The Tulip Bistro & Bar Menu

4.4

(125+ Reviews)

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Hors D'oeuvres
- Vito's Sausage Crostinis
  local italian sausage, gorgonzola, fresh mozzarella, basil and house marinara
  $9.00
- Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
  served with pesto croustades, fresh greens and balsamic
  $11.00
- Zucchini And Gruyère Beignets
  served with house marinara
  $12.00
- Blue Crab Dip
  chesapeake blue crab, fontina, swiss, blue cheese, artichokes, serrano pepper, baked and served with blue corn chips and croustades
  $12.00
- Pommes Frites
  with cajun remoulade & malt vinegar
  $5.00
- Short Rib Flautas
  braised short ribs rolled in a flour tortilla and fried with napa cabbage, red bell pepper, and a green onion cream cheese, served with a trio of sauces
  $12.00
- Tulip Taco
  served in a flour tortilla with pico de gallo, cabbage, cilantro and lemon sour cream. choice of grilled mahi mahi, grilled shrimp, fried oysters, or grilled pork belly
  $6.00
Les Fruit De Mer
- Jalapeño Stuffed Pacific Shrimp
  bacon wrapped, pan seared and served with a saffron garlic sauce and a shaved fennel salad
  $14.00
- Steamed Pei Mussels
  garlic anise cream sauce or white wine sauce
  $12.00
Chesapeake Bay Oysters
- On The Half Shell
  cocktail and horseradish. mignonette upon request
- Rockefeller
- Grilled On The Half Shell
  parmesan and herb garlic butter
- Fried Oysters
  served with cajun remoulade and basil aioli
  $18.00
Soup Et Salade
- She Crab Soup
  with corn fritter and tobiko caviar
- Farmer's Market Salad
  chef's selection
  $12.00
- House Salad
  spring mix, arugula, romaine, tomato, cucumber, shallot & fresh herb with choice of dressing
  $6.00
- Goat Cheese And Spinach Salad
  warm almond herb crusted goat cheese, baby spinach, apple, shallot, tomato, and sherry bacon vinaigrette
  $13.00
- Grilled Wedge
  gorgonzola, toasted almonds, bacon, tomato, and choice of sherry vinaigrette or bleu cheese dressing
  $7.00
- Caesar
  romaine, red onion, boiled egg, parmesan crisp, crouton, and anchovy
  $8.00
Entrée
- Ahi Tuna
  black sesame crusted and pan seared over edamame cucumber succotash, tossed with a sesame miso vinaigrette, green onion buerre blanc and served with a ginger soy dipping sauce and crispy fennel
  $24.00
- Chicken Roulade
  stuffed with a goat cheese bell pepper trinity & spinach, wrapped in prosciutto and pan seared, served with a chilled orzo salad, zucchini and a ruby port reduction
  $23.00
- Filet Mignon
  seared8 oz. prime filet served with fresh gorgonzola gnocchi, a grilled corn and scallion salad and sauce bordelaise
  $33.00
- Market Fresh Salmon
  chef's selection of sides
- Braised Short Ribs
  served with curry roasted red skin potatoes, jicama slaw, natural jus reduction, horseradish crème and a crispy onion garnish
  $26.00
- Herb Crusted Chicken
  pan seared breast and thigh served over lemon basmati, pea sprout and garlic haricots verts with sauce provence and balsamic reduction
  $19.00
- Cioppino
  shrimp & mussels steamed in a light tomato saffron broth served with saffron poached potatoes, bell pepper trinity, fennel, grilled mahi and a grilled garlic baguette with rouille
  $27.00
Lighter Fare
- Tulip Burger
  1/2 lb burger with bacon, carmelized onions, white cheddar, basil aioli, lettuce, tomato, on a kaiser roll, served with pomme frites
  $13.00
- Grilled Jerk Chicken Club
  served on flatbread with bacon, tomato, monterey jack, arugula, basil aioli and a lemon yogurt sauce on the side, served with fresh potato gaufrettes
  $13.00
- Heirloom Blt Sliders
  hickory smoked bacon, bibb lettuce & heirloom tomatoes served on mini brioche with peppered mayo and choice of side
  $12.00
- Mahi N' Chips
  beer battered mahi, served with pomme frites, malt vinegar and tartar sauce
  $15.00
Dessers
- Chocolate Mousse
  $8.00
- Tulip Cup
  Tuile cup whipped cream, and fresh berries with a trio of fruit coulis
  $8.00
- Créme Brûlée
  Vanilla bean and noël chocolate
  $8.00
- Sorbet
  $6.00
- English Butter Cake
  Macerated strawberries, whipped cream and shaved chocolate
  $8.00
- Nutella Cookies
  Served warm with vanilla ice cream, and creme anglaise
  $8.00
After Dinner Drinks
- Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Porto
  $5.50
- Tayor Tawny Port
  $5.50
- Hennessy Vs Cognac
  $6.95
- Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
  $9.50
- Chambord
  $5.25
- Disaronno Amaretto
  $5.25
- Grand Marnier
  $7.95
- Bailey's Irish Cream
  $4.95
- Kahlúa
  $4.95
- Godiva
  $5.25
Martinis
- Luxury Manhattan
  A true kentucky classic with Woodford Reserve, Licor 43, and sweet vermouth, garnished with Woodford soaked cherries
- Pomegranite Martini
  Pama Liquer shaken with Stoli Citrus, Patron Citronge and freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kentucky Hayride
  Ridgemont 1792 bourbon with muddled apples, fresh cinnamon and honey
- Georgia Peach
  Firefly Sweet Tea vodka, peach schnapps, and a splash of Patron Citronge
- Tulip Margarita
  Sauza Silver, fresh lime juice and a splash of Patron Cintronge, served up with or without salt
- Garden Martini
  Hendricks Gin, fresh lime juice, fresh basil and cucumber with a splash of soda, perfect for the patio!
- Classic Blue Martini
  Lexington's own pure blue vodka, slightly dirty, stirred and garnished with bleu cheese and stuffed olives
- Amarula Espresso Martini
  A shot of espresso shaken with amarula cream liquer and tuaca vanilla liquer
- Captain's Treasure
  Captain Morgan's spiced run, butterscotch schnapps and pineapple juice shaken and finished with a touch of grenadine
White
- Henkell Trocken Sparkling (Germany)
  $9.00
- William Hill Chardonnay (Central Coast, CA)
  $6.50
- Kendall Jackson Chardonnay (California)
  $8.50
- Chateau St. Jean ChardonnaySonoma Co., CA)
  $8.50
- White Haven Sauvignon Blank (Marlborough, New Zealand)
  $8.00
- Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio (Italy)
  $6.50
- Acrobat King Estate Pinot Gris(Oregon)
  $7.50
- Joel Gott Riesling(Columbia Valley, WA)
  $6.50
Red
- Fat Bastard Rosé (France)
  $7.50
- Hahn Estate Pinot Noir (Monterey, CA)
  $7.50
- William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast, CA)
  $6.50
- Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, CA)
  $8.50
- Gascon Malbec (Argentina)
  $8.00
- Row Eleven Pinot Noir Vinas 3(California)
  $9.00
- Hahn Estate Merlot(Central Coast, CA)
  $7.00
- Ergo Tempranillo(Rioja, Spain)
  $7.00
- Cline Ancient Vine Red Zinfandel(California)
  $8.50
Bubbles
- Capasaldo Prosecco (Veneto, Italy NV)
  $35.00
- Bouvet Brut (Saumur, France NV)
  $40.00
- Tattinger 'La Française' Brut (Reims, France NV)
  $90.00
- Tattinger Rosé (Reims France NV)
  $120.00
Chardonnay
- William Hill (Central Coast, CA '09)
  $20.00
- Chateau St. Jean (Sonoma, CA '09)
  $32.00
- Kendall Jackson (California '09)
  $30.00
- St. Francis (Sonoma, CA '08)
  $45.00
- Gloria Ferrer (Sonoma, CA '07)
  $45.00
- Morgan Metallico (Monterey, CA '08)
  $50.00
- Sonoma Cutrer (Russian River Valley, CA '09)
  $50.00
- Chalkhill (Sonoma, CA '08)
  $70.00
- Trefethen (Napa Valley, CA '07)
  $70.00
- Cakebread (Napa Valley, CA '09)
  $95.00
Sauvignon Blanc
- White Haven (Marlborough, New Zealand '09)
  $20.00
- Neil Ellis (Stellenbosch, South Africa '09)
  $35.00
- Dog Point (Marlborough, New Zealand '09)
  $35.00
- Craggy Range (Martinborough, New Zealand '09)
  $45.00
Pinot Grigio
- Mezzacorona (Italy '10)
  $25.00
- Acrobat King Estate(Oregon '09)
  $28.00
- Altanuta (Alto Adige, Italy '07)
  $35.00
- Ca Montino (Trentino, Italy '09)
  $45.00
Riesling
- Joel Gott(Columbia Valley, WA '09)
  $24.00
- Hogue 'Late Harvest' (Columbia Valley, WA '09)
  $30.00
- Dr. F. Weins-Prüm (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany '06)
  $35.00
French Whites
- Vincent Antoinette Pouilly-Fuissé (France '08)
  $55.00
- Louis Jadot Puligny Montrachet (France '08)
  $120.00
Pinot Noir
- Hahn Estate (Monterey, CA '10)
  $30.00
- Row Eleven Vinas 3(California '08)
  $34.00
- Cono Sur (Central Coast, Chile '09)
  $40.00
- Montinore (Oregon '09)
  $45.00
- Wild Horse (Central Coast, CA '08)
  $60.00
- La Crema (Sonoma, CA '09)
  $60.00
- Sonoma Curtrer (Russian River, CA '09)
  $75.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
- La Jota (California '07)
  $20.00
- William Hill (Central Coast, CA '09)
  $20.00
- Castle Rock (Napa Valley, CA '07)
  $30.00
- Geyser Peak (Alexander Valley, CA '06)
  $40.00
- Regusci (Stags Leap, CA '06)
  $90.00
- Stagg's Leap Artemis (Napa Valley, CA '07)
  $110.00
- Duckhorn (Napa Valley, CA '07)
  $120.00
- Caymus (Napa Valley, CA '09)
  $120.00
- Silver Oak (Alexander Valley, CA '06)
  $130.00
Merlot
- Hahn Estate(Central Coast, CA '09)
  $26.00
- Castle Rock (Napa Valley, CA '07)
  $30.00
- Marques De Casa Concha (Chile '09)
  $42.00
- Rust And Vrede (Stellenbosch, South Africa '08)
  $45.00
- Wild Horse (Central Coast, CA '08)
  $55.00
- Regusci (Napa, CA '06)
  $85.00
- Duckhorn (Napa Valley, CA '07)
  $100.00
Syrah / Shiraz
- Neil Ellis (Jonkershoek Valley, South Africa '07)
  $35.00
- Two Hands Angel Share (McClaren Vale, Australia '09)
  $75.00
Zinfandel
- Toad Hollow 'Cacophony' (Russian River Valley, CA '06)
  $30.00
- Cline Ancient Vine (California '09)
  $32.00
- Rosenblum North Coast (North Coast, CA '07)
  $40.00
- Seghesio (Sonoma, CA '09)
  $55.00
- Rubicon Estate Pennino (Napa Valley, CA '07)
  $85.00
Italian Reds
- Maso Canali (Trentino, Italy '09)
  $32.00
- Tenuta Brunello Carpazo (Montacino, Italy '04)
  $115.00
French Reds
- Fat Bastard Rosé (France '09)
  $25.00
- Perrin Reserve Côte Du Rhône (France '09)
  $35.00
- Chateau Saint-Sulspice (Bordeaux, France '06)
  $30.00
- Chanson Burgogne Pinot Noir (France '08)
  $42.00
- Château Mongravey Margaux(France '06)
  $70.00
- Domain Ott Romassan Clair Rosé (France '08)
  $85.00
- Château Mont Redon Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (France '04)
  $105.00
- Domain Ott Pinot Noir (France '07)
  $115.00
Other Interesting Reds
- Ergo Tempranillo(Rioja, Spain '08)
  $26.00
- Gascon Malbec Argentina '10
  $30.00
- Muga Rosé (Rioja Spain '08)
  $30.00
- Menage A Trois (Mendocino, CA '09)
  $30.00
- Clos De Los Siete (Tunuyan, Argentina, '08)
  $40.00
- Duckhorn 'Decoy' (Napa Valley, CA '09)
  $50.00
- Trefethen 'Double T' (Napa Valley, CA '07)
  $50.00
- St. Francis Claret (Sonoma, CA '07)
  $50.00
- Muga Tempranillo (Rioja Spain '06)
  $60.00