl $30.00
Chardonnay, Manifesto!
California, North Coast, crisp yet brightly fruit forward
- Gls $9.00
- Btl $35.00
Pinot Noir, Pedroncelli
Sonoma, elegant medium bodied, cherry & warm spice flavors
- Gls $12.00
- Btl $45.00
Malbec, Armonia
Argentina, violets and dark fruits aromas, well-balanced
- Gls $8.00
- Btl $30.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Urbanite
American, full-bodied, oaky, flavors of dark mulberry and ripe plum
- Gls $9.00
- Btl $35.00
Bottled Ciders, Perries & Specialties
Widmer Ommision Ipa
6.7% ABV, 65 IBU, American, Ipa, classic west coast style
gluten-free
- 12oz $6.00
Bards
4.6% ABV, 20 IBU, American, Pale Ale, refreshing, crisp, & tasty
gluten-free
- 12oz $6.00
The Anvil Bourbon Cider
6% ABV, clean aromatic presence with a layered smoky finish
- 12oz $5.00
The Pitchfork Pear Cider
6% ABV, semi-sweet, apple crisp start and creamy pear finish
- 12oz $5.00
Crispin Cider
5.5% ABV, American, balanced, crisp, delicious apple cider
gluten-free
- 12oz $6.00
Crispin Blackberry Cider
5.5% ABV, American, refreshing, crisp, blackberry and pear cider
gluten-free
- 12oz $6.00
Wyder's Raspberry Cider
4% ABV, Clean, crisp and balanced with a tingling raspberry nose
gluten-free
- 12oz $5.00
Angry Orchard Ginger Cider
5% ABV, American, apple-ginger, smooth, sweet, slightly tart
gluten-free
- 12oz $7.00
Dragon Breath Cider
6% ABV, light, fruity, semi-sweet apple cider spiced with ginger
gluten-free
- 500ml $7.00
Woodchuck Pear Cider
4% ABV, American, smooth and refreshing, cool and crispy taste
gluten-free
- 12oz $6.00
Aspall Dry Cider
6.8% ABV, English, clean & crisp w/ a refreshing full apple flavor
- 300ml $9.00
Aspall Perronelle's Blush Cider
5.7% ABV, English, blended with blackberry juice, Est. 1728
- 500ml $15.00
Underberg Digestive
Comprised of herbs from 43 countries, aids in digestion
- 0.67oz $4.00
Bottled Trappist Beers
Westmalle Dubbel
7% ABV, 28 IBU, Belgian, reddish brown, malty and fruit, featuring a 3 week secondary fermentation
- 330ml $12.00
Westmalle Tripel
9.5% ABV, 37 IBU, Belgian, golden yellow, aroma of fresh hops and banana esters, citrus and a slightly salty bitterness round out the sweet malt profile
- 330ml $12.00
Chimay Tripel (White)
8% ABV, 36 IBU, Belgian, slightly hazy golden appearance, fine head, fruity notes of muscat and raisins give this beer a particularly attractive aroma that is complemented by a mild bitterness
- 330ml $11.00
Chimay Premiere (Red)
7% ABV, 28 IBU, Belgian, coppery color with a creamy head, it gives off a light, fruity apricot aroma, harmoniously balanced malt and hop balance out the original Chimay
- 330ml $11.00
Chimay Grand Reserve (Blue)
9% ABV, 30 IBU, Belgian, This is a beer whose fragrance of fresh yeast with a light, flowery rosy touch is especially pleasant
- 330ml $11.00
Rochefort Trappistes 6
7.5% ABV, Belgian, Reddish-brown colour, with a fruity and slightly herbal aroma and palate and a finish dominated by rich malt, a pleasing hint of chocolate and gentle hop notes
- 330ml $12.00
Rochefort Trappistes 8
9.2% ABV, 22 IBU, Belgian, dark copper color, complex and full bodied with a warming alcohol finish
- 330ml $12.00
Rochefort Trappistes 10
11.3% ABV, 27 IBU, Belgian, flavor of fig and raisins, a touch of anise and delightful alcohol warmth
- 330ml $16.00
Orval Trappistes
6.2% ABV, 32 IBU, Belgian, It has an intensely aromatic and dry character. Between the first and second fermentations there is also an additional dry-hopping process
- 330ml $12.00
Achel Bruin 330ml, Belgian
$12.00
8% ABV, It is lightly filtered, but still wholesomely hazy with yeast remaining and refermenting in the bottle
Dessert
Superlative Bread Pudding
$8.00
Bourbon caramel sauce, whipped cream
Chocolate Pot De Crème
$3.00
Decadent chocolate topped with chopped hazelnuts
Root Beer Float
$6.00Young’s Chocolate Stout Float
$8.00Underberg
$4.00
Premium quality digestive, made with select herbs from over forty-three countries gluten free, kosher