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
u12 jumbo shrimp cocktail
2.95/ea
chilled oyster on the ½ shell
locally sourced 2.95/ea chilled ½ lobster cocktail
house aioli
15.5
#1 tuna tartare
togarashi, wonton 16.5
ahi tuna tataki
himalayan salt plate
17.5
ceviche al desnuda
citrus shrimp, avocado, jalapeño
moon’s seafood platter
chef’s medley from the above
14.5
69
moon’s seafood tower
two tiers for larger groups 99
charcuterie
bar fare
house made ricotta
evoo, focaccia 6.5
mixed olives
hummus, freshly baked pita 6.5
baba ghanoush
eggplant, garlic, house crostini 6.5
chicken liver mousse
warmed ciabatta 5.5
boucheverette sheep’s milk, france 7.5
garrotxa goat’s milk, spain 7.5
tomba goat’s milk, vt 8.5
delice cows milk, burgundy france 7.5
stilton bleu english icon 9.5
fra’mani soppressata berkeley, ca 7.5
la quercia rosa prosciutto
“made in america!” iowa 8.5
grande piatto
chef’s medley from the above 21.5
bbq potato chips
4.5
french fries
fondito and duck “crack” 8.5
rosemary-sea salt 5.5
white truffle and parmesan 12.5
spicy wings 12.5
cajun dry-rubbed
traditional buffalo
fiery-sweet korean
roasted jamaican jerk
flatbreads
mozzarella, san marzano, basil 11.5
smoked gruyére, mushroom, truffle crèma
barbacoa pork, tomatillo 13.5
13.5
joe burger 13.5
bacon, farmhouse cheddar, killer mayo
wellington burger 18.5
foie butter, gruyére, mushroom aioli, onion jam
global tapas ‘n such
candied pecans 4.5
szechuan eggplant* tofu, peppers, medium spicy
7.5
soup of the season mp
peppadew peppers goat cheese, chelmsford honey
6.5
wild mushroom risotto* arborio, truffle butter, parmesan crema
9.5
roasted mediterranean vegetables garlic, herbs, farro
7.5
steamed dumplings ginger-soy dipping sauce
10.5
potato pancake sour cream, bacon-onion jam
5.5
9.5
mixed wild mushrooms melting goat cheese, crispy shallots
6.5
chicken spring rolls sweet and sour
13.5
indian roasted cauliflower pistachio butter, raisins, mint yogurt
5.5
seared local scallops bacon crust, truffle potato, lemon
12.5
spanish patatas bravas queso blanco, sofrito
7.5
gambas al ajillo (eye-yee-oh!) sautéed garlic shrimp, charred bread
7.5
frozen grapes feta, candied pecans
5.5
buffalo calamari crumbled bleu
9.5
baby beets whipped vermont goat cheese, mint olio
7.5
korean pork belly lettuce wraps, cilantro-lime sauce
caesar salad romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons
duck sliders steamed bun, zesty hoisin
12.5
5.5
artisan green salad candied pecans, grapes, white balsamic
5.5
lamb loin chops greek salad
13.5
baby iceberg salad creamy bleu cheese, smoky bacon
8.5
asian bbq short rib 5 spice rub, slow braised
13.5
grilled romaine gratin bleu cheese, parmesan
6.5
flaming chouriço bombeiro three sauces
9.5
beet ravioli* almond burro
7.5
pork carnitas taco roasted poblano, cilantro crema
8.5
thai noodle red curry, coconut, lime
8.5
hanger steak and egg chimichurri
14.5
large plates
seasonal catch mp
brazilian coconut sauce, olives, roasted tomatoes, cassava
chicken and shrimp piccata
mushrooms, capers, lemon, fettuccine
22.5
scallops and shrimp
thai noodles, red curry, crushed peanuts
steak frites
rosemary-sea salt fries, romaine gratin
38.5
26.5
sesame soy-lacquered salmon
crispy steamed rice, baby bok choy 25.5
grilled ribeye
boneless, potato pancake, bacon-onion jam
grilled filet mignon
whipped potato, wild mushrooms, roasted shallots,
red wine sauce 37.5
38.5
churrasco platter to share
short rib, pork belly, grilled lamb, chouriço, spiced wings,
patatas bravas 56.5
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
carnitas - “small meats” slow cooked, common in tacos & burritos
ceviche - (sa-vee-chay) raw fish “cooked” in acid, such as lime
chevre - (shev) french for goat, commonly used to name yummy
cheese from goat’s milk
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
escabeche - (ess-ka-bee-chay) pickled tomatillo, also fun to say
evoo - the “cool kids” way to say extra virgin olive oil
garrotxa - (ga-row-cha) the spelling is funky, the cheese is not
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!
moqueca - (mo-cake-kah) brazilian fish stew origin denoting
coconut, not to be confused with wanting more cake
peppadews - a funky hybrid pepper, both sweet and hot
queso blanco - spanish for white cheese, often a cheese sauce
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
nihon bloody mary wasabe vodka, house-made japanese-style bloody mary mix
aviation* american classic, gin, crème de violette, luxardo & lemon
tao and zen* house-made green tea liqueur, pomegranate and vodka...enlighten!
mai tai mangover moonstones eclipses this traditional polynesian icon with mango
wheel keep on turnin’* rain organic vodka, organic olives and brine
scorpion bowl let us light your fire with this takes-two “mother of all drinks”
bebes latin
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
moscow mule hammer + sickle russian vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime
western civilibation
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 ½ltr
falesco est! est! est! (italy)
trebbiano blend, perfect alt. to pinot grigio
8
12 22
pinot grigio ca’donini (italy) bright notes of honey, apple and wildflowers
7
10
pinot gris king estate (oregon) tropical fruit, well-balanced, great nose
11 riesling heinz eifel (germany) curry anyone? “sweet” pairing!
8
wines by the glass • red
6oz ¼ ltr ½ltr
merlot columbia crest grand estates (wa) plum, velvety texture, lingering finish
7
10 20
20
shiraz yalumba (australia) spice, licorice and plum fruit, velvet finish
8
12 22
16 31
malbec astica (argentina) bright and juicy, raspberry
8
12 22
12
22
zinfandel temptation (ca) elegant red fruit; light spice and jam
8
12 22
sauvignon blanc sunday mountain (new zealand) great bouquet, crisp, gentle citrus
8 1222
pinot noir gerard bertrand (fr) a terrific, earthen pinot for the money
10 15
chardonnay raymond r (napa) lightly oaked, crisp
8
12 22
cabernet sauvignon chateau st. jean (ca) soft and dry, rich blackberries ‘n chocolate
10 15 28
chardonnay matchbook (ca) toasty and buttery
10 15 28
cab-sangiovese hook ‘n ladder (rr, ca) staff favorite!
12 18 34
rosé mulderbosch (argentina) perfectly pink blend of malbec and merlot
10 15 28
grenache-syrah chateau pesquie (fr) 90 points by parker! big and balanced
12 18 34
28
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
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)
james boag (tasmania)
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 and gift certificates are available
185 chelmsford st (rt 110), chelmsford • 978.256.7777 moonstones110.com