Menu

"The Refuge" is a trendy restaurant in Melville, NY, offering a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian options. They provide a comfortable dining experience with wheelchair access, valet parking, and gender-neutral restrooms. The starters feature a variety of unique dishes like grilled Spanish octopus and crispy calamari. Their salads, such as the Nonna Salad and Abuelita Salad, are flavorful and refreshing. Sandwich options like the Seared Mahi Mahi and Grilled Chicken are a hit among customers. The reviews praise the delicious food, excellent service, and vibrant ambiance, perfect for a date night or gathering with friends. Overall, "The Refuge" provides a memorable dining experience with carefully crafted dishes and a welcoming atmosphere.

Starters

Starters

Pulpo

Grilled Spanish octopus citrus avocado salad.

$15.95

Crispy Calamari

Crispy corn flour coated, arrabbiata sauce.

$15.95

Chicken Sofrito Quesadilla

Cheddar, pepper jack, pico de gallo peppers, onions, sour cream, lettuce.

$15.95

Wood Charred Wings

Spicy Latin agave rub, sliced apples, pickled onions, avocado ranch.

$14.95

Guacamole

Jalapeno, tomato, cilantro, onion, lime served with crispy corn tortilla chips.

$15.95

Ropa Vieja Nachos

Corn tortillas, shredded beef, melted cheeses pico de gallo, jalapeno.

$15.95

PEI Mussels

Mollusk.

$15.95

Meatball & Mozzarella Muffaleta

Shredded pork, meatball, fresh mozzarella stuffed inside garlic toast olive tapenade.

$14.95

Chopped Baked Clams

Pancetta bread crumbs, fresh lemon.

$14.95

Meat and Cheese Board

assorted cured meats and artisanal cheeses, mixed nuts,fresh fruit, almond biscuits

$30.95

Lobster Mac & Cheese

pasta shells, creamy three cheese blend, breadcrumbs

$18.95

Nonna Salad

Mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, white beans, tomato, hard-boiled egg, red wine vinaigrette, extra virgin olive oil.

$15.95

Abuelita Salad

Chopped romaine, pico de gallo roasted corn, bacon, shredded cheddar, crispy toritlla strips avocado ranch dressing.

$15.95

Cabra Loca Salad

Warm sesame crusted goat cheese mixed greens, candied walnuts green apples, raspberry vinaigrette.

$16.95

Artichoke & Avocado Caesar Salad

Romaine, candied walnuts, sesame chrunch, avocade, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing.

$17.95

Salads

Salads

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Seared Mahi Mahi Sandwich

Avocado, tomato, crispy onions truffle aioli, buttered brioche roll.

$17.95

Crispy Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich

Crispy shrimp, crabmeat, Sriracha aioli, lettuce, tomato, fresh guacamole, cilantro, toasted hero.

$16.95

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, arugula roasted cherry tomatoes, balsamic drizzle, Portugese roll.

$16.95

Refuge Dressed Cheeseburger

Bacon, avocado, tomato, onion, pickle, lettuce, all chopped and topped with American cheese, crispy onions, Sriracha aioli, french fries.

$20.95

Classic Burger

Lettuce, tomato, onion, french fries.

$18.95

Classic Margherita Pizza

Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil.

$15.50

Mamma Mia Pizza

Chicken cutlet, broccoli rabe, tomato, mozzarella.

$17.50

Volcano Shrimp Alfredo Pizza

Blackened shrimp, spinach, creamy Alfredo sauce.

$17.50

Mushroom Truffle Pizza

Manchego cheese, tomato, leeks topped with arugula salad & fresh herbs.

$16.50

Sausage a la Vodka Pizza

Cheese & parsley, sausage, melted mozzarella, caramelized onions, creamy vodka sauce.

$17.50

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Smoked mozzarella, pickled vegetables, sesame crust.

$17.50

Pizza

Pizza

Straight From Grandma's Kitchen

Straight From Grandma's Kitchen

Chicken Bella

Chicken breast, shiitake mushrooms, roasted peppers, Madeira wine sauce, asparagus and pancetta creamy orzo.

$25.95

Farfalle Giuseppe Verde

Bowtie pasta, grilled chicken, escarole, radicchio fresh basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil.

$22.95

Homemade Pappardelle & Eggplant

Breaded, layered and baked eggplant, tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella.

$21.95

Chicken Paillard

Pounded & grilled, topped with a tricolor salad white balsamic vinaigrette.

$21.95

Shrimp Tacos

3 flour tortillas, shrimp, roasted corn, salsa, cilantro, Sriracha slaw, Spanish rice, plantains.

$22.95

Paella

Shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, chicken onions, peppers, chorizo, saffron rice.

$30.95

Grilled Churrasco

Chimichurri, roasted garlic, mashed potatoes, vegetables.

$30.95

Quinoa Crusted Salmon

Roasted, over cauliflower vegetable rice.

$28.95

Pan Seared Scallops

Wild mushrooms, fresh peas, truffle cream sauce, almond, artichoke, cherry tomato, cous cous, lime butter.

$30.95

Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp

Crabmeat, sweet potato hash, tropical fruit salsa, asparagus.

$29.95

Bisnonna's Chicken

Breaded, topped with fresh mozzarella, served with penne, Italian sausage & meatballs in ala vodka sauce.

$27.95

Blackened Tuna

Wilted spinach, roasted pepper and tomatoes, avocado cilantro crema.

$29.95

Veal Chop Parmesan

Bone in veal chop, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, ravioli.

$37.95

Steak & Shrimp Scampi

grilled NY strip steak, scampi style shrimp over zucchini noodle, mexican street corn

$35.95

Refuge Margarita Bottle

serves approximately 5 glasses over ice. Must be 21 to purchase.

$35.00

Refuge Red Sangria Bottle

Serves approximately 5 glasses over ice. Must be 21 to purchase.

$35.00

Refuge White Sangria Bottle

serves approximately 5 glasses over ice. Must be 21 to purchase.

$35.00

Adult Beverages (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Adult Beverages (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Vegan

Vegan

Sweet Pea Ravioli

seitan "meatball", mushrooms, tomato basil sauce

$20.95

Macro Bowl

arugula, roasted vegetables, quinoa, cashews, dates,pico de gallo

$19.95

Spicy Seitan Tacos

spinach,pico de gallo, guacamole, soft corn tortilla, with sweet plantains

$20.95

"Chicken" Fingers

sweet chili glaze, pickled vegetables, with steamed vegetables

$19.95

Sauteed "Chicken"

artichokes, mushroom,escarole, radichio, tomato basil, quinoa

$22.95