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The White Dog Bistro Restaurant – Mathews, VA

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Kids’ Menu

  • Soups
  • Salads
  • Appetizers
  • Seafood
  • Meat, Game, & Poultry
  • Surf n' Turf
  • Vegetarian
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  • Desserts
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Appetizers

Fire Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (F.R.R.P.H.)

9.95
VeganDairy Free

Fire Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Roasted Garlic and Cumin Dusted Tortilla Chips and Fresh Herb Olive Oil

Toasty Warm Bread

7.95

Chef’s Selection of Both Soft and Crusty Artisan Loaves served with Maison Butter of Lavender, Honey, Roasted Garlic and Herbs

Shrimp and Grits

14.95

Cajun Seasoned Sauteed Shrimp with Aged Cheddar Stone Ground Grits, Confetti Peppers, and Herbs

Spicy Not-Meatballs

9.95
VeganDairy Free

Five 1 oz. Plant Based Meatballs Tossed in a Spicy Chipotle and Honey Garlic Sauce with Cumin Dusted Tortilla Straws

Artichoke and Crab Skillet

15.50

A Warm Skillet of Creamy Crab Dip with Hints of Lemon and Basil, Artichoke Hearts, and Parmesan Cheese. Served with Fresh Toasted Tortillas

Pesto-Parmesan Mussels

13.95

A Dozen Jumbo New Zealand Mussels with Basil Pesto, Butter, Wine, Herbs and Parmesan.  Served with Toasted French Bread

Crab and Crawfish Puppies

12.95

A Half Dozen of our Own Style of Extra Large Hushpuppy, Filled with Crab and Crawfish Tail Meat, and Sweet Onion. Served with a Garden Vegetable Cheddar Cheese Spread

Fried Green Tomatoes

10.95

Southern Styled with Cornmeal Crust and Spicy Chow Chow Mayo Dipping Sauce

Salads

Farmer’s Salad

9.25
Gluten Free

Fresh Locally Grown Virginia Lettuces with Honey and Herb Goat Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Candied Pecans, and Warm Bacon Molasses Vinaigrette

Appalachia Salad

9.25
Gluten Free

Crisp Apple Slices with Red Onion and Bacon over Mixed Garden Greens topped with Toasty Peppered Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, and Blueberry Goat Cheese Dressing

Greek Santorini Salad

9.25
Gluten Free

Heirloom Tomato, Greek and Spanish Olives, Pepperoncini, Artichoke Hearts, and Feta Cheese with Mixed Greens and Caper Vinaigrette

N’awlin’s Caesar

9.25
Gluten Free

Crisp Romaine Lettuce Dressed with Tangy Stone Ground Mustard Enhanced Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan and Sweet & Hot Pepper/Olive Salad

Soups

Soup du Jour

Sometimes Classical, Sometimes Whimsical, Always Wonderful. Your Server will Fill You In on All the Details.

 

White Bean Minestrone

cup 7.95 bowl 10.95
Gluten Free/Vegan

Hearty Mix of Vegetables with Orzo Pasta, Cannelloni Beans, and Tomato in a Savory Vegan Broth with Hints of Lemon and Basil

Vegetarian

Meatballs Arrabiata

26
VeganDairy Free

Five Oven Roasted Plant Based Meatballs with an Arrabbiatta Style Spicy Marinara Sauce and Penne Pasta, with Highlights of Garlic, Smoked Chili Peppers, Capers, and Lemon Zest

Eggplant Veracruz

26
Gluten FreeVeganDairy Free

Lightly Fried Eggplant over a Bed of Skillet Seared Hominy and a Veracruz Styled Sauce of Citrusy Tomato, Sweet Peppers, Vidalia Onion, Capers, Kalamata and Spanish Olives over Linguine Pasta

Pomodoro Ambrosia

26
Vegetarian

Lightly Breaded and Fried Green Tomatoes Served over Fusilli Pasta Spirals tossed with Parmesan in a Creamy Tomato and Basil Ambrosia Sauce with Parmesan Cheese

Meat, Game, & Poultry

Hawkeye Steak

59
Gluten Free

Approximately 1.5 lb. of Dry Aged, Extra Thick Cut, Frenched, Bone-In Ribeye Steak. This is Our Signature Cut that Includes the Lean Center-Cut of the Tomahawk and the Best Marbled Parts of the Ribeye with Less Fat than a Cowboy.  We Skillet Sear and Butter-Braise. Serve with Roasted Garlic & Herb Whipped Potatoes and Smoky Chipotle Remoulade Steak Sauce

Huntsman’s Mixed Grill

39
Gluten Free

Seared and Sliced Duck Breast with Grilled Pheasant Sausage (may contain pork) with Caramelized Onion and Woodland Apple/Berry Glaze.  Served with Roasted Garlic and Chive Whipped Potatoes

Beef Bourguinon

39
Gluten Free

Skillet Seared Chunks of Beef Tenderloin Braised in Burgundy Demi-Glace with Forest Mushrooms and Root Vegetables. Served with Roasted Garlic and Herb Whipped Potatoes.

Beef Tenderloin Tournedos

42
Gluten Free

Two Skillet Seared Center Cut Dry Aged Filet Mignon Medallions (7 Oz. Total) Paired with Fried Green Tomatoes, Smoky Remoulade Steak Sauce, and Chive Whipped Potatoes

Seafood

Entree Selections Served with the Chef's Nightly Selection of Vegetable

Mussels Fra Diavolo

25

Pan Steamed Nova Scotia Bay Mussels with Garlic, Shallots, Spicy Tomato and Herb Broth, Penne Pasta and Shaved Parmesan

 

Blue Crab Picatta

35

Sauteed Lump and Claw Crab Meats (5oz.) with Capers, Garlic, Shallots, and Lemon Zest in a Chablis Butter Sauce over Linguine Pasta

Shrimp Dijonnaise

28

Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp with Sweet Pepper Confetti and Capers over Linguine Pasta in a Light Dijon Cream Sauce

South by Southwest Salmon

26

Skillet Seared Salmon and Chipotle Honey Garlic Glaze with Cumin Dusted Tortilla Straws over Stone Ground Aged Cheddar Grits.

Georgian Shrimp and Scallops

33
Gluten Free

Zesty Skillet Seared Shrimp and Scallops with a Southern Sweet Corn Triple Succotash with Stewed Tomato and Shelled Lima Beans over Creamy Aged Cheddar Grits

Uptown Succotash

Gluten Free

Steamed and Shredded Lobster and Lump Crab tossed in a Triple Succotash of Lima Beans, Stewed Tomato, and Grilled Corn.  Served with Savory Aged Cheddar Grits

Seafood Colombiana

29
Gluten FreeDairy Free

Pan Seared Scallops, Shrimp, Mussels, and Tomato with a Hint of Citrus in a Savory Coconut Broth.  Served over Rice Pilaf.

Crab Cakes Espana

29

Skillet Seared Crabcakes Made from a Blue Crab Blend of Jumbo Lump, Backfin, and Claw Crab Meats with Roasted Chipotle Pepper Remoulade and Saffron Rice Pilaf

Low Country Skillet

29
Gluten Free

Skillet Seared Jumbo Shrimp, Scallops, Crawfish Tails, and Andouille Sausage with Sweet Peppers and Vidalia Onions tossed in a Creole Bloody Mary and Smoked Bacon Tomato Sauce over Creamy Aged Cheddar Grits

Surf n' Turf

Filet and Lobster Cake

49
Dairy Free

Dry Aged Filet Mignon (3.5 oz medallion) and Skillet Seared Lobster Cake (3.5 oz.)  from the Claw and Tail of Nova Scotia Bay Lobsters.  Served with Lemon Aioli and Saffron Rice Pilaf

Filet Mignon and Crab Cake

39

3  1/2 oz. Each with our House Steak and Tartar Sauces. Served with Herb Whipped Potatoes.

Filet and Shrimp Forestier

42
Gluten Free

Herb Butter Basted and Grilled 6 oz. Tenderloin with Cabernet Demi-Glace & Maison Butter Paired with Jumbo Shrimp, Sauteed Forestier Mushrooms and Cognac in a Velvety Blanchette

Desserts

Desserts at the White Dog Bistro are Created and Baked on Premises. Our Chefs endeavor to make dessert at the Bistro a "Spiritual" experience....meaning our desserts often contain spirits. We usually cook off some or most of the alcohol to be safe for kids and still retain those familiar adult flavors. Please enjoy Responsibly.

the Sinatra

8.75

A Classic Italian Lemon Cake layered with Creamy Mascarpone Cheese Icing and Drizzled with Pureed Raspberry and Limoncello Glaze

Wild Berry Sorbet

7.50
Gluten Free with Candied PecansVegan with Candied PecansVegetarian with Granola

Served Wholly Vegan & Gluten Free with Candied Pecans….Or Vegetarian with Our Homemade Honey Toasted Oats and Full of Nuts Granola

Woodland Berry Cake

8.75

A Classic Lemon Cake Studded with Berries and a Layer of Mascarpone. Drizzled with Strawberry and Blackberry Purees

The Kentucky Marksman

8.75

Bourbon Pecan Pie with Drizzles of Maker’s Mark Dark Chocolate Sauce and Salted Butterscotch Caramel. Served with Vanilla Ice Cream.

Triple Chocolate Cheese Cake

8.75

Dark Chocolate and Milk Chocolate Cheesecake Layers topped with Chocolate Ganache over Dark Cherry Kirschwasser Sauce

Appalachian Grunt

8.75

Chef’s Selection of Fresh Seasonal Fruit in Crisp Pastry topped with Homemade Granola and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Just for Kids

All Entrees are Served with a Choice House Salad, Seasonal Fruit, or Daily Vegetables

Chicken Tenders and Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

14

Served with Choice of Pasta Alfredo, Rice, Mashed Potatoes, or Buttered Noodles

4 oz. Tenderloin Steak

24

Served with Choice of Rice, Mashed Potatoes, or Buttered Noodles

Fried Shrimp

15

Served with Choice of Rice, Mashed Potatoes, or Buttered Noodles

Buttered Noodles

8

Simple Noodle Pasta Dressed in Butter and Very Lightly Seasoned

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We are Open Wednesday through Saturday 5-8 pm. Located at 68 Church Street in Mathews