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Main Menu

Great Food, Great Company

At Hef’s Hut, we believe every meal should be a memorable experience. Our menu is crafted with fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and a touch of comfort, offering something for everyone. Whether you’re here for a casual bite, a family dinner, or a special celebration, you’ll find delicious dishes and drinks to satisfy every craving. 

Explore our menu and find your new favorite today!

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Salads

Charred Caesar Salad $15
Charred romaine hearts, Caesar salad dressing, crispy croutons, shaved parmesan
Mixed Green Salad $15
Mixed greens, pickled red onions, red radish, cucumbers with house citrus garlic vinaigrette
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Beets Salad* $15
Roasted Brussels sprouts and beets with hot honey, feta cheese, and grated parmesan cheese

Add-ons

Grilled Chicken $8
Sauteed Shrimp $6
Skirt Steak $8

Appetizers

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Bruschetta $15
Toasted crostini topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato bruschetta, basil oil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze
Crispy Chicken Bao $15
Steamed bao buns filled with crispy chicken, cucumber, and kimchi with our gochujang BBQ sauce
Pork ‘n Fry $16
Shoestring fries topped with shredded cheese, pulled pork, beer cheese, bacon bits, and charred jalapeño avocado crema
Hot and Spicy Crab and Spinach Dip $18
Warm and creamy crab and spinach dip with a touch of heat served with pita chips

Salads

Charred Caesar Salad $15
Romaine Hearts drizzled with house Caesar salad dressing topped with shaved Parmesan cheese, and crispy thin croutons
Wedge Salad $15
Iceberg Lettuce drizzled with caramelized red onion and bacon dressing, topped with crispy pancetta, fried onions, cherry tomatoes, and shaved Parmesan
Mixed Green Salad $15
Spring mix, red radish, pickled onion, cucumber, and crispy thin croutons served with house citrus garlic dressing
Skirt Steak Salad $20
Pan seared skirt steak over romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, carrots, radish, feta cheese drizzled with chimichurri and served with Hef’s White Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Ahi Tuna Salad* $24
Pan seared Ahi Tuna, arugula, spring greens, radish, fresh avocado, crispy thin croutons, sesame ponzu vinaigrette

Dressing options: Hef’s White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sesame Ponzu Vinaigrette, Citrus Garlic, House Caesar Salad, Thousand Island, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch, Blue Cheese, and Italian Dressing

*Disclaimer: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs such as “Ahi Tuna” may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

Appetizers

Crab Cake $16
Crab Cake topped with wonton crisp and mango caviar served with charred jalapeño avocado cream sauce
Pulled Pork Bao $15
3 steamed bao buns filled with crispy chicken, cucumber, and kimchi drizzled with gochujang bbq sauce
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Bruschetta $12
Five crostini topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato bruschetta, basil oil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze
Shrimp Taco $14
Three toasted soft-shell tacos filled with shredded red cabbage, pickled red onions, pineapple bits, drizzled with charred jalapeño avocado cream sauce and topped with pan seared shrimps

Soups

French Onion Soup $10
Caramelized onion cooked in red wine reduced beef stock topped with crostini, melted provolone and mozzarella cheese served with char toasted ciabatta
Tomato Basil Soup $9
Homemade creamy tomato soup drizzled with cream and basil oil served with char toasted ciabatta
Soup du Jour $10
Chef’s daily creation featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and rich flavors

Soups

French Onion Soup $10
Caramelized onion cooked with red wine reduced beef stock topped with crostini, melted provolone and mozzarella cheese served with Parmesan crisps
Tomato Basil Soup $9
Homemade creamy tomato soup drizzled with cream and basil oil served with Parmesan crisp

Bar Faves

Hef’s Smoked Wings $15
Deep fried house smoked wings | Sauce choices: Buffalo, Old Bay, Chipotle BBQ, BBQ, Teriyaki, and Sweet Thai Chili
Lumpia $12
Filipino spring rolls filled with ground pork and beef, carrots, celery and onions served with sweet chili sauce
Texas Lollipop $15
Smoked bratwurst bites wrapped in apple smoke bacon, dunked in BBQ sauce served with horseradish cream sauce
Bavarian Pretzel $15
10oz pretzel served with horseradish honey mustard, beer cheese, and honey truffle
Cheeseburger Sliders $15
Slider burgers with thin sliced onions topped with melted yellow American cheese on a brioche bun
Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders $15
House pulled pork with tangy apple sauce topped with our pink coleslaw
Farm Chicken Sliders $16
Crispy fried chicken cutlet, Cajun garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, white American cheese, crispy smoked bacon, and house coleslaw on slider buns
Slider Trio $17
Pulled pork slider, farm chicken slider, & cheeseburger slider

Burgers And Sandwiches

Farm Chicken Sandwich $18
Crispy fried chicken cutlet, Cajun garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, white American cheese, crispy smoked bacon, and house coleslaw on a brioche bun
Chicken Caprese Sandwich $19
Grilled chicken, arugula, tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze on a butter toasted ciabatta roll
The Great Gorge Burger $19
Half pound Certified Angus Burger with L.T.O.P on a butter toasted brioche bun
Aloha Burger $19
Half pound Certified Angus Burger, melted American cheese, crispy lettuce, grilled pineapple, crispy apple smoked bacon, sliced red onions, and BBQ sauce on a butter toasted brioche
French Bison Burger* $22
Half pound bison burger, horseradish cream sauce, arugula, Swiss cheese, caramelized onion on a butter toasted brioche bun served with house au jus
Philly Cheesesteak $20
Open face ciabatta topped with sautéed thin sliced sirloin steak with melted pepperjack cheese topped with diced mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, and white onions
Hef’s Cuban Sandwich $20
House smoked pulled pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, caramelized onions, mustard sauce on a butter toasted ciabatta bread
BLT $15
Classic BLT with crispy bacon, sliced tomatoes, crispy lettuce, and mayo on a multigrain bread
Gourmet Grilled Cheese* $15
Grilled cheese filled with mozzarella, provolone and American cheese on sourdough bread served with our homemade tomato basil soup | Add Prosciutto: $3
Veggie Burger $20
Vegan black bean patty with L.T.O.P on a gluten free bun

All burgers and sandwiches come with chips.

Bar Faves

Hef’s Smoked Wings $15
8 deep fried house smoked wings Sauce choices: Buffalo, Old Bay, Chipotle BBQ, BBQ, Teriyaki, Sweet Thai Chili
Lumpia $12
9 pieces of Filipino spring rolls filled with ground pork, ground beef, carrots, celery and onions. Served with sweet chili sauce
Texas Lollipop $12
5 pieces of smoked bratwurst bites wrapped in bacon, dunked in BBQ sauce served with horseradish cream sauce
Bavarian Pretzel $12
10oz Pretzel served with Horseradish Honey Mustard Cream Sauce
Cheeseburger Sliders $15
Three slider burgers with thin sliced onions topped with melted yellow American cheese
Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders $16
Three brioche sliders filled with house smoked pulled pork with tangy apple sauce topped with pink coleslaw

Burgers And Sandwiches

The Great Gorge Burger $19
Half pound certified angus beef burger with L.T.O.P. on a brioche bun
Aloha Burger $19
Crisp lettuce, 8 oz certified angus burger, melted American cheese, grilled pineapple, crispy smoked bacon, sliced red onions, and BBQ sauce on a brioche bun
Hef’s Cuban Sandwich $20
House smoked pulled pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, caramelized onions, mustard sauce on a butter toasted ciabatta bread
Philly Cheesesteak $20
Open face ciabatta topped with sautéed thin sliced sirloin steak with melted pepper jack cheese, topped with red and green peppers, onions and mushrooms
Farm Chicken Sandwich $18
Crispy fried chicken, cajun garlic aoili, lettuce and tomato topped with melted white American cheese, crispy smoked bacon, and pink coleslaw on a brioche bun
Chicken Caprese Sandwich $18
Grilled chicken, arugula, tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze on a butter toasted ciabatta roll
Veggie Burger $20
Vegan black bean patty with L.T.O.P on a gluten free bun
Double-decker BLT $18
Crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiched in a butter toasted challah

Main Dishes

Shrimp Alfredo $25
Tender shrimp in homemade creamy alfredo sauce twirled in fettucine al dente
Smoked Baby Back Ribs $25
Applewood smoked half rack ribs served with herb corn rib, sauteed mini pearl onions, and coleslaw
Poulet Au Vin Blanc* $30
Chicken braised in white wine served with buttered egg noodles and roasted brussels sprouts
Lemon-Garlic Cod* $30
Pan seared wild caught Pacific cod with lemon-white wine vinaigrette, garnished with fried capers and accompanied with herb brown rice and sauteed spinach and mini pearl onions and tomato confit
Quarry Steak $35
Grilled skirt steak served with garlic yellow rice served with homemade chimichurri sauce and pickled red onion pico de gallo
Char grilled NY Strip $48
Char grilled 14 oz NY strip steak served with rustic mashed potatoes, roasted broccolini and house demi-glace

Sides

House Salad $6
Coleslaw $5
Seasoned Fries $4
Sweet Potato Fries $5
Corn Rib $6
Yellow Rice $5
Herb Brown Rice $5
Rustic Mashed Potatoes $6
Shoestring Fries $4

Kids

Mozzarella Sticks & Fries $11
Mac & Cheese $8
Grilled American Cheese with Chips $8
Hotdog and Chips $8
Chicken Fingers and Chips $9

Main Dishes

Babyback Ribs $25
Half rack smoked baby back ribs served with house coleslaw, sautéed mini pearl onions, and fried corn ribs
Seared Salmon $26
Pan seared 6 oz salmon with garlic spinach couscous, tomato confit and sautéed mini pearl onions
Shrimp Alfredo $22
Tender shrimp in homemade creamy Alfredo sauce twirled in fettuccine al dente
Quarry Steak $29
Grilled skirt steak served with garlic safflower rice topped with homemade chimichurri dressing

Sides

Crispy Potato Fries $4
Sweet Potato Fries $4
Safflower Yellow Rice $4
Garlic Spinach Couscous $4
Fried Corn Rib $4
House Salad $6

Kids

Mozzarella Sticks & Fries $8
Served with crispy fries and homemade marinara
Hotdog & Fries $9
Grilled Cheese & Fries $10
Served with crispy fries
Chicken Finger & Fries $12
Choice of BBQ or Honey Mustard Sauce
Mac & Cheese $10

Desserts

NY Style Cheesecake $13
Brownie ala mode $13
Cinnamon Buns Affogato* $13

Desserts

Brownie à la mode $13
Warm brownies drizzled with caramel sauce topped with vanilla bean ice cream
Strawberry Cheesecake $13
Strawberry compote over New York style cheesecake garnished with fresh strawberries

A 20% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. All burgers and sandwiches come with chips

Drink Menu

Bottle/Can Beer

Michelob Ultra $6
Bud Light $6
Budweiser $6
White Claw $8
Miller Light $6
Coors Light $6
Coors Banquet $6
Corona Extra $7
Heineken $8
Stella $6
Arnold Palmer $6
Pabst Blue Ribbon $5
Yuengling $6
Fisher’s Island $10
Twisted Tea $6
High Noon $8
Heineken 00 (n/a) $6
New Belgium – Voodoo Ranger Tropical Haze IPA $8
New Belgium - Voodoo Ranger IPA $8
Amstel Light $8
Guinness $8

Red Wine

Montepulciano Riporta $13
Cabernet Sauvignon – Silver Peak $14
Merlot – Chateau Sourverain $12
Pinot Noir – Coast + Barrel $14
Brownstone Merlot $10
Brownstone Cabernet Sauvignon $10

White Wine

Pinot Grigio – Ecco Domani $12
Rose – Prophecy $9
Brownstone Chardonnay $10
Ca del Doge Pinto Grigio $10
Hei Matan Sauvignon Blanc $12

Sparkling Wine

Moscato – Canyon Road $10
Trevisana Prosecco $12

Classic Cocktails

Martini $12
Vodka or Gin perfectly chilled
Vesper Martini $13
Gin and Vodka with a Lillet Vermouth rinse
Old Fashioned $13
Bourbon or Rye, angostura bitters, simple syrup, garnished with an orange slice and Luxardo cherry
Gimlet $12
Gin, fresh lime juice
Manhattan $13
Bourbon or Rye, Sweet Vermouth, angostura bitters, Luxardo
Whiskey Sour $10
Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white
Moscow Mule $10
Vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer
Bloody Mary $12
Hef’s Own mix, Vodka, Bacon and traditional garnish
Mojito $12
White rum, Mint, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup
Margarita $12
Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, garnished with a lime
Aperol/Campari Spritz $10
Aperol or Campari, prosecco, orange garnish
Negroni $12
Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari, orange garnish

Bites & Flights Menu

Monday - Thursday (Tuesday we are Closed)

Salad

Mixed Green Salad $15
Spring mix, red radish, pickled onion, cucumber, and crispy thin croutons served with house citrus garlic dressing

Bar Faves

Crispy Chicken Bao Bun $15
3 steamed bao buns filled with crispy chicken, cucumber, and kimchi drizzled with gochujang BBQ sauce
Hef’s Smoked Wings $15
8 deep fried house smoked wings served with choice of sauce: Buffalo, Old Bay, Chipotle BBQ, BBQ, Teriyaki, Sweet Thai Chili
Lumpia $12
9 pieces of Filipino spring rolls filled with ground pork, ground beef, carrots, celery and onions, served with sweet chili sauce
Texas Lollipop $12
5 pieces of smoked bratwurst bites wrapped in bacon, dunked in BBQ sauce served with horseradish cream sauce
Bavarian Pretzel $12
10oz pretzel served with horseradish honey mustard cream sauce
Cheeseburger Sliders $15
Three slider burgers with thin sliced onions topped with melted yellow American cheese
Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders $16
Three brioche sliders filled with house smoked pulled pork with tangy apple sauce topped with pink coleslaw

Burgers & Sandwiches

The Great Gorge Burger $19
Half pound certified Angus beef burger with L.T.O.P. on a brioche bun
Aloha Burger $19
Crisp lettuce, 8 oz certified Angus burger, melted American cheese, grilled pineapple, crispy smoked bacon, sliced red onions, and BBQ sauce on a brioche bun
Hef’s Cuban Sandwich $20
House smoked pulled pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, caramelized onions, mustard sauce on a butter toasted ciabatta bread
Philly Cheesesteak $20
Open face ciabatta topped with sautéed thin sliced sirloin steak with melted pepper jack cheese, topped with red and green peppers, onions and mushrooms
Farm Chicken Sandwich $18
Crispy fried chicken, Cajun garlic aioli, lettuce and tomato topped with melted white American cheese, crispy smoked bacon, and pink coleslaw on a brioche bun
Chicken Caprese Sandwich $18
Grilled chicken, arugula, tomato, f resh mozzarella, balsamic glaze on a butter toasted ciabatta roll
Veggie Burger $20
Vegan black bean patty with L.T.O.P on a gluten free bun
Double-decker BLT $18
Crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiched in a butter toasted challah

Sides

Crispy Potato Fries $4
Sweet Potato Fries $4
Safflower Yellow Rice $4
Garlic Spinach Couscous $4
Fried Corn Rib $4
House Salad $6
(Comes with a fountain drink)

Kids

Mozzarella Sticks & Fries $8
Served with crispy fries and homemade marinara
Hotdog & Fries $9
Grilled Cheese & Fries $10
Chicken Finger & Fries $12
Choice of BBQ or Honey Mustard Sauce
Mac & Cheese $10

Desserts

Strawberry Cheesecake $13
Strawberry compote over New York style cheesecake garnished with fresh strawberries