OUR DINNER MENU
(Updated Summer 2010)

NEW WEEKNIGHT DINNER SPECIALS NEW
Dine in only

Mondays - Tavern Burger for $5.55 (Toppings 50c each)
Tuesdays - Country Fried Steak - $7.77
Wednesdays - Half Rack of Ribs - $9.99

 

NEW THE TAVERN'S DESSERT LINEUP NEW
From Molten Chocolate Cake to a housemade Cranberry & Walnut Bread Pudding, seven mouth watering desserts.
Full Dessert Menu

   

 Sunday Breakfast

Starters     Soups     Salads     Pizzas      Sandwiches & Burgers     Entrees
Desserts      Children's Menu

SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET

EVERY SUNDAY
Buffet 9am - 2pm
A la carte 9am - 3pm

Includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, scrapple, sausage gravy, biscuits, waffles, pancakes, French toast, home-fried potatoes, stewed apples, mini-Danish, bagels, muffins, warm cranberry-walnut bread pudding and seasonal fresh fruit!! Includes choice of apple, orange, grapefruit, cranberry or tomato juice.

$12.95

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT!

Tax & gratuity not included

Children 10 & younger $5.95

FROM THE BAR
from 11:00am to 3:30pm
Bloody Mary or Champagne Mimosa 3.00 each

~ A LA CARTE MENU ~

TRADITIONAL EGGS BENEDICT
Two poached eggs, Canadian bacon, toasted English muffin, home-fries and classic hollandaise sauce. 9.50

CRAB CHESAPEAKE
Two poached eggs, jumbo lump crabmeat, Canadian bacon, English muffin, home-fries and Old-Bay hollandaise sauce. 12.95

CLASSIC THREE EGG OMELETTE
served with toast

Gruyere cheese, spinach and wild mushrooms omelet, served with one meat and home-fried potatoes. 8.50

Southwestern omelet with peppers, onions and lightly spiced chorizo, served with one meat and home-fried potatoes. 8.75

Italian omelet with fresh Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & fresh basil, served with one meat and home-fried potatoes. 8.75

Plain three-egg omelet or add any of your favorite ingredients served with one meat and home-fried potatoes. 7.25

Cheddar, mozzarella, goat cheese, bacon, sausage, ham, onions, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, asparagus - each item. .50

Two eggs, any style, served with choice of meat, home-fried potatoes and toast. 7.75

Egg white omelet add $1.00

Egg Beaters available upon request.

STACK OF PANCAKES
Three pancakes, served with whipped butter, maple syrup, stewed apples. 5.95 

CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST
Thick sliced French baguettes, soaked in cinnamon egg batter, lightly fried and served with maple syrup. 5.95

FRESH BELGIUM MALTED WAFFLE
served with whipped butter, maple syrup, stewed apples. 5.95

SIDES
3 strips Applewood Bacon, 3 Sausage Links, 3 slices Canadian Bacon, Scrapple, Home fried potatoes. 2.50

Toasted English muffin, Toasted bagel, White, Wheat or Marble Rye toast. 1.00

SOUPS & SALADS

CREAM OF CRAB SOUP
Thick and rich homemade recipe with lump crab. Blended with Old Bay and pepper. Cup 5.50 Bowl 6.50

BISTRO-STYLE FRENCH ONION SOUP
Caramelized onions, rich beef broth, garlic croutons and melted Gruyere cheese. Served in its own crock. 6.95

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Chunks of grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, garlic, onions in a lightly spiced chicken broth. Cup 4.50 Bowl 5.95

TAVERN CAESAR SALAD
Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, grated cheese, and our house-made Caesar dressing. 5.95 Add grilled chicken. 4.00 Add grilled shrimp. 5.00 Add grilled salmon. 6.00

SMALL GARDEN SALAD
A fresh selection of seasonal greens tossed with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, onions, and sprouts. Perfect with a sandwich or soup. 4.95

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Mixed field greens with Asian vegetables, Mandarin oranges, fried wonton strips, grilled chicken and a sesame-ginger dressing. 10.95

CILANTRO – LIME CHICKEN SALAD
Seasonal mixed greens with lime marinated chicken, roasted red pepper, tomatoes, roasted corn, jack cheese, tortilla strips with our honey-cilantro-lime dressing. 10.95

GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK SALAD
Grilled flat iron steak, served hot, on top of mixed field greens with sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, goat cheese, caramelized onions, garlic croutons and an aged balsamic vinaigrette. 11.95

SANDWICHES, BURGERS & SALADS
Served with fresh cut fries or chips

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
Fresh sliced Ribeye, grilled onions, Provolone or American cheese, on torpedo roll. 9.95

THE TAVERN CLUB
Roast turkey, ham, applewood bacon with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato 8.95

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled chicken breast with Gruyere cheese, applewood bacon and spicy aioli on onion roll. 8.95

MARYLAND CRAB CAKE SANDWICH
Jumbo lump crabmeat blended w/ Old Bay, Served on a bun with lettuce, tomato. 14.95 or as a platter with housemade coleslaw and fresh cut fries. 14.95

OLD FASHIONED BLT SANDWICH
Applewood bacon with green leaf lettuce, ripe tomatoes and mayo on country white bread. 7.50

THE TAVERN BURGER
Half pound Black Angus beef burger, lettuce, tomato, red onion on a bun with fresh cut fries. Add cheese .50 8.50

HICKORY BURGER
Half pound Black Angus beef burger, applewood bacon, Chapel’s Maryland Cheddar, hickory BBQ sauce, on a bun with fresh cut fries. 9.50

PATTY MELT HAMBURGER
Half pound Black Angus beef burger with fried onions, American cheese, toasted rye, straight off the griddle with fries and coleslaw. 9.95

BEVERAGES
COFFEE, TEA & SODA 2.25
CRANBERRY, ORANGE, GRAPEFRUIT AND APPLE JUICE 2.25


STARTERS

TUNA MARTINI
Rare, sushi-grade tuna with cilantro, soy, ginger and wasabi crème fraiche. 11.95

TAVERN NACHOS
Crispy tortilla chips with Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and southwestern salsa. 7.95 With grilled marinated chicken. 9.95

SLIDERS – 3 MINI BURGERS
Fresh off the griddle with sautéed onions, pickles and Chapel’s Maryland Cheddar. 7.95

CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI
Lightly breaded, fried calamari with lemon and smoked tomato aioli. 9.50

TAVERN WINGS
Jumbo wings with General Tso’s – spicy sesame ginger glaze. 8.95
Buffalo style with bleu cheese dressing. 8.95
Old Bay Wings. 8.95

EXTRA LARGE STEAMED SHRIMP
Original Eastern Shore recipe with Old Bay, sweet onions, cocktail sauce and lemon. Half pound 9.95 Full pound 17.95

BLACKENED STEAK BITES APPETIZER
Blackened cubed flat iron steak with tomato aioli, mixed field greens, sliced Roma tomatoes and parmesan dressing. 10.95

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Chipotle chicken, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, with poblano pesto. 8.95

CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP
Maryland lump crabmeat with Monterey Jack cheese, artichoke hearts, Old Bay and garlic crostini. 9.95

BACON CHEESE FRIES
Fresh cut fries with apple-smoked bacon, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and sour cream. 7.95

STEAMED PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS
With garlic, shallots, white wine, and tomatoes with garlic crostini. 9.95


SOUPS

CREAM OF CRAB SOUP
Thick and rich housemade recipe with lump crab. Blended with Old Bay and pepper.
Cup 5.50 Bowl 6.50

BISTRO-STYLE FRENCH ONION SOUP
Caramelized onions, rich beef broth, garlic croutons and melted Gruyere cheese. Served in its own crock. 6.95

CHILLED TOMATO GAZPACHO
A simple blend of chopped fresh red and yellow tomatoes, cucumber, garlic, red onion, green peppers, red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.
Cup 4.50 Bowl 5.95


SALADS

TAVERN CAESAR SALAD
Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, grated cheese, and our housemade Caesar dressing. 5.95
Add grilled chicken. 4.00 Add grilled shrimp. 5.00 Add grilled salmon. 6.00

SMALL GARDEN SALAD
A fresh selection of seasonal greens tossed with our house salad tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, onions, and sprouts. Perfect with a sandwich or soup. 4.95

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Mixed field greens with Asian vegetables, mandarin oranges, fried wonton strips, grilled chicken breast and a sesame-ginger dressing. 10.95

CILANTRO – LIME CHICKEN SALAD
Seasonal mixed greens with lime marinated chicken, roasted red pepper, tomatoes, roasted corn, jack cheese, tortilla strips with our honey-cilantro-lime dressing. 10.95

STEAK SALAD
Grilled flat iron steak, served hot, on top of mixed field greens with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, goat cheese, caramelized onions, garlic croutons and an aged balsamic vinaigrette. 11.95

CAPRESE SALAD
Traditional salad of sliced local tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, cracked black pepper, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. 8.95


PIZZAS

Our individual 10” pizzas are hand crafted and served hot from our oven.

TAVERN’S MARGHERITA PIZZA
Fresh Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil. 9.50

WILD MUSHROOM & SPINACH PIZZA
Wild mushrooms, spinach, tomato sauce, roasted garlic, fresh thyme, goat cheese. 10.95

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
BBQ chicken, sliced red onions, cilantro, mozzarella-provolone blend. 11.95

OLD BAY - CRAB PIZZA
Fresh jumbo lump crab meat lightly seasoned with Old Bay, fresh spinach, a creamy crab sauce and mozzarella-provolone cheese blend. 11.95

CLASSIC PEPPERONI PIZZA
Pepperoni, tomato sauce, mozzarella. 10.95

BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA
Grilled chicken breast tossed with our Buffalo hot sauce, sliced red onions and mozzarella-provolone cheese blend. 11.95

PESTO SHRIMP PIZZA
Grilled shrimp, basil pesto, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese. 11.95


SANDWICHES & BURGERS

Served with fresh cut fries or chips.

PULLED BBQ PORK SANDWICH
Slow roasted pork with our garlic BBQ sauce on butter topped bun, house-made coleslaw and fresh cut fries. 10.95

THE TAVERN CLUB
Roast turkey, ham, applewood bacon with Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato. 8.95

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
Fresh sliced ribeye, grilled onions, American cheese, served on torpedo roll. 9.95

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled chicken breast with Gruyere cheese, applewood bacon and spicy aioli on onion roll. 8.95

FRENCH DIP
Shaved roast beef, Gruyere cheese, toasted ciabatta roll and roasted shallot jus. 9.95

MARYLAND CRAB CAKE SANDWICH
Jumbo lump crabmeat blended with Old Bay, served on Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato. 14.95
Or as a platter with housemade coleslaw and fresh cut fries. 14.95

SHRIMP SALAD SANDWICH
Steamed, peeled and seasoned with Old Bay. Served on Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato. 11.95

SESAME CRUSTED SALMON SANDWICH
Grilled salmon fillet, spinach, red onion, smoked tomato aioli on focaccia bread. 11.50

OPEN FACED TURKEY SANDWICH
Sliced sourdough bread, pan gravy, fresh cut fries and cranberry chutney. 10.95

OPEN FACED ROAST BEEF SANDWICH
Sliced sourdough bread, pan gravy, housemade coleslaw and fresh cut fries. 11.95

THE TAVERN BURGER
Half pound Black Angus beef burger, lettuce, tomato, red onion on a bun with fresh cut fries. 8.50 Add cheese .50

HICKORY BURGER
Half pound Black Angus beef burger, applewood bacon, Cheddar, hickory BBQ sauce, on a bun with fresh cut fries. 9.50

PATTY MELT HAMBURGER
Half pound Black Angus beef burger with fried onions, American cheese and toasted rye bread straight off the griddle. 9.95

WILD MUSHROOM BURGER
Half pound Black Angus beef burger with sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers and goat cheese,
on a Kaiser roll with fresh cut fries. 9.95


ENTREES

LEMON-HERB ROASTED HALF CHICKEN
With grilled asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes and light herb dressing. 15.95

GRILLED THICK-CUT PORK LOIN
With garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and a jalapeno-honey glaze. 17.95

SESAME GINGER SALMON
Served with wasabi mashed potatoes, baby bok choy, soy-ginger glaze and toasted sesame seeds. 18.95

PAN SEARED HALIBUT FILET
With red, green and yellow bell peppers, garlic mashed potatoes and a fresh squeezed orange juice, white wine reduction sauce. 19.95

JUMBO LUMP CRABCAKES
Handpicked jumbo lump crabmeat, with garlic mashed potatoes and sweet corn relish. 23.95

BBQ BABY BACK PORK RIBS
Slow cooked - fall off the bone BBQ ribs with our housemade coleslaw. Half 13.95 Full 21.95

14 oz. GRILLED RIBEYE STEAK
With rosemary roasted fingerling potatoes, and tomato-corn salsa. 24.95

8 oz. TENDERLOIN FILET
With garlic mashed potatoes, baby French green beans, Merlot reduction. 23.95

12 oz. NEW YORK STRIP STEAK
Served with garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini and caramelized shallot demi-glace. 22.95

MOM’S MEATLOAF
Sliced and char-grilled with caramelized shallot demi-glace and housemade macaroni & cheese. 15.95

SHRIMP & GARLIC LINGUINI
Sautéed shrimp, garlic, white wine, olive oil, parmesan cheese, fresh tomatoes, chopped parsley served with linguini 16.95

CAJUN SHRIMP with ANDOUILLE and TASSO HAM
With tomatoes, fresh thyme, light cream, linguini and a roasted red pepper sauce. 17.95

CHICKEN POMODORO PASTA BOWL
Roasted garlic/tomato/white wine sauce with grilled chicken breast, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, black olive tapenade and garlic crostini over linguini pasta. 16.95

GRILLED VEGETABLE STACK
Grilled portabella mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, squash, chipotle flavored goat cheese and red pepper sauce. 14.95


We use nuts and nut based oils in some of our menu items. If you are allergic to nuts or any other foods, please let us know.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.


DESSERTS

Molten Chocolate Cake
Deep, dark chocolate cake, filled with a dark chocolate truffle. Serve wickedly warm, unleashing a rush of molten chocolate when you cut into it. 6.75

Crème Brulée Cheesecake
The marriage of two great classics… Madagascar vanilla bean-flecked crème brulée and the lightest of cheesecakes mixed together and topped with burnt caramel. 6.75

Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake
A silken smooth, yet refreshingly light white chocolate cheesecake with vibrant red raspberry swirls. 6.75

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Dark chocolate and peanut butter mousse full of Reese's® Peanut Butter Cups in a chocolate graham cracker crust. 6.50

Cranberry & Walnut Bread Pudding
House made bread pudding, served warm with dried cranberries, walnuts and a cinnamon crème anglaise. 5.95

Carrot Cake
Pineapple, raisins, walnuts, carrots and moist cake with cream cheese icing. 5.95

Chocolate Lovin' Spoon Cake
Chocolate pudding between two layers of dark, moist, chocolate-drenched chocolate cake. 6.75
 


CHILDREN'S MENU

CHICKEN FINGERS FOR YOU (AND ME!)
With fries..... 4.95

EVERYBODY LOVES PIZZA
6” tomato/cheese..... 4.95

JUNIOR TAVERN BURGER
2 sliders, fries..... 4.95

IT’S SPAGHETTI TIME!
With tomato sauce..... 4.95

 

THE MT AIRY TAVERN
Restaurant & Bar
1001 Twin Arch Road, Mt Airy, MD 21771

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