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Dinner Menu


FRESH OYSTERS


1/2 Dozen Oysters | AQ
freshly shucked to order, served on the half shell with champagne mignonette & cocktail sauce

Dozen Oysters | AQ
freshly shucked to order, served on the half shell with champagne mignonette & cocktail sauce



APPETIZERS


J.M.M. Joe's Mama's Meatballs
a little smaller but just as delicious, housemade with marinara & pecorino romano 14

Chicago Style Baked Clams
herb breadcrumbs, white wine sauce, butter, crispy crostini's for a little La Scarpetta | 1/2 dozen 12 | dozen 23

The Big Mozz
two giant ropes of mozzarella coated in herb breadcrumbs, served with our spicy marinara sauce | 14

Sausage and Peppers
Greco Italian sausage links with roasted bell peppers in a garlic white wine sauce | 16

Chef's Famous Pizza Bread
garlic butter, pizza sauce, grande mozzarella baked golden brown | 10 add Ezzo pepperoni | 3

Artichoke Piccata
long stem artichokes, garlic, shallot, capers, parsley, butter, white wine | 16

Fried Calamari
served with Jason (Mix & Mingle) famous cocktail sauce | 18



SALADS


The Cafe Salad
crisp romaine, kale, pecorino romano, cheese, fresh lemon, lemon ciabatta, breadcrumbs, drizzled with our best olive oil | 10

Zsa Zsa Salad
poached shrimp, tomato, hard boiled egg, avocado, asparagus, and bacon with our balsamic vinaigrette | 18

Insalata Salad
heirloom tomatoes, imported fresh mozzarella, My Brother’s Italian olive oil, baby basil | 16

Ahi Tuna Salad
Heritage micro greens-New Buffalo, MI, heirloom tomato, Haas avocado, sugar snap peas, sesame ginger vinaigrette | 22



SANDWICHES
All Sandwiches served with fresh-cut fries. Substitute side salad or pasta | 5 Add Farina's Giardiniera | 1 Roasted Sweet Peppers | 2

The Parm Bros.
our delicious parmesan sandwich three ways - you can’t go wrong. Each one is topped with marinara and mozzarella, baked golden brown. Meatball | 17 -- Chicken | 18 -- Eggplant | 15 -- Make it a Palermo! Chicken & Eggplant | $23 -- Parm Plate, skip the bread; make it a plate with a side salad or pasta | add $5

Italian Hoagie
coppa salami, soppressata, mortadella, provolone, Italian dressing, lettuce, onion, tomato | 15

Chicago Style Italian Beef
thinly sliced, slow roasted, served with au jus, sweet & hot peppers | 15

The Bennett Burger
10 oz. Allen Bros. prime burger, LTO, your choice of cheddar, American, or blue cheese, on a brioche roll | 19



PASTAS


Cacio e Pepe with Lemon
pecorino, black pepper, with lemon tossed with spaghetti | 19

Square Noodle Bolognese
house made square pasta topped with our rich meaty Bolognese sauce | 22

Fettuccini Alfredo
housemade fettuccine noodles, ricotta, heavy cream, parmesan-romano cheese | 21

Braised Brisket Tortellini
in our famous vodka sauce, always made with Titos. | 23

Orecchiette with Sausage
sautéed crumbled Italian Sausage, escarole, gigante beans, garlic, olive oil with orecchiette pasta | 23

Linguini with Clams
little neck clams served with your choice of spicy red sauce or white wine garlic sauce | 28

Nana's Stuffed Ravioli
housemade overstuffed spinach & ricotta cheese ravioli in sage butter sauce | 21

Spaghetti & Meatballs
Joe's Mama's meatballs, our famous marinara and perfectly cooked al dent spaghetti | 22



ENTRÉES


Chicken & Sausage alla Joe
Italian Sausage and chicken sautéed with sweet peppers, pepperoncini, potatoes, garlic, white wine sauce | 27

Chicken alla Limone
chicken breast lightly breaded in our sauce of roasted garlic and roasted lemon, finished with a touch of butter - side of pasta | 25

Pork Chops, Peppers & Potatoes
center cut bone-in pork chops, with potatoes sautéed in garlic vinegar banana peppers sauce | 26

Lake Superior Whitefish
your choice -- Velasco style: jalapeños, roasted potatoes in a garlic white wine sauce Oreganato style: with roasted potatoes in our lemon oregano sauce | 29

Steak Frites
10 oz prime top sirloin grilled to perfection served with maître d’ butter and our fresh-cut fries | 34

Fresh Fish of the Day
from our friends at Boston Fish Market, the freshest selections daily | AQ



SIDES


Fresh-Cut Fries | 6

Truffle Parmesan Fries | 9

Delicious Side of Pasta
marinara or garlic olive oil | 10

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*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs, may increase
your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

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