The Brown Bottle - Iowa City, IA

tender, fresh mushrooms baked in garlic butter, lemon, dill, and parmesan cheese

three large slices of italian bread topped with garlic butter and mozzarella cheese, baked to a golden brown

1 slice cheese bread, 1 slice pizza bread, & 1 slice pesto bread

a half pound of pork link sausage, with seven herbs and spices. each link is topped with our homemade marinara sauce and is served with two slices of garlic bread

a freshly baked loaf of artisan bread served with roasted garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, and cracked pepper for dipping

a warm, creamy dip filled with spinach and artichokes, served with tri-colored tortilla chips

four slices of italian bread topped with garlic butter and melted mozzarella cheese, mounded with a mixture of fresh roma tomatoes, basil, and italian seasonings

a combination of all of our favorites: three slices of bruschetta, mushrooms, and two slices of cheese bread

a boneless chicken breast baked in a rich marsala wine sauce with fresh mushrooms, topped with mozzarella cheese

breast of chicken baked in a special tomato sauce flavored with parmesan cheese, garnished with ham strips, and topped with melted mozzarella

a tender breast of chicken topped with red peppers, green onions, our unique honey dijon sauce, and mozzarella cheese

center cut of choice beef

the most tender of all steaks, delicate in flavor and texture (eight ounce)

twelve ounces of usda dry aged prime beef. a customer favorite

8 ounce grilled chicken breast or five jumbo shrimp may be added to any of our steak dinners

jumbo shrimp sprinkled with bread crumbs; baked in a savory sauce of real butter, garlic, lemon, and dill. served on a platter of steaming parmesan fettuccine

shrimp sautéed in olive oil, basil, red pepper flakes, and garlic. fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and angel-hair pasta are added and tossed in a spicy tomato sauce

thick cut portion of this flavorful fish, crusted with garlic breadcrumbs and baked in a lemon dill butter sauce; served with a side of spaghetti marinara

layers of spinach and white lasagna pasta filled with a rich mixture of baby shrimp, flaky atlantic cod, and crab. marinara and a creamy white sauce complete the entree

a generous portion of this white flaky fish, topped with a buttery parmesan sauce touched with green onion, and baked to a golden brown. spaghetti marinara included

a rich, full flavored soup topped with a garlic toastie and melted swiss cheese. baked to order

a bowl of steaming homemade soup, made with fresh ingredients. ask your server about today's selection

strips of ham and cheese, thuringer, boiled egg, tomato, green pepper, cucumbers, and black olives covering a bed of icy crisp lettuce

take the chef salad one step further with the addition of one-third pound of delicious chilled gulf shrimp

freshly broiled seasoned shrimp served on a bed of mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and slivered almonds

greek seasoned chicken breast served on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, ripe black olives, and artichoke hearts

crisp lettuce salad with your choice of our homemade dressing. may we suggest our famous brown bottle italian or creamy garlic

a spicy italian sausage patty and mozzarella cheese on garlic buttered french bread, topped with seasoned tomato sauce and toasted in our ovens

several layers of juicy slow roasted prime rib on a toasted loaf of french bread. finished with melted mozzarella and served au jus for dipping

lean, tender ham and thuringer (summer sausage) on french bread, covered with pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese. toasted until golden brown

smoked ham and cheddar cheese on french bread, dabbed with garlic butter, and baked until piping hot

italian sausage, pepperoni, canadian-bacon, thuringer, onion, mushroom, green pepper, green olive, and black olive

broccoli, red peppers, mushrooms, and onions

a rich chocolate creation with english walnuts and topped with fresh dairy whipped cream

espresso soaked ladyfinger cakes layered with a creamy zabaglione filling. a rich traditional italian dessert

please ask your server for tonight's selection

classic new york style baked cheesecake on a vanilla wafer crust; served with your choice of strawberries, chocolate sauce, or raspberry sauce

warm chocolate cake lightly flavored with kahlua; served ala mode and drizzled with chocolate syrup

a varying selection of five petite biscotti. these traditional crunchy italian cookies accompany coffee perfectly

no blender used here! these are mixed by hand with real vanilla ice cream; served with a petite biscotti. almond joy (kahlua & amaretto), brandy alexander (brandy), golden cadillac (galliano), grasshopper (crème de menthe), nutty irishman (frangelico), pink squirrel (crème de almond), polar bear (kahlua), raspberry delight (chambord), toasted squirrel (amaretto), velvet hammer (cointreau)

pint of marinara or meat sauce

pint of salad dressing

ready-to-bake single serving lasagna

(feeds 18-20) your choice of: lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, manicotti, or cannelloni

(20 four oz.chicken breasts) your choice of sauces: marsala, honey-dijon, or parmigiana

(feeds about 20 people) your choice of marinara or meat sauce. also includes two loaves of garlic bread

10 pieces

(feeds 25 people and includes 4 pints of salad dressing)

of pasta, chicken, or spaghetti are also available in addition to numerous desserts. please speak to a manager for more information

pasta layered with a hearty meat sauce, selected herbs and cheeses, mushrooms, a slice of italian ham, and topped with mozzarella cheese

layers of spinach pasta and various cheeses baked in a blend of creamy white and tomato sauces; topped with melted mozzarella

three cheese ravioli with your choice of meat sauce, marinara tomato, or alfredo sauce

large tender tubes of pasta filled with your choice of: three cheeses rolled with a slice of ham, ground beef and spinach flavored with wine, combination - one roll of each. all baked in a creamy white sauce

pasta cooked softly with a classic sauce comprised of melted butter, cream, and parmesan cheese

pasta with sautéed fresh mushrooms in a creamy alfredo sauce with a hint of beef flavor

sweet squash ravioli in browned butter with fresh sage and candied walnuts

large tender tubes of pasta stuffed with your choice of: seasoned lean ground beef, three cheese, combination - one roll of each. all baked in a thick tomato sauce

three cheese ravioli in garlic basil butter with roma tomatoes, spinach, and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese

penne pasta topped with italian sausage slices, onions, red peppers, and a spicy red sauce made with a touch of cream

fresh, steaming pasta with your choice of seasoned meat sauce or marinara tomato sauce

grilled sliced chicken breast, pea pods, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes sautéed in a garlic cream sauce and tossed with linguine

penne pasta with a creamy tomato vodka sauce

pasta layered with a hearty meat sauce, selected herbs and cheeses, mushrooms, a slice of italian ham, and topped with mozzarella cheese. always our best seller!

pasta with a classic sauce made of melted butter, pure cream, and parmesan cheese

meat sauce or marinara tomato sauce

penne pasta with a creamy tomato vodka sauce

grilled sliced chicken breast, pea pods, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes sauteed in a garlic cream sauce and tossed with linguine

layers of spinach pasta and various cheeses baked in a blend of creamy white and tomato sauces. topped with melted mozzarella

classic basil pine nut pesto sauce tossed with linguine

penne pasta topped with italian sausage slices, red onions, red and yellow peppers, and a spicy red sauce made with a touch of cream

three cheese ravioli with your choice of sauces: seasoned meat, marinara tomato, or creamy alfredo

sweet squash ravioli in browned butter with fresh sage and candied walnuts

shrimp with fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, red pepper flakes, garlic, angel-hair pasta and a spicy tomato sauce

chicken breast baked in a marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, topped with mozzarella. side of spaghetti included

chicken breast topped with red peppers, green onions, our honey dijon sauce, and mozzarella cheese. spaghetti marinara included

juicy chicken breast baked in a parmesan tomato sauce, ham strips, and mozzarella; spaghetti marinara included

broccoli, red & yellow peppers, mushrooms, and red onions

seven inch individual pizza with a house salad; choose your salad dressing and up to two items on the pizza

your choice of cajun ribeye or chicken wrapped with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, and southwestern ranch in a tomato basil tortilla

pesto chicken - pesto sauce and mozzarella cheese; cordon bleu - ham and mozzarella; bacon ranch - bacon with a creamy ranch spread; parmesan - parmesan sauce and mozzarella

tomato basil tortilla with turkey breast, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes with garlic mayonnaise

several layers of juicy slow roasted prime rib on a toasted loaf of french bread, finished with melted mozzarella and served au jus

smoked ham and american cheese on french bread, dabbed with garlic butter

sourdough bread topped with sliced prime rib and seasoned mashed potatoes, covered with beef gravy (this open-faced sandwich does not come with a side)

breaded chicken breast tossed with buffalo hot sauce and rolled in a tomato basil tortilla with red peppers, onions, mozzarella, lettuce, and bleu cheese dressing

hand-pattied spicy italian sausage and mozzarella cheese on garlic buttered french bread, topped with pizza sauce and toasted

double decker with ham, thinly sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, garlic mayonnaise, and cheddar cheese on lightly toasted sourdough

bacon bleu cheese - maytag bleu cheese and bacon; mushroom swiss - sautéed mushrooms and swiss; pizza burger - pepperoni, pizza sauce, and mozzarella; hawaiian burger - teriyaki and pineapple

tuna salad flavored with oregano on sourdough bread with melted swiss cheese

ham and thuringer (summer sausage) on french bread with pizza sauce and mozzarella

made fresh daily

a full flavored soup topped with a garlic toastie and melted swiss cheese

small size, dressing choices: creamy garlic, ranch, french, bleu cheese, thousand island, italian vinaigrette, or caesar

scampi style seasoned warm shrimp served over mixed lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and slivered almonds

strips of ham and cheese, thuringer, boiled egg, tomato, green pepper, cucumbers, and black olives; covering a bed of icy crisp lettuce

take the chef salad one step further with the addition of chilled gulf shrimp

mixed lettuce topped with broiled chicken breast, sliced granny smith apples, candied walnuts, and bleu cheese crumbles

greek seasoned chicken breast served on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, ripe black olives, and artichoke hearts

.house salad and soup of the day or choose a half sandwich from the following options with your choice of soup or salad. submarine sandwich, italian tuna melt, brown bottle hot beef, ham and cheese, hot italian sausage, roast beef

tender, fresh mushrooms baked in garlic butter, lemon, dill, and parmesan cheese

three large slices of italian bread topped with garlic butter and mozzarella cheese, baked to a golden brown

1 slice cheese bread, 1 slice pizza bread, & 1 slice pesto bread

a half pound of pork link sausage, with seven herbs and spices. each link is topped with our homemade marinara sauce and is served with two slices of garlic bread

a freshly baked loaf of artisan bread served with roasted garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, and cracked pepper for dipping

a warm, creamy dip filled with spinach and artichokes, served with tri-colored tortilla chips

four slices of bread topped with garlic butter and mozzarella cheese, mounded with a mixture of fresh roma tomatoes, basil, and italian seasonings

(serves 4-6), a combination of all our favorites: 3 slices of bruschetta, mushrooms, and 2 slices of cheese bread

a rich chocolate creation with english walnuts and topped with fresh dairy whipped cream. a brown bottle favorite

espresso soaked ladyfinger cakes with a creamy zabaglione filling; rich and traditional

new york style baked cheesecake on a vanilla wafer crust; served with your choice of strawberries, chocolate sauce, or raspberry sauce

warm chocolate cake lightly flavored with kahlua; served ala mode and drizzled with chocolate syrup

please ask your server for today's selection

a varying selection of five handmade petite biscotti. these traditional crunchy italian cookies accompany coffee perfectly

mixed by hand with real vanilla ice cream; served with a petite biscotti.almond joy - kahlua & amaretto; brandy alexander - brandy; golden cadillac - galliano; grasshopper - crème de menthe; nutty irishman - frangelico; pink squirrel - crème de almond; polar bear - kahlua; raspberry delight - chambord; toasted squirrel - amaretto; velvet hammer - cointreau

tender, fresh mushrooms baked in garlic butter, lemon, dill, and parmesan cheese

a half pound of spicy pork link sausage, with seven herbs and spices. each link is topped with our homemade marinara sauce

crisp lettuce salad with your choice of our homemade dressing: creamy garlic, french, ranch, italian vinaigrette, thousand island, or blue cheese

freshly broiled seasoned shrimp served on a bed of fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and slivered almonds

strips of ham and cheese, thuringer, boiled egg, tomato, green pepper, cucumbers, and black olives covering a bed of icy crisp lettuce

greek seasoned chicken breast served on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumber, ripe black olives, and artichoke hearts

gluten free corn and rice pasta with your choice of seasoned meat sauce, marinara tomato, classic pesto, or creamy alfredo sauce

boneless chicken breast baked in a special tomato sauce flavored with parmesan cheese, garnished with ham strips, and topped with melted mozzarella

juicy breast of chicken baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with ham strips and sliced black olives

white flaky fish, topped with a buttery parmesan sauce touched with green onion, and baked to a golden brown

a generous portion of buttery salmon, baked in our garlic dill butter sauce

center cut of choice beef

the most tender of all steaks, delicate in flavor and texture (8 ounces)

a customer favorite

please ask your server for tonight's selection