dinner menu
welcome to stones hospitality group’s globally inspired tapas restaurant and raw bar—
sharing culture and celebrating life, one bite at a time. salud.
raw bar
crostini
u12 jumbo shrimp cocktail
hummus
micro greens, evoo
2.95/ea
chilled oyster on the ½ shell
locally sourced 2.95/ea alaskan king crab
cocktail sauce or warm butter
moon’s seafood platter
chef’s medley of native jewels
baba ghanoush
eggplant, garlic
bbq potato chips
6.5
smoked salmon
caper, onion, egg, house aioli
smoked fish pâté
14.5
69
moon’s seafood tower
two tiers for larger groups 99
4.5
12.5
spicy wings 12.5
cajun dry-rubbed
traditional buffalo
fiery-sweet korean
roasted jamaican jerk
7.5
5.5
chef’s cheese board
medley from the cheeses below 16.5
boucheverette sheep’s milk, fr
tomba goat’s milk, vt
jasper hill blue raw cow milk, vt
local cheese ask your server, ne
30
4.5
french fries
rosemary-sea salt 5.5
duck “crack” poutine 11.5
white truffle and parmesan
chicken liver mousse
pickled onions 5.5
16.5
ahi tuna tataki
himalayan salt plate 17.5
camarones al desnuda
citrus shrimp, avocado, jalapeño
cambodian peanuts
5.5
exotic mushroom duxelles
shallots, goat cheese 5.5
chilled ½ lobster cocktail
thai cocktail sauce 15.5 #1 tuna tartare
togarashi, wonton, crispy nori
bar fare
flatbreads
mozzarella, san marzano, basil 11.5
smoked gruyére, mushroom, truffle crèma
barbacoa pork, tomatillo, arugula 13.5
13.5
joe burger 13.5
bacon, farmhouse cheddar, killer mayo
global tapas ‘n such
house-made focaccia roasted garlic 6.5
soup of the season mp
peppadew peppers goat cheese, chelmsford honey
6.5
frozen grapes feta, candied pecans
5.5
turkish mezze hummus, baba ghanoush, feta, olives
8.5
baby beets whipped vermont goat cheese, mint olio
7.5
rainbow chard garlic, olive oil
5.5
caesar salad romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons
5.5
mixed wild mushrooms melting goat cheese, crispy shallots
6.5
artisan green salad candied pecans, grapes, white balsamic
5.5
indian roasted cauliflower pistachio butter, raisins, mint yogurt
5.5
baby iceberg salad creamy bleu cheese, smoky bacon
8.5
spanish patatas bravas queso blanco, sofrito
7.5
grilled romaine gratin bleu cheese, parmesan
6.5
beet ravioli* almond burro
7.5
potato pancake sour cream, bacon-onion jam
5.5
thai noodle red curry, coconut, lime
8.5
seared local scallops bacon crust, truffle potato
13.5
szechuan eggplant* tofu, peppers, medium spicy
7.5
gambas al ajillo (eye-yee-oh!) sautéed garlic shrimp, charred bread
12.5
wild mushroom risotto* arborio, truffle butter, parmesan crema
9.5
buffalo calamari crumbled bleu
7.5
steamed dumplings ginger-soy dipping sauce
10.5
shrimp tempura miso, spicy sriracha
12.5
chicken spring rolls sweet & sour
9.5
chicken korma* raisins, cashews, basmati rice
10.5
korean pork belly lettuce wraps, kimchee
9.5
tagliatelle* traditional ragu bolognese
10.5
duck sliders steamed bun, zesty hoisin
12.5
embutido bombeiro flaming sausage duo, two sauces
8.5
lamb loin chops greek salad, charred lemon
13.5
pork carnitas taco roasted poblano, cilantro crema
7.5
asian bbq short rib 5 spice rub, slow braised
13.5
hanger steak & egg chimichurri
14.5
large plates
seasonal catch
brazilian coconut sauce, olives, roasted tomatoes, cassava mp
steak frites
rosemary-sea salt fries, romaine gratin
scallops and shrimp
thai noodles, red curry, crushed peanuts
grilled ribeye
boneless, potato pancake, bacon-onion jam
chicken and shrimp piccata
mushrooms, capers, lemon, fettuccine
sesame soy-lacquered salmon
crispy steamed rice, baby bok choy
26.5
22.5
ramen
tonkotsu broth, pickled asian pear, roast pork, 6 minute egg
25.5
38.5
grilled filet mignon
whipped potato, wild mushrooms, roasted shallots,
red wine sauce 37.5
pork porterhouse
feijoada, rainbow chard, orange marmalade
15.5
28.5
churrasco platter to share
short rib, pork belly, grilled lamb, chouriço, spiced wings,
patatas bravas 56.5
25.5
global glossary
(foreign food often includes terminology that is, well, foreign. please enjoy the following fun definitions)
añejo - (on-yay-hoe) tequila aged in oak barrel. muy bueno!
barbacoa - (bar-bah-ko-ah) spanish for “barbecue”
bombeiro - portuguese reference to fire, as in, our sausage is on fire
chimichurri - sauce of evoo and freshly ground herbs that’s fun to say
churrasco - a south american platter of various grilled meats
cobblestones - our north american sister property located in
the heart of lowell for 20+ years in a historic boarding house
built in 1859!
desnuda - nude. a nyc ceviche bar and one of the owner’s
favorite places to copy recipes from...while clothed
evoo - the “cool kids” way to say extra virgin olive oil
escabeche - (ess-ka-bee-chay) pickled tomatillo, also fun to say
feijoada - a portuguese white bean stew
happy hour - once named for discounted alcohol and
debauchery. now, it just means, well, happy hour
kumquat - a fruit no longer on our menu but still fun to say!
peppadews - a funky hybrid pepper, both sweet and hot
rou jia mo - (roo-jee-ah-mo) one incredible, korean-inspired
pork belly sandwich that you can only savor if you visit for lunch
tartare - high quality, extremely fresh, and finely chopped raw foods
togarashi - japanese spice blend of crushed chilis, orange,
seaweed, etc not to be confused with kayser soze...and fun to say
tequila - liquor from mexico, made by baking the pulp of the
agave cactus plant, known to elicit “strange behavior”
u12 - large shrimp that are under 12 count per lb
xo - “extra old” and fine, referring to cognac (and, you perhaps?)
zeppoli - doughnut/fritter/beignet. indigenous to peninsular italy
zealous - exhibiting zeal, marked by fervent partisanship as in
our great appreciation for your joining us at moonstones!
salutem. salute. sláinte. na zdravi. kalusugan. ygeia. zdrowotnej. suc khoe. gesonheid. saúde. l’chaim. prost.
*entrée size available
- yes, we have a gluten-free menu, and if you have allergies, we will try our very best to protect you. please inform your server.
moonstones 185 chelmsford st (rt 110), chelmsford • 978.256.7777 moonstones110.com
drink menu
we welcome you to moonstones, named for the pearly moon-like precious gem and oyster native to new england. we seek to provide a
social atmosphere while celebrating global bonds — the moon, the sea, the love of food, wine and camaraderie. our globally-inspired,
tapas-centric menu is designed for sharing, tasting and…. celebrating life, one bite at a time.
stones sangria
our sexy spanish concoction of fresh fruit,
wine and spirits, (available by the glass, ½ carafe or pitcher)
moonshine*
from our secret still set in the deepest
woods of chelmsford, seasonally infused
cocktails
home grown
bar east
moonhattan* american whiskey infused with luxardo maraschino cherries
asian pear* ozeki sake, pear liquor. fresh pear and lemon juices
southern mash* maker’s mark bourbon, puréed peach, a touch of lemon & mint
tao and zen* house-made green tea liqueur, pomegranate and vodka...enlighten!
aviation* american classic, gin, crème de violette, luxardo & lemon
mai tai mangover moonstones eclipses this traditional polynesian icon with mango
wheel keep on turnin’* rain organic vodka, organic olives and brine
barr hill bee’s knees* vermont-made local gin, local honey, lemon, lavender
bebes latin
scorpion bowl let us light your fire with this takes-two “mother of all drinks”
moscow mule hammer + sickle russian vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime
western civilibation
spicy açaí margarita moonstones “one a day” made with this antioxidant-rich
amazonian berry
ginger’d caipirinha viva brasil! cachaca, fresh lime, lychee, and ginger syrup
mojito the now world famous cuban classic of silver rum, muddled mint and lime
pisco sour peruvian classic of pisco liquor, fresh lemon, egg white, & bitters
london’s calling* smashed cucumbers, hendrick’s gin and rosewater
eiffel sour cîroc french vodka, brandy, cointreau, pineapple, citrus, pamplemousse
double espresso martini* how fast does your van gogh?
mo’roccan cocktail pyrat rum, muddled basil and lemon with “sugar ‘n’ spice”
*indicates XXL “straight-up” pours
wines by the glass • white 6oz ¼ ltr ½ ltr
muscadet sèvre et maine guy saget (france)
lemon and peach nuances, great with oysters
9
13 23
pinot grigio ca’donini (italy) bright notes of honey, apple and wildflowers
8
12
pinot gris ponzi (oregon) inviting nose, lively mouth, vibrant acidity
12 dry riesling dr loosen (germany)
off-dry, fruity, warm minerality
wines by the glass • red
6oz ¼ ltr ½ ltr
merlot santa ema reserve (chile)
plum, velvety texture, lingering finish
8
12 22
22
shiraz yalumba (australia) spice, licorice and plum fruit, velvet finish
8
12 22
18 34
malbec aruma (argentina) balanced, elegant, mountain earthiness
10 15 28
10 15
28
zinfandel temptation (ca) elegant red fruit, light spice and jam
8
12 22
sauvignon blanc the ned (new zealand) zesty and fruity, smoky, herbal twist
10 15
28
pinot noir wine by joe (oregon)
ripe cherry and plums scents, hint of mocha
11 16
chardonnay sisters forever (ca) tropical and citrus aromas, crisp finish
10 15
28
cabernet sauvignon queens peak (ca)
vibrant layers of berries, lush, full bodied
10 15 28
chardonnay route stock (ca) almond, honey, guava, delicate toasty oak
11 16 31
cab-sangiovese hook ‘n ladder (ca) berries, cherries, plum, hints of cinnamon
12 18 34
rosé mulderbosch (argentina) perfectly pink blend of malbec and merlot
10 15 28
tempranillo convento san francisco (spain)
intense black cherries, spicy, velvet finish
12 18 34
10
grenache-syrah chateau pesquie (fr) 90 points by parker! big and balanced
12 18 34
blanc de blancs brut cuvée jean-louis (france) split only
apples, apricots and honey, explosion of fine bubbles
31
beer
draughts
coors light pilsner (usa)
smithwick’s (ireland)
smuttynose ipa (portsmouth,nh)
kentucky bourbon ale (usa)
tucher hefeweizen (germany)
guinness stout (ireland)
seasonal - please ask staff
featured - please ask staff
gluten-free
magner’s cider (ireland)
tweason’ale (usa)
bottles/cans, lagers
narragansett (ri)
amstel light (holland)
miller 64 (wisconsin)
bud light (usa)
brooklyn lager (ny)
heineken (holland)
pilsner urquell (czech republic)
sol (mexico)
sapporo (22oz) (japan)
red stripe (jamaica)
• good karma policies
- when approaching two hours please consider if there are still-hungry folks waiting for a table
- help don’t yelp! your opinion helps us to exceed expectations. if you are not satisfied, please
tell us now, while we can help. if our caring staff is unable to do so, please email confidential
feedback to the owner: [email protected]
bottles/cans, ales
leffe blonde (belgium)
sam smith india ale (england)
baxter ipa (maine)
belhaven ale (scotland)
anchor porter (sf, ca)
julius echter (germany)
weihenstephaner (germany)
framboise lambic (belgium)
duvel strong ale (belgium)
chimay blue trappist ale (belgium)
spencer trappist ale (ma)
celebrate
for special occasions,
private rooms & gift certificates
are available
scott & kathy plath
—restauranteurs
185 chelmsford st (rt 110), chelmsford • 978.256.7777 moonstones110.com