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Verve Restaurant
18 East Main Street
Somerville, US-NJ 08876
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Lit'l Frenchie Brunch
A La Carte
Bar Plates
Cocktails and Beer
Wine List
Lit'l Frenchie Brunch
11AM - 2PM
Starters
Wild Mushroom Soup
$16.00
Frizzled Leeks, Truffle Oil, Chives
Smoked Salmon Sashimi Style
$16.00
Drizzled Dill Crème Fraîche, Caper Cucumber Relish
Japanese Pancake
$17.00
Brown Butter Puree, Raspberry Yuzu Compote
Mediterranean Salad
$18.00
Arugula, Goat Cheese, Hummus Croquettes, Kalamata Olive Citrus Vinaigrette
Avocado Toast
$18.00
Torched Avocado, Heirloom Tomato, Feta, Balsamic Drizzle
Shrimp and Grits
$18.00
Grilled Seasoned Shrimp, Cheddar Grits, Sautéed Garlic Spinach
Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese Sliders
$20.00
Kaiser Sliders, Fry Sauce (ketchup/mayo)
Entrées
Buckweat and Avocado Bowl
$20.00
Poached Egg, Feta Cheese, Green Goddess Dressing Add Chicken 10 - Shrimp/Salmon 12 -
Verve Style Omelette
$22.00
Red Onions, Peppers, Gruyere Cheese, Roasted Tomato
Brioche French Toast
$24.00
Caramelized Apples, House Whipped Cream
Verve Style Eggs Benedict
$26.00
Black Forest Ham, Brioche, Classic Hollandaise
Classic Croque Madame
$30.00
Brioche Bread, Smoked Ham, Gruyère Cheese, Fried Egg
"Chicken and Waffle"
$32.00
Confit Chicken, Polenta Waffle, Grilled Asparagus, Rosemary Demi
Maple Bacon Crusted Salmon
$36.00
Potato Hash, Pan Sauce, Crème Fraiche
Steak & Eggs
$38.00
Flat Iron Steak, Gruyere Cheese, Port Onion, Garlic Aioli, Fried Egg
Lit'l Frenchies
$18
Creamy Mac & Cheese
Chicken Fingers, Frites & Honey Dipping Sauce
Verve Burger (4 oz.) with Frites
Dessert
$14
Chocolate Ganache Cake
House Made Vanilla Ice Cream
Crème Brûlée
House Biscotti
Black Cherry Tart
Vanilla Pastry Cream
Prices and selections subject to change. 3% administrative fee applies to tables exceeding 4 guests paying with credit card 20% gratuity applied to parties 6 or more
Soups & Salads
French Onion Soup
$18.00
Gruyère Cheese, Crostini
Crispy Brie Salad
$20.00
Mixed Greens, Granny Smith, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Toasted Almond
Poached Pear Salad
$22.00
Mixed Greens, Blue Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, Port Wine Vinaigrette
Verve Plates
House Made Bang Dumplings
$16.00
Choice of:
- Royal (Shrimp & Pork w. Vinegar Soy Sauce)
- Volcano (Shiitake Mushroom, Taro, & Carrot w/ Sriracha & Vinegar Soy Sauce), or
- Sunshine (Fried Pork & Shrimp with Honey Chili Sauce), or
- Cluck Cluck (Chicken & Cilantro with Sesame Ginger Soy Sauce)
Fried Calamari
$18.00
Buttermilk Soaked, Spicy Marinara
Chicken Lollipops 3pcs
$18.00
Sweet and Spicy Glaze, Scallions
Parisian Gnocchi
Leek Cream, Wild Mushroom, Herb Breadcrumb
- $18.00
- $32.00
White Truffle Mac & Cheese
$20.00
Classic Mornay Sauce, Panko Crumble
Korean Duck Buns
$20.00
Carrot and Cabbage Slaw, Spicy Aioli
Escargots de Bourgogne
$22.00
Garlic Butter Sauce, Crostini
Grilled Octopus
$24.00
Caramelized Onion, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Caramelized Apple Purée, Persillade Sauce
Mama Verve Crab Cake
Charred Street Corn, Sauce Verde, Cotija Cheese
- $24.00
- $46.00
*Verve Burger
$26.00
Aged White Cheddar, Gouda, Bleu d' Auvergne. Served with House Greens and Frites
- Cheese
- $2.00
- House Bacon Jam
- $3.00
Entrées
Tom Yum Noodle Bowl
Vermicelli Glass Noodle, Carrot, Wild Mushroom, Grilled Lime, Crispy Tofu, Cilantro
- $32.00
- add Chicken, Shrimp, or Beef $6.00
Crispy Chicken Breast
$36.00
Parisian Gnocchi, Haricot Vert, Brown Butter Honey Sauce
Miso Glazed Salmon
$38.00
Provençal Fried Rice, Crunchy Rice Puffs, Soy Beurre Blanc
Pan Seared Duck Breast
$46.00
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Duck Jus, Blackberry Compote
Braised Pork Shank
$48.00
Aligot Potato, Grilled Asparagus, Pomegranate Gremolata, Port Wine Jus
NY Strip Au Poivre
$50.00
Roasted Garlic Gratin, Haricot Vert, Au Poivre Sauce
Sides
Hand Cut Frites
$10.00Asparagus Almondine
$12.00Roasted Garlic Gratin
$12.00Haricot Vert
$12.00Desserts
Verve House Ice Cream/Sorbet
$12.00
Ask Server for Daily Selections
Crème Brûlée
$14.00
House Biscotti
Parisian Style Cheesecake
$14.00
Blueberry Compote, Fresh Mint
Chocolate Ganache Cake
$14.00
House Made Vanilla Ice Cream
Black Cherry Tart
$14.00
Vanilla Pastry Cream
Charcuterie Plate
Featuring Seasonal Hand-Crafted Cheeses from Calkin's Creamery and Crafted Cured Meats
Cured Meats
$28.00
Merguez Sausage, Black Pepper Paté, Saucisson Sec Served with Fig Jam and Accompaniments
Artisan Cheeses
$28.00
Garlic Cheddar, Aged Gouda, Served with Fig Jam and Accompaniments
**There is a $15 surcharge for a shared entrée** 3% administrative fee
Verve Plates
Bang Dumplings (4)
$16.00- Volcano (Shiitake Mushroom, Taro, & Carrot w/ Sriracha & Vinegar Soy Sauce), or
- $16.00
- Sunshine (Fried Pork & Shrimp with Honey Chili Sauce), or
- $16.00
- Cluck Cluck (Chicken & Cilantro with Sesame Ginger Soy Sauce)
- $16.00
- Royal (Shrimp & Pork w. Vinegar Soy Sauce)
- $16.00
Fried Calamari
$18.00
Buttermilk Soaked, Spicy Marinara
Chicken Lollipops 3pcs
$18.00
Sweet and Spicy Glaze, Scallions
Parisian Gnocchi
Leek Cream, Wild Mushroom, Herb Breadcrumb
- $18.00
- $32.00
White Truffle Mac & Cheese
$20.00
Classic Mornay Sauce, Panko Crumble
Korean Duck Buns
$20.00
Carrot & Cabbage Slaw, Spicy Aioli
Escargots de Bourgogne
$22.00
Garlic Butter Sauce, Crostini
Grilled Octopus
$24.00
Caramelized Onion, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Caramelized Apple Purée, Persillade Sauce
Mama Verve Crab Cake
Charred Street Corn, Sauce Verde, Cotija Cheese
- $24.00
- $46.00
*Verve Burger
$26.00
Aged White Cheddar, Gouda, Bleu d' Auvergne (with House Bacon Jam add $3). Served with House Greens and Frites
- With Cheese (Aged White Cheddar, Gouda, Bleu d' Auvergne)
- $2.00
- With House Bacon Jam
- $3.00
Verve Charcuterie Cured Meats Board
$28.00
Merguez Sausage, Black Pepper Paté, Saucisson Sec . Served with Fig Jam and Accompaniments
Verve Charcuterie Artisan Cheeses Board
$28.00
Garlic Cheddar, Aged Gouda, Brie. Served with Fig Jam and Accompaniments
**There is a $15 surcharge for a shared entrée** 3% administrative fee
Crafted Cocktails
Magic Does Not Come In a Bottle, It Is Created
The Black Cat Cocoa
Dark Chocolate, Oat Milk, Chili, Sugar, Cocoa Powder
- Spirit Free $14.00
Curious George
Bourbon, Banana Milk, Vanilla, Orgeat, Toasted Almond & Cinnamon Bitters
- Full Spirit $16.00
- Spirit Free $14.00
Catcher in the Chai
Vodka, Allspice Dram, Coconut Milk Tea, Cinnamon- Cardamom Syrup
- Full Spirit $16.00
- Spirit Free $14.00
The Count of Monte Cristo
$16.00
Brown Butter Pecan Rum, Maple Syrup, Pama Liqueur, Black Walnut & Angostura Bitters
The Cigar-let Letter
$16.00
Pink Peppercorn Mezcal, Juniper Honey, Lime, Amante, Grapefruit Bitters
Romeo and Juniper
$16.00
Chai Spiced Gin, Amante, Smoked Honey, Lemon, Bee Pollen
Returning Verve Classics
Call Spirits add $3
Son of a Gun
$18.00
Bourbon, Averna, Lillet Blanc, Coffee Liqueur, Cinnamon Bitters
Crimson Sunset
$18.00
Lemongrass & Hibiscus Infused Tequila, Lime, Cassis, Apricot Liqueur, Agave, Spicy Tincture
50 Shades of Pink
$18.00
Hibiscus Infused Orange/Citron Vodka, Kinky Liqueur, Lime, Super Syrup
Verve Manhattan
$18.00
Fig Infused Rye, Punt E Mes, Cinnamon Bitters
Verve Select Craft Beers
Seasonal sixtels available on draft, please ask your server
Founders Solid Gold Premium Lager
$8.00
12oz can
Kronenbourg 1664 Euro Pale Lager
$8.00
11.2oz bottle
Perpetual IPA
$8.00
12oz can
Yards Brawler Pub Ale
$8.00
12oz can
Austin East Hard Cider
$8.00
12 oz can
Heineken N/A
$8.00Erdinger Oktoberfest
$8.00
Bottle
Left Hand Oktoberfest
$8.00
Can
Stella Artois
$9.00Amstel Light
$9.00Helles Golden Lager
$9.00
Can
Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro
$9.00
16oz can
San Miguel Light
$9.00
12 oz can
River Horse IPA
$9.00
Can
Jack's Abby
$10.00
Draft Pint
Maine Beer Lunch
$10.00
Draft Pint
Lord Hobo Boom Sauce
$10.00
Draft Pint
Allagash White
$10.00
Draft Pint
Guiness N/A
$12.00Chimay Golden
$15.00
Bottle
Chimay Reserve
$17.00
Bottle
Single Malt Scotch
Ballantine Scotch
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Dewar's
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Glenmorangie X
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
J & B
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Johnnie Walker Red
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Royal Tiger
- per/ oz. $7.00
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 yr
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Chivas Regal
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Glenlivet 12yr
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Glengoyne 10yr
- Glengoyne 12yr $8.00
Highland Park Magnus
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Johnnie Walker Black
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Lochlea Harvest Edition
- per/ oz. $8.00
Macallan 12yr
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Glengoyne 12yr
- (per/ oz.) $9.00
Glenmorangie 10yr
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Talisker 10
- Mix (oz) $10.00
Laphroiag 10yr
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Balvenie 12yr Scotch
- (per/ oz.) $12.00
Nikka Whiskey from the Barrel
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Brenne 10yr Whiskey
- (per/ oz.) $12.00
Compass Box Spice
- (per/ oz.) $12.00
Dalmor 12
- (per/ oz.) $12.00
Johnnie Walker Gold
- (per/ oz.) $12.00
Lagavulin 16yr
- (per/ oz.) $12.00
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14yr
- (per/ oz.) $14.00
Oban 14yr
- (per/ oz.) $14.00
Dalwhinnie 15yr
- (per/ oz.) $15.00
Glengoyne 18yr
- (per/ oz.) $20.00
Johnnie Walker Blue
- (per/ oz.) $60.00
Special Irish Blends
Bushmills
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Paddy Blended
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Powers
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Jameson's
- (per/ oz.) $12.00
Red Breast
- (per/ oz.) $12.00
Jameson's 18
- (per/ oz.) $24.00
Verve Bourbons
Bulleit Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Evan Williams BIB
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Evan Williams
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Old Forrester
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Makers Mark Caste Strength
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Redemption Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Redemption Rye
- (per / oz.) $6.00
Wild Turkey
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Beer Barrel Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $7.00
Clyde Mayes 92 proof
- (per/ oz.) $7.00
Elijah Craig
- (per/ oz.) $7.00
Four Roses SB Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $7.00
Heaven Hill
- (per/ oz.) $7.00
High West Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $7.00
Mckenna Bottled and Bond
- (per/ oz.) $7.00
Mellow Corn
- (per/ oz.) $7.00
Old Grandad
- (per/ oz.) $7.00
Angels Envy
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Basil Hayden
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Blantons Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Evans and Williams Single Batch
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Garrison Bros Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
George Dickel Sour Mash
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Hudson Bay Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Jack Daniels
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Jefferson's Reserve
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Makers Mark
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Mitchners Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Town Branch Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Woodford Reserve
- (per/ oz.) $8.00
Bookers Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $9.00
Knob Creek Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $9.00
Widow Jane Lucky 13
- (per/ oz.) $9.00
Amador Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Corner Creek Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Rabbit Hole Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Weller Special Res Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Widow Jane Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Colonel EH Tayler
- (per/ oz.) $12.00
Few Cold Cut Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $12.00
Bulleit 10yr Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $14.00
Widow Jane 15yr Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $15.00
Eagle Rare
- (per/ oz.) $16.00
Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon
- (per/ oz.) $16.00
Makers Mark PS Fette
- (per/ oz.) $16.00
Special Tequila 1 2 3
Organic Blanco
- (per/ oz.) $13.00
Organic Añejo
- (per/ oz.) $13.00
Organic Reposado
- (per/ oz.) $13.00
Rums
Banks 7 Year
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Don Armando
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Appleton Estate 12 Year
- (per/ oz.) $12.00
Barbancourt 15 Year
- (per/ oz.) $13.00
Port
Graham's 6 Grapes
- (per/ oz.) $12.00
Fonseca 10yr Tawny
- (per/ oz.) $12.00
Warres Warrior Port
- (per/ oz.) $14.00
Graham's 20yr Tawny
- (per/ oz.) $14.00
Smith Woodhouse '03
- (per/ oz.) $26.00
Warres Vintage '85
- (per/ oz.) $28.00
Cognacs
Ansac Cognac
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Boulard Calvados
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Chabot XO
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Germain Robin
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Ognoas Bas Armanagnac
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Tariquet 15 year Bas Armanagnc
- (per/ oz.) $10.00
Hennessy VS
- (per/ oz.) $6.00
Courvoiser VSOP
- (per/ oz.) $16.00
Remy Martin VSOP
- (per/ oz.) $16.00
Martell Cordon Bleu
- (per/ oz.) $20.00
Vodkas
Prairie Vodka
- (per / oz.) $6.00
Svedka Citron
- (per / oz.) $6.00
Svedka Orange
- (per / oz.) $6.00
Svedka Raspberry
- (per / oz.) $6.00
Svedka Vanilla
- (per / oz.) $6.00
360 Vodka Chocolate
- (per / oz.) $7.00
360 Vodka Peach
- (per / oz.) $7.00
Mill Six Vodka
- (per / oz.) $7.00
Belvedere Vodka
- (per / oz.) $8.00
Chopin
- (per / oz.) $8.00
Ketel One
- (per / oz.) $8.00
Stoli Vodka
- (per / oz.) $8.00
Tito's Vodka
- (per / oz.) $8.00
Champagne & Sparkling
Riondo Prosecco, Italy
- glass $20.00
- bottle $85.00
Charles de Fere, Blanc de Blancs, Fr.
- glass $22.00
- bottle $95.00
Brut Rosé, L. Albrecht, Fr.
- glass $24.00
- bottle $100.00
Veuve Clicquot Brut '75, Reims, Fr.
- bottle $155.00
Whites
Muscat, Domaine Brial '20, Fr.
- bottle $55.00
Aligoté, Doudet '20, Fr.
- bottle $60.00
Pinot Gris, Kracher '20, At.
- bottle $60.00
Gruner Vetliner, D. Wachau '22
- bottle $60.00
Mâcon-Villages, Drouhin '22, Fr.
- bottle $65.00
Rhône Blend, Crozes-Hermitage '18, Fr.
- bottle $65.00
Bourgogne, Labet '21, Fr.
- bottle $65.00
Bordeaux, Château Les Clauzots '24, Fr.
- bottle $75.00
Pouilly-Fuissé Dubeouf '20, Fr.
- bottle $75.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Cakebread '23, Napa
- bottle $75.00
Shamais Grillo, Cusumano, '21, It.
- bottle $75.00
Chardonnay, Jordan Russian River '23, Ca.
$80.00Chablis, Domaine Vorcoret '23, Fr.
- bottle $85.00
Chablis Forets 1st Cru, '23, Fr.
$90.00Chardonnay, Far Niente '20, Napa
$145.00Puligny-Montrachet, Domain-Pascal '23
$160.00Chassagne-Montrachet '23, Francois Carillon
$165.00Rosé, Domaine Campuget '24, Rhône, Fr.
- glass $16.00
- bottle $65.00
Pinot Grigio, Riff '24, It.
- glass $16.00
- bottle $65.00
Riesling, Graff '24 Westhofen, Ger.
- glass $17.00
- bottle $70.00
Sauvignon Blanc, White Haven '24, Nz.
- glass $17.00
- bottle $70.00
Chardonnay, Chalk Hill '24, Ca.
- glass $20.00
- bottle $85.00
Reds
Ventoux, Delas '20, Fr.
- bottle $60.00
Merlot, Alexander Valley '22, Sonoma
- bottle $60.00
Sangiovese Blend, Cecchi '23, It.
- bottle $60.00
Pinot Noir, Labet '22, Fr.
- bottle $65.00
Rioja, Marques de Riscal, Reserva '20, Sp.
- bottle $70.00
Bordeaux, Chateau Bel-Air '22, Fr.
- bottle $75.00
St. Emilion, Château Eglise d'Armens '20, Fr.
- bottle $80.00
Cabernet, Ferrari-Carano '22, Ca.
- bottle $80.00
Pinot Noir, EnRoute '23, Russian River
- bottle $80.00
Petite Sirah, Stags Leap '21, Napa
- bottle $80.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Buehler '20, Napa
- bottle $90.00
Bordeaux, Château, Tayac Marqaux '21, Fr.
- bottle $95.00
Chateauneuf du Pape, Perrine, '23 Fr.
- bottle $95.00
Cabernet BV '22, Napa
- bottle $95.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Philip '15, It.
- bottle $110.00
Burgandy, Doudet, Aloxe-Corton 1st Cru, '22
- bottle $120.00
Cabernet, Jordan '20, Alex Valley
- bottle $120.00
Rhône, Domaine Des Tourettes, '21 Fr.
- bottle $120.00
Cabernet, Sinegal '21, Napa
- bottle $150.00
Cabernet, Taub Family '21, Napa
- bottle $150.00
Margaux, Château Cantenac Brown '19, Fr.
- bottle $180.00
Cabernet, Silver Oak '19, Alex Valley
- bottle $180.00
Pinot Noir, Murphy Goode '23, Ca.
- glass $17.00
- bottle $70.00
Malbec, Gascón '24, Ar.
- glass $17.00
- bottle $70.00
Côtes-du-Rhône, Delas '23, Fr
- glass $18.00
- bottle $75.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, B-Side '21, C. Coast
- glass $20.00
- bottle $85.00
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Payment Types
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Cuisine
American - Contemporary
French
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
4:00pm - 12:00am
Wednesday:
4:00pm - 12:00am
Thursday:
4:00pm - 12:00am
Friday:
4:00pm - 12:00am
Saturday:
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday:
4:00pm - 12:00am
About Us
Situated in the heart of downtown Somerville, New Jersey, our restaurant is known for the quality of our butcher aged steaks and sushi grade fish. Our creative menu offers a variety of bistro dishes prepared with the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients. Our provencial country style is grounded with slow cooked flavors, presenting a creatively prepared dish for every palette. To enhance you experience we offer carefully selected bistro wines from our cellar, European and domestic beers and fashionable martinis and cocktails.