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Empire Block
138 S Washington St
Tiffin, OH 44883
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Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
Starters
Roasted Cauliflower Dip
$9.00
Roasted cauliflower and roasted garlic pureed with Ohio white cheddar. Served with pita chips
vegetarian
Beef Carpaccio
$12.00
Thinly sliced beef filet topped served with a lemon-tahini dressed arugula salad and topped with fresh Parmesan
gluten-free
Crab Cakes
$14.00
A trio of house-made crab cakes served with The Empire signature sauces on a bed of microgreens
Devilish Eggs
$8.00
Classic deviled eggs made with fresh tarragon herbed egg puree, topped with red pepper and a drizzle of olive oil
vegetarian
gluten-free
Spicy Shrimp
$13.00
A skewer of shrimp served atop thinly sliced crispy baguette and topped with a spicy cream sauce
Guacamole or Hummus
$8.00
Made to order guacamole or hummus topped with romesco. Served with whole-grain corn chips
vegetarian
gluten-free
Soups
Lion Bowl French Onion Soup
Slow roasted Vidalia onions simmered in beef stock and topped with puff pastry croutons and melted Gruyere cheese
- Bowl $9.00
Seafood Bisque
Fresh seafood pureed in a creamy lobster base topped with fresh herbs
- Cup $8.00
- Bowl $10.00
Chef's Soup Creation
Seasonal soup crafted weekly
Salads
Little Gem Salad
$8.00
Baby Gem lettuce quartered and dressed with dill cream dressing, gorgonzola, crispy pancetta and fresh herbs
gluten-free
Classic Cobb Salad
$13.00
Grilled chicken breast, avocado, bacon, tomato, onion, gorgonzola with Brown Derby vinaigrette
gluten-free
The Empire Grilled Caesar Salad
Charred baby romaine, bacon, shaved Parmesan, red onion and Caesar dressing
gluten-free
- Half $6.00
- Full $10.00
Grilled Prime Sirloin Salad
$16.00
Sliced grilled prime sirloin steak over a bed of hearty greens, dressed with a mustard vinaigrette, topped with frizzled leeks
gluten-free
Featured Items
Ginger Rice Bowl
$9.00
Sautéed seasonal vegetables over organic brown rice. Tossed with sesame ginger spicy sauce. Add: chicken, salmon, shrimp, or steak
vegetarian
gluten-free
Steak and Risotto with Mushrooms
$18.00
Sliced grilled prime sirloin over creamy risotto. Served aside sautéed woodland mushrooms in a thyme cream reduction
gluten-free
Tuna Poke
$15.00
Lightly grilled tuna over sticky sushi rice, diced cucumber, red pepper, green onion nestled in a baby gem lettuce leaf. Served with house-made Asian dressing. Sprinkled with black sesame seeds
gluten-free
Sandwiches
served with chips or fries
Chicken Pesto Piadina*
$12.00
Thinly sliced chicken and pesto with Burrata cheese and roasted red peppers folded inside a flaky Italian flatbread
Steak Piadina
$16.00
Tender sliced Prime sirloin, brie cream, tomatoes and spinach folded into a flaky Italian flatbread topped with a zesty horseradish sauce
Egg Salad Croissant
$9.00
Tarragon egg salad tucked inside a freshly baked buttery croissant with fresh greens and tomato
vegetarian
Truffled Grilled Cheese
$11.00
Brie cheese and house-made jam on hearty bread. Grilled with truffle butter
vegetarian
Smoked Turkey Cranberry Club
$12.00
Smoked turkey breast, bacon, Amish baby Swiss cheese, cranberry relish on rustic whole grain bread
Burgers
served with chips or fries & a pickle
The Empire Burger
$12.00
8oz ground Black Angus grilled with Ohio white cheddar, housemade bacon relish and sweet hot mustard on a brioche bun
Beef Short Rib Burger
$15.00
Braised short rib topped with frizzled leeks and an over-medium egg on a brioche bun
Chipotle Black Bean Burger
$9.00
House-made chipotle pepper seasoned burger, fresh greens, tomato with a tomato cumin lime vinaigrette on a brioche bun
vegetarian
Flatbreads
Mushroom and Gouda Cream Flatbread
$12.00
Woodland mushrooms, onions and garlic roasted with fresh herbs atop a crispy flatbread with a light Gouda cream sauce
vegetarian
Caprese Burrata Flatbread*
$12.00
Fresh burrata cheese melted onto crispy flatbread with heirloom tomatoes, pesto and fresh basil leaves
vegetarian
Sides
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
$5.00Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
$6.00Parmesan Truffle Fries
$4.00Seasoned Home-Made Chips
$3.00
*Contains Nuts
Starters
Roasted Cauliflower Dip
$9.00
Roasted cauliflower and roasted garlic pureed with Ohio white cheddar. Served with pita chips
vegetarian
Beef Carpaccio
$12.00
Thinly sliced beef filet topped served with a lemon-tahini dressed arugula salad and topped with shaved Parmesan
gluten-free
Crab Cakes
$14.00
A trio of house-made crab cakes served with The Empire signature sauces on a bed of microgreens
Pistachio Encrusted Brie*
$13.00
A wedge of brie encrusted with pistachios and assorted seeds. Served warm with fresh fruit and grilled garlic baguette
vegetarian
Devilish Eggs
$8.00
Classic deviled eggs made with fresh tarragon herbed egg puree, topped with red pepper and a drizzle of olive oil
vegetarian
gluten-free
Spicy Shrimp
$15.00
A skewer of grilled shrimp served atop thinly sliced crispy baguette and topped with a spicy cream sauce
Guacamole or Hummus
$8.00
Made to order guacamole or hummus topped with romesco. Served with whole-grain corn chips
vegetarian
gluten-free
Mushroom and Gouda Cream Flatbread
$12.00
Woodland mushrooms, onions and garlic roasted with fresh herbs atop a crispy flatbread with a light Gouda cream sauce
vegetarian
Caprese Burrata Flatbread*
$12.00
Fresh burrata cheese melted onto crispy flatbread with heirloom tomatoes, pesto and fresh basil leaves
vegetarian
Braised Short Ribs
$14.00
Slow roasted, braised short ribs with bourbon beef jus nestled on a potato cake
Soups
Lion Bowl French Onion Soup
Slow roasted Vidalia onions simmered in beef stock and topped with puff pastry croutons and melted Gruyere cheese
- Bowl $9.00
Seafood Bisque
Fresh seafood pureed in a creamy lobster base topped with fresh herbs
- Cup $8.00
- Bowl $10.00
Chef's Soup Creation
Seasonal soup crafted weekly
Salads
Little Gem Salad
$8.00
Baby Gem lettuce quartered and dressed with dill cream dressing, gorgonzola, crispy pancetta and fresh herbs
gluten-free
Classic Cobb Salad
$13.00
Grilled chicken breast, avocado, bacon, tomato, onion, gorgonzola with Brown Derby vinaigrette
gluten-free
The Empire Grilled Caesar Salad
Charred baby romaine, bacon, shaved Parmesan, red onion and Caesar dressing
gluten-free
- Half $6.00
- Full $10.00
Grilled Sirloin Steak Salad
$18.00
Sliced grilled prime sirloin steak over a bed of hearty greens, dressed with a mustard vinaigrette, topped with frizzled leeks
gluten-free
Sea
Seared Norwegian Salmon
$26.00
Pan seared Norwegian Aukra Salmon topped with a tomato chutney, served with a light saffron risotto and frizzled leeks. Pairing: Chardonnay
gluten-free
Sea Scallops
$28.00
Pan seared, served over mixed grains with spinach, roasted red peppers, crispy bacon and mushrooms. Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc
Surf n' Turf
Skewer of coffee rubbed shrimp and a center cut 7oz Filet over garlic mashed potatoes. Pairing: Pinot Noir
- MKT
Shrimp Scampi
$26.00
Large shrimp bathed in a garlic butter and white wine sauce and topped with fresh herbs. Served with crusty bread. Pairing: Pinot Grigio
Land
Filet Mignon
Center cut by hand 7oz filet accompanied by caramelized onion, roasted fingerling potatoes and seasonal vegetable. Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon
gluten-free
- MKT
Strip Steak
$36.00
New York Strip accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable. Pairing: Merlot
gluten-free
Chicken Piccatta
$16.00
Tender chicken breast sautéed in a lemon-thyme sauce. Served atop pappardelle pasta. Pairing: Blend
The Empire Burger
$15.00
8oz ground Black Angus grilled topped with Ohio white cheddar and house-made bacon onion relish on a soft brioche bun. Served with housemade chips or fries. Pairing: Craft Beer
New Zealand Lamb Chops
$28.00
5 lollipop chops grilled with horseradish and fresh mint sauce. Served aside roasted fingerling potatoes. Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc
gluten-free
Pasta and More
Add: chicken, salmon, shrimp, or steak
Farmers' Market Pappardelle
Seasonal creation prepared by our Chefs
Four Cheese Penne
$17.00
A gooey bake of penne and four cheeses with a crisp buttery breadcrumb and herb topping. Pairing: Chardonnay
vegetarian
Ginger Rice Bowl
$12.00
Sautéed seasonal vegetables over organic brown rice. Tossed with sesame ginger spicy sauce. Pairing: Pinot Grigio
vegetarian
gluten-free
Roasted Mushroom Risotto
$14.00
Roasted woodland mushroom, onion and garlic risotto with parmesan. Pairing: Riesling Auslese
vegetarian
gluten-free
Sides
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
$5.00Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
$6.00Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$5.00Parmesan Truffle Fries
$4.00
*Contains Nuts