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Welcome to The Continental


HOURS

RESTAURANT
MONDAY THRU THURSDAY
11AM-10PM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
11AM-12AM

BAR
MONDAY THRU SATURDAY
11AM-2AM

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Specials
  • Happy Hour - Voted BEST in Des Moines by Cityview Readers
    • Monday through Thursday, 4:30 pm - 6:30pm
    • $3.95
      • Pomegranate Pita Points
      • Roasted New Potatoes
      • Tomato Bruschetta
    • $4.95
      • Melon & Prosciutto Crostini
      • Smokey Chipotle Hummus
      • Garlic Mushroom Caps
      • Spicy Meatballs (Albondigas)
    • $5.95
      • Chicken & Chorizo Skewers
      • Cheese & Olive Empanadillas
      • Goat Cheese Plate
  • Join us for an eclectic mix of live jazz and blues @ 9pm Friday & Saturday nights
Small Plates & Tapas

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA - roma tomatoes, fresh garlic, lemon and basil. served on toasted south union focaccia. 5.95

MELON AND PROSCIUTTO CROSTINI - Imported prosciutto, fresh melon and chevre, drizzled with honey on toasted focaccia. 6.95

POMEGRANATE PITA POINTS - pita points topped with garbanzo bean puree and a cilantro, pomegranate and red onion relish. 5.95

BLUE CHEESE CROSTINI - maytag blue cheese, honey and roasted walnuts. on toasted focaccia. 7.95

SMOKY CHIPOTLE HUMMUS - garbanzo beans, chipotle chilies, cilantro, lemon juice and tahini. accompanied by pita points. 6.95

ROASTED NEW POTATOES - quartered, roasted and served with a rosemary aioli. 4.95

GARLIC MUSHROOM CAPS - button mushrooms sautéed with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and fresh parsley. 6.95

PUERCO PIBIL TACOS - slow roasted pork marinated in citrus, achiote & patron tequila. Served on corn tortillas with fresh pico de gallo. 8.95

CHEESE AND OLIVE EMPANADILLAS - spanish manchego cheese and kalamatta olives baked in puff pastry. 8.95

GOAT CHEESE PLATE - fresh chevre breaded with panko then lightly sautéed. Served with an olive, walnut and artichoke tapinade, roasted garlic clove and pita points. 7.95

SPICY MEATBALLS (ALBONDIGAS) - handmade with minced pork and beef. sautéed in a spicy salsa de tomate 6.95

SEAFOOD BRIE ENCROUTE - brie cheese topped with a blend of shrimp, crab and spinach; then baked in puff pastry and served with fresh fruit. 9.95

SHRIMP ADRIATICO - tiger shrimp sautéed in white wine, butter, roma tomato and garlic. 9.95

PANKO CRAB CAKES - freshly baked cakes encrusted in panko and parmesan. served with a lemon - dill sauce. 9.95

CHICKEN AND CHORIZO BROCHETTES - marinated chicken and Spanish chorizo with red onion and green pepper. Skewered, then seared. 8.95

HONEY BARBEQUE SALMON - sauteed and finished with housemade honey barbeque sauce, served a top a vinaigrette slaw. 8.95

BEEF CARPACCIO* - rare beef tenderloin sliced paper thin and served with fresh grated ginger, olive oil and soy sauce. 11.95

desserts available by sweet binney’s

Salad

BLACKENED SASHIMI TUNA SALAD* - cooked medium rare and sliced. served over mixed greens tossed in lemon vinaigrette. topped with wasabi butter and crispy ginger. 12.95

BRONZED CHICKEN SALAD - sliced bronzed chicken fanned over mixed greens and tossed in a mediterranean vinaigrette with red onions, tomatoes, cucumber. topped with feta cheese. 7.95

ROASTED PEAR SALAD - roasted bartlett pears and maytag blue cheese served over mixed greens with a toasted walnut vinaigrette. 7.95

STEAK SALAD* - sliced beef tenderloin, grilled medium rare over mixed greens with caesar dressing and garlic foccacia croutons. 11.95

Sandwiches

BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICH - tender chicken breast, blackened then topped with sautéed onions and peppers on south union focaccia. Served with basil aioli 7.45

ITALIAN SANDWICH - lean coppa cola, mozzarella, balsamic red pepper and mayo on south union focaccia. 7.45

CHICKEN CAESAR PITA - lightly seasoned breast of chicken served a top spring mix tossed in caesar dressing with tomato and grated parmesan 6.95

CRANBERRY BRISKET SANDWICH - beef brisket slow roasted in cranberry and tomato sauce on a kaiser roll 6.95

VEGGIE BURGER - a housemade vegetarian patty with pecans, mushrooms, and sweet bell peppers, served on a kaiser roll with basil aioli 7.95

Sandwiches served with pasta salad and fresh fruit

Large Plates available 5 pm to 10 pm

FILET AU POIVRE* - 6 oz. peppercorn encrusted beef tenderloin cooked medium rare with ruby port butter. served with roasted new potatoes and seasonal vegetables. 21.95

PORK LOIN CHOP IN BLUE CHEESE - bone in pork loin chop covered with blue cheese cream sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and sweet cornbread.16.95

VEGETARIAN POLENTA LASAGNE - Creamy polenta stuffed with roasted red pepper, mushroom, fresh marinara and mozzarella. Served with a viniagrette side salad . 13.95

SEARED TILAPIA - Finished with a chile lime beurre blanc and served with fresh fruit salsa and orzo risotto. 13.95

* Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request

Specialty Drinks Wines Beer

Mojito
Rum, sugar, lime, soda
& fresh mint

Continental
Vodka, Chambord, sugar, lime
& fresh mint

Caipirinha
(the national drink of Brazil)
Cachaça, lime & sugar

Pisco Sour
(the national drink of Peru)
Pisco, lemon & sugar

Matador
Tequila, triple sec & pineapple

Blue Russian
Stoli bluberi, kahlua & cream

 

White Selections
(glass/bottle)

Argentina
La Yunta Torrontes 8.00/30.00

Austrailia
“Stump Jump” Riesling/Sauvingnon Blanc 7.00/26.00

California
Pavilion Chardonnay 7.00/26.00

Chile
Viu Manet Chardonnay 6.00/22.00

New Zealand
Spineyback Sauvignon Blanc 8.00/30.00

Italy
Kris Pinot Grigio 8.00/30.00
Quadri Pinot Grigio 5.00/19.00

Spain
Ercavio Mas Que Vinos Blanco 7.00/26.00

Washington State
Kiona Riesling 6.00/22.00
Sparkling Cristalino (split) 7.00
San Antonio (split) 6.00
Gruet (750ml) 36.00

Red Selections
(glass/bottle)

Argentina
Alberti 154 Cabernet Sauvignon 6.00/22.00

Australia
Memsie Shiraz/Cabernet/Malbec 9.00/34.00

California
Parker Station Pinot Noir 8.00/30.00
Steven Vincent Merlot 7.00/26.00
Four Vines Zinfandel 9.00/34.00
Fitch Mountain Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 10.00/38.00

France
Les Bateaux Syrah 7.00/26.00
Domaine D’Aupilhac Grenache/Syrah 8.00/30.00

Italy
Ali Sangiovese Di Toscana 5.00/19.00

Spain
Ercavio Tempranillo 7.00/26.00
Artazuri Grenacha 8.00/30.00

Port Selections

Prager Petite Sirah 6.00
DeKrans Cape Ruby 5.00
Gould Campbell 10 year Tawny 7.00

Belgium

Lindemans Lambic (355 ml) $7.50
- Framboise, Peche & Kreik

Czech Republic

Pilsner Urquell $4.00

England

Bass $4.00
Harp $4.00
New Castle $4.00

Germany

Franziskaner Hefe $4.00
Warsteiner Dunkel $4.00
Warsteiner Premium Pilsner $4.00

Holland

Heineken $4.00
Grolsch $4.00
Amstel Light $4.00

Italy

Peroni $4.00

Jamaica

Red Stripe $4.00

Japan

Sapporo $ 4.00

Mexico

Corona $4.00
Negra Modelo $4.00

USA

Anchor Steam $4.00
Blue Moon $4.00
Boulevard Pale Ale $4.00
Boulevard Stout $4.00
Bud Light $3.00
Budweiser $3.00
Budweiser Select $3.00
Coors Light $3.00
Fat Tire Amber Ale (22 oz.) $ 7.00
Fat Tire Mothership (22 oz.) $7.00
Fat Tire 1554 (22 oz.) $7.00
Flying Dog In Heat Wheat $4.00
Flying Dog Old Scratch Ale $4.00
Goose Island IPA $4.00
Michelob Golden Draft Light $3.00
Michelob Ultra $3.00
Miller High Life $3.00
Miller Lite $3.00
Rogue “Dead Guy Ale” $4.00
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale $4.00
Shiner Bock $4.00

Hard Cider

Strongbow $5.00

Non Alcoholic

Kaliber $4.00

Draws

Fat Tire Amber $4.00
Boulevard Wheat $4.00
Guinness $4.00
Sam Adams Seasonal $4.00

Malt Beverages

Bacardi Raz $4.00



Martinis
Village Vodka Martini
vodka, lemon juice, chambord &
peach schnapps

Pool Party
stoli blu, fresh basil, lime

French Martini
vodka, chambord, godiva white & cream

Melontini
midori, stoli vanil, sour & pineapple

Key Lime Pie
stoli vanil, liquor43, lime juice & cointreau

Washington Apple
crown royal, apple pucker & cranberry

Chocolatini
stoli vanil, godiva dark & godiva white

Raspberry Martini
chambord, stoli ras & cranberry

Cappuccino Martini
Vodka, tia maria & bailey’s

Sidecar
cognac, cointreau & lemon

Basil Martini
rum, sugar, lime juice & fresh basil

Maker’s Manhattan

Maker’s mark, sweet vermouth
& bitters

 

Address:

428 East Locust
Des Moines, IA 50309

Located in the East Village.

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