Friday, December 10, 2010

UPCOMING EVENTS

Make sure you put the following dates in your diary. We have some wonderful dinners planned for the next few months. Details of menus to follow shortly:

Christmas Eve Dinner - Gary will be preparing some festive favorites.
New Years Eve Dinner - bring in the New Year in style.
Dunham Wine Dinner- Feb 1st - A 4 course feast with wine pairings from Dunham Winery.
Cinder Wine Dinner- Feb 2nd - Another feast with pairings from Idaho's own Cinder Winery.

SUNDAY NIGHTS ARE POT ROAST NIGHT!

Sunday Night can only mean one thing- head on in for a truly amazing Pot Roast Dinner. Then finish it off with a Sticky Toffee Pudding and I guarantee it'll put you to sleep on the couch!

If you haven't tasted them yet- you are missing out!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

REOPENING AFTER FALL BREAK

The Fall break has been a busy one as the team have been planning some great changes for the restaurant this season. We will be opening back up this Friday 19th November and will be open for dinner Thursday through Monday from 5pm. During the Fall/Winter seasons we will not be serving lunch, but can’t wait for you to see our new dinner menu.

We’ve kept some of your favorites like Gary’s delicious Grilled Lava Lake Lamb Meatballs and as ever we’ll have our nightly Pasta Bowl, along with salads, burgers, & Fish & Chips. Some of the new seasonal creations include for appetizers “Peel & Eat” Crab – 1/2 a pound of sustainable East Coast Crab Claws served either traditionally steamed with Butter and Cocktail Sauce or Singapore Style sauteed with Peppercorn Sauce. Tasty new mains include Grilled Golden Trout served with Campfire Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable Saute, Dijon Glaze, & Dried Apricot Chutney and Brick Pressed Chicken Breast with Creamy Winter Squash Polenta, Seasonal Vegetables, Italian Salsa Verde, & Smoky Bacon-Onion Sauce. Even the meat lovers amongst us will be tempted by Gary’s vegetarian offering- Butternut Squash soft Polenta, Braised Greens, Crispy Mushroom-Baked Tofu Roulade, with red Miso drizzle!


Wednesday, October 27, 2010

FALL CLOSING

After a great, busy summer, we are now closed for a short break & will be reopening on Friday 19th November. Gary and the team are busy planning lots of tempting warming winter treats for you. We’ll still have lots of your favorites, together with some great new seasonal additions to the Winter Menu. (I’m lobbying for lots more of Gary’s delicious Pot Roast!). Don't forget to make your Thanksgiving and holiday party reservations now!

THANKSGIVING WITHOUT THE STRESS!

It’s not too early to book your Thanksgiving Meal now. Enjoy a great meal with your family without all the hassle & hard work- come along to Rupert’s and you’ll be ensured a delicious, relaxing celebration. We will be serving from Noon until 4pm. Take a look at our tasty menu below and call 208 634 8108 to make your reservations now!

First Course
(choice of one included with entrée price)

Celery Root Soup
Caramelized winter squash & toasted pine nuts

Mixed Baby Lettuces
tart apple, blue cheese, & cranberry vinaigrette

Roasted Beet Salad
feta crumbles, crispy papadams & spiced orange vinaigrette

Entrees

Traditional Cider Glazed Roast Turkey $25
mashed potatoes, honey baked yams, fall vegetables, apple-sage dressing,
cranberry sauce & roast garlic pan gravy

Smoked Prime Rib of Beef $27
traditional potato Gratinee, seasonal vegetables,
au jus & creamed horseradish

Pan Roasted halibut $26
shrimp & butternut squash risotto, brocolini, & fennel broth

(Children 12 & under $10)

Desserts

$6.50 each

Traditional Homemade Pumpkin Pie
maple caramel & whipped cream

Bourbon Pecan Tart
whipped cream & chocolate sauce

Warm Raspberry Crumble Tart
raspberry sauce & vanilla ice cream



Monday, October 11, 2010

LIGHTS OUT DATE NIGHT

Come and treat your loved one to a romantic night out at Rupert’s on Thursday 21st October- don’t miss our delicious 3 course candlelit meal for only $25 per person! (excludes tax & gratuity).

Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival, together with your choice of Caesar or Rupert’s House Salad. We have a choice of 3 entrees- Pan Roasted Halibut served with Rock Shrimp Butternut Risotto & White Wine Fennel Broth, a Pepper Seared Beef Tenderloin, with Cast Iron Roasted Potato, Onion Hash, Seasonal Vegetables, Balsamic Demi Glace & Bearnaise, or Grilled Chicken Carbonara – Linguine with Grilled Chicken, Pancetta, & Spinach, with a Light Asiago Cream Sauce. You’ll need to save room for dessert- either devilishly good Chocolate “Blackout” Cake with Irish Cream Anglaise & Chocolate Ice Cream or Vanilla Crème Brulee with Huckleberries.

Call and book your table now!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

STEAK & SEAFOOD DINNER BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Join us on Monday 27th September for our delicious Kobe Steak & Alaskan Crab Dinner Special. For only $29 enjoy a 3 course meal. To start choose from either our House Salad or a Caesar, followed by Surf & Turf- Alaskan Snow Crab Legs with Drawn Butter & Snake River Farms Kobe Steak with Portobello Steak Sauce, Oven Roasted Local Yukon Gold Potatoes, & Seasonal Vegetables. For Dessert we have either Chocolate Mousse or Apple Cobbler with Cinammon Ice Cream. Places are limited so don't delay- call now to reserve your table!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

FALL OPENING HOURS

Starting this Thursday 9th September, we will be changing to our Fall hours. We will still be offering delicious lunch & dinner Thursday through Monday. Lunch will be served 11.30am-2pm, followed by dinner at 5pm- close.
Watch out for our all new seasonal menus coming soon!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Steak & Seafood Summer Delight

Join us this Monday 16th August from 5pm. We'll be serving a great dinner special - for only $30 come and enjoy a Ruperts house salad followed by Snow Crab & Kobe Flank Steak, & Strawberry Cheescake for dessert. For our kids' special we'll have Hot Dog and Fries for $5. $2 draft beer & wine specials too! To top it all off we'll have great live music from Brett Shepherd on patio. We're filling up fast- call for your spot now!

Friday, July 9, 2010

FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT!

Steve Eaton is back playing live on the patio from 6-9pm tonight. Come on down!

Friday, July 2, 2010

LIVE MUSIC ON PATIO TONIGHT

Tonight Brett Shepherd will be playing acoustic guitar and singing on the patio from 6-9pm. Come and enjoy a glorious summer evening - delicious food, wine, amazing views & good music - what more do you need?!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

LIVE MUSIC THIS FRIDAY 25TH FROM STEVE EATON!

Steve Eaton is back and will be playing this Friday from 6pm-9pm! Make sure you come along to enjoy some truly special entertainment whilst enjoying dinner this Friday. Steve is a great talent and is an Idaho native. He has written songs recorded by Art Garfunkel, The Carpenters, and Lee Greenwood and over the course of his career he has opened for Ray Charles & Carol King.
Don't miss out on what is sure to be a night of wonderful music - call and book your table now!

NEW SUMMER HOURS

Now open from 11.30am until 9pm!
It's officially summertime & so we are making a slight change to our hours. We will continue to be open Thursday through Monday serving lunch and dinner, but will now open for lunch at 11.30 and then continue to stay open through the day, starting dinner service at 5pm until close. Come on in for a late lunch or a mid afternoon dessert & glass of wine on the patio!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

RHONE WINE DINNER- THURSDAY 10TH JUNE

Rhone Wine Dinner

Thursday 10th June
6.30pm

with 5 wine pairings
from Chamarre & Les Trois Couronnes

Only $40 per person
(excludes tax & gratuity)
Hosted by wine supplier BRJ


MENU
Family Style Appetizers

Country Style Pate with artisan bread & pinot marmalade

Lamb Chops with olive tapenade

Choux Paste Puffs with truffled egg salad


Salad Course
Mesclun of Greens
with soft ripened cheese, pickled beets, & black fig vinaigrette

Entrée
(your choice of one)
Pan Roasted Halibut
warm french lentils, provencale-cognac marinade
& tomato coulis

Grilled Fillet of Beef
potato celery root puree, ratatouille
& green peppercorn demi glace

Dessert
Spring Strawberry Chantilly
meringue cup filled with pastry cream & macerate ripe strawberries

Places are limited please call 208 634 8108 for reservations

Thursday, May 20, 2010

NEW SUMMER LUNCH MENU & WEEKLY SPECIALS!

In the hopes of encouraging the sun to come out and the snow to stop, we decided it was time to introduce our new summer lunch menu. We have kept some favorites (we wouldn't dare take off Gary's Ale Battered Fish and Chips!) and also have some delicious new dishes for you to enjoy. See the menu below.
We will also be introducing new weekly specials:

Thursdays Italian Turkey Panini - pesto, mozzarella, tomato & artichoke

Fridays Grilled Fish Po’Boy - grilled fresh fish, lettuce, tomato, & remoulade on a soft hoagie

Saturdays Grilled Chicken Cobb Sandwich on a toasted sourdough with egg salad, avocado, bacon & blue cheese

Sundays Trifecta Grilled Cheese sandwich swiss, cheddar, & provolone with sliced tomato on toasted sourdough

Mondays Chef’s Choice!

Summer Lunch Menu

Chef’s Soup 3.50 / 5.50

Salads

Cranberry Chicken Summer Salad mixed lettuces, grilled chicken breast, cranberry, toasted walnuts & blue cheese with cranberry dressing 9.00

Szechuan Peanut Noodle Salad thin noodles, vegetable strips, napa cabbage, & grilled chicken breast dressed in our spicy peanut dressing 9.00

Chimmichurri Shrimp & Avocado salad herb marinated grilled shrimp, avocado, cucumber , & tomato with chopped lettuces & red wine vinaigrette 9.50

Traditional Caesar Salad chopped romaine lettuce, asiago cheese, garlic croutons tossed with creamy caesar dressing 8.00

add grilled chicken breast 1.50, or (4) grilled shrimp 3.50

Sandwiches

served with summer side salad or fries, add 1.00 to substitute soup

Brick Pressed Summer Veggie grilled eggplant, tomato, artichoke, & fresh mozzarella with pesto on a ciabatta roll 9.50

Black Forest Ham and Brie Sandwich on a toasted ciabatta roll with dijonaisse, melted brie, & green apple chutney 9.50

Curried Chicken Salad Wrap roast chicken salad with tart apple , walnuts, lettuce with creamy mango curry dressing wrapped in a spinach tortilla 9.00

Hot Pastrami Sandwich pastrami, swiss, & russian coleslaw on marble rye 9.50

Mediterranean Tuna Salad white albacore tuna salad, marinated artichoke-roasted pepper salsa & spinach on a ciabatta bun 9.00

Casual Fare

Chile Verde pork Soft Tacos tender braised pork with green Chile served with soft corn tortillas, cabbage slaw, cilantro & salsa 9.50

Simple Angus Beef Burger grilled to order on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, kosher dill slices & fries 9.50

add bacon, cheese, avocado, mushrooms, or grilled onion 1.00 each

Ale Battered “Fish & Chips” crisp beer battered halibut pieces, “those fries”, lemon & house made tartar sauce 12.00

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

NEW THURSDAY NIGHT SPECIAL

Come on in this Thursday night - 13th May to enjoy a delicious new special. We will no longer be serving our Prime Rib special on Thursday nights, but don't miss this week's delicious Smoked Pork Spareribs with a Red Chile Orange BBQ Sauce.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

MOTHER'S DAY TREAT!

Give the mothers in your life a treat this Sunday and join us for a delicious Easter Brunch from 11am – 3pm on May 9th.

Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict $11.50

poached eggs atop toasted english muffins with creamed spinach, smoked salmon & topped with tarragon hollandaise & cast iron skillet potatoes

Vegetarian Breakfast Crepes $9.50

light chive crepes filled with scrambled egg, roasted asparagus, mushroom, sweet peppers, & havarti cheese with a side of skillet potatoes & tomato – basil coulis

Steak and Eggs “Rancheros”$11.50

grilled flank steak served with scrambled eggs, corn tortillas, cheese, & black beans, served with ranchero sauce

Spring Pasta Carbonara $12.00

linguine tossed with proscuitto, grilled chicken breast, green peas, & asparagus in a light asiago cream

Rupert’s Sunday Morning Club Sandwich $9.50

toasted Evening Rise cheddar roll, ham, turkey, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo served with french fries

Homemade Lemon Ginger Brioche French Toast $9.00

smoked bacon strips, huckleberry-maple syrup, & toasted almond

Shrimp “Wedge” Salad $9.50

grilled chimmichurri prawns with a wedge of iceberg lettuce, blue cheese, grape tomatoes, & red onion

Traditional Caesar Salad $8.00

chopped romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons, tossed with a creamy caesar dressing

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Mimosa $5.00

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Children12 & under

French Toast Sticks with bacon & fruit cup $6.00

Chicken Nuggets with fries or fruit $6.00

Toasted Egg & Cheese Sandwich with fruit cup $6.00

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Homemade Desserts

$6.00

Key Lime Pie

Creme Brulee

Strawberry Cheese Cake

We’ll be serving our regular dinner menu, together with some tasty specials on Sunday night from 5pm. Places are limited so call and book your table today!


Thursday, April 29, 2010

WE'RE BACK!

Rupert's is now reopened after our break. Come on in - we are serving lunch from 11.30am- 3.00pm and then dinner from 5pm. Open Thursday through Monday. New Spring menus coming soon!

Monday, March 29, 2010

SPRING CLOSING

We will be closing for our Spring break. Our last day will be Easter Sunday and then we will be reopening on Friday 23rd April. Come on in this week and get your Rupert's fix! We are open today Monday 29th and then Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Call 634 8108 for reservations. Watch this space for details of our new menu items and events coming after our break.

EASTER BRUNCH

Don't miss our tasty Easter Brunch this Sunday from 11am to 3pm. We'll be serving a range of tasty brunch specials & why not treat yourself to a Mimosa to celebrate Easter too.
Please call for reservations.
Happy Easter!

Monday, March 22, 2010

WINE DINNER CANCELLATION

Unfortunately we are going to have to cancel the Rhone Wine Dinner planned for this Thursday 25th March. We have had a great response and know that many of you were excited to enjoy this great value meal with interesting wine pairings. Watch this space - we'll be rescheduling in May!
Thank you.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

RHONE WINE NIGHT- Thursday 25th March

Rhone Wine Dinner

Thursday 25th March
6.30pm

with 5 wine pairings
from Chamarre & Les Trois Couronnes

Only $38 per person
(excludes tax & gratuity)
Hosted by wine supplier BRJ


MENU
Family Style Appetizers

Country Style Pate

with artisan bread & pinot marmalade

Lamb Chops

with olive tapenade

Choux Paste Puffs
with truffled egg salad


Salad Course
Mesclun of Greens
with soft ripened cheese, pickled beets, & black fig vinaigrette

Entrée
(your choice of one)
Pan Roasted Halibut
warm french lentils, provencale-cognac marinade
& tomato coulis

Grilled Fillet of Beef
potato celery root puree, ratatouille
& green peppercorn demi glace

Dessert
Spring Strawberry Chantilly
meringue cup filled with pastry cream & macerate ripe strawberries

Places are limited please call 208 634 8108 for reservations





Wednesday, March 10, 2010

MONDAY IS A SPECIAL NIGHT

Come on in on Mondays from 5pm and enjoy 1/2 priced draft and house beer together with some delicious appetizer specials. Our full menu will be available too!

DON'T MISS GREAT LIVE MUSIC FROM STEVE EATON THIS FRIDAY 3/12

We are thrilled that Steve Eaton will be back at Rupert's and will be playing from 6pm this Friday night. Steve is a great talent and is an Idaho native. He has written songs recorded by Art Garfunkel, The Carpenters, and Lee Greenwood and over the course of his career he has opened for Ray Charles & Carol King. Call and make your reservations now!

Monday, March 1, 2010

NEW HOURS

It's hard to believe but March is already here and Spring is in the air. Starting today, March 1st, we are making a slight change to our hours. We will continue to be open Thursday through Monday serving lunch and dinner, but will now close from 3-5pm.
Do come on in and join us for a tasty lunch anytime between 11.30-3pm.
Dinner starts at 5pm and our final seating is around 8pm (8.30 on Fridays and Saturdays). We have a great selection of dinner entrees and also have some casual favorites available too.
Call and make your reservations now.

Monday, February 8, 2010

STEVE EATON- playing this Friday 2/12

Start your Valentine's weekend in style. Steve's music is the perfect accompaniment to dinner with your loved one. He'll be playing from 6pm this Friday night. Steve is a great talent and is an Idaho native. He has written songs recorded by Art Garfunkel, The Carpenters, and Lee Greenwood and over the course of his career he has opened for Ray Charles & Carol King.
Don't forget we have our special Valentine's dinner on Sunday 14th, but will be serving delicious Valentine's specials throughout the weekend. Tables are filling up fast so call 634 4818 to make your reservation now.
Hope to see you soon!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

WINTER CARNIVAL IS HERE!

Tasty New Dishes
Gary and the team are pleased to announce some new warming winter additions to our menus:

We have a new appetizer for dinner- Fire Cracker Shrimp served with a cabbage peanut slaw & plum chili sauce.
We have also changed our pork dish to a House Smoked Kurabuta Pork Loin served with apple-ginger braised red cabbage, roasted potato, & maple-mustard glaze.
For lunch you can now enjoy Santa Fe Salad- mixed lettuces tossed with black bean salsa, avocado, grilled chicken, & crisp tortillas, topped with feta cheese, & a side of red chile honey mustard dressing or Hot Pastrami Sandwich - pastrami, swiss, & Russian dressing on marble rye with coleslaw & fries.

We are the perfect spot to enjoy a meal over the next 10 days- a calm oasis right in the heart of all the carnival action. We will have some delicious carnival specials of Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Mahi Mahi, a Tuna Tartare appetizer and for lunch we’ll be serving homemade lasagna roulades with salad and garlic bread. There’ll be lots more tasty specials to sample too.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

VALENTINE'S WEEKEND

Treat your sweetheart this Valentine's day to a special candlelit dinner on Sunday 14th. We will be preparing the following delicious romantic meal. Tables are available from 5-9pm. Call to make your reservation now!
We will also be serving some wonderful romantic specials on Friday and Saturday nights if you want to celebrate Valentine's early.

Shared Starters

Steamed King Crab Legs ½ pound market price

drawn butter, lemon and horseradish cocktail sauce

Rare Seared Tuna Napoleon $9

sesame cabbage slaw, crispy wontons, and wasabi cream

First CoursE

(choice of one included with entrée price)

Coconut Spinach Soup

poached chicken and sweet peppers

Mixed Baby Lettuces

toasted pita with sweet pepper hummus, feta, and balsamic fig inaigrette

Traditional Caesar Salad

Entrees

Housemade Artichoke-Roasted Pepper Raviolis $26

lobster, shrimp and spinach ragout and sherry cream sauce

Surf and Turf $27

grilled beef tenderloin filet with béarnaise sauce and jumbo prawns provencale with smashed potato cake and asparagus spears

Roasted Rack of Lamb $29

mango chutney glaze, grilled asparagus, goats cheese whipped potatoes

and morel mushroom sauce

Desserts- $6

Tres Leches

with tropical fruit flambé

Chocolate Ganache Cake

with raspberry sauce & vanilla ice cream

STEVE EATON- playing this Friday 1/22

Steve Eaton is back and will be playing this Friday 22nd January from 6pm! Make sure you come along to enjoy some truly special entertainment whilst enjoying dinner this Friday. Steve is a great talent and is an Idaho native. He has written songs recorded by Art Garfunkel, The Carpenters, and Lee Greenwood and over the course of his career he has opened for Ray Charles & Carol King.
Don't miss out on what is sure to be a night of wonderful music - call and book your table now!