OMBRA
Small Plates + Libations
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DAILY SPECIALS
we strive to make the most
of every season + opportunity!
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A portion of proceeds from specials at OMBRA
support a community non-profit organization each month!
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SMALL PLATES
Lion’s Mane Street Taco v gf p s served individually 6
chili-lime fungi, corn tortilla, coconut chimichurri, radish, cilantro
Soft-Shell Crab Street Taco* served individually 9
fried blue crab, corn tortilla, radish, mayonesa, tajín, cilantro, lime
Greens + Salads v gf p
blue cheese +$1 fried chicken +$6 soft-shell crab +$8
side salad v gf p butter lettuce, watercress, onion, house vinaigrette 6
strawberry salad v gf p watercress, pea, fennel, sesame brittle, lemon vin. 14
hazelnut salad v gf butter lettuce, carrot ribbons, blue cheese dressing 14
Miso Soup v gf p 10
mushroom-kombu brodo, miso paste, sautéed lion’s mane, scallion
Heirloom Carrots v gf p 14
charred rainbow carrots, tahini, spiced-hazelnut za’atar
Blue Crab Bisque 16
domestic blue crab, garlic olive-oil, pickled peppers, crispy onion
East Coast Poutine v gf 16
Old Bay french fries, mushroom brown gravy, baked cottage cheese
2 Piece + a Biscuit* 18
country-fried chicken thigh & drumstick, biscuit, honey butter
Baked Involtini Pasta 19
ground pork & fennel farce, pasta roulade, bechamel, shallot nest
Hazelnut-Crusted Trout* 22
domestic river trout filet, plantain crust, coconut-mint gremolata
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SHARABLES
Miso Deviled Eggs v gf s 7
2 hard-boiled eggs, fiery miso filling, shichimi togarashi
French Fries v gf p 8
double-fried housecut potatoes, fry salt, Heinz 57 ketchup
Marinated Olives v gf p 9
assortment of whole olives marinated in a peppercorn-citrus oil
Seasonal Pickles v gf p 10
seasonal rotation of pickled fruits + veggies + mustard seeds
Tortilla Chips + Dip s v gf p
strawberry pico de gallo v gf p peppers, onion, cilantro, radish, lime 8
charred-onion dip v gf french onion dip w/ fennel, mayo, sour cream 10
hot pimento dip s v gf gouda, cheddar, curds, sweet peppers, garlic 14
smoked trout dip gf sheep cheese, smoked trout, celery, allspice, crema 16
Cheese Plate v 26
selection of 3 cheeses with jam, pickles, nuts, crudités, bread/chips
Sandwiches
beer-mustard cheddar +$1 blue cheese +$1
blue-crab sando fried soft-shell crab, watercress, dijonnaise, brioche bun 15
beef-heart burger signature house patty, greens, dijonnaise, brioche bun 15
pimento grilled-chz v s cheddar, gouda, curds, mayo, peppers, brioche bun 15
Steak Frites* gf 28
steak = a cut of meat… paired with our nose-to-tail philosophy, our selection rotates between various cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and game from Carne Diem!
locally-sourced (rotating) steak cut, french fries, tarragon mayo
Butcher Board* 28
rotating selection of sausages, pâtés, terrines, etc. from Carne Diem
served with pickles, mustard, crudités, bread/chips
Smorgasbord* 45
butcher board meats + rotation of cheeses
served with mustard, jam, pickles, crudités and bread/chips
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DESSERTS
Seasonal Sorbet v gf 8
ask us for more info about our current selection!
Bananas Foster Trifle v 12
hazelnut-rhum cake, banana pudding, salted-caramel cream
BRUNCH
weekends only (11am-2:30pm)
2 Farm-Fresh Eggs v gf 7
omelet, scrambled, over-easy, over-medium, fried, or sunny-side up
Strawberry Shortcake v 10
macerated strawberries, housemade biscuit, whipped cream
Fruit Bowl v gf 12
freshly sliced seasonal fruit, cottage cheese, salt and pink pepper
Biscuits & Gravy 14
housemade (pork) chorizo sausage gravy over a split biscuit
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s - spicy | gf - gluten free | v - vegetarian | p - plant based
kitchen accepts food until 30 minutes before close
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WE KINDLY ASK FOR NO SUBSTITUTIONS TO OUR MENU
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish,
or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
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A Special Thank You to our Local Partners:
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Barham Family Farm
Green Dirt Farm
Marion Milling
Yoli Tortilleria
Microgreens KC
Myco Planet
C&C Produce
Salt Creek Farms
Hugo Tea
Messenger Coffee
Ibis Bakery
KC Can Compost
Ripple Glass Recycling
NKC Beverage
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“DAME un’OMBRA”
…is a phrase meant to be shared with others. It’s direct translation, “Give Me a Shadow,” comes from old Venice; renowned for its historic vendors and markets. White wine merchants would gather at the base of the Torre (tower) dell'Orologio, across from the Piazza San Marco. During the day, these vintners would have to move their stands to stay in the shadow ("ombra") of the tower, lest they wish to sell sour vinegar instead of their temperamental wines! “Let’s drink in the shade/shadows” became synonymous with “let’s have a glass of wine.” The saying continues to be a popular phrase for gathering and imbibing in the Veneto region today!
Similarly, OMBRA embodies the concept of moving and changing, much like the vintners of old Venice. We hope you linger and explore all we have to offer:
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food is served “rolling fire” (not coursed) and is meant to be shared!
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small plates are 6-10 bites. we recommend ordering a few to start!
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boards are larger portions that highlight our in-house charcuterie program!
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our values: nose-to-tail, ethically-sourced, & seasonal ingredients.
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napkins + straws are compostable to help divert our food & water waste.
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CHECK OUT OUR SISTER CONCEPT : CARNE DIEM - Fine Meats & Pantry
HAPPY HOUR
RED WINE
Poggio Anima - 2019 “Samael” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 6
bold & unapologetically tannic
SPARKLING WINE
Cascina Roberto 2020 Brachetto d’Acqui 6
sweet & sparkling red
ORANGE WINE
Hablo Gulp Orange Wine 7
like a quirky Chardonnay
WHITE WINE
La Bastarda Pinot Grigio 6
crisp, clean, & citrusy
DRAFTS
Seasonal Drafts 5
Boulevard “Space Camper” IPA 5
WELLS
Bourbon - Four Roses Yellow Label 6
Scotch - Compass Box Artist Blend 6
Rum - Plantation 3 Star 6
Vodka - Tito’s 6
Gin - Broker’s 6
Tequila - Cimarron 6
Mezcal - La Luna Cupreata 6
MIXERS
(coke, sprite, lemon, cran, ginger beer, tonic, soda water) 2
LIBATIONS
Bar Special 8
Springtime No-jito 9
Coconut Ocean Water 11
Hawaiian Dad Shirt 12
SMALL PLATES
Miso Deviled Eggs vegetarian 5
Strawberry Pico de Gallo vegan 6
Marinated Olives vegan 7
Heirloom Carrots vegan 12
Pimento Grilled-Chz vegetarian 13
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LIBATIONS
SPIRITS (link)
COCKTAILS
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Wall Street v gf p 14
this white manhattan means business
Union Horse Long Shot Whiskey, Snap Pea, Vermouth Blanc, Bitters
Sakura Baburu* v gf 15
floral, sweet, pink,*kawaii* bubbles
Roku Gin, Lychee, Lemon, Sakura-Egg White Bubbles
Hawaiian Dad-Shirt v gf p 14
this rum ol’ fashioned is rad, just like dad
Pineapple Rum, Banana, Tiki Bitters
Coconut “Ocean Water” v gf p 13
the drink from Sonic, now with alcohol!
Coconut Vodka, Blue Curacao, Coconut Cream, Citrus
24 Karat* v gf 15
a tequila cocktail that will make you feel golden
La Gritona Tequila, Yellow Carrot, Ginger, Lime, Egg White
Strawberry-Rhubarb Spritz v gf p lo 14
a refreshing take on a classic
Strawberry-infused Aperol, Prosecco, Rhubarb Shrub
Trini(daddy) Colada v gf p 14
a Trinidad Sour just wasn’t fun enough…
Plantation OFTD Rum, Angostura Bitters, Pineapple, Coconut, Lime
Hazelnut Espresso Martini v gf p 15
people are nuts about this one… (CONTAINS NUTS)
Vanilla Vodka, Frangelico, Coffee Liqueur, Messenger Coffee Espresso
Trees in a Pod v gf p lo 12
pine tree meets sugar pea in this low-abv
Boomsma Cloosterbitters, Snap Pea-Juniper Shrub, Soda Water
That’s Not What I Mint v gf p 13
scotch & soda just got an upgrade
Blended Scotch Whisky, Strawberry-Mint Syrup, Soda Water
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we kindly ask for no substitutions to our menu
s : spicy | gf : gluten free | v : vegetarian
p : plant-based | lo : low abv | na : non-alcoholic
bar accepts orders until 15 minutes before close
* Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
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N/A LIBATIONS
Sparkling Americano v gf p na 11
a refreshing way to drink espresso!
Messenger Coffee espresso, Strawberry-Mint syrup, Sparkling Water
Chocolate Mar(TEA)ni v gf p na 12
liquid girl scout cookie - add vodka +$4!
Dark Chocolate Syrup, Oolong Tea, Coconut Cream
Springtime No-jito v gf na 11
seasonal n/a mojito - add rum +$4!
Mint, Rhubarb Shrub, Strawberry, Soda Water
Garden Party* v gf na 12
this n/a cocktail is in full bloom - add gin +$4!
Citrus, Pea-Juniper Shrub, Lychee, Sakura-Egg White Bubbles
OTHER LIBATIONS
Brewed Beverages v gf na
milk and sugar available for an upcharge
iced tea p chilled Hugo Tea black tea 3
arnold p chilled Hugo Tea black tea + lemonade 4
chai tea p slightly-sweet Hugo Tea chai blend 3
doppio p double Messenger relay espresso 4
cuppa p a ‘cup of Joe’ (american coffee) 4
decaf coffee p served in a 12oz french press 4
seasonal latte banana bread or strawberry-mint 6
Loose-Leaf Teas v gf p na 4
milk and sugar available - served in a french press
oolong tea lighter, less-caffeinated black tea
gao wen tea aromatic black tea leaves
green tea unoxidized tea leaves
rainier tisane mint herbal tea
currant tisane dried fruit + rooibos herbal tea
bouquet tisane chamomile herbal tea
Soft Drinks + Tonics v gf p na
Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite,
Orange Fanta, Gosling’s Ginger Beer,
Fever Tree Tonic or Soda cans 2
Housemade Lemonade each 2
Smeraldina Italian sparkling water bottle 4
BRUNCH glass/carafe
Mimosa p OJ + sparkling wine 14/24
Sangria p rioja red wine + port + citrus 9/16
Bloody Mary p Zing Zang Mix + vodka 14/24
WINE + SPIRIT FLIGHTS
ask us about our current themed selections!
Wine Flight three 2 oz pours 21
Spirit Flight three 1 oz pours 21
HOUSE WINES
(scan QR menu for our full selection of wines)
RED FLAVOR-PROFILE glass/bottle
Maître-de-Chai - Table Red 2021
Lodi, California FRUITY 14/42
Land of Saints - Pinot Noir 2022
San Luis Obispo, California LIGHT 15/45
Luberri Orlegi - Rioja Tempranillo 2021
Rioja, Spain SPICED-JAM 8/24
Riccitelli - “Hey!” Malbec 2020
Mendoza, Argentina PEPPERY 13/39
Mollydooker - “The Boxer” Shiraz 2020
Mclaren Vale, Australia EARTHY 22/66
Delta - Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Healdsburg, California TANNIC 12/36
WHITE FLAVOR-PROFILE glass/bottle
Ranga Ranga - Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Marlborough, New Zealand ACIDIC 11/33
Poggio Anima - ‘Gabriel’ Pecorino 2021
Abruzzo, Italy BALANCED 9/27
GÖNC Winery - ‘The 60’s’ Kerner 2022
Dobrovnik, Slovenia BRIGHT 11/33
Diatom - Chardonnay 2022
Santa Barbara County, US SAVORY 14/42
ORANGE + ROSÉ FLAVOR-PROFILE glass/bottle
Bodegas Ponce - “Gulp/Hablo” Orange Wine 2020
Castilla-La Mancha, Spain APPLE PIE 11/33
Ameztoi - “Rubentis” Txakoli Rosé 2022
Getariako Txakolina, Spain HIBISCUS 17/51
Kir-Yanni - “Akakies” Sparkling Rosé 2021
Macedonia, Greece RED BERRIES 15/45
SPARKLING FLAVOR-PROFILE glass/bottle
Boundary Breaks - No. 356 Off-Dry Bubbly Riesling
Finger Lakes, New York PEACHES 13/39
Terra MÄDI - Vino Blanco Espumoso Brut Reserva
Querétaro, México TRADITIONAL 12/36
DIGESTIFS
Regular -or- Decaf Messenger Coffee 4
Messenger Double Espresso (Doppio) 4
Boundary Breaks Ice Wine 8
House Amaro Blend 8
Manuel Aragon “El Neto” Amontillado Sherry 8
Quinto do Noval Black Port 8
Brachetto d’Acqui (Sweet Red) 8
Moscato d’Asti (Sweet White) 8
Henriques & Henriques 20 yr Madeira 26
Le Pere Jules 20 yr Calvados 48
BEERS + ETC.
Seasonal Drafts 6
rotating selection
ask us for more info about what we have on tap!
Draft IPA 6
Space Camper IPA, Boulevard Brewing Co
India Pale Ale, approx 5.9% abv
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Hard Seltzer, Boulevard Brewing Co 7
Grapefruit Twist or Cherry-Blossom Lime, 5% abv
Cider, Cinder Block Brewery 7
Cider - Tart Cherry-Apple Cider, 6% abv -
Montucky, Montucky Cold Snack 3
American Lager, 4.1% abv -
Michelob Ultra, Anheuser-Busch 6
Light American Lager, 5.2% abv -
Coors Lite, Coors Brewing Co 6
Light American Lager, 4.2% abv -
Boulevard Wheat, Boulevard Brewing Co 7
Unfiltered Wheat Beer, 4.4% abv -
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ask us about our current selection
of non-alcoholic beers & wines!
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