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Our Menu

MenuGluten Free MenuVegan / Dairy Free MenuBRUNCH MENULUNCH SPECIAL

Beginnings

FRIED TOFU BITES photo

FRIED TOFU BITES

14.00
garlic and tofu purée | soy-pickled shiitake | puffed rice
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER photo

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

14.00/Sub Chicken Wings
14.00
battered cauliflower | Buffalo sauce | pickled celery | ranch & blue cheese
AVOCADO TOAST photo

AVOCADO TOAST

12.00
turmeric onion | pickled carrot | shaved radish | aioli
HUMMUS & BABA GHANOUSH photo

HUMMUS & BABA GHANOUSH

12.00
pita chips | cucumber | tomato | feta | parsley | paprika | olive oil
LUA RESERVE CAVIAR photo

LUA RESERVE CAVIAR

95.00/1oz
toast points | crème fraîche | marinated onion | cucumber | parsley
CAVIAR CUTIE photo

CAVIAR CUTIE

25.00/.25oz
47.00/.5oz
cornbread waffle | marinated red onion | radish sprouts | "hollandaise"
FLAT BREAD photo

FLAT BREAD

12.00
caramelized onion spread, Prairie Breeze, Parmesan, arugula, marinated red onion, Coppa from Sherman Hill's own The Good Butcher
HIRAMASA AGUACHILE photo

HIRAMASA AGUACHILE

18.00
cucumber, jalapeno, avocado, Tajin, cilantro
FRIED CHEESE CURDS photo

FRIED CHEESE CURDS

12.00
spicy ranch, pickled cauliflower, scallion
CHICKEN KARAAGE BITES photo

CHICKEN KARAAGE BITES

Sub Buffalo Sauce
13.00
cucumber, sesame, scallion, hoisin
CHIPS & SALSA VERDE photo

CHIPS & SALSA VERDE

4.00/Add Queso
7.00
corn tortilla chips, tomatillo salsa, radish, queso fresco

Middles

All sandwich served with French fries. Sub Side Salad +1 | Sub Caesar Salad +3 | Sub Soup +3

LUA SMUSH BURGER photo

LUA SMUSH BURGER

17.50
two house-ground patties | fried onion | American cheese | Lua sauce | pickle | We cannot accommodate temperature requests on smush patties.
IMPOSSIBLE SMUSH BURGER photo

IMPOSSIBLE SMUSH BURGER

18.50
two Impossible patties | fried onion | American cheese | Lua sauce | pickle
RAREBIT BURGER photo

RAREBIT BURGER

18.50
two house-ground patties | Gouda cheese sauce | bacon onion jam | served open face on a sesame seed bun
CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP photo

CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP

15.00
grilled chicken | tortilla | Caesar Dressing
SPAETZLE MAC & CHEESE photo

SPAETZLE MAC & CHEESE

15.00
smoked Gouda sauce | crispy onions | bacon not served with a side
HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH photo

HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH

18.50
breaded & fried | dipped Nashville style | cabbage slaw | garlic aioli
LUA's CHICKEN SANDWICH photo

LUA's CHICKEN SANDWICH

18.00
breaded & fried | Lua sauce | pickle
KOREAN-ITALIAN BEEF photo

KOREAN-ITALIAN BEEF

18.00
shredded beef | giardiniera | kimchi | gochujang aioli | hoisin
GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICH photo

GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICH

15.00
eggplant | red pepper | hummus | pickled carrot | turmeric onion | cucumber | arugula | Italian bread
VEGETABLE STIR FRY photo

VEGETABLE STIR FRY

4.00/Add Chicken
6.00/Add Beef
7.00/Add Salmon
15.00
broccoli | snap peas | red peppers | scallion | sesame seed

Ends

ALMOND CHIFFON CAKE photo

ALMOND CHIFFON CAKE

8.00
cream cheese frosting | hazelnuts | seasonal fruit
CHEESECAKE photo

CHEESECAKE

8.00
Dulce de leche | strawberry

Lua Kids

For kids 10 and under.

LIL SMUSH

8.00
single patty, American cheese | served with fries

GRILLED CHEESE

8.00
American cheese | served with fries

AVOCADO TOAST

8.00
white bread, smashed avocado, aioli | served with fries

QUESADILLA

8.00
American cheese | served with fries

CHICKEN STRIPS

8.00
breaded & fried chicken strips | served with fries

Salads

CAESAR photo

CAESAR

5.00/Add Chicken
7.00/Add Baked Salmon
11.00
Caesar dressing | parmesan | crouton
TABBOULEH photo

TABBOULEH

5.00/Add Fried Chicken
5.00/Add Grilled Chicken
7.00/Add Baked Salmon
12.00
cherry tomato | cucumber | green olive | marinated pepper & onion | mint | parsley
STRAWBERRY photo

STRAWBERRY

5.00/Add Fried Chicken
5.00/Add Grilled Chicken
7.00/Add Baked Salmon
13.50
arugula | cucumber | Marcona almonds | feta | balsamic dressing

Vegan, Dairy Free and Gluten Free menus available upon request. The kitchen will accommodate dishes (if able) to food sensitivities and allergies
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Taproom Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 - 10:00
Friday - Saturday: 11:00 - 11:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 9:00
Kitchen closes one hour before taproom.

Beginnings

GF Buffalo Cauliflower photo

GF Buffalo Cauliflower

14.00/Sub Chicken Wings
14.00
Buffalo sauce | pickled celery | ranch, blue cheese, or both!
GF Fried Tofu Bites photo

GF Fried Tofu Bites

10.00
garlic and tofu purée | soy-pickled shiitake | puffed rice *contains soy sauce*
GF Chips & Salsa Verde photo

GF Chips & Salsa Verde

4.00/Add Queso
7.00
tortilla chips | jalapeño | tomatillos | onion | garlic | cilantro | radish | queso fresco
GF Hummus & Baba Ghanoush photo

GF Hummus & Baba Ghanoush

12.00
tortilla chips | cucumber | tomato | feta

GF Caesar Salad

5.00/Add Grilled Chicken
7.00/Add Baked Salmon
11.00
Caesar dressing | parmesan

GF Hiramasa Aguachile

18.00
cucumber | jalapeno | avocado | Tajin | cilantro

GF Fried Cheese Curds

12.00
spicy ranch | pickled cauliflower | scallion

GF Strawberry Salad

13.50
arugula | cucumber | Marcona almond | balsamic

Middles

GF Lua Smush Burger

17.50
two house-ground patties, fried onion, American cheese, Lua sauce, pickle | served with fries or salad | We cannot accommodate temperature requests on smush patties. | This dish can be gluten free without a bun.

GF Impossible Smush Burger

18.50
two Impossible patties, fried onion, American cheese, Lua sauce, pickle | served with fries or salad | This dish can be gluten free without a bun.

GF Rarebit Burger

17.50
Gouda cheese sauce | bacon onion jam | served open-face on a GF bun

GF Side of Fries

4.00

Side Salad

5.00

GF Vegetable Stir Fry

15.00
broccoli | snap peas | red pepper | scallion | sesame seeds

Ends

Almond Chiffon Cake photo

Almond Chiffon Cake

8.00
cream cheese frosting, hazelnuts, seasonal fruit

The kitchen will accommodate dishes (if able) to food sensitivities and allergies
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Taproom Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 - 10:00
Friday - Saturday: 11:00 - 11:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 9:00
Kitchen closes one hour before taproom.

Vegan

Vegan Fried Tofu Bites (VG) photo

Vegan Fried Tofu Bites (VG)

10.00
garlic and tofu purée, puffed rice
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower (VG) photo

Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower (VG)

12.00
Battered, Buffalo Sauce, Pickled Celery
Vegan Avocado Toast (VG) photo

Vegan Avocado Toast (VG)

12.00
turmeric onion, pickled carrot, shaved radish
Chips & Salsa Verde photo

Chips & Salsa Verde

7.00
tortilla chips | jalapeño | tomatillo | onion | garlic | cilantro |radish
Hummus & Baba Ghanoush photo

Hummus & Baba Ghanoush

12.00
pita chips | cucumber | tomato

Impossible Smush Burger (VG)

18.50
two Impossible patties | fried onion | tofu cream | pickle

Tabbouleh Salad

12.00
cherry tomato | cucumber | green olive | marinated peppers & onions | cilantro | mint | parsley

Strawberry Salad

12.00
arugula | cucumber | Marcona almond | balsamic

Vegetable Stir Fry

15.00
broccoli | snap peas | red pepper | scallion | sesame seeds

GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICH

15.00
eggplant | red peppers | hummus | pickled carrot | turmeric onion | cucumber | arugula | Italian bread

Dairy Free

Avocado Toast

12.00
turmeric onion, pickled carrot, shaved radish, aioli

Almond Chiffon Cake (DF)

8.00
hazelnuts, seasonal fruit

Lua Reserve Caviar

95.00/1oz
toast points | marinated onions | cucumber | parsley

Chicken Karaage Bites

13.00
cucumber | sesame | scallion | bibimbap sauce

Buffalo Chicken Bites

13.00
pickled celery

Hiramasa Aguachile

18.00
cucumber | jalapeno | avocado | Tajin | cilantro

Lua's Chicken Sandwich

18.00
breaded & fried | Lua sauce | pickles | GF bun

Hot Chicken Sandwich

18.50
breaded & fried | dipped Nashville style | cabbage slaw | garlic aioli | gluten free bun

Korean-Italian Beef Sandwich

18.00
shredded beef | giardiniera | kimchi | gochujang aioli | hoisin

Grilled Veggie Sandwich

15.00
eggplant | red pepper | hummus | pickled carrot | turmeric onion | cucumber | arugula | Italian bread

The kitchen will accommodate dishes (if able) to food sensitivities and allergies
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Taproom Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 - 10:00
Friday - Saturday: 11:00 - 11:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 9:00
Kitchen closes one hour before taproom.

Brunch is available here in our Sherman Hill taproom every Saturday & Sunday from 9AM-2PM

BREAKFAST

TRES LECHES OVERNIGHT OATS photo

TRES LECHES OVERNIGHT OATS

8.00
chia seeds, strawberries, cinnamon, granola
BREAKFAST SANDWICH photo

BREAKFAST SANDWICH

14.00
Cuban-style loaf, scrambled eggs, beans, bacon, Mexican pickles, cheddar cheese, served with home fries
HUEVOS RANCHEROS photo

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

12.00
tortilla, beans, two eggs, chorizo, salsa roja, queso fresco
BISCUITS & GRAVY photo

BISCUITS & GRAVY

14.00
two eggs, chorizo gravy, cheddar cheese, cilantro, marinated red onion, radish
CHILAQUILES photo

CHILAQUILES

4.50/add two eggs
5.00/add chorizo
5.00/add chicken
13.00
tortilla chips smothered in salsa verde, topped with sour cream, queso fresco, marinated red onion, radish, onion, & cilantro
BREAKFAST BURRITO photo

BREAKFAST BURRITO

2.00/add chorizo gravy
2.00/add cheese sauce
4.00/add home fries
13.00
potato, chorizo, beans, eggs, cheddar cheese, served with salsa verde & sour cream
LUA OMELETTE photo

LUA OMELETTE

5.00/add chorizo
14.00
roasted poblano, onion, tomato, topped with salsa | served with home fries
SMOTHERED FRIED CHICKEN photo

SMOTHERED FRIED CHICKEN

4.50/add two eggs
18.00
chorizo gravy, Mexican pickles, sour cream, cilantro | served with home fries OR beans

"CHURRO" WAFFLE

14.00
Mexican chocolate sauce, whipped, strawberries, maple syrup

"LOCO MOCO"

15.00
single smush patty, chorizo gravy, white rice, two eggs sunny side up (or however you want!), radish, cilantro

SHARABLES

LUA RESERVE CAVIAR

50.00/.5oz
95.00/Full oz
fried daikon cake, sour cream, radish Harvested by Chef James in conjunction with the California Caviar Company
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP photo

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP

1.00/Sub Pita Chips
11.00
cream cheese, parmesan, tortilla chips
HUMMUS & BABA GHANOUSH photo

HUMMUS & BABA GHANOUSH

12.00
pita chips, cucumber, tomato, feta | topped with parsley, paprika, olive oil
AVOCADO TOAST photo

AVOCADO TOAST

2.50/add egg
12.00
turmeric onion, pickled carrot, shaved radish, garlic aioli
CHIPS & SALSA VERDE photo

CHIPS & SALSA VERDE

1.00/add salsa roja
7.00

SALADS

LUA HOUSE photo

LUA HOUSE

5.00/add grilled chicken
7.00/add baked salmon
14.00
Romaine, grape tomato, marinated onion & pepper, Prairie Breeze, bacon, hard boiled egg, cucumber, house vinaigrette
QUINOA photo

QUINOA

5.00/add grilled chicken
7.00/add baked salmon
12.00
marinated red onion & pepper, cucumber, tomato, raisin, feta, red wine vinaigrette
CAESAR photo

CAESAR

5.00/add grilled chicken
7.00/add baked salmon
11.00
parmesan, croutons

SWEETS

CHOCOLATE SNACK PACK

8.00
dark chocolate, Marcona almond, Maldon sea salt

ALMOND CHIFFON CAKE

8.00
cream cheese frosting, hazelnut, seasonal fruit

SIDES

TWO EGGS

4.50
sunny side up, over easy, over medium, over hard, scrambled

HOME FRIES

4.00

BACON

6.00

CHORIZO GRAVY

3.50

TORTILLA

0.50

STRAWBERRIES

3.00

BEANS

3.00

SALSA

1.00
verde or roja

FRENCH FRIES

4.00

BURGERS

LUA SMUSH photo

LUA SMUSH

17.50
two house-ground Iowa premium Angus patties, fried onion, American cheese, Lua sauce, pickle, sesame seed bun
IMPOSSIBLE SMUSH photo

IMPOSSIBLE SMUSH

18.50
two Impossible patties, fried onion, American cheese, Lua sauce, pickle, sesame seed bun
RAREBIT photo

RAREBIT

18.50
two house-ground Iowa premium Angus patties, gouda cheese sauce, bacon & onion jam, served open-faced on a sesame seed bun

Join us from 11AM-3PM every Monday-Friday for our weekday lunch deal! Your choice of 1 sandwich and 2 sides for $15!

SANDWICHES

Side Options: Fries | Side Salad | Side Caesar | Cup of Soup | Pita & Hummus | Pita & Baba Ghanoush | Spaetzle & Cheese

LUNCH SMUSH BURGER photo

LUNCH SMUSH BURGER

15.00
single 5.5 ounce Lua smush patty, fried onion, American cheese, Lua sauce, pickle, sesame seed bun
LUNCH IMPOSSIBLE SMUSH photo

LUNCH IMPOSSIBLE SMUSH

16.00
single 5.5oz Impossible patty, fried onion, American cheese, Lua sauce, pickle, sesame seed bun
LUNCH RAREBIT photo

LUNCH RAREBIT

15.00
single 5.5 ounce Lua smush patty, gouda cheese sauce, bacon & onion jam, served open-faced on a sesame seed bun
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