Monti’s Standards and Specs

• This presentation contains our complete menu and proper plate appearance shots

• If a plate is not correct, REFUSE to take it out of the kitchen!

• Do not change standards without authorization from the General Manager

• Our quality must be consistent, every time

Monti’s Standards and Specs 2

• Steaks and chops are seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic unless a customer requests them plain. No MSG is used!

• Become an expert on our menu items--it will make you more effective at upselling by giving you credibility with the guest!

• If you need information that is not presented here, ask! We want you to know as much as possible about the food we serve.

Steaks

How to recognize the basic cuts of beef served at Monti’s

Diagram of a Side of Beef

Beef Quality Grading

USDA beef quality grades are Prime, Choice, Select, Standard, Commercial, Utility, Cutter and Canner. Grading is voluntary, not all carcasses are quality graded. Packers may apply their own "house brand" to merchandise their beef. Carcasses merchandised as ungraded beef usually are those that do not grade Choice or Prime. They generally are termed "No Roll" beef by the industry, because a grade stamp has not been rolled on the carcass.

Monti’s uses choice steak cuts and commercial tenders (filet)

Tenderloin

Monti’s uses the entire Tenderloin for filet steaks. Trim pieces are used for hamburgers and tip meat

Filet -- from TenderloinTenderloin - Although considered by many to be the most tender cut of beef, this portion of the loin seems to have less of that meaty flavor.

Monti’s serves center cut filet steaks, but we also use large pieces from the butt and tail ends as steaks, so shapes may vary--but meat quality is the same

Short Loin

• Short Loin • Steak Cuts from this

area are very tender, and can be prepared without the aid of moist heat or long cooking times.

• Note position of Tenderloin in middle

Porterhouse

• Cut from the rear end of the short loin. It consists of a hefty chunk of tenderloin with an even heftier chunk of sirloin tip.

Cubed Steak

• Cubed steak is made by mechanically grinding together chunks of filet and sirloin tip meat that are set aside when trimming steak cuts to the correct size

If You Order Your Steak...VERY RARE--Red and Cold in the Center

If You Order Your Steak...RARE--Red and Cool in the Center

If You Order Your Steak...MEDIUM RARE--Red and warm in the Center

If You Order Your Steak...

MEDIUM--Pink and Hot in the Center

If You Order Your Steak...WELL DONE--Broiled ThroughoutWe are not responsible for taste or texture on "Well Done" or "Extra Well Done" steak.

If You Order Your Steak...VERY WELL DONE--Broiled ThroughoutWe are not responsible for taste or texture on "Well Done" or "Extra Well Done" steak.

Lunch MenuLunch Menu served only from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The first five items are the classic Monti’s “Quick Business Lunch” items from our earliest menus. Many of our frequent guests will order these by number, so be sure you know which is which.

#1.Ground Sirloin Steak Sandwich

Monti's fresh ground beef sirloin broiled, on cheese toast w/slice of cheese. Choice of French fries or

spaghetti.

11" Round Plate5 oz. Ground SirloinChoice of Side2 Slices of Cheese Bread1 Slice of American Cheese2 Strips of Bacon (Optional)Romaine Lettuce, Tomato Slice and Dill Pickle Spear

#2.Cubed Sirloin Steak Sandwich

11" Round Plate5 oz. Cube SteakChoice of Side1 Slice of American Cheese2 Slices of Cheese Bread2 Strips of Bacon (Optional)Romaine Lettuce, Tomato Slice and Dill Pickle Spear

#3 7 oz. Prime Rib

• Choice of baked potato, French fries or spaghetti.

#4 Casa Burger

• 1/2 lb. with lettuce, onion and pickles. Choice of French fries or onion rings. Options: Add Cheese or Chili

#5 Filet Mignon Steak (Lunch)• Open-faced ‘sandwich’ on cheese toast

w/lettuce and tomato.

11" Round Plate5 oz. Filet Mignon Cut1 Slice Cheese BreadChoice of SideRomaine Lettuce and Tomato Slice

Pork Chop -- Lunch

Pork Chop (Lunch)

11" Round Plate1 - 6 oz. Pork ChopChoice of SideRomaine Lettuce and Tomato Slice1 Slice of Cheese Bread2 oz. Applesauce

1/2 Order of Baby Back BBQ Pork Ribs

• Choice of French fries, baked potato or spaghetti.

Bring guest an extra bone plate and either wet naps or a moistened napkin

Grilled Fish Filet• Choice of baked potato, rice or vegetables.

Grilled Fish Filet

11" Round Plate4 oz. Grilled Whitefish(may be pollack, tilapia or other, depending on mkt availability)Choice of Side2 oz. Tarter Sauce1 Lemon Wedge

BBQ Beef Sandwich• Tender pieces of choice prime rib simmered with BBQ sauce

11" Round Plate8 oz. BBQ Beef1 - 4" Hamburger BunChoice of SideRomaine Lettuce, Tomato Slice and Dill Pickle Spear

French Dip Sandwich

11” plate

7 oz shaved prime rib

2 slices swiss cheese

French roll

2 oz aujus

French Fries

UPSELL: Mushrooms and/or Onions

Club Sandwich• With turkey, bacon, ham, lettuce tomato and mayonnaise on

white or wheat bread.

Club Sandwich

11" Round Plate3 Slices of White or Wheat Toast2 oz. Sliced Smoked Turkey2 oz. Sliced Ham2 ea. Slices American Cheese3 Strips of BaconMayonnaise4 ea. Tomato Slices2 ea. Romaine LeafChoice of Side

Fish Sandwich (beer-battered)

11" Round Plate2 - 2 oz beer-battered cod filets1 - 4" Hamburger BunChoice of SideRomaine Lettuce and 2 Tomato SlicesTartar SauceLemon Wedge

Fish and Chips

Seasoned Boneless Breast of Chicken Sandwich

• On whole wheat bun. Choice of vegetables or French fries. Cottage cheese may be substituted for French fries or vegetables.

11" Round Plate6 oz. Chicken Breast4" Wheat BunChoice of SideRomaine Lettuce, Tomato Slice and Dill Pickle Slice

Deli Style Sandwiches• Sliced Turkey, Sliced Ham or Chicken

Salad on choice of white or wheat bread.

11" Round Plate2 Slices Wheat Toast6 oz. Sliced Turkey or Ham3 Tomato SlicesRomaine LeafChoice of Side

B.L.T.• Bacon, lettuce and tomato on wheat toast.

11" Round Plate2 Slices Wheat Toast 6 Strips of Bacon3 Tomato SlicesRomaine LeafChoice of Side

Oriental Chicken Salad• Fresh greens, fried chicken breast and our

sweet vinaigrette.

Oriental Chicken Salad

11" Round Plate3 Cups Cut Romaine Lettuce2 oz. Crispy Chow Mein Noodles1 oz. Toasted Almonds 4 Chicken Strips (Dinner) 2 Chicken Strips (Lunch)2 oz. Red Cabbage

Shrimp Salad

• Shrimp, sliced egg on bed of lettuce. Choice of diet salad dressing, crackers

11" Round Plate2 Cups Lettuce Mix6 ea. 31 Count Shrimp (1/2 oz avg wt each)1 ea. Cherry Tomato1 ea. Hard Boiled Egg Quartered2 oz. Choice of Dressing

Classic Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad Caesar Salad with Chicken

11" Round Plate3 Cups Cut Romaine2 oz. Caesar Dressing10 - 12 Large Croutons2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese

6 oz. Baked Chicken Breast (cut 1/2" X 1/2")

Classic Caesar Salad (Small)• Crisp romaine lettuce with croutons, grated

parmesan cheese and our dressing.

Small Caesar Salad

9" Glass Plate2 Cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce1/2 Cup Homestyle Croutons1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese2 oz. Caesar Dressing

Soup Cup or Bowl • Chicken Noodle Supreme or Deluxe Vegetable Mix

9" Soup Bowl11" Round Plate Underliner10 oz. Choice of Soup (Chicken Noodle or Vegetable)Soup Spoon2 Packages of Crackers

Cup of SoupSaucer and Soup Cup8 oz. Chicken Noodle or Vegetable SoupSoup Spoon

Chef's Salad

11" Oval Plate2 Cups Lettuce Mix3 oz. Julienne Ham3 oz. Julienne Turkey2 oz. Julienne Cheddar Cheese2 oz. Julienne Swiss Cheese1 Tomato Quartered1 Egg QuarteredChoice of Dressing

Cobb SaladDiced turkey, bacon, tomato and

crumbled Roquefort cheese.

11" Oval Plate2 Cups Lettuce Mix3 oz. Diced Turkey Breast3 oz. Diced Tomato2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese1 Egg Chopped2 oz. Chopped Bacon2 oz. Roquefort CrumbledChoice of Dressing

Taco Salad - Chicken or Beef

Taco Salad LUNCH ONLY(Chicken or Beef)12 " Round Plate12 " Tortilla (fried in shell mold)3 Cups Lettuce Mix8 oz. Chili Mix or 8 oz. Diced Chicken Breast4 oz black beans2 oz. Diced Tomato2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese# 16 Scoop Sour Cream2 oz. Salsa8 Sliced JalapenosGarnished with Chopped Green Onion

Child Grilled Cheese

• 11" Round Plate2 Slices Texas Toast2 Slices American CheeseLettuce, Tomato, PickleChoice of Side (Onion rings, FF)

Roman BreadTwo pieces per customer (when included with dinner)

10" Oval Red Basket1 Large Square Napkin8 Pieces of Cut Roman Bread (when purchased ala carte)2 oz. Cup of Butter Blend

A MONTI family recipe fromItaly

Large Filet Mignon, 10 oz.

11" Round Plate10 - 11 oz. Filet Mignon3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side

Rib Eye Steak 14 oz

14 oz choice rib eye

11" Round Plate

3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side

Rib Eye steak is cut from the same area as the prime rib, but is broiled instead of slow-cooked

Filet Mignon, 7 oz.

Filet Mignon

11" Round Plate7 oz. Filet Mignon Cut3 oz. Fresh VegetableChoice of Side

Large Top Sirloin, 11 oz.

11" Round Plate10 - 11 oz. Sirloin Cut3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side Order

Top Sirloin, 7 oz.

• 11" Round Plate7 oz. sirloin Cut3 oz. Fresh VegetableChoice of Side

Special Cut Sirloin, 16 oz. Sometimes called a ‘Baseball Cut’

11" Round Plate16 oz. Sirloin Cut3 oz. Fresh VegetableChoice of Side

Steak for Two (Sirloin), 32 oz. • Includes two salads and two sides

Porterhouse

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Roast Prime Rib of Beef, 8 oz. • Slow cooked in moist heat, seasoned with garlic, rosemary and bay leaves

11" Round Plate8 oz. Prime Rib Cut3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side2 oz. Aujus2 oz. Creamy Horseradish

Lg Roast Prime Rib, 11 oz. • Slow cooked in moist heat, seasoned with garlic, rosemary and bay leaves

11" Round Plate11 oz. Prime Rib Cut3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side2 oz. Aujus2 oz. Creamy Horseradish

King Cut Prime Rib, 16 oz. • Slow cooked in moist heat, seasoned with garlic, rosemary and bay leaves

11" Round Plate16 oz. Prime Rib Cut3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side2 oz. Aujus2 oz. Creamy Horseradish

New York Strip Steak, 11 oz.

New York Strip Steak

11" Round Plate11 oz. NY Strip3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side

Hunter Beef• (Filet mignon tips with a tangy sauce over wild

rice pilaf)

Hunter Beef

11" Round Plate8 oz. Rice Garden Blend9 oz. Beef Tips(sirloin and/or filet pieces)8 oz. Hunter Sauce

Ground Sirloin Steak

11" Round Plate10 oz. Sirloin Burger3 oz. Fresh VegetableChoice of Side

Fajitas: Beef

Fajitas: Chicken

Fajita Platter Vegetable Only

Pork Chop Dinner (2 pork chops)

• We use thin center-cut chops

11" Round Plate2 - 6 oz. Seasoned Pork Chops3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side2 oz. Applesauce

Beef Kabob Dinner 11" Round Plate2 Kabobs with Tomato, Onion, Mushroom and PepperEach Kabob weighs 8oz, with 6 oz of tip meat3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side2 oz. Aujus

BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs (Half Order Avail.)

BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs

Full rack= 14 to 16 ribs11" Round Plate1 1/2 # Pork Ribs (24 oz)4 oz. BBQ Sauce3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side

Ribs we purchase are‘Baby 1&1/2 Down” specfor tenderness; larger ribsare too tough

BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs (Half Order)

BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs Half Order

7 to 9 ribs11" Round Plate3/4 # BBQ Ribs3 oz. BBQ Sauce3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of SideBring bone plateand wet naps ormoistened napkin

Baked Chicken (one-half) seasoned

(Seasoned or BBQ)11" Round Plate

Half Chickenwith bones, oven roastedaverage weight 14 oz

3 oz. BBQ Sauce3 oz. Fresh VegetableChoice of Side

Roasted Chicken Breast Filets (two). Teriyaki, BBQ or seasoned

11" Round Plate2 - 6 oz. Chicken Breast2 oz. Teriyaki3 oz. Fresh VegetableChoice of Side

Southwest Chicken • (chicken breast, black beans, melted

pepperjack cheese and salsa over rice with tortilla)

11" Round plate6 oz. Wild Rice Garden Blend8 oz. Chicken Breast4 oz. Black Beans2 oz. Pepper Jack Cheese1-12 oz. Tortilla2 oz. Salsa

Spaghetti and Meatballs • (served with salad and Roman bread)

• or Spaghetti and Marinara Sauce (served with salad and Roman bread)

9" Soup Bowl and 11" Underliner Plate10 oz. Spaghetti Noodles2 - 2 oz. Meatballs6 oz. Meat Sauce1 Cheese Bread (Cut Diagonally)

Marinara= meatless tomato sauce

Casa Burger, 1/2 lb.

Casa Burger

11" Round Plate8 oz. Ground Steak5" sesame Bun1 Slice of American Cheese (Optional)2 Slices of Bacon (Optional)Choice of SideRomaine Lettuce, Tomato Slice, Red Onion Slice

Lobster Tail (Market price)

Lobster Tail

11" Round Plate

10 to 12 oz. warm water South AmericanLobster Tail

3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side2 oz. Melted Butter1 Lemon Wedge

Crab Legs Market price 16 oz Alaskan king crab legs

3 0z vegetables

Choice of side

2 oz drawn butter

Serve w/ Crab Crackers and seafood fork

Bring extra dinner plate for used shells, and after offer either wet cloth napkin or wet naps

Baked Filet of Cod

Baked Filet of Cod

11" Round Plate8 oz. Cod Filet (from prime loin,paprika for color)3 oz. Fresh VegetableChoice of Side2 oz. Tarter Sauce1 Lemon WedgeBaked in butter unless guest requests plain

Orange Roughy

11" Round Plate8 oz. Roughy Filet(oven baked, with paprika seasoning)2 ea. Red Pepper Slices3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side2 oz. Tarter Sauce1 Lemon WedgeCooked in butter unless guest requests otherwise

Fried Shrimp 11.95

Fried Shrimp Dinner

11" Round Plate6 - 16/20 Count Fried Shrimp3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side2 oz. Cocktail Sauce1 Lemon Wedge

Fried Seafood Plate• (batter-dipped fish filet, fried shrimp and

sea scallops)

11" Round Plate3 - 16/20 Fried Shrimp1 - 2 oz. Fried codfish4 - Fried Scallops 3 oz3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side2 oz. Cocktail Sauce2 oz. Tarter Sauce1 - Lemon Wedge

Fresh Lobster Tail and 6 1/2 oz. Sirloin Market Price

• 6 to 8 oz warm water South American lobster tail

Alaskan King Crab and 7 oz. Sirloin

Alaskan King Crab Legs and Sirloin

13" Oval Platter8 oz. Crab Legs7 oz. Sirloin Steak3 oz. Fresh VegetablesChoice of Side2 oz. Melted Butter

Seared Ahi Tuna

French Fries (side)

7" Round Plate6 oz. French Fries

Side Plate of Rice

7" Round Plate6 oz. Rice Garden Blend(mushrooms, celery, green & red bell pepper

Spaghetti (side)

7" Round Plate6 oz. Cooked Spaghetti 4 oz. Meat Sauce

Shrimp Cocktail

6" parfait glass with ice

6 ea. 31 Count Shrimp(.5 oz per shrimp)Seafood fork in Lemon Wedge2 oz. Cocktail Sauce9" Glass Plate2 Cracker Packets

Fried Calamari

9" Round Bowl6 oz. Fried CalamariRomaine LeafLemon Wedge2 oz. Cocktail Sauce

Boneless Chicken Tenders

11" Round PlateRomaine Leaf5 ea. Chicken Tenders 1&3/4 oz each tender2 oz. Choice of Sauce (BBQ, Ranch, Honey Mustard)

Baked Potato

7" Round Plate1 - 80 Count Russet Potato

Combo Platter

12" Round Plate3 ea. Poppers3 ea. Mozzarella Sticks4 ea. Onion Rings6 ea. Zucchini Slices6 ea. Breaded MushroomsRomaine Leaf2 oz. Ranch Dressing2 oz. Maranara Sauce

Onion Rings(side)

9" Round Bowl12 ea. Beer-batteredOnion Rings, 5/8” thicknessRomaine Leaf2 oz. Ranch Dressing

Garlic Toast

Garlic Toast

7" Round Plate2 ea. Slices of Cheese BreadSprinkle of Garlic Powder

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

9" Round Bowl6 ea. 1 oz Cheese SticksRomaine Leaf2 oz. Maranara

Sauteed Fresh Mushrooms

7" Round Plate6 oz. Sliced Mushrooms2 oz. Margerine

Breaded Mushrooms

• 9" Soup BowlRomaine Leaf6 oz. Fried Mushrooms2 oz. Ranch Dressing

Zucchini Slices

9" Round Bowl6 oz. Zucchini SlicesRomaine Leaf2 oz. Ranch Dressing

Jalapeno Poppers

9" Round Bowl6 ea. Fried PoppersRomaine Leaf2 oz. Ranch Dressing

Sauteed / Grilled Onions

7" Round Plate5 oz. Sliced Yellow Onion2 oz. Margerine

Chicken Quesadilla

12" Round Plate12" Tortilla4 oz. shredded Pepper Jack Cheese3 oz. Pico de gallo6 oz. Diced Chicken Breast2 oz. Margerine2 oz. Salsa2 oz. Sour Cream and ChivesSprinkle a portion of chiveson top for appearance

Potato Skins

• 11" Round Plate6 Hollowed Potato Skins3 oz. Grated Cheddar Cheese4 oz. Chopped BaconRomaine Leaf2 oz. Sour Cream and ChivesGarnish with Chopped Green Onion

Chicken Wings

9" Round Bowl12 ea. Chicken WingsHeated in fryer and shaken with 1871 sauceRomaine Leaf2 oz. Ranch DressingOptions at guest request:Sauce on sideBBQ sauce

Dinner Salad

9" Glass Plate2 Cups Lettuce Mix(50% romaine/iceberg mixplus spring mix for variety)10-12 Croutons1 Cherry Tomato2 oz. Choice of Dressing

Nachos (Beef or Chicken)

13" Oval Platter5 oz. Tri-Color Tortilla Chips8 oz. Chili beef or8oz diced chicken3 oz black beans4 oz. Cheese Mix (Cheddar and Jalapeno Jack)3 oz. Diced Tomato12 ea. Sliced Jalapenos# 16 Scoop Sour CreamGarnished with Chopped Green Onions

Hayden C. Hayden Sauteed Vegetables (hot!)

7 oz mixed vegetables:

Red onion

fresh sliced jalapenos

mushrooms

celery

red & green bell pepper

Sauteed on broiler

New Menu Items

Coming soon to our menu are the following items:

Oriental Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wrap

French Dip Sandwich

French Dip Wrap

Roquefort Burger

Grilled Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich

Smokin Roman Sandwich

Spinach Dip

Crème Brulee

Sunny Field Chicken

Childrens’ Menu

• Age 10 and under

• Salad, cup of soup or ice cream are each available for a small charge (see menu)

• Not available for takeout

• Always check high chairs and booster chairs to be sure they are clean and safe

“A” Child’s Sirloin

• 5 oz Sirloin steak• French fries

“B” Chicken Burger

• 5 oz ground chicken• French fries

“C” Hamburger

• With or without cheese

• French fries

“D” Deep Fried Fish

• 2 - 2 oz Cod filets• French Fries

“E” Hamburger Steak

• 8 oz ground sirloin (same as Casa burger patty)

• French fries

“F” Child’s Spaghetti

• 6 oz spaghetti noodles• 8 oz meat sauce• Meatballs available at

extra charge: 2-2 oz meatballs