• Connecticut
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  • Donovan's Reef Restaurant

Donovan's Reef Restaurant

(203) 488-5573
  • 1212 Main St, Branford, CT 06405
  • Website
  • $$$$$
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  • Menu
  • Daily Specials
  • Soups
    • Lobster Bisque $4.95

      Picked Maine Lobster Meat in a Creamy Lobster Bisque

    • Liz's Famous Chili $5.95

      Served with Tortilla Chips

  • Appetizers
    • 12 Piece Wings $11.5

      Buffalo, BBQ, Honey Sriracha, or Plain

    • Mini Crabs Cakes $10.95

      Pan-Seared Lump Crabmeat mixed with Onions, Peppers, Herbs, and Panko Bread Crumbs; Served with Chipotle Aioli

    • Cajun Scallops $11.5

      Cajun dusted Sea Scallops finished in a Cilantro Lime Beurre Blanc Reduction

    • Fried Mozzarella $8.95

      Topped with Marinara Sauce.

    • Artichoke Hearts Milanese $10.5

      Deep-fried Artichoke Hearts in a Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce.

    • Chilean Nachos $13.95

      Liz's famous Chili, Tomatoes, Onions, Olives, Jalapenos, and melted Jack-Cheddar Cheese; served with Guacamole, Salsa and Sour Cream.

    • Cheese Nachos $9

      Crispy Tortilla Chips layered with Jack-Cheddar Cheese; served with Guacamole, Sour Cream, and Salsa

    • Chips and Salsa $4.95

      House-made Tortilla Chips and Salsa

    • Dru Mac N' Cheese $10.95

      Dru's 4 Cheese Bend, Applewood Bacon, sauteed Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions topped with a Panko-Parmesan Crust

    • Italian Egg Rolls $10.95

      Stuffed with Broccoli Rabe, Sausage, White Beans, and Fontina Cheese; served with Marinara Sauce.

    • Tuscan Shrimp $11.5

      Pan-Seared Jumbo Shrimp topped with Roasted Tomatoes, White Beans, Garlic, and Fresh Basil; Served with Crostini

    • Stuffed Mushrooms $10.5

      Stuffed with Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Gorgonzola over a Roasted Red Pepper Puree.

    • Nona's Meatballs $10.5

      Family recipe Meatballs with Marinara and Mozzarella served with Crostini

    • Quesadilla $9.95

      Stuffed with Black Bean and Corn Salsa, sauteed Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions and Cheddar Jack Cheese

    • Fried Calamari $10.95

      Served with Marinara.

    • NY Calamari $11.5

      Fried Calamari tossed in a Spicy Marinara Sauce laced with Cherry Peppers, Olives and Fresh Basil.

    • Fried Zucchini Sticks $10.5

      Served with Marinara Sauce.

    • Tenders $10.95

      Served with Honey Mustard or Blue Cheese

    • Artichoke Dip $10.5

      Artichoke Hearts, Spinach, Roasted Red Peppers, baked with every Cheese in the house; served with House-Made Pita Chips.

  • Grilled Pizzas
    • Margherita Pizza $10.95

      Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Tomato, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Olive Oil.

    • Mashed Potato Pizza $10.95

      Mashed Potatoes, Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella.

    • The Reef Pie $10.95

      Crumbled Meatballs, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers.

  • Salads
    Comes with choice of dressing. Add protein for an additional charge.
    • Almond Chicken Salad $14.5

      Almond-Panko Encrusted Chicken over Baby Arugula with Gorgonzola, Craisins, sliced Candied Almonds, Apple; Champagne Tarragon Vinaigrette on Side

    • Grilled Steak Salad $14.95

      Fire-Grilled Sliced Flank Steak over House Blend Lettuce with Roasted Red Peppers, Portobello Mushrooms, Grilled Asparagus; Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing on Side

    • Firecracker Shrimp Salad $14.95

      Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp simmered in a Thai Chili, Ginger, Cilantro Sauce with a touch of Saki over Baby Arugula, Bermuda Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Baby Corn, Avocado; Pineapple Vinaigrette on Side

    • Big Green Salad $8.95

      House Blend Lettuce, Slivered Glazed Almonds, Craisins, Gorgonzola, Seasonal Fruit; Balsamic Vinaigrette on Side

    • Cobb Salad $9.95

      House Blend Lettuce, Tomatoes, Bermuda Onion, Avocado, Bacon, Gorgonzola, Hard-boiled Egg; Balsamic Vinaigrette on Side

    • King Caesar Salad $8.95

      Romaine Lettuce, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers, and Garlic Herb Croutons; House Caesar Dressing on Side

    • Greek Salad $8.95

      Romaine Lettuce, Roasted Red Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Cucumbers, Bermuda Onion and Feta; Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette on Side

  • Burgers
    8 oz. all-natural burgers on an egg twist roll, served with your choice of the side. Add toppings for an additional charge.
    • Chipotle Burger $11.5

      Caramelized Onions, Jalapenos, Avocado, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Chipotle Aioli. Served with Choice of Side.

    • The Broken Yolk Burger $11.5

      Ham, fried egg, American cheese, Sriracha aioli.

    • Cowbernet Burger $11.5

      Applewood bacon and smoked gold; deglazed with a cabernet wine reduction sauce.

    • Bourbon Street Burger $11.5

      BBQ sauce, applewood bacon, caramelized onions, cheddar Jack cheese.

    • All American Burger $11.5

      Portobello mushroom, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, roasted pepper and garlic aioli.

    • Old Faithful Burger $10.5

      Served with lettuce, tomato, onion.

  • Sandwiches
    Served with your choice of side.
    • Pressata Sandwich $10.95

      Gilled marinated chicken topped with roasted red peppers, sauteed broccoli rabe, provolone, herb mayo, on ciabatta.

    • Mahi Fish Tacos $11.5

      2 pieces. Grilled cumin-rubbed mahi-mahi topped with avocado, onions, cilantro and salsa on a grilled flour tortilla.

    • Philly Steak Sandwich $10.95

      Shaved steak sauteed with mushrooms and onions; topped with American cheese, served on a sub roll.

    • Chicken Panini $10.95

      Breaded chicken cutlet topped with prosciutto, tomato, fresh mozzarella, and herb mayo, served on a sub roll.

    • Cali Ruben Sandwich $10.95

      Turkey breast piled high with avocado, bacon, Swiss cheese, and remoulade sauce served on grilled rye.

    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich $10.95

      Marinated grilled chicken topped with roasted red peppers, Bermuda onion, lettuce, topped with balsamic glaze on focaccia.

    • Reef's Nightmare Sandwich $10.95

      Pastrami piled high with tomato, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and remoulade sauce, served on grilled rye.

    • John Montagu Sandwich $11.5

      Grilled marinated flank steak thinly sliced topped with lettuce, tomato, portobello mushroom, caramelized onion, served on ciabatta bread with horseradish sour cream.

    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich $10.95

      Breaded chicken cutlet tossed in our house-made Buffalo sauce with lettuce, tomato, Bermuda onion, bleu cheese dressing; served on an egg twist roll.

    • Turkey Club Sandwich $9.95

      Triple stacked turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo. Served on white toast.

    • Reef Grilled Cheese Sandwich $9.95

      RGC. Melted cheddar, cheddar Jack, American, provolone and shredded mozzarella with honey ham and tomato pressed on oversized Portuguese bread.

    • Eggplant Parm Flatbread $10.95

      Thinly sliced breaded eggplant cutlets layered with spinach, mozzarella and marinara sauce, served on grilled flatbread.

    • Vegwich Sandwich $10.95

      Grilled zucchini, portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella; served on focaccia bread with balsamic glaze.

    • The Hornet Sandwich $10.95

      Grilled dry-rubbed chicken topped with BBQ sauce, bacon, caramelized onions, white cheddar cheese served on an egg twist roll.

  • Entrees
    Served with a house salad during dinner hours.
    • New York Strip $23.95

      topped with Compound Butte with Roasted Potatoes and sauteed Broccoli Rabe. Served with House Salad

    • Steak Tip Platter $18.95

      Marinated grilled tenderloin tips on top of a bed of grilled mushrooms, onions and peppers, served with rice and grilled asparagus.

    • Chicken Valdestano $16.95

      Sauteed chicken breast layered with breaded eggplant, roasted pepper and mozzarella finished in a Marsala wine sauce; served with sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes.

    • Chicken Saltimbocca $16.95

      Sauteed chicken breast layered with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella finished in a sage butter sauce; served with sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes.

    • Pork Chop Siciliano $18.95

      Center cut pork chop with cherry peppers, bell peppers, and onions topped with a balsamic glaze; served with roasted potatoes.

    • Crispy Salmon $18.95

      Pan-roasted salmon with orange burr blanc sauce; served with herb rice and asparagus.

    • Grilled Mahi $18.95

      Grilled mahi steak topped with mango salsa; served with asparagus and herb rice.

    • Shrimp Florentine $18.95

      Egg battered jumbo shrimp in a lemon garlic butter sauce; served over sauteed spinach with herb rice.

    • Broiled Seafood Combo $21.95

      Broiled sea scallops and shrimp topped with a Ritz cracker crumb crust; served with herb rice and mixed vegetables.

    • Lobster Pie $22.95

      Picked maine lobster meat baked in a flaky puff pastry over a bed of lobster cream sauce; served with mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes.

  • Pastas
    Served with a house salad during dinner hours. Gluten free available for an additional charge. Add extras for an additional charge.
    • Zuppa di Pesce $22.95

      Jumbo sea scallops, shrimp, and littleneck clams simmered in a spicy marinara sauce; tossed with linguine.

    • Lobster Ravioli $18.95

      House-made ravioli stuffed with fresh lobster meat, basil, and mascarpone cheese finished in a plum tomato cream sauce with fresh basil.

    • Pasta Albie $16.95

      Egg battered chicken with penne pasta tossed in a lemon butter garlic sauce with artichoke hearts, spinach, roasted plum tomato, and fresh basil topped with Parmesan cheese.

    • Orecchiette Sausage and Rabe $15.95

      Orecchiette pasta tossed with crumbled sweet Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, white beans, roasted plum tomatoes, and fresh basil topped with Asiago cheese.

    • Absolute Penne $14.95

      Penne pasta tossed in vodka plum tomato sauce with fresh basil and Asiago cheese.

  • Kids Menu
    • Kids Steak Tip Platter $12.95

      Fire Grilled Marinated Tenderloin TIps Served with Choice of side

    • Kids Grilled Shrimp $11.95

      Served With Herb rice pilaf and Sauteed Mixed Vegetables

    • Kids Chicken Parmesan $10.95

      Breaded Chicken Cutlet layered with Mozzarella and Marinara; Served with Penne pasta tossed with Marinara

    • Kids Grilled Chicken $10.95

      Served with Herb Rice Pilaf and sauteed Mixed vegetables

    • Kids Cheese Pizza $8.95

      House Made Fire Grilled Mozzarella & sauce pie

    • Kids Sirloin Burger $8.95

      Choice of American Cheese or No cheese; Served with lettuce and tomato and choice of side

    • Kids Chicken Tenders $8.95

      With Honey Mustard or BBQ dipping sauce served with choice of side

    • Kids Macaroni and Cheese $7.95

      House Made Macaroni and cheese, Penne Pasta baked with a blend of Jack Cheddar and White Cheddar Cheese

    • Kids Hot Dog $6.95

      All Natural Grilled Hummel Hot dog on a toasted roll served with a choice of side

    • Kids Penne Pasta With Marinara $6.95

    • Kids Grilled Cheese $6.95

      Served with a choice of side

  • Desserts
    • NY Cheesecake $6

    • Pistachio Cake $6

      Moist and Light Sponge Cake with a Hint of Nuttiness topped with a Whipped Cream Pistachio Mousse; House Made

    • Oreo Cheesecake $6

    • Carrot Cake $6

      House-Made Carrot-Spiced Sponge Cake topped with Cream Cheese frosting

    • Chocolate Lava Cake $6

      Rich Chocolate Lava Cake with a Molten Chocolate center served warm with Vanilla Ice cream and Whipped Cream

    • Limoncello Mascarpone Cake $6

      Decadent Lemon Cake layered with Mascarpone Frosting

    • Brownie Sundae $5

    • Baileys Chocolate Mousse Cake $6

      Chocolate Cake and Baileys Mousse combined, Layered with smooth Irish cream

    • NY Cheesecake $6

      NY Cheesecake served with Fresh Strawberries

    • Banana Cake $6

    • Ice Box Cake $5

      Vanilla Pudding, Chocolate Wafers topped with Whipped Cream

    • Arborio Rice Pudding $5

      House made Arborio Rice Pudding with Cinnamon and Vanilla; Served with Whipped Cream

    • Lemon Curd Bars $5

    • Tiramisu $6

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