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Our Menu

  • Dinner
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  • Lunch

*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.

Bread Service
$8.00

Warm challah rolls(4), honey, Maldon salt, butter

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Grilled Heirloom Caprese
$18.00

A seasonal favorite! Grilled thick sliced local heirloom tomato, burrata cheese, 501 pesto, cherry tomato, fresh basil, dark balsamic reduction, EVOO, Maldon sea salt

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Steak Tartare
$22.00

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

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Burrata, 'Nduja and Roasted Garlic Pizza
$20.00

Housemade dough, Smoking Goose 'Nduja salami, roasted garlic, goat cheese, Eisele's local hot honey, fresh basil - Vegetarian upon request

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Escargot 501
$19.00

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

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Hand Cut Pommes Frites
$12.00

Red curry ketchup (Gluten Free/Vegan), garlic aïoli (Gluten Free/Vegetarian), garlic goat cheese sauce (Gluten free), Sambal Mayo (Gluten free) - also available truffled in house only +$2

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Corn, Black Bean & Poblano Empanandas
$18.00

Crispy dough filled with roasted sweet corn, black bean and poblano filling, with chimichurri mayo, classic Romesco sauce, cilantro, lime, pickled red onion

Vegetarian
JUMBO Shrimp Cocktail
$18.00

Four jumbo poached shrimp, house cocktail sauce, water crackers

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501 Pate
$15.00

Our tradtional chicken liver pate recipe made with brandy, prunes, thyme and garlic, served with cornichon pickles, Dijon, crostini (gluten free by request)

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Oysters
$19.00

Served freshly shucked on the half-shell, 501 cocktail sauce, lemon - Market Price

Gluten Free
House Smoked Trout
$21.00

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

Fromage Flight 501
$20.00

A trio of seasonal cheeses, gourmet crackers , seasonal fruit preserves

Salads & Soups

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

Sweet Corn Chowder
$6.00/Cup
$9.00/Bowl

Local sweet corn, diced potatoes, red pepper, red onion, rich cashew coconut cream broth

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Caesar Salad
$6.00/Petite
$15.00/Full

Petite - $6.00 | Fulll - $15.00 | Tossed romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan crisps, anchovy-caper tapenade (gluten-free)

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Wedge Salad
$10.00/Half
$16.00/Full

Half - $10.00 | Full - $16.00 | Lettuce wedge, 501 buttermilk ranch, heirloom cherry tomatoes, lardon, crispy shallots, crumbled bleu cheese

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French Onion Soup
$7.00/Cup
$10.00/Bowl

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

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Gulf Coast Crab Cake Salad
$22.00

Panko breaded lump crabmeat crab cake, grilled peach salsa, fresh sweet corn, red onion, red pepper, fresh sweet corn, cucumber, spring mix, cilantro lime vinegrette, chimichurri mayo, cilantro, lime

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Entrees

Please make us aware of any dietary restrictions and allergies

Eggplant Parmesan & Burrata Baked Shells
$28.00/Regular

Crispy breaded eggplant slices, melted burrata, roasted fennel marinara, baked herb ricotta stuffed shells pasta, roasted tomato and arugula salad, shaved parmesan, basil

Vegetarian
Linguine Fra Diavolo
$30.00/Regular

Roasted fennel marinara, Calabrian chili, linguine, shaved parmesan, pecorino romano, basil, EVOO

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501 Green Curry Rice Noodles
$23.00

Coconut, green curry, lemongrass sauce, rice noodles, seasonal vegetables, char siu tofu, cilantro, scallion, sesame nori, gochujang, lime

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Blackened Grilled Salmon
$37.00

Blackened hand-cut Atlantic salmon filet, creamy polenta, roasted baby carrots, chipotle orange butter

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Clams Casino Linguine
$32.00

Steamed little neck clams, toasted herb butter bread crumbs, pecorino romano, white wine, lemon, butter, Neuske bacon lardon, fresh lemon, parsley

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Argentinian Grilled Swordfish
$37.00

Hand-cut achiote marinated swordfish steak, house chimichurri, classic romesco sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes, haricots verts, pickled red onion, cilantro , lime (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST)

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Pan Roasted Duck Breast
$40.00

Maple Leaf Farm's Duck breast (IN), peach bourbon gastrique, duck fat roasted haricots verts, creamy polenta, peach salsa

SignatureHormone FreeGluten Free
Cambodian Roasted Chicken
$37.00

Amish free-range French-cut half chicken, steamed basmati rice, jicama apple slaw, tamarind palm sugar glaze, cilantro, lime, sesame nori

Gluten FreeOrganicHormone Free
French Onion Burger*
$22.00

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)

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Hand-cut Filet of Beef (8 oz)*
$54.00

Prime, Grass fed, all natural, ethically raised 8oz beef tenderloin Filet, roasted garlic - pomodoraccio tomato roasted potatoes, sauteed spinach, bleu cheese compound butter, dark balsamic reduction

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XXX Blackberry BBQ Ribs
$37.00

Local hand-trimmed Triple XXX root beer braised baby back ribs (half rack), 501 Blackberry BBQ sauce, green apple slaw, creamy white cheddar polenta

Bistro Brunch

Biscuits & Gravy
$9.00/Half
$15.00/Full

Freshly baked buttermilk biscuits, Maple-chili sausage gravy, & home fries

Fried Cod Sandwich
$15.00

Beer battered cod filet, brioche bun, Old Bay mayo, shredded cabbage, kettle chips

Fisher Farm's Smoked Grilled Pork Chop
$19.00

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

V's Creole Rice Bowl
$17.00

Louisiana style dirty rice, blackened chicken, andouille, trinity, shrimp, house blend Creole spices (add egg for additional charge)

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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

Red Flannel Hash
$19.00

House roasted corned beef brisket, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, marble rye toast, two sunny eggs, home fries

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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
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)

Crepe Madame
$17.00

Freshly made crepes, in-house sliced tavern ham, Swiss Mornay sauce, Dijon, chives, diced tomato, sunny egg, home fries

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Turkey & Cranberry Sandwich
$16.00

House roasted turkey, 501 cranberry sauce, melted fontina cheese, sage mayo, spring mix , toasted ciabatta, kettle chips

Caesar 501
$12.00

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

French Dip 501
$17.00

House sliced roast beef , 501 French onion jus, melted fontina and Swiss, horseradish mayo, toasted ciabatta French roll, kettle chips

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The Health Nut
$14.00

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

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Harvest Chicken Salad
$14.00

House-made chicken salad with cranberries, apple and pepitas, toasted brioche, red cabbage, kettle chips

Apple Cider French Toast Stack
$14.00

Apple butter cream cheese filling, brioche, apple cider compote, granola, whipped cream , vanilla bean syrup

NY Bagel and Lox Sandwich
$19.00

Real NY every seed bagel, whipped cream cheese, sliced cured salmon, cucumber, tomato, red onion, capers, dill, side salad, caviar and lemon garnish

Sides and Appetizers

Avocado Platter
$12.00

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)

Shrimp Cocktail
$16.00

Five Jumbo Shrimp, Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon

Better Bacon
$11.00

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

Sides

Parfait
$4.50
Grits
$6.00
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
$13.00

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
$11.00

Classic bread pudding, walnuts, chocolate chips, caramel whiskey sauce

Seasonal Ice Cream
$10.00

Vegan flavors available

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
$12.00

Classic vanilla bean custard, topped with caramelized sugar

Gluten Free
Chocolate Pot de Creme
$8.00

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

Gluten Free
Icebox Key Lime Pie
$13.00

Toasted coconut crust, frozen key lime custard, whipped Italian meringue

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Chocolate Cake and Summer Berry Sundae
$13.00

Warm flourless chocolate cake, chocolate sauce, mixed summer berries, vanilla ice cream, cocoa nibs - Vegan by request

VeganGluten Free

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

Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
$12.00

Dill and Dijon whipped house recipe filling, smoked salmon, caviar, lemon, water crackers, cornichon - Gluten free by request

Gluten Free
Shrimp Cocktail
$15.00

Jumbo brined poached shrimp (4) and house cocktail sauce

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501 Pate
$11.00

House chicken liver & brandy pate, cornichon pickles, Dijon mustard, water crackers - Gluten free by request

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Escargots 501
$15.00

Helix snails baked in shell with butter and herbs, served with garlic goat cheese sauce and crostini- Gluten free by request

Hand-cut Pommes Frites
$11.00

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

Gluten Free
Fromage Plate
$18.00

Chef's selection of seasonal cheese, water crackers, fruit preserves, dijon mustard, house pickles, local charcuterie- Gluten free by request

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 (Gluten free by request)

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Caesar 501
$7.00/side
$15.00/full

Tossed Romaine, house Caesar dressing , crispy parmesan frico, anchovy-caper tapenade

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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 (gluten free by request)

Parisian Salad
$14.00

Mixed spring greens, crumbled goat cheese, candied pepitas, red wine soaked dried patch berries, fresh mixed berries, sliced cucumbers, blackberry vinaigrette(Vegan by request)

VegetarianGluten Free
Soup du Jour
$6.00/cup
$8.00/bowl

Seasonal soup selction (often vegan and gluten free) please ask for details

French Onion Soup
$7.00/cup
$10.00/bowl

A house recipe, caramelized onion in savory beef and brandy stock, crouton, melted house blend alpine cheeses

Sandwiches

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

Cuban 501
$16.00

In-house sliced tavern ham, roasted pork, pickles, melted Swiss & Fontina, sliced pickles, black pepper mayo, yellow mustard, Portuguese milk bread

Reuben 501
$18.00

Half pound corned beef brisket roasted in house and hand-sliced, thick-cut toasted marble rye, house 1000 island, fontina cheese, red cabbage kraut-Gluten free by request

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Tuscan Turkey Sandwich
$16.00

Oven roasted turkey breast, mozzarella, pesto mayo, roasted red bell pepper, fresh spinach, toasted ciabatta- Gluten free by request

Chicken Salad Brioche
$14.00

Toasted Brioche, house apple chicken salad, grapes, spring mix-Gluten free by request

The Wellesley
$16.00

Thinly sliced roast beef, burnt onion mayo, grated pecorino, arugula, toasted pretzel bun

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Salmon BLT
$17.00

Hand-cut Atlantic salmon, bacon, dill caper mayo, spring mix, sliced tomato, toasted ciabatta -Gluten free by request

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501 Smash Burger
$16.00

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

Veggie Banh Mi
$15.00

Roasted marinated shiitake mushrooms, pickled carrots, serrano peppers, cilantro, lentil walnut pate, sambal mayo, toasted roll-Gluten free by request, vegan by request

SpicyVegetarian
Nashville Hot Chicken
$17.00

Crispy chicken, Nashville hot honey, shredded lettuce, sliced pickle, 501 buttermilk ranch, roasted brioche -can be prepared plain (not spicy)

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
$16.00

Grilled diced chicken breast, romaine lettuce, 501 Caesar dressing, parmesan crisps, sun-dried tomato wrap, anchovy caper tapenade

Entrees

Fisher Farm's Bone-In Smoked Pork Chop
$18.00

Smoked and grilled bone-in fisher pork chop, creamy grits, spiced honey

Gluten Free
Blackened Salmon
$18.00

Hand-cut blackened salmon filet, creamy grits, roasted baby carrots, lemon, spiced honey

White Cheddar Mac n Cheese
$16.00

Cavatappi pasta, white cheddar, fontina, parmesan, herbed bread crumbs

Vegetarian
Crepe Monsieur
$16.00

Freshly made crepes, Mornay sauce, shaved ham, fontina and Swiss cheese, chive, tomato, kettle chips

Chicken Pot Pie
$16.00

Creamy chicken and vegetable stew, flaky puff pastry cap - Gluten free by request

Fish & Chips 501
$15.00

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

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