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Sierra Nevada House Menus

Enjoy dinner at the Sierra Nevada House in our elegant restaurant. For lunches or a more simple, casual dining experience try our Café Menu listed below, on the patio or in the bar area.

Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Grilled Prawn Cocktail
Six grilled jumbo prawns with chipotle aioli.
(served straight up)
12.00

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Succulent marinated jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon and deep fried.
11.00

Calamari Fritti
Lightly dredged in seasoned flour and served with chipotle aioli.
8.50

Steamed Clams
One pound of clams in a white wine and garlic sauce.
13.50

Pasta and Salads

Seafood Ravioli
Raviolis stuffed with shrimp and crab topped
with a lemon sage sauce.
15.00

Italian Sausage & Fennel Pappardelle
Spicy Italian sausage with an orange fennel sauce, served over a bed of imported pappardelle egg noodles.
16.00

Prawn Pasta La Paz
Six prawns and linguine tossed in a spicey lime and white wine butter.
17.50

Roasted Beet Salad
House roasted beets surrounding a bed of mixed greens and tossed with crumbled blue cheese, almonds and balsamic vinaigrette.
8.00

Chinese Miner Salad
Napa cabbage and romaine tossed with toasted almonds, mandarin oranges, red onion, crispy won tons and sesame seeds, with sesame vinaigrette.
Available with chicken or shrimp.
7.00

Santa Fe Salad
Crisp romaine tossed with creamy cilantro dressing, topped with diced tomato, red onion, black beans and tortilla chips.
Available with chicken or shrimp.
7.00

Buffalo Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce with spicy buffalo chicken, blue cheese, celery and carrot sticks.
10.00

Caesar Salad
Crispy romaine hearts tossed with Caesar dressing and parmesan, topped with croutons.
Available with chicken or shrimp.
7.00

Apple Jack Salad
Mixed greens with sliced apples, walnuts, raisins, blue cheese and a raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
Available with chicken or shrimp.
8.00

Soup & Salad
A bowl of our tasty soup of the day with your choice of one of the entree salads above.
10.00/bread bowl or Buffalo Salad add 2.50

Seafood & Meat Dishes

All entrees are served with your choice of garlic mashed potatoes or baked potato, and a fresh seasonal vegetable of the day, bread and butter. Add soup or salad for $3.00

Pear Chutney Pork Chop
A boneless center cut pork chop topped with a spicy pear chutney and blue cheese.
(Ask for medium well if you want it cooked through.)
16.50

Haute Fig Chicken
Roasted to perfection and then topped with our house fig and thyme jam.
17.00

FRESH CATCH
A daily fish special with various homemade flavors added. Ask your server for details.
Market Price

SIERRA STEAK
A nicely marbled choice cut of steak for the lighter eaters.
18.00

Rib Eye
A tender slab of beef that'll make your mouth water.
23.00

Add-ons

Sauteed Mushrooms
4.00

Three Jumbo Shrimp
6.00

Also Available

A large selection of local wines and a wide selection of specialty drinks from our bar. Please ask your server about cocktails, micro beers, desserts, or a calendar of our special events.

Monthly Specials

Seasonal specials change each week depending on fresh ingredients and the creative orientation of the chef. Please ask about our weekly specials.

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Simple Fare Menu

Enjoy this hearty fare indoors or out.

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served with our special house french fries.

The River Burger
A full half-pound burger grilled and served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion. With cheese add $.50. Add blue cheese, jalapeno, grilled onions, sauteed mushrooms, or bacon.
9.00

Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tender pork, shredded and tossed with BBQ sauce, topped with fried onion straws on a toasted bun.
8.00

Grilled Fish Tacos
Charbroiled Mahi Mahi with chipotle aioli or salsa.
11.00

The Garden Burger
The authentic Garden Burger grilled and served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion. With cheese add $.50. Also available with burger add-ons.
9.00

American River Chicken Sandwich
Our version of a river hoagie with marinated chicken, grilled onions & peppers, either a chipotle aioli or BBQ sauce. With cheese add $.50.
8.00

The Minerdog
A quarter pound all beef hot dog cooked on the grill.
5.00

Starters and Small Plates

Artichoke Jalapeño Dip
Served hot with chips and salsa and topped with parmesan cheese.
8.00

Sierra Nevada Nachos
Warm crispy homemade chips topped with melted cheddar cheese, black beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, sour cream and our house salsa. Add Chicken $2.50
9.50

Sweet Potato Fries
Tossed with our house seasoning mix and served with ranch dressing.
6.00

White Truffle Mac and Cheese
A grown-up classic. Made with cheddar and gruyére cheeses, truffle oil, and topped with onion strings.
6.00

Deep Fried Green Beans
Crazy good and "healthy" too!!!
8.00

Fish-n-Chips
A hearty portion of this British classic, served with chips (french fries).
11.00

Kickin' Chicken Wings
It's been said that nobody does em' better around these parts, available in mild or "ARE YOU CRAZY?!!!". Served with a side of ranch dressing. (Disclaimer: We do not take them back if they are too hot.)
8.00

Chicken Strips
Crispy chicken strips with your choice of sauce, either a chipotle aioli, BBQ sauce or ranch.
8.00

Potato Skins
Potato halves stuffed with diced tomatoes & cheese topped with chives, bacon bits and a side of sour cream.
7.00

Homemade Chips & Salsa
3.00

French Fries
With garlic +$.50, parmesan cheese +$.50
5.00

...And Such

Ice Cream!!

The River Sundae
. . . or Friday or Saturday or...you get the picture
The classic all American sundae with your choice of topping, whipped cream, nuts and of course a cherry.
5.00

Ice Cream Shakes
4.00

Ice Cream
2.00

Extra scoop
1.00

Catering Options

The following are examples of catering entrees for rehearsal dinners, private parties, and other catered options. (Prices may vary depending of groups size, buffet or table served, and type of menu.)

Ceviche
Scallops, tilapia, and shrimp ceviche served on a bed of spinach and romaine lettuce tossed with a citrus cilantro vinaigrette.

Grilled Pork Loin
A citrus sage rubbed pork loin charbroiled on a bed of our home made apple butter.

Linguini and Meatballs
Our homemade meatballs swimming in our savory marinara sauce over fresh cooked linguini pasta.

Pan Seared Filet Medallions
A Sierra Nevada House favorite served with a black pepper corn cognac sauce. Can't beat it for the price.

Pioneer Chicken Pie
A classic chicken pot pie the way it used to be -- rich creamy chicken stew with a light flaky crust top.

Spicy Shrimp Bruschetta
Cajun seasoned shrimp, leeks, capers, and tomatoes tossed and served on crustinis.

Steamed Clams and Mussels
Served with garlic and white wine, herbs and
butter garnished with diced roma tomatoes.

SURF AND TURF KABOBS
Jumbo shrimp and beef, put em on a bamboo stick, grill em and serve em with your choice of three sauces, chipotle aioli, BBQ sauce or toasted sesame dipping sauce.

Tomato Gallet
Tasty and flaky French "pizza" topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes.

Yellow Fin Ahi
Thinly sliced and seared with a side of wasabi and soy.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Cajun seasoned shrimp sautéed with leeks, green bell peppers and roma tomatoes in a citrus cream sauce tossed with linguini pasta.

Grilled Flank Steak
A well-seasoned flank steak charbroiled and topped with caramelized onions, red and green bell peppers and a mild blue cheese sauce.

Braised Pot Roast
Tender slices of pot roast baked in its own gravy with the classic mix of onions, carrots and celery. Just like home.

Beef Stew and Biscuits
Buttermilk biscuits topped with a hearty portion of beef stew with carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.

Beer Battered Prawns
Deep fried and served with a side of chipotle honey sauce.

Chimichurri Pork Chop
Flame grilled boneless center cut pork chop topped with chimichurri sauce.
(Ask for medium well if you want it cooked through.)

Country Fried Chicken Breasts
Tender pieces of chicken breasts breaded and fried/baked our special way. Served with mash potatoes and gravy. Dark meat available.

Crispy Crab Cakes
Crab cakes with a lemon-lime butter cream sauce.

Grilled Veggie Penne Pasta
A light summer dish with grilled seasonal vegetables marinated in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic and fresh basil on a bed of penne pasta. Available with rice.

Homemade Pesto Linguini
Lightly tossed with tomatoes and garlic simmered
in a walnut basil pesto sauce. (add chicken $2.50)

HOMEMADE SMOKED CHICKEN & MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
Served with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil in a house marinara sauce.

Homemade Smoked Chicken & Mushroom Ravioli
with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil in a house marinara sauce.

Isabelle's Pasta
A classic linguini tossed with sautéed vegetables, basil, garlic in a light white wine sauce.

Seafood Pasta
One of our more popular dishes with clams, mussels, shrimp, mushrooms and more in a rich cream sauce or our slightly spicy red sauce both served over linguini.

Spicy Italian Sausage Rigatoni
Made with a olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic and crushed red peppers tossed with penne pasta and parmesan cheese.

Thai Ginger Shrimp
Six prawns sautéed in a spicy Thai ginger and garlic sauce with vegetables and seasoned rice.
17.50

Linguini with Clam Sauce
Hard shell clams and linguini tossed in a white wine cream sauce.

Spring Vegetable Curry
Fresh spring vegetables on linguini tossed in a light curry and garlic sauce.
Add Chicken, Steak, or Three Jumbo Prawns.

Bacon-wrapped Filet Mignon
An all time classic seasoned just right and served the way you like it.

BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Baby back pork ribs slow cooked and glazed with our homemade chipotle-BBQ sauce. The favorite of the summer menu!

Chicken Provencal
Roasted chicken with sautéed fresh vegetables, herbs, and olives, served with garlic mashed potatoes.

DUCK DUMPLINGS
Our homemade version of the traditional chicken & dumplings.

GRILLED MARINATED PORK CHOPS
A thick center-cut pork chop grilled and served with apple fig chutney (grilled medium, ask for well-done). A house favorite.

Grilled Steak Philly
A well-seasoned flank steak charbroiled and topped
with caramelized onions, bell peppers, and a mild blue cheese sauce.

HOT AND SOUR VEGI STIR-FRY
A mix of seasonal vegetables with a secret hot and sour sauce made here. Not too spicy though. (beef +$2.50/chicken +$2).

Lamb Chops
Choice lamb chops cooked how you like it and served with a balsamic reduction.

New York Steak
An all time classic seasoned just right.

Pesto Chicken
Topped with sun dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese and our homemade walnut pesto. Available with pasta or choice of potatoes.

Roasted Stuffed Pork Loin
Stuffed with an apple walnut melody slow roasted and thinly sliced on a pool of red wine reduction.

Shrimp Jambalaya
A wonderful classic dish with a seafood twist
including seasoned rice and tiger prawns.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Served with rice and topped with a tomato couli.

THE HOWIE SPECIAL
Grilled tenderized breast of chicken on a bed of fresh sautéed vegetables, topped with our a balsamic reduction.

VENISON MEATBALLS AND LINGUINI
A healthy portion of venison with our special dijon
mushroom sauce.

Yellow Fin Ahi
Seared and sliced thin with a side of wasabi and soy.

Rack of Lamb
A Sierra Nevada House favorite. Charbroiled with
a drizzle of balsamic reduction.

Lemongrass Chicken
Chicken seared with a spicy lemongrass citrus sauce served with fresh vegetables.

Chicken Alfredo
Grilled chicken breast on a bed of noodles with a creamy alfredo sauce like no other.

Lemon-Caper Chicken
Sliced thin and sautéed with fresh lemon and capers with white wine. Very refreshing.

Bruschetta
A blend of ripe roma tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil, served with grilled crostinis.

Mini Fried Ravioli's
Mini ravioli's stuffed with artichoke hearts and spinach deep fried and tossed in a lemon pepper sauce.

CHEF T's LASAGNA
Our fresh-made lasagna filled with a robust meat sauce and melted cheese. Make sure you have a hearty appetite.

Shrimp Scampi
Six jumbo shrimp sautéed in garlic, white wine and butter... delicious.

The SNH Burger
Our famous 1/2lb choice ground sirloin burger with lettuce, tomato, red onions and any of the following: sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese. Choice of potato or french fries and seasonal vegetables. With bacon add $1.50.

STEAK AND SCAMPI
The succulent Sierra Steak the way you like it and six jumbo shrimp scampi style.

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Join Us Soon!


We would like to thank you for visiting us here at the Sierra Nevada House and look forward to your return. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your visit here more enjoyable. Thank you.

8.25% sales tax will be added to all items.

For your convenience, a suggested 18% gratuity will be added to your receipt for parties of six or more.

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info@sierranevadahouse.com Tel: (530) 626-8096

Hours of Operation
Restaurant and Bar
Wednesday through Sunday
Happy Hour 4 to 6 pm
Dinner 5 pm to Closing

Don't forget to make your reservations for Valentine's Day!

Lodging and Catering Available 7 Days a Week
Call for Event Catering and Reservations
530-626-8096