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City Tavern Restaurant
138 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Dinner
Children's Menu
Baked Goods
Libations
Dinner
First Courses
Mushroom Toast
$12.95
Sautéed Pennsylvania mushrooms, Sally Lunn crouton, sauce Béarnaise
Smoked Salmon & Trout
$14.95
Peppered smoked salmon, smoked Pennsylvania brook trout, capers, sour cream, red onions & pumpernickel
Crab Cakes "Chesapeake Style"
$18.95
Herbed remoulade
Mallard Duck Sausage
$14.25
Broiled duck & pork sausage, sweet & sour cabbage
Cornmeal Fried Oysters
$15.25
Herbed remoulade
Shrimp Cocktail
$14.95
Shrimp, cocktail sauce
gluten-free
Basil Shrimp
$16.95
Shrimp, apple-wood smoked bacon, fresh basil, horseradish barbeque sauce
gluten-free
Prosciutto & Asparagus
$17.95
Prosciutto ham, poached asparagus, cornichons & pumpernickel
Soups
West Indies Pepperpot
$11.95
A spicy colonial classic. Beef, taro root, habanero, allspice & greens
gluten-free
Corn Chowder
$9.25
New England style, corn, potatoes & cream
Tavern Soup du Jour
$9.25
Our Chef's daily specialty
Salads
Country Salad
$10.95
Julienned carrots, cucumber, field greens, raspberry shrub & extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette
gluten-free
Tomato & Onion Salad
$14.50
Sliced tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil, olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette
gluten-free
Romaine & Roquefort Salad
$17.95
Crisp romaine, Roquefort cheese, fresh bacon bits & Burgundy-Dijon mustard vinaigrette
gluten-free
Artichoke & Smoked Chicken
$21.95
Fresh garden greens & Burgundy-Dijon mustard vinaigrette
gluten-free
Seafood Mélange
$32.95
Smoked salmon, smoked trout, shrimp & crabmeat, fresh garden greens & herbed remoulade
gluten-free
Evening Fare ~ Entrees
Colonial Turkey Pot Pie
$26.95
Tender chunks of turkey, mushrooms, early peas, red potatoes, sherry cream sauce & flaky pastry crust, Pennsylvania Dutch egg noodle accompaniment
Escalopes of Veal
$38.95
Egg dipped, pan seared veal cutlet, mushrooms, asparagus & sauce Béarnaise, mashed potatoes, vegetable of the season
Roasted Duckling
$36.95
Clover-honey glaze, mango chutney, mashed potatoes, & vegetable of the season
gluten-free
Veal & Herb Sausage "MüNchner Style"
$23.95
Handmade veal sausage, imported Hengstenberg sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, fried onions, Dijon mustard
Medallions of Venison*
$38.95
Leeks, rosemary-bourbon mushroom sauce, herbed barley & vegetable of the season
Braised Rabbit
$29.95
Marinated & braised rabbit legs, mushroom-vegetable red wine sauce & large egg noodles
New York Strip Steak & Jumbo Shrimp*
Herb crusted New York strip steak, jumbo garlic shrimp, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season
gluten-free
- Market Price
Pork Chop "Apple-Wood Smoked"
$33.95
In the 18th century, preserving meats by curing them in salt & then smoking was necessary to survive the long winters. This dish, reminiscent of ham, is a classic example. Salt cured & smoked, imported Hengstenberg sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, Dijon mustard
gluten-free
Chicken Breast Madeira
$28.95
Marinated & sautéed chicken breast, Madeira–mushroom demi-glaze, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season
Fried Tofu
$25.95
In a 1770 letter to Philadelphia's John Bartram, Benjamin Franklin included instructions on how to make tofu Sally Lunn breaded fried tofu, spinach, seasonal vegetables, sautéed tomatoes & herbs, linguine
Pan-Seared Brook Trout
$33.95
Pennsylvania trout, brown butter, capers, lemon sauce, herbed barley, asparagus & Sauce Béarnaise
Fillet of Salmon
$31.95
Citrus marinated, pan-seared, Sauce Béarnaise, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season
Medallions of Beef Tenderloin*
$35.95
Pan-seared beef medallions, Burgundy demi-glaze sauce, mashed potatoes, asparagus & sauce Béarnaise
Tavern Lobster Pie
Lobster, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, sherry cream sauce & flaky puff pastry baked in a pewter casserole. Vegetable of the season accompaniment
- Market Price
*Consuming raw or uncooked meats, poultry, seafood, and shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions
Main
Colonial Turkey Pot Pie
Tender chunks of turkey with fresh vegetables in cream sauce, topped with puff pastry
Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Tenders
Served with honey mustard & pommes frites
Grilled Chicken Breast
Served with buttered noodles
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Served on City Tavern's Sally Lunn bread baked from the 18th century recipe, accompanied by pommes frites
Meat & Cheese Pie
A colonial version of lasagna
Fish & Chips
An olde English favorite
Baked Goods
Baked Goods
City tavern's on premise pastry kitchen creates a variety of breads and pastries daily that includes our 18th century recipes of the sally lunn, anadama loaves and the sweet potato biscuits – thomas jefferson's favorite! Our pastry chef recreates the sinful dessert table daily from our fresh fruit cobbler, vanilla bean crème brulee and martha Washington's chocolate mousse cake! Along with changing seasonal desserts.
Ales of the Revolution
General Washington's Tavern Porter
Brewed from a genuine recipe on file in the Rare Manuscripts Room of the New York Public Library. A rich, dark brew loaded with flavor
Thomas Jefferson's 1774 Tavern Ale
Thomas Jefferson made beer twice a year. Our version of this ale is made following Jefferson's original recipe, unfiltered, medium bodied, light in color with great taste
Poor Richard's Tavern Spruce
Based on Benjamin Franklin's recipe, written while he was ambassador to France. This beer made with very little hops, has a caramel color, dark molasses hue, a hint of spruce & a dry finish
Alexander Hamilton's Federalist Ale
In the style of the common man's ale, this pale ale is brewed with Pilsner malt, crisp & hoppy with citrus flavors & aromas
Featured Drinks
Shrub
Shrub dates back to the 1500's, in fact Martha Washington's Booke, 1753, includes recipes using shrub in a variety of ways. Shrub is a drink made from fruit juice vinegar sweetened with sugar and spiked with alcohol or fizzed with soda water. At today's City Tavern we offer raspberry as our featured flavor
Apple Cider
Before mixers, apple cider was a very popular drink and used in many ways. An important social routine in early America, people often warmed up around a central fireplace with a beverage in their hands
BG Wines
Chef Walter Staib, proprietor of City Tavern, has great admiration for Thomas Jefferson. He serves B&G wines from the best regions in France, just as the just founding father & epicurean did. Jefferson stocked the cellars of the White House in 1805 with B&G wines before signing the European Trade Embargo in 1807!
Madeira
The most consumed beverage in Colonial America. Actually considered to be superior in the colonies than back at home in Europe. During the trip to colonies the cast of Madeira heated as they approached the equator improve the quality of the Madeira. In fact, in modern production, the casks are now heated to reproduce effects of the voyage. Madeira's popularity was a result of simple economics. Upon his marriage to Catherine of Braganza, the daughter of Portuguese King John IV, King Charles II gained valuable trade concessions which allowed the English to dominate the Madeira trade. Later King George II enacted laws forbidding the importation of any other wine to the Colonies. The lack of importation duties made Madeira an inexpensive & attractive beverage, even to the tea totaling Quakers
Winter Drinks
Wassail
Wassail dates back to the old English custom of wassailing during the Christmas and New Year's season. In those days, a big punch bowl was filled with this spiced drink and everyone gathered around the "wassail bowl" to toast the season
City Tavern Warmer
Although Madeira was the drink of choice at City Tavern, rum, brandy and whiskey were also consumed in healthy quantities. This drink combines all three with another common beverage, apple cider
Egg Nog
In February 1796, Isaac Weld wrote about a small entourage of travelers that stopped in Philadelphia for breakfast and enjoyed eggnog, documenting it for the first time!
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General Info
Cuisine
American - Traditional
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday:
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday:
1:00pm - 7:00pm
About Us
Chef Walter Staib’s culinary philosophy is based on tried and true traditions, not trends. City Tavern’s cuisine is made fresh daily from scratch with local ingredients. Just as the founding fathers dined on elegant, sophisticated cuisine at City Tavern, so will you.