Chef Rork spent his childhood on the move as the son of an army officer. His professional career began in Farmingham, Massachusetts at Ken’s Steakhouse as a dishwasher at age 16. Michael then attended the Culinary Institute of America. At Ken’s he worked his way up to Restaurant Chef. He Then moved on to the Queeche Club in Queeche, Vermont; Tony’s Restaurant in Houston, Texas and Il Foro in Little Rock, Arkansas. In each of these locations his restaurants were noted for their innovative and delicious food.
His next move was to Baltimore, Maryland as Executive Chef at Harbor Court Hotel where he earned praise and awards for the next eight years, putting Baltimore on the culinary map. His awards during his tenure at Harbor Court include Mobil Four Star, AAA Four Diamond, Conde Naste Traveler Top 50 Restaurants, Zagat Guide “Best American Restarant in Baltimore” (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994); and the DiRona Award in 1992 and 1993. The Central Maryland Chef’s and Cook’s Association name Chef Rork “Chef of the Year” in 1991.
In St. Michaels the acclaim has followed him where in addition to the many favorable magazine reviews he has competed in the Sea Watch International Clam Chowder Competition, the Mid-Atlantic Wine Festival, and the Waterfowl Festival winning awards in each.
Appetizers – Lunch Menu – Dinner Menu – Sunday Brunch – Surf & Turf Buffet
APPETIZERS
| CRAB MONTEREY Baked with jack cheese; served with hand-cut tortilla chips | $10.25 |
| FRIED CALAMARI Hand breaded; served with roasted tomato sauce | $8.95 |
| “TOWN DOCK” OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER Chef Rork’s own twist! Fried oysters with seasoned spinach & braised fennel | $8.95 |
| POACHED PRINCE EDWARD MUSSELS Poached with white wine, garlic and tomatoes served with toasted garlic bread sticks | $9.25 |
| OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL Tonight’s selection, served on the half shell with homemade cocktail sauce | Market Price |
| PASTRAMI SMOKED SALMONChef Rork’s House-cured Salmon served thinly sliced with daikon slaw and Hawaiian Barbecue sauce | $9.50 |
| GRILLED SHRIMP Wrapped with applewood smoked bacon and fresh basil, gazpacho sauce | $9.75 |
| SMOKED DUCK On a Sweet potato cake, with cole slaw and house made barbecue sauce | $8.95 |
| STEAMED SHRIMP ½ pound Texas shrimp steamed in Old Bay | $9.95 |
| SMOKED BLUEFISH SPREAD Served with sesame-poppy seed flatbread | $7.95 |
SOUP
| CRAB BISQUE “Almost” World-Famous, award winning …Our cream based crab soup with lumps of crabmeat | $5.95 |
| FRENCH ONION SOUP Zesty onion soup topped baked with mozzarella cheese and a garlic crouton | $5.25 |
| OYSTER STEW An Eastern Shore favorite | $8.25 |
| SOUP OF THE DAY Today’s selection of freshly made soup | $4.95 |
SALAD
| GRILLED TUNA SALAD Marinated sushi-quality tuna over a bed of mixed greens, with soba noodles and steamed vegetables, tossed with Oriental dressing | $9.95 |
| TOWN DOCK CHOPPED SALAD Romaine, Red Leaf and Iceberg Lettuce with diced vegetables and feta cheese tossed with toasted mustard seed dressing | $5.95 |
| CHEF’S CHOICE A daily inspiration; ask your server about today’s selection | $10.95 |
| CAESAR SALAD A traditional rendition with romaine lettuce, homemade croutons and dressing With grilled chicken With fried oysters With grilled shrimp | $7.95 $9.95 $11.95 $12.95 |
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches served with a choice of fresh fruit or cole slaw
| TOWN DOCK SALMON Grilled fresh salmon filet and sliced cured salmon on foccacia with poppy seed dressing | $10.25 |
| GRILLED TUNA With fresh basil, sliced tomato and parmesan mayonnaise | $9.95 |
| TURKEY BLT Sliced turkey breast, bacon, lettuce ,tomato & mayo on toasted wheat | $7.25 |
| BLACK ANGUS BURGER Grilled to perfection and served on a bun your choice of American, Blue or Swiss cheese add | $6.95 .50 |
| CRABCAKE 5 ounces of jumbo lump crabmeat gently blended with Chef Rork’s secret blend recipe; broiled to a golden brown | $14.95 |
| FRIED OYSTERS Succulent local oysters, hand breaded with Panko breadcrumbs | $9.25 |
| ROAST DUCK ROLL-UP A fresh tortilla wrapped up with duck, shredded cabbage & hoisin sauce | $9.50 |
| GRILLED CHICKEN ROLL-UP Caesar salad, chopped tomatoes & grilled chicken in a fresh tortilla | $9.25 |
| CORNED BEEF REUBEN Grilled with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & Russian dressing on rye bread | $7.95 |
ENTRÉES
All entrees served with Town Dock Chopped Salad and freshly baked bread
| BOUILLABAISSE A house specialty! Choice seafood steeped in tomato-saffron broth, with garlic toast | $13.95 |
| FLOUNDER FRANÇAISE Egg dipped fillets sautéed with lemon butter | $12.50 |
| POTATO CRUSTED FLOUNDER With sun dried tomato and basil sauce | $12.95 |
| SHEPHERDS PIE Ground beef and vegetables baked with mashed potato crust | $10.50 |
| APPLE GLAZED BABY BACK RIBS Roasted until it falls off of the bone! Served with creamy cole slaw and onion rings | $10.50 |
| GRILLED VEGETABLE RAVIOLI With fresh spinach, chopped tomatoes and garlic over creamy asparagus sauce | $11.95 |
| FISH & CHIPS Fillets dipped in beer batter, served with malt vinegar | $10.95 |
| GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMON Drizzled with port wine-raspberry glaze | $12.95 |
SIDE ORDERS
| FRENCH FRIES HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE CREAMED SPINACH TODAY’S FRESH VEGETABLE | $2.50 |
For your convenience, 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more
FRESH FISH & SEAFOOD
| GRILLED SALMON Atlantic fillet drizzled with port wine-raspberry glaze, served with fresh asparagus | $19.95 |
| STUFFED FLOUNDE Rwith Crab Imperial, topped with lemon-basil sauce, served with fresh green beans | $25.95 |
| SESAME SEARED “SUSHI” TUNA Sushi-quality tuna loin, seared then drizzled with Hawaiian barbecue sauce, served with plum compote | $21.95 |
| SAUTEED RED SNAPPER With Lobster hash, marinated cippolini onions and balsamic syrup | $22.95 |
| CHESAPEAKE BAY ROCKFISH The jewel of the Chesapeake! Crusted with white cornmeal, sautéed and topped with green tomato picadilly; with roasted garlic mashed potatoes | $22.95 |
| GRILLED SWORDFISH Grilled fillets with roasted tomatoes and grilled shallots, served with toasted orzo & citrus salad | $19.95 |
| BLACKENED CATFISH Cajun-style, served with shrimp Creole and dirty rice. | $17.95 |
| FRIED LOCAL OYSTERS AND SHRIMP Hand breaded with Panko breadcrumbs | $19.95 |
| THE BEST CRABCAKES ON THE SHORE 5 ounces of jumbo lump crabmeat gently blended with Chef Rork’s secret recipe, served with stone ground mustard sauce & French fries | One 18.95 Two 25.95 |
| BOULLABAISSE A house specialty! Choice seafood steeped in tomato-saffron broth, served with garlic toast and toasted orzo & citrus salad | 20.95 |
MEAT & POULTRY
| ROAST DUCK BREAST With confit, dried cherry-Madeira sauce and roasted garlic mashed potatoes | $21.95 |
| ROAST FREE RANGE CHICKEN Crispy half chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans | $19.95 |
| GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST Marinated boneless breast of Delmarva chicken, served with a medley of fresh vegetables | $18.95 |
| COWBOY STEAK Bone in 18 oz. Prime Rib-cut with Jack Daniels bourbon-butter & baked potato | $24.95 |
| NEW YORK STRIP STEAK 12 oz. Hand cut strip steak grilled to perfection topped with crispy onions, served with a baked potato. | $22.95 |
| PORK SHANK ‘OSSO BUCCO’ Braised shank served with miripoix vegetables and mashed potatoes | $19.95 |
PASTA & GRAINS
| SHRIMP & GRITS Creamy stone ground grits from Wade’s Mill in Virginia. A new Southern tradition…with shrimp and andouille sausage | $21.95 |
| GRILLED VEGETABLE RAVIOLI With fresh spinach, chopped tomatoes and garlic, over creamy asparagus sauce | $18.95 |
| “POLO GRILL” PENNE PASTA Blackened chicken, toasted pine nuts, peas and parmesan cheese-butter | $19.95 |
For your convenience, 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or moreENTREES SERVED WITH TOWN DOCK CHOPPED SALAD AND FRESHLY BAKED BREAD
If you do not see an old “favorite” on this menu please ask! We will happily prepare it for you if we have the ingredients on hand.
Bloody Mary Bar – $6.00
Select your Vodka from our Bar and create your own!
Tomato Juice, Clamato Juice, Beefmato, V8; Hot Sauces & Horseradish Celery, Asparagus & Tomatoes, Seasoned Salt, Sea Salt, Lemon and Lime Wedges
Featuring Traditional Brunch Specials in addition to our LUNCH MENU.
SAMPLE MENU
HOTO
ysters Stuffed many ways!
Fried Oysters
Steamed Clams
Steamed Mussels with roasted garlic and tomatoes
Shrimp and Andoullie Jamballya
Steamed Sow Crab Legs
Steamed Shrimp
Barbecue Shrimp
Seasonal Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Fish of the day
Seafood Gumbo
COLD
House Salad
Cole slaw
Oysters on half shell
House salad
CARVING BOARD
Steamship Round of Beef
DESSERTSVariety of Cakes and Pastries
22.95*
*tax, gratuity and beverages are not included