Reservations
Dinner Menu
Make a ReservationIdeal Tavern's dinner menu serves elevated comfort food in Southington, CT, featuring seasonal entrees like braised short rib and blue crab ravioli, award-winning wings, half-pound Angus burgers, fresh salads, and gluten free cauliflower-crust flatbreads. Walk-ins are always welcome, but reservations are recommended.
Starters
Mad Mac
14
Cavatappi pasta, four cheese blend, sriracha, toasted panko
Steamed Mussels
16
P.E.I. mussels, fresh herbs, garlic, white wine broth, semolina crostini
Ideal Nachos
14
House queso, jalapenos, salsa, cilantro crema, pico de gallo, black beans
Add: Chicken +6 | Steak +12
Gen T.S.O.'s Chicken
14
Tempura battered chicken, sweet and spicy sticky glaze, over sticky rice
Point Judith Calamari
16
Crispy fried, cherry peppers, fresh lemon, romesco aioli
Cast Iron Meatballs
14
Slow braised beef, veal, and pork meatballs, house marinara, smoked provolone, served with our white garlic flatbread
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.
Short Rib Tacos
15
Slow braised beef short rib, crumbled goat cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro crema
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
14
Applewood bacon, crumbled goat cheese, hot honey
Popcorn Cauliflower
15
Tempura batter, sweet Thai chili sauce, green onion
Salads
Chop Chop
15
Romaine, organic mixed greens, gorgonzola, tomato, cucumber, dried cranberry, sliced almonds, white balsamic
Add: Chicken +6 | Salmon +10 | Shrimp +12 | Steak +12
Caesar Salad
14
Romaine, house made Caesar dressing, 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, buttermilk ranch
Green Power Bowl
17
Couscous, roasted carrots, cucumber, fresh tomato, diced avocado, red onion, chickpeas, chopped romaine, feta, tzatziki
Add: Chicken +6 | Salmon +10 | Shrimp +12 | Steak +12
Wings
Daveluy's Famous Recipe Jumbo Wings
6 for 11 / 10 for 18
Flavors: Classic Buffalo, Sweet Heat, Carolina BBQ, Teriyaki, Hickory BBQ, Sweet Chili Gorgonzola, Cajun Dry Rub, Garlic Parm, Hot Honey Garlic. Served with chunky bleu cheese, celery and carrots.
Entrees
Chicken Milanese
26
Italian greens, pepperonata, lemon butter sauce
Pesto Cavatelli
24
Ricotta cavatelli, blistered grape tomatoes, tossed in a roasted pine nut basil pesto cream sauce
Add: Chicken +6 | Shrimp +8
Rigatoni Bolognese
23
Rigatoni pasta, slow cooked beef and pork ragu, parmesan, herb ricotta
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
24
I.P.A. battered cod, house dipper malt fries, fresh lemon
Shrimp and Grits
29
Pan seared shrimp, chorizo, baby spinach, grape tomato, hominy grits, creole cream
Bourbon Steak Tips
29
Marinated slow braised beef, caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, Yukon gold mashed, steamed broccolini
Braised Short Rib
32
Slow braised beef short rib, roasted organic baby carrots, mushroom demi, garlic mashed potatoes
Blue Crab Ravioli
29
Chunky blue crab stuffed ravioli, pan seared shrimp, roasted tomatoes, baby spinach, shallot cream, balsamic glaze
Tavern Chicken
27
Thin pounded chicken breast, hot Italian sausage, cherry peppers, mushrooms, Yukon gold mashed, demi-glace
Atlantic Salmon
28
Pan seared salmon filet, garlic haricot verts, wild rice, lemon white wine reduction
Lemon Shrimp Pappardelle
28
Pan seared shrimp, fresh cut pappardelle pasta, lemon cream scampi sauce
Penne alla Vodka
21
Semolina pasta, house marinara, fresh cream, basil, shallots, grated romano
Add: Chicken +6 | Salmon +8 | Shrimp +8 | Steak +10
Between the Bread
Half pound Angus beef, served with house fries or a side salad
"Ideal" BLT
18
Angus beef, bacon, lettuce, tomato, Vermont cheddar, brioche bun, truffle aioli
Mushroom Swiss Burger
18
Angus beef, aged swiss, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, garlic aioli, brioche roll
Hickory BBQ Burger
18
Angus beef, sharp cheddar, crispy fried onions, BBQ aioli
Santa Fe Burger
19
Angus beef topped with pepper jack cheese, house-made guacamole, pico de gallo and chipotle mayo, brioche roll
Mac Attack Burger
19
Angus beef, crispy fried onion, applewood bacon, cheddar mac and cheese, brioche roll
Nashville Hot Chicken
17
Spiced crispy chicken, house slaw, pickles, sriracha aioli, brioche roll
Flatbreads
All of our flatbreads are made with a gluten free cauliflower crust
Margherita Flatbread
18
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil
The Sweet Heat
21
Mozzarella, 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, buttermilk ranch
Quattro Formaggi
21
Whipped ricotta, smoked provolone, mozzarella, gorgonzola, smoked rosemary
C.B.R.
21
Grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, ranch cream, whole milk mozzarella, fresh parsley
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.
