LUNCH | DINNER | SUNDAY
APPETIZERS
Paulo Antipasta Platter
Distinctive selection of Texas and Wateroak Farms cheeses, sliced capicola, sliced salami, Muscat Canelli tapenade, classic hummus, assorted crackers and sliced rosemary bread.
Thirteen Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve TexZin or Muscat Canelli
Fried Green Tomato Napoleon
Cornmeal encrusted fried green tomatoes, layered with a homemade Pinot Grigio remoulade sauce on a bed of baby spinach with an essence of balsamic extraction.
Thirteen Dollars
Recommended with Pinot Grigio or Gewürztraminer
Tempura Fried Calamari
Tender calamari crisply fried and served with a Cabernet Sauvignon marinara.
Ten Dollars
Recommended with Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling or Private Reserve Pinot Noir
Texas Cheese Plate
A beautiful single serve selection of some of Texas’ best cheeses. If cheese is truly “milk’s leap toward immortality” then Texas artisan cheese makers have helped the process.
Twelve Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Cabernet Franc or Messina Hof Brut
Potato and Vegetable Pierogi
A classic traditional polish dish in honor of Karen Bonarrigo’s family heritage, a small white dumpling served in a light Chardonnay vegetable broth.
Nine Dollars
Recommended with Sophia Marie Rosé or Sparkling Brut
Pan Seared Crawfish Cake
Topped with a Chardonnay crawfish sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
Ten Dollars
Recommended with Un-Oaked Chardonnay or Private Reserve Pinot Noir
Soup Du Jour
Our chefs fresh made soup of the day
Cup: Four Dollars
Bowl: Eight Dollars
SALADS
Messina Hof Vintage House Salad
Fresh cut romaine mixed with baby field greens along with roma tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, Parmesan cheese and fresh Messina Hof Garlic Merlot dressing.
Eight Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot or Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling
Champagne Cranberry Salad
Baby field greens tossed together with dried cranberries, candied Texas pecans, Gorgonzola cheese and Messina Hof Sparkling Wine vinaigrette.
Eleven Dollars
Recommended with Shiraz or Sparkling Raspberry Wine
The Heart Salad
Crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with “chardonnay-buttermilk ranch” dressing, crumbled goat cheese, applewood smoked bacon, green onions, diced eggs, diced tomatoes, and drizzled with reduced balsamic.
Ten Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot or Un-Oaked Chardonnay
Add Chicken: Five Dollars
Add Shrimp: Eight Dollars
Add Calamari: Six Dollars
Sesame Seared Yellow Fin Tuna Salad
Baby greens, shaved red onions, diced tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese and sliced tuna tossed in a honey ginger soy Ivory port dressing, garnished with a fried wonton nest.
Sixteen Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Chardonnay or Private Reserve Pinot Noir
20% gratuity is automatically added for tables of six or more people
PASTA & SEAFOOD
Classic Shrimp Creole
Blend of herbs, shrimp, and vegetables smothered in a chardonnay tomato sauce topped with steamed white rice and garnished with cornmeal fried shrimp.
Fifteen Dollars
Recommended with Gewurztraminer or Private Reserve TexZin
The Classic Pasta Carbonara
Angel hair pasta tossed with applewood smoked bacon, green peas and Parmesan cheese in a Chardonnay garlic cream sauce.
Thirteen Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon or Private Reserve Chardonnay
Messina Hof Vegetarian Pasta
Sautéed assorted vegetable tossed in a Chardonnay pesto and garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Twelve Dollars
Recommended with Pinot Grigio or Private Reserve Merlot
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches include your choice of sweet potato French fries, fresh fruit or a salad featuring our signature Messina Hof house dressing
Warm Smoked Turkey Club
Smoked turkey, applewood smoked bacon, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, American and Swiss cheese and Mama Rosa Rosé-Mayonnaise between two toasted slices of dark Bavarian rye bread.
Twelve Dollars
Recommended with Mama Rosa Rose or Private Reserve Chardonnay
Black Forest Rueben
Freshly boiled corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and our Messina Hof Spicy German mustard on dark Bavarian rye bread.
Twelve Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot or Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling
Overstuffed Fried Shrimp or Catfish Po-Boy
Your choice of fried shrimp or catfish on French loaf, dressed with lettuce, tomatoes and Chef’s Sauvignon Blanc specialty spread. The catfish can be grilled upon your request.
Fourteen Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot or Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling
Messina Hof Great American Burger
8oz Angus beef patty grilled and served on a kaiser bun dressed with lettuce, tomatoes and American cheese and Mama Rosa Rosé-Mayonnaise.
Ten Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon or Mama Rosa Rosé
Messina Hof Chicken Caesars Wrap
Grilled slice chicken breast, romaine lettuce Parmesan cheese, tossed with Messina Hof legend Caesar salad dressing. Wrapped in a flour spinach tortilla.
Twelve Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot or Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling
**All sandwiches include your choice of French fries or fresh fruit salad
DINNER | Wednesday - Saturday 4:00 - 9:00pm
Paulo Antipasta Platter
Distinctive selection of Texas and Wateroak Farms cheeses, sliced capicola, sliced salami, Muscat Canelli tapenade, classic hummus, assorted crackers and sliced rosemary bread.
Thirteen Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve TexZin or Muscat Canelli
Fried Green Tomato Napoleon
Cornmeal encrusted fried green tomatoes, layered with a homemade Pinot Grigio remoulade sauce on a bed of baby spinach drizzled with a balsamic reduction.
Thirteen Dollars
Recommended with Pinot Grigio or Gewürztraminer
Tempura Fried Calamari
Tender calamari crisply fried and served with a Cabernet Sauvignon marinara.
Ten Dollars
Recommended with Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling or Private Reserve Pinot Noir
Texas Cheese Plate
A beautiful single serve selection of some of Texas’ best cheeses. If cheese is truly “milk’s leap toward immortality,” then Texas artisan cheese makers have helped the process.
Twelve Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Cabernet Franc or Messina Hof Brut
Potato and Vegetable Pierogi
A classic traditional polish dish in honor of Karen Bonarrigo’s family heritage, a small white dumpling served in a light Chardonnay vegetable broth.
Nine Dollars
Recommended with Sophia Marie Rosé or Sparkling Brut
Pan Seared Crawfish Cake
Topped with a Chardonnay crawfish sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
Ten Dollars
Recommended with Un-Oaked Chardonnay or Private Reserve Pinot Noir
Soup Du Jour
Our chef’s fresh made soup of the day
Cup: Four dollars
Bowl: Eight dollars
SALADS
Messina Hof Vintage House Salad
Fresh cut romaine mixed with baby field greens along with roma tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, Parmesan cheese and fresh Messina Hof Garlic Merlot dressing.
Eight Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot or Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling
Champagne Cranberry Salad
Baby field greens tossed together with dried cranberries, candied Texas pecans, Gorgonzola cheese and Messina Hof Sparkling Wine vinaigrette.
Eleven Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Shiraz or Sparkling Raspberry Wine
The Heart Salad
Crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with “chardonnay-buttermilk ranch” dressing, crumbled goat cheese, applewood smoked bacon, green onions, diced eggs, diced tomatoes, and drizzled with reduced balsamic.
Ten Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot or Un-Oaked Chardonnay
Add chicken: Four Dollars
Add shrimp: Five Dollars
Add calamari: Four Dollars
Sesame Seared Yellow Fin Tuna Salad
Baby greens, shaved red onions, diced tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese and sliced tuna tossed in a honey ginger soy Ivory port dressing, garnished with a fried wonton nest.
Sixteen Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Chardonnay or Private Reserve Pinot Noir
Paulo Legend Salad
From the mountains of Sicily, the Bonarrigo wedding salad is presented in a traditional table side manner. Whole Romaine hearts tossed in a secret family Port-balsamic dressing with garlic, and anchovies.
Fifteen Dollars for two
Recommended with Paulo Bordeaux Blend or Gewurztraminer
POULTRY AND FOWL
Stuffed Gorgonzola Chicken
Texas chicken breast stuffed with estate grown basil, baby spinach, and Gorgonzola cheese, sliced and finished with a creamy Gorgonzola-chardonnay sauce. Served with saffron rice pilaf and the fresh vegetable of the day.
Twenty One Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Reflections or Merrill’s Vineyard Muscat Canelli
Pan Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast
Nonna Bonarrigo’s favorite. Rubbed with five Asian spices and finished with our Muscat Canelli honey ginger spice glaze. Served with a saffron rice pilaf and the vegetable of the day.
Twenty Three Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Pinot Noir or Sophia Marie Rosé
SEAFOOD AND PASTA
Classic Shrimp Creole
Blend of herbs, shrimp, and vegetables smothered in a Chardonnay tomato sauce topped with steamed white rice and garnished with cornmeal fried shrimp.
Fifteen Dollars
Recommended with Gewurztraminer or Private Reserve TexZin
Cornmeal Crusted Texas Redfish
Chef Dwight’s signature dish! Crispy, pan seared redfish served on a pool of roasted corn and smoked andouille Riesling macque choux.
Twenty Two Dollar
Recommended with Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling or Private Reserve Merlot
Texas Gulf Shrimp Aransas
Jumbo Gulf shrimp, tempura fried and served over a bed of saffron rice pilaf and the fresh vegetable of the day. Finished with a Muscat Canelli chili honey spice glaze.
Twenty Two Dollars
Recommended with Riesling or Private Reserve TexZin
Grilled Fish of the Day
Daily fresh catch, served on a bed of asparagus and lyonnaise potato relish topped with Chef’s sauce of the day.
Eighteen Dollars
Ask your server for the recommended wine pairing
The Classic Pasta Carbonara
Angel hair pasta tossed with applewood smoked bacon, green peas and Parmesan cheese in a Chardonnay garlic cream sauce.
Thirteen Dollars
Recommended with Cabernet Sauvignon or Private Reserve Chardonnay
Messina Hof Vegetable Pasta
Sautéed assorted vegetables tossed in a Chardonnay pesto and garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Twelve Dollars
Recommended with Pinot Grigio or Private Reserve Merlot
20% gratuity is automatically added for tables of six or more people
BEEF and "FROM THE GRILL"
Messina Hof Mixed Grill
Grilled petite filet of beef, grilled lamb chop, and a black pepper spiced quail, grilled to perfection, served with roasted garlic Yukon gold mashed potatoes, fresh vegetable of the day and finished with Merlot demi-glace.
Thirty-Four dollars
Recommended with Star of Texas Merlot, Paulo Bordeaux Blend and Private Reserve Chardonnay
Grilled Petit Filet of Beef
6oz. Filet of Beef grilled and topped with bleu cheese glaze, served with roasted garlic Yukon gold mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetable of the day and a drizzle of Merlot demi-glace.
Twenty-Six dollars
Recommended with Paulo Shiraz, Texas Hold’em White and Ebony Ports of Call
Pan Seared Beef Bavarian Rouladen
One of Merrill Bonarrigo’s family favorites. A slice of top round of beef spread with Messina Hof mustard, bacon, chopped onions, sliced pickles and rolled. Served with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and a Cabernet Franc Mushroom Sauce.
Fourteen Dollars
Recommended with Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling or Private Reserve Cabernet Franc
Messina Hof Grilled Pork Chop
Bone-in, double cut pork chop topped with a roasted garlic Tawny Port reduction, served with lyonnaise sweet potatoes, baby spinach relish and Parmesan cheese.
Eighteen Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Cabernet Franc or Private Reserve Chardonnay
Grilled Ribeye Steak
12 oz. cut of aged Texas Beef, grill seared and topped with Messina Hof’s Paulo Merlot demi-glace, served with roasted garlic Yukon gold mashed potatoes and the fresh vegetable of the day.
Twenty-Eight Dollars
Recommended with Paulo Cabernet Sauvignon, Private Reserve TexZin, or Private Reserve Chardonnay
Grilled Lamb Chops
Three delicately grilled lamb chops topped with a Cabernet demi-glace served with apple mint relish and Roasted Garlic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes.
Twenty-Nine dollars
Recommended with Paulo Cabernet Sauvignon and Paulo Shiraz
Messina Hof Grilled Fresh Vegetable Platter
Grilled squash, zucchini, asparagus, onion, bell pepper and tomatoes served on a bed of saffron rice pilaf with an essence of Pinot Grigio basil oil.
Fourteen Dollars
Recommended with Pinot Grigio or Private Reserve Cabernet Franc
Chateaubriand Dinner for Two
One Hundred and thirty-five dollars
Messina Hof House Salad
16 oz. Center cut beef tenderloin, marinated with Messina Hof’s Cabernet Sauvignon. Served with potatoes, sautéed vegetables of the day and sautéed mushrooms.
We suggest that the Chateaubriand be cooked no more than medium and there is at least a forty-minute wait on this excellent entrée.
Choice of Flambé Dessert:
Strawberries Romanoff, Bananas Foster, Cherries Jubilee
Your Choice of a bottle of Messina Hof Wine:
Private reserve Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon Blanc
Un-oaked Chardonnay
Gewürztraminer
Merrill’s Vineyard Estate Riesling
Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Private Reserve Cabernet Franc
Private Reserve Merlot
Private Reserve Shiraz
Private Reserve Reflections
Complete Dinner for Two
One Hundred Dollars
Choice of:
Soup Du Jour
Fried Green Tomato Napoleon
Tempura Fried Calamari
Messina Hof House Salad
Choice of:
Pasta Carbonara
Grilled Pork Chop
Grilled Fish of the Day
Texas Gulf Shrimp Aransas
Stuffed Gorgonzola Chicken
Choice of Flambé Dessert:
Strawberries Romanoff, Bananas Foster, Cherries Jubilee
Your Choice of a bottle of Messina Hof Wine:
Private reserve Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon Blanc
Un-oaked Chardonnay
Gewürztraminer
Merrill’s Vineyard Estate Riesling
Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Private Reserve Cabernet Franc
Private Reserve Merlot
Private Reserve Shiraz
Private Reserve Reflections
SUNDAY | 11:00am - 6:00pm
APPETIZERS
Paulo Antipasta Platter
Distinctive selection of Texas and Wateroak Farms cheeses, sliced capicola, sliced salami, Muscat Canelli tapenade, classic hummus, assorted crackers and sliced rosemary bread.
Thirteen Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve TexZin or Muscat Canelli
Fried Green Tomato Napoleon
Cornmeal encrusted fried green tomatoes, layered with a homemade Pinot Grigio remoulade sauce on a bed of baby spinach drizzled with a balsamic reduction.
Thirteen Dollars
Recommended with Pinot Grigio or Gewürztraminer
Tempura Fried Calamari
Tender calamari crisply fried and served with a Cabernet Sauvignon marinara.
Ten Dollars
Recommended with Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling or Private Reserve Pinot Noir
Texas Cheese Plate
A beautiful single serve selection of some of Texas’ best cheeses. If cheese is truly “milk’s leap toward immortality,” then Texas artisan cheese makers have helped the process.
Twelve Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Cabernet Franc or Messina Hof Brut
Potato and Vegetable Pierogi
A classic traditional polish dish in honor of Karen Bonarrigo’s family heritage, a small white dumpling served in a light Chardonnay vegetable broth.
Nine Dollars
Recommended with Sophia Marie Rosé or Sparkling Brut
Pan Seared Crawfish Cake
Topped with a Chardonnay crawfish sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
Ten Dollars
Recommended with Un-Oaked Chardonnay or Private Reserve Pinot Noir
Soup Du Jour
Our chef’s fresh made soup of the day.
Cup: Four Dollars
Bowl: Eight Dollars
SALADS
Messina Hof Vintage House Salad
Fresh cut romaine mixed with baby field greens along with roma tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, Parmesan cheese and fresh Messina Hof Garlic Merlot dressing.
Eight Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot or Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling
Champagne Cranberry Salad
Baby field greens tossed together with dried cranberries, candied Texas pecans, Gorgonzola cheese and Messina Hof Sparkling Wine vinaigrette.
Eleven Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Shiraz or Sparkling Raspberry Wine
The Heart Salad
Crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with “chardonnay-buttermilk ranch” dressing, crumbled goat cheese, crispy applewood smoked bacon, green onions, diced eggs, and chopped tomatoes drizzled with a balsamic reduction.
Ten Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot or Un-Oaked Chardonnay
Add Chicken: Five Dollars
Add Shrimp: Eight Dollars
Add Calamari: Six Dollars
Sesame Seared Yellow Fin Tuna Salad
Baby greens, shaved red onions, and diced tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese and sliced tuna tossed in a honey ginger soy ivory port dressing, garnished with a fried wonton nest.
Sixteen Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Chardonnay or Private Reserve Pinot Noir
PASTA & SEAFOOD
Classic Shrimp Creole
Blend of herbs, shrimp, and vegetable smothered in a spicy chardonnay-tomato sauce topped with steamed white rice and garnished with cornmeal fried shrimp.
Fifteen Dollars
Recommended with Gewurztraminer or Private Reserve TexZin
The Classic Pasta Carbonara
Angel hair pasta tossed with applewood smoked bacon, green peas and Parmesan cheese in a Chardonnay garlic cream sauce.
Thirteen Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon or Private Reserve Chardonnay
Messina Hof Vegetable Pasta
Sautéed assorted vegetables tossed in a chardonnay pesto and garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Twelve Dollars
Recommended with Pinot Grigio or Private Reserve Merlot
SANDWICHES
Warm Smoked Turkey Club
Smoked turkey, applewood smoked bacon, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, American and Swiss cheese and Mama Rosa Rose-Mayonnaise on two toasted slices of dark Bavarian rye bread.
Twelve Dollars
Recommended with Mama Rosa Rosé or Private Reserve Chardonnay
Black Forest Reuben
Freshly boiled corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and our Messina Hof Spicy German mustard on dark Bavarian rye bread
Twelve Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot or Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling
Overstuffed Fried Shrimp or Catfish Po-Boy
Your choice of shrimp or catfish on French loaf, dressed with lettuce, tomatoes and Chef’s sauvignon blanc specialty spread
Fourteen Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot or Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling
Messina Hof Great American Burger
8oz angus beef patty all natural beef, grilled and served on a kaiser bun dressed with lettuce, tomatoes and American cheese.
Ten Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon or Mama Rosa Rosé
Messina Hof Chicken Caesars Wrap
Grilled sliced chicken breast, romaine lettuce Parmesan cheese, tossed with Messina Hof pinot grigio Caesar dressing. wrapped in a flour spinach tortilla.
Twelve Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot or Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling
**All sandwiches include your choice of French fries, fresh fruit salad
Messina Hof Grilled Fresh Vegetable Platter
Grilled squash, zucchini, asparagus, onion, bell pepper and tomatoes served on a bed of saffron rice pilaf with an essence of Pinot Grigio basil oil.
Fourteen Dollars
Recommended with Pinot Grigio or Private Reserve Cabernet Franc
EGGS DISHES
Classic Eggs Sardou
Two poached eggs server over smoked ham, baby spinach, and artichoke heart topped with a pinot grigio truffle hollandaise sauce, garnished with anchovies served home style potatoes or fruit salad
Fifteen dollars
Recommended with Pinot Grigio or Private Reserve Cabernet Franc
Classic Eggs Chasseur
Two poached eggs served on a toasted English muffin, topped with a cabernet Chasseur sauce served with home style potatoes or fruit salad
Eighteen Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Chardonnay or Private Pinot Noir
SEAFOOD
Grilled Fish of the Day
Daily fresh catch, served on a bed of asparagus and lyonnaise potato relish topped with Chef’s sauce of the day
Eighteen Dollars
Texas Gulf Shrimp Aransas
Jumbo Gulf shrimp tempura fried and served on a bed of saffron rice pilaf, fresh vegetable of the day and finished with a muscat canelli honey chili spiced glaze.
Twenty Two Dollars
Recommended with Merrill’s Vineyard Riesling or Ebony Ports of Call
POULTRY
Pan Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast
Nonna Bonarrigo’s favorite. Rubbed with five Asian spices and finished with our muscat canelli honey ginger spiced glaze. Served with saffron rice pilaf and the vegetable of the day.
Twenty Three Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer
Stuffed Gorgonzola Chicken
Texas chicken breast stuffed with estate grown basil, baby spinach, and Gorgonzola cheese, slice and finished with a creamy Gorgonzola-chardonnay sauce. Served with saffron rice pilaf and the fresh vegetable of the day.
Twenty One Dollars
Recommended with Private Reserve Reflections or Merrill’s Vineyard Muscat Canelli
STEAKS
Grilled Petit Filet of Beef
6oz.filet beef, grilled topped bleu cheese glaze, served with roasted garlic Yukon gold mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetable of the day with a drizzle of merlot demi-glace.
Twenty-Six dollars
Recommended with Paulo Shiraz, Texas Hold’em White and Ebony Ports of Call
Grilled Rib eye Steak
12 oz. cut of aged Texas Beef, grill seared and topped with Messina Hof’s Paulo merlot demi-glace, served with roasted garlic Yukon gold mashed potatoes and the fresh vegetable of the day.
Twenty-Eight Dollars
Recommended with Paulo Cabernet Sauvignon, Private Reserve TexZin, and Private Reserve Chardonnay