Sunday, June 14, 2009

Gertrude's Restaurant in Colorado City



Located at:
2625 West Colorado Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80904

719-471-0887
Serving: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner!

Private Parties and Banquets Welcome!
Full Bar Available

Award winning restaurant located in historic Old Colorado City, featuring a unique variety of entrees, soups, salads and deserts.Whether you are looking for an excellent steak, vegetarian dish, seafood sensation, or pasta platter, Gertrudes is perfect for every type of tastebud!

Upcoming Events

Easter Sunday
 Looking for a place to spend time with family & friends this Easter? 
Come share it with us at gertrudes!
 Space is limited so be sure to call as early as possible!

For reservations please call (719)471-0887

Saturday, June 13, 2009

About

Gertrude's Restaurant was founded in 1980 and has served Colorado Springs for nearly 30 years.

Our entrees offer an eclectic mix of New American, traditional and gourmet delights.

For an elegant dinner or an informal get-together over brunch, Gertrude's is sure to please.



Dinner




Dinner Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 5pm


Appetizers

Hummus Antipasto
Chick pea hummus dip, baby carrots, dolmades, artichokes, tomatoes & ciabatta bread
$9.95
 
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna
Drizzled with a blood orange balsamic glaze & served with Wasabi
$12.95

Coconut Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp simmered in a sweet and hot coconut sauce
$13.95

Smoked Salmon
Coho salmon smoked to order with onions, tomatoes, capers, cream cheese & crackers
$14.95

Soups

Cup of Soup
$3.95

Bowl of Soup
$4.95

Salads
 Half salads are available
 Add chicken-$5.95   Add shrimp-$8.95   Add NY Strip-$9.95

Gertrude Salad
Tomatoes, avocado, artichokes, baby carrots, onions & roasted red peppers on mixed greens
$10.95

Greek Salad
Baby spinach, tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese & dolmades,
with our balsamic vinaigrette
$10.95

Caesar Salad
Romaine greens tossed with home-made Caesar dressing and croutons topped with asiago cheese
$9.95

Warm Apple Salad
Mixed greens tossed with port wine vinaigrette topped with gorgonzola, walnuts & grilled apples
$10.95

Spinach Ahi Tuna Salad
Pan seared, on a bed of spinach with tomatoes, oranges & fresh chives
with a blood orange balsamic vinaigrette
$13.95

Grilled Salmon Salad
Wild Coho salmon on a bed of mixed greens with tomatoes, onions, carrots, oranges, roasted red peppers & almonds
$15.95
(Half Salad: $11.95)

Seafood
All entrees come with a dinner salad

Paella
A spicy Spanish rice and seafood stew with shrimp, salmon, mussels & sausage.
Simmered in a saffron broth
$27.95

Seafood Ravioli with Grilled Shrimp
On a bed of spinach with a roasted garlic, fresh tomato & basil beurre blanc
$26.95

Grilled Salmon
Wild Coho salmon grilled medium with a blood orange balsamic glaze & fresh basil
$23.95

Fresh Catch
Chef's choice & preparation
*Market Price*

Pastas
All pastas come with a dinner salad

Spinach Walnut Tortellini
Tri colored tortellini tossed in a spinach gorgonzola cream sauce with asiago cheese & walnuts.
$16.95

Wild Mushroom Linguini
Portabella & shiitake mushrooms sauteed with garlic, shallots, fresh basil & orageno, butter & olive oil.  Tossed with fresh linguini pasta & asiago cheese
$16.95

Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Ravioli
With garden vegetables, mushrooms, fresh basil, oregano & asiago cheese, on a bed of spinach
$17.95

Add chicken-$5.95   Add shrimp-$8.95   Add NY Strip-$9.95


Grille
All entrees come with a dinner salad

8oz. Filet Mignon
Boulder Valley Ranch certified Black Angus, char broiled to your perfect temperature
$29.95

12oz. New York Strip
Boulder Valley Ranch certified Black Angus, for those who like a more marbled cut
$27.95

Osso Bucco
A traditional preparation of braised pork shank, celery, carrots, onions & fresh herbs.
Served on creamy asiago polenta
$23.95

20% gratuity is added for parties of 6 or more and separate checks.

 

Lunch




Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday: 11am - 2:30pm


Salads
*Half salads are available*

Gertrude Salad
Tomatoes, artichokes, avocado, onions; carrots & roasted red peppers, served on a bed of mixed greens
$10.95

Greek Salad
Spinach, tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese, dolmades & balsamic vinaigrette dressing
$10.95

Warm Apple Salad
Grilled granny Smith apples, Gorgonzola cheese & walnuts served on fresh mixed greens with a warm port wine vinaigrette dressing
$10.95

Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine greens, asiago cheese & home-made croutons, tossed in our home-made Caesar dressing.
$9.95

Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled Coho salmon, tomatoes, onions, carrots, oranges, roasted red peppers & sliced almonds served on a bed of mixed greens
$15.95
Half Salad: $11.95

Ahi Tuna Salad
Pan seared Ahi tuna served on a bed of spinach w/ tomatoes, onions, sesame seeds, orange wedges & blood orange balsamic vinaigrette.
$12.95

Add to: grilled herb chicken- $5.95  Grilled shrimp- $8.95  4oz.filet- $10.95

Soup


Cup of Soup - $3.95
Bowl of Soup - $4.95
Cup of soup & ½ of a sandwich or salad - $8.95

Burgers & Sandwiches
All burgers and sandwiches are served with your choice of side salad,
potato chips or sauteed vegetables

Reuben
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & 1000 island, grilled & served on grilled marble rye
$8.95

BLT
Apple wood smoked bacon, tomatoes, romaine lettuce & mayo on grilled wheat bread.
$7.95

TBA 
Roasted turkey breast, bacon, avocado & Swiss cheese, grilled & served on ciabatta bread.
$8.95

Marguerite
Grilled herb chicken breast, tomato, fresh basil & fontina cheese, served on ciabatta bread.
$8.95

Steak Sandwich
Boulder Valley Ranch certified Black Angus Rib-eye 6 oz.cut grilled to order & served on our home baked hoagie roll with sauteed mushrooms, onions & fontina cheese.
$14.95

1/3 # Smoked Cheddar Buffalo Burger
Served on grilled ciabatta bun with lettuce, tomato & onion.
$8.95

Pastas Vegetarian Selections
may be added :
Grilled Herb Chicken ($5.95) Shrimp ($7.95)  Filet ($10.95)


Spinach Walnut Tortellini with Gorgonzola
Tri-colored cheese tortellini, sauteed in a creamy Gorgonzola cheese sauce with garlic, shallots & fresh herbs, served on a bed of spinach and topped with walnuts & freshly grated asiago cheese
$14.95

Wild Mushroom Linguini
Oyster, portabella & button mushrooms, sauteed in butter & olive oil w/garlic, shallots & fresh herbs. Tossed with fresh linguini pasta & topped with grated asiago cheese, fresh basil & orageno.
$14.95

Pumpkin Butternut Squash Ravioli
With garden vegetables, mushrooms, fresh basil, oregano & asiago cheese, on a bed of spinach
$15.95

Stuffed Portabella Mushroom
Large portabella mushroom stuffed with a sauteed medley of artichokes, asparagus, onions, carrots, roasted red bell peppers & spinach; topped with walnuts and melted fontina. Served on Quinoa with a fresh garden salad
$10.95

Hummus Antipasto
Creamy chick pea hummus, baby carrots, artichokes, tomatoes, dolmades & ciabatta bread
$9.95




Brunch






Breakfast served Saturday 8:30-11am
Sunday  8:30-2:30

Breakfast
All entrees are served with a grilled potato pancake, home-style apple sauce, fresh fruit & toast

Benedicts
On a grilled English muffin with 2 eggs poached medium


Eggs Gertrude
Avocado, grilled tomatoes & lemon hollondaise
$8.95

Filet 
Filet medallions, grilled tomatoes, lemon hollondaise & fresh basil
$12.95

Salmon
 Wild Coho salmon grilled medium, wilted spinach, fresh tomato & dill hollondaise
$11.95

Breakfast Sandwiches 
On grilled ciabatta bread with 2 eggs scrambled

Original 
Tomato, avocado and Swiss cheese,
$6.95

Sausage
your choice of apple chicken or smoked Gouda portabella sausage & fontina cheese
$7.95

Bacon & Egg
Apple-wood smoked bacon, 2 eggs any style & sharp cheddar cheese
$6.95

Three Egg Omelets
Served with potato pancakes, home-style applesauce, fresh fruit and toast

Bacon Cheddar
Apple-wood smoked bacon, roasted shallots & red peppers with sharp cheddar cheese
$8.95

Greek 
Spinach, kalamata olives & roasted red bell peppers with feta cheese
$8.95

TBA 
 Turkey breast, bacon & avocado with Swiss cheese
$8.95

Marguerite
Tomatoes, fresh basil & roasted garlic with fontina cheese
$8.95

Build Your Own
Your choice of 3:
Apple-wood smoked bacon, apple chicken sausage, smoked Gouda portabella sausage, spinach, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, avocado, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, basil, Swiss, sharp cheddar, feta, or fontina cheese.
$8.95
Additional items $0.50

Breakfast Plates
Served with 2 eggs any style, grilled potato pancake, home-style applesauce, fresh fruit & toast.

Steak & Eggs
6oz. grilled Boulder Valley Ranch certified black Angus beef  NY Strip,
char-broiled to your perfection.
$12.95
 
Gertrude’s Breakfast Platter
Your choice of bacon, apple chicken sausage or smoked Gouda portabella Sausage
$8.95

Vegetarian Plates
Served with 2 eggs any style, home-style apple sauce, fresh fruit & toast

Polenta & Eggs
Creamy fontina polenta smothered in vegan green chili & served with a grilled potato pancake.
 $7.95

Santa Fe
Grilled potato pancakes smothered with sharp cheddar cheese & vegan green chili
$7.95 
 
Pancakes

Whole Wheat (2) - $5.95
 Blue Corn (2) – Made with wheat free blue corn meal & oat flour - $5.95
Jazz-berry (2)- Whole wheat or blue corn cakes filled with a delicious berry medley! - $5.95

Sides
Eggs (2, any style) - $1.95
Grilled potato Pancake- $1.95
Toast - $0.95
English muffin - $1.50
Apple chicken or smoked Gouda portabella sausage - $4.25
Bacon (4 slices) - $4.25
½ Bacon (2 slices) – $2.50
Polenta w/vegan green chili - $2.95
Single pancake - $3.50
Single jazz-berry pancake- $3.95