LUNCH
Starters
| Scooter Pie (4) 1881 Hereford beef tenderloin on a portobello mushroom, with roasted red peppers, crispy onion straws & creamy horseradish | 25 |
| Classic Shrimp Cocktail (4) (GF) GFjumbo shrimp served with a homemade spicy cocktail sauce & lemon | 28 |
| Reuben Dip corned beef, sauerkraut, horseradish, swiss & cream cheese served with toasted pumpernickel & thousand island | 16 |
| Meatball Pomodoro (4) finished with a pomodoro sauce & served with crostini | 17 |
| Bruschetta (4) (N) topped with pesto tapenade | 16 |
| Pork Potstickers (4) teriyaki glaze & an asian sweet chili power slaw | 16 |
| Soup Du Jour our chef’s fresh creation, made daily | cup 8.50 / bowl 10.50 |
| Minnesota Wild Rice & Duck (GF) our signature soup | cup 10.50 / bowl 12.50 |
| French Onion flavorful broth & onions, topped with croutons, melted swiss & provolone cheese | cup 10.50 / bowl 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 & croutons served with choice of dressing | 11.50 |
| Caesar Salad chopped hearts of romaine, house-made dressing, croutons & reggiano cheese | 11.50 / 18 |
| Elmo’s Chopped Wedge crisp baby iceberg lettuce, bacon, croutons, tomatoes, onions, egg, cucumbers, bleu cheese, avocado & choice of dressing | 21 |
| Superfoods Salad (GF) (N) quinoa, lentils, red onion, dried mango, avocado, chopped kale & toasted almonds with lemon honey cheese yogurt dressing | 23 |
| Asian Shrimp Salad power slaw, daikon radishes, cucumbers, crispy ramen noodles & sesame vinaigrette | 25 |
| Grilled Chicken Mediterranean Salad shredded romaine tossed with lemon honey dressing, topped with olives, tomatoes, banana peppers, artichokes, quinoa & couscous | 24 |
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 & cranberry aioli served on grilled cranberry bread | 22 |
| Beef Brisket Sandwich topped with chipotle bbq sauce, poblano pepper slaw & cheddar cheese on a toasted brioche bun | 28 |
| Veggie Wrap roasted portobello mushrooms & bell peppers, grilled red onions, shredded romaine & boursin cheese wrapped in a spinach tortilla | 18 |
| Chicken Salad Sandwich (N) with onion, celery, toasted pecans, red grapes & leaf lettuce served on a croissant | 25 |
| Italian Sandwich salami, capicola, pepperoni, provolone, pepperoncini, tomato, onion, shredded iceberg lettuce & Italian dressing served on focaccia | 21 |
| Lake Elmo Reub-Inn corned beef with sauerkraut, swiss & thousand island dressing served on grilled marble rye | 22 |
| Elmo's Steak Sandwich sliced 1881 Hereford sirloin topped with chimichurri & provolone on a ciabatta roll | 28 |
| Pesto Chicken Sandwich (N) grilled chicken breast with pesto, provolone, bruschetta topping, balsamic glaze on brioche | 22 |
| Johnny Burger two 4oz patties, grilled & topped with swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion & 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 caper artichoke tapenade & chardonnay butter sauce | 31 |
| Sunnies Lake Elmo Inn original; potato crusted filets served with chardonnay butter sauce | 27.50 |
| Chipotle Glazed Chicken (GF) pan seared, glazed & served with black bean & fire roasted corn salsa | 27 |
| Elmo’s Sirloin (GF) 6oz. 1881 Hereford sliced & topped with mushroom jus lié | 32 |
| Roast Duckling (GF) Maple Leaf Farms roasted duck served with pomegranate bbq sauce or Grand Marnier orange sauce | 29 |
| BBQ Ribs (GF) GFsmoked in-house then slow-roasted & glazed with our own bourbon bbq sauce | half 34 / full 46 |
| Atlantic Salmon (GF) (N) parmesan crusted with Italian salsa verde served on angel hair aglio e olio | 30 |
| Prawns & Pasta four jumbo shrimp sautéed with mushrooms, tomatoes & scallions with linguine, white wine, garlic & parmesan | 32 |
| Spinach & Cheese Ravioli (N) served with pesto cream garnished with divina tomatoes & spinach | 27 |
DINNER
Starters
| Scooter Pie (4) 1881 Hereford beef tenderloin on a portobello mushroom with roasted red peppers & crispy onion straws, served with creamy horseradish & béarnaise | 25 |
| Classic Shrimp Cocktail (4) (GF) jumbo shrimp served with a homemade spicy cocktail sauce & lemon | 28 |
| Reuben Dip corned beef, sauerkraut, horseradish, swiss & cream cheese served with toasted pumpernickel | 17 |
| Meatballs Pomodoro (4) finished with a pomodoro sauce & served with crostini | 17 |
| Bruschetta (4) (N) topped with a pesto tapenade | 16 |
| Pork Potstickers (4) teriyaki glaze & an Asian sweet chili power slaw | 16 |
| Lobster Chimichurri shaved cucumber, avocado & lobster chimichurri with tortilla chips | 22 |
| Beef Brochettes (4) skewered 1881 Hereford beef tenderloin tips with pineapple, red pepper, onion & teriyaki glaze | 20 |
| Lox & Pickled Beets served in artisan romain boats with goat cheese, sour cream dressing & bagel croutons | 25 |
Soups
| Soup Du Jour our chef ’s fresh creation, made daily | 8.50 / 10.50 |
| Minnesota Wild Rice & Duck (GF) our signature soup | 10.50 / 12.50 |
| 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 & croutons, served with your choice of dressing | 9 |
| Caesar Salad chopped hearts of romaine, house-made dressing, croutons and reggiano cheese | 11.50 / 18 |
| Mediterranean Salad shredded romaine tossed with lemon honey dressing, topped with olives, tomato, artichoke, banana peppers, quinoa & couscous | 12 |
| Elmo’s Chopped Wedge crisp baby iceberg lettuce, bacon, croutons, tomato, onion, egg, cucumber, avocado, bleu cheese & choice of dressing | 20 |
| Superfoods Salad (GF) (N) Nquinoa, lentils, red onion, dried mango, avocado, chopped kale & toasted almonds with lemon honey cheese yogurt dressing | 27 |
| Asian Shrimp Salad (N) power slaw, daikon radish, cucumber, crispy ramen noodles & sesame vinaigrette | 27 |
Entrées
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 caper artichoke tapenade & chardonnay butter sauce | 43 |
| Sunnies Lake Elmo Inn original; potato crusted filets served with a chardonnay butter sauce | 40 |
| Lobster Dinner 6oz lobster tail. (add 4 lobster ravioli +15) | 60 |
| Jumbo Shrimp five jumbo shrimp, broiled or panko crusted, served with drawn butter or cocktail sauce | 42 |
| Sea Scallops (N) U-10 panko breaded & fried scallops with basil pesto, teardrop peppers & white balsamic glaze | 51 |
| Roast Duckling Maple Leaf Farms roasted duck served with pomegranate bbq sauce or Grand Marnier orange sauce | 47 |
| Chipotle Glazed Chicken (GF) pan seared, glazed & served with black bean & fire roasted corn salsa | 35 |
| Baby Back Ribs (GF) smoked in-house, then slow-roasted & glazed with our own bourbon bbq sauce | half 44 / full 56 |
| Sirloin Steak Frites 10oz. sirloin with herbed duck compound butter & truffle fries | 45 |
| Elmo's Sirloin (GF) 1881 Hereford sliced & topped with mushroom jus lié | 6oz. 34 / 8oz. 39 |
| Filet Mignon (GF) 1881 Hereford beef tenderloin | 4oz. 48 / 8oz. 65 |
| Tournedos Béarnaise (GF) twin 4oz. 1881 Hereford filet mignons topped with two jumbo shrimp & béarnaise sauce | 76 |
| Pork Flat Iron (GF) pan seared & sliced with balsamic plum glaze topped with mango chutney | 34 |
| Pork Chop (GF) 12oz. grilled & prepared with classic cajun seasoning | one 40 / two 51 |
| Rack of Lamb sliced with apple mint & panko crusted | 68 |
| Au Poivre T-Bone (GF) grilled with peppercorn au poivre sauce | 20oz. 75 |
Pasta
| Atlantic Salmon (N) parmesan crusted with Italian salsa verde served on angel hair aglio e olio | 42 |
| Summer Bolognese homeade Italian sausage & fresh tomato basil sauce with fusilli | 28 |
| Spinach & Cheese Ravioli (N) served with pesto cream, garnished with divina tomatoes & spinach | 30 |
| Prawns & Pasta five shrimp sautéed with mushrooms, tomatoes & scallions, tossed with linguine, white wine, garlic & parmesan | 42 |
Protein Enhancements
| 6oz Chicken Breast | 12 |
| 4oz Sliced Sirloin | 12 |
| 4oz Salmon Filet | 12 |
| 6oz Lobster Tail | 50 |
| U-10 Scallop | 11 |
| Shrimp broiled or breaded | each 6.50 |
| 4oz Filet Mignon | 37 |
| 8oz Filet Mignon | 54 |
| 6oz Plant-Based Filet | 21 |
Accompaniments
| Vegetable Du Jour | 6 |
| Grilled Asparagus | 13 |
| Grilled Tomato | 8 |
| Fried Onion Straws | 4 |
| Caramelized Onions | 4 |
| Sauteed Mushrooms | 5 |
| Mushroom Jus Lie | 4 |
| Wild Rice (N) | 7 |
| Linguine | 6 |
| Potato Du Jour | 6 |
| Baked Potato | 6 |
| Loaded Baked Potato | 10 |
| Bearnaise | 4 |
| Hollandaise | 4 |
| Cognac Cream | 5 |
| Gorgonzola Crusted | 5 |
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Available Saturday mornings only
All breakfast items are served with fresh fruit
| Eggs Benedict two poached eggs, Canadian bacon on toasted English muffins topped with hollandaise sauce & served with hash browns | 17 |
| Lox Eggs Benedict Norwegian lox topped with two poached eggs on toasted English muffins, finished with hollandaise sauce & served with hash browns | 24 |
| Eggs Your Way your choice of egg preparation served with hash browns; bacon or sausage & a toasted English muffin | 17 |
| Chef’s Choice Omelet weekly chef’s creation served with a toasted English muffin & hash browns | 17 |
| Denver Skillet fried eggs & potatoes, ham, onions, bell peppers & mixed cheese topped with hollandaise served with English muffin | 18 |
| Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with scrambled eggs, ham, cheddar cheese & brown sugar aioli served with hash browns | 17 |
| Churro Pancakes crusted with cinnamon & sugar topped with sweet vanilla sauce served with real maple syrup | 15 |
| Bacon or Sausage Add On | 6 |
Pastries
| Caramel Roll (N) 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 Curaçao, fresh lemon, & splash of Starry | 16.50 |
| “Espressa” Martini Sunshine Coffee Co. Cold Brew, Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Mozart Chocolate, Mr Black, & Baileys | 16.75 |
| Inn Cosmo Grey Goose L’Orange, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, fresh lime, & cranberry juice | 17 |
| Lion’s Tail Four Roses Bourbon, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, & lemon juice, served in a coupe glass | 13.50 |
| Pear Martini Grey Goose Pear Vodka, Amaretto Disaronno, & sweet & sour mix | 16 |
| American Honey Manhattan Wild Turkey American Honey Whiskey & Cocchi Italian Vermouth, served up with a bing cherry | 16 |
| Love Me Dew Grey Goose Poire Vodka, St. Germain Aperitif, topped with California Champagne | 15.75 |
| Purr-Tini Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, dry vermouth, & orange bitters | 15.75 |
| Crystal Blood Orange Gran Centenario Cristalino, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, & blood orange purée | 16 |
Agave Specialties
| Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Tequila, smashed cucumber & lime, sweet & sour, with sugared rim | 12.75 |
| Inn Margarita Casamigos Reposado, Grand Marnier, with sweet & sour mix | 17 |
| Paloma Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver, fresh lime juice, & sparkling grapefruit soda | 12.50 |
Inn Specialties
| Gin & Rose Fizz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, ginger beer, rosemary simple syrup, & fresh lemon | 13.50 |
| Inn Negroni Far North Spirits Anna’s Garden Hibiscus Gin, Campari, & Tosti Reserva Vermouth | 13.50 |
| Garden Tonic Far North Solveig Anna’s Garden Hibiscus Gin, with rosemary simple syrup, tonic & squeeze of fresh lime | 10 |
| Blueberry Lemon Mojito Cruzan Blueberry Lemonade Rum muddled with blueberries, fresh mint leaves & basil simple syrup | 13.50 |
Old Fashioneds
| Richmond Rye New Richmond Rye, Madison Ave Orangecello, & Angostura bitters | 16 |
| Smoked Bourbon Maple Walnut Smoked Four Roses Small Batch, maple syrup, & walnut bitters | 15 |
| Agave traditional south of the border favorite with a twist, featuring Centenario Anejo Tequila | 14.75 |
| Spring 45th Parallel WI Wheat whiskey with muddled lemon & cherry with our Inn old fashioned mix | 14 |
Inn the Barrels
| ManhattINN Barrel-aged blend of bourbon, whiskey, & rye with vermouth | 15.50 |
| Port Barrel Aged Old Fashioned Port wine, Madison Ave Orangecello, bourbon, & rye | 16.50 |
Bubble Drinks
| Rosebud Vietti Moscato d’Asti & fresh blood orange purée | 12 |
| Spritz of the Inn Prosecco with aperol, berry rouge, limoncello, orangecello, or pomegranate with splash of soda | 13.50 |
| St. Germain & Champagne St. Germain Aperitif topped with California Champagne with a cherry | 10.50 |
| Spritz in the Garden Chandon Garden Spritz, Aperol, orange bitters & rosemary simple syrup | 13.75 |
Bloody Marys
| Local Mary 45th Parallel Vodka, Nan’s Bloody Mary Mix, Big Steer beef stick with LEI Lite snit | 13.50 |
| Latino Heat Mary House specialty with cucumber tequila, dill aquavit, cilantro & horseradish rimmed with dill, cumin, salt & cocktail shrimp | 15.75 |
BEVERAGES
Draft Beer
| Rotating Draft Beers We feature five rotating draft beers. Please inquire. |
Mocktails
| The Cardinal cranberry and orange juice topped with ginger beer | 6 |
| Apple Amaro Fashioned St. Agrestis Amaro Falso, non-alcoholic bitters, apple cider, simple syrup, topped with 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 |
| Falso Mule St. Agrestis Amaro Falso, fresh lime, topped with ginger beer in a copper mug | 8.50 |
| Lapo’s Espresso Martini Lapo’s NA Espresso Martini, half & half, chocolate sauce, Sunshine Coffee Co. Cold Brew, whipped cream | 10 |
| Blueberry Basil Lemonade blueberries, basil & simple syrup muddled & topped with San Pellegrino Limonata | 7.50 |
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 | |
| Magners Pear Cider Ireland | |
| Bell’s Two Hearted IPA Michigan | |
| War Pigs Foggy Geezer Illinois | |
| High Noon Sun Sips (Peach) / GF Illinois | |
| White Claw Black Cherry / GF Illinois | |
| Surly Outlook Good / NA Minnesota | |
| Lagunitas IPNA / NA California | |
| Weihenstephaner / NA Germany |
Refreshments
| Sunshine Coffee Co. Cold Brew locally made from our friends across the street | 7 |
| San Pellegrino Sparkling Beverages 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 |
| Hot Cocoa Pastry Chef Joni’s homemade recipe | 8.50 |
| 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 |