LUNCH
Starters
| Scooter Pie (4) 1881 hereford beef tenderloin on a portobello mushroom, with roasted red peppers, and crispy onion straws with creamy horseradish | 25 |
| Classic Shrimp Cocktail (4) jumbo shrimp served with a homemade spicy cocktail sauce & lemon | 28 |
| Reuben Truffles (4) savory truffle filled with corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing | 16 |
| Meatball Florentine (4) finished with a velvety florentine sauce of mascarpone, spinach, shallots, and garlic | 17 |
| Bruschetta (4) topped with brie cheese, cranberry sauce, and crispy pancetta | 16 |
| Pork Potstickers (4) crisp & flavorful, with teriyaki glaze and an asian power slaw with sweet chili sauce | 16 |
| Soup Du Jour our chef’s fresh creation, made daily | 8.50 / 10.50 |
| Minnesota Wild Rice & Duck our signature soup | 8.50 / 10.50 |
| French Onion flavorful broth & onions, topped with croutons, melted swiss & provolone cheese | 10.50 / 12.50 |
Salads
add protein to any salad: 6oz chicken breast (+12), 4oz sliced sirloin (+12), 4oz salmon filet (+12), broiled or breaded shrimp (+6.50)
| Market Salad mixed greens with a colorful array of seasonal vegetables and croutons, served with your choice of dressing | 11.50 |
| Caesar Salad chopped hearts of romaine, house-made dressing, croutons and reggiano cheese | 10.00 / 17.50 |
| Elmo’s Chopped Wedge crisp baby iceberg lettuce, bacon, croutons, tomato, onion, egg, cucumber, avocado, bleu cheese and your choice of dressing | 21 |
| Superfoods Salad quinoa, lentils, red onion, dried mango, avocado, chopped kale, and toasted almonds with lemon honey cheese yogurt dressing | 23 |
| BLT Chicken Salad crisp baby iceberg lettuce with candied bacon, tomato, and garlic croutons, served with grilled chicken breast and your choice of dressing | 23 |
| Roasted Butternut Squash Salad butternut squash and spinach, mixed with purple haze cheese, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, and finished with a white balsamic glaze | 20 |
Sandwiches
all are served with one choice of the following:
french fries, sweet potato fries (+2), salad of the day, cup of soup, substitute a market salad (+3)
french fries, sweet potato fries (+2), salad of the day, cup of soup, substitute a market salad (+3)
| Cranberry Turkey Sandwich sliced turkey, swiss cheese, lettuce, and cranberry aioli, served on grilled cranberry bread | 22 |
| Elmo's Steak Sandwich sliced 1881 hereford sirloin topped with mushroom duxelles, porcini aioli, and fresh arugula, on a toasted ciabatta roll | 28 |
| Veggie Wrap roasted portobello mushrooms, red bell peppers, grilled red onions, shredded romaine, and boursin cheese, wrapped in a spinach tortilla | 18 |
| Short Rib Sandwich braised short rib with horseradish cheddar, creamy horseradish sauce, and crispy onions on a toasted brioche bun | 25 |
| Pastrami Sandwich shaved pastrami, onions, swiss cheese, and dijon mustard, on grilled marble rye | 22 |
| Lake Elmo Reub-Inn homemade corned beef with sauerkraut, swiss, and thousand island dressing, served on grilled marble rye | 22 |
| Cordon Bleu Chicken Sandwich grilled chicken breast with dill cream cheese, gruyère, smoked ham, lettuce, and tomato on toasted sliced brioche | 22 |
| Johnny Burger two 4oz patties, grilled and topped with swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo, served on a brioche bun. without bacon & cheese (17) | 20 |
Entrées
entrees are served with vegetable du jour & choice of: french fries, minnesota wild rice, or linguine
substitute a market salad w/ entree (+5)
substitute a market salad w/ entree (+5)
| Canadian Walleye panko crusted topped with parmesan garlic crumble served with chardonnay butter sauce | 31 |
| Sunnies a lake elmo inn original; potato-crusted filets served with chardonnay butter sauce | 27.50 |
| Glazed Bourbon Apple Chicken with crispy bacon and dried apples | 27 |
| Prawns & Pasta four shrimp sautéed with mushrooms, tomatoes, & scallions, tossed with linguine, white wine, garlic, and parmesan | 32 |
| Elmo’s Sirloin 1881 hereford sliced and topped with mushroom jus lie | 28 |
| Butternut Squash Ravioli made in-house with sage, brown butter and topped with parmesan | 23 |
| Atlantic Salmon drizzled with a blood orange and white balsamic glaze, topped with toasted hazelnuts | 30 |
| Roast Duckling crisp & flavorful maple leaf farms quarter-roasted duck served with a grand marnier orange sauce | 29 |
| Chicken Pot Pie tender chicken, potatoes, and vegetables topped with a golden brown pastry crust; served with a freshly tossed salad | 27 |
| BBQ Ribs smoked in-house, then slow-roasted and glazed with our own bourbon bbq sauce | 34 / 46 |
DINNER
Starters
| Scooter Pie (4) 1881 hereford beef tenderloin on a portobello mushroom, with roasted red peppers, and crispy onion straws with creamy horseradish and béarnaise | 25 |
| Classic Shrimp Cocktail (4) (GF) jumbo shrimp served with a homemade spicy cocktail sauce & lemon | 26 |
| Reuben Truffles (4) savory truffle filled with corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing | 16 |
| Meatballs Florentine (4) finished with a velvety florentine sauce of mascarpone, spinach, shallots, and garlic | 17 |
| Bruschetta (4) topped with brie cheese, cranberry sauce, and crispy pancetta | 16 |
| Pork Potstickers (4) crisp & flavorful, with teriyaki glaze and an asian power slaw with sweet chili sauce | 16 |
| Provoleta aged provoleta cheese broiled in a fire-roasted tomato relish served with crostini | 17 |
| Beef Brochettes (4) skewered 1881 hereford beef tenderloin tips with red wine demi-glace, shallot confit, and blue cheese crumble | 20 |
| Crab Rangoon Dip baked crab and cream cheese served with toasted ciabatta bread | 22 |
Soups
| Soup Du Jour our chef’s fresh creation, made daily | 8.50 / 10.50 |
| Minnesota Wild Rice & Duck (GF) our signature soup | 8.50 / 10.50 |
| French Onion flavorful broth & onions, topped with croutons, melted swiss & provolone cheese | 10.50 / 12.50 |
Salads
| Market Salad mixed greens with a colorful array of seasonal vegetables and croutons, served with your choice of dressing | 9 |
| Caesar Salad chopped hearts of romaine, house-made dressing, croutons and reggiano cheese | 11.50 / 18 |
| Arugula Salad with red onion, tear drop peppers, black olives, and caraway powder with balsamic vinaigrette | 10.50 |
| Elmo’s Chopped Wedge crisp baby iceberg lettuce, bacon, croutons, tomato, onion, egg, cucumber, avocado, bleu cheese and your choice of dressing | 20 |
| Superfoods Salad (GF) (N) quinoa, lentils, red onion, dried mango, avocado, chopped kale, and toasted almonds with lemon honey cheese yogurt dressing | 27 |
| Roasted Butternut Squash Salad (N) butternut squash and spinach, mixed with purple haze cheese, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, and finished with a white balsamic glaze | 24 |
Entrées
all entrees are served with vegetable du jour, freshly baked rolls & a choice of starch: minnesota wild rice (N), linguine, potato du jour, baked potato, or loaded baked potato (+5) | substitute your vegetable du jour with grilled asparagus (+6.50) or grilled tomato (+3.75)
| Canadian Walleye panko crusted topped with parmesan garlic crumble served with chardonnay butter sauce | 43 |
| Sunnies a lake elmo inn original; potato-crusted filets served with a chardonnay butter sauce | 40 |
| Roast Duckling crisp & flavorful maple leaf farms roasted duck served with peppercorn sauce or grand marnier orange sauce | 47 |
| Atlantic Salmon (N) drizzled with a blood orange and white balsamic glaze, topped with toasted hazelnuts | 40 |
| Lobster Dinner 6oz lobster tail. (add 4 lobster ravioli +15) | 60 |
| Jumbo Shrimp five jumbo shrimp, served with drawn butter or cocktail sauce; broiled or panko crusted | 42 |
| U-10 Scallops (GF) three scallops with grand marnier butter sauce | 51 |
| Glazed Apple Bourbon Chicken (GF) topped with crispy bacon and dried apples | 35 |
| Baby Back Ribs (GF) smoked in-house, then slow-roasted and glazed with our own bourbon bbq sauce | 44 / 56 |
| Short Rib with madeira wine sauce, dried cherries, and crispy onion strings | 46 |
| Elmo's Sirloin (GF) 1881 hereford sliced and topped with mushroom jus lie | 6oz 34 / 8oz 39 |
| New York Strip (GF) 1881 hereford beef with cognac cream and mushrooms | 12oz 59 |
| Filet Mignon (GF) 1881 hereford beef tenderloin | 4oz 48 / 8oz 65 |
| Tournedos Béarnaise (GF) twin four ounce 1881 hereford filet mignons topped with two jumbo shrimp and béarnaise sauce | 74 |
| Pork Chop (GF) 12oz grilled & prepared with classic cajun seasoning | 40 / 51 |
| Rack of Lamb roasted and topped with dijon mustard and panko crumbs | 66 |
| Pork Flat Iron (GF) with raspberry pepper jam glaze | 34 |
Pasta
| Orecchiette Garibaldi tossed with italian sausage, mushrooms, and a marsala cream sauce, finished with grana padano cheese | 28 |
| Butternut Squash Ravioli made in-house with sage, brown butter and topped with parmesan | 30 |
| Prawns & Pasta five shrimp sautéed with mushrooms, tomatoes, & scallions, tossed with linguine, white wine, garlic, and parmesan | 42 |
Protein Enhancements
| 6oz Chicken Breast | 12 |
| 4oz Sliced Sirloin | 12 |
| 4oz Salmon Filet | 12 |
| 6oz Lobster Tail | 49.50 |
| U-10 Scallop | 11 |
| Shrimp broiled or breaded | 6.50 |
| 4oz Filet Mignon | 37 |
| 8oz Filet Mignon | 54 |
| 6oz Plant-Based Filet | 21 |
Accompaniments
| Vegetable Du Jour | 5.75 |
| Grilled Asparagus | 13 |
| Grilled Tomato | 7.50 |
| Fried Onion Straws | 3.75 |
| Caramelized Onions | 3.75 |
| Sauteed Mushrooms | 5 |
| Mushroom Jus Lie | 4 |
| Wild Rice | 6.50 |
| Linguine | 5.75 |
| Potato Du Jour | 5.75 |
| Baked Potato | 5.75 |
| Loaded Baked Potato | 10 |
| Bearnaise Hollandaise | 3.75 |
| Cognac Cream | 5 |
| Gorgonzola Crusted | 4.75 |
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Available Saturday mornings only
All breakfast items are served with fresh fruit
| Eggs Benedict two poached eggs, canadian bacon on toasted english muffin, hollandaise sauce, served with hash browns. | 17 |
| Crab Eggs Benedict crimson bay crab rangoon topped with two poached eggs, finished with hollandaise sauce, served with hash browns. | 23 |
| Eggs Your Way your choice of egg preparation served with hash browns; bacon or sausage, and a toasted english muffin. | 17 |
| Chef’s Choice Omelet weekly chef’s creation served with a toasted english muffin and hash browns. | 17 |
| Breakfast Skillet fried eggs, breakfast sausage, mushrooms, and swiss cheese topped with hollandaise sauce. | 18 |
| Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheddar cheese. | 17 |
| Bread Pudding French Toast served with vanilla sauce and maple syrup. | 15 |
| Bacon or Sausage Add On | 6 |
Pastries
| Caramel Roll our famous large home-made caramel roll. | 5 |
| Scones (2) house-made scones, choices change weekly. | 5 |
CHILDREN
Children
Ages 11 & younger
| Pasta & Red Sauce pasta, italian red sauce, & garlic toast. | 11 |
| Chicken Alfredo grilled 4oz chicken breast served on linguine with a creamy white sauce. | 11.50 |
| Corn Dog classic on a stick with french fries. | 11 |
| Breaded Shrimp two large fried breaded shrimp. served with a choice of two: corn, french fries, wild rice, or linguine. | 20 |
| Chicken Tenders & Mac + Cheese 4oz cracker breaded chicken tenders served with ziti pasta and cheese sauce and vegetables. | 16.50 |
| Caesar Salad With Grilled 4oz Chicken Breast romaine, croutons, & parmesan cheese with our house-made caesar dressing. | 11.50 |
| Hamburger 4oz patty with or without cheese. served on a brioche bun with french fries. | 14 |
| Elmo's Sirloin 4oz sirloin topped with a wild mushroom jus lié (or on the side). served with a choice of two: corn, french fries, wild rice, or linguine. | 17.50 |
| 4oz Walleye fresh water canadian walleye, panko crusted served with tartar sauce. served with a choice of two: corn, french fries, wild rice, or linguine. | 16.50 |
COCKTAILS
Inn Ups
| Curtis’ Specialty Lemon Drop Absolut Citron Vodka, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, fresh lemon, splash of Starry | 16.50 |
| “Espressa” Martini Sunshine Coffee Co. Cold Brew, Stoli Vanil Vodka, Mozart Chocolate, Tia Maria & Baileys | 16.75 |
| Inn Cosmo Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, fresh lime, splash of cranberry juice | 17 |
| The Whirly Bird Basil Hayden Dark Rye, Cardamaro, Aperol, lemon juice, served in a coupe glass | 12.50 |
| Lion’s Tail Four Roses Bourbon, St Elizabeth All Spice Dram, lemon juice, served in a coupe glass | 16.50 |
Bubble Drinks
| Love Me Dew Grey Goose Poire Vodka, St. Germain Aperitif, topped with California champagne, cherry, served up | 15.75 |
| Rosebud Vietti Moscato d’Asti, fresh blood orange purée, served in a fluted glass | 10.50 |
| Pomegranate Spritz Nan’s Pomegranate Juice, Campari, topped with Prosecco, splash of soda | 13.50 |
Agave Specialties
| Inn Margarita Casamigos Reposado, Grand Marnier, sweet & sour | 17 |
| Blood Orange Martini Jose Cuervo Tradicional, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, blood orange purée *Upgrade to Centenario Cristalino Anejo Tequila (+6) | 14.50 |
Seasonal
| Apple Cider Spritz apple cider, aperol, topped with Prosecco, soda | 13.50 |
| Creamy Apple Pie apple brandy cream liqueur, Stoli Vanilla Vodka, St Elizabeth Allspice Dram, nutmeg | 14.75 |
| Caramel Apple Mule salted caramel vodka, apple cider, ginger beer | 12.50 |
| Great White Pumpkin Tito’s Vodka, Kahlúa, Pumpkin Spiced RumChata | 13.25 |
| Pumpkin Martini Stoli Vanilla Vodka, RumChata Pumpkin Liqueur, cinnamon sugar rim & stick | 14.50 |
| Caramel Apple Martini sour apple liqueur, salted caramel vodka, sweet & sour mix, caramel, apple slice | 14 |
Inn Specialties
| Gin & Rose Fizz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, ginger beer, rosemary syrup, fresh lemon | 13.50 |
| Inn Negroni Anna’s Garden Hibiscus Gin, Campari, Tosti Reserva Vermouth | 13.50 |
| Local Mary 45th Parallel Vodka, Nan’s Bloody Mary Mix, beef stick, LEI lite snit | 13 |
| Blackberry Smash Fizz Whistle Pig bourbon, blackberry, basil, lemon, basil simple syrup | 14 |
| Wheat Whiskey Mule 45th Parallel Wheat whiskey, Nan’s Pomegranate Juice, fresh lemon, cinnamon syrup | 13 |
| Maple Bacon Manhattan bacon infused bourbon, Minnesota maple syrup | 13.50 |
Old Fashioneds
| Richmond Rye New Richmond Rye, Madison Ave Orangecello, Angostura Bitters | 16 |
| Apple Dupont Fine Reserve Apple Brandy, Inn Old Fashioned Mix, served on the rocks | 14.50 |
| Amaro Old Fashioned a classic old fashioned made with amaro liqueur | 13.50 |
Inn the Barrels
| ManhattINN bourbon whiskey & rye blend, vermouth, barrel aged | 15.50 |
| Port Barrel Aged Old Fashioned Port Wine, Madison Ave Orangecello, bourbon, rye | 15.50 |
| Maple Leaf Manhattan apple brandy, maple whiskey, bitters, honey, sweet vermouth | 16.25 |
BEVERAGES
Draft Beer
| Rush River Brewing, Lake Elmo Lite ABV 4.2%, River Falls, WI | |
| Pryes Brewing, Ocean Glow loads of passion fruit, dragonfruit, tangerine • ABV 5.8%, Minneapolis, MN | |
| New England Hazy Modist, Dreamyard IPA crisp, smooth finish • ABV 7.1%, Minneapolis, MN | |
| Paulaner, Oktoberfest Bier classic German fest beer • ABV 6.0%, Germany | |
| Left Hand Brewing, Milk Stout Nitro super smooth & creamy, roasted coffee • ABV 6%, Longmont, CO | |
| Surly Furious, IPA hoppy, citrus, caramelized malts • ABV 6.7%, Minneapolis, MN |
Mocktails
| The Cardinal cranberry, orange juice & lemon, topped with soda | 6 |
| Cucumber Breeze cucumber, lime, sweet and sour, soda, dash of ground pepper | 9 |
| Apple Amaro Fashioned St. Agrestis Amaro Falso, non-alcoholic bitters, apple cider, simple syrup, soda | 8.50 |
| Poma-Nota-Tini St. Agrestis Phony Negroni, Nan’s Pomegranate Juice, rosemary syrup, orange twist | 10 |
| White Peach Spritzer Ariel Non-Alcoholic White Wine, peach purée, Starry | 7.50 |
| St. Agrestis Phony Negroni a phony classic served with an orange twist | 7.50 |
| Blackberry Fizz blackberries, basil, lemon, shaken over ice, topped with ginger beer | 7.50 |
| Falso Mule St. Agrestis Amaro Falso, fresh lime, topped with ginger beer in a copper mug | 8.50 |
| Pumpkin Fizz pumpkin & vanilla syrup, ginger beer | 6 |
Bottle & Can
| Blue Moon Colorado | |
| Coors Light Colorado | |
| Michelob Golden Draft Light Missouri | |
| Miller Lite Wisconsin | |
| Corona Mexico | |
| Guinness Pub Dublin | |
| Heineken Holland | |
| Paulaner Hefeweizen Germany | |
| Stella Artois Belgium | |
| Grain Belt Premium Minnesota | |
| Fulton Lonely Blonde Minnesota | |
| Bell’s Two Hearted IPA Michigan | |
| War Pigs Foggy Geezer Illinois | |
| Angry Orchard New York | |
| High Noon Sun Sips (Peach) Illinois | |
| White Claw Black Cherry Illinois | |
| Surly Outlook Good Minnesota | |
| Lagunitas IPA California | |
| Weihenstephaner Germany |
Refreshments
| Sunshine Coffee Co. Cold Brew locally made from our friends across the street | 7 |
| San Pellegrino Italian Sparkling Beverage Limonata (lemon), Rossa (blood orange), Pompelmo (grapefruit) | 5.75 |
| Strawberry Lemonade lemonade mixed with strawberry purée | 5.25 |
| Fresh Unsweetened Ice Tea add peach or raspberry +.75 | 3.75 |
| Lift Bridge Root Beer (16oz) | 5.75 |
| Cock N Bull Ginger Beer (12oz) | 6 |
| Bottled Water Perrier (sparkling, 330ml) • Acqua Panna (Italian spring water, 1L) | 6 |
| Pepsi Products | 3.75 |
DESSERT
Mini Desserts
| Sin of the Inn pecan crust filled with caramel, white satin, and chocolate ganache, topped with white chocolate mousse | 3.50 |
| Coconut Macaroon sweetened shredded coconut, egg whites, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt | 3.50 |
Plated Desserts
| Sin of the Inn pecan crust filled with caramel, white satin, and chocolate ganache, topped with white chocolate mousse | 11 |
| Turtle Pie vanilla ice cream, fudge, caramel, and pecans | 10.50 |
| Sorbet lemon | 4.50 |
| Mousses chocolate, white chocolate, or mixed berry | 9.50 |
| Cheesecake with your choice of toppings | 9.50 |
| Volcano Cake chocolate fudge cake with ice cream | 10 |
| French Silk | 9 |
| Scoop of Ice Cream | 4.50 |
| Ice Cream Sundae | 9.50 |
| Carrot Cake | 9.50 |
| Variety of Pies (Seasonal) banana cream, caramel apple upside-down, cherry macaron, pecan pie | prices vary |