{"id":87,"date":"2017-12-14T17:23:14","date_gmt":"2017-12-14T17:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2018-05-11T12:21:29","modified_gmt":"2018-05-11T12:21:29","slug":"lunch-menu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/lunch-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Lunch Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"89\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/lunch-menu\/img_5888\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_5888.jpg?fit=3600%2C2400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 70D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1500659778&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"lunch menu diamonds steak seafood restaurant\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_5888.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_5888.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-89\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_5888-300x200.jpg?resize=400%2C267\" alt=\"lunch-menu-diamonds-steak-seafood-restaurant-howell-pinckney-brighton\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_5888.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_5888.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_5888.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_5888.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_5888.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"menu-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/Diamonds-Lunch-Menu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Lunch Menu<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"description\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.merkelrestaurants.com\/diamonds\/Diamonds-Gluten-Free-Vegetarian-Lunch-Menu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Gluten Free &amp; Vegetarian Lunch Menu\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">STARTERS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cSMOKING\u201d Shrimp Cocktail<\/strong><br \/>\nSuper jumbo gulf shrimp slow boiled with aromatic spices, black peppercorns and fresh lemon. Served chilled over smoking dry ice with our Steakhouse cocktail sauce \uf074 3.95\/ea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spinach &amp; Artichoke Dip<\/strong><br \/>\nSpinach, artichokes, roasted garlic baked with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese served with our crispy Mediterranean pita \uf074 9.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes<\/strong><br \/>\nOld Bay, red pepper, sweet onion, fresh lemon, creole mustard, served with our house made lobster cream sauce \uf074 10.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toasted Almond Brie<\/strong><br \/>\nImported French brie cheese baked with a toasted almond crust served with warm agave pita chips and a fresh wild berry compote \uf074 11.25<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli<\/strong><br \/>\nHandmade ravioli stuffed with goat cheese, tossed with tomatoes, wild mushrooms and a white wine herb sauce \uf074 11.45<\/p>\n<p><strong>Calamari<\/strong><br \/>\nCrispy calamari hand breaded to order and flash fried served with our house made sweet chili sauce \uf074 11.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shrimp Ceviche<\/strong><br \/>\nGulf shrimp, avocado, jalapeno, fresh lime with crispy wontons \uf074 12.25<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ENTREE SALADS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kale and Quinoa Salad<\/strong><br \/>\nShredded kale with quinoa, golden raisin, pickled red onion, parmesan, pine nuts, champagne vinaigrette \uf074 9.95<br \/>\nAsk your server about adding grilled chicken, salmon or Filet Mignon Tips!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classic Chicken Caesar Salad<\/strong><br \/>\nCrisp romaine topped with fresh grilled chicken breast, shaved imported Parmesan and house garlic-herb croutons,<br \/>\nserved with our creamy caesar dressing \uf074 11.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ann Arbor Chicken Salad<\/strong><br \/>\nCrisp romaine tossed with champagne vinaigrette, topped with Danish blue cheese, walnuts and dried cranberries \uf074 12.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diamond\u2019s Signature Steak Salad<\/strong><br \/>\nChopped romaine with our famous Filet Mignon tips, imported Danish blue cheese, crispy fried onions, cucumbers, roma tomatoes &#8211; pairs perfectly with our house made blue cheese dressing \uf074 13.95<\/p>\n<p><em>Our Housemade Dressings<\/em><br \/>\nRed wine vinaigrette, champagne vinaigrette, wild berry vinaigrette, creamy caesar, buttermilk ranch, blue cheese<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">STEAKS<\/span><br \/>\nAll steaks are served with your choice of TWO sides.<br \/>\nWe serve only the finest hand selected Mid-western<br \/>\nbeef aged at least 28 days for perfect flavor and tenderness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diamond\u2019s \u201cWorld Famous\u201d Filet Mignon Tips<br \/>\n<\/strong>with sweet cajun sauce served on skewers<br \/>\n4 oz. \uf074 15.95 8 oz. \uf074 19.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Sirloin<\/strong><br \/>\nCenter Cut 8oz. \uf074 19.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>New York Strip Steak<\/strong><br \/>\n12oz. \uf074 28.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Filet Mignon<\/strong><br \/>\nCenter Cut 7 oz. \uf074 29.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Signature Ribeye<\/strong><br \/>\nC.A.B., crispy fried onions, Danish blue cheese<br \/>\n14 oz. \uf074 28.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diamonds Mixed Grill<\/strong><br \/>\nFilet Mignon Tip skewer, grilled shrimp skewer, grilled chicken skewer with sweet cajun sauce \uf074 25.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steak \u201cBrazzo\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\nOur \u201cWorld Famous\u201d char grilled Filet Mignon Tips over a mushroom Madeira wine sauce and served over a bed of smashed potatoes, served with soup or house salad \uf074 19.95<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TOP YOUR STEAK<\/strong><br \/>\n1.50 each<br \/>\n\uf074 Danish Blue Cheese<br \/>\n\uf074 Grilled Onions<br \/>\n\uf074 Steakhouse Mushrooms<br \/>\n\uf074 Crispy Fried Onions<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ADD TO ANY ENTR\u00c9E<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\uf074 Filet Mignon Tips Skewer 8<br \/>\n\uf074 Garlic Butter Shrimp 9<br \/>\n\uf074 Seared Sea Scallops 12<br \/>\n\uf074 Maine Lobster Tail 18<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FRESH FISH &amp; SHELLFISH<\/span><br \/>\nOur fish and shellfish are flown in 4-5 times a week to ensure maximum freshness.<br \/>\nFresh fish and shellfish entrees are served with your choice of two sides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes<\/strong><br \/>\nOld Bay, red pepper, sweet onion, fresh lemon, creole mustard, served with our house made lobster cream sauce \uf074 14.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Atlantic Salmon<\/strong><br \/>\nOur salmon is brought in fresh and cut right here in house.<br \/>\n\uf074 15.95<br \/>\nGrilled \uf074 house made lobster cream sauce<br \/>\nTeriyaki \uf074 teriyaki glaze, grilled sweet pineapple<br \/>\nPan Seared \uf074 grilled lemon herb butter<br \/>\nBlackened \uf074 house blend Cajun seasoning<\/p>\n<p><strong>Great Lakes Perch<\/strong><br \/>\nGreat Lakes Perch dusted with seasoned flour and lightly fried, served with remoulade \uf074 16.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pan Seared Sea Scallops<\/strong><br \/>\nFresh jumbo sea scallops caramelized and served over a rich champagne butter sauce \uf074 18.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maine Lobster Tail<\/strong><br \/>\nOne cold water Maine lobster tail broiled in the oven with whole butter and Old Bay. Served with drawn butter and lemon \uf074 19.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gulf Shrimp<\/strong><br \/>\n\uf074 14.95<br \/>\nSauteed \uf074 garlic, white wine, diced tomatoes<br \/>\nGrilled \uf074 lemon butter, parsley<br \/>\nCoconut \uf074 flash fried, Japanese panko, fresh coconut<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CHICKEN<\/span><br \/>\nChicken entrees are served with your choice of two sides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sweet Cajun Chicken Skewer<\/strong><br \/>\nFresh chicken breast skewered, marinated and grilled with our famous sweet cajun sauce \uf074 12.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teriyaki Chicken<\/strong><br \/>\nSimply grilled, sweet teriyaki glaze, grilled fresh pineapple \uf074 13.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chicken Picatta<\/strong><br \/>\nTender chicken cutlets saut\u00e9ed in a lemon caper sauce with artichokes. \uf074 14.45<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PASTA<\/span><br \/>\nAll pastas include a cup of soup or a house salad.<br \/>\nWe proudly serve locally made Mama Mucci\u2019s Pasta.<br \/>\nGluten free pasta available upon request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cOur Famous\u201d Mac n\u2019 Cheese<\/strong><br \/>\nCavatappi pasta tossed in our famous 4 cheese sauce baked with sharp cheddar cheese and our toasted butter crumbs \uf074 10.95<br \/>\nAsk your server about adding grilled chicken, shrimp or Filet Mignon Tips!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creole Chicken Cavatappi<br \/>\n<\/strong>Pan roasted chicken breast, caramelized onions, smoked bacon and tomatoes tossed in a light cajun cream sauce \uf074 12.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chicken Linguine Alfredo<\/strong><br \/>\nLocally made linguine pasta tossed in a scratch made roasted garlic alfredo sauce with fresh grilled chicken \uf074 13.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diamonds Twisted Stroganoff<\/strong><br \/>\nCavatappi pasta tossed in our house made Stroganoff sauce with our famous Filet Mignon Tips, steakhouse mushrooms and fresh herbs \uf074 14.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Signature Seafood Pasta<\/strong><br \/>\nLinguine pasta, house made lobster cream sauce, fresh asparagus tips, Gulf shrimp, topped with a crab cake \uf074 17.95<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">STEAKHOUSE BURGERS &amp; SANDWICHES<\/span><br \/>\nOur Steakhouse burgers are a blend of short rib, brisket and chuck.<br \/>\nAll burgers are built on a fresh baked brioche bun and are served with french fries.<br \/>\nupgrade to a signature side for only $1.95.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Black Bean Burger<\/strong><br \/>\nMade in house topped with caramelized onions \uf0749.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classic Cheese Burger<\/strong><br \/>\nSignature sauce and Wisconsin Aged Cheddar \uf074 12.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diamond Burger<\/strong><br \/>\nSwiss and pepper jack cheeses, crispy fried onions \uf074 13.95<\/p>\n<p>All sandwiches are served with french fries.<br \/>\nUpgrade to a signature side for only $1.95.<\/p>\n<p><strong>California Club<\/strong><br \/>\nGrilled chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, bacon, avocado spread, lettuce and tomato on grilled sourdough \uf074 11.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patty Melt<\/strong><br \/>\nGrilled burger on local, sliced rye bread topped with Swiss cheese, flat top grilled onions and tavern sauces \uf074 11.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>French Dip<\/strong><br \/>\nSlow roasted prime rib, shaved thin with melted Swiss cheese, on a sourdough baguette, served with au jus and horseradish cream \uf074 15.95<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SIDES<\/span><br \/>\n\uf074 2.95<br \/>\nSmashed Potatoes German Tomato Soup (Sat-Thur)<br \/>\nFresh Green Beans Clam Chowder (Fridays only)<br \/>\nRice Pilaf French Fries<br \/>\nChophouse Cream Corn Steakhouse Mushrooms<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SIGNATURE SIDES<\/span><br \/>\n\uf074 4.95<br \/>\nGrilled Asparagus House Salad<br \/>\nFrench Onion Soup (cup) Caesar Salad<br \/>\nDiamonds Mac n\u2019 Cheese Sweet Potato Fries<br \/>\nLoaded Smashed Potatoes Crispy Brussels Sprouts<\/p>\n<p>Substitute signature sides to any meal \uf074 1.95 each<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Download Lunch Menu Download Gluten Free &amp; 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