Ara's Midtown Cafe Service List

Main Menu

• Create Your Own Masterpiece

  • Build Your Own Masterpiece

    All masterpieces served with house chips and a gourmet pickle spear. Price includes one meat/one cheese selection.

    $7.95

  • Choice of Artisan Meats

    Glazed ham, oven-roasted turkey breast, angus roast beef, genoa salami, herb-grilled chicken breast, prosciutto (+ $1), Capicola hot (+ $1), or yellow fin tuna salad.

  • Choice of Fresh Veggies

    Lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, olives, jalapeños. Add avocado, sprouts, or sun-dried tomatoes for $0.50.

  • Choice of Aged Cheese

    Swiss, cheddar, provolone, mozzarella, smoked gouda, cream cheese.

  • Choice of Fresh Bread

    White, ciabatta, italian, croissant, wheat, marble rye, focaccia, gluten-free bread (+$0.50). Plus, your choice of mayonnaise, mustard, or one of our homemade dressings.

• Soups & Salads

  Homemade dressings: ranch, french, thousand island, honey mustard, bleu cheese, garlic aioli, greek balsamic vinaigrette, light raspberry vinaigrette, warm bacon dressing, italian.

  • King Ranch Soup

    Cup	$3.95
    Bowl	$5.95

  • Soup of the Day

    Cup	$3.95
    Bowl	$5.95

  • House Salad

    A blend of iceberg, romaine, and field greens with cucumbers and vine-ripened tomatoes, served with your choice of homemade dressing.

    $4.95

  • Caesar Salad

    Romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade caesar dressing, topped with parmesan cheese and herbed croutons.

    Small	$4.95
    Large	$6.95

  • Florentine Salad

    Fresh baby spinach tossed with mushrooms, pine nuts, and mixed berries. Served with your choice of warm bacon dressing or light raspberry vinaigrette.

    Small	$4.95
    Large	$6.95

  • Horiatiki Salata

    A traditional greek salad. Romaine lettuce with vine-ripened tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and feta cheese tossed in our house balsamic dressing.

    Small	$4.95
    Large	$6.95

• Soups & Salads Add-Ons

  • Grilled Chicken Breast

    $2.00

  • Grilled Shrimp

    $3.00

  • Grilled Salmon

    $4.00

  • Candied Walnuts

  • Bacon Bits

• Ara's Signature Cold Sandwiches

  All cold signature sandwiches are served with house chips and a gourmet pickle spear.

  • The Eiffel Tower

    Stacked triple decker sandwich with ham, oven roasted turkey, smoked gouda, red onions, lettuce, and tomato with french dressing served on marble rye.

    $7.95

  • Ala Caprese

    Garlic and oregano infused fresh mozzarella, basil, and sliced roma tomatoes drizzled in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, served on focaccia.

    $6.95

  • Texas Club Croissant

    Oven-roasted turkey breast, crispy bacon, swiss cheese, avocado, greenhouse tomatoes, and sprouts with our homemade ranch dressing.

    $7.95

  • Mama Mia!

    Prosciutto, capicola, genoa salami, sun dried tomatoes, garlic aioli, spinach, and provolone on italian bread.

    $7.95

• Ara's Signature Hot Sandwiches

  All hot signature sandwiches are served with your choice of chips or a small house salad with your choice of our homemade dressings* substitute a small caesar salad, one of our specialty salads, or a cup of soup for $1.

  • Chicken Ala Ara

    Thinly sliced chicken schnitzel topped with prosciutto, melted swiss cheese, and a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce. Served on ciabatta bread.

    $8.95

  • Gourmet Grilled Cheese

    Triple decker with melted gouda, provolone, and swiss cheeses on grilled white bread.

    $6.95

  • Little Italy (Meatball)

    Seasoned ground pork and beef meatball in marinara sauce on italian bread with melted mozzarella cheese.

    $8.95

  • Mom's Grilled Cheese Combo

    Our gourmet grilled cheese served with a bowl of warm, house made tomato basil soup.

    $8.95

  • The Italian Job

    Caramelized sausage with sautéed bell peppers and red onions in a light marinara topped with provolone. Served on italian bread.

    $7.95

  • Tuna Melt

    Our homemade tuna on fresh rolls topped with cheddar cheese and baked to perfection.

    $7.95

  • Eggplant Ala Greque

    Sliced eggplant baked in olive oil topped with a light marinara sauce and smoked gouda on focaccia bread.

    $7.50

  • Hot Italian Hoagie

    A warm, scrumptious combination of ham, salami, capicola, and roast beef topped with melted cheddar, provolone, and mozzarella. Served with lettuce gently tossed in our garlic aioli and fresh tomato on italian bread.

    $8.95

  • Philly Steak

    Thinly sliced tenderloin topped with sauteed bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and provolone cheese. Served on italian bread.

    $8.95

• House Specialties

  • Beef Braciola

    Tender beef milanese rolled and stuffed with herbed bread crumbs, raisins, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, garlic, and olive oil. Wrapped in bacon and braised in a plum tomato sauce. Served over a cozy bed of pasta.

    $10.95

  • Salmon Dijonnaise

    Tender and flaky 6oz. Filet of grilled salmon topped with a creamy dijonnaise sauce. Served over sautéed spinach with roasted pine nuts.

    $11.95

  • Masterpiece Pasta

    Have your linguine just the way you like it! Choose your sauce and ingredients and enjoy.

    $9.95

• Sauces

  • Alfredo

  • Creamy Parmesan

  • Pomodorro

  • Fresh Tomato, Herbs, and Olive Oil

  • Puttanesca

  • Tomato Sauce with a Hint of Anchovy, Garlic, Kalamata Olives, and Capers

• Features

  • Ara's Special

    A cup of any of our homemade soups paired with half of any of our signature sandwiches. Served with your choice of a small house salad or chips.

    $8.95

  • Daily Special

    Ask about our chef's delicious innovations. Specials and availability may vary. All specials will include either your choice of chips or house salad, or fixed accompaniments designed to pair perfectly with your entrée. Daily specials served Monday through Thursday.

• Sweet Treats

  Visit our dessert case or ask your server for our selection of fresh-baked goods. Selections include:

  • Apple Crumb Crème Cake

  • Tropical Lime Pie

  • Chocolate Mousse Cake

  • Bread Pudding

  • Oreo Bon-Bons

  • Assorted Cookies

  • Assorted Sugar-Free Baked Goods

• Beverages

  • Iced Tea

    $2.25

  • Bottled Beverages

    $1.95

  • Pellegrino Beverages

    $2.50

  • Iced Tea

    $2.25

  • Hot Tea

    $1.95

  • Hot Coffee or Tea

    $1.95

• Add-Ons

  • Bacon

    $1.00

  • Primavera

    $1.00

  • Meatballs

    $2.00

  • Italian Sausage

    $3.00

  • Grilled Chicken Breast

    $2.00

  • Grilled Shrimp

    $3.00