Tapastre

Name: Tapastre
Address: 1 West High Street, Somerville, NJ, United States, 08876
Telephone: (908) 526-0505
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

195 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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At Tapastre we offer an ever-changing selection of 22 different craft beers on tap, and a varied selection of bottled brews for you to enjoy in our casual, lounge-like atmosphere. Our seasonally updated all-day menu serves up selections of tapas to please everyone's taste. In addition to our tapas items you'll find traditional fare; soup, salad, sandwiches and burgers to give our guests additional options. We also offer a variety of wines by the glass or bottle and a premium selection of craft cocktails and classic favorites.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30AM - 3:00PM Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00PM - 9:00PM Friday - Saturday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Bar is open 11:30am-10:00pm, Tues-Thurs; and till close Fri-Sat
Phone number
(908) 526-0505
Website
http://www.tapastre.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Carlton Greenawalt

Location
1 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
Neighborhood
Somerville
Cross street
Bridge Street
Parking details
Small private lot attached to building. We are directly next to municipal lot #6, and there is limited street parking available.
Public transit
Somerville train station is two blocks away.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Hummus and Pita Chips$7.00
House Made Hummus, Marinated Olives
Fried Olives$6.00
Panko & Manchego Breaded, Romesco Sauce
Fried Calamari$10.00
Tossed in Lemon Juice, Capers & Parsley, San Marzano Marinara
Patatas$7.00
Crispy Yukon Gold Potatoes, Saffron Aioli
Rosemary-Grilled Salmon Skewers$10.00
Roasted Red Potatoes, Lemon Puree, Arugula Frisee Salad
Drunken Clams on Fire$10.00
Littleneck Clams, Crushed Red Pepper, Jalapenos, Beer & Tomato Broth
Caramel Ginger Shrimp$10.00
Panko Crusted, Peanuts, Scallions
Seared Sea Scallops$14.00
Choice of Seasonal Vegetable, Crispy Leeks
Cajun Crab Cakes$11.00
Remoulade Sauce, Lemon, Dirty Rice
Shrimp and Chorizo$10.00
Chili Garlic Oil, Jerk Seasoning, Plantains
Chimichurri Chicken Stix$9.00
Roasted Red Potatoes, Corn & Red Pepper Relish
Jalapeno-Raspberry Beef Kebabs$9.00
Roasted Red Potatoes, Arugula Frisee Salad
Pulled Pork Sliders$11.00
Slow Roasted Pork, BBQ Sauce, Vegetable Slaw
Chicken Lettuce Wraps$10.00
Seasoned Chicken & Mushrooms, Toasted Peanuts, Hoisin Sauce, Julienned Cucumber & Carrots
Sweet & Smoky Chicken$11.00
Grilled Chicken, Black Beans, Feta Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper, Crema
Long Island Duck Crepes$9.00
Shredded Duck Confit, Spiced Almonds, Caramelized Fennel & Onion, Cointreau Reduction
Beer Braised Beef Short Ribs$14.00
Porter Mushroom Sauce, Choice of Seasonal Vegetable
Maple Braised Slab Bacon$9.00
Thick-Cut Applewood Smoked Nueske Bacon, Maple Reduction
Brie en Croute$11.00
Apricot-Fig Chutney, Apricot Sauce
Cheese Plate
Chef's Select Cheese, Crostini, Dried Cherries, Cinnamon Walnuts, Marmalade, Fig-Almond Cake
- Market Price

Thin & Crispy Pizza

Truffled Pork Pizza$14.00
Crispy Shredded Pork, Black Truffle, Truffle Oil, Scallions
Roasted Veggie$12.00
Roasted Red Pepper, Kalamata Olives, Onions, Goat Cheese, Arugula
Chef's Choice$12.00
Ask about the current selection
Margherita$10.00
Sliced Tomatoes, EVOO, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Puree

Soup and Salad

Add to any salad: Chicken $5, Salmon $6, Shrimp $6

Cheddar IPA Soup$7.00
Extra Sharp White Cheddar, IPA, Smoked Spanish Paprika, Garlic Crouton
Soup of the Day$7.00
House Salad$4.00
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Garbanzo Beans, Dried Cranberries, House Vinaigrette
Arugula & Poached Pear Salad$9.00
Pistachio Crusted Montrachet Cheese, Cinnamon Walnuts, Citrus Vinaigrette
Tapastre Wedge Salad$7.00
Blue Cheese Dressing, Bacon Crumbles, Cherry Tomato Wedges
Classic Caesar Salad$6.00
Crispy Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, Garlic Croutons

Sandwiches

Served with your choice of: Hand Sliced Potato Chips, Hand Cut French Fries or Side Salad. Substitute Seasonal Vegetable or Caesar side salad $1

Smoked Salmon BLT$12.00
House Smoked Salmon, Nueske Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Dill Mayo on Toasted Sourdough
Philly Cheese Steak$12.00
Thin Sliced Ribeye, Cherry Peppers, Onions, Aged Cheddar on Hero Roll
Roasted Vegetable Sandwich$9.00
Mediterranean Melange, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Puree, Black Olive Tapenade on Ciabatta Roll
Grilled Cheese$9.00
Sliced Tomato, Aged Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon on Sliced Brioche
Crispy Chicken Breast Sandwich$10.00
Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Chipotle Mayo, Applewood Smoked Bacon on Ciabatta Roll
Balsamic Chicken Wrap$10.00
Grilled Chicken Breast, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Arugula, Balsamic Vinaigrette in Grilled Tortilla

Grilled Angus Beef Burger

Additional Toppings: Sauteed Mushrooms, Sauteed Onions, Jalapeno Peppers, Sweet Cherry Peppers, Veggie Slaw (on the side) $0.50. Served with your choice of Hand Sliced Potato Chips, Hand Cut French Fries or Side Salad

Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion on Brioche Bu$11.00
Chipotle Mayo or BBQ Sauce upon request
Your Choice of Cheese$1.00
Cheddar, Swiss, Blue, Fresh Mozzarella
Applewood Smoked Bacon$1.50
Bacon Deliciousness$2.00

Sides

Hand Sliced Potato Chip$3.00
Hand Cut French Fries$4.00
Grilled Crostini$2.00
Choice of Seasonal Vegetable$4.00

What 195 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

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195 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2019
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
This place was actually pretty good. It’s a combination of pub fare and pretty imaginative tapas. We thoroughly enjoyed the food.
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stevens
Orlando
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2019
Overall2Food2Service2Ambience3
Service was slow, food was eh! We were a little disappointed based on other similar places we had visited.
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JeremiahF
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2019
Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
Great burger! Must try the bacon deliciousness! Great beer selection. My kind of place.
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JSKp
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Awesome food; fresh tasty and good variety ... great local environment ... very friendly and fun !
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StephanieN
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Love this place! Great drinks and delicious tapas, one of my favorite spots.
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vsvs
Chicago
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2019
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience3
Great food. Though the concept of TAPAS gets diluted when you have a parallel bar menu. Staff is great. nice ambience too, but stick to tapas.
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Mina
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
I love Tapastre. Great drinks, great food, great place!
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dstant1012
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
This was our second visit to Tapastre and I already can't wait to go back. Service is great - food is AMAZING. Everything we had was wonderful. Highly recommend.
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Jerseygirl157
New York Area
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great little place for a casual dinner with friends. The cheesesteak got high Mars from my husband and our Fruend. Calamari was yummy and the chicken wrap was fresh and delicious. Will be back again!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Always good, as usual!
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GL
Gr82cub42L8
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Excellent meal and service from start to finish.
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JenniferW
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Definitely save room for dessert - the madelines and brownies are amazing!!
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PeterL
New York Area
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2019
Overall4Food3Service4Ambience4
Very nice place with a wide selection of beers including gluten free beers for those who have a gluten allergy.
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KevinC
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Tapastre offers a great atmosphere along with a creative menu.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2019
Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
The food was excellent, service was great! My only issue is that we could not have happy hour at the table we reserved. So if you’re going there for happy hour, you have to request a bar table reservation or sit at the bar. This was disappointing since I wasn’t aware I had to do that until I spoke with the manager there.
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Christine
New York Area
94 reviews
vip
4.0
94 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2018
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience2
Was looking for a tapas place specifically for a quick bite before a movie. Googled and found this place. It was an excellent choice food-wise! The service was great! Our service happened to be dressed as a chicken for Halloween, but that wasn't a problem! He was super friendly and helpful and make excellent recommendations. Beer selection was good too! The decor is a little dark and old feeling, but the food more than made up for it! I'd definitely go back again!
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GretchenH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2018
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
I love Tapastre every time I come here! It has such a unique vibe, GREAT food, and GREAT drinks!!
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GiannaK
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2018
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Two of us shared 3 small plates of delicious food. Attentive service.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2018
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The waters and bartenders are always friendly and helpful and the food quality is great and cocktail list is very extensive. There aren't too many options for food but it does change, which is nice. I would definitely recommend Tapastre to others.
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sstwo
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2018
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
We have been here many times and it is always good. The small plates are the best.
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GL
Gr82cub42L8
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2018
Overall4Food5Service5Ambience5
Service was great, food was amazing and my guests from out of town were very happy! I come here for the happy hour but on a rainy weekend night, a cozy place like this really hits the spot.
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Brendan
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2018
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
I’d highly advise you giving this place a shot, the food is exceptional and the servers are helpful and easy to talk to. I didn’t have any drinks but I certainly will next time I come through. TRY THE BLACK TRUFFLE PIZZA IT IS THE FOOD OF THE GODS.
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Mimi
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2018
Overall4Food5Service3Ambience4
Our waiter was great. He gave us good suggestions about how many items to order. We felt there was not enough wait staff. He was taking care of too many tables. It took too long to get rounds of drinks and the last part or our food order.
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artE
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2018
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
Good beer/wine selection. Shared tapas with our group. The server was helpful in suggesting from the menu
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TerriK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2018
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Love their small plates. Lots of choices Special cocktails are wonderful.
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gladwehavechoices
New York Area
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2018
Overall4Food3Service5Ambience4
Waiter Colin was awesome - specialty drinks were very good. Good crowd and friendly vibe. Not impressed with the food selection - not a "food destination". Thin crust pizza was greasy - maybe they fry the crust?
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DennisL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2018
Overall3Food2Service4Ambience2
Went to Tapastre prior to a "movie date night" for a quick bite and drinks. It was my first time to the restaurant. We had reservations for 2 and were seated 10 mins early which was nice. Staff was courteous and professional. I was a bit disappointed that our table was just a hightop next to the bar right in the path of traffic. Our waiter was wonderful and friendly though the specials were a bit sparse for a Friday night. Drinks were wonderful and kudos to the bartenders...probably the best part of the night. We ordered 2 small plates and a pizza...which wasn't pizza. Pizza has a dough crust (preferably thin) this was a tortilla shell with stuff on it. Rather disappointing since good thin crust is quick and easy and bakes fast. Scallops were just okay, they could have been seared a bit more. Barely any caramelizing on the outside and low on flavor overall. Short ribs were very good but would have been out of this world paired with a crusty slice of bread and a bit more sauce. Overall it was just good. Also the basement/ground floor level decor was a bit dated and I've never been a big fan of carpet in bars, especially in basement bars. It felt like a basement, with okay lighting and an odd color palette. Clientele was the 55+ plus crowd and the bar had that vibe overall.
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TimF
New York Area
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2018
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Great place to meet up on a first date. The bartenders were friendly and extremely helpful and attentive. The food was excellent.
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evelync
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2018
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
Great, tasty food. They had a taco pizza on special that day, and we all loved. I keep dreaming about it. Nice, thin, crispy crust. We sat on the patio and the weather was perfect. It felt divine. Definitely want to go back here again! Good tapas!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2018
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
Food was fun and very good. We had a great meal and I would gladly go again.
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Gr82cub42L8
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2018
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience5
Great meal, food quality is always excellent and service was good for a busy kitchen and night. They had a full collection of beer which was a plus! Sometimes you come here towards week’s end and many of the kegs have been kicked.
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Matt
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2018
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
Food and drink selection is great, make sure to check tap listing frequently as offerings change frequently. Cheddar ipa soup was fantastic, wished it was bigger on a cold April afternoon. Space is somewhat cramped, and if full, can be a negative.
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BethC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2018
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Everything was fantastic. The wait staff was friendly, energetic, animated and very attentive. The food was outstanding and the atmosphere was fun and lively but not too loud that you could not have a conversation with the people you were dining with. The portions were perfect and we felt pampered.
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kristaf
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2018
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Have already recommended it to friends. It was hip without being over the top and snobby, like so many places are now a days. Everything was delicious and we left stuffed.
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JustSaying
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2017
Overall3Food3Service4Ambience2
Great beer on tap selection. Food- nothing special. Always annoyed at full price refill charges for ice tea. Won’t be back
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MarthaW
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2017
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Friendly staff, great service, great food good drink choices. A favorite!
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Gr82cub42L8
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2017
Overall4Food5Service5Ambience5
Great food, beer, service and not too loud on a weeknight. You can’t beat that.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2017
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Black Truffle Pizza was amazing! Get one of the pizzas because they use tortilla in the crust
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GL
Gr82cub42L8
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2017
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
I haven't been here in awhile and it was such a treat. We came on a Thursday evening (tail end of HH) and it was not too loud and pleasant. The service was top notch and the cocktails, beer and food were all consistently good (their simple side salad is excellent!)
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MrWalrus
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2017
Overall3Food3Service2Ambience2
Some items were good, others were not. Nothing was memorable. The restaurant itself could use an updating. Furniture is cheap and the decor kind of looks cheap 70s lounge-ish. Service was pretty slow. Probably will not return.
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Tapastre is rated 4.2 stars by 195 OpenTable diners.

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1 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876

Additional information

Cross street
Bridge Street
Neighborhood
Somerville
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30AM - 3:00PM Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00PM - 9:00PM Friday - Saturday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Bar is open 11:30am-10:00pm, Tues-Thurs; and till close Fri-Sat
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Small private lot attached to building. We are directly next to municipal lot #6, and there is limited street parking available.
Public transit
Somerville train station is two blocks away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Carlton Greenawalt
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.tapastre.com/
Phone number
(908) 526-0505

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Small Plates

Hummus and Pita Chips$7.00

Fried Olives$6.00

Fried Calamari$10.00

Patatas$7.00

Rosemary-Grilled Salmon Skewers$10.00

Drunken Clams on Fire$10.00

Caramel Ginger Shrimp$10.00

Seared Sea Scallops$14.00

Cajun Crab Cakes$11.00

Shrimp and Chorizo$10.00

Chimichurri Chicken Stix$9.00

Jalapeno-Raspberry Beef Kebabs$9.00

Pulled Pork Sliders$11.00

Chicken Lettuce Wraps$10.00

Sweet & Smoky Chicken$11.00

Long Island Duck Crepes$9.00

Beer Braised Beef Short Ribs$14.00

Maple Braised Slab Bacon$9.00

Brie en Croute$11.00

Cheese Plate

Thin & Crispy Pizza

Truffled Pork Pizza$14.00

Roasted Veggie$12.00

Chef's Choice$12.00

Margherita$10.00

Soup and Salad

Cheddar IPA Soup$7.00

Soup of the Day$7.00

House Salad$4.00

Arugula & Poached Pear Salad$9.00

Tapastre Wedge Salad$7.00

Classic Caesar Salad$6.00

Sandwiches

Smoked Salmon BLT$12.00

Philly Cheese Steak$12.00

Roasted Vegetable Sandwich$9.00

Grilled Cheese$9.00

Crispy Chicken Breast Sandwich$10.00

Balsamic Chicken Wrap$10.00

Grilled Angus Beef Burger

Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion on Brioche Bu$11.00

Your Choice of Cheese$1.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon$1.50

Bacon Deliciousness$2.00

Sides

Hand Sliced Potato Chip$3.00

Hand Cut French Fries$4.00

Grilled Crostini$2.00

Choice of Seasonal Vegetable$4.00

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