A CULINARY DELIGHT
ABOUT
Nineteen61, we position ourselves as a benchmark for Lakeland dining. A new standard that shows what is possible — what Lakeland diners should expect from their restaurants. Despite of it all, including of our humbling success, it has never been about monetary success. It is not about recognition or press. Instead, it is about the food, the freedom, and sharing these bounties with a community we love. With the understanding of quality and the value of creating an in depth memorable experience beyond a crafted dish, the wine poured in your glass, and linens on your table — we believe it requires more than just that.
EMERSON BAMACA
Beverage Director / Partner
MARCOS FERNANDEZ
Executive Chef / Owner
STARTERS
CONCHAS A LA PARMESANA .....18
butter broiled u-10 scallops, fresh lime juice, & manchego cheese
EMPANADAS .....12
flakey fried pastry dough filled with beef picadillo served with rocoto hot sauce & powdered sugar
CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN .....12
creamy manchego and jamón serrano croquetas with guava glacé
CALAMARI FRITOS .....17
domestic rings & tentacles tossed in jalapeño caramel topped with salsa criolla, pickled jalapeños & cilantro
BRUSSEL SPROUTS .....14
fried brussels tossed in maple balsamic vinaigrette topped with raisin caramel & manchego cheese
PULPO 61 .....23
sous vide & charred octopus, fingerling potatoes, kalamata aioli, kalamata caramel, & chimichurri
POUTINE CUBANO .....18
seared brisket & short rib blend, caramelized onions, yucca fries, seco gravy, queso fresco, salsa criolla, & rocoto aioli
SOUPS & SALADS
SOPA DEL DIA .....8/10
daily selection: ask your server
GARBANZO BEAN .....7/10
cantimpalo chorizo, spanish onion, carrot, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro in a light chicken broth
1961 SALAD .....14
artisan lettuce blend, aged manchego, baby swiss, manzanilla olives tossed in our signature house dressing
THE SKINNY SALAD .....14
baby arugula & lettuce mix, avocado, chickpeas, sunflower seeds, cherry tomatoes, parmesan & sherry vinaigrette
SALAD ADD ONS:
jamón serrano(4) lechon(5) pollo(5) vaca(6) salmon(7) corvina(7) shrimp(7)
RAW-CURED-COLD
SHRIMP CEVICHE .....17
fanta latina infused, tomato based leche de tigre aji limo & rocoto peppers, served with warm corn tortilla chips
CHARCUTERIE BOARD .....26
chef's seasonal selection of cured meats, cheeses & accoutrements
PERUVIAN CEVICHE .....18
corvina, leche de tigre, ginger, lime, cilantro, cancha, choclo, & a plantain chip, traditional or aji amarillo
CHIPS, AVOCADO MOUSSE & TOMATILLO SALSA .....14
housemade tortilla & plantain chips, avocado mousse, roasted tomatillo & jalapeno salsa
SUMMER FISH RILLETTE .....13
olive oil poached sea bass, small, diced celery, fresh herbs fried capers & Chili oil served with assorted chips
FROM THE WOK
VACA FRITA .....28
short rib blend, caramelized onion, crispy garlic, served with black beans, jasmine rice, sweet plantains, & sunny side up egg
ARROZ CHAUFA .....(pollo) 23 (shrimp) 26 (Lomo) 32
peruvian style Chinese fried rice with ginger, peruvian spices, bean sprouts, soy, cilantro, scrambled egg, fresno aioli & green onion
VEGETABLE SALTADO .....22
red peppers, shiitaki mushrooms, onions, snow peas, broccolini, ginger & shiitaki soy with a side of jasmine rice
LOMO SALTADO .....32
soy marinated beef tenderloin, tomato, red onion, veal glacé, ají amarillo, green onion, house fries, & cilantro with a side of jasmine rice
POLLO SALTADO .....23
wok seared, marinated chicken breast with tomatoes, red onion, scallions, & cilantro with a side of jasmine rice
GROUPER SALTADO .....36
grouper pieces, red peppers, shiitaki mushrooms, onions, snow peas, aji amarillo, ginger, & shiitaki soy with chaufa rice
FROM THE WOOD-FIRE GRILL
DELMONICO .....69
herb basted 24oz hand cut angus boneless ribeye, cooked to temp, served with caramelized onion butter & choice of side
POLLO A LA BRASA .....(half) 21 (whole) 28
classic peruvian rotisserie chicken, brasa sauce with house fries
CHUCK/BRISKET BURGER BLEND .....24
hand pattied 6oz fresh ground beef, caramelized onions, fresh arugula, gruyere cheese, sweet and spicy bacon on a brioche bun with house fries
PICANHA "served medium rare only" .....38
woodfired 10oz aji panca marinated sirloin cap, crispy smashed fingerling potatoes, salsa brava, garlic aioli & sweety drop peppers
CHURRASCO STEAK .....38
aji panca marinated flat iron steak cooked to temp served with black bean chorizo risotto, avocado crema, salsa criolla, & chimichurri
'61 CLASSICS
SEAFOOD PAELLA .....52
traditional spanish seafood paella with bay scallops, lobster, shrimp, clams, calasparra rice, cantimpalo chorizo, bell pepper, onion, peas, saffron, sofrito, & cilantro
PORK CHOP .....39
16oz center cut bone-in, arroz con gandules & apple cider-date pork glace
FILET MIGNON .....46
6 oz, sous-vide, center cut beef tenderloin, cooked to temp served with Manchego risotto & veal glacé
SHORT RIB SECO .....34
6ox braised short rib, white bean and rice Peruvian tacu-tacu, seco gravy & red onion tomato salsa criolla
ROPA VIEJA .....34
short rib, sofrito, bell pepper, onion, and manzanilla olives served with manchego risotto, sweet plantains, & plantain chip
INCLUDES CHOICE OF SOUP OR SALAD
FRESH FROM THE SEA
CHIPOTLE SALMON .....36
6oz chipotle honey glazed salmon, vegetable of the day, jasmine rice, aji verde, & salsa criolla
SEABASS CHIMI .....58
wood grilled seabass basted with panca, house chimichurri served with boniato silk (caribbean sweet potato)
WHOLE FRIED SNAPPER .....45
filleted and fried whole yellowtail snapper, acevichado tartar, lime, salsa criolla & micro cilantro
CHUPE DE MARISCOS .....52
traditional Peruvian seafood stew with lobster, shrimp, crawfish, & vegetables in a creamy tomato fish broth, served with a side of jasmine rice
SIDES
HOUSE CUT FRIES .....5
JASMINE RICE .....5
BLACK BEANS .....6
BEANS & RICE .....6
MANCHEGO RISOTTO .....8
VEGETABLE DEL DIA .....6
SWEET PLAINTAINS .....6
PLAINTAIN CHIPS .....5
SIDE SALAD .....7
MAC & CHEESE .....5
BLACK BEAN RISOTTO .....8
YUCCA FRIES .....7
TOSTONES .....7
brunch Menu
STARTERS / SALADS
BREAKFAST BASKET.....14
guava & cream cheese filled pastelitos, born & bread pastry & chefs freshly baked cinnamon roll
EMPANADAS.....12
flakey fried pastry dough filled with beef picadillo, served with rocoto hot sauce & powdered sugar
CROQUETAS DE JAMON.....12
creamy manchego and jamén serrano croquetas with guava glacé
CALAMARI FRITOS.....16
fried calamari tossed in jalapefio caramel topped with salsa criolla, pickled jalapefios & cilantro
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.....12
Fried brussels tossed in maple balsamic vinegarette topped with raisin caramel & Manchego cheese
PERUVIAN CEVICHE.....17
corvina, leche de tigre, ginger, lime, cilantro, cancha, choclo, red onion feathers & sweet potato. choose your style - traditional or aji amarillo
THE SKINNY SALAD.....14
baby arugula, artisan lettuce blend, avocado, chickpeas, sunflower seeds, cherry tomatoes, parmesan & sherry vinaigrette
house dressing
1961 SALAD.....14
artisan lettuce blend, aged manchego, baby swiss. manzanilla olives in signature
house dressing
SALAD ADD ONS
Jamon serrané.....4 lechon.....5 pollo.....5 vaca.....6 salmon, corvina, or shrimp.....7
BREAKFAST SANDWICHES & MORE
QUICHE.....15
Rotating selection of Chef's choice quiche; ask your server. Comes with a side salad
BISCUIT & GRAVY.....15
Buttermilk biscuits topped with house-made sausage gravy
tigers aioli
SALMON & AVOCADO TARTINE.....18
Born & Bread sourdough, house smoked salmon, fresh avocado, paprika, lemon poached egg &
tigers aioli
Topped with queso fresco, salsa criolla, & micro cilantro
"NDUJA FRIED EGG TARTINE.....15
Sunny side up eggs fried in "Nduja sausage fat on grilled Born & Bread sourdough taost.
Topped with queso fresco, salsa criolla, & micro cilantro
honey
61 CHICKEN BISCUIT.....14
Buttermilk biscuits, herb and spiced breaded chicken breast, Duke's mayonnaise & palmetto
honey
on honey-buttered pressed Cuban bread
EL CUBANO 61.....14
Slow-roasted mojo pork shoulder, Manchego, Jamén serrané, house pickles, sour orange aioli
on honey-buttered pressed Cuban bread
honey-butter pressed Cuban bread
PAN CON BISTEC.....14
Brisket and short rib blend, Manchego, caramelized onion, shoestring potatoes, garlic aioli on
honey-butter pressed Cuban bread
ENTREES
with breakfast potatoes & house toast
BREAKFAST AMERICANO.....14
Two eggs made your way, choice of pork sausage or bacon, served
with breakfast potatoes & house toast
hollandaise, Espelette pepper, served with breakfast potatoes
EGGS BENEDICT.....16
Buttermilk biscuits topped with Jamon serrané, poached eggs,
hollandaise, Espelette pepper, served with breakfast potatoes
poached eggs, hollandaise, Espelette pepper & fried capers, served
SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT.....17
Buttermilk biscuits topped with Norwegian smoked salmon,
poached eggs, hollandaise, Espelette pepper & fried capers, served
with breakfast potatoes
pork, mojo aioli, Swiss cheese, pickles, poached eggs, hollandaise,
CUBANO EGGS BENEDICT.....18
Buttermilk biscuits topped with Jamon serran, roasted pulled
pork, mojo aioli, Swiss cheese, pickles, poached eggs, hollandaise,
Espelette pepper, served with breakfast potatoes
horseradish sauce & au jus
SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB.....28
Hand-cut herb crusted prime rib, two fried eggs, breakfast potatoes, creamy
horseradish sauce & au jus
comeback sauce
NASHVILLE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES.....16
Crispy fried Nashville chicken breast, Belgium pearl sugar waffles, honey, pickles &
comeback sauce
with salsa criolla, cilantro & buttered Cuban toast
HUEVO EN PURGATORIO.....17
Stewed tomato, pepper, onion, garlic, with a nested oven poached egg. finished
with salsa criolla, cilantro & buttered Cuban toast
potatoes and chorizo blend
STEAK & EGGS.....26
Aji panca marinated Flat iron, two sunny side up eggs, served with breakfast
potatoes and chorizo blend
SHRIMP & GRITS.....21
Grilled black tiger shrimp. creamy cheese grits & Azteca meuniere sauce
fresco, salsa criolla, rocoto aioli & topped, sunny side up egg
POUTINE CON HUEVO.....21
Seared brisket & short rib blend, caramelized onions, yucca fries, seco gravy, queso
fresco, salsa criolla, rocoto aioli & topped, sunny side up egg
beans, salsa rancheros, two fried eggs. avocado mousse, salsa criolla & micro
RANCHERO HASH.....19
Pan fried crispy shredded beef, red bliss potatoes, peppers and onions, black
beans, salsa rancheros, two fried eggs. avocado mousse, salsa criolla & micro
cilantro
spicy ketchup, queso fresco & salsa criolla
ARGENTINIAN SAUSAGE HASH.....17
Grilled chorizo Argentino, red bliss potatoes, peppers and onions, fried egg.
spicy ketchup, queso fresco & salsa criolla
criolla & micro cilantro
WHOLE FRIED SNAPPER.....45
Filleted and fried whole yellowtail snapper, acevichado tartar, lime, salsa
criolla & micro cilantro
chips, black beans, jasmine rice, sweet plantains & sunny side up egg
VACA FRITA.....23
“The original” brisket and short rib blend, caramelized onions, crispy garlic
chips, black beans, jasmine rice, sweet plantains & sunny side up egg
SIDES
HOUSE CUT FRIES......5
JASMINE RICE.....5
BLACK BEANS.....6
BEANS &RICE.....6
SWEET PLANTAINS.....6
PLANTAIN CHIPS.....5
SIDE SALAD.....7
MAC & CHEESE.....5
BACON OR SAUSAGE.....7
YUCCA FRIES.....7
FRIED EGGS.....5
BREAKFAST POTS.....5
CUBAN TOAST.....3
B&B SOURDOUGH.....6
DESSERT
GRAND MARNIER CREME BRULEE.....11
GUAYABA CHEESECAKE.....11
TRES LECHES.....11
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SIXTY-ONE SOCIETY
Nineteen61, we position ourselves as a benchmark for Lakeland dining. A new standard that shows what is possible—what Lakeland diners should expect from their restaurants. Despite of it all, including of our humbling success, it has never been about monetary success. It is not about recognition or press. Instead, it is about the food, the freedom, and sharing these bounties with a community we love.
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RESERVATIONS
For reservations, call (863)688-1961. For small groups looking to book a private room, please contact Kerri Collins at (863)400-6161.
215 E. MAIN ST. LAKELAND, FL 33801 MON – WEDLunch 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
THURS – SATLunch 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm -10:00 pm
SUNBrunch 10:00am – 2:30pm
Dinner 4:00pm -8:00pm
HAPPY HOURMON – THUR 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FRI – SAT 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
SUNDAY 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm (DRINKS ONLY)