Shades Cafe & Steak House Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Shades Cafe & Steak House, a delightful culinary haven nestled in Middlesboro, KY. This restaurant masterfully combines the cozy atmosphere of a café with the robust flavors of a classic steakhouse. The menu is a testament to this duality, featuring an enticing array of options from appetizers like Boom Boom Shrimp to hearty salads like the Cobb Salad.
For those craving a quick bite, the Loaded Fries and Deep Fried Mushrooms are must-try favorites. With an emphasis on both taste and quality, each dish is crafted to delight. A special highlight includes their Soup of the Day, which pairs perfectly with any meal.
Whether you're dining in for lunch or dinner, Shades offers a casual and inviting environment, ideal for families and groups. Experience a delightful mix of flavors that will keep you coming back for more!
Appetizer
Boom Boom Shrimp
Mild spicy. Fried shrimp served on a bed of lettuce with Boom Boom sauce.
Beer Cheese Fondue
Pretzels, apples, and beer cheese
Breaded Cauliflower
Spicy mustard and ranch.
Deep Fried Mushrooms
Served with House-made ranch and spicy mustard.
Loaded Fries
Handcut Fries topped with cheddar and bacon. Served with side of ranch.
Soup of the Day - Cup
Soup of the Day - Bowl
Soup
Salads
Cobb Salad
Garden salad with chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, tomato and Bleu cheese crumbles.
Greek Salad
Tomato, peppers, onions, Feta and olives tossed in Aegean dressing.
Field of Greens Salad
Spring mix, almonds, apples, Bleu cheese crumbles and dried cranberries.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken, Romaine, Parmesan and croutons.
Vegan Salad
Greens, tomatoes, almonds, olives, peppers, onions and croutons.
Shades House Salad
Greens, bacon, Cheddar, tomato, bell peppers, red onions, egg, olive and croutons.
Strawberry Pecan Salad
Strawberries, pecans, feta.
Ribeye - 10 oz.
Aged marbled Angus beef. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Ribeye - 16 oz.
Aged marbled Angus beef. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Ribeye - 22 oz.
Aged marbled Angus beef. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Steak Tips
Cut from the tenderloin. Served with grilled peppers and onions. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Smothered Chicken Breast - Single
Served with grilled peppers and onions. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Smothered Chicken Breast - Double
Served with grilled peppers and onions. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Grilled Chicken Breast - Single
Springer mountain form. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Grilled Chicken Breast - Double
Springer mountain form. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Chopped Steak
12 oz. with peppers and onions. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Jumbo Shrimp (12)
Skewered tail-on. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side. Grilled or fried.
Grilled Salmon
Atlantic skinless fillet. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Blackened White Fish
Barramundi filet. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Filet Mignon
8 oz. center cut from the tenderloin. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Sirloin - 6 oz.
Lean, full body texture cut from the center of the top sirloin. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Sirloin - 10 oz.
Lean, full body texture cut from the center of the top sirloin. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Steak & Shrimp
6 grilled or fried shrimp and our 6 oz. sirloin.
Steak & Grilled Chicken
6 oz. sirloin and grilled breast. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Dinner Cheeseburger - Regular
Dinner Cheeseburger - Mushroom Swiss
Dinner Cheeseburger - Beer Cheese Burger
Dinner Cheeseburger - Pico CheeseBurger
Chicken Tenders
Grilled Pork Chop - Single
10 oz. Duroc, bone-in grilled pork chop. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
Grilled Pork Chop - Double
10 oz. Duroc, bone-in grilled pork chop. Served with our signature Shades salad and one side.
14 oz. NY Strip
Steakhouse
A La Carte
Baked Potato
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Handcut Fries
Mac n' Cheese
Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Sweet Potato
Topped with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Chicken Bacon Ranch Piatto
Served with side salad.
Veggie Pesto Piatto
Served with side salad.
Spicy Chicken Piatto
Served with side salad.
Chicken Pesto Piatto
Served with side salad.
Pepperoni Piatto
Served with side salad.
Cheese Piatto
Served with side salad.
Piattos All day
Family Meals
Wednesday Night Family Meal - Feed for 2
*available only from 4pm-8pm on Wednesdays Wednesday: (Typically) Beef Pot Roast with mashed potatoes, green beans, and bread (please see our Facebook to confirm daily special)
Wednesday Night Family Meal - Feed for 5
*available only from 4pm-8pm on Wednesdays Wednesday: (Typically) Beef Pot Roast with mashed potatoes, green beans, and bread (please see our Facebook to confirm daily special)
Signature Shades Ranch Dressing
16 oz
Pantry Items
Dessert
Piece of Dessert
Rotating dessert options, when you arrive pick your favorite.