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Semolina Zucchini Fries

sriracha aioli

$14

Warm Balthazar Ciabatta

roasted garlic herb butter

$5

Crispy Fish Tacos

red cabbage slaw, cilantro, lime

$16

Artisanal Cheese Plate

seasonal jam, candied walnuts, multigrain toast

$19

Prosciutto & Whipped Ricotta Bruschetta

truffle honey drizzle

$17

Maple-Chipotle BBQ Wings

creamy blue cheese dip

$16

Kale Caesar Salad

smoked gouda, candied walnuts, mint & farro

$15

French Onion Mac & Cheese

port-rosemary breadcrumbs

$17

Coriander roasted carrots

lemon-agave, paprika tahini, pistachio pesto

$18

vegan

Bibb Lettuce

apple-cider vinaigrette, marinated feta, cherry tomato, radish

$16

Spinach Gnocchi

mushrooms, cherry tomato confit, english peas, parmigiano reggiano

$26

Fennel Dusted Pork Chop

broccoli rabe, creamy polenta, peach-jalapeno compote

$32

Pignoli Crusted Halibut

spring vegetables, cauliflower puree, prosciutto broth

$36

Local Black Sea Bass

charred fennel, corn-scallion salsa, rhubarb agrodolce

$31

Spanish mussels en croûte

PEI mussels, puff pastry, chorizo, cherry tomato

$28

Hanger Steak

braised Swiss chard, parsnip 'tostones", au poivre sauce

$34

Buttermilk Baked Chicken Breast

pommes purée, wild mushroom jus, chive oil

$27

RD Burger

aged cheddar, onion compote, bacon, herbed fries

$20

Whole Smoked Maitake

miso-scallion rice cake, spicy coconut puree

$24

vegan

Voodoo Shrimp Po Boy

buttermilk fried shrimp, creole remoulade, cajun fries (dairy-free option available)

$26

Strawberry Shortcake

Warm shortcake, vanilla whipped cream, strawberry compote

$10

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Marshmallow whip

$10

Ricotta Zeppoles

Nutella dipping sauce, strawberry marmalade

$10

Our story begins with one of Jersey City’s most notable residents, Cornelius Van Vorst who enjoyed local fame for his generous hospitality, as well as for his lush and exotic garden. However, the most notable attribute of Van Vorst’s residence was a slab of marble that served as the ‘step’ from his kitchen down to this lavish display of horticulture.

This ‘slab’ held great significance. Prior to its Jersey City dwelling, it served as the pedestal of a statue of England’s King George III that fell to citizens revolt, a historic moment during America’s road to independence, thus earning its title as ‘a cornerstone of liberty.’

Semolina Zucchini Fries

sriracha aioli

$14

Crispy Fish Tacos

red cabbage slaw, cilantro, lime

$16

Artisanal Cheese Plate

seasonal jam, candied walnuts, multigrain toast

$19

Smoked Salmon

horseradish cream cheese, chives

$15

Avocado

red onion, jalapeno, chive, EVOO, multigrain toast

$14

Prosciutto & Whipped Ricotta Bruschetta

truffle honey drizzle

$17

Kale Caesar Salad

smoked gouda, candied walnuts, mint & farro

$14

French Onion Mac & Cheese

port-rosemary breadcrumbs

$17

Maple-Chipotle BBQ Wings

blue cheese dip

$16

Coriander Roasted Carrots

lemon-agave, paprika tahini, pistachio pesto

$18

vegan

Bibb Lettuce

apple-cider vinaigrette, crumbled goat cheese, cherry tomato, radish

$16

RD Burger

aged cheddar, onion compote, bacon, herbed fries

$20

Brioche French Toast

caramelized bananas foster, mascarpone whip

$15

Nutella Swirl Pancake

maple syrup, summer berry compote

$14

Breakfast Burrito

scrambled eggs, black beans, white rice, avocado, cheddar, salsa verde

$17

Steak & Eggs

bearnaise sauce, crispy fingerlings, sunny side up eggs

$28

Biscuits & Gravy

house-made biscuits. sausage gravy, sunny side up egg

$19

Eggs Benedict

truffle hollandaise, whipped ricotta, English muffin (prosciutto or smoked salmon)

$20

italian baked eggs

tomato sauce, cherry tomato, shallots, puff pastry, bacon

$23

Two Eggs Any Way

house smoked bacon, crispy fingerlings

$15

whole smoked maitake

miso-scallion rice cake, spicy coconut curry (vegan)

$24

vegan

Voodoo Shrimp Po Boy

buttermilk fried shrimp, creole remoulade, cajun fries

$25

Mimosa

Oj, bubbles

$9

Kitchen Step Bloody

Homemade bloody mary mix choice of vodka, gin, or tequila

$12

Orange Beer-sicle

KS crush tangerine IPA, vanilla vodka, orange juice, vanilla

$16

Stevie Mae

rose infused gin, elderflower, raspberry kombucha, pomegranate, lime

Don't Be Salty

mezcal reposado, passionfruit, lime, salt rim

Terminal A Lychee Mojito

rum, lychee, mint, lime

Our Cucumber's Better than Yours

gin, cucumber, basil, elderflower, lime

Spicy Pineapple Express

jalapeno-pineapple infused tequila, lime, agave, tajin rim

KS Barrel- Aged Old Fashioned

bourbon, amaro averna, bitters

Derby Smash

bourbon, mint, lemon, grand marnier

Stan & Diane's Blueberry Mule

blueberry-honey infused vodka, lavender kombucha, ginger beer, lime

KS Barrel Aged Mezcal Negroni

mezcal, orange infused gin, campari, sweet vermouth

Wake up and Smell the Espresso Martini

cocoa-infused tequila reposado, espresso, shanky's whip, cocoa powder

Quinn-Sicle

vanilla vodka, fresh oj, triple sec

spectacularly sparkling pink lemonade

fresh lemonade, white peach, elderberry, sparkling white tea

Rock The Boat

hibiscus, pineapple, lemon, soda

tost non-alcoholic rosé

glass 5 bottle 18

Bucha Bae Cold Brew Kombucha

seasonal flavors

Draft

departed soles KS crush ipa, brix city rotating seasonal

$8

Bottles & Cans

Sixpoint Crisp Pilsner $6

Stella Artois Lager $8

Yards Star Jockey IPA $8

Wild Basin Hard Seltzer $8

Allagash White $8

Sloop Premium Lager $7

Cava Sparkling Rosé, Anna Codorniu, Saint Sadurni D’anoia, Spain

Glass $11

Bottle $42

Prosecco, Isotta Manzoni, Veneto, Italy NV

Glass $12

Bottle $45

PetitVerdot, Horses, Macari, Long Island, NY 2020

$55

Champagne, Moet & Chandon, France NV

$130

Champagne, Dom Perignon, France 2010

$350

Arneis, Cerretto Blange, Italy 2020

An effervescent mildly acidic indigenous grape , pear and apple on the nose, a touch of meyer lemon on the palate

Glass $12

Bottle $44

Lugana, Ca’ Lojera, Sirmione, Italy, 2021

The bright juicy palate offers creamy peach, bartlett pear and a hint of nectarine

Glass $13

Bottle $45

Sauvignon Blanc, 'Kitchen Step', Mendocino, California, 2022

Crisp and refreshing, displaying pineapple & melon aromas, with bright tropical notes and a long citrus finish

Glass $12

Bottle $44

Chardonnay, Battello, California NV

Our ‘house’ white, a partnership between our sister restaurant, Battello & Rutherford Ranch Winery in Napa Valley. Slight hint of neutral oak blends seamlessly with fresh green apple

Glass $12

Bottle $44

Savoie, Dom. Marc Portaz, Savoie, France, 2021

100% Jacquere, the native grape of this high-altitude region in the Eastern French Alps. Complex and tangy, flavors of lime, honeysuckle, pear, fresh herbs

Glass $14

Bottle $52

Grenache, The Notorious Pink, France, 2019

A vibrant blush rosé with bright notes of ripe peaches and citrus and a gentle finish

Glass $14

Bottle $52

Pinot Noir, ‘Kitchen Step’, Central Coast, Monterey CA 2018

Designed exclusively for our restaurant through a partnership with Scheid Family Wines, this amazing Pinot Noir from Monterey is super ripe, with intense flavors of strawberry, cherry, and raspberry. Some oak aging adds a hint of oak and earth on the finish

Glass $12

Bottle $44

Cabernet Sauvignon, Battello, California NV

Our ‘house’ red, a partnership with our sister restaurant, Battello, and Rutherford Ranch Winery in Napa Valley. Fruit-forward light, and quaffable

Glass $12

Bottle $44

Mencia, Avencia ‘Cuvee De O’, Valdeorras, Spain 2018

100% Mencia, Vibrant aromas of raspberries, blackberries, thyme, oregano, and orange zest. Medium body, soft tannins, bright acidity. Fresh, juicy, alive.

Glass $13

Bottle $48

Etna Rosso, Firriato Le Sabbie Dell’ Etna, Italy 2020

A bright ruby red wine, with a complex bouquet of black pepper, cinnamon, and black currants. Volcanic soil lends to a whisper of smoke on the palate.

Glass $15

Bottle $55

Toscana, San Polo Rubio, Italy 2019

A Spicey nose with hints of cherry tomato and strawberry, Notes of violet and black currant on the palate , touch of oak to round out the palate with beautiful tannic balance

Glass $12

Bottle $44

Malbec, Altos Las Hormigas Classico, Mendoza, Argentina 2019

A delicious example of a malbec full of ripe red fruits and spices accompanied by juicy, vibrant acidity that heightens the flavors and lends shine to a wine that's simple and delicious

Glass $14

Bottle $46

White

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc, Dom. Raimbault-Pineau, France 2021 $69

Riesling, Charles Smith Wines “Kung Fu Girl”, Washington State 2021 $46

Greco Di Tufo, Vinosia Lariella DOC, Campania, Italy 2020 $50

Melon de Bourgogne, Lieu Dit, Santa Maria Valley, CA 2021 $58

Macertino, Fontezoppa “Asola” Macertino Reserve, Marche, Italy 2017 $65

Chablis Chardonnay, Dom. Hamelin 1er Cru Vau Vigneau, Burgundy, FR 2017 $105

Chardonnay, Frank Family Vineyards, Carneros, CA 2016 $65

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley, California 2019 $250

Vinsobres, Chateau de Rouanne, Saint Cosme, France 2019 $60

Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese, Poggiotondo, Tuscany, IT 2017 $92

Barolo, Giacomo Fenocchio “Bussia”, Piedmont, IT 2018 $160

Malbec, Altos Las Hormigas Clasico, Mendoza, Argentina 2019 $46

Bordeaux, Moulin D’Issan Bordeaux Superiore, France 2018 $75