Scotch Plains Tavern Menu

124 Westbrook Rd, Essex, CT 06426
  • Sharables

    • Vegetable Spring Rolls

      Julienned vegetables rolled in flaky pastry with a sweet chili Thai sauce.
    • Chicken Dumplings

      Crispy chicken and lemongrass dumpling, scallion, ginger soy dipping sauce.
    • Spinach And Artichoke Dip

      Topped with Parmesan and baked to a golden brown, served with tortilla chips.
    • Calamari

      Flash fried calamari, cherry pepper rings served with our chef’s own marinara.
    • SPT Nachos

      With lobster or braised Argentinian beef, white corn tortilla, pico de gallo, cheddar, roasted poblano, cilantro lime crema.
    • SPT Wings

      Chicken wings tossed in your choice of sauce: our signature SPT wing sauce, garlic parmesan, spicy mango habanero or BBQ.
    • Tavern Chips

      Crispy chips and house made blue cheese onion dip.
    • PEI Mussels

      Roasted tomato, garlic, lemon herb cream with toasted focaccia.
    • Warm Pretzel

      Salted large baked pretzel and ale cheddar dip.
  • Hot & Cold

    • New England Clam Chowder

      Clams, potato, bacon, cream, fresh herbs and spices.
    • French Onion Soup

      Caramelized onion, toasted baguette and Gruyere.
    • Tortellini Salad

      Three cheese tortellini, grape tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, fresh mozzarella and basil with Italian vinaigrette.
    • Asian Bok Choy Salad Bowl

      Baby bok choy, napa cabbage, sliced radishes, scallions, toasted almonds, mandarin orange slices and fried chow mein noodles with a sesame ginger vinaigrette.
    • Southwest Taco Salad

      Romaine lettuce with a black bean, corn and cilantro mix, pico de gallo, shredded white cheddar and tortilla strips topped with chipotle aioli and ranch dressing.
    • Peach Salad

      Arugula tossed in a honey vinaigrette with peaches, candied walnuts, red onions & goat cheese
    • Mixed Greens

      Mixed greens with tomatoes, julienne carrots, cucumber, red onion and balsamic vinaigrette.
    • SPT Caesar Salad

      Hearts of Romaine tossed in a lemon Caesar dressing with EVOO and garlic parmesan crostini.
    • Ahi & Avocado Poke Bowl

      Fresh marinated Ahi, Avocado, cucumber, radish, scallions, spring greens, cilantro, pickled onions, sriracha & lime in a sesame soy dressing.
  • Vegetarian

    • Chopped Black Bean Burger Wrap

      A vegan black bean burger with arugula, carrots, red onion, cabbage, pico de gallo and poblano mayo in a spinach wrap. Served with tavern fries and a pickle.
    • Avocado Quinoa Tostadas

      Crispy corn tortillas topped with Quinoa, fresh lemon juice, goat cheese, topped with sliced avocado.
  • Flatbreads

    • Shrimp Scampi

      Sautéed shrimp, garlic, lemon zest and white cheddar.
    • Prosciutto And Pear

      Sliced pears, prosciutto, Gorgonzola, honey and rosemary.
    • Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Flatbread

      With pesto and balsamic reduction.
    • Chicken, Bacon & Ranch

      Grilled chicken, bacon, red onions, shredded white cheddar & ranch dressing.
  • Handhelds

    • The Tavern Burger

      8oz. Black Angus with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Add choice of cheese. Add sautéed onions for $1
    • Fire Pit Burger

      8oz. burger with shredded iceberg, tomato, bacon, red onion and chipotle mayo on toasted brioche.
    • French Onion Patty Melt

      With melted Gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, and our house made onion dip served on grilled rye.
    • SPT Stilton Port & Short Rib Burger

      Our signature burger features a thick cut 8oz. Black Angus short rib and chuck burger seasoned and slow grilled on brioche with onion jam, smoked bacon, baby arugula topped with aged Stilton and Port wine reduction.
    • Prime Rib Sandwich

      Thin sliced Prime Rib dipped in rosemary au jus with caramelized onions, Gruyere and horseradish mayo on a 6” roll.
    • Turkey Avocado BLT

      Sliced oven roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo and avocado on white toast.
    • Ranch Chicken Wrap

      Chopped crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, bacon and ranch dressing.
    • Burrata BLT Sandwich

      Burrata, bacon, arugula, plum tomatoes, fresh basil pesto and balsamic glaze on toasted Brioche.
    • SPT Half & Half

      ½ house corned beef and ½ pastrami with caramelized onions, Gruyere, coleslaw and tangy SPT house sauce on grilled euro rye.
    • Reuben

      Choice of corned beef or pastrami with thousand island, Swiss and sauerkraut, on grilled euro rye.
    • Crispy Chicken Sandwich

      Chicken breast coated in seasoned bread crumbs (or sub grilled marinated chicken breast). Served on brioche topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, cheddar, smoked bacon and poblano mayo.
    • BLT

      Hickory smoked bacon with lettuce, tomato and mayo on choice of euro bread.
  • Tavern Entrees

    • Asian Glazed Salmon

      Roasted salmon filet marinated in Thai chili sauce, topped with scallions, served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetable.
    • Broiled Mahi Mahi

      With tropical salsa and spicy honey glaze, served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetable.
    • Fish And Chips

      Fresh cod hand battered and fried with tartar sauce and tavern fries.
    • Twin 5oz. Filet Medallions

      With sautéed shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions and a Dijon whiskey sauce, served with herb roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetable.
    • Seared N.Y. Strip Steak

      Marinated in rosemary and garlic, topped with melted gorgonzola cheese, merlot demi-glace, served with housemade herb roasted potatoes and vegetable of the day.
    • Signature SPT Ribs

      A full rack of slow roasted pork ribs in our own SPT rub finished with our house bourbon BBQ sauce served with sweet potato fries and coleslaw. Full rack and half rack options
    • Parmesan Panko Chicken

      Tender, juicy, chicken breast with a parmesan and panko coating with a fresh herb veloute, housemade herb roasted potatoes and our vegetable of the day.
    • Parmesan Panko Chicken

      ender, juicy, chicken breast with a parmesan and panko coating with a fresh herb veloute, housemade herb roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetable.
    • Tuscan Garlic Scallops

      Seared scallops with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a lemon, garlic cream sauce served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetable.
  • Summer Small Plates

    • Fried Oyster

      Fresh fried oysters, tartar sauce and coleslaw.
    • Caprese Salad

      Sliced fresh mozzarella and vine ripened tomatoes with balsamic and EVOO drizzle and fresh basil.
    • Tuna Tacos

      Chilled Ahi tuna, warm flour tortillas, ginger cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, cilantro lime crema with wakame salad.
    • Ahi Tuna “Sashimi”

      Pan seared Ahi tuna chilled and served rare with wakame salad, pickled ginger, fried chow mein noodles and black sesame Asian drizzle.
    • Argentinian Beef Barbacoa & Plantains

      Braised beef barbacoa, sweet fried plantains, guacamole, topped with pico de gallo, cilantro crema and fresh lime.
    • OYSTER ON THE HALF SHELL

      Available Thursday – Sunday 3:00 to 6:00pm Mystic Oyster – Fresh shucked, served with cocktail sauce and lemon. $2 each
  • Desserts

    • Beignets

      Light and fluffy pastry, fried and served with butter pecan ice cream, maple syrup and powdered sugar
    • Cannolis

      House filled and served with fresh seasonal fruit
    • Brownie Sundae

      Warm fudge brownie, vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream.
    • Cheesecake

      With graham cracker crust, strawberry drizzle and whipped cream.
    • Chocolate Torte

      Rich chocolate torte with strawberry drizzle *Gluten Free*
  • Kids

    • Hot Dog

      With tavern fries
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      with tavern fries.
    • Chicken Tenders

      with tavern fries.
    • Mac ‘N’ Cheese

      Penne pasta in a housemade cheddar cheese sauce
    • Grilled Cheese

      With tavern fries.
    • Cheese Pizza Flatbread

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