Stone Balloon Ale House has a history dating back to 1972 when it was known as the Stone Balloon Tavern and Concert Hall. Throughout its history, it has hosted artists like Bruce Springsteen and Metallica, and it was named one of the top 10 college bars in America. Today, the restaurant still follows its old culinary mantra of creatively reimagining comfort food classics. In addition to its fixed menu, Stone Balloon Ale House also offers seasonal dishes.
You can kick off your meal with dishes such as meatloaf wrapped in bacon or black bean hummus served with house-made kettle chips, celery and curry roasted sweet potatoes. For the main course, you can choose from the Stone Balloon Ale House favorites like the short rib pot roast or the restaurant’s artisanal take on classic Italian rigatoni. For dessert, try sweet treats like banoffee tiramisu or Crystal’s mug cheesecake.
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Stone Balloon Ale House's menu was last updated on 12/17/2021.
Appetizers
Beef and Bacon Lollipops$9.00
Our amazing meatloaf wrapped in bacon, brushed with tomato dijon brown sugar dipping sauce
Calamari$11.00
Sesame and chive encrusted premier Rhode Island calamari with banana peppers, Chinese five spice, and charred orange Thai chili aioli
Chicken Fried Deviled Eggs$8.00
Crispy fried hard boiled egg white filled with sriracha yolk mousse and garnished with fresh chives
Saku Tuna Poke$13.50
Ahi tuna and avocado poke in ginger sambal sesame sauce with toasted sesame seeds
Chicken Gyro Dumpling$8.00
Crispy fried dumplings filled with house made curry chicken kofta and served with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and house made tzatziki sauce
Brussalos$10.00
Lightly breaded and flash fried brussels sprouts tossed in ale hot sauce and served with gorgonzola dressing and celery
Cannelini Bean Hummus$8.00
Smooth garlic white bean hummus with carrot relish and crispy fried pasta chips
Hot Wing Chowder$6.00
House made soup with fresh corn, hot sauce laced chicken, and root vegetables finished with cream and topped with blue cheese crumbles and chives
Kettle & Fries
Kettle Stack$10.00
Kettle chips stacked nacho style, layered with cheddar, bacon, and beer cheese fondue and finished with sour cream, scallions, and diced tomatoes
Hot Wing Tower$12.00
Kettle chips stacked high in layers of grilled chicken, corn, hot sauce, and white cheddar cheese fondue, drizzled with house made bleu cheese
Keg Fries$13.00
Hand cut fries covered in beer cheese fondue with braised short ribs, diced tomatoes, bacon, and scallions
Bourbon Barrel Fries$15.00
Crispy sweet potato fries topped with grilled chicken, pecan smoked shoulder bacon, melted mozzarella, and bourbon honey mustard
Greens
Grilled Chicken Cobb$16.00
Field greens generously topped with marinated grilled chicken, carrots, crispy onions, avocado, cherry tomato, cucumber, bleu cheese crumbles, croutons, bacon and hardboiled egg. Served with creamy horseradish ranch dressing
Shrimp Lejon Bowl$17.00
Chilled steamed shrimp, applewood smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes, and arugula served with our house made Old Bay horseradish ranch
Pan Roasted Salmon BLT$18.00
Pan roasted salmon served over arugula, cherry tomatoes, and cherrywood smoked bacon with honey cracked pepper balsamic vinaigrette
Arugula Salad$10.00
Crisp baby arugula with honey and lemon marinated carrots, gorgonzola cheese, brown sugar sriracha walnuts, and sweet citrus vinaigrette
Garden$7.00
Field greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots dressed in our stout mustard vinaigrette
Caesar$8.00
Crisp romaine lettuce, grated parmesan, garlic croutons, dressed in our house made creamy caesar dressing
Add Protein - Greens
Marinated Chicken Breast$5.00
Crab Cake
Market Price
Shrimp$7.00
Salmon$8.50
Handhelds
All sandwiches served with hand cut fries or salad. Sub sweet potato fries or soup for $2.50
Classic Burger$13.00
Ground short rib patty with sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and dill pickle chips
Meatloaf Burger$14.00
Grilled meatloaf patty topped with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese and tomato dijon brown sugar glaze with leaf lettuce
Cali Style Black Bean Burger$12.00
House made black bean burger with avocado, diced tomatoes, lettuce, tomato, and charred orange Thai chili aioli
Old School Chicken Sandwich$13.00
Grilled chicken topped with bacon, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, and dijon honey mustard
Crab Cake Sandwich
Only fresh, real jumbo lump crab meat here! Lettuce and tomato served with Old Bay remoulade
Market Price
Shaved Prime Rib Sandwich$16.00
Sliced thin and piled high, our house roasted herb and coffee encrusted prime rib is smothered with cheddar, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and then finished with our horseradish ranch
Shrimp Lejon Tacos$14.00
Sautéed gulf shrimp served with crispy bacon, arugula, and creamy horseradish ranch dressing
Short Rib Cheesesteak$14.50
Brown ale braised short rib with caramelized onions, dijonnaise, and topped with a beer cheese fondue
Pretzel Grilled Ham and Cheese$12.00
Pecan smoked pork shoulder bacon, mozzarella, and cheddar griddled old school on a pretzel bun
High 5 Burger$22.00
A tower of grilled meatloaf burger, short rib patty, bacon, and braised short rib with cheddar cheese on a brioche bun topped off with 2 root beer chipotle BBQ ribs. Served with green leaf lettuce
Entrees
Add side salad to any entrée for $3
Rootbeer Chipotle Barbecue Ribs$21.00
Old Dominion root beer and chipotle glazed "fall apart" pork ribs served with fresh honey carrot dill salad
Korean Fried Chicken Breast$17.00
Spice infused frenched chicken breast dredged and crispy fried served with fresh corn polenta, braised red cabbage, chili honey, and house made pickles
Southern Shrimp$17.00
Sautéed Gulf shrimp lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and served over a horseradish and fresh corn polenta. Garnished with a bacon and arugula salad
Chargrilled Filet Mignon$29.00
Rosemary, garlic, and lime marinated filet mignon served with whipped red bliss potatoes, and warm honey carrot dill salad. Make it a surf and turf. Add a crab cake (Market price)
Pan Roasted Salmon$23.00
Pumpernickel encrusted salmon with braised red cabbage, pickled mustard seed, and tomato relish aioli
Tuna Poke Bowl$18.00
Sesame and sambal tuna poke with mixed field greens, quinoa, avocado, cucumber, and Chinese five spice crisps with charred orange Thai chili aioli
Crab Cake
Only real jumbo lump crab meat here! Pan seared and served with hand cut fries, honey lemon carrot salad, and Old Bay remoulade
Market Price
Short Rib Stroganoff$18.00
Artisanal pasta tossed with braised short ribs in a bourbon beer onion sauce and finished with sour cream and crispy fried onions
Mushroom Ravioli Gratinate$17.50
Fresh ravioli filled with Kennett Square wild mushrooms, baked in a portobello brandy cream sauce topped with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs
Cavatelli Shrimp Scampi$21.00
Shrimp, arugula and tomatoes in a lemon toasted garlic butter sauce over hand rolled herb cavatelli, garnished with garlic bread crumble. The scampi that beat bobby flay!
Campo Viejo Reserva Tempranillo, Camino de Lapuebla, Spain$23.00
Benziger Merlot, Sonoma, CA$20.00
Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA. (2012)$74.00
Stagsleap Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA. (2012)$84.00
Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA. (2011)$127.00
Michael David Petite Petit Syrah, Lodi Appellatian, CA (2013)$41.00
Chateau de Capitans Julienas Beaujolais, Thorins, FR$26.00
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