Backstage, located next to the Warner Theatre in downtown Torrington, serves casual American food from Chef Stephen Sarlo's full "all-day" menu, prepared fresh from scratch. Service begins daily at 11:30am, and the kitchen stays open late on Warner Theatre performance evenings for after-theatre dining.
Select from crisp salads and hot soups, creative Small Plates, Famous Burgers of Certified Angus patties on house-baked rolls, popular Sandwiches, and Big Plate comfort favorites. House-made desserts are a specialty.
The antique mahogany bar soars 14 feet above the trendy zinc counter, and presides over northwest Connecticut's largest offering of craft-brewed beers. 40 brands are available on tap, with the bottle selection at more than 80. The well-rounded wine list is popularly priced, with several wines offered by the glass. Craft Cocktails are also a specialty.
Upstairs Loge accommodates up to 40 guests for private events, social gatherings, bridal rehearsals, and business meetings. Full presentation audio-video technology is offered at no charge.
romaine, Parmigiano crisps, garlic croutons, house made Caesar dressing
Crisp Garden Salad*$8.00
field greens, tomatoes, sliced red onions, City Steam (CT) Naughty Nurse (amber ale) house vinaigrette
Chop Salad$11.00
bacon, romaine, tomato and cucumber, radish, blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette
Apple Wedge$10.00
iceberg, apple blue cheese dressing, seasoned bacon, heirloom tomatoes, red onion
84 Main Cobb Salad$14.00
garden greens dressed with citrus vinaigrette, tomato wedges, hard boiled farm egg, pecanwood smoked bacon, fresh avocado, crumbled blue cheese
Sandwiches
Sides: Sandwiches are served with French fries unless otherwise specified, and deli style half-sour pickle. Substitute sweet potato fries $2.50, truffle fries with feta $3.50, onion straws $2.50, side salad $3, seasonal farm vegetables $3
New England Lobster Roll*$24.00
butter poached fresh lobster chunks, 10" hot dog roll, French fries
Duck French Dip*$16.00
seared duck breast, cherry compote, Swiss cheese, truffle fries with feta, cherry au jus for dipping
Corned Beef Reuben*$15.00
Swiss, sauerkraut, Thousand Island, between grilled slices of marble rye, French fries
Philly Cheese Steak*$13.00
house mushroom mix and onions, American cheese and cheddar, house baked grinder roll, French fries
TBLT*$13.00
fresh roasted turkey breast, pecanwood smoked bacon, tomatoes, crisp lettuce, 3 slices of grilled bread (or wrap), mayo, French fries
Vegan Wrap*$12.00
Balsamic, house mushroom mix, eggplant, tomatoes, onions, spinach, hummus, french fries
House Smoked BBQ
Authentic, "low & slow" hickory smoked for hours in our Backstage kitchen. House secret dry rub, hard cider BBQ sauce. Each served with housemade creamy cole slaw, scratch-made baked beans, griddled corn bread, and French fries
Dry Rub Ribs*
Full Rack$24.00
Half Rack$18.00
Chicken*$16.00
Leg & Thigh (2)
Ribs & Chicken*$24.00
Half Rack & Leg & Thigh
Beef Brisket Sandwich*$13.00
Sweet Pulled Pork Sliders*$13.00
Big Plates
Our crisp garden salad with any Big Plate $4. Also chef's specials and fresh-only fish on the daily list
Fresh Cavatelli Pomodoro**$14.00
simple farm tomato sauce with garlic, onion, EVOO, fresh basil
Macaroni & Cheese**$13.00
Gobetti pasta (large elbows) and 5 cheeses, toasted crumb top
Mom's Meat Loaf**$18.00
creamy mashed potatoes, seasonal farm vegetables, house made catsup, 72-hour veal demi glaçe
seasonal farm vegetables, black garlic mashed potatoes, pan jus
Grilled 14 oz. Certified Angus Beef New York Strip$36.00
The very same steak served in America's best steakhouses. Complemented by our 72-hour demi glaçe, seasonal farm vegetables and choice of creamy mashed potatoes or steakhouse fries
House seasoned Certified Angus Beef. 8 ounce pre-cooked weight. Served on a house baked Kaiser roll. You may substitute Grilled Chicken Breast for any burger. Gluten Free roll available, add $1. Sides: Burgers are served with French fries unless otherwise specified, and deli style half-sour pickle. Substitute sweet potato fries $2.50, truffle fries with feta $3.50, onion straws $2.50, side salad $3, seasonal farm vegetables $3. Ask for Chicken!
House Classic*$13.00
cheddar, pecanwood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion
Johnny Appleseed*$13.00
apple butter, pecan wood smoked bacon, brie, spinach
Honky Tonk*$13.00
bacon, cheddar, house BBQ sauce, onion straws
Black & Blue*$14.00
Cajun spices, blue cheese, pecanwood bacon, tomato slice
House Made Veggie Burger**$12.00
Made from lentils, assorted veggies, mushrooms, bread crumbs, and farm eggs. (nut free) topped with brie, baby arugula, tomato slice, roasted garlic aioli
Farmer Brown*$15.00
ham, cheese, bacon, fried farm egg
Grilled Beef Melt*$15.00
bacon and sautéed onions, tucked inside a classic grilled cheese
Ahi Tuna Steak$15.00
bok choy slaw, wasabi aioli, wonton chips side, sweet chili sauce
Big Boy Burger*$19.00
2 8-oz. patties, select: with pecanwood smoked bacon, caramelized onion, American cheese, lettuce, tomato or, filled with our famous MAC & Cheese, with crisp pecanwood bacon (cannot be prepared gluten free)
Upstairs Loge accommodates up to 40 guests for private events, social gatherings, bridal rehearsals, and business meetings. Full presentation audio-video technology is offered at no charge.