Personal Chef. Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Sarasota
American Style Steak and Seafood House
Specialties from the Coastal Regions of the US featuring fresh local seafood. As a Private Chef, all foods are purchased at Retail pricing.
Menus offered in 3 or 4 courses
Pricing Average for 4 Courses
2-4 People $150 per person
5-7 People $135 per person
8-12 People $125 per person
Appetizers Specialties
Ahi Tuna -- Yuzu Ginger Ponzu, Aged Shoyu, Wasabi Sauce , Bok Choy Savoy Slaw
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake-- Jicama Mango salsa, Lemon Pepper Aioli
Jumbo Sea Scallop -- Lemon Caper sauce, Asparagus Prosciutto hash
Baked or Fried Oyster -- Combination or on their own.
Lobster Cocktail -- Sherry Wine Lobster Sauce, Brioche Toast
Tender Pork Belly --Poblano Pepper sauce, Pineapple Salsa and Smokey Sweet potato strings
Single Lamb Chop -- Rosemary Cannelinni Bean Puree, Pomegranate Pistachio Mint Gremolata
Beef Carpaccio --Wild Mushroom and White Truffle Oil Rosemary Blackberry Gastrique
Gyoza style Dumplings -- Choose from Shrimp, Smoked duck or Vegan, Ginger Cherry Blossom Soy Dipping Sauce
Hanger Steak Crostini -- Triple Cream Brie, Blueberry Green Chile sauce (Platter for the table)
Surf and Turf Hanger Steak and Lobster Cocktail Duo
Calamari Steak Fries -- Assorted Sauces (Platter for the table)
Service
Recommended to choose 1 Appetizer for your group to be plated and served at the table.
OR
Choose up to 3 Appetizers as a combination Appetizer Course on platters to share
Other options available for small bites with cocktails
Salads and Soups
Chef Melissa's House Salad -- Julienne fresh beets, Heirloom tomato carpaccio, fresh citrus, Power Greens, Basil Orange Vinaigrette, Pistachio, truffled burrata on the side
Classic Caesar salad-- Crisp romaine, Warm Focaccia Croutons, Shaved Parmesan
Steakhouse Wedge --Smoked bacon, homemade creamy buttermilk blue cheese dressing, fresh apple cucumber salsa
Watermelon Salad Citrus, Goat cheese and Blueberry Vinaigrette, Micro Greens
Chopped Garden Salad - Cucumber, tomato, carrots, onions, radish and greens. Chef's Vinaigrette or Homemade Ranch
Specialty Soup --Creole Style Crawfish Gumbo, andouille sausage and Gumbo File (ground sassafras leaves)
Service
Choose 1 Salad or Soup for your group
Main Courses
Sides suggestions will be paired to your dish with your menu
Fresh Florida Grouper -
Asparagus Risotto, Parmesan and Truffle
Fresh American Red Snapper -- Crispy Skin Fillet, Saffron Tomato White Wine Sauce, fresh Clams, Jicama, Cucumber Salsa
Petite Filet Mignon and Florida Spiny Lobster Tail OR Florida Fresh Grouper
--Broccolini, Corn and Leek Hash
Gulf Shrimp and Grits -- Chorizo Garlic Tomato White Wine sauce, green chilies and creamy white cheddar polenta
Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna Steak.-- Yuzu Ginger Ponzu, Vegetable Soba Noodles
Rosemary Lamb Chops -- Madeira Mushroom Sauce, Rosti Potatoes
Chicken Piccata or Marsala -- Scallopine fillets with classic sauces, garlic broccolini linguine
Service
Choose 1 entree for a plated and served dinner
Choose 2 -3 entrees for platter style dining (family style)