Cafe Sam
5242 Baum Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-621-2000




Current Chef's Specials

July 2010

Soups
Farmhouse Corn Chowder
Classic Gazpacho (Optionally Spiked with Pepper Infused Vodka)

Appetizers
Duck Confit Quiche Cotswold Cheese, Fresh Homemade Blueberry and Strawberry Jams  $7.75
Stuffed Banana Peppers Our Own Fennel Sausage, Fresh Apricot Chutney  $6.75
Country Style French Pâté Pistachios, Cornichons, Cherry Onion Marmelade  $5.95
Grilled Veal Tongue Roasted Beets, Whole Grain Mustard Sauce  $7.75
Firecracker Catfish Two Alarm, Cornmeal Crust, Gorgonzola Crumbles, Western Ranch Dipping Sauce  $6.75
Yarnick Farms Heirloom Tomatoes Dark Irish Porter Cheese, Frisée, Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette  $7.50
Cajun Seafood Nachos Queso Chihuahua, Black Beans, Jalapeños, Summer Corn Pico,
Fresh Cilantro Sour Cream  $7.95

Entrees
Chopped Bison Steak Sweet Vidalia Onion Crisps, Melted Piccante, Pennsylvania Red Wine Demi  $14.95
Beef Briskett Slow Cooked, Poblano BBQ, Vermont Baked Beans, Garlic Toast  $14.95
Blackened Leg of Lamb Mission Figs, Cheesy Polenta, Fresh Rosemary Butter  $15.95
Naked Pork Riblets Magically Rubbed, Grilled Peaches, Mango Slaw  $14.95
Chicken Tikka Masala Indian Spices, Scallions, Ginger, Honey, Jasmine Rice, Red Yogurt Sauce  $14.95
Poached Sole and Salmon Lightly Crumbed, Rooftop Basil Sauce  $16.95
Rainbow Trout Squid, Smoked Gouda, Watermelon Infused Buerre Meunière  $17.95
Fried Shrimp Cakes Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote  $15.95
Stuffed Tomato Salad Trio Deviled Ham, Curry Chicken, Pesto Egg, Greek Shrimp, Mediterranean Salmon, Squid Ceviche (Pick Any Three)  $10.95

House Favorites

Sam’s “Morton” Steak Our Hand Cut 14 oz. New York Strip Steak with Andy’s Famous Steak Sauce  $19.95
Char-Grilled Billy Gunn Whopper Burger Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onion, and Special Sauce  $9.95

Prior Chef's Specials

May 2010

Soups
Vidalia Onion
Kielbasa, Cannellini, and Kale

Appetizers
Squid Ceviche Avocado, Jalapeños, Tomatillo Salsa Verde  $7.25
Vidalia Onion Pie Cave Aged Gruyère, Mango Chutney  $6.75
Fried Green Tomatoes Crab Claw Meat, Warm Cilantro Vinaigrette  $7.50
Poached Buffalo Meatballs Melted Baby Swiss, House Red Sauce  $6.75
Pulled Pork Slider Bourbon BBQ, Provolone, Homemade Pickles  $6.75
Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Heirloom Tomatoes, Arugula Salad Ruby Red Vinaigrette  $7.95
Calamari Scampi Capers, Lemon Butter Sauce, Garlic Toast Tower  $8.50

Entrees
Cassoulet Homemade Sausage, Duck Confit, Pork Shoulder, White Beans and Cherries  $16.95
Sauerbraten Pot Roast, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Braised Red Cabbage  $14.95
Blackened Ribeye Steak and Firecracker Shrimp Green Goddess Dipping Sauce  $18.95
Turkey Schnitzel Panko Crust, Baby Bellas, Beurre Meunière  $13.95
Stuffed Pheasant Straight Forcemeat, Jasmine Rice, Blackberries and Natural Jus  $23.95
Asian Catfish Filet Shiitakes, Daikon, Cucumber Slaw, Soy Glaze  $15.95
Roasted Sea Scallops Prosciutto Wrappers, Curried Chickpeas  $19.95
Grilled Soft Shell Crabs Ramps, Fusilli Noodles, Lumpfish Caviar Butter Sauce  $21.95
Atlantic Salmon Cakes Kalamata Olive and Artichoke Tapenade, Whole Grain Mustard Sauce  $14.95

House Favorites
Sam’s “Morton” Steak Our Hand Cut 14 oz. New York Strip Steak with Andy’s Famous Steak Sauce  $19.95
Char-Grilled Billy Gunn Whopper Burger Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onion, and Special Sauce  $9.95

March 2010

Soups
Stuffed Pepper
Organic Carrot and Ginger

Appetizers
House Cured Pastrami Salmon Grav Lox Buckwheat Blinis, Crème Fraiche, Blueberry Sauce $7.50
Black Kale “Caesar”  Dried Strawberries, Yucca Root Chips, Parmesan, Flat Anchovy Vinaigrette $7.50
Seafood Platter Shellfish Terrine, Mussel Salad, Tuna Tartar, Lumpfish Caviar Russian Egg $7.95
Petite Lobster Cake Sweet Pea Pistou, Classic Bearnaise $7.75
Duck Confit Creamy Blue Cheese Polenta, Fresh Apricots, Raspberry Demi $7.95
Scotch Egg Homemade Fennel Sausage Wrapper, Choron Aoili $5.75
Calamari Scampi Capers, Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce, Garlic Toast Tower $8.95

Entrees
Ribeye Roulade Smoked Local Pepper Jack, Celery Root Puree, Fresh Currant Sauce $19.95
Bison Goulash Fried Quail Egg, Sun Dried Cherries, Ziti Noodles $13.95
Roast Leg of Lamb Goat Cheese, Rainbow Chard, Natural Jus $16.95
Stuffed Chicken Thighs Santa Teresa Cheese, Dates, Himalayan Red Rice, Curry Sauce $13.95
Turkey Medallions Cacciatore Pennsylvania Button Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, Presque Isle Wine $13.95
General Tsao Salmon Barely Cooked, Enoki Mushrooms, Vidalia Onion Bulbs $15.95
Wild Caught Alligator Shish Kababs Creole Rissotto, Key Lime Meuniere Butter $18.95
Bouillabaisse Mahi-Mahi, Squid, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Parsnip Fish Fumet $15.95

House Favorites
Sam’s "Morton" Steak:
A Hand Cut 14 oz. New York Strip Steak with Andy's Famous Steak Sauce $19.95
Slow Roasted Pulled Pork with Garlic Toast  $13.95
Char-Grilled Billy Gunn Whopper Burger Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onion, and Special Sauce  $9.95

January 2010

Soups
Portabella Mushroom
Charred Plum Tomato and Asiago Cheese

Appetizers
Pork Wing Dings Braised Baby Bok Choy, Thai Chili Garlic Sauce  $6.75
Cheesy Hominy Grits Raclette, Jalapeños, Wild Mushrooms  $6.75
Hors d’ Oeuvres French Pâté, Chicken Galantine, Tuna Tartar, Lumpfish Caviar Russian Egg  $8.95
Extra Select Oysters Romano Hickory Smoked Bacon Bits, Fennel Cream  $8.25
 Duck Confit Wontons Goma Wakame, Soy Peanut Dipping Sauce  $6.75
Steamed Mussels Rutabaga Cubes, White Wine Garlic Broth  $8.50
Ground Antelope Taco Green Tomato Pico, Guacamole, Sour Cream  $7.75
Fried Calamari Piccatta Capers, Lemon Butter Sauce, Garlic Toast Tower  $8.50

Entrees
Neapolitan-Style Ragu Pork Shoulder, Pancetta, Prosciutto, Ziti Noodles  $15.95
Grilled Teriyaki Quail Gorgonzola, Kumquats, Mesculin Greens, Warm Chipotle Ancho Vinaigrette  $18.95
Atlantic Salmon Barely Cooked, Persimmons, Brown Butter, Forbidden Rice  $15.95
Pan Roasted Pistachio Crusted Duck Mission Figs, Lentils with Curried Tarka  $17.95
Turkey Medallions Olives, Sunchokes, Capers, Meyer Lemon  $13.95
Sizzling Shrimp Wilted Brussel Sprout Leaves and Garlic Sauté, Cashews  $14.95
Black Magic Swordfish Loin Steak Papaya Chutney, Compound Tequila-Lime Butter  $15.95
Panko Crusted Pork Schnitzel Crimini Mushrooms, English Pea Pesto  $13.95
Bison Sloppy Joe Sandwich Open Faced, Fried Quail Egg  $11.95
Three Meat Lasagna House Red Sauce  $13.95

House Favorites
Sam’s "Morton" Steak:
A Hand Cut 14 oz. New York Strip Steak with Andy's Famous Steak Sauce $19.95
Slow Roasted Pulled Pork with Garlic Toast  $13.95
Char-Grilled Billy Gunn Whopper Burger Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onion, and Special Sauce  $9.95

- Prior Special Photos -

















Back To Top