Tavern 135 - Permanently Closed

Snacks & Apps

• Pork Carnitas$12.00

  roasted pork with fresh masa tortillas, pickled chili peppers, tomatillo relish, cilantro sour cream, and chipotle aioli.

• Tavern Chips*$8.00

  fresh baked tortilla chips covered with artichoke, spinach, and cheese dip.

• Smoked Chicken & Goat Cheese Turnover$9.00

  smoked chicken, goat cheese and red pepper stuffed pastry over jicama apple slaw and red onion marmalade.

• Tavern Crab Cakes$13.00

  with spicy mustard aioli and micro greens.

• Smoked Shrimp Roll$11.00

  crispy won ton stuffed with smoked shrimp, corn and cheddar over black bean sauce and roasted pepper slaw.

• Blackened Chicken Quesadilla$9.00

  stuffed with olives, cheddar cheese, scallions, and bacon over onion slaw, guacamole, and tomato relish.

• Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls*$9.00

  with ponzu dipping sauce, wasabi, and Thai noodle salad.

• Tempura Baby Peppers$11.00

  lightly battered brie cheese and lump crab stuffed baby peppers with pickled chili dipping sauce.

• Home-Made Soft Pretzels$8.00

  with cheddar-ale cheese sauce and a spicy German mustard.

• Clams Casino$10.00

  chorizo stuffed, with tortilla salad and béchamel sauce.

Tavern Wings

• Tavern Wings$11.00

  jumbo chicken wings tossed with a unique Tavern wing sauce, drizzled balsamic reduction and sriracha with celery and bleu cheese.

For Sharing

• Genny Ale, Crab and Cheese "Fondue"$12.00

  with grilled crostini.

• The 135 Sampler$17.00

  (serves 2 or more) chicken quesadilla, fresh vegetable spring roll, chicken with goat cheese turnover, and Tavern wings, with all the fixings.

• Tavern Shore Sampler$18.00

  (serves 2 or more) crab cake, shrimp roll, tempura baby peppers, and clams casino, with all those great sides.

• Chicken Lettuce Wrap$10.00

  hoisin marinated chicken with iceberg lettuce leaves, pickled vegetables and sweet chili sauce.

Soups

• Soups

  are prepared by Chef Mike and his team on a daily basis. Three creations to be changed daily.

Gibbs Garden

• Tavern House Salad$8.00

  mixed baby greens tossed with candied pecans, fresh berries, gorgonzola cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette. Served family style - plenty for two or more. Available single portion: $6. Add: Grilled Chicken $5, Crispy Calamari $8.

• Caesar Salad$8.00

  with lemon anchovy dressing, asiago cheese, and grilled crostini. Served family style - plenty for two or more. Available single portion: $6. Add: Grilled Chicken $5, Crispy Calamari $8.

• Tavern "Cobb" Salad$12.00

  with bacon, grilled chicken, chopped egg, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes and grilled avocado. Wine Pairing: Try with The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc.

• Grilled Sirloin Steak Caesar Salad$16.00

  with a traditional lemon anchovy dressing, asiago cheese, and grilled crostini. Wine Pairing: Try with Domaine de Beaurenard Côtes du Rhône.

• Thai Chicken Salad$11.00

  grilled chicken breast, Thai vegetables, spicy nuts, and Napa cabbage layered between crisp wonton, and drizzled with a coconut cilantro vinaigrette. Wine Pairing: Try with DaVinci Pinot Grigio.

Hearty Sandwiches

All sandwich selections served on freshly made bread with hand-made pickles and potato chips.

• Home-Made Veggie Burger$9.00

  bean and vegetable burger with vegan cheddar cheese, pickled vegetables, micro arugula, and spicy humus, on a vegan whole wheat roll. Wine Pairing: Try with Bellangelo Dry Riesling.

• Tavern Crabby Burger$15.00

  lump crab cake patty with spicy mustard, spinach, micro greens, and tomato on a grilled whole wheat roll. Wine Pairing: Try with Rohrbach Scotch Ale.

• Duck Burger Sliders$15.00

  on whole wheat rolls with smoked gouda cheese, onion slaw, micro mustard green and mustard aioli. Wine Pairing: Try with Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon.

• Dispatch Burger$13.00

  on fresh onion roll with Tavern cured bacon, cheddar, goat and smoked gouda cheeses, chipotle aioli, and crispy tumbleweed onion. Wine Pairing: Try with Rotating IPA.

• Classic Burger Sliders$12.00

  on sourdough rolls with American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle. Wine Pairing: Try with Yuengling Lager.

• Blackened Chicken Panini$11.00

  with melted Swiss, pickled chili peppers, tavern bbq sauce, and a tomato relish. Wine Pairing: Try with Mondavi Moscato.

Not in the mood for chips?

Here are some substitution options:

• Steak fries$1.50

• Small House Or Caesar Salad$3.00

• Cup of Soup$3.00

The Meat of the Menu

• Beef Short Rib & Bratwurst Sauerbraten$24.00

  over weinkraut and fresh spaetzle, with a ginger snap gravy. Wine Pairing: Try with Rotating IPA.

• Grilled Sea Scallops Panzanella$26.00

  tossed with crispy polenta, sundried tomatoes, asparagus, goat cheese and mushrooms in a smoked tomato vinaigrette. Wine Pairing: Try with William Hill Chardonnay.

• Coconut Crusted Jumbo Shrimp$23.00

  over curried buck wheat soba noodles tossed with snow peas, bok choy, and papaya. Wine Pairing: Try with Swedish Hill Riesling.

• Engine House Hanger Steak$26.00

  Sam Adams basted, grilled, and served over cheesy polenta fries and charred vegetables. Wine Pairing: Try with Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon.

• Charred Angus Strip Steak$30.00

  over bleu cheese au gratin potatoes with grilled asparagus and shallot demi-glace. Wine Pairing: Try with Louis Martini Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon.

• Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin Medallions$26.00

  over lyonnaise potatoes and grilled asparagus with a lump crab beurre blanc. Wine Pairing: Try with Belcreme de Lys Sonoma Pinot Noir.

• Selden St. Crab Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp$29.00

  over spinach risotto with grilled asparagus and a tarragon mustard sauce. Wine Pairing: Try with The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc.

• Crab Stuffed Ravioli$24.00

  crab and boursin cheese in cracked pepper hand-crafted pasta over spicy puréed kale and candied lemons. Wine Pairing: Try with Bellangelo Semi Dry Riesling.

Tavern Sirloin Filet

Available to add to any steak: Grilled Shrimp $9, Lobster $15, Scallops $10.

• Classic 8 oz$25.00

  with home-made demi-glace.

• Big Sir 12 oz$28.00

  the steak lover's choice.

• The Tavern Surf 'n' Turf$30.00

  6 oz filet with two lump crab stuffed shrimp with tarragon mustard sauce. Prime cut sirloin served with sautéed spinach, tumbleweed onions, and choice of garlic, bacon-horseradish, or chipotle cheddar mashed potatoes. Wine Pairing: Try with Hy Brid Petite Sirah.

Tavern Classics

• Papa Sam's Bolognese$15.00

  hand-crafted tomato angel hair tossed with a ground veal, pork, and beef tomato sauce, served with garlic bread. Wine Pairing: Try with Josh Cellars Legacy Red Blend.

• Pork Porterhouse Chop$23.00

  over Tavern cured bacon and cheddar potato torte, spaghetti squash and guava mole sauce. Wine Pairing: Try with Domaine de Beaurenard Côtes du Rhône.

• Masa Flour Dusted Grouper$24.00

  over cilantro and jalapeno jasmine rice with smoked yellow pepper coulis and tomatillo salsa verde. Wine Pairing: Try with Cigar Old Vine Zinfandel.

• Panko Crusted Chicken$21.00

  over lobster risotto and zucchini noodles with a kumquat chili pepper relish. Wine Pairing: Try with Don Miguel Gascón Malbec.

• Open-Faced Ravioli*$17.00

  hand-crafted herb pasta with wild mushrooms, goat cheese, and spinach, finished with a roasted tomato sauce. Wine Pairing: Try with Josh Cellars Legacy Red Blend.

• Chicken Scaloppini Florentine$19.00

  over sun-dried tomato risotto, sautéed spinach, and wild mushrooms, with shredded Swiss cheese. Wine Pairing: Try with Bellangelo Dry Riesling.

• Tavern's Classic Mac 'n' Cheese*$13.00

  made with a combination of cheddar, port wine, and asiago cheese, tossed with hand-crafted pasta, finished with a baked panko crust. Wine Pairing: Try with Cigar Old Vine Zinfandel.

• Grilled Sirloin Steak$22.00

  over tomato angel hair and tossed with tomatoes, Tavern bacon, peppers, and mushrooms in a gorgonzola demi-glace. Wine Pairing: Try with Peltier Station Hy Brid Petite Sirah.

• Tavern Style Schnitzel$18.00

  over warm German potato salad with candied apple chutney. Wine Pairing: Try with Don Miguel Gascón Malbec.

Tavern Plate

• Tavern Plate

  Each and every night we feature a special dinner that we call "traditional comfort food." Your server will tell you all about tonight's offering.

On the Side

Every table should have one or several!

• Spinach Risotto$5.00

• Bleu Cheese au Gratin Potato$5.00

• Cheese Polenta Fries$4.00

• German Potato Salad$4.00

• Sautéed Spinach$4.00