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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
Mother's Day Prix Fixe
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
Potato & Leek
$16.00
Ramp Oil, Frizzled Leeks
Caesar Salad
$22.00
Brioche Crouton, Shaved Parmesan
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)
Oysters
Minimum ½ Dozen
- MP
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
Korean Duck Buns
$20.00
Carrot and Cabbage Slaw, Spicy Aioli
Spring Goat Cheese Ravioli
$22.00
Toasted Pine Nuts, Goat Cheese, Garlic Chips, Light Mushroom Broth
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
- $26.00
- $48.00
Spicy Ahi Tuna Cones
$28.00
Miso Tuile, Spicy Mayo, Ossetra Caviar
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
Spring Succotash, Brussel Sprouts, Confit Tomato, Pearl Onion, Red Bliss Potato, Vin Jaune Sauce, Rosemary Oil
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
NY Strip Steak Frites
$50.00
Crispy Frites, Confit Tomato, Au Poivre Sauce
Sides
Hand Cut Frites
$12.00
Add Parmesan & Truffle Oil $3
Spring Succotash
$12.00Black Garlic Brussel Sprouts
$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
Raspberry Compote, Fresh Mint
Chocolate Ganache Cake
$14.00
House Made Vanilla Ice 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
First Course
Family Style Choose 3
Smoked Salmon Sashimi Style
Dill Crème Fraîche, Caper–Cucumber Relish
Korean Fried Cauliflower
Crispy Cauliflower, Sweet & Spicy Glaze, Scallions
Traditional Shrimp Cocktail
Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
Spring Greens Caesar
Shaved Parmesan, Brioche Crouton
Deviled Eggs
Ossetra, Crème Fraîche & Chive
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Truffled Leek Cream
Second Course
Brioche French Toast
Caramelized Apples, House Whipped Cream
Chicken & Waffle
Crispy Confit Chicken, Polenta Waffle, Roasted Corn, Rosemary Demi
Maple Bacon Crusted Salmon
Potato Hash, Pan Sauce, Crème Fraîche
Steak & Eggs
Flat Iron Steak, Port Onion, Fried Egg, Garlic Aioli, English Muffin
Lobster Eggs Benedict
Butter‑Poached Lobster, Tarragon, Black Forest Ham, Brioche, Hollandaise
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
Oysters
Minimum ½ Dozen
- MP
Fried Calamari
$18.00
Buttermilk Soaked, Spicy Marinara
Chicken Lollipops 3pcs
$18.00
Sweet and Spicy Glaze, Scallions
Parisian Gnocchi
$18.00
Leek Cream, Wild Mushroom, Herb Breadcrumb
Korean Duck Buns
$20.00
Carrot & Cabbage Slaw, Spicy Aioli
Spring Goat Cheese Ravioli
$22.00
Toasted Pine Nuts, Goat Cheese, Garlic Chips, Light Mushroom Broth
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
$26.00
Charred Street Corn, Sauce Verde, Cotija Cheese
Spicy Ahi Tuna Cones
$28.00
Miso Tuile, Spicy Mayo, Ossetra Caviar
Signature Sandwiches•
Coq Au Vin Melt
$25.00
Roasted Mushroom Aioli, Caramelized Onion, Bacon, Gouda
Signature Verve Burger
$26.00
Served With House Fries and Dressed Greens
- Add Cheese - White Cheddar, Gouda, Bleu
- $2.00
- Add Bacon (Jam or Slab)
- $3.00
Classic Cheesesteak
$28.00
Flat Iron, Port Onions, Garlic Aioli, White Cheddar
Desserts
Verve House Ice Cream/Sorbet
$12.00
Ask Server for Daily Selections
Crème Brûlée
$14.00
House Biscotti
Parisian Style Cheesecake
$14.00
Raspberry Compote, Fresh Mint
Chocolate Ganache Cake
$14.00
House Made Vanilla Ice Cream
Charcuterie Board
Cured Meats
$28.00
Merguez Sausage, Black Pepper Pâté, Saucisson Sec. Served with Fig Jam and Accompaniments
Artisan Cheeses
$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 Picture of Sorrel and Gray
Hibiscus, Cinnamon, Allspice, Ginger, Club Soda
- Spirit Free $14.00
Agave for Algernon
$16.00
Mezcal, Amante, Orange, Citric Acid, Lavender Syrup
Gone with the Gin
$16.00
Gin, Passionfruit, Yuzu, Lime, Green Tea Syrup, Aromatic Bitters
Treasure Rye Land
$16.00
Rye, Chile Liqueur, Cinnamon-Cardamom Syrup, Lemon, Rosemary Tincture, Club Soda
Tea Time in Wonderland
Green Tea Vodka, Lychee, Lime, Yuzu, Grapefruit Bitters
- Full Spirit $16.00
- Spirit Free $14.00
Red Rum on the Orient Express
Rum, Raspberry-Mint Syrup, Lime, Angostura Bitters
- Full Spirit $16.00
- Spirit Free $14.00
Returning Verve Classics
Call Spirits add $3
Oaky Alchemy
$18.00
Bourbon, Aperol, Amante, Chamomile Honey, Lemon, Aromatic 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
Heineken N/A
$8.00Stella Artois
$9.00Amstel Light
$9.00Belhaven Scottish Ale
$12.00Six Point Crisp ABV
$12.00
Draft Pint
Maine Beer Lunch ABV 7%
$12.00
Draft Pint
Golden Monkey Belgian Tripel Ale ABV 9.5%
$12.00
Draft Pint
Allagash White ABV 5.2%
$12.00
Draft Pint
Guinness
$12.00Guiness 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 Veltliner, 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 Margaux '21, Fr.
- bottle $95.00
Chateauneuf du Pape, Perrine, '23 Fr.
- bottle $95.00
Cabernet Beaulieu Vineyard '22, Napa
- bottle $95.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Philip '15, It.
- bottle $110.00
Burgundy, 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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General Info
Payment Types
Visa
MasterCard
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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.