The Empire House

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Fine Dining Restaurant, Hotel, Cafe and Bar

Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern Restaurant

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THE EMPIRE HOUSE HOTEL Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern Restaurant

Phone: 607-783-2859

Featuring locally produced & Organic menu Items

We cater for private parties, showers, reunions, and other events.

Now Accepting Reservations for Christmas Parties!

LUNCH HOURS: (June,July & August only) FRIDAY - SUNDAY 10:30 AM - 3 PM

DINNER HOURS: WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND SUNDAY 5 PM - 9 PM

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 5 PM - 10 PM

BAR HOURS: WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND SUNDAY 5 PM - 9 PM

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 5 PM - 12 AM

KITCHEN HOURS:

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY 5 PM - 10 PM

BAR HOURS:

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY 5 PM - 11 PM

FULL BAR & Free internet/WIFI anytime

Eat and drink in our warm, historic setting inside by the fireplace, on our large covered porch, or on our new stone patio, surrounded by colorful flowers and beautiful fountain!

Come and Enjoy your Dinner with "Live Music Fridays & Saturdays, Piano, Jazz, Cello, Classic Rock & more"...

Now Open for Saturday & Sunday Lunch (Summer only) starting @11am bar will be open until dinner

For Dinner Reservations and Hotel Room Reservations

Please Call: 607-783-2859

Email: [email protected]

136 (old 32) Marion Ave; Gilbertsville, NY 13776
The Village of Gilbertsville, NY – a National Register Historic Site

*Special Menu changes every Week*

The Empire House Hotel
Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern Restaurant Lounge

Menu

APPETIZERS

Sampler Tray 10
A sample each of our homemade Hummus, Baba Ghanoosh, and Bruschetta

Shrimp Tempura 10
Tempura golden beer batter, with local farm eggs, fresh herbs and spices, served with our chipotle-aioli sauce

Curried Sweet Potato Balls 8
Homemade, rolled in roasted sesame seeds. Served with our spicy homemade chutney

Baba Ghanoosh 8
It is called Caviar D'Aubergines; an exotic, delicious mix of oven-roasted eggplant, spices and herbs. Topped with extra virgin olive oil & kalamata olives, served with naan/pita bread

Baked Brie 8
Oven baked brie topped with jam and served with crackers

Mediterranean Breeze 8
A year round favorite, made with roasted eggplant, sauteed onions, walnuts and raisins, topped with local feta cheese and extra virgin olive oil served with warm naan/pita bread

Hummus of the Day 7
Our zesty hummus topped with extra virgin olive oil & kalamata olives served with warm naan/pita bread

Bruschetta 8
Made with fresh vegetables and herbs (tomatoes, shallots, garlic) served with our freshly baked foccacia bread

SALADS

The Greek Empire Salad 9
Crispy, fresh, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives and local feta cheese, topped with Greek vinaigrette dressing with marinated grilled chicken 13 with marinated grilled shrimp 15

Pear, Walnut & Gorgonzola Salad 9
Crispy, fresh, organic mixed greens, romaine lettuce, pears, cranberries, walnuts & gorgonzola cheese, served with our balsamic vinaigrette dressing with marinated grilled chicken 13 with marinated grilled shrimp 15

Caesar Salad 9
Crispy, fresh, romaine lettuce, real bacon bits, fresh grated Parmesan cheese & croutons tossed with our creamy Caesar salad dressing with marinated grilled chicken 13 with marinated grilled shrimp 15

Mixed Green Salad 7
Crispy, fresh, organic mixed greens, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers served with your choice of dressing, French, Italian, Russian, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Bleu cheese or Ranch with marinated grilled chicken 11 with marinated grilled shrimp 13

ENTRÉES

Filet Mignon 28
Aged center cut Filet Mignon, grilled to perfection, served with baked potato and fresh vegetables of the day

Rib-Eye Steak 22
Our aged Rib-Eye steak, grilled to perfection served with baked potato and fresh vegetables of the day

Chicken Kebab Platter
One Skewer 13, Two Skewers 17
Grilled & marinated with fresh herbs & spices served with our warm naan bread, Greek salad & a side of our homemade yogurt sauce

Spicy Shrimp Biryani 17
Shrimp pan seared with our special blend of fresh herbs and spices, served over Jasmine-Saffron rice, fresh vegetable of the day and a side of our yogurt sauce

Fish Biryani 17
Filet of Tilapia pan seared with our special blend of fresh herbs and spices, served over Jasmine-Saffron rice, fresh vegetable of the day and a side of our yogurt sauce

Mediterranean Beef Shawarma 20
Thinly sliced Rib-Eye & Filet Mignon marinated in fresh herbs & spices, wrapped in grilled tortilla with our zesty hummus, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, romaine lettuce & red onions served with a side of Greek salad & yogurt sauce

Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma 17
No hormones, no antibiotics chicken, marinated in fresh herbs & spices, wrapped in grilled tortilla with our zesty hummus, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, romaine lettuce & onions served with a side of Greek salad & yogurt sauce

LIGHTER SIDE

Marinated Grilled Chicken Wrap 13
Fresh, organic mixed greens, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, homemade Mediterranean tomato sauce & cheese in a tortilla wrap, served with our freshly cut fries.

Marinated Grilled Shrimp Wrap 15
Fresh, organic mixed greens, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, homemade Mediterranean tomato sauce & cheese in a tortilla wrap, served with our freshly cut fries.

Gyros Platter 11
Beef gyros strips served with our tzatziki sauce, homemade warm naan/pita bread and a side of Greek salad

Chicken and Vegetable Dumplings (All Natural) ½ Dozen 6, Full Dozen 10
A popular one. Steamed, large, natural dumplings, served with our Asian dipping sauce

Calamari 10
Tender calamari, with garlic and herbs, served with our homemade marinara sauce

Empire Burger 12
½ pound of Grass-fed, beef, from Southwind Farm grilled your way, served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles & your choice of Monterey-Jack mix cheese or Swiss cheese, on a toasted sesame seed roll and a side of our homemade fries or crisp, organic mixed green salad add sauteed onions, mushrooms & peppers 2, Gorgonzola cheese 2, Bacon 2

Portobello Burger (Vegetarian) 12
Grilled marinated Portobello mushrooms in fresh herbs and spices, topped with roasted red peppers, Swiss cheese, fresh organic mix greens, tomatoes, onions, pickles, on a sesame seed toasted bun with Chipotle-Aioli sauce & a side of our freshly cut fries or fresh organic mixed green salad

Vegetarian Wrap 9
Crispy, fresh, organic mixed greens, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, walnuts, dried cranberries and feta cheese wrapped in a tortilla, add our freshly cut fries 2

Falafel Platter (Vegetarian) 10
Homemade and served with our warm naan/pita bread, zesty hummus, yogurt sauce and a side of Greek salad

Quesadillas
Sauteed onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, our homemade Mediterranean tomato sauce and Monterrey jack mixed cheese, grilled in a tortilla wrap, served with a side of our salsa and sour cream. Vegetarian 10, with marinated grilled chicken 13, with marinated grilled shrimp 15

Mediterranean Quesadillas
Homemade hummus, sauteed fresh vegetables, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, roasted eggplant & feta cheese served with our yogurt sauce & salsa Vegetarian 11, with marinated grilled chicken 14, with marinated grilled shrimp 16

Philly-Cheese Steak Sandwich 10
An all time favorite. Philly steak, sauteed onions, mushrooms, bell peppers and monterrey jack mixed cheese on a toasted sub roll, served with a side salad or our freshly cut fries

Chicken Wings ½ Dozen 7, Full Dozen 12
All natural, No Hormones, No Antibiotics, Crispy & meaty, in many flavors, hot, medium, mild, Asian, barbeque, honey mustard, honey barbeque, hot & honey, hot & garlic, hot horseradish, hot & spicy barbeque, garlic & herb, lemon pepper, parmesan garlic, teriyaki, or create your own. Comes with ranch or bleu cheese dressing and celery

KIDS MENU

Cheese Quesadilla 5 with fries

Mozzarella Sticks 5 with marinara sauce

Chicken Fingers 5 with fries

Kids Burger 5 with fries

DESSERTS

Bananas Foster 6
Bananas in a savory sauce made with spiced Rum, served with a scoop of our homemade vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce

Banana Split 8
Your choice of three flavors from our ice creams, topped with walnuts & whipped cream drizzled with chocolate sauce

New York Style Cheesecake 5
Add berries of the week 1, Add apple-peach brandy sauce 1

Homemade Ice Cream
Half Order 3, Full Order 5

Your choice of saffron-pistachio, roasted pecan-coffee, kahlua mudslide, creamy vanilla, chocolate, cookies and cream or banana-chocolate chip, made with local dairy, add apple-peach brandy sauce 1