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
Pulpo
Grilled Spanish octopus citrus avocado salad.
Crispy Calamari
Crispy corn flour coated, arrabbiata sauce.
Chicken Sofrito Quesadilla
Cheddar, pepper jack, pico de gallo peppers, onions, sour cream, lettuce.
Wood Charred Wings
Spicy Latin agave rub, sliced apples, pickled onions, avocado ranch.
Guacamole
Jalapeno, tomato, cilantro, onion, lime served with crispy corn tortilla chips.
Ropa Vieja Nachos
Corn tortillas, shredded beef, melted cheeses pico de gallo, jalapeno.
PEI Mussels
Mollusk.
Meatball & Mozzarella Muffaleta
Shredded pork, meatball, fresh mozzarella stuffed inside garlic toast olive tapenade.
Chopped Baked Clams
Pancetta bread crumbs, fresh lemon.
Meat and Cheese Board
assorted cured meats and artisanal cheeses, mixed nuts,fresh fruit, almond biscuits
Lobster Mac & Cheese
pasta shells, creamy three cheese blend, breadcrumbs
Nonna Salad
Mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, white beans, tomato, hard-boiled egg, red wine vinaigrette, extra virgin olive oil.
Abuelita Salad
Chopped romaine, pico de gallo roasted corn, bacon, shredded cheddar, crispy toritlla strips avocado ranch dressing.
Cabra Loca Salad
Warm sesame crusted goat cheese mixed greens, candied walnuts green apples, raspberry vinaigrette.
Artichoke & Avocado Caesar Salad
Romaine, candied walnuts, sesame chrunch, avocade, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing.
Salads
Sandwiches
Seared Mahi Mahi Sandwich
Avocado, tomato, crispy onions truffle aioli, buttered brioche roll.
Crispy Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich
Crispy shrimp, crabmeat, Sriracha aioli, lettuce, tomato, fresh guacamole, cilantro, toasted hero.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, arugula roasted cherry tomatoes, balsamic drizzle, Portugese roll.
Refuge Dressed Cheeseburger
Bacon, avocado, tomato, onion, pickle, lettuce, all chopped and topped with American cheese, crispy onions, Sriracha aioli, french fries.
Classic Burger
Lettuce, tomato, onion, french fries.
Classic Margherita Pizza
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil.
Mamma Mia Pizza
Chicken cutlet, broccoli rabe, tomato, mozzarella.
Volcano Shrimp Alfredo Pizza
Blackened shrimp, spinach, creamy Alfredo sauce.
Mushroom Truffle Pizza
Manchego cheese, tomato, leeks topped with arugula salad & fresh herbs.
Sausage a la Vodka Pizza
Cheese & parsley, sausage, melted mozzarella, caramelized onions, creamy vodka sauce.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Smoked mozzarella, pickled vegetables, sesame crust.
Pizza
Straight From Grandma's Kitchen
Chicken Bella
Chicken breast, shiitake mushrooms, roasted peppers, Madeira wine sauce, asparagus and pancetta creamy orzo.
Farfalle Giuseppe Verde
Bowtie pasta, grilled chicken, escarole, radicchio fresh basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil.
Homemade Pappardelle & Eggplant
Breaded, layered and baked eggplant, tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella.
Chicken Paillard
Pounded & grilled, topped with a tricolor salad white balsamic vinaigrette.
Shrimp Tacos
3 flour tortillas, shrimp, roasted corn, salsa, cilantro, Sriracha slaw, Spanish rice, plantains.
Paella
Shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, chicken onions, peppers, chorizo, saffron rice.
Grilled Churrasco
Chimichurri, roasted garlic, mashed potatoes, vegetables.
Quinoa Crusted Salmon
Roasted, over cauliflower vegetable rice.
Pan Seared Scallops
Wild mushrooms, fresh peas, truffle cream sauce, almond, artichoke, cherry tomato, cous cous, lime butter.
Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp
Crabmeat, sweet potato hash, tropical fruit salsa, asparagus.
Bisnonna's Chicken
Breaded, topped with fresh mozzarella, served with penne, Italian sausage & meatballs in ala vodka sauce.
Blackened Tuna
Wilted spinach, roasted pepper and tomatoes, avocado cilantro crema.
Veal Chop Parmesan
Bone in veal chop, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, ravioli.
Steak & Shrimp Scampi
grilled NY strip steak, scampi style shrimp over zucchini noodle, mexican street corn
Refuge Margarita Bottle
serves approximately 5 glasses over ice. Must be 21 to purchase.
Refuge Red Sangria Bottle
Serves approximately 5 glasses over ice. Must be 21 to purchase.
Refuge White Sangria Bottle
serves approximately 5 glasses over ice. Must be 21 to purchase.
Adult Beverages (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Vegan
Sweet Pea Ravioli
seitan "meatball", mushrooms, tomato basil sauce
Macro Bowl
arugula, roasted vegetables, quinoa, cashews, dates,pico de gallo
Spicy Seitan Tacos
spinach,pico de gallo, guacamole, soft corn tortilla, with sweet plantains
"Chicken" Fingers
sweet chili glaze, pickled vegetables, with steamed vegetables
Sauteed "Chicken"
artichokes, mushroom,escarole, radichio, tomato basil, quinoa