Menu at The Craftwood Inn Restaurant in Colorado Springs

■■■■■■■■■■■■■ TWO BITE TEASERS ■■■■■■■■■■■■■

Small plate tasting portions of Craftwood favorites

Sauteed Loin of Ostrich

With crushed Macadamia Nuts, Black Currant Chutney and fresh Chive Oil

Grilled Colorado Elk

Marinated and served with Port Soaked Cherry-Rosemary Skewers and Hunter's Sauce

Wild Boar Tenderloin

Char-grilled with Oven Roast Apple Chutney and Sweet Potato Chips

Smoky Buffalo Filet

Finished with Black Forest micro-greens and Sun Dried Tomato Demi-glace

Seared New Zealand Red Deer

Encrusted with crushed Pecan and pan seared, served with Tart Cherry Sauce and Chili Roast Pecans

Nilgai Antelope

With Porcini Mushroom Cream and Balsamic Marinated Grilled Portabellini

Bobwhite Quail

Grilled and set with marinated Jicama Slaw and Roast Chile Oil

Snow Crab

Chilled Snow Crab Claws with Piquillo Pepper Cocktail sauce

Combination Appetizer

Pistachio Pesto Ravioli, Napoleon of Buffalo, Wild Game Quesadilla and Sauteed Loin of Ostrich.
For two 20 ... For four to six 35

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ APPETIZERS ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

Cheddar Baked Mushroom Caps

Mushroom Caps stuffed with the Craftwood Inn's signature Venison Sausage and aged Cheddar
cheese wrapped in Filo and finished with Garlic sauteed Spinach

Napoleon of Grilled Buffalo Ribeye

Tender medallions of Buffalo Ribeye layered with marinated Jicama, grilled and set in Green
Chili-Cilantro Peanut sauce drizzled with Wasabi Cream and Chili Oil

Chargrilled Pheasant Pablano Relleno

Pieces of marinated, seared Ringneck Pheasant, Rice and Cheeses stuffed into a roast
Pablano Chili. Served with Cilantro Creme Fraiche and Pico de Gallo.

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ SOUPS and SALADS ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

Crab and Artichoke Bisque

A Craftwood Inn Classic, finished with fresh Snow Crab and Artichoke.
Accompanied with Amontillado Sherry.

Soup du Jour

Hand crafted soups with Garden Vegetables and stocks made fresh daily.

Spinach Salad

With Spanish Paprika and red wine Vinaigrette, warm Haystack Mountain Goat Cheese,
Kalamatta Olives, Roma Tomatoes, applewood-smoked Bacon and Pine Nuts.

Craftwood Salad

Choice of Roquefort, Parmesan Peppercorn, Honey Dijon or Raspberry Vinaigrette.

Caesar Salad

Romaine with Garlic, Olive Oil, crisped Reggiano Cheese, Anchovies and house-made Parmesan Croutons.

Cucumber and Snow Crab Salad

English Cucumber, hand picked field Greens, and Snow Crab claw served with Marinated shaved
Red Onion, Lemon Remoulade and Dilled Yogurt Cream.

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ COLORADO CUISINE ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

True to the spirit of Colorado, when in season we feature Colorado grown vegetables and produce.
Our chefs personally create each entree to mimic the dining adventure that has become our tradition.
All entrees are served with fresh seasonal vegetables, House made breads and butter,
and Chef's choice of starch.
At the Craftwood, we are truly Colorado proud.

Our menu changes seasonally. Entrees range from $27 to $39.

Trio of Tenderloin

Grilled Blue Russian Wild Boar, each accompanied with its own distinctive sauce
Balanced perfectly with a California Zinfandel

Pecan Crust Fillet of Striped Durango Bass

Finished with a Whiskey-Butter pan sauce, whipped Sweet Potato, and Garlic sauteed Spinach.
Excellent with a California Chardonnay

Wild Grill

Grilled North American Elk, Nilgai Antelope and New Zealand Red Deer.
Or if you prefer, our Chefs will custom prepare a dish of any one game meat.
Chef suggests California Cabernet Franc

Buffalo Oscar

Aged Buffalo Ribeye from Family Pride Farms, chargrilled with Crab claws and Fire Roast Tomato Choron
Best enjoyed with a California Petite Verdot

Pepper Grilled Prime Grade Top Sirloin

Prime Grade beef rolled in crushed Peppercorn melange, with
Garlic-Maple Cremini Mushrooms
Great with a German Riesling

Craftwood Homespun Pasta

A daily combination of fresh pasta, herbs and vegetables tossed together to
create classic and creative flavor combinations.
Ask you server for our Certified Sommelier's daily wine pairing.

Maple Grilled Rocky Mountain Elk Steak

Grande Premium Colorado Elk Steak marinated in herbs and Maple then grilled
and served with Hunter's sauce and Yucca Root Crisps
Try with Shiraz, Syrah or Petite Syrah

Dakota Farms Natural New York Strip

Naturally raised with no hormones or antibiotics helps make this some of the country's most
sought after beef. Grilled and finished with a Burgundy Mushroom Pan Sauce.
Enjoy with a Napa Valley Organic Merlot

Craftwood Inn Vegetarian Tapas

Cheese Ravioli with Red Bell Pepper Coulis and Pistachio Pesto, Fresh Sauteed Vegetable,
Wild Mushroom Ragout stuffed Onion with Roast Gruyere, toasted Reggiano-Risotto Croquettes.
Especially tasty with a Sparkling Spanish Cava

Sage Seared Beef Tenderloin

Colorado style Sage rubbed filet mignon pan roasted and finished with Caramelized Shallot
Morel Mushroom Demi-Glace and finished with Juniper Balsamic reduction.
Nicely paired with a Napa Valley or Washington Cabernet Sauvignon

Diver Fresh Catch of the Day

A variety of Fish and Seafoods freshly prepared and served with Craftwood flair.
Ask you server for our Certified Sommelier's daily wine pairing.

Tenderloin of South Texas Wild Boar

Marinated in sliced Garlic and Honey, grilled and set in caramelized Sweet Onion Jus,
finished with Charred Scallion-Green Apple Chutney.
Try with Northern Italian Red

Orange Sticky Duck

Maple Leaf Farms Breast of Duckling flash seared and pan roasted to a crisp finish.
Finished with fresh Valencia Orange-Cinnamon Gastrique.
Our Sommerlier suggests a Sonoma Chardonnay.

Our Chef, Jeff Knight, and the Staff wish you "Bon Appetit".

Menu items and prices subject to change. Entrees range from $27 - $39.

Colorado Springs Restaurants | Colorado Restaurants | Restauranteur Home Page