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Black River Tavern
403 Phoenix St
South Haven, MI 49090
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Main Menu
The River Bottom
Main Menu
Kitchen open daily 11:00-9pm
Starters
Pretzel Stix
$11.00
Baked Bavarian style sticks served with a choice of whole grain mustard, whiskey-bacon jam, whipped feta, or sharp cheddar cheese sauce
Brussels Sprouts
$10.00
Fried Brussels Sprouts tossed in a choice of Korean BBQ or Garlic Parmesan
Beef Quesadilla
$16.00
Slow-cooked, tender beef mixed with sautéed peppers and onions, layered with sharp cheddar cheese and chipotle aioli
BRT Nachos
Crispy house-made tortilla chips generously layered with your choice of meat, topped with sharp cheddar cheese sauce, diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and finished with BBQ sauce
- (Pulled Pork) $16.00
- (Ground Beef) $17.00
- (Grilled Chicken) $16.00
- (Smoked Brisket) $18.00
Southwest Tenderloin Bites
$14.00
Beef tenderloin cubes grilled with onions, and green & red bell peppers. Served with grilled pita bread and horseradish-zesty sauce
Corn R'BZ
$12.00
Crispy, golden corn ribs in a lightly hickory smoked batter, served with chipotle aioli
Mozzarella Sticks
$11.00
Battered and deep fried mozzarella sticks (6) served with marinara sauce
Fried Shrimp
$14.00
Shrimp (6) lightly dusted in flour mix and fried. Served over romaine with cocktail sauce and lemon
Wings
$10.00
Bone-in (6) or Boneless (10) in your favorite sauce. Wet: BBQ, Hot Honey, Korean BBQ, Traditional Buffalo or Whiskey Glaze Dry: Garlic Parmesan or Cajun Celery, choice of bleu cheese or homemade ranch available upon request 1.00
Chicken Tenders
$13.00
Crispy chicken tenders (4) served with French Fries and choice of sauce.
Mountain Tots
$11.00
Crispy tater tots topped with sharp cheddar cheese sauce, tomatoes, onions, and bacon
Soup & Salads
Dressings: Bleu Cheese, Caesar, Ranch, Remoulade, Balsamic Vinaigrette or Pesto
Caesar Salad
$11.00
Romaine tossed with Caesar dressing and topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and croutons
- Add: Chicken Breast
- $7.00
- Add: Beef Tenderloin
- $9.00
- Add: 5 Fried Shrimp
- $8.00
Garden Salad
$12.00
Romaine lettuce topped with red onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, shredded cheddar and croutons and a choice of a dressing
- Add: Chicken
- $7.00
- Add: Beef Tenderloin
- $9.00
- Add: 5 Fried Shrimp
- $8.00
Soup
$8.00
A rotation of Papa Furkan's fresh homemade soups
BLT Panzanella
$14.00
Romaine, diced bacon, tomatoes, rye croutons, and shredded mozzarella topped with pesto and served with Balsamic Vinaigrette
BRT Signatures
Perch Dinner
$23.00
Pike perch lightly dusted and flash fried, served with homemade coleslaw and fries and your choice of chipotle aioli or tartar sauce
Fish & Chips
$18.00
Beer battered Cod filets flash fried and served over a bed of fries. Served with tarter sauce and homemade coleslaw.
Fried Shrimp Dinner
$18.00
Jumbo shrimp (8) lightly dusted then flash fried and served with cocktail sauce, homemade coleslaw, and fries
Smoked Trinity
$18.00
Smoked pulled pork, beef brisket, and bacon, topped with crispy onions and BBQ, served on brioche with side of coleslaw.
Whiskey Glazed Meatloaf
$20.00
All-beef meatloaf, brushed with our whiskey glaze. Served with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts
Pesto Gnocchi
$16.00
Potato gnocchi tossed in basil pesto, finished with tomatoes and shaved parmesan. Served with baked garlic parmesan pretzel stick
- Add Chicken Breast
- $7.00
- Add Beef Tenderloin
- $9.00
Beefadilla
$19.00
Quesadilla made with shaved ribeye, sautéed red and green peppers, jalapeños and onions, layered with cheddar cheese and chipotle aioli. Served with salsa and tortilla chips
Handhelds
Served with homemade chips All Burgers can be made with chicken breast or black bean patty. Burgers are available with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle upon request
Po' boy
$15.00
Your choice of perch or shrimp, piled high on Amoroso's roll with romaine, tomatoes, pickles, and drizzled with remoulade sauce
Gyro Sandwich
$13.00
Mixture of beef & lamb meat served in a pita with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce
- Add: Feta
- $2.00
Smoked Trinity
$18.00
Smoked pulled pork, beef brisket, and bacon, topped with crispy onions and BBQ, served on brioche with side of coleslaw.
Philly Cheesesteak
$16.00
Chipped ribeye, mixed with sautéed onions, slathered on an Amoroso's roll and topped with white American cheese
- Add: sautéed mushrooms
- $0.75
- Add: Grilled peppers
- $0.75
BBQ Bacon Burger
$16.00
Grilled onions, bacon, sharp cheddar cheese and BBQ, served on brioche
Southwest Burger
$16.00
Grilled jalapeños, bacon, pepper jack and chipotle-aioli, served on brioche
Whiskey Bacon Burger
$17.00
Sharp cheddar cheese, whole grain mustard, whiskey bacon jam, crispy onions, served on brioche
Tavern Burger
$12.00
Classic burger made your way! Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. Additional choices below
Perch Wrap
$16.00
Pike perch lightly dusted, fried, and wrapped with romaine, tomatoes, onions, sharp cheddar cheese, and chipotle aioli
Southwest Wrap
$15.00
Choice of grilled chicken breast or crispy chicken tenders wrapped with romaine, tomato, bacon, pepper jack cheese, and chipotle aioli
Beef Tenderloin Wrap
$16.00
Grilled beef tenderloin bites wrapped with sautéed onions, red & green peppers, pepper jack cheese, romaine, tomato, and zesty sauce
Cajun Shrimp Wrap
$15.00
Fried shrimp dusted with Cajun and wrapped with romaine, tomato, onion, shredded mozzarella, and remoulade sauce.
Sides & Extras
French Fries
$3.00Garlic Parmesan Fries
$4.00Cajun Fries
$4.00Homemade Brussels Sprouts
$5.00Homemade Coleslaw
$3.00Pita Chips
$3.00Bacon
$3.00Celery
$1.00Extra Sauces and dressings
$1.00Mashed Potatoes
$3.00Tater Tots
$4.00Beverages
Soft drinks & other non-alcoholic drinks
Arnold Palmer
$2.00Cherry Coke
$2.00Chocolate Milk
$2.00Coffee
$2.00Coke
$2.00Cranberry Juice
$2.00Diet Coke
$2.00Ginger Ale
$2.00Grapefruit Juice
$2.00Hot Chocolate
$2.00Hot Tea
$2.00Iced Tea
$2.00Lemonade
$2.00Milk
$2.00Orange
$2.00Pineapple Juice
$2.00Red Bull
$3.00Red Bull Blueberry
$3.00Red Bull Coconut
$3.00Red Bull Cranberry
$3.00Red Bull Orange
$3.00Red Bull Sugar-Free
$3.00Red Bull Yellow
$3.00Root Beer
$3.00Shirley Temple
$2.00Soda Temple
$2.00Soda Water
$2.00Sprite
$2.00Water
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness
HOT MEZZES
FALAFEL
$5.00
Crispy chickpea patties made with onion, parsley, garlic and aromatic spices. Served over hummus. Finished with touch of sumac.
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
$17.00
Sautéed shrimp in garlic and chili-infused EVOO Finished with lemon and parsley Served with baguettes (6)
SUCUK & HELLIM
$19.00
Pan-fried cured beef sausage and halloumi cubes Served in a clay dish with pickled vegetables and a baked simit
MERSIN PATATES
$12.00
Thinly sliced potato chips, seasoned with Mersin spice mix, Finished with parsley and yogurt Served with a slice of lemon
ANATOLIAN KIBBEH
$18.00
Crispy bulgur shells filled with ground beef, onion, and walnut Served over arugula with baba salata and lemon (3) Finished with pomegranate molasses
Simit
$12.00
Freshly baked sesame pretzel ring Served with whipped Ezine cheese and Kalamata olives
YÜKSÜK ÇORBA
$14.00
A creamy yogurt-based soup Made with beef dumplings, celery, chickpeas, barley, onion, and garlic Finished with mint-infused EVOO and harissa
COLD MEZZES
Dolma
$12.00
Grape leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice, dill, and mint Served over arugula with tomatoes and Kalamata olives (5)
TURSU
$10.00
Colorful selection of seasonal mixed vegetable pickles - V , VG , DF , GF -
EZME
$12.00
Tomato, cucumber, garlic, and peppers Blended with pepper paste, isot, and pomegranate molasses Finished with Kalamata olives, EVOO, and parsley Served with za'atar pita - V , VG , DF , GF* -
CARROT TARATOR
$12.00
Sautéed carrots and garlic blended with yogurt and spices Topped with EVOO, praline pecans, and parsley Served with za'atar pita - V , GF* -
ATOM
$12.00
Thick strained yogurt topped with chili-infused burnt butter Served with warm za'atar pita - V , GF* -
HUMMUS
$12.00
Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic Topped with chickpeas, EVOO, sumac, and parsley Served with za'atar pita - V , VG , DF , GF* -
EZINE
$12.00
Ezine cheese, sundried tomatoes, garlic, yogurt, and sumac Topped with Kalamata olives and parsley Served with za'atar pita - V , DF , GF* -
SAMPLE PLATTER
$18.00
A tasting of Atom, Ezine, Carrot Tarator, Ezme, and Hummus Served with za'atar pita - V , GF* -
CHARCUTERIE
$26.00
Aged Kashkaval, Braided Orgu, Erzurum Blue Cheese Pan-fried cured beef sausage, tursu, dates, jam of the week, and assorted crackers
SALADS
BABA SALATA
$14.00- Falafel Patties
- $8.00
- Shaved Chicken
- $9.00
- Beef Kavurma
- $10.00
HORIATIKI
$16.00
Heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, onions, and Kalamata olives Tossed in Greek vinaigrette Finished with feta and fresh parsley - V* , VG , DF* , GF -
- Falafel Patties
- $8.00
- Shaved Chicken
- $9.00
- Beef Kavurma
- $10.00
RED CABBAGE
$12.00
Red cabbage fermented with red wine vinegar and lemon Finished with carrots, heirloom tomatoes, and fresh parsley - V , VG , DF , GF -
- Falafel Patties
- $8.00
- Shaved Chicken
- $9.00
- Beef Kavurma
- $10.00
HANDHELDS
TOMBIK SANDWICH
$18.00
Red cabbage, tomatoes, sumac-onion, harissa aioli, and your choice of shaved chicken, gyro or falafel in a gobit bread Served with pickled vegetables
DURUM WRAP
$18.00
Arugula, red cabbage, tomatoes, sumac-onion, hummus, harissa aioli, and your choice of shaved chicken, gyro or falafel wrapped in a lavash Served with pickled vegetables
SIDES
ZA'ATAR PITA
$3.00SIMIT
$5.00RICE PILAF
$5.00TURSO
$5.00HORIATIKI
$8.00BABA
$7.00RED CABBAGE
$6.00EZINE
$6.00CARROT TARATOR
$6.00HUMMUS
$6.00ATOM
$6.00EZME
$6.00MAINS
BUTCHER KOFTE
$25.00
Grilled beef and lamb patties (6) Served with a tırnak pide, Red Cabbage Salad, sumac-onion, harissa, fire-roasted tomato and peppers - DF . GF* -
ISKENDER KEBAP
$22.00
Grilled thin slices of tender lamb Served on a bed of tırnak pide Finished with Iskender sauce, strained yogurt, fire-roasted tomato, and burnt butter
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI
$20.00
Marinated and grilled chicken skewers Served with Horiatiki Salad, pita, lemon, and tzatziki Topped with fresh parsley - DF* , GF* -
KAVURMA
$25.00
Beef tenderloin pieces braised in beef lard with aromatic spices Topped with isot pepper flakes Served with baldo rice pilav and strained yogurt - DF* , GF -
MANTAR SOTE
$19.00
Shiitake, oyster, and white mushrooms Sautéed with sumac-sundried tomatoes, and peppers in Anatolian sauce Finished with EVOO and grated kashkaval Served with baldo rice pilav - V , VG* , DF* , GF -
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Traditional
Bar
Burgers
Pub
Sandwiches
Seafood
Wings
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Tuesday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Wednesday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Thursday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Friday:
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Additional Information:
Kitchen 11:00am-9pm daily. Hours may be adjusted as necessary due to staffing in an effort for our dedicated staff to provide the best possible customer experience.
About Us
Black River Tavern specializes in fresh food made to order daily. Our menu offers unique dishes at very reasonable prices...some say too cheap given the high quality! Taking traditional tavern food beyond just burgers and wings, BRT treats your taste buds with items ranging from our own Coastal Cakes to our Chef's own "Big Rigozzi" homemade macaroni and cheese and our soon-to-be famous "Ripper Dog". Treat yourself to Ma's Cajun Shrimp or some of the best Perch the area has to offer.
Offering a family atmosphere, Black River Tavern has something for everyone featuring numerous large screen tv's, video games, pool, darts and a juke box! Conveniently located on the corner of Phoenix St. and Kalamazoo Dr., the tavern is home to some of the best views of the harbor and Lake Michgan that South Haven has to offer. Come in for lunch or dinner, relax and enjoy some cocktails from our full service bar, newly restored to its original tavern roots. Black River Tavern is a refreshing addition to the vibrant flavo