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American
Judges
208 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Dinner
Starters

Shoestring Fried Pickle's
Spiralized House Pickle strings, dredged in Gluten-Free flour, deep fried and dusted with a dill & chive powder and a side of our scratch-made buttermilk ranch$16.00Jalapeno Popper Dip
Our take on an Iowa Favorite, Roasted Jalapenos, Green Onion, and Bacon, all get blended together with a Smoked Cheddar Cream Cheese Spread, served warm with our house-made Cajun Potato Chips.$16.00Asparagus
Asparagus, Scallion Oil, Parsnip Puree, Garlic Crumb, Confit Egg Yolk$16.00OUT OF STOCKVegan Quesadillas
Roasted Poblanos, Sweet Peppers and Onions, Sweet Corn, Vegan Chao Cheese, all get filled into a Warm Flour Tortilla, topped with a Tomato and Red Onion Curtido and a Tofu Lime Crema$15.00Spring Bruschetta
Toasted Sour Dough Bread with Housemade Ricotta, Strawberry, Candied Rhubarb, Mint Caviar, Arugula, and Lemon Curd$12.00
Salads
Judge's Chop Salad
House Greens, Spinach, Shaved Red Cabbage, Cavatappi Pasta, Bacon, Grilled Chicken, Tomato, Green Onion, Creamy Mustard Dressing$19.00Ceasar
House Greens, Spinach, Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Crumbs Due to our Caesar Dressing being made in house with freshly ground Anchovy, we cannot accommodate requests for Vegan Caesar Salads$17.00Strawberry Ricotta Salad
House Greens, Spinach, Strawberry White Balsamic, Grapefruit, Straweberry, Pickled Shallot, House Ricotta Cheese, Pistachio$17.00
Burgers & Sandwiches
The Public Defender Burger
Bacon, American Cheese, House Pickles$17.00The Verdict Burger
Smoked Cheddar, Bibb Lettuce, Banana Pepper Ketchup, Garlic Aioli, Green Tomato Jam$19.00
Pork Tenderloin Torta
Gluten-Free Panko Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Avocado, Mayonnaise, Heirloom Tomato, Bibb Lettuce, Swiss$18.00The Cross Examiner Burger
1/2 lb Burger Patty, Swiss, Bibb Lettuce, Heirloom Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Avocado, Ranch, Candied Jalapeno$19.00Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Breast, Sopressata, Heirloom Tomato, Garlic Aioli, Blackberry Jam, Provolone, Arugula$18.00
Entrees

Hanger Steak
10 oz Hanger, Grilled Swiss Chard, Garlic Potato Puree, Confit Tomato, Lemon Kosho Butter, Poblano Puree, Parsnip Chips, Red Wine Demi We recommend this dish to be served fresh and cooked Medium Rare, if ordering for takeout, it is our recommendation to order it slightly under your desired temperature, as it will continue to cook on your ride to its final destination :)$40.00Salmon
10 oz Salmon Filet, Topped with Blackened Shrimp, served with Potato Gnocchi, Parsnip Puree, Asparagus, Confit Egg Yolk, and Lemon Brodo$36.00Quinoa Bowl
Sweet Potato Puree, Roasted Vegetables, Cucumber, Shallot, Crispy Chickpeas, Avocado, Guajillo Pepper Sauce$24.00Mafaldine Pasta
Tuscan Shrimp, Parmesan Cream, Herb Butter, Confit Tomato, Sofrito, Swiss Chard, Garlic Crumb, Shaved Parmesan, Guajillo Chili Oil$32.00
Sides
Happy Hour
Beer (Happy Hour)
Big Grove Blackberry Sour
$5.00Bud Light
$4.00Budweiser
$4.00Busch Latte TB
$3.00Carbliss Black Razz
$6.50Carbliss Peach
$6.50Citrus Surfer
$6.00Corona
$4.00Easy Eddy
$7.00Exile Ruthie
$5.00Kona Big Wave
$4.00Mich Ultra
$4.00Modelo
$5.00Montucky TB
$3.50Neighborhood Beer
$4.00Sam Adams Oktoberfest
$5.00Singlespeed Amber "Ctrl Alt"
$4.50Sun Cruiser Pink Lemonade
$5.50Tip The Cow
$4.00Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue TB
$7.00Wilsons Cider Peach
$6.00Pineapple High Noon
$6.00NA IPA Athletic
$4.00NA Boulevard
$4.00NA Blue Moon
$4.00Bribe the Jury
$15.00NA Athletic Golden Lager
$4.00NA Corona
$4.00
Wine Glass (Happy Hour)
GL Broadside Cabernet
$8.00GL Hahn Pinot Noir
$8.00GL Scarpetta Barbera
$8.00GL Earthquake Zinfandel
$8.00GL Troublemaker Red Blend
$8.00GL Dona Paula Cab
$8.00GL Beviamo Pinot Grigio
$8.00GL Dryland Sauvignon Blanc
$8.00GL Harvey & Harriet Rose
$8.00GL Napa Chardonnay
$8.00GL Prosecco
$8.00GL Otima 10yr Port
$8.00GL Graham's 20 yr Port
$12.00NYE Prosecco
GL Saldo
$14.00
Menu Cocktails (Happy Hour)
Botanical Brief
$10.00Cafe Hamilton Martini
$10.00Dirty Blue
$10.00Grounds for Dismissal
$10.00If It Pleases The Court
$10.00Judges Old Fashioned
$10.00Legally Pink
$10.00Mistrial Margarita
$10.00Pickle Martini
$10.00Spicy Pickle Martini
$10.00The Hot Seat
$10.00Strawberry Summons
$10.00Butter & Burden
$10.00Rotating Milk Punch (NY Sour)
$10.00Hot Chocolate
$5.00Promises at Midnight
$10.00Sour Objection
$10.00Sidecar & Order
$10.00Filed in New Orleans
$10.00Mint Condition of Law
$10.00The Amended Gimlet
$10.00The Dry Finding
$10.00Country Club
$10.00Cucumber Counsel
$10.00Spring Testimony
$10.00El Acusador
$10.00HH Milk Punch
$10.00Rosemary Rest
$5.00Nathaniels Not So Old Fashioned
$6.50The Innocent Brief
$5.00Cucumber Mint Mocktail
$5.00Sworn Statement
$5.00
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Big Grove Blackberry Sour
$5.00
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All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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