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    Botanero Restaurant

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    Closed11:30AM - 8:30PM
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    Small Plates Menu
    Paella and Kid's Menu

    Featured Items

    • Beef Empanadas

      Stuffed pastry shells, red wine simmered ground beef, mozzarella, citrus aioli
      $13.00
    • Chicken Skewers

      Marinated chicken skewers with garlic and spices, sriracha aioli
      $14.00
    • Bourbon Wings

      Fried chicken wings tossed in a sweet and spicy bourbon glaze
      $17.00

    Small Plates Menu

    Chef Specials

    • Watermelon & Fennel Salad

      chilled watermelon, shaved fennel, cucumber ribbons, whipped feta, candied pepitas, fresh mint, basil, citrus-champagne vinaigrette & lemon zest
      $17.00
    • Whipped Goat Cheese

      warm whipped goat cheese, roasted grapes, pistachio dukkah, thyme-infused honey & grilled baguette crostini
      $17.00
    • Crispy Oysters

      buttermilk-fried oysters, charred corn remoulade, pickled celery, grilled lemon & chives
      $19.00
    • Pork Ribeye

      roasted duroc pork ribeye, roasted patty pan squash, delicata squash purée, apple mostarda & rich pork jus
      $28.00
    • Blueberry Frangipane Tart

      almond frangipane baked in a buttery tart shell, roasted blueberries, blueberry glaze, toasted almonds, vanilla crème fraîche & lemon zest
      $13.00

    Flatbreads

    • Prosciutto And Burrata Flatbread

      Sliced prosciutto, creamy burrata cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze
      $19.50
    • BBQ Chicken Flatbread

      Diced barbecue chicken, mozzarella cheese, red onions, olive, green onion, pepperoncini, jalapeño aioli
      $18.50
    • Mushroom and Bacon Flatbread

      Roasted mushrooms, garlic herb olive oil, bacon, mozzarella, provolone, arugula, balsamic truffle vinaigrette
      $18.50
    • Short Rib Flatbread

      Pulled beef short ribs, brie cheese, caramelized vidalia onions, horseradish aioli, fried shallot, piquillo aioli
      $19.50
    • Squash and Artichoke Flatbread

      Butternut squash purée, feta cheese, charcoaled-red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke, sage aioli, pedro jimenez glaze
      $18.50

    Salads and Vegetables

    • Beet Salad

      Roasted red and golden beets, pickled red onion, arugula, mild goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts, hazelnut vinaigrette
      $15.50
    • Brussels Sprouts

      Fried brussels sprouts, bacon, smoked paprika aioli
      $13.50
    • Charred Romaine

      Grilled romaine, avocado, goat cheese, cucumber, herbs, pepitas, green goddess dressing
      $15.00
    • Deviled Eggs

      Slightly spicy jalapeño deviled eggs, bacon, pickled vegetables, piquillo pepper aioli
      $13.00
    • Fried Mozzarella

      Deep-fried mozzarella, tomato and garlic compote, pesto aioli
      $13.00
    • Gnocchi With Cream Sauce

      Potato gnocchi, roasted carrot, asparagus, garlic cream sauce, manchego
      $16.00
    • Kale Salad

      Chopped kale, shaved carrot, artichoke, feta cheese, sweety drop peppers, crispy shallot, coriander vinaigrette
      $15.50
    • Manchego Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce, croutons, house caesar dressing, shredded Manchego
      $15.50
    • Mushroom Croquettes

      Cremini and oyster mushroom béchamel, breaded and deep-fried, piquillo aioli
      $13.00
    • Pee Wee Potatoes

      Fried baby potatoes, caramelized onion, spicy yellow pepper aioli
      $10.00
    • Ricotta & Spinach Malfatti

      Hand-made ricotta dumplings folded with fresh spinach, delicately poached, and finished with marinated tomatoes, garlic, mozzarella, and parmesan
      $14.00
    • Spinach Empanadas

      Pastry shell stuffed with spinach and feta cheese, piquillo pepper aioli
      $13.00
    • Truffle Mac and Cheese

      White cheddar sauce, shell pasta, wild mushrooms, truffle oil, parmesan
      $17.00

    Charcuterie and Cheese

    • One Meat and Cheese

      Make a single cheese or charcuterie selection Aged Manchego - sheep’s milk, salty, crumbly Goat Cheese Nougat - chef-prepared goat cheese, pistachio, hazelnut, cranberry, apricot, chives Melinda Mae - local cow’s cheese; soft, buttery and silky Red Dragon - welsh cheddar with mustard seed and ale Drunken Goat - spanish; wine-soaked, tangy and fruity Prosciutto - italian dry-cured ham Chorizo - spanish cured sausage with paprika Jamón Serrano - spanish asturian-cured ham
      $13.00
    • Three Meat and Cheese

      Make any three selections from the list of our cheese and charcuterie options Aged Manchego - sheep’s milk, salty, crumbly Goat Cheese Nougat - chef-prepared goat cheese, pistachio, hazelnut, cranberry, apricot, chives Melinda Mae - local cow’s cheese; soft, buttery and silky Red Dragon - welsh cheddar with mustard seed and ale Drunken Goat - spanish; wine-soaked, tangy and fruity Prosciutto - italian dry-cured ham Chorizo - spanish cured sausage with paprika Jamón Serrano - spanish asturian-cured ham
      $37.00
    • Five Meat and Cheese

      Select a combination of 5 cheese and charcuterie selections Aged Manchego - sheep’s milk, salty, crumbly Goat Cheese Nougat - chef-prepared goat cheese, pistachio, hazelnut, cranberry, apricot, chives Melinda Mae - local cow’s cheese; soft, buttery and silky Red Dragon - welsh cheddar with mustard seed and ale Drunken Goat - spanish; wine-soaked, tangy and fruity Prosciutto - italian dry-cured ham Chorizo - spanish cured sausage with paprika Jamón Serrano - spanish asturian-cured ham
      $55.00

    Seafood

    • Atlantic Fried

      Deep-fried swordfish, calamari, shrimp, red onion relish, tartar sauce
      $17.50
    • Barramundi Almandine

      Grilled barramundi, toasted almond, lemon–herb butter, sautéed green mustard lettuce with garlic
      $22.00
    • Ceviche

      Fresh red snapper cured in fresh citrus juices, spiced with ahi and red fresno pepper
      $17.00
    • Crab Cake

      Seared maryland crab cake, corn salad, remoulade sauce
      $18.00
    • Flaming Shrimp

      Sautéed shrimp, sliced garlic, chili flakes, olive oil, crusty bread
      $17.00
    • Fried Calamari

      Deep fried crispy squid, sriracha aioli
      $16.00
    • Garlic Mussels

      Steamed prince edward island mussels, parmesan garlic cream sauce, parsley
      $19.00
    • Grilled Octopus

      Grilled, sliced octopus, romesco sauce
      $18.00
    • Grilled Salmon

      Grilled salmon filet, quinoa, lemon butter sauce
      $19.00
    • Maryland Crab Dip

      Baked, creamy maryland crab dip with grilled pita
      $18.50
    • Paella Del Mar

      Seared fish of the day, shrimp, calamari, mussels, saffron, white wine, spanish sofrito, bomba rice
      $25.00
    • Seared Scallops

      Seared scallops, farro and squash risotto, pistachio jam, tempranillo glaze
      $16.00
    • Shrimp Tempura

      Deep fried beer-battered shrimp skewers, pineapple dipping sauce
      $13.00

    Poultry

    • Bourbon Wings

      Fried chicken wings tossed in a sweet and spicy bourbon glaze
      $17.00
    • Chicken Croquettes

      Deep fried croquettes, pulled chicken, béchamel, roasted garlic aioli
      $13.00
    • Chicken Egg Rolls

      Pulled chicken, red curry béchamel, green onion, water chestnuts, cilantro aioli
      $13.00
    • Chicken Skewers

      Marinated chicken skewers with garlic and spices, sriracha aioli
      $14.00
    • Duck Confit

      Oven-roasted duck leg, smoked paprika and tomato sauce, black olives, herbed potato purée
      $19.50

    Meats

    • Bacon-Wrapped Dates

      Dates stuffed with goat cheese, bacon, orange marmalade
      $13.50
    • Beef Empanadas

      Stuffed pastry shells, red wine simmered ground beef, mozzarella, citrus aioli
      $13.00
    • Beef Short Ribs

      Red wine braised short ribs au jus, grits, broccolini
      $22.50
    • Flat-Iron Steak Skewers

      Grilled flat-iron steak, celeriac–apple purée, pickled shallots, herb oil drizzle
      $21.00
    • Lamb Chops

      Chickpea purée, peppercorn sauce, sun-dried tomato and goat cheese brulée
      $21.00
    • Lamb Skewers

      Herb-seasoned ground lamb skewers, cabbage, cucumber sauce
      $15.00
    • Cherry Glazed Pork Ribs

      Slow-roasted pork ribs, warm fingerling potato salad, grilled scallions, crispy onions
      $21.00

    Desserts

    • Chocolate Cookie Skillet

      Chocolate chip cookie baked in a cast-iron skillet, topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
      $10.00
    • Churros

      Fried dough, tossed in sugar, served with chocolate dipping sauce
      $10.00
    • Tres Leches Cake

      Sponge cake soaked in three creams; cream cheese frosting, strawberry
      $10.00
    • Basque Cheesecake

      Crustless vanilla cheesecake with a caramelized top and creamy center, berry compote, strawberry coulis
      $12.00

    Paella and Kid's Menu

    Paellas

    • Botanero Paella

      $65.00
    • Seafood Paella

      $55.00
    • Meat Paella

      $55.00
    • Garden Paella

      $45.00

    Kid's Menu

    • Chicken Tenders

      $11.00
    • Kid's Flatbread

      $11.00
    • Kid's Mac and Cheese

      $11.00
    • Kid's Grilled Cheese

      $11.00
    • Kid's Ice Cream


    All hours
    Sunday10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday10:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Easygoing venue for globally inspired small plates & wine, plus signature cocktails.

    Location

    800 Pleasant Dr, Ste 160, Rockville, MD 20850

    Directions