Roots Ocean Prime
Darien, CT
14 Grove St, Darien, CT 06820, USA117 itemsUpdated March 16, 2026
Structured menu data
Additions
Classic Peppercorn Crust
$4.95Jumbo Shrimp
$6.95Lobster & Cherry peppers
$28.95Oscar Style
$23.95colossal crab, asparagus, hollandaise
Two Shrimp
$15.95with beurre blanc
Appetizers
Applewood Smoked Slab Bacon
$15.95maple glaze
Colossal Lump Crab Cake
$25.95lemon & tartar sauce
Crispy Wagyu Dumplings
$21.95honey sambal & mustard sauces
French Onion Soup
$10.95gruyère, croutons
Hamachi Crudo
$20.95blistered jalapeno, kombu ponzu, citrus, fried onion, togarashi
Kobe Sliders
$20.95cheddar, caramelized onions
Lobster Bisque
$13.95asparagus, lobster, chives
Maine Lobster Bites
$24.95lemon garlic, beurre blanc, gruyere, bread crumbs
New England Clam Chowder
$13.95bacon crumbles, brioche croutons, parsley
NJ Burrata
$16.95heirloom tomato, grilled ciabatta, balsamic, basil pesto
Petite Maine Lobster Bites
$24.95lemon garlic, beurre blanc, gruyere, bread crumbs
Rhode Island Crispy Calamari
$18.95cherry peppers & roasted red pepper marinara
Roots Crispy Shrimp Scampi
$21.95garlic, butter, white wine
Spicy Fall Off The Bone Ribs
$19.95baby back pork ribs
Stone Crab Claws
mustard sauce & cocktail sauce (limited availability)
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
$20.95avocado, crispy wontons, wasabi cream, ponzu, sesame seeds
Desserts
Assorted Ice Cream and Sorbet
$11.95Inquire about our flavors
Espresso Creme Brulee
$13.95chocolate espresso beans, fresh whipped cream
Espresso Crème Brûlée
$13.95chocolate espresso beans, fresh whipped cream
Flourless Chocolate Cake
$13.95caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream
Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
$13.95chocolate graham cracker crust, fresh whipped cream, marshmallows, crushed candy cane
Layered Carrot Cake
$13.95sweet cream cheese frosting
Red Velvet Buttercake
$15.95raspberry coulis, whipped cream, chocolate covered strawberry, dark chocolate pearls
Roots Warm Butter Cake
$13.95blueberry compote, fresh whipped cream, vanilla ice cream
The Roots Super Sundae
$20.95Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream, Waffle Bowl, Fresh Berries, Assorted Build-Your-Own Sundae Toppings
Entrees
Connecticut Style Lobster Roll
$29.95warmed with melted butter, chives, brioche roll, old bay frites
Connecticut Style Lobster Roll (Maine style available)
$29.95warmed with melted butter, chives, brioche roll, Old Bay frites
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
$19.95roots slab bacon, beefsteak tomato, lettuce, mayo, frites
Open-Faced Colossal Crab Cake Sandwich
$27.95tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, Old Bay frites
Roots Steak Sandwich
$26.95Shaved filet mignon, cowboy butter, sauteed peppers & onions, three cheeses, toasted baguette, frites
Steakhouse Cheddar Burger
$23.95Roots steak sauce, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, frites
The Roots Express Lunch
$22.95choice of filet slider or half lobster roll, cup of clam chowder or french onion, and a homestead salad
The Ultimate Roots Trio
$29.95filet slider with crispy onions & horseradish cream, half lobster roll & clam chowder or french onion
Land
Beef Wellington
$52.95(limited availability) filet mignon, mushroom, asparagus, hollandaise sauce
Roots Chicken Parm
$31.95red pepper marinara, parmesan, creamy burrata
Roots Tailors Plate
$47.95a surf & turf petite 6 oz filet, two jumbo shrimp with a scampi butter sauce
Raw Bar
1/4 lb Colossal Lump Crab Cocktail
$23.95sliced avocado, mustard and cocktail sauces
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp
$19.95cocktail sauce
Chilled Seafood Platter (2/4/6/8)
lobster, oysters, shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare, snow crab claws
Lobster Cocktail
$31.95whole 1 1/4 lobster chilled, cocktail sauce
Local East Coast Oysters
$19.95half shell, by the half dozen
Snow Crab Claws
$23.95mustard and cocktail sauces
Salads
Arugula Salad
$15.95spicy candied walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, shaved apple, cider vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
$15.95garlic croutons & grana padano
Chicken Caesar Salad
$21.95garlic croutons & grana padano
Chopped Salad
$15.95romaine, iceberg, tomato, corn, broccoli, carrot, feta, cucumber, asparagus, black peppercorn dressing
Heirloom Tomato Salad
$13.95heirloom tomato, creamy Italian vinaigrette, blue cheese, red onion, garlic croutons, basil
Katsu Salad
$24.95mango, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, carrots, Napa cabbage, arugula, asian cilantro dressing, peanuts, jalapeno (choice of chicken or cauliflower milanese)
Lobster Salad
$34.95mixed greens, avocado, bacon, tomato, grana padano, lemon herb dressing
Seared Salmon Salad
$21.95arugula, cucumber, avocado, shaved carrots, apple cider vinaigrette
Steak & Arugula Salad
$26.95sliced 4 oz filet, spicy candied walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, shaved apple, cider vinaigrette
Steak and Arugula Salad
$24.95sliced 4oz filet, shaved apples, walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, apple cider vinaigrette
Steakhouse Salad
$26.95sliced 6 oz filet, wedge, crispy onions, bacon, blue cheese
Warm Shrimp Salad
$27.95Spring Mushrooms, avocado, tomato, champagne vinaigrette
Wedge of Iceberg Lettuce
$15.95tomato, crispy red onions, bacon, blue cheese
Sauces
Au Poivre
$4.95Béarnaise
$4.95Cowboy Butter
$4.95Hollandaise
$4.95Horseradish Cream
$4.95Roots Steak Sauce
Complimentary
Roots Steak Sauce (Complimentary)
$4.95Au Poivre, Béarnaise sauce, hollandaise, horseradish cream, truffle aioli, Roots cowboy butter
Sea
9 oz. South African Lobster Tail
Served Broiled or Steamed
East Coast Halibut
$40.95herb-crusted, dill, capers, beurre blanc
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna
$38.95cooked rare, steakhouse fries, garden vegetable vinaigrette, basil
Horseradish-Crusted Faroe Island Salmon
$35.95horseradish cream sauce and asparagus
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
$38.95creamy mushroom risotto, crispy maitake mushrooms
True Dover Sole
$64.95pan seared fillet, served in a Meuniere sauce - considered a delicacy, this fish is shipped directly from the Strait of Dover to ensure the mild and sweet flavor profile
Seafood
Horseradish Crusted Faroe Island Salmon
$35.95horseradish cream sauce and asparagus
Sides
Broccoli
$10.95Garlic & Oil
Broccoli Garlic & Oil
$10.95Brussels Sprouts
$10.95honey sambal, bacon, scallions
Classic Whipped Potatoes
$10.95Creamed Corn
$10.95sweet corn puree, roasted corn, pearl onions
Creamed Spinach
$10.95Garlic & Oil
Loaded Colossal Baked Potato
$10.95Loaded Whipped Stuffed Potato
$11.95Loaded Whipped Stuffed Potatoes
$11.95Lobster Mac & Cheese
$29.95Lobster Macaroni & Cheese
$29.95Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
$29.95Local Roasted Mushrooms
$10.95Shiitake, Oyster, White button, Herb Oil
Onion Rings
$10.95Our Famous Mac & Cheese
$10.95Pomme Frites
$10.95Potatoes Au Gratin
$11.95Roasted Asparagus
$11.95Roasted Wild Mushrooms
$10.95Shiitake, Oyster, White Button, Herb Oil
Sauteed Spinach & Garlic
$10.95Truffle Mac & Cheese
$18.95Truffle Macaroni & Cheese
$18.95Truffle Macaroni and Cheese
$18.95Truffle Pommes Frites
$13.95Steaks
12 oz Filet Mignon
$59.9512 oz Petite Prime NY Strip Steak
$49.9512 oz. NY Strip Steak
$79.95Snake River Farms: American Wagyu
12 oz. Ribeye
$84.95Snake River Farms: American Wagyu
16 oz Prime NY Strip Steak
$54.9516 oz Prime Ribeye Steak
$59.9516 oz. Prime NY Strip Steak
$54.9516 oz. Prime Ribeye Steak
$59.9520 oz Dry Aged Cowboy Steak
$59.9542 oz Prime Porterhouse Steak for Two
8 oz Petit Filet Mignon
$49.958 oz Petite Filet Mignon
$49.958 oz. Petite Filet Mignon
$74.95Snake River Farms: AMERICAN WAGYU
Petite Filet Mignon
$74.95Snake River Farms: American Wagyu