L'Absinthe

1800 Broadway, Boulder CO 80302 (303) 442-6777

Cuisines and Dishes at L'Absinthe:

French

Menu for L'Absinthe

Appetizers

Grilled Asparagus and Portabello $10.00
herbed chevre truffle basil vinaigrette and a balsamic reduction
Leek and Walnut Tartlette $9.00
port wine poached pear watercress and a rocquefort cheese fondue
Crab Cakes $12.00
red and yellow pepper coufis tomatoes and a lemon basil beurre blanc
Lobster and Rock Shrimp Ravioli $13.00
spinach mozzarella sun dried cherries ginger and a curried lobster sauce
Coquille st Jacques Diepoise $13.00
scallops shrimp and mussels gratinee with a mushroom veloute
Ahi Tuna Tartare $14.00
lemon Garlic aioli english cuccumbers tomato concasse and toast points
Cajun Shellfish Boil $14.00
clams crayfish and mussels steamed in a spicy lobster broth
American Sturgeon Caviar $17.00
chive blini hard boiled eggs smoked salmon and a vodka dill creme fraiche
Escargot Bourguignon Volau Vent $9.00
spinach cherry tomatoes and an exotic mushroom Ragout
Foie Gras $18.00
pan seared on toast points with figs and a raspberry port wine reduction
Duck Mousse $9.00
mixed greens with truffle vinaigrette cornichons olives and toast points
Steak Tartare $14.00
minced filet mignon capers cornichons watercress and pommes frites

Soups

Onion Soup Gratinee $7.00
garlic crouton and melted gruyere
Lobster and Crayfish Bisque $9.00
parmesan tuille and rouille

Salads

Colorado Organic Greens $7.00
pistachio chevre strudel and lemon thyme vinaigrette
Colorado Organic Greens $7.00
pistachio chevre strudel and lemon thyme vinaigette
Caesar Salad $8.00
shaved parmesiano romano and white anchovy crostini
Salad L' Absinthe $9.00
red and yellow beets mache candied walnuts bleu d auvergne
Warm Lobster Salad $12.00
oyster mushrooms cayenne lobster cream watercress and a truffle vinaigrette
Crab and Avocado Salad $13.00
hearts of palm ruby red grapefruit and french aioli

Plateau de Fruits de Mer

Half Dozen oysters on the Half Shell $12.00
balsamic ginger mignonete
Apple Wood Smoked Bacon Baby Spinach and Brie $14.00
Selection of Shellfish Including 1/2 Lobster Ceviche Clams Mussels Shrimp and Oysters Served with Cocktail Sauce Cajun Remoulade and Balsamic Ginger Mignonette Petit Plateau $29.00
Petit Plateau
Selection of Shellfish Including 1/2 Lobster Ceviche Clams Mussels Shrimp and Oysters Served with cocktail Sauce Cajun Remoulade and Balsamic Ginger Mignonette $53.00
Grand Plateau

Fromages

Assorted Cheese Candied Walnuts and Fresh Fruit $5.00 - $17.00

Entrees

Wild Mushroom Risotto $16.00
with grilled asparagus white truffle oil and shaved parmesiano romano
Truffle Potato Gnocchi $18.00
fire roasted tomato coulis roasted garlic creams and fresh herbs
North Atlantic Salmon Fillet $19.00
orange ginger basil beurre blanc fresh basil and saffron risotto
Seared Scallops $21.00
avocado vine ripened tomato exotic greens aged balsamic vinegar and white truffle oil
Braised Halibut $25.00
beet and ginger beurre blanc watercress fingerling potatoes and shaved fennel
Provencal Herb Crusted Ahi Tuna $27.00
baby spinach spring vegetables and anicoise sauce
Yukon Gold Potato Crusted Striped Bas en Papillote $27.00
fennel and spinach compote cherry tomatoes and a citrus herb sauce
L'Absinthe Bouillabaisse
1/2 Lobster mixed shellfish and fresh fish in a garlic saffron broth with sun dried tomato rouille
Duck Confit Cassoulet $21.00
traditional bean casserole Gratinee with Toulouse
Roasted Colorado Pheasant $26.00
wild rice risotto cake and raspberry pink peppercorn sauce
Steak au Poivre $19.00
served with pommes frites
Grilled Beef Filet $29.00
gratin dauphinois spring vegetables and a Roquefort cream
Pistachio Crusted Spring Lamb Rack $0.00
exotic mushroom and fig chutney fresh mint and gratin dauphinois

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Ratings and Reviews for L'Absinthe

Nov 12 2007

t23 via Citysearch

When I spend $100 (for two) at a restaurant, I expect to be wowed. However, the presentation of the food did not excite, and my di...read more
Sep 11 2007

coolbeans0730 via Citysearch

Food, atmosphere, and service this restaurant gets top marks across the board. My coworkers and I stumbled in to get some drinks ...read more
Nov 12 2006

coco_tony via Citysearch

what an old school restaurant this is! Good old fasion french cuisine...no fake fusions...L'Absinthe provides a well rounded dinni...read more

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