Chop Chop
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Romaine , organic mixed greens, gorgonzola, tomato, cucumber, dried cranberry, candied walnuts, white balsamic
Chicken 6, Salmon 10, Shrimp 12, Steak 12
Caesar Salad
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Romaine, house made Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, milled croutons
Chicken 6, Salmon 10, Shrimp 12, Steak 12
Roasted Beet Salad
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Slow roasted beets , fig jam, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze
Chicken 6, Salmon 10, Shrimp 12, Steak 12
Big Mac Salad
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198oz Angus Beef patty, chopped romaine, dill pickles, bacon, tomato, red onion, cheddar jack, toasted sesame, house fries, thousand island dressing
California Cobb
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Crisp romaine, diced chicken breast, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, egg, crumbled gorgonzola, tomato, English cucumber, ranch dressing
Green Power Bowl
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Couscous, roasted carrots, cucumber, fresh tomato, avocado, red onion, chickpeas, chopped romaine, feta, Tzatziki
Chicken 6, Salmon 10, Shrimp 12, Steak 12
The
Bread
"Ideal" BLT
Angus beef, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, Vermont cheddar, brioche roll, truffle aioli
18Angus beef, aged Swiss cheese, carmelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, garlic aioli, brioche roll
18Hickory BBQ Burger
Angus Beef, sharp cheddar, crispy fried onions, BBQ aioli, applewood bacon, brioche roll
18Diablo Burger
Angus beef, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, cherry peppers, jalapenos, sriracha aioli
19Mac Attack Burger
Angus beef, crispy fried onion, applewood bacon, cheddar mac & cheese, brioche roll
19Nashville Hot Chicken
Spiced crispy chicken coated in Nashville hot sauce, house slaw, pickles, brioche roll
17Figgy Piggy
Sourdough, applewood smoked bacon, fig jam, cheddar, Swiss, grilled
17Make it a burger +6
Mad Mac
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Cavatappi pasta, four cheese blend, sriracha, crumbled bacon, sweet peas, toasted crumbs
Ideal Nachos
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14House queso, jalapenos, red onion, cilantro crema, pico de gallo, black beans
Chicken 6 Steak 12
Point Judith Calamari
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Crispy fried, cherry peppers, fresh lemon, marinara
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 current offering
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Applewood bacon, crumbled goat cheese, hot honey
Popcorn Cauliflower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Tempura batter, sweet Thai chili sauce, green onion
Beer Mussels
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16P.E.I. mussels, fresh herbs, garlic, beer, crumbled bacon, caramelized onions, butter, semolina crostini
Gen T.S.O.'s Chicken
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Tempura battered chicken, sweet & spicy sticky glaze, over sticky rice
Cast Iron Meatballs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Slow braised beef, veal,and pork meatballs, house marinara, smoked provolone, served with our white garlic flatbread
Short Rib Tacos
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Slow braised beef short rib, crumbled goat cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro crema
Dinner Menu
(860) 863-5444 142 Center Street Southington, Ct 06489 www.Idealtavern.com
Bourbon Steak Tips
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Marinated slow braised beef, caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, yukon gold mashed, steamed broccolini
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Semolina pasta, house marinara, fresh cream, basil, shallots, grated romano
Chicken 6, Salmon 10, Shrimp 12, Steak 12
Chicken Milanese
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Panko breaded chicken breast topped with burrata, baby arugula tossed with lemon, shaved parmesan, confit tomatoes & roasted peppers
Chipotle Burrito Bowl
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
cilantro rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado, chipotle creme
Chicken 6, Salmon 10, Shrimp 12, Steak 12
Atlantic Salmon
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Pan seared salmon filet, garlic haricot verts, wild rice, lemon white wine reduction
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
. . . . . . . . . . 24I.P.A. battered cod, house dipper fries, spicy colesaw, fresh lemon
Blue Crab Ravioli
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Chunky blue crab stuffed ravioli, pan seared shrimp, roasted tomatoes, baby spinach, shallot cream, balsamic glaze
Lemon Shrimp Pappardelle
. . . . . . . . . . 28Pan seared shrimp, fresh cut pappardelle pasta, lemon cream scampi sauce
Tavern Chicken
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Airline chicken breast, hot Italian sausage, cherry peppers, mushrooms, Yukon gold mashed, demi-glace
Sunday Bolognese
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Slow simmered beef, veal, pork ragu, herb ricotta, fresh basil, semolina Rigatoni
Braised Short Rib
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Slow braised beef short rib, roasted organic baby carrots, mushroom demi, garlic mashed potatoes
Marsala Pork Chop
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
14oz bone in pork chop with a wild mushroom marsala sauce, steamed broccolini, Yukon gold mashed
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
Flatbreads
All our flatbreads are made with a cauliflower crust
Margherita Flatbread
. . . . . . . . . . . 18Fresh mozzarella cheese, marinara, fresh basil
The Sweet Heat
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Mozzarella cheese, marinara, pepperoni, hot honey
Fig & Goat Cheese
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Mozzarella cheese, fig jam, goat cheese, arugula, shaved parmesan cheese & balsamic reduction
Mashed Potato
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Yukon gold mashed, apple wood smoked bacon, cheddar, mozzarella, garlic butter
C.B.R.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Grilled 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