2012 Winter Menu
Appetizers
French Fries- A hearty helping of our house fries. 5
Yammie Fries- Yam fries served with our house made chipotle aioli. 9
Onion Rings- Battered onion rings, fried to golden perfection. 9
Pickle Chips- Crinkle cut crisp and tangy pickles, lightly seasoned, battered, and fried. Served with our house made feta dill dip. 6
Poutine- Our house fries, topped with locally made cheese curds and beef gravy. 11
Potato Skins- Russet potato skins freshly dressed with diced tomatoes, caramelized onions, chopped bacon, smokehouse cheddar and barbeque sauce. 12
Ravioli Perogies- Fried house made ravioli stuffed with roasted garlic whipped potatoes, chorizo sausage, onion, and parmesan cheese. Finished with rosemary browned butter and lightly seasoned. Served with marinara sauce. 11
Garlic Prawns-8 sensational jumbo garlic prawns sautéed in a white wine, garlic and lemon reduction. 11 Add pesto to your prawns for $1.
Spinach Dip- House made baked spinach dip covered with melted monterey jack cheese and topped with an artichoke heart. Served with warm pita bread for dipping. 11
Chicken Wings- One pound of crispy wings tossed in your choice of: bbq, hot, suicide, hot and honey, honey garlic, teriyaki, salt & pepper, lemon pepper, cajun, chili lime, or jamaican jerk. 11
Chicken Tenders- Five pieces of perfectly seasoned chicken breast, served with our house fries and sweet chili sauce. 11
Nachos- Perfect for sharing! A generous portion of tortilla chips, layered with jalapenos, bell peppers, sliced olives, green onions, diced tomatoes, and monterey jack cheese. Full size 16 Half size 12 Add guacamole for $2.
Soups & Salads
Soup of the Day- Ask your server about our creation of the day, served with garlic toast. 5
Wor Won Ton- The Shovel’s spin on a classic! Pork filled won tons, sliced chicken, jumbo prawns, chorizo sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, and carrots, all served over chow mein noodles in our delicious chicken broth. 12
House Salad- Crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated carrots, mixed cabbage, bell peppers, dried cranberries, feta and cucumbers tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette. 7 Add chicken or prawns for $4
Caesar Salad- Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in our caesar dressing, sprinkled with parmesan, croutons, and bacon bits. 8 Add chicken or prawns for $4
Greek Salad- Fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, thinly sliced red onions, bell peppers, kalamata olives, leaf lettuce, and feta, all tossed in a delicious greek dressing. 8 Add chicken or prawns for $4 Add quinoa for $2
Thai Chicken Salad- A char grilled chicken breast served on a bed of fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded carrots, bell peppers, red & green onions, and chow mein noodles, all tossed in our house made thai dressing. Served with garlic toast. 14 Substitute chow mein for quinoa for $2
Burgers
All of our burgers come dressed with crisp lettuce, pickles, sliced tomatoes and our house made roasted garlic aioli, served with your choice of our house french fries, soup or garden salad. Substitute Caesar salad, onion rings or yammie fries for $2.50.
Shovel Burger- Our signature house made 8oz patty topped with aged white cheddar and red onions. 13
John Candy- Our house made 8oz patty topped with real canadian back bacon, aged white cheddar, and caramelized onions. 14
Alpine Burger- Our house made 8oz patty smothered in sautéed mushrooms, topped with bacon and swiss cheese. 14
Blue Cheese Burger- Our house made 8oz patty topped with sautéed mushrooms in a balsamic reduction, crispy sautéed shallots, and creamy blue cheese. 14 Add bacon for $1.
Garden Burger- Hand made from a delicious blend of black beans, roasted sunflower seeds, carrots, oats, and spices. Topped with swiss cheese and red onions, served with chipotle aioli on a whole wheat bun. 13 Add jalapenos for $1
Smokehouse Chicken- A char grilled chicken breast brushed with barbeque sauce, topped with caramelized onions, smokehouse cheddar cheese, and crisp bacon. 14
Haddock Burger- A pan seared, lightly seasoned and breaded haddock filet, served with tartar sauce, pickles and onions on a fresh kaiser bun. 13
Paninis, Wraps & Sandwiches
Served with your choice of our house french fries, soup, or garden salad.
Substitute Caesar salad, onion rings, or yammie fries for $2.50.
Southwest Chicken Quesadilla- Seasoned chicken breast, diced tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, roasted corn, jalapenos, black beans, mushrooms, and monterey jack cheese, folded inside a crisp, tortilla. Served with salsa and sour cream. 14 Add guacamole for $1.
Portabella Mushroom Panini- A grilled portabella mushroom, marinated in ginger, maple & soy, topped with roasted red peppers, and swiss cheese on a multigrain baguette with our house made basil aioli. 12 Add blue cheese for $1.
Italian Club Panini- Seasoned and sliced chicken breast, prosciutto, and roasted red peppers, topped with fresh basil and mozzarella cheese on a multigrain baguette. 14
Turkey, Cranberry and Brie Panini- Sliced turkey breast and warm brie topped with house made cranberry salsa and roasted garlic aioli on multigrain panini bread. 14
Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wrap- Crispy breaded chicken, tossed in franks red hot sauce, and our house made caesar dressing with crisp romaine, bacon, and parmesan wrapped in a warm tortilla. 12
Turkey Club- Our house roasted turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and roasted garlic aioli. Served on texas cut white toast. 13
Pulled Pork Sandwich- Slow roasted pork, simmered in our house made barbeque sauce and topped with coleslaw on multigrain baguette. 12 Add smoked cheddar for $1.
Philly Cheese Steak Panini- Succulent in-house roasted beef, sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, caramelized onions, and artisan horseradish monterey jack cheese on a multigrain baguette. 14
Beef Dip- In-house roasted beef served on a hearty multigrain baguette with artisan horseradish monterey jack cheese and a side of au jus for dipping. 12 Add caramelized onions for $1.
Steak Sandwich- An 8oz NY striploin steak grilled to your liking, served on a slice of garlic toast. 14 Add caramelized onions or mushrooms for $1. Add prawns for $4.
Pita Pizzas
All pizzas come on an 8” pita bread crust. Add your choice of side for $2.50
The Motherlode- House made pizza sauce topped with diced chicken breast, chorizo sausage, prosciutto, fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese. 12
Pulled Pork Pizza- Our slow roasted pork with house made BBQ sauce, jalapenos, caramelized onions, tomatoes, and smoked cheddar. 12
Chicken Artichoke Pizza- Sauteéd red onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, diced chicken breast, pesto, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella cheese. 12
Portabella Pizza- Sauteed portabella muchroom and onion, roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, and pesto. Topped with mozzarella and feta cheese. 12 Substitute feta for blue cheese for $1
Entrées
Yellow Coconut Curry- Your choice of chicken or portabella mushroom, sauteed with bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, snow peas, and pineapple, simmered in our house made yellow coconut curry sauce with baby potatoes and carrots. Served mild, medium or hot over a bed of basmati rice pilaf with hot buttered pita bread. 15 Add prawns for $4. Substitute rice for quinoa for $2
Fish & Chips- 2 pieces of market fresh haddock fried in our house made beer batter, served with tartar sauce, coleslaw, and our house fries. 14 half size portion 11
Butter Chicken Masala- A seasoned, pan seared chicken breast on a basmati rice pilaf with our house made butter chicken masala sauce. Served with hot buttered pita bread. 15 Substitute quinoa for $2
Pesto Linguini- Sauteed onions, roasted red peppers and sundried tomatoes, with your choice of chicken or portabella mushroom. All simmered in our creamy pesto sauce over a bed of linguini. Served with garlic toast. 15 Substitute prawns for $3
Dessert
Skookie- Ask your server for todays flavour! A warm & chewy cookie, made in house and baked in a cast iron skillet, and topped with a mountain of ice cream. 7
New lunch & dinner specials every week! Check out our fresh sheet conveniently located at your table, or ask your server for more details.
