12695 University Ave, St. 140, Clive, IA 50325 515-327-7427
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    • Cheese Plate

      chef’s choice of three seasonal cheeses | la quercia speck | marcona almonds | house pickles | house- made jam | mustard | toasted crostini (GF2)

      $16

    • Blue Prawns

      celery root puree | tomato and caper butter | crispy kale (GF)

      $14

    • Rosemary + Parmesan Fries

      House Cut Potatoes, Fresh Rosemary, Parmesan, Truffle Aioli (gluten-Free/Vegetarian)

      $7

    • Mussels

      fries | cream | shellfish stock | fennel pollen | garlic confit (GF2)

      $12

    Salads

    Add Chicken (+4), Shrimp (+6), or Salmon (+7) to Any Salad

    • Warm Brussels Sprout

      la quercia prosciutto | marcona almonds | shaved manchego | mustard seed vinaigrette | poached egg (GF)

      $14

    • Fig Salad

      arugula and red leaf | smoked orange vinaigrette | pistachios |goat cheese | la quercia “chips” (GF)

      $12

    • Chopped

      Kale + Red Leaf, Minced Egg, Red Onion, Bacon, Pumpkin Seeds, Bleu Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Buttermilk Vinaigrette (GF)

      $12

    • Crab Salad

      swiss chard and red leaf | bread crumbs | roast butternut squash | dijon aioli | radish | sundried tomato vinaigrette (GF2)

      $16

    • Kale

      Local Tender Kales, Fresno Chilis, Castelvetrano Olives, Parmesan (GF/VG)

      $12

    • Daily Soup

      cup $5

    • Soup & Salad

      cup of daily soup and choice of small house or kale salad Upgrade to a small strawberry, brussel sprout or chopped +2.00

      $10

    • Add Chicken $4.00, Shrimp $6.00 or Salmon $7.00 to any salad

    Entrées

    • Quiche Lorraine

      pastry crust | egg | cream | berkwood farms bacon | petite arugula & salad | pickled shallots | citrus vinaigrette | honey drop peppers

      $13

    • Swordfish Tostada

      black bean puree | cherry tomato confit | corn tortilla | chiffonade spinach | saffron aioli GF

      $15

    • Chicken

      sweet corn spaetzle | red chili relish | snow peas | lime créme fraiche

      $14

    Sandwiches

    Choice of Mixed Green Salad, Kale Caesar, Soup, House Chips or Fries

    • Beyond Meat Burger

      umami sauce | house pickles | shaved brussel sprouts | avocado | tomato | flaxseed bun (VG)

      $11

    • Vegan Pimento

      white beans | red pepper | miso | almond butter | garlic | dill | lettuce | caraway rye (VGN)

      $11

    • Traditional Burger

      Sharp White Cheddar | Lettuce |Tomato | Shaved Red Onion | flaxseed bun

      $12

    • Open-Faced Ham

      niman ranch ham | fig jam | house mustard | comte | pickled mustard & radish | caraway rye

      $14

    • Chicken BLT

      grilled chicken | berkwood farms applewood-smoked bacon | tomato | butter lettuce | mayo | peasant bread

      $13

    • Your choice of fries, chips, small side house salad, small kale salad or cup of soup.

      Upgrade fries to Parmesan/Rosemary Fries +1.00 Upgrade House or Kale salad to small Brussel Sprouts, Chopped or Fig +2.00

    Our thanks and appreciation to our farmer/local vendor partners: black cat acres, the meadows, sunrise farms, Berkwood farms, harvest moon farms, central Iowa organics, Dogpatch urban gardens, Iowa honey company.

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    • Cheese Plate

      chef’s choice of three seasonal cheeses | la quercia charcuterie | marcona almonds | house pickles | house-made jam | mustard | toasted crostini (GF2)

      $16

    • Blue Prawns

      celery root puree | tomato and caper butter | crispy kale (GF)

      $14

    • Rosemary Parmesan Fries

      house cut potatoes | fresh rosemary | parmesan | truffle aioli (GF)

      $7

    • Mushroom Dumplings

      sweet and spicy mustard | snap peas | manchego crisp | pickled onion (VG) - vegan without manchego

      $13

    • Mussels

      fries | cream | shellfish stock | fennel pollen | garlic confit (GF2)

      $12

    • Beef Tartar

      beef tenderloin | capers | garlic | horseradish | preserved lemon | quail egg | baguette (GF2)

      $13

    Light

    • Warm Brussels Sprouts

      la quercia prosciutto | marcona almonds | shaved manchego | mustard seed vinaigrette | poached egg (GF)

      small $7

      large $14

    • Crab

      swiss chard and red leaf | bread crumbs | roast butternut squash | dijon aioli | radish | sundried tomato vinaigrette (GF2)

      small $9

      large $16

    • Fig Salad

      arugula and red leaf | smoked orange vinaigrette | pistachios | goat cheese | la quercia “chips”

      small $6

      large $12

    • Kale

      crostini | olive tapenade | white anchovies | sweet peppers | parmesan (GF2)

      small $6

      large $12

    • Daily Soup

      Made from Scratch Daily

      cup $5

    • Add-ons

      Add Chicken $4.00, Shrimp $6.00 or Salmon $7.00 to add Salad Add Lavosh (crispy flatbread) $2.00

    Main

    • Yellowtail*

      couscous | romesco | broccoli | smoked aioli | sweet corn

      $27

    • Smoked Mushrooms

      caraway potato broth | swiss chard | pickled onions | rye bread crumbs | asparagus (Vegan)

      $26

      add wild caught salmon* $7

      add chicken* $4

      add shrimp* $6

    • Pork Porterhouse*

      harissa | whipped yukons | roast carrots and bok choy | sherry-glazed figs (GF2)

      $28

    • Braised Lamb Shank*

      almonds white beans | carrots | tomato | cauliflower | arugula | stone ground mustard crème fraiche | bread crumbs (GF2)

      $32

    • Duck Breast*

      bok choy and pork belly hash | enoki mushrooms | blueberry preserves | fig and tamari coulis | fingerling potatoes

      $31

    • Grilled Beef Tenderloin*

      pearl barley | summer squash | tomato | gremolata | porcini and vermouth jus

      $34

    • Lynn's Burger*

      Pickled Pear, Brie, Crispy Onion, Dijon Aioli, House-Cut Fries

      $15

    GF | gluten-free friendly  GF2 | modified gluten-free friendly  VG | vegetarian  VGN | plant-based, no meat or dairy product 

    Our thanks + appreciation to our farmer/local vendor partners:  sunrise farms,  grade a gardens, central iowa organics, dogpatch urban gardens, lost lake farm

    *consumer advisory: thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish reduces the risk of foodbourne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at a higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. Consult your physician or public health official for more information. Kale Salad contains raw eggs.

    18% gratuity added to parties of eight or more.  Please allow time for separate checks.

    Dessert

    Enjoy with your dessert one of our After Dinner Wines - Tawny Port, 5 Year Madeira, Dry Olorosso Sherry, Brachetto, Tokay, or Sauternes in addition to Smith Tea, Zanzibar's Coffee, Espresso or Cappuccino.

    • Bread Pudding

      green apple | croissant | sweet dough | cinnamon | nutmeg | bourbon caramel sauce | vanilla ice cream

      $7

    • Salted Chocolate Truffle

      dark chocolate ganache | salted caramel | vanilla tuile | creme anglaise | edible gold

      $7

    • Créme Brûlée

      featured flavor of creamy, baked custard | carmelized sugar | accompanying garnishes (GF)

      $7

    • Ice Cream & Sorbet (Choice of 1 scoop for $3 or 2 scoops for $5 )

      rotating selection of house-made ice cream and sorbet.

      $5

    • After Dinner Wines

      Niepoort Tawny Port - Portugal 8 Broadbent 5 Year Old Madeira - Portugal 9 Emilio Lustau Dry Olorosso Sherry - Spain 12 Brooks “Tethys” Late Harvest Riesling - Oregon 9 Chambers “Rosewood” Muscadelle - Australia 8 Chateau Haut-Mayne Sauternes - France 9 Achaia Clauss Muscat of Patras - Greece 8

    Every Saturday, join us for a special three-course meal celebrating the freshest offerings from our local farmers and purveyors. 

    RESERVATIONS: table128bistro.com | 515.327.7427

    dinner + pairings | 58
    dinner | 39

    * Full menu also available. 🍽


     CHEF’S MENU

    November 16


    Ham

    thick-sliced ham | charred baguette | honey | fig | camembert | 

    cranberry | apple | pineapple

    Moonlight Meadery, Little Apples, semi-dry hard cider


    Pork Chili Verde

    braised pork shoulder | pork stock | tomatillo | poblano | 

    toasted rice | cilantro

    Moonlight Meadery, How ‘Bout Them Apples, 

    Honey Apple Wine, New Hampshire


    Elderflower Panna Cotta

    wildflower honey | halva | pomegranate jam

    Moonlight Meadery, A Common Disaster, Pineapple Mead, New Hampshire




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    • Join us Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4 to 6 pm, Tuesday 5 - 6 pm for $6 select classic cocktails, $5 glasses of featured wine, $4 beers and our bites menu listed below.

    Food

    • deviled eggs

      bacon | brown sugar | sriracha

      $4

    • chicken wings

      scallion | garlic | ginger | soy | jalapeno | rice wine | sesame

      $5

    • pork meatballs

      red pepper stew | ginger | fresno chilis

      $5

    • chips & dips

      kettle chips | blue cheese | sweet onion mornay

      $4

    • grilled naan

      masala potatoes | cucumber riatta | pickled red onion

      $4

    Drink

    • Wine

      Pick of the Day

      $5

    • Beer

      Pick of the Day

      $4

    • Select Craft Cocktails

      $6

    At Table 128 we love wine. We are proud to offer a list of 120 hand-selected wines from around the world, with a focus on small, artisanal producers, both familiar as well as obscure, that are approachable enough to enjoy on a weeknight or help commemorate a special occasion.  We routinely host winemakers from around the world and enjoy offering our guests wine pairings with our three-course Chef's Menu every Saturday.  

    View our current list via the pdf link below, or let us assist you in finding the right wine for your meal.

    Please note: Our wine selections change often, and some of the wines we offer are limited in availability.  We do our best to keep this list up to date, however, current selections may vary slightly from this list.  

    Corkage: $15 per 750 ml bottle.


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