The Forest Queen Hotel
Crested Butte - Colorado

The Old Croatian
Restaurant

   
     
 



This is a non-smoking establishment

The Old Croatian Restaurant
129 Elk Avenue
Crested Butte, Colorado 81224


Open Daily from 11:30am to 9:00pm

Call to make a reservation.
(970) 349-0236

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Cozy European inspired dining. Creekside Dining.
The Old Croatian Summer Menu

Appetizers
Salads
Sandwiches
Entrees
Lunch Specialties


APPETIZERS

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
Zucchini cakes fried and served with basil-artichoke aioli….8

BAKED BRIE & FIG
Bakes brie cheese, fig jam and walnuts wrapped in puffed pastry. Served with toasted bruschetta…14.

STUFFED CALAMARI
Whole calamari stuffed with rice, walnuts and the Croatian ‘secret spices’. Served with sautéed figs….10

STEAMED CLAMS
Steamed clams in white wine and lemon broth…12

CRAB CAKES
Tender Dungeness crab cakes on a sweet basil butter sauce, paired with balsamic marinated tomato….15

STEAMED MUSSELS
Steamed green shell mussels simmered in white wine….12

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SALADS

ADRIATIC CHICKEN SALAD
Romaine and baby greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with red onion, seasonal fruit, sliced baby tomatoes, sun dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, garlic croutons, cilantro and warm garlic-seared chicken breast….12

STEAK SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA
Romaine, radicchio and arugula greens tossed with Gorgonzola blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette and crispy fried onions. Served with sliced sirloin steak and garlic bruschetta….15

ADRIATIC COBB
Tender greens tossed with feta cheese, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and pancetta. Served with olive oil feta vinaigrette….10

SPINACH SALAD
Baby spinach tossed with sun-dried cranberries, feta cheese, and walnuts in raspberry vinaigrette….10

HOUSE SALAD
Baby Greens served with your choice of dressing…..5.00

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SANDWICHES

GRILLED AHI & BRIE SANDWICH
Herb grilled ahi filet with artichoke aioli, brie cheese, cucumber, sliced tomato, and seasonal greens with balsamic dressing on toasted artisan bread. Served with hand-cut fries or our house cabbage slaw…15

ADRIATIC BURGER
Ground lamb and beef patty seasoned with garlic, basil, and artichoke hearts grilled to order. Topped with artichoke-basil aioli and served on a toasted artisan roll. Served with hand-cut fries or our house cabbage slaw….12

DALMATIAN WRAP
A blend of Adriatic vegetables, fresh spinach with roasted red pepper hummus served in a garlic and herb wrap. Served with hand-cut fries or our house cabbage slaw…..10

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Entrees
(Served with your choice of goat cheese mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, or polenta.)

ARTICHOKE CHICKEN
Sautéed chicken breast topped with lemon caper sauce and artichoke hearts. Served with Goat cheese mashed potatoes and chef’s vegetable of the day….16

ADRIATIC SHRIMP LINGUINI
Grilled shrimp on top a bed of linguini that is sautéed with basil pesto, artichoke hearts, plum tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh spinach and feta cheese….18

OVEN ROASTED PORK CHOP
Tender French–cut pork marinated and roasted. Served with choice of starch and chef’s vegetable du jour….28

COD
Baked cod in basil butter sauce, crowned with capers, artichoke and tomato. Served with wild rice blend and fresh seasonal vegetables…..20

BRODETTO DEL ADRIATICO
Seafood Broth with cherry tomatoes, mixed shellfish and market fish….21

SLOW ROASTED VEAL CHOPS
Roasted veal chops served with choice of starch and chefs vegetable du jour….25

RED SNAPPER
Adriatic red snapper seared with lemon butter and wild rice blend. Accompanied with our vegetable du jour….21

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Lunch Specialties
(Served from 11:30am to 4:30pm)

ADRIATIC PESTO PIZZA
Parmesan encrusted whole-wheat tortilla topped with basil pesto, artichoke hearts, tender spinach, kalamata olives, grilled chicken breast, grape tomatoes, and feta cheese…..9

FOREST QUEEN BURGER
8oz. Colorado natural beef patty grilled to order. Topped with roasted red peppers, caramelized onion, sautéed mushrooms and choice of cheese. Served with hand-cut fries or our house cabbage slaw…..10

THE OLD CROATIAN CHICKEN SANDWICH
A very tasty combination of delectable flavors of Parmesan-encrusted wheat bread grilled with chicken breast, bacon, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, cheddar & Swiss cheeses and oozing basil pesto. Served with hand-cut fries or our house cabbage slaw…..10

SLAVIC REUBEN
A wonderful twist on an old favorite! Shaved oven-roasted pork loin, seared red cabbage and Swiss cheese grilled on toasted fresh rye bread. Served with hand-cut fries our house cabbage slaw…..9

THE VILLAGE SALAD
This wonderful toss of greens, cucumbers and Kalamata olives is topped with crumbled feta and an authentically Greek dressing…..7

BOUNTIFUL BERRY SALAD
Seasonal berries, brie cheese, walnuts and mango vinaigrette. Served on a field of baby greens…..11

CHICKEN RIGATONI
Mushrooms and fresh spinach sautéed with garlic and dried cranberries, tossed with rigatoni and Alfredo sauce. Topped with grilled chicken breast…..10

HUNGARIAN SALAMI SANDWICH
Hungarian salami, cream cheese and wild greens served on a rustic ciabatta roll. Accompanied with fresh tomatoes and cucumber and served with hand-cut fries or our house cabbage slaw…..8

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