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Intentionally Small...Decidedly
Quiet...Definitely Delicious! Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5:30 - 8:00 pm Private parties on other days by arrangement. A thoughtful approach to fine food, service and wine Listed by MidWest Living 2011 as one of their 'Best Places' to Visit. ----------- "...Blue
Heron's dining room is a must if you visit Ely" "...it's
(the dining room)
worth the visit" Advance Reservations
& Entrée choice necessary Children under 7 - $15@ 8 thru 12 - $25@ Our chef
will gladly accommodate special diets. Intimate dining with a beautiful view of the lake. Some dates the dining room will be closed.: Friday Sept 2 - a wedding here Thursday Sept 15 & Thursday Sept. 22; Saturday Sept. 24 - Ted is off to prenatal classes!! He'll be a papa in November |
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NEW Tuesday - Senior Day - Dinners start at 5 :00. A lighter offering includes salad & popover, main with sides and praline cup for dessert, priced at 15 % off our regular prices limited to the following choices: Tournedos’
Steak - Incredibly tender and
tasty beef tenderloin cooked to order. Served with cheesy twice baked
potatoes. You'll regret the last bite! $39 Wild Caught Canadian Fillet of Walleye - Perfectly baked in butter and garlic then seasoned with a dusting of Parmigiano Reggiano. So heavenly! Served with fruited wild rice. $39. Wild
Mushroom Risotto - The rich flavors of 3
kinds of mushrooms and creamy Arborio rice in a vegetarian broth.
$39 Main course Entrées offeredWednesday , Thursday, Friday & Saturday.See below for additional daily featured entre´s and vegetarian options Your 5-course prix fixe dinner includes Tournedos’
Steak - Incredibly tender and
tasty beef tenderloin cooked to order. Served with cheesy twice baked
potatoes. You'll regret the last bite! Your 5 course meal this entrée -
$46 Lamb Kabobs- tenderchunks of grass-fed lamb on a skewer with onion, red & green peppers. Simply unmatched. Served with basmatti rice. Wild Caught Canadian Fillet of Walleye - Perfectly baked in butter and garlic then seasoned with a dusting of Parmigiano Reggiano. So heavenly! Served with fruited wild rice. Your 5 course meal with this entrée - $46 Vegetarian Entrées offered Wednesday , Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Faux Walleye- Crispy and golden
tofu, baked in butter and garlic then seasoned with a dusting of Parmigiano
Reggiano. Served with fruited wild rice. Your 5 course meal this entrée - $46 Wild
Mushroom Risotto - The earthy flavors of 3
kinds of mushrooms and creamy Arborio rice in a vegetarian broth.
DAILY FEATURED Entrées Wednesday: Breast of Pheasant - The rich flavor of free range Pheasant lightly glazed with apricott. Served with fruited wild rice. Thursday
and Friday: Elk
Roast - Savory
slices of this deeply flavored, unique treat. Accompanied by unbeatable roasted
garlic-mashed potatoes. Your 5 course meal with this entrée - $50 Saturday: Boneless Duck Breast- Dark and tender
served with a sweet/tart reduction of currants. Accompanied by fruited wild rice. Your 5 course meal with this entrée -
$50 Sweet Endings – included with your mealChoose fromLemon cheese cake- Rich and creamy, memorably lemon, topped with raspberry puree Chocolate
Lava Cake - A tiny jewel of chocolate
that opens to reveal: molten chocolate. =============== Your coffee or tea is included in the price of your 5 course meal Prices are subject to market variations Blue Heron stocks a fine selection of wines, including organic and sulfite - free options* gratuity of 18% added for parties of 8 and moreWine List The Dining Room at Blue Heron
Wine
List The Dining Room at Blue Heron Red
Classic; big upfront fruit, very smooth, light tannins, bright acidity. Nice spicy finish; pairs with rich and hearty foods. Pinot Noir – 2007- Mark West, Red & Black cherry with note of
spice. Easy drinking, fruity. Pairs with game or beef. Organic, Natural Red, - 2006- Contains no sulfites, a smooth bodied red table wine. Pairs almost universally. Organic Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 –
Bonterra, CA. - $33 Elegant, well balanced. Distinctive berry plum flavor, hints of pepper, cedar and Vanilla. A lush fruit centered wine with a rich, full mouth. Award winning. Organic, Mendocino Red Vine
Series 2005 – Award winning blend of Cabernet (75%), Petite Sauvignon (12%) &
Syrah (13%). Limited release. All the
best of the three grapes. White Savuignon Blanc, Bold, assertive and smooth. Pairs well with any of our poultry or pasta
dishes. Riesling – 2006 – This delightfully fruity and sweet wine accompanies light meals and desserts alike. Chardonnay – 2008 – Peach, citrus and oaky
flavors. Not too dry, buttery. Partners well with fish or poultry Organic Zinfandel – 2005 Frey Mendocino, CA –$20 A tasty, dry Zin. Blushed with the flavors of peaches and
raspberries. Pairs universally. No sulfites! Organic Natural White – A great everyday blended wine joining Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. Medium-bodied with melon and pear flavors. Pairs almost universally. No sulfites! Prosecco – A sparkling wine, aromas of bright citrus fruit with a silky-smooth texture Pairs well with light foods. Marvelous alone. Italian version of champagne. Pinot Grigio – 2006 – Wonderfully crisp white. Excellent with pasta sauces or fish.
Wine
List The Dining Room at Blue Heron Red Malbec – 2009 Classic; big upfront fruit, very smooth, light tannins, bright acidity. Nice spicy finish; pairs with rich and hearty foods. Pinot Noir – 2007- Mark West, Red & Black cherry with note of
spice. Easy drinking, fruity. Pairs with game or beef. Organic, Natural Red, - 2006- Contains no sulfites, a smooth bodied red table wine. Pairs almost universally. Organic Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 –
Bonterra, CA. - $33 Elegant, well balanced. Distinctive berry plum flavor, hints of pepper, cedar and Vanilla. A lush fruit centered wine with a rich, full mouth. Award winning. Organic, Mendocino Red Vine
Series 2005 – Award winning blend of Cabernet (75%), Petite Sauvignon (12%) &
Syrah (13%). Limited release. All the
best of the three grapes. White Savuignon Blanc, Bold, assertive and smooth. Pairs well with any of our poultry or pasta
dishes. Riesling – 2006 – This delightfully fruity and sweet wine accompanies light meals and desserts alike. Chardonnay – 2008 – Peach, citrus and oaky
flavors. Not too dry, buttery. Partners well with fish or poultry Organic Zinfandel – 2005 Frey Mendocino, CA –$20 A tasty, dry Zin. Blushed with the flavors of peaches and
raspberries. Pairs universally. No sulfites! Organic Natural White – A great everyday blended wine joining Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. Medium-bodied with melon and pear flavors. Pairs almost universally. No sulfites! Prosecco – A sparkling wine, aromas of bright citrus fruit with a silky-smooth texture Pairs well with light foods. Marvelous alone. Italian version of champagne. Pinot Grigio – 2006 – Wonderfully crisp white. Excellent with pasta sauces or fish.
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The Dining
Room at Blue Heron offers classic fine food served with
warm hospitality in our lakeside wilderness setting.
We are open
for dinner Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Please
call/email us with your entree selection at least 24 hrs in
advance. We have only 6 tables, so space fills up
fast. Blue Heron's menu changes seasonally. All meals (except Tuesday's) are five
courses and include appetizer, bread, soup or salad, main with sides,
beverages and dessert. Wine is available by the glass or by
the bottle. Chef Ted will work with you to accommodate special
diets; she regularly prepares meals that are low fat,
Vegetarian, gluten free and lactose free. .
The Dining Room at Blue Heron, A thoughtfull approach to fine food and wine. Intentionally Small, Decidedly Quiet, Definitely Delicious. Call us at 218-365-4720 or e mail to chefted@blueheronbnb.com |
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