Sassafras is offering Take Out and limited outdoor seating until further notice

Welcome to Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint

Open for Takeout and Limited Outdoor Seating

Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-9pm

Sunday 12pm-6pm

Closed on Mondays & Most major ho

About Us

We are currently only offering takeout and limited outdoor seating due to Covid-19. Indoor dining is not available at this time. Please check back for updates. Sassafras is nestled between the Historic Carson Hot Springs and the award-winning Shoe Tree Brewery at 1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City, NV 89706. We are open 6 days a week Tuesday-Saturday from 11 am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm. Follow & Like us on Facebook for daily specials and updates .

Feel free to contact us at 775-884-4471 or 775-301-0744 or at sassafrascarsoncity@gmail.com

We gladly offer food for take-out but please note at this time we DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY THRID-PARTY SERVICES SUCH AS Door Dash, Grub Hub, etc.

The Starters

Evilled Eggs

Not deviled, just evilly stuffed with shrimp, smoked paprika and roasted peppers

Superfraggacheesalicious Loaf

Sourdough round stuffed with roasted garlic and a medley of cheeses. Please allow 15 minutes for baking

Nachos Borrachos

Fresh chips, melted cheeses, black beans, grilled peppers, sour cream and homemade salsas

add chicken or carne asada 12

Cocoloco Poke

Traditional raw ahi tuna poke (po-kay) in a wonton cup on island slaw and topped with toasted coconut

Empanada

Latin American deep fried savory pastry stuffed with either: Shrimp, Pork Carnitas, Carne Asada or Soyrizo

Black and Blue Shrimp Fondue

Blackened shrimp atop gooey blue cheese fondue served with crusty bread

Calamari

Monterey Bay calamari breaded & fried served with 3 homemade dipping sauces: chipotle crema, marinara & 'licious

Cheese Curds

Sand Hill Dairy fresh cheese curds lightly battered & fried served with homemade southern garlic ranch dressing

Deep Fried Cheesy Grits

Served with southern garlic ranch

Black Bean Soup

Cup 5 Bowl 7

Served with pico de gallo and chipotle crema

Special Soup of the day

Cup 6 Bowl 8

Ask your server for the daily special

Fresh Salads

All of our dressings are made from scratch and the creamy dressings are yogurt based

Salmon Salad

Grilled salmon filet topped with a fresh strawberry & balsamic-black pepper salsa, served with seasonal greens tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette with corn, jicama & Sand Hill Dairy queso fresco

Voodoo Caesar Salad

Blackened shrimp, chicken or salmon atop whole leaf artisan romaine drizzled in a tangy lemon, garlic & anchovy dressing with shaved parmesan & crunchy potato roll croutons

Chicken 12

Shrimp 16

Salmon 16

Roasted Beet

Mixed greens with roasted beets, spiced pecans and blue cheese with a roasted garlic and beet vinaigrette

Seared Rare Ahi

Ahi tuna with fresh veggies and a rice wine vinaigrette served with a wasabi dipping sauce

Shrimp Louie

A San Francisco classic with our own twist! Tender seared shrimp to order with fresh veggies and 1000 island dressing

Thai Chicken

Mixed greens, sauteed mushrooms and peppers, with grilled chicken, topped with rice noodles, sesame seeds and sweet & spicy Thai chili dressing

Chicken Blue

Grilled chicken with blue cheese, tomato, fresh veggies and a hardboiled egg with blue cheese dressing

Carne Asada

Grilled marinated steak with fresh greens, queso fresco, pico de gallo, fresh corn and toasted pepitas with a serrano vinaigrette

Falafel

Middle Eastern chickpea fritters, stuffed with queso fresco, served over greens tossed in a tahini dressing with tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced red onions, kalamata olives & Sand Hill dairy queso fresco

House Salad

Small 5 Entree 9

With fresh veggies! Your dressing choices are Blue cheese, Southern garlic ranch, Thai, 1000 island, Serrano vinaigrette, Tahini, Balsamic vinaigrette or Roasted garlic beet vinaigrette

Pizza

El Guapo

13/22

House made chorizo, smoked chicken, roma tomato, serrano pesto and mucho queso

The Guido

13/23

Marinara, Italian sausage, spicy capicola ham, pepperoni, salami and garlic confit

Vegetarian

12/21

A white pizza with fresh tomato, artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata olives and queso fresco

The Luau

13/22

Kahlua pork, grilled pineapple, smoked chicken, marinated red onion, roma tomato & Hawaiian BBQ sauce

Red Neck

14/23

House made chorizo, smoked chicken, roast pork, chile de arbol salsa, red chili BBQ sauce and jalapeno peppers

Muffuletta

14/23

Marinara, spicy capicola ham, salami, mortadella, olive salada and provolone cheese

Cheese

9/16

Homemade Marinara and cheese

Extra Toppings

$1 small/$2 large: Mushrooms, queso fresco, grilled pineapple, kalamata olives, fresh tomato, serrano pesto, garlic confit, roasted red peppers, marinated red onion, jalapeno or extra cheese

$2 small/$3 large: Pepperoni, kahlua pork, smoked chicken, salami, capicola ham, house made chorizo, italian sausage, brie or artichokes

Grinders

Grinders, Burgers & Cold Deli selections come with your choice of side: Handcut French Fries, Homemade Potato Chips, Thai Slaw, Blue Cheese Slaw or Yucatan Potato Salad. Or for $1.50 Sweet Potato Chips, $2.00 Onion Rings or Cup of Soup or $2.50 Side Salad

Ahi BLT

Seared rare ahi tuna, crispy bacon, baby greens and tomato with wasabi sauce on a house baked potato roll

Tuna Melted

Capers, herbs, red onion, yogurt and a touch of mayo on grilled sourdough bread with swiss cheese

Shrimp Po'Boy

Crispy cornmeal-crusted shrimp dressed with slaw on a French roll with 'licious sauce

Cheese-Steak

Sweet and hot peppers, onions, mushrooms, provolone and pepperjack cheese

With Shrimp 14

Surf & Turf 15

Pull My Pork

Slow roasted pork on a sweet French roll with your choice of homemade BBQ sauce: Carolina Gold Mustard or Red Chili

Port Au Prince

Caramelized pork on a sweet French roll with jerk sauce & "Pikliz" a Haitian style spicy habanero slaw

Torta Tony

Locally made chorizo, pork carnitas, pepperjack cheese and roasted tomatillo salsa

Sand Dab Fishwich

Delicate filet of sand dabs lightly breaded and fried on a brioche bun with 'licious sauce and lettuce, tomato and onion on the side

Burgers

Choice of Burger: 1/2 pound Certified Angus Beef (never frozen), Housemade Turkey or Veggie Patty. Have it on a House Baked Potato Bun for + .50

Mushroom

Sauteed mushrooms and swiss cheese

Southwest

Sweet and hot peppers, onions and chile de arbol salsa with melted cheese

Turkey Sriracha

Half pound homemade turkey burger, queso fresco w/spicy slaw & sriracha yogurt sauce

Fried Cheese Cheeseburger

A Carson City favorite served with a medley of crispy, gooey fried cheese

Bacon Blue

Melted blue cheese and crispy bacon

Praline Bacon Burger

Crispy bacon, spiced pecans and chipotle crema

BBQ Potato Chip Cheeseburger

Choice of BBQ sauce: Carolina Gold Mustard or Red Chili with mayo, homemade chips & cheddar cheese

Mustard Burger

Slathered with mustard & grilled with onions, chopped zucchini pickles & white American cheese

Cheese Curd Burger

Topped with griddled Sand Hill Dairy fresh cheese curds on a brioche bun

Peanut Butter & Bacon

Crispy thick-cut bacon, spiced pecans and all-natural peanut butter on our house baked potato bun

Pizza Burger

Topped with crispy pepperoni "bacon", spicy capicola ham, pesto & marinara & provolone & mozzarella cheese on a house baked potato bun

Jayme's Veggie Burger

A homemade vegan patty that changes as often as its namesake

1/2 Pound Burger

with Cheese + 1.00

Cold Deli

Choice of Wheat, Rye, Sourdough or French roll. Choice of side

Deli Sliced Pit Ham

Served with fresh lettuce, tomato, onions and mayo

Oven Roasted Turkey

Served with fresh lettuce, tomato, onions and mayo

Tuna Salad

Albacore tuna with capers, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, zucchini pickles, fresh herbs and a touch of mayo

Muffaletta

Our version of the New Orleans classic served with spicy capicola ham, salami and mortadella topped with a chopped olive salad and provolone cheese on a French roll

Specials!

A small selection of our varied daily specials

Veracruz

Fresh Catch of the Day sauteed in white wine, lime & extra virgin olive oil. Topped with shrimp and a green olive, tomato & caper salsa

Cajun Mac & Cheese

Smoky Tasso ham & stir fried blackened shrimp in a gooey cheesy goodness sauce

Salmon Sriracha

Sauteed salmon with a soy & sriracha buerre blanc, sauteed mushrooms and broccoli served over brown rice

Salmon Tacos

Grilled salmon, topped with pico de gallo, chipotle crema and fresh made guacamole on corn tortillas. Served with black beans & jasmine rice

Asian Chicken Tacos

Galbi marinated chicken grilled and served on jicama "tortillas" with island slaw, coconut sticky rice and Asian drizzle

Stir Fry Bowl

Stir fried fresh vegetables with your choice of Asian noodles or brown rice, topped with pork belly, carne asada or house-smoked tofu and finished with a sweet & spicy ponzu sauce

Middle Eastern Lamb Burger

House ground lamb with basil aioli and a mint-cucumber & yogurt slaw on a house baked potato bun

Shrimp Tacos

Pan-seared in a tomato, orange & habanero salsa, topped with pico de gallo, chipotle crema & fresh guacamole on corn tortillas. Served with black beans & jasmine rice

Sand Dabs Lemon Caper

LIghtly breaded with shrimp in a lemon-caper butter sauce with fresh veggies & jasmine rice

Okonomiyaki

Japanese style savory pan-fried vegetable pancake topped with thin-sliced flank steak cooked medium rare. Finished with a housemade Asian drizzle & serrano vinaigrette.

Other options: Asian Chicken 16

Pork Belly 18

Tofu 16

Meatless 12

Desserts

We make all of our desserts in house. Ask your server about our specials!

Deep-Fried Ice Cream

Cookie crusted & deep fried, topped with caramel & chocolate sauces in a cinnamon & sugar bowl

Dulce de Leche Mud Pie

Vanilla ice cream pie on a housemade chocolate cookie crust with ribbons of caramel & chipotle chocolate, topped with spiced pecans and whipped cream

Gluten Free Brownie Sundae

Rich chocolate brownie topped with ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream

Ask your server about our dessert specials!

Always changing housemade dessert specials