CRAB LOUIE'S SEAFOOD TAVERN

 

 

Appetizers

 

 

Baked She Crab Dip            $9.95

   Plenty for two. Served with Grilled Flatbread

 

Nantua Stuffed Mushrooms             $8.95

    Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster baked in a lightly spiced Cajun mix

 

Coconut Fried Shrimp            $8.95

    Tropical Fruit and Horseradish Marmalade

 

Oysters Rockefeller    $7.95

    Topped with a lightly spiced mixture of Spinach, Onions and 

    Parmesan cheese

 

Bluepoint Oysters 1/2 dozen    $9.95

    Bluepoint oysters from the cold waters off Cape Cod. Served with

    Champagne Mignonette Ice

 

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail    1/2 dozen    $9.95

    Jumbo Gulf shrimp on ice with Lemon and Cocktail Sauce

 

Crab Cake Petites    $7.95

    Three of our famous Crab Cakes, only smaller, golden fried

 

Garlic Rolls    $2.25

    Four rolls drizzled with Olive Oil, Garlic, Spices, Poppy Seeds, and 

    Kosher Salt

 

 

 

Soups and Chowders

 

Louie’s Seafood Chowder       Cup      $4.50             Bowl     $5.95

    Clams, Fish, Shrimp and Scallops in a Tomato-Saffron Broth

 

New England Clam Chowder    Cup        $3.50    Bowl     $4.95

    A Northeastern favorite perfected in the Old South. Sea Clams, 

    Bacon, Herbs and Spices simmered in our creamy chowder

 

She Crab Soup                    Cup      $5.50    Bowl             $6.95

    Simmered with Sherry and Fresh Lump Crabmeat

 

Butternut Crab Bisque    Cup    5.95    Bowl     7.95

    Butternut squash bisque with a hint of curry and 

    fresh Virginia Crabmeat

 

 

 

 

Our Cape Cod Connection...

 

The " Pure Fresh " TM fish  and shellfish we offer comes to us direct from the nations leading full service fresh seafood house, " Steve Connolly Seafood Company. " We receive seafood from Steve Connolly boxed in ice at a controlled temperature of 32 degrees. Most Fish sold by Connolly is caught in the deep waters of George's Bank -- over 150 miles from the edge of the Continental Shelf, and is certified as sustainable to the standards of the Marine Stewardship Council All food products handled by Connolly are subject to quality evaluations to assure purity and freshness. Our Virginia Crabmeat comes to us direct from Reedville Virginia

 Enjoy the finest, and freshest seafood available.

 

 

Enjoy One Of Today’s Featured Wines

                                                                                                           Glass       Bottle

 

Coppola Votre Sante Pinot Noir 2010 (California)        $9            $27

    The nose is very intense and complex, with fruity aromas

    of cherry, blackberry and raspberry. This wine has a pleasant

    freshness and a long, persistent and aromatic finish.

 

Drops of Jupiter Petite Sirah 2009 (California)            $10            $30

    A wine crafted to unleash dark and luscious characteristics with tannins to 

    deliver an opulent and juicy Petite Sirah. This lush yet easy to drink wine 

    provides intense berry character with superb texture you will find in no 

    other Petite Sirah.

 

Wolfgang (Gru-Vee) Grüner Veltliner 2010 (Austria)   $8            $24

    The Gru-Vee screams green apples, citrus and gooseberries on the palate.

    Fresh, fruity and food friendly, this white has explosive flavor, a light

    mineral undercurrent, and a full expansive finish.

 

Wilson Daniels Chardonnay (Central Coast)                $8            $24

             With upfront apple, pear, butter cream and honeysuckle

             floral notes, this wine is perfectly balanced with fruit,

             creamy caramel and a lingering, toasted oak finish.

 

 

Join us on Monday evenings for wine appreciation night. 

All bottles of our  featured wines and wines from our regular 

wine list are half price 

 

 

Fresh Fish Selection

 

 

Our fresh fish can be prepared in a variety of ways, including but not limited to:

Broiled, Blackened with Southwestern Remoulade, Grilled, Poached, 

Lemon Caper Sauce, Broiled Almondine 

Fresh Dill Lemon Butter, Hazelnut Crusted with Norfolk Butter 

 

Norfolk Crab Crusted Add $6.95

Alaskan Halibut    Firm, textured and mild. A West Coast Favorite    $23.95

Tilapia    Best Grilled or Blackened    $17.95

Alaskan Steelhead    A West Coast Favorite. Best Grilled    $18.95

Freshwater Catfish    Mild and firm textured. Best Broiled or Fried    $15.95

Rainbow Trout    Recommended Broiled Almondine    $17.95

Atlantic Salmon    Good for Poaching or Grilling  $16.95

Boston Haddock    Mild, and flaky. Best Hazelnut Crusted    $18.95

Mahi-Mahi    Best Grilled or Blackened    $18.95

 

Crab Louie Classics

 

 

Seafood Au Gratin        $19.95

    Fresh Virginia Crabmeat, Sea Scallops and Gulf Shrimp

     in a Classic Sherry Cream Sauce, topped with 

    Havarti Cheese and baked

 

Imperial Stuffed Shrimp          $21.95

    Gulf Shrimp topped with Fresh Virginia Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial and baked

 

Fried Shrimp        $17.95

    Gulf Shrimp lightly breaded and golden fried

 

Crab Au Gratin        $23.95

    Fresh Lump Crabmeat, baked in a Classic Sherry Cream 

    Sauce, with Havarti Cheese.

 

Crab Sauté        $21.95

    Lump Crabmeat lightly sautéed in butter

 

Crab Cakes        $23.95

    Our award winning Fresh Virginia Lump Crab Cakes sautéed 

    in butter until crisp. Available broiled

 

Fried Scallops        $19.95

    Fresh Maine Sea Scallops lightly breaded and deep fried

     golden brown

 

Fried Oysters        $17.95

    Select Oysters lightly breaded and deep fried

 

 

Uniquely Crab Louie’s

 

 

Salmon Cakes        $17.95

    Fresh Salmon prepared with Onions and Peppers, broiled

    and topped with Lemon Dill Cream Sauce

 

Shrimp & Scallops Mornay            18.95

    Gulf Shrimp and Scallops prepared in a White Wine Cheese 

    Sauce, topped with Havarti Cheese and baked

 

Baked Crabmeat Louie             $23.95

    Our version of Crab Imperial. Made with Fresh Virginia Jumbo Lump Crabmeat 

    `with a hint of sherry and topped with Progresso bread crumbs.

 

Shrimp & Grits                21.95

    Gulf shrimp sautéed in Tasso Ham gravy with Mushrooms and 

    Fresh Chives, Wine and Tarragon, spooned over Organic Stone 

    ground Cheddar Cheese Grits. Low country cooking at its finest

 

Seafood Latkes        $18.95

    Crabmeat, Shrimp and Lobster Onions and Fresh Herbs

    Broiled and topped with a Sweet Red Bell Pepper Sauce

 

Walla Walla Salmon    $19.95

    Fresh Salmon Filet, pan seared with Ponzu-Teriyaki Caramelized 

    Onions, with Toasted Coconut and Lemon Toasted Almonds

 

 

Seafood Combinations

 

Crab Cake and Latke Combination        $19.95

    Our two most popular entrees; a Crab Cake and our Seafood Latke

 

Broiled Seafood Combination        $19.95

    Nantucket Scallops, Gulf Shrimp and Chef’s choice of two kinds 

    of Fresh Fish

 

Three Fish Grill        $17.95

    Chef’s choice of three fish from Tonight’s Fresh Catch

 

Crab Cake & Gulf Shrimp        $21.95

    Choice of Grilled or Fried Shrimp and one of our 

    Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

 

Fried Seafood Combination        $22.95

    Shrimp, Scallops, Oysters and Fresh Fish lightly breaded and fried

 

Norfolk Sautéed Combination        $24.95

    Fresh Virginia Crab lumps, Sea Scallops and Gulf Shrimp sautéed

    in Butter, Fresh Lemon, and Sherry

 

Filet Mignon and Crab Cake        $27.95

    Our award winning crab cake

 

Filet Mignon with Grilled Shrimp        $25.95

    6 oz Filet Mignon

 

 

All entrees served with our Complimentary Housemade

Sweet Breads and Relishes

Most entrees are served with Tossed Salad and one side dish: 

Sautéed Vegetables Primavera, Sizzler Spinach, Cole Slaw, 

French Fries, Baked Potato (Loaded add 1.75), or Ginger Jasmine Rice

Upgrade your House salad

Maytag blue cheese 1.50 Caesar 1.50 Martha 2.50

Gluten Free menu available upon request

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase

your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

 

Pastas

Pastas served with tossed salad

 

 

Southwest Shrimp Linguine       $21.95

    Gulf Shrimp with a Southwestern Spice Rub and Andouille Sausage in a 

    Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce and fresh Parmesan Cheese

 

The Tavern’s Jambalaya Pasta        $19.95

    Shrimp, Chicken, and Andouille Sausage, sautéed in a Plum Tomato Creole

    Sauce with Celery, Onions, and Peppers, tossed with freshly cooked Linguine

 

Grilled Chicken Linguine   $18.95

    Southwest Spice Rub Grilled Chicken and Andouille sausage in a 

    Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce and fresh Parmesan Cheese

 

Steaks & Chicken*

 

Aged New York Strip Steak        $22.95

    12-ounce cut, neatly trimmed

 

Filet Mignon        $21.95

    6-ounce cut grilled to your preference

 

Grilled Chicken Dijon             $16.95

             Char grilled boneless chicken breasts in a Garlic White Wine Dijon Sauce

 

Southwest Chicken               $16.95

    Boneless Chicken Spice Rubbed and Grilled. Served with our 

    Southwestern Remoulade.

 

Lemon-Caper Chicken              $15.95

    Grilled Boneless Chicken topped with a Lemon Caper Sauce

    of Olive Oil, Fresh Lemon, and Capers

 

 

Lighter Fare

 

Aruba Shrimp Salad        $13.95

    Coconut Shrimp over Mixed Greens, Red Onions, Applewood 

    Smoked Bacon, Glazed Pecans,, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Maytag 

    Blue Cheese, with Strawberry Vinaigrette 

    Also available with Grilled Chicken

 

Martha’s Vineyard Salad        $14.95

    Mixed Greens, Red Onions, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Sun Dried 

    Sweet Cherries and Maytag Bleu Cheese, with Maple Vinaigrette. 

    With your choice of Grilled Chicken, or Grilled or Blackened Salmon

 

Crab Louie Salad        $15.95

    A splendid offering of Crabmeat and Shrimp on layers of Fresh Vegetables

    Chilled Greens and Hard Boiled Egg

 

Crab Cake Sandwich        $12.95

    One of our famous Fresh Virginia Lump Crab Cake served on a 

    toasted Kaiser roll

 

Chesapeake Sandwich        $13.95

    Fresh Virginia Lump Crabmeat, Smithfield Ham and Havarti cheese

    served on a toasted Kaiser Roll

 

 

 

Desserts

 

Warm Sweet and Sour Cherry Cobbler     $5.50

    Baked in a light crust and served over vanilla ice cream. 

    `Topped with whipped cream.

 

Caramelized Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee        $5.95

    A Classic Custard Dessert with just a hint of Orange Zest

 

Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pie        $5.50

    Creamy Peanut Butter Filling layered over Sweet Chocolate in a

    Chocolate Oreo crust, topped with Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce

    and Whipped Cream

 

Chocolate Praline Sundae        $4.95

    Chocolate Fudge Praline Sauce served over Vanilla Ice Cream

    Garnished with Baked Sugared Pecans and Whipped Cream

 

Bananas Foster Sundae        $5.25

    Slices of Banana flamed with Brown Sugar, Cinnamon and Rum

    over Vanilla Ice Cream, and topped with Whipped Cream

 

Key Lime Pie        $5.95

    With a Ginger Snap-Macadamia Nut Crust, Whipped Cream and

    Toasted Coconut

 

Raspberry Sorbet        $3.95

 

 

 Dessert Martini’s….$8.95

 

 

Chocolate Espresso

    Godiva Chocolate, Espresso, Tia Maria Absolute

    Vanilla, and cream

 

Chocolate Raspberry

    Raspberry Stoli, Godiva White Chocolate,

    and cream

 

Glacier Ice

    Captain Morgan's, Amaretto, White Godiva, Dark

    Godiva, cream, and a splash of Coca-Cola

 

Peppermint Patty

    Absolut Vanilla , Crème de Menthe, Crème de Cacao, Kahlua

    and cream

 

 

Our Specialties

 

Category 5 Hurricane        $7

    Bacardi Rum, Southern Comfort, Orange, Pineapple, and 

    Cranberry Juices

 

Mojito        $8

    Bacardi Limon, Fresh Mint and Limes

 

Shipwreck        $8

    Parrot Bay Rum, Midori, Grenadine, Orange and Pineapple Juices

 

The Colonial           $8

    Absolut Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Orange, Cranberry and Pineapple

    Juice

 

Sunset Spritzer       $8

    Absolute Vodka, Orange Juice, Sprite, Grenadine, and Fresh Lemon

 

Shark Bite        $9

    Bacardi Limon, Absolute Vodka, Blue Curacao, Sweet & Sour, and a

    dangerous splash of Grenadine

 

 

 

Martinis

Double Shot Chilled and served straight up

 

Crab Louie’s Ultimate        $8

    Three Olives Berry and Watermelon Vodkas, Cranberry, and 

    a Splash of Sweet & Sour

 

Lemon Drop        $9

    Absolut Citron, Grand Marnier, Fresh Lemon and Sweet & Sour

 

Mango Breeze        $8

    Three Olives Mango Vodka, Triple Sec, Orange Juice. Cranberry,

     and Grenadine

 

Raspberry Martini        $9

    Stoli Raspberry, Crème de Cassis, Cranberry Juice, and 

    Fresh Lime

 

Cosmopolitan        $9

    Grey Goose Vodka, Grand Marnier, Cranberry, and Fresh Lime

 

Bikini Martini       $8

    Coconut Rum, Absolute Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Splash of Grenadine

 

Tropical Splash        $8

    Absolut Citron, Three Olives Orange Vodka, Cranberry, 

    Pineapple, and a Splash of Grenadine

 

Key Lime Martini    $8

    Parrot Bay Key Lime Rum, Sweet & Sour, Half & Half and a 

    Splash of Pineapple

 

Undercurrent Martini        $9

    Absolute Vodka, Blue Curacao, Sprite, Splash of Sweet & Sour, and a 

    Chambord Layer

By the Glass

These are our wines by the glass. We also have an extensive

wine list of moderately priced wines

Sycamore Lane Chardonnay, Mezza Corona Pinot Grigio,

Clean Slate Riesling, Sycamore Lane White Zinfandel, 

Brownstone Merlot, Sycamore Lane Cabernet Sauvignon, 

Mondavi Pinot Noir, Riondo Prosecco Sparkling Wine (Split)

 

 

Beers

Amstel Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Heineken, Michelob Ultra,

Yuengling Lager, Coors's Light, Corona Extra, Miller Lite, 

Legend Brown Ale, Legend Lager, Legend Pale Ale,

Blue Moon Belgium White, Sam Adams Lager, O’Doul’s

 

 

 

Crab Louie’s Early Dinner Menu

$12.95

Available Sunday thru Thursday most holidays excluded

Your entire party must be seated by 5:30 to order from this menu

Crab Cake

Our award winning lump crab cake sautéed in

butter until crisp. Available broiled

 

Fried Shrimp

Gulf shrimp lightly breaded and golden fried

 

Seafood Latke

Crabmeat, Shrimp and Lobster mixed with Onions and Fresh Herbs

             Broiled and topped with a Sweet Red Bell Pepper Sauce

 

Salmon Cakes with Dill Cream Sauce

 Fresh Salmon prepared with Onions and Peppers, broiled 

             and topped with Lemon Dill Cream Sauce

 

Fresh Catch

Your server will inform you of this evening’s selections

 

Crab Cake Sandwich

One of our famous fresh Virginia lump crab cakes served on a 

toasted Kaiser roll

 

Southwest Chicken

    Boneless Chicken Spice Rubbed and Grilled. Southwestern Remoulade.

 

 

 

All entrees served with our Complimentary Housemade Sweet Breads and Relishes,

 Tossed Salad, and your choice of Sautéed Vegetables Primavera, Sizzler Spinach, 

Cole Slaw, French Fries,  Baked Potato (Loaded add 1.75), or Ginger Jasmine Rice

Upgrade your House salad

Maytag Blue Cheese 1.50              Caesar 1.50     Martha 2.50

 

 Gift Cards make the perfect gift for any occasion

They are available in any denomination Ask your server how get a Crab Louie’s gift card

 

 Private dining room available for

large groups, rehearsal dinners, luncheons and family get together's

 

All of our homemade sweetbreads are available in

1 1/2 Lb loaves

 

All items from our menu can be packaged for carry out

 

Crab Louie’s Seafood Tavern

1352 Sycamore Square

Midlothian, VA 23113

275-CRAB

www.crablouies.com

 

 

 

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