Ideal Tavern

Ideal Tavern Menu

(860) 863-5444
142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489

Small Plates


Ideal Crabcake
$13.00
Roasted corn and summer tomato salsa, citrus, greens.
Vegetarian Sampler
$13.00
White bean hummus, falafel, tabouleh, cucumber-tomato salad.
"Angry" RI Clams
$14.00
Spicy chorizo, Thai chilies, white wine, garlic, shallots, lemon.
Brown Sugar-Cured Bacon
$9.00
Maple-Thai chili glaze.
Crispy Point Judith, RI Calamari
$10.00
Kalamata olives, cherry peppers; citrus aioli or marinara
Atlantic Tuna-Avocado Roll
$13.00
Roasted corn and summer tomato salsa, sriracha aioli.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
$10.00
Charred onion puree, grated 'coach farm' goat cheese.
Charcuterie, Cheese, & Sausage Board
$18.00
Seasonal garnishes.
"Ideal" Nachos
$10.00
Caramelized onions, cherry peppers, Vermont cheddar, roasted garlic aioli, guacamole, arugula.
Shrimp & Grits
$13.00
Beer-battered wild-caught shrimp, vermont cheddar-roasted corn grits, corn puree.
Slow-Braised Berkshire Pork Belly
$12.00
Vermont cheddar-roasted corn grits, corn puree.
Kobe Beef Sliders
$18.00
Truffle aioli, roasted tomatoes, red onion "jam", provolone.
Ideal Poutine
10.00
Cheddar cheese curds, pulled pork, herb gravy.

$Eggs Benedict Brunch

All accompanied with vermont cheddar grit "cake".
Crispy Chicken
$14.00
Roasted tomatoes, truffle hollandaise.
Maine Lobster
$18.00
Creamed spinach, truffle hollandaise.
Maple-Glazed Bacon
15.00
Red onion jam, herb hollandaise.

$Large Plates


Herb-Marinated Tavern Steak
$27.00
Vermont cheddar-roasted corn grits, spinach, veal reduction.
Herb-Marinated Wild Salmon
$26.00
Quinoa, spring vegetables, lemon, white wine broth.
Truffled-Summer Garden Vegetable Risotto
$17.00
Whipped ricotta.
Five-Spiced-Crusted Atlantic Tuna
$28.00
Baby vegetables, corn reduction.
Pan-Roasted Filet Mignon
$33.00
Roasted fingerling potatoes, creamed spinach, veal jus.
"Free-Bird" Bone-In Chicken Breast
$24.00
White beans, spring vegetables, charred onion emulsion.
Braised Veal Bolognese
$20.00
Pappardelle, aged Parmesan, whipped ricotta.
Fish & Chips
$19.00
Beer battered wild-caught cod, malt vinegar fries, slaw, malt aioli.
Berkshire Pork Chop
26.00
Vermont cheddar grits, summer fruit compote, summer vegetables, corn emulsion.

$Starters Brunch


Greek Vanilla Yogurt Parfait
$12.00
Seasonal fruit compote, chocolate granola, honey.
Pork Belly Sliders
$12.00
Kimchi aioli, honey- Thai chili glaze, red onion jam, roasted tomato, buttermilk biscuit.
Baby Arugula Salad
$11.00
Berries, shaved parmesan, sunflower seeds, radish, strawberry vinaigrette.
Point Judith Calamari
$10.00
Cherry peppers, olives, citrus aioli.
Asparagus Bisque
$7.00
Grilled Asparagus
$10.00
Parmesan, toasted breadcrumbs, citrus aioli, sunny-side up egg.
Mozzarella Burrata
$13.00
Seasonal melon, prosciutto di parma, lemon olive oil, baby arugula.
Baby Spinach Salad
$11.00
Roasted tomato, red onion jam, maple-glazed thick-cut bacon, grated 'coach farm' goat cheese, buttermilk ranch vinaigrette.
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
$11.00
Melon, berries, pineapple, greek yogurt.
Shrimp & Grits
12.00
Crispy beer-battered shrimp, vermont cheddar grits, coconut-carrot emulsion.

$Burgers & Sandwiches Brunch


Pretzel-Chicken Wrap
$12.00
Roasted garlic creme, red onion jam, tomato jam, lettuce, provolone.
Spring Burger
$14.00
Artichoke aioli, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, guacamole, manchego.
'BLTA' Grilled Cheese
$14.00
Apple wood-smoked bacon, tomato jam, arugula, avocado, Vermont cheddar, provolone.
Turkey Burger
$14.00
Roasted garlic aioli, caramelized onions, tomato jam, provolone.
"The Morning Pastrami"
$14.00
House-cured 'allen-brothers' corned beef, red onion jam, sunny-side up egg, sriracha aioli, English muffin.
'Belly', Egg, & Cheese
$13.00
Crispy pork belly, over-easy eggs, Vermont cheddar, roasted tomatoes, lettuce, English muffin.
The Hangover Burger
16.00
Coffee aioli, crispy pork belly, apple wood-smoked bacon, sunny-side up egg, caramelized onions, Vermont cheddar, English muffin.

$Flatbreads


Prosciutto Di Parma
$14.00
Fig jam, Vermont goat cheese, arugula, fig balsamic.
Roasted Tomato
$11.00
Mozzarella, pesto.
Grilled Chicken
$13.00
Charred onion puree, caramelized onions, applewood-smoked bacon, manchego, buttermilk ranch.
Italian Sausage
13.00
Tomato sauce, caramelized onions, whipped ricotta.

$Greens & Such


Grilled Asparagus
$12.00
Baby greens, charred onion puree, shaved Parmesan, extra virgin olive oil.
Spring Chopped
$10.00
Greens, summer garden vegetables, lemon-poppy seed vinaigrette.
Buffalo Mozzarella
$13.00
Prosciutto di parma, summer heirloom tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil.
Baby Arugula
$11.00
Blueberries, strawberries, sunflower seeds, shaved Parmesan, strawberry-balsamic vinaigrette.
Baby Iceberg Wedge
$12.00
Heirloom tomatoes, blue cheese, brown sugar-cured bacon, buttermilk ranch.
Ideal House Salad
9.00
Spring mix, sunflower seeds, manchego, honey-sherry vinaigrette.

$Entrees Brunch


Oven-Roasted Scottish Salmon
$25.00
Spring vegetables, red quinoa, guava reduction.
Maine Lobster Papparadelle
$26.00
Roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, herbs, Parmesan.
Buttermilk Waffle
$14.00
Seasonal berry compote, whipped cream.
Grilled 'Allen Brothers' Petite Filet Mignon
$28.00
Roasted potatoes, creamed spinach, veal reduction.
Crispy Fish & Chips
$19.00
Beer-battered wild caught cod, sweet potato fries, cabbage slaw, house-made tartar sauce.
Biscuits & Gravy
$16.00
Vermont cheddar-caramelized onion biscuit, house-made italian sausage gravy, sunny-side up eggs.
Brioche French Toast
$12.00
Peanut butter sauce, toasted meringue.
Waffles & Chicken
$20.00
Buttermilk waffle, pretzel-chicken, Vermont maple, honey-sriracha creme.
Veal Bolognese
$20.00
Pappardelle, Parmesan, whipped ricotta.
'Allen Brothers' Steak & Eggs
22.00
Grilled tavern steak, sunny-side up eggs, spring vegetables, roasted potatoes, artichoke aioli.

$Between The Buns


The California Burger
$14.00
Artichoke aioli, guacamole, tomato 'jam', red onion 'jam', provolone, brioche.
"Blue Label" Burger
$14.00
Roasted garlic aioli, blue cheese, pork belly, lettuce, caramelized onions, brioche.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
$14.00
Barbeque reduction, caramelized onions, Vermont cheddar, slaw, sunny-side egg, brioche.
Veggie Burger
$14.00
Beet-quinoa 'patty', charred onion puree, roasted tomatoes, avocado, Vermont goat cheese, brioche.
"Figgy Piggy" Grilled Cheese
$14.00
Manchego, provolone, Vermont cheddar, fig jam, apple wood-smoked bacon.
Ideal Burger
$14.00
Truffle aioli, manchego cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, sunny-side egg, brioche.
Pretzel-Chicken Wrap
$12.00
Horseradish creme, red onion 'jam', tomato 'jam', spring mix, provolone.
The Piggy Burger
$15.00
Barbeque reduction, pork belly, applewood-smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, brioche.
Adult Grilled Cheese
12.00
Provolone, Vermont cheddar, roasted tomatoes, red onion 'jam', sourdough.

$Sweet Endings


Affogato
$7.00
Salted caramel ice cream, espresso, chocolate croutons.
Whipped Ricotta
$8.00
Berry compote.
"Ideal" Sundae
$7.00
Graham cracker-chocolate covered honeycomb ice cream, cookie crumbs, malt powder, caramel-rice crispies, whipped cream, waffle cup.
Flourless Dark Chocolate Torte
9.00
Toasted meringue, caramelized banana, chocolate "crunchies," sweet cream ice cream.

$Ideal Mac & Cheese


Garden Vegetable
$16.00
Crispy Chicken
$14.00
Roasted tomatoes.
Ideal Mac & Cheese
$13.00
Mascarpone cream, crispy panko.
Applewood Smoked Bacon
$16.00
Spinach, caramelized onions.
Pulled Pork
$17.00

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