• Sharables

    • Coconut Shrimp

      Coconut battered jumbo shrimp served with a Thai chili cocktail sauce.
    • Mexican Cheese Stuffed Cigars

      Fried and stuffed with a filling of Mexican cotija cheese, cream cheese, jalapeño and red peppers, served with a tomatillo salsa dipping sauce.
    • Chicken Dumplings

      Crispy chicken and lemongrass dumpling, scallion, ginger soy dipping sauce.
    • 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.
    • The Cobb

      Mixed greens, bacon, tomato, avocado, blue cheese crumbles and hard-boiled eggs tossed in your choice of dressing.
    • Blueberry And Peach Salad

      Arugula tossed in a honey vinaigrette with fresh blueberries, peaches, candied walnuts, red onions and goat cheese.
    • Watermelon And Feta Salad

      Salted fresh watermelon, smoked feta cheese and fresh mint tossed with arugula and topped with balsamic glaze.
    • Southwest Salad

      Romaine lettuce with a corn, pepper, and cilantro pico de gallo, shredded white cheddar cheese and tortilla strips topped with Cajun ranch dressing.
    • Ahi & Avocado Poke Bowl

      Fresh marinated Ahi, avocado, cucumber, pickled onions, cilantro-lime rice, sriracha and spring greens in a sesame soy dressing.
    • 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.
  • Flatbreads

    • Fig, Ricotta, Arugula & Honey

      Fresh figs, ricotta cheese and arugula drizzled with honey.
    • Mexican Street Corn

      Tajin roasted corn and red bell peppers, shredded white cheddar, cilantro-lime crema.
    • Chicken, Bacon & Ranch

      Grilled chicken, bacon, red onions, shredded white cheddar & ranch dressing.
    • Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Flatbread

      With pesto and balsamic reduction.
  • 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 pepper jack cheese, 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.
    • Philly Cheese Steak

      Shaved sirloin steak grilled with American cheese, onions, peppers and chipotle mayo on a 6″ roll.
    • Chopped Black Bean Burger Wrap

      A vegan black bean burger with arugula, pico de gallo and poblano mayo in a spinach wrap.
    • Caprese Chicken

      Marinated grilled chicken, pesto mayo, baby spinach, tomato, shredded mozzarella and balsamic glaze on toasted Ciabatta.
    • Smoked Grilled Cheese

      With smoked gouda cheese and onion jam on toasted multigrain bread.
    • Avocado Ranch Chicken Wrap

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

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

    • Roasted Summer Salmon

      Roasted salmon filet with crispy skin, served with a coconut beurre blanc, cilantro-lime rice and roasted asparagus.
    • Honey Soy Glazed Cod

      served over wild quinoa, summer zucchini and snow peas.
    • Fish And Chips

      Fresh cod hand battered and fried with tartar sauce and tavern fries.
    • Steak Stir Fry

      Seared steak and stir fried vegetables in an orange teriyaki sauce with cilantro-lime rice. Add shrimp Optional
    • Blackened Sea Scallops

      Topped with corn, pico de gallo, tajin seasoning and grated parmesan, served over cilantro-lime rice.
    • Seared N.Y. Strip Steak

      12oz. cut marinated in rosemary and garlic, topped with melted gorgonzola and balsamic glaze, served with fingerling potatoes and roasted asparagus. GF upon request
    • Signature SPT Ribs

      Half rack of slow roasted pork ribs in our own SPT rub finished with our house bourbon BBQ sauce, served with sweet potato fries, coleslaw and jalapeño cornbread. $25 GF upon request
    • Parmesan Panko Chicken

      Tender, juicy, chicken breast with a parmesan and panko coating with Dijon velouté, served with fingerling potatoes and roasted asparagus.
  • Small Plates

    • Fish Tacos

      Trio of blackened cod tacos, served in flour tortillas and topped with pineapple pico de gallo, coleslaw and cilantro-lime crema.
    • Fried Scallops

      Jumbo sea scallops lightly battered and fried, served with lemon, coleslaw and tartar sauce.
    • Thai Shrimp Noodle Bowl

      Chilled Asian noodle salad with hot Thai chili marinated shrimp cocktail and sesame slaw.
    • Argentinian Beef Barbacoa & Plantains

      Braised beef barbacoa, sweet fried plantains, guacamole, topped with pico de gallo, cilantro crema and fresh lime.
  • Desserts

    • Beignets

      Light and fluffy pastry, fried and served with butter pecan ice cream, maple syrup and powdered sugar
    • DULCE DE LECHE Cake

      Layered vanilla cake with dulce de leche mousse, caramel chocolate coated cereal topping and served with whipped cream and caramel drizzle
    • Strawberry Cheesecake

      Strawberry filled cheesecake with fresh fruit and whipped cream
    • Chocolate Torte

      Rich chocolate torte with strawberry drizzle *Gluten Free*
    • Brownie Sundae

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

    • Hot Dog

      With tavern fries
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      with tavern fries.
    • Chicken Tenders

      with tavern fries.
    • Mac ‘N’ Cheese

      Cavatappi pasta in a housemade cheddar cheese sauce.
    • Grilled Cheese

      With tavern fries.

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