The Tavern Menu

220 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801
  • Appetizers

    • Ahi Tuna

      Lemon parmesan white bean salad, seared rare Ahi tuna, Chimichurri, lemon oil, micro cilantro
      $18.00
    • Surf & Turf Eggrolls

      Roasted prime rib, tiger shrimp, white cheddar cheese, cooper white cheese, sauce Choron, herbed demi-glace
      $20.00
    • Chargrilled Lamb Lollipops

      Lamb lollipop chops, mint gremolata, herbed orzo, crumbled feta
      $18.00
    • Buffalo Shrimp

      Buffalo gulf shrimp, gorgonzola cream, fried leek.
      $18.00
    • Appenzeller Fondue Escargot

      Broiled escargot, appenzeller fondue cheese sauce, grilled baguette.
      $16.00
    • Maryland Crab Dip

      Blue Swimming crab dip served warm, house=made potato chips.
      $18.00
    • Mezza Board

      White bean hummus, baba ghanoush, tri-color cauliflower, watermelon radish, cucumber, tri-color carrots, olives, naan
      $20.00
    • Charcuterie Board

      Serves 2 to 4 people.Three artisan cheese selections, three imported cured meat selections, truffle mustard, marinated peppers, balsamic fig jam, blackberries, marcona almonds, house-made focaccia and multigrain crackers.
      $35.00
    • Arancini

      Fried risotto balls, basil pesto, parmesan , romesco sauce, micro basil
      $15.00
    • Soup Du Jour

      Seasonal favorites made with the freshest ingredients.
      $9.00
    • Petite House & Caesar Salad

      Petite house salad with your choice of dressing or petite Caesar Salad .
      $7.00
  • Salads

    • Tavern Spinach Salad

      Fresh baby spinach, button mushrooms, hard-boiled, pickled onion, bacon, shaved Parmesan, tarragon Dijon dressing
      $15.00
    • Lobster Cobb

      Smoked bacon, roasted tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, roasted fennel, confit potato, cold water Maine lobster tail, water cress, house-made herbed ranch
      $45.00
    • Tavern Steak Salad

      Grilled steak, spring greens, heirloom grape tomatoes, deviled eggs, gorgonzola crumbles, pickled red onion, roasted corn and horseradish cream dressing.
      $35.00
    • Super Food Salad

      Quinoa, roasted sweet potato, marinated chickpeas, kale arugula blend, roasted red beets, blueberries, lemon agave vinaigrette.
      $20.00
    • Beet & Whipped Ricotta Salad

      Honey whipped ricotta, roasted red & yellow beets, candy cane beets, arugula, blackberries, pistachio, sherry vinaigrette
      $20.00
    • Entree House & Caesar Salad

      Entree portion house salad with your choice of dressing or entree portion Caesar salad
      $10.00
  • Dinner Entrees

    • Linguine Alle Vongole

      Fresh linguine pasta, clams, white wine, broth, butter, garlic, parsley, toasted garlic bread
      $30.00
    • Pross Scallops

      Pan seared jumbo scallops, purple potatoes, shaved fennel and fresh apple slaw
      $35.00
    • Harissa Glazed Salmon

      Honey harissa glazed Norwegian salmon, chimichurri, smoked paprika papas bravas, micro cilantro
      $40.00
    • Pork Shank Osso Bucco

      14oz. bone-in braised pork shank, wild mushrooms, cognac cream sauce, mashed potatoes
      $35.00
    • Bolognese

      Slow cooked Bolognese sauce made with Wagyu beef, veal, and pork. Served over imported pasta with shaved parmesan
      $30.00
    • The Tavern Chicken

      Parmesan breaded chicken breast on Romesco sauce, topped with lemon oil, preserved lemon, arugula and shaved parmesan
      $25.00
    • Ravioli Fungi

      Fresh mushroom ravioli, sauteed wild mushroom, arugula, rosemary compound butter, chilled goat cheese, truffle oil
      $25.00
    • Peruvian Chicken

      Marinated chicken thighs, Spanish rice, seasoned black beans, grilled jalapeno, Peruvian green sauce.
      $30.00
    • Shrimp And Grits

      Sauteed fresh baby spinach roasted tomatoes, Iberco chorizo, tasso ham and shrimp, tossed in a light scampi cream sauce over grits.
      $30.00
    • The Burbus Burger

      Our house made veggie burger, lettuce, tomato, kaiser roll. Served with house-made chips
      $18.00
    • The American Pub Burger

      Half-pound Wagyu burger, Kaiser roll, lettuce, tomato, red onion, A1 aioli. Served with house-made chips
      $22.00
  • From the Butcher

    • The Tavern Prime Rib

      12 oz Slow roasted Black Angus prime rib served with herbed demi-glace - All butcher cuts come with a choice of 2 gourmet sides. LIMITED AVAILABILITY
    • 8 Oz Filet Mignon

      8 oz. Black Angus Filet Mignon served with herbed demi-glace. All butcher cuts are served with your choice of two gourmet sides.
      $60.00
    • 14 Oz New York Strip

      14 oz Black Angus New York Strip served with herbed demi-glace. All butcher cuts come with a choice of two gourmet sides.
      $65.00
    • Australian Wagyu Cut Of The Day

      Ask your server what the cut of the day is for our Australian Wagyu beef. Market pricing.
  • Tavern Desserts

    • Brownie Ala Mode

      Homemade fudge brownie ala mode with Meyer Dairy vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, candied pretzel, whipped cream
      $12.00
    • Mxed Berry Pie Jar

      Homemade mixed berry pie baked in a mason jar. Served warm, ala mode with Meyer Dairy vanilla ice
      $12.00
    • Carrot Cake

      Spiced cake, walnuts, raisins, cream cheese icing, toasted coconut
      $12.00
    • Tavern Cheesecake

      The Tavern original cheesecake since 1948. Served with strawberry sauce Add fresh strawberries an additional $1
      $9.00
    • Chocolate Torte GF

      Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Torte, blackberry sauce, whipped cream
      $9.00
    • Creme Brulee

      Vanilla custard, caramelized sugar
      $9.00

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Menu Gallery

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  • Menu 5
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