The Wooden Monkey

1707 Grafton Street,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
(902)444.3844

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Mon - Thurs: 11:30 - 9
Fri & Sat: 11:30-10
Sun 11:30: - 9

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SOUPS & SALADS

* Spinach Salad
Classic salad with local spinach and bacon, red onion, sliced mushrooms, old growler cheese, finished with a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette... $10.75
V * Roasted Chickpea Salad
Roasted chickpeas, organic brown rice, peppers, sesame seeds, daikon, seaweed, green onions, garlic and Umeboshi scallion dressing, served with soft pita wedges... $11.25

V * Sweet Apple Salad
An assortment of organic greens, sliced apple, carrot, daikon, scallions, goat cheese and walnuts, with a grain mustard maple dressing
... $10.75
Scallop and Almond Salad
Local scallops cooked golden brown, nestled in an herb embedded phyllo basket with toasted almonds, on organic greens dressed with a sweet onion vinaigrette and feta cheese
... $15.75

V = VEGAN * = GLUTEN-FREE

STARTERS

V * Trio Of Dips
A trio of housemade dips including hummus, a roasted red pepper cheese dip, and a third that changes frequently, served with pita wedges, carrots and celery
... $13
Tangy Fish Cakes
Marinated haddock, peppers, scallions, mushrooms, roasted seaweed, brown rice and garlic, lightly breaded, served with a soy-ginger reduction & garnish salad
... $10.50

V Japanese Dumplings
Marinated tofu, vegetables and roasted seeds, wrapped, pan seared, oven finished, with a hot chilli sauce and garnish salad
... $10.45
* Nova Scotia Mussels
A full pound of Maritime Mussels, steamed in an ever changing broth, ask your server for today's tasty selection
... $9

Nova Scotia Cheese Plate
A selection of Nova Scotia cheese, served with housemade parmesan cream crackers, sliced fruit, berries and roasted nuts
... $14
V *Nachos
Layers of organic blue corn chips, vegetables, jalapenos, white cheddar and mozzarella, home made salsa and sour cream
... $14.75
(extra dips... $0.75 )
(Vegan ... $16.75)

Sides

Side Apple or Spinach Salad... $6.99
Side Nori Salad... $7.49
Extra Dressings, Sauces... $0.50 Bread (slice)... $0.75
Free-range chicken(per .oz)... $1.75
Add tofu(3oz.)... $3
Add scallops(4oz.)... $6.99
Side Roasties... $3.79
(fry cut potatoes, baked with olive oil, paprika, basil, sea salt and pepper)


V = VEGAN * = GLUTEN-FREE

LIGHT FARE

Roast Chicken and Pesto Sandwich
Free-range chicken, spinach walnut pesto, raisin aioli, fresh cut apple and cucumber served in a porridge pita
... $13.50
Free-Range Nova Scotia Lamb Burger
Plump 5oz. lamb patty made with garlic, oats & rosemary, grilled and topped with minted goat cheese, served with lettuce, tomato and mayo
... $16

V Seitan Sandwich
Sliced Seitan, lettuce, tomato, white cheddar, mushrooms, onions and mayo in a thin porridge pita
... $14
(Sub Vegan Cheese... $1)
V Lentil Burger
Lentils, carrots, miso, garlic, onions, daikon, seeds and oats, lettuce, tomato on a fat free 5-organic grain pita with a sweet onion honey mustard
... $11.85
(Add Cheddar... $1.25)

Fish and Roasties
Fresh haddock, breaded and baked, served with our own coleslaw and homemade tartar sauce
... $13
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Free-Range local pork, slow cooked with a housemade apple mustard BBQ sauce
... $13

Lobster Sandwich
4oz. of lobster dressed in a chive mayo, with lettuce and tomato
... $18
Monkey Pita
Free-range chicken, onions, mushrooms, peppers, garlic, melted mozza, mayo, lettuce, tomato
... $13

Light fare served with roasties oubstitute a soup... $2.99

Substitute a Side Apple Salad, Spinach Salad or Chickpea Salad... $2.99
Substitute ½ Apple or ½ Spinach Salad & ½ Roasties... $2.99
Substitute Side Chickpea Salad & ½ Roasties... $3.99

V = VEGAN * = GLUTEN-FREE

BOWLS

V* Rice Bowl
Brown rice pilaf, Kombu, Nappa cabbage, Scallions, cucumber, almonds, tofu, Sesame oil and Soya
... $8.75
Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder
Tomato based chowder with 5 oz. of local haddock, scallops, lobster, mussels & chunks of potato, simmered with garlic and spices, served simmered with garlic and spices, served
... $15

Gourmet Pizza

Four Cheese
mozzarella, feta, white cheddar, and parmesan
9"... $13
12"... $17
Tomato
sun-dried & fresh tomato, mushrooms, red onion & feta
9"... $14
12"... $18

Veggie
baby potato, spinach, red onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, goat cheese
9"... $14
12"... $18
Meat Lovers
bacon, ground beef, spicy sausage, mushrooms, parmesan
9"... $15
12"... $19

All pizzas served with our roasted garlic basil spread, tomato sauce & a base layer of mozzarella cheese Substitute Vegan Cheese
9"... $1.50
12"... $2.00
Add Chicken
9"... $1.75
12"... $3.50

Spelt Pizza Crust 9"... $2.50
* Gluten Free Pizza Crust 9"... $2.50


ENTREES

* Sesame Crusted Haddock
Fresh hook & line haddock, encrusted and seared, served with organic brown rice pilaf, the vegetable of the day, finished with an organic orange reduction & crispy leeks
... $19.25
Haddock with a Flair
Fresh hook & line haddock, blackened and topped with homemade salsa, served with organic brown rice pilaf and vegetable of the day
(V Can substitute tofu )
... $19.25

* Scallop and Sun dried Tomato Pasta
Scallops, roasted garlic, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and basil pesto, with organic brown rice noodles, finished with a dash of cream and parmesan cheese
... $22
Free-Range Steak
Local Free-Range beef, lightly seasoned & grilled to your specification. Cut of steak is dependant on what is available from our local farms, please ask your server. Served with potato & vegetable of the day
... Market Price

V Spicy Vegetarian Stirfry
Pan seared vegetables tossed together with local marinated tofu, pine nuts and a spicy sauce, served with soba noodles
... $18
(Add 2 oz. chicken... $3) (Add 4oz. scallops... $6.99)
Gingered Beef with Soba
Tender cuts of Nova Scotia Free-Fange sirloin, marinated in fresh ginger, garlic and red wine, seared together with carrots and broccoli, served over soba noodles
... $21.75

* Pork Tenderloin
Local pork loin from the Annapolis Valley, grilled and served with apple sauce and cranberry chutney, accompanied by the potato & vegetable of the day
... $20
* Stuffed Chicken
6oz. cut of Free-range Nova Scotia chicken, flattened, rolled and stuffed. Sauce and stuffing change frequently, served with potato & vegetable of the day
... $21.75

V = VEGAN * = GLUTEN-FREE

DESSERTS

V Fruit Crisp
Roasted oat, seed and spelt flour crust, atop a layer of mixed fruit sweetened with maple syrup
... $6.75
V Chocolate Tofu Pie
Non-dairy chocolate, silken tofu with an almond walnut cinnamon crust create our house specialty! Smoother than cheesecake
... $7.75

V Blueberry Pie
Blueberries sweetened with local maple syrup and baked in a spelt crust, served warm
... $6.75
V Old Fashioned Apple Pie
Traditional crust, sweetened with organic cane sugar, topped with caramel sauce
... $6.75

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
Locally crafted ice cream from Dee Dee’s in Peggy’s Cove, between two housemade ginger cookies
... $6
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Organic bread with chocolate, cocoa and warm spice, finished with a maple rum raisin sauce
... $6.75

All desserts served with maple whipped cream. Substitute for Dee Dee's Ice Cream... $1.75

DESSERT TO GO

* Big Life’s Gluten Free Brownies
... $2.43
Big Life's Vegan Organic Chocolate Chip Cookies
... $1.77

TAKE OUT / TO GO

The Wooden Monkey offers Biodegradable Take Out Cups, Plates and Cutlery.

Most items available for take out at a charge of... $0.50


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