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Wining & Dining

The Cosmos Club dining experience reflects our commitment to tradition and excellence. Under the guidance of executive Chef William Rogers, our culinary team crafts fresh and creative dishes for members and guests.

Menus

Weekly Specials

April 29 – May 4, 2024

(all specials suspended May 4 for lunch service)

For April 29-30, please see Passover menu below.

Prix Fixe Special

Available Wednesday-Friday for Lunch/Dinner; Saturday for Dinner

Fattoush Salad – $12/16
cucumbers, heirloom tomato, romaine lettuce, parsley, radishes, sumac and lemon vinaigrette

Braised Lamb Shank – $37
risotto milanese, gremolata

Vanilla Cheesecake – $10
blackberry gelee, cinnamon graham cracker, raspberry coulis

Three Course Prix Fixe – $50

Comfort Food Special

Available Monday-Friday for Lunch/Dinner; Saturday for Dinner

Shrimp Scampi – $28
fettuccini, grape tomato, spinach, parmesan cream sauce

Sandwich of the Week (Lunch Only)

Available Monday-Friday

Grilled Steak Sandwich – $16
shaved fennel, roasted red pepper, watercress, pimiento, hoagie bread

Catch of the Day

April 29 – May 4, 2024

Available for Lunch/Dinner

Monday – Broiled Spanish Mackerel – $34
bell peppers, onion, tomato, grilled ramps, piperade jus

Tuesday – Blackened Mahi-Mahi – $34
black bean rice, mango relish, lime beurre blanc

Wednesday – Local Fluke Flounder – $34
quinoa pilaf, zucchini, blistered tomato, basil, apple-balsamic drizzle

Thursday – Pan-Fried Red Snapper – $44
crab fried rice, roasted asparagus, sesame soy dipping sauce

Friday – Roasted Alaskan Halibut – $44
cauliflower, baby carrots, tomato, potato, coconut curry sauce

Saturday – Sautéed Dorade – $34
mujadara, piquillo pepper sauce, fried shallots

Passover: April 29-30

THREE COURSE PRIX FIXE – $50

Matzah Ball Soup – $11

Grilled Salmon – $36
pink peppercorn sauce
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Slow Braised Beef Brisket – $36
roasted shallot BBQ sauce
(all entrees served with roasted asparagus, tzimmes and potato kugel)

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons (2) – $8

Lobster Night

Friday, May 3, 5:30-9:00 pm

Choice of GDR soup or salad; lobster comes with a baked potato.

Reservations or orders for 2lb lobsters are needed by 5 pm on Wednesday.

Reservations required. Prices: $70 for 1.5lb lobster; $75 for 2lb lobster.

Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday, May 12, 10:30 am-3:00 pm

Celebrate mothers, grandmothers and any other special ladies at the festive Mother’s Day Brunch.

There will be multiple seating times starting at 10:30 am, so that as many members and their guests as possible may be accommodated.

Reservations required. Reservations and/or cancellations must be made no later than May 8. Price: $80 for adults; $62 for children ages 8 to 13; $50 for children ages 4 to 7; no charge for children age 3 and under.

Father’s Day Brunch

Sunday, June 16, 11:00 am-2:00 pm

Celebrate all generations of dads, from new fathers to grandfathers and great grandfathers, at a sparkling wine brunch on his day. In addition to the usual excellent spread of brunch fare, there will be a selection of barbecue items, such as spare ribs and chicken and complimentary draft beer.

Summer dress code is in season, and so ties and jackets are not required.

Reservations required.

2024 Brunch Schedule

May 12 (Mother’s Day Brunch), June 16 (Father’s Day Brunch), July 14, August 11, September 15 (Back-to-School Brunch), October 13, November 10, November 28 (Thanksgiving Brunch), December 15 (Holiday Brunch)

Join Us in the Garden Dining Room

We invite members to gather and enjoy a meal in our Garden Dining Room. This elegant space is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Garden Dining Room Hours

Breakfast: 7:30 – 10 am daily (schedule subject to change)
Through May 26: full hot buffet with omelet chef
May 27 (club closed): cold continental
May 28-31: full hot buffet with omelet chef

Lunch: 11:30 am – 2 pm Monday to Friday; Limited lunch menu on Saturdays in Garden Bar (except May 4)

Dinner: 5:30 – 9 pm Monday to Saturday

Arvo: 2 – 5 pm Monday to Friday in 1878 Grille

Oysters & Brew: 5 – 7 pm Thursdays in 1878 Grille

The Garden Bar

Looking to enjoy a drink in a relaxed atmosphere? The Garden Bar and East Garden is open 4-11 pm Monday to Saturday (food service ends at 10 pm; drink service ends at 11 pm). Light fare menu available 4-10 pm and full dinner menu available 5:30-9 pm. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. To enter the Garden Bar, walk through the last door on the right on the way to the rear exit of the club, where members pick up their cars.

Dress Code

REGULAR DRESS IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM OCTOBER 1 THROUGH APRIL 30.

Regular Dress: The Cosmos Club dining areas require gentlemen to wear jackets, dress slacks, and collared, long-sleeved, tucked in shirts that button down the center or turtlenecks. Ties are required only in the Garden Dining Room at Sunday brunch, and at lunch and dinner. Ties are not required anywhere else in the clubhouse. We ask that ladies wear dresses, suits, skirts, or dress slacks of equivalent formality.

Dress Code at Breakfast: Men: Collared buttoned down long sleeve shirts or turtleneck (tucked in); slacks or khakis. Neither jacket nor tie are required. Women: Dresses, slacks, blouses of equivalent formality. No leggings or tights, unless worn with skirts, dresses or long jackets.

Sweat suits or other athletic or sports attire, jeans or other denim garments, sneakers, flip-flops, athletic footwear and shorts are never acceptable in the public rooms. Hats and baseball caps are not permitted.

For information on our regular and summer dress codes, please visit the Dress Code page.