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. While you are always welcome to prepare meals in the comfort of your own home, you can also let our chefs prepare delicious meals for you in one of our two distinct dining options located in The Lodge:
The Hearth provides flexible lunch and dinner options for all tastes.
Timbers Restaurant offers elevated dining, primarily for dinner.
Our menus for both venues change weekly, ensuring variety and fresh offerings. During the summer months, outdoor seating on the patio is also available. See our menus below for our wide selection of dishes.
The Hearth Lunch/Dinner Menu (Always Available)
Open for Lunch 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.- Dinner 4:15p.m.-6:30p.m.
All Pricing is subject to change - Orders call 315-798-4769
APPETIZERS AND STARTERS
SOUP DU 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 … $4.75
Grilled cheese on your choice of bread and an 8 ounce cup of the soup of the day
*The Hearth Burger
Fresh all beef, 1/3-pound patty served with lettuce, tomato, onion on a toasted Kaiser bun, cooked to desired temperature, with a dill pickle on the side
Chicken Filet Sandwich… $6.75
Seasoned breaded chicken breast filet with dill pickle on a griddled kaiser bun, honey mustard and dill pickle on the side
Philly Cheesesteak … $6.75
Shaved ribeye steak on a griddled hoagie roll with sautéed onions, peppers topped with American cheese and dill pickle on the side
Grilled Tuna Melt … $6.75
Our prepared tuna salad and melted cheddar cheese served on your choice of griddled bread and dill pickle on the side
The Hearth B.L.T. … $6.50
Crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato with mayonnaise on your choice of fresh toasted bread and dill pickle on the side
Grilled Reuben Or Rachel Sandwich … $6.75
Corned beef OR Turkey, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese on marble rye with 1,000 island dressing and dill pickle on the side
Grilled Chicken Breast … $5.75
Fresh boneless, skinless, marinated chicken breast
*Grilled Flat Iron Steak … $9.75
Choice marinated flat iron steak grilled to your specified temperature
*Grilled Salmon Filet … $9.75
Fresh grilled north Atlantic salmon filet cooked to desired temperature
*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 … $1.75
We bake them fresh every day, ask your server for today's topping
Flatbread Pizza (customizable) … $6.50
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
Large 16-inch Pizza- 8 cut (customizable) One hour notice required for this item … $14.00
16in brick oven pizza topped with red sauce, mozzarella cheese. $1.00 each additional topping which include: mushrooms, peppers, onions, sausage, pepperoni or meatball
FRESHLY PREPARED ENTRÉE SALADS AND SANDWICHES
Made to order fresh Deli Meat & Salad Sandwiches … $5.25
Meats: Ham, turkey, egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad / Cheese: American, Swiss, cheddar, provolone / Breads: white, Italian, Deli Rye, Marble Rye or wheat
Turkey Club Wrap … $6.75
Deli turkey, crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise in a 12 " flour tortilla with a dill pickle on the side
Garden Salad - Entree … $6.00
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 $8.00 / Salmon $8.00
Cranberry Walnut Salad - Entree … $6.75
Dried cranberries, walnuts and feta cheese on a bed of mixed greens and baby spinach with 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 $8.00 / Salmon $8.00
SIDE DISHES
Fresh Fruit Salad … $2.50
Potato Chips … $1.50
French Fries … $2.50
Macaroni Salad … $1.50
Sweet Potato Fries … $2.75
Fresh Veggie (PM only) … $1.50
Onion Rings … $2.75
Starch Du Jour (PM only) … $1.50
Deli Potato Salad … $1.50
Watermelon cubes … $1.50 (Seasonal)
The Hearth Dinner Features Menu
JANUARY 12TH, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 18TH, 2026 -HOURS 4:15 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.- PHONE (315) 798-4769
MONDAY
Cream of Spinach Soup - $2.00 / $2.50
Honey Walnut Salmon – $12.50
Broiled salmon with a toasted walnut and honey glaze topping, served with a dinner roll.
Chicken Francaise – $10.50
Egg-battered, pan-fried fresh chicken cutlet finished with a rich lemon butter sauce, served with a dinner roll.
TUESDAY
Chicken & Rice Soup — $2.00 / $2.50
Chicken Cacciatore – $9.50
Pan-seared chicken breast, peppers, onions, mushrooms, garlic, and plum tomatoes in a white wine sauce, served with a dinner roll.
Cheesesteak Tortellini – $9.50
Cheese tortellini, shaved beef ribeye in a creamy provolone sauce, served with a dinner roll.
WEDNESDAY
Sausage Tortellini Soup — $2.00 / $2.50
Miso Butter Shrimp over Linguini – $11.50
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in butter, garlic, miso paste, freshly ground black pepper, and honey, finished with soy sauce and served over linguini with a dinner roll.
Slow Roasted Barbequed Pulled Pork – $9.50
Tender pulled pork with a sweet BBQ sauce on a brioche bun, served with a side of coleslaw.
THURSDAY
Italian Wedding Soup — $2.00 / $2.50
Half Roasted Chicken – $10.50
Roasted, fresh, half-bone-in chicken marinated in Italian herbs and spices, served with a dinner roll.
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli – $8.50
Traditional cheese ravioli with our house-made marinara, served with garlic toast.
FRIDAY
New England Clam Chowder — $2.00 / $2.50
Broiled Haddock – $10.50
Broiled with lemon, butter, and white wine, served with garlic toast.
Hearth Mac & Cheese – $8.50
Home-style macaroni and cheese prepared with sharp and creamy cheddar and a light cracker crumb topping, served with garlic toast.
SATURDAY
Roasted Red Pepper & Gouda Bisque — $3.00 / $3.50
Chicken Fried Steak – $10.50
Tender, thinly sliced, and breaded beef steak fritter topped with country cream gravy and a dinner roll.
Parmesan Tilapia – $10.50
Tilapia filet coated with parmesan, herbs, and breadcrumbs, served with tartar sauce, lemon, and a dinner roll.
SUNDAY
Mushroom Barley Soup — $2.00 / $2.50
Chicken Lasagna – $9.50
Pasta noodles layered with roasted chicken, baby spinach, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses in a creamy white sauce, served with a dinner roll.
Smothered Pork Chop – $9.50
Cajun-seasoned boneless pork chops, pan-seared and topped with tomatoes, celery, and onions, served with a dinner roll.
The Hearth Lunch Features Menu
January 12th, 2026, through January 18th, 2026. Hours 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.-Phone (315) 798-4769
MONDAY
Cream of Spinach Soup: Small $2.00 / Large $2.50
Black & Blue Burger – $6.75
All beef patty grilled and topped with bacon and blue cheese on a toasted Kaiser roll.
Hot Dog with Baked Beans (1 or 2) – $3.50–$6.00
Served on a bun with mustard, diced onion, and relish, or sauerkraut upon request.
TUESDAY
Chicken & Rice Soup – Small $2.00 / Large $2.50
Turkey Salad Croissant Sandwich – $5.50
Fresh turkey salad served on a croissant with a lettuce leaf.
WEDNESDAY
Sausage Tortellini Soup – Small $2.00 / Large $2.50
B.L.T. Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich – $7.00
Freshly grilled boneless herb-marinated chicken breast served with crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a sundried tomato aioli on a toasted ciabatta roll.
THURSDAY
Italian Wedding Soup – Small $2.00 / Large $2.50
Loaded Nachos – $6.50
Tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, black beans, diced tomatoes, black olives, diced onion, and cheddar cheese sauce, served with sour cream on the side.
FRIDAY
New England Clam Chowder: Small $2.00 | Large $2.50
Breaded Fried Scallops – $7.50
Fresh farm-raised scallops, breaded and deep-fried, served with tartar sauce and coleslaw.
SATURDAY
Roasted Red Pepper & Gouda Bisque – Small $3.00 / Large $3.50
Roasted red bell peppers, smoked Gouda, sweet basil leaves, crushed garlic and fresh cream.
Eggplant Parmigiana Hoagie – $6.50
Battered eggplant slices, fried and layered with our house marinara and melted mozzarella cheese on a griddled hoagie roll.
SUNDAY
Mushroom Barley Soup – Small $2.00 / Large $2.50
Monte Cristo Sandwich – $6.50
A French toasted and grilled sandwich with sliced deli turkey & ham, Swiss cheese and a sweet raspberry melba sauce.
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.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Timbers Restaurant Menu
NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 2026
APPETIZERS
Roasted Red Pepper & Gouda Bisque - Small $3.00 | Large $3.50
Roasted red bell peppers, smoked Gouda, sweet basil leaves, crushed garlic, and fresh cream.
Garden Side Salad – $2.50
Tomato, cucumber, and red onion on a bed of greens with your choice of dressing.
Roasted Beet Salad – $3.75
Roasted beets, mandarin orange, shallots, and sunflower seeds on a bed of mixed greens with your choice of dressing.
Shrimp Cocktail – $8.50
Jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce, and lemon.
ENTRÉES
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
*Grilled Beef Porterhouse Steak – $23.50
Dry rubbed, fresh 20-ounce porterhouse steak grilled to temperature, served with a thyme compound butter.
Roasted Cornish Game Hen – $16.50
Young Cornish hen seasoned with butter, thyme, lemon and rosemary.
Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi – $15.50
Seasoned mahi filet breaded with macadamia and panko, topped with a sweet soy and ginger sauce.
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Roasted Root Vegetables – $2.00
Blend of diced sweet potatoes, butternut squash and parsnips.
Red Skinned Garlic Smashed Potatoes – $1.50
DESSERT
Apple Caramel Cheesecake – $4.25
Limoncello Raspberry Cake – $4.00
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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