"Derek Barnes, Sarasota's chief culinary innovator." Brian Ries, Creative Loafing
Dinner Menu | Desserts | Wine List
What's For Dinner?
At DEREK'S, our mission is to introduce you to new flavors, textures, and techniques
while updating some classic comfort
foods. If some ingredients are unfamiliar, please check the FOODNOTES on
this website.
DINNER
SMALL PLATES & BOWLS
HOUSE SOUP
Daily gumbo, white rice, shaved green onions
4./6.
Soup of day
4./6.
CRISPY VEAL SWEETBREADS
Potato gnocchi, local tomato, house made bacon, aged sherry vinaigrette
13.
PAN ROASTED CALAMARI
muffaletta toast, preserved lemon, sweet garlic emulsion
12.
HOUSE SALAD CAESARESQUE
Hearts of romaine, parmesan crackers, shaved Pecorino Romano,
toasted garlic, caramelized
anchovy vinaigrette
8.
MUSSELS & FRIES
Sautéed Pacific blue mussels, fries, roasted garlic aioli
12.
DUCK TAMALE
Duck tamale, cactus salad, charred Hatch chile sauce, crispy
yucca
10.
CREEKSTONE FARMS BONE MARROW BRULÉE
Gremolata, shallot & caper relish, sea salt, grilled rustic bread
12.
RED KING CRAB MEDALLION
Grilled king crab tail, yellow & cherry tomatoes, radish, cucumber,
shallot & lemon vinaigrette
17.
TWICE COOKED COSTELLO FARM EGG
Twice cooked local farm egg, grilled asparagus, red watercress,
grated parmesan,
toasted anchovy vinaigrette
10.
CORTEZ BOTTARGA & PASTA
House made pasta, toasted garlic, fines herbes, lemon, grated
parmesan
12.
JANIE’S WEDGE SALAD
Cherry tomatoes, crispy onion rings, blue cheese emulsion,
warm bacon vinaigrette
9.
WARM SPINACH SALAD
cranberry, ginger, goat cheese crumbles, candied pecans,
sliced shallot, warm lemon vinaigrette
9.
SEA SCALLOPS
Pan seared sea scallops, white chocolate & parsnip purée, English pea,
mint
11.
YELLOW FIN TUNA TARTARE
Popcorn cracker, zucchini carpaccio, lemon, toasted garlic,
olive crumble,
Del Buon Tromboni unfiltered, organic olive oil
13.
FOIE GRAS TORCHON
Organic hazelnut honey, pickled Michigan cherries, walnut streusel
15.
OVEN ROASTED TINDORA & CAULIFLOWER
apple mignonette, toasted cumin, mustard seed, young coriander,
garam masala scented yogurt
11.
PRINCIPAL DISHES
LAND & SEA
Grilled skirt steak, Florida Keys pink shrimp, chimichurri,
grilled onion & zucchini, tomato confit, roasted potatoes, olive
purée, salsa huancayna
29.
BRAISED LAMB SHANK
Cilantro & lime braised lamb shank, white beans, crispy yucca, sweet
peas
27.
CRISPY ½ DUCK
Roasted duck, house made potato gnocchi, grilled asparagus,
wild mushroom,
smoked romesco
27.
YELLOW FIN TUNA
Basil & duck fat fried rice, pickled cucumber, carrot & daikon,
peanut vinaigrette, chili & garlic butter
30.
BARRAMUNDI
Caramelized cauliflower, panzanella salad, smoked tomato broth
29.
DOUBLE CUT "BOUTIQUE FARMED" PORK CHOP
Pulled pork and maple hash, caramelized Brussels sprouts,
crispy onions, molé sauce
28.
ARROZ CON MARISCOS
Corvina, shrimp, calamari & mussels with toasted rice, white beans,
aji pancha sauce and red onion & cilantro condiment
31.
“ALL HAT, NO CATTLE!”
Grilled wild mushrooms in flour tortillas, toasted peanut slaw,
cilantro,
queso blanco, smoked garlic & chile sauce, basil fried rice
-Vegan Without Cheese-
19.
GROUPER CHEEK TACOS
Grilled black grouper cheeks in flour tortillas, toasted peanut
slaw, cilantro,
queso blanco, smoked garlic & chile sauce, basil fried rice
19.
SIMPLE GRILL
16 oz. bone-in ribeye/39.
6 oz. petite filet/32.
8 oz. skirt steak/26.
Double cut pork chop/28.
Bell & Evans chicken/24.
Wild Scottish salmon/29.
Yellow fin tuna/30
Pacific barramundi/29.
Florida Keys pink shrimp/29.
Sea scallops/29.
-Starch: Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, Herb roasted red bliss potatoes,
French fries
-Veggies: Haricot vert, Asparagus, Brussels sprouts
-Sauces: House made Worcestershire, Chimichurri, Blue cheese glacage
BEEF SHORT RIBS
Beef short ribs, cauliflower & potato gratin, wild mushrooms, baby
green bean, cracked Malabar pepper reduction
28.
BELL & EVANS FREE RANGE CHICKEN
Roasted tomato & herb bread pudding, green bean-peanut hash, shaved
radish, roasted garlic jus
24.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS
Sauteed mussels, garbanzo beans, house made chorizo, sweet
peppers, grilled tomato butter
19./11. as a stater
Derek's Desserts [back
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BANANA CREAM CUSTARD
ricotta doughnuts, vanilla bean braised bananas
7.
*SMORES
house made marshmallows, chocolate pate, cinnamon-graham cracker
9.
POACHED PEAR
Lavender & honey poached pear,
goat cheese ice cream,
black pepper caramel sauce
8.
*CARROT CAKE
creme fraiche ice cream, caramel-carrot sauce, toasted pistachios
8.
FROZEN TRIO
Daily selection of ice cream,
sorbet and granita
6.
Please ask your server for our selection of artisan teas.
We offer French Press coffee, a Sumatran & Kenyan blend.
AFTER DINNER
WARRE'S WARRIOR
Classic special reserve with
dark, intense fruit
9.
GRAHAM'S 10Year TAWNY PORT
Toasted almonds, vanilla and
caramelized brown sugar
13.
DOMAINE DE BEAUMALRIC, MUSCAT DE BEAUMES DE VENISE, 2005
Citrus and melons
10./36. 375ml
CAMBELL'S RUTHERGLEN, TOKAY
Honey and delicate citrus
11./37. 375ml
INNISKILLIN OAK AGED VIDAL ICEWINE, 2004
55. 187ml bottle price only.
Derek's Fine Wine List [back to top]
RED WINES
219. KANGARILLA ROAD 11./35.
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008, Australia
rich, dark, savory fruit, hint of dark chocolate,
cherries and sweet chalky tannins
220. BURGESS CELLARS 49.
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006, Napa Valley
Full fruit flavors, black currant, cherry & berry,
a touch of cassis.
221. TURNBULL WINE CELLARS 75.
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, Napa Valley
Ripe black fruit flavors, aromatics of blackberry, dark plum,
cherry, cassis, ripe tannins with powerful finish.
222. FISHER COACH, Insignia, 105.
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006, Napa
Elegant, bright, smooth, ripe fruits & lengthy finish.
223. LONG MEADOW RANCH, Cabernet Blend, 39.
2006, Napa, California
Luscious plum & cherry red fruit, black pepper
spice with a chewy finish.
224. PERRIN &FILS, Chateauneuf du Pape, 71.
“Les Sinards,” 2007, Rhône Valley, France
Subtle, sweetly fruited, spicy nose, quite elegant with
some minerality. Not a big wine but an expressive one.
225. GIRARD, Artistry, Red Blend, 69.
2008, Napa Valley
Baked cherries, dark plum, lavender, cinnamon,
allspice and freshly cut herbs.
226. PAHLMEYER, Proprietary Red, 2006, Napa 175.
Extraordinary structure of this wine encompasses
a palate that is full-bodied and rich; offering excellent acidity
and finely grained tannins.
227. CHATEAU BEAU SITE, St. Estephe, 65.
2008, Bordeaux
Nice structure and balance for a spectacular wine
from this excellent vintage, earth and cherries.
228. PHeLAN-SEGUR, St. Estèphe, 85.
2006, Bordeaux
Bouquet of leather with flavors of berry and mint
229. CHATEAU MONBOUSQUET, St. Emilion, 135.
Grand Cru, 2001, Bordeaux
Beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, opulent
and forward, this is a juicy, succulent seductive wine
AFTER DINNER
WARRE’S WARRIOR, 9. glass/ 29. 375ml
SPECIAL RESERVE PORT
Classic special reserve with dark, intense fruit.
GRAHAM’S 10Year TAWNY PORT 13. glass
Toasted almonds, vanilla and
caramelized brown sugar.
DOMAINE DE BEAUMALRIC, 10. glass/36. 375ml
MUSCAT DE BEAUMES
DE VENISE, 2008
Citrus and melons.
CAMBELL’S RUTHERGLEN, TOKAY 11. glass/37. 375ml
Honey and delicate citrus.
VALCKENBERG, Eiswein, 2004, Germany 59. 375ml
Decadent, delicious nectar of the gods!
Ripe apple and peach flavors dominate this satiny,
sweet wine.
201. BLOCK NINE, Pinot Noir, 2009, California 11./35.
Strawberry, raspberry, violets
and a hint of cocoa.
202. LANGE ESTATE WINERY, Pinot Noir, 15./45.
2009, Willamette Valley
Ripe with red fruit characteristics delivered in a
flashy nose that shows bing cherry, crushed
raspberry and sage.
203. LOLA, Pinot Noir, 2008, Russian River 48.
fresh wild strawberry, cherry, red currant,
flowers and a hint of vanilla bean.
204. LEMELSON VINEYARDS, Pinot Noir, 2008, 75.
Willamette Valley
Floral and earthy with tarragon, roasted plum
and black pepper
205. WILLAKENZIE, Pinot Noir, 95.
Pierre Leon, 2007, Willamette Valley
Big and powerful with currant, raspberry, plum,
licorice and rosemary.
206. ELECTRIC CITY, Merlot, 8./27.
2008, Washington
Cocoa & a smooth velvety texture of fruit
and spices.
207. J. BOOKWALTER, Lot 24, Proprietary Red, 38.
NV, Washington
Sweet cherries, black currants, plums
and exotic spices.
208. TERRALSOLE, Brunello Montalicino, 90.
2003, Italy
Strong structure with good tannins, yet soft
in the mouth with fresh ripe currants and dried herbs.
209. E. GUIGAL GIGONDAS, 2007, Rhône Valley 49.
Blueberries, blackberries, minerals and flowers.
210. MUGA RED RESERVA, Tempranillo, 2006, Rioja 48.
Classic wine from Spain medium bodied red
with black fruits and earthy, mineral character.
211. CHOCOLATE BLOCK, Red Blend, 72.
2008, South Africa
Black fruit flavors, toffee like richness,
elegant tannin.
212. AMALAYA, Malbec, 2009, Argentina 10./33.
Full bodied & silky, cherries, strawberries
& subtle white pepper with an earthy background
213. THE WOLFTRAP, Syrah & Mourvèdre, 8./27.
2009, South Africa
Black fruits with hints of violet. Unpretentious,
smooth tannins and sweet berries.
214. POST HOUSE, Blueish Black, Shiraz Blend, 12./36.
2008, South Africa
A full-bodied rich wine with supple, soft tannins,
mulberries, red currant & ripe strawberries
with a hint of spice.
215. SEGHESIO ZINFANDEL, Zinfandel, 46.
2009, Sonoma
Classic Zin, elegant and medium bodied, spiced with
raspberry flavors.
WHITE WINES
SPARKLING
101. FRANÇOIS MONTAND, France, NV, 10./33.
A dry and crisp sparkling wine. .
102. DUVAL-LEROY, Champagne, NV, France 60.
Full-bodied, graphite, toast, lemon, nut aromas
and flavors. Balanced, assertive finish..
103. DUVAL-LEROY, Rose Champagne, NV, France 65.
Salmon pink & delicate, supple, round & well-structured.
104. SCHRAMSBERG J. SCHRAM, Napa, 2001 125.
A harmony of power & finesse, roasted hazelnuts,
glazed pineapple, baked apple pie.
WHITE
121. HONIG, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009, Napa 11./35.
Bright and crisp with hints of citrus throughout.
122. PRIMITERRA, Pinot Grigio, 2009, Italy 8./27.
Light, crisp, citrus and apple notes, tart fruit
acidity nicely balanced with some mineral.
123. SCHLOSS VOLLRADS, Riesling, 12./36.
2009, Germany
Beautifully balanced with flavors of ripe fruit.
124. LAURENZ UND SOPHIE, 33.
Gruner Veltliner, 2009, Austria
Ripe nectarine, dry and balanced,
good natural acidity, citrus finish.
125. CERETTO, Blangè Arneis, 2009, 12./36.
Piedmont, Italy
A very fruit forward wine with hints of pears
and apples.
126.VINCENT DELAPORTE, Sancerre, 2009, 42.
Loire Valley, France
Semi-dry, fresh, tropical fruits & grassy overtones.
127. GOATS DO ROAM WHITE 8./27.
Rhone Blend, 2010, South Africa
Full bodied, non-oaked wine, intense aromas
of peach, lemon grass & ripe grape soft crisp finish.
128. CRIOS, Torrontes, 2009, Argentina 37.
Exotic wine of much complexity, dry with pure
white floral notes, citrus, and spice on the palate.
129. TABLAS CREEK, Côte du Tables Blanc, 48.
Rhone Blend, 2009, Paso Robles
Rich aromatic with clean minerals, bright acidity
and long finish.
130. MAN VINTNERS, Chardonnay, 2009, 8./27. Stellenbosch, South Africa
Melon, tropical fruit and citrus aromas, a rounded
palate with prominent fruit flavors.
131. SAINTSBURY, Chardonnay, 2008, Carneros 15./51.
A classic chardonnay with apple and pear flavors
and with hints of ripe pineapple.
132. ROMBAUER, Chardonnay, 2009, Carneros 68.
Apple, peach, and tropical fruit flavors with a
long, crisp, fruity finish.
133. DOMAINE FAIVLEY, Chablis, 2007, 58.
Burgundy, France
Fine, well-balanced wine, beautiful chardonnay.
WHITE WINES BY THE GLASS
FRANÇOIS MONTAND, France, NV 10./33.
A dry and crisp sparkling wine.
HONIG, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009, Napa 11./35.
Bright and crisp with hints of citrus throughout.
PRIMITERRA, Pinot Grigio, 2009, Italy 8./27.
Light, crisp, citrus and apple notes, tart fruit acidity nicely
balanced with some mineral.
SCHLOSS VOLLRADS, Riesling, 2009, Germany 12./36.
Beautifully balanced with flavors of ripe fruit.
CERETTO, Blangè Arneis, 2009, Piedmont, Italy 12./36.
A very fruit forward wine with hints of pears
and apples.
GOATS DO ROAM WHITE 8./27.
Rhone Blend, 2010, South Africa
Full bodied, non-oaked wine, intense aromas
of peach, lemon grass & ripe grape, soft crisp finish.
MAN VINTNERS, Chardonnay, 2009, 8./27.
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Melon, tropical fruit and citrus aromas, a rounded
palate with prominent fruit flavors.
SAINTSBURY, Chardonnay, 2008, Carneros 15./51.
A classic chardonnay with apple and pear flavors
and with hints of ripe pineapple.
RED WINES BY THE GLASS
CHATEAU GRANDE CASSAGNE, Rose, 7./22.
2009, Rhone
Dry rose & the freshness of old vines.
BLOCK NINE, Pinot Noir, 2009, California 11./35.
Strawberry, raspberry, violets
and a hint of cocoa.
LANGE ESTATE WINERY, Pinot Noir, 15./45.
2009, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Ripe with red fruit characteristics delivered in a
flashy nose that shows bing cherry, crushed
raspberry and sage.
ELECTRIC CITY, Merlot, 2008, Washington 8./27.
Cocoa & a smooth velvety texture of fruit and spices.
AMALAYA, Malbec, 2009, Argentina 10./33.
Full bodied & silky, cherries, strawberries
& subtle white pepper with an earthy background.
THE WOLFTRAP, Syrah & Mourvèdre, 8./27.
2009, South Africa
Black fruits with hints of violet. Unpretentious,
smooth tannins and sweet berries.
POST HOUSE, Blueish Black, Shiraz Blend, 12./36.
2008, South Africa
A full-bodied rich wine with supple, soft tannins,
mulberries, red currant & ripe strawberries
with a hint of spice.
KANGARILLA ROAD, 11./35.
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008, Australia
rich, dark, savory fruit, hint of dark chocolate,
cherries and sweet chalky tannins
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