Empire Diner Service List

Dinner Menu

• Appetizers

  • Bambini

    fried baby mozzarella, tomato romesco, salsa verde

    $13.00

  • Reuben Spring Rolls

    braised corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, house-made russian dressing

    $12.00

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    fresh horseradish, old bay remoulade, house-made cocktail sauce

    • Gluten Free

    $14.00

  • Fresh Corn, Jalapeno & Scallion Spoonbread

    whipped vermont honey butter

    $9.00

  • Kale, Endive & Golden Beet Salad

    sicilian pistachios, pickled onion, avocado dressing

    $12.00

  • Giorgio's Meatballs

    family red sauce, fresh ricotta, warm bread

    $13.00

  • Organic Mixed Baby Green Salad

    marinated tomatoes, cucumber, champagne vinaigrette

    • Gluten Free

    $10.00

  • Blooming Onion 'Nachos'

    queso fundido, smoked bacon, pickled jalapenos, tomatoes, iceberg & avocado cream

    $14.00

• Empire Macs

  • Classic

    elbow macaroni, american, cheddar & swiss

    $11.00

  • Blt

    pasta shells, fontina, mascarpone, white cheddar, smoked bacon, iceberg & tomato

    $13.00

• Soups

  • Yellow Tomato Gazpacho

    green croutons & olive oil poached shrimp

    $11.00

  • Soup of the Day

    ask your server

    P/A

• Entrees

  • Pan Roasted Antibiotic-Free Chicken

    haricots verts, whipped potatoes, chicken jus

    • Gluten Free

    $25.00

  • Steak Frites

    seared skirt steak & fries

    $24.00

  • Fennel Pollen Dusted Salmon

    charred corn, watercress, confit tomato, aged balsamico

    • Gluten Free

    $26.00

  • Farro Risotto

    roasted summer vegetables, parmesan & mascarpone cheese

    $20.00

  • Fish & Chips

    atlantic white fish, tartar sauce, malt vinegar, fries

    $18.00

  • Pork Schnitzel

    caramelized onions, roasted peaches, bacon lardon, dandelion greens, warm egg

    $26.00

  • Spaghetti & Giorgio's Meatballs

    parmesan, family red sauce, fresh ricotta & basil

    $19.00

• Between the Bread

  additions: cheese - $2, smoked bacon - $2, caramelized onion - $1.5, avocado - $2, mushrooms - $2, fried egg - $2

  • Empire Reuben

    hand sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, russian dressing on rye

    $16.00

  • Short Rib Dip

    whipped potato, wilted kale, aged cheddar, ciabatta, braising jus & fries

    $17.00

  • New England Lobster Roll

    warm split top bun & old bay fries

    $21.00

  • Turkey Burger

    english muffin, green goddess, roasted tomatoes, arugula

    $16.00

  • Butcher's Burger

    butcher's beef blend, soft potato bun & fries

    $16.00

• Entree Salad

  protein additions: seared yellowfin tuna - $7, grilled chicken - $6, skirt steak - $8, shrimp - $8

  • Classic Caesar

    romaine, parmesan, herb crouton

    $14.00

  • Nicoise

    seared yellowfin tuna, baby greens, haricots verts, fingerling potato, red onion, egg & dijon vinaigrette

    • Gluten Free

    $18.00

  • Empire Greek

    shredded romaine, cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, chickpeas, bell pepper, feta, warm pita

    $16.00

  • Steak & Tomatoes

    marinated prime skirt steak, beef steak tomatoes, red onion, aged balsamico

    $22.00

• Sides

  • Parmesan Truffle Tots

    roasted garlic aioli

    • Gluten Free

    $10.00

  • French Fries

    • Gluten Free

    $8.00

  • Sweet Potato Fries

    • Gluten Free

    $8.00

  • Broccolini

    chili jam

    • Gluten Free

    $7.00

  • Smoked Bacon

    $6.00

  • Haricots Verts

    garlic & shallot

    • Gluten Free

    $8.00

  • Baby Greens

    • Gluten Free

    $4.00

• Breakfast Item

  • Buttermilk Pancakes

    berry compote, vermont maple syrup

    $15.00

  • Fresh Ricotta Omelette

    slow roasted tomatoes

    $14.00

  • Lobster Scramble

    poached lobster, fines herbes, mascarpone

    • Gluten Free

    $18.00

  • Belgian Waffles

    berry mascarpone cream, vermont maple syrup

    $15.00

  • Market Omelette

    roasted broccoli, mushrooms, caramelized onions, cheddar

    $13.00

• Blue Plates

  • Monday - Beef Short Ribs

    red wine braised, polenta, gremolata, braising reduction

    $26.00

  • Tuesday - Pulled Pork Sandwich

    carolina bbq sauce, sour slaw & housemade potato chips

    $18.00

  • Wednesday - Spanikopita

    sour cream-dill sauce

    $21.00

  • Thursday - Crab Cakes

    red pepper relish, old bay remoulade

    $28.00

  • Friday - Hot Chicken

    twice fried, sour slaw, house-made pickles

    $17.00

  • Saturday - Turkey Chili

    tomatillo salsa, aged cheddar, crispy tortilla chips, cilantro & scalliions

    $16.00

  • Sunday - Eggplant Parm Lasagna

    crispy eggplant layered between fresh pasta, ricotta, parmesan, famiiy red sauce

    $21.00

Drinks Menu

• Cocktails

  all cocktails - $13

  • Levinson's Old Fashioned

    rye, averna, bitters all spice dram

  • The Herbed Lady

    rosemary infused gin, canton, brandied cherry juice

  • Chilkoot Rush

    bourbon, honey, lemon, crushed blueberry

  • The Last Word

    mescal, aperol, luxardo

  • Honey Dude

    honeydew infused vodka, cucumber infused vodka, lemon

  • Chelsea Dining Car

    gin, combier, chartreuse, lemon

  • Empire Diner Pickeled Martini

    jalepeno infused vodka, pickled vegetable brine

  • Jane St

    tequila, ginger, grapefruit, creme de mure, lime

• Sparkling by the Glass

  • Sento Bene Prosecco

    italy, nv

    $10.00

  • Cava Brut Reserve

    dibon, spain, nv

    $11.00

• White by the Glass

  • Torrontes

    loca linda, argentina, 2013

    $10.00

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    tablelands, new zealand, 2013

    $11.00

  • Pinot Grigio Mongris

    marco felluga, italy, 2013

    $11.00

  • Chardonnay

    bramito del cervo, italy, 2013

    $13.00

  • Rose

    villa des anges, france, 2014

    $10.00

• Red by the Glass

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    las acequias, argentina, 2010

    $10.00

  • Malbec 'Terrior'

    altos las hormigas, argentina, 2012

    $11.00

  • Grenache/Syrah

    cotes du rhone village, boutinot, france, 2012

    $12.00

  • Pinot Noir

    ramsay, california, 2013

    $12.00

• Beers on Draught

  • Singlecut Billy's 18 Watt Ipa, Ny, 5.0 Abv

    $8.00

  • Saratoga Lager, Ny, 5.5 Abv

    $7.00

  • Ommegang White, Ny, 5.2 Abv

    $7.00

  • Troegs Sunshine Pilz, Pa, 4.5 Abv

    $7.00

  • Bells Two Hearted Ipa, Mi, 7.0 Abv

    $8.00

  • Captain Lawrence Kolsch, Ny, 5.0 Abv

    $7.00

• Beers in a Bottle

  • Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Co, 6.0 Abv

    $8.00

  • Victory Prima Pilsner, Ny, 5.3 Abv

    $7.00

  • Great Divide Hoss Lager, Ny, 6.2 Abv

    $8.00

  • Miller High Life, Wi, 4.6 Abv

    $5.00

• Sparklng by the Bottle

  • Gruet Brut Rose

    methode champenoise', new mexico, nv

    $45.00

  • Col Vetoraz

    prosecco di valdobbiadene brut, italy, 2012

    $48.00

  • Toques Et Clochers

    cremant de limoux . france . nv

    $59.00

  • Benoit Mulin

    cremant du jura, france, nv

    $70.00

  • Schramsberg Blanc De Noir

    california, 2010

    $105.00

• White by the Bottle

  • Gruner Veltliner

    'gobelsburger' schloss gobelsburg, austria, 2013

    $42.00

  • Verdicchio

    casal di serra, umani ronchi, italy, 2013

    $45.00

  • Cotes Du Rhone

    roussanne, chateau du trignon, france, 2011

    $45.00

  • Falanghina

    feudi di san gregorio, italy, 2013

    $48.00

  • Riesling

    'wachauer' rainer wess, austria, 2012

    $50.00

  • Chardonnay

    'wild ferment' broadside winery, california, 2012

    $52.00

  • Bourgogne Blanc

    chardonnay, saint-veran, france, 2012

    $55.00

  • Sancerre

    sauvignon blanc, domaine de la pauline, france, 2014

    $56.00

  • Gewurztraminer

    st. michael-eppan, italy, 2012

    $56.00

  • Pinot Grigio

    specogna vineyards, italy, 2012

    $61.00

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    kylie's cuvee dutton estate, california, 2012

    $65.00

  • White Russian River

    malvasia / gewurztraminer, arbe garbe, california, 2012

    $75.00

• Red by the Bottle

  • Morellino Di Scansano 'Bellamarsilia'

    sangiovese, poggio argentiera, italy, 2012

    $44.00

  • Malbec Reserva

    ecologica, argentina, 2011

    $48.00

  • Pinot Noir

    domaine christophe lepage, france, 2012

    $52.00

  • Cabernet Franc

    'cot-fermented', onabay vineyards, new york, 2012

    $54.00

  • Zinfandel

    fritz vineyards, california, 2013

    $55.00

  • Crozes Hermitage Rouge

    syrah, domaine des martinelles, france, 2013

    $58.00

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    pied a terre, california, 2010

    $66.00

  • Merlot

    l'ecole #41, washington, 2010

    $68.00

  • Cotes Du Rhone Guy Louis

    grenache/syrah, tardieu-laurent, france, 2011

    $73.00

  • Pinot Noir

    'boontling', phillips hill, california, 2009

    $80.00

  • Barolo 'Cannubi'

    nebbiolo, borgogno serio & battista, italy, 2010

    $93.00

  • Trilogy Estate

    cabernet blend, flora springs winery, california, 2011

    $130.00

Lunch Menu

• Appetizers

  • Bambini

    fried baby mozzarella, tomato romesco, salsa verde

    $13.00

  • Reuben Spring Rolls

    braised corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, house-made russian dressing

    $12.00

  • Kale, Endive & Golden Beet Salad

    sicilian pistachios, pickled onion, avocado dressing

    • Gluten Free

    $12.00

  • Organic Mixed Baby Green Salad

    marinated tomatoes, cucumber, champagne vinaigrette

    • Gluten Free

    $10.00

• Empire Macs

  • Classic

    elbow macaroni, american, cheddar & swiss

    $11.00

  • BLT

    pasta shells, fontina, mascarpone, white cheddar, smoked bacon, iceberg & tomato

    $13.00

• Brunch

  • Market Omelette

    roasted broccoli, mushrooms, caramelized onion, cheddar

    • Gluten Free

    $13.00

  • Fresh Ricotta Omelette

    slow roasted tomatoes

    $14.00

  • Smoked Salmon Plate

    new york bagel, cream cheese, tomato, red onion & capers

    $16.00

  • Lobster Scramble

    poached lobster, charred corn, mascarpone & fines herbes

    $18.00

  • Belgian Waffles

    berry mascarpone & vermont maple syrup

    $13.00

  • Buttermilk Pancakes

    berry compote, vermont maple syrup

    $15.00

  • 3 Eggs Any Style

    choice of smoked bacon, country sausage, or turkey sausage

    • Gluten Free

    $12.00

• Soups

  • Yellow Tomato Gazpacho

    green croutons & olive oil poached shrimp

    $11.00

  • Soup of the Day

    ask your server

    P/A

• Between the Bread

  additions: cheese - $2, smoked bacon - $2, caramelized onion - $1.5, avocado - $2, mushrooms - $2, fried egg - $2

  • Butcher's Burger

    butcher's beef blend, soft potato bun & fries

    $15.00

  • Turkey Burger

    english muffin, green goddess, roasted tomatoes, arugula

    $16.00

  • Patty Melt

    beef patty, caramelized onions, swiss cheese, rye

    $15.00

  • Grilled Cheese

    cheddar & fontina cheese, roasted tomato

    $13.00

  • Roast Turkey Sandwich

    blt, mayonnaise, ciabatta & fries

    $15.00

  • Empire Reuben

    hand sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, russian dressing on rye

    $16.00

  • Short Rib Dip

    whipped potato, wilted kale, aged cheddar, ciabatta, braising jus & fries

    $17.00

  • New England Lobster Roll

    warm split top bun & old bay fries

    $21.00

• Salads

  protein additions: seared yellowfin tuna - $7, grilled chicken - $6, skirt steak - $8, shrimp - $8

  • Classic Caesar

    romaine, parmesan, herb crouton

    $14.00

  • Nicoise

    seared yellowfin tuna, baby greens, haricots verts, fingerling potato, red onion, egg & dijon vinaigrette

    • Gluten Free

    $18.00

  • Empire Greek

    shredded romaine, cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, chickpeas, bell pepper, feta, warm pita

    $16.00

  • Steak & Tomatoes

    marinated prime skirt steak, beef steak tomatoes, red onion, aged balsamico

    $22.00

• Entrées

  • Farro Risotto

    roasted summer vegetables, parmesan & mascarpone cheese

    $20.00

  • Steak Frites

    seared skirt steak & fries

    $24.00

  • Chicken Paillard

    wilted kale, roasted carrots, bacon lardon, soft egg & parmean

    • Gluten Free

    $20.00

  • Baja Fish Tacos

    hake, corn tortillas, lime crema, pickled jalapeno

    $16.00

  • Pan Roasted Salmon

    fennel pollen, charred corn salad, watercress, confit tomato, aged balsamico

    • Gluten Free

    $26.00

  • Fish & Chips

    atlantic white fish, tartar sauce, malt vinegar, fries

    $18.00

• Sides

  • Fries

    $7.00

  • Sweet Potato Fries

    $8.00

  • Country Sausage

    $6.00

  • Haricots Verts

    $8.00

  • Side Egg

    $2.00

  • Parmesan Truffle Tots

    $10.00

  • Smoked Bacon

    $6.00

  • Turkey Sausage

    $6.00

  • Side Baby Greens

    $4.00

  • Broccolini

    $7.00

Dessert Menu

• Dessert

  • Dulce De Leche

    pecan toffee parfait

    $8.00

  • Brooklyn Blackout Cake

    devil's food cake & chocolate pudding

    $10.00

  • New York Style Cheesecake

    dried fig compote, lemon poppy seed cake

    $9.00

  • Empire Diner Pie

    ask about our daily selections

    $8.00

  • Cocoa Carrot Cake Sunday

    cream cheese ice cream, carrot caramel

    $10.00

  • Homemade Cookies

    to stay or to go

    $6.00

  • Cinnamon Churronas

    chocolate mousse & pastry cream

    $8.00

  • Peach Melba

    poached peaches, raspberries, candied almonds, vanilla ice cream

    $9.00

  • Ice Cream Scoops

    choice of three

    $8.00