Russell House Tavern

Russell House Tavern Menu

(617) 500-3055
14 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Appetizers Brunch


Market Oysters Brunch
$3.00-33.00
Pink peppercorn mignonette, classic cocktail sauce.
Lobster Sliders Brunch
$6.00
Each. arugula, buttered old bay brioche.
Cape Cod Clams Brunch
$1.50
Each. roasted jalapeno mignonette.
Shrimp Cocktail Brunch
$13.00
Cocktail sauce.
Ahi Tuna Tartare Brunch
$14.00
Avocado mousse, cucumber, soy, sesame, sriracha, crispy wontons.
Chilled Lobster Tail Brunch
$16.00
Saffron-lemon aioli.
Crispy Shrimp Rangoon Brunch
$12.00
Sweet and spicy sambal.
Calamari Fritto Misto Brunch
$15.00
Fresnos, scallions, lemon.
Deviled Eggs Brunch
$10.00
Bacon, blue cheese, avocado, tiny tomatoes, chive oil.
Steak Tartare Brunch
$13.00
Caper aioli, dijon, cornichons, shallots, quail yolk, fines herbes, grilled bread.
Charcuterie Board Brunch
$15.00
Chef's selection of cured meats and daily terrine, seasonal accompaniments, grilled bread.
New England Cheese Board Brunch
15.00
3 local cheeses, traditional accompaniments.

$Brunch


Berries and Granola Brunch
$6.00
Local honey, greek yogurt.
Avocado Toast Brunch
$9.00
Sourdough, heirloom tomatoes, basil, fig glaze.
R. House Breakfast Sandwich Brunch
$13.00
Over easy farm egg, applewood-smoked ham, gruyere, dijon, home fries, croissant.
Farmstand Omelet Brunch
$14.00
Roasted butternut squash, brie, arugula, home fries, English muffin.
Benedict Brunch
$14.00
2 poached eggs, creamed kale, bacon, roasted tomato hollandaise, English muffin, home fries.
Sweet Potato Hash Brunch
$14.00
2 baked eggs, roasted apples, mushrooms, crispy sage.
Pork and Beans Brunch
$16.00
2 fried eggs, slow-smoked pork shoulder, navy beans.
Tavern Breakfast Brunch
$14.00
2 farm eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, English muffin.
House-Made Sausage Brunch
$15.00
2 fried eggs, cheddar bratwurst, smoked tomato, cipollini onions, creamy polenta.
Smoked Salmon Breakfast Pizza Brunch
$14.00
Everything cream cheese, pickled red onions, fingerling potatoes, crispy capers.
Crispy French Toast Brunch
$13.00
Lemon ricotta, macerated berries, maple syrup, brioche.
Tomato Bisque Brunch
$8.00
Basil, gruyere, croutons.
Local Leaf Salad Brunch
$11.00
Macerated apricots, toasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, stone fruit vinaigrette. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.
Extra Dirty Caesar Brunch
$11.00
Romaine, black kale, parsley, anchovy croutons. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.
Kale and Barley Bowl Brunch
$13.00
Roasted mushrooms, parsnips, carrots, Parmesan, sherry vinaigrette.
Seared Salmon Salad Brunch
$17.00
Roasted brussels sprouts, butternut squash, arugula, chili-roasted pepitas, apple cider vinaigrette.
R. House Burger Brunch
$15.00
8oz. prime ground beef, sharp cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, stone & skillet English muffin.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Brunch
$15.00
Mozzarella, bacon, coleslaw, crispy onion strings, sweet pickle aioli.
Quinoa Burger Brunch
$13.00
Arugula, tomato, balsalmic onion, black peppercorn aioli, brioche.
Traditional Cuban Brunch
14.00
Pork shoulder, smoked ham, gruyere, pickles, dijon aioli, pressed panini, plantain chips.

$Sides Brunch


Bacon Brunch
$4.00
Sausage Brunch
$4.00
Home Fries Brunch
$5.00
Fresh Fruit Brunch
$4.00
Stone and Skillet English Muffin Brunch
3.00

$Raw Bar, Small Plates and Appetizers


Market Oysters
$3.00-33.00
Pink peppercorn mignonette, classic cocktail sauce.
Cape Cod Clams
$1.50
Each. roasted jalapeno mignonette.
Lobster Slider
$6.00
Each. Arugula, buttered old bay brioche.
Chilled Lobster Tail
$16.00
Saffron-lemon aioli.
Shrimp Cocktail
$13.00
Cocktail sauce.
Ahi Tuna Tartare
$14.00
Avocado mousse, cucumber, soy, sesame, sriracha, crispy wontons.
Crispy Shrimp Rangoon
$12.00
Sweet and spicy sambal.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
$9.00
Maple-sriracha glaze.
Duck Poutine
$14.00
Hand-cut fries, caramelized onions, cheese curds, sunny-side egg, duck jus, fines herbes.
Steak Tartare
$13.00
Caper aioli, dijon, cornichon, shallot, quail yolk, fines herbes, grilled bread.
Calamari Fritto Misto
$15.00
Fresnos, scallions, lemon.
Lamb Meatballs
$12.00
Puttanesca, pecorino, grilled bread.
Pork Belly Steamed Buns
$14.00
Soy-marinated cucumber, pickled carrots, cilantro, crispy chili aioli.
Deviled Eggs
$10.00
Bacon, blue cheese, avocado, tiny tomatoes, chive oil.
Roasted Beets and Burrata
$13.00
Watercress, toasted cashews, honey-thyme vinaigrette.
Charcuterie Board
$15.00
Chef's selection of cured meats and daily terrine, seasonal accompaniments, grilled bread.
New England Cheese Board
15.00
3 local cheeses, traditional accompaniments.

$Pizzas, Sandwiches and Salads


Local Leaf Salad
$11.00
Macerated apricots, toasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, stone fruit vinaigrette. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.
Extra Dirty Caesar
$11.00
Romaine, black kale, parsley, anchovy croutons. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.
Kale and Barley Bowl
$13.00
Roasted mushrooms, parsnips, carrots, Parmesan, sherry vinaigrette.
R. House Burger
$15.00
8oz. prime ground beef, sharp cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, stone and skillet English muffin.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$15.00
Mozzarella, bacon, coleslaw, crispy onion strings, sweet pickle aioli.
Quinoa Burger
$13.00
Arugula, tomato, balsalmic onion, black peppercorn aioli, brioche.
Margherita
$13.00
Basil, pecorino, garlic-rosemary oil.
Leek and Mushroom
$14.00
Melted leeks, goat cheese, wild mushrooms, white truffle oil.
Jordan's Dream
$15.00
Prosciutto, asparagus, tiny tomatoes, herb ricotta, manchego, arugula, fig-balsalmic glaze.
The Harvard Square Happy Meal
20.00
1 r. house burger with Frites, 1 Narragansett tall boy, 1 shot of amaro Luciano.

$Salads and Appetizers Lunch


Tomato Bisque Lunch
$8.00
Basil, gruyere, croutons.
Local Leaf Salad Lunch
$11.00
Macerated apricots, toasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, stone fruit vinaigrette. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.
Extra Dirty Caesar Lunch
$11.00
Romaine, black kale, parsley, anchovy croutons. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.
Kale and Barley Bowl Lunch
$13.00
Roasted mushrooms, parsnips, carrots, Parmesan, sherry vinaigrette.
Deviled Eggs Lunch
$10.00
Bacon, blue cheese, avocado, tiny tomatoes, chive oil.
Jonah Crab Cakes Lunch
$14.00
Butter crackers, frisee, radish, classic tartar.
Calamari Fritto Misto Lunch
$14.00
Fresnos, scallions, lemon.
Crispy Shrimp Rangoons Lunch
12.00
Sweet and spicy sambal.

$Sandwiches Lunch


Seared Yellowfin Tuna BLT Lunch
$16.00
Pancetta, arugula, smoked tomatoes, sriracha aioli.
R. House Burger Lunch
$15.00
8 oz. prime ground beef, sharp cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, stone and skillet English muffin.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Lunch
$15.00
Mozzarella, bacon, coleslaw, crispy onion strings, sweet pickle aioli.
Quinoa Burger Lunch
$13.00
Arugula, tomato, balsamic onions, black peppercorn aioli, brioche.
Traditional Cuban Lunch
14.00
Pork shoulder, smoked ham, gruyere, pickles, dijon aioli, pressed panini, plantain chips

$Tavern Pizza Lunch


Margherita Pizza Lunch
$13.00
Basil, pecorino, garlic-rosemary oil.
Squash and Apple Pizza Lunch
$14.00
Butternut squash, blue cheese, sage.
Spicy Sausage Pizza Lunch
15.00
House-made Italian sausage, arrabiata, herb ricotta.

$Raw Bar Lunch


Market Oysters Lunch
$3.00-33.00
Pink peppercorn mignonette, classic cocktail sauce.
Cape Cod Clams Lunch
$1.50
Each. Roasted jalapeno mignonette.
Chilled Lobster Tail Lunch
$16.00
Saffron-lemon aioli.
Shrimp Cocktail Lunch
$13.00
Cocktail sauce.
Ahi Tuna Tartare Lunch
$14.00
Avocado mousse, cucumber, soy, sesame, sriracha, crispy wontons.
Four Way Platter Lunch
52.00
Four clams, four half lobster tails, four oysters, four shrimp.

$Entrees Lunch


Salads and Appetizers Dinner


Local Leaf Salad Dinner
$11.00
Macerated apricots, toasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, stone fruit vinaigrette. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.
Extra Dirty Caesar Dinner
$11.00
Romaine, black kale, parsley, anchovy croutons. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.
Kale and Barley Bowl Dinner
$16.00
Roasted mushrooms, parsnips, carrots, Parmesan, sherry vinaigrette.
Roasted Beets and Burrata Dinner
$13.00
Watercress, toasted cashews, honey-thyme vinaigrette.
Moosabec Mussels Sailor-Style Dinner
$14.00
Garlic, white wine, cream, grilled bread.
Charcuterie Board Dinner
$15.00
Chef's selection of cured meats and daily terrine, seasonal accompaniments, grilled bread. Add local cheese for an additional charge.
New England Cheese Board Dinner
15.00
3 local cheeses, traditional accompaniments.

$Small Plates Dinner


Crispy Shrimp Rangoon Dinner
$12.00
Sweet and spicy sambal.
House-Made Bratwurst Dinner
$14.00
Creamed kale, spiced red wine drizzle.
Duck Poutine Dinner
$14.00
Hand-cut fries, caramelized onions, cheese curds, duck jus, sunny-side egg, fines herbes.
Jonah Crab Cakes Dinner
$14.00
Butter crackers, frisee, radish, classic tartar.
Lamb Meatballs Dinner
$12.00
Puttanesca, pecorino, grilled bread.
Steak Tartare Dinner
$13.00
Caper aioli, dijon, cornichon, shallot, quail yolk, fines herbes, grilled bread.
Calamari Fritto Misto Dinner
$15.00
Fresnos, scallions, lemon.
Deviled Eggs Dinner
$10.00
Bacon, blue cheese, avocado, tiny tomatoes, chive oil.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts Dinner
$9.00
Maple-sriracha glaze.
Steamed Clams Dinner
14.00
Braised pork belly, bok choy, pho broth.

$Sides Dinner


Mashed Potatoes Dinner
$5.00
Hand-Cut Fries Dinner
$5.00
Creamed Kale Dinner
$5.00
Broccoli and Cheddar Dinner
5.00

$Entrees Dinner


Pumpkin Raviolini Dinner
$19.00
Kale, roasted apple, brown butter, sage, Parmesan.
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Dinner
$18.00
Red quinoa, Swiss chard, goat cheese, honey-sambal.
Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon Dinner
$25.00
Parsnips, brussels sprouts, pomegranate.
Poached Atlantic Halibut Dinner
$28.00
Truffled celery root puree, roasted king oyster mushrooms, fresh herbs.
Steak Frites Dinner
$25.00
Dijon butter, smoked cipollini, pecorino-herb frites.
Market Fish Dinner
$25.00
Roasted brussels sprouts, butternut squash, arugula, chili-roasted pepitas, apple cider vinaigrette.
Roasted 1/2 Chicken Dinner
$24.00
Whipped potato, maple-glazed, acorn squash, chicken jus.
Brandt Farms NY Strip Steak Dinner
$34.00
Roasted broccoli and cheddar, garlic Hasselback potatoes, red wine sauce.
Grilled Lamb Dinner
$25.00
Creamy Parmesan polenta, beans, mint-gremolata.
R. House Burger Dinner
$15.00
8oz. prime ground beef, sharp cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, stone and skillet English muffin.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Dinner
15.00
Mozzarella, bacon, coleslaw, crispy onion strings, sweet pickle aioli.

$Raw Bar Dinner


Market Oysters Dinner
$3.00-33.00
Pink peppercorn mignonette, classic cocktail sauce.
Lobster Sliders Dinner
$6.00
Each. Arugula, buttered old bay brioche.
Cape Cod Clams Dinner
$1.50
Each. Roasted jalapeno mignonette.
Shrimp Cocktail Dinner
$13.00
Cocktail sauce.
Ahi Tuna Tartare Dinner
$14.00
Avocado mousse, cucumber, soy, sesame, sriracha, crispy wontons.
Chilled Lobster Tail Dinner
$16.00
Saffron-lemon aioli.
Four Way Platter Dinner
$52.00
Four littleneck clams, four market oysters, four half lobster tails, four chilled shrimp.
The Rht Tower Dinner
98.00
Four half lobster tails, sixteen market oysters, eight littleneck clams, eight chilled shrimp.

$Tavern Pizza Dinner


Margherita Pizza Dinner
$13.00
Basil, pecorino, garlic-rosemary oil.
Squash and Apple Pizza Dinner
$14.00
Butternut squash, blue cheese, sage.
Duck Confit Pizza Dinner
$15.00
Pickled red onion, goat cheese, cranberry, arugula.
Spicy Sausage Pizza Dinner
15.00
House-made italian sausage, arrabiata, herb ricotta.

$Dessert


Brownie Sundae
$8.00
Vanilla bean ice cream, fresh berries, chocolate sauce.
Butter Cake
$8.00
Banana ice cream, bruleed banana, candied walnuts, salted rum caramel.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Mousse
$8.00
Whipped cream, sea salt.
Croissant Bread Pudding
$8.00
Butter pecan ice cream, bourbon caramel.
Sorbet
$8.00
Trio of seasonal flavors.
New England Cheese Board
$15.00
3 local cheeses, traditional accompaniments.

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