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The Blue Heron
1401 N Federal Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
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Main Menu
Daily Specials
Main Menu
Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-9pm (Patio Hours 12-7pm)
Appetizers
Appetizers are hand dipped and made to order
Cheese Balls
$9.25
Wisconsin white cheese nuggets, hand battered & fried to a golden perfection
Fried Cauliflower
$6.95
Hand battered cauliflower nuggets fried to a golden perfection
French Fries
Fried to a golden perfection
- Sm $3.95
- Lg $4.95
Fried Green Pepper Rings
$6.95
Hand battered sliced green peppers
Fried Mushrooms
$7.25
Hand battered mushrooms fried to a golden perfection
Fried Pickles
$6.50
Hand battered dill pickle spears fried to a golden perfection
Onion Rings
$7.25
Hand cut onion rings dipped in batter & fried to a golden perfection
Twisted Taters
$6.95Adult Chicken Strips
$9.50
5 chicken tenders served with house chips. The side are not offered as half orders, Full Orders Only
Bone-In Wings (7pc)
$9.95
BBQ, Buffalo, Frank's Red Hot, GO CHU, Honey Sriracha, Salt & Pepper, Thai Sweet Chili. The side are not offered as half orders, Full Orders Only
Boneless Wings
$8.50
The side are not offered as half orders, Full Orders Only
Crab Rangoons
$7.50
The side are not offered as half orders, Full Orders Only
Corn Nuggets
$6.50
The side are not offered as half orders, Full Orders Only
Fish or Shrimp Tacos
Lettuce, tomato, onion & Baja sauce on a 6 inch tortilla. The side are not offered as half orders, Full Orders Only
- A la Carte $3.75
Huge Hodge Podge
$18.95
Pickles, cauliflower, cheese balls, onion rings, mushrooms & green pepper rings. No substitutions please. The side are not offered as half orders, Full Orders Only
Salads
Blackened Chicken Salad*
$10.95
Grilled blackened chicken on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots & homemade croutons
Chicken Caesar*
$10.95
Romain lettuce topped with grilled chicken breast, parmesan cheese, hard-boiled eggs & homemade croutons. Served with caesar dressing
Cobb Salad*
$10.95
Lettuce, cucumber, diced tomatoes, smoked turkey, bacon bits, red onions
House Salad
$3.50
Lettuce, cucumber, diced tomatoes, & carrots
Taco Salad*
Deep fried tortilla filled with seasoned beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, salsa and sour cream
- $9.50
- Cajun Chicken $10.95
Wedge Salad*
$9.50
Wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with red onions, diced tomatoes, bacon bits & homemade blue cheese dressing
Burgers & Hoagies
Served with house cooked chips. For an extra charge- can substitute 1/2 order of select appetizers
The "Beyond Burger"
Option - Beyond Burger can be substituted for any hamburger patty. Add $3
vegetarian
The Black & Blue**
$10.75
A classic hamburger topped with crumbled blue cheese, served on a toasted bun. Blackened Seasoning
Blue Heron Deluxe**
$12.95
A classic hamburger topped with American cheeses, ham, bacon & a fried egg on a toasted bun
Fire Cracker Burger**
$10.95
A classic hamburger topped with pepper jack cheese and fried jalapeños. Served on a toasted bun
Hamburger Steak**
$10.75
Large hamburger patty topped with sautéed onions, served with French Fries & Texas toast
Mushroom & Swiss**
$10.75
A classic hamburger topped with swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms on a toasted bun
The Old Fashioned**
$9.95
A classic hamburger topped with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle on a toasted bun
Patty Melt**
$10.75
A classic hamburger topped with sautéed onions & swiss cheese on toasted marble rye bread
Western Burger**
$10.95
A classic hamburger topped with American cheese, bacon & homemade BBQ sauce on Texas toast
Cheese Steak*
$10.75
Roast beef topped with peppers, onions, melted swiss cheese on a toasted hoagie
French Dip*
$10.50
Thinly cut roast beef topped with sautéed onions & swiss cheese. Served with homemade Au Jus on a toasted hoagie
Ham & Cheese*
$8.95
Grilled ham topped with melted swiss cheese on a toasted hoagie
Shrimp Po' Boy*
$9.95
Battered shrimp with lettuce, tomato, onion & Baja sauce on a toasted hoagie bun
Smoked Turkey Melt*
$9.95
Smoked turkey, bacon, melted swiss cheese with homemade BBQ sauce on a toasted hoagie
Sandwiches
Served with House chips
Adult Grilled Cheese
$7.50
Texas Toast loaded with melted cheese. Add tomatoes for an extra zesty sandwich!
BLT*
$9.50
Freshly cut tomatoes & lettuce served with bacon on Texas toast
Blue Heron Club*
$10.75
Smoked turkey, bacon & ham stacked with lettuce, cheese & tomato between three slices of toasted bread
Chicken Club Sandwich* **
$11.50
Choose hand-battered or grilled chicken breast. Served on a delicious toasted bun, with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles
- Add Buffalo Sauce for a Little Kick!
- $0.50
Chicken Cordon Blue**
$10.95
Grilled chicken breast topped with shaved ham & American swiss cheese
Chicken Sandwich* **
$9.95
Choose hand-battered or grilled chicken breast. Served on a delicious toasted bun, with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles
- Add Buffalo Sauce for a Little Kick!
- $0.50
Fish Sandwich**
$9.95
Two pieces of battered cod on a delicious toasted bun. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles
Pork Tenderloin**
$10.75
Char-grilled or battered on a toasted bun. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles
The Rueben*
$10.50
Corned Beef topped with sauerkraut & 1000 island sauce, nestled between toasted marble rye bread and American swiss cheese
The Rachel*
$10.50
Same as the Reuben, only with Turkey!
Ragin-Cajun* **
$10.50
Blackened Chicken – Grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed onions & American swiss cheese. Blackened Seasoning
Steak Sandwich**
$12.95
8oz. Ribeye steak grilled & served open face on Texas toast with lettuce, tomatoes & onions
Burgers, Hoagies, Wraps & Sandwiches Add Ons
for an additional charge
Bacon
Cheese
Pepper Jack Cheese
Fried Egg
Jalapeno
Green Peppers
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Sautéed Onions
Mushrooms
Blue Cheese Crumbles
Sides
to substitute chips; or any 1/2 order app
French Fries
$1.95Cole Slaw
$1.95Cottage Cheese
$2.50Baby Red Potatoes
$2.95Side Salad
$3.50Fish Dinner Available Anytime!
Fish Dinner Available Anytime!
$14.95
Fish Fry - 3 pc battered cod served with salad, choice of potato & Texas toast
Kids Meals
All served with fries & drink $7.95. Choose one
Hamburger
Cheeseburger
Chicken Strips
Ham N' Cheese
Grilled Cheese
Fish & Chips
Tuesday - All Day
1st Tuesday of the month, Hot Beef!
Open Faced Turkey Sandwich
$9.95
served with real mashed potatoes & gravy
Wednesday Dinner
Steak-N-Shrimp 8 oz. Ribeye**
with 3 jumbo shrimp (battered, scampi, cajun, thai chili or GO CHU) served with salad, choice of potato & Texas toast. Shrimp only Dinner
- $24.95
- Shrimp Only Dinner $19.95
Thursday Lunch
Chimi
$9.95Tacos
$2.00Small House Chip Nachos
$6.50Large House Chip Nachos
$9.25Loaded Twists
$9.95Thursday Dinner
Ribs**
1/2 rack / full rack served with baked beans, coleslaw & Texas toast. Price subject to Market Value
Friday - All Day
Country Fried Chicken**
$9.95
A battered chicken breast, served with homemade mashed potatoes, covered with sausage gravy. Available all day & night
Fish Fry**
$14.95
3 pc battered cod served with salad, choice of potato & Texas toast
Fountain Drinks
Pepsi
$2.50Diet Pepsi
$2.50Cherry Pepsi
$2.50Starry
$2.90Mountain Dew
$2.90Diet Mountain Dew
$2.90Dr. Pepper
$2.90Iced Tea
$2.90Raspberry Iced Tea
$2.90Lemonade
$2.90Root Beer & Milk
$2.90Strawberry Lemonade
$2.85Lg Choc. Milk
$2.85Coffee and Tea
$2.25Draft Beer
Draft Beer
18 Taps. Ask your server for beer menu (subject to change) Supporting Iowa, 90% of our craft beers are from Iowa
Bottled Beer
Budweiser
Bud Light
Busch Light
Coors Light
Corona
Michelob Golden Light
Heineken
Michelob Ultra
Miller Light
Various Hard Seltzers
NA Beer: Heineken - Bud Zero
Liquor Options
We have several options available, ask your server! We have a fully stocked bar. Some of our favorites are
Bloody Mary
Dreamsickle
Malibu Baby
Caramel Apple
Long Island
Woo-Woo
Wish You Were in Vegas Bloody Mary
Summer in a Cup
Martinis
Original/Dirty or flavored
Additional Options
Makers Mark
Jameson
Southern Comfort
Titos
Crown Royal
Crown Apple
Kahlua
Jack or Jim
U.V. Blue
*Can be served as a wrap ($1.95 Upcharge). **Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions
Daily Specials
Tuesday - All Day
$9.95
Open Faced Turkey Sandwich served with real mashed potatoes & gravy. 1st Tuesday of the month, Hot Beef
Wednesday Lunch
Chef's Choice - Ask your server
Wednesday Dinner
Steak-N-Shrimp** 8 oz. Ribeye with 3 jumbo shrimp (battered, scampi, cajun, thai chili or GO CHU) served with salad, choice of potato & Texas toast
- $24.95
- Shrimp Only Dinner** $19.95
Thursday Lunch
- Chimi $9.95
- Tacos $2.00
- Small House Chip Nachos $6.50
- Large House Chip Nachos $9.25
- Loaded Twists $9.95
Thursday Dinner
Ribs** - 1/2 rack / full rack served with baked beans, coleslaw & Texas toast. Price subject to Market Value
Friday - All Day
$9.95
Country Fried Chicken** - A battered chicken breast, served with homemade mashed potatoes, covered with sausage gravy. Available all day & night
Friday - All Day
$14.95
Fish Fry** - 3 pc battered cod served with salad, choice of potato & Texas toast
Saturday Lunch
Chef's Choice - Ask your server
Saturday Dinner
$14.95
1/2 Baked BBQ Chicken**, House Salad, Baked Potato, Texas Toast
Soups (Seasonal - Bowl/Cup)
Check with your server
**Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Traditional
Bar
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday:
Closed
About Us
A Grey brick building, long and rectangular shaped. Parking is available on the North side of the building, on the side street (if you park on 14th, only use the North side of the street to avoid a parking violation). There is also public parking down the alley or on the West side of Federal and 14th.