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Scrimshaw
660 Albany Shaker Road
Albany, NY 12211
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Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
$10.00
Lump crab, asiago, roasted beet coulis
Black Cod Medallions
$9.00
Roasted red pepper puree, baby greens, herb oil
Entrées
All entrées served with a signature salad
Mussels Capellini
$27.00
New Zealand green lip mussels, fresh tomato, garlic chive lobster sauce
Char Grilled Grouper
$29.00
Lemon scented, heirloom cherry tomato confit
Atlantic Halibut
$31.00
Pan roasted, butternut squash puree, sweet potato hash
Chilled Appetizers
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail
$12.00Plat de Fruits de Mer
$13.00
Chilled oysters, clams, shrimp
Atlantic Pickled Herring
$9.00
Dill sour cream, tart apples
Clams on the Half Shell
$10.00Oysters on the Half Shell
$10.00Coupe of Fresh Fruit
$7.00
Grand Marnier, with granita
Warm Appetizers
Clams Casino
$11.00
Six Cherrystone clams baked with casino butter and topped with crispy bacon
Oysters Rockefeller
$12.00
Six Blue Point oysters on the half shell, fresh leaf spinach, sauce Mornay, swiss cheese gratinée
Bouquet of Oysters Rockefeller and Clams Casino
$13.00Coquilles St. Jacques
$13.00
Day boat scallops sautéed with shallots & mushrooms in a creamy chardonnay sauce, served in a duchess potato crown
The Art of The Caesar Salad
Traditional Caesar
$8.00
Skillfully prepared tableside by your waitstaff with the freshest ingredients
Soup
Baked French Onion Soup
$7.00
Smothered with a delicate mixture of cheeses
Lobster Bisque
$9.00
A rich bisque made with Maine lobster and drizzled with oak aged sherry topped with a buttered crostini
Scrimshaw's Famous New England Clam Chowder
$7.00
Made with freshly shucked clams and finished with a light cream
Chilled Strawberry
$7.00
A light and refreshing soup artfully decorated with créme fraîche
From The Land
All entrées served with a signature salad, Chef's fresh vegetable of the day, and accompanying starch
Prime Rib
Served with traditional Yorkshire pudding and jus
- Petite Cut 12 ounce $32.00
- Gentleman's Cut 16 ounce $36.50
Filet Mignon
$37.50
Eight ounces of the finest cut of the tenderloin, French served sauce Béarnaise
New York Sirloin
Center cut Angus New York sirloin, char grilled to your liking, French served sauce Béarnaise, and garnished with crispy fried Vidalia onions
- Ten Ounce $34.75
- Fourteen Ounce $37.50
Chateaubriand for Two
Classically served tableside, using only the finest filet mignon accompanied by bouquetière vegetables, château potatoes, sauce Béarnaise
- For two $70.00
Coq au Vin
$27.00
A French classic of chicken simmered in a rich burgundy demi-glace, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes
Veal Française
$32.00
Tender veal scaloppini sautéed with crispy Di Parma prosciutto, finished with a sherry lemon caper sauce
Pan Seared Veal Chop
$32.00
Tender center cut Plume de Veau chop, pan seared, finished with maître d'hôtel butter
Lamb Chops
$33.00
Center cut double thick chops, char-grilled to your liking, served with minted hollandaise sauce
Grilled Pork Chop
$32.00
Center cut pork chop char grilled, brushed with green apple butter, served with Anjou pear chutney
From The Sea
All entrées served with a signature salad, Chef's fresh vegetable of the day, and accompanying starch
Sole en Papillote
$28.00
Fresh fillet of sole topped with a duxelle of shrimp, scallops & béchamel sauce, baked in parchment
Fillet of Sole Meunière
$25.00
Georges bank sole, sautéed in lemon butter
Coquilles St. Jacques
$27.00
Day boat scallops sautéed with shallots & mushrooms in a creamy chardonnay sauce, served in a duchess potato crown
Tangerine Glazed Salmon
$26.00
Atlantic salmon fillet brushed with a light tangerine ginger glaze and delicately baked
Twin Lobster Tails
$47.50
Two prized six ounce cold water lobster tails broiled to perfection, served with warm drawn sweet butter
Shrimp Scampi
$29.00
Jumbo Gulf shrimp, sautéed in lemon garlic butter, accompanied by saffron rice
Maryland Crab Cakes
$29.00
Sautéed jumbo lump crab cakes, lightly seasoned, served with oven roasted tomato remoulade
Georges Bank Haddock
$28.50
Fresh Atlantic haddock fillet, oven roasted, topped with toasted almonds and finished with amaretto butter
Salmon Wellington
$31.50
Fresh Atlantic salmon fillet topped with shiitake duxelle, wrapped in a flaky puff pastry baked to a golden brown, accompanied by a dill beurre blanc
Champagne & Sparkling
NV Korbel Brut, California
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
NV Krug Brut, France
- Bottle $275.00
NV Chandon Reserve Pinot Noir Brut, California
- Bottle $36.00
NV Martini & Rossi Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- Bottle $33.00
NV Domaine Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $45.00
1998 Iron Horse Blanc de Blancs, Sonoma, California
- Bottle $48.00
2002 J Vineyard Brut, Russian River Valley, California
- Bottle $55.00
NV Mumm Cordon Rouge, Reims, France
- Bottle $65.00
NV Piper Heidsieck Extra Dry, Reims, France
- Bottle $65.00
NV Moet & Chandon Imperial, Epernay, France
- Bottle $79.00
NV Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label, France
- Bottle $89.00
1995 Taittinger Blanc de Blancs, Comtes, France
- Bottle $195.00
2002 Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne, France
- Bottle $245.00
2003 Dom Perignon Brut, Epernay, France
- Bottle $265.00
1999 De Miranda Asti, Canelli, Italy
- Bottle $65.00
2005 Louis Roederer Cristal, Riems, France
- Bottle $375.00
NV Lamarca Prosecco, Italy
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $40.00
Riesling
2009 Trefethen, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $40.00
2011 Heinz Eiffel Kabinett, Mosel, Germany
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $34.00
2012 Glenora Vintners, Finger Lakes, New York
- Bottle $29.00
2009 Covey Run, Columbia Valley, Washington
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Chardonnay
2012 Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay, California
- Bottle $46.00
2011 Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, California
- Bottle $58.00
2011 Souverain Chardonnay, Napa California
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $44.00
2011 Joseph Drouhin Laforet, France
- Bottle $29.00
NV Vista Point, California
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
2009 Chateau St. Jean Belle Terre, Sonoma, California
- Bottle $32.00
2011 Chateau St. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington
- Bottle $32.00
2012 Louis Jadot Mâcon Villages, Burgundy, France
- Bottle $36.00
2012 Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve, California
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $38.00
2009 Deloach, Russian River Valley, California
- Bottle $36.00
2012 Michael David, Lodi, California
- Bottle $42.00
2008 Chalone Estate Bottled, Monterey, California
- Bottle $40.00
2012 Sonoma Cutrerm, Russian River Ranches, California
- Bottle $40.00
2008 Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $44.00
2010 Clos Du Bois, Calcaire, Russian River Valley, California
- Bottle $46.00
2008 Heitz Cellars, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $48.00
2011 Louis Jadot Chablis, Burgundy, France
- Bottle $49.00
2010 Jordan, Russian River Valley, California
- Bottle $52.00
2009 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $60.00
2007 Beringer Private Reserve, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $65.00
2005 Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $71.00
2007 Far Niente, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $75.00
2007 Sonoma-Cutrer Les Pierres, Sonoma, California
- Bottle $75.00
2011 Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $78.00
2009 Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France
- Bottle $80.00
2009 Bouchard Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, France
- Bottle $85.00
2010 Pindar, North Fork, New York
- Bottle $32.00
2011 Knapp, Cayuga Lake, New York
- Bottle $32.00
2010 Dr. Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes, New York
- Bottle $36.00
Pinot Gris/Grigio
2012 Ecco Domani, Alto Adige, Italy
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
2012 Estancia Pinot Grigio, California
- Bottle $32.00
2012 Santi IGT Sortlese, Veneto, Italy
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $46.00
NV Vista Point, California
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
2012 King Estate Pinot Gris, Oregon
- Bottle $36.00
2010 Lange Pinot Gris, Oregon
- Bottle $36.00
2011 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $54.00
Sauvignon Blanc & Fumé Blanc
2010 Casa Lapostolle, Ragel Valley, Chile
- Bottle $32.00
2009 Sterling Vineyards, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $40.00
2009 Charles Krug, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $36.00
2011 Villa Maria Private Bin, Marlborough, New Zealand
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $42.00
2010 Clos du Bois, North Coast, California
- Bottle $38.00
2012 Cloudy Bay, Malborough, New Zealand
- Bottle $58.00
2009 Gerard & Pierre Morin Chene Marchand, Sancerre, France
- Bottle $70.00
2012 Dry Creek Fumé Blanc, Sonoma, California
- Bottle $32.00
2008 Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $36.00
Other White Varietals
2010 Estrella Reserve White Zinfandel, California
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
2010 Camus Vineyards "Conundrum" White Blend
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $54.00
NV Zebo Moscato, Sicily, Italy
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $30.00
2010 Pierre Sparr Pinot Blanc Reserve, Alsace, France
- Bottle $34.00
2008 Marco Porello Roero Arneis, Piedmont, Italy
- Bottle $34.00
2010 Gabbiano Moscato, Piedmont, Italy
- Bottle $36.00
2012 El Coto Viura, Rioja, Spain
- Bottle $25.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Heitz Cellars Martha's Vineyard, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $205.00
2006 Beringer Private Reserve, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $210.00
2009 Pindar, North Fork, New York
- Bottle $32.00
2011 Glenora, Finger Lakes, New York
- Bottle $36.00
2009 Dragon Tooth, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $90.00
2010 Robert Mondavi, Oakville, California
- Bottle $85.00
2011 Ravenswood, Vintners Reserve, Napa California
- Bottle $34.00
2011 Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley, Chile
- Bottle $32.00
2011 Estancia Keyes Canyon Ranches, Paso Robles, California
- Bottle $36.00
2011 Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington
- Bottle $36.00
2011 Millbrandt Traditions, Columbia Valley, Washington
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $38.00
2011 Kendall-Jackson, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $40.00
2011 Clos Du Bois, North Coast, California
- Bottle $45.00
2009 St. Francis, Sonoma, California
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $50.00
2010 Rodney Strong, Sonoma, California
- Bottle $45.00
2010 Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $48.00
2010 Beringer Knights Valley, California
- Bottle $50.00
2010 BV Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $52.00
2010 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve, California
- Bottle $52.00
2011 Franciscan, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $54.00
2008 Conn Creek, Napa Valley, California
- Glass $15.00
- Bottle $58.00
2010 Sequoia Grove, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $77.00
2009 Silverado, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $90.00
2009 Jordan, Alexander Valley, California
- Bottle $92.00
NV C.K. Mondavi
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
2006 Freemark Abbey Sycamore Estate, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $120.00
2009 Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $125.00
2009 BV George De Latour Private Reserve, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $170.00
2006 Far Niente Estate Bottled, Oakville, California
- Bottle $170.00
2010 Robert Mondavi Reserve, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $175.00
2006 Silver Oak, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $175.00
2007 Robert Mondavi Reserve, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $175.00
1998 Robert Mondavi Reserve, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $190.00
Zinfandel
2010 Dendor Patton "Wisdom", Ukiah Valley, CA
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $50.00
2010 Rancho Zabaco Heritage Vines, Sonoma, California
- Bottle $32.00
2010 Ravenswood Vintners Blend, California
- Bottle $33.00
2007 Brazin Sommer Single Vineyard
- Bottle $65.00
2009 Ravenswood Dickerson Vineyard, Napa Valley,California
- Bottle $72.00
2010 Tomaresca Torcicoda Primitivo, Zinfandel, Salento
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $42.00
2009 Terra D'Oro Winery, Amador County, California
- Bottle $34.00
Pinot Noir
2010 Red Diamond, California
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $34.00
2009 Steele, Santa Barbara, California
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $46.00
2012 Clos Du Bois, Sonoma, California
- Bottle $43.00
2010 Robert Mondavi, Carneros, California
- Bottle $48.00
2011 Estancia Pinnacles Ranches, Monterey, California
- Bottle $49.00
2007 Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier, Carneros, Califor
- Bottle $56.00
2009 Sanford, Santa Rita Hills, California
- Bottle $58.00
2009 Chalone Estate, Monterey, California
- Bottle $62.00
2010 David Bruce, Sonoma Coast, California
- Bottle $66.00
2011 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France
- Bottle $72.00
2008 King Estate, Oregon
- Bottle $115.00
2011 Dr. Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes, NY
- Bottle $36.00
Meritage & Bordeaux Blends
2010 Estancia, Paso Robles, California
- Bottle $50.00
2008 Clos du Bois Marlstone, Alexander Valley, California
- Bottle $75.00
2005 Chateau Lynch-Bages Grand Cru, Pauillac, France
- Bottle $185.00
2009 Opus One, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $305.00
2001 Opus One, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $375.00
2002 Opus One, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $350.00
2008 Conn Creek Anthology, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $68.00
2010 Atalon Paulines Cuvée, Napa Vallay, California
- Bottle $42.00
Merlot
NV Vista Point, California
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
2010 Sterling, California
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $38.00
2010 Concha Y Toro Merlot, Peumo Valley, Chile
- Bottle $36.00
2009 Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington
- Bottle $38.00
2009 Rodney Strong, Sonoma, California
- Bottle $45.00
2010 Benziger, Sonoma, California
- Bottle $38.00
2009 Ravenswood, Sonoma, California
- Bottle $38.00
2010 Franciscan, Oakville, California
- Bottle $42.00
2010 Clos Du Bois, Sonoma, California
- Bottle $42.00
2007 Charles Krug Reserve, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $42.00
2007 St. Francis, Sonoma, California
- Bottle $43.00
2007 Raymond Reserve, Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $47.00
2007 Pindar, North Fork, New York
- Bottle $36.00
2008 North Star, Columbia Valley, Washington
- Bottle $65.00
Italian Red
2010 Castello Banfi Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $42.00
2012 Piccini Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- Bottle $26.00
2008 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale, Tan, Tuscany, Italy
- Bottle $55.00
2007 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale, Gold, Tuscany, Italy
- Bottle $80.00
2006 Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco, La Morra, Italy
- Bottle $85.00
1999 Contratto Barolo Cerequio, Canneli, Italy
- Bottle $175.00
2010 Tomaresca Torcicoda Primitivo, Zinfandel, Salento
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $42.00
Additional Red Varietals & Blends
2010 ParallÈle 45 Syrah/Grenache Blend, Côtes du Rhône
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $38.00
2010 Baron de Rothschild Red Bordeaux, france
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $42.00
2007 Edna Valley Syrah, Central Coast, California
- Bottle $32.00
2011 Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages, Burgundy, France
- Bottle $32.00
2010 Wolf Blass Shiraz, South Australia
- Bottle $32.00
2009 Antigal Uno Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $42.00
2009 Santa Rita Reserve Carmenere, Maipo, Chile
- Bottle $35.00
2009 Broquel Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
- Bottle $36.00
2012 Don David Reserve Malbec, Cafayette Valley, Chile
- Bottle $42.00
2008 Errazuriz Don Maximiano Estate Syrah, Aconcagua Valley, Chile
- Bottle $44.00
2008 Orzada Carmenere, Maule Valley, Chile
- Bottle $49.00
2008 Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
- Bottle $52.00
2007 Condado De Haza Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero, Spain
- Bottle $52.00
2008 Girard Petite Sirah, Napa, California
- Bottle $60.00
Champagne & Sparkling
NV Korbel Brut, Sonoma, California
$18.00NV Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label, Reims, France
$32.00NV Nicolas Feuillatte, Epernay, France
$42.00White
2012 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
$18.002009 King Estate Pinot Gris, Oregon
$19.00Red
2011 Clos Du Bois Merlot, North Coast, California
$19.002011 Kendall Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon, California
$19.002011 Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages, Burgundy, France
$16.002008 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale, Tan, Tuscany, Italy
$28.001.5 liter magnums
2007 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale, Tan, Tuscany, Italy
$145.002008 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
$250.00Draught
Tavern Monthly Beer
- 14 oz $4.50
- 20 oz $5.00
Coors Light
- 14 oz $5.50
- 20 oz $6.25
Guiness
- 14 oz $5.00
- 20 oz $5.75
Davidson Brothers Red Ale
- 14 oz $5.00
- 20 oz $5.75
Blue Moon
- 14 oz $5.00
- 20 oz $5.75
Goose Island (Seasonal)
- 14 oz $5.00
- 20 oz $5.75
Stella Artois
- 14 oz $5.00
- 20 oz $5.75
Sam Adams Seasonal
- 14 oz $5.00
- 20 oz $5.75
Saratoga IPA
- 14 oz $5.00
- 20 oz $5.75
Lake Placid "Ubu" Ale
- 14 oz $4.50
- 20 oz $5.00
Domestic Bottle
Miller Lite
- Bottle $4.00
Sam Adams
- Bottle $4.50
Budweiser
- Bottle $4.00
Bud Light
- Bottle $4.00
Coors Light
- Bottle $4.00
Michelob Ultra
- Bottle $4.00
Red Hook
- Bottle $4.00
Yeungling
- Bottle $4.25
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About Us
Scrimshaw at The Desmond, the only AAA Four Diamond Award winning restaurant for three consecutive years in the Capital Region has recently introduced its newly renovated fine dining room and exquisite new menu. New Chef de Cuisine Stephen Fratianni and Scrimshaw Dining Room Manager Frank Rivera have teamed up to combine classic favorites with unique new menu offerings, including market fresh seafood offerings which change monthly and select table-side preparation to create a truly memorable and one of a kind fine dining experience.