Michael Joseph's

- 1405 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820

Hors D'Oeuvres

With Duck Confit and Brie

With Caviar

Salads

Entrees

Vegetables & Starch

Desserts

Specialty Sandwiches

Gluten Free available upon request

With whole berry cranberry relish

With cucumber, sprouts and scallion cream cheese

With bacon & red pepper pesto mayo

Pesto mayo

Russian dressing

With mango chutney and sprouts

With bacon, cheddar & BBQ sauce

With roasted almonds

Horseradish dressing

Red pepper pesto mayo

Chipotle mayo

Bacon and honey mustard

With scallion cream cheese

With red pepper pesto mayo, mixed greens and fresh mozzarella

With coarse mustard

With cheddar & honey mustard

With fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers & balsamic vinaigrette

With provolone, cherry peppers & Italian dressing

With spinach & dried cranberries

With goat cheese & red pepper pesto

Grilled Panini Sandwiches

Gluten Free available upon request

With green apples, bacon and honey mustard

With sharp cheddar & ranch dressing

Avocado, pepper jack cheese & sriracha aioli

Pastrami, smoked turkey or roasted turkey with swiss cheese, sauerkraut and dijon mustard

With honey glazed ham muenster cheese and coarse mustard

With chipotle mayo, habanero jack cheese, grilled peppers and onions

With portobello mushrooms and horseradish mayo

With dijon mustard and grilled onions

With basil pesto and roasted red peppers

With alpine lace cheese, spinach greens and herbed dijonnaise

With imported soppressata, capicola ham, asiago, cherry peppers and balsamic glaze

With smoked gouda cheese & tomato

With bacon, avocado and tomato

Specialty Salads

Gluten Free available upon request

Mixed greens, black beans, avocado, tomato, cheddar cheese & tortilla chips

Mixed greens, turkey, ham, swiss, egg, bacon & tomato

Mixed greens, grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, tomato & egg

Chopped romaine with croutons & imported parmigiano cheese

Mixed greens, olives, feta cheese, peppers, tomato & red onion

Mixed greens, mandarin oranges, goat cheese, red onion & Chinese noodles

Mixed greens with assorted garden vegetables

Fresh baby spinach mixed with bacon, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts and red onion

Fresh seared tuna on field greens with capers, black olives, tomato, onions and lemon vinaigrette

Mixed greens with glazed walnuts & blue cheese apples and cranberries

Fresh romaine, tomato, corn, bacon, avocado & blue cheese

Breakfast Menu

Served daily from 7-10 amGluten Free available upon request

Scrambled eggs with turkey, American cheese & salsa

Egg whites with spinach, mushrooms and feta cheese

With egg, avocado, cheddar, black beans & pico De gallo salsa

Choice of hash browns or toast

With tomato & sprouts on rustic grain toast

Breakfast

Gluten Free available upon request

Appetizers

Gluten Free available upon request

Entrees

Gluten Free available upon request

Starch, Veggies & Pasta

Gluten Free available upon request

Salads

Gluten Free available upon request

Desserts

Gluten Free available upon request

Football Game Day Menu

House fried crispy wings, with your choice of sauce (on the side)with housemade blue cheese and ranch, celery & Carrots

Smoked bacon, Scallions, Crispy Onions & 3 Cheese Blend

12 Butter Toasted Brioche Slider Buns, Crunchy Slaw, Pickled Jalapenos & Honey BBQ Sauce

House Smoked Baby Back Ribs slathered in our Honey BBQ sauce served with Crunchy Slaw

Spicy Beef Chili w/ Red Kidney Beans, Black Beans & Scallions served with Shredded Cheddar & Sour Cream

3 Foot Braided Round Bread loaded with Salami, Cappicola, Sopresatta, Pepperoni, Provolone & Housemade Vinaigrette, lettuce & tomato

Stuffed with Cheddar Cheese, breaded and fried until golden, per dozen.

Roasted Chicken Breast with Cheddar, Cream Cheese & Fresh Scallionsserved with Tortilla Chips

Giant pretzel, lightly buttered and salted with Two Roads IPA Beer Cheese Sauce, Honey Mustard & Whole Grain Mustard

Traditional deviled eggs topped with house smoked bacon, chives & Siracha for a much needed kick! Sold by the dozen.

Giant sticks of fresh mozzarella, dredged in seasoned breadcrumbs, fried until golden and served with a lucious spicy vodka sauce6 pieces per order

Shredded & seasoned chicken mixed with black beans, cheddar, scallions, fire roasted salsa and cilantro and stuffed into an egg roll wrapper and fried until crispy.Served with chipotle aioli dipping sauce.6 per order

Shredded & griddled top round mixed with mushrooms, onions and american cheese and stuffed into an egg roll wrapper and fried until golden. Served with a beer cheese sauce6 pieces per order

MJ's Famous Homemade Cookies

Not your grandma's chocolate chip cookie! Loaded with chocolate chips, a couple secret ingredients and pillowy soft after baking we guarantee you can't stop at one!

only the best peanut butter candies folded into this elevated peanut butter goodness!topped with even more peanut butter cup pieces to make the flavors over the top.

this cookies got it- literally everything. marshmallow, pretzels, potato chips, coconut, chocolate chips all folded into this best seller! they're addicting, proceed with caution

a mashup made in cookie heaven. sweet, tart blueberries folded with fresh lemon zest and finished with a glaze of pure deliciousness.

Build Your Own Cookie Boxes!

Choose your favorites and build the perfect cookie box !

Appetizers

Sold by the Dozen. Traditional hard boiled eggs with chives & smoked paprika.

Small Platter Feeds 6-10ppLarge Platter Feeds 15-20pp

Deep dish quiche with oven roasted asparagus, creamy gruyere and fresh herbs. A staple for your Easter brunch buffet.

Main Course

Feeds 10-12ppOven roasted spiral ham, glazed in a maple-orange reduction and topped with a sprinkle of brown sugar. Centerpiece of any Easter table.

6 piece minimum. Grilled Atlantic Salmon, marinated in fresh herbs and grilled medium, served with a creamy lemon dill sauce.

Feeds 9-12 people. Our famous lasagna bolognese with layers of creamy ricotta, mozzarella & ground beef with fresh garlic. A true easter staple!

Sold per rack, 8 pieces each. Seared lamb rack, crusted in whole grain mustard and seasoned panko breadcrumbs. Delicious addition to the Easter buffet!

Side Dishes

Fire roasted Asparagus tips, finished with lemon zest and fresh herbs

Layers of creamy gruyere, idaho potatoes and caramelized onions, with fresh herbs and garlic, baked until golden

sold by the dozen

Desserts

feeds 6-10 people.

6 pieces per order. Fluffy vanilla cake topped with a velvety buttercream frosting and toasted coconut flakes.

Appetizers

Gluten Free available upon request

Per dozen. Delicate Maryland blue crab meat mixed with bread crumbs, peppers, herbs & spices, fried till golden & served with a housemade remoulade sauce

Per dozen. Large gulf shrimp lightly coated with coconut, fried till golden, served with a sweet chili dipping sauce

Per dozen. All beef cocktail franks wrapped in delicate puff pastry, baked till crispy & delicious, served with ketchup & mustard

Per dozen. Ground beef cooked with onions, peppers & spices in traditional flaky empanada dough, served with homemade salsa

Per dozen. Salsa Verde marinated chicken with onions and cheese in traditional empanada dough, served with homemade salsa

Per dozen. Cheesy elbow macaroni with fresh herbs and truffle oil in a flaky savory tart shell

Per dozen. Roasted turkey on buttery grilled bread with swiss cheese, Russian dressing and house slaw

Per dozen. Asparagus tips wrapped in flaky phyllo dough with parmesan & asiago cheeses, topped with fresh herbs and baked until golden

Per dozen. Seared filet mignon, wrapped in puff pastry with traditional mushroom duxelle, served with homemade horseradish aioli

Per dozen. Chopped edamame, carrots, cabbage, ginger in a spring roll wrapper, fried until golden, served with sesame garlic dipping sauce

Per dozen. Marinated artichoke heart stuffed with 3 different cheeses, battered in breadcrumbs & herbs, fried until crispy

Per dozen. Fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes & basil, marinated in olive oil & skewered

Stationary Platters

Gluten Free available upon request

Sliced artisan cheeses & Italian meats with fresh fruit, mixed olives, tortarustica & prosciutto- served with assorted crackers.Small feeds 8-10Medium feeds 12-20Large feeds 25+

Assortment of chef's selection garden fresh vegetables, the crowd pleasing favorite, served with housemade herbed ranch dressing.Small feeds 8-10Medium feeds 12-20Large feeds 25+

Housemade guacamole garnished with cilantro & fresh veggies, served with our homemade fire-roasted salsa & crispy tortilla chips.Feeds 8-10 people

Boiled jumbo shrimp platter with fresh lemon & siracha cocktail sauce.Small feeds 8-12Large feeds 25+

Per dozen. Gulf shrimp marinated in fresh lime & cilantro, lightly grilled and skewered with pineapple

Per dozen. Grilled marinated flank steak in cilantro chimichurri sauce and skewered

Per Dozen. Grilled marinated chicken in sesame garlic sauce, skewered and topped with sesame seeds & scallions

Chef selected fresh fruit, sliced on a platter with fresh berries & mint, perfect brunch platter! Small feeds 6-8Medium feeds 10-15Large feeds 25+

Alaskan smoked salmon plattered with hard boiled egg, capers & chopped red onion!Small feeds 8-12Medium feeds 12-15Large feeds 15-20

Housemade garlic hummus, grilled pita, mixed olives, crumbled feta, celery, carrots & cucumbers.Feeds 10-12 people

Salads

Gluten Free available upon request

Spring mix, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, chopped apples & gorgonzola with housemade balsamic vinaigrette.Small feeds 6-8Large feeds 10-15

Spring mix, avocado, cherry tomato, shredded cheddar, black beans, tortilla chips with housemade ranch dressing.Small feeds 6-8Large feeds 10-15

Fresh romaine, crumbled gorgonzola, avocado, tomato, corn, smoked bacon with housemade balsamic vinaigrette. Small feeds 6-8Large feeds 10-15

Spring mix, grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, hard boiled egg & smoked bacon with housemade balsamic vinaigrette.Small feeds 6-8Large feeds 10-15

Fresh romaine, shaved pecorino Romano cheese, housemade croutons & Caesar dressing. Small feeds 6-8Large feeds 10-15

Spring mix, feta cheese, banana peppers, red onion, cherry tomato, olives with housemade red wine vinaigrette. Small feeds 6-8Large feeds 10-15

Spring mix, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, bell peppers, English cucumbers & black olives with housemade balsamic vinaigrette. Small feeds 6-8Large feeds 10-15

Spinach greens, smoked bacon, hard boiled eggs, cherry tomato & red onion with honey dijon dressing. Small feeds 6-8Large feeds 10-15

Garden fresh heirloom cherry tomatoes, cilengine mozzarella, red onion, fresh basil, tossed in olive oil. Small feeds 10-12Large feeds 25+

Fresh fruit salad -chef's selection of cut fresh fruit, topped with fresh berries, orange slices & mint. Small feeds 6-10Large feeds 25+

Orzo with cherry tomato, bell peppers, carrots, chickpea & fresh herbs with lemon vinaigrette dressing. Small feeds 8-12Large feeds 25+

Heirloom cherry tomatoes, sliced English cukes, red onion & fresh herbs tossed in olive oil Small feeds 8-12Large feeds 25+

Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & red onion with al dente pasta in herbed-olive oil dressing. Small feeds 8-12Large feeds 25+

Assorted garden fresh vegetables with al dente pasta, spinach greens & fresh herbs tossed in olive oilSmall feeds 6-10Large feeds 15-20

Heirloom cherry tomato, red onion & crumbed feta with fresh basil tossed in housemade red wine vinaigrette. Small feeds 8-12Large feeds 20+

Radiatore pasta with chopped celery, shredded carrot, red onion & mayonnaise- perfect summer picnic salad!Small feeds 8-10Large feeds 20+

Shredded green cabbage, carrots, red onion & scallions in housemade slaw dressing. Small feeds 8-12Large feeds 20+

Red potatoes, onions, celery & scallions in a dijon mustard aioli. Small feeds 8-12Large feeds 20+

Wild rice, cranberries, tomatoes, spinach greens & chopped bell peppers, tossed in olive oil & fresh herbs. Small feeds 8-12Large feeds 20+

Tri color tortellini, heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil & olive oil. Small feeds 8-12Large feeds 15-20

Pasta, Veggies & Sides

Gluten Free available upon request

Penne pasta in a creamy vodka sauce topped with shaved parmesan & fresh basil.Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Penne pasta tossed in housemade marinara sauce, with ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella & topped with shaved parmesan & basil. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Radiatore pasta in our signature cheese sauce, topped with shredded cheddar & parmesan. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Oven roasted red potatoes, tossed with rosemary and herbs, paprika & spices and roasted till golden. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Mashed Idaho potatoes, mixed with butter, fresh garlic and chives. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Bowtie pasta, tossed in a pesto cream sauce, with oven roasted tomatoes and onions, topped with fresh basil & shaved parmesan. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Grilled asparagus, zucchini, bell peppers, onions & portabella mushrooms, seasoned with fresh herbs. Small feeds 6-10Large feeds 25+

Oven roasted squash, asparagus tips, heirloom cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers & pearl onions, roasted and seasoned with fresh herbs. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Local asparagus, grilled to perfection, topped with fresh herbs & lemon zest, best-served at room temperature. Small feeds 6-8Large feeds 10-15

Haricot verts sauteed in butter, garlic & shallots until just tender, topped with roasted sliced almonds & fresh herbs. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Each. Crispy fried eggplant, beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil & balsamic reduction.Minimum of 6 orders

Steamed broccoli florets, tossed in olive oil & fresh herbs, perfect side dish for the kiddos!Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Sesame toasted rice, onions, carrots, peas, egg, scallions & sesame seeds. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Entrees

Gluten Free available upon request

Organic chicken in a marsala wild mushroom sauce, topped with fresh herbs small. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Organic chicken in a lemon-white wine-caper sauce, topped with fresh lemon & herbs Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Per person. Housemade crispy chicken cutlet topped with scratch made marinara & fresh mozzarella, topped with basil

Organic chicken in a spicy cherry pepper sauce with roasted onions topped with fresh herbs. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Marinated organic grilled chicken, sliced on a platter and served with basil pesto aioli.

Fried organic chicken, broccoli florets & scallions tossed in sesame garlic dressing, topped with toasted sesame seeds- make it a meal and add our vegetable fried rice! Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Per person. Garlic & soy marinated flank steak, grilled medium rare, sliced thin on a platter with horseradish aioli.5 person minimum

Garlic & soy marinated tenderloin, oven roasted medium rare, sliced thin on a platter with horseradish aioli.Serves 10-12

Red wine braised organic beef till tender in a delicious mushroom-onion red wine gravy with fresh herbs small. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Garlic & soy marinated flank steak, steamed broccoli florets, tossed in a sesame garlic sauce, topped with scallions & sesame seeds- make it a meal and add our fried rice!Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Tray. Secret family recipe, oven roasted and sauced in our housemade marinara.Feeds 8-10

Mini meatballs in a traditional creamy beef gravy with capers & onions- all you need is noodles!Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Tray. Parmesan & ricotta cheeses stuffed into pasta shells, topped with homemade marinara and shredded mozzarella & fresh basil - delicioso!Feeds 6-8

Oven roasted sweet & hot sausage with bell peppers, onions & fresh herbs small. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Crispy fried eggplant rolled with a ricotta-parmesan filling, topped with homemade marinara and fresh basil small. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Tray. Our famous deep dish lasagna with layers of ricotta, braised beef, shaved parm, mozzarella & homemade marinara (available without meat).Feeds 9-12

Per person. Garlic & scallion marinated Atlantic salmon, grilled medium, plattered with fresh lemon wedges & cucumber wasabi aioli.Minimum 5 piece order

Alaskan smoked salmon plattered with hard boiled egg, capers & chopped red onionSmall feeds 8-12Large feeds 15-20

Per piece. Lemon & dill poached salmon side, topped with cucumber Scales, served with fresh lemon & cucumber wasabi aioli6 pieces minimumWhole side feeds 10-12

Garlic & butter poached shrimp with al dente linguine, tossed with fresh herbs & grated pecorino.Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Sauteed shrimp, tossed in our homemade marinara sauce, crushed chili flake & fresh herbs, with al dente linguine & shredded parmesan. Small feeds 4-6Large feeds 8-10

Per person. Seared ahi tuna steak, sliced thin, plattered with fresh lemon, cucumber wasabi aioli, pickled carrots & cucumber slices6 person minimum

2 per order. Lump crab meat, folded with peppers, onions, fresh herbs & breadcrumbs and pan-seared until golden, served with housemade remoulade sauce6 person minimum

Desserts

Gluten Free available upon request

Assorted homemade cookies (including our famous everything cookies!), fudge brownies, blondies & cheesecake brownies, topped with fresh strawberries small.Small feeds 6-10Medium feeds 12-20Large feeds 25+

Assorted homemade cookies (including our famous everything cookies!), fudge brownies, blondies & cheesecake brownies, cannolis, mini cheesecakes, eclairs & creme puffs topped with fresh strawberries Small feeds 6-10Medium feeds 12-20Large feeds 25+

Per dozen. Organic jumbo strawberries, dipped in our special dark chocolate blend, perfect for date night!

Per dozen. Fluffy chocolate or vanilla cake batter, topped with whipped chocolate or vanilla frosting and sprinkles, simple and delicious!

Each.Minimum of 6 per order.Chocolate Chip, Everything, Peanut Butter, Oreo, Blueberry Lemon

Delivery

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Thanksgiving 2025

A perfect starter for the Thanksgiving feast, herb roasted butternut squash and apple blended together in a balanced and rich bisque, topped with chopped chives.Priced per quart.

Organic whole turkey, stuffed with traditional mirepoix, basted in butter & Homemade turkey stock until perfectly golden and crispy.

Handle Turkey Breast- marinated & rubbed with rosemary, garlic & butter, roasted until golden & crispy. Perfect for all the white meat lovers in the family!

Our take on the best side of the meal, the stuffing! Loaded with celery, onion, homemade turkey gravy and tasty fresh herbs, this will be the hit of the thanksgiving meal!

Our traditional stuffing taken to the next level! We add crumbled sausage, delicious fennel and sage to take the stuffing flavors out of this world!

Why just have regular mashed potatoes when you can load them with smoked bacon, shredded cheddar & chives?! Delicious!

Creamy golden yukon potatoes, mashed with cream, butter and love to get the velvety rich texture. The perfect side dish to any holiday meal!

Pureed sweet potatoes folded with rich maple syrup, brown sugar & butter & topped with candied pecans and fresh herbs.Marshmallows available upon request.

Sliced yukon gold potatoes layered with asiago cheese and delicious roasted leeks for our take on this traditional side. Topped with chives and more ooey-gooey cheese for a tasty bite every time!

Housemade cream of mushroom soup mixed with crispy haricot verts & cheddar cheese in this creamy and delicious casserole, topped with more cheddar & house fried onions its sure to be a crowd pleaser!

A delightful mixture of all things fall veggie- butternut squash, zucchini, pearl onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, asparagus tips & peppers, tossed with fresh herbs and garlic butter for a delicious veggie option to go with the turkey!

What makes a brussel sprout even that much better? Roasted it with italian pancetta for that extra hint of FLAVOR! Roasted to perfection with fresh herbs, you don't want to miss this awesome dish!

The most important part of the meal. Can't get enough! Per quart.

Fresh cranberries simmered with orange zest, agave & cinnamon sticks.Priced per pint.

2 dozen minimum.