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City Tavern Prices in Philadelphia, PA 19106

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138 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 413-1443
City Tavern Menu

Hours of Operation

Hours may fluctuate. For detailed hours of operation, please contact the store directly.

Restaurant Menu

First Courses & Soups

Mallard Duck Sausage

broiled duck & pork sausage, sweet & sour cabbage

$10.25

Smoked Salmon & Trout

peppered smoked salmon, smoked pennsylvania brook trout, capers, red onions & pumpernickel

$9.25

Giant Cornmeal Fried Oysters

herbed remoulade

$10.25

Basil Shrimp

(gf). jumbo shrimp, apple-smoked bacon, fresh basil, horseradish barbeque sauce

$12.95

Mushroom Toast

sauteed pennsylvania mushrooms, sally lunn crouton, sauce bearnaise

$8.95

West Indies Pepperpot Soup

(gf). a spicy colonial classic. beef, taro root & greens

$7.95

Corn Chowder

new england style, corn, potatoes & cream

$6.95

Tavern Soup Du Jour

our chef’s daily specialty

$6.50

Salads & Cold Platters

Country Salad

(gf). julienned carrots, cucumber, tomato, field greens, raspberry shrub & extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette

$6.95

Tomato & Onion Salad

(gf). sliced tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil, olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette

$9.50

Artichoke & Smoked Chicken

(gf). fresh garden greens & burgundy-dijon mustard vinaigrette

$13.95

Salmagundi

(gf). an 18th century classic. fresh garden greens, ham, smoked turkey, smoked chicken, salami, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled egg, olives & choice of dressing

$14.95

Shrimp & Crab Salad

(gf). shrimp, crabmeat, greens & herbed remoulade

$18.95

Black Forest Ham & Asparagus

imported black forest ham, poached asparagus, cornichons & pumpernickel

$14.95

Romaine & Roquefort

(gf). salad crisp romaine, roquefort cheese, fresh bacon bits & creamy parmesan cheese dressing

$11.95

Entrees

Colonial Turkey Pot Pie

tender chunks of turkey, mushrooms, early peas, red potatoes, sherry cream sauce & flaky pastry crust baked in a pewter casserole. egg noodle accompaniment

$13.95

Braised Rabbit

marinated & braised rabbit leg, mushroom-vegetable red wine sauce & large egg noodles

$16.95

Roasted Duckling

(gf). clover-honey glaze, chutney, mashed potatoes, vegetable of the season

$18.95

Wiener Schnitzel

pan-fried breaded veal cutlets, pommes frites & vegetable of the season

$16.95

Fried Tofu

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, tomatoes & herbs, linguine

$10.95

Chicken Breast Madeira

marinated & sauteed chicken breast, madeira-mushroom demi-glaze, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season

$14.95

Medallions Of Pork Tenderloin

* marinated in thomas jefferson’s ale, pan seared, greens, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season

$16.95

Beef Pie

twice cooked beef, simmered with mushrooms & herbs, rich red wine sauce, baked in puff pastry, sweet & sour cabbage

$14.95

Crab Cake "Chesapeake Style"

herbed remoulade, pommes frites & cole slaw

$19.95

Tenderloin Of Beef

* pan seared medallions of beef, burgundy demi-glaze sauce, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season

$20.95

Paillard Of Salmon

* citrus marinated, pan-seared, sauce béarnaise, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season

$15.95

Veal & Herb Sausage "Münchner Style"

hand made veal & herb sausage, fried onions, mashed potatoes & pennsylvania dutch style sauerkraut

$12.95

Tavern Lobster Pie

lobster, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, sherry cream sauce & flaky puff pastry, baked in a pewter casserole. vegetable of the season accompaniment

Pork Chop "Apple-Wood Smoked"

(gf). 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. pennsylvania dutch style

$19.95

First Courses

Crab Cakes "Chesapeake Style"

herbed remoulade

$12.95

Mallard Duck Sausage

broiled duck & pork sausage, sweet & sour cabbage

$10.25

Giant Cornmeal Fried Oysters

herbed remoulade

$10.25

Shrimp Cocktail

(gf). jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce

$11.95

Smoked Salmon & Trout

peppered smoked salmon, smoked pennsylvania brook trout, capers, red onions & pumpernickel

$11.95

Basil Shrimp

(gf). jumbo shrimp, apple-smoked bacon, fresh basil, horseradish barbeque sauce

$12.95

Black Forest Ham & Asparagus

imported black forest ham, poached asparagus, cornichons & pumpernickel

$13.95

Mushroom Toast

sauteed pennsylvania mushrooms, sally lunn crouton, sauce béarnaise

$8.95

Soups

West Indies Pepperpot

(gf). a spicy colonial classic. beef, taro root, habanero, allspice & greens

$7.95

Corn Chowder

new england style, corn, potatoes & cream

$6.95

Tavern Soup Du Jour

our chef's daily specialty

$6.50

Salads

Country Salad

julienned carrots, cucumber, field greens, raspberry shrub & extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette

$6.50

Tomato & Onion Salad

sliced tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil, olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette

$9.50

Romaine & Roquefort Salad

crisp romaine, roquefort cheese, fresh bacon bits & burgundy-dijon mustard vinaigrette

$10.95

Artichoke & Smoked Chicken

fresh garden greens & burgundy-dijon mustard vinaigrette

$17.95

Seafood Mélange

smoked salmon, smoked trout, jumbo shrimp & crabmeat, fresh garden greens & herbed remoulade

$22.95

Entrées

Roasted Duckling

(gf). clover-honey glaze, chutney, mashed potatoes, & vegetable of the season

$29.95

Veal & Herb Sausage "Münchner Style"

hand made veal sausage, pennsylvania dutch style sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, dijon mustard

$18.95

Medallions Of Venison

* leeks, rosemary-bourbon mushroom sauce, herbed barley & vegetable of the season

$34.95

Tenderloin Tips & Mushrooms

* marinated & sauteed beef tenderloin tips, mushrooms, sour cream-dijon sauce, herbed egg noodles & vegetable of the season.

$29.95

Rack Of Lamb

* (gf). roasted with dijon mustard & pecans, rosemary infused au jus, mashed potatoes, & vegetable of the season

$33.95

Wiener Schnitzel

pan-fried breaded veal cutlet, pommes frites & vegetable of the season

$26.95

Colonial Turkey Pot Pie

tender chunks of turkey, mushrooms, early peas, red potatoes, sherry cream sauce & flaky pastry crust

$21.95

Braised Rabbit

marinated & braised rabbit legs, mushroom-vegetable red wine sauce & large egg noodles

$24.95

New York Strip Steak & Jumbo Shrimp

* (gf). herb crusted new york strip steak, jumbo garlic shrimp, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season

$34.95

Pork Chop "Apple-Wood Smoked"

(gf). 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. pennsylvania dutch style

$21.95

Chicken Breast Madeira

marinated & sauteed chicken breast, madeira-mushroom demi-glaze, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season

$21.95

Fried Tofu

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, sauteed tomatoes & herbs, li

$17.95

Pan-Seared Brook Trout

pennsylvania brook trout, brown butter, capers, lemon sauce, herbed barley, asparagus & sauce béarnaise

$25.95

Paillard Of Salmon

* citrus marinated, pan-seared, sauce béarnaise, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season

$25.95

Medallions Of Beef Tenderloin

* pan-seared beef medallions, burgundy demi-glaze, mashed potatoes, asparagus & sauce béarnaise

$30.95

Tavern Lobster Pie

lobster, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, sherry cream sauce & flaky puff pastry baked in a pewter casserole. vegetable of the season accompaniment

Children's Menu

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 pomme frites

Meat & Cheese Pie

a colonial version of lasagna

Fish & Chips

an olde english favorite

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