If you’re wondering, what’s on the typical menu at independent living communities near me, we have good news. We aren’t your typical community. And we don’t follow the typical approach to dining. Instead, we let you decide when you want to eat, and we listen to your menu suggestions. Our mission is simple: serve delicious, enjoyable food in a comfortable, welcoming environment. Just like home!
From uniformed waiters and linen-covered tabletops to bread with whipped butter before dinner, we serve up all the little extras in our Durham independent living.
Food is a big part of life, and we make sure ours is delicious, cooked to order, and available all day long. Tastefully prepared and beautifully presented, our breakfast, lunch, and dinner options are made daily with fresh ingredients (locally grown whenever possible).
Our Durham independent senior living state-of-the-art kitchen is open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, so you don’t have to plan your days around set mealtimes. Dining options include carryout or home delivery, casual light fares in our Bistro, and relaxed dining in the main dining room. Treat yourself to wine and cocktails during our weekly social hour, or to a special dinner with family to celebrate special occasions.
Special Occasions
Whether it’s a book club meeting featuring a continental breakfast, an intimate dinner with your family, or a celebration for a special birthday, we cater to all your dining needs with custom-created menus for all occasions.
So the answer to what’s on the menu at independent living facilities near me? At Bartlett Reserve, something delicious!
Sample Menus
Below are samples of our rotating menus.
Anytime Menu
HOUSE SALAD
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber & Onion with your choice of Dressing
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan & Creamy Caesar Dressing. Add Grilled Chicken or Grilled Shrimp.
BARTLETT BREAKFAST
2 Eggs, Bacon, Sausage & Choice of Grits or Roasted Potatoes
BLT
Applewood Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo. Chips or Fries
HOT DOG
Chips or Fries
BARTLETT BURGER
Local Grass Feed Beef, Choice of Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion. Chips or Fries
CLASSIC CLUB
Smoked Turkey, Ham, Lettuce, Tomato, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Mayo. Chips or Fries
HOT HAM & CHEESE
Swiss, Cheddar, Provolone or Blue Cheese. Chips or Fries
Breakfast Menu
THE BARTLETT OMELET
Ham, Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Baby Spinach, Sautéed Onions. Roasted Potatoes, Bacon or Sausage Patties
THE BARTLETT BREAKFAST
2 Eggs, Sausage, Bacon. Grits, or Roasted Potatoes
VANILLA FRENCH TOAST
Bacon or Sausage
BELGIAN WAFFLES
Bacon or Sausage
BUILD-A-BOWL OF OATMEAL
Honey, Brown Sugar, Walnuts, Dried Cherries, Blueberries, Coconut, Butter, Sweet Cream, Almond, Raisins
SEASONAL FRUIT PLATE
Yogurt and Honey
CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES
Bacon or Sausage
THE B.E.L.T
Applewood Bacon, Fried Egg, Butter Lettuce, and Tomato on White, Wheat, or Rye. Home Fries
Lunch Menu
GREEK SALAD
Feta, Olives, Cucumber, Tomato, Onion & Bell Peppers with Lemon Dill Dressing
BEET SALAD
Arugula & Goat Cheese with Balsamic Vinaigrette
SPINACH SALAD
Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Roasted Almonds, & Warm Bacon Dressing
CORNED BEEF REUBEN
Russian Dressing, Sauerkraut, and Swiss Cheese on Marble Rye. Chips or Fries
PIMENTO CHEESE
Sharp Cheddar, Roasted Peppers, & Fresh Herbs. Chips or Fries
CHICKEN SALAD PLATE
Mixed Greens, Boiled Egg, Cucumber, Tomato, Onion. Chips or Fries
GRILLED DAYBOAT FISH
Slaw, Fresh Lemon, Cocktail Sauce, or Tartar Sauce. Chips or Fries
CRAB CAKE
2 Crab Cakes, French Fries
FRIED CHICKEN BREAST
Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, & Gravy
Dinner Menu
THE BARTLETT PEAR SALAD
Spinach, Bartlett Pear, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, Feta, Walnuts, Choice of Dressing
CRISPY SHRIMP
Roasted Almonds, Arugula, & Sweet Chili Sauce
SPINACH SALAD
Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Roasted Almonds, & Warm Bacon Dressing
MEXICAN PIZZA
Sour Cream, Salsa, & Avocado
SMOKED SALMON PLATTER
Toast Points, Garlic Aioli, Capers, Minced Shallot, & Boiled Egg
A LA CARTE MENU
A la carte options come with choice of House Salad or Caesar Salad.
Please select one item from each of the categories below:
PROTEINS
NY Strip, Flounder, Salmon, Herb Roasted Chicken, Chopped Steak, Grilled Pork Loin or Shrimp (Gilled or Tempura Fried)
VEGETABLES
Green Beans, Sautéed Spinach, Creamed Spinach, Green Peas, Butter Peas, Black Eyed Peas, Grilled Asparagus, Glazed Carrots, Buttered Broccoli, or Cole Slaw
STARCHES
Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potato, Rice Pilaf, Grits, Fries, Buttered Pasta, Baked Sweet Potato, or Mushroom & Onions
SAUCES
Tartar, Cocktail, Brown Gravy, Horseradish Cream, Beurre Blanc, Sweet Chili, Peach Chutney, or Tomato Butter
