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    Judges

    208 3rd St

    Des Moines, IA 50309


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    Featured Items

    • Judge's Chop Salad

      House Greens, Spinach, Shaved Red Cabbage, Cavatappi Pasta, Bacon, Grilled Chicken, Tomato, Green Onion, Creamy Mustard Dressing
      $19.00

    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
      $16.00
    • Jalapeno 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.
      $16.00
    • Asparagus

      Asparagus, Scallion Oil, Parsnip Puree, Garlic Crumb, Confit Egg Yolk
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • Vegan 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
      $15.00
    • Spring 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
      $19.00
    • Ceasar

      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
      $17.00
    • Strawberry 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
      $17.00
    • The 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
      $18.00
    • The Cross Examiner Burger

      1/2 lb Burger Patty, Swiss, Bibb Lettuce, Heirloom Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Avocado, Ranch, Candied Jalapeno
      $19.00
    • Grilled 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 :)
      $40.00
    • Salmon

      10 oz Salmon Filet, Topped with Blackened Shrimp, served with Potato Gnocchi, Parsnip Puree, Asparagus, Confit Egg Yolk, and Lemon Brodo
      $36.00
    • Quinoa Bowl

      Sweet Potato Puree, Roasted Vegetables, Cucumber, Shallot, Crispy Chickpeas, Avocado, Guajillo Pepper Sauce
      $24.00
    • Mafaldine Pasta

      Tuscan Shrimp, Parmesan Cream, Herb Butter, Confit Tomato, Sofrito, Swiss Chard, Garlic Crumb, Shaved Parmesan, Guajillo Chili Oil
      $32.00

    Sides

    • Cajun Potato Chips

      $6.00
    • Grilled Broccolini

      $7.00
    • Fries

      $7.00
    • Macaroni Salad

      $7.00
    • Side Salad

      $8.00
    • Truffle Fries

      $8.00
    • Side Of Bread

      $1.50

    Dessert

    • Lemon Berry Cake

      $9.00
    • Chocolate Mousse Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00

    Happy Hour

    Beer (Happy Hour)

    • Big Grove Blackberry Sour

      $5.00
    • Bud Light

      $4.00
    • Budweiser

      $4.00
    • Busch Latte TB

      $3.00
    • Carbliss Black Razz

      $6.50
    • Carbliss Peach

      $6.50
    • Citrus Surfer

      $6.00
    • Corona

      $4.00
    • Easy Eddy

      $7.00
    • Exile Ruthie

      $5.00
    • Kona Big Wave

      $4.00
    • Mich Ultra

      $4.00
    • Modelo

      $5.00
    • Montucky TB

      $3.50
    • Neighborhood Beer

      $4.00
    • Sam Adams Oktoberfest

      $5.00
    • Singlespeed Amber "Ctrl Alt"

      $4.50
    • Sun Cruiser Pink Lemonade

      $5.50
    • Tip The Cow

      $4.00
    • Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue TB

      $7.00
    • Wilsons Cider Peach

      $6.00
    • Pineapple High Noon

      $6.00
    • NA IPA Athletic

      $4.00
    • NA Boulevard

      $4.00
    • NA Blue Moon

      $4.00
    • Bribe the Jury

      $15.00
    • NA Athletic Golden Lager

      $4.00
    • NA Corona

      $4.00

    Wine Glass (Happy Hour)

    • GL Broadside Cabernet

      $8.00
    • GL Hahn Pinot Noir

      $8.00
    • GL Scarpetta Barbera

      $8.00
    • GL Earthquake Zinfandel

      $8.00
    • GL Troublemaker Red Blend

      $8.00
    • GL Dona Paula Cab

      $8.00
    • GL Beviamo Pinot Grigio

      $8.00
    • GL Dryland Sauvignon Blanc

      $8.00
    • GL Harvey & Harriet Rose

      $8.00
    • GL Napa Chardonnay

      $8.00
    • GL Prosecco

      $8.00
    • GL Otima 10yr Port

      $8.00
    • GL Graham's 20 yr Port

      $12.00
    • NYE Prosecco

    • GL Saldo

      $14.00

    Menu Cocktails (Happy Hour)

    • Botanical Brief

      $10.00
    • Cafe Hamilton Martini

      $10.00
    • Dirty Blue

      $10.00
    • Grounds for Dismissal

      $10.00
    • If It Pleases The Court

      $10.00
    • Judges Old Fashioned

      $10.00
    • Legally Pink

      $10.00
    • Mistrial Margarita

      $10.00
    • Pickle Martini

      $10.00
    • Spicy Pickle Martini

      $10.00
    • The Hot Seat

      $10.00
    • Strawberry Summons

      $10.00
    • Butter & Burden

      $10.00
    • Rotating Milk Punch (NY Sour)

      $10.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      $5.00
    • Promises at Midnight

      $10.00
    • Sour Objection

      $10.00
    • Sidecar & Order

      $10.00
    • Filed in New Orleans

      $10.00
    • Mint Condition of Law

      $10.00
    • The Amended Gimlet

      $10.00
    • The Dry Finding

      $10.00
    • Country Club

      $10.00
    • Cucumber Counsel

      $10.00
    • Spring Testimony

      $10.00
    • El Acusador

      $10.00
    • HH Milk Punch

      $10.00
    • Rosemary Rest

      $5.00
    • Nathaniels Not So Old Fashioned

      $6.50
    • The Innocent Brief

      $5.00
    • Cucumber Mint Mocktail

      $5.00
    • Sworn Statement

      $5.00

    Farmer's Market

    Food

    • Chx Salad Wrap

      $10.00
    • Breakfast Sandwhich

      $10.00

    Drinks

    • Cranberry Mimosa

      $8.00
    • Market Espresso

      $12.00
    • Mimosa

      $8.00
    • Passionfruit Mimosa

      $9.00
    • Pomegrante Mimosa

      $9.00
    • Bloody Mary

      $10.00
    • Spicy Bloody Mary

      $10.00
    • martini

      $14.00
    • Dole Whip

      $10.00
    If you use a credit card, this establishment will charge an additional 2.50% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what this establishment pays in fees.

    Strawberry Summons

    $10.00
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    All hours
    SundayClosed
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    208 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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