Cottonwood Grille Menu
When you step into Cottonwood Grille, you’re in for a treat. Nestled at 913 W River St in Boise, ID, this cozy gem offers a diverse menu filled with flavor-packed dishes. From the rich, smoky flavors of their wood-fired grill to fresh salads and seafood options, every item is crafted with care and a passion for great food. The Cottonwood Grille Menu features something for everyone-whether you're in the mood for a juicy steak, a crisp seasonal vegetable dish, or a decadent dessert to finish off your meal. The atmosphere here is laid-back yet refined, making it the perfect spot for a casual lunch or a celebratory dinner. With an ever-changing selection of seasonal ingredients, every visit promises something new and exciting. Whether you're a regular or a first-time guest, the menu is sure to offer something that’ll leave you coming back for more.
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RESTAURANT - LUNCH - APPETIZERS
CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Roasted chicken, provolone cheese and pico de gallo served on a flour tortilla
TOMATO CAPRESE
GS Sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella drizzled with basil infused olive oil
BAKED BRIE
Warm soft French cheese baked to a golden brown, served with lingonberry chutney and toast points
CALAMARI FRITO
Lightly seasoned calamari strips, served crispy with horseradish cocktail sauce
CHILLED PRAWN COCKTAIL*
GS Tender jumbo shrimp served with a horseradish tomato sauce and lemon per prawn
CROQUETAS
Traditional Basque fritters made with chicken based creamed béchamel and served with Romesco sauce
CRAB CAKES*
Pacific crab, mixed with shallots and Pernod, cooked crisp and served with lemon beurre blanc
COTTONWOOD PLATTER*
A selection of cheeses, smoked meats and fish served with fresh fruit and assorted crackers
RESTAURANT - LUNCH - SOUPS & SALADS
SOUP AND SALAD
A bowl of our house-made soup and a side salad, your choice of dressing
COTTONWOOD COBB
GS Crisp romaine with diced roast turkey, bacon, egg, black olives, Roma tomato, carrots, avocado and bleu cheese
THAI PEANUT CHICKEN SALAD
Marinated chicken breast, served on mixed cabbage with fresh Asian vegetables and a Thai peanut vinaigrette dressing
ALMOND CRUSTED TROUT SALAD
Fresh Hagerman Valley trout, pan seared and served on baby greens with green apple vinaigrette
GRILLED SALMON SALAD*
GS Boneless filet of fresh salmon, grilled and served over spinach salad with choice of dressing
SEARED SCALLOP SALAD*
Fresh Atlantic sea scallops, cooked golden and served on fresh spinach with feta cheese and warm bacon vinaigrette
STEAK SALAD*
Double R Ranch steak grilled and sliced, served on mixed baby greens with mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles and orange vinaigrette
RESTAURANT - LUNCH - SOUPS & SALADS - SOUP DU JOUR
*Traditional Basque red bean and chorizo soup
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*Onion soup au gratin
caramelized onions in a rich broth, baked with Swiss and Parmesan cheeses
*Soup of the day
RESTAURANT - LUNCH - PASTA
PORCINI AND TRUFFLE RAVIOLI
Jumbo ravioli filled with ricotta cheese, porcini mushrooms and a hint of truffle served in a pink vodka sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese
BEEF STROGANOV*
Tender morsels of beef simmered with onions and cremini mushrooms in house-made beef stock, served over pappardelle pasta and garnished with sour cream
VEGETABLE RIGATONI
Artichoke hearts, cremini mushrooms, Roma and sun-dried tomatoes with tube shaped pasta in a basil cream sauce topped with provolone & parmesan cheeses Vegan option available, please ask your server for details
SHRIMP YUCATAN*
Tender shrimp sautéed and simmered in a creamy spicy Chipotle sauce, served on fresh pasta du jour
RESTAURANT - LUNCH - ENTRÉES
CRISPY SCALLOPS*
Fresh Atlantic deep-sea diver scallops, lightly breaded, cooked crisp and finished with lemon beurre blanc, served with rice pilaf and vegetable du jour
FISH & CHIPS
Rich Alaskan cod cooked crisp in a savory beer batter, served with french fries and dill tartar sauce
GRILLED FLANK STEAK*
GS Flank steak grilled then sliced, finished with béarnaise sauce, served with mashed Idaho potatoes and vegetable du jour
RESTAURANT - DINNER - APPETIZERS
CHILLED PRAWN COCKTAIL*
GS Tender jumbo shrimp served with a horseradish tomato sauce and lemon per prawn
TOMATO CAPRESE
GS Sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella drizzled with basil infused olive oil
BAKED BRIE
Warm soft French cheese baked to a golden brown, served with lingonberry chutney and toast points
CROQUETAS
Traditional Basque fritters made with chicken based creamed béchamel and served with Romesco sauce
CRAB CAKES*
Pacific crab mixed with shallots and Pernod, cooked crisp and served with lemon beurre blanc
CALAMARI FRITO
Lightly seasoned calamari strips, served crispy with horseradish cocktail sauce
COTTONWOOD PLATTER*
A selection of cheeses, smoked meats and fish served with fresh fruit and assorted crackers
RESTAURANT - DINNER - GAME
NORTH AMERICAN ELK*
GS 8 oz. of premium elk loin, sautéed, sliced and served with green peppercorn sauce
NORTHWEST PREMIUM BUFFALO*
GS 8 oz. of fresh buffalo strip loin sautéed, sliced, and served with rich cabernet sauce
MUSCOVY DUCK*
GS Sautéed muscovy duck breast, finished with lingonberry cabernet sauce
RESTAURANT - DINNER - SEAFOOD
HALIBUT OÑATI
Filet of Alaskan halibut, baked golden and finished with a lemon butter cream sauce, accompanied by rice pilaf and vegetable du jour
SAUTEÉD IDAHO TROUT
Fresh Hagerman Valley ruby trout, pan seared golden and finished with a toasted almond lemon butter sauce, accompanied by rice pilaf and vegetable du jour
NORTH ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOPS*
Fresh sea scallops, pan seared golden, served on braised spinach with capellini pasta in a creamy saffron sauce
RESTAURANT - SUNDAY BRUNCH - EGGS*
NEW YORK STEAK & EGGS
GS Two eggs your way with an 8 oz. Double R Ranch New York steak, pan seared to your chosen temperature
SNOW CRAB OMELET
GS Filled with North Atlantic crab steamed out of the shell, served with leeks and Swiss cheese, topped with hollandaise
BASQUE OMELET
GS Filled with chorizo, sautéed garlic, onions, bell peppers and Manchego cheese
VEGETARIAN OMELET
GS Filled with roasted tomatoes, garlic, onions, zucchini, squash, bell peppers and Parmesan cheese
HAM AND CHEESE OMELET
GS Filled with diced ham and cheddar cheese
THE COTTONWOOD BENEDICT
Two poached eggs on a toasted muffin with grilled smoked pork loin, finished with hollandaise sauce
AVOCADO BENEDICT
Two poached eggs atop avocado and tomato slices on a toasted English muffin, finished with hollandaise sauce
BREAKFAST BURRITO
Scrambled eggs, American cheese, hash browns, bacon, sausage, ham, and pico de gallo wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and served with guacamole and fresh fruit
HASH & EGGS
GS Two poached eggs on a bed of beef hash with caramelized onions and shredded potato
RESTAURANT - SUNDAY BRUNCH - SALADS
COTTONWOOD COBB
GS Crisp romaine with diced roast turkey, black olives, bacon, roma tomatoes, carrots, egg, avocado and bleu cheese
THAI PEANUT CHICKEN SALAD
Marinated chicken breast, served on mixed cabbage with Asian fresh vegetables and a Thai peanut vinaigrette dressing
STEAK SALAD*
GS Double R Ranch steak sliced and served on a bed of mixed baby greens with Mandarin oranges, bleu cheese crumbles and orange vinaigrette dressing
GRILLED SALMON SALAD*
GS Boneless filet of fresh salmon served on a spinach salad with choice of dressing
RESTAURANT - SUNDAY BRUNCH - ENTRÉES
VEGETABLE RIGATONI
Artichoke hearts, cremini mushrooms, roma and sun dried tomatoes and tube shaped pasta in a basil cream sauce topped with provolone cheese Vegan option available, please ask your server for details
COD OÑATI
Filet of Alaskan cod, baked golden and finished with a lemon butter cream sauce, served with rice pilaf and vegetable du jour
CHICKEN AND WAFFLE
Three crispy chicken strips served atop our Belgian waffle, with warm syrup and two eggs cooked your way
PAN SEARED IDAHO TROUT
Fresh boneless trout sautéed and finished with a toasted almond butter sauce, served with rice pilaf and vegetable du jour
FILET MIGNON*
GS 6 oz. of roasted Double R Ranch tenderloin, served with mashed Idaho potatoes and vegetable du jour
RESTAURANT - SUNDAY BRUNCH - ON THE SIDE
Classic French Toast
Belgian Style Waffle
Fresh Cut Assorted Fruits
Ham
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Bacon
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Sausage
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Hash Browns
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Country Style Potatoes
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Whole Grain
Wheat
Rye
White Toast
RESTAURANT - DESSERTS
MIXED BERRY COBBLER
Mixed berries topped with Dutch crumble, served warm with vanilla bean ice cream
CG CHEESECAKE
Creamy cheese filling in a graham cracker crust Seasonal topping, ask your server
CRÈME BRȖLÉE
Creamy fresh vanilla bean custard, topped with a caramelized sugar crust
FRENCH SILK PIE
Chocolate cookie crust filled with silky rich chocolate, topped with chocolate ganache
ICE CREAM DELIGHT
Vanilla bean ice cream topped with chocolate sauce and a homemade cookie
MARIONBERRY SORBET
BAR - BAR FOOD - BAR MENU
EDAMAME
Young soybeans, naturally gluten free, steamed and lightly sauteed in oil and seasoned with salt
HUMMUS PLATE
Roasted garlic and red pepper hummus served with warm pita, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, celery, and carrots
CALAMARI FRITO
Lightly seasoned calamari strips, served crispy with horseradish cocktail sauce
CROUQETAS
Traditional Basque fritters made with chicken based béchamel and served with Romesco sauce
SMOKED TROUT
Hagerman Valley trout, smoked in-house and served with pickled red onion, capers, and dill sauce
HOT WINGS
GS Half a dozen wings smothered in our spicy wing sauce, served with blue cheese dressing
CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Roasted chicken, provolone cheese, and Pico de Gallo served in a flour tortilla with avocado salsa and sour cream
BAR - BAR FOOD - BAR TACOS
Carne Asada Taco*
GS each Served on a warm corn tortilla with cilantro and onions and a side of salsa Verde
Shrimp Taco*
each Shrimp cooked with garlic, onion, Cajun spice, and lemon juice served in a warm flour tortilla with cilantro and radish and a side of salsa Verde
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