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Esh Mediterranean
1401 Kings Highway, Fairfield, CT
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 4 PM – 11 PM |
| Saturday | 4 PM – 11 PM |
| Sunday | noon – 3 PM, 4 PM – 9 PM |
Happy hour
Tue–Thu 4 PM – 6 PM
They call it Fire Hour, and it has a menu of its own: cocktails 12, meze dips 5 or five for 25, flatbreads and small plates 10 to 12.
Brunch
Sun noon – 3 PM
Sunday brunch, with a two-course set menu at $40 a head.
Events
- Jazz under the Flame Wednesday, November 11
A jazz night with Big Indigo from New York: a four-course dinner, two glasses of wine and a mini espresso martini, $165 a head. Reserve through the link on their Instagram.
Menu
Fire Hour: Cocktails
Fire Hour runs Tuesday to Thursday, 4 to 6pm.
- Bee's Knees12Gin, honey liqueur, lemon juice and agave
- Penicillin12Scotch, lemon juice, honey syrup, ginger beer
- French 7512Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, cava
- Cosmo12Vodka, triple sec, lime and cranberry
- Margarita12Tequila, triple sec, agave and lime
- Blood Orange Mezcal Margarita12Mezcal, dry curaçao, blood orange syrup, lime
- Old Fashion12Bourbon, bitters, orange bitters, date syrup
- Pineapple Mojito12Pineapple rum, mint, lime, simple syrup, club soda
Fire Hour: Meze Dips
Five for 25 at Fire Hour.
- Hummus Tahini5Chickpeas, parsley, mashruya and olive oil. Gluten free, Dairy free
- Baba Ghanoush5Tahini, garlic confit, parsley and olive oil. Gluten free, Dairy free
- Tzatziki5Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill pollen oil, za'atar and olive oil. Gluten free
- Labneh5Strained yogurt, spiced cherry tomato jam, nigella and olive oil. Gluten free
- Spicy Feta5Grilled peppers, red onion, sumac and olive oil. Gluten free
Fire Hour: Flatbreads and Plates
- Esh Flatbread5Za'atar, olive oil, salt
- Feta and Spinach Flatbread12Fresh crushed tomato, za'atar oil
- Turkish Bread12Minced lamb, red onion, tahini, pine nuts, sumac, parsley, tomato. Dairy free
- Falafel Basket10Green and sweet potato, with tahini and mango chutney. Gluten free, Dairy free
- Crispy Maitake Mushroom12Sweet chilli, honey, Mediterranean guacamole. Dairy free
- Chicken Shawarma Bao Buns12Tahini, amba aioli and pickled onion
- Shishito Peppers12Garlic salt, shifka pepper aioli. Gluten free, Dairy free
- Crispy Artichoke12Lemon, caper salad, shallots, remoulade, scallion and garlic. Gluten free, Dairy free
- Moroccan Cigar12Braised wagyu beef, leek, baharat spice and harissa aioli. Dairy free
- Crispy Zucchini Keftedes12Herbs and feta with labneh and lime
- Aegean Salad12Feta, cucumber, kumato tomato, red pepper, iceberg, red onion, kalamata olives and za'atar olive oil. Gluten free
Meze Dips
Served with an Esh flatbread. Three for 25, five for 35.
- Hummus Tahini10Chickpeas, parsley, mashruya and olive oil. Gluten free, Dairy free
- Baba Ghanoush10Tahini, garlic confit, parsley and olive oil. Gluten free, Dairy free
- Tzatziki10Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill pollen oil, za'atar and olive oil. Gluten free
- Labneh10Strained yogurt, spiced cherry tomato jam, nigella and olive oil. Gluten free
- Spicy Feta10Grilled peppers, red onion, sumac and olive oil. Gluten free
Hummus Bowls
- The Original18Gluten free, Dairy free
- Chicken Shawarma26Gluten free, Dairy free
- Black Angus Ribeye Shawarma32Gluten free, Dairy free
Taboon Flatbread
- Esh Flatbread6Sage, rosemary, olive oil, salt
- Feta and Spinach20Fresh crushed tomato sauce, za'atar oil
- Turkish Bread22Minced lamb, red onion, tahini, pine nuts, sumac, parsley, tomato. Dairy free
Field and Garden
- Roasted Beets20Fire-roasted red and yellow beets, black garlic, haricot vert, pine nut, goat robiola, Uzbek apricot and chilli honey. Gluten free
- Esh Mesclun20Shaved fennel, watermelon radish, honey, mint, cumin vinaigrette, shaved parmesan, pecans, poached pear. Gluten free
- Aegean22Feta, cucumber, kumato tomato, red pepper, iceberg, red onion, kalamata olives and za'atar olive oil. Gluten free
Start and Share
- Shishito Peppers15Garlic, salt, shifka aioli and lemon. Gluten free, Dairy free
- Falafel Basket15Original and sweet potato, tahini, mango chutney. Gluten free, Dairy free
- Crispy Cauliflower18Sweet chilli, honey, Mediterranean guacamole. Dairy free
- Crispy Artichoke18Capers, remoulade, garlic salt and lemon. Gluten free, Dairy free
- Open Flame Charred Eggplant18Olive oil, tomato, pomegranate, pistachio and feta. Gluten free
- Moroccan Cigar19Braised wagyu beef, leek, baharat spice and harissa aioli. Dairy free
- Crispy Zucchini Latkes20Zucchini, sheep feta, herbs and lime
- Tuna Tartare24Shifka aioli, chermoula, chives, orange zest, pistachio. Gluten free, Dairy free
- Black Angus Ribeye Shawarma Bao Buns24Slow roasted on a charcoal spit, tahini, amba aioli, pickled onion. Dairy free
- Shrimp Burek25In brick dough, red onion and cucumber salad, garlic confit and yuzu. Dairy free
- Wood Burning Calamari25Turkish sujuk, bulgur pilaf, sour yogurt sauce and sumac. Dairy free
- Braised Oxtail Tortellini28 small, 38 largeBeef jus, dried lemon, poppy seed sauce, maitake and parmesan
- Grilled Octopus32Lemon potato, avocado salad and labneh. Gluten free
The Main Deal
- Esh Wagyu Burger32In wood-fired laffa with caramelised onion, Comté and fermented garlic aioli
- Free Range Chicken Musakhan38Cauliflower latke, caramelised onion, currants, garlic confit, parsley and a natural jus. Gluten free
- Faroe Island Salmon Baklava42Miso pimentón marinade, phyllo crust, poblano coulis and mint yogurt
- Black Angus Ribeye Shawarma42Slow-roasted on a charcoal spit, basmati and vermicelli pilaf, pistachio, tahini, herbs and chimichurri
- Nazareth Lamb Kebab Pot Pie44Grilled tomato, eggplant, pine nuts, tahini and olive oil. Gluten free
- Moroccan Style Halibut45Poached in spiced garlic tomato sauce, potato latke, red peppers and cilantro oil. Gluten free
- Charcoal Grilled Branzino46Garlic confit, olive oil, basil salsa verde and chermoula. Gluten free, Dairy free
- Black Angus Skirt Steak Skewer59Fire-roasted peppers and tomatoes, crispy potato gratin, smoky onion jam, red wine reduction and chimichurri. Gluten free, Dairy free
Next To
- Esh Patatas Bravas12Beef tallow, grilled tomato ketchup
- Charcoal Grilled Brussels Sprouts12Silan, pine nuts, applewood smoked bacon and ricotta
- Japanese Sweet Potatoes12White wine, za'atar and butter sauce
- Greek Style Mac and Cheese12Gigli pasta, kefalograviera, garlic, breadcrumbs
Brunch
Sundays only, noon to 3pm. There is also a set brunch at 40 a head — two courses with a complimentary bloody mary, mimosa, coffee or tea. The first course is a choice of falafel basket, crispy cauliflower, Esh mesclun, shishito peppers, roasted beets or chicken bao buns; the main is any of the dishes below.
- Croque Madame24Mornay sauce, potato, prosciutto, Comté, sunny side up eggs
- Original Shakshuka20Garlic, peppers, tomato, poached egg, tahini, cilantro
- Halloumi Shakshuka26Roasted tomato, kalamata olive, garlic, olive oil
- Bacon Benedict26Caramelised onion, wagyu bacon, poached egg, hollandaise, maitake
- Salmon Pastrami Benedict24Sautéed spinach, poached egg, tomato hollandaise, chives, everything bagel seasoning, crispy capers
- Esh Crispy Chicken24Harissa aioli, glazed coleslaw, Comté, pickles
- Esh French Toast20Citrus anglaise, challah, blueberry marmalade, vanilla ice cream, berries
- Moroccan Doughnuts20Infused with arak, dusted with sugar, with two dips
Cocktails
All beer 12, sparkling water 9, soft drinks 5.
- Pineapple Express17Planetary pineapple rum, mint, lime, fresh pineapple, club soda
- Esh Margarita17Asco Viejo blanco tequila, Charanda Uruapan rum, kalamansi, tarragon, lime, Aleppo pepper
- Aegean Summer18La Ritona tequila, Giffard strawberry liqueur, lime, agave, clarified with whole milk
- Silk Road18Buffalo Trace bourbon, Sazerac rye, lemon, pineapple, pomegranate, absinthe
- Mastiha Maia18Wheatley vodka, Mastiha Antica, grapefruit, rosemary syrup, lemon, tonic
- Sicilian Orchard18Tito's vodka, lemon, agave, fig jam, thyme
- Tokyo Drift19Sky, Italicus, Iwai 45 Japanese whisky, ginger, baharat syrup
Wine by the Glass and Bottle
- Raventós i Blanc, Conca del Riu Anoia Brut Blanc de Blancs18 a glass, 85 a bottleSparkling. Light, pure and complex — pear, persimmon, fennel, Mediterranean herb, a mineral finish
- Murgo Brut Rosé Metodo Classico 202022 a glass, 90 a bottleSparkling. Medium bodied, mineral, fresh strawberry
- La Bernarde Le Haut du Lu, Provence16 a glass, 60 a bottleRosé. Light, delicate, floral, fresh strawberry
- Zoe, Domaine Skouras, Greece16 a glass, 55 a bottleRosé. Bright and vibrant, ripe cherry
- Alturis Pinot Grigio18 a glass, 70 a bottleWhite. Vegan, medium bodied, dry, golden delicious apple
- Assyrtiko, Kir-Yianni, Macedonia, Greece18 a glass, 70 a bottleWhite. Light, crisp, green apple and lime
- Moscofilero, Skouras, Peloponnese, Greece16 a glass, 60 a bottleWhite. Medium bodied, bright and floral with creamy citrus
- Chenin Blanc, Shvo Vineyards, Upper Galilee, Israel18 a glass, 75 a bottleWhite. Medium to full bodied, ripe pear and honeysuckle
- Chardonnay, Yarden, Golan Heights, Israel18 a glass, 75 a bottleWhite. Full bodied, ripe red apple, pineapple, baking spice
- Bonny Doon Le Cigare Orange, California16 a glass, 55 a bottleOrange. Grenache blanc blend — rose petal, lychee, honeyed
- Pinot Noir, Rare North, Willamette Valley, Oregon18 a glass, 70 a bottleRed. Medium bodied, red fruit, smoky, soft tannin
- Tempranillo, Finca Torremilanos, Ribera del Duero, Spain18 a glass, 65 a bottleRed. Medium bodied, dark berries, soft tannins
- Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes, Clos du Mont-Olivet, France18 a glass, 70 a bottleRed. Ripe red fruit, liquorice, savoury herbs
- Bordeaux blend, Galil Mountain Winery Alon, Upper Galilee, Israel18 a glass, 70 a bottleRed. Medium bodied, red cherry, floral, earthy
- Syrocco Syrah, Alain Graillot, Morocco16 a glass, 65 a bottleRed. Full bodied, dark fruit and spice
Somm Select
By the bottle.
- Vermentino, Conti di Gallura, Italy85
- Sancerre, Domaine Pierre Martin, France100
- Chardonnay, Cakebread, California110
- Pinot Noir, Post & Beam, California105
- Super Tuscan, Uccelliera Rapace, Italy110
- Zinfandel blend, Turley, California90
Dessert
- Housemade Gelatos and Sorbets12Choose three from the day's selection
- Coal Baked Knafe15Pistachio, kataifi cheese, fior di latte, Cretan honey, lavender gelato
- Grandma's Biscuit Cake15Hazelnut, cream cheese mousse, chocolate cream, speculoos crumble
- Esh Silan Sundae15Vanilla ice cream, rice crispy, candied almonds, halva
- Riz au Lait15Arborio rice pudding, grilled nectarine, toasted almonds, blueberries, peach coulis
- Date Sponge Cake15Tiramisu cream, dates, rum toffee sauce, candied pecans
Coffee and Tea
- Espresso4
- Double Espresso6
- Macchiato4
- Cappuccino5
- Americano5
- Latte5
- Coffee4
- Iced Coffee5.50
- Tea4.50
Dessert Wine and Digestifs
Their card prints no prices for these.
- Domaine PiquernalPort
- Taylor Fonseca, 10 yearDigestif
- Hennessy V.S.
- Rémy Martin V.S.O.P
- CalvadosGrappa
- PoliArzenta Torcolato, Vespaiolo or Moscato
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