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

Valentines Day!
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 Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 5pm - 9pm

Our menu changes frequently - subscribe to this Blog to keep updated.


Appetizers

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
$12.95

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

Hummus Antipasto
Chick pea hummus dip, baby carrots, dolmades, artichokes, tomatoes & ciabatta bread
$9.95


Soups

Cup of Soup
$3.95

Bowl of Soup
$4.95

Salads

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

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

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)

Spinach Ahi Tuna Salad
Pan seared, on a bed of spinach with tomatoes, oranges & fresh chives with a blood orange balsamic vinaigrette
$12.95

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

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

Seafood
All entrees come with a dinner salad


Paella
A spanish rice and seafood stew with shrimp, salmon, mussels & andouille sausage, simmered in a safron 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 of the Day
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, oyster & button mushrooms sauteed with garlic, shallots, fresh herbs, butter & olive oil.  Tossed with fresh linguini pasta & asiago cheese
$16.95

Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Ravioli
Grilled asparagus, oyster & portabella mushrooms, artichokes, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, garlic, shallots & fresh herbs, on a bed of spinach & asiago cheese
$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 & 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
Grilly 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

Soups
Your server will be happy to tell you the soup of the day!
Cup of Soup - $3.95
Bowl of Soup - $4.95
Cup of soup & ½ of a sandwich - $8.95

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cajun Herb Chicken
Grilled & brushed with Cajun herb oil, topped with andouille sausage & fontina cheese 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

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

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

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


20% gratuity added to parted of 6 or more and separate checks.

Brunch






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

Breakfast

Benedicts
Served with potato pancakes and Fresh Fruit!

Eggs Gertrude - $8.95
Our signature vegetarian eggs Benedict on a grilled English muffin with two eggs poached medium, avocado & grilled tomatoes. Topped off with a rich lemon hollandaise sauce.
Filet Benedict - $12.95
Filet medallions, roasted red peppers & green onions served on a grilled English muffin and topped off with hollandaise. A tasty start to the day, indeed!

Breakfast Sandwiches
Served with potato pancakes and Fresh Fruit!

Original Breakfast Sandwich - $6.95
Two eggs scrambled, tomato, avocado and Swiss cheese, stacked and served on grilled ciabatta bread
Spicy Sandwich - $7.95
Two eggs scrambled, Italian capicola ham, tomato and fontina cheese, on ciabatta bread

Omelets
Served with potato pancakes, fresh fruit and your choice of wheat/rye toast, or banana bread!

Bacon Cheddar - $8.95
Three eggs, crispy bacon, scallions, roasted red peppers and cheddar cheese.
Greek - $8.95
Three eggs, spinach, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers and feta.
TBA - $8.95
Three eggs, roast turkey, bacon, avocado, and swiss cheese.
Marguerite - $8.95
Three eggs, tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil & fontina. A vegetarian taste sensation!
Build Your Own - $8.95
Your choice of three: bacon, apple chicken sausage, spicy andouille saussage, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, avocado, kalamata olives, roastecd red peppers, basil, swiss, smoked cheddar, feta, or fontina cheese.        
Additional Items: $.50 each

Breakfast Plates
All Platters come with potato pancake, fruit and your choice of wheat/rye toast or banana bread!

Steak & Eggs - $14.95
6oz. grilled certified Angus beef rib eye (Boulder Valley
Gertrude’s Breakfast Platter - $8.95
Two eggs any style, with your choice of bacon, chicken, apple chicken sausage, or spicy Italian capicola ham. Served with grilled potatoes, fresh fruit and toast selection of your choice.

Vegetarian Plates

Polenta & Eggs - $7.95
Creamy polenta smothered in vegan green chili. Served with two eggs any style, potato pancakes, fresh fruit and toast
Santa Fe – $7.95
Yukon gold grilled potatoes smothered with cheddar cheese and vegan green chili. Served with two eggs any style, fresh fruit and toast selection of your choice.

PANCAKES & FRENCH Toast
Served with Maple Syrup & Fresh Fruit!

French Toast- $5.95
Our home baked bread soaked in an orange vanilla egg batter, grilled and topped with sliced almonds

Whole Wheat Pancakes
Short Stack (2) - $5.95 Tall Stack (3) - $6.95 Kids Pancakes (4 small cakes) - $3.50

Blue Corn Pancakes – Made with wheat free blue corn meal
Short Stack (2) - $5.95 Tall Stack (3) - $6.95
Jazz-berry Pancakes- Whole wheat or blue corn cakes filled with a delicious berry medley!
Short Stack (2) - $6.95 Tall Stack (3) - $7.95

SIDES
Eggs (2, any style) - $1.95
Potato Pancake- $1.95
Toast - $0.95
English muffin - $1.50
Apple chicken or andouille 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 jazzberry pancake- $3.95