The Library at the Public Menu

The Library at the Public Menu

Starters

Coconut Curry Cashews$11.00
A delightful mix of cashews coated in a rich coconut curry seasoning.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Nuts

Fried Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese$13.00
Crispy fried olives filled with creamy blue cheese for a tangy bite.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Gluten, Dairy

Blue Crab Deviled Eggs, Smoked Paprika$16.00
Classic deviled eggs topped with blue crab and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Eggs, Fish

Salads

Little Gem Caesar, Torn Croutons, Egg Mimosa, Parmesan$18.00
A fresh take on the classic Caesar salad with little gem lettuce and egg mimosa.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Gluten, Eggs, Dairy

Heirloom Tomato Salad, Black Plum, Creamy Feta, Vinaigrette$18.00
A vibrant salad featuring heirloom tomatoes, black plum, and creamy feta cheese.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Dairy

Seafood

Poached Gulf Shrimp, Classic Cocktail Sauce$22.00
Succulent poached shrimp served with a tangy cocktail sauce.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Shellfish

Crispy Calamari, Pickled Peppers, Chipotle Aioli$21.00
Crispy fried calamari served with pickled peppers and a spicy chipotle aioli.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Gluten, Fish

Mains

Eggplant Calabrese, Chickpea Fritter, Salsa Rossa, Mint$27.00
A hearty dish featuring eggplant, chickpea fritters, and a vibrant salsa rossa.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Vegan

Spicy Vodka Rigatoni, Burrata Cremosa$28.00
Rigatoni pasta in a spicy vodka sauce topped with creamy burrata.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Gluten, Dairy

Fish and Chips, Lemon Tartar Sauce$32.00
Classic British dish featuring battered fish served with chips and lemon tartar sauce.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Gluten, Fish

King Salmon, Fingerling Potatoes, Piccata Sauce$38.00
Grilled king salmon served with fingerling potatoes and a zesty piccata sauce.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Fish

California Veg Burger, Tomato, Sprouts, Avocado, Pepper Jack$24.00
A delicious vegetarian burger topped with fresh vegetables and pepper jack cheese.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Gluten, Dairy

Joe’s Burger, Caramelized Onions, Bacon, Aged Cheddar$25.00
Juicy beef burger topped with caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and aged cheddar.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Gluten, Dairy

Peruvian Chicken, Salsa Verde, Blistered Peppers$34.00
Grilled chicken served with a vibrant salsa verde and blistered peppers.
Dietary/Allergen Info: None

Bistro Steak Frites, Creamy Mustard Sauce$45.00
Tender bistro steak served with fries and a creamy mustard sauce.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Gluten, Dairy

Side Dishes

Grilled Asparagus, Béarnaise Butter$14.00
Tender grilled asparagus drizzled with rich béarnaise butter.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Dairy

French Fries, Malt Vinegar Mayo$13.00
Crispy French fries served with a tangy malt vinegar mayo.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Gluten

Desserts

Lemon Pudding, Market Strawberries, Chantilly$13.00
A refreshing lemon pudding served with fresh market strawberries and chantilly cream.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Dairy

Tiramisu, Ladyfingers, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur$13.00
Classic Italian dessert made with ladyfingers and coffee liqueur.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Gluten, Eggs, Dairy

Chocolate and Vanilla Soft Serve$13.00
A delightful swirl of chocolate and vanilla soft serve ice cream.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Dairy

Drinks/Beverages

GIGGLE JUICE$19.00
A refreshing cocktail made with Prosecco Rosé, watermelon, and basil.
Dietary/Allergen Info: None

COSMOJITO$19.00
A twist on the classic mojito with mandarin blossom vodka and cranberry.
Dietary/Allergen Info: None

425 VESPER MARTINI$19.00
A sophisticated blend of vodka and gin with Cocchi Americano.
Dietary/Allergen Info: None

THE ASTOR$19.00
A refreshing gin cocktail with strawberry and tonic.
Dietary/Allergen Info: None

212 SPRITZ$19.00
A vibrant cocktail with tequila, grapefruit, and Prosecco.
Dietary/Allergen Info: None

JOE’S OAXACA OLD FASHIONED$19.00
A smoky twist on the classic old fashioned with tequila and mezcal.
Dietary/Allergen Info: None

PUBLIC RUM MANHATTAN$19.00
A rich rum cocktail with maraschino and toasted almond bitters.
Dietary/Allergen Info: None

LAFAYETTE$19.00
A bourbon cocktail with Cynar and Luxardo maraschino.
Dietary/Allergen Info: None

Most restaurants charge a small cover charge (~$1–3 per person)

Categories: American, Seafood, Vegetarian, Desserts, Drinks/Beverages

Menu Source: Restaurant Website PDF

Menu Date: August, 2025