Russell House Tavern Menu

4.3
(2,725+ Reviews)
  • Beverages

    • Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Boylan Root Beer

      $5.00
    • Boylan Orange Soda

      $5.00
    • Boylan Ginger Ale

      $5.00
    • Boylan Shirley Temple

      $5.00
    • Spindrift Seltzer

      $4.00
  • Brunch Entrees

    • Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast

      citrus, cucumber, tomato, champagne vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Vegetarian Avocado Toast

      citrus, cucumber, tomato, champagne vinaigrette
      $11.00
    • Farmstand Omelet

      cheddar, zucchini, squash, red pepper, home fries
      $16.00
    • Cinnamon Apple French Toast

      apple crisp filling, vanilla oat crumble, cinnamon icing
      $15.00
      Cinnamon Apple French Toast
    • Blueberry Pancakes

      Honey Butter, Blueberry-Maple Syrup
      $16.00
    • Tavern Breakfast

      two eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, english muffin
      $17.00
    • Breakfast Sandwich

      scrambled eggs, sweet & spicy bacon, tomato, romaine, avocado aioli, brioche, home fries
      $16.00
    • Fish & Chips

      hand-cut fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce
      $22.00
    • R. House Burger

      cheddar, bacon, caramelized onion, special sauce, sesame brioche
      $18.00
      R. House Burger
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Korean Barbecue Sauce, Asian Slaw, Kimchi Aioli, Brioche
      $17.00
    • Quinoa & Farro Bowl

      sweet potato, radish, butternut squash, braised greens, herb salad, salsa verde
      $21.00
      Quinoa & Farro Bowl
    • Short Rib Hash

      marble potatoes, squash, sweet potato, leeks, thyme, horseradish hollandaise
      $17.00
    • Croque Monsieur

      ham, cheddar, gruyere, mornay sauce, dressed greens
      $17.00
  • Appetizers

    • Cinnamon Buns

      cream cheese icing
      $12.00
    • Buttermilk Biscuits

      $7.00
    • Squash Soup

      crème fraîche, toasted pumpkin seeds, pomegranate molasses
      $14.00
      Squash Soup
    • Little Leaf Greens Salad

      pickled shallot, shaved radishes, herbs, red wine vinaigrette
      $13.00
    • House Caesar

      romaine, parmesan, anchovy croutons
      $15.00
      House Caesar
    • Local New England Cheese Board

      spiced almonds, fruit, wildflower honey, sourdough crostini, cranberry-raisin crackers
      $19.00
      Local New England Cheese Board
    • Crispy Polenta Fries

      calabrian chili aioli, basil, lemon zest
      $13.00
      Crispy Polenta Fries
    • Confit Chicken Wings

      Honey Sambal
      $16.00
      Confit Chicken Wings
    • Harvard Square Fries

      Raclette, Blistered Shishito Peppers, Short Rib Gravy
      $13.00
    • Tavern Wedge Salad

      bacon, blue cheese, confit tomatoes, crispy onions, green goddess
      $15.00
    • Roasted Beet Salad

      hazelnuts, mint, whipped feta, kasha, citrus-honey vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Caramelized Cauliflower

      Fontina Fondue, Golden Raisins, Black Olives, Brioche
      $13.00
  • Tavern Pizza

    • Margherita Pizza

      crushed tomato, mozzarella, basil, pecorino
      $16.00
    • Brussels House

      bbq pulled pork, mozzarella, corn, shaved brussels, pickled onion, scallions
      $17.00
      Brussels House
    • Mushroom & Leek

      Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Truffle Oil
      $16.00
    • Pepperoni

      Marinara, Mozzarella, Uncured Pepperoni
      $16.00
  • Raw Bar

    • Salmon Poke

      salmon crudo, rice crisps, pickled radish, fried ginger, mizuna, nori vinaigrette
      $17.00
      Salmon Poke
    • Striped Bass Ceviche

      Peach, Jalapeño, Cilantro, Red Onion, Tortilla
      $17.00
    • Tuna Crudo

      citrus, jalapeno, cucumber, mint
      $18.00
  • Sides

    • Applewood Smoked Bacon

      $6.00
    • Sweet & Spicy Bacon

      $6.00
    • Sausage Links

      $6.00
    • Home Fries

      $6.00
    • Single Farm Egg

      $3.00
    • Hand-Cut Fries

      $7.00
    • Truffle Fries

      pecorino, truffle oil
      $11.00
    • Side Toast

      $4.00
    • Side Avocado

      $3.00
  • Salads & Appetizers

    • Tuna Crudo

      citrus, jalapeno, cucumber, mint
      $18.00
    • Salmon Poke

      salmon crudo, rice crisps, pickled radish, fried ginger, mizuna, nori vinaigrette
      $17.00
      Salmon Poke
    • Squash Soup

      crème fraîche, toasted pumpkin seeds, pomegranate molasses
      $14.00
      Squash Soup
    • Little Leaf Greens Salad

      pickled shallot, shaved radishes, herbs, red wine vinaigrette
      $13.00
    • House Caesar

      romaine, parmesan, anchovy croutons
      $15.00
      House Caesar
    • Local New England Cheese Board

      spiced almonds, fruit, wildflower honey, sourdough crostini, cranberry-raisin crackers
      $19.00
      Local New England Cheese Board
    • Rhode Island Calamari

      pepperoncini, pickled fennel, tomato, capers, basil aioli
      $17.00
      Rhode Island Calamari
    • Crispy Polenta Fries

      calabrian chili aioli, basil, lemon zest
      $13.00
      Crispy Polenta Fries
    • Confit Chicken Wings

      Honey Sambal
      $16.00
      Confit Chicken Wings
    • Harvard Square Fries

      raclette, blistered shishitos, short rib gravy
      $15.00
      Harvard Square Fries
    • Hand Cut Fries

      garlic aioli
      $7.00
    • Truffle Fries

      pecorino, truffle oil
      $11.00
    • Caramelized Cauliflower

      Fontina Fondue, Golden Raisins, Black Olives, Brioche
      $13.00
    • Tavern Wedge Salad

      bacon, blue cheese, confit tomatoes, crispy onions, green goddess
      $15.00
    • Roasted Beet Salad

      hazelnuts, mint, whipped feta, kasha, citrus-honey vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast

      citrus, cucumber, tomato, champagne vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Vegetarian Avocado Toast

      citrus, cucumber, tomato, champagne vinaigrette
      $10.00
  • Entrées

    • Marinated Steak Tips

      Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Steak Sauce
      $25.00
    • Fish & Chips

      hand-cut fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce
      $22.00
    • Quinoa & Farro Bowl

      sweet potato, radish, butternut squash, braised greens, herb salad, salsa verde
      $21.00
      Quinoa & Farro Bowl
    • House Made Cavatelli

      mushroom ragu, goat cheese, radicchio, vincotto
      $22.00
      House Made Cavatelli
    • Pappardelle Bolognese

      parmesan, chili flakes, garlic bread
      $22.00
      Pappardelle Bolognese
    • R. House Burger

      cheddar, bacon, caramelized onion, special sauce, sesame brioche
      $18.00
      R. House Burger
    • Breakfast Sandwich

      scrambled eggs, sweet & spicy bacon, tomato, romaine, avocado aioli, brioche, home fries
      $16.00
    • Tavern Breakfast

      two eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, english muffin
      $17.00
    • Go Crimson Grilled Cheese

      Bacon-Tomato Jam, Cheddar, Sourdough
      $16.00
    • Caramelized Cauliflower Melt

      Cauliflower Steak, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Shoestring Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin Seed Pesto, Sourdough
      $16.00
    • Short Rib Sandwich

      Horseradish Cream, Crispy Onions, Watercress
      $18.00
    • Faroe Island Salmon

      Green Beans, Citrus & Arugula Salad, Toasted Almond Vinaigrette
      $23.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Nashville Hot Sauce, Iceberg Slaw, Pickled Carrot, Goat Cheese Ranch
      $17.00
  • Tavern Pizza

    • Margherita Pizza

      crushed tomato, mozzarella, basil, pecorino
      $16.00
    • Mushroom & Leek

      goat cheese, mozzarella, truffle oil
      $16.00
    • Sausage & Ricotta Pizza

      roasted poblanos, herbed olive oil
      $16.00
      Sausage & Ricotta Pizza
    • Pepperoni

      marinara, mozzarella
      $16.00
      Pepperoni
    • Brussels House

      bbq pulled pork, mozzarella, corn, shaved brussels, pickled onion, scallions
      $16.00
      Brussels House
  • Lunch Sides

    • Side Caesar

      $6.00
    • Side Avocado

      $3.00
    • Home Fries

      $6.00
    • Applewood Smoked Bacon

      $6.00
    • Sweet & Spicy Bacon

      $6.00
    • Sausage Links

      $6.00
    • Single Farm Egg

      $3.00
    • Side Toast

      $4.00
  • Salads & Appetizers

    • Salmon Poke

      salmon crudo, rice crisps, pickled radish, fried ginger, mizuna, nori vinaigrette
      $17.00
      Salmon Poke
    • Tuna Crudo

      citrus, jalapeno, cucumber, mint
      $18.00
    • Hand Cut Steak Tartare

      dijonnaise, gaufrette potato chips, house pickled vegetables
      $17.00
      Hand Cut Steak Tartare
    • Squash Soup

      crème fraîche, toasted pumpkin seeds, pomegranate molasses
      $14.00
      Squash Soup
    • House Caesar

      romaine, parmesan, anchovy croutons
      $15.00
      House Caesar
    • Local New England Cheese Board

      spiced almonds, fruit, wildflower honey, sourdough crostini, cranberry-raisin crackers
      $19.00
      Local New England Cheese Board
    • Rhode Island Calamari

      pepperoncini, pickled fennel, tomato, capers, basil aioli
      $17.00
      Rhode Island Calamari
    • Confit Chicken Wings

      Honey Sambal
      $16.00
      Confit Chicken Wings
    • Crispy Polenta Fries

      calabrian chili aioli, basil, lemon zest
      $13.00
      Crispy Polenta Fries
    • Harvard Square Fries

      raclette, blistered shishitos, short rib gravy
      $15.00
      Harvard Square Fries
    • Truffle Fries

      pecorino, truffle oil
      $11.00
    • Hand Cut Fries

      garlic aioli
      $7.00
  • Entrees

    • 8 Oz Bavette Steak Frites

      8oz bavette, shallot-herb butter, aioli, tavern fries, watercress
      $30.00
      8 Oz Bavette Steak Frites
    • Pappardelle Bolognese

      parmesan, chili flakes, garlic bread
      $28.00
      Pappardelle Bolognese
    • R. House Burger

      cheddar, bacon, caramelized onion, special sauce, sesame brioche
      $18.00
      R. House Burger
    • Faroe Island Salmon

      potato puree, green beans, brown butter, toasted almond vinaigrette
      $30.00
      Faroe Island Salmon
    • Quinoa & Farro Bowl

      sweet potato, radish, butternut squash, braised greens, herb salad, salsa verde
      $21.00
      Quinoa & Farro Bowl
    • House Made Cavatelli

      mushroom ragu, goat cheese, radicchio, vincotto
      $28.00
      House Made Cavatelli
    • Crispy Pork Belly

      sunchokes, swiss chard, pork jus, celery leaf salad
      $29.00
      Crispy Pork Belly
    • Braised Monkfish Ossobuco

      paella rice, lobster broth, squid ink aioli, gremolata
      $31.00
      Braised Monkfish Ossobuco
    • Amish Half-Chicken

      caramelized cauliflower, roasted dates, carrot purée, harissa butter (GF)
      $31.00
    • Braised Short Rib

      Parsnip Puree, Confit Shallots, Horseradish, Parsley Salad
      $35.00
  • Tavern Pizza

    • Margherita Pizza

      crushed tomato, mozzarella, basil, pecorino
      $16.00
    • Mushroom & Leek

      goat cheese, mozzarella, truffle oil
      $17.00
    • Sausage & Ricotta Pizza

      roasted poblanos, herbed olive oil
      $17.00
      Sausage & Ricotta Pizza
    • Pepperoni

      marinara, mozzarella
      $17.00
      Pepperoni
    • Brussels House

      bbq pulled pork, mozzarella, corn, shaved brussels, pickled onion, scallions
      $17.00
      Brussels House
  • Sides

    • Side Caesar

      $6.00
    • Side Avocado

      $3.00
  • RAW BAR

    • Salmon Poke

      salmon crudo, rice crisps, pickled radish, fried ginger, mizuna, nori vinaigrette
      $17.00
      Salmon Poke
    • Tuna Crudo

      citrus, jalapeno, cucumber, mint
      $18.00
  • APPETIZERS

    • Crispy Polenta Fries

      calabrian chili aioli, basil, lemon zest
      $13.00
      Crispy Polenta Fries
    • Confit Chicken Wings

      Honey Sambal
      $16.00
      Confit Chicken Wings
    • Harvard Square Fries

      raclette, blistered shishitos, short rib gravy
      $15.00
      Harvard Square Fries
    • Local New England Cheese Board

      spiced almonds, fruit, wildflower honey, sourdough crostini, cranberry-raisin crackers
      $19.00
      Local New England Cheese Board
    • Rhode Island Calamari

      pepperoncini, pickled fennel, tomato, capers, basil aioli
      $17.00
      Rhode Island Calamari
    • House Caesar

      romaine, parmesan, anchovy croutons
      $15.00
      House Caesar
    • Hand Cut Fries

      garlic aioli
      $6.00
  • ENTREES

    • R. House Burger

      cheddar, bacon, caramelized onion, special sauce, sesame brioche
      $18.00
      R. House Burger
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Nashville Hot Sauce, Iceberg Slaw, Pickled Carrot, Goat Cheese Ranch
      $17.00
    • 8 Oz Bavette Steak Frites

      8oz bavette, shallot-herb butter, aioli, tavern fries, watercress
      $30.00
      8 Oz Bavette Steak Frites
    • Faroe Island Salmon

      potato puree, green beans, brown butter, toasted almond vinaigrette
      $29.00
      Faroe Island Salmon
    • Mushroom & Leek

      goat cheese, mozzarella, truffle oil
      $17.00
    • Margherita Pizza

      crushed tomato, mozzarella, basil, pecorino
      $16.00
  • Dessert

    • Chevre Cheesecake

      pears, red wine caramel
      $13.00
    • Ice Cream Trio

      strawberry cheesecake, pistachio, cereal milk
      $10.00
    • Sorbet Trio

      raspberry, mango, coconut
      $10.00
    • Single Scoop

      $4.00
    • Double Scoop

      $7.00
    • Warm Chocolate Brownie

      $11.00
    • Creamy Rice Pudding

      $10.00
  • KIDS

    • Kid's Fingers

      $12.00
    • Kid's Burger

      $13.00
    • Kid's Mac & Cheese

      $13.00
    • Kid's Pasta

      $12.00
    • Kid's Pizza

      $13.00
    • Kid's Veggies

      $6.00

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