The Culinary Institute of America's six award-winning restaurants offer extraordinary cuisines in a variety of settings. Although securing reservations on a Friday or Saturday can require advance planning, same-day reservations are often readily available for lunch and dinner on weekdays.
Please note: The Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant is located in St. Helena, CA; all other restaurants are located in Hyde Park, NY.
For Reservations:
Hyde Park, NY restaurants:
Call 845-471-6608 or reserve online
Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant (St. Helena, CA): Call 707-967-1010
2008–2009 Lunch Banquet Menus
Appetizers
(Optional with Additional Cost as Listed – Choose One for Entire Group)
House Smoked Salmon
with Warm Potato Knish, Tobiko Caviar and Herbed Oil ($6.25/Person)
Old Fashioned Salt Cod Cakes on a Corn Cake
with Roasted Oyster Sauce ($6.00/Person)
Louisiana Duck, Chorizo and Okra Gumbo ($6.50/Person)
Rigatoni with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Sausage and Feta Cheese ($6.50/Person)
First Course
(Choose One for Entire Group)
Mixed Greens
with Goat Cheese and Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing
Endive and Watercress Salad
with Vermont White Cheddar Dressing
Wedge of Iceberg Lettuce
with Green Goddess and Thousand Island Dressings and Fresh Vegetable Relish
American Bounty Caesar Salad
New England-style Clam Chowder
Smoked Idaho Potato Soup
American Bounty Vegetable Soup
Main Course
(Choose One for Entire Group)
Red Wine Braised Ribs
with Red Cabbage and Spaetzle
Bourbon Brined Pecan Crusted Pork Loin
with Sweet Potato Gratin, Coca Cola Sour Cherry Sauce and Cornsticks
Seared Salmon
with a Tomato Salsa over Creamy Polenta
Parmesan Crusted Supreme of Chicken
stuffed with Mushrooms, Hominy Sun dried Tomato Gratin, Merlot Sauce
(All main course selections are served with Chef's choice of seasonal vegetables and starch.)
Dessert
(Choose One for Entire Group)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Terrine
with Toffee Sauce and Chocolate Sorbet
Brownie Cheesecake
with Chocolate Sauce
Seasonal Fruit Cobbler
with Vanilla Ice Cream
Vanilla Panna Cotta
Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea
Note: Price of $26.50 for (3) Course Meal includes first course, main course, dessert, rolls, coffee, and tea. Price of meal does not include additional cost of appetizer (if chosen) as well as 8.125% sales tax and 15% service charge (goes to student scholarship fund). Gratuity is optional.
Rev. 07/01/08
2008–2009 Dinner Banquet Menus
Appetizers
(Optional with Additional Cost as Listed – Choose One for Entire Group)
Goat Cheese Crostini
with Sun Dried Tomatoes, California Olives, Basil ($7.00/Person)
Wild Mushroom Ragout and Polenta
with Mascarpone ($9.00/Person)
Seared Bay Boat Sea Scallops
with Tobiko Butter ($9.00/Person)
Chesapeake Crab Cakes
with Tidewater Coleslaw, Capers, Dill, and Red Pepper Sauce ($9.00 /Person)
Steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels
with Lemon-Caper Butter ($9.00/Person)
Aged Beef Carpaccio ($9.00/Person)
First Course
(Choose One for Entire Group)
Asparagus and New Potato Puree
with Tarragon Butter (Early Spring / Mid-Summer)
Shellfish Bisque
Smoked Potato Purée
Purée of Wild Mushroom
with Madeira and Chives
Ginger-Lemongrass Broth
with Shrimp and Fresh Coriander
Hennepin Beer and Cheddar Soup
Butternut Squash Purée
with Crème Fraiche (Fall/Winter)
Second Course
(Choose One for Entire Group)
Red Leaf Lettuce
with Coach Farm Goat Cheese and Buttermilk-Herb Dressing
Arugula
with Port Wine Vinaigrette and Spiced Pecans
Local Organic Lettuces
with Herb Vinaigrette
Country Salad
with Grilled Bosc Pears, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, and Mustard Vinaigrette
Bounty Caesar Salad
with Garlic-Anchovy Crostini
Main Course
(Choose One for Entire Group)
Seared Day Boat Sea Scallops
with Potato Puree, Avocado-Corn Salad, Lime Butter ($45.00 per person) (Summer/Early Fall)
Seared Day Boat Sea Scallops
with Onion Soubise, Wild Mushrooms, Shellfish Essence (Winter/Early Spring)
Mustard-Grilled Pork Chop
with Root Vegetable Mash, Sweet & Sour Cabbage ($42.00 per person) (Fall/Winter)
Grilled Pork Chop
with Apple Chutney, Herbed Spaetzle, Spring Vegetables ($42.00 per person) (Spring)
Grilled Pork Chop
with Tomato Chutney, Spiced Mustard, Garlic Smashed Potatoes, Summer Greens ($42.00) (Summer)
Merlot Braised Beef Short Ribs
Cipollini Onions, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Fried Capers, Mascarpone ($42.00 per person)
Herb Crusted Tenderloin of Beef
with Carrot Puree, Wild Mushrooms, Pinot Noir Essence ($52.00 per person)
Lemon and Herb-Roasted Cornish Game Hen
with Potato Gratin, Sage-Bacon Jus ($42.00 per person)
Roast Supreme of Chicken Breast
with Black Forest Ham Ravioli and Natural Juices ($42.00 per person)
Roast Alaskan Halibut
with Pepper-Onion Ragout, Soft Polenta, Citrus Gremolata ($42 per person) (Early Spring/Early Fall)
Grilled King Salmon
with Fresh Herbs, Lemon Butter, and Seasonal Vegetables ($42.00 per person)
Pan Fried Lobster Cakes
with Herb Salad and Parsley-Garlic Cream Sauce ($52.00 per person)
Roast Leg of Lamb
with Rosemary, Seasonal Vegetables, Fennel Compote and Natural Juices ($42.00 per person)
(All main course selections are served with Chef's choice of sauce, seasonal vegetables and starch.)
Dessert
(Choose One for Entire Group)
American Bounty Seasonal Fruit Cobbler
with Ice Cream
Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake
with Port-Cherry Sauce
Banana Foster Bread Pudding
with Vanilla Ice Cream
Fresh Berry Napoleon
with Caramel Sauce (Spring / Summer)
Vanilla Panna Cotta
with Seasonal Fruit
Lemon Moulée
with Pineapple and Kiwi
Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake
with White Chocolate Ice Cream
Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea
Note: Price range from $42.00-$52.00 and includes first course, second course, main course, dessert, rolls, coffee, and tea. Price of meal does not include additional cost of appetizer (if chosen) as well as 8.125% sales tax and 15% service charge (goes toward student scholarship fund). Gratuity is optional.
Rev. 07/01/08