Served from 11:30AM to 10PM Mon – Sat
Served from 11:30AM to 9PM Sunday
SOUPS
Lobster Bisque
$4.50 / $5.95
Liz’s Famous Chili
crock only
$5.95
Soup Du Jour
Priced Daily
SALADS
Grilled Tequilla Lime Shrimp Salad
Jumbo shrimp served over mesclun greens tossed with avocado, baby corn, grape tomatoes and a pineapple vinaigrette
$12.95
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon served over mesclun greens tossed with Bermuda onions,cucumbers, grape tomatoes and a champagne vinaigrette
$10.95
Steak Salad
Grilled, marinated flank steak served over mesclun greens tossed with Bermuda onions, roasted peppers, olives, Gorgonzola cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette
$11.95
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken served over mesclun greens tossed glazed walnuts, dried cranberries, blue cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette
$9.50
King Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with our house-made Caesar dressing and garlic croutons
$5.95
King Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Romaine lettuce tossed with our house-made Caesar dressing and garlic croutons andtopped with Grilled Chicken
$9.95
King Caesar Salad with Grilled Flank Steak
Romaine lettuce tossed with our house-made Caesar dressing and garlic croutons and topped with Grilled Flank Steak
$11.95
King Caesar Salad with Cajun Shrimp
Romaine lettuce tossed with our house-made Caesar dressing and garlic croutons andtopped with Cajun Shrimp
$12.95
Tilapia Vera Cruz
Pine nut crusted tilapia filet; served over baby greens with a sesame and cilantro vinaigrette
$12.95
Dinner Salad
Green leaf lettuce tossed with carrots, cucumbers, olives, tomatoes and croutons
$2.75
APPETIZERS
NEW Steak Quesadilla
Grilled flank steak, white cheddar cheese, onions, bell peppers and mushrooms. Served with horseradish sour cream sauce
$10.95
*NEW Rhode Island “Stuffies”
Jumbo clams stuffed with chopped clams, bacon, fresh herbs, vegetables and mozzarella cheese
$7.95
Lobster Ravioli
House-made ravioli stuffed with lobster meat, fresh basil and mascarpone and finished with a vanilla bean sauce
$12.95
Cajun Scallops
Pan-seared in Cajun spices and toppedwith a cilantro-lime beurre blanc
$9.95
Zuppa di Clams
Cherrystone clams simmered in a garlic herb broth
9.95
Caribbean Shrimp
Jumbo grilled shrimp served with a fresh papaya salsa drizzled with tequila lime vinaigrette
10.95
Fried Calamari
Served with marinara sauce
$8.95
Calamari Fra Diavolo
Tossed in a spicy fra diavolo sauce
$9.95
Chicken Tenders
Served with a honey mustard dipping sauce
$7.95
Buffalo Tenders
Served with our house-made bleu cheese dressing
$7.95
Buffalo Wings
Tossed in our spicy buffalo sauce (dozen)
$6.95
2 dozen
11.95
3 dozen
16.95
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken in a flour tortilla stuffed with black bean salsa and cheddar jack cheese and served with sour cream
$9.95
Chilean Nachos
Mounds of crispy tortilla chips layered with Lizís famous chili, tomatoes, onions, olives, jalapeÒos and cheddar cheese; served with guacamole, salsa and sour cream
$10.95
Artichoke Dip
Artichoke hearts and roasted peppers baked with every cheese in the house; served with house-made pita chips
$7.95
Artichoke Hearts Milanese
Deep-fried artichoke hearts finished in a light lemon-butter sauce
$6.95
Fried Mozzarella
Topped with marinara sauce
$6.95
Fried Zucchini Sticks
Served with marinara sauce
$6.95
Italian Egg Rolls
Stuffed with broccoli rabe, sausage, white beans and fontina cheese and served with marinara sauce
$8.95
Basket of Sweet Potato Fries
$3.95
BURGERS
Surf n’ Turf Burger
Topped with sautÈed lobster meat, scallions, fontina cheese and rÈmoulade sauce
$10.95
Bourbon Street Burger
Brushed with barbecue sauce and topped with bacon, sautÈed onions and cheddar-jack cheese
$9.50
Alpine Burger
Topped with sautÈed mushrooms, onions and Swiss cheese
$8.95
Brattleburger
Organic grass-fed beef from 4 Mile River Farm in Old Lyme, served over mesclun green salad tossed with Bermuda onions, cucumbers, grape tomatoes and a balsamic vinaigrette
$10.95
Old Faithful
8 oz. burger served with lettuce and tomatoes; add any additional topping for .50¢ each (bacon, sautÈed mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, cheddar, American and Swiss cheese)
$8.50
*NEW Cowbernet Burger
Sirloin burger topped with applewood bacon ans a smoked cheddar cheese deglazed with a red wine sauce
$9.95
SIDEORDERS
French Fries, Mashed Potato of the Day , Potato Salad , Pasta Salad, Cole Slaw
$1.75
A garden salad may be substituted for an additional $1.00. A small Caesar salad can be substituted for an additional $1.50. Sweet potato fries can be substituted for an additional $1.50.
FAJITAS
*NEW Steak
Grilled marinated steak, peppers, mushrooms and onions, served with warm tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, Salsa and cheddar cheese
$15.95
* New Chicken
Grilled marinated,chicken, peppers, mushrooms and onions, served with warm tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, Salsa and cheddar cheese
$13.95
GRILLEDPIZZAPIES
Our Fowler
Topped with barbecue chicken, bacon, caramelized onions and cheddar cheese
$8.95
Al Pomodoro
Brushed with pesto and topped with garden tomatoes, basil and mozzarella and drizzled with olive oil
$7.95
SANDWICHES and WRAPS
Chicken Pannini
Breaded chicken cutlet topped with prosciutto, plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and pesto mayonnaise; served on a classic hoagie roll
$9.50
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Breaded chicken cutlet tossed in our spicy buffalo sauce; served on a hard roll with lettuce, tomatoes, Bermuda onions and our house-made bleu cheese dressing
$8.95
Lobster Salad Club
Picked lobster meat layered with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and pesto mayonnaise, served on white toast
$14.95
Po Boy
Cajun-fried tilapia filet topped with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and remoulade sauce, served on a hard roll
$8.95
The John Montagu
Grilled, marinated flank steak thinly shaved and piled high with baby arugula, tomato, Bermuda onions and served on a hard roll with blue cheese spread
$9.95
The Philly Steak
Shaved steak sautÈed with mushrooms and onions; topped with American cheese and served on a classic hoagie roll
$8.95
Nightmare on Main Street
Pastrami piled high on toasted rye with caramelized onions, tomatoes and Swiss cheese
$8.95
Turkey Club
Simple and delicious ñ turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise; served on white toast
$7.95
*NEW California Rueben
Turkey breast piled high with avocado, bacon, Swiss cheese and remoulade sauce on grilled rye
$9.95
*NEW Pork Cutlet Hero
Breaded fried pork cutlet with broccoli rabe, provolone cheese served on Italian bread with lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli
$9.95
*NEW Grilled Chicken
Served on foccacia bread piled with crisp romaine, roasted red peppers, Bermuda onions and drizzled with Balsamic vinaigrette
$8.95
*NEW Vegwich
Grilled zucchini, portobello mushrooms and roasted peppers baked on foccacia bread with fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil and pesto mayo
$8.95
K.G.C. (Kind Grilled Cheese)
Cheddar-jack and American cheese served on over-sized bread with crispy bacon and tomatoes extra virgin olive oil and pesto mayo
$7.95
Wrap of the Day
Ask your server for todayís wrap
Priced Daily
ENTREES (Includes a house salad)
Dry Rubbed NY Strip
14 oz. NY Strip; grilled and served with sautÈed spinach and mashed potatoes
$20.95
Steak Aglio
14 oz. NY Strip; grilled and finished in a garlic and parsley butter sauce with fresh herbs; served with sautÈed spinach and mashed potatoes
$20.95
Donovan’s Beef
Pan-seared 10 oz. sirloin; served with sautÈed spinach and mashed potato, sherry mushroom caps and a cabernet reduction
$16.95
*NEW Grilled Double-Cut Pork Chop
Topped with a Marsala demi glace, shitake mushrooms, and crispy prosciutto; served with sautÈed spinach and mashed potatoes
$16.95
*NEW Chicken Saltimbocca
SautÈed chicken breast topped with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese; finished in a sage butter sauce served with mashed potatoes and fresh spinach
$14.95
Chicken Bruno
Egg-battered chicken breast; topped with broccoli rabe, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella, finished in a lemon butter sauce served with mashed potaoes
$15.95
*NEW Broiled Sea Scallops
Jumbo sea scallops baked with a ritz cracker topping; served with rice and vegetable
$17.95
Crispy Salmon
Pan-roasted salmon filet served with an orange-ginger beurre blanc, braised asparagus and herb rice
$17.95
Lobster Pie
Picked lobster meat baked in a flaky puff pastry and served over a bed of lobster sauce; served with sautÈed vegetables and mashed potatoes
$20.95
PASTAS (Includes a house salad)
Absolute Penne
Penne pasta tossed in a fresh vodka plum tomato sauce with pancetta, fresh basil, Asiago cheese and a hint of Gorgonzola cheese (Half Portion does not include House Salad)
$9.95 half 13.95 full
Cavatelli Pomodoro
House-made cavatelli finished in a plum tomato sauce with fresh basil and Asiago cheese
$14.95
Pasta Delores
Porcini dusted shrimp over pennoni pasta tossed in a garlic herb broth with shitake mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, asparagus and asiago cheese
$16.95
Tex-Mex Chicken
Grilled chicken served over bow tie pasta tossed in a roasted plum tomato sauce laced with Chorizo sausage, cilantro, a light touch of cream and manchego cheese
$15.95
Zuppa di Pesce
Jumbo sea scallops, shrimp, Littleneck clams and picked crab meat simmered in a spicy marinara sauce; served over linguine
$19.95
Donovan’s Reef accepts reservations only for parties of six or more.
We do not allow separate checks and an 18% gratuity charge will be automatically added onto the bill for parties of eight or more.
Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish and eggs reduces the chance of food borne illnesses.
Sit back and relax or sing along with your friends on select Friday and Saturday nights from ten until closing with some of the areas most talented artists. Donovan's Reef featured entertainers for this month ....