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DINING AT CALABASH BANQUET & RESTAURANT
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US FOR DINNER IN OUR DINING ROOM?
REGGAE AT CALABASH BANQUET & RESTAURANT
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US FOR OUR JAZZ CLUB
DINING AT CALABASH BANQUET & RESTAURANT
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US FOR DINNER IN OUR DINING ROOM?
REGGAE AT CALABASH BANQUET & RESTAURANT
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US FOR OUR JAZZ CLUB
MENUS
FATHER'S DAY
The Father's Day three course menu offers guests a choice of appetizer and entree, with our Southern Dessert Trio served to all guests. This menu will be served in both the Dining Room and Jazz Club. Our regular a la carte menu will not be available on Father's Day. Please see special Father's Day prices below.
APPETIZERS
FATHER’S DAY SALAD
Tender assorted lettuces, baby heirloom tomatoes, English cucumber & cornbread croutons dressed with Champagne vinaigrette
CREOLE DEVILED EGGS
Creamy yolks topped with capers, pickled red onion & micro greens
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES & SHRIMP REMOULADE
Fried cornmeal crusted tomatoes with spicy shrimp remoulade & pickled red cabbage
BLUE CRAB TOAST
Toasted, buttery brioche spread with avocado, topped with fresh crabmeat, lemon caper ravigote & peppadew relish
CHICKEN GUMBO
Pulled chicken, turkey andouille sausage, okra, celery, onion, bell pepper, Carolina rice
MAIN COURSES
CARIBBEAN SALMON
Grilled fillet of Atlantic salmon served with mango chutney sauce, broccoli & southern red rice
GULF CATFISH & SHRIMP
Flash fried fillet of farm-raised catfish served with grilled asparagus, corn macque choux and stewed okra & tomatoes
SHRIMP ÉTOUFFÉE
Tender, large shrimp in a brown roux with red bell pepper, seafood stock, Carolina rice & vegetable tempur
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
Breast, leg, thigh & wing dredged in seasoned flower, deep-fried until crisp and golden brown then drizzled with honey and served with smoked turkey collards and black eyed peas & rice
BEEF SHORT RIB
Boneless beef short rib braised until fork-tender, served with black garlic jus, string beans, & corn macque choux
VEGAN JAMBALAYA
Plant-based “sausage”, barbecued jackfruit, wood grilled seasonal vegetables blended with southern red rice
DESERT
SOUTHERN DESSERT TRIO
Brown sugar pineapple bread pudding, lemon meringue tart & red velvet brownie
SIDES (EACH $6)
SMOKED TURKEY COLLARDS | CORN MACQUE CHOUX | CHARRED BROCCOLINI| SOUTHERN RED RICE | BLACK EYED PEAS & RICE
PRICE
Three Course Menu Dining Room $55 per person (exclusive of tax, gratuity & beverages) Three Course Menu Jazz Club $75 per person (exclusive of tax, gratuity & beverages)
DINNER
FOR THE TABLE
FRESHLY BAKED SKILLET OF CORNBREAD
Steen’s cane syrup, honey butter
$9
CLASSIC MAC & CHEESE
Delicious blend of four cheeses, sweet cream custard
$13
STARTERS
CREOLE DEVILED EGGS
Pickled red onion, capers, micro greens
$10
HALF DOZEN EAST COAST OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
6 freshly-shucked oysters served with traditional accompaniments- we buy whatever is freshest each day, so the selection will change frequently
$18
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES & SHRIMP REMOULADEA
SOUTHern specialty - crisp-fried, cornmeal crusted, thick sliced green tomatoes served with our signature shrimp remoulade sauce and house-made pickled red cabbage slaw
$15
BUTTERMILK FRIED OYSTER SALAD
Rocket greens, citrus vinaigrette, preserved lemon & comeback sauce
$18
SOUTHERN CAESAR SALAD
Crisp Romaine hearts, grape tomatoes, house-made cornbread croutons tossed in classic lemon Parmesan dressing
$14
OXTAIL & GRITS
Oxtail stewed in red wine jus with Castle Valley stone ground yellow grits and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
$20
HARVEST GREEN SALAD
Assorted baby lettuces, cucumber, carrots, pickled beets and candied pecans dressed with a sorghum molasses vinaigrette
$13
ENTREES
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
Hot-honey drizzle, sweet potato gratin, creamed turkey collards Freshly-baked buttermilk drop biscuit
$25
BONELESS BEEF SHORT RIB
Bourbon black garlic jus, green beans & potatoes, sweet potato gratin
$36
LOW COUNTRY CATFISH & GULF SHRIMP
Cornmeal fried catfish, sautéd shrimp, charred asparagus, corn macque choux and tomato-okra sauce
$29
LUMP CRAB CAKES
Served with sweet corn macque choux & charred asparagus
$37
VEGAN JAMBALAYA
Plant-based "sausage", BBQ'd jackfruit, seasonal vegetables & southern red rice
$26
JERK SPICED LAMB SHANK
Lamb jus, harissa, stewed cabbage, sweet corn johnny cakes and black eyed peas & rice
$40
WHOLE NORTH AFRICAN SEA BASS
Whole fish including the head and tail served with charred broccolini, brown butter fingerling potatoes, drizzled with fresh herb vinaigrette
$37
CARIBBEAN SALMON
Grilled salmon fillet, mango glaze, mango salsa, charred broccolini & southern red rice
$29
SIDES
Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey, Castle Valley Mill Stone Ground Grits, Brown Butter Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Charred Broccolini, black eyed peas & rice, southern red rice (Please, no substitutions. Our main courses come with sides that have been chosen to best compliment the dish.)
$6per each
QUICK LINKS
Monday — Friday
9am — 5pm
Monday — Friday
9am — 5pm
Calabash Banquet & Restaurant | 6208 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia PA 19151
| (215) 879-1360
DESERTS
ENTREES
PINEAPPLE BROWN SUGAR BREAD PUDDING
Served warm with warm vanilla custard, caramelized pineapple, Jamaican rum sauce & Taharka Brothers Honey Graham Cracker ice cream.
$11
SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE
Home-made ginger snap, graham crust, cream cheese icing
$9
BOURBON VANILLA CREME BRULÉE
Rich, creamy egg custard under a crisp caramelized sugar top
$11
APPLE-PEAR COBBLER
Honey Crisp apples and ripe pears under a sweet biscuit crust. Served a la mode with Taharka Brothers vanilla ice cream.
$10
TAHARKA BROTHER'S MANGO SORBET
Dairy free, all natural fruit
$7
TAHARKA BROTHERS ICE CREAM
Vanilla or Honey Graham Cracker
$7
We are pleased to serve hand-crafted ice creams from Taharka Brothers Ice Cream based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Taharka Brothers is an employee-owned cooperative striving to improve the lives of Baltimoreans by employing residents of some of the city’s most troubled areas.
AFTER DINNER DRINKS
LIMONCELLO
Sweet Italian lemon liqueur served chilled
$10
IRISH COFFEE
Irish whiskey, brown sugar, hot coffee, whipped cream
$9
CLASSIC SIDECAR
Remy Martin 1738 Cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice
$15
WHITE RUSSIAN
Vodka, Kahlua coffe liqueur, cream
$10
BAILEY’S IRISH CREAM
Up or on the rocks
$8
DRAMBUIE
Golden Scotch whiskey infused with heather honey & herbs
$10
FRANGELICO
Hazelnut Liqueur
$8
GRAND MARNIER
Cognac & bitter orange liqueur blend
$10
We have a full selection of liqueurs & cordials - please ask your server or bartender.
WINE
Our wine list changes with some frequency based on availability, new vintage releases and other factors. The list below is a sample of what you will find on our wine list.
SPARKLING & WHITE WINES
PROSECCO
Pasqua "Romeo & Juliet", Treviso, Italy DOC
$50
SPARKLING CHARDONNAY
"THE DIVER", Days of Youth Wine Co, CA, NV
$40
SPARKLING ROSE
Cuvée 89 by GRUET, New Mexico, NV
$45
CHAMPAGNE
Moet et Chandon, BRUT, France NV
$120
CHARDONNAY, CK MONDAVI, CALIFORNIA
Delightfully crisp with aromas of lemon & citrus, flavors of apple and pear mingle with a hint of oak
$35
CHARDONNAY, DECOY BY DUCKHORN, NAPA VALLEY, CA
Tantalizing, vibrant aromas of Fuji apple, ripe pear and lemon zest. Orchard fruit and citrus flavors, refreshing acidity and hints of caramelized French oak
$59
CHARDONNAY, MCBRIDE SISTERS, CENTRAL COAST, CA
Aromas of lemon curd and honey, pineapple and ripe pear. Soft and balanced texture, with a slight hint of toasty oak. Complex without being heavy. Great with salmon, chicken, shrimp and salads
$50
VIOGNIER, PERAINO ESTATE, LODI, CA
Aromas of honeysuckle, guava and butter with a hint of toasty brioche bread. Lush flavors of ripe apricots, lychee, vanilla and flowers balanced by flavors of peaches and butter
$35
RIESLING, CHARLES SMITH WINES, KUNG FU GIRL, WASHINGTON STATE
White peach, mandarin orange and apricot are delivered with a core of minerality that makes this dry Riesling shimmer with energy and freshness.
$34
WHITE BLEND, MELANGE BY WATERBROOK, COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON STATE
Perfect, off-dry summer blend of Muscat, Viognier, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay. Aromas of pineapple and honeysuckle lead to sweet flavors of white peach, dried papaya vanilla & key lime pie
$36
ROSE & RED WINES
ROSE, TATTOO GIRL, WASHINGTON STATE
There isn't a better wine for warm weather or to accompany a SOUTHern Caesar Salad. So what are you waiting for? Tattoo Girl Rosé.... At times she can be sweet, others a little dark...but she's always BOLD and BEAUTIFUL. She has notes of fresh strawberries, green melon and roses that hit the palate with a crisp finish to create a refreshing, very food friendly wine.
$32
ROSE OF MOURVEDRE, CLINE CELLARS, CA
Aromas of fresh plum, strawberry, and watermelon with layers of cherry and a hint of plum on the palate. Full bodied and full flavored - a favorite year after year.
$42
PINOT NOIR, BLOCK 9, "CAIDEN'S VINEYARD", CALIFORNIA
Ripe cherry and berry flavors. Silky in the mouth, good body, seductive wild cherries and a hint of sandalwood
$39
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CK MONDAVI, CALIFORNIA
Deep red color, intense flavors of cherry and blackberry, hint of oak and a silky finish.
$35
CABERNET BLEND, CHAPPELLET, MOUNTAIN CUVEE, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Concentrated fruit and spice with layers of red currant, cassis, cinnamon, vanilla and clove, along with hints of earthy forest floor. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with Petit Verdot, Malbec & Cabernet Franc
$85
MALBEC, BROKEN EARTH WINERY, "LIMITED RELEASE", PASO ROBLES, CA
Dark red fruits with spice and pepper notes on the palate with balancing acidity. Made from estate grown fruit aged in barrel for 12 months.
$36
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, LIBERTY SCHOOL, PASO ROBLES, CA
Aromas of fresh vanilla, cedar and black currants. Black pepper, savory herbs, black cherry and sweet oak are framed by approachable silky tannins making this wine very food friendly. Recommended with our beef short rib.
$48
SOMMELIER'S SELECTIONS
Special wines in limited quantity.
CHARDONNAY, ROMBAUER VINEYARDS, NAPA VALLEY, CA, 2019
A Wine & Spirits Magazine Top 10 Chardonnay. Buttery richness to luscious spiced apple tart and baked pear flavors. Ground nutmeg lingers into the broad, plush finish with powerful toasty notes.
$85
SAUVIGNON BLANC, CHALK HILL, SONOMA COUNTY, CA, 2019
Exotic, vibrant and fresh. Full-flavored and well-balanced from a combination of stainless and French oak barrel treatment. Floral notes, honeydew melon, lemon and white pepper aromas with guava, mango & grapefruit on the palate.
$50
MERLOT, DUCKHORN VINEYARDS, "THREE PALMS VINEYARD", NAPA VALLEY, CA 2018
The benchmark for New World Merlot. Intense, complex, layered flavors. Aromas of huckleberry, black cherry, chocolate and fig. Voluptuous fruit and earthy undertones on the palate. A rich and remarkably long finish.
$185
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CROSSBARN BY PAUL HOBBS, SONOMA COUNTY, CA 2018
Aromas of redcurrant, black olive tapenade, and hints of wet stone. Juicy red fruits burst on the palate with a youthful intensity, with balanced acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a lengthy finish. 90 PTS, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
$95
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, TREFETHEN VINEYARDS, RESERVE, OAK KNOLL DIST, NAPA 2018
“…nearly perfect…a monumental wine…” – Wine Enthusiast - Aromas of dense plum jam, currant, sage, hints of clove-scented leather. Layers of expressive, ripe cherry, cacao, and black fruit, rich mouthfeel, supple tannins.
$195
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS, NAPA VALLEY, CA 2018
Robust, balanced, complex - a blend of dark berry, generous oak notes, clove, and nutmeg. Supple, full-bodied with a punch of power, ripeness, and elegance from start to finish.
$110
We choose all of our wines with care and an emphasis on offering great value - wines that over-deliver and complement our food.
Vintages change and sometimes we don't know until the wines arrive at our door. We make every effort to keep our wine list up-to-date.
Unfortunately, many of our purveyors continue to experience supply chain challenges. We apologize in advance if we do not have your first choice.
BEER
We're heavily focused on local craft beer because Philadelphia and the surrounding area have so many fantastic breweries.
DRAFT BEERS
Local & Seasonal
NESHAMINY CREEK BREWING WAREHOUSE MEXICAN-STYLE LAGER
2-row and Munich malt, flaked maize, Herkules and Hallertauer hops. Clean, grainy malt character. subtle sweetness and a crisp, dry finish. IBU 18 | 4.5% ABV (16 oz)
$6
LOVE CITY BREWING SPRING SPELL GINGER SAISON
Great warm weather beer brewed with fresh ginger, lemon zest and coriander. Dry, lightly spicy and infuse with citrus. 5.2% ABV (16 oz)
$7.50
EVIL GENIUS BEER CO STACEY'S MOM CITRA IPA
Low bitterness and lots of hop flavor. Dry-hopped entirely with Citra hops. 85 IBU | 7.5% ABV (12 oz)
$7
2SP BREWING COMPANY UP, UP & AWAY NEW ENGLAND DOUBLE IPA
Mosaic, Cascafe and Simcoe hops, wheat and oats. Big notes of peach, plum and citrus. 8% ABV (12 oz)
$8
DOWNEAST CIDER HOUSE ORIGINAL BLEND UNFILTERED CRAFT CIDER
Juicy and sweet, tastes and smells like the farm-fresh cider you drank as a kid. Intensely flavorful, remarkably drinkable. This is a hard cider and contains 5.1% alcohol.
$6.
BOTTLES & CANS
Don't be afraid of cans! They keep the beer fresh and they have a lower carbon footprint than glass.
TWO LOCALS NUBIAN BROWN ALE
Local and black-owned. 16oz can
$8
TWO LOCALS PROLIFIC IPA
16oz can
$9
ABITA PURPLE HAZE LAGER WITH RASPBERRIES
12oz bottle
$6.50
LINDEMANS LAMBIC BELGIAN BEER
12oz bottles available in Framboise (raspberry), Peche (peach) and Fraise (strawberry)
$12
TROEGS INDEPENDENT BREWING PERPETUAL IPA
12oz bottle
$7.50
DOGFISH HEAD 60 MINUTE IPA
12oz bottle
$7
DOGFISH HEAD SLIGHTLY MIGHTY LOCAL IPA
12oz bottle
$5.50
HEINEKEN ZERO NO-ALCOHOL BEER
12oz bottle
$5
WINES BY THE GLASS & SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
WINES BY THE GLASS
Sparkling, white, rosé and red wines by the glass
ROSA REGALE, BRACHETTO SWEET SPARKLING RED, ITALY
A split (187ml) of light, sweet, sparkling red wine said to be a favorite of Cleopatra. Seductive, elegant, softly effervescent, delicate bouquet of rose petals and sensuous flavors of fresh raspberries and strawberries. Goes with everything including dessert.
$14
PINOT GRIGIO, CK MONDAVI, CALIFORNIA
Aromas of wildflowers, peaches, pears with flavors of white peach, melon, crisp apple, honeysuckle. Crisp, refreshing. Pairs well with all of our appetizers, fish and poultry dishes.
$9
CHARDONNAY, CK MONDAVI, CALIFORNIA
Delightfully crisp with aromas of lemon & citrus, flavors of apple and pear mingle with a hint of oak. Great with salads, chicken or fish.
$9
ROSÉ OF MOURVEDRE, CLINE CELLARS, CALIFORNIA
Aromas of fresh plum, strawberry, and watermelon with layers of cherry, and a hint of plum on the palate. A dry rosé that has round, fruity fullness. Great paired with Deviled Eggs, Blue Crab Toast, fish and poultry dishes.
$11
PINOT NOIR, ANGELS INK, WENTE VINEYARDS, MONTEREY, CA
Rich, round and supple in texture. Fruit forward with an integrated oak presence with a crush of berry and a vanilla-backed juiciness. Delicious with poultry, salmon or beef.
$12
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CK MONDAVI, CALIFORNIA
Deep red color, intense flavors of cherry and blackberry, hint of oak, silky finish. Best with meats, but so easy drinking it works as a cocktail, too.
$9
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, LIBERTY SCHOOL, PASO ROBLES CA
Aromas of fresh vanilla, cedar and black currants. Black pepper, savory herbs, black cherry and sweet oak are framed by approachable silky tannins making this wine very food friendly.
$15
SOUTH'S SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Originals and twists on the classics.
THE SOUTH SAZERAC
Our twist on the classic made with Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, Martell Cognac and a spritz of Absinthe. Served chilled, up, with a twist of lemon. The original Sazerac was crowned the official cocktail of New Orleans in 2008.
$15
SOUTHERN NOBILITY
Uncle Nearest Small Batch Tennessee Whiskey, sarsaparilla syrup and lemon juice.
$16
ODE TO ZANZIBAR BLUE
Empress 1908 Gin, ruby red grapefruit and lime juices, ginger beer and a twist of lime.
$12
SOUTHERN STRAWBERRY JAM
Bulleit Bourbon, fresh strawberries, strawberry jam and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
$16
MANGO HABAÑERO MARGARITA
House-made habañero pepper infused tequila, mango juice and lime juices and cayenne pepper-salt rim.
$12
RASPBERRY LEMON DROP
Ketel One Vodka, raspberry schnapps and fresh lemon juice, served up.
$15
QUICK LINKS
Monday — Friday
9am — 5pm
Monday — Friday
9am — 5pm
Calabash Banquet & Restaurant | 6208 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia PA 19151
| (215) 879-1360