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MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 11AM- 9PM, FRIDAY - SATURDAY 11AM - 10PM, SUNDAY 11AM-9PM
FOOD SERVICE
HOSTING LUNCH AND DINNER
DAILY FEATURES:
MARCH 20, 2026
ENTRÉE:
SEAFOOD MIXED GRILL
SHORT RIB
BLACK GARLIC SHRIMP PASTA
QUINOA CRUSTED SALMON
BLACKENED SALMON
FILET MIGNON OSCAR
LOBSTER TAIL TACOS
SEARED DUCK BREAST
CHICKEN MARSALA
BLUE CHEESE CRUSTED 14OZ RIBEYE
PEPPERCORN NEW YORK STRIP
THE KING PORTERHOUSE STEAK
TUSCAN ZOODLE (Vegan)
SEA SCALLOPS
SOUP OF THE DAY:
BAKED FRENCH ONION
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

🍺 Bar Specials — "Malört... I'll have another" 🍺
***ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
Starter
Duck Wonton
$15Decadent Duck Bacon, Sweet Corn, Cream Cheese in a Wonton Wrapper.
Lunch Features
Ribeye Steak Sandwich
$198 oz. Certified Angus Beef Ribeye topped with Provolone Cheese, Tomatoes, Spring Mix and Horseradish Aioli on a Tuscan Roll.
Lobster Tail Tacos
$19Fresh Battered Cold-Water Lobster Tail with shredded Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Hass Avocado, Queso Fresco and Santa Fe Aioli served with crispy Tortilla Chips and Salsa.
Artichoke & Feta Flatbread
$16EVOO, Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Olives, Artichokes, Red Onions, Feta & Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto and Balsamic Glaze.
Lobster B.L.T.
$19Fried Cold Water Canadian Lobster Tail, Cherrywood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Basil Aioli on a Tortuga Bread served with Coleslaw & Lemon Wedge.
Four Seasons Salad
$19Grilled Chicken over Spinach with Roasted Butternut Squash, Cherrywood Smoked Bacon Bits, Feta Cheese, Red Onion & Candied Walnuts served with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing.
Chimichurri Steak Frites
$238 oz. Prime Cut Sirloin topped with Chimichurri Sauce paired with Parmesan Truffle Fries.
Blackened Chicken Salad
$17Fresh Mixed Greens topped with Blackened Chicken, Pico de Gallo, Queso Fresco, Avocado and Santa Fe Aioli served with Ranch Dressing.
B.L.T.A.
$13Cherry Wood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado and Basil Aioli on Hearty Sourdough.
Cowboy Salad
$19Fresh Mixed Greens, 8 oz. Prime Baseball Cut Sirloin, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Roasted Red Pepper, Mushrooms, Onion Straws and Tomatoes.
Turkey Fusion Burger
$17Turkey Fusion Patty, Provolone, Roasted Red Pepper, Spring Mix, Avocado, Balsamic & Basil Aioli.
Featured Entrées
Porterhouse Steak
$5420 oz. Center Cut Certified Angus Beef® Porterhouse with Lyonnaise Potatoes & Charred Carrots.
Short Rib
$54Certified Angus Beef® Long Bone Braised Beef Rib with Roasted Leek Risotto and Chef's Vegetables.
Seared Sea Scallops
$38Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with a Lemon Butter Sauce and Asparagus Risotto.
Filet Mignon
$397 oz. Center Cut Char-Grilled to your liking. Served on top of a grilled Portabella Mushroom in a Demi-Glace Sauce with Roasted Parmesan Potatoes.
Salmon Oscar
$29Fresh Atlantic Salmon topped with Crab Meat and Shrimp, covered in our Béarnaise Sauce, Asparagus and Parmesan Roasted Potatoes.
Chicken Marsala
$25Chicken Breast sautéed with Mushrooms and Marsala Sauce, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus.
Blackened Salmon
$25Fresh Atlantic Salmon Blackened to perfection with Grilled Asparagus and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes.
The Tuscan Zoodle (Vegan)
$22Zucchini Noodles in a Vegan Pesto Velouté with Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Peas, Garlic and Artichokes.
Ricotta Stuffed Chicken
$26Tavern's Airline Chicken Breast stuffed with Ricotta Cheese and Spinach, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable.
Seared Duck Breast
$29Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast pan-seared with a Soy-Infused Apricot Glaze, Plantain Chip and Wild Rice.
Four Cheese Pork Chop
$29Bone-in Pork Chop Stuffed with Four Cheese, Wrapped in Cherry Wood Smoked Bacon, Butternut Squash Risotto and Grilled Asparagus.
Apricot Glazed Rack of Lamb
$39Apricot Glazed New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Asparagus Risotto, Lavender Demi-Glace Sauce.
Appetizers
Deep Fried Bacon
$10Cherry Wood Smoked Bacon deep fried in Tempura Batter. Finished with a Chocolate Sauce drizzle.
Tavern Baked Brie
$13Soft Triple Cream Baked Brie topped with Rhubarb Gastrique and California Black Walnuts. Served with Toasted Crostinis.
Crab Cakes
$15House specialty made with succulent Crab Meat accompanied with a Spicy Sweet Aioli.
Calamari
$15 Traditional:
Lightly breaded then deep fried, served with our Homemade Marinara.
Tavern Style:
Tossed in our Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce with Hot Cherry Peppers.
Mussels
$17 Traditional:
Fresh Blue Lipped Mussels sautéed with a White Wine Sauce.
Tavern Style:
Fresh Blue Lipped Mussels sautéed in a Spicy Broth.
Jamaican Sea Scallops
$19Sea Scallops dusted with Jamaican Seasoning served with Fruit Salsa.
Pulled Pork Nachos
$1412-hr Smoked Pulled Pork on top of fried White Corn Tortilla Chips with Queso Fresco, Pickled Jalapeño Peppers, diced Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Chipotle Aioli and Sour Cream.
Nori Crusted Ahi Tuna
$16Nori Crusted Ahi Tuna, Stir Fried Rice Noodles with Ponzu Glaze and Wasabi.
Loaded Sidewinder Fries
$12Our Beer Battered Sidewinder Fries topped with crisp Bacon, Chives, Sour Cream and Craft Ale Cheese Sauce.
Chips and Salsa
$9Served with our house salsa.
Caprese Salad
$9Freshly Sliced Mozzarella with Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, EVOO and finished with a Balsamic Reduction.
Boneless Wings
$12Premium all white meat Boneless Wings tossed in your choice of Buffalo, Sriracha, BBQ, or Asian Mango Ginger Sauce.
Burger or Bird
Choose between our 10 oz. USDA Certified Angus Beef® or our Succulent Chicken Breast. Served with Side Winder French Fries and Slaw. Gluten Free Bun +$3
Classic Burger
$14Served with your choice of American, Swiss, or Cheddar Cheese on a Brioche Bun.
Tavern Burger
$17Smothered with House BBQ Sauce, Cherrywood Smoke Bacon, topped with Aged Cheddar Cheese and Crispy Onion Straws on a Brioche Bun.
T.O.C. Burger
$16Topped with Thick-Cut Cherrywood Smoked Bacon and Aged Cheddar Cheese on a Brioche Bun.
Epic Burger
$16Caramelized Onions, Sautéed Mushrooms, Swiss and Aged Cheddar Cheese and Horseradish Aioli on a Brioche Bun.
Widow Maker Burger
$18Thick-Cut Cherrywood Smoked Bacon, Roasted Red Pepper Relish Aioli, Aged Cheddar Cheese, sliced Haas Avocado and Crispy Onion Straws on a Brioche Bun.
Clark Drive Burger
$18Thick-Cut Cherrywood Smoked Bacon, Fried Egg, Sliced American Cheese, Lettuce, Beefsteak Tomato, and Red Onion on a Brioche Bun.
Sandwiches
Served with Side Winder French Fries. Gluten Free Bun +$3
Classic American Melt
$16Signature Classic Steak Burger with American Cheese and Caramelized Onions between our Thick-Cut Marble Rye.
Reuben
$17Tender Corned Beef Brisket with Sauerkraut and Aged Swiss Cheese served on Thick Marbled Rye.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
$1512-Hour Smoked Pulled Pork smothered in our House BBQ Sauce on Brioche. Served with Creamy Coleslaw on the side.
Tavern Turkey Sandwich
$17Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with Cranberry Aioli, Cherrywood Smoked Bacon and Provolone Cheese on grilled Sweet Wheatberry Bread.
Fish Tacos
$17Fresh battered Tilapia with shredded Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Haas Avocado, Queso Fresco and Chef's Santa Fe Aioli. Served with homemade crispy Tortilla Chips and Salsa.
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
$16Chicken Breast dredged in Cajun seasoning with Blue Marbled Jack Cheese, Cherrywood Smoked Bacon, and Garlic-Basil Aioli on a Brioche Bun.
Caprese Chicken Sandwich
$16Chicken Breast with Roasted Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Aioli, and Basil Spring Mix on a Brioche Bun.
Wraps
Served with Side Winder French Fries
Veggie Wrap
$14Julienne cut fresh Zucchini, Squash, Tomato, Cucumber, Roasted Red Pepper, Carrot, Spinach with Pesto Mayo and Ranch Dressing, rolled in a warm Flour Tortilla.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
$16Sliced grilled Chicken Breast with Crisp Romaine Lettuce, House Caesar Dressing and Aged Parmesan Cheese rolled in a warm Flour Tortilla.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
$16Crispy Chicken tossed in House Buffalo Sauce with Lettuce, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Tomato, and Ranch Dressing rolled in a warm Flour Tortilla.
Flatbreads
Gluten Free +$3
Margherita
$14EVOO, Tomatoes, Chopped Garlic, Fresh Basil and Fresh Sliced Mozzarella.
Buffalo Chicken
$17Buffalo Chicken Breast, Green Onion, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Buffalo Sauce, Provolone and Mozzarella Cheese. Drizzled with Ranch Dressing.
Fungi
$15Roasted Mushroom Medley, Garlic Cream Sauce, Mozzarella and Provolone Cheese, finished with White Truffle Oil.
Santa Fe
$17Sliced Grilled Chicken Breast, Roasted Corn, Three Cheese Blend, Pico De Gallo, and sliced Haas Avocado with Ranch Dressing Drizzle.
Shrimp Avocado
$19Black Tiger Shrimp, Haas Avocado, Roasted Asparagus, Garlic Cream Sauce, Mozzarella and Provolone Blend.
Salads
Caesar
$13Fresh crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in our House Caesar Dressing with Mini Crostinis and Aged Parmesan Cheese.
Bistro
$14Fresh Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Chopped Granny Smith Apples, Roasted Red Peppers, and Crumbled Blue Cheese in Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette.
The Chop Shop Cobb
$19Fresh Mixed Greens topped with Chicken, diced Bacon, Tomato, Haas Avocado, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Red Onion, Hard Boiled Egg, and Cucumber. Served with your Choice of Dressing.
Crispy BBQ Chicken
$18Fresh Mixed Greens in Ranch Dressing with Green Onion, Roasted Corn, Red Pepper, Shredded Cheddar, topped with Crispy Chicken smothered in House BBQ Sauce. Served with Tortilla Chips.
Spinach Salmon Salad
$19Fresh Atlantic Salmon over Spinach with Feta Cheese, Mango, Roasted Red Peppers, Toasted Almonds, and warm Bacon Dressing.
Chicken
Served with choice of Soup Du Jour or Side Salad. Upgrade to Baked French Onion for only $3
Chicken Parmesan
$25Panko Breaded Chicken Breast Cutlets smothered with our House Marinara Sauce and baked with Provolone and Mozzarella Cheese. Served on a bed of Linguine Pasta.
Chicken Marsala
$25Sautéed Chicken Breast with Mushrooms in our Marsala Wine Sauce. Served with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus.
Steaks & Chops
Served with choice of Soup Du Jour or Side Salad, Chef's Vegetables and choice of Potato. Upgrade to Baked French Onion for only $3
Filet Mignon
$397 oz. grilled to your liking. Served on top of a grilled Portabella Mushroom in a Demi Glace Sauce with Roasted Parmesan Potatoes.
Ribeye
$3914 oz. USDA Certified Angus Beef® upper 1/3 cut. Well marbled & char crusted.
New York
$3914 oz. Certified Angus Beef® Off-the-Bone and Over the Top.
Tavern Steak
$298 oz. Char-Grilled Center Cut Certified Angus Beef® Sirloin Steak. Aged 28 days. Served with a Demi Glace Sauce.
Chopped Sirloin
$1910 oz. Char-grilled Certified Angus Beef® chopped Sirloin smothered with Caramelized Onions and sautéed Mushrooms.
Apricot Glazed Rack of Lamb
$39Apricot Glazed New Zealand Rack of Lamb served with Asparagus Risotto and Lavender Demi Glace Sauce.
Bourbon Apple Pork Chop
$2812 oz. Bone-In Pork Chop char-grilled with Caramelized Apples and Bourbon Demi-Glace.
BBQ Ribs
Full $34 / Half $26Fall off the Bone. Full or Half Rack Baby Back Ribs slathered with House BBQ.
Pasta
Served with choice of Soup Du Jour or Side Salad. Upgrade to Baked French Onion for only $3. Gluten Free +$3
Tavern Linguini
$18Linguini tossed with Olive Oil, Fresh Garlic, Lemon Butter, Fresh Basil and Aged Parmesan.
Shrimp & Scallops au Gratin
$29Black Tiger Shrimp and Sea Scallops with Fresh Garlic, Sweet Peas, Prosciutto, and Oven Roasted Tomato over Penne Pasta, baked with a Ritz Cracker Crust.
Blackened Shrimp Pasta
$26Cajun Seasoned Shrimp with Roasted Tomato, Sweet Peas, Zucchini and Poblano Peppers tossed with Bow Tie Pasta in a Light Cream Sauce.
Crispy Cajun Chicken
$25Crispy Breaded Chicken Breast over Penne Pasta with a Creamy Southwest Sauce.
Chicken Carbonara
$26Grilled Chicken Breast over Farfalle Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers, Mushrooms, Diced Bacon, and Fresh Garlic in our Three Cheese Alfredo Sauce.
Seafood
Served with choice of Soup Du Jour or Side Salad. Upgrade to Baked French Onion for only $3
Salmon Quinoa
$27Fresh Atlantic Filet of Salmon crusted with Quinoa and served with Spinach Risotto and sun-dried Tomato Pesto.
New Orleans Red Snapper
$27Blackened, Pan Seared Red Snapper topped with a Garlic Cream Shrimp Sauce and served with Bacon Risotto and Chef's Vegetable.
Salmon Oscar
$29Fresh Atlantic Salmon topped with Crab Meat and Shrimp, covered in our Béarnaise Sauce, Asparagus and Parmesan Roasted Potatoes.
Whiskey Shrimp
$26Black Tiger Shrimp sautéed in a Whiskey Tarragon Cream Sauce served on a bed of Linguine Pasta.
Soups
Baked French Onion Soup
$7Soup Du Jour
$5Ask your server for today's selection.
