The Søvengård Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at The Søvengård, a delectable blend of American and Scandinavian culinary traditions, offers a unique dining experience in Grand Rapids, MI. Nestled at 1232 Bridge St NW, this restaurant captivates with its beautifully crafted dishes that reflect seasonal ingredients and thoughtful preparation.
Appetizers like the rich bone marrow with golden beet relish and crispy sour beer fries pave the way for mains that include perfectly seared duck breast and soul-soothing chicken stroganoff over Kluski noodles. Each dish is elevated with creative flavor pairings, such as dill-infused sauces and vibrant vegetable garnishes.
The ambiance complements the dishes, featuring a chic yet cozy vibe, ideal for casual gatherings or special occasions. With their carefully curated cocktail selection and a welcoming atmosphere, The Søvengård ensures each visit leaves a lasting impression, making it a must-try destination for food lovers.
FOR the TABLE
PERUNAREISKA
Finnish style potato flatbread, sea salt, egg butter or herb oil (VO)
SOUR BEER FRIES
Lacto fermented shoestring Kennebec potatoes, Danish style remoulade, sour beer vinegar, fresh herbs (GF,V)
PLOWMAN'S LUNCH
Six local charcuterie and cheese variety, toasted brioche, pickled egg, onion jam, mustard (GFO)
MOTHER EARTH
House cashew cheese, heirloom red bean spread, whipped chili butter, roasted and pickled vegetable, bread and house cracker * (V, GFO)
BONE MARROW
Canoe cut herb roasted marrow, sweet and sour golden beet, arugula and radish salad, toasted brioche
LEELANAU RACLETTE
Oven baked, crispy fingerling potato, house pickle and cornichon, walnut oil, goldenrod honey, honey granule, lavender, parsley, bread (GFO)
CHICKEN LIVER PATE
Pickled egg, whole grain mustard, fruit compote, fresh apple, toasted bread
SMOKED WHITEFISH
House smoked Lake Superior whitefish, fried pickles and radishes, creme fraiche, fire roasted mushroom, dill, Field & Fire Scandinavian rye
BREAKFAST FOR DINNER
Maple griddled brioche, local pork sausage Scotch egg, hollandaise butter, pickled red onion, organic arugula
TEMPURA MUSHROOM
Locally cultivated mushrooms, apple-carrot-golden raisin slaw, lemon-garlic aioli, Field & Fire levain (V, DF)
PORK LOIN
Roasted and sliced loin, seared green cabbage, mushroom-sherry gravy, apple and cranberry chutney, fried sage, Field & Fire Scandinavian rye
SMØRREBRØD
FROM the FIELD
BORSCHT
Russian style beet soup, sour cream, fresh dill, herb crouton (VO, GFO)
POTATO LEEK GRATIN
Pressed potato gratin, leek cream, crem fraiche, smoked roe, chives, pickled Swiss chard
RAINBOW CARROTS
Maple glaze, roasted red pepper-carrot sauce, crunchy stuff, dill gel * (V, DF, GF)
BUTTERHEAD SALAD
Organic butterhead lettuce, garlic-green peppercorn dressing, fried caper, shaved seasonal vegetable, roasted sweet potato, buttery breadcrumb (V,DF, GFO)
BUCATINI
House made pasta, allium and wine cream, wood fired maitake mushroom, lemon, fresh herbs, nutritional yeast (V, DF)
STEAK FRITES
Grassfed 7oz NY Strip, hearth fired, au poivre sauce, lacto fermented french fries with grated horseradish and parsley (GF)
CHICKEN STROGANOFF
Confit free range local chicken, house Kluski style noodle, winter root vegetables, chicken glace, chicken skin salt, sour cream, dill, shaved celery
PORCHETTA
Rolled and roasted pork belly, smoked ham hock heirloom beans, chicken mousse, pickled cranberry (GF, DFO)
DUCK BREAST
Pan seared, celeriac-parsnip puree, pickled golden raisin, citrus gaqtrique, almond picada, crispy Brussels sprout leaves (GF)
RAINBOW TROUT
Pan seared sustaunably farmed fillet, roasted delicata squash, buttermilk sauce, toasted hazelnut, basil * (GF)
BRUNCH
PASTURE STREAM
SAVORY
HASHBROWN OKONOMIYAKI
Shredded cabbage and potato, creme fraiche, house carrot-habanada hot sauce, smoked sweet soy sauce, mayo, crispy onion, pickled shallot, lemon zest (VO, GF, DFO)
THE STANLEY
Thyme-sea salt buttermilk biscuits, bacon-mushroom-Madiera gravy, two sunny eggs, pickled cranberry
FARMSTAND HASH
Smashed butterballs, seasonal veggies, pickled red onion, dilly ranch, scrambled eggs or vegan egg (VO, DF, GF)
THE HEARTY WOODSPERSON
Four fried eggs, four strips of bacon, two bangers, fried mushrooms, toasted chestnuts, chive fromage blanc, herbed butterball potatoes, maple-brown sugar baked beans, toast (GFO, DFO)
SMOKED WHITEFISH BENEDICT
House smoked wild caught whitefish, potato-parsnip rosti, poached egg, aquavit-white wine sabayon, fresh herbs (GF)
WEST SIDE BREAKFAST SAMMIE
Toasted brioche, fried Polish kraki sausage, fluffy baked egg square, mayo, greens
PANNUKAKKU
Finnish style oven pancake, seasonal fruit compote, choice of bacon or sausage
CARDAMOM-CINNAMON ROLL
House made with pink peppercorn icing
BAKED FRENCH TOAST
Bread pudding style, walnut streusel crust, cinnamon cream (V, DF)
HOUSE GRANOLA
Sunflower butter, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, pepitas, vegan or regular yogurt, maple syrup, shaved chocolate, maple syrup, fresh fruit (VO, DF, GF)
BISCUIT & JAM
Warm house made thyme-sea salt buttermilk biscuit, fruit compote, good butter
SWEET
SIDES
Bacon or Sausage Patty
Two Eggs
Vegan Egg
Toast & Jam
Potatoes
MAPLE LEAF
Rye Whiskey, Rum, Aquavit, Maple
BLOODY MARY w/sidecar
Vodka, Tomato Juice, Spices
MIMOSA
Prosecco, Orange Juice
BLOOD & SAND
Scotch, Vermouth, Orange Juice
AMBER
5 yr. Rum, Drambuie, Gran Classico
BEERMOSA
Pilsner or Lager, Orange Juice