Lunch at ideal tavern in Southington, CT
Lunch at ideal tavern in Southington, CT
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Lunch Menu
Make a ReservationIdeal Tavern's lunch menu serves elevated comfort food in Southington, CT, from award-winning wings and half-pound Angus burgers to fresh salads, gluten free cauliflower-crust flatbreads, and tavern favorites. Walk-ins are always welcome, but reservations are recommended.
Starters
Mad Mac
14
Cavatappi pasta, four cheese blend, sriracha, crumbled bacon, sweet peas, toasted crumbs
Popcorn Cauliflower
15
Tempura batter, sweet Thai chili sauce, green onion
Ideal Nachos
14
House queso, jalapenos, red onion, cilantro crema, pico de gallo, black beans
Add: Chicken +6 | Steak +12
Beer Mussels
16
P.E.I. mussels, fresh herbs, garlic, beer, crumbled bacon, caramelized onions, butter, semolina crostini
Point Judith Calamari
16
Crispy fried, cherry peppers, fresh lemon, marinara
Gen T.S.O.'s Chicken
14
Tempura battered chicken, sweet and spicy sticky glaze, over sticky rice
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 the current offering.
Cast Iron Meatballs
14
Slow braised beef, veal, and pork meatballs, house marinara, smoked provolone, served with our white garlic flatbread
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
14
Applewood bacon, crumbled goat cheese, hot honey
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
Add: Chicken +6 | Salmon +10 | Shrimp +12 | Steak +12
Caesar Salad
14
Romaine, house made Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, milled croutons
Add: Chicken +6 | Salmon +10 | Shrimp +12 | Steak +12
Roasted Beet Salad
15
Slow roasted beets, fig jam, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze
Add: 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
Add: Chicken +6 | Salmon +10 | Shrimp +12 | Steak +12
Wings
Jumbo Wings
6 for 11 / 10 for 18
Flavors: 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.
Lunch
Turkey BLT
17
Buttered sourdough, sliced turkey breast, lettuce, tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, swiss cheese, truffle aioli
Southington Steak Sandwich
19
Thinly sliced sirloin sauteed with cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, demi-glace, provolone cheese, garlic aioli on a toasted baguette
Rigatoni alla Vodka
21
Semolina pasta, house marinara, fresh cream, basil, shallots, grated romano
Add: Chicken +6 | Salmon +10 | Shrimp +12 | Steak +12
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
24
I.P.A. battered cod, house dipper fries, spicy coleslaw, fresh lemon
Chicken Milanese
24
Panko breaded chicken breast topped with burrata, baby arugula tossed with lemon, shaved parmesan, confit tomatoes, roasted peppers
Mediterranean Chicken
17
Seared chicken, basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, arugula, balsamic glaze in a flour tortilla
Chipotle Burrito Bowl
21
Cilantro rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado, chipotle creme
Add: Chicken +6 | Salmon +10 | Shrimp +12 | Steak +12
Shrimp Po' Boy
21
Blackened shrimp, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickled red onion, Cajun aioli on a toasted baguette
Tavern Chicken
27
Airline chicken breast, hot Italian sausage, cherry peppers, mushrooms, Yukon gold mashed, demi-glace
Bourbon Steak Tips
29
Marinated slow braised beef, caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, Yukon gold mashed, steamed broccolini
Between the Bread
Half pound Angus beef, served with house fries or a side salad
"Ideal" BLT
18
Angus beef, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, Vermont cheddar, brioche roll, truffle aioli
Mushroom Swiss Burger
18
Angus beef, aged Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, garlic aioli, brioche roll
Hickory BBQ Burger
18
Angus beef, sharp cheddar, crispy fried onions, BBQ aioli, applewood bacon, brioche roll
Diablo Burger
19
Angus beef, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, cherry peppers, jalapenos, sriracha aioli
Mac Attack Burger
19
Angus beef, crispy fried onion, applewood bacon, cheddar mac and cheese, brioche roll
Nashville Hot Chicken
17
Spiced crispy chicken coated in Nashville hot sauce, house slaw, pickles, brioche roll
Figgy Piggy
17
Sourdough, applewood smoked bacon, fig jam, cheddar, Swiss, grilled
Make it a burger +6
Flatbreads
All of our flatbreads are made with a gluten free cauliflower crust
Margherita Flatbread
18
Fresh mozzarella cheese, marinara, fresh basil
The Sweet Heat
21
Mozzarella cheese, marinara, pepperoni, hot honey
Fig and Goat Cheese
21
Mozzarella cheese, fig jam, goat cheese, arugula, shaved parmesan cheese, balsamic reduction
Mashed Potato
21
Yukon gold mashed, 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ideal Tavern serves lunch Monday through Saturday starting at 11:30 AM. The kitchen is open Monday through Thursday until 9 PM, Friday and Saturday until 10 PM, and Sunday until 8 PM.
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Yes. Ideal Tavern offers several gluten friendly options on the lunch menu, including the Chop Chop salad, Beet Salad, Ideal Nachos, Southwest Chicken Tacos, Short Rib Tacos, and Fish Tacos, all served on corn tortillas.
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Yes. All salads and select flatbreads can be upgraded with chicken (+$6), salmon (+$10), shrimp (+$12), or steak (+$10).
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Ideal Tavern offers wings in five flavors: Classic Buffalo, Cajun Dry Rub, Garlic Parm, Sweet Thai Chili, and Mango Habanero. Wings are available as six for $10 or ten for $18, served with blue cheese or ranch and a side of celery and carrots.
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Yes. Ideal Tavern won first place at the Southington Chamber of Commerce Wing Fest, taking home the Golden Chicken Trophy and sweeping all five categories. Ideal Tavern is also featured among the Top 10 Best Buffalo Wings in Connecticut by Wing Addicts, Connecticut's leading wing authority.
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Yes. Ideal Tavern accepts online orders for takeout and delivery through Toast at order.toasttab.com/online/ideal-tavern-ct.
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Ideal Tavern is located at 142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489. You can reach them by phone at (860) 863-5444 or by email at info@idealtavern.com.
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Yes. Ideal Tavern accepts reservations for lunch and dinner. You can book a table at idealtavern.com/reservations.
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Yes. Ideal Tavern offers outdoor dining weather permitting. It is a great option for lunch or dinner during the warmer months in Southington, CT.
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Yes. Ideal Tavern has convenient parking available in the lot behind the building as well as street parking along Center Street.
