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The National

at The Benjamin Hotel
  • $$$$$
  • American (New)
  • 557 Lexington Ave, New York NY10022 40.756593 -73.971947
  • (At 50th St)
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  • (212) 715-2500
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Breakfast

Served Daily 7am-10:30am

Appetizers

Fresh Fruit Salad ginger, lime   8.00
Yogurt housemade granola, greek yogurt, seasonal berries   13.00
Fresh Pastries assorted muffins, danish, croissants   10.00
Irish Oatmeal assorted dried fruits, brown sugar, hazelnuts   12.00

Entrees

Two Eggs Any Style local-farm eggs, roasted potatoes, grilled country bread   14.00
Toasted Bagel gravlax, cream cheese, red onion, cucumber, caper, tomato   17.00
Flank Steak Omelet roasted beets, kale, truffle horseradish cream, gruyere   18.00
Roasted Pepper Omelet arugula, westfield goat cheese, roasted potatoes, grilled country bread   16.00
Bacon & Mushroom Omelet cremini, spinach, asiago, roasted potatoes, grilled country bread   16.00
Chorizo Omelet idiazabal cheese, caramelized onion, pepperoncini, roasted potatoes, grilled country bread   16.00
Croissant Sandwich scrambled egg, pepper jack, tomato, bistro ham   16.00
Buttermilk Pancakes blueberry compote, candied hazelnut, honey butter   16.00
Pork Belly Benedict poached egg, béarnaise, pickled fresno pepper   18.00
Beef Hash sunny egg, kale, cherry pepper, parmesan, gruyere   17.00
Huevos Rancheros sunny side eggs, avocado, black bean, charred tomato, corn tortilla chip   16.00
Steak & Eggs hanger steak, eggs-any-style, béarnaise, grilled country bread   27.00

Sides

Toast    4.00
Roasted Potatoes    5.00
Bacon    7.00
Sausage    7.00
Cheddar Grits    6.00
Cold Cereal    8.00
Ham    7.00

 

Lunch

Monday-Friday: 11:30am-3:00pm.

Appetizers

Oysters On The Half Shell apple ginger mignonette, traditional cocktail sauce  ea 3.50
Mussels garlic, ginger, spicy coconut broth   15.00
Heirloom Beans blood orange, hearts of palm, baby beet, oyster mushroom, arugula   14.00
Butternut Squash & Farro Risotto grilled rapini, currants, parmesan   15.00
Ribs cinnamon bbq, scallion   11.00
Steak Tartare hand-cut filet mignon, pickled hon shimeji, cherry pepper, mustard, kecap manis, quail egg   17.00

Soups $11

Carrot Ginger curried apples   
Chicken Noodle soba, ginger, scallion   

Salads

Caesar parmesan, romaine, crouton   13.00
Diver Scallop grapes, celery root, mizuna, apple cider & walnut vinaigrette   19.00
Chicken cous cous, radish, mango, baby carrot, mustard green, mustard vinaigrette   18.00
Salmon shaved fennel, fine herb, arugula, lemon vinaigrette   18.00
Wedge candied bacon sun-dried tomato, blue cheese, pickled red onion   15.00

Sandwiches

The "Ugly" Burger pickled jalapeño, ntl. sauce, housemade pickles, bibb lettuce, hand-cut fries   18.00
add bacon   2.00
Chicken Schnitzel spicy aioli, pickled carrot, pepper jack, cilantro   16.00
Sourdough Grilled Cheese scharfe maxx cheese, roasted tomato soup   17.00

Entrees

Grilled Branzino glazed pineapple, shiitake mushroom, roasted broccoli   28.00
Red Grouper autumn vegetable clam chowder, crispy prosciutto, lemon   29.00
Roasted Chicken herbed barley risotto, pearl onion, parmesan   27.00
Braised Short Rib creamy polenta, glazed carrot, bone marrow sauce   28.00
Pork Chop broccolini, cheese grits, candied garlic   29.00
Steak Frites new york strip, mizuna, red wine sauce   37.00

Sides

Brussels Sprouts cider-glaze, crème fraiche   10.00
Creamy Truffled Polenta foraged mushrooms   12.00
add freshly shaved black truffle   15.00
Hand-Cut Fries smoked paprika   7.00
Macaroni & Cheese caramelized onion, gruyere   11.00
Broccolini pecorino romano   8.00

 

Dinner

Served Daily 5:30pm-10:30pm

Appetizers

Oysters On The Half Shell apple ginger mignonette, traditional cocktail sauce  ea 3.50
Mussels garlic, ginger, spicy coconut broth   15.00
Grilled Octopus chorizo, fennel, cannellini bean, piperade   16.00
Heirloom Beans blood orange, hearts of palm, baby beet, oyster mushroom, arugula   14.00
Grilled Quail butternut squash, braised red cabbage, apple, maple mustard   17.00
Butternut Squash & Farro Risotto grilled rapini, currants, parmesan   15.00
Steak Tartare hand-cut filet mignon, pickled hon shimeji, cherry pepper, mustard, kecap manis, quail egg   17.00

Small Bar Bites

Lightly Cured Salmon wasabi tobiko, cucumber, seaweed, trout roe   15.00
Chicken Wings ginger sesame sauce, pickled daikon   12.00
Meatballs romesco, pepperoncini, idiazabal cheese   12.00
Ribs cinnamon bbq, scallion   11.00
Charcuterie assorted meats, grilled bread, housemade pickles   17.00
Cheese Board apricot compote, spiced walnut, grilled bread   15.00

Soups $11

Carrot Ginger curried apples   
Chicken Noodle soba, ginger, scallion   

Salads

Wedge candied bacon, blue cheese, sun-dried tomato, pickled red onion   16.00
Caesar parmesan, romaine, crouton   13.00
Chicken cous cous, radish, mango, baby carrot, mustard green, mustard vinaigrette   19.00

Entrees

Grilled Branzino glazed pineapple, shiitake mushroom, roasted broccoli   28.00
Red Grouper autumn vegetable clam chowder, crispy prosciutto, lemon   29.00
Roasted Chicken herbed barley risotto, pearl onion, parmesan   27.00
Braised Short Rib creamy polenta, glazed carrot, bone marrow sauce   28.00
Pork Chop broccolini, cheese grits, candied garlic   29.00
Steak Frites new york strip, mizuna, red wine sauce   37.00
The "Ugly" Burger pickled jalapeño, ntl. sauce, housemade pickles, bibb lettuce, hand-cut fries   18.00
add bacon   2.00

Sides

Brussels Sprouts cider-glaze, crème fraiche   10.00
Creamy Truffled Polenta foraged mushrooms   12.00
add freshly shaved black truffle   15.00
Hand-Cut Fries smoked paprika   7.00
Macaroni & Cheese caramelized onion, gruyere   11.00
Broccolini pecorino romano   8.00

 

Brunch

Saturday & Sunday 11am-3:30pm

Eggs

Two Eggs Any Style local-farm eggs, roasted potatoes, grilled country bread   15.00
Flank Steak Omelet roasted beets, kale, truffle horseradish cream, gruyere   18.00
Roasted Pepper Omelet arugula, westfield goat cheese, roasted potatoes, grilled country bread   16.00
Bacon & Mushroom Omelet cremini, spinach, asiago, roasted potatoes, grilled country bread   16.00
Chorizo Omelet idiazabal cheese, caramelized onion, pepperoncini, roasted potatoes, grilled country bread   16.00
Croissant Sandwich scrambled egg, pepper jack, tomato, bistro ham   16.00
Pork Belly Benedict poached egg, english muffin, béarnaise, pickled fresno pepper   18.00

From The Pantry

Fresh Fruit Salad ginger, lime   8.00
Yogurt housemade granola, greek yogurt, seasonal berries   14.00
Fresh Pastries assorted muffins, danish, croissants   10.00

Soups & Salads

Carrot Ginger curried apples   11.00
Chicken Salad cous cous, radish, mango, baby carrot, mustard green, mustard vinaigrette   18.00
Salmon Salad shaved fennel, fine herb, arugula, lemon vinaigrette   18.00
Grilled Quail butternut squash, braised red cabbage, apple, maple mustard   18.00

Entrees

Toasted Bagel gravlax, cream cheese, red onion, cucumber, caper, tomato   17.00
Buttermilk Pancakes blueberry compote, candied hazelnut, honey butter   16.00
Beef Hash sunny egg, kale, cherry pepper, parmesan, gruyere   17.00
Huevos Rancheros sunny side eggs, avocado, black bean, charred tomato, corn tortilla chip   16.00
Steak & Eggs hanger steak, eggs-any-style, béarnaise, grilled country bread   27.00
Red Grouper autumn vegetable clam chowder, crispy prosciutto   29.00
Roasted Chicken herbed barley risotto, pearl onion, parmesan   27.00

Sandwiches

Sourdough Grilled Cheese scharfe maxx cheese, roasted tomato soup   17.00
"Ugly" Burger pickled jalapeño, ntl. sauce, housemade pickles, bibb lettuce, fries   18.00
add bacon   2.00

Sides

Toast    4.00
Roasted Potatoes    5.00
Bacon    7.00
Sausage    7.00
Cheddar Grits    6.00
Cold Cereal    8.00
Ham    7.00

 

Desserts

Profiteroles mint chocolate chip, mocha & vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce   11.00
Mocha Praline Sundae espresso gelato, hazelnut brittle, fudge sauce   12.00
Pear Tarte strawberry, almond, ginger ice cream   11.00
Vanilla Créme Brulée pineapple compote, coconut sorbet   11.00
Chocolate Mascarpone Cake sour cherry, cocoa nibs, white chocolate sorbet   12.00
Cookie Plate assorted housemade cookies   9.00
Housemade Sorbet & Gelato daily selection   8.00
Cheese Board apricot compote, spiced walnut, grilled bread   15.00

Eastern Specials

Additions To The Menu

Poached Egg lobster, asparagus, morels   19.00
Roasted Leg Of Lamb sweet pea puree, quinoa salad   28.00

Cocktails $14

Autumn Starter villa sandi prosecco, spice infused apple syrup, fee brother’s black walnut bitters   
Ntl. Mule russian standard vodka, stirring’s ginger, luxardo maraschino, barritt’s ginger beer, angostura orange bitters, fresh ginger & lime   
The Elixir bombay dry gin, campari, st. germain elderflower, fee brother’s grapefruit bitters, fresh grapefruit   
Trinidad Sazerac zaya 12yr old estate rum, kubler absinthe, peychaud’s & angostura bitters, orange peel   
Jalapeño Margarita sauza hornito’s reposado, fresh jalapeño & lime, smoked sea salt rim   
Maple Sage Julep woodford reserve bourbon, noble tonic "no 01" maple syrup, angostura bitters, fresh sage   

Draught Beers $8

Stella Artois lager, belgium   
Ommegang ‘Witte’ wheat ale, ny   
Sierra Nevada ‘Torpedo’ strong ipa, california   
Duvel ‘Green’ belgian pale ale, belgium   
Greenport ‘Black Duck’ porter, ny   

Bottle & Can Beers

Amstel Light lager, netherlands  (12oz btl) 7.00
Heineken lager, netherlands  (12oz btl) 7.00
Victory ‘Prima Pils’ german style pilsner, pennsylvania  (12oz btl) 8.00
Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale seasonal spiced ale, nh  (12oz btl) 8.00
Hitachino Nest White Ale witbier, japan  (12oz btl) 13.00
Butternut’s ‘Porkslap’ american pale ale, ny  (12oz can) 7.00
Lagunitas IPA india pale ale, california  (12oz btl) 8.00
Sixpoint Sweet Action cream ale, brooklyn  (16oz can) 8.00
Chimay ‘Grande Reserve’ (Blue) belgian strong dark ale, belgium  (11.2oz btl) 12.00
Einbecker ‘Non-Alcoholic’ germany  (12oz btl) 6.00

Wines By The Glass

Sparkling Wine & Champagne

Villa Sandi "Il Fresco" NV glera, prosecco doc treviso, veneto, italy   11.00
Augusti Torello Mata Brut Reserva 2008 xarel-lo/macabeo, penedès, spain   15.00
Ayala "Brut Majeur" NV pinot noir/chardonnay, champagne, france   19.00

White

Stadt Krems 2011 grüner veltliner, kremstal, austria   13.00
Herencia Altès 2011 garnacha blanca, terra alta, catalonia, spain   11.00
Gonella "Mosca Bianca" 2010 arneis, langhe arneis, piedmont, italy   15.00
Domaine Du Bagnol 2009 marsanne/clairette blanc, cassis, provence, france   17.00
Gautheron "Les Fourneaux" 1er Cru 2010 chardonnay, chablis, burgundy, fr   23.00
Trione ‘river Road Ranch’ 2010 sauvignon blanc, russian river valley, ca   18.00
Etude 2011 pinot gris, carneros, california   17.00
Hermann J. Wiemer ‘Semi-Dry’ 2010 riesling, finger lakes, new york   14.00
Jordan 2010 chardonnay, russian river valley, sonoma county, ca   19.00

Red

Domaine Rion 2010 pinot noir, savigny-lès-beane, burgundy, france   23.00
Domaine Dupré 2010 gamay, beaujolais-villages, burgundy, france   12.00
Argyle 2010 pinot noir, willamette valley, oregon   18.00
Wolffer Estate 2009 cabernet franc, the hamptons, long island, new york   14.00
Rodano Chianti Classico 2006 sangiovese, tuscany, italy   15.00
Marqués De Murrieta Reserva 2007 tempranillo/garnacha, rioja, spain   19.00
Christopher Creek 2007 syrah, russian river valley, sonoma county, ca   17.00
Amapola Creek 2006 cabernet sauvignon, sonoma valley, california   22.00

Dessert

(375ml)

Markus Huber Eiswein 2008 riesling, niederösterreich, austria   22.00
Chat. La Rame 2009 sémillon/sauv. blanc, ste-croix-du-mont, france   14.00
Chat. La Clotte-Cazalis 2006 sauv. blanc/sémillon, sauternes, france   16.00
Arnaldo-Caprai 2006 sangrantino di montefalco passito, umbria, italy   18.00

 

The National
557 Lexington Ave
At 50th St
(212) 715-2500
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