Contemporary, upscale kitchen and bar providing food unlike anything else on the North Shore. Located in Swampscott, Ma. http://www.citygrillswampscott.com/
City Grill is a restaurant and bar located in the Vinnin Square plaza in Swampscott, Massachusetts. City offers contemporary food and drink in an upscale, yet casual atmosphere. All of the food that Chef Michael Taylor presents is fresh- the meat and poultry is free-range, antibiotic and hormone free; the seafood arrives fresh daily and is wild and/or local when possible, and his menu changes often offering fresh seasonal choices for a night out with your family, friends, or your favorite person.
Sample Dinner Menu:
[[Menu items subject to change]]
April 2011
APPETIZERS
Chilled Peppercorn Crusted Ahi Tuna…$12
Pickled Cucumber, Wakame and Tobiko
Pancetta Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp…$10
Frisse, Five Pepper Jelly and Crystal Butter
Sesame Glazed Szechwan Wings…$10
Ginger and Lime
Ipswich Clams … $15
Meyer Lemons, Arugula and Lemon Zest Tartar, Chipotle Honey
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes…$12
Mango Salsa and Arugula
Truffled White Corn Ravioli…$12
with Duck Pastrami, Porcini Mushrooms, Oven Cured Tomatoes, Shaved Black Truffles
Untraditional Shrimp Cocktail…$13
City Cocktail Compote
SOUP
Maine Lobster and Escarole Soup…$10
with White Bean, Plum Tomato and Basil
Chicken and Lemongrass Soup…$9
Cilantro and Lime
SALAD
City Grill Green Salad…$8
Salad of Mixed Seasonal Lettuces with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Toasted Shitake
Caesar Salad…$9
Garlic Croutons and Crisp Parmesan
Portobello Mushroom Carpaccio…$9
Crisp herb Melba, Baby Field Lettuces, Air Dried Tomato, Shallots and Aged Balsamic
House Cured Salmon Salad…$12
Crisp Potato, Sieved Egg, Lemon & Crème Fraiche
Endive Watercress Salad…$8
Crisp Beets and Lemon Vinaigrette
ENTRÉE
Our Own Dry Aged New York Sirloin…$35
With White Truffle Butter
OR
Our Own Dry Aged Beef Tenderloin…$32
Potato and Celery Root Gratin, Baby Beans, Chilied Onion & Homemade Worcestershire Demi Glaze
Pancetta Wrapped Veal Tenderloin…$26
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Sweet Peas, Tawny Port
Caramelized Muskovy Duck Breast…$24
Soft White Polenta Cake, Baby Spinach, Vanilla Quince and Natural Reduction
Red Wine Marinated Free Range Chicken…$19
Garlic Potato Puree, Asparagus Threads, Rosemary Garlic Natural Reduction
Kodiak Island Alaskan Halibut…$28
Black Bread Crusted, Sweet Yams, Baby Spinach and Citrus Vinaigrette
Miso-Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna…$29
Crisp Potato, Spinach, Roasted Shallots, Merlot and Rice Wine
Flat Grilled Wild Salmon …$25
Cider Braised Swiss Chard, Charred Leeks and Fingerling Potatoes, Black Mushroom Honey Vinaigrette
Pan Roasted Sea Scallops…$28
Maple Whipped Yam, Baby Spinach, Shitake Mushroom and Lobster Nage
Fire Roasted Jumbo Shrimp…$24
Rosemary Garlic BBQ, Plum Tomato, Celery Root Barigoule and Crisp Leeks
The City Grill Burger…$14
Fire Roasted Onion, Boursin Cheese, Portuguese Sweet Roll, Truffled Parmesan Fries
Vegetarian …$19
Our Chef’s are always prepared to compose an elaborate display of vegetarian meals based on only the freshest vegetables and
starches. Please ask your server for options.
**Some of our menu items may be served raw or undercooked. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has determined that consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or egg may increase the risk of food borne illness. Consumer advisory, mercury in fish: Pregnant & nursing women, women who may become pregnant, & children under 12 years are advised to not eat; Shark or Swordfish, Tuna steaks and canned tuna consumption should also be limited. These fish may contain levels of mercury, which the EPA & FDA agree can be toxic to a developing neurological system.
