Reservations
Dinner Menu
Make a ReservationIdeal Tavern's dinner menu is a gastropub lineup of shareable starters, hearty entrees, wings, burgers, and cauliflower crust flatbreads, backed by our full craft cocktail program. Walk-ins are always welcome, but reservations are recommended for larger groups.
Starters
Mad Mac
14
Cavatappi pasta, four cheese blend, sriracha, crumbled bacon, sweet peas, toasted crumbs
Ideal Nachos
14
House queso, jalapenos, red onion, cilantro crema, pico de gallo, black beans
Chicken 6, Steak 12
Point Judith Calamari
16
Crispy fried, cherry peppers, fresh lemon, marinara
Eggroll of the Moment
15
“You should put that on the menu.” We did, and rotate variety to please all. Check with your server for current offering.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
14
Applewood bacon, crumbled goat cheese, hot honey
Popcorn Cauliflower
15
Tempura batter, sweet Thai chili sauce, green onion
Beer Mussels
16
P.E.I. mussels, fresh herbs, garlic, beer, crumbled bacon, caramelized onions, butter, semolina crostini
Gen T.S.O.'s Chicken
14
Tempura battered chicken, sweet and spicy sticky glaze, over sticky rice
Cast Iron Meatballs
14
Slow braised beef, veal, and pork meatballs, house marinara, smoked provolone, served with our white garlic flatbread
Short Rib Tacos
16
Slow braised beef short rib, crumbled goat cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro crema
Salads
Chop Chop
15
Romaine, organic mixed greens, gorgonzola, tomato, cucumber, dried cranberry, candied walnuts, white balsamic
Chicken 6, Salmon 10, Shrimp 12, Steak 12
Caesar Salad
14
Romaine, house made Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, milled croutons
Chicken 6, Salmon 10, Shrimp 12, Steak 12
Roasted Beet Salad
15
Slow roasted beets, fig jam, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze
Chicken 6, Salmon 10, Shrimp 12, Steak 12
Big Mac Salad
19
8oz Angus beef patty, chopped romaine, dill pickles, bacon, tomato, red onion, cheddar jack, toasted sesame, house fries, thousand island dressing
California Cobb
19
Crisp romaine, diced chicken breast, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, egg, crumbled gorgonzola, tomato, English cucumber, ranch dressing
Green Power Bowl
17
Couscous, roasted carrots, cucumber, fresh tomato, avocado, red onion, chickpeas, chopped romaine, feta, tzatziki
Chicken 6, Salmon 10, Shrimp 12, Steak 12
Entrees
Bourbon Steak Tips
29
Marinated slow braised beef, caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, steamed broccolini
Rigatoni alla Vodka
23
Semolina pasta, house marinara, fresh cream, basil, shallots, grated romano
Chicken 6, Salmon 10, Shrimp 12, Steak 12
Chicken Milanese
24
Panko breaded chicken breast topped with burrata, baby arugula tossed with lemon, shaved parmesan, confit tomatoes and roasted peppers
Chipotle Burrito Bowl
21
Cilantro rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado, chipotle creme
Chicken 6, Salmon 10, Shrimp 12, Steak 12
Atlantic Salmon
28
Pan seared salmon filet, garlic haricot verts, wild rice, lemon white wine reduction
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
24
I.P.A. battered cod, house dipper fries, spicy coleslaw, fresh lemon
Blue Crab Ravioli
29
Chunky blue crab stuffed ravioli, pan seared shrimp, roasted tomatoes, baby spinach, shallot cream, balsamic glaze
Lemon Shrimp Pappardelle
28
Pan seared shrimp, fresh cut pappardelle pasta, lemon cream scampi sauce
Tavern Chicken
27
Airline chicken breast, hot Italian sausage, cherry peppers, mushrooms, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, demi-glace
Sunday Bolognese
23
Slow simmered beef, veal, pork ragu, herb ricotta, fresh basil, semolina rigatoni
Braised Short Rib
32
Slow braised beef short rib, roasted organic baby carrots, mushroom demi, garlic mashed potatoes
Marsala Pork Chop
29
14oz bone-in pork chop with a wild mushroom marsala sauce, steamed broccolini, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes
Wings
- Classic Buffalo
- Sweet Heat
- Dry Rub Mango Habanero
- Carolina BBQ
- Teriyaki
- Hickory BBQ
- Sweet Chili Gorgonzola
- Cajun Dry Rub
- Garlic Parmesan
- Hot Honey Garlic
Served with chunky bleu cheese, celery, and carrots.
Half Dozen $11 | Full Dozen $18
Between the Bread
Half pound Angus beef, served with house fries or a side salad.
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“Ideal” BLT
18
Angus beef, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, Vermont cheddar, brioche roll, truffle aioli
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Mushroom Swiss Burger
18
Angus beef, aged Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, garlic aioli, brioche roll
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Hickory BBQ Burger
18
Angus beef, sharp cheddar, crispy fried onions, BBQ aioli, applewood bacon, brioche roll
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Diablo Burger
19
Angus beef, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, cherry peppers, jalapenos, sriracha aioli
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Mac Attack Burger
19
Angus beef, crispy fried onion, applewood bacon, cheddar mac and cheese, brioche roll
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Nashville Hot Chicken
17
Spiced crispy chicken coated in Nashville hot sauce, house slaw, pickles, brioche roll
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Figgy Piggy
17
Sourdough, applewood smoked bacon, fig jam, cheddar, Swiss, grilled. Make it a burger +6
Flatbreads
Margherita Flatbread
18
Fresh mozzarella cheese, marinara, fresh basil
The Sweet Heat
21
Mozzarella cheese, marinara, pepperoni, hot honey
Fig & Goat Cheese
21
Mozzarella cheese, fig jam, goat cheese, arugula, shaved parmesan cheese and balsamic reduction
Mashed Potato
21
Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, mozzarella, garlic butter
C.B.R.
21
Grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, ranch cream, whole milk mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley
Meatball Pie
21
Marinara, our house meatballs, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, fresh basil
Craft Cocktails
Alodda Pear's
12
Absolut Pears Vodka, fresh lemon and lime, elderflower, simple syrup
Shady Doubles
13
Lunazul Tequila, lavender, fresh lemon, honeydew
Snakes in the Cockpit
12
Montelobos Mezcal, lemon, Aperol, amaro, passion fruit
On Standby
14
Four Roses Bourbon, Peychaud's Bitters, turbinado and coriander simple syrup
Garage Band
14
Caffo Vecchio Amaro del Capo, ube, lime, pineapple, coconut
Oil Spills
12
Tito's Vodka, Italicus, blackberry, lemon, red pepper chili oil
The Cowardly Dog
12
Licor 43, fresh espresso, coffee bitters, carajillo style
Face the Maze
14
Campari, strawberry, hibiscus, prosecco, spritz style
Steeped n' Taxed
11
Black tea infused gin, cherry, orange bitters, grapefruit tonic
Consumer Advisory: Consumption of undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood may increase the risk of food-borne illness. Ideal Tavern, 142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489.
