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Our Weekly Specials
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Our menu is carefully planned and lovingly prepared. Our Executive Chef is on the premises at all times carefully overseeing every detail of food preparation, personally ensuring that everything is prepared fresh in the kitchen. Our steaks are hand cut and our sauces and desserts are homemade! For our printable TAKE OUT menu, please |
Sunday:
Dollar Drafts & Live Music!
$1.00 drafts in the Spring House Tavern! Kick back, relax and enjoy live music on the patio from 5 - 8 PM! |
Monday:
A Day to Play!
Closed on Mondays
See ya on the river!
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Tuesday:
Hamburger Heaven!
Choose from our best- The Big Blue, The Suwannee, The Ginnie, The Veggie or the Portobello No-Burger only $4.99 |
Wednesday:
WOW!! Wings on Wednesday!
.49 cent wings in quantities of 10-20-30 and $4.99 pitchers of Bud Light Draft all day long throughout the restaurant! Wow! |
Thursday:
½ Price
Wine Night Bring your friends for a memorable evening! Choose any of our bottles of incredible wines from around the world at half price! |
Live Bands Thursday - Sunday!
Bring on the fun!
Enjoy fantastic live bands! No cover charge! Make your reservations early to get your spot on the patio! |
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GREAT BEGINNINGS
Soup Du Jour
Chef's inspiration of the moment! Cup - 2.99 Bowl - 5.99
Award Winning Boston Clam Chowder
A family favorite brought to you here via New England! Rich, creamy and loaded with sweet Maine clams. Cup - 3.99 Bowl - 5.99 Bread Bowl - 6.99Fire Cracker Wings
Choose your temperature, Mild...Hot... or "On Fire," with bleu cheese dressing to cool you down! 8.99
Great Outdoors Nachos
Organic corn chips, BBQ pulled pork, grilled corn, melted Jack and Cheddar, sour cream, honey BBQ sauce. 9.49
Black and Tan Rings
“Stout right delicious” beer-battered onion rings, smoky BBQ dipping sauce. 6.49
Bag 'O' Fritters
Conch fritters served “Hot in a Bag,” Cajun aioli. 8.49
Tail-Gator Bites
Filet of gator tail, fried tender and Cajún crispy, honey mustard dipping sauce. Bite 'em back! 6.99
Onion Soup Gratinée
Using only sweet Vidalia onions with Focaccia croutons, bubbling Mozzarella and Swiss. Crock 5.49
Fried Green Tomatoes
A Southern favorite, light and crispy served up with Ranch dressing. 6.99
Calamari
Calamari, dusted in Parmesan, fried crispy, served with zesty tomato sauce. 8.49
Sriracha Shrimp
Fried light and crispy with hot chili dipping sauce. 9.49
Tuxedo Tuna
Sushi tuna seared in black and white sesame seeds with cool Asian noodles and a ginger ponzu. 10.99
Grilled Pizza
Our special dough recipe char grilled then topped with "The Chefs Inspiration of the Day" 9.99
Moulé! Moulé! Moulé!
A FULL POUND of Prince Edward Island Mussels. Choose your favorite style. 12.99
Arrabiattá: Spiced chillies, garlic, pomodoro.
Formage: Crispy bacon, bleu cheese, shallots, white wine.
Spanish: Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, saffron butter.
SIGNATURE SALADS
The CaesarCrisp romaine, foccacia croutons, shaved imported Parmesan, house made caesar dressing, and anchovy if you would like! Side - 4.99 Entrée - 8.99 Grilled or blackened chicken add - 3.49
The Chop Chop
A chopped salad of greens, tomato, grilled corn, red and green onion, cucumber, celery, crispy won tons, seared Ahi tuna, sesame ginger vinaigrette, drizzled with a Wasabi cream. 13.99
The Thai Salad
Mixed wild greens, coconut crusted tofu, sliced mango, slivered almonds, crunchy soba noodles in a sesame ginger vinaigrette. 11.99
The Nut 'n' Berry Salad
Organic field greens, dried cranberries, roasted pears, spiced walnuts and Maytag bleu cheese in a honey balsamic. Side - 5.49 Entree - 9.49 Add Grilled Chicken - 3.49
The Gorgonzola Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, Gorgonzola, Applewood smoked bacon, roasted Portabella mushrooms, Parmesan croutons, Roma tomatoes, red onion, toasted pine nuts, drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette. Side - 5.49 Entrée - 9.99 Add grilled chicken - 3.49
The Wedge
A big chunk of Iceberg, creamy Roquefort dressing, Applewood bacon, a thick red onion slice. Side 6.49
GREAT OUTDOORS BURGERS
Our burgers are ground from USDA ANGUS SIRLOIN STEAK. ALWAYS char-grilled and ALWAYS a ½ POUND. Served with fries and a half-sour pickle.The Suwannee
Cheese me please! Choice of American, Jack, Swiss or aged Cheddar. 8.99
The Ginnie
Local's favorite! Applewood bacon, aged cheddar, smoky barbeque and a couple “O” rings. 9.99
The Big Blue
Our big burger loaded with bleu cheese and griddled red onion. 9.49
The Jerk Burger
House ground pork, smoky bacon, Vermont cheddar, apple slaw, served with sweet potato fries. 10.49
Veggie Burger
Pan griddled Portobello mushroms garden burger, roasted red pepper aioli, chopped scallion. 7.99
Portobello Burger
Char-grilled with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and red pepper remoulade. no burger - 7.99 with burger - 10.99
Tom Turkey Burger
Ground turkey with smoked Gouda, Applewood bacon, red onion and Creole mayonaise. 9.49
LUNCH TIME FAVORITES
All our lunch time favorites come with homemade chips and a pickle.Pretzel-Crusted Fish Sandwich
Atlantic white fish deep-fried, American cheese, shredded lettuce and house made tartar sauce. 9.49
Great Outdoors Club
Fresh-roasted turkey breast, Applewood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, green leaf lettuce, tomato and avocado mayo. 9.49
High Springs Heaping
Thinly sliced prime rib piled high on a flour roll with caramelized onions and melted horseradish cheddar. 9.99
Grouper Reuben
Fresh Florida Grouper deep fried, American Cheese, tangy coleslaw, and caper tartar sauce on griddled sourdough bread. 9.49
Great Outdoors Philly Steak Sub
Shaved sirloin grilled with mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Topped with Asiago cheese on a griddled hoagie roll. 9.49
The Weeki Wachee
Chicken breast, basted with honey mustard, char-grilled, crisp bacon, aged cheddar and griddled bun. 8.49
4 different cheeses! Swiss, Fontina, and Vermont White Cheddar all griddled crispy on Premesean crusted sourdough bread. 7.49
River Runners Reuben
Thin sliced corned beef, house made sauerkraut, 1000 Island dressing and melted Swiss on griddled marble rye. 8.49
BBQ Pulled Pork
Slow roasted pulled pork, white Cheddar, piled high on a griddled honey bun. 8.49
Chicken Waldorf Salad Croissant
Fresh roasted chicken, glazed walnuts, sweet apple, and celery on a warm croissant. 9.99
The Tubers Tuna
Ahi tuna steak, Wasabi creme fresch, crunchy alfalfa sprouts and mango ketchup. 11.49
The Ultimate BLT
"Fried Green Tomatoes," Applewood bacon, crisp Romaine and American cheese on griddled Texas toast with Cajun aioli. 9.99
LUNCH TIME PLATTERS
All of our lunch time platters come with french fries and homemade coleslaw.Captain's Platter
Large sea scallops and gulf shrimp, deep-fried, with fries, slaw, onion rings and boom-boom dipping sauce. 16.99
Drunken Rib Eye
12 ounce hand-cut rib eye, marinated in our own great American Pale Ale, char-grilled with sauteed mushrooms and onions, served open-faced on grilled french loaf with fries. 18.99
Hook Line & Sinker
Fresh local catfish, buttermilk crumbed and deep-fried, white cheddar cheese grits, and maple baked beans. 13.99
Rack of Ribs
St. Louis style ribs, dry rubbed in an espresso spice blend, then slowly roasted in a smoky BBQ sauce, french fries, maple baked beans, coleslaw. Half Rack 13.99 Full Rack 18.99
"Mojo" Steak Stick
Tenderloin of beef marinated in our own "Mojo," skewered on sugar cane, served with sweet fries and slaw with chimi churi for dipping. 14.99
KIDS MENU
All meals include choice of small soft drink, juice or milk and a Moose Track Sundae for dessert. (9 years and younger please) All Meals $4.99Kid Burger or Cheesy Burger with Curly Fries
Griddled Hot Diggity Dog with Curly Fries
OooEEY GOOeey Mac n' Cheese topped with Crunchy Chips
Captain Ahab's Chicken Wings ní Fries
BBQ Ribs with Curly Fries
(No substitutions please)
SIGNATURE STEAKS & CHOPS
Our center cut steaks are from the finest USDA Top Choice Angus Beef available. They are hand-selected for perfect marbling and aged a minimum of four weeks to ensure the most flavorful, juicy, tender steak possible. ENJOY!New Zealand Lamb Chops
3 double chops, basted in Dijon and char-roasted, finished with a smoky plum demi. 24.99
New York Strip
14 oz., aged New York Strip, cut 2 inches thick. 26.99
Double Cut Pork Chop 8 oz.
Deliciously char-grilled with a side of green apple chutney. 19.99
Filet Mignon
8 oz, center cut, roasted shallot demi,. Our most tender cut! 26.99
Our Premier Steak
A 20 oz. bone-in Porterhouse. 28.99
Go Native, Go Fresh!
We serve our fish on a bed of organic greens with sweet pea and saffron infused Israeliean cous cous.
Choose your fish.....Choose your dish!
Redfish - 16.99 Mahi Mahi - 18.99 Grouper - 18.99
Cajun Griddled: With Chef Paul Prudhomme's special blend of spices.
Pan Roasted: With just a light touch of our gingered ponzu sauce.
Deep Fried: We always use 100% canola oil.
"Just Grilled": A light touch of olive oil.
FROM THE PAN
The Flattened Pork Chop
A bone-in center-cut chop, pounded thin, pan-sauteed in a Portobello and Marsala demi, with whipped potatoes. 14.49
Chicken Oskar
Medallions of natural chicken, pan sauteed francese style, finished with jumbo lump crab meat and baby asparagus in a lemon cream sauce. 16.99
Pasta Seafood
Shrimp, scallops and mussels in a white wine butter sauce with Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, touch of garlic, tossed with linguini. 18.99
Medallions of free-range chicken, Roma tomatoes, asparagus tips, white wine butter sauce, penné pasta. 14.49
GREAT OUTDOORS FAVORITES
Rack of RibsSt. Louis style ribs, dry rubbed in an espresso spice blend, then slow roasted in a smoky BBQ sauce, french fries, maple baked beans, coleslaw. Half Rack - 13.99 Full Rack - 18.99
Hook, Line & Sinker
Fresh local catfish, buttermilk crumbed and deep-fried, white cheddar cheese grits, maple baked beans and homemade coleslaw. 14.99
Shrimp 'n' Grits
A Southern favorite! Jumbo shrimp, Andouille sausage, and Applewood bacon simmered with Roma tomatoes and lots of onions, over creamy, cheesy, stone ground grits served with warm honey corn bread. 16.99
Drunken Rib Eye
12 oz. hand-cut rib eye, marinated in our own great American Pale Ale, char-grilled with sauteed mushrooms and onions, served open-faced on a grilled french loaf with fries. 18.99
Captain's Platter
Large sea scallops and gulf shrimp, deep-fried, with fries, slaw, onion rings and boom-boom dipping sauce. 18.99
Snow Crab Platter
A full pound of steaming snow crab legs with hot drawn butter, french fries and slaw. 19.99
Steak Montreal
A 10 oz. NY Strip spiced with Montreal seasoning, smothered with Burgandy onions and a Bleu cheese cream. 18.49
"Mojo" Steak Stick
Tenderloin of beef marinated in our own "Mojo," skewered on sugar cane, served with sweet fries and slaw with chimi churi for dipping. 14.99
Southern Fried Chicken Platter
A Statler Chicken breast "deep fried" spicy and crispy with whipped potatoes, gravy, coleslaw and corn bread. 14.99
Naked Ed's Low Country Boil
Gulf shrimp, snow crab legs, Georgia sausage, mussels, cobbed corn, red skins and of course Naked Ed’s Pale Ale with special spice. Comes with grilled country bread for dipping! 19.99
DESSERT
Our Famous Bread Pudding
Topped with warm bananas "Foster style."
Better Than Your Mother's Chocolate Cake
Layers and layers of chocolate, ala mode of course!
OUR Homemade Apple Crisp
Served warm in a baker's crock. Enough for two if you want to share! And of course, topped off with Haagen Dasz Vanilla Bean ice cream.
"The Blantons" Peanut Brittle Ice Cream Pie
Mile high ice cream pie with freshly roasted peanut brittle, Oreo crust, hot fudge and real whipped cream.
Dark Chocolate Mousse
A rich, melt in your mouth homemade dessert.
New York Cheesecake
Actually flown in from the Cheesecake Factory, the very best, topped with Chef's inspiration of the day!
Key Lime Pie
The dessert of Florida!
All desserts above only 6.99 each
OUR WINE SELECTION
“The Great Outdoors Restaurant is proud to offer a selection of Wines from Around The World”
Our House Pour, by “LaTerre,” Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, White Zinfandel, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon
5.25 Glass 19.00 Bottle
Whites:
Sauvignon Blanc
SKN 2007, California
La Playa, Chile
Pinot Grigio
Lagaria, Italy
Bollini, Italy
Pinot Gris
King Estate, Oregon
Chenin Blanc
Simonsig, South Africa
Albarino
Salneval, Spain
Spanish Quarter, Spain, Chardonnay - Albarino Blend
Mar De Frades, Spain
Chardonnays:
Kenwood, California
Indaba, South Africa
Marraso, Argentina
Four Vines Naked, California
Lolonis “Organic,” California
Cakebread, California
The Sweeter Side:
Riesling
Hogue Late Harvest White Riesling, Washington
Helfrich Riesling, France
Next, Washington
Symphony Obsession, Ironstone California
Sparklings:
Louis Perdier - Brut, France
Champagne:
Piper Heidsiek-Extra Dry, France
Reds:
Syrah & Grenache Blend
Cline Cellars 2007 Cashmere, California
Petite Shiraz
McManis, California
Tempranillo
Gran Feudo Reserva, Spain
Shiraz
Bellingham, South Africa
Penfolds, Australia
Malbec
El Portillo, Argentina
Andeluna, Argentina
Pinot Noir
Castle Rock, California
Trinity Oaks, California
Primarius, Oregon
King Estate, Oregon
David Bruce, Russian River
Merlot
Blackstone Reserve, California
Valpolicella Blend
Bertani Secco - Bertani Ripasso, Italy
Corvina, Rondinella Blend
Cesari Mara Ripasso, Italy
Rioja
Ramon Bilbao Crianza, Spain
Cabernet Sauvignon
Marraso, Argentina
J. Lohr, California
Clayhouse, California
Pepperbridge, Washington
Justin, California
Cabernet Franc
Steele California
Martinis $8.00 each
Lemondrop Martini: Van Gogh Citroen, fresh lemon juice and a sugar rim
Pomegranate Martini: Van Gogh Raspberry, Pomegranate Liqueur and a dash of pineapple juice
Chocolate Martini: Van Gogh Vanilla, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, with a touch of cream
Key Lime Martini: Van Gogh Vanilla, fresh lime juice, with a graham cracker rim
Raspberry-tini: Van Gogh Raspberry, Raspberry Schnapps with a dash of lime
Sex in the City: Van Gogh Citroen, fresh cranberry juice, and a twist of lime
Appletini: Van Gogh Wild Apple and Sour Apple Schnapps
Specialty Drinks $6.00 each
The River Runner: Malibu Melon Rum, Captain Morgan, banana liqueur, and a blend of fruit juices
The Blue Crush: Malibu Rum, pineapple juice and Blue Curacao
The Louisiana Sweet Tea: Sweet tea-infused vodka and fresh lemon juice. “This ain’t your mom’s sweet tea!”
Great Outdoors Sangria: Fresh fruit, blended wine and “Mr. Smith’s” secret ingredient. Served in our 12 oz. mug!
Our Private Labeled Beers
Tail-Gator Pilsner: High Springs finest brew! This pilsner beer boasts a golden color, foamy head and elegant body. For beer lovers, Tail-Gator represents a full-bodied beer with a smooth, clean flavorful taste.
Naked Ed Pale Ale: a crisp amber ale brewed to perfection with premium pale and caramel malts, blended with hops, to create a crisp satisfying taste! Enjoy naked or fully clothed!
Three Merry Widows: a light-bodied low calorie pilsner, delicately balanced between the sweetness of malted barley with the crisp finish of German hops. During the 2007 renovation of the Great Outdoors Restaurant several vintage items were discovered. Among the old worn leather shoes, antique bottles and historical local newspapers was found an original Three Merry Widows metal canister containing 3 reusable prophylactics. Here’s to Agnes, Mabel and Beckie, three merry widows who signified the strength and fortitude of all American women in the era of 1910!
Join us for Happy Hour in the Springhouse Tavern every Tuesday - Friday from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
TAKE OUT
All of our delicious food is available for take out, except for desserts.