Bill of Fare — Our Colonial dining experience includes: freshly baked bread,
cranberry fritters with maple butter, choice of field greens or Caesar salad,
mashed potatoes
Beginnings
Cheddar & Ale Onion Soup $8.00
Spanish onions simmered in our c.1790Taproom Ale broth, topped with a toasted baguette and melted Vermont cheddar
New England Lobster Bisque $10.00
garnished with fresh lobster meat
Almond & Brown Sugar Encrusted Brie $10.00
baked and accompanied with Vermont apples and toasted baguette
Classic Shrimp Cocktail $10.00
chilled and served with a spicy cocktail sauce
Seafood Cakes $9.00
blend of seafood, pan seared and topped with a zesty tomato Hollandaise
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms $9.00
baked with a blend of cheeses, sherry and aromatics
Venison & Port Wine Sausage $9.00
grilled and served with raspberry dipping sauce
Yankee Favorites
Traditional Pot Roast $17.00
brisket, potted in our 1790 Taproom Ale, served with pan-gravy and mashed potatoes
New England Scrod $19.00
baked with Vermont cheddar, bread crumbs, sherry and fresh lemon
Roast Tom Turkey $17.00
with corn bread & sausage stuffing, pan-gravy cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes
'Our Take On' Mac & Cheese $28.00
'A classic comfort dish', with Vermont cheddar, lobster and applewood smoked bacon
Pork Medallion $18.00
rolled in an English muffin crumbs and served on a bed of Vermont apple puree
Calves Liver $18.00
pan seared topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms and Balsamic vinegar
Chicken Pot Pie $17.00
chicken simmered with seasonal vegetables, topped with Vermont cheddar and mashed potatoes
Tavern Meatloaf $18.00
'Colonial recipe' topped with wild mushroom gravy, served with mashed potatoes
Birds Of A Feather
Long Island Duckling $26.00
with blackberry demi-glacé and Gran Marnier Liqueur
Moroccan Duckling $25.00
roasted, topped with Moroccan dates, shallots and tawny port wine sauce
Cidered Chicken $19.00
lightly floured and sautéed with Vermont apple cider and cranberries
Chicken Picatta $19.00
'a classic presentation', sautéed with lemon, Chardonnay, butter and capers
Bounty Of The Land
Filet Mignon $28.00
with sauce Béarnaise
Filet Mignon with Lobster $31.00
topped with fresh lobster meat and sauce Béarnaise
Black Angus New York Sirloin $28.00
grilled and topped with Grafton Cheddar and smoked bacon
Prime New York Sirloin $27.00
grilled with sherried mushrooms and Spanish onions
Walnut Crusted Pork $19.00
tenderloin meddallion topped with a Hazelnut Liqueur and Vermont maple cream
Chef's Veal $26.00
sautéed with wild mushrooms and topped with a tarragon gravy
Veal Marsala $25.00
sautéed with mushrooms and topped with sweet Marsala wine demi-glace
Veal Neptune $28.00
pan seared, medallions of veal and topped with lobster meat and sauce Hollandaise
Prime Rib of Beef $26.00
oven roasted slowly and hand carved, served medium rare- served Friday & Saturday (while supplies last)
From the Oceans and Streams
Atlantic Salmon $22.00
grilled, served over a bed of wilted spinach and roasted almonds, topped with an almond & citrus vinaigrette
Shrimp Scampi $21.00
sautéed in garlic butter, Chardonnay and aromatics and served on a bed of rice
Shrimp & Scallops $21.00
sautéed in Vermont honey, Balsamic vinegar and herbs, served in a ring of rice
Sea Scallops $20.00
baked with seasoned bread crumbs, sherry and fresh lemon
Bouillabasse $22.00
Chef's selection of fresh fish and seafood steeped in dry Vermouth, tomato and fresh fennel broth
Fisherman's Platter $21.00
Chef's selection, baked with seasoned bread crumbs. sherry and fresh lemon
Alaskan King Crab $33.00
1 1/4 pounds, steamed and served with drawn butter -when available
Vegetarian & Pasta
Tavern Pasta $23.00
sea scallops, shrimp and lobster, in a creamy Romano cheese sauce
Spicy Marinara Pasta $22.00
fresh lobster and shrimp, tossed with spicy marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese,
'Hunter's Style" Pasta $21.00
smoked venison & port wine sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, tossed in garlic, Parmesan cheese and olive oil
Vegetarian Cakes $21.00
pan fried- red Quinoa, nuts and fresh vegetable cakes, served with vine-ripe tomato & Vermont apple chutney -Vegan inspired
Vegetarian Cakes $21.00
pan fried- red Quinoa, nuts and fresh vegetable cakes, served with vine-ripe tomato & Vermont apple chutney -Vegan inspired & Gluten free
Vegetarian Lasagna $18.00
noodles layered with seasonal vegetables, herbed tomato sauce and Ricotta cheese
(Serving daily from 5pm with last seating at 9pm. Reservations are suggested.
Wine Spectator Magazine "Award of Excellence" since 2003.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine "Award of Distinction" since 2004.)
Our Desserts
All of our desserts are made on premise, except for the ice cream which comes from a Wilxox Dairy in Manchester, Vt.
Sweets...
Do not forget to add you favorite 'After Dinner Drink'. We have a great selection of Single Malt Scotches, Port Wines, Cognacs and Armagnacs.
Mocha Chocolate Bombe $7.75
cocoa flavored cake with mocha creme and topped with Belgium chocolate ganache and Gran Marnier Liqueur flambe
Rum & Raisin Bread Pudding $7.00
an old time favorite, with a little kick
Chocolate & Walnut Pie $7.25
great with a glass of milk
Cranberry & Apple Crisp $6.75
a New England classic- served warm and topped with local vanilla bean ice cream
Vermont Hot Fudge Sundae $6.50
with Wilcox’s mocha mud pie ice cream, topped with whipped cream and a pretzel
Lemon Sorbet $4.75
Wilcox of Manchester, Vermont $4.50
Choice of: Vanilla Bean or Mocha Mud Pie Ice Cream
Old Fashioned Root Beer Float $4.50
Coffee & Tea selection $2.25
Espresso $3.25
Cappuccino $4.50
The Early Bird Menu
Available Sunday through Friday from 5:00-5:59pm (except during Holiday & Peak periods).
All for $16 plus tax
Includes: freshly baked bread, cranberry fritters with maple butter, field greens or Caesar salad, mashed potatoes or rice pilaf & fresh vegetables. And for dessert Wilcox (Vt.) vanilla or mocha mud pie ice cream or cranberry apple crisp & coffee or tea
Traditional Pot Roast $16.00
brisket potted in our 1790 Taproom Ale, served with mashed potatoes
Pork Medallions $16.00
rolled in an English muffin crumbs and served on a bed of local apple purée, served with mashed potatoes
Sea Scallops $16.00
baked with seasoned bread crumbs, sherry and fresh lemon, served with rice pilaf
Tom Turkey $16.00
with corn bread & sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes
Chicken Pot Pie $16.00
chicken simmered with seasonal vegetables, topped with Vermont cheddar & mashed potatoes
Calves Liver $16.00
pan seared topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms and Balsamic vinegar, served with mashed potatoes
Vegetarian Lasagna $16.00
noodles layered with seasonal vegetables, herbed tomato sauce and Ricotta cheese
(Reservations are suggested.
Available Sunday through Friday from 5:00-5:59pm (except during Holiday & Peak periods).
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(Wine Spectator Magazine "Award of Excellence" since 2003
Wine Spectator Magazine "Award of Distinction" since 2004
Recognized by the State of Vermont as a 'Green Restaurant'.)