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Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge
25 School St
Boston, MA 02108
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Lunch
Appetizers
Warm Daily Soup
$8.00
served with a parker house roll and butter
New England Style Clam Chowder
$9.00
house recipe, oyster crackers contains bacon
Buffalo Chicken Dip
$18.00
Topped with blue cheese crumbles. Served with flatbread, celery and carrots
Baked Cajun Corn Ribs
$12.00
lime and cilantro
vegan
gluten-free
House Crispy Wings
$14.00
Choice of: buffalo, honey + lemon spice or bbq. Served with celery and carrots
Spicy Tuna Tacos
$16.00
cajun tuna, gingered carrots, sweet potato purée, guacamole and cilantro on corn tortillas
gluten-free
Chicken Quesadillas
$17.00
White onions, red pepper, green pepper, oyster mushrooms and cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa
Fried Arancini
$13.00
spicy marinara sauce, aged parmesan
vegetarian
Hummus Bowl
$17.00
housemade beet and butternut squash hummus topped with feta cheese and served with flatbread and veggies
vegetarian
Steak Spring Rolls
$14.00
shaved steak, caramelized onions, cheese, side of steak sauce ketchup
Scholars Fried Platter
$44.00
Mixed platter of crispy chicken tenders, wings, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, potato skins, french fries and sweet corn. Served with sides of buffalo sauce, sour cream and marinara
Salads
add: falafel $4 / chicken $7 / salmon* $9 / grilled shrimp $6 / steak tips* $10
Baby Spinach + Brussel Sprout Salad
$14.00
shaved sprouts, bib lettuce, crumbled feta, pomegranate seeds, honey + lime dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Caesar Salad
$14.00
romaine lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, garlic croutons, aged parmesan
Harvest Salad
$12.00
baby arugula, shaved brussel sprouts, sweet potato, granny smith apple, feta cheese, citrus vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Scholars Salad
$14.00
baby spinach, baby arugula, romaine lettuce, sweet corn, red onions, tomatoes, carrots, beets, shaved parmesan, citrus vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Lunch Bowls
Vegetarian bowl $15 (1 base + 3 toppings). Protein bowl $17 (1 base + 1 protein + 2 toppings). Extra toppings + $2
Choose Base
spinach / romaine / arugula
Choose Toppings
herbed chickpeas / bbq corn / beetroot / cumin carrots / quinoa / roasted tomatoes / grilled broccoli / curried rice / shaved sprouts
Choose Protein
falafel / chicken / salmon* / steak tips*
Choose Dressing
honey + lime / basil pesto / chimichurri / salsa verde
Sandwiches
Served with fries. Substitute other sides +$2
Turkey BLT Club
$14.00
sliced turkey, american cheese, bacon, bib lettuce, tomato and mayo layered on toasted white bread
Hot Beef Pastrami
$15.00
hot cured beef, coleslaw, dijon mustard, thousand island dressing and swiss cheese on marbled rye bread
Chicken Caesar Wrap
$15.00
pressed wrap, grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, croutons, aged parmesan, caesar dressing
Caprese Ciabatta
$14.00
sliced mozzarella, plum tomatoes, basil pesto ciabatta roll
vegetarian
Falafel Wrap
$15.00
white tortilla, hummus, lettuce, tomato, pickles, carrots, homemade tzatziki sauce
vegetarian, vegan
Grilled Chicken Burrito
$18.00
grilled chicken, peppers, onions, jasmine rice, american cheese, shredded lettuce, black bean purée and a spicy sriracha salsa in a white tortilla wrap
- Sub Steak for Additional
- $3.00
Eagle Wrap
$17.00
Grilled chicken, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomatoes, crispy bacon and garlic mayo in a white tortilla wrap. Served with onion rings
Scholars Burger*
$18.00
two beef patties, american cheese lettuce, tomato, pickles, and special sauce
Steak Sandwich*
$19.00
flank steak, peppers, onions and pepper jack cheese on french bread
Pizzas
Homemade with bread flour, crispy style 17" base perfect for sharing or light enough for one made in house with fresh ingredients & cheeses. Add: dipping sauces for pizza crust $1 - lemon + herb / garlic aioli / hot honey
Pizza No. 1
$22.00
tomato base, house blend cheese, fresh basil, grape tomatoes, olive oil
vegetarian
Pizza No. 2
$24.00
bacon, grilled chicken, ranch, house blend cheese
Pizza No. 3
$25.00
tomato base, pepperoni, sausage, peppers, house blend cheese, feta and pecorino romano
Pizza No. 4
$22.00
tomato base, house blend cheese, ricotta cream, garlic confit, rosemary olive oil
vegetarian
Pizza No. 5
$24.00
tomato base, peppers, onions, mushrooms, baby spinach, tomatoes, romano & house blend cheese
vegetarian
Pizza No. 6
$24.00
choice of buffalo or bbq fried chicken, tomato base, red onions, cilantro, house blend cheese
Pizza No. 7
$25.00
tomato base, pepperoni cups, house blend cheese & hot honey sauce
Pizza No. 8
$22.00
grilled chicken, garlic, olive oil, romaine lettuce, red onions, grape tomatoes, caesar dressing, mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Special
$25.00
Rotating chef special - ask your server for details!
Sides
$6
Truffle Fries
vegetarian
Broccolini
vegetarian
Onion Rings
vegetarian
House Salad
vegetarian
Sweet Potato Fries
vegetarian
*Indicates an item is cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness. Please inform your server of any allergies before placing your order
Appetizers
Warm Daily Soup
$8.00
served with a parker house roll and butter
New England Style Clam Chowder
$9.00
house recipe, oyster crackers contains bacon
Buffalo Chicken Dip
$18.00
Topped with blue cheese crumbles. Served with flatbread, celery and carrots
Baked Cajun Corn Ribs
$12.00
lime and cilantro
vegan
gluten-free
House Crispy Wings
$14.00
Choice of: buffalo, honey + lemon spice or bbq. Served with celery and carrots
Spicy Tuna Tacos
$16.00
cajun tuna, gingered carrots, sweet potato purée, guacamole and cilantro on corn tortillas
gluten-free
Chicken Quesadillas
$17.00
White onions, red pepper, green pepper, oyster mushrooms and cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa
Fried Arancini
$13.00
spicy marinara sauce, aged parmesan
vegetarian
Hummus Bowl
$17.00
housemade beet and butternut squash hummus topped with goat cheese and served with flatbread and veggies
vegetarian
Steak Spring Rolls
$14.00
shaved steak, caramelized onions, cheese, side of steak sauce ketchup
Scholars Fried Platter
$44.00
Mixed platter of crispy chicken tenders, wings, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, potato skins, french fries and sweet corn. Served with sides of buffalo sauce, sour cream and marinara
Salads
add: falafel $4 / chicken $7 / salmon* $9 / grilled shrimp $6 / steak tips* $10
Baby Spinach + Brussel Sprout Salad
$14.00
shaved sprouts, bib lettuce, crumbled feta, pomegranate seeds, honey + lime dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Caesar Salad
$14.00
romaine lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, garlic croutons, aged parmesan
Harvest Salad
$12.00
baby arugula, shaved brussel sprouts, sweet potato, granny smith apple, feta cheese, citrus vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Scholars Salad
$14.00
baby spinach, baby arugula, romaine lettuce, sweet corn, red onions, tomatoes, carrots, beets, shaved parmesan, citrus vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Mains
Steak Frites*
$28.00
bavette steak, french fries, watercress salad - choose: spiced butter / blue cheese / chimichurri
Baked Salmon*
$28.00
served with tenderstem broccolini, coconut rice and shrimp in a seafood cream sauce
gluten-free
Vegetable Risotto
$22.00
arborio rice, white wine, butter, fresh garlic, peppers, onions, zucchini, yellow squash, parmesan cheese
vegetarian
- Grilled Shrimp
- $6.00
- Salmon
- $9.00
- Chicken
- $7.00
Scholars Vegan "Burger"
$16.00
Beyond beef patty, vegan cheese, lettuce, tomato and special vegan sauce. Served with fries
vegetarian, vegan
Scholars Beef Burger*
$18.00
Two beef patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, chopped pickles, special sauce. Served with fries
Steak Sandwich*
$19.00
Flank steak, peppers, onions and pepper jack cheese on french bread. Served with fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich
$18.00
Fried chicken, garlic mayo, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun. Served with fries
Chicken Parm Pasta
$26.00
crispy chicken, penne pasta, mozzarella & parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, fresh basil
Spaghetti Bolognese
$26.00
spaghetti pasta, ground beef, ground pork, celery, onions, tomato sauce, red wine, fresh garlic, parsley, basil, ricotta and parmesan cheese
Chef's Pasta
Rotating chef special- ask your server for details!
Pizzas
Homemade with bread flour, crispy style 17" base perfect for sharing or light enough for one made in house with fresh ingredients & cheeses. Add: dipping sauces for pizza crust $1 - lemon + herb / garlic aioli / hot honey
Pizza No. 1
$22.00
tomato base, house blend cheese, fresh basil, grape tomatoes, olive oil
vegetarian
Pizza No. 2
$24.00
bacon, grilled chicken, ranch, house blend cheese
Pizza No. 3
$25.00
tomato base, pepperoni, sausage, peppers, house blend cheese, feta and pecorino romano
Pizza No. 4
$22.00
tomato base, house blend cheese, ricotta cream, garlic confit, rosemary olive oil
vegetarian
Pizza No. 5
$24.00
tomato base, peppers, onions, mushrooms, baby spinach, tomatoes, romano & house blend cheese
vegetarian
Pizza No. 6
$24.00
choice of buffalo or bbq fried chicken, tomato base, red onions, cilantro, house blend cheese
Pizza No. 7
$25.00
tomato base, pepperoni cups, house blend cheese & hot honey sauce
Pizza No. 8
$22.00
grilled chicken, garlic, olive oil, romaine lettuce, red onions, grape tomatoes, caesar dressing, mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Special
$25.00
Rotating chef special - ask your server for details!
Sides
$6
Truffle Fries
vegetarian
Broccolini
vegetarian
Onion Rings
vegetarian
House Salad
vegetarian
Sweet Potato Fries
vegetarian
*Indicates an item is cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness. Please inform your server of any allergies before placing your order
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Bar
Meals
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Tuesday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Wednesday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Thursday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Friday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday:
11:00am - 2:00am
About Us
Welcome to Scholars American Bistro & Cocktail Lounge! We are located in Downtown Crossing, along Boston's historic Freedom Trail. Our hours of operations are 11 am until 2 am, seven days a week. with a late night food menu available until 1 am. Our billiards lounge, containing four custom built 8-ft. tables, is open seven days a week.