Gourmet restaurant and cafe serving Historic Downtown Monroe, NC


‘Weekend Specials’ Archive

This year we will be hosting a V-day dinner on both Friday and Saturday (February 12 – February 13th). You will have many options to choose from as we are preparing a special dinner for 2 for only $50.00. If that does not suit your needs you are free to order off our regular dinner menu or you may choose to pick some of the selections from below.

This is our V-Day dinner, feel free to choose any of these items for your regular meal as well.

We are now taking reservations, but make sure you hurry… spots are filling up fast.

Valentine’s Day Couples Special
$50.00 for Two (includes 1 appetizer, 2 starters, 2 entrees, 1 dessert)

Appetizer
Fried Oysters with Bacon Horseradish Hollandaise
or
any menu appetizer

Starter
Roasted Pear, Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad
with Port Wine Vinaigrette
or
Cream of Asparagus Soup
with Garlic Croutons

Entrees
Grilled Sirloin with Mustard Peppercorn Sauce
with Truffled Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus
or
Fettuccine with Wild Mushrooms and Parmesan
or
Grilled Salmon with Cherry and Port Wine Reduction
with Truffled Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus

Dessert
Death by Chocolate
an assortment of chocolate favorites

Shelby Rummage will be playing his acoustic covers tonight.

Blu Cheese Portobello Sirloin
with Burgundy Sauce
served with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable
18.95

Grilled Swordfish Steak
with Rosemary Cream
served with Basmati Rice and Vegetable
19.95

Chocolate Hazelnut Bread Pudding
with Vanilla Creme Angaise
5.95

Music on the Patio tonight with Marty Dejarnette. Here are some events that are upcoming at the Blu Moon Cafe.  Dont forget to come and checkout our new renovations; booths, new bar area, and expanded seating!

Specials Tonight:
Cajun Rubbed Salmon with Goat Cheese and Lemon Aioli  17.95
with Smashed Red Skin Potatoes

Caramelized Onion and Brie Stuffed Chicken Roulades 13.95
with Smashed Red Skin Potatoes

Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta 12.95
with Rouqfort and Toasted Walnuts

Fudge Brownie Al a Mode 5.95
with Lemon Espresso Ice Cream

Sep. 26th – Underground Owls
Oct. 2nd – Art Walk and music by the Rachel Garcia Quartet

Entrees
Grilled Sashimi Swordfish with an Island Chutney served with Cilantro Lime Rice

Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon and Blu Cheese Salad

Pasta a la Vodka

Dessert

House-made Dark Chocolate Ice Cream with Rosemary Caramel Sauce

Musical guest “Son Hill” on the Patio
Dinner Specials

Join us on the patio with Shelton the Blues Man and some great specials.

Entrees
Surf and Turf
Grilled Sirloin with Sauteed Jumbo Scallops served with choice of two sides
18.95

Pan Seared Salmon Fillet
topped with a Balsamic Red Cabbage Reduction served with choice of two sides
17.95

Dessert
Orange Soaked Strawberry Triffle
with Fresh Whipped Cream
5.95

Salmon Florentine
Sauteed Salmon Fillet topped with Spinach, Ricotta and Parmesan cheese
served with choice of two sides
16.95

Surf and Turf
Grilled Peppered 8 oz Sirloin with Sauteed Lemon and Garlic Shrimp
served with choice of two sides
18.95

Peach Crisp
with Bourbon Cream
5.95

Due to the Downtown Monroe Art Walk this weekend, Blu Moon is offering a special tapas menu.  Our regular dinner menu will still be available upon request.  Support downtown and see us for the Art Walk!

In addition to these special items, we will be offering our regular appetizer menu.

Parmesan and Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
with Red Pepper Drizzle
7.95

Coconut Crusted Shrimp
with Jalapeno and Lime Compote
8.95

Pimento Cheese Sliders
with Ranch Sauce
7.50

Tuna Tartar
with Fried Pita
9.95

Zucchini Rolls
with Goat Cheese, Tomato and Basil
7.50

Grilled Sirloin with Horseradish Spiked Hollandaise Sauce
with Carmelized Onion Smashed Potatoes
and Vegetable of the Day
18.95

Jumbo Shrimp Pasta
with Linguine, Tomatoes, and Scallions in a
Champagne Boursin Cream Sauce
14.95

Brownie, Carmelized Banana,
and Chocolate Mousse Napolean
6.95

Due to a prior engagement, Blu Moon Cafe will  stop seating at 7:30pm.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

Join us on Saturday for MARDI GRAS!

Creole and Cajun Themed Dinner Specials
Muffaletta Sandwiches, Cajun Fried Okra, Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya!
starts at 5:00pm
Drink Specials
Music and Entertainment

Mardi Gras Night (a little taste of New Orleans)

Creole and Cajun Themed Dinner Specials
Muffaletta Sandwiches, Cajun Fried Okra, Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya, and Sweet Beignets!
starts at 5:30
Drink Specials
Music and Entertainment

Entree Special
Surf and Turf Special
Grilled 8 oz Sirloin topped with Sauteed Shrimp and Scallop Scampi
served with choice of two sides
18.95

Dessert Special
Crispy Raspberry Wontons
with Orange Cream and Cranberry Drizzle
5.95

Featured Entrees
8 oz Sirloin
Topped with Mushroom Ragout, server with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable

Horseradish topped Salmon
served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
and Vegetable

Featured Dessert
Chocolate Mouse Brownie, topped with Caramelized Bananas
5.95

Friday Night Specials

Maple Glazed Salmon
with Wild Rice and French Green Beans
15.95

Linguine with Artichokes
in a Lemony White Wine Sauce
9.95

Housemade Peppermint Ice Cream
with Chocolate Cookies
4.50

Blu Moon Will be Closed Saturday Night
so Make Sure you Join Us Friday!!!

Our Specials Are……..

Worcesterschire Glazed Grilled Sirloin
with Scalloped Potatoes and Creamed Spinach
17.95

Thyme and Mustard Catfish Fillets
with Black Eyed Pea Cakes and Coleslaw
14.95

Housemade Peppermint Ice Cream
with Chocolate Cookies
4.50

Now serving our ENTIRE menu all the time

We will have select specials everyday of the week!

Featured Appetizer

Pan Seared Scallops
with Pesto Cream Drizzle
9.95

Featured Entrees
Creamy Baked Crab Pasta
Chunks of Crab, Penne Pasta and Scallions
in a Rich Cheese Sauce topped with Fresh Bread Crumbs
11.95

Balsamic Glazed Chicken Quarter
Bone in Chicken Breast rubbed
with Balsamic Vinegar and Herbs de Provence and Slow Roasted
served with Wild Rice and Fresh Broccoli
10.95

Salmon Wellington
Salmon topped with Spinach and Fresh Herbs
wrapped in Flaky Puff Pastry and topped with Dill White Wine Sauce
served with Truffled Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Broccoli
14.95

Featured Dessert
Chocolate Molten Cake
topped with Vanilla Ice Cream
6.50

This weekend we will have music with Chris Collman.
Dont forget to checkout our holiday catering menu, let us cook your best thanksgiving ever!

Featured Appetizer
Orange and Honey Glazed Chicken
with Chipotle Dipping Sauce
5.95

Featured Entrees
Salmon Fillets in Parchment
with Tomatoes, Shallots and Parsley
served with Basmati Rice and Cauliflower Gratin
12.95

Grilled 10 oz Center Cut Ribeye
with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
and Cauliflower Gratin
19.95

Curly Pasta with Artichoke Cream,
Grilled Chicken and Fresh Chives
10.95

Featured Dessert
Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding
with Cinnamon Creme Anglaise
5.95

Featured Appetizer
Crab Stuffed Mushroom
with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
8.50

Featured Entrees
Classic Shepherd’s Pie
Chunks of Sirloin with Hearty Vegetables
topped with Whipped Potatoes and Baked
14.95

Creamy Tomato Pasta
Linguine Pasta with Mushroom, Peas
and a Creamy Tomato Sauce
11.95

Stuffed Chicken Breasts
with Apple, Leek and Mushrooms
served with Wild Rice
12.95

Featured Dessert
Warm Crumb Topped Apple Pie
with Vanilla Ice Cream
4.95

Featured Appetizer

She Crab Soup cup 3.95/ bowl 5.95
with Fresh Crab, Cream and Sherry

Featured Entrees
Cornmeal Crusted Catfish 14.95
with Baked Mac & Cheese, Cole Slaw and
Housemade Tartar Sauce

Low Country Jambalaya 14.95
with Sauteed Shrimp, Chicken and Sausage
with Dirty Rice and Cajun Butter

Grilled Bourbon Street Chicken Breasts 12.95
Smothered in a Brown Sugar Bourbon Glaze
with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Collard Greens

Featured Dessert
Warm Apple Tart 6.95
with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Drizzle

Don’t forget about our 1st annual Halloween Party!
October 31st.

Music by Global Chillin’
Winner of our costume contest gets tab paid for the night!
(max $200 value)