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

    • Grilled Octopus

      smashed fingerlings potatoes & olives | smoked pimenton aioli | watercress

      $12

    • Rosemary + Parmesan Fries

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

      $7

    • Mussels

      white wine | shellfish stock | confit tomato | ramp butter | grilled baguette GF2)

      $12

    • Radish & Butter

      heirloom radishes | lavosh | whipped butter |sea salt (VG)

      $9

    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

    • Strawberry Salad

      red leaf & butter | strawberries | poppy seed vinaigrette | house ricotta | pistachios | balsamic glaze (GF/VG)

      $12

    • Chopped

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

      $12

    • Asparagus

      local asparagus | arugula | red leaf | sweet balsamic vinaigrette | grape tomatoes | feta | manchego (GF/VG)

      $12

    • 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 Strawberry +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.

    • Blueberry Galette

      paté brisée | blueberry basil preserves | lemon curd | french vanilla ice cream

      $7

    • Butternut Carrot Cake

      spice cake | coconut pecan streusel | caramelized pineapple | coconut carrot sorbet (VGN)

      $7

    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Entremet

      milk chocolate mousse | salted caramel | peanut butter nougat | cocoa nib shortbread | peanut tuile (GF)

      $8

    • 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

    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. 🍽


    James Beard Inspired CHEF’S MENU

    September 27 & 28


    Steamed Buns

    confit pork belly | hearts of palm & jicama slaw | pepper pesto

    2016 Dr. Konstantin Frank, Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York


    Seared Skuna Bay Salmon

    lobster gourgere | sweet corn & sweet pea chowder | caviar

    2018 Champalou, Vouvray, Loire Valley, France


    Buttermilk Shortcakes

    lobster curd mousse | concord grape sorbet | almond nougat | 

    tuile steam buns

    NV Baglio Baiata Alagna, Crema Mandorla, Marsala, Sicily, Italy







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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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