Sunflower Restaurant 1701 Pearl Street Boulder, CO 80302 • 303-440-0220


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Sunflower Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Tonights Soup 5.95

Steamed Mussels ~ fresh Prince Edward Island mussels prepared two ways: steamed in a rich Thai chili-ginger and coconut broth with cilantro and topped with crisp bifun noodles OR with white wine, fresh herbs, butter, tomato concasse and capers topped with crispy leeks 10.95

Tempura ~ jumbo shrimp (or marinated tofu) and fresh organic vegetables delicately tempura fried with a panko crust and served with our Chinese mustard-tamari dipping sauce 8.95

Mediterranean Tapas for Two ~ our organic hummus, sun-dried tomato pesto, marinated sheep feta cheese, cured kalamata olives, roasted peppers with artichokes and grilled lavash 12.95

Crispy Calamari ~ herb breaded, Point Judith, Rhode Island calamari, lightly fried and served with our house marinara sauce 9.95

Southwestern Napoleon ~ crisp green chile polenta layered with pico de gallo, roasted corn salsa and cotija cheese and finished with a smoked tomato coulis 9.95

Artisan Cheese Plate ~ a changing variety of handcrafted domestic and imported cheeses served with organic fruit and crostini with onion - balsamic marmalade 12.95

Seared Fresh Crab Cakes ~ loaded with fresh crab meat and gulf shrimp and served with an orange-napa slaw and citrus aioli 10.95

Salads

Any of these may be accompanied by your choice of the following:

~ grilled free range chicken, grilled fresh King salmon, grilled jumbo shrimp or fried calamari 4.00

~ grilled marinated tofu or tempeh 3.00 ~grilled portobello mushroom 4.00

Spinach Salad ~ organic baby spinach with a mild yellow curry vinaigrette, jicama, chile spiced watermelon, red onion and toasted organic cashews 9.50 ~ as an entrée 17.95

Sunflower Salad ~ organic field greens topped with carrots, beets and roma tomatoes. Served with your choice of house made dressings 8.50
~ as an entrée 15.95

Pepper Seared Ahi Tuna ~ fresh sushi grade ahi lightly seared with a pepper and fennel crust and served over organic greens with a sesame citrus vinaigrette, wasabi aioli and crisp wontons 9.95 ~ as an entrée 18.95

Caesar Salad ~ organic romaine lettuce hearts served with our organic house caesar dressing and herbed croutons 8.95 ~ as an entrée 16.95

Ocean Garden Salad ~ marinated sea vegetables and organic field greens with a ginger-miso vinaigrette topped with organic pea sloots and toasted nori 8.95

Grape Tomato and Caprese Salad ~ organic grape tomatoes, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella mixed with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic syrup topped with grilled crostini 9.95

House Specialties

Grilled Ahi Tuna ~ a fresh sushi grade ahi tuna steak grilled and served with coconut-scallion basmati rice, grilled baby bok choy, sweet soy reduction and chile oil 24.95

NY Strip Steak Frites ~ a grilled all natural, prime steak (completely free of growth hormones and antibiotics) served with organic sweet potato fries, sauteed organic greens, red wine reduction and maitre d'hotel butter 29.95

Herb Broiled Seitan ~ house made seitan (a traditional Asian protein made from wheat gluten resembling meat) broiled with olive oil, roasted garlic and savory herbs served with organic vegetable fried rice, napa-scallion slaw and a soy-mustard glaze 19.95

Grilled Elk Tenderloin ~ served with a red wine-grape glaze, potato-leek cake and a saute of organic tomato, cabbage and red groups 27.95

Seafood Grille ~ Maine lobster tail, jumbo wild gulf shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels and fresh market fish grilled with herb butter and served with orzo pasta tossed with kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes and fresh oregano topped with crispy leeks 26.95

Herb Roast Chicken ~ a Rocky free range chicken breast stuffed with fresh mozzarella and basil and roasted and served over mashed organic Yukon gold potatoes with sauteed broccoli rabe, balsamic glaze and an oven dried tomato chip 22.00

Alaskan Halibut ~ a fresh filet roasted with an orange-miso glaze and served with a baby organic spinach and roasted pepper salad with a lime vinaigrette topped with crispy yam chips and tempura scallion 25.95

Tempeh Scaloppini ~ specially seasoned tempeh cutlets sautéed with onions, mushrooms, fresh herbs, white wine, lemon and garlic. Served with mashed Yukon gold potatoes and freshly steamed organic vegetables 18.95

Buffalo Steak ~ a grilled King Canyon sirloin steak served with organic potatoes Parisienne, grilled asparagus and a porcini-shallot bordelaise 26.95

Lighter Fare

Fresh Basil & Garlic Fettucine ~ with organic plum tomatoes, fresh oregano and basil toppped with pecorino romano cheese 16.95
~ grilled tofu or tempeh 18.95
~ grilled Rocky chicken, King salmon or jumbo shrimp 19.95
~ grilled portobello mushroom 17.95

Bamboo Steamer ~ a variety of fresh, organic vegetables and organic somen noodles or brown rice steamed in aBamboo Steamer bamboo basket and served with our Thai coconut - peanut dip sauce.
~ grilled tofu or tempeh 17.50
~ grilled Rocky chicken, King salmon or jumbo shrimp 18.50~ grilled portobello mushroom 18.50

Sweet Pea Risotto ~ arborio rice simmered with asparagus, shallots, roasted red peppers, shitake mushrooms and orgnic sweet pea puree finished with truffle oil and parmesan cheese 17.95
~ grilled tofu or tempeh 19.95
~ grilled Rocky chicken, King salmon or jumbo shrimp 20.95
~ grilled portobello mushroom 20.95

Szechuan Vegetable Stir Fry ~ a variety of organic Asian vegetables sauteed in our house Szechuan pepper sauce served over organic brown rice and topped with toasted cashews and scallions (prepared mild, medium, or hot)
~ marinated tofu or tempeh 18.50
~ Rocky chicken, fresh King salmon or jumbo shrimp 19.50
~ buffalo sirloin steak 20.50

Side Dishes

Organic brown rice
Organic steamed vegetables
Organic French fried potatoes
Grilled garlic foccacia bread
Organic onion rings
Grilled organic vegetables
Mashed organic Yukon gold
Organic Potatoes Parisienne
Sautéed organic vegetables

All side dishes are $4.95

Desserts

A sampling of our desserts

All of our desserts are prepared fresh daily with all natural, unrefined sweeteners and organically grown flours, fruits, nuts, chocolate, dairy products and free range eggs. Delicious and healthy!

Pair with any dessert wine for an additional $7.

Chocolate Nirvana - A rich flourless chocolate cake filled with white chocolate mousse and topped with chocolate ganache. Served with chocolate and raspberry sauces and whipped cream. 7.95
~Pair with Les Clos de Paulilles Banyuls, Grenache, France.~

Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart - Creamy chocolate ganache and peanut butter mousse layered in a oat crumb crust served warm with chocolate sauce and toasted peanuts. 7.95
~Pair with Les Clos de Paulilles Banyuls, Grenache, France.~

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake - Two layers of rich, moist dark chocolate cake filled with a creamy chocolate mousse & raspberries. Topped with chocolate & raspberry sauces. 7.95
~Pair with Bonny Doon Framboise, Santa Cruz, CA.~

Mint Chocolate Chipe Ice Cream Sandwich - Double chocolate chipe cookies filled with house made organic mint chocolate chipe ice cream and served with a vanilla-white chocolate sauce and organic whipped cream 7.95 ~Pair with Taylor Fladgate 10 year Tawny, Portugal.~

Artisan Cheese Plate - A changing variety of handcrafted domestic and imported cheeses served with organic fruit and crostini with onion-balsamic marmalade 12.95 ~Pair with Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny Port.~

Key Lime Cheesecake - Organic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust served with raspberry coulis and toasted coconut 7.95 ~Pair with Bonny Doon Framboise, Santa Cruz, CA

Morello Cherry Ice Cream & BIttersweet Chocolate Vacherin - A crisp chocolate meringue cookie topped with house made sour cherry ice cream and served with strawberries and chocolate sauce 7.95 ~ Pair with Chateau Lamourette, Sauternes, France

Sunflower Sundae - A changing selection of our housemade, organic ice creams, sorbets , or "coconut cream" served with chocolate sauce, fresh berries and cookies. 7.00
~Top with Bonny Doon Framboise or the Banyuls for a real treat.~

Almond Polenta Shortcake - A rich and moist Italian style almond-corn cake topped with mixed organic berries and organic whipped cream or dairy free coconut cream. 7.95 Pair with Kent Rasmussen Late Harvest Gewurtztraminer, Napa, CA

Very Berry Chocolate Smoothie - A dairy-free blend of sweet organic cherries or strawberries, chocolate sauce, Chocolate "coconut cream" and soy milk. 6.50 ~Add Godiva Liquer for $2.50 more~

Cash, Visa, MasterCard & American Express are gladly accepted. No checks please.
A 20 percent gratuity will be added to parties of six or more.
Gift Certificates are available for any amount. Please inquire with your server.
The works in our changing gallery of local artists are for sale. Information is available at the host stand.
A Children's Menu for those 12 and under is available.