Uptown Cafe Menu

102 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408
  • APPETIZERS

    • HUMMUS & PITA

      Kalamata olives, Za’atar-spiced pita, and extra virgin olive oil
      $10.00
    • GARLIC BREAD

      Hearty portion of broiled ciabatta bread, garlic buttter, pecorino Romano cheese and chives
      $9.00
    • KYUURI TUNA

      Yellowfin tuna seared rare and sliced, pickled cucumber salad, tsume, and wasabi
      $18.50
    • ARTICHOKE & KALAMATA OLIVE DIP

      Served with toasted bâtard
      $11.50
    • GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

    • HOUSE BREAD

      Tribeca bâtard with compound butter
      $3.00
    • SHRIMP & CALAMARI FRITTI

      Served with cocktail sauce and chipotle sour cream
      $18.50
    • CAJUN LIVER PÂTÉ

      A rich pâté of chicken livers sautéed in butter, mushrooms, sherry, red wine on toasted bâtard
      $10.50
    • SMOKED SALMON PÂTÉ

      Honey hot smoked salmon, cream cheese, sour cream, horseradish, and dill on toasted bâtard
      $11.50
  • SOUP & SALADS

    • CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP

      A 30-year house soup tradition, black beans, vegetable stock, cumin, smoked paprika, onions, celery, and bell peppers, served with house toasted tortilla strips, sour cream, and chives
    • HOUSE SALAD

      Romaine, red cabbage, grape tomatoes, red onion, carrot, and cucumber
      $8.50
    • MESCLUN SALAD

      A blend of 14 organic baby lettuces with Gorgonzola cheese, grape tomato, red onion, Kalamata olives, and toasted walnuts
      $11.00
    • WEDGE SALAD

      Chilled iceberg lettuce wedge, crispy bacon, hard boiled egg, and diced tomato served with house made Danish bleu cheese dressing
      $12.00
    • CAESAR SALAD

      Fried capers, garlic-herb croûtons, and Romano cheese tossed in Caesar dressing
    • SPINACH SALAD

      Baby spinach, strawberries, apple slices, Gorgonzola, and candied pecans tossed in a red raspberry vinaigrette
    • GREEK SALAD

      Romaine, cucumber, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese, tossed in an oregano vinaigrette
  • SANDWICHES

    • IMPOSSIBLE BURGER

      100% plant based protein burger served on a toasted brioche bun,with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Tzatziki sauce
      $18.00
    • ARARAT CHICKEN PITA

      Tender chicken breast marinated in olive oil, rosemary, and garlic, char-grilled and sliced, then rolled into warm pita with lettuce, aioli, tomato, onion, and cucumber
      $16.50
  • STEAKHOUSE GRILL

    • GORGONZOLA FILET MIGNON

      Char-grilled 8oz filet mignon, browned Gorgonzola cheese crust, and Port-shallot demi-glace
    • GRILLED NEW YORK STRIP

      Char-grilled 14oz center cut strip steak, garlic butter, and fried red onions
    • PEPPERCORN MEDALLIONS

      Two 4oz beef tenderloin medallions grilled and served with a green peppercorn brandy cream reduction
  • CAJUN CREOLE CUISINE

    • LOUISIANA HOT PEPPER CHICKEN

      Crispy strips of chicken breast, Creole spices, cheesy hot pepper cream sauce, sour cream, and choice of side
      $22.00
    • CAJUN MEATLOAF

      Char-grilled and served with Creole sauce and choice of side
      $18.00
    • SHRIMP & GRITS

      Four jumbo shrimp, char-grilled andouille sausage, cheddar jalapeño grits
      $18.00
    • CHICKEN, ANDOUILLE, & TASSO GUMBO

      A hearty Louisiana stew served with basmati rice, try it ‘Hoosier style’ with mashed potatoes!
      $16.00
    • RED BEANS & RICE

      $13.00
    • SEAFOOD GUMBO

      A light tomato based Gumbo with mild spice, jumbo shrimp, oysters, crawfish, scallops, and mussels, served with basmati rice
      $21.00
    • CREOLE BBQ SHRIMP

      Sautéed jumbo shrimp in a zesty cream sauce, served with basmati rice
      $32.00
    • CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE

      Dark & smoky Cajun roux, tender crawfish tails, served with basmati rice
      $20.00
  • SIDES

    • UPTOWN MAC ‘N’ CHEESE

      $7.00
    • BASMATI RICE

      $7.00
    • FRENCH FRIES

      $7.00
    • DAILY VEGETABLE

      $7.00
    • MASHED POTATOES

      $7.00
    • FRIED RED ONIONS

      $7.00
    • SAUTÉED SPINACH

      $7.00
    • CHEDDAR JALAPEÑO GRITS

      $7.00
  • PASTA & BEYOND

    • POLENTA MARINARA

      Baked polenta layered with goat cheese and spinach
      $18.00
    • PAN-SEARED SALMON

      Served with Thai style sweet and spicy sauce
      $28.00
    • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

      Our take on the classic, hearty ragu from Bologna. Italian sausage, ripe red tomatoes Romano cheese, and rigatoni
      $18.00
    • UPTOWN POT ROAST

      Port wine demi-glace and choice of side
      $23.00
    • THAI FRIED CHICKEN

      Crispy strips of chicken breast tossed in a Thai sweet and spicy sauce
      $22.00

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