The Independent Menu

147 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018
  • Food Menu

    • HALLOUMI FRIES

      harissa crema / pomegranate / za'atar / mint. dairy, gluten free, sesame
      $16.00
    • STICKY TOFU

      hoisin ginger glaze / sesame / scallions / bird’s eye chile. soy, vegan
      $16.00
    • BURRATA & FIG

      honey / pistachio / balsamic / sourdough. dairy, gluten, tree nut
      $20.00
    • TOMATO BRAISED MEATBALLS

      whipped ricotta / basil / crostini. dairy, egg, gluten
      $16.00
    • EVERYTHING CRUSTED BAVARIAN PRETZEL

      pickled mustard seed bier cheese. dairy, gluten, sesame, vegetarian
      $15.00
    • MARGHERITA PINSA

      fermented sourdough / fresh mozzarella / roasted tomatoes / basil. dairy, gluten, vegetarian
      $18.00
    • CHILE CRISP CHICKEN WINGS

      scallion / dill pickle ranch. egg, gluten, soy
      $18.00
    • TUNA CRUDO

      capers / radish / lemon olive oil / calabrian chiles / microgreens. fish, gluten free
      $21.00
    • CRISPY CHICKEN BAO BUNS

      cucumber / red onion / cilantro / sesame / gochujang. gluten, sesame
      $18.00
    • HARISSA POPCORN CAULIFLOWER

      tahini honey / cilantro. gluten, sesame, vegetarian
      $16.00
    • CHEESE BOARD

      grilled walnut raisin bread / Castelvetrano olives / Marcona almonds / fig jam / honeycomb. dairy, gluten, tree nut
      $24.00
    • HARVEST CHICKEN BOWL

      roast chicken / brussels sprouts / sweet potato / honeycrisp apple / goat cheese / pumpkin seeds / market greens / maple balsamic vinaigrette. dairy, gluten free
      $24.00
    • LITTLE GEM CAESAR

      radish / Grana Padano / pretzel croutons / black pepper caesar. dairy, egg, fish, gluten
      $18.00
    • SHRIMP FAJITA BOWL

      smashed avocado / bell peppers & onions / sweet corn pico de gallo / tortilla chips / cotija / brown & wild rice / cilantro lime dressing. dairy, egg, gluten free, shellfish
      $28.00
    • BRICK PRESSED ROAST CHICKEN

      natural pan jus / whipped yukon potatoes
      $29.00
    • NY STEAK FRITES

      demi glace / roast mushrooms / chive / skinny fries. dairy, egg, gluten
      $45.00
    • CRISPY SKIN SCOTTISH SALMON

      black beluga lentils / herbed carrots & beets / saffron aioli. dairy, egg, fish, gluten
      $36.00
    • CREAMY GARLIC MUSHROOM STROGANOFF

      Sfoglini porcini mushroom trumpets / wild mushrooms. dairy, gluten, vegetarian
      $25.00
    • ANGUS PRIME RIB BURGER

      white cheddar / beefsteak tomato / bacon onion jam / garlic aioli / brioche bun. dairy, egg, soy
      $23.00
    • BLACKENED SALMON

      avocado salsa / tomato / microgreens / cajun remoulade / ciabatta. dairy, egg, fish, gluten, soy
      $25.00
    • BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

      classic caesar dressing / baby gem / bacon / Grana Padano / brioche bun. dairy, egg, fish, gluten
      $23.00
    • BOURBON BARBECUE SHRIMP TACOS

      sweet corn pico de gallo / cabbage / avocado / chipotle crema. dairy, gluten free, shellfish
      $20.00
    • GRILLED TUNA A.L.T

      avocado mousse / little gem / beefsteak tomato / chipotle aioli / brioche. fish, gluten
      $26.00
    • CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH

      NY Strip / caramelized onions / tomato / arugula / blue cheese sauce / baguette. dairy, gluten
      $28.00
    • CRISPY MAITAKE MUSHROOMS

      thyme / garlic. dairy
      $12.00
    • HONEY CHILE BRUSSELS SPROUTS

      Mike's Hot Honey / scallions / sesame. sesame
      $14.00
    • CAVATAPPI MAC & CHEESE

      asadero / oaxaca / menonita cheeses / herbed bread crumbs. dairy, gluten
      $17.00
    • CHARRED SHISHITO PEPPERS

      smoked sea salt / sesame / lime. gluten free, sesame
      $13.00
    • BUTTER TOFFEE CAKE

      vanilla bean ice cream / salted caramel
      $12.00
    • SEASONAL DESSERT

      Ask your server
      $12.00
  • Specials

    • Lamb Chops

      cucumber mint raita / feta / pomegranate / arugula / wild rice
      $24.00
    • Cavatappi Bolognese

      proscuitto / garlic herb panko / parmigiano reggiano
      $24.00
    • Tomato Bisque & Grilled Cheese

      Tillamook sharp white cheddar / baguette / chives
      $18.00
    • Elphaba (Wicked)

      gin / lemon / muddled basil leaves
      $17.00
    • Glinda (Wicked)

      vodka / triple sec / lemon
      $17.00
    • CLASSIC MARTINI

      gin or vodka (available for $14 from 9pm 'til closing)
      $14.00
    • THE NEW YORK HAPPY MEAL

      classic gin or vodka martini with fries
      $19.00
    • Burger & An Old Fashioned

      lettuce / tomato (available only Monday to Friday from 5pm 'til the kitchen closes)
      $25.00
    • BURGER & ANY DRAUGHT BEER

      lettuce / tomato (available weekends only)
      $20.00
  • Late Night

    • CLASSIC MARTINI

      gin or vodka
      $14.00
    • TOMATO BRAISED MEATBALLS

      whipped ricotta / basil / crostini. dairy, egg, gluten
      $16.00
    • STICKY TOFU

      hoisin ginger glaze / sesame / scallions / bird's eye chile. soy, vegan
      $16.00
    • BURRATA & FIG

      honey / pistachio / balsamic / sourdough. dairy, gluten, tree nut
      $20.00
    • EVERYTHING CRUSTED BAVARIAN PRETZEL

      pickled mustard seed bier cheese. dairy, gluten, sesame, vegetarian
      $15.00
    • MARGHERITA PINSA

      fermented sourdough / fresh mozzarella / roasted tomatoes / basil. dairy, gluten, vegetarian
      $18.00
    • CHILE CRISP CHICKEN WINGS

      scallion / dill pickle ranch. egg, gluten, soy
      $18.00
    • TUNA CRUDO

      capers / radish / lemon olive oil / calabrian chiles / microgreens. fish, gluten free
      $21.00
    • HALLOUMI FRIES

      harissa crema / pomegranate / za'atar / mint. dairy, gluten free, sesame
      $16.00
    • CRISPY CHICKEN BAO BUNS

      cucumber / red onion / cilantro / sesame / gochujang. gluten, sesame
      $18.00
    • HARISSA POPCORN CAULIFLOWER

      tahini honey / cilantro. gluten, sesame, vegetarian
      $16.00
    • CHEESE BOARD

      grilled walnut raisin bread / Castelvetrano olives / Marcona almonds / fig jam / honeycomb. dairy, gluten, tree nut
      $24.00
    • ANGUS PRIME RIB BURGER

      white cheddar / beefsteak tomato / bacon onion jam / garlic aioli / brioche bun. dairy, egg, soy
      $23.00
    • HONEY CHILE BRUSSELS SPROUTS

      Mike's Hot Honey / scallions / sesame. sesame
      $14.00
    • CAVATAPPI MAC & CHEESE

      asadero / oaxaca / menonita cheeses / herbed bread crumbs. dairy, gluten
      $17.00
    • CHARRED SHISHITO PEPPERS

      smoked sea salt / sesame / lime. gluten free, sesame
      $13.00
    • BUTTER TOFFEE CAKE

      vanilla bean ice cream / salted caramel
      $12.00
  • Drink Menu

    • LONGACRE SQUARE

      mezcal / tequila / lime / blackberry / charred
      $18.00
    • INDO OLD FASHIONED

      bourbon / simple syrup / Angostura bitters
      $18.00
    • HARVEST MULE

      vodka / caramel / apple cider / ginger beer
      $18.00
    • ALTER EGO

      empress gin / velvet falernum / lime
      $18.00
    • RAT RACE

      mezcal / reposado tequila / giffards banana liquor / lemon / agave
      $18.00
    • BROWN SUGAR ESPRESSO

      vanilla vodka / Kahlúa / maple / espresso
      $18.00
    • NUTTY SOUR

      bourbon / Frangelico / ginger agave / lemon / orange peel
      $18.00
    • LIBERTY BELL

      vodka / barrows ginger / lime / simple / lemongrass-habanero foam
      $18.00
    • HIGH LINE

      gold rum / cranberry / ginger / lemon
      $18.00
    • SPOTLIGHT

      rye / ginger beer / maple / lime
      $18.00
    • STELLA ARTOIS

      Pilsner, Belgium 5%
      $9.50
    • GUINNESS STOUT

      Ireland 4.2%
      $10.00
    • MONTAUK WAVE CHASER IPA

      NY 6.4%
      $9.50
    • OMMEGANG WITTE

      Wheat, NY 5.2%
      $9.50
    • BLUE POINT TOASTED LAGER

      NY 5.5%
      $9.50
    • KINGS COUNTY BREWING COMPANY (KCBC)

      NY, Double IPA
      $9.50
    • KEG & LANTERN GREEN EYES

      IPA, NY 7%
      $9.50
    • SINGLECUT FREQUENCY

      Lager, NY 4.7%
      $9.50
    • GUN HILL BREWERY IPA

      NY 6.6%
      $9.50
    • BROOKLYN SEASONAL

      NY
      $9.50
    • SLOOP JUICE BOMB

      Hazy IPA, NY 6.5%
      $9.50
    • FIVE BOROUGHS PILSNER

      NY 5%
      $9.50
    • CATSKILL BREWERY, DEVIL'S PATH IPA

      NY 7.5%
      $9.50
    • AMSTEL LIGHT

      Netherlands 4%
      $8.50
    • BUD LIGHT

      MO 4.2%
      $8.50
    • DAURA

      Spain 5.4%. gluten free
      $9.00
    • LAWSON'S SIP OF SUNSHINE

      IPA, CT 8%
      $9.00
    • MODELO ESPECIAL

      Mexico 4.4%
      $9.00
    • MONTAUK SEASONAL

      Rotating, NY
      $9.00
    • NÜTRL VODKA SELTZER

      4.50%
      $9.00
    • RADIANT PIG SAVE THE ROBOTS

      IPA, NY 7%
      $10.00
    • ROCKAWAY BREWING HAWAIIAN PIZZA

      Hazy IPA, NY 6.8%
      $9.00
    • SINGLECUT KIM HIBISCUS SOUR

      NY, 4.2%
      $9.00
    • DOWNEAST CIDER

      MA 5.1%
      $9.00
    • MAGNERS CIDER

      Ireland 4.5%
      $9.00
    • STELLA ARTOIS CIDRE

      Belgium 4.5%
      $9.50
    • WÖLFFER DRY ROSÉ CIDER

      NY 6.9%
      $10.00
    • PINOT GRIGIO

      ERA Organic / Italy
    • CHARDONNAY

      Mas la Chevalière / France 2020
    • SAUVIGNON BLANC

      Frenzy / New Zealand 2021
    • ALBARINO

      Bodegas la Cana / Spain
    • CHENIN BLANC

      The Winery of Good Hope / South Africa 2021
    • PINOT NOIR

      Terrebonne / Oregon 2020
    • MALBEC

      Escorihuela Gascon / Argentina 2019
    • CABERNET SAUVIGNON

      Cellier de Dauphins / France 2015
    • COOTES DU RHOONE

      Cellier des Dauphins / France 2019
    • ROSE

      Source of Joy / France 2020
    • PROSECCO

      Mionetto / Italy
    • ROSE

      Mumm Napa Brut / California
    • CHAMPAGNE

      Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut / California
    • ATHLETIC LITE

      non alcoholic
      $9.00
    • ATHLETIC RUN WILD IPA

      non alcoholic
      $9.00
    • HEINEKEN 0.0

      non alcoholic
      $8.50
    • GUINNESS 0

      non alcoholic
      $9.00
    • ORANGE YOU HAPPY

      orange / ginger beer / mint leaves
      $9.00
    • SHINE BRIGHT

      cranberry / sprite / cranberries / rosemary
      $9.00
    • GINGER SPRITZ

      apple cider / ginger beer / ginger agave / ginger candy
      $9.00

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Menu Gallery

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  • Menu 5
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