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DINNER MENU


APPETIZERS
APPETIZERS



Our Famous Crab Rolls
Our own signature blue crab and shrimp stuffing lightly breaded and fried to a rich golden brown.
$13


Shrimp & Grits
Cherrywood bacon-wrapped shrimp, baked and served over cheese grits with red eye gravy.
$14.50
Gluten free


Spinach Artichoke Dip
Great for Sharing
$15


House-Made Meatballs
Our famous house-made meatballs, smothered in our own tomato and sweet basil red sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella and grated Romano cheese.
$15


Stuffed Shrimp
Large tender gulf shrimp butterflied and stuffed with Selena's crabmeat and shrimp stuffing, fried a rich, dark brown. Served with house-made remoulade sauce.
$15


Fried Calamari
Lightly breaded, crisp, and golden.
$15


Chicken Diablo
Fried chicken tenders stuffed with a jalapeno and wrapped with cherrywood bacon.
$13
Gluten free


Fried Green Tomatoes
A southern tradition, hand dipped in buttermilk and breaded with our crispy corn meal breading. Served with a rich basil aioli.
$12


Praline Brie
Creamy Danish brie gloriously crowned with our pecan praline sauce, apple slices, grapes, seasonal fruit, and french bread.
$19.50


Selena's Crab Caps
Tender mushrooms baked with our own signature crabmeat stuffing.
$12


Fried Oysters
Fresh oysters lightly breaded and fried golden.
$17


Corn Flake-Encrusted Fish Fingers
Our own crunchy breading served with house-made remoulade sauce.
$14.50


Oysters Selena
Select oysters wrapped in bacon, baked over a bed of spinach and artichoke casserole, topped with melted Swiss cheese.
$19.50



SALADS
SALADS



1979 Salad
Chopped romaine, ham, Swiss cheese, green olives, tomatoes, Romano cheese, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm and homemade croutons. Tossed with 1979 vinaigrette dressing.
Small Portion
$11

Large Portion
$13.50
Dressing Selection
Blue Cheese
Caesar
1979 Vinaigrette


Tavern Salad
Field greens, seasonal fruit, glazed pecans, tomato, bacon, Gorgonzola, tossed with a raspberry balsamic dressing.
Small Portion
$13.50

Large Portion
$16.50
Dressing Selection
Blue Cheese
Caesar
1979 Vinaigrette


Hot Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach, mushrooms, bacon tossed in warm bacon dressing. Topped with hard-boiled egg and onion straws.
Small Portion
$7

Large Portion
$10
Dressing Selection
Blue Cheese
Caesar
1979 Vinaigrette


Classic Caesar Salad
Small Portion
$7

Large Portion
$10
Dressing Selection
Blue Cheese
Caesar
1979 Vinaigrette


Selena's Dinner Salad
Chopped romaine, tomato, radishes,red onion and pickled beets with your choice of dressing.
Small Portion
$7

Large Portion
$10
Dressing Selection
Blue Cheese
Caesar
1979 Vinaigrette



SOUP
SOUP



Soup of the Day
Made fresh daily.
Cup
$5.50

Bowl
$8.50

Bigger Bowl
$12.50


Gumbo
Made with blackened chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage.
Cup
$5.50

Bowl
$8.50

Bigger Bowl
$12.50


Clam Chowder (Fri. Only)
A thick, rich chowder made with clams, sherry and Chablis wine, cream and selected vegetables, herbs, and spices
Cup
$5.50

Bowl
$8.50

Bigger Bowl
$12.50


Quart of Gumbo
Take Out Only Made with blackened chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage.
$21


Quart of Chowder
Take Out Only A thick, rich chowder made with clams, sherry, and Chablis wine, cream, and selected herbs, vegetables, and spices.
$21



SANDWICHES
SANDWICHES
Choice of french fries or sweet potato fries.


Shrimp Po-Boy
Dressed with cabbage and tartar on french bread.
$20.50
Fry Option
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries


Oyster Po-Boy
Dressed with cabbage and tartar on french bread.
$21.50
Fry Option
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries


Crawfish Po-Boy
Dressed with cabbage and tartar on french bread.
$21.50
Fry Option
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries


Catfish Po-Boy
Dressed with cabbage and tartar on french bread.
$20.50
Fry Option
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries


Lefty Burger
Dressed with tomato, pickle, onion and lettuce
$18.50
Fry Option
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries


Chicken Sandwich
Grilled or Blackened and dressed with tomato, pickle,onion and lettuce
$17
Fry Option
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries



ENTRÉES
ENTRÉES
Add dinner salad or cup of soup of the day with any entree. $5.50


Chicken Parmigiana
Lightly breaded filet of chicken breast baked with mozzarella and Romano cheese. Served over linguine with house-made tomato sauce.
$28


Blackened or Grilled Chicken Breast
Two 6 oz. chicken breasts served with a side of creamy dill sauce and your choice of two sides.
$23.50
Gluten free
Chicken Type
Grilled Chicken
Blackened Chicken


Hand-Cut Steak
Ask your server about our hand-cut steak of the day. Market Price



PASTA
PASTA
All pasta dishes served with house salad.


Chicken Piccatta
Chicken breast lightly browned and served over mushrooms and capers, tossed with linguine in our house-made piccata sauce.
$28


Lemon Caper Linguine
Tomatoes, artichokes, onions, spinach, and capers tossed with linguine in our house-made piccata sauce.
$28.50


Spinach Lasagna
Layers of lasagna noodles, spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and Romano cheese and our own tomato sauce.
$28


Selena's Own Meatballs and Linguine
House-made meatballs served over linguine tossed in our own tomato and sweet basil red sauce. Topped with shredded Romano cheese.
$28


Linguine and Red Sauce
Tossed in our house made tomato and sweet basil red sauce and topped with shredded Romano cheese.
$20.50



SEAFOOD
SEAFOOD



Shrimp Manale
Large succulent sauteed shrimp, served over linguine tossed in a white pepper and lemon butter sauce. (Our version of Pascal Manale’s New Orleans specialty)
$29.50


Stuffed Shrimp
Large tender gulf shrimp butterflied and stuffed with Selena’s crabmeat and shrimp stuffing, breaded, carefully fried to a rich, dark brown. Served with choice of two sides.
$29.50


Shrimp & Grits
Seven large cherrywood bacon-wrapped shrimp, baked and served over cheese grits with red-eye gravy.
$29.50
Gluten free


Salmon Filet
Grilled or blackened with your choice of two sides.
$34.50
Gluten free
Salmon Type
Grilled Salmon
Blackened Salmon



SEAFOOD PLATTERS
SEAFOOD PLATTERS
Platters are served with coleslaw, and your choice of french fries or sweet potato fries.


Fried Shrimp
$26.50
Fry Option
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries


Fried Crawfish
$26.50
Fry Option
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries


Fried Oysters
$32
Fry Option
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries


Corn Flake Encrusted Fish Fingers
Our own crunchy batter served with housemade remoulade sauce.
$26.50
Fry Option
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries


Fried Catfish
$26.50
Fry Option
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries


Blackened Catfish
$26.50
Fry Option
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries


Jeremy Platter
Oyster, shrimp, and crawfish - a combo of some of our New Orleans favorites.
$32
Fry Option
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries



NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS



Jambalaya
Seasoned rice with Andouille sausage, blackened chicken breast, ham, crawfish, and shrimp.
$26.50
Gluten free


Red Beans and Rice
A New Orleans favorite seasoned with Andouille sausage.
$23
Gluten free


Crawfish & Shrimp Étouffée
A robust favorite seasoned in a buttery roux, loaded with plump crawfish tails and shrimp. Served over rice.
$27


New Orleans Medley
Sampling of Jambalaya, red beans and rice, and our shrimp and crawfish Étouffée.
$30



SIDES



Red Beans and Rice
Gluten free


Dirty Rice


French Fries


Sweet Potato Fries
Gluten free


Vegetable of the Day


Linguine with Tomato Sauce


Cheese Grits
Gluten free


Cole Slaw


White Rice
Gluten free



DESSERTS
DESSERTS



Creole Bread Pudding
Our version of this Kentucky favorite served with warm Bourbon Brandy Sauce.
$10


Bananas Foster
Fresh bananas lightly sautéed in a rich caramel brandy butter sauce and served over vanilla ice cream.
$13
Gluten free


Chocolate Lava Cake
Served warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
$13

10609 Lagrange Road | Louisville, KY 40223

502.245.9004

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