Crane and Pelican Cafe - Le Claire, IA

a generous portion of our “made from scratch” hummus flavored with tart cranberries and cracked red pepper, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & served with warm pita bread & fresh vegetables

sweet corn kernels pan fried in a red curry paste served with a sweet chili dipping sauce

our dates are stuffed with a mixture of toasted almonds, tart cranberries, & creamy chevre, then gently warmed through

flaked washington state smoked trout whipped into a light & fluffy spread with ricotta cheese, fresh horseradish, scallions, & dill, served with garlic bagel crisps, cucumbers, & fresh lemon wedges

creamy & smokey gouda cheese with roasted red peppers

our family heirloom recipe handed down for three generations. delectable dumplings with shredded chicken in a thick broth

rich & nutty, slightly honeyed, this soup is lifted to heavenly delight with the tart contrast of jewel-red raspberries

romaine lettuce, red & green pepper, red onions, radishes, & fresh mozzarella. your choice of dressing

romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, & croutons tossed in our homemade caesar dressing. anchovies optional

sauteed shrimp (or a grilled chicken breast) top a bed of romaine lettuce with crispy tortilla strips, corn, onion, tomato, & cilantro salsa with a spicy lime ranch dressing

romaine lettuce, blue cheese crumbles, red onion, pecans & cranberries topped with a light cranberry vinaigrette

crisp romaine lettuce, egg, blue cheese crumbles, bacon , avocado, tomato, & chicken. your choice of dressing

crisp romaine lettuce, feta cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and kalamata olives, with a light vinaigrette, topped with hot gyro meat

grilled chicken breast topped with our homemade marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese on a brioche bun

crisp asparagus spears, roasted red peppers, arugula, & cream cheese on pumpernickel bread with lemon aioli

an herbed blend of lamb & beef (or a chicken breast) served in a warmed pita with tomato, onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives & tzatziki sauce

½ inch thick 8 oz hand cut juicy grilled iowa pork tenderloin topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo, served on a brioche bun

grilled vegan patty of mushroom, onions, black beans, bulgar wheat, & corn, topped with sliced cucumbers, cilantro, & a sweet plum sauce, served on a ciabatta bun

cheddar, swiss, & muenster cheeses stacked high in thinly sliced bread & grilled to gooey goodness

tangy barbeque sauce, bacon, onion & crunchy dill pickles

sauteed mushrooms, red onions, & melted swiss cheese

melted cheddar, dill pickles, mustard, onion, lettuce, tomato, & creamy mayo

chef's choice of toppings on a 1/3 pound sawyer farms ground beef patty served on a brioche bun with your choice of sandwich side

tender 6 oz angus center cut sirloin with minced mushrooms & shallots wrapped in flaky puff pastry, baked till golden brown, topped with a green peppercorn cream sauce served with your choice of smashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes

slow roasted (until it melts in your mouth) beef from sawyer farms served open faced on texas toast with smashed potatoes and smothered in gravy

6oz angus center cut sirloin grilled to order, served with your choice of smashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes

grilled chicken breast in our scrumptious ms.ississippi port sauce (using wide river winery port), sauteed onions, & garlic, served with white rice & vegetables

a casserole of chicken, ham, water chestnuts and mushrooms slowly simmered in a rich sherry cream sauce, then topped with bread crumbs and swiss cheese. served with vegetable and bread

our homestyle meatloaf served supper style smothered with savory gravy, served with your choice of smashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes

a dark roux is the base for this dish made with a spicy blackened catfish filet, onion, bell peppers, & celery, seasoned with thyme & bay leaves, served on white rice

this healthy & vegan friendly dish has fettuccine noodles with avocado slices, arugula, cilantro, sun dried tomato, shitake mushrooms, & broccoli florets tossed in a white wine chili & lime sauce

pasta shells, lobster meat, cremini mushrooms, & red peppers in with smoked gouda & cheddar cheese alfredo sauce, topped with bread crumbs and baked until bubbly

a made from scratch vegan marinara sauce slowly simmered with a splash of local gin served with spaghetti noodles and bread

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moist chocolate cake layered with rich chocolate frosting

a huge slab of our moist & dense traditional carrot cake

two tender crèpes with sweet orange crème filling, gently warmed in orangecaramel pecan sauce