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    Guesthouse Tavern & Oyster Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster

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    Open now10AM - 9PM
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    Raw Bar

    • (1) Shrimp Cocktail

      With Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce and Spicy Mustard Aioli
      $3.00
    • Dozen - Chargrilled Oysters

      Grilled Chesapeake Bay oysters with garlic, butter, Parmesan, lemon and oregano
      $47.99
    • Half - Chargrilled Oysters

      Grilled Chesapeake Bay oysters with garlic, butter, Parmesan, lemon and oregano
      $23.99
    • Dips & Spreads

      with crackers, pickled onion and cornichons
      $12.99
    • GH Ceviche

      Shrimp, crab and fish w/ lime, cilantro, cucumber, avocado and fresno chilis with crackers; cucumber slices may be added or substitute for crackers
      $13.99
    • Relish Tray

      Assorted pickles, marinated vegetables, seasonal jam, beer cheese spread, summer sausage, olives & almonds served with crackers
      $21.99
    • (6) Extra Crackers

      $1.00
    • Half - Supreme

      Grilled Chesapeake Bay oysters stuffed with lump crab, Parmesan and fresh herbs
      $23.99
    • Dozen - Supreme

      Grilled Chesapeake Bay oysters stuffed with lump crab, Parmesan and fresh herbs
      $47.99
    • Half - Rockefeller

      Grilled Chesapeake Bay oysters stuffed with bacon, spinach, Mornay, breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
      $23.99
    • Dozen - Rockefeller

      Grilled Chesapeake Bay oysters stuffed with bacon, spinach, Mornay, breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
      $47.99

    For the Table

    • Curds & Peppers

      Fried Wisconsin cheese curds and pickled fresno peppers with pickle ranch and seasonal jam.
      $12.49
    • Mussels

      Steamed PEI Mussels in white wine, cream, Maytag blue cheese, smoked sausage, chives and lemon
      $16.99
    • Lobster 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.
      $27.99
    • Pierogi

      Pierogi - potato & cheddar filled with butter, parsley, fried onion and sour cream. Gluten free
      $11.99
    • Hot Dish

      Hot Dish - braised beef, mushroom cream, cheddar, peas, tots and parmesan
      $13.99
    • Poutine

      Fries, GH Poutine gravy, raw Wisconsin cheese curds and chives. Add short rib, fried egg or both for additional cost.
      $12.99
    • Brussels Sprouts

      Brussels Sprouts - with bacon lardons, gruyere mornay sauce, roasted garlic, lemon and herbed breadcrumbs.
      $11.99
    • Chicken Fried Oyster Mushrooms

      Chicken fried oyster mushrooms - with pickle ranch.
      $10.99
    • Prime Rib Sliders

      4 Prime Rib Sliders served with swiss cheese and french onion au jus
      $16.99
    • Walleye Sliders

      4 beer battered walleye sliders served with lettuce and house tartar sauce
      $16.99
    • Half & 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
      $16.99
    • LobCrab Cake

      Maine style cake served with Creole mustard and asparagus slaw Asparagus slaw (asparagus, carrots, radish, arugula, green onion, lemon, olive oil)
      $17.99
    • Calamari

      Crispy wild-caught calamari with smoked pepper aioli, lemon and basil
      $15.99

    Salads

    • Side Guest"house"

      Mixed greens, pickled craisins, pecans, red onion, beets, maple vinaigrette, blue cheese
      $7.99
    • Side Caesar

      Romaine, croutons, Parmesan-garlic dressing, Parmesan cheese
      $7.99
    • Side Wedge

      Baby iceberg, tomato, bacon, pickled onion, Maytag bleu cheese crumbles, croutons, Maytag bleu cheese dressing
      $7.99
    • Side Garden

      Mixed greens with radish, raw red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes and croutons & your choice of dressing
      $7.99
    • Guest"house"

      Guest “House”- Mixed greens, pickled cranberries, toasted pecans, red onion, beets, maple vinaigrette, Maytag blue cheese
      $13.99
    • Caesar

      Romaine, croutons, Parmesan-garlic dressing, Parmesan cheese
      $13.99
    • Wedge

      Grilled little Gem lettuce, tomato, bacon, pickled onion, Roquefort dressing, crouton
      $13.99
    • Cobb

      Bacon, Avocado, Tomato, Grilled Chicken, Boiled Egg, Maytag Blue Cheese and Mixed Greens tossed with Pickle Ranch Dressing
      $18.99
    • Chef

      Mixed greens, beet pickled egg, bacon, tomato, sweet corn, feta, grilled chicken, with honey dijon dressing
      $18.99
    • Fried 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)
      $18.99
    • Winter Harvest Salad

      Chargrilled pork belly, kale, apples, red onion, Prairie Breeze, praline pecans and honey-dijon vinaigrette
      $19.99
    • Salad & 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

    • Cup Beer Cheese Soup

      Beer Cheese and Smoked Sausage Soup
      $4.99
    • Bowl Beer Cheese

      $9.99
    • French Onion Soup (one size)

      served with crostini and melted swiss
      $8.99

    Lunch Stuff

    • GH Burger

      Double smash patties, caramelized onion (oklahoma style), pickle, swiss-american, 1000 island, potato bun, butter or bone-marrow butter
      $16.99
    • Northwoods Hot

      Spicy rubbed fried chicken or fried walleye, pickled ranch slaw, pickles, cheddar cheese on a potato bun
      $17.49
    • Filet Oh' Fish

      Fried walleye, house tartar sauce, lettuce and pickles on a potato bun
      $16.49
    • Beef Short Rib Sandwich

      Slow cooked Beef short rib, sauteed mushrooms, swiss cheese, brandy mushroom cream sauce on a toasted hoagie
      $17.99
    • Fried Bologna Sandwich

      Bologna - Thin shaved and fried mortadella, garlic aioli, American cheese, fried egg, pickle, potato bun
      $15.99
    • Po' Boy

      Beer-battered Cajun Fried Shrimp with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle and Creole Mustard Sauce on a South Union Hoagie
      $15.99
    • Chicken Club

      Grilled chicken breast, Prairie Breeze Cheese Spread, Pickled Red Onion, Bacon, Tomato and Arugula on a Classic Potato Roll.
      $16.99
    • Crispy Mushroom Sandwich

      Chicken fried oyster mushrooms tossed in a spicy sweet and sour sauce, garlic aioli, jalapeno slaw and fresh cilantro
      $16.99
    • Fish & Chips

      Beer-Battered Walleye with choice of S&V or Regular Fries served with GH Tartar Sauce and Champagne Mignonette. No additional sides
      $19.99
    • Lobster Roll - Connecticut

      Connecticut style with drawn butter, fresh lemon and chives on a New England roll
      $31.99
    • Lobster Roll - Maine

      Served chilled, lightly dressed with lemon-chive aioli, celery & butter lettuce on a New England roll
      $31.99
    • LROM (Gravy Train)

      Butter poached Maine lobster tossed with garlic aioli, celery, pickled cranberries, fresh sage and Ritz crackers on a toasted New England style roll with a side of Guesthouse gravy; served with choice of side
      $34.99
    • Lobster Roll Trio

      Mini versions of all 3 current lobster roll; our Connecticut style, Maine style and our Lobster roll of the month
      $41.99
    • FTR Pasta

      Ground duck, pancetta, and sage slowly cooked into a rich sauce tossed with orecchiette pasta and finished with Pecorino Romano; served with grilled bread and choice of salad
      $27.99

    Blunch Stuff

    • Breakfast Hot Dish

      Slow-Cooked Beef Short Rib, Mushroom Cream, Wisconsin Cheddar and Peas Topped with a Sunny Egg. (GF)
      $14.99
    • Cinna-Pecan Pancakes

      Buttermilk pancakes (3) with cinnamon butter, maple syrup and toasted pecans (V)
      $12.99
    • Mac & Cheese

      Jumbo shell pasta, bechamel, gruyere, white cheddar, american, parmesan, and chive Add beef short rib, crab, chicken, bacon, and shrimp for extra cost
      $14.99
    • Midwesterner

      Two Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Choice of Bacon, Smoked Sausage Links or Maple Sausage Patties (GF)
      $13.99
    • NW Lumberjack

      two eggs, breakfast potatoes, choice of bacon, smoked sausage links or maple sausage patty and two GH pancakes (GF)
      $17.99
    • PLAIN Pancakes

      3 Buttermilk pancakes served with maple syrup
      $12.99
    • Sally's stuffed potato cakes

      Served with Sunny Egg, Avocado, Salsa and Fresh Cilantro. (V)
      $14.99
    • Short Rib Hash

      Slow cooked beef with lardons, onions, potatoes, brussels sprouts and fresno peppers topped with a sunny egg (GF)
      $15.99
    • Tofu Scramble

      Red Onion, Tomato, Sweet Corn and Chives with Spiced Tofu and Pickled Peppers (GF)
      $13.99
    • Dutch Baby

      Cast iron baked pancake, fresh berries, real maple syrup, lemon whipped cream
      $13.99
    • Chicken & Waffles

      Fried chicken, jalapeno-cornbread waffle, maple syrup, northwoods hot butter, candied jalapenos
      $18.99
    • Lobster Scramble

      Maine lobster, 3 scrambled eggs, boursin cheese, fresh chives; served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast with seasonal jam
      $28.99
    • Breakfast 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
      $15.99
    • Smoked Trout Toast

      House-made bagel-loaf, fresh herbed whipped cream cheese, capers, shallots, boiled egg; served with breakfast potatoes
      $16.99
    • Yogurt 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)
      $16.99
    • Garden omelet

      Mushroom, Onion, Tomato and Sweet Corn Topped with Arugula and Feta Cheese. (GF)(V)
      $16.99
    • 3 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
      $15.99
    • Veggie 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
      $14.99
    • Vegetarian Benny

      Avocado, tomato, arugula, poached eggs and hollandaise served on english muffin with breakfast potatoes
      $14.99
    • Lobster Crab Cake Benny

      Maine style cake, poached eggs, dill hollandaise
      $27.99

    Sides

    • +Mortadella

      $3.00
    • Avocado

      $2.99
    • Bacon (3)

      $3.50
    • Berries/Fruit

      $5.00
    • Breakfast Potatoes

      $5.00
    • Egg (1)

      $2.00
    • English Muffin

      $2.50
    • Extra Toasted Bread (3)

      $2.00
    • Fries

      $5.00
    • Hashbrown Casserole

      $6.00
    • Hollandaise (extra)

      $1.00
    • Mac & Cheese (side)

      $5.00
    • Maple Sausage (1)

      $3.00
    • Maple syrup

      $1.50
    • Pancake (1)

      $3.99
    • Pancake (2)

      $7.99
    • Plain Fries

      $5.00
    • Salt & Vinegar Fries

      Salt & Vinegar Fries
      $5.00
    • Side of gravy

      $1.99
    • Side of Mornay

      $1.99
    • Side of Ranch

    • Side of warm salsa

      $1.99
    • Smoked sausage link (1)

      $3.50
    • Toast - Rye

      $2.50
    • Toast - Sourdough

      $2.50
    • Side of Cinna-butter

    • Side Chicken

      $5.00
    • Tots

      $5.00
    • PICKLE RANCH SLAW

      $4.00

    Kids Blunch

    • Kids Bfast

      One egg, bacon and breakfast potatoes
      $6.99
    • Kids Pancakes

      Two mini buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup. Choose from plain or chocolate chip pancakes.
      $5.99
    • Kids Burger

      Kid's single patty burger with or without cheese, served with fries or tots
      $7.99
    • Kids Fish & Chips

      Two kid's sized fish sticks with fries or tots and GH tartar sauce + ketchup
      $9.99
    • Kids Mac

      Kid's size Mac with fries or tots
      $7.99
    • Kids Chx & Taters

      Grilled chicken with choice of regular fries, salt & vinegar fries or tots
      $8.99

    Dessert

    • Key Lime Pie

      Lime custard layered with Nilla wafers and house whipped cream
      $8.00
    • Maple Budino

      Butterscotch pudding with maple syrup and toasted pecans
      $8.00
    • Campfire Pie

      Seasonal pie filling baked in a small cast iron skillet
      $10.00
    • Tiramisu Cake

      Layers of espresso soaked sponge cake, whipped mascarpone and a coffee ganache.
      $8.00

    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    9500 University Ave., #1118, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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