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Fried calamari* $16

served over kimchi with wasabi crema, soy glaze, sweet chili sauce, scallions and sesame seeds

Sea Scallops* $21

carrot risotto, scallions, citrus parsley oil

Veal Meatballs* $15

 stuffed with fresh mozzarella, with marinara sauce, béchamel, pesto

Broccoli Dip $15

charred broccoli, smoked gouda mornay, roasted red pepper jam, warm naan bread (V)

Tavern Fries $8

black garlic aioli, herbs, sea salt (V, GF, *VG without aioli)

Truffle Fries $12

truffle oil, herbs, cotija cheese, salt & pepper (V, GF)

Arancini $13

creamy brie risotto, roasted red pepper jam, truffle oil, parmesan

Salads + Vegetables

Caesar Salad $15

artisanal romaine, house made kalamata caesar dressing, croutons, shaved parmesan (V)

Add Grilled Chicken - $8
Add 5 ounce angus reserve NY strip steak - $16
Add Grouper Fillet - $16
Add Shrimp (4 Pieces) - $12

Power Salad $16

arcadian greens, power mix, goat cheese, marcona almonds, blood orange vinaigrette (V, GF)

Add Grilled Chicken - $8
Add 5 ounce angus reserve NY strip steak - $16
Add Grouper Fillet - $16
Add Shrimp (4 Pieces) - $12

Apricot and Apple Salad $16

arcadian greens, dried apricots, shaved apple, goat cheese, pepitas, pear vinaigrette (V)

Add Grilled Chicken - $8
Add 5 ounce angus reserve NY strip steak - $16
Add Grouper Fillet - $16
Add Shrimp (4 Pieces) - $12

Root Vegetable Latkes $14

celery root, parsnips, smoked paprika, 999 sauce, scallions  (V)

Entrees

Butternut Squash Ravioli $24

butternut squash ravioli, sage infused brown butter cream sauce, confit duck, sage garnish (V+O)

Cajun Pasta $27

shrimp, andouille sausage, roasted tomatoes, red onion, cajun crean sauce, tagliatelle pasta 

Pork Tenderloin $25

pomme puree, bordelaise sauce, pistachio gremolata (GF)

Chicken Pot Pie $24

a comforting classic dish of tender chicken, hearty vegetables and savory gravy, served between flaky and golden puff pastry

Steak Frites* $36

10 ounce angus reserve New York strip steak, truffle oil frites, chimichurri sauce (GF)

Nashville Half Chicken* $25

buttermilk fried boneless half chicken, Nashville oil, honey butter, pickles and vinegar slaw

Sandwiches

Lit Burger* $16

two 4 oz. smash patties, American cheese, dijonnaise, pickles, challah bun

Triple Double* (Extra Patty) – add $7

Add Egg - $2
Add Thick Cut Bacon - $4

LBJ* (Lit Burger Junior) $11

single patty Lit Burger
Add Egg - $2
Add Thick Cut Bacon - $4

Hipster Burger $14

house made vegetable burger, red pepper mayo, havarti cheese, arugula, challah bun (V)

Patty Melt $16

8 ounce smash patty, havarti and american cheese, caramelized onions, 999 sauce, marbled rye

Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich $17

breaded chicken cutlet, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, pesto, arugula, pickled onion, garlic ciabatta

Steak Sandwich* $18

6 oz. sirloin steak, melty havarti, chimichurri, pickled onions, arugula, garlic ciabatta roll

Chicken Shawarma* $16

marinated chicken, cucumber, feta, roasted tomatoes, red onion, arugula, black garlic sauce, naan bread

Blackened Grouper Sandwich* $17

blackened grouper fillet, sliced tomato, dilly tartar sauce, toasted ciabatta bun

(GF) gluten free  - (V) vegetarian -  (VG) vegan

Executive Chef - Rob Broka

Chef - Dennis Veverka

* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

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