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I.G.I.C. NOT INCLUDED I.G.I.C. NOT INCLUDED
30. Tipsy Beef for 2 per person 15,001st part … Select fillet steak medallions sautéed in a rich
red wine garlic rosemary & thyme jus with cracked sea salt.
2nd part ... Home made, rich steak and ale pudding
both separated with a generous barrier of our creamy mash
31. Glazed Ham Hock for 2 per person 13,50Succulent slow roasted ham hock basted in a special
blend of English Mustard, cinnamon, star anise & honey
served with pickled red cabbage, exclusively made
large Empire sausage & creamy mash
32. Empire Fish & Chips 13,50Succulent fillet of cod dipped in a light beer batter
served with triple cooked large chip wedges & a duo
of our signature creamy peas & tartar sauce
33. Empire Beef Wellington with Foie 23,50Empire´s signature dish - a prime cut of fillet steak
seared then perched on a layer of foie gras, dry
sautéed mushrooms lightly seasoned & wrapped up
in a puff pastry parcel & baked to perfection.
Served on a bed of wilted spinach (Limited amount + we prepare this dish with greatest of care
please allow 30 min cooking time)
34. Empire Bangers & Mash 11,50Empire bangers made exclusively by our butcher
with our secret recipe using the finest ingredients.
Served with a creamy mash & light onion gravy – the
ultimate comfort dish
35. Salmon Fillet with Asparagus 15,00Fresh fillet of salmon grilled skin side down for a crisp
flavoursome skin & a perfectly fresh flaky fillet.
Served with a potato rosti & char grilled asparagus
36. Crispy Belly Pork with a Raspberry & Port Reduction 14,00 Slowly roasted for that amazing caramelized flavour
& extra tender meat. Drizzled in a raspberry & port
reduction & served with a rich buttered cabbage
26. Steamed Steak & Ale Pudding 14,00 3 cuts of prime steak slowly braised in a luxurious
British ale and thyme gravy with diced carrots,
all steamed in our house made suet pastry
27. Ultimate Fish Pot Pie 16,00 Succulent chunks of salmon, cod, king prawns &
scallops poached in a white wine reduction with
fresh cream & peas topped with cheesy mashed potato
GASTRO GRUB & MAIN COURSES
37. Duck Two Ways with a Black Cherry Reduction 17,00
Whole duck breast slow roasted until tender, served alongside a crispy duck leg drizzled in a rich cherry reduction, potato rosti & wilted spinach
38. Steak Burger with Cheese & Crispy Bacon 15,00
Steak minced for a luxurious patty topped with crispy bacon & mature cheddar and finished with a tomato relish & gherkins. Served with thin cut skin on chips
39. Char Grilled Sea Bass Parcel 17,00 Fresh sea bass sealed in a paper parcel on a bed of fragrant lemon & thyme then cooked on the char grill until tender & moist. Served with thinly sliced creamy potatoes
Please tell your waiter whether you would like your sea bass
served whole or filleted
40. Wild Mushroom Wellington 12,50A vegetarian twist on our signature wellington - a puff
pastry parcel filled with mixed wild sautéed mushrooms, baby basil & spinach in a brie cheese mousse on a bed of wilted spinach
41. Empire Vegetarian Burger 12,50The perfect combination of hand made crispy bread
crumb coated pattie topped with Empire’s signature curry egg mayo
42. Empire’s Chicken, Avocado & Mint Fritter 13,50 A crispy herb coated chicken patty made with an avocado and mint mousse. We slow confit chicken for 12 hours for an extra tender special flavour & serve with a refreshing ice dipped tomato, celery and red onion salad
ENGLISH ENGLISH
WARM BITS TO START1. Empire Soup of the Day 5,00 Please ask your waiter which of our delicious freshly made soups is available today
2. Salmon Fish Cake with a Lemon Tartar Sauce 8,50 A light fishcake made with succulent salmon flakes, infused with parsley, dill & lemon. Served with a smooth lemon tartar sauce
3. Seared Queen Scallops on Creamy Peas with Crispy Pork Belly & Apple Purée 14,00
Tender queen scallops seared to perfection served alongside slices of slow roasted crispy belly pork with our duo garnish, apple puree & signature creamy peas
4. Sautéed Chicken Livers with Crispy Bacon in a Red Wine Reduction 9,50 Sautéed chicken livers with crispy bacon & wild mushrooms simmered in a rich red wine reduction until tender. Served with granary toast & flatbread
5. Asparagus with Crispy Poached Egg & Vanilla spiked Hollandaise Sauce 8,00 Tender blanched asparagus topped with a special
free range soft poached egg in a crispy breadcrumb
coating & creamy hollandaise sauce spiked with
vanilla essence
6. Quiche Tartlet with Pumpkin, Goats Cheese & Artichoke 9,50 An individual quiche, with a short crust pastry base,
topped with sweet roasted pumpkin, crumbled goats
cheese & tender artichoke
7. Sharing Pork Board for 2 per person 10,00 A truly special selection of our finest pork dishes to share
served with a selection of pickles & chutneys; 4 hour
boiled ham hock terrine, slow roasted crispy belly pork,
exclusive Empire scotch egg & Empire sausage served
with a trio of pickled red cabbage, spiced apple purée
& beetroot chutney
HOMEMADE PIESAll served with bubble and squeak
28. Chicken, Leek & Mushroom Pie 13,50 In house made short crust pastry generously filled with braised chicken thigh, sautéed leeks & mushrooms, crème fresh & chopped herbs
29. Cheese & Red Onion Pie 13,50 A blend of creamy mature cheddar and red leicester cheese with finely diced potato chopped chives & sautéed sweet red onions with a hint of English mustard for warmth all encased in our house made puff pastry
COLD BITS TO START11. Empire King Prawn Cocktail 13,00 Our twist on the classic, lightly spiced house made marie rose sauce with horseradish smeared under tender large king prawns on a bed of crisp gem lettuce
12. Ham Hock & Asparagus Terrine 7,50 Ham hock boiled with fragrant herbs, shallots, juniper & orange zest for 4 hours so it´s extra tender & set in a delicate chicken stock terrine with asparagus spears. Served on a bed of cracked sea salt & home made piccalilli
13. Empire´s Exclusive Scotch Egg 8,00 Our free range scotch egg is made with our exclusive Empire sausage meat carefully prepared by our butcher using the finest local ingredients, served on a bed of dressed mixed leaves & beetroot chutney
14. Steak Tartare (Prestigious Luismi Steak) 13,00 Finely chopped raw prestige Luismi Galician steak with a dash of marie rose horseradish sauce, courvoisier, free range egg yolk, ground black pepper, shallots & a lemon twist prepared at your table by your waiter with a selection of garnishes, granary toast & flatbread
15. Chicken Liver & Herb Pâté 7,50 Our in house made smooth & velvety pâté with delicate herbs & a light touch of brandy & port is served with granary toast, pink grapefruit & orange jam
16. Empire Cheese Board for 2 per person 8,50 A selection of the finest cured & semi cured cheeses served with our house made pickles
SALADS20. Empire Waldorf salad 7,50 Smashed roasted walnuts, mixed greens, chopped celery, thinly sliced red apple dressed with a lemon and garlic vinaigrette
21. Empire Stilton Salad 8,00 Crumbled Stilton cheese, spinach leaves & chicory leaves on a bed of mixed greens with lemon vinaigrette
22. Empire Chicken, Bacon & Black Pudding Salad 12,00 Tender slices of seasoned chicken breast with bacon, black pudding & sun blushed tomatoes sprinkled with toasted pumpkin seeds & served on a bed of mixed green leaves
Please turn over for our Grill section & sides…Our dishes may contain some ingredients or traces of allergens. If you have a food allergy or intolerance,
please consult our personal. Thank you
SIDES & HOMEMADE SAUCES POTATOES 2,9544. Thinly sliced creamy potato45. 3 times cooked chunky chips 46. Creamy mash potato
EMPIRE SPECIALITY BUTTERS 1,5047. Café de Paris48. Sunblush tomato with a hint of chilli 49. Garlic & herbs
VEGETABLES 3,5050. Bubble & squeak51. Roasted pumpkin & garlic herb oil52. Roasted mixed root veg 53. Mixed leaf citrus dressed salad 54. Creamy peas55. Roasted bone marrow56. Fried onions57. Sautéed garlic mushrooms
SAUCES 1,75
60. Real reduced gravy
61. Mustard & onion gravy
62. Marie rose horseradish sauce
63. Mixed pepper
64. Bernaise
65. House mushroom sauce
I.G.I.C. NOT INCLUDED
ENGLISH
OFF THE BONE70. Fillet Steak 21,00 Lean & tender with a delicate flavour
71. Rump 16,50 One of the leanest cuts with a pure, distinctive flavour
72. Premium Sirloin 18,00 A delicate flavour balanced with a firmer texture
73. Rib Eye (350g) 19,50 Marbled throughout for a juicy full bodied flavour
74. Select cut Board for 2 per person 23,00 A taste of 3 of our most popular cuts- tender fillet steak, 28-day aged sirloin & premium rump. Served with a hot skillet at your table to allow you to cook your meat to your exact preference. With your choice of 2 sauces
75. Chateaubriand for 2 per person 23,00 Lean & exquisitely tender with melt in your mouth flavours. This cut comes from the heart of the fillet & is carved at your table. Served with Bernaise sauce & your choice of 2 sides
ON THE BONE80. T-Bone with Fillet 28,00 The original large cut with the sirloin along one side of the “T” and the tender fillet still attached along the other
81. Marinated Pork Chop 15,00 Marinated in rosemary & garlic oil then char grilled for a juicy & flavoursome chop
82. Roast Hen Breast on the Bone 11,00 Char grilled free-range corn-fed chicken breast on the bone in a garlic herb & lemon rub
83. Short Rib 14,50 Slowly braised in port, shallots & brown sugar for 10 hours and finished off on the char grill. Served with our sticky port sauce
We’re pleased to meet you with meat to please you!
88. Special Sirloin (300g) 21,00 A flavoursome cut with heavy marbling for a richer flavor
89. Special Rib Eye (350g) 23,00 Heavily marbled throughout for a full bodied flavor
Prestigious “Luismi” Galician Beef
Highly regarded as one of the best meats in the world.Venture Restaurants are exclusive distributors for this prestigious meat in Tenerife. Ask your waiter for more info
95. Galician Sirloin (320g) 25,00 96. Galician Rib Eye for 2 on the bone M/P
CHARCOAL GRILL & CHOPS
SPECIAL AGED FOR AN OPTIMUM 40-50 DAYS FROM OUR
EXCLUSIVE BUTCHERS
All of our char grill dishes come with thin cut skin on chips & 1 sauce of your choice
91. Special Rib Eye for 2 on the bone (Chuletón) approx 800g – 1.1kg 5,50 Heavily marbled throughout for superb, full bodied flavor. Caramelised on our charcoal grill then sliced & served rare with a hot skillet at your table enabling you to cook your meat exactly to your preference
92. Special Rib Eye for 1(French Trim) approx 600-700g 5,50 Pan seared with a garlic & herb butter LIMITED STOCK
per 100g
per 100g
Fancy a bit on the side…
Welcome to Empire Modern British restaurant& Steakhouse.
Our authentic kitchen coupled with our traditional British chefs have been serving happy customers
through their modern cooking techniques,skills & experience.
At Empire you'll find all the classic favourites as well as a wide range of fabulous steaks that gave
us our name.
All of our steaks are carefully selected from the finest cattle supplied directly to us by our very
own butchers.
Matured and dry-aged for a minimum of 28 days, we aim to achieve the fullest flavours with succulent
tenderness for your dining pleasure.
So please, take a seat, relax and enjoy all of our traditional homemade dishes with a modern
twist - the finest comfort foods Venture Restaurants has to offer.
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