The History of The Gamekeeper’s Taverne
is a full-bodied, half-century chronicle of Chagrin Valley
legacy. It began as Crane’s Canary Cottage in 1927, became
a ladies’ tea room following WWII, was later transformed
into The Artist’s Palate restaurant and finally became The
Gamekeeper’s Taverne in1976.
The story begins in 1927 when Arthur Crane, the candy maker
who created the Life Saver (and the father of noted early
20th century poet Hart Crane), purchased two Chagrin Falls
cottages (circa 1861) and joined them with a 10,000 squarefoot addition. The newly created building became famous
as Crane’s Canary Cottage, a restaurant that drew such
luminaries of the times as Duncan Hines, Will Rogers, Charles
Lindbergh, and Cleveland industrialist John D. Rockefeller
and his son. Arthur Crane died in 1932 and Mrs. Crane
remarried; she and her new husband continued to operate
the Cottage and he pursued his hobby of collecting antiques
from around the world. Parts of that collection can be seen
today in both the restaurant and the adjacent Inn of Chagrin
Falls. Crane’s Canary Cottage was forced to close at the
beginning of WWII, the victim of gas rationing.
Gamekeeper’s Taverne is nestled in the heart of the Chagrin
River Valley and reflects the local character in both its
cozy, fireside dining and its award- winning courtyard where
diners may enjoy the sun, moon and stars. Year after year,
Cleveland Magazine and Northern Ohio Live have awarded
Gamekeeper’s Taverne the “Best Outdoor Dining Experience”
as voted by their readers. In 2005 it was voted Cleveland’s
“Best Outdoor Restaurant” by AOL through online polling.
After almost a century-and-a-half the buildings have changed,
but the facility still exudes the same warmth and hospitality
that brought the Rogers, Lindberghs and Rockefellers here
more than 50 years ago.
We trust you will enjoy
our dining tradition.
MARTINIS
950
Absinthe Minded
gin, dry vermouth and absinthe
Gingerbread Man
stoli vanil, kahlua, ginger liqueur
and irish cream liqueur
Pomegranate
COCKTAILS
Autumn Toddy
warm apple cider and bourbon 825
Venetian Iced Tea
stoli razberi, pama
pomegranate liqueur
brandy, iced tea and lemoncillo 895
Espresso
coffee, pumpkin and ginger liqueurs
topped with whipped cream 895
stoli vanil, kahlua, baileys &
espresso
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Peppermint Patty
peppermint schnapps and godiva
chocolate liqueur
Chambortini
ciroc, chambord and champagne
Appletini
skyy vodka & apple pucker
Pink Ice
peppermint schnapps and godiva
chocolate liqueur
Lemon Drop
absolut citron, cointreau, lemon
juice & sugared rim
Bellini
skyy vodka, peach pucker,
orange juice, champagne
Chocolate Covered Cherry
three olives cherry, kahlua &
godiva chocolate liqueur
Georgia Peach
stoli peachik, peach pucker
and sweet & sour with a
sugared rim
Flirtini
stoli ohranj, pineapple
juice & champagne
Pumpkin Pie
stoli vanil, pumpkin liqueur,
butterscotch schnapps
and nutmeg
MOJITOS
Bacardi Classic 795
Bacardi Berry 850
10 Cane 895
“ULTIMATE” MARGARITA
Original 795
Cuervo “Golden” 895
Patron “Premium” 1050
APPETIZERS
Won Ton Wrapped
Tiger Shrimp
coconut curry & orange
ginger sauces 1395
Pan Seared
Crab Cake Trio
mustard aioli 11
95
Lobster Nachos
guacamole, lemon aioli,
lobster cream sauce,
asian slaw 1325
FRESH
SALADS
LITTLE PLATES
Shellfish Trio
pan seared sea
scallop, crab cake,
wonton wrapped
shrimp 1595
Walnut Crusted
Goat Cheese &
Poached Pear Salad
mesclun greens, candied
walnuts, fresh berries,
walnut vinaigrette,
cinnamon pear syrup 895
Crisp Iceberg
Lettuce Wedge
tomatoes, apple wood
smoked bacon, red
onions, thousand island
dressing 795
Fresh Mozzarella
& Geauga Vine
Ripened Tomatoes
mesclun greens with
white balsamic dressing;
balsamic syrup, onions,
basil vinaigrette 795
Skirt Steak
warm german potato
salad 1650
Pan Seared Tilapia
garlic, tomatoes, lemon,
chardonnay, basil
butter, rice medley 1650
Seared Beef
Tenderloin “Oscar”
fresh asparagus, lump
crabmeat & bearnaise
sauce, potato
croquette 1950
Bison Burger
with Maytag
Blue Cheese
Fire Grilled
Ostrich Skewers
gaufrettes 1425
house spice rub, sour
cherry & balsamic
reduction, fresh
greens 1395
Maine
Lobster Tail
melted butter, hand
mashed yukon gold
potatoes with lobster
cream sauce 2695
“Purple Haze”
Chevre & Apple
Quesadilla
lavendar scented goat
cheese with crisp apples,
arugula, caramelized
onions, fig preserves 950
Crispy Calamari
Fowler’s Mill cornmeal
crust, sweet corn relish,
lemon zest aioli 1050
Mixed Greens
balsamic vinaigrette,
diced garden vegetables,
fontinella cheese 625
Caesar Salad 625
with Cajun Grilled
Chicken Breast 1495
with Cajun Grilled
Salmon 1695
Warm Crabmeat
& Artichoke Dip
fontinella crumb crust,
toasted flatbread 1150
Soup of the
Evening 550
New England
Clam Chowder 595
The Gift of
Good Taste...
Gamekeeper’s Gift
Certificates
Angel Hair Pasta
add
sundried tomatoes,
garlic, snow peas,
bell peppers,
romano cheese 1095
Tiger Shrimp 1395
Penne Pasta
fire grilled
chicken breast, basil,
tomatoes, scallions,
garlic, roasted
peppers, pecorino
romano cheese 1295
WINES
BY THE GLASS
glass/bottle price
CHARDONNAY
gamekeeper’s private
reserve
california 725 / 2900
shoofly chook raffle
australia
800 / 3200
guenoc
lake county 1000 / 4000
wild oak
by st. francis winery
Sonoma county 1300 / 5200
OTHER WHITES
pinot grigio
filadonna
italy 850 / 3400
Please join us
every Monday
for half price
bottle wine night!
Enjoy all bottled wines at
half off list price.
Excludes captain’s list and
Moet & Chandon
Cuvee Dom Perignon
WINES BY THE
GLASS CONTINUED
glass/bottle
MERLOT
gamekeeper’s private
reserve 25 00
california 7 / 29
riesling
vertikal
rodney 00strong
00
mélange
waterbrook
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
sauvignon blanc
sea glass
razor’s edge
50
00
sparkling
cristalino rose
alexander valley 15 / 6000
sonoma 9 / 36
mosel 725 / 2900
washington 800 / 3200
sonoma 8 / 34
50
00
spain 720 / 2900
michael sullberg
25
00
california 7 / 29
australia 9 / 38
rodney strong00
PINOT NOIR
estancia
monterey county 1000 / 4000
row 11 vinas
300
00
california 13 / 52
OTHER REDS
meritage
big guy red00
california 13 / 5200
malbec
high note
mendoza ‘07 800 / 3200
gamekeepers.com
garnacha
monte50oton
00
spain 7 / 30
DINNERS
Fire Grilled Atlantic
Salmon with Lobster
Maine lobster meat
& fresh dill cream sauce,
hand mashed yukon
gold potatoes 2695
Fontinella
Crusted Tilapia
artichoke & crab spread,
herb aioli; asparagus,
rice medley 1995
Penne Pasta
Wasabi Crusted
Chilean Sea Bass
fire grilled chicken
breast, basil, tomatoes,
scallions, garlic,
roasted peppers,
pecorino romano
cheese 1995
Fire Grilled
Cedar Salmon
sweet corn & herb
salsa, roasted butternut
squash with cinnamon &
brown sugar butter 2395
orange, sesame &
ginger sauce, “sticky” rice,
sauteed spinach 2795
Pan Seared Chicken Breast
woodland mushrooms, dried
cherries, butternut squash,
crispy prosciutto, rice medley 1995
South Island Elk
Strip Loin Medallions
pan seared medium rare, woodland
mushroom & cabernet essence,
potato croquettes 3300
Fire Grilled Pork Chop
roasted tomato kraut, sweet
potato tamale, apple & cranberry
preserves 2295
Braised Bison Short Ribs
hoisin cherry barbecue sauce,
fresh asparagus, crispy onions,
hand mashed yukon gold
potatoes 2795
Center Cut Filet Mignon
hand cut steak, roasted garlic
butter, cabernet essence, hand
mashed potatoes 3200
10 oz New York
Strip Steak
roasted garlic
butter, crispy
onions, sea salt
crusted baked
potato 2795
Steak
Enhancements
woodland mushroom sauce 395
bearnaise sauce 295
maytag blue cheese 395
Maine Lobster Tail 1900
12 oz Angus
Reserve “All
Natural”
Strip Steak
roasted garlic
butter, mashed
potatoes, crispy
fried onions 3500
SIDE DISHES
Simple Sides 450
Asparagus “Oscar”
lump blue crabmeat,
bearnaise sauce 725
New
Side
copy
copy
copy 595
Butternut Squash
Maine Lobster
Green Beans
Mashed Potatoes
Asparagus
lobster cream essence 625
Broccoli
Rice Medley
Fresh Asparagus
Sweet Potato Tamale
with Pine Nuts
Mashed Potatoes
olive oil, garlic,
Potato Croquettes
pecorino romano
Sea Salt Crusted Baked
cheese 575
Potato
Please join us every Monday for
half price bottle wine night!
Enjoy all bottled wines at half off list price.
Excludes captain’s list and Moet & Chandon
Cuvee Dom Perignon
COGNACS, PORTS &
DESSERT WINES
Courvoisier VS 7
Courvoisier VSOP 9
Remy Martin VSOP 9
Hennessy VS 7
Taylor Fladgate
fine tawny port 7
Ferrante Vidal
Blanc Ice Wine
Grand River Valley 11
Banfi, Rosa Regale,
Brachetto D’Acqui
Italy 11
Nutty Irishman
Baileys, Frangelico 7
COFFEE
DRINKS
Irish Coffee
Jameson Irish Whiskey,
Creme de Menthe, sugar,
whipped cream 7
Fonseca ruby port 7
Fonseca
lbv 2001 port 8
Warre’s Warrior
special reserve port 7
Warre’s
vintage 2003 port 17
Spanish Coffee
Kahlua, Cointreau,
Tia Maria 7
Be sure to stop in at The Inn of Chagrin Falls located in the same
building. A national publication described the Inn as “reminiscent of
an English Hunt Club,” with 15 lovely guestrooms decorated and
appointed to reflect the grace and charm of Victorian elegance.
Many rooms have fireplaces and four suites have Jacuzzis for two.
While the Inn may have a great history it also has today’s technology,
wireless Internet. The Gathering Room can accommodate up to 15
people for events and has been the site of weddings, television
commercials and a Home and Garden show for Christmas. The Inn
also features a state of the art conference room for meetings with
high speed DSL, overhead projectors and screens and can
accommodate groups of up to 12. The Conference room is also
available for private dinner parties.