John-Michael's Restaurant

Casually Elegant Dining (914) 277-2301

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Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or planning a business event, John-Michael's is the perfect location for your intimate events and gatherings.  We can accomodate groups up to 80 guests in our three main dining rooms and 25 in our private banquet room.  Chef John-Michael and his wife, Rose, will help you select the best menu and plan the perfect memorable event.  As the host/hostess, we want you to enjoy your event along with your guests

and let us do all the work!

 

Competitor Price Matching!

We want to make your event great and affordable. 

Bring us a competitor's written quote and menu and

we'll match it for menu and price!

 

WE ARE AVAILABLE SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FOR ANY FUNCTION! 

 
BANQUET MENU SELECTIONS
(Items and prices may change based on seasonality and availability.)

HOR D'OEUVRES
(Choose total between hot and cold of 5)
 
Hot Passed Hors d'oeuvres
 Forest Mushrooms in Puff Pastry
 Warm Spinach Mousse on Pumpernickel Bread
 Vegetable Turnovers
 Mini Crab Cakes
 Chicken and Seasonal Vegetable Skewers
 Red Pepper Puffs
 Shrimp and Olive Roulade
 Mini Beef Cornbread Pies
 Warm Asian Duck Crepes
 Scallop and Sesame Toasts
 Spicy Beef Pasties

Cold Passed Hors d’oeuvres
 Smoked Salmon and Herb Goat Cheese Roulade
 Marinated Cucumber with Tabouleh
 Mediterranean Beef Tartar on Mini Crostini
 Crab Caesar Tartlette
 Sun Dried Yellow Tomato with Local Farmers Cheese Canapé
 Chilled Lobster Salad on Marinated Red Potato
 Seafood Sausage with Herb Oil
 Duck Confit Canapé with Hoisin and Scallion
 Cold Leek Green Soup with Crème Fraiche
 House Cured Gravlax with Salmon Roe on Crisp Potato
 Lettuce and Tomato Terrine

APPETIZERS
(Choose 1)

SOUPS, SALADS AND HOT APPETIZERS
(Cold and Hot Selections)
 Baby Greens Salad, Raspberry-White Balsamic Dressing, Hazelnuts

 Frisee Salad, Creamy Lemon Dressing, Herb Marinated Mussels (optional)

 Crisp Romaine Salad, Sun Dried Tomato, Roasted Garlic Dressing Croutons

 Vegetable Medley Tart with Tender Greens, Olive Tapenade Vinaigrette
 
Open Shellfish Ravioli, Saffron Pasta, Seafood Cream, Basil Oil
 
Vichyssoise with Lemon Cream
 
Duck Consomme, Duck Hash, Parsley Oil
 
Seasonal Soup - i.e., Butternut Squash (fall/winter)
 Sweet Corn Tomato (spring/summer)
 

ENTREES
(Choose total of 3)
 
CHICKEN
Roasted Chicken with Crushed Red Bliss Potato, Seasonal Vegetables
Tomato Demi Glace

Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
Grilled Jumbo Asparagus, Chicken Jus

Chicken Lasagna with Melted Buffalo Mozzarella, Herb Tomato Sauce
Garlic Crostini

Sautéed Chicken Picatta with Lemon, Capers, Herb Risotto, Beurre Blanc

Roasted Half Cornish Game Hen with Anna Potato, Haricot Verts
Roasted Chicken Glace

Garlic Roasted Chicken Breast with Sweet Potato Gratin
Squash Batons, Maple Glaze
 
LAMB
(Supplemental charges may apply)
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Fondant Potato, Ratatouille, Red Wine Sauce
 
Pan Roasted Loin of Lamb with Beluga Lentils, Roasted Shallots
Baby Carrots, Lamb Jus

 Leg of Lamb with Herb-Garlic Stuffing, Roasted Fingerling Potato
Plum Tomato Confit, Rosemary Lamb Sauce
 
 Hearty Lamb Stew with Eggplant Bread Pudding, Root Vegetables
Basil Oil
 
 Duo of Twin Lamb Chops with Wilted Arugula, Marinated Potato Salad
Roasted Tomato Coulis

PORK
 Grilled Pork Chops with Roasted Fruits, Celery Root-Potato Puree
Port Reduction

Pancetta Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom-Potato Ragout
Local Seasonal Vegetables, Pork Jus

 Juniper Roasted Pork Loin with Herb Mashed Potatoes
Julienne Vegetables, Roasted Garlic Cream

Baby Back Pork Ribs with Warm Fennel Slaw, Parsley Bliss Potatoes
Homemade Rum-Cola Barbeque Sauce

BEEF
(Supplemental charges may apply)
Petit (6oz.) Filet Mignon, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato, Seasonal Vegetables Port Reduced Veal Sauce

Sliced Chateau Briand, Whipped Potatoes, Asparagus, Baby Carrots Sauce Béarnaise
 
Pan Roasted Filet Mignon, Purple Potatoes, Patty Pan Squash
Wilted Greens, Red Wine Sauce
 
 Grilled & Sliced N.Y. Strip Steak, Potato Rosti, Sautéed Spinach
Truffle Butter
 
Grilled Flank Steak, Shiitake Mushrooms, Swiss Chard, Smoked Bacon Crushed Potato, Caramelized Onion Sauce

SEAFOOD
(supplemental charges may apply)
Pan Seared Salmon with Sweet Corn & Tomato Ragout, Potato Parisienne Herb Coulis

Crab Stuffed Trout with Creamy Garlic Polenta, Baby Beets
Haricot Verts, Orange & Tarragon Reduction

Pan Roasted Halibut with Braised Napa Cabbage, Pancetta Chips
Melted Leeks, Vanilla Beurre Blanc

Seared Rare Tuna with Baby Bok Choy, Carrot Julienne, Sushi Rice
Ponzu Sauce 

Grilled Salmon with Grilled Potatoes and Vegetables
Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette and Basil Puree

Pan Seared Rockfish with Baby Vegetables, Toasted Barley Risotto
Red Onion Confit, Balsamic Reduction
 
VEGETARIAN
Saffron or Wild Mushroom Risotto, Parmesan Cheese, Herb Butter, Mache
Open Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Potato Hash and Herb Oil
Fifteen Bean Stew with Mini Corn Muffins

DESSERTS
(Choose 2)
 
Dark Chocolate Mouse, Fresh Berries, Vanilla Cream

Warm Apple Crisp, Butter Pecan Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce
Seasonal Berries, Champagne Sabayon, Chocolate Shavings
Individual Cheesecake, Crème Anglaise, Whipped Cream
Rich Chocolate Cake with Molten Center, Brandied Cherries
Fresh Cream
 
Popular On- Premise Packages
(If you do not see a package suiting your needs, 
we are more than happy customize one for you.)
 
Recession Buster menu is available for any of your party needs!!
Call for details!
 
LUNCHEONS
Choose items from banquet menu above.
Set price of $35 per person + tax and tip (20% gratuity) includes:
Choice of soup or salad
(A choice will be an additonal charge of $6 per person)
Choice of three lunch portion entrees
Choice of two desserts
(Typically a chocolate option and lighter fruit or sorbet option.)
 Beverages are not included but options available.

PRIVATE DINNER FUNCTIONS
One hour reception with choice of 5 hors d’oeuvres
will be charged at $18 per person

THREE COUSE DINNER
Choose items from banquet menu above.
Set price of $40 per person + tax and tip (20% gratuity) includes:
One soup, salad or appetizer
(A choice will be an additional charge of $5 per person)
Choice of three dinner portion entrees
Choice of two desserts
(from banquet menu or current dessert menu)
Beverages are not included but options available.
 
FOUR COURSE DINNER
Choose items from banquet menu above.
Set price of $55 per person + tax and tip (20% gratuity) includes:
One hot appetizer
One cold appetizer
Choice of three main courses
Choice of two desserts
(from banquet menu or current dessert menu)
Beverages are not included but options available.

Additional room/restaurant rental charges may apply.

We are also available for off-premise catering. 
Please contact Chef Hamlet to discuss
the details of your catering needs.
 
 Select the date for your party, 
book your reserversation early
and allow us to make your party extra special!