Donovan's Reef Restaurant

Donovan's Reef Restaurant Menu

(203) 488-5573
1212 Main St, Branford, CT 06405
$$$$$

Daily Specials


Soups


Lobster Bisque
$4.95-5.95
Picked Maine Lobster Meat in a Creamy Lobster Bisque
Liz's Famous Chili
5.95
Served with Tortilla Chips

$Appetizers


12 Piece Wings
$11.50
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
$11.50
Cajun dusted Sea Scallops finished in a Cilantro Lime Beurre Blanc Reduction
Fried Mozzarella
$8.95
Topped with Marinara Sauce.
Artichoke Hearts Milanese
$10.50
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
$9.00
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
$11.50
Pan-Seared Jumbo Shrimp topped with Roasted Tomatoes, White Beans, Garlic, and Fresh Basil; Served with Crostini
Stuffed Mushrooms
$10.50
Stuffed with Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Gorgonzola over a Roasted Red Pepper Puree.
Nona's Meatballs
$10.50
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
$11.50
Fried Calamari tossed in a Spicy Marinara Sauce laced with Cherry Peppers, Olives and Fresh Basil.
Fried Zucchini Sticks
$10.50
Served with Marinara Sauce.
Tenders
$10.95
Served with Honey Mustard or Blue Cheese
Artichoke Dip
10.50
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
$14.50
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
$11.50
Caramelized Onions, Jalapenos, Avocado, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Chipotle Aioli. Served with Choice of Side.
The Broken Yolk Burger
$11.50
Ham, fried egg, American cheese, Sriracha aioli.
Cowbernet Burger
$11.50
Applewood bacon and smoked gold; deglazed with a cabernet wine reduction sauce.
Bourbon Street Burger
$11.50
BBQ sauce, applewood bacon, caramelized onions, cheddar Jack cheese.
All American Burger
$11.50
Portobello mushroom, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, roasted pepper and garlic aioli.
Old Faithful Burger
10.50
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
$11.50
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
$11.50
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
$6.00
Pistachio Cake
$6.00
Moist and Light Sponge Cake with a Hint of Nuttiness topped with a Whipped Cream Pistachio Mousse; House Made
Oreo Cheesecake
$6.00
Carrot Cake
$6.00
House-Made Carrot-Spiced Sponge Cake topped with Cream Cheese frosting
Chocolate Lava Cake
$6.00
Rich Chocolate Lava Cake with a Molten Chocolate center served warm with Vanilla Ice cream and Whipped Cream
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake
$6.00
Decadent Lemon Cake layered with Mascarpone Frosting
Brownie Sundae
$5.00
Baileys Chocolate Mousse Cake
$6.00
Chocolate Cake and Baileys Mousse combined, Layered with smooth Irish cream
NY Cheesecake
$6.00
NY Cheesecake served with Fresh Strawberries
Banana Cake
$6.00
Ice Box Cake
$5.00
Vanilla Pudding, Chocolate Wafers topped with Whipped Cream
Arborio Rice Pudding
$5.00
House made Arborio Rice Pudding with Cinnamon and Vanilla; Served with Whipped Cream
Lemon Curd Bars
$5.00
Tiramisu
$6.00

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