
American
Guesthouse Tavern & Oyster Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster
9500 University Ave.
#1118
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Raw Bar
(1) Shrimp Cocktail
With Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce and Spicy Mustard Aioli$3.00Dozen - Chargrilled Oysters
Grilled Chesapeake Bay oysters with garlic, butter, Parmesan, lemon and oregano$47.99Half - Chargrilled Oysters
Grilled Chesapeake Bay oysters with garlic, butter, Parmesan, lemon and oregano$23.99Dips & Spreads
with crackers, pickled onion and cornichons$12.99GH Ceviche
Shrimp, crab and fish w/ lime, cilantro, cucumber, avocado and fresno chilis with crackers$13.99Relish Tray
Assorted pickles, marinated vegetables, seasonal jam, beer cheese spread, summer sausage, olives & almonds served with crackers$21.99(6) Extra Crackers
$1.00Half - Supreme
Grilled Chesapeake Bay oysters stuffed with lump crab, Parmesan and fresh herbs$23.99Dozen - Supreme
Grilled Chesapeake Bay oysters stuffed with lump crab, Parmesan and fresh herbs$47.99Half - Rockefeller
Grilled Chesapeake Bay oysters stuffed with bacon, spinach, Mornay, breadcrumbs and Parmesan.$23.99Dozen - Rockefeller
Grilled Chesapeake Bay oysters stuffed with bacon, spinach, Mornay, breadcrumbs and Parmesan.$47.99Half - FTR Ramp Chargrilled
Ramp butter chargrilled Chesapeake Bay oysters with parmesan & lemon$23.99Dozen - FTR Ramp Chargrilled
Ramp butter chargrilled Chesapeake Bay oysters with parmesan & lemon$47.99
For the Table
Curds & Peppers
Fried Wisconsin cheese curds and pickled fresno peppers with pickle ranch and seasonal jam.$12.49Mussels
Steamed PEI Mussels in white wine, saffron cream, fresh dill and lemon; served with grilled bread$16.99Lobster Poutine
Fries, 4 oz. Lobster, mornay sauce, raw Wisconsin cheese curds, chives and fresh lemon. Add DBL lobster meat, beef short rib, fried egg or all for additional cost.$27.99Pierogi
Pierogi - potato & cheddar filled with butter, parsley, fried onion and sour cream. Gluten free$11.99Hot Dish
Hot Dish - braised beef, mushroom cream, cheddar, peas, tots and parmesan$13.99Poutine
Fries, GH Poutine gravy, raw Wisconsin cheese curds and chives. Add short rib, fried egg or both for additional cost.$12.99Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts - with bacon lardons, gruyere mornay sauce, roasted garlic, lemon and herbed breadcrumbs.$11.99Chicken Fried Oyster Mushrooms
Chicken fried oyster mushrooms - with pickle ranch.$10.99Prime Rib Sliders
4 Prime Rib Sliders served with swiss cheese and french onion au jus$16.99Walleye Sliders
4 beer battered walleye sliders served with lettuce and house tartar sauce$16.99Half & Half Sliders
2 Prime rib sliders served with swiss cheese and french onion au jus + 2 Walleye sliders served with lettuce, pickles and house tartar sauce$16.99LobCrab Cake
Maine style cake served with Creole mustard and asparagus slaw Asparagus slaw (asparagus, carrots, radish, arugula, green onion, lemon, olive oil)$17.99Calamari
Crispy wild-caught calamari with lemon-chive aioli and pickled peppers$15.99
Salads
Side Guest"house"
Mixed greens, pickled craisins, pecans, red onion, beets, maple vinaigrette, blue cheese$7.99Side Caesar
Romaine, croutons, Parmesan-garlic dressing, Parmesan cheese$7.99Side Wedge
Baby iceberg, tomato, bacon, pickled onion, Maytag bleu cheese crumbles, croutons, Maytag bleu cheese dressing$7.99Side Garden
Mixed greens with radish, raw red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes and croutons & your choice of dressing$7.99Guest"house"
Guest “House”- Mixed greens, pickled cranberries, toasted pecans, red onion, beets, maple vinaigrette, Maytag blue cheese$13.99Caesar
Romaine, croutons, Parmesan-garlic dressing, Parmesan cheese$13.99Wedge
Grilled little Gem lettuce, tomato, bacon, pickled onion, Roquefort dressing, crouton$13.99Cobb
Bacon, Avocado, Tomato, Grilled Chicken, Boiled Egg, Maytag Blue Cheese and Mixed Greens tossed with Pickle Ranch Dressing$18.99Chef
Mixed greens, beet pickled egg, bacon, tomato, sweet corn, feta, grilled chicken, with honey dijon dressing$18.99Fried Chicken Salad
Crisp romaine with bacon, tomato, pickled onion, roasted corn, maytag bleu cheese tossed in pickle ranch dressing and topped with biscuit croutons & crispy fried chicken (3 buttermilk marinated tenders)$18.99Tuna Salad Salad
GH Tuna Salad, Butter lettuce, Tomato, Green Olive, Pickled red onion, radish, boiled egg & chives$17.99Salad & Soup Combo
Cup of beer cheese soup with choice of side guest"house", garden, or caesar salad Specialty salads will have upcharge$13.99
Soups
Lunch Stuff
GH Burger
Double smash patties, caramelized onion (oklahoma style), pickle, swiss-american, 1000 island, potato bun, butter or bone-marrow butter$16.99Northwoods Hot
Spicy rubbed fried chicken or fried walleye, pickled ranch slaw, pickles, cheddar cheese on a potato bun$17.49Filet Oh' Fish
Fried walleye, house tartar sauce, lettuce and pickles on a potato bun$16.49Beef Short Rib Sandwich
Slow cooked Beef short rib, sauteed mushrooms, swiss cheese, brandy mushroom cream sauce on a toasted hoagie$17.99OUT OF STOCKFried Bologna Sandwich
Bologna - Thin shaved and fried mortadella, garlic aioli, American cheese, fried egg, pickle, potato bun$15.99Lobster Roll
Connecticut style with drawn butter, fresh lemon and chives on a New England roll$31.99Tuna salad Sandwich
Guesthouse Tuna Salad, Avocado, Potato Chips, Butter Lettuce, and Pickled Fresno Peppers on Toasted Rye$15.99Po' Boy
Beer-battered Cajun Fried Shrimp with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle and Creole Mustard Sauce on a South Union Hoagie$15.99OUT OF STOCKChicken Club
Grilled chicken breast, Prairie Breeze Cheese Spread, Pickled Red Onion, Bacon, Tomato and Arugula on a Classic Potato Roll.$16.99Fish & Chips
Beer-Battered Walleye with choice of S&V or Regular Fries served with GH Tartar Sauce and Champagne Mignonette. No additional sides$19.99Smoked Sausage Sandwich
Smoked Sausage Link from Wisconsin's Best Sausage Company, Beer Onions and Country Mustard on a New England Roll$15.99Veggie Burger
House-made vegan patty, white-american cheese, avocado spread, roasted corn, tomato, cucumber and pickled red onion on a classic potato bun. **Vegan without cheese & bun**$15.99FTR Pasta
Linguine with shrimp, basil and cherry tomatoes tossed in a bright and creamy lemon ricotta sauce finished with parmesan cheese and chives; served with grilled bread and choice of side$25.99LROM (Popper)
Butter poached Maine lobster tossed with cream cheese, bacon, jalapenos and lemon on a New England style roll topped with bacon and green onions$32.99LROM (BLLT)
Butter poached Maine lobster tossed in garlic aioli with bacon, tomato and butter lettuce on a toasted New England-style roll ; served with choice of side$32.99
Blunch Stuff
Breakfast Hot Dish
Slow-Cooked Beef Short Rib, Mushroom Cream, Wisconsin Cheddar and Peas Topped with a Sunny Egg. (GF)$14.99Cinna-Pecan Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes (3) with cinnamon butter, maple syrup and toasted pecans (V)$12.99Mac & Cheese
Jumbo shell pasta, bechamel, gruyere, white cheddar, american, parmesan, and chive Add beef short rib, crab, chicken, bacon, and shrimp for extra cost$14.99Midwesterner
Two Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Choice of Bacon, Smoked Sausage Links or Maple Sausage Patties (GF)$13.99NW Lumberjack
two eggs, breakfast potatoes, choice of bacon, smoked sausage links or maple sausage patty and two GH pancakes (GF)$17.99PLAIN Pancakes
3 Buttermilk pancakes served with maple syrup$12.99Sally's stuffed potato cakes
Served with Sunny Egg, Avocado, Salsa and Fresh Cilantro. (V)$14.99Short Rib Hash
Slow cooked beef with lardons, onions, potatoes, brussels sprouts and fresno peppers topped with a sunny egg (GF)$15.99Tofu Scramble
Red Onion, Tomato, Sweet Corn and Chives with Spiced Tofu and Pickled Peppers (GF)$13.99Dutch Baby
Cast iron baked pancake, fresh berries, real maple syrup, lemon whipped cream$13.99Chicken & Waffles
Fried chicken, jalapeno-cornbread waffle, maple syrup, northwoods hot butter, candied jalapenos$18.99Lobster Scramble
Maine lobster, 3 scrambled eggs, boursin cheese, fresh chives; served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast with seasonal jam$28.99Breakfast Totchos
Cast iron baked tater tots, mornay sauce, white cheddar, bacon, scrambled eggs, green onions, pickled fresnos; served with guacamole and Sally's warm salsa$15.99Smoked Trout Toast
House-made bagel-loaf, fresh herbed whipped cream cheese, capers, shallots, boiled egg; served with breakfast potatoes$16.99Yogurt Parfait
Sweetened yogurt, Guesthouse granola & fresh berries$12.99
Omelets
Short rib omelet
Slow Cooked Beef Short Rib, Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions with Swiss Cheese and Chives (GF)$16.99Garden omelet
Mushroom, Onion, Tomato and Sweet Corn Topped with Arugula and Feta Cheese. (GF)(V)$16.993 little pigs omelet
Bacon, Maple Sausage and Smoked sausage with White Cheddar and Chives (GF)$16.99
Burritos
Short Rib Blunch Burrito
Slow-cooked short rib, scrambled eggs, onions, potatoes, fresno peppers and cheddar cheese. Served with a side of warm salsa. Pro-tip: Smother it in mornay sauce $2$15.99Veggie Blunch Burrito
Scrambled eggs, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, potatoes, fresno peppers and cheddar cheese.$14.99
Bennys
Bologna Benny
Fried mortadella, poached eggs, hollandaise, chives served on english muffin with breakfast potatoes$14.99Vegetarian Benny
Avocado, tomato, arugula, poached eggs and hollandaise served on english muffin with breakfast potatoes$14.99Lobster Crab Cake Benny
Maine style cake, poached eggs, dill hollandaise$27.99
Sides
+Mortadella
$3.00Avocado
$2.99Bacon (3)
$3.50Berries/Fruit
$5.00Breakfast Potatoes
$5.00Cheddar/chive Grits
$5.00Egg (1)
$2.00English Muffin
$2.50Extra Toasted Bread (3)
$2.00Fries
$5.00Hashbrown Casserole
$6.00Hollandaise (extra)
$1.00Mac & Cheese (side)
$5.00Maple Sausage (1)
$3.00Maple syrup
$1.50Pancake (1)
$3.99Pancake (2)
$7.99Plain Fries
$5.00Salt & Vinegar Fries
Salt & Vinegar Fries$5.00Side of gravy
$1.99Side of Mornay
$1.99Side of Ranch
Side of warm salsa
$1.99Smoked sausage link (1)
$3.50Toast - Rye
$2.50Toast - Sourdough
$2.50Side of Cinna-butter
Side Chicken
$5.00Tots
$5.00
Kids Blunch
Kids Bfast
One egg, bacon and breakfast potatoes$6.99Kids Pancakes
Two mini buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup. Choose from plain or chocolate chip pancakes.$5.99Kids Burger
Kid's single patty burger with or without cheese, served with fries or tots$7.99Kids Fish & Chips
Two kid's sized fish sticks with fries or tots and GH tartar sauce + ketchup$9.99Kids Mac
Kid's size Mac with fries or tots$7.99Kids Chx & Taters
Grilled chicken with choice of regular fries, salt & vinegar fries or tots$8.99Kids Grilled Cheese
$7.99
Dessert
Key Lime Pie
Lime custard layered with Nilla wafers and house whipped cream$8.00Maple Budino
Butterscotch pudding with maple syrup and toasted pecans$8.00Campfire Pie
Seasonal pie filling baked in a small cast iron skillet$10.00Tiramisu Cake
Layers of espresso soaked sponge cake, whipped mascarpone and a coffee ganache.$8.00
All hours
| Sunday | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Come in and enjoy!
Location
9500 University Ave., #1118, West Des Moines, IA 50266