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Seasonal Culinary Artistry

Discover our complete collection of seasonally inspired cuisine, featuring the finest local ingredients artfully prepared to create extraordinary culinary moments.

Historic Mt. Vernon, Ohio

(740) 392-3076

Evening Dining

Dinner Menu

Our signature evening culinary experience featuring the finest seasonal ingredients and masterful preparation.

Monday - Saturday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Appetizers

Chorizo Dates

Medjool Dates Stuffed with Chorizo and Wrapped in Bacon; served with Spicy Aioli

Hot Crab Dip

White Cheddar, Old Bay Seasoning, Parmesan Bread Crumbs; served with Flatbread

French Onion Dip

A Warm Caramelized Onion and Cheese Dip served with Flatbread

Oysters Rockefeller

Baked Oysters with Creamy Rockefeller Mix and Asiago Cheese

Bulgogi

Ginger Gochujang Marinated Beef served with Sticky Rice, Pickled Ginger and Carrot

Oysters on the Half Shell*

Cocktail Sauce and Horseradish Mignonette

Firecracker Shrimp

Fried Shrimp, Toasted Sesame Seed, and Sweet Chili Aioli

Shrimp Cocktail

Ginger Poached Oishii Shrimp; served with Cocktail Sauce and Louis Sauce

Calamari

Cornmeal Breaded, Banana Peppers, Romesco, and Garlic Aioli

Soups

Chili of the Day

5/7

Ask your server for today's selection

French Onion

Provolone and Swiss Cheese; served with Crostini

Tomato Basil Bisque

5/7

Herbed Croutons

Salads

Options - Add: Chicken 5; Salmon*, Steak*, or Grilled Shrimp 8

Chicken and Apple Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Chicken, Apples, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Red Onion, Pecans with Golden Balsamic Dressing

Cobb Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato, Onion, Bacon, Egg, Bleu Cheese Crumbles; served with a Dressing of your Choice

Spinach and Butternut Squash Salad

Spinach with Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Bacon and Pecans with Lemonette Dressing

Caesar Salad

6/12

Chopped Romaine Hearts, Bacon, Parmesan Crisp, and Croutons; served with Caesar Dressing

Side 6, Entree 12 (add Anchovies $2)

Wedge Salad

6/12

Crisp Iceberg Lettuce, Bacon, Red Onion, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, and Tomato; served with a Dressing of your Choice

Side 6, Entree 12

Alcove House Salad

5/10

House Cut Blend of Living Lettuces, Tomato, Cucumber, Croutons, and Cheddar Cheese; served with Golden Balsamic Dressing

Side 5, Entree 10

Steaks & Chops

Includes a house salad and a side of your choice

Filet Mignon*

8 oz. Center Cut; served with Demi-Glace

Bone Out Ribeye*

16 oz. Hand-Cut Ribeye

New York Strip Steak*

12 oz. Hand-Cut New York Strip Steak

Sirloin Steak*

8 oz. Black Angus Reserve

Pork Chop*

12 oz. Single Bone-In Pork Chop; served with Cider Glaze and Lemon

Our steak menu features an array of classic enhancements, including tender lobster tails, Oscar toppers, and other refined additions.

Chef's Menu

Includes house salad

Salmon Oscar*

Topped with Crab and Béarnaise; served with Black Pepper Parmesan Risotto and Grilled Broccolini

Miso Glazed Sake Sea Bass

Soy and Sake Marinated and Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass with Shrimp and a Bok Choy Medley

Smoked Salmon Cakes

House Smoked Salmon Cakes with Warm Butternut Squash Salad and Whole Grain Mustard Crema

Beef Gnocchi

Beef Tips, Caramelized Onion, Gnocchi, Whipped Boursin, Fried Leeks and Basil Oil

Chicken Piccata

Lemon Pepper Linguine Pasta, Pan Seared Chicken, Semi-Dried Tomatoes in a Lemon Caper Sauce

Roasted Red Pepper

Roasted Red Pepper stuffed with Rice and Dried Fruits. Topped with Goat Cheese and served on Romesco Sauce with Grilled Broccolini

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ohio Chicken with Ham, Swiss Cheese, Vin Blanc Sauce; served with House Whipped Potatoes and Haricots Verts

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Sandwiches

Served with fries, chips or cup of soup

Steak Burger*

Alcove House Beef Blend, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and White Cheddar

Crispy Chicken

Spicy Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, and Havarti Cheese

À La Carte Sides

House Whipped Potatoes

Macaroni & Cheese

(add lobster $6)

Baked Potato

Brussels Sprouts

Steak Fries

Haricots Verts

Warm Butternut Squash Salad

Black Pepper Parmesan Risotto

Grilled Broccolini

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Midday Dining

Lunch Menu

Fresh, seasonal lunch offerings perfect for business meetings or casual dining experiences.

Appetizers

French Onion Dip

A Warm Caramelized Onion and Cheese Dip served with Flatbread

Oysters Rockefeller

Baked Oysters with Creamy Rockefeller Mix and Asiago Cheese

Oysters on the Half Shell*

Cocktail Sauce and Horseradish Mignonette

Firecracker Shrimp

Fried Shrimp, Toasted Sesame Seed, and Sweet Chili Aioli

Shrimp Cocktail

Ginger Poached Oishii Shrimp; served with Cocktail Sauce and Louis Sauce

Hot Crab Dip

White Cheddar, Old Bay Seasoning, Parmesan Bread Crumbs; served with Flatbread

Calamari

Cornmeal Breaded, Banana Peppers, Romesco, and Garlic Aioli

Sandwiches & Wraps

Served with your choice of fries, chips or cup of soup

Steak Burger*

Alcove House Beef Blend, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and White Cheddar

Crispy Chicken

Spicy Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, and Havarti Cheese

Reuben

Pastrami on Marble Rye Bread, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, and our own 1001 Dressing

Buttermilk Chicken Biscuit

House-blended Chicken Patty on a Housemade Gluten-free Buttermilk Biscuit with Bacon, Havarti, Pickle, and Hot Honey

Smoked Turkey Sandwich

Cold Cut House Smoked Turkey with Cranberry Relish, Spinach, Bacon and Havarti on Sourdough

Fish Sandwich

Housemade Beer Battered Cod, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and Housemade Tartar Sauce

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Crisp Romaine, Chicken, Asiago Parmesan, and Bacon Tossed in Caesar Dressing; wrapped in a Garlic and Herb Tortilla

Chicken Club Wrap

Grilled Chicken, Romaine Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Tomato, Ranch Dressing; wrapped in a Garlic and Herb Tortilla

Veggie Burger

Brown Rice, Oats, Corn, Carrots, Onions, Green Peppers; served with Lettuce, Tomato, Provolone Cheese and Garlic Aioli

Grilled Cheese

Sourdough, White and Yellow Cheddar, and a Buttery Amish Cheese; with Fresh Herbs and Tomato

Soups

Chili of the Day

5/7

Ask your server for today's selection

French Onion

Provolone and Swiss Cheese; served with Crostini

Tomato Basil Bisque

5/7

Herbed Croutons

Salads

Options - Add: Chicken 5; Salmon*, Steak*, or Grilled Shrimp 8

Chicken and Apple Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Chicken, Apples, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Red Onion, Pecans with Golden Balsamic Dressing

Cobb Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato, Onion, Bacon, Egg, Bleu Cheese Crumbles; served with a Dressing of your Choice

Spinach and Butternut Squash Salad

Spinach with Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Bacon and Pecans with Lemonette Dressing

Caesar Salad

6/12

Chopped Romaine Hearts, Bacon, Parmesan Crisp, and Croutons; served with Caesar Dressing

Side 6, Entree 12 (add Anchovies $2)

Wedge Salad

6/12

Crisp Iceberg Lettuce, Bacon, Red Onion, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, and Tomato; served with a Dressing of your Choice

Side 6, Entree 12

Alcove House Salad

5/10

House Cut Blend of Living Lettuces, Tomato, Cucumber, Croutons, and Cheddar Cheese; served with Golden Balsamic Dressing

Side 5, Entree 10

Entrees

Sirloin Steak*

Black Angus Sirloin Steak; served with Haricots Verts

Salmon

Pan Seared Salmon, Basted in Lemon and Butter; served with Grilled Broccolini

Barbacoa Macaroni & Cheese

Our Creamy Macaroni & Cheese topped with Parmesan Panko, Housemade Barbacoa and Barbecue Sauce

Fish N' Chips

Beer Battered Cod Tails; served with Coleslaw, Tartar Sauce, and Steak Fries

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Sweet Endings

Dessert Menu

Handcrafted desserts to complete your dining experience.

Desserts

Chocolate Lava Cake

with Chocolate Ganache, and Round Hill Dairy Vanilla Ice Cream

Basque Cheesecake

Creamy Toasted Cheesecake; served with Caramel, Baked Apples, and Pecans

Chef's Special

A rotating delight from the chefs at the Alcove. From cakes to pies and other sweet treats, ask your server what we have made for you today!

Apple Crisp

Apples, Cinnamon, and Brown Sugar, with a Streusel Topping; topped with Round Hill Dairy Vanilla Ice Cream

Crème Brûlée

Traditional Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Lemon Chantilly

Boozy Cherry Crumble

Boozy Cherry Filling with Streusel Topping and Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream

Sorbet

Ask your server for today's selection

Specialty Ice Cream

Ask your server about today's featured flavor

Ice Cream

Locally made Round Hill Dairy Vanilla Ice Cream. Choice of Topping available for an additional charge: Lemon Chantilly, Maraschino Cherry, Pecans, Chocolate, Hot Fudge, Caramel

Dessert Specialties

Seasonal Cocktail

A rotating cocktail inspired by the season. Ask your server for today's selection.

Espresso Martini

A bold and velvety classic, perfectly chilled with a rich coffee kick

Nuts and Berry

A creamy, nutty delight with a hint of ripe raspberry, simple and sumptuous

Homemade Limoncello

Bright, zesty, and sweet with a citrusy punch, served chilled for a refreshing close

Taylor Fladgate

Fine Port Wine, aged 10 years

Graham's

Fine Port Wine, aged 20 years

Beverage Program

Wine & Cocktails

Carefully curated wines and handcrafted cocktails to complement your dining experience.

Sparkling & Rosés

Rosé, Maison Louis Jadot

6/24

Burgundy, France

Rosé, Bieler Père et Fils

10/40

Provence, France

Brut Champagne, Piper

8/32

Sonoma, California

Brut Champagne, Veuve Clicquot

125

France

Bottle only

Prosecco, Riondo

12/48

Italy

White Wines

Moscato, Ceretto 'Stefano'

12/48

Piedmont, Italy

Riesling, Richter Estate

14/56

Mosel River, Germany

Pinot Grigio, Noble Vines 152

8/32

Monterey, California

Chardonnay, Grgich Hills Estate

100

Napa Valley, California

Bottle only

Chardonnay, Mer Soleil

12/48

Santa Lucia Highlands, California

Chardonnay, Stoller Family Estate

11/44

Dundee Hills, Oregon

Chardonnay, Z. Alexander Brown 'Uncaged'

10/40

Santa Lucia Highlands, California

Sauvignon Blanc, Giesen

10/40

New Zealand

Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford

12/48

New Zealand

Seasonal Cocktails

Cranberry Falls

Combining the crisp, botanical bite of gin and rosemary, with the deep, tartness of cranberry, this cocktail strikes a perfect balance between tart and sweet, bright and warming. Rich, elegant, and effortlessly smooth.

Appletini

A smooth, lightly fruity profile with a clean, refreshing finish. It’s a perfect choice for those who enjoy a refined drink that is elegant and delicately sweet.

Fireside Cider

The warmth of fall spices with the bright, tangy kick of tequila and lime. Infused with the rich depth of smoked apple cider, this cocktail delivers a perfect balance to a bold, autumnal twist on the classic margarita.

Apple Negroni Sour

A smooth candy apple flavor, for a fall festive season.

Blackberry Smash

Combining the smoky flavor of Woodford Reserve and fresh blackberries, this refreshing cocktail is great when looking for something crisp and refreshing.

Spirit-Free Cocktails

Mint Condition

Muddled Mint, Fresh Lime; topped with Sprite

Colada (No. 0)

Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime & Orange, and Half and Half; topped with Sprite

Cherry On Top

Luxardo Cherry Juice and Fresh Lemon Juice; topped with Sprite

Bree-Berry Breeze

Muddled Basil & Blackberry, Fresh Lime; topped with Tonic

The Golden Hour

Lemonade, Fresh Lemon, and Simple Syrup; topped with Sprite

Espress Yourself

Cold Brew Espresso, Half and Half, and Hershey’s Chocolate Liqueur

Limelight & Cola

Fresh Lemon & Lime Juice, Simple Syrup; topped with Coke

Red Wines

Malbec, Alta Vista 'Vive'

9/36

Mendoza, Argentina

Pinot Noir, Belle Glos 'Clark & Telephone'

16/64

Santa Maria Valley, California

Pinot Noir, Chehalem

14/56

Willamette Valley, Oregon

Pinot Noir, Meiomi

12/48

California

Merlot, Duckhorn

100

Napa Valley, California

Bottle only

Merlot, Spellbound

8/32

California

Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus

House Specialties

The Bookworm

"To your appreciation of good champagne and an even better book", cheers, Karen!

Piper Sonoma Brut, House Grenadine, Fresh Citrus

The Grand

Crisp, sparkling, and refreshing

Absolut Vodka, St. Germain, and Lime Juice

General Washington

A nod to the fellow distiller, George Washington, who produced over 11,000 gallons of whiskey

Bulleit Rye, Madeira, Fresh Orange, Cherries, and Angostura Bitters

Jenny Juice

A refreshing tropical cocktail

Rum, Peach Schnapps, Pineapple, and Orange Juice, with Housemade Grenadine

The 110

The ultimate celebratory cocktail with luxury in every sip

Champagne, Rémy Martin VSOP, Angostura Bitters, Sugar Cube, Sugar Rim, Lemon Peel, with Sparkling Gold Glitter

Mayor Mavis

A playful tribute to Mt. Vernon's longtime Mayor, a bold spirit, tickled pink with local pride

Herradura Reposado, Orange and Lime Juice, Grenadine, and Bitters

French 74

Created to celebrate our ranking as the 74th best restaurant in the nation!

Gin, Raspberry Liqueur, Champagne, Raspberry, Candied Lemon Wheel Garnish

The Alma Mater

In honor of P.F. Kluge

Patrón Silver, Fresh Lime Juice, and Rose Water

Alcove Peach

A nod to Summer in Ohio; ripe fruit, front porch breezes, and a touch of polish

Watershed Four Peel Gin, Giffard Peach, and Lime

Opening Act

A tribute to our town's vibrant art scene

Four Peel Gin, Rose Wine, Fresh Lemon Juice, Orange Bitters

Gambier Gimlet

Served up or on the rocks, a nod to our friends at Kenyon College

Hendrick's Gin, Crème de Violette, Lemon, Simple Syrup; Cucumber and Basil Garnish

Curtain Call

A rich and spirited nod to the historic Woodward Theatre

Equal Parts; Drambuie, Grand Marnier, Kahlua, and Espresso

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