LUNCH
Starters
| Scooter Pie (4) 1881 Hereford beef tenderloin on a portobello mushroom, with roasted red peppers, crispy onion straws & creamy horseradish | 26 |
| Classic Shrimp Cocktail (4) (GF) jumbo shrimp served with a house-made spicy cocktail sauce & lemon | 28 |
| Reuben Dip corned beef, sauerkraut, horseradish, swiss & cream cheese served with toasted pumpernickel | 16 |
| Meatball Pomodoro (4) finished with a pomodoro sauce & served with crostini | 18 |
| Bruschetta (4) (N) topped with rojo chimichurri, feta crumbles & balsamic glaze garnished with teardrop peppers | 16 |
| Pork Potstickers (4) teriyaki glaze & an Asian sweet chili power slaw | 17 |
| Soup Du Jour our chef’s fresh creation, made daily | cup 9 / bowl 11 |
| Minnesota Wild Rice & Duck (GF) our signature soup | cup 11 / bowl 13 |
| French Onion flavorful broth & onions, topped with croutons, melted swiss & provolone cheese | cup 11 / bowl 13 |
Salads
add protein to any salad: 6oz chicken breast (+13), 4oz sliced sirloin (+13), 4oz salmon filet (+13), broiled or breaded shrimp (+7)
| Market Salad mixed greens with a colorful array of seasonal vegetables & croutons served with choice of dressing | 12 |
| Caesar Salad chopped hearts of romaine, house-made dressing, croutons & parmesan cheese | 12 / 19 |
| Elmo’s Chopped Salad crisp baby iceberg lettuce, bacon, croutons, tomatoes, onions, hard boiled egg, cucumbers, bleu cheese, avocado & choice of dressing | 22 |
| Superfoods Salad (GF) (N) quinoa, lentils, red onion, dried mango, avocado, chopped kale & toasted almonds with lemon honey cheese yogurt dressing | 24 |
| Walnut Crusted Chicken Salad (GF) (N) mixed greens, red onion, dried cranberries, apples, cranberry cheddar & apple cider vinaigrette | 25 |
| Smoked Salmon Spinach Salad cucumber, red onion, watermelon radish, hard boiled eggs, bagel croutons & lemon dill dressing | 26 |
Sandwiches
all are served with one choice of the following:
french fries, sweet potato fries (+3), salad of the day, cup of soup, or market salad (+3)
french fries, sweet potato fries (+3), salad of the day, cup of soup, or market salad (+3)
| Cranberry Turkey Sandwich sliced turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce & cranberry aioli served on grilled cranberry bread | 23 |
| Pimento Grilled Cheese brioche bread with pimento cheese, pickled red onion & tomato (add ham or bacon +3) | 19 |
| Short Rib Philly Melt braised short rib on brioche with onions, peppers, provolone & Swiss cheese | 27 |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Sandwich on focaccia with caesar salad, red onion & parmesan | 23 |
| Grilled Pastrami Sandwich on marble rye with Swiss cheese & dijon mustard slaw | 23 |
| Lake Elmo Reub-Inn corned beef with house-made sauerkraut, Swiss cheese & thousand island dressing served on grilled marble rye | 23 |
| Elmo's Steak Sandwich 1881 sliced sirloin served on ciabatta with caramelized onions, arugula, provolone & horseradish aioli | 29 |
| Walleye Sandwich panko crusted walleye on an Italian hoagie roll with lettuce, tomato & dill tartar | 26 |
| Johnny Burger two 4oz patties, grilled & topped with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo on a brioche bun (without bacon & cheese - 18) | 21 |
Entrées
entrees are served with vegetable du jour choice of: french fries, minnesota wild rice (N), or linguine
substitute a market salad w/ entree (+5)
substitute a market salad w/ entree (+5)
| Canadian Walleye (N) panko crusted with chardonnay butter sauce topped with toasted almond crumble | 32 |
| Sunnies potato crusted fillets served with chardonnay butter sauce | 28 |
| Atlantic Salmon sesame seed crusted with apple cider miso glaze & crispy nori | 31 |
| Fig Glazed Chicken Breast (GF) (N) maple bourbon goat cheese crumbles & candied pecans | 27 |
| Elmos Sirloin (GF) 6oz. 1881 Hereford sliced & topped with mushroom jus lié | 34 |
| Roast Duckling (GF) Maple Leaf Farms roasted duck served with Grand Marnier orange sauce | 30 |
| BBQ Ribs (GF) smoked in-house then slow-roasted & glazed with our own bourbon bbq sauce | half 35 / full 48 |
| Chicken Pot Pie tender chicken, potatoes & vegetables topped with a golden brown pastry crust served with a freshly tossed salad | 28 |
| Prawns & Pasta four jumbo shrimp sautéed with mushrooms, tomatoes & scallions with linguine, white wine, garlic & parmesan | 33 |
| Butternut Squash Ravioli prepared with sage brown butter garnished with arugula & parmesan | 24 |
DINNER
Starters
| Scooter Pie (4) 1881 Hereford beef tenderloin on a portobello mushroom with roasted red peppers & crispy onion straws served with creamy horseradish & béarnaise | 26 |
| Classic Shrimp Cocktail (4) (GF) jumbo shrimp served with a house-made spicy cocktail sauce & lemon | 28 |
| Reuben Dip corned beef, sauerkraut, horseradish, Swiss & cream cheese served with toasted pumpernickel | 17 |
| Meatballs Pomodoro (4) finished with a pomodoro sauce & served with crostini | 17 |
| Bruschetta (4) topped with rojo chimichurri, feta crumbles & balsamic glaze garnished with tear drop peppers | 16 |
| Pork Potstickers (4) teriyaki glaze & an Asian sweet chili power slaw | 17 |
| Tahini Deviled Eggs (4) topped with hummus, chickpea crumbles & Castelvetrano olives | 12 |
| Polenta Arancini (4) seared beef tips, bell peppers, garlic, hot pepper flakes & extra-virgin olive oil | 26 |
| Flatbread Pizza (N) goat cheese spread, dried blueberries, pistachios & honey thyme | 17 |
Soups
| Soup Du Jour our chef’s fresh creation, made daily | cup 9 / bowl 11 |
| Minnesota Wild Rice & Duck (GF) our signature soup | cup 11 / bowl 13 |
| French Onion flavorful broth & onions, topped with croutons, melted swiss & provolone cheese | cup 11 / bowl 13 |
Salads
Add protien to any salad: 6oz. Chicken (+13), 4oz. Sliced Sirloin (+14), 4oz. Salmon Filet (+13), 4oz. Filet Mignon (+39), Broiled or Breaded Shrimp (each +7)
| Market Salad mixed greens with a colorful array of seasonal vegetables & croutons served with your choice of dressing | starter 10 |
| Caesar Salad chopped hearts of romaine, anchovies, croutons, house-made dressing & parmesan cheese | starter 12 / full 19 |
| Elmo's Chopped Wedge sliced crisp baby iceberg with lettuce, bacon, croutons, tomato, onion, hard boiled egg, cucumber, avocado, bleu cheese & choice of dressing on side | 21 |
| Superfoods Salad (GF)(N) quinoa, lentils, red onion, dried mango, avocado, chopped kale & toasted almonds with lemon honey cheese yogurt dressing | 28 |
| Walnut Crusted Chicken Salad (GF)(N) mixed greens, red onion, dried cranberries, apples, cranberry cheddar & apple cider vinaigrette | 30 |
| Smoked Salmon Spinach Salad cucumber, red onion, watermelon radish, hard boiled egg, bagel croutons & lemon dill dressing | 30 |
Entrées
Entrees are served with vegetable du jour, freshly baked rolls & a choice of starch: Minnesota wild rice (N), linguine, potato du jour, baked potato, or loaded baked potato (+5.50) | substitute your vegetable du jour with grilled asparagus (+7) or grilled tomato (+4.25)
| Canadian Walleye (N) panko crusted with chardonnay butter sauce topped with toasted almond crumble | 44 |
| Atlantic Salmon sesame seed crusted with apple cider miso glaze & crispy nori | 45 |
| Sunnies Lake Elmo Inn original; potato crusted filets served with a chardonnay butter sauce | 42 |
| Lobster Dinner (GF) 6oz lobster tail | 63 |
| Jumbo Shrimp five jumbo shrimp, broiled or panko crusted served with drawn butter or cocktail sauce | 44 |
| Sea Scallops U-10 panko breaded with vermouth tarragon beurre blanc and Castelvetrano olives | 53 |
| Roast Duckling Maple Leaf Farms roasted duck served with peppercorn sauce or Grand Marnier orange sauce | 49 |
| Fig Glazed Chicken Breast (GF) (N) maple bourbon goat cheese crumble & candied pecans | 36 |
| Baby Back Ribs (GF) smoked in-house, then slow-roasted & glazed with our own bourbon bbq sauce | half 46 / full 58 |
| New York Strip (GF) 12oz. 1881 Hereford with crab compound butter | 62 |
| Elmo's Sirloin (GF) 1881 Hereford sirloin sliced & topped with mushroom jus lié | 6oz. 36 / 8oz. 41 |
| Filet Mignon (GF) 1881 Hereford beef tenderloin | 4oz. 50 / 8oz. 69 |
| Tournedos Béarnaise (GF) twin 4oz. 1881 Hereford filet mignons topped with two jumbo shrimp & béarnaise sauce | 79 |
| Pork Flat Iron (GF) pan seared & sliced with Calabrian chile & peach chutney | 35 |
| Pork Chop (GF) 12oz. grilled & prepared with classic cajun seasoning | one 42 / two 53 |
| Rack of Lamb dijon panko crusted & sliced | 72 |
| Braised Short Rib (GF) with espresso demi glacé, shaved parmesan & green onions | 50 |
Pasta
| Radiatore Pasta roasted bell peppers, bacon, broccoli & smoked gouda cheese sauce | 33 |
| Butternut Squash Ravioli prepared with sage brown butter garnished with arugula & parmesan | 31 |
| Lobster Ravioli with 6oz lobster tail, tomato & roasted pepper vodka cream sauce | 80 |
| Prawns & Pasta five shrimp sautéed with mushrooms, tomatoes & scallions tossed with linguine, white wine, garlic & parmesan | 43 |
Protein Enhancements
| 6oz. Chicken Breast | 13 |
| 4oz. Sliced Sirloin | 14 |
| 4oz. Salmon Filet | 13 |
| 6oz. Lobster Tail | 53 |
| U-10 Scallop | 12 |
| Shrimp broiled or breaded | each 7 |
| Lobster Ravioli (4) | 24 |
| 4oz. Filet Mignon | 39 |
| 8oz. Filet Mignon | 57 |
Accompaniments
| Vegetable Du Jour (GF) | 6.50 |
| Grilled Asparagus (GF) | 14 |
| Grilled Tomato (GF) | 8.50 |
| Fried Onion Straws | 4 |
| Caramelized Onions (GF) | 4 |
| Sauteed Mushrooms (GF) | 5 |
| Mushroom Jus Lie (GF) | 4 |
| Wild Rice (N) | 7.50 |
| Linguine | 6.50 |
| Potato Du Jour | 6.50 |
| Baked Potato (GF) | 6.50 |
| Loaded Baked Potato (GF) | 11 |
| Bearnaise (GF) | 4 |
| Hollandaise (GF) | 4 |
| Gorgonzola Crusted (GF) | 5 |
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Available Saturday mornings only
All breakfast items are served with fresh fruit
| Eggs Benedict two poached eggs, Canadian bacon on toasted English muffins topped with hollandaise sauce & served with hash browns | 18 |
| Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict smoked salmon topped with two poached eggs on toasted English muffins finished with hollandaise sauce & served with hash browns | 25 |
| Eggs Your Way your choice of egg preparation served with hash browns; bacon or sausage & a toasted English muffin | 18 |
| Chef’s Choice Omelet weekly chef’s creation served with a toasted English muffin & hash browns | 18 |
| Steak & Eggs Skillet diced sirloin, fried potatoes & onions topped with smoked cheddar cheese & fried eggs with hollandaise sauce served with an English muffin | 19 |
| Croque Madame sliced brioche with ham, gruyere, & fried eggs topped with gruyere bechamel served with hash browns | 18 |
| Apple & Cinnamon French Toast apple cinnamon bread topped with caramel sauce & cinnamon apples served with real maple syrup | 16 |
| Bacon or Sausage Add On | 6 |
Pastries
| Caramel Roll (N) our famous large house-made caramel roll | 5 |
| Scones (2) house-made scones, choices change weekly | 5 |
CHILDREN
Children
Ages 11 & younger
| Chicken Tenders with Mac & Cheese breaded chicken tenders served with mac & cheese & vegetables. | 16.50 |
| Hamburger 4oz. patty with or without cheese on a brioche bun served with french fries. | 14 |
| Corn Dog classic breaded hot dog on-a-stick served with french fries. | 11 |
| Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken 6oz. chicken breast, romaine, croutons & parmesan cheese with our house-made caesar dressing. | 14.50 |
| Pasta & Red Sauce pasta & Italian red sauce served with garlic toast. | 11 |
| Chicken Alfredo grilled 6oz. chicken breast served on linguine with a creamy white sauce. | 14.50 |
| Elmo Sirloin 4oz. sirloin topped with mushroom jus lié (or on the side) served with daily vegetable & a choice of french fries, wild rice or linguine. | 17.50 |
| Walleye 4oz. fresh water Canadian walleye, panko crusted with tartar sauce served with daily vegetable & a choice of french fries, wild rice or linguine. | 16.50 |
| Breaded Shrimp two large fried breaded shrimp served with daily vegetable & a choice of french fries, wild rice or linguine. | 20 |
COCKTAILS
Inn Ups
| Curtis’ Specialty Lemon Drop Absolut Citron Vodka, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, fresh lemon & splash of Starry | 16.50 |
| “Espressa” Martini Sunshine Coffee Co. Cold Brew, Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Mozart White Chocolate, Mr Black & Baileys | 16.75 |
| Caramel Apple Martini sour apple liqueur, salted caramel vodka, sweet & sour mix & caramel served with an apple slice | 14 |
| Inn Cosmo Grey Goose L’Orange, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, fresh lime & splash of cranberry juice | 17 |
| The Whirly Bird Basil Hayden Dark Rye, Cardamaro, Aperol, lemon juice served in a coupe glass | 12.50 |
| Maple Bacon Manhattan maple bacon infused bourbon with sweet vermouth | 14 |
| Lions Tail Four Roses Bourbon, St. Elizabeth All Spice Dram & lemon juice served in a coupe glass | 13.50 |
| Love Me Dew Grey Goose Poire Vodka, St. Germain Aperitif, topped with California Champagne & a bing cherry | 15.75 |
| American Honey Manhattan Wild Turkey American Honey Whiskey & Cocchi Italian Vermouth served up with a bing cherry | 16 |
| Toasted Creme Brulee Elijah Craig Toasted Rye & Licor 43 Crème Brulée served up with sugar shards | 14 |
| Creamy Apple Pie apple brandy cream liqueur, Stoli Vanilla Vodka, St. Elizabeth All Spice Dram & touch of nutmeg | 14.75 |
| Pumpkin Martini Stoli Vanilla & RumChata Pumpkin Liqueur ringed with sugar & cinnamon | 14.50 |
Agave Specialties
| Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita smashed cucumber & lime with 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeno Tequila, sweet & sour with salted rim | 12.75 |
| Inn Margarita Casamigos Reposado, Grand Marnier with sweet & sour mix | 17 |
| Anejo Yuzu Margarita Centenario Anejo, Pierre Ferrand Yuzu Curacao, sweet & sour with salted rim | 15 |
Inn Specialties
| Gin & Rose Fizz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, ginger beer, rosemary simple syrup & fresh lemon | 13.50 |
| Lilac Linen Empress Gin, St. Germain liqueur, basil simple syrup & lemon juice garnished with cucumber | 12 |
| Wheat Whiskey Mule 45th Parallel W Wheat Whiskey, Nan's Pomegranate Juice, fresh lemon, cinnamon simple syrup | 13 |
| Garden Gimlet Far North Solveig Anna's Garden Hibiscus Gin, with rosemary simple syrup & lime juice | 12 |
| Caramel Apple Mule salted caramel vodka, apple cider & ginger beer | 12.50 |
| Great White Pumpkin Tito's Vodka & Kahlua & pumpkin spiced RumChata | 13.25 |
| Let It Rain Prairie Cucumber Vodka, St. Germain Aperitif, soda water, sweet & sour with a dash of ground pepper & slice of cucumber | 12.50 |
Old Fashioneds
| Richmond Rye New Richmond Rye, Madison Ave Orangecello & Angostura bitters | 16 |
| Apple Dupont Fine Reserve Apple Brandy & Inn Old Fashioned Mix served on the rocks | 14.50 |
| Smoked Maple Wallnut smoked Four Roses small batch, maple syrup & black walnut bitters over an ice sphere | 15 |
Inn the Barrels
| ManhattINN our barrel-aged specialty, a blend of bourbon, whiskey & rye with a touch of vermouth | 15.50 |
| Port Barrel Aged Old Fashioned Port wine, Madison Ave Orangecello, bourbon & rye | 16.50 |
| Maple Leaf Manhattan apple brandy & maple whiskey blend, bitters, honey, sweet vermouth & touch of Elijah Craig Toasted | 16.25 |
Bubble Drinks
| Rosebud Vietti Moscato d’Asti & fresh blood orange purée served in a fluted glass | 12 |
| Spritz of the Inn Prosecco with choice of Aperol, berry rouge, limoncello, orangecello or pomegranate & splash of soda | 13.50 |
Bloody Marys
| Local Mary 45th Parallel Vodka, Nan’s Bloody Mary Mix, Big Steer beef stick with LEI Lite snit | 13.50 |
| Latino Heat Mary House specialty with cucumber tequila, dill aquavit, cilantro & horseradish rimmed with dill, cumin, salt & cocktail shrimp | 15.75 |
BEVERAGES
Draft Beer
| Rotating Draft Beers We feature five rotating draft beers. Please inquire. |
Mocktails
| The Cardinal cranberry, orange & lemon juice topped with ginger beer | 7 |
| Apple Amaro Fashioned St. Agrestis Amaro Falso, non-alcoholic bitters, apple juice & simple syrup topped with soda | 8.75 |
| Poma-Nota-Tini St. Agrestis Phony Negroni, Nan’s Pomegranate Juice & rosemary simple syrup, served up with an orange twist | 10 |
| Pumpkin Fizz pumpkin & vanilla syrups mixed with ginger beer | 7 |
| White Peach Spritzer Mount Fishtail Zero Sauvignon Blanc with peach & Starry | 8 |
| St. Agrestis Phony Negroni it may be phony but it’s still a classic served with an orange twist | 8 |
| Elmo's Cranberry Limonata cranberry juice, rosemary simple syrup & San Pellegrino Limonata | 7.50 |
| Falso Mule St. Agrestis Amaro Falso & fresh lime topped with ginger beer in a copper mug | 8.50 |
| Espresso Martini Seedlip 94, espresso & house-made brown sugar syrup served in a coup glass | 10 |
| Mount Fishtail Zero n/a Sauvignon Blanc guava, lime, passion fruit minerality, crisp & bright | glass 9.25 / bottle 33 |
| Woody's n/a Sparkling Blanc De Blancs green apple, peach & lemon, vibrant & sweet | split 15 |
Bottle & Can
| Blue Moon Colorado | |
| Coors Light Colorado | |
| Michelob Golden Draft Light Missouri | |
| Miller Lite Wisconsin | |
| Corona Mexico | |
| Guinness Pub Dublin | |
| Heineken Holland | |
| Paulaner Hefeweizen Germany | |
| Stella Artois Belgium | |
| Grain Belt Premium Minnesota | |
| Magners Pear Cider Ireland | |
| Bell’s Two Hearted IPA Michigan | |
| War Pigs Foggy Geezer Illinois | |
| High Noon Sun Sips (Peach) / GF Illinois | |
| Carbliss (Black Cherry) / GF Illinois | |
| Surly Outlook Good / NA Minnesota | |
| Lagunitas IPNA / NA California | |
| Weihenstephaner / NA Germany |
Refreshments
| Sunshine Coffee Co. Cold Brew locally made from our friends across the street | 7 |
| San Pellegrino Italian Sparkling Beverages Limonata (lemon), Rossa (blood orange), Pompelmo (grapefruit) | 5.75 |
| Strawberry Lemonade lemonade mixed with strawberry purée | 5.50 |
| Fresh Unsweetened Ice Tea add peach or raspberry +.75 | 4 |
| Lift Bridge Root Beer (16oz) | 6 |
| Cock N Bull Ginger Beer (12oz) | 6 |
| Hot Cocoa Pastry Chef Joni’s homemade recipe | 5.50 |
| Bottled Water San Pellegrino (sparkling, Italian) • Acqua Panna (Italian spring water, 1L) | 6/9 |
| Pepsi Products | 4 |
DESSERT
Mini Desserts
| Sin of the Inn pecan crust filled with caramel, white satin, and chocolate ganache, topped with white chocolate mousse | 3.50 |
| Coconut Macaroon sweetened shredded coconut, egg whites, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt | 3.50 |
Plated Desserts
| Sin of the Inn pecan crust filled with caramel, white satin, and chocolate ganache, topped with white chocolate mousse | 11 |
| Turtle Pie vanilla ice cream, fudge, caramel, and pecans | 10.50 |
| Sorbet lemon | 4.50 |
| Mousses chocolate, white chocolate, or mixed berry | 9.50 |
| Cheesecake with your choice of toppings | 9.50 |
| Volcano Cake chocolate fudge cake with ice cream | 10 |
| French Silk | 9 |
| Scoop of Ice Cream | 4.50 |
| Ice Cream Sundae | 9.50 |
| Carrot Cake | 9.50 |
| Variety of Pies (Seasonal) banana cream, caramel apple upside-down, cherry macaron, pecan pie | prices vary |