Dinner


5:00 PM until Close
Appetizers

Soup Du Jour
chef’s selection of housemade soups
5.95

French Onion Soup
croutons and swiss cheese gratinée
6.50

Crab Cakes
shiitake mushrooms,bell peppers, & beurre blanc sause
10.50

Country Paté & Chicken Liver Mousse
onion confit, cornichons and old fashioned mustard
9.50

Burgundy Escargots
garlic and pernod butter
9.25

Caesar Salad
tomatoes, anchovy, artichokes, croutons and feta cheese
8.00

Mussels
steamed in beer, vegetables, garlic,
shallots and wtih fries
11.25

House Salad
mixed greens, toasted almond and balsamic vinaigrette
5.95

 

Salads

Salad Niçoise
mixed greens, flaked white tuna, green beans,
egg, olives, tomato, potatoes and anchovy
with dijon mustard vinaigrette
17.50

Café Central Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, poached chicken, Feta cheese, bacon,
avocado, eggs, tomatoes with dijon mustard vinaigrette
17.50

Poached Salmon Salad
Mixed greens, flaked salmon, red onions, tomatoes,
green beans & Dijon mustard vinaigrette
18.00

Poached Chicken Salad
bed of mixed greens with chicken,
grilled vegetables and pesto vinaigrette
17.50

Entrees

Half a Roasted Chicken
herbes de Provence, vegetables and mashed potatoes
17.00

Grilled Salmon
lentils, spinach, mushrooms, grilled veggies and balsamic vinaigrette
21.00

Braised Lamb Shank
asiago cheese ,mashed potatoes
sautéed vegetables and rosemary sauce
24.50

Choice Black Angus 6oz. Center Cut Filet Mignon
with truffle, mashed potatoes, aspargus, mushrooms and green peppercorn sauce
28.00

Half a Roasted Duckling
braised cabbage with bacon, wild rice, and peach sauce
22.50

Vegetable Plate
chef’s choice of seasonal vegetables
(sautéed or steamed)
17.00

Sautéed Calves Liver
with roasted potatoes, sautéed onions, broccoli,
provençal tomatoes and sage sauce
23.00

Pasta from the Market
Chef's Risotto Du Jour
Fresh fish from the market

Side Dishes

French Fries - 4.25
Broccoli - 4.25
Mashed Potatoes - 4.25
Asparagus - 5.50
Haricot Verts - 5.25
Herbed Garlic Bread - 2.00

Desserts

A Selection of Desserts from the cart.

Children's menu available upon request.
There will be a $3.00 charge for sharing.
Ask your waiter for our take out menu.
18% gratuity added to tables of more than six.
Cafe Central
455 Central
Highland Park, IL 60035

847 266-7878 • fax 847 266-7373

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Cafe Central of Highland Park, companion to Carlos'
two of the finest French Restaurants in the Chicago area.