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  • The Tavern on Central

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Mediterranean Trio
Chickpea hummus, tzatziki, olive tapenade, grilled pita bread.
$15.00
Goat Cheese Poppers
Herb goat cheese, panko breaded and deep fried, drizzled with local hot honey & balsamic glaze.
$14.00
Truffle Fries
$10.00
Chicken Wings
Deep fried chicken wings, served with choice of sauce, carrots and celery.
$16.00
Chicken Crispers
Battered chicken tenderloin strips fried to perfection. Served with a choice of sauce, carrots & celery.
$16.00
Bang Bang Shrimp
5 Fried shrimp tossed in Bang Bang sauce. Served with carrots and celery.
$16.00
Fish Tacos
3 Crispy fried haddock tacos with coleslaw, cilantro, jalapeno, lime and a drizzle of house made tangy Baja Sauce on corn tortillas
$15.00
Burrata - Fig & Prosciutto
$19.00
Chicken Tacos
$15.00
Tuna Tatar
$19.00
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
three wild atlantic scallops · applewood smoked bacon · grilled pineapple · hot honey drizzle
$19.00

Sliders

Cheesesteak Sliders
Red pepper, onion, American cheese
$17.00
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Crispy Chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, Lettuce, tomato, bleu cheese dressing.
$14.00

Soups & Salads

Cup Clam Chowder
Gluten Free. Clams, bacon & hand-cut potatoes, simmered in a rich herb broth finished with splash of cream and hint of thyme.
$7.00
Bowl Clam Chowder
Gluten Free. Clams, bacon & hand-cut potatoes, simmered in a rich herb broth finished with splash of cream and hint of thyme.
$12.00
"Wedge" Salad
Applewood smoked bacon, tomato, with bleu cheese dressing and balsamic glaze.
$14.00
The Villager's Salad
Tomato, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, kalamata olives - tossed in house oregano EVOO dressing with slabs of creamy feta. Served with crisp Greek bread.
$14.00
Arugula Salad & Beet Salad
Roasted golden beets, arugula, goat cheese, citrus segments, toasted walnuts & side of honey-balsamic vinaigrette.
$14.00
Caesar - Full
Romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, croutons & Grana Padano cheese.
$13.00
Side Caesar
Romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, croutons & Grana Padano cheese.
$7.00
Side House Salad
$7.00
Full House Salad
$13.00
Bowl Lobster Bisque
$16.00
Cup Lobster Bisque
$10.00

Handhelds

Tavern Burger
Beef patty with house made dry rub and garlic butter. Served on toasted brioche bun with melted Gruyere cheese, caramelized shallots, iceberg lettuce, cornichon pickles, and Dijon-creme fraiche sauce.
$18.00
Double Cheeseburger
Two 1/4lb patties with lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon jam and pickles with choice of cheese.
$17.00
Veggie Burger
House made patty blend of roasted eggplant, cremini mushrooms, edamame, and barley - grilled - topped with avocado, lettuce, crispy onions and miso aioli on a toasted brioche bun.
$17.00
Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken breast on toasted brioche bun topped with shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato & dill aioli. Served with fries and coleslaw.
$16.00
West Coast Chicken Sandwich
Grilled marinated chicken breast on toasted brioche bun with smashed avocado, tomato, red onion, lettuce, melted pepperjack, and lemon garlic aioli.
$18.00
The Thunderbird Chicken Sandwich
Crispy fried chicken breast with melted pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, grilled jalapenos, and sriracha mayo on toasted brioche bun.
$18.00
Simple Burger
$16.00
Korean Chicken Sandwich
$17.00
Grilled Chix Sandwich
$15.00
Texas Burger
8 oz beef patty, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, crispy onion rings
$18.00
Fried Haddock Sandwich
Fried haddock filet on a brioche roll with house coleslaw, tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, & onion. Served with fries.
$19.00

Mains - Grille

Grilled to your liking with a choice of two sides.
Tavern Steak Tips
The Tavern house marinade, grilled and served with choice of two sides.
$27.00
Ribeye 14oz
Grilled to your liking with a choice of two sides.
$41.00
10oz Tenderloin
$49.00
6oz Tenderloin
$38.00
Grilled Atlantic Salmon Main
$28.00
Surf & Turf - Ribeye & Scallops
$55.00
Surf & Turf - Tips & Scallops
$44.00
Surf & Turf - 10 oz Tenderloin & Scallops
$62.00
Surf & Turf - Ribeye & Shrimp
$55.00
Surf & Turf - Tips & Shrimp
$44.00
Surf & Turf - 10 oz Tenderloin & Shrimp
$62.00

Tavern Specialties

Chicken Parm
Breaded chicken breast topped with san marzano marinara sauce, melted mozzarella and provolone. Served over linguine with fresh basil, parmesan cheese & garlic bread.
$24.00
Honey Glazed Baked Salmon
Honey glazed salmon fillet served over creamy au gratin potatoes & grilled asparagus, finished with garlic dijon sauce and dressed arugula.
$28.00
Fish & Chips
Beer battered cod served golden and flaky with fries, creamy coleslaw, house made tartar sauce and grilled lemon.
$24.00
Seared Ahi Tuna
Grilled bok choy, chilled seaweed salad, jasmine rice, pickled ginger, wasabi, sesame ginger dressing.
$29.00
Swordfish
$24.00
Red Snapper
$24.00
Baked Scallops
$27.00
Grilled Lamb Chop
$32.00
Mixed Grille - Tips
$39.00
Mixed Grille - 6oz Tenderloin
$54.00
Herbed Panko Parmesan Crusted Sole
lighter fare option · 5 oz filet of sole choice of two sides
$20.00
Mediterranean Sea Bass
salt-crusted (whole fish) & baked to perfection de-boned by Chef & served with choice of two sides
$39.00

Kid's Pasta

Pasta - Red Sauce
$8.00
Pasta - Butter
$8.00
Kids Mac & Cheese
$8.00

Classics

Grilled Cheese - Kids
American Cheese, Sourdough Bread, Served with Fries
$8.00
Kids Chicken Fingers
$8.00

Sides

Fries
$7.00
Mashed Potatoes
$7.00
Idaho Baked Potato
$7.00
Sweet Potato Fries
$8.00
Asparagus
$8.00
Seasonal Veggie
$7.00
Jasmine Rice
$7.00
Tavern Rice
$7.00
Coleslaw Side
$7.00
Board Bread
$2.00
Side Grilled Chicken
$7.00
Add 3 Scallops
$10.00
Add 6 Scallops
$18.00
Loaded Baked Potato
$8.00
Add 3 Shrimp
$9.00
Add 5 Shrimp
$15.00

Side Of Sauces

Sd Au Jus Sauce
$1.00
Sd Chimichurri Sauce
$1.00
Sd Peppercorn Sauce
$1.00
Sd Blucheese Dressing
$0.50
SD Ranch Dressing
$0.50
Sd Bacon Jam
$0.50
side honey balsamic dressing
$0
SD BBQ Sauce
$0
Sd Tarter Sauce
$0.50
Sd Mayo
$0
Sd MIso Aioli
$0.50
Sd Dill Aioli
$0.50
Sd Garlic Aioli
$0.50
Sd Feta Cheese
$1.50
Sd Goat Cheese
$1.50
SD Bluecheese Crumbles
$1.50
Sd Honey Mustard
$0.50
Sd Yellow Mustard
$0
Side Sour Cream
$0.50
Side oregano evoo dressing
$0

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Mini Mains

K Caesar & Chicken Salad
$11.00
K Caesar & Crispy Chicken Salad
$11.00
K Fish & Chips
$12.00
K Salmon
$14.00
K Steak Tips
$14.00
K Burger
$10.00
K Cheeseburger
$10.00
K Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$10.00
K Crispy Chicken Sandwich
$10.00

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Restaurant Week 35 Option

Restaurant Week 35
$35.00
Goat Poppers
$0
Chicken Wings
$0
Chicken Tenders
$0
Chowder Cup
$0
Side Caesar
$0
Side House
$0
Fish Tacos
$0
Chicken Tacos
$0
Sliders Buff Chicken
$0
Iceberg Wedge
$0
Villager Salad
$0
Arugula & Beet Salad
$0
Korean Chicken Sandwich
$0
West Coast Chicken Sandwich
$0
Thunderbird
$0
Tavern Burger
$0
Fried Haddock Sandwich
$0
Double Cheeseburger
$0
Cannoli
$0
Choc Chip Brownie
$0
Cheesecake
$0
Mousse
$0

Restaurant Week 49 Option

Option 49 Restaurant Week
$49.00
Goat Cheese Poppers
$0
Mediterranean Trio
$0
Chowder Cup
$0
Side Caesar
$0
Side House
$0
Fish Tacos
$0
Chicken Tacos
$0
Bang Bang Shrimp
$0
Seared Ahi Tuna
$0
Grilled Salmon
$0
Tavern Steak Tips
$0
Filet of Sole
$0
Baked Scallops
$0
Baked Scrod
$0
Chicken Parm
$0
Fish & Chips
$0
Swordfish
$0
Cannoli
$0
Choc Chip Brownie
$0
Cheesecake
$0
Mousse
$0

The Tavern on Central Location and Hours

(508) 355-0020
391 E Central Street , Suite 5, Franklin, MA 02038
Open now • Closes at 12AM
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