Emerald Restaurant

Breakfast isn’t just for breakfast anymore. Fuel the fun day into night with diner classics like Eggs Benedict, Sausage Biscuits and Gravy, our 8 oz NY Strip Steak and Eggs and more*. Choose a hearty three-egg omelet with aged NY cheddar cheese or for a lighter bite, choose from our steel-cut oatmeal or seasonal fruit and yogurt.

*Select breakfast dishes available 24-hours

Emerald Restaurant Classics

Full House
Two eggs your way, home fries, choice of ham, sausage or bacon, with your choice of toast • $9.99

Eggs Benedict
English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, home fries, with your choice of toast • $10.25

Players Breakfast
8oz NY strip steak, home fries, two eggs your way, with your choice of toast • $20.00

Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy
Sausage gravy and two eggs your way over just baked buttermilk biscuits

Breakfast Burrito
Three eggs, home fries, bacon, ham, peppers, onions, cheddar cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla topped with chili, sour cream and tomatoes • $10.25

Challah French Toast
Thick slices of our challah bread, served with maple flavored syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar
Two Slices $6.00 • Three Slices $8.00

Colossal Buttermilk Pancakes
Served with butter and maple flavor syrup. Add blueberries, banana or chocolate chips
(2) $1.25 (2) $2.00 • Short Stack (2) $6.00 • Tall Stack (4) $8.00

Belgian Waffle w/ Strawberries
Served with butter and maple syrup, powdered sugar

Smoked Salmon Benedict
English muffin topped with sautéed spinach, smoked salmon, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce served with home fries

Omelets
Substitute egg white $2.00

CNY Cheddar Omelet
Three eggs, aged cheddar cheese, with home fries and your choice of toast

Western Omelet
Three eggs, ham, peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, with home fries and your choice of toast

Vegetable Omelet
Three eggs, spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, with home fries and your choice of toast

Vegan Omelet
Vegan eggs, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, vegan cheddar cheese, served with fruit cup

Add-Ons
Ham, sausage, bacon, mushrooms, peppers, onions, broccoli, extra-cheese, feta cheese

Light Fare

Spinach and Egg White Omelet
Spinach, tomato, and feta. Served with fresh fruit and choice of toast • $11.00

♥ Steel Cut Oatmeal
McCann’s oatmeal, raisins and brown sugar • $5.75

♥ Seasonal Fruit and Yogurt Plate
Seasonal melons, mango, mixed berries, banana bread with cream cheese filling, served with yogurt

Acai Bowl
Acai berries blended with bananas, blueberries, and oat milk topped with sliced bananas, blueberries, raspberries, granola and toasted coconut

Smoked Salmon Platter
Smoked salmon, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions served with a dill cream cheese and everything bagel

A La Carte

Home Fries
Bacon
Sausage
Turkey Bacon
Ham
Corned Beef Hash
Fresh Fruit
Single Pancake
Applesauce
[GF] Gluten-Free Bagel
Bagel or English Muffin
Toast

♥ Heart Healthy Item
[GF] Gluten-Free
18% Gratuity on parties of six or more. A gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of 20 or more. Gratuities are not available from points or vouchers.

Come early and come hungry for Emerald Restaurant’s daily dinner specials, starting nightly at 4:00 pm. Each night you’ll find classic diner dishes done right. Hearty casseroles, savory stews and Central New York favorites like Chicken and Riggies, an Italian American pasta dish with fresh rigatoni and savory chicken in a spicy cream sauce.

available starting at 4pm

Monday
Smothered Pork Chops: pork chops topped with sliced apples, sliced onion, chopped bacon, and calvados brandy sauce served with roasted red potatoes and vegetable of the day

Tuesday
Chicken Riggies, local favorite

Wednesday
Liver, bacon and onions, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables

Thursday
Half Rack St. Louis Rib Dinner: Fries, Coleslaw, Cornbread New item

Friday
Fisherman’s Platter: Beer-battered fish, fried shrimp, clam strips, waffle cut fries, slaw, choice of cocktail or tartar sauce

Saturday
Meatloaf Dinner: served with mashed potatoes, gravy, and vegetable of the day

Sunday
Half a Roasted Chicken, with sage butter sauce mashed potatoes and vegetables

All served with choice of side salad or chicken noodle soup
Upgrade to clam chowder or Caesar salad

With so many tasty dishes on Emerald Restaurant’s Lunch and Dinner menu, let us point you toward a few Central New York favorite dishes. For appetizers, try the Utica Greens – but don’t let the name fool you. Braised escarole is accompanied by Italian meats, cherry peppers, pecorino cheese, breadcrumbs and served with garlic bread. Cutting carbs or eating gluten free? Our Classic Cob is one of our most popular salads. Enjoy hot sandwiches fresh off the grill or Italian and American style entrées.

Appetizers

Crispy Chicken Strips
Chicken tenders deep fried to golden brown, choice of sauce: Buffalo, BBQ or Honey Mustard

Chicken Wings
8 chicken wings, celery sticks, blue cheese - Hot, Mild, Everything or Garlic

Mozzarella Sticks
Fried to golden brown, with marinara sauce

Philly Cheese Steak Egg Roll
Classic with shaved sirloin, cheese, sweet caramelized onions

Garlic Ciabatta
Fresh baked ciabatta bread, generously slathered with garlic butter, toasted

Onion Rings
Crispy beer battered, fried to golden brown served with chipotle ranch

Loaded Fries
Bacon, cheddar cheese sauce and scallions

Loaded Tater Tots
Tater tots topped with melted shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and sliced green onions served with sour cream

Utica Greens
Braised escarole, Italian meats, cherry peppers, pecorino, bread crumbs served with garlic bread • $12.00

3-Cheese Baked Meatballs
Meatballs with provolone, mozzarella and parmesan cheese served with garlic bread

Combo Platter
Chicken strips, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, marinara and choice of two sauces

Rodeo Sliders
3 Petite Burgers, Cheddar, BBQ, Crispy Confetti Onion, Served with Vanilla Bean Milkshake (additional)

Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Chicken parmesan sliders topped with fried spaghetti straws served on garlic buttered brioche slider rolls with a side of marinara

Grand Salads

[GF] ♥ The Greek
Cucumber, romaine, crumbled feta cheese, Mediterranean olives, tomatoes, pickled onions, red pepper, choice of dressing • $9.75
Add grilled chicken • $4.00 or shrimp • $7.00

[GF] Caesar Salad
Romaine, croutons, pecorino cheese, Caesar dressing • $8.00
Add grilled chicken • $4.00 or shrimp • $7.00

Buffalo Chicken Salad
Romaine, crispy chicken, heirloom tomatoes, shaved red onion, cucumber, blue cheese, Buffalo ranch dressing

[GF] ♥ Classic Cobb
Grilled chicken, hard-boiled egg, blue cheese, NY cheddar cheese, bacon, romaine, tomatoes, avocado, choice of dressing

Soups

Chicken Noodle
Wide egg noodles, hearty broth, succulent pieces of chicken

Tomato Soup
San Marzano tomato, aromatics, sweet garlic and a touch of cream

Clam Chowder
Shucked east coast little necks, Idaho potatoes, aromatic clam broth and cream

French Onion
Hearty caramelized onions in a beef broth topped with provolone cheese gratinée

Sandwiches
Served with potato chips and a dill pickle

Emerald Club
House roast turkey or ham with Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on toast. Sub Roast Beef

BLT
Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on toast • $9.00

Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken breast, crispy romaine, pecorino, Caesar dressing in a pesto wrap • $9.75

Pick Two
Choice of half a turkey, ham or roast beef sandwich with chicken noodle soup • $10.00
Upgrade to clam chowder or Caesar salad • $1.50

Hot Sandwiches
Served with French fries

Open Hot Covered Turkey
Roast turkey breast, white bread, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce • $9.75

Burgers
Served with French fries and a dill pickle

Cheeseburger
Half-pound burger patty, grilled to your preference, lettuce, tomato, onion, choice of: American, cheddar, Swiss or provolone cheese served on a toasted brioche bun • $10.00
Add bacon • $1.00

Breakfast Burger
Bird's nest style burger patty with medium egg topped with caramelized onions, bacon, and cheddar cheese served with tater tots

Bison Burger
Grass Fed Bison, Colby Jack, Salsa Verde, Fresh Pico, Scallion

Portobello Burger (vegetarian)
Portobello mushroom, roasted red pepper, onion, spinach, roasted tomatoes, boursin cheese on a multi-grain roll, served with terra chips

Beyond Burger
Vegan Burger, Vegan Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Served with Terra Chips

Hoffmann Hot Dog
1/4lb. Griddled Hot Dog, Brioche Bun, Fries and Pickle Hot Dog- revised description
Add cheese sauce • $.50
Add bacon • $1.00

From the Grill
Served with French fries and a dill pickle

Reuben
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing on buttered griddled rye • $11.25

Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Fried chicken tenders, tomato, mozzarella cheese, romaine, Buffalo style dressing, wrapped in a bell pepper flour tortilla served with blue cheese dressing

Marinated Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, tomato, romaine, chipotle ranch on grilled ciabatta • $11.75

Grilled Cheese
New York Cheddar on white bread with butter, griddled. Add Bacon or Ham

Emerald Mac Attack
Grilled cheese on sourdough bread with melted jack cheese filled with baked mac and cheese and bacon jam served with french fries

Entrées
Served with rolls and choice of side salad or chicken noodle soup.
Upgrade to clam chowder or Caesar salad • $1.50

Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti, marinara sauce, three meatballs, garlic bread • $14.00

Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, spaghetti, marinara, garlic bread • $17.00

Fried Haddock
Crispy New York lager battered haddock, garlic parmesan potatoes • $15.00

Roast Turkey Dinner
Roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, turkey gravy

Creole Salmon
Pan-seared salmon filet rubbed with creole seasoning topped with mango salsa, served on a bed of sautéed spinach

Shrimp Scampi
Sauteed shrimp, garlic, diced tomato, lemon, white wine butter sauce over spaghetti, served with garlic bread

Fried Shrimp
Served with fries, coleslaw, choice of cocktail or tartar sauce

Sides
French Fries
Vegetable of the Day
Baked Potato (after 4pm)
Bowl of Chili

Indulge

8oz NY Strip Steak
Served with rolls, mashed potatoes, vegetables and choice of side salad or chicken noodle soup
Upgrade to French onion soup, clam chowder or Caesar salad
Add sautéed shrimp

♥ Heart Healthy Item
[GF] Gluten-Free
18% Gratuity on parties of six or more. A gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of 20 or more. Gratuities are not available from points or vouchers.

Whether you’re playing past the midnight hour or up before dawn for an early start, Emerald Restaurant’s open. From midnight to 6:00 am, enjoy our Late Night Menu with breakfast favorites, sharable appetizers, salads, hot sandwiches, burgers, heart-healthy choices and hearty entrées.

Offered midnight to 6am

Breakfast

Full House
Two eggs your way, home fries, choice of ham, sausage or bacon, with your choice of toast • $9.99

Players Breakfast
8oz NY strip steak, home fries, two eggs your way, with your choice of toast • $20.00

Colossal Buttermilk Pancakes
Served with butter and maple flavor syrup. Add blueberries, banana or chocolate chips
(1) $1.25 (2) $2.00 • Short Stack (2) $6.00 • Tall Stack (4) $8.00

Belgian Waffle w/ Strawberries
Served with butter and maple syrup, powdered sugar. Add Banana Caramel

CNY Cheese Omelet
Three eggs, aged cheddar cheese, with home fries and your choice of toast

Western Omelet
Three eggs, ham, peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, with home fries and your choice of toast

Breakfast Burrito
Three eggs, home fries, bacon, ham, peppers, onions, cheddar cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla topped with chili, sour cream and tomatoes

Vegan Omelet
Vegan eggs, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, vegan cheddar cheese served with fruit cup

Appetizers

Crispy Chicken Strips
Chicken tenders deep fried to golden brown, choice of sauce: Buffalo, BBQ or Honey Mustard • $9.00

Chicken Wings
8 chicken wings, celery sticks, blue cheese - Hot, Mild, Everything or Garlic • $8.00

Mozzarella Sticks
Fried to golden brown, with marinara sauce • $7.50

Onion Rings
Crispy beer battered, fried to golden brown served with chipotle ranch • $8.00

Loaded Fries
Cheese sauce, bacon, cheddar cheese and scallions

Loaded Tater Tots
Tater tots topped with melted shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and sliced green onions, served with sour cream

Combo Platter
Chicken strips, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, marinara and choice of two sauces

Philly Cheese Steak Egg Roll
Egg Roll Classic with shaved sirloin, cheese, sweet caramelized onions

Salads

[GF] Caesar Salad
Romaine, croutons, pecorino cheese, Caesar dressing • $8.00
Add grilled chicken • $4.00 or shrimp • $7.00

Hot Sandwiches
Served with french fries and a dill pickle

Reuben
Corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing on buttered griddled rye

Emerald Mac Attack
Grilled cheese on sour dough bread with melted jack cheese filled with baked mac and cheese and bacon jam served with french fries

Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Fried chicken tenders, tomato, mozzarella cheese, romaine, Buffalo style dressing, wrapped in a bell pepper flour tortilla served with blue
cheese dressing

Sandwiches
Served with chips and a dill pickle

Emerald Club
House roast turkey with Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on toast, served with chips

Burgers
Served with French fries and a dill pickle

Cheeseburger
Half-pound burger patty, grilled to your preference, lettuce, tomato, onion, choice of: American, cheddar, Swiss or provolone cheese served on a toasted brioche bun • $10.00
Add bacon • $1.00

Breakfast Burger
Birds’s nest style burger patty with medium egg topped with caramelized onions, bacon, and cheddar cheese served with tater tots

Portobello Burger (vegetarian)
Portobello mushroom, roasted red pepper, onion, spinach, roasted tomatoes, boursin cheese on a multi-grain roll, served with terra chips

Beyond Burger (vegan)
Vegan burger, vegan cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, served with terra chips

Entrées
Served with rolls and choice of side salad or chicken noodle.
Upgrade to clam chowder or Caesar salad • $1.50

Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, spaghetti, marinara, garlic bread • $17.00

Fried Haddock Dinner
Emerald classic breading, fried golden brown, fries and coleslaw served with tartar sauce • $15.00

8oz NY Strip Steak
Center cut sirloin strip, grilled to your liking, potato and vegetable • $22.00

♥ Heart Healthy Item
[GF] Gluten-Free
18% Gratuity on parties of six or more. A gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of 20 or more. Gratuities are not available from points or vouchers.

Available for kids 10 years and under. All kids meals include choice of a small drink: fountain soda, apple juice,
orange juice, milk or chocolate milk

Rise & Shine
Breakfast includes choice of bacon, ham, sausage or fruit cup
Two Eggs & Toast • $4.95
Silver Dollar Pancakes • $4.95
Chocolate Chip Pancakes • $4.95

Choice of Cereal
Includes milk and choice of sliced banana or strawberries

Big Bites

Spaghetti with Marinara • $5.95
Mini Cheeseburger Sliders • $5.95
Grilled Cheese • 5.95
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks • $5.95
Chicken Tenders with Fries • $5.95
Peanut Butter & Jelly with Chips • $5.95
Mini Hot Doggies with Fries • $5.95

Sweet Stuff

Sundae • $1.95
Brownie • $1.95
Cookies • $1.95
Ice Cream • $1.95

There are those recipes written in the handwriting of someone you love that always warm the heart. And chances are, many of them are desserts. That’s the sort of timeless dessert you’ll find here, updated and dressed for dinner by our own pastry chefs.

Desserts

Carrot Cake
Layers of moist carrot cake, raisins, walnuts, pineapple, cream cheese icing

Big Chocolate Cake
Chocolate pudding between two layers of dark, moist chocolate cake

Brownie Sundae
Moist brownie, toasted nuts, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, served with vanilla ice cream

Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
With vanilla bean ice cream

NY Style Cheesecake
Cheesecake topped with strawberries, whipped cream

True to its diner roots, Emerald Restaurant offers a classic selection of fountain sodas and floats for a sweet treat any time of day. You’ll also find juices and bottled beers, wines, mimosas, Bloody Marys and mixed drinks.

Beverages

Orange Juice • $3.25
Grapefruit Juice • $3.25
V-8 Juice • $3.25
Assorted Fruit Juices • $3.25
Root Beer Float • $5.00
Orange Cream Float • $5.00
Selection of Fountain Soda • $2.50
Saranac Root Beer • $3.25
Bottled Water • $2.50
Milk or Chocolate Milk • $2.75
Hot Chocolate • $2.50
Assorted Teas • $2.50
Regular or Decaf Coffee • $2.75

Alcoholic Beverages

Bottled Beer
Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Saranac, Labatt Blue, Labatt Blue Light • $5.00,
Heineken, Corona • $6.00

Cocktails
Well • $6.00
Call • $7.00/$8.00
Premium • $9.00

Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Merlot
Glass • $6.00
1/2 Carafe • $15.00
Carafe • $24.00

Specialty Cocktails

Emerald City Martini
Melon liqueur, vodka, lemon-lime soda • $8.00

Long Island Iced Tea
Vodka, gin, tequila, rum, triple sec, sweet & sour mix, soda • $8.00

Baja Margarita
Coconut rum, tequila, lime juice, sweet & sour mix • $8.00

Cherry Cosmopolitan
Cherry vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice • $8.00

Orange Crush
Mandarin vodka, triple sec, orange juice, orange soda • $8.00

Mimosa
Champagne, orange juice • $8.00

Bloody Mary
Vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, horseradish • $8.00

Blue Lagoon
Malibu rum, blue curaçao, pineapple, coconut juice • $8.00

The casual American style Emerald Restaurant is located at Turning Stone Resort Casino, New York’s most awarded resort. Home to more than 20 unique restaurants and playing host to more than 4.5 million visitors each year, Turning Stone is located about 35 minutes east of Syracuse, 25 minutes west of Utica and 15 minutes southwest of Rome. Valet parking is available at The Tower/Hotel and The Lodge, along with plenty of free parking at a four-level parking garage next to the Event Center.