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The Capital: American Eatery & Lounge Prices in Albany, NY 12207

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55 N. Pearl Street, Albany, NY
(518) 694-3122
The Capital: American Eatery & Lounge Menu

Hours of Operation

Hours may fluctuate. For detailed hours of operation, please contact the store directly.

Restaurant Menu

Starters

Chip Platter

House-made chips served with assorted chef inspired dips.

$6.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Jumbo shrimp draped over a martini glass filled with house-made cocktail sauce for dipping.

$11.00

Louisiana Braised Jumbo Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp, braised in a garlic, rosemary and cracked black pepper butter sauce. Served with toasted baguettes

$11.00

New York State Cheese Board

Old chatham shepherding co- camembert and ewe's blue, served with thinly sliced prosciutto, gem farms natural kielbasi, apple-cranberry chutney and crackers.

$12.00

Steamers

One dozen littleneck clams steamed with crushed garlic and an oatmeal stout. Served with drawn butter.

$10.00

Fried Calamari

Fresh calamari fried golden, tossed with pepperoncini. Served with a balsamic reduction and house-made cocktail sauce.

$10.00

Calamari In A Fra Diavolo Sauce

Fresh calamari sauteed with olive oil, garlic, san marzano crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, capers and cherry peppers. Served with open flamed char-grilled toast points.

$10.00

Fish or Shrimp Tacos

Choice of blackened catfish or blackened shrimp served in a soft wheat tortilla with cilantro, tomato, lime juice, fresh cabbage, avocado and a salsa sour cream sauce.

$8.00

Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Diced grilled chicken seasoned with ginger, garlic and shredded cabbage, glazed with plum sauce and served with chopped cucumbers in lettuce cups.

$8.00

Pork Fried Dumplings

House-made dumplings stuffed with ground pork, scallions and grated carrot. Pan fried and steamed. Served with an orange ginger soy dipping sauce.

$8.00

Baked Brie

Double cream brie wrapped in filo dough and baked. Served with a raspberry glaze and toasts.

$7.00

Crab Cakes

Jumbo lump crab meat mixed with red onions, roasted red peppers and parsley. Seasoned with old bay and tabasco sauce & pan seared. Served with a green goddess sauce.

$12.00

Salads

Panzanella

Florentine salad of bread and tomatoes. Includes red onions, fresh basil, garlic, fresh mozzarella, peppers and capers with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

$8.00

The Wedge

A wedge of iceburg lettuce dressed with red wine vinegar and olive oil, fresh cracked black pepper, accompanied by cherry tomatoes and red onion slices.

$6.00

The Capital Salad

Fresh field greens, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, peppers, grated carrots and red onions tossed in choice of a house made dressing

$8.00

Char-Grilled Romaine Hearts

Romaine hearts lightly grilled and served with bacon lardons, croutons, grape tomatoes and a side of blue cheese dressing.

$8.00

Kale Caesar

Kale lettuce tossed in our creamy caesar dressing with croutons and a sprinkle of fresh grated parmesan

$8.00

Entrees

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Goat cheese, roasted corn and scallion stuffed poblano peppers, served with a chipotle cream sauce and polenta cake.

$13.00

N.Y. Strip Steak

Seared to taste with a lemon pepper compound butter, a potato gratin and seasonal vegetable.

$25.00

Wasabi Pea Encrusted Salmon

Wild caught salmon served with a citrus soy ginger glaze over rice. Garnished with pickled ginger and seasonal vegetable

$18.00

Buffalo Bolognese

Vegetable packed rich marinara with seared buffalo meat. Served over gnocchi

$21.00

Sirloin Beef Tips

Seared beef tips tossed with a melange of mushrooms to include, shiitake, crimini and portobello in a red wine demi-glace with mashed potatoes

$21.00

Seared Ahi Tuna Steak

Black and white sesame seed encrusted, flash seared to rare, served with baby bok choy, sun dried tomatoes and a peanut satay chili sauce over rice.

$18.00

The Short Rib

Braised in a burgundy sauce with carrots and baby bella mushrooms. Served with a side of mashed potatoes.

$16.00

Capital Pesto

Rigatoni tossed with house-made cilantro and peanut pesto sauce. Add chicken $4.00, sub gluten free pasta $2.00

$11.00

Louisiana Braised Jumbo Shrimp

Five jumbo shrimp, braised in a garlic, rosemary and cracked black pepper butter sauce. Served over rice with seasonal vegetables.

$22.00

Chicken Parm

Parmesan-breaded chicken breast, fried and topped with prosciutto and Italian cheeses. Served with angel hair pasta tossed in marinara sauce.

$16.00

Chicken Saltimbocca

Seared chicken breast with the wing bone attached, stuffed with prosciutto, fresh sage and asiago cheese. Drizzled with a sherry wine sauce. Served with spinach and a side of mashed potatoes.

$17.00

Seared Sea Bass

Seared and served over a bed of fresh arugula with a zesty citrus vinaigrette over a polenta cake. Garnished with spicy thai chili sauce.

$22.00

Cheese Ravioli

Brooklyn's own pastosa stuffed ravioli served with a 'pan sauce' marinara and basil oil.

$14.00

Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Pork loin stuffed with spinach and mushrooms, roasted and served with a port wine demi-glace over mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable.

$16.00

Vegetarian Risotto

Made with vegetable stock and white wine, mixed with sauteed vegetables and plum tomatoes.

$13.00

Light Fare

New Orleans Muffaletta Sandwich

Toasted herb focaccia with dijon mustard, an olive tapenade, provolone & sliced mortadella.

$9.00

Nys Gem Farm Beef Burger

Local, pasture raised, hormone and antibiotic free ground beef, char-grilled to taste. Served with lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun.

$13.00

Locally Smoked Pulled Pork

Slow smoked pork smothered in it's own finishing sauce, served on a brioche bun.

$11.00

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Cheddar cheese & brie melted between crusty white bread. Served with a cup of creamy tomato soup.

$10.00

Desserts

Classic New York Cherry Cheesecake

From right up the road at crisp canoli, east greenbush, NY.

$6.00

Chocolate Marquis

Chocolate genoise, chocolate ganache and rich velvety chocolate mousse dusted with real gold.

$7.00

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