The Tavern Grill Restaurant + Bar Menu

3.9
(75+ Reviews)
  • Appetizers

    • SEASONED WAFFLE FRIES

      Waffle cut potatoes fried to a golden crisp, dusted with our special blend of parmesan and spices. Served with seasoned sour cream.
    • TAVERN STYLE SLIDERS

      Four mini beef burgers grilled then topped with bourbon red BBQ, melted smoked gouda, and crispy smoked bacon. Served on grilled slider buns with speared cornichon.
    • CHICKEN LITTLES

      House made fresh ground chicken patties with garlic aioli, shredded lettuce, melted swiss, and sliced tomato. Served on grilled slider buns with speared cornichon.
    • BANG BANG SHRIMP

      Succulent shrimp lightly dusted and golden fried. Tossed in our spicy bang bang sauce. Accompanied with Asian slaw, cilantro rice, and finished with fresh scallion.
    • SEEDED PRETZEL

      Three warm pretzels brushed with butter and dusted with a seeded spice blend. Served with beer mustard and cheesy jalapeño sauce.
    • SESAME STIX

      Fresh chicken breast strips coated in our signature sesame breading then golden fried. Accompanied by four of our signature dipping sauces.
    • BONELESS CHICKEN WINGS

      Hand trimmed boneless chicken breast, seasoned and lightly breaded. Served with our spicy homemade dipping sauces, celery, and your choice of buffalo tossed, French quarter rub, or plain.
    • CRAB ARTICHOKE DIP

      Crab meat, artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, green onions, garlic, spices and parmesan. Topped with mozzarella then baked. Accompanied by grilled garlic bread.
    • HOUSE MADE CHEESE CURDS

      A shareable portion of state fair style cheese curds lightly battered and served with ranch dressing and choice of signature dipping sauce.
    • THAI CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

      Our fresh Asian slaw tossed in sesame lime with Thai peanut chicken. Topped with crispy wontons, diced red peppers, cilantro, and served on fresh romaine hearts. Accompanied by a side of spicy ginger sauce.
    • BLEU CHIPS

      A generous portion of house made potato chips dusted with our special blend of seasonings. Topped with crispy smoked bacon, mozzarella, bleu cheese crumbles, and fresh basil. Served with seasoned sour cream and choice of one of our signature sauces.
    • ITALIAN NACHOS

      Seasoned wonton chips topped with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, black olives, and banana peppers. Generously drizzled with our signature garlic Parmesan sauce. Served with a side of pizza marinara sauce.
    • GYRO FRIES

      Seasoned waffle fries topped with beef gyro meat, cucumber, tomato, diced red onion, crumbled feta, and kalamata olives. Drizzled with tzatziki sauce.
  • CHEF BUILT PIZZAS

    • FARMERS MARKET

      Artisan crust topped with mozzarella cheese, marinated tomatoes, roasted red peppers, grilled portabella mushroom and fresh spinach.
    • CLASSIC PEPPERONI

      Artisan crust brushed with off the vine pizza sauce. Topped with sliced pepperoni, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese.
    • BUFFALO CHICKEN

      Artisan crust brushed with garlic aioli. Topped with julienne strips of crispy buffalo chicken, diced celery, mozzarella, bleu cheese crumbles and drizzled with house made buffalo sauce.
    • BBQ CHICKEN

      Artisan crust brushed with bourbon red BBQ. Topped with pulled chicken breast, sweet red onion, fresh chopped cilantro, smoked gouda, and mozzarella cheese.
    • GYRO PIZZA

      Artisan crust brushed with signature garlic Parmesan sauce. Topped with beef gyro meat, kalamata olives, crumbled feta, cucumber, tomato, and red onion. Finished with Tzatziki sauce.
    • TACO PIZZA

      Artisan crust brushed with cheesy jalapeño sauce. Topped with cheddar and habanero jack cheese, black olives, tortilla strips, scallions, and homemade Sriracha ranch dressing. Finished with shredded lettuce and pico de gallo. Served with your choice of beef or chicken.
    • BUILD-YOUR-OWN PIZZA

      Create your own unique pizza using our endless assortment of ingredients.
  • SANDWICHES

    • FRENCH DIP

      Slow roasted beef shaved thin and stacked high on grilled French loaf with melted Monterey jack cheese and garlic aioli. Served with rosemary garlic au jus.
    • TAVERN FISH SANDWICH

      A generous filet of wild-caught Canadian haddock dipped in Tavern batter and light fried. Served on grilled french baguette with shredded iceberg lettuce. Accompanied by house made tartar sauce.
    • GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP

      Sliced grilled chicken breast, marinated tomatoes, spring greens, shredded mozzarella cheese and avocado ranch dressing in a warm honey wheat tortilla.
    • REUBEN

      Thinly shaved corned beef topped with sauerkraut, swiss cheese and house made russian dressing. Served on grilled New York rye bread. Also available with shaved turkey.
    • TAVERN'S GRILLED CLUB

      Roasted turkey and crispy smoked bacon with freshly sliced tomato, leaf lettuce, melted Monterey jack, American cheese and garlic aioli on grilled country white.
    • GRILLED GYRO ON NAAN

      Lamb beef gyro on warm naan bread with shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber planks, feta, and tzatziki sauce.
    • BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP

      Grilled chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with shredded iceberg lettuce, bleu cheese crumbles, jalapeño ranch dressing, pepper jack cheese, crispy wonton strips and tomatoes in a flour tortilla.
    • FISH TACOS

      Our cod filets, lightly battered and fried, served in warm flour tortillas with fresh cilantro cabbage slaw, chili lime sour cream and citrus salsa. Accompanied by jasmine rice and pico de gallo.
    • BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH

      Buffalo marinated Chicken breast fire grilled and topped with bleu cheese dressing, melted habanero jack cheese and fresh sliced jalapenos on a grilled stadium bun with shredded lettuce.
    • CUBANO

      House cured pork belly with gochujang BBQ sauce, sliced ham, dill and sweet pickles, and Swiss cheese. Served on a grilled Cubano bun.
  • CHEF BUILT SALADS

    • CHOP SALAD

      Chopped romaine and assorted spring greens tossed in honey lime dressing with grilled chicken, granny smith apples, cucumber, candied pecans, craisins, and bleu cheese crumbles.
    • ALL THAI'D UP SALAD

      Crispy sesame chicken stix, cut and tossed in Thai peanut sauce then served over a bed of iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, pea pods, cilantro, cucumbers and mandarin oranges tossed in sesame lime dressing. Finished with crispy wontons and julienned scallions. Also available with our crispy shrimp.
    • MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD

      Grilled chicken breast julienned and set on a bed of mixed greens tossed in a lemon tahini dressing with harissa chickpeas, lentils, grilled artichoke, fire roasted tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
    • BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD

      Chopped romaine and assorted spring greens tossed in avocado ranch dressing with cucumber, diced celery and tomatoes. Finished with julienne strips of crispy buffalo chicken breast and bleu cheese crumbles.
    • CAESAR SALAD

      Romaine, Parmesan cheese, and garlic herb croutons with our signature Caesar dressing.
    • BUILD-YOUR-OWN SALAD

      Create your own unique salad using our endless assortment of ingredients.
  • CHEF BUILT BURGERS

    • TAVERN STYLE BURGER

      A half-pound fresh angus beef seasoned and grilled to perfection. Topped with bourbon red BBQ, smoked gouda and crispy smoked bacon. Served on a grilled stadium bun with shredded lettuce and garlic aioli.
    • BREAKFAST BURGER

      A half-pound fresh angus beef seasoned and grilled to perfection. Topped with cheddar, smoked bacon, and a fried egg. Served on a butter toasted croissant bun.
    • CHICKEN BRIE BURGER

      A fresh ground, seasoned chicken burger grilled to perfection. Topped with brie cheese, onion jam, bacon, and spring greens on a toasted pretzel roll.
    • CREAM CHEESE OLIVE BURGER

      A half-pound fresh Angus beef seasoned and grilled to perfection. Topped with Tavern’s house made olive cream cheese. Served on a grilled stadium bun.
    • BUILD-YOUR-OWN BURGER

      Create your own unique burger using our endless assortment of ingredients.
  • PASTAS

    • BAKED SPAGHETTI

      Italian sausage and pepperoni sautéed in olive oil then tossed with spaghetti in a blend of marinara and our creamy alfredo sauce. Topped with mozzarella cheese then baked. Garnished with parmesan cheese and parsley.
    • BAKED RAVIOLI WITH CHICKEN

      Roasted, pulled chicken breast and sautéed in olive oil with roasted garlic. Finished in a blend of marinara and garlic parmesan sauce and tossed with cheese stuffed ravioli. Topped with mozzarella cheese then baked. Garnished with parmesan cheese and parsley.
    • CAJUN CHICKEN FETTUCINE ALFREDO

      Fettuccine noodles tossed in our creamy alfredo sauce,garnished with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Topped with a charbroiled Cajun chicken breast.
    • CHICKEN FETTUCINE ALFREDO

      Fettuccine noodles tossed in our creamy alfredo sauce with grilled chicken. Finished with shaved parmesan and parsley. Substitute sautéed shrimp.
    • BUFFALO MAC N' CHEESE

      Crispy chicken tenderloins, julienned and tossed in Tavern buffalo sauce. Set on a bed of cheesy cavatappi noodles. Finished with crispy bacon crumbles and chopped green onions.
  • ENTREES

    • TAVERN FISH & CHIPS

      A generous portion of wild-caught filet of cod dipped in our tavern batter and lightly fried for a crispy crust. Served with waffle fries, house made coleslaw, and house made tartar sauce.
    • CHICKEN SKEWERS

      Jumbo shrimp skewered with fresh red and green bell pepper. Charbroiled and served over a bed of cilantro rice with a house made shrimp sauce, diced red and green bell peppers.
    • PAN SEARED TERIYAKI SALMON

      A generous filet of Norwegian salmon pan seared and finished with ginger orange teriyaki. Set on a bed of jasmine rice and topped with our pineapple citrus salsa.
    • SPICY GINGER SEARED TUNA

      A wild-caught yellow fin tuna filet lightly coated in sesame seeds then pan seared rare. Sliced atop a bed of jasmine rice and accompanied by a spicy sesame ginger sauce and cool Asian coleslaw.
    • NAKED FILET

      Center cut eight oz. tenderloin of beef seasoned and grilled to perfection. Served with maple bacon brussels sprouts and a choice of garlic mashed potatoes or oven roasted rosemary potatoes. Accompanied with Tavern bearnaise sauce.
    • GRILLED MEATLOAF

      Taverns special recipe meatloaf, chargrilled and smothered in bourbon onion sauce. Topped with a blend of shredded cheeses, crispy onion strings and crispy bacon crumbles. Accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes.
    • LEMON BEURRE BLANC CHICKEN

      Chicken medallions dusted with seasoned flour and sautéed golden brown. Accompanied by lemon beurre blanc sauce, cilantro rice, and maple bacon brussels sprouts.
    • CHICKEN MARSALA

      Chicken medallions dusted with seasoned flour and sautéed golden brown. Accompanied by house made mushroom spinach marsala sauce. Served over garlic mashed potatoes.
      $20.50
    • ST. LOUIS STYLE BBQ RIBS

      Half rack of St. Louis style ribs brushed with house made bourbon red BBQ sauce. Served with corn bread pudding and jalapeño coleslaw.
    • GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP SKEWERS

      Jumbo shrimp skewered with fresh red and green bell pepper. Charbroiled and served over a bed of cilantro rice with a house made shrimp sauce, diced red and green bell peppers.
  • KIDS MENU

    • PEPPERONI, SAUSAGE, OR CHEESE PIZZA

      Thin crust brushed with red sauce. Topped with mozzarella cheese and optional choice of pepperoni or Italian sausage.
    • QUESADILLA

      Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses grilled in a flour tortilla. Served with choice of waffle fries, chips, fresh apple slices or coleslaw.
    • MAC N' CHEESE

      Creamy Velveeta® cheese sauce tossed with cavatappi noodles.
    • GRILLED CHEESE

      Sliced white bread grilled golden brown with American cheese. Served with choice of waffle fries, chips, fresh apple slices or coleslaw.
    • MINI CHEESEBURGERS

      Two mini burgers topped with American cheese and served on grilled slider buns. Served with choice of waffle fries, chips, fresh apple slices or coleslaw.
    • CHICKEN STRIPS

      Chicken breast lightly breaded and golden fried. Served with choice of waffle fries, chips, fresh apple slices or coleslaw and your choice of our signature dipping sauces.
  • SOUPS & SIDE SALADS

    • SOUP DU JOUR

      Served daily
    • CHICKEN WILD RICE

      Served daily
    • FRENCH ONION

      Served daily (Crock only)
    • SIDE HOUSE SALAD

      Spring greens and romaine served with tomato cucumber carrot and fresh croutons.
    • SIDE CAESAR SALAD

      Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in our housemade caesar dressing shaved parmesan and croutons.
  • DESSERTS

    • KEY LIME PIE

      House made key lime pie served with fresh whipped cream.
    • CHOCOLATE CAKE

      House made chocolate cake with vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, and a warm house made caramel sauce.
    • BUILD-YOUR-OWN S'MORES

      Toasted marshmallows, Hershey’s chocolate, and graham crackers. Build Your Own at your table over your own personal campfire.
    • NY STYLE CHEESECAKE

      Accompanied by fresh, sliced strawberries and fresh whipped cream.
    • BANANA SPICE CAKE

      House made banana spice cake layered with chef crafted vanilla pastry cream and coated with cream cheese frosting. Accompanied with freshly whipped cream and warm caramel sauce.
    • BREAD PUDDING

      Decadent bread pudding warmed. Topped with butter brickle ice cream and house made caramel.
    • RED VELVET CHEESECAKE

      Accompanied by peppermint ice cream.
    • MIXED BERRY CAKE

      Mixed berry cake with white chocolate curls. Accompanied with fresh whipped cream and sliced strawberries.

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101 Jordan Creek Pkwy Suite 12520, West Des Moines, IA 50266


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