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Our Menu

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*Many vegan & gluten free options are available*

First Courses

Please make your server aware of any dietary restrictions/allergies so we may better guide your dining experience.

Radish Butter

$16.00
House-made triple cream butter, Maldon sea salt, thinly sliced radishes , local honey, fresh thyme, warm ciabatta (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST +$2)

French Onion Roasted Wagyu Bone Marrow

$20.00
Roasted wagyu marrow bones, French onion jam, arugula, parsley gremolata, crostini (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST +$2)

Lamb Meatballs

$18.00
Miniature lamb, currant and mint meatballs, grilled pita, tzatziki, tomato-cucumber relish, arugula, lemon
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Steak Tartare

$20.00
Raw minced beef tenderloin, caper berries, grated egg, parmesan, truffle salt, and truffle herb vinaigrette, with crostini GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST +$2
Escargot 501 photo

Escargot 501

$18.00
Helix snails in shell, butter & fresh herbs, garlic-goat cheese cream sauce (gluten-free)

Spanikopita Pizza

$18.00
Housemade pizza dough, valbreso cheese, spinach & onion, shredded mozzarella, dill cucumber tzatziki, grated pecorino romano

Hand Cut Pommes Frites

$11.00
Classic Romesco (Vegan)Red curry ketchup (Gluten Free/Vegan), garlic aïoli (Gluten Free/Vegetarian), garlic goat cheese sauce (Gluten free), Sambal Mayo (Gluten free) Chimichurri (gluten free/vegan)
JUMBO Shrimp Cocktail photo

JUMBO Shrimp Cocktail

$19.00
Five jumbo poached shrimp, house cocktail sauce, water crackers
Bistro Board photo

Bistro Board

$22.00
Chef's seasonal selection cheese, Smoking Goose Capocollo and 501 Chicken liver pate, cornichon, Dijon mustard, water crackers, fruit, fruit preserves (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST)
Oysters photo

Oysters

$18.00
Served freshly shucked on the half-shell, 501 cocktail sauce, lemon - Market Price
House Smoked Trout photo

House Smoked Trout

$19.00
Idaho lake trout, house smoked, dill creme, preserved lemon, pickled shallot, English cucumber, water crackers - (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST)

Calamars Frits

$19.00
Hand-cut and breaded calamari rings, sambal mayo, sweet chili sauce , sesame nori, cilantro, scallion, shaved cabbage and carrot

Salads & Soups

Add chicken, salmon, tofu, steak tips or shrimp to salad for additional cost.

Chai Carrot Bisque

$6.00/+
Cup - $6.00 | Bowl - $8.00 (gluten-free/vegan) Carrot, coconut milk, house chai spice, candied almonds
Caesar Salad photo

Caesar Salad

$7.00/+
Petite - $7.00 | Fulll - $15.00 | Tossed romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan crisps, anchovy-caper tapenade (gluten-free)

Parisian Salad

$18.00
Mixed spring greens, goat cheese, red-wine poached figs, mixed spring berries, candied almonds, sliced cucumbers, poppy seed vinaigrette
Wedge Salad photo

Wedge Salad

$8.50/+
Half - $8.50 | Full - $17.00 | Lettuce wedge, buttermilk ranch, heirloom cherry tomatoes, lardon, crispy shallots, crumbled bleu cheese
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French Onion Soup

$7.00/+
Cup - $7.00 | Bowl - $10.00 | Onions & leeks, savory broth, crouton, gruyère and Swiss - Gluten free by request.

Entrees

Please make us aware of any dietary restrictions and allergies

Green Curry Noodles

$29.00
Seasonal sauteed vegetables, rice noodles, 501 coconut green curry sauce, sesame nori, chili flakes, cilantro, green onion, lime, char siu tofu

Risotto Primavera

$31.00/Regular
Spinach & leek risotto, asparagus, peas, carrots, roasted zucchini (VEGAN BY REQUEST)

Wild Mushroom & Truffle Pasta

$29.00/Regular
Cavatappi pasta, roasted oyster, shiitake, and cremini mushrooms, pecorino, truffle oil, chive, marsala cream sauce

Mary's Mussels

$29.00
PEI mussels, scallion, toasted almonds, diced tomato, white wine cream sauce, grilled crostini (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST)

Atlantic Salmon Primavera

$34.00
Hand -cut Atlantic salmon filet, pink peppercorn and sea salt, spinach & leek risotto, asparagus, peas, carrots, roasted zucchini, orange chili butter

Coquilles St. Jacques

$34.00
Diced scallops, mushroom duxelles, lobster stock sherry cream sauce, gruyere-panko and chive topping, roasted asparagus

Maple Leaf Duck Confit

$39.00
Crispy roasted duck leg (Maple Leaf Farm, IN), parsnip puree, duck fat roasted fennel, spring berry gastrique, arugula, crispy parsnip

Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop

$37.00
Grilled, house brined bone-in pork chop (Fisher Farm, IN) , mashed yukon gold potatoes, asparagus, peppercorn demiglace

Spring Chicken

$36.00
French-cut chicken breast, parsnip puree, yukon gold mashed potatoes, roasted carrots and asparagus, demiglace, parsnip crisps
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French Onion Burger*

$20.00
Short Rib beef patty, French onion jam, toasted fontina and gruyere cheese, arugula, crispy parmesan pretzel bun, black pepper aioli, truffle pommes frites. (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST)

Hand-cut Filet of Beef (8 oz)*

$54.00
Prime, Grass fed, all natural, ethically raised 8oz beef tenderloin Filet, roasted asparagus, crispy fingerling potatoes, peppercorn demiglace, burnt onion compound butter, classic romesco and chimichurri sauces

Bistro Brunch

Biscuits & Gravy

$9.00/Half
$15.00/Full
Freshly baked buttermilk biscuits, Maple-chili sausage gravy, & home fries

Reuben 501

$18.00
House roasted and shaved corned beef brisket, marble rye, 1000 Island, red cabbage & apple kraut, Swiss, served with kettle chips

Fisher Farm's Smoked Grilled Pork Chop

$19.00
Maple glazed chop, 2 sunny eggs, creamy grits, (Gluten Free)

Char Siu Rice Bowl

$17.00
(Vegan option available) Steamed rice, char siu pork belly, seasonal stir fried vegetables, sesame nori, scallion, cilantro, sweet soy, sambal mayo (add eggs$2) (Vegan by request)

Boston Brekky

$18.00
2 Sunny eggs, breakfast sausage links, home fries, baked beans, Boston brown bread, roasted tomato. (NO SUBSTITUTIONS PLEASE) Vegan by request

Shrimp & Grits

$19.00
Jumbo Shrimp, Sautéed Trinity, Chorizo, Creamy Grits, and seasonal greens

Chicken & Waffle

$16.00
Buttermilk fried chicken tenders, Belgian waffles, spiced savory syrup, whipped seasonal butter
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Ham Benedict

$19.00/+
Toasted croissant, poached egg, diced tomato, chive, fresh Hollandaise sauce

Local Greens Benedict

$18.00

Smoked Salmon Benedict

$20.00

Corned Beef Benedict

$22.00
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Pimento Burger

$18.00
Short rib beef patty, 501 pimento cheese spread, lettuce, toasted brioche bun, kettle chips | Add Egg $1.50

Buttermilk Pancakes

$12.00
3 flapjacks, vanilla bean syrup, whipped cream | Add Seasonal Topping $2.00 (Gluten Free by Request)

Roasted Cauliflower Shakshuka

$15.00
Spiced tomato stew, roasted cauliflower, sweet peppers and sweet potato, poached eggs, goat cheese crumbles, home fires, grilled pita (gluten free by request, vegan by request)

Turkey, Apple & Brie Sandwich

$14.00
House roasted turkey, sliced Brie, Dillman Farm's Apple butter, arugula, thinly sliced Granny Smith apple and fennel, toasted brioche bun, kettle chips
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Caesar 501

$12.00
Romaine, Caesar dressing, parmesan frico, anchovy-caper tapenade (Gluten Free)

501 Cordon Bleu Fried Chicken Sandwich

$16.00
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Swiss, house shaved tavern ham, honey mustard, pretzel bun, kettle chips

Smoked Salmon PIzza

$17.00
House made pizza dough flatbread, cured salmon, dill chive creme, caviar, shaved red onion, cucumber, caper, bagel spice

The Health Nut

$14.00
Granola & milk, fresh fruit, avocado toast, egg whites, fresh fruit (gluten free, Vegan by request)

KEntucky Hot Brown Crepes

$17.00
Turkey, Swiss, handmade crepes, Pimento Mornay sauce, sliced tomato, chive, bacon, home fries, broiled

501 Breakfast Club

$14.00
House-made egg salad, toasted marble rye, bacon, tomato, lettuce, Fontina, cheddar, black pepper aioli, kettle chips

Sides and Appetizers

Avocado Platter

$13.00
Whole Wheat Toast Points, Avocado Mash, Sliced Hard-Boiled Egg, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Topped with Everything Bagel Seasoning.

BLT Devilled Eggs

$13.00
House devilled eggs, crispy bacon bits, cherry tomato, cracked pepper, bibb lettuce, Melba toasts (Gluten free by requesst)
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Shrimp Cocktail

$16.00
Five Jumbo Shrimp, Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon

Better Bacon

$13.00
Local, hand-cut thick, uncured smoked bacon, black pepper bourbon maple glaze

Sides

Parfait

$4.50

Grits

$4.00

Fruit Cup

$5.00

Bacon

$5.00

Single Pancake

$5.00

Single Waffle

$6.00

Home-Fries

$5.00

Fried Eggs

$3.00
two, your way

Sausage

$6.00
3 links (Vegan by Request 1 link)

Granola and Milk

$4.00

Baked Beans

$2.50

French Toast

$6.50
vegan available

For Our Young Guests

Pancake Breakfast

$6.00
Two little pancakes, syrup, orange berry smiles

Eggy Breakfast

$7.00
Scrambled egg, bacon, home-fries

Dine-In Cocktails

Jam Session

$12.00
Spiced Rum, Espresso Liqueur, House Maple Cream, blackberry liqueur

Casa-NO-va N/A

$9.75
A non-alcoholic version of a Negroni

Orange Marmalade Spritz

$12.00

Bistro Coffee

$10.00

Not-Boozy Mocktails

Black Currant Soda

$4.00

Chamomile Lemon Soda

$6.00

Orange Cranberry Punch

$4.00

Patisserie

Sticky Toffee Carrot Cake

$12.00
A perfect combination of sticky toffee pudding and carrot cake, served warm, soaked in toffee sauce and topped with cream cheese buttermilk ice cream (vanilla ice cream for carry out orders only)

Caramel Whiskey Bread Pudding

$9.00
Classic bread pudding, walnuts, chocolate chips, caramel whiskey sauce
Seasonal Ice Cream photo

Seasonal Ice Cream

$8.00
Vegan flavors available (French Vanilla)
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee photo

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

$11.00
Classic vanilla bean custard, topped with caramelized sugar
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Chocolate Pot de Creme

$8.00
A rich rum infused chocolate ganache, topped with fresh whipped cream and cocoa nibs

Old Fashioned Coconut Cake

$13.00
Layered Chiffon cake, coconut syrup soak, old fashioned dark fudge sauce

Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Sundae

$12.00
Chocolate sauce, chocolate cake, ice cream, fresh berries, cocoa nibs

Special Dessert

Rotating items, inquire within!

Lunches are served from 11:00am-2:00 pm Wednesdays through Saturdays. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Soups, Salads and Appetizers

Salad Dressing options: Poppyseed, Herb Garlic, Ranch, Bleu Cheese

Shrimp Cocktail

$15.00
Jumbo brined poached shrimp (4) and house cocktail sauce

501 Pate

$11.00
House chicken liver & brandy pate, cornichon pickles, Dijon mustard, water crackers

Escargots 501

$15.00
Helix snails baked in shell with butter and herbs, served with garlic goat cheese sauce

Hand-cut Pommes Frites

$11.00
With choice of house sauces: Garlic aioli, red curry catsup, classic romesco, garlic goat cheese - additional sauces +$1

Fromage Plate

$18.00
Chef's selection of seasonal cheese, melba toasts, fruit preserves, dijon mustard, house pickles, local charcuterie

Wedge Salad

$8.50/Half
$17.00/Full
Bibb lettuce wedge, 501 buttermilk ranch, grape tomatoes, local Neuske bacon lardon, crispy buttermilk fried shallots, bleu cheese crumbles

Caesar 501

$7.00/half
$15.00/full
Tossed Romaine, house Caesar dressing , crispy parmesan frico, anchovy-caper tapenade

Bistro Salad

$15.00
Mixed greens, grape tomato, sliced cucumber, boiled egg, grated cheese, diced tavern ham, diced roasted turkey breast, crouton, red onion - choice of dressing

Parisian Salad

$14.00
Mixed spring greens, crumbled goat cheese, rosemary toasted walnuts, red wine soaked figs, fresh mixed berries, sliced cucumbers

Turkish Red Lentil Stew

$6.00/cup
$8.00/bowl
Carrot, tomato and lentil stew, mint, lemon, house spices

French Onion Soup

$7.00/cup
$10.00/bowl
A house recipe, caramelized onion in savory beef and brandy stock, crouton, melted gruyere and Swiss cheeses

Sandwiches

All Sandwiches served with Broadripple Artisan Kettle chips, add Fries $1.50, add salad $3

Reuben 501

$18.00
Corned beef brisket roasted in house and hand-sliced, thick-cut toasted marble rye, house 1000 island, fontina cheese, red cabbage kraut

Turkey, Apple & Brie

$15.00
Oven roasted turkey breast, Dillman farms apple butter, thinly sliced green apple, melted brie, arugula, toasted brioche bun

Mandarin Chicken Salad

$14.00
Toasted croissant, 501 curry chicken salad (toasted almonds, curry roasted chicken breast, granny smith apple, mandarin orange, green onion, apricot ), Bibb lettuce

The Wellesley

$16.00
Thinly sliced medium rare roaste beef, burnt onion mayo, arugula, Maldon sea salt, Pecorino Romano, toasted pretzel bun

Ham & Apricot

$16.00
Thinly sliced tavern ham, Dillman Farm's apricot preserves, arugula, melted swiss, toasted ciabatta roll

501 Smash Burger

$17.00
Two griddled 4 oz ground short rib patties, cheddar cheese, black pepper mayo, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, toasted brioche bun

Parisian Pepper Sandwich

$14.00
Toasted ciabatta, goat cheese, roasted red bell pepper, herb garlic dressed mixed greens, capers, shaved red onion, balsamic reduction - Vegan by request

Entrees

Fisher Farm's Bone-In Smoked Pork Chop

$20.00
Grilled and served with creamy polenta and arugula salad

Winter Citrus Salmon

$17.00
Pink peppercorn and sea salt rubbed salmon filet, sultana and herb cous cous, citrus tarragon beurre blanc, oven roasted carrots, winter citrus supremes

Caramalized Onion, Goat Cheese & Spinach Quiche

$14.00
Freshly baked quiche, petite salad, choice of dressing

Roasted Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Stew

$15.00
Spiced tomato stew, roasted cauliflower, sweet potato and red onion, sultana and herb cous cous, grilled pita, herbed arugula salad, pomegranate molasses - Gluten free by request

Cavatappi & Fromage

$16.00
Macaroni and cheese levelled up! Cavatappi pasta , creamy four cheese sauce, crispy kettle chip and herb crumble

Chicken Pot Pie

$16.00
Creamy chicken and vegetable stew, salt & pepper puff pastry cap - Gluten free by request

Fish & Chips 501

$14.00
Hand batter fresh Atlantic cod filet, crispy fries, house slaw, preserved lemon tartar sauce

Lunch Pastry

Additional pastries available from our full dessert menu

Pain au Chocolat

$6.00
Dark chocolate studded croissant

Lemony Lemon Pound Cake

$7.00

Vegan Croissant

$6.00
Served with seasonal preserves and chocolate sauce
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