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Alexandra's at Turf Valley

Item: Alexandra's at Turf Valley
Author: Tamar Alexia Fleishman

Cuisine: American, Continental

Price: $$$

10Best Says

With beautiful vistas of Turf Valley, the ability in good weather to head right out to one of two golf courses and a family-friendly brunch buffet, every Sunday feels like a special occasion here. That's why so many birthday parties, weddings and other gatherings make Alexandra's a part of their celebration. The room is open and airy, with triple high ceilings and a cute retro 60's Mod vibe.

Alexandra's at Turf Valley bills itself as "American fusion"; along with traditional favorites like excellent quality smoked salmon and classic garnishes, you'll also see Louisiana-style chocolate bread pudding. There are carving stations and omelettes made to order.

Address:

2700 Turf Valley Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-480-2400

Hours:

Breakfast: Daily: 7:00am - 11:00am Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00pm Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Lite Fare: Sunday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Dinner: Nightly: 5:00pm-9:00pm

Website:

39.293384

EXPERT TIPS BY: Tamar Alexia Fleishman
Baltimore Local Expert

Brunch: "Definitely make reservations during good weather, when big parties take place."

Best for Brunch Because: Alexandra's at Turf Valley is something special. Not only do they serve a great brunch in a scenic location, they form the backdrop for unforgettable memories.

Dinner Menu
- Beginnings
  
  HALF & HALF
  
  Maryland crab soup / Cajun crab & corn chowder ($10.00)
  
  LOCAL ANGUS SLIDERS
  
  Liberty Delight Farms grass fed beef / sharp provolone / truffled mushrooms / roasted garlic aioli ($14.00)
  
  BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER
  
  Spicy sambal dressing / crumbled goat cheese / housemade bacon / grilled lime ($9.00)
  
  GULF SHRIMP COCKTAIL
  
  Chilled jumbo shrimp / spicy cocktail sauce / Sriracha remoulade ($15.00)
  
  CHESAPEAKE MAC
  
  Macaroni / jumbo lump crab / bacon / Old Bay® cheddar cream / toasted bread crumbs ($13.00)
  
  ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
  
  Housemade bacon lardons / golden raisins / shaved Parmesan / white truffle vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS
  
  Smoked tomato ketchup / Sriracha remoulade ($8.00)
  
  SAUTÉED PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS
  
  tomato basil broth / housemade bacon / crostini ($10.00)
  
  MEDITERRANEAN TRIO
  
  Olive tapenade / red pepper muhammara / charred eggplant baba ghanoush / crispy flatbread ($11.00)
  
  GENERAL TSO'S PORK BELLY
  
  applewood smoked pork belly / citrus ginger sauce / watermelon radish slaw ($10.00)
  
  BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC- Seasonal
  
  macaroni / cheddar-gorgonzola cream / buffalo chicken / green onion ($10.00)
  
  FRENCH ONION FLATBREAD- Seasonal
  
  sherry braised onions / gruyère cheese | ($8.00)
- Salads
  
  CLASSIC CAESAR
  
  Chopped romaine / shaved Parmesan / toasted focaccia croutons / creamy Parmesan dressing ($7.00)
  
  SESAME SPINACH SALAD
  
  Asparagus / portobello / red onion / roasted red pepper / sesame-tamari vinaigrette ($11.00)
  
  GREEK SALAD
  
  Kalamata olive / cucumber / tomato / red onion / roasted red pepper / feta / romaine / feta-herb vinaigrette ($10.00)
  
  ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD
  
  Housemade bacon lardons / grape tomatoes / hard-boiled egg / balsamic reduction / blue cheese dressing ($9.00)
  
  FRISÉE AU LARDON WITH EARLY SPRING BEETS- Seasonal
  
  pickled beet / frisée / housemade bacon lardons / gorgonzola / dijon vinaigrette ($10.00)
- Casual Selections
  
  SIGNATURE ANGUS BURGER
  
  Liberty Delight Farms grass fed angus beef / white cheddar / roasted garlic aioli / arugula / tomato-bacon jam / toasted brioche / hand-cut fries ($16.00)
  
  SALMON BURGER
  
  Bacon / spinach / tomato / Sriracha remoulade / crispy onions / toasted brioche / hand-cut fries ($14.00)
  
  SMOKEHOUSE CHICKEN SANDWICH
  
  applewood smoked chicken / jalapeño aioli / pimento cheese / housemade bacon / toasted brioche / hand-cut fries ($14.00)
  
  BISTRO STEAK SANDWICH
  
  Creekstone Farms Bavette steak / herb goat cheese / red onion marmalade / roasted garlic aioli / crispy onions / toasted ciabatta / hand-cut fries ($19.00)
- American Fusion Steakhouse - Steak Selections
  
  5 oz. Filet
  
  ($23.00)
  
  8 oz. Filet
  
  ($31.00)
  
  8 oz. Sirloin
  
  ($21.00)
  
  12 oz. Strip
  
  ($29.00)
  
  16 oz. Delmonico
  
  ($34.00)
- American Fusion Steakhouse - Additions
  
  Shrimp Scampi
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Petite Wedge Salad
  
  ($3.00)
- American Fusion Steakhouse - Sides
  
  AMERICANA
  
  creamed spinach / home fries / crispy onions ($2.00)
  
  ATHENS
  
  red potatoes / green beans / roasted tomatoes / smoked feta / peppercorn gremolata ($4.00)
  
  CHESAPEAKE MAC
  
  Macaroni / jumbo lump crab / bacon / Old Bay® cheddar cream / toasted bread crumbs ($8.00)
- Sea
  
  PAN SEARED ROCKFISH
  
  creole tomato risotto / sautéed spinach & artichokes / jalapeño corn cream ($28.00)
  
  CHILI SPICED SALMON
  
  cilantro chimichurri / pearled couscous sofrito / sautéed spinach & artichokes ($24.00)
  
  PAN ROASTED ALASKAN HALIBUT- Seasonal
  
  citrus saffron cream / duck fat potatoes / pearl onion / asparagus / bacon lardons ($29.00)
- Land
  
  PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POT PIE
  
  Pulled rotisserie chicken / aromatic vegetables / mushrooms / peas / sage gravy / broccolini with carrots ($23.00)
  
  PAN-ROASTED DUCK BREAST
  
  jurgielewicz farms duck / smoked duck confit / apple / shiitake / potato hash / asparagus / hoisin ($27.00)
  
  PAN-ROASTED BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP
  
  sautéed broccolini / roasted tomatoes / red potatoes / green peppercorn gremolata ($26.00)
  
  TURF SALAD
  
  Grilled 8 oz. Sirloin / arugula / portobello / grilled asparagus / crispy onions / tomato / hard-boiled egg / Gorgonzola vinaigrette ($26.00)
  
  CURRY CAULIFLOWER RICE
  
  Corn / tomatoes / jalapeño / zucchini / onion ($21.00)
  
  LIBERTY DELIGHT FARMS MEATLOAF- Seasonal
  
  loaded redskin mash / green beans ($21.00)
Lunch Menu
- Soups & Starters
  
  HALF & HALF CRAB SOUP
  
  Maryland crab soup / cajun crab and corn chowder ($10.00)
  
  LOCAL ANGUS SLIDERS
  
  Liberty Delight Farms grass fed beef / sharp provolone /truffled mushrooms / roasted garlic aioli ($14.00)
  
  ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
  
  Housemade bacon lardons / golden raisins / shaved Parmesan / white truffle vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  GULF SHRIMP COCKTAIL
  
  Chilled jumbo shrimp / spicy cocktail sauce / Sriracha remoulade ($15.00)
  
  BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER
  
  Spicy sambal dressing / crumbled goat cheese / housemade bacon lardons / grilled lime ($9.00)
  
  BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS
  
  Smoked tomato ketchup / Sriracha remoulade ($8.00)
  
  MEDITERRANEAN TRIO
  
  Olive tapenade / charred eggplant baba ghanoush / red pepper muhammara / crispy flatbread ($11.00)
  
  BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC – seasonal
  
  macaroni / cheddar-gorgonzola cream / buffalo chicken / green onion ($10.00)
  
  FRENCH ONION FLATBREAD – seasonal
  
  sherry braised onions / gruyère cheese ($8.00)
- Salads
  
  SURF SALAD
  
  Sautéed salmon, shrimp, and scallop / mixed greens / tomato / cucumber / roasted red peppers / hard-boiled egg / asparagus / roasted tomato Old Bay® vinaigrette ($18.00)
  
  TURF SALAD
  
  Grilled 8 oz. Sirloin / arugula / portobello / grilled asparagus / tomato / hard-boiled egg / Gorgonzola vinaigrette ($23.00)
  
  CLASSIC CAESAR
  
  Chopped romaine / shaved Parmesan / toasted focaccia croutons / creamy Parmesan dressing ($7.00)
  
  SESAME SPINACH SALAD
  
  Asparagus / portobello / red onion / roasted red peppers / sesame-tamari vinaigrette ($11.00)
  
  CHICKEN COBB
  
  Organic baby lettuce / chopped bacon / sliced egg / charbroiled chicken / tomato / Gorgonzola / roasted red peppers / white balsamic-basil vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  FRISÉE AU LARDON WITH EARLY SPRING BEETS – seasonal
  
  pickled beet / frisée / housemade bacon lardons / gorgonzola / dijon vinaigrette ($10.00)
  
  ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD
  
  Housemade bacon lardons / grape tomatoes / hard-boiled egg / balsamic reduction / blue cheese dressing ($9.00)
  
  GREEK SALAD
  
  Kalamata olive / cucumber / tomato / roasted red pepper / red onion / feta / romaine / feta-herb vinaigrette ($10.00)
- Entrées
  
  SHRIMP & GRITS
  
  housemade bacon pieces / spicy creole sauce / stone-ground white cheddar grits /charred jalapeño gastrique ($19.00)
  
  FISH AND CHIPS
  
  Beer-Battered Atlantic Cod / Hand-Cut Fries / Charred Lemon / Ketchup / Tartar ($16.00)
  
  PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POT PIE
  
  Pulled rotisserie chicken / aromatic vegetables / mushrooms / peas / sage gravy / broccolini with carrots ($16.00)
  
  CHILI SPICED SALMON
  
  cilantro chimichurri / pearled couscous sofrito / sautéed spinach & artichokes ($18.00)
  
  SEARED NANTUCKET SCALLOPS
  
  warm potato salad / roasted tomatoes / confit potatoes / housemade bacon / shallots / wilted arugula / pistachio pesto ($23.00)
- Sandwiches
  
  SMOKEHOUSE CHICKEN SANDWICH
  
  Applewood Smoked Chicken / Jalapeño Aioli / Pimiento Cheese / Housemade Bacon / Toasted Brioche / Hand-Cut Fries ($14.00)
  
  PLT
  
  Grilled portobello / arugula / tomato / pesto aioli / sharp provolone / crispy onion / toasted ciabatta ($14.00)
  
  PASTRAMI REUBEN
  
  housemade pastrami / swiss / sauerkraut / russian dressing / marble rye ($13.00)
  
  TURKEY PASTRAMI RACHEL
  
  turkey pastrami / sauerkraut / russian dressing / swiss / marble rye ($13.00)
  
  LOW COUNTRY GRILLED CHEESE
  
  pimento cheese / housemade bacon / tomato bacon jam / arugula / white bread ($10.00)
  
  CLASSIC CLUB
  
  turkey / ham / bacon / lettuce / tomato / choice of white, wheat or rye ($11.00)
  
  SALMON BURGER
  
  Bacon / spinach / tomato / Sriracha remoulade / crispy onions / toasted brioche / hand-cut fries ($14.00)
  
  SIGNATURE ANGUS BURGER
  
  Liberty Delight Farms grass fed angus beef / white cheddar / roasted garlic aioli / arugula / tomato-bacon jam / toasted brioche / hand-cut fries ($16.00)
  
  BISTRO STEAK SANDWICH
  
  Liberty Delight Farms bavette steak / herb goat cheese / red onion marmalade / roasted garlic aioli / crispy onions / toasted ciabatta / hand-cut fries ($19.00)
  
  FUSION BURGER
  
  Build Your Own! Liberty Delight Farms grass fed angus beef / lettuce /tomato / onion / pickle. Choice of: Cheddar / American / provolone / Swiss / blue cheese / caramelized onions / sautéed mushrooms / bacon ($14.00)
- Side Items
  
  Truffle Fries
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Hand-Cut Fries
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Coleslaw
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Seasonal Vegetable
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Small Caesar Salad
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Small House Salad
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Fruit Cup
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Sweet Potato Fries
  
  ($4.00)
Breakfast Menu
- The Basics
  
  FRUIT MÉLANGE
  
  Seasonal melon / seasonal berries / table grapes ($8.00)
  
  HONEY CINNAMON GUINNESS OATMEAL
  
  Caramelized apple compote / pumpkin seed granola ($8.00)
  
  BAGEL & LOX
  
  Norwegian smoked salmon / New York-style bagel / cream cheese / capers / red onion / hard-boiled egg / diced tomato ($12.00)
  
  HEALTHY START TRIO
  
  Oatmeal / Greek yogurt / berries ($8.00)
  
  CONTINENTAL
  
  Seasonal fruit / choice of bagel, muffin, or Danish / one cold beverage / one hot beverage ($9.00)
- Signature Omelets
  
  ATHENIAN
  
  Spinach / red onion / tomato / Kalamata olive / Feta ($10.00)
  
  WESTERN
  
  Diced ham / bell pepper / onion / tomato / cheddar ($9.00)
  
  CHESAPEAKE
  
  Lump crab / tomato / asparagus / bell pepper / Gruyere ($18.00)
  
  FARMER'S MARKET
  
  Spinach / tomato / onion / pepper / asparagus / mushrooms ($9.00)
  
  FORAGER
  
  Forest mushrooms / spinach / Gruyere ($11.00)
  
  NEW ORLEANS
  
  Andouille / bell pepper / onion / tomato / cheddar ($11.00)
  
  MANHATTAN
  
  Norwegian smoked salmon / onion / asparagus / tomato / Gruyere ($14.00)
  
  THREE-EGG OMELET
  
  Choice of tomato, onion, peppers, mushrooms, bacon, sausage, ham, and cheddar / skillet potatoes / choice of toast ($9.00)
- The Griddle
  
  GRANOLA CRUNCH FRENCH TOAST
  
  Whole wheat bread / sweet cinnamon batter / granola / apple compote ($10.00)
  
  ALL AMERICAN BREAKFAST
  
  Two eggs, any style / skillet potatoes / choice of hickory-smoked bacon, link sausage, chicken apple sausage or Canadian bacon / choice of toast ($9.00)
  
  CORNED BEEF HASH
  
  Housemade corned beef hash / two eggs, any style / choice of toast ($11.00)
  
  BISCUITS AND GRAVY
  
  Buttermilk cheddar biscuits / sausage gravy / two eggs, any style ($11.00)
  
  STEAK AND EGGS
  
  8 oz. Sirloin / asparagus / two eggs, any style ($19.00)
- Sandwiches & Wraps
  
  LANCASTER FARMHOUSE BISCUIT
  
  Chicken apple sausage / buttermilk cheddar biscuit / scrambled egg / American cheese ($9.00)
  
  BACON, EGG & CHEESE
  
  Scrambled egg / bacon / cheddar / choice of bagel or croissant ($8.00)
  
  CHICKEN FAJITA SCRAMBLE WRAP
  
  Grilled chicken / bell pepper / tomato / onion / roasted tomato salsa / cheddar / spinach and herb wrap ($10.00)
  
  CREOLE SCRAMBLE WRAP
  
  Andouille / bell pepper / onion / Pepperjack / spinach and herb wrap ($11.00)
  
  HEALTHY START WRAP
  
  Egg whites / bell pepper / spinach / diced ham / spinach and herb wrap ($10.00)
- Sides
  
  Fruit Cup
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Seasonal Berries
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Bacon
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Sausage
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Canadian Bacon
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Chicken Apple Sausage
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Cold Cereal, Choice Of Milk
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Skillet Potatoes
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Choice Of Toast
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Bagel
  
  ($3.00)
  
  English Muffin
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Croissant
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Seasonal Muffin
  
  ($3.00)
  
  One Egg
  
  ($2.00)
Dessert Menu
- Dessert
  
  BANANA CREAM PIE
  
  cocoa dust / bacon caramel / whipped cream ($9.00)
  
  CARAMEL APPLE BREAD PUDDING
  
  Miso caramel / cinnamon ice cream ($9.00)
  
  PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
  
  Coconut ice cream / coconut tuile / pineapple curd ($9.00)
  
  MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIE SUNDAE
  
  vanilla ice cream / housemade hot fudge ($8.00)
  
  BAILEYS CRÈME BRÛLÉE
  
  chocolate covered espresso beans ($9.00)
  
  COCOA-DUSTED CANNOLI
  
  ($5.00)
  
  HOUSEMADE ICE CREAM OR SORBET
  
  Seasonal selection ($5.00)
Children's Menu
- Children's Menu
  
  Grilled Cheese
  
  Choice of white or wheat bread / choice of fries or fruit cup ($6.00)
  
  Chicken Tenders
  
  With choice of fries or fruit cup ($8.00)
  
  Personal Pizza
  
  8-inch cheese or pepperoni pizza ($8.00)
  
  Wagyu Beef Sliders
  
  Two sliders with American cheese / choice of fries or fruit cup ($8.00)
  
  PB&J
  
  Classic peanut butter and jelly / choice of white or wheat bread / choice of fries or fruit cup ($6.00)
  
  Pasta Primavera
  
  Seasonal pasta selection with fresh vegetable, tossed in marinara or plain butter ($6.00)
  
  'Petite' Steak Frites
  
  Grilled medallion of Filet Mignon with seasonal vegetable and fries ($11.00)
  
  Three Course Children's Tasting Menu
  
  Choice of cup of soup, entrée selection, and an ice cream sundae ($16.00)
Beer & Cocktail Menu
- Signature Cocktails
  
  BUMBLED BOURBON
  
  Maker's Mark®, housemade ginger-honey soda, cinnamon-sugar rim ($11.00)
  
  GIN-GER ADE
  
  Hendrick's® Gin, Domaine Canton ginger liqueur, fresh lemon, soda ($11.00)
  
  TEA-MOSA
  
  Brandy, green tea, pineapple juice, Champagne ($8.00)
  
  FLEUR DE LIS
  
  Citron Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower, lemon, Champagne float ($10.00)
  
  THE KNOBLE SHRUB
  
  Knob Creek®, housemade apple shrub mix ($11.00)
- Draft Beer
  
  K-9 WINTER WARMER
  
  flying dog brewery / frederick, md / 7.40% ABV ($6.00)
  
  SNAKE DOG IPA
  
  Flying Dog Brewery | Frederick, MD 7.10% ABV ($6.00)
  
  FAT TIRE
  
  New Belgium Brewing | Fort Collins, CO 5.20% ABV ($6.50)
  
  MILLER LITE
  
  Miller Brewing Company | Milwaukee, WI; 4.20% ABV ($4.00)
- Bottled Beer
  
  Budweiser
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Bud Light
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Coors Light
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Miller Lite
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Yuengling
  
  ($4.50)
  
  O'Douls
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Michelob Ultra
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Harp Lager
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Heineken
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Amstel Light
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Corona
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Blue Moon
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Guinness (can)
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Flying Dog Pale Ale
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Samuel Adams
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Angry Orchard
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Union Anthem *can
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Union Duckpin *can
  
  ($5.50)
Happy Hour Menu
- Drink Specials
  
  Domestic Bottles
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Premium Bottles
  
  ($4.50)
  
  House Cocktails
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Featured Seasonal Draft
  
  ($3.00)
  
  "Happy Hour Wine" by the Glass
  
  ($4.00)
- Food Specials
  
  BACON CHEDDAR POTATO SKINS
  
  served with sour cream ($6.00)
  
  ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
  
  Housemade bacon lardons / golden raisins / shaved Parmesan / white truffle vinaigrette ($6.00)
  
  BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS
  
  Smoked tomato ketchup / Sriracha aioli ($6.00)
  
  PETITE GREEK SALAD
  
  Kalamata olive / cucumber / tomato / roasted red pepper / red onion / feta / romaine / feta-herb vinaigrette ($5.00)
  
  MEDITERRANEAN TRIO
  
  Olive tapenade / red pepper muhammara / charred eggplant baba ghanoush / crispy flatbread ($8.00)
Thursday Steak Night
- First Course
  
  Crab Soup
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Petite Wedge Salad
  
  ($2.00)

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