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Our Menu

MenuBrunch

GF: Gluten Free | GF*: This Item Can Be Made Gluten Free With Modification | V: Vegan | ** - Consuming Raw or Undercooked food may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

To Share

Hummus and Veggies (GF*)

$12.00
spicy fresno and garlic hummus, cucumbers, house pita

Garlic Labneh (GF*)

$12.00
walnut fresno salsa, pita
Roasted Cauliflower photo

Roasted Cauliflower

$16.00
Cauliflower hummus, almonds, pickled onions, cilantro

Burrata Fig Mostarda (GF*)

$17.00
figs, apricots, cherries, crostinis, truffle drizzle

Lamb & Kefta Kabob (GF*)

$16.00
spicy hummus, house pita, parsley, onion tomato salsa

Deconstructed Lobster Roll (GF*)

$27.00
celery, lemon juice, chive, spicy aioli, brioche

Grilled Octopus (GF)

$16.00
shishito peppers, potatoes, fresno aioli

Chicken Wings (GF)

$17.00
lebanese style, lemon, cayenne, cilantro, garlic

Chicken Shawarma Rolls

$16.00
phyllo, cabbage, red peppers, mozzarella, spicy garlic aioli, French fries

Steamed Mussels (GF)*

$16.00
Sujuk, shallots, blood orange, cilantro, crostini, couscous
Shrimp Saganaki (GF*) photo

Shrimp Saganaki (GF*)

$24.00
ragu, savory, ouzo, feta cheese, shishito pepper, crostini

Alaskan King Crab Legs

1 lb
1/2 lb
Cold or grilled, old bay garlic butter Market Price

Crab Cake

$24.00
lump and king crab, avocado, wasabi aioli, chives, brioche

Pork Belly Bruschetta

$16.00
goat cheese, walnuts, dates, pork belly, calabrian chili, honey balsamic glaze, ciabatta

Seared Diver Scallops (GF)

$23.00
beurre blanc, blood orange, salsify root, dill

Flatbreads

Za' Atar

$14.00
tomato, cucumber, onion, arugula, and feta

Chicken

$17.00
EVOO, shishito peppers, red onion, red bell pepper, savory, brie, and mozzarella cheese

Taleggio

$19.00
mushrooms, honey, truffle, and arugula

Prosciutto

$19.00
burrata, mozzarella, prosciutto, figs, calabrian chili oil, arugula, apricot, cherry drizzle, EVOO

Greens

Sliced Tuna +$10.00 | Chicken Breast +$7.00 | Salmon +$10.00 | Three Jumbo Shrimp +$9.00 | Kefta Kabob Skewer +$9.00

Little Gem (GF*)

$16.00
cabbage, lettuce, red bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, radish, cilantro, parsley, mint, scallions, toasted pita, sumac citrus vinaigrette

Poached Pear (GF)

$18.00
frisee, romaine, candied spiced pecans, goat cheese, roasted butternut squash, pear, citrus balamic vinaigrette

Burrata Wedge (GF)

$18.00
burrata, cranberry, almonds, red pepper, bacon, tomato, white balsamic blue cheese vinaigrette

Roasted Beet (GF)

$17.00
roasted beets, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, red onions, cherry tomatoes, arugula, romaine, citrus lemon & EVOO

Mulligatawny Soup (GF*)

$7.00
Sweet potato, red lentil, green apple, plum

Raw Bar

Caviar Toast

$90.00
1 ounce oscietra caviar, creme fraiche, chives, ciabatta

Seafood Tower

$180.00/+
Small $195.00 | Large $380.00 • oysters, shrimp, king crab leg, crab claws, lobster | Add 1 oz Caviar +$110.00

Oysters (GF)

$21.00/+
half dozen $21.00 | dozen $42.00

Lobster Maki Roll

$24.00
maine lobster, avocado, jalapeno, mango aioli, soy glaze

Salmon Crudo

$18.00
Crued Red beets, cucumber, miso citrus ponzu, sprouts

Tuna Tataki (GF*)

$19.00
Japanese salsa, avocado, citrus soy, spicy sesame oil**

Hamachi Crudo (GF*)

$19.00
pineapple puree, serrano, crispy shallot, citrus soy, EVOO**

Jumbo Shrimp (GF)

$20.00
cocktail, lemon wedge

Tuna Poke Bowl (GF*)

$19.00
cucumber, avocado, daikon, ginger soy drizzle, spicy mayo, black sesame, wasabi furikake**

Salmon Poke Bowl (GF*)

$18.00
edamame, cucumber, avocado, fried shallot, ginger soy drizzle, spicy miso mayo, shiso furikake, toasted sesame**

Shrimp Poke Bowl (GF*)

$17.00
avocado, cucumber, masago, spicy mayo, ginger soy drizzle, shiso furikake, togarashi, toasted sesame

Chirashi Poke Bowl (GF*)

$22.00
chef’s selection fresh fish, serrano, avocado, edamame, japanese salsa, ginger soy drizzle, wasabi furikake**

Fox Filet Poke Bowl (GF*)

$28.00
filet, shishito pepper, mixed mushrooms, poke sauce, chives, spicy crispy garlic, white sesame seeds

Main

Atlantic Salmon (GF*)

$29.00
pan-seared salmon, asparagus, garlic mash potatoes, soy mustard glaze*

Seared Branzino (GF*)

$32.00
Couscous, Charred vegetables, gremolata

Beef Shawarma

$25.00
skirt steak, pita, onions, roasted tomatoes, parsley, radish, tahini sauce, fries

The Fox Burger (GF*)

$18.00
two patties, grilled and griddled, Swiss, cabbage, garlic dressing, tomato, pickles, fries

Basic B Burger (GF*)

$19.00
two patties, grilled and griddled, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onions, bacon, house-made 1000, fries

Mac & Cheese

$17.00
roasted bell pepper cream, toasted parmesan breadcrumbs | Add Shrimp +$6.00 | Add Chicken Breast +$7.00

Crispy Duck Risotto

$34.00
duck leg, freekeh, mushroom medley, herb butter, parmigiano, cherry bordelaise

Brick Chicken

$26.00
amish chicken, garlic sauce, arugula, roasted potatoes.

Foxtail "Paella"

$32.00
orzo, chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, bang island mussels, red bell pepper, onion, snow peas, saffron broth, parsley

Moroccan Tagine

$19.00
squash, onions, chickpeas, peppers, zucchini, harissa, moroccan spiced couscous | Add Shrimp +$6.00 | Add Chicken Breast +$7.00

Braised Pork Shank

$32.00
Creamy polenta, fava beans, leeks, harissa jus

Lamb Rack (GF*)

$58.00
Herb marinated lamb rack, couscous risotto, fava beans, bordelaise

Petit Filet Mignon (GF)

$42.00
6 ounce, mash potatoes, seasonal vegetables, spicy butter, bordelaise sauce

New York Strip (GF)

$60.00
14 ounce, scallions, seasonal vegetables, garlic mash, bordelaise sauce

Kids

Mozzarella Flatbread

$10.00

California Roll

$10.00

Cheeseburger with Fries

$11.00

Grilled Cheese with Fries

$8.00

Grilled Chicken with Fries

$10.00

Mac N Cheese

$8.00

Grilled Shrimp with Fries

$13.00

Served Saturday & Sunday 10:00AM-3:00PM

Brunch

Avocado Toast (GF*)

$12.00
avocado, almonds, arugula, chili oil, tomato

Nutella Waffle

$12.00
nutella whip, fresh strawberries

Breakfast Sandwich

$15.00
cheddar scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, arugula, croissant, herb aioli, tomato

Breakfast Flatbread

$16.00
applewood smoked bacon,mozzarella, peppers, red onions,scrambled eggs, harissa

Scrambled Eggs (GF*)

$14.00
applewood smoked bacon, parmesan roasted potatoes, toasted brioche

Filet & Eggs (GF*)

$43.00
parmesan roasted potatoes, your choice of eggs

Jumbo Lump Crab Omelette (GF*)

$23.00
jumbo lump crab, smoked mozzarella, tomato tarragon beurre blanc, breakfast potatoes

Mediterranean Omelette (GF*)

$16.00
squash, zucchini, peppers, onions, feta, tomato basil beurre blanc, parmesan roasted potatoes

Chicken Omelette (GF*)

$18.00
asparagus, shishito peppers, red onions, tomato, mozzarella, harissa

Three Egg Shakshouka

$21.00
sujuk, akawi cheese, tomato pepper sauce, parsely, crostinis

To Share

Hummus & Veggies (GF*)

$12.00
spicy fresno and garlic hummus, cucumbers, house pita

Garlic Labneh (GF*)

$12.00
walnut fresno salsa, pita

Brick Oven Roasted Cauliflower

$16.00
tahini, cilantro lemon sauce, almonds, pomegranate seeds

Burrata Fig Mostarda (GF*)

$17.00
figs, apricots, cherries, crostini, truffle drizzle

Lamb & Beef Kefta Kabob (GF*)

$16.00
spicy hummus, house pita, parsley, onion tomato salsa

Deconstructed Lobster Roll (GF*)

$27.00
Fire roasted main Lobster celery, lemon zest, chive, togarashi butter, brioche served hot

Grilled Octopus (GF)

$16.00
shishito peppers, potatoes, fresno aioli

Chicken Wings (GF)

$17.00
lebanese style, lemon, cayenne, cilantro, garlic

Chicken Shawarma Rolls

$16.00
phyllo, cabbage, red peppers, mozzarella, spicy garlic aioli, french fries

Steamed Mussels (GF*)

$16.00
Sujuk, shallots, blood orange, cilantro, crostini

Shrimp Saganaki (GF*)

$24.00
ragu, savory, ouzo, feta cheese, shishito pepper, crostini

Alaskan King Crab Legs (GF)

1/2 lb
1 lb
cold or grilled, old bay garlic butter 1/2 pd or 1 pd Market Price

Pork Belly Bruschetta

$16.00
goat cheese, walnuts, dates, pork belly, honey balsamic glaze, calabrian chili, ciabatta

Crab Cake

$24.00
lump and king crab, avocado, wasabi aioli, chives, brioche

Flatbreads

Za'atar

$14.00
tomato, cucumber, onion, arugula, feta

Chicken

$17.00
evoo, shishito peppers, red onion, red bell pepper, savory, brie & mozzarella cheese

Taleggio

$19.00
mushrooms, honey, truffle, arugula

Prosciutto

$19.00
burrata, mozzarella, prosciutto, figs, arugula, calabrian chili, apricot & cherry drizzle, EVOO

Greens

SLICED TUNA 10 CHICKEN BREAST 7 SALMON 10 THREE JUMBO SHRIMP 9 KEFTA KABOB SKEWER 9

Little Gem (GF*)

$16.00
cabbage, lettuce, red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, tomato, radish, cilantro, parsley, mint, scallions, toasted pita, sumac citrus vinaigrette

Poached Pear (GF)

$18.00
frisee, romaine, candied spiced pecan, goat cheese, roasted butternut squash, pear, citrus balsamic vinaigrette

Burrata Wedge (GF)

$18.00
burrata, cranberry, almonds, red pepper, bacon, tomato, white balsamic blue cheese vinaigrette

Roasted Beet (GF)

$17.00
roasted beets, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, red onions, cherry tomatoes, arugula, romaine, citrus lemon & evoo

Mulligatawny Soup (GF*)

$7.00
Sweet potato, red lentil, green apple, plum

Raw Bar

Seafood Tower

$195.00/small
$380.00/large
oysters, shrimp, king crab leg, crab claws, lobster ADD 1 OZ CAVIAR I 110

Oysters (GF)

$21.00/half dozen
$42.00/dozen

Tuna Tataki (GF*)

$19.00
japanese salsa, avocado, citrus soy, spicy sesame oil

Lobster maki roll

$24.00
maine lobster, avocado, jalapeno, mango aioli, soy glaze

Hamachi Crudo (GF*)

$19.00
pineapple puree, serrano crispy shallot, citrus soy, EVOO

Cured Salmon

$18.00
Red beets, cucumber, miso citrus ponzu, sprouts

Jumbo Shrimp (GF)

$20.00
cocktail, lemon wedge

Tuna Poke Bowl (GF*)

$19.00
cucumber, avocadom daikon, ginger soy drizzle, spicy mayo, black sesame, wasabi furikake

Salmon Poke Bowl (GF*)

$18.00
edamame, cucumber, avocado, fried shallot, ginger soy drizzle, spicy miso mayo, shiso furikake, toasted sesame

Shrimp Poke Bowl (GF*)

$17.00
avocado, cucumber, masago, spicy mayo, ginger soy drizzle, shiso furikake, togarashi, toasted sesame

Chirashi Poke Bowl (GF*)

$22.00
chef's selection fresh fish, serrano, avocadom edamame, japanese salsa, ginger soy drizzle, wasabi furikake

Fox Filet Poke Bowl (GF*)

$28.00
filet, shishito pepper, mixed mushrooms, poke sauce, chives, spicy crispy garlic, white sesame seeds

Caviar toast

$90.00
1 ounce oscietra caviar, creme fraiche, chives, ciabatta

Mains

Atlantic Salmon (GF*)

$29.00
pan seared salmon, asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes, soy mustard glaze

Beef Shawarma

$25.00
skirt steak, pita, onions, roasted tomatoes, parsley, radish, tahini sauce, fries

The Fox Burger (GF*)

$18.00
two patties, grilled and griddles, swiss, cabbage, garlic dressing, tomato, pickles, fries

Basic B Burger (GF*)

$19.00
two patties, grilled & griddled, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onions, bacon, house-made 1000 island, fries

Brick Chicken

$26.00
amish chicken, garlic sauce, arugula, roasted potatoes

Mac N Cheese

$17.00
roasted bell pepper cream, toasted parmesan breadcrumbs ADD Shrimp +$6 | ADD Chicken Breast +$7
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