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The American Harvest Restaurant

January 1, 1986

On this menu 58 dishes

Lobster Cocktail, Tarragon Dressing$10.75
Fresh Melon Balls with Ginger and Lime$6.00
Smoked Sturgeon with American Caviars$9.75
Duck Galantine with Mushroom Salad$8.75
Six Blue Point Oysters, Cocktail Sauce$8.25
Six Blue Point Oysters, Shallot Vinaigrette$8.25
Little Neck Clams, Cocktail Sauce$8.25
Little Neck Clams, Shallot Vinaigrette$8.25
Gazpacho Andalouse$4.25
Maryland Crab Bisque$4.50
Poached Salmon Roll, Herbed Sour Cream$21.50
Smoked Chicken and Duck Salad$21.50
Seasonal Greens, Balsamic Vinaigrette$21.50
Crab Louis with Avacado$18.95
Broiled Swordfish, Lemon Herb Butter$24.00
Tenderloin of Veal, Golden Oak Mushrooms$24.00
Poached Salmon Steak, Chive Sauce$24.00
Espresso: Regular$1.85 – $2.10
Espresso: Decaffeinated$1.85
Sesame Fried Chicken with Orange and Lime$19.50
Roast Rack of Lamb, Mustard Seed Sauce$25.75
Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Natural Gravy$24.75
Selection of Vegetables Served with Main Courses
Selection from the July Dessert Trolley$5.00
Freshly Brewed Coffee: Regular$1.85
Freshly Brewed Coffee: Decaffeinated$1.85
A Selection of Teas$1.85
Iced tea$1.85
Iced coffee$1.85
Cappuccino$2.60
Lobster Cocktail, Tarragon Dressing$10.50
Fresh Melon Balls with Ginger and Lime$6.00
Smoked Sturgeon with American Caviars$9.50
Duck Galantine with Mushroom Salad$8.50
Gazpacho Andalouse$4.00
Maryland Crab Bisque$4.50
Half Maine Lobster Salad, Potato Salad, Lemon Mayonnaise$18.95
Crab Louis Salad with Avocado$18.50
Chicken Salad with Mushroom, Pineapple and Brandy Sauce$15.50
Poached Salmon Roll, Herbed Sour Cream$21.00
Smoked Chicken and Duck Salad, Seasonal Greens, Balsamic Vinaigrette$21.00
Broiled Swordfish, Lemon Herb Butter$22.00
Tenderloin of Veal, Golden Oak Mushrooms$22.00
Poached Salmon Steak, Chive Sauce$22.00
Sesame Fried Chicken with Orange and Lime$18.00
Roast Sirloin of Prime Beef, Natural Gravy$22.00
Selection from the July Dessert Trolley$5.00
A Selection of Teas$1.85
Iced tea$1.85
Iced coffee$1.85
Cappuccino$2.60
Sampler of Fresh Fruits with Frozen Yogurt$14.50
Sampler of Fresh Fruits with Lemon Sherbet$14.50
Selection of Vegetables Served with Main Courses
Freshly Brewed Coffee: Regular$1.85
Espresso: Decaffeinated$1.85
Espresso: Regular$1.85 – $2.10
Espresso: Decaffeinated$1.85 – $2.10