Lunch

Entrée Lunch Salads

Includes water, coffee and hot tea.
All Entrée salads include two choices of dressing, warm rolls and butter.
Add soup or plated desserts for an additional price.
All salads come with choice of protein. 

Bayfront House Salad (DF, VG, V) - $24
Mediterranean mix, cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers, carrot twirls and house made croutons, choice of dressing.

Caesar Salad G (V)- $24
Artisan romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, house made croutons, creamy Caesar dressing, cherry tomatoes and chives.

Tomato, Mozzarella and Cucumber Salad (G, V)- $24
Yellow and red tomatoes layered between fresh mozzarella cheese and cucumber. Dressed with olive oil and aged balsamic reduction and garnished with fresh basil.

Fattoush Salad (V, VG, DF)- $24
Artisan romaine and iceberg lettuce with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onion and pita croutons. Served with a garlic and mint vinaigrette.

Cobb Salad (G)- $25
Romaine lettuce, hard-boiled egg, chopped bacon, tomatoes, avocado, aged cheddar and honey roasted pecans.

Wedge Salad (G)- $25
Iceberg wedge, bacon, hard-boiled egg, dried cherries, candied walnuts and dried gorgonzola cheese: topped with house made blue cheese dressing and aged balsamic reduction.

House made salad dressings:
French, Buttermilk Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Blue Cheese, Italian Dressing, Strawberry Dressing, Garlic and Mint Vinaigrette, Poppy Seed, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.

Salad

Protein Choices (G,DF)  (All proteins are 4 oz).

  • Sliced Sirloin Steak
  • Salmon
  • Chicken
  • Shrimp
  • Sliced Pork Loin

Soup

  • Italian Wedding Soup (DF) $5
  • Chicken Tortilla $5
  • Broccoli Cheddar $5
  • Loaded Potato $5

Plated Lunch

Includes water, coffee and hot tea.
Plated Caesar and House salad or dessert can be added for an additional charge.

Caprese Chicken $ 28
Boneless chicken breast of chicken, brushed with basil
pesto, stuffed with sliced Roma tomatoes, and fresh
mozzarella cheese. Baked and topped with a basil
cream sauce.


Honey Balsamic Chicken Breast G, DF $ 27
Marinated chicken breast slow roasted, finished with a
honey balsamic glaze.


Honey Mustard Chicken G, DF $ 27
A marinated and grilled 8oz chicken breast drizzled
with a honey mustard sauce.


Citrus Chicken G, DF $ 29
Pan seared, marinated chicken breast pan finished with
a sweet citrus glaze.


Maple Mustard Chicken G, DF $ 27
Tender chicken marinated with cider and mustard,
baked and topped with a tangy maple glaze.


Sirloin Strip Steak G, DF $ 27
Grilled black angus strip style sirloin rubbed in our
house made seasoning.


Walleye $ 37
Baked Mahi Mahi fillet crusted with pecans and
pretzels, accompanied with a Dijon cream sauce.


Parmesan Polenta with Roasted Vegetables G $ 16
Parmesan polenta topped with roasted peppers,
zucchini, eggplant and cherry tomatoes.


Eggplant Roulade VG, V, GF, DF $22
Vegan cheese mixed with our house blend of herbs
and spices. Rolled with fresh spinach in a thin eggplant
cutlet. Baked and topped with a zesty vodka sauce.


Ancient Grains VG $22
Brown rice, red rice, quinoa, and black barley.
Simmered in a savory vegetable broth. Topped with
roasted broccoli, tomatoes and cremini mushrooms.

Steak Accompaniments (choose one)

  • Garlic Bacon Compound Butter G
  • Garlic Herb Compound Butter G, V
  • Red Wine Demi Glaze G, DF
  • Béarnaise Sauce G
  • House made Steak Sauce G, DF, V 

Steak Enhancements

  • Au Poivre (G, DF, VG, V) $2
  • Sauteed Pearl Onions (G, DF, VG, V) $2
  • Sauteed Peppers (G, DF, VG, V) $2
  • Wild Mushroom Blend (G, DF, VG, V) $2
  • Fried Onion Straws (DF, VG, V) $2

Accompaniments (choose two)

  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes V, G
  • Vegetable Blend V, G
  • Roasted Root Vegetables V, G 
  • Israeli Couscous V
  • Green Bean Almandine V, G 
  • Garlic Herbed Rice Pilaf V
  • Wild Rice and Ancient Grain Medley V, VG
  • Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower V, G 
  • Parmesan Polenta V
  • Asparagus Spears V, G
  • Broccolini V, VG
  • Quinoa V
  • Roasted Truffle Fingerling Potatoes V, G, VG, DF
  • Bacon and Parmesan Brussels Sprouts G 

DESSERT SELECTIONS
Please select a dessert to accompany your entrée
choice.

Cheesecake
Peanut Butter Pie
Chocolate Truffle Bomb

GLUTEN FREE DESSERT SELECTIONS
Chocolate Torte
Classic Crème Brule
Fresh Fruit Sorbet (choice of Lemon or Peach Passion)

CLASSIC SANDWICHES


Plated meal, includes bottled water or soft drink,
bag of chips, cheddar and bacon potato salad side,
a gourmet cookie and condiments.
Choose between a brioche bun or a wrap, unless
otherwise noted.


For groups planning to depart the facility,
cold sandwiches are available as a Boxed
Lunch (+$2 per person).

 

COLD SANDWICHES


Classic Turkey $ 19
Thinly sliced turkey breast, lettuce, tomato and
provolone.


Roast Beef $ 22
Sliced roast beef with cheddar, arugula and
horseradish aioli.


Smoked Ham $ 20
Sliced smoked ham with Swiss cheese and yellow
mustard.


Chicken Salad $ 18
Chicken salad mixed with walnuts and grapes, topped
with lettuce and mayo.


Club Wrap $ 18
Turkey, ham, bacon, swiss, lettuce, tomato and a Dijon
aioli rolled in a tortilla.


Vegetarian Wrap V $ 17
A flour tortilla with assorted grilled vegetables including
roasted red pepper, Portobello mushrooms, yellow
squash, tomato, spinach, provolone cheese and red
pepper aioli.

 

HOT SANDWICHES


BBQ Beef Brisket $ 18
Smoked BBQ beef brisket, caramelized onions and
aged cheddar cheese.


Grilled Portobello V $15
Lightly marinated and grilled Portobello mushrooms
with roasted red peppers, provolone cheese, lettuce,
tomato and roasted red pepper aioli.


Tuscan Chicken Sandwich $ 23
Grilled chicken breast and pesto mayo, topped with
spinach, provolone cheese and crispy prosciutto.


Cod Sandwich $ 21
Deep fried breaded cod fillet with lettuce, tomato and
house-made tartar sauce.

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BUFFETS


All buffets are based on a one & a half hour
service. Prices are based per person. Buffets are
available for a minimum of 75 guests.


Picnic at the Bayfront $ 37
Salads:
-Bayfront House Salad (V, VG, DF), Cheddar and
Bacon Potato Salad (G), Apple Cider Coleslaw (G, V,
DF).
-Vegetable Pasta Salad (DF): Cavatappi pasta, cherry
tomatoes, cucumber, asparagus, carrots and yellow
squash tossed in our homemade Italian dressing. (DF)
From the Grill:
Smith’s Hot Dogs, USDA All Beef Burgers DF, G
Accompaniments:
Kaiser and Hot dog buns DF
Lettuce, tomato and onion tray DF, G, V, VG
Swiss, provolone and cheddar cheese tray G, V
Pickle tray G, DF, V, VG
Ketchup, Mayo, Dijon Mustard. House Fried (G, V)
chips with a ranch dip.
Dessert: Cookies and brownies. V


Enhancements (per person):
-Beef Short Ribs: Beef short ribs braised slowly and
drizzled with a House BBQ sauce DF, G $7.00
-Grilled Chicken Breasts DF, G $5.00
-Maple Mustard BBQ Baked Beans
G, DF, VG, G $3.00
-Bacon and Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese
$6.00
-Jalapeno Cornbread V $3.00
-BBQ Ribs G $7.00


Select one dessert for group from offerings, at $7
per person.

Little Italy Menu $ 38


Salads:
-Italian Chopped Salad: Romaine, arugula and
watercress topped with pepperoncini’s, cherry
tomatoes, black olives, red onion, Italian salami, fresh
mozzarella and a house made Italian dressing.
-Caesar Salad V : Artisan romaine, shaved
parmesan cheese, house made croutons, creamy
Caesar dressing, cherry tomatoes and chives.


Entrees (choose two)
-Seafood Pasta: Fresh linguini pasta with shrimp,
mussels and crab tossed in a shallot lemon butter
cream sauce, buffalo mozzarella and fresh corn.
-Lasagna with Meat Sauce: House made lasagna with
meat sauce.
-Spaghetti with Meatballs: Fresh spaghetti noodles
topped with house made tomato sauce and meatballs.
-Penne with Chicken: Penne pasta and chicken tossed
in a spicy vodka tomato cream sauce, finished with
freshly shaved parmesan and aged balsamic reduction.
-Steak Pappardelle Alfredo: Fresh pappardelle pasta,
sirloin steak, peppers, wild mushrooms and onions
tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce.


Accompaniments:
Fresh Vegetable Blend (V, G), Garlic Bread Sticks (V),
Italian Wedding Soup (DF)


Dessert:
Tiramisu Cake

 

The Pizza Shop $ 35


Pizza with Wrap/Sandwich, House Salad & House
Made Chips
-Pizza (please choose 2)
Cheese, Cheese & Pepperoni, Meat Lovers or
Vegetarian.
-Wraps/Sandwich (please choose 2)
Choice of protein: Ham, Turkey or Vegetarian


Please choose either a wrap or on a brioche bun.


House salad served with Ranch and Italian Dressings


Italian chopped salad: Romaine, arugula and watercress
topped with pepperoncinis, cherry tomatoes, black
olives, red onions, Italian salami, fresh mozzarella and a
house made Italian Dressing.


Served with House Made chips and dips and assorted
cookies.

Create Your Own Buffet $40

Choose One Salad:
Bayfront House Salad (DF, V, G), Caesar Salad (V),
Fattoush Salad (V, VG, DF), Wedge Salad (G)

Protein (choose two):

  • Sliced Pork Tenderloin with a honey garlic sauce. G
  • Citrus Chicken with a sweet citrus glaze. G, DF
  • Tenderloin Tips sautéed and simmered in a bourbon
    peppercorn sauce. G
  • Chicken Monterrey marinated, grilled chicken breast
    dipped in a sweet tangy barbeque sauce topped with
    bacon and cheddar cheese. G
  • Wild Scottish Salmon with an orange ginger glaze. DF
  • Sliced Roast Sirloin with a red wine demi glace. G

Accompaniments (choose two):

  • Roasted Truffle Fingerling Potatoes V, VG, G, DF
  • Vegetable Blend V, G
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes V, G
  • Green Bean Almandine V, G
  • Wild Rice and Ancient Grain Medley V
  • Broccolini V, G
  • Roasted Herbed Red Bliss Potatoes V, G

Dessert (choose one)
Cheesecake, Chocolate Truffle Bomb, Chocolate Torte, Peanut Butter Pie

Fiesta on the Bay $39

Salads:

  • Chopped Mexican Salad: Roasted red peppers, corn, black beans, avocado, grape tomatoes and red onion with a cilantro lime dressing.  G, VG, V, DF
  • Mexican Cobb: Romaine and red leaf lettuce topped with cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and queso cheese with a creamy tomatillo dressing. V, G 

Entrees (choose two):

  • Cilantro Lime Chicken (G): Grilled marinated chicken breast grilled, finished with a tequila lime cream sauce.
  • Carne Asada (G, DF): Grilled marinated flank steak.
  • Pulled Chicken Birria
  • Pork Belly

Accompaniments:
Spanish Rice (V), Mexican Street Corn (V), Black Beans (V, DF, G)

Dessert (choose one):

  • Churro Chips and Cheesecake Dip: flour tortillas deep fried and dusted in cinnamon and sugar. Served with a cheesecake dip
  • Tres Leches
  • Dolce de Leche Cheesecake.

Bayview Barbeque $39

Salads:

  • Cucumber Salad: Chopped English Cucumbers, Heirloom tomatoes, red onion and crumbled feta cheese tossed in a herb vinaigrette. G
  • Apple Chicken Salad: Mixed greens, shredded chicken, granny smith apples, red onion, smoked gouda cheese, dried cranberries and candied pecans served with house made honey mustard. G

Entrees (choose two):

  • -Smoked Turkey Breast G : Smoked and roasted turkey breast, drizzled with a peach bourbon barbeque sauce.
  • Pulled Pork DF, G: Slow roasted pork butt finished with a house made BBQ sauce.
  • Smoked Beef Brisket DF: Smoked beef brisket topped with a house made maple chipotle BBQ sauce.
  • Roasted Herbed Chicken DF, G: Slow roasted eight piece chicken rubbed in our house seasoning and fresh
    herbs.

Accompaniments:
Maple Mustard BBQ Baked Beans (DF, G, VG, V), Apple Cider Coleslaw (DF, G, V), Mexican Street Corn (G, V).

Breads:
Rolls with Honey Butter and house made jalapeno cornbread.

Dessert (choose one):
Fresh Apple Crisp, Pecan Pie, Key Lime Pie.

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OUR POLICY

Thank you for choosing the Bayfront
Convention Center!
Our goal is to offer the best
quality products, services, and overall event
experience for our guest.

Exclusive Caterer
The Bayfront Convention Center is the exclusive
provider of all food and beverage services. No food or
beverages of any kind may be brought into the center by
the event host or any event guests, attendees or outside
caterers.

Menu Selection
Customized menus are available at your request. To
ensure proper planning and the availability of our best
possible ingredients, menu selections are due a
minimum of two weeks in advance of your function date.
Vegetarian meal options are included with all served
entrees. Menu selections are limited to (1) entrée choice
per served meal or the offering of a duet plate. An exact
count is required for each selection. Fresh-Serve Station
options are available

Excess Food
The Bayfront Convention Center adheres to state and
local health guidelines which dictate that food items
provided by BCC must be consumed during your event
and may not be taken off property

Alcoholic Beverage Service
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB)
regulates all alcoholic beverages and services. As the
holder of the alcoholic beverage license for the Bayfront
Convention Center, we are responsible for the
administration of these regulations within the facility. The
Bayfront Convention Center staff is trained in alcohol
server awareness for the safety of you and your guests.
Under no circumstance will alcohol be served to
intoxicated or underage persons. The hours of operation
and number of bar services offered are at the discretion
of the Bayfront Convention Center food and beverage
department. Extended hours of operation and additional
bars may be available at an additional cost.

Guarantees
Your final guaranteed attendance number must be
provided to your Event Coordinator no later than seven
business days prior to your event. This number will be
considered your contracted guarantee, which is not
subject to reduction. If we do not hear from you by the
specified time, the contracted original number will be
considered your final guarantee. Food and beverage
charges will be based on your guarantee or your actual
meal count on your event day, whichever is greater

Taxes & Service Charges
The Bayfront Convention Center will add a taxable 24%
service charge plus current PA sales tax (6%) to all food,
beverage and service. All pricing is subject to change.

Cancellations
If Lessee elects to cancel this Contract for any reason
other than a termination for cause or pursuant to the
FORCE MAJEURE clause of the contract, Lessee
agrees to provide written notice to Center accompanied
by the payment indicated in the following scale, based
on working days (Monday through Friday):

  • From accepting contract to 61 days prior to event start
    date: 25-percent of revenue listed above
  • From 60 days or to 11 days prior to event start date: 75-percent of revenue listed above
  • From 10 days or less prior to event start date: 100-percent of revenue listed above

Menu Selection Legend
G Gluten Free
DF Dairy Free
V Vegetarian
VG Vegan

CONTACT US


Bayfront Convention Center
1 Sassafras Pier
Erie, PA 16507
814-455-1260
BayfrontConventionCenter.com

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