Rare Bird Brewpub Menu

4.5
(1,075+ Reviews)
  • STARTERS

    • HUMMUS BOARD

      House made hummus of rotating flavors. Served with house made tortilla chips and vegetables
      $12.00
    • DIRTY BIRD FRIES

      White cheddar ale cheese sauce, pickled jalapeños, bacon, scallions, served on a bed of fries
      $14.00
    • SMOKED TROUT DIP

      Smoked Michigan trout with cream cheese base. Served with house made tortilla chips and vegetables
      $13.00
    • PRETZEL STICKS

      (3) Soft pretzels. Served with white cheddar ale cheese sauce and El Guante whole grain mustard
      $11.00
    • FALAFEL BITES

      Traditional falafel served with secret cilantro sauce and hummus
      $11.00
    • FRIED CHEESE CURDS

      Wisconsin white cheddar cheese curds coated in Great Lakes Potato Chip batter. Served with housemade ranch
      $14.00
    • HALF NACHOS

      Michigan pork belly or chicken. House made tortilla chips, salsa verde, pickled cabbage, avocado crema, white cheddar ale cheese sauce, cotija cheese, fresh jalapeños, and cilantro
      $12.00
    • NACHOS

      Michigan pork belly or chicken. House made tortilla chips, salsa verde, pickled cabbage, avocado crema, white cheddar ale cheese sauce, cotija cheese, fresh jalapeños, and cilantro
      $20.00
    • WINGS

      Brined, lightly smoked, then fried chicken wings (1lb) Buffalo sauce w/ bleu cheese crumbles, Chili Verde sauce w/ cotija cheese crumble, BBQ dry rub
      $16.00
    • PECORINO GARLIC DUSTED FRIES

      Served with artichoke and white truffle dip
      $12.00
  • SALADS

    • BEET SALAD

      Spring mix, roasted beets, red onions, spiced pepitas, and house-made lemon ricotta cheese. Apple cider vinaigrette
      $14.00
    • BUDDHA BOWL

      Quinoa, sweet potato, pickled red onion, cucumber, fresh greens, hummus, cherry tomatoes, and cotija cheese. Tahini vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • THE COBB

      Grilled chicken, hard boiled egg, bacon, scallions, bleu cheese, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Ranch dressing. Upgrade to fried buffalo chicken breast +$3
      $18.00
    • CAESAR

      Romaine, sourdough croutons, red onion, pecorino, and house made caesar dressing *Add fried buffalo chicken breast +$5
      $14.00
    • CHERRY CHICKEN

      Spring mix, grilled chicken, dried cherries, walnuts, and bleu cheese. Apple cider vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • SIDE SALAD

      Spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and cabbage mix. Choice of dressing
      $5.00
  • TACOS

    • LAMB CHEESEBURGER TACO

      Pasture raised lamb, lettuce, onion, pickle, secret sauce, on chihuahua cheese crusted flour tortilla
      $15.00
    • GRILLED CHICKEN

      Grilled chicken, cotija cheese, diced white onions, house made salsa verde, garlic aioli, and cilantro
      $14.00
    • SMOKED SWEET POTATO

      Fried sweet potatoes, red pepper salsa, pickled red onion, cilantro sauce, cotija cheese, and cilantro
      $13.00
    • BLACKENED MAHI

      Mahi Mahi, cabbage mix, mango jalapeño salsa, sriracha aioli, fresh radish, and cilantro
      $14.00
  • SANDWICHES AND BURGERS

    • BANH MI

      Michigan pork belly or fried chicken breast, sriracha aioli, cilantro, radish, pickled red cabbage, and quick pickles. Served on a toasted ciabatta roll
      $17.00
    • PUB BURGER

      1/2 lb Michigan beef, bleu cheese, bacon, crispy onions, BBQ, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli. Served on a brioche bun
      $18.00
    • LAMB BURGER

      7 oz. pasture raised lamb patty, herbs, housemade lemon ricotta, onion apple chutney, and spring mix. Cooked medium. Served on a brioche bun
      $20.00
    • CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN BURGER

      Michael P's chipotle black bean patty, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, and avocado crema. Served on a brioche bun
      $16.00
    • VEGAN CHEESEBURGER

      1/4 lb Impossible Burger, vegan cheddar, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, and vegan mayo. Served on a vegan brioche bun
      $17.00
    • CLASSIC BURGER

      1/4 lb all natural MI beef, American cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, and garlic aioli. Served on a brioche bun
      $15.00
    • CURRY CHICKEN SANDWICH

      Fried chicken breast, curry lime coleslaw, and spicy honey drizzle. Served on a brioche bun
      $16.00
    • BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH

      Fried chicken breast, bleu cheese crumbles, bleu cheese dressing, buffalo sauce, and celery slices. Served on a toasted ciabatta roll
      $17.00
    • GRILLED CHICKEN

      Marinated grilled chicken, cider cured bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, and cilantro sauce. Served on a brioche bun
      $16.00
    • TURKEY CLUB

      Michigan turkey, cider cured bacon, Swiss cheese, garlic aioli, lettuce, and tomato on local Bay Bread sourdough
      $18.00

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