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    The Captains Pick

    5071 Clover Ridge Rd Panora IA 50216

    Panora, IA 50216


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    Starters
    Salads
    Flatbreads
    Captain's Famous Wraps
    Sandwiches
    Hamburgers
    Pasta
    Dinner
    Captain's Signature Picks
    Specialty Additions
    A La Carte Sides & Sauces/Dressing
    Desserts
    Kid's Menu

    Starters

    • Basket of French Fries with Beer Cheese

      Generous portion of crispy french fries served with Chef Nick’s special beer cheese sauce.
      $7.00
    • Pepper Jack Wedges

      Hand breaded pepperjack cheese wedges fried crispy and served with jalapeño ranch.
      $11.00
    • White Cheddar Cheese Curds

      Lightly breaded creamy white Wisconsin cheese served with house-made buttermilk ranch.
      $11.00
    • Pretzel Bites

      Warm bite-sized pretzels served with Chef Nick’s special beer cheese sauce.
      $9.00
    • Spinach Artichoke Dip

      Rich and creamy spinach artichoke dip, topped with fresh parmesan cheese, served with grilled focaccia.
      $12.00
    • Fried Pickles

      Lightly hand-breaded pickle chips served with house-made buttermilk ranch.
      $9.00
    • Onion Rings

      Hand-battered sweet onion rings served with house-made buttermilk ranch.
      $11.00
    • Bang Bang Shrimp

      Jumbo shrimp hand-breaded and tossed in a zesty Thai chili sauce. Served on a bed of spring greens with Sriracha yum yum sauce for dipping.
      $14.00
    • Bone-in Wings

      Pickle-brined bone-in chicken wings crispy fried. Served with house-made buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese, carrots, celery, and your choice of sauce. Kicked up buffalo Garlic parmesan House-made BBQ Habanero BBQ Thai chili Nashville hot honey Dry rub
      $15.00
    • Boneless (Pop) Wings

      Diced chicken breast lightly hand-breaded and fried. Served with house-made buttermilk ranch dressing, carrots, celery, and your choice of sauce. Kicked up buffalo Garlic parmesan House-made BBQ Habanero BBQ Thai chili Nashville hot honey Dry rub
      $13.00

    Salads

    • Salad Bar: One Trip

      (Salad bar served during dinner hours) Fresh lettuce blend with tomato, cucumber, cheddar cheese, sliced egg, croutons, bacon bits, and cottage cheese. Add-on protein: 8oz sirloin +$11, 10oz filet +$32, chicken +$8, shrimp +$10, salmon filet +$12.
      $6.00
    • Salad Bar: All-You-Can-Eat

      (Salad bar served during dinner hours) All-You-Can Eat: Fresh lettuce blend with tomato, cucumber, cheddar cheese, sliced egg, croutons, bacon bits, and cottage cheese. Add-on protein: 8oz sirloin +$11, 10oz filet +$32, chicken +$8, shrimp +$10, salmon filet +$12.
      $10.00
    • Side Salad

      (No Salad Bar during Lunch, Side Salads only) Fresh lettuce blend with tomato, cucumber, cheddar cheese, sliced egg, croutons, and bacon bits. Add-on protein: 8oz sirloin +$11, 10oz filet +$32, chicken +$8, shrimp +$10, salmon filet +$12. Served with a choice of dressing: Ranch, Italian, French, Caesar, bleu cheese, garlic parmesan, 1000 island, fat-free balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard, avocado ranch, olive oil & vinegar.
      $5.00
    • Classic Caesar Salad

      Chopped romaine lettuce with house-made Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, and focaccia croutons. Add-on protein: 8oz sirloin +$11, 10oz filet +$32, chicken +$8, shrimp +$10, salmon filet +$12.
      $9.00
    • Grilled Chicken Salad

      Large bowl of fresh lettuce blend with fresh cucumber, cherry tomato, shredded cheese, sliced egg, and bacon. Topped with a fresh sliced grilled chicken breast. Served with a choice of dressing: Ranch, Italian, French, Caesar, bleu cheese, garlic parmesan, 1000 island, fat-free balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard, avocado ranch, olive oil & vinegar.
      $15.50
    • Fajita Chicken Salad

      Large bowl of fresh lettuce blend with fresh grilled fajita chicken, shredded cheese, tomato, onion, black olives, corn, black beans, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips. Served with a side of avocado ranch.
      $16.50

    Flatbreads

    • Pepperoni Flatbread

      Crispy flatbread crust topped with house-made pizza sauce, pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, and fresh basil.
      $12.50
    • Sausage with Peppers Flatbread

      Crispy flatbread crust topped with house-made pizza sauce, hand-crafted Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, shredded mozzarella, and fresh basil.
      $13.50
    • Supreme Flatbread

      Crispy flatbread crust topped with house-made pizza sauce, homemade sausage, pepperoni, roasted red peppers, onions, black olives, mushrooms, shredded mozzarella, and fresh basil.
      $15.50
    • Crab Rangoon Flatbread

      100% real crab rangoon mix topped with shredded mozzarella, crispy wontons, sweet Thai chili sauce, and green onion.
      $15.50
    • Buffalo Chicken Flatbread

      Crispy flatbread crust topped with buffalo ranch sauce, caramelized onion, hand-crafted buffalo chicken, shredded mozzarella, and scallions.
      $14.50
    • Maple Bacon Flatbread

      Crispy flatbread crust topped with roasted garlic aioli, roma tomatoes, maple black pepper bacon, shredded mozzarella, and fresh basil.
      $14.50
    • Sausage and Beer Cheese Flatbread

      Crispy flatbread crust topped with beer cheese sauce, caramelized onion, hand-crafted Italian sausage, shredded mozzarella, and scallions.
      $14.50

    Captain's Famous Wraps

    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      Buffalo chicken wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing. Served with grilled or crispy chicken and a side of french fries. Side upgrade: Salad Bar / Side Salad +$3.00, sweet potato fries +$2, cottage cheese +$1.00, seasonal vegetable +$2.00, mac & cheese +$2.00, onion rings +$4.00, fried pickles +$4.00, cheese curds +$6.00
      $13.00
    • Classic Caesar Wrap

      Chicken wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with lettuce, shredded Parmesan cheese, creamy Caesar dressing, and croutons. Served with grilled or crispy chicken and a side of french fries. Side upgrade: Salad Bar / Side Salad +$3.00, sweet potato fries +$2, cottage cheese +$1.00, seasonal vegetable +$2.00, mac & cheese +$2.00, onion rings +$4.00, fried pickles +$4.00, cheese curds +$6.00
      $13.00
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

      Chicken and crispy bacon wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, and creamy ranch dressing. Served with grilled or crispy chicken and a side of french fries. Side upgrade: Salad Bar / Side Salad +$3.00, sweet potato fries +$2, cottage cheese +$1.00, seasonal vegetable +$2.00, mac & cheese +$2.00, onion rings +$4.00, fried pickles +$4.00, cheese curds +$6.00
      $14.00
    • Chicken DeBurgo Wrap

      Chicken wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with decadent de burgo sauce, sautéed mushrooms, fresh basil, shredded mozzarella, and scallions. Served with grilled or crispy chicken and a side of french fries. Side upgrade: Salad Bar / Side Salad +$3.00, sweet potato fries +$2, cottage cheese +$1.00, seasonal vegetable +$2.00, mac & cheese +$2.00, onion rings +$4.00, fried pickles +$4.00, cheese curds +$6.00
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.50

    Sandwiches

    • Iowa Pork Tenderloin

      Marinated Iowa pork tenderloin hand-breaded in our special seasoned flour and fried to perfection. Served on a toasted sesame bun with pickle spear and fries. Available grilled upon request. Add cheese +$1.50: American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper-jack, bleu cheese crumbles, beer cheese sauce Side upgrade: Salad Bar / Side Salad +$3.00, sweet potato fries +$2, cottage cheese +$1.00, seasonal vegetable +$2.00, mac & cheese +$2.00, onion rings +$4.00, fried pickles +$4.00, cheese curds +$6.00
      $13.50
    • Cap Fil A Chicken

      Pickle brined chicken breast hand-breaded in our special seasoned flour and fried to perfection. Served on a toasted sesame bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and fries. Available grilled and/or sauced upon request. Add cheese +$1.50: American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper-jack, bleu cheese crumbles, beer cheese sauce Side upgrade: Salad Bar / Side Salad +$3.00, sweet potato fries +$2, cottage cheese +$1.00, seasonal vegetable +$2.00, mac & cheese +$2.00, onion rings +$4.00, fried pickles +$4.00, cheese curds +$6.00
      $13.50
    • Classic Reuben

      Corned beef brisket piled high on top of toasted marble rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and house-made 1000 island dressing. Served with pickle spear and fries. Add cheese +$1.50: American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper-jack, bleu cheese crumbles, beer cheese sauce Side upgrade: Salad Bar / Side Salad +$3.00, sweet potato fries +$2, cottage cheese +$1.00, seasonal vegetable +$2.00, mac & cheese +$2.00, onion rings +$4.00, fried pickles +$4.00, cheese curds +$6.00
      $14.50
    • Patty Melt

      ¼ pound smashburger patty with Swiss, caramelized onion, and house-made 1000 Island dressing on toasted marble rye. Served with pickle spear and fries. Add cheese +$1.50: American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper-jack, bleu cheese crumbles, beer cheese sauce Side upgrade: Salad Bar / Side Salad +$3.00, sweet potato fries +$2, cottage cheese +$1.00, seasonal vegetable +$2.00, mac & cheese +$2.00, onion rings +$4.00, fried pickles +$4.00, cheese curds +$6.00
      $14.50
    • BLT

      Crispy bacon with seasoned tomatoes, lettuce, cheddar cheese, and roasted garlic aioli on toasted sourdough bread. Served pickle spear and fries. Add cheese +$1.50: American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper-jack, bleu cheese crumbles, beer cheese sauce Side upgrade: Salad Bar / Side Salad +$3.00, sweet potato fries +$2, cottage cheese +$1.00, seasonal vegetable +$2.00, mac & cheese +$2.00, onion rings +$4.00, fried pickles +$4.00, cheese curds +$6.00
      $12.50
    • Ham and Turkey Club Melt

      Sliced house-smoked turkey and ham piled high on toasted sourdough bread with Swiss cheese, bacon, tomato, and roasted garlic aioli. Served with pickle spear and fries. Add cheese +$1.50: American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper-jack, bleu cheese crumbles, beer cheese sauce Side upgrade: Salad Bar / Side Salad +$3.00, sweet potato fries +$2, cottage cheese +$1.00, seasonal vegetable +$2.00, mac & cheese +$2.00, onion rings +$4.00, fried pickles +$4.00, cheese curds +$6.00
      $13.50
    • Walleye Sandwich

      Hand-battered fresh walleye fried to perfection and served on a toasted sesame bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, tartar sauce, and fries. Available grilled upon request. Add cheese +$1.50: American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper-jack, bleu cheese crumbles, beer cheese sauce Side upgrade: Salad Bar / Side Salad +$3.00, sweet potato fries +$2, cottage cheese +$1.00, seasonal vegetable +$2.00, mac & cheese +$2.00, onion rings +$4.00, fried pickles +$4.00, cheese curds +$6.00
      $12.50
    • Steak Sandwich

      8oz Guthrie County Quality Meats sirloin, seasoned and grilled to your specification. Sandwich is served open-faced on toasted sourdough, then topped with de Burgo butter, and crispy onion rings. Served with pickle spear and fries. Add cheese +$1.50: American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper-jack, bleu cheese crumbles, beer cheese sauce Side upgrade: Salad Bar / Side Salad +$3.00, sweet potato fries +$2, cottage cheese +$1.00, seasonal vegetable +$2.00, mac & cheese +$2.00, onion rings +$4.00, fried pickles +$4.00, cheese curds +$6.00
      $18.50

    Hamburgers

    Our burgers are made with a ½ pound, flame-broiled thick-burger patty, using only the finest-quality ground beef. Served on a toasted sesame bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and a side of french fries.
    • Build Your Own Captain's Burger

      One Patty: $15 Additional Patties: +$5 Substitute Chicken Breast: $13 Substitute Impossible Burger: $15 Add cheese +$1.50: American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper-jack, bleu cheese crumbles, beer cheese sauce Side upgrade: Salad Bar / Side Salad +$3.00, sweet potato fries +$2, cottage cheese +$1.00, seasonal vegetable +$2.00, mac & cheese +$2.00, onion rings +$4.00, fried pickles +$4.00, cheese curds +$6.00 Hamburger / Sandwich Additions: Bourbon mushrooms $1.00, caramelized onion $1.00, onion rings $2.00, bacon $2.00, ham $2.00, cup of de Burgo sauce $5.00 Additional Sauce / Dressing $1.00: House specialty sauces: roasted garlic aioli, Cajun mayo
      $15.00

    Pasta

    • Pasta Alfredo

      Fresh pasta tossed with Chef Nick’s house-made alfredo sauce, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil. Served with a focaccia breadstick. Add-on protein: 8oz sirloin +$11, 10oz filet +$32, chicken +$8, shrimp +$10, salmon filet +$12.
      $14.00
    • Baked Sausage Cavatappi

      Fresh cavatappi noodles tossed with house-made red sauce and hand-crafted Italian sausage, topped with mozzarella, and fresh basil. Served with a focaccia breadstick.
      $13.00
    • Pesto Shrimp Pasta

      A generous portion of fresh Gulf shrimp tossed with pasta in house-made pesto sauce, topped with shaved Parmesan, and fresh basil. Served with a focaccia breadstick.
      $22.00
    • Pasta Diablo

      Sautéed house made sausage and fresh bell peppers tossed with cavatappi noodles in a house-made Cajun cream sauce. Garnished with scallions. Served with a focaccia breadstick.
      $26.00

    Dinner

    • Grilled Ribeye 14oz

      Guthrie County Quality Meats ribeye seasoned and grilled to your specification. Served with choice of 2 sides and a fresh dinner roll.
      $45.75
    • Grilled Filet Mignon 10oz

      Guthrie County Quality Meats filet mignon seasoned and grilled to your specification. Served with choice of 2 sides and a fresh dinner roll.
      $50.00
    • Grilled Sirloin 10oz

      10oz Guthrie County Quality Meats sirloin seasoned and grilled to your specification. Served with choice of 2 sides and a fresh dinner roll.
      $21.50
    • Grilled Salmon

      North Atlantic salmon filet lightly seasoned and grilled to a slightly pink center. Served with choice of 2 sides and a fresh dinner roll.
      $29.50
    • Grilled Boneless Pork Chops

      Three grilled boneless pork chops slathered in our house-made tangy BBQ sauce. Served with choice of 2 sides and a fresh dinner roll.
      $23.00
    • Grilled Chicken Dinner

      Tender marinated chicken breast seasoned and grilled. Served with choice of 2 sides and a fresh dinner roll.
      $26.50
    • Walleye Dinner

      Whole filet of wild-caught walleye grilled or hand-battered & fried. Served with choice of 2 sides and a fresh dinner roll.
      $30.50

    Captain's Signature Picks

    • Ribeye DeBurgo

      14oz dry rubbed Guthrie County Quality Meats ribeye grilled to your specification, then smothered with our house made de Burgo butter sauce. Served with choice of 2 sides and a fresh dinner roll.
      $50.75
    • Filet DeBurgo

      10oz dry rubbed Guthrie County Quality Meats filet mignon grilled to your specification then smothered with our house-made de Burgo butter sauce. Served with choice of 2 sides and a fresh dinner roll.
      $55.00
    • Sirloin DeBurgo

      10oz dry rubbed Guthrie County Quality Meats sirloin grilled to your specification then smothered with our house-made de Burgo butter sauce. Served with choice of 2 sides and a fresh dinner roll.
      $26.50
    • Chicken DeBurgo

      Marinated grilled boneless chicken breast topped with de Burgo butter sauce. Served with choice of 2 sides and a fresh dinner roll.
      $27.50
    • Hot Honey Glazed Pork Chops

      Three grilled boneless pork chops glazed with house-made Nashville hot honey, and topped with crispy onion rings. Served with choice of 2 sides and a fresh dinner roll.
      $28.00
    • Grilled Mahi Mahi

      Whole filet of wild-caught walleye coated in a crispy toasted almond crust. Served with choice of 2 sides and a fresh dinner roll.
      $27.50

    Specialty Additions

    • Bourbon Mushrooms

      $1.00
    • Caramelized Onions

      $1.00
    • Bleu Cheese Crumbles

      $2.00
    • Blackened

      $2.00
    • De Burgo Sauce

      $5.00
    • Sautéed Shrimp

      $10.00
    • Bacon

      $2.00
    • Ham

      $2.00

    A La Carte Sides & Sauces/Dressing

    • Salad Bar: One Trip

      $6.00
    • Salar Bar: All-You-Can-Eat

      $10.00
    • Side Salad

      $5.00
    • Cottage Cheese

      $2.00
    • Seasonal Vegetable

      $3.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      $3.00
    • Baked Potato

      $3.00
    • Garlic Mashed Potatoes

      $3.00
    • Loaded Garlic Mashed Potatoes

      $5.00
    • Fries

      $4.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $6.00
    • Dressing Choice

      Ranch, Italian, French, Caesar, bleu cheese, garlic parmesan, 1000 island, fat-free balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard, avocado ranch, olive oil & vinegar, roasted garlic aioli, Cajun mayo, mayo.
      $1.00
    • Rustys Bacon

      $5.00

    Desserts

    • Triple Chocolate Brownie

      Belgian chocolate brownie with Ghirardelli white chocolate chunks topped with house-made chocolate sauce, topped with fresh whipped cream and a maraschino cherry
      $5.00
    • House Made Cheesecake

      Ask your server about our current fresh flavors.
      $7.00
    • Strawberry Shortcake

      Single serving pound cake topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
      $5.00
    • Add soft serve to any dessert

      $2.00
    • Featured Dessert

      Ask your server about current options.
      $5.00

    Kid's Menu

    Choice of French fries or cottage cheese with any kid's meal.
    • Kid's Burger

      $7.00
    • Grilled Cheese

      $7.00
    • Cheese Flatbread

      $7.00
    • Chicken Nuggets

      $7.00
    • Mac and Cheese

      $7.00

    Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    $3.00
    Request advisory
    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Dining • Events • Catering @ Lake Panorama National Resort

    Location

    5071 Clover Ridge Rd Panora IA 50216, Panora, IA 50216

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