Cafe

Dining Room

Starters

Zuppa Del Giorno

Soup of the day

Lobster Bisque

Rich and creamy

$14

Mama's Meatball

one meatball over creamy polenta with touch of marinara

$14

Homemade Meatballs

Two pan fried meatballs accompanied with roasted red and hot peppers, topped with marinara, shaved reggiano and ricotta cheese

$21

Oysters Florentine

Stuffed with spinach, jumbo lump crabmeat, topped with cheese sauce

$21

Baked Clams Al Forno

Clams stuffed with jumbo lump crabmeat, bacon, peppers, onion and garlic

$19

Mussels

Red or White

$21

Fried Calamari

With cherry peppers and marinara

$21

Sauteed Calamari Fra Diavolo

$23

Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage

Garlic and oil

$23

Eggplant Rollatini

Eggplant stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella cheese and topped with marinara

$19

Gnocchi

Large

$26

small

$17

Pan Seared Scallops over Spinach

$28

Pasta

Flounder Francaise

Sauteed in egg batter, topped with jumbo crabmeat and served with white wine lemon sauce with the same sauce served over capellini pasta

$44

Shrimp Alla Vodka

Shrimp sautéed in crimini mushroom, sundried tomato, basil and shallots, flamed in vodka, then simmered in marinara and finished with a touch of cream, served over penne pasta

$34

Shrimp Parmigina

Breaded shrimp topped with cheese and marina, choice of pasta

$32

Linguini and Clams

Red or White

$32

Cioppino

Sautéed Shrimp, scallops, calamari, clams, mussels, fire roasted tomato and garlic in a spicy clam broth over pasta

$44

Pappardelle Bolognese

Homemade pasta ribbons in a traditional meat sauce Gluten/Dairy free +$8

$32

Cold Appetizers

Ahi Tuna Sashimi

peppercorn crusted and pan seared rare, chilled and sliced with soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger, served with asian slaw

$35

Tuna Tower

Fresh avocado, cilantro, diced tomatoes, onions, scallions and lime juice, seared ahi tuna

$28

Crab Tower

Fresh avocado, cilantro, diced tomatoes, onions, scallions and lime juice, jumbo lump crabmeat

$28

Clams on a Half Shell

Local clams served over shaved ice

$18.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Long Island Blue points, served over shaved ice

$16

Salads

Napa Valley Walnut Salad

Dried cranberries, fresh apples, Danish bleu cheese, walnuts, tomatoes concassé and mixed field greens tossed with prickly pear vinaigrette

$19

Caesar Classico

heart of romaine, shaved Reggiano, classic dressing

$14

Beet Wedge Salad

Lemon honey yogurt, roasted beets, crumbled goat cheese and pistachios

$19

Wedge Salad

Hearts of iceberg lettuce topped with bleu cheese dressing, crumbled Danish bleu cheese and bacon

$14

Entrees

Chicken Roberto

Boneless breast of chicken stuffed with jumbo lump crabmeat and topped with artichokes and red peppers "franchise style" served with mixed vegetable medley and potatoes

$39

Organic Free Range Chicken Breast

Grilled on a soft parmesan polenta, touch of demi glace, grilled asparagus

$32

Chicken Milanese

Lightly breaded cutlet topped with arugula and tomato concassé, then kissed with virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar, garnished with roasted potatoes

$29

Chicken Cacciatore

Boneless breast of chicken sautéed with pepper, onions and mushrooms, your choice or red or white sauce, served with a side of pasta

$26

Veal Ventura

Sautéed with center cut medallions, jumbo shrimp, fresh spinach and capers in a lemon, white wine butter sauce, accompanied with a side of rigatoni

$38

Veal Milanese

Center cut medallions of veal lightly breaded, topped with arugula and tomato concassé, then kissed with virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar, garnished with roasted potatoes

$34

Veal Parmigiana

Center cut medallions of veal breaded & topped with cheese and marinara with a side of cappellini

$32

Chicken Marsala

boneless breast of chicken, sautéed shallots, and mushroom marsala sauce, side of rigatoni

$32

Chicken Piccata

boneless breast of chicken over mashed potato topped with a lemony, caper butter sauce with grilled asparagus

$32

Seafood

Sesame Crusted Salmon

Served with steamed broccoli and roasted potatoes with a side of citrus ginger dressing

$32

Jumbo Lump Crabcakes

Baked jumbo lump crab cakes in a rich lobster sauce with roasted potatoes and vegetable medley

$48

Scampi Risotto

Shrimp, olive oil, lemon, paprika, garlic and parsley

Entree

$29

Appitizer

$24

Ahi Tuna Sashimi

peppercorn crusted and pan seared rare, chilled and sliced with soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger, served with asian slaw

$35

Market Price Items

Lobster Tail Broiled 8/10 Oz Cold Water tail served with broccoli and cauliflower, topped with cheese sauce and roasted potatoes Catch of the Day - ask server about the local catch of the day

Meat

Baby Rack of Lamb

Slow roasted to perfection, served with mashed potatoes and vegetable medley

$50

Certified Black Angus Filet Mignon

10oz center cut filet mignon, served with roasted potatoes and vegetable medley

$64

Old Butcher Style New York Strip

"Certified Aged Black Angus" 12 oz center cut grilled, served with roasted potatoes and vegetable medley

$62

Rib Eye

16oz bone in cooked to perfection and served over mashed potatoes and asparagus

$54

Ventura's Greenhouse Cafe is more than just a meal; it's a memory in the making. So, grab your friends, family, or simply yourself, and head down to Margate for an unforgettable escape.

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