The Refuge (Menlo Park) Menu

1143 Crane St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
  • Soup & Salads

    • Mixed Green Salad

      with balsamic vinaigrette
      $4.00
    • Original Pastrami Chopped Salad

      Warm pastrami morsels, romaine, avocado, tomatoes, shredded swiss cheese, egg, pickled veggies, warm rye toast, honey mustard dressing served on the side
      $14.00
  • Specialties & Favorites

    • Fried Chicken Pecan Waffle

      House made gravy, BBQ sauce and maple syrup
      $12.00
    • The Wheel Dog

      Little known cult hero, Old West bandit, and murderer, Texie Wheelgun, would do anything to satisfy his ferret-like appetite. A seared beef hot dog with bacon, cheddar, fajita veg, tomato, and cilantro might have saved your life in 1871
      $10.00
    • Barbacoa Nachos De Sinaloa

      Braised beef, cheddar, queso fresco, salsa verde, black olives, sour cream, cilantro, jicama, pickled jalapeños, and diced red onion (muy explosivo!)
      $12.00
    • Seared Tilapia Sandwich

      Spiced seared Tilapia filet, tartar sauce, fried onions, romaine, vine-ripened tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado. Fries on the side
      $12.00
    • Kiev Style Chopped Chicken Liver

      Russian Jewish nirvana served with seared rye toast, whole grain mustard, and cornichons
      $10.00
    • Casse Croûte (Break Bread)

      Melted brie, aioli, tomatoes, sautéed mushroom and onion, sourdough, served with a green salad
      $13.00
  • Philly Cheesesteaks

    • Cheesesteak Parmesan

      Roasted garlic-tomato sugo, provolone, fresh oregano, and of course parmesan
      $12.00
    • Wit Cheesesteak

      WIT Caramelized onions, WIT cherry peppers, WIT Refuge Cheese Sauce
      $12.00
    • French Onion Dip (Swiss Cheese)

      Rumor has it that this union of Paris and Philly caused such a frenzy that the Liberty Bell was dropped and cracked
      $14.00
    • Cheesesteak De Arbol

      Avocado, De Arbol sauce, sour cream, red onion, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, cheddar
      $14.00
    • The Champ Cheesesteak

      Mushroom-onion sauteé, roasted red bell peppers, provolone cheese
      $12.00
    • Western Chicken Cheesesteak

      Bacon, fried onions, provolone cheese, BBQ sauce, cilantro, and ranch dressing
      $12.00
  • Bites & Sides

    • French Fries

      $4.00
    • Garlic Fries (Perplexingly Austere)

      $6.00
    • Goofy Fries

      Garlic fries, Refuge cheese sauce & pastrami
      $10.00
    • Classic Coleslaw

      $6.00
    • Gratinéed Mac & Cheese

      $9.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      Sautéed with bacon and caramelized onions
      $8.00
    • House Pickled Vegetables

      Chef's selection of tangy & slightly sweet chilled pickled vegetables. A must have with pastrami!
      $7.00
    • Porky Papas

      French fries, BBQ pulled pork, diced red onions, cilantro and drizzled with ranch dressing
      $9.00
    • Spinach Artichoke Dip

      Spinach & artichoke folded into a warm creamy parmesan and pepper jack béchamel sauce, and gratineed golden brown with panko bread crumbs. Served with house fried tortilla chips
      $10.00
  • Fresh Ground Chuck Burgers

    • Mole Burger

      Authentic peanut mole sauce, bacon, cheddar, pickled jalapeños, red onions, cilantro, pickles
      $16.50
    • Cheddar Burger

      Cheddar cheese, vine-ripened tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and red onion on side
      $14.00
    • Ohio Burger

      Slightly sweet, circa late 1800's Akron, OH; caramelized onions with muenster cheese. Medium well only
      $14.00
    • Pastrami Burger

      Beef burger, sliced pastrami, melted swiss, sauerkraut, russian dressing, burger bun
      $17.50
  • Pastrami Pathos

    • Reuben

      Pastrami, sauerkraut, melted swiss, crazy russian dressing, toasted rye
      $17.95
    • The Toasted Slaw #19

      Pastrami, coleslaw, swiss (not melted), crazy russian dressing, toasted rye
      $17.95
    • Swiss & Mustard

      Pastrami, swiss, toasted rye, Gulden's mustard
      $17.95
  • Dessert

    • Superlative Bread Pudding

      Bourbon caramel sauce, whipped cream
      $8.00
    • Chocolate Pot De Crème

      Decadent chocolate
      $3.00
    • Ice Cream

      Rum Raisin, Strawberry, Cookies N' Cream, Chocolate, Coconut, Vanilla Bean, Green Tea, Dulce De Leche
      $5.00
    • Root Beer Float

      $7.00
    • Young's Chocolate Stout Float

      $9.00
    • Underberg

      44% ABV, Premium quality digestive, made with select herbs from over 43 countries, gluten free, kosher
      $4.00
  • Sweet Drinks

    • Nektar Necromangocon (Mead 500ml)

      $19.00
  • Draught Belgian & Micro Brews

    • North Coast Pranqster, American

      7.6% ABV, 20 IBU, creamy Belgian style blonde, Fort Bragg, CA
      $7.00
    • Ommegang Hennepin, American, Saison

      7.7% ABV, great flavors: ginger, spice, orange and toasted grain
      $6.00
    • Kwak, Belgian, Strong Ale

      8% ABV, crisp amber, roasted malt, serve in a coachman's glass
      $10.00
    • Drake's Black Robusto, American, Porter

      7% ABV, 25 IBU, roasty chocolate maltiness and spicy herbal hop
      $7.00
    • Palm, Belgian, Amber

      5.4% ABV, crisp, easy bitterness, light toast, toffee and caramel
      $7.00
    • Estaminet Pils, Belgian, Pilsner

      5.2% ABV, Gold medal winning pils, light body, clean and crisp!
      $6.00
    • Affligem Blond, Belgian

      6.8% ABV, Blonde ale, eminently drinkable, subtle earthy hops, try it in bottle for $6 and taste the difference side by side
      $7.00
    • LA Chouffe, Belgian

      8% ABV, hazy farmhouse ale, sweet malty aroma, honey, dry finish
      $9.00
    • St. Bernardus Abt 12, Belgian

      10.5% ABV, dark strong ale, notes of chocolate and roasted malt
      $10.00
    • Tripel Karmeliet, Belgian

      8% ABV, 16 IBU, BELGIAN, TRIPEL, orange zest, restrained spice
      $10.00
  • Artisan Soft Drinks

    • Lemonade

      $3.00
    • San Pellegrino Sparkling Water

      $5.00
    • Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

      $4.00
    • Stewart's Orange N Cream Soda

      $4.00
    • Sparky's Artisan Root Beer

      $4.00
    • Bundaberg Guava Soda

      $4.00
    • House-Made Black Cherry Soda

      $4.00
    • Bundaberg Ginger Beer

      $4.00
  • Wines

    • Sauv Blanc, Petit Bourgeois

      France, refreshing, stone fruit and notes of lime and lemon
      $10.00
    • Pinot Grigio, Riff

      Italy, well balance, crisp acidity, and stone fruits aromas
      $8.00
    • Chardonnay, Manifesto!

      California, North Coast, crisp yet brightly fruit forward
      $9.00
    • Pinot Noir, Pedroncelli

      Sonoma, elegant medium bodied, cherry & warm spice flavors
      $12.00
    • Malbec, Armonia

      Argentina, violets and dark fruits aromas, well-balanced
      $8.00
    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Urbanite

      American, full-bodied, oaky, flavors of dark mulberry and ripe plum
      $9.00
  • Bottled Ciders, Perries & Specialties

    • Widmer Ommision Ipa

      6.7% ABV, 65 IBU, American, Ipa, classic west coast style
      $6.00
    • Bards

      4.6% ABV, 20 IBU, American, Pale Ale, refreshing, crisp, & tasty
      $6.00
    • The Anvil Bourbon Cider

      6% ABV, clean aromatic presence with a layered smoky finish
      $5.00
    • The Pitchfork Pear Cider

      6% ABV, semi-sweet, apple crisp start and creamy pear finish
      $5.00
    • Crispin Cider

      5.5% ABV, American, balanced, crisp, delicious apple cider
      $6.00
    • Crispin Blackberry Cider

      5.5% ABV, American, refreshing, crisp, blackberry and pear cider
      $6.00
    • Wyder's Raspberry Cider

      4% ABV, Clean, crisp and balanced with a tingling raspberry nose
      $5.00
    • Angry Orchard Ginger Cider

      5% ABV, American, apple-ginger, smooth, sweet, slightly tart
      $7.00
    • Dragon Breath Cider

      6% ABV, light, fruity, semi-sweet apple cider spiced with ginger
      $7.00
    • Woodchuck Pear Cider

      4% ABV, American, smooth and refreshing, cool and crispy taste
      $6.00
    • Aspall Dry Cider

      6.8% ABV, English, clean & crisp w/ a refreshing full apple flavor
      $9.00
    • Aspall Perronelle's Blush Cider

      5.7% ABV, English, blended with blackberry juice, Est. 1728
      $15.00
    • Underberg Digestive

      Comprised of herbs from 43 countries, aids in digestion
      $4.00
  • Bottled Trappist Beers

    • Westmalle Dubbel

      7% ABV, 28 IBU, Belgian, reddish brown, malty and fruit, featuring a 3 week secondary fermentation
      $12.00
    • Westmalle Tripel

      9.5% ABV, 37 IBU, Belgian, golden yellow, aroma of fresh hops and banana esters, citrus and a slightly salty bitterness round out the sweet malt profile
      $12.00
    • Chimay Tripel (White)

      8% ABV, 36 IBU, Belgian, slightly hazy golden appearance, fine head, fruity notes of muscat and raisins give this beer a particularly attractive aroma that is complemented by a mild bitterness
      $11.00
    • Chimay Premiere (Red)

      7% ABV, 28 IBU, Belgian, coppery color with a creamy head, it gives off a light, fruity apricot aroma, harmoniously balanced malt and hop balance out the original Chimay
      $11.00
    • Chimay Grand Reserve (Blue)

      9% ABV, 30 IBU, Belgian, This is a beer whose fragrance of fresh yeast with a light, flowery rosy touch is especially pleasant
      $11.00
    • Rochefort Trappistes 6

      7.5% ABV, Belgian, Reddish-brown colour, with a fruity and slightly herbal aroma and palate and a finish dominated by rich malt, a pleasing hint of chocolate and gentle hop notes
      $12.00
    • Rochefort Trappistes 8

      9.2% ABV, 22 IBU, Belgian, dark copper color, complex and full bodied with a warming alcohol finish
      $12.00
    • Rochefort Trappistes 10

      11.3% ABV, 27 IBU, Belgian, flavor of fig and raisins, a touch of anise and delightful alcohol warmth
      $16.00
    • Orval Trappistes

      6.2% ABV, 32 IBU, Belgian, It has an intensely aromatic and dry character. Between the first and second fermentations there is also an additional dry-hopping process
      $12.00
    • Achel Bruin 330ml, Belgian

      8% ABV, It is lightly filtered, but still wholesomely hazy with yeast remaining and refermenting in the bottle
      $12.00
  • Dessert

    • Superlative Bread Pudding

      Bourbon caramel sauce, whipped cream
      $8.00
    • Chocolate Pot De Crème

      Decadent chocolate topped with chopped hazelnuts
      $3.00
    • Root Beer Float

      $6.00
    • Young’s Chocolate Stout Float

      $8.00
    • Underberg

      Premium quality digestive, made with select herbs from over forty-three countries gluten free, kosher
      $4.00
  • Homemade Ice Cream

    • Vanilla Bean

      $3.00
    • Coconut (Dairy Free)

      $5.00
    • Chocolate Abuelita

      $3.00
  • Mead

    • Nektar Necromangocon

      $19.00

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