Mara's Homemade
Restaurant Menu
Appetizers
Crab FingersNo cracking required crab fingers sautéed in a garlic butter sauce$9.50
Artichoke DipThis baked dip has been a family favorite for generations, served with crackers$8.00
Gator BitesWhite meat alligator marinated in Cajun spices, tossed in seasoned cornmeal, fried crisp and served with Remoulade Sauce for dipping$9.00
Spicy Gulf Coast Shrimp DipChilled spicy shrimp blended with herbs and cream cheese, served with crackers$7.95
Crawfish Cheese ToastOur French baguette toasted with butter and seasonings, topped with crawfish tails and melted Parmesan$8.00
Fried PicklesPickle slices dusted in seasoned cornmeal and fried crisp,served with Remoulade sauce for dipping$3.00
Hush PuppiesFried jalapeño cornbread served with Mara's herbed butter$2.50
Hot PotatoesThese boiled potatoes are hot in more than one way,served with melted garlic butter on the side$5.00
Vegetarian Red Beans and RiceSpicy red beans served over white rice $6.00
Salads
Mara's House SaladRomaine, hard boiled egg, avocado and tomatotossed with Mara's Italian dressing$6.50
Traditional CaesarRomaine lettuce topped with shredded parmesan, croutons and Mara's homemade oil based anchovy Caesar dressing$6.50
Soups
Ask for today's specialsOkra Seafood GumboA spicy okra gumbo with shrimp and crab, served over white rice$6.00
Okra Andouille Chicken GumboA spicy okra gumbo with Andouille sausage and chicken, served over white rice$6.00
Southern Entrees
Chicken Fried SteakRound steak tenderized, dredged in seasoned flour, pan fried crisp and smothered with gravy,served with gravy covered white rice or garlic mashed potatoes$14.95
MeatloafA medley of fresh vegetables, herbs and fresh ground beef,baked to perfection, served with garlic mashed potatoes$12.95
Southern Fried ChickenA family favorite for generations, served with garlic mashed potatoes,gravy and baked yellow squash$14.95
Cranberry ChickenBoneless, skinless chicken breast baked in a savory cranberry marinade,served with garlic mashed potatoes$14.95
Shrimp ScampiCovered in bread crumbs and baked in a butter sauce,served with rice pilaf and herbed carrots$17.95
Southern Fried Farm Raised CatfishCoated in seasoned cornmeal and fried crisp,served with rosemary garlic mashed potatoes and baked yellow squash$15.95
Flounder AlmandineFlounder filet sautéed in butter and almonds,served with a baked half tomato and herbed carrots$16.95
Macaroni & CheeseMara's traditional macaroni & cheese is prepared with a blend of sharp cheddar and parmesan cheeses$11.95
Side Dishes - $4.50 or 3/12.95
Baked Yellow SquashSummer squash and onions baked with cheddar cheese and corn flakesHerbed CarrotsCollard Greens cooked with Andouille sausage
Fried OkraGarlic Mashed Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Asparagus Almandine
Steamed Broccoli
Cajun and Creole Entrées
JambalayaRice spiced and simmered with Andouille Sausage and Chicken$13.95
Shrimp or Crawfish EtouffeePeeled Shrimp or Crawfish gently simmered in a spicy sauce,served over white rice$15.95Shrimp CreolePeeled Shrimp gently simmered in a spicy tomato sauce, served over white rice$15.95
Combination PlatterShrimp Creole, Jambalaya and Red Beans and Rice$16.95
New Orleans' BBQ Black Peppered ShrimpJumbo, shell on, shrimp marinated in black pepper, baked in butter and spices,served with rice pilaf and herbed carrots$18.95
Killer ShrimpLarge, shell on, shrimp simmered in a spicy water-based broth,served with rice pilaf and herbed carrots$18.95
Catfish New OrleansFarm raised catfish sautéed in Creole seasonings,smothered with crawfish Etouffee,served with rice pilaf and green beans almandine$21.95
Stuffed FlounderFlounder fillet stuffed with Mara's spicy crawfish tail stuffing,served with steamed broccoli and herbed carrots$19.95
Andouille Crusted TilapiaFarm raised tilapia encrusted with Andouille sausage, baked,served with a Creole mustard sauce and fresh asparagus$21.95
Crab CakesMara's homemade crab cakesserved with a side of shrimp Etouffee and Remoulade sauce$19.95
Gator BurgersWhite meat alligator patties seasoned and grilled, served with grilled onions and Remoulade Sauce on an English muffin$9.00
Po Boys Dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and Mara's Remoulade Sauce, served in a French baguette
Oyster $7.95
Shrimp $7.95
Catfish $7.95
Combo – ½ and ½ of any two $8.95
Beverages
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
$2.50 $3.50
Iced Sweet or Fresh Mint Tea
$1.95
Soda
$1.95
Coffee or Tea
$1.95
Abita Beer
$5.00
Sangria
Glass $8.00 Pitcher $25.00
Hurricane
$10.00
Mint Julep
$10.00
Pimm's Cup
$10.00
Creole Martini
$10.00
Bloody Mary
$8.00
PLEASE NOTE: All menu items and prices are subject to change.