The Cactus is Perham, Minnesota’s favorite casual diner, and only partly because of the in-house bowling alley. After enjoying a few games, guests can be seated in the comfortable dining space, where they will be treated to a menu famous for its hand-cut steaks and homemade recipes.
The menu at The Cactus includes weekly specials such as burgers on Monday, teriyaki sirloin on Tuesday, and all-you-can-eat fish on Friday. Every night brings a delicious new special to chose from, or diners can order from the regular lunch and burger menu, which also includes a variety of pizza and appetizers. Finish your night with one of The Cactus’ delicious made-from-scratch desserts such as cheesecake or caramel pretzel brownies.
Served from 5:00 - 10:00. All dinners are served with soup, or salad, and your choice of potato, au gratin, hash browns, french fries, pasta alfredo, or seasonal vegetable
Starters
Bacon Cheeseburger WontonsUS$8.00
Homemade wontons stuffed with bacon, cheese, onion, ground beef and served with sriracha ketchup
Crab CakesUS$11.00
Two hand-pattied crab cakes seared and topped with Dijon mustard
King RingUS$8.00
A stack of jumbo onion rings
Walleye FingersUS$9.00
Battered and fried walleye pieces served with tartar sauce
Chili Cheese FriesUS$8.00
A plate of fries smothered with homemade chili and cheese
NachosUS$10.00
Tortilla chips, Mexican cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, topped with choice of meat. served with salsa and sour cream
Chili Lime ShrimpUS$9.00
6 shrimp sauteed with chili garlic seasoning, lime juice and butter
Fire-Grilled WingsUS$10.00
Hot, plain, BBQ, or sweet habanero glaze served with celery bleu cheese slaw
Steaks
Pepper Steak ToppingUS$3.00
Gardiniera, red pepper and green pepper
Fruits of the Sea ToppingUS$5.00
Shrimp: scallops and Mahi in lemon buer blanc
Mexi-Cali ToppingUS$3.00
Poblano pepper, onion, jalapenos, tomatoes and mushrooms served with 3 flour tortillas
New York StripUS$25.00
12 oz. cut right of the strip loin and grilled to order
Filet MignonUS$30.00
7 oz. of our most tender cut grilled to order
RibeyeUS$22.00
12 oz. cut to order and grilled to perfection
Top SirloinUS$18.00
8 oz. of char grilled angus beef
Petite Top SirloinUS$14.00
Lighter fare angus beef
T-BoneUS$30.00
Two for one, this 16 oz. steak has the filet mignon and New York strip lightly seasoned and grilled to order
Steak and LobsterUS$35.00
6 oz. top sirloin and lobster tail lightly seasoned and cooked to perfection
Seafood
Tangerine Glazed HalibutUS$23.00
Broiled and topped with tangerine glaze
Scallops with Mushroom RisottoUS$24.00
Seared scallops served on a bed of mushroom risotto *does not come with choice of side
Seafood PlatterUS$26.00
2 crab cakes, 2 seared scallops and 2 broiled shrimp served with melted butter
Lobster Tail
6 oz. lobster tail lightly seasoned and broiled served with melted butter
1 TailUS$23.00
2 TailsUS$39.00
Broiled ShrimpUS$19.00
Seasoned and broiled shrimp served with melted butter
Deep Fried ShrimpUS$19.00
Hand breaded and fried shrimp served with tartar sauce
Southwest Mahi MahiUS$16.00
Chili garlic seasoned and grilled Mahi Mahi filet topped with pico de Gallo
Ginger Glazed SalmonUS$17.00
Served salmon topped with maple ginger glaze
Broiled Scallops CrostiniUS$24.00
Broiled scallops served on garlic parmesan crostini
Poultry
Grilled Chicken RisottoUS$16.00
Grilled chicken breast served on a mushroom fontina risotto *does not come with choice of side
BBQ Chicken EntreeUS$16.00
Grilled chicken breast topped with BBQ sauce, gouda cheese and sauteed onion
Tex-Mex ChickenUS$16.00
Chili garlic seasoned and grilled chicken breast topped with Pico de Gallo
Chicken ProvoloneUS$16.00
Grilled chicken breast topped with marinara and provolone cheese, served with garlic toast
Broasted Chicken
QuarterUS$14.00
HalfUS$16.00
Pork
Ribs
Show roasted ribs topped with signature BBQ sauce
Half RackUS$19.00
Full RackUS$22.00
Pulled Pork TostadaUS$15.00
Sante Fe BBQ pork served on fried corn tortilla and topped with our very own celery bleu cheese slaw and Pico de Gallo
Pasta
All pastas are served with choice of Soup or Salad
Fettuccini AlfredoUS$11.00
Fettuccini tossed in house-made alfredo
CarboneraUS$14.00
Sauteed Prosciutto, pancetta and bacon tossed with alfredo and fettuccine
Pasta Prima VeraUS$12.00
Gardinera, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil
Salads
Cancun Raspberry Walnut SaladUS$11.00
Mixed greens topped with red pepper, walnuts, shredded cheese and grilled chicken breast. Served with tangy raspberry dressing
Asian SaladUS$9.00
Romaine and Napa cabbage mixed with green onions, and chopped peanuts tossed in our home made Asian dressing and topped with fried wonton strips
Grilled Pineapple & Spinach SaladUS$8.00
Strawberries, grilled pineapple and sliced avocado served on a bed of spinach tossed in house-made honey poppy seed dressing
Louisiana Chicken Chop SaladUS$11.00
Romaine lettuce, chopped bacon, diced tomatoes and bleu cheese crumbles tossed in ranch dressing. Topped with grilled chicken coated in Louisiana hot sauce
Mexican
All dinners are served with rice and beans
EnchiladasUS$13.00
2 cheese enchiladas filled with your choice of chicken, beef or pork. Served with lettuce, Pico de Gallo, salsa, sour cream, and tortilla chips
TacosUS$13.00
2 hard or soft shell tacos served with your choice of chicken, beef or pork and topped with Mexican cheese, lettuce, and Pico de Gallo. Served with salsa, sour cream and tortilla chips
BurritosUS$13.00
Choose a chicken, beef or pork burrito, filled with Mexican cheese, lettuce and Pico de Gallo. Then we top with salsa more cheese and serve with sour cream and tortilla chips
El GrandeUS$18.00
Choose from chicken, beef or pork. 1 taco, 1 burrito and 1 enchilada served with lettuce, Pico de Gallo, salsa, sour cream and tortilla chips