Scotch Plains Tavern Fall Menu 2025

Sharables

Italian Cucumber Salad – Diced cucumbers, onions, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, light Italian dressing, with toasted focaccia $13

Fried Green Tomatoes – Topped with bacon crumbles, ranch dressing, cucumber mint salad $14

Chicken Dumplings – Chicken and lemongrass dumplings, scallions, ginger soy dipping sauce $15

Fried Green Beans – Lightly battered and served with chipotle ranch. $12

Truffle Parm Tots Tossed in truffle oil & Parmesan, served with garlic aioli $13

Calamari Flash fried calamari and banana peppers, served with chef’s marinara $16

SPT Nachos – With braised beef Birria, white corn tortilla, pico de gallo, cheddar, cilantro lime crema. $18. Add guacamole $2.

SPT WingsTossed in choice of signature SPT buffalo sauce, BBQ, or garlic parmesan dry rub. Served with celery & bleu cheese, 5 wings $9, 10 wings $17, 15 wings $24

Tavern Chips – Crispy chips, house made blue cheese onion dip. $12

Warm Pretzel – Salted large baked pretzel and queso dip. $13

Handhelds

**Served with tavern fries and a pickle. Substitute truffle fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, onion rings, side mixed greens, or side Caesar $3. Gluten free roll $2.

The Tavern Burger – 8oz. Black Angus with lettuce, tomato, red onion, choice of cheese $17  Add sautéed onions for $1

Fire Pit Burger 8oz. Black Angus, pepper jack, shredded iceberg, tomato, bacon, red onion, chipotle mayo $19

SPT Patty Melt8oz Black Angus, gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, house made onion dip on grilled rye $18

SPT Stilton Port & Short Rib Burger – Thick cut 8oz. Black Angus short rib & chuck burger, brioche bun, onion jam, smoked bacon, baby arugula, aged Stilton cheese, port wine reduction $21

Buffalo Cauliflower Wrap – Crispy cauliflower bites, buffalo sauce, avocado, cheddar, corn & pepper pico de gallo, ranch dressing, spinach wrap $17

Chopped Black Bean Burger Wrap – Vegan black bean burger, arugula, pico de gallo, poblano mayo, spinach wrap $17

Caprese Chicken – Marinated grilled chicken, pesto mayo, arugula, tomato, mozzarella, balsamic glaze on toasted Ciabatta $18

Turkey Avocado BLT – With chipotle mayo on choice of multigrain or a wrap $17

Philly Cheese Steak – Shaved sirloin steak, pepper jack, onions, peppers, chipotle mayo on a 6″ hoagie $18

Pulled Pork – Chipotle pork, shredded cheddar, cole slaw on toasted Ciabatta $18

Burrata Brioche – Burrata, bacon, arugula, plum tomatoes, fresh basil pesto, balsamic glaze on toasted brioche $19

Crispy Chicken Sandwich – Chicken breast coated in seasoned bread crumbs, shredded lettuce, tomato, cheddar, bacon, poblano mayo served on brioche $16

BLT – Hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, choice of white, rye, or multi-grain bread $15

Reuben – Corned beef, swiss, thousand island, sauerkraut, on grilled rye $19

Shrimp Po Boy – Crispy rock shrimp, shredded iceberg, Cajun tartar sauce on a 6” hoagie $18

Flatbreads

Buffalo Chicken Ranch – Diced chicken, shredded cheddar, buffalo ranch, scallions $17

Peach, Ricotta, Arugula & Honey – Peaches, ricotta cheese, arugula, honey drizzle $18

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil – Pesto, balsamic reduction $16

*Gluten Free flatbread crust available upon request $2

Hot + Cold

New England Clam Chowder – Clams, Potato, bacon , cream, fresh herbs and spices. $10

French Onion Soup – Caramelized onion, toasted baguette, provolone & Gruyere cheese  $9

Cobb SaladRomaine lettuce, crumbled bacon, hard-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, bleu cheese crumbles with choice of dressing $19

Blueberry & Peach Salad – With arugula, feta, candied walnuts, honey vinaigrette, topped with balsamic glaze $19

Crab Cake Salad – With mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, soy ginger dressing $26

Southwest SaladRomaine lettuce, corn & pepper pico de gallo, shredded white cheddar, tortilla strips, Cajun ranch dressing $19 Add Philly cheese steak $8 Add Birria $8

Mixed GreensWith cherry tomatoes, julienned carrots, cucumbers, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette $14, side $7

SPT Caesar – Hearts of Romaine, lemon Caesar dressing, EVOO, garlic parmesan croutons $15, side $8 

Add chicken $8, salmon $11, shrimp $10, burrata $9, crab cakes $12, Black Angus patty $10

Blackened upon request.

Mains

Steak EnchiladasTwo flour tortillas, marinated steak, shredded cheddar, tomato enchilada sauce, scallions, served with rice $28

Shrimp Stir-Fry – Seasonal vegetables, rice, teriyaki sauce $29

Blackened Honey Salmon – Honey glazed salmon filet topped with mango salsa, served with rice pilaf $34

N.Y. Strip Frites – Sliced N.Y. Strip steak, garlic and herb butter, tavern fries. $38. Add shrimp $46

Caprese Chicken PenneSundried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan, creamy pesto penne, balsamic glaze $26

Garlic Parm Chicken Panko & garlic crusted chicken breast, pan seared & oven baked, creamy parmesan sauce, baked potato, roasted asparagus $29

Signature SPT Ribs – Half rack slow roasted pork ribs, house SPT rub, topped with bourbon BBQ sauce, served with tavern fries & cole slaw $27

GF – Gluten Free

† Beef & egg items may be cooked to order per request.

Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illness.

Bowls

Blackened Chicken $22

Chipotle Pulled Pork $22

Blackened Shrimp $24

Birria (slow roasted braised Mexican beef) $22

Carne Frita (cubed steak, lightly fried) $26

All bowls served with rice, pico de gallo, shredded iceberg, & avocado with choice of cilantro lime crema or chipotle ranch

SPT Summer Favorites

Fried Scallops Platter Lightly battered & flash fried, served with cole slaw, tartar sauce, lemon, tavern fries $24

Crab Cakes – Two house made crab cakes topped with basil aioli $18

PEI Mussels & Focaccia – Roasted tomato, garlic, white wine, lemon herb cream, toasted focaccia $20

Fish & Chips – Fresh cod hand battered & fried, with tartar sauce & tavern fries $25

Ahi & Avocado Poke Bowl – Fresh marinated Ahi tuna, avocado, cucumber, pickled onions, basmati rice, sriracha, spring greens, sesame soy dressing $26

Kids

Hot Dog – With tavern fries  $10

Kids Cheeseburger – With tavern fries $10

Chicken TendersWith tavern fries $10

Mac ‘n’ CheesePenne pasta in a house made cheddar sauce $10

Grilled Cheese – With tavern fries $10

Cheese Pizza Flatbread $12

Desserts

BEIGNETS – Light and fluffy pastry, fried and served with butter pecan ice cream,
maple syrup and powdered sugar $11

CHOCOLATE TORTE – Rich chocolate torte with strawberry drizzle *Gluten Free* $10

BROWNIE SUNDAE – Warm fudge brownie, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream $10

AFFOGATO – Vanilla ice cream topped table-side with fresh brewed espresso and
garnished with French Vanilla Pirouette cookie $9

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