A Menu for the Diners at the Venango Valley Inn and Golf Course 21217 Route 19 Venango, PA 16440 (814) 398-4330 venangovalley.com History of the Inn In 1794 Thomas Campbell and Christopher Siverling first journeyed west to the area we now call Venango. Indian hostilities were quieted by 1796 and the two men returned on horseback with their families. They settled along the river the Indians called Wenango, which is the Seneca word for mink. The name of this river was changed to French Creek by George Washington, who noted several French forts as he traveled north to Fort LeBoeuf via this route. In 1821 Siverling purchased 180 acres from the Holland Land Company, where now is situated the Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course. In 1833 the land was purchased by John Kleckner, a good friend of Daniel Saeger, who settled the village of Saegertown. Kleckner also surveyed a village plot and named it Klecknerville. In 1852 the village was incorporated and the name was changed to Venango. In 1838 this prosperous businessman began building a two story, 14 room brick mansion as it was referred to in later tax documents. This handsome, federalist style building was built with brick made by Kleckners s son Matthias, who had a brick kiln in Cussewago Township. In 1864 Elizabeth and James B. Tarr purchased this property and for years it was known as the Tarr Farm. The Tarrs had recently sold property for $5 million where the largest oil well in the Oil Creek Valley was discovered. The etching dated August 19, 1868 on the windowpane in the front dining room was most likely done during the Tarr s remodeling of the house. James Tarr died in1871 and Elizabeth in 1872, and the property was sold to settle the estate in 1884. It changed hands numerous times until 1929 when it was sold to Gideon Sundback, who made his fortune as the engineering genius behind the invention of the Talon (hookless fastener) zipper in Meadville. It was Sundback who first opened The Venango Inn and it was here that he hosted everything from private family getaways to elaborate weekend parties for friends and business associates from all over the world. In 1968 Kemp and Erath, builder of Arnold Palmer s Laurel Valley Golf Course in Ligonier, Pennsylvania purchased the Inn and the land and built the 18 hole course originally called the Canadian-American. In the 1970s Joe and Mary Petrucelli further developed the golf and the restaurant business, and left a legacy of fine Italian recipes. Today we re proud to carry on the rich tradition of this fine old establishment. a Thank you for being our guest. ~Restaurant Hours~ Summer Monday thru Saturday 11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Winter Wednesday and Thursday 11:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Salad Entrees Stillwater Spinach Salad Fresh baby spinach, dried cranberries, candied pecans, whole wheat croutons, red onions, crumbled bleu cheese 7.99 Beet & Chevre Salad Mixed greens, beets, pickled red onions, hard boiled eggs and goat cheese, perfect with our Fig Vinaigrette 7.99 Gorgonzola Pear Salad Mixed greens, fresh bartlett pear, candied pecan, grapes & gorgonzola 7.99 Harvest Salad Mixed greens, glazed walnuts, dried cranberries and feta cheese 7.99 Chicken Salad Theodore Grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon crumbles, roasted potatoes, red onion and cheddar cheese served with warm bacon dressing 9.99 Jack Daniels Steak Salad Mixed greens, grilled steak, grilled onions, sidewinder potato fries, cheddar cheese and a lattice of BBQ sauce and ranch dressing 11.99 House Salad Mixed greens, french fries and mozzarella 6.50 Add 5 oz. Grilled Chicken Breast 3 5 oz. Steak Tenderloin Tips 5 Salad Dressings: Ranch, French, Italian, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Fig Vinaigrette, Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette, Cilantro Lime, Bleu Cheese, Mandarin Sesame Ginger, Poppy Seed, Caesar, Fat Free Honey Dijon Seafood Broiled Seafood Platter Haddock, shrimp, scallops and a crab cake, broiled with lemon, butter, garlic and béchamel cream to enhance the fresh, natural flavor of your favorite treats from the sea, served with two sides 20.99 Scallops Magnifique Fresh scallops, pan seared and presented with sweet lump crab cake and finished with stone ground mustard hollandaise served with two sides 19.99 Salmon Picatta 8 oz. North Atlantic, pan seared with lemon, capers, white wine and butter, served with two sides 17.99 Honey Roasted Walleye Fresh from the Canadian shores of Lake Erie, this filet is honey-marinated, lightly crumb crunch coated, oven finished and topped with honey dijon rémoulade, served with two sides 19.99 Pecan Crusted Salmon 8 oz. North Atlantic salmon, roasted pecans and maple syrup glaze, served with two sides 17.99 Shrimp Calabrese Large sautéed shrimp, garlic, butter, white wine, tomato bruschetta, sautéed spinach with melted fresh mozzarella over linguini, served with one side 17.99 Crab Stuffed Haddock Broiled fillet of haddock with delicious crab stuffing and Béchamel cream sauce, served with two sides 17.99 Sesame Mandarin Scallops Black & white sesame seed encrusted, pan seared and presented with Mandarin Wild Rice and Orange Ginger Reduction 18.99 a Sides: Soup du Jour, Garden Salad, Coleslaw, Cottage Cheese, Mashed Potatoes (Gravy), French Fries, Baked Potato, Wild Rice Pilaf, Mashed Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh Steamed Broccoli, Vegetable du Jour Our kitchen does not split entrées. If you choose to share a meal there is a $2.00 per person upcharge.
Appetizers Soup du Jour Cup 2.95 Bowl 4.50 Artichoke Asiago Dip Served warm with fresh corn tortilla chips 7.99 10.99 Chunky Cheese Sampler Deep fried Provolone, Smoked Gouda, Pepper Jack and Gruyere (Swiss) cheese with marinara sauce Single Order 7.99 Double Order 11.99 Crab Cakes Alfredo Our own crab cakes, hand breaded, incredibly delicious 8.99 12.99 Stuffed Banana Peppers Medium hot peppers stuffed with Italian sausage, mozzarella and romano cheeses, served with marinara sauce 8.99 Italian Cheese Dip Melted white Italian, bruschetta and garlic bread 7.99 Tuxedo Tuna 6 oz. black and white sesame-encrusted seared Ahi Tuna served with pickled ginger, wasabi and soy 12.99 Louisiana Mussels One pound of garlic and white wine steamed PEI mussels served with rustic croutons and Cajun cream sauce 10.99 Shellfish Fondue Lobster, shrimp, langostinos, blue crab and a rich cheese sauce in a rustic Italian bread bowl 12.99 Desserts Peanut Butter Pie Creamy peanut butter and chocolate fudge topping will keep you coming back for more! Bread Pudding This traditional delight is served warm with French vanilla cinnamon sauce Pecan Ball Vanilla ice cream with roasted pecans, topped with fudge, caramel sauce or both! Very Berry Cobbler Better than Grandma s, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries baked with brown sugar crumble topping, served warm with ice cream and berry glaze and topped with whipped cream Triple Chocolate Truffle Tower Dense, moist, chocolate truffle cake layered with fudge, then finished with chocolate mousse and whipped cream a
Italian Spaghetti Our homemade, simmered all day sauce makes this dish so satisfying, served with your choice of meatballs, or fresh sautéed mushrooms, served with one side Lunch Portion 9.99 Dinner 12.99 Homemade Baked Lasagna An Old World recipe with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and provolone cheeses, topped with our homemade meat sauce, served with one side 14.99 Eggplant Parmigiana Fresh, hand breaded and topped with provolone and parmesan cheese over spaghetti marinara, served with one side 14.99 Chicken Parmigiana Breaded breast topped with provolone and parmesan cheese over spaghetti meat sauce, served with one side 14.99 Linguini Alfredo Rich Alfredo of butter, parmesan and cream over choice of pasta, served with one side 12.99 Add: Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp 16.99 Grilled Chicken Breast 13.99 Twin Crab Cakes 16.99 Homemade Canaloni Straight out of little Italy, our crêpes are filled with beef, spinach, ricotta and parmesan and topped with meat sauce and Alfredo sauce, served with one side 13.99 Italian Platter This grand sampler includes Spaghetti & Meatball, Lasagna and Canaloni, served with one side 16.99 Tenderloin Di Verona * Grilled choice tenderloin tips, bacon crumbles, fresh sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers over black pepper linguini and smoked gouda cream sauce, served with one side 14.99 Don t forget to order our House Made Garlic Bread 6 pieces 2.99 Grill Specialties Prime Rib * Better than ever, slow roasted, tender Choice Prime Rib, served with two sides 14 oz. 20.99 16 oz. 22.99 Try it Blackened in our 1920s Griswold skillet, served with two sides and au jus 14 oz. 21.99 16 oz. 23.99 The term Prime is hallmarked by marbling and a creamy layer of fat Barron s Food Lover s Guide Carolina Chops Twin 5 oz., bacon wrapped, charbroiled boneless pork chops served up with golden BBQ, grilled onions and Southern style mashed sweet potatoes, served with one side 14.99 Pork Osso Buco Slow roasted, melt in your mouth tender pork shank featured with cheddar, bacon loaded mashed potatoes and a savory pork demi-glaze, served with one side 17.99 Bourbon Bacon Chop 12 oz. frenched bone-in pork chop, grilled and distilled with Bulleit Small Batch Bourbon Glaze and crumbled smoked bacon, served with two sides 17.99 Chicken Picatta Twin 5 oz. breasts, pan seared, lemon, capers, white wine and butter, served with two sides 14.99 Chicken Bruschettaª Twin 5 oz. breasts, topped with a tomato, onion, roasted red pepper, fresh basil, garlic and olive oil bruschetta, lite romano cheese, and a superb balsamic reduction and steamed fresh broccoli, served with one side 14.99 Stuffed Chicken Breast 7 oz. boneless breast stuffed with our own traditional sage dressing served with homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, served with one side 14.99 a Sides: Soup du Jour, Garden Salad, Coleslaw, Cottage Cheese, Mashed Potatoes (Gravy), French Fries, Baked Potato, Wild Rice Pilaf, Mashed Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh Steamed Broccoli, Vegetable du Jour Our kitchen does not split entrées. If you choose to share a meal there is a $2.00 per person upcharge.
Sandwiches Served with our own fresh fried potato chips and pickle or add french fries and coleslaw for $2.00 Cuban Pork Shaved smoked pork loin, ham and bacon on grilled sourdough with American and Swiss cheeses, dill pickles and mustard 7.99 Philly Cheese Steak Lean seasoned beef, sauteed mushrooms & onions, Provolone, Ranch Aïoli on a grilled baguette bun (or make it an Herb Tortilla Wrap) 7.99 All American Burger * ½ lb. Angus charbroiled, four toppings on the house 8.50 Jack Daniels Burger * ½ lb. Angus, bacon, pepper jack, grilled onions and Jack Daniels BBQ sauce 8.99 New York Reuben Shaved corned beef with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing stacked on thick grilled rye 7.99 Stockyard Reuben Sliced prime rib, pepper jack cheese, sauerkraut and bleu cheese dressing on thick grilled rye, something different! 8.99 The Country Club Smoked turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese and cranberry mayo on whole wheat 7.99 BLT Chicken Grilled chicken breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato and ranch aïoli on kaiser roll 7.99 Fish Sandwich Our famous batter dipped cod served on a grilled kaiser roll 7.99 Green Leaf Special ª Lean protein, generous veggies, olive oil, sea salt, herbs and toasted almonds Charbroiled 5 oz. Chicken Breast 7.99 Broiled Haddock 9.99 Broiled 4 oz. Salmon 10.99 Wraps Southwest Prime Rib Wrap Shaved prime rib, roasted corn and black bean salsa, greens, cheddar, chipotle ranch, herb tortilla 8.99 Lemongrass Salmon Grilled salmon, green, parmesan Caesar dressing, lemongrass soy reduction, spinahc pesto tortilla wrap 10.99 Tuscan Chicken Grilled chicken, marinated sundried tomatoes, artichokes, peppers, greens, mozzarella, sundried tomato tortilla 7.99 Children s Menu for our guests under age 10 Chicken Fingers and Fries Grilled Cheese and Fries Spaghetti & Meatball or Lasagne 5.99 Double Chicken Fingers 10.99 a When available, one complimentary sticky bun per entrée ~ Additional sticky buns 50 each