Gourmet Dining
To cook or not to cook, that is the question!
You have options when living at The Neighborhoods at Acacia Village in Utica, NY. If you would rather not cook, let our chefs prepare delicious meals for your dinner, breakfast or lunch in one of our flexible dining options in the Lodge. During the summer months, outdoor seating on the patio is available. If you enjoy cooking you can still prepare meals in the comfort of your own home.
The Hearth Lunch/Dinner Menu (Always Available)
The Hearth Lunch/Dinner Menu (Always Available)
Open for Lunch 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.- Dinner 4:15p.m.-6:00p.m. - Pricing is subject to change - Orders call 315-798-4769
APPETIZERS AND STARTERS
SOUP DE JOUR … $2.00 CUP $2.50 BOWL
Our daily, in house prepared, fresh soup of the day
CRANBERRY WALNUT SIDE SALAD … $3.75
Made to order with baby spinach, dried cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese, choice of dressing...
GARDEN SIDE SALAD … $2.75
Made to order with red onion, cucumber, and tomato on a bed of greens with your choice of dressing
FROM THE HEARTH GRILL
GRILLED CHEESE & SOUP COMBO: grilled cheese on your choice of bread and an 8-ounce cup of the soup of the day… $4.75
*THE HEARTH BURGER: fresh all-beef, 1/3-pound patty served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and dill pickle on a toasted Kaiser bun … $6.75
CHICKEN FILET SANDWICH: seasoned breaded chicken breast filet with dill pickle on a griddled Kaiser bun, honey mustard, and dill pickle on the side … $6.75
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK: shaved ribeye steak on a griddled hoagie roll with sautéed onions, peppers, topped with American cheese and dill pickle on the side … $6.75
GRILLED TUNA MELT: our prepared tuna salad and melted cheddar cheese served on your choice of griddled bread and dill pickle on the side … $6.75
THE HEARTH B.L.T.: crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato with mayonnaise on your choice of fresh toasted bread and dill pickle on the side … $6.50
GRILLED REUBEN SANDWICH: corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese on marble rye with 1,000 island dressing and dill pickle on the side … $6.75
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST: fresh boneless, skinless, marinated chicken breast … $5.75
*GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK: choice marinated flat iron steak grilled to your specified temperature … $8.75
*GRILLED SALMON FILET: fresh grilled north Atlantic salmon filet … $9.75
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
FROM THE HEARTH BRICK OVEN
PIZZA BY THE SLICE: we bake them fresh every day, ask your server for today's topping … $1.75
FLATBREAD PIZZA (CUSTOMIZABLE): personal size pizza, starts with red (tomato) or white (oil & garlic) sauce with mozzarella cheese, $.50 each additional offered topping which include: mushrooms, peppers, onions, sausage, pepperoni, or meatball … $6.00
LARGE 16-INCH PIZZA - 8 CUT (CUSTOMIZABLE) ONE HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM: 16in brick oven pizza topped with red sauce, mozzarella cheese, $1.00 each additional topping which include: mushrooms, peppers, onions, sausage, pepperoni, or meatball … $14.00
FRESH PREPARED ENTRÉE SALADS AND SANDWICHES
MADE TO ORDER FRESH DELI MEAT & SALAD SANDWICHES: meats: ham, turkey, egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad / cheese: American, Swiss, cheddar, provolone / breads: white, Italian, deli rye, marble rye or wheat … $5.00
TURKEY CLUB WRAP: deli turkey, crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise in a 12" flour tortilla with a dill pickle on the side … $6.75
GARDEN SALAD - ENTREE: tomato, cucumber, and red onion on a bed of greens with your choice of dressing – add a serving of grilled chicken breast, *salmon filet, or *flat iron steak to your salad - available with the purchase of an entree salad - chicken $5.00 / steak $7.00 / salmon $8.00 … $6.00
CRANBERRY WALNUT SALAD - ENTREE: dried cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese on a bed of mixed greens and baby spinach with choice of dressing … $6.75 – add a serving of grilled chicken breast, *salmon filet, or *flat iron steak to your salad - available with the purchase of an entree salad - chicken $5.00 / steak $7.00 / salmon $8.00 –
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
SIDES DISHES
French Fries … $2.50
Potato Chips … $1.50
Sweet Potato Fries … $2.75
Macaroni Salad … $1.50
Onion Rings … $2.75
Cottage Cheese … $1.50
Deli Potato Salad … $1.50
Fresh veggie and starch de jour (PM only) … $1.50
Fresh Fruit Salad … $2.75
The Hearth Dinner Features Menu
APRIL 28TH THROUGH MAY 4TH, 2025-HOURS 4:15 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.-PHONE (315) 798-4769
MONDAY*
Cream of Mushroom Soup------$2.00 / $2.50
BEEF POT ROAST – $10.50 Braised with mirepoix vegetables and slow roasted to peak tenderness, topped with a rich beef gravy, served with a dinner roll
CHICKEN A LA KING – $9.50 Bell peppers, mushrooms, diced roast chicken breast pimentos and scallions cream sauce flavored with sherry wine and chicken stock, over white rice, served with a dinner roll
TUESDAY *
Lentil Soup------$2.00 / $2.50
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA – $9.50 Breaded eggplant cutlets topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese, served with garlic toast
THIN SPAGHETTI MARINARA AND MEATBALLS OR SAUSAGE – $10.50 Thin spaghetti, homemade meat balls OR sweet Italian sausage topped with our house marinara sauce, served with garlic toast
WEDNESDAY *
Beef Barley Soup------$2.00 / $2.50
NICOISE TUNA SALAD – $10.50 Skipjack Tuna, hard cooked egg, fingerling potatoes, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, red onion, capers and green beans on a bed of Boston bib lettuce served with your choice of dressing
GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH – $9.50 Smoked ham and mild cheddar cheese grilled sandwich served on Sourdough bread with pub chips
THURSDAY *
Hearty Vegetable Soup --------$2.00 / $2.50
SMOTHERED PORK CHOP – $9.50 Cajun seasoned boneless pork chops, pan seared and topped with tomatoes, celery and onions, served with a dinner roll
CHICKEN RIGGIES – $9.50 Chicken, pepperoncini, plum tomato, and rigatoni pasta in a creamy blush sauce served with a dinner roll
FRIDAY *
Manhattan Clam Chowder (the red one)------$2.00 / $2.50
STUFFED SOLE FLORENTINE – $11.50 Sole filet stuffed with a mixture of seasoned ricotta cheese & spinach, baked and topped with herbed butter, served with garlic toast
STUFFED PASTA SHELLS – $9.50 Ricotta cheese & herb stuffed pasta shell topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce, served with garlic toast
SATURDAY *
Lobster Bisque------$3.00 / $3.50
HOT OPEN-FACED ROAST BEEF SANDWICH – $9.50 Our thin sliced pot roast served on Texas toast with a rich beef gravy
GOURMET CHICKEN SANDWICH – $7.50 Grilled chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms, bacon and swiss cheese with dill mayonaise served on an oat top wheat Kaiser
SUNDAY *
Pasta Fagioli Soup-----------$2.00 / $2.50
SWEDISH MEATBALLS – $9.50 Petite meatballs smothered in a rich and creamy brown gravy, served over egg noodles with a dinner roll
STUFFED CABBAGE ROLL – $9.50 Filled with ground beef, long-grain rice, onions, parsley and seasoning covered in a savory tomato sauce, served with a dinner roll
The Hearth Lunch Features Menu
April 28th through May 4th, 2025-Hours 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.-Phone (315) 798-4769
MONDAY
Cream of Mushroom Soup – Small-$2.00 Large-$2.50
Quesadilla Burger – $6.75 Beef Patty, shredded lettuce, salsa, bacon, pepperjack cheese, on tortillas with sour cream on the side
Hot dog (1 or 2) – $3.00 - $5.50 Served on a bun with diced onion and relish upon request
TUESDAY
Lentil Soup – Small-$2.00 Large-$2.50
Barbeque Pulled Pork Sandwich – $6.50 Tender slow roasted pork sandwich with barbeque sauce served on a Kaiser roll with a side of coleslaw and a pickle
WEDNESDAY
Beef Barley Soup – Small-$2.00 Large-$2.50
Chicken Taco Salad – $6.50 Seasoned grilled chicken breast strips, lettuce, diced tomatoes, sweet corn, avocado, sliced green onions and tortilla strips with your choice of dressing
THURSDAY
Hearty Vegetable Soup – Small-$2.00 Large-$2.50
Turkey Tomato Avocado Wrap – $6.75 Deli turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, cheddar cheese and Dijon mayonnaise on a spinach flour tortilla
FRIDAY
Manhattan Clam Chowder – Small-$2.00 Large-$2.50
Crispy Breaded Cod Nuggets & Fries – $7.00 Fried crispy seasoned panko with a mild flaky texture served with french fries , coleslaw, lemon and bang bang sauce
SATURDAY
Lobster Bisque – Small-$3.00 Large-$3.50 Creamy smooth tomato-based broth flavored with sherry wine, fish stock, cream and lobster bits
Greek Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce – $6.50 Pita bread filled with seasoned ground beef and lamb strips, lettuce, tomato, onion and tzatziki sauce
SUNDAY
Pasta Fagioli Soup – Small-$2.00 Large-$2.50
Broccoli Cheddar Quiche – $6.00 Whipped eggs, cream, steamed broccoli floret and cheddar cheese in a flakey pie shell
Fresh Waffles all Day – $5.50 Fresh made, straight off the iron, topped with your choice of butter, fruit preserves, apple or blueberry compote or maple syrup
Timbers Restaurant Menu
NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 1ST, 2025
APPETIZERS
BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE $3.50
GARDEN SIDE SALAD $2.75 made to order with red onion, cucumber, and tomato on a bed of greens with your choice of dressing
SWEET POTATO SALAD $3.75 roasted sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, goat cheese and maple vinaigrette
CLAMS CASINO $7.50 clams on the half shell stuffed with a bread crumb, bell pepper and bacon
ENTRÉE
PRIME RIB OF BEEF $23.50 herb encrusted choice beef prime rib slow roasted and carved to order, served with au jus and horseradish sauce on the side
BLACKENED RED SNAPPER $16.50 pan seared in cajun spice, white wine, topped with a lemon cream sauce
CHICKEN SORRENTO $11.50 a breaded chicken cutlet with herbed ricotta, breaded eggplant, topped with house marinara and mozzarella cheese
ACCOMPANIMENTS
HERB MASHED POTATOES $1.50 traditional mashed potato with fresh chives, dill and parsley
BAKED CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER $2.00
DESSERT
TURTLE CHEESECAKE $4.25 chocolate, caramel and pecans
FRUIT OF THE FOREST PIE $3.25 filled with strawberries, apples, raspberries, rhubarb and blackberries between 2 tender golden flaky pie crust layers
Culinary Leadership
Meet Scott Norris
Executive Chef at Acacia Village
With a degree in Culinary Arts/Hotel and Restaurant Management, Scott has more than 35 years of experience working in and managing food service operations in restaurants, hotels, and skilled nursing facilities. Scott loves his career with Acacia Village because of the people he works with daily - "The people are wonderful," he says.
“One of the joys of being here is the comfort of being amongst friends.”
- Tom Smedley, Acacia Village Resident
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