The Great American Tavern

Name: The Great American Tavern
Address: 303 Main St., 01864, MA, 01864
Telephone: (978) 207-1240

he Tavern menu offers some great American favorites, as well as some non-traditional meals. We make each meal to order, so if you like your steak a specific temperature, or don’t like a select vegetable, just let us know!

303 Main St., North Reading, MA 01864, US

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Cuisine: American
Parking:
Alcohol Type:
Takeout Available: No

Delivery Available: No
Catering Available: No
Reservations:
Smoking Allowed: No

Dress Code:
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Seating: Outdoor, Indoor
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Dinner Menu

Starters

Chips & Salsa

Crispy hand-cut corn chips served with mild salsa.

Served With: Mild Salsa - $3.99 | Homemade Guacamole - $6.99

Onion Rings $6.99

Beer battered onion rings with ranch or chipotle mayo.

Boneless Fritters $9.99

Your choice of Flavors: Buffalo, Sweet Chilli, Teriyaki, Plain, Garlic, Parmesan. Served with celery sticks & your choice of bleu cheese or ranch.  

Cheese Quesadilla $6.99

House made Pico de gallo, and cheese loaded into a fresh tortilla, served with sour cream and homemade guacamole.

Try it with these extras!: add Chicken - $2.50 | add Steak - $4.00

Fried Green Bean $6.99

A breaded Jalapeno pepper and cream cheese deep fried.

Fried Zucchini Sticks $7.99

Fresh sliced zucchini dipped, battered then deep fried.

Jalapeno Poppers $6.99

A breaded Jalapeno pepper and cream cheese deep fried. 

Wings $8.99

Extra meaty chicken wings. Your choice of flavors: Honey Glazed, Buffalo, Sweet Chili, Teriyaki, Plain, Garlic Parmesan. 

Spinach & Artichoke Dip $7.99

A warm blend of creamy spinach, tender artichokes, and melted Feta & Parmesan cheeses, served with hand cut corn chips. 

Ultimate Nachos $9.99

Crispy hand cut tortilla chips smothered in our house made chili, and four cheese blend, then topped with scallions, pico de gallo & sour cream.

Try it with these extras!: add Chicken - $3.00 | add Steak - $5.00

Calamari $8.99

Calamari and hot pepper rings breaded and fried until golden for a delightful appetizer. Served with tarter sauce and cocktail sauce.

Golden Skins $8.99

Served loaded with cheese, bacon bits, scallions and sour cream.

Appetizer Combo $11.99

Golden skins, Mozzarella Wedges, Jalapeno Poppers & Buffalo wings. (sorry, no substitutions) 

Texas Fries $7.99

French fries, smothered in a Colby cheese blend, freshly chopped bacon & sliced jalapeno. Served with Ranch Dressing

Mozzarella Sticks $7.99

Golden fried, served with our own marinara sauce. 

Fried Pickles $6.99

Sliced pickles lightly battered, golden fried, served with chipolte mayo. 

Oysters on the half shell $11.99

Freshly shucked native oysters, served with hot sauce and horseradish.  Six to an order.

Tavern Sliders

Four bite size sliders served on toasted rolls with our beer battered onion rings.

Choose From:: Cheeseburger - $9.99 | Pulled Pork - $10.99 | Buffalo Chicken - $9.99

Soups & Chilli

New England Clam Chowder

Light and creamy, loaded with minced clams, celery, onions and potatoes.

Cup - $3.99Bowl - $5.99

Soup of the Day

Our chef prepares a variety of seasonal soups throughout the year. Call for today’s selection. 

Cup - $2.50Bowl - $3.99

French Onion

Rich broth with caramelized onions, herb croutons and melted cheese. 

Cup - $3.99Bowl - $5.99

Crock-o-Chilli

Slow cooked chilli with beef, onions and chilli peppers. Topped with melted cheese.  

Cup - $3.99Bowl - $5.99

Salads

Iceberg Wedge $6.99

 A crunchy cold wedge of iceberg lettuce with fresh tomatoes, red onions, crumbled bleu cheese dressing and crisp bacon.

Caesar Salad $7.99

 Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed with Parmesan cheese, herb croutons and creamy dressing.

Santa Fe $11.99

Crunchy romaine, black beans, corn, and pico de gallo. and grilled chicken in a tortilla shell. With Jalapeno dressing on the side.

Chicken & Avocado $11.99

Grilled chicken, fresh sliced avocado, pico de gallo, and cucumbers over mixed greens.

Cobb Salad $11.99

Grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onions, bacon, hardboiled egg over mixed green lettuce. Served with bleu cheese dressing on the side.

Spinach & Pear $10.99

A fresh bed of spinach greens tossed with pears, walnuts, dried cranberries and crumbled bleu cheese. Served with balsamic vinaigrette dressing on the side.

Iceberg Wedge $6.99

A crunchy cold wedge of iceberg lettuce with fresh tomatoes, red onions, crumbled bleu cheese dressing and crisp bacon.

Add to any salad:
Chicken - $3.00 | Steak - $5.00 | Shrimp - $6.00

Tavern Favorites

Shepard’s Pie $16.99

A casserole of ground beef topped with corn, mashed potatoes, brown gravy and melted cheese. Served with our vegetable of the day. 

Tavern Gobble Gobbler $15.99

Sliced white meat turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, cranberry sauce & gravy .

Meat Loaf $14.99

The king of comfort food, moist & flavorful with a blend of spices & finished off with our secret BBQ glaze. Served with your choice of two sides.

Tavern Tips

Hand cut sirloin tips marinated with our recipe. Served with two sides.

Half Size - $12.99Full Size - $17.99

BBQ Ribs

Rack of tender & juicy baby back ribs finished with a BBQ glaze. Served with two sides.

Half Size - $16.99Full Size - $19.99

Teriyaki Chicken $14.99

Chicken medallions marinated in teriyaki sauce. Served with two sides.

Cherry Pepper Pork Chop $17.99

Thick cut bone-in seasoned & pan seared to perfection, topped with sliced cherry peppers. Served with two sides. 

Country Fried Chicken $14.99

Tender white meat chicken breast, hand-battered and golden fried. Served with two sides.

New York Sirloin $19.99

4oz Sirloin grilled to your liking. Served with two sides.

Rib Eye $20.99

14oz Rib Eye grilled the way you like it. Served with two sides.

BBQ Turkey Tips $15.99

Boneless turkey tips grilled to perfection and finished with barbecue sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day.

American Chop Suey $14.99

A true American classic with onions, garlic, peppers, & hamburger simmered in a rich tomato sauce all mixed together with elbow pasta.

Tavern Favorites Combos

Chicken and Tips $17.99

6oz & 6oz

Turkey & Chicken $16.99

6oz & 6oz

Ribs & Tips $21.99

1/2 rack & 6oz

Chicken & Ribs $19.99

6oz & 1/2 Rack

Great American Burgers

The Great American Burger $13.99

Two 1/2 lb. Beef patties topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and Russian dressing. 

Jalapeno Burger $11.99

1/2 beef patty topped with deep fried jalapenos, chedder cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion & horseradish.

Over the Top Burger $13.99

1/2 beef patty topped with American cheese, bacon, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and peppers, all topped with a fried egg.

Buffalo Burger $11.99

1/2 beef patty topped with buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, Jack Cheese & Blue Cheese Dressing

Veggie Burger $10.99

1/2 veggie patty topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion.

Greek Burger $12.99

1/2 beef patty topped with feta cheese, black olives, roasted red peppers, and drizzled with Greek dressing.

Burger Club $13.99

Triple Decker 1/2 beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, & bacon. All served between three slices of toasted bread.

American Classic $10.99

1/2 lb. Beef patty topped with American cheese, lettuce, and tomato. 

Turkey Burger $9.99

1/2 lb. Turkey Burger topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles & onion. 

Texan $11.99

1/2 lb. Beef patty with bacon, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles & onions. 

Philly $11.99

This 1/2 lb burger is piled high with grilled onions, sauteed peppers & mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, pickles and topped with American Cheese.

South of the Border $11.99

1/2 lb. beef patty topped with pico de gallo, fresh home-made guacamole, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and topped jalapeño jack cheese.

Chili Burger $11.99

1/2 beef patty topped with our chili and cheddar cheese.

Entrees

Chicken Broccoli $16.99

Sautéed chicken tossed with fresh broccoli and homemade creamy Alfredo sauce (also available with garlic and wine sauce.)  

Veggie Stir Fry $11.99

A blend of mixed vegetables and rice dressed in a light soy sauce. 

Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese $16.99

Penne pasta tossed with tender fried chicken breast and buffalo sauce,topped with breadcrumb and baked. 

Cajun Pasta $17.99

Cajun grilled chicken served over penne pasta tossed in a Cajun spiced cream sauce with tomatoes and spinach.

Chicken Fra Diavolo $17.99

Sautéed chicken tossed in our spicy marinara sauce served over a bed of fettuccini. 

Chicken Parmesan $16.99

Breaded chicken breasts baked with Provolone cheese and marinara sauce, served with penne. 

Mediterranean Pasta $17.99

Chicken, spinach, olives, peppers, onions, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and feta cheese paired with a white wine sauce.  

Shrimp Scampi $17.99

Fresh sautéed shrimp with garlic, parsley, white wine, butter sauce served over fettuccini.

Pizza

Four Cheese Pizza $9.99

A Blend of four cheeses and marinara sauce on a grilled pizza crust. Simple but classic.

Got the Bleus $12.99

Combination of our famous steak tips, crumbled bleu cheese, mushrooms and spinach.

Caprese Pizza $11.99

Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Tomatoes, and Basil with a white wine sauce.

Shrimp Scampi Pizza $12.99

Grilled shrimp sautéed with garlic,wine fresh tomato and spinach on top of our white pizza.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza $10.99

Boneless Chicken tenders tossed in our buffalo sauce topped with crumbled bleu cheese and a four cheese blend. 

White Pizza $9.99

Grilled Flat-bread pizza with sautéed garlic, olive oil, and a four cheese blend.

MEAT TOPPINGS - ADD 1.95 EACH
Pepperoni | Sausage | Meatballs | Chicken

VEGGIE TOPPINGS - ADD .95 EACH
Pepper | Onion | Mushroom | Olive | Broccoli

From The Sea

Fish and Chips $16.99

Fresh native haddock fried golden brown and served with French fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce. Also available broiled.

Bruschetta Salmon $18.99

Baked Salmon filet topped with a mix of fresh tomato, white wine, olive oil, garlic, onion & seasonings. Served with two sides.

Bruschetta Salmon $18.99

Fresh Haddock filet seasoned with a buttery cracker crumb topping. Served with two sides.

Baked Haddock $17.99

Fresh Haddock filet seasoned with a buttery cracker crumb topping. Served with two sides.

Sides

Fries

Mashed Potato

Rice Pilaf

Cole Slaw

House Salad

Broccoli

Corn

Green Beans

Cranberry Sauce

Baked Potato

Premium Sides

Onion Rings

Asparagus

Caesar Salad 

Sweet Potato Fries 

Loaded Baked Potato

Lunch Menu

Turkey Club $9.99

Fresh roasted sliced turkey breast, bacon, tomato and mayo.

Tuna Melt $8.99

Fresh made tuna salad, American cheese on grilled white bread or wheat bread.

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich $9.99

Breaded chicken breasts baked with Provolone cheese and marinara sause served on a toasted sub roll.

Turkey Ruben $9.99

Fresh sliced oven roasted turkey piled with sauerkraut, then topped with melted Swiss cheese and finished with Thousand Island dressing on marble rye.

Twin Dogs $6.99

2 dogs grilled with sauerkraut & relish, french fries and coleslaw.

Try it with this!: add Chili - $0.99

Tavern Tips $12.99

Hand cut sirloin tip marinated with our secret sauce recipe, served with french fries and coleslaw.

The Tavern Chicken ‘which $9.99

Your choice: Grilled or fried chicken Your choice: Plain or tossed in a sauce, Buffalo, BBQ, Golden BBQ, or Sweet Chili. Served on a roll with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, french fries and coleslaw.

Turkey Bacon & Avocado Sandwich $9.99

Oven roasted turkey breast, crispy bacon with fresh sliced avocado served on toasted white or wheat bread.

The Gobble Gobble $10.99

Thanksgiving dinner in a sandwich. Oven roasted turkey breast, stuffing and cranberry sauce with mayo on sour dough bread.

Bomb Sandwich

Your choice of chicken or steak tips sliced and tossed with sauteed peppers, onions, and mushrooms then finished off with melted American cheese. Served on a toast sub roll.

Chicken - $9.99Steak - $11.99

Taco Salad $12.99

Your choice: Chicken or Beef Homemade tortilla shell filled with iceberg lettuce, your choice grilled chicken or ground beef, black beans, avocado, shredded Colby blend, sliced black olives, and sour cream and salsa.

Chicken Caesar Wrap $8.99

Fresh grilled chicken breast tossed in Caesar dressing with romaine lettuce and homemade croutons.

Mediterranean Veggie Wrap $9.99

Spinach, olives, peppers, onions, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, muchrooms, and feta cheese in a white or wheat wrap.

Buffalo Mac & Cheese $12.99

Penne pasta tossed with tender fried chicken breast and buffalo sauce,topped with breadcrumb and baked.

Soups & Chili

New England Clam Chowder

Light and creamy, loaded with minced clams, celery, onions and potatoes.

Cup - $3.99Bowl - $5.99

Soup of the day

Our chef prepares a variety of seasonal soups throughout the year. Please call for today’s selection.

Cup - $2.50Bowl - $3.99

French Onion

Rich broth with caramelized onions, herb croutons and melted cheese.

Cup - $3.99Bowl - $5.99

Crock-O-Chili

Slow cooked chili with beef, onions and chili peppers. Topped with melted cheese.

Salads

Iceberg Wedge $6.99

A crunchy cold wedge of iceberg lettuce with fresh tomatoes, red onions, crumbled bleu cheese dressing and crisp bacon.

Caesar $7.99

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Parmesan cheese, herb croutons and creamy Caesar dressing.

Add: Chicken - $3.00 | Steak - $5.00

Spinach & Pear $10.99

A fresh bed of spinach greens tossed with pears, walnuts, dried cranberries and crumbled bleu cheese. Served with balsamic vinaigrette dressing on the side.

Santa Fe $11.99

Crisp iceberg lettuce, black beans, corn, Pico de gallo. and grilled chicken in a homemade tortilla shell. With Jalapeno ranch dressing on the side.

Add: Steak - $4.00

Cobb Salad $11.99

Grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onions, bacon, and hard-boiled egg over mixed green lettuce. Served with bleu cheese dressing on the side.

Chicken and Avocado Salad $11.99

Grilled chicken, fresh sliced avocado, Pico de gallo, cucumbers and over mixed greens.

Burgers

American Classic $10.99

1/2 lb. beef patty topped with American cheese, lettuce and tomato.

Turkey Burger $9.99

1/2 lb turkey burger topped with American cheese, lettuce and tomato.

Texan $11.99

1/2 lb. beef patty with bacon, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese.

Philly $11.99

This 1/2 lb burger is piled high with grilled onions, sauteed peppers & mushrooms, and topped with American Cheese.

South of the Border $11.99

1/2 lb. beef patty topped with pico de gallo, fresh home-made guacamole, and jalapeno jack cheese.

Buffalo Burger $11.99

1/2 lb. beef patty topped with buffalo sauce Jack cheese and bleu cheese dressing on the side.

Jalapeno Burger $11.99

1/2 lb. beef patty topped with deep fried jalapenos, cheddar cheese and horseradish.

Greek Burger $12.99

1/2 lb. beef patty topped feta cheese, black olives, roasted red peppers and drizzled with Greek dressing.

Veggie Burger $10.99

1/3 lb. 3 grain veggie burger topped with chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, red pepper and pickle.

Burger Club $13.99

A triple decker 1/2 lb. beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo and bacon served between three slices of tossed bread

Pizza

Four Cheese Pizza $9.99

Four chees blend and marinara sauce on a grilled pizza crust. Simple yet classic.

Caprese Pizza $11.99

Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Tomatoes, and Basil with a white wine sauce.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza $11.99

Boneless Chicken tenders tossed in our buffalo sauce topped with crumbled bleu cheese and a four cheese blend.

Got The Bleus $14.99

Combination of our famous steak tips, crumbled bleu cheese, mushrooms and spinach.

White Pizza $9.99

Grilled Flatbread pizza with sauteed garlic and olive oil, then topped with a four cheese blend.

Shrimp Scampi Pizza $14.99

Grilled shrimp sauteed with garlic,wine fresh tomato and spinach on top of our white pizza.

Pizza Toppings
Veggie Toppings - $.95 each Meat Toppings - $1.99 each
Pepperoni - $1.99 | Sausage - $1.99 | Meatballs - $1.99 | Chicken - $1.99 | Veggie Toppings - $0.95

Entrees

Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese $16.99

Penne pasta tossed with tender fried chicken breast and buffalo sauce,topped with breadcrumb and baked.

Cajun Pasta $17.99

Cajun grilled chicken served over penne pasta tossed in a Cajun spiced cream sauce with tomatoes and spinach.

Chicken Broccoli $16.99

Sauteed chicken tossed with fresh broccoli and homemade creamy Alfredo sauce (also available with garlic and wine sauce.)

Mediterranean Pasta $17.99

Chicken, spinach, olives, peppers, onions, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and feta cheese paired with a white wine sauce.

Shrimp Scampi $17.99

Fresh sauteed shrimp with garlic, parsley, white wine, butter sauce served over fettuccini.

Chicken Fra Diavolo $17.99

Sauteed chicken tossed in our spicy marinara sauce served over a bed of fettuccine.