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    GW Carsons

    308 East Main Street

    Branford, CT 06405


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    Wings and Things!
    Salads
    Sandwiches
    Burgers
    Entrées
    Seafood Platter
    Sides
    Desserts
    Kids
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    Featured Items

    • The Hungry Man

      Two 8 oz Angus patties, bacon, red onion, Cheddar cheese, American cheese and special dressing on a brioche bun. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise your server of any food allergies you may have be
      $21.00
    • Large House Salad

      $9.00
    • 12 Buttermilk Tenders

      $20.00

    Starters

    • Cup Chili

      House-made chili topped with red onion and shredded cheese. Served with tortilla chips
      $6.00
    • Bowl Chili

      House-made chili topped with red onion and shredded cheese. Served with tortilla chips
      $8.00
    • Hot Honey Chicken Sliders

      Three fried chicken sliders drizzled with hot honey, pickles and coleslaw. Served with fries
      $16.00
    • Loaded Potato Skins

      Loaded with bacon and shredded cheese served with a side of sour cream
      $13.00
    • Soft Pretzel

      Pretzel sticks are served with Cheddar cheese sauce and honey mustard
      $12.00
    • GW Classic Sliders

      Three mini cheeseburgers served with french fries
      $15.00
    • Fried Calamari

      Deep-fried calamari served with side of house-made marinara sauce
      $16.00
    • Pulled Pork Sliders

      Three BBQ pulled pork sliders on corn muffins with onion straws, pickles and coleslaw. Served with fries
      $16.00
    • Mozzarella Sticks

      Mozzarella sticks served with our homemade marinara sauce
      $12.00
    • Pickle Pepper

      Lightly fried pickles and cherry peppers with sriracha ranch sauce
      $10.00
    • Cheeseburger Flatbread

      Ground beef, bacon, red onion, tomatoes and Cheddar cheese blend, drizzled with our special dressing
      $13.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Flatbread

      Buffalo chicken, onion and Cheddar cheese blend. Drizzled with ranch dressing
      $13.00
    • Cheeseburger Spring Rolls

      Seasoned ground beef, American & Cheddar cheese in a crispy spring roll, side of sriracha ranch sauce
      $15.00
    • Philly Spring Rolls

      Philly steak and American cheese in a crispy spring roll, side of chipotle aioli sauce
      $15.00
    • Carson's Ultimate Nachos

      Corn tortilla chips, olives, jalapeños, pico de gallo, shredded cheese and queso sauce; served with salsa and sour cream
      $13.00
    • Cornbread Basket

      $8.00
    • bread and butter

      $4.00

    Wings and Things!

    • 6 wings

      $12.00
    • 12 wings

      $20.00
    • 24 wings

      $38.00
    • 6 Buttermilk Tenders

      $12.00
    • 12 Buttermilk Tenders

      $20.00
    • 24 tenders

      $38.00

    Salads

    • Chicken Cobb

      Romaine, grilled chicken, red onions, grape tomatoes, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, applewood smoked bacon, avocado and hard boiled egg. Served with balsamic vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce, housemade garlic croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing
      $12.00
    • GW Burger Salad

      Romaine topped with an Angus cheeseburger, bacon, shredded mixed cheese, tomatoes, red onion, special dressing, and pickles, topped with a handful of crispy fries. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advis
      $18.00
    • Carson's Steak Salad

      Romaine with bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes, bacon and roasted red peppers. Topped with marinated filet mignon tips served with sriracha ranch dressing. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise your serv
      $24.00
    • Salmon Salad

      Spring mix, boiled egg, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, avocado and topped with grilled salmon. Served with citrus vinaigrette
      $20.00
    • Large House Salad

      $9.00

    Sandwiches

    • Carson Club

      Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on 3 layers of toasted sour dough with your choice of burger or sliced turkey
      $16.00
    • Cranberry Chicken Salad

      Our house-made cranberry chicken salad with spinach on flour tortilla
      $15.00
    • Tuna Melt

      Tuna salad on toasted rye bread with lettuce and tomato and Swiss cheese
      $16.00
    • Pastrami Reuben

      Pastrami, sauerkraut, Carson's Thousand Island dressing and Swiss cheese on rye toast
      $18.00
    • Philly Cheesesteak

      Philly steak, sautéed mushrooms, and caramelized onions, on a hoagie roll, topped with American cheese
      $18.00
    • Pretzel Chicken

      Grilled chicken on a toasted pretzel bun topped with Cheddar cheese, honey Dijon mustard, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, and tomato
      $16.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      Crispy chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese and blue cheese dressing on a flour tortilla
      $16.00
    • Steak Tip Wrap

      Filet mignon steak tips with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and American cheese on a flour tortilla served with a side of horseradish cream sauce. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise your server of any
      $21.00
    • Carson Chicken Wrap

      Choice of either crispy buttermilk chicken or grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and chipotle aioli on a flour tortilla
      $16.00
    • Grilled Cheese All Grown Up

      American, Cheddar, Swiss, tomato and applewood smoked bacon on toasted sourdough bread
      $15.00

    Burgers

    • BBQ Western Burger

      Angus beef patty, bacon, Cheddar, onion straws, and barbecue sauce, on a brioche bun. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise your server of any food allergies you may have before ordering
      $17.00
    • The Beyond Carson

      Beyond burger patty (plant-based patty), Swiss cheese, special dressing, lettuce, pickles, and onion straws on a brioche bun
      $18.00
    • Grilled Cheeseburger

      Angus beef patty, American cheese, and applewood smoked bacon, all sandwiched between two slices of toasted sourdough bread. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise your server of any food allergies you
      $17.00
    • The Hungry Man

      Two 8 oz Angus patties, bacon, red onion, Cheddar cheese, American cheese and special dressing on a brioche bun. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise your server of any food allergies you may have be
      $21.00
    • Veggie Burger

      Black bean vegetable patty, spring mix, tomatoes, onions, goat cheese, and garlic aioli on a brioche bun
      $15.00
    • So Cal Turkey Burger

      Turkey patty, avocado, Pepper Jack cheese, tomatoes, and chipotle mayo on a brioche bun
      $17.00
    • Mushroom Burger

      Angus beef patty, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and smoked Gouda cheese, on a pretzel bun. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise your server of any food allergies you may have before ordering
      $18.00
    • Flame Broiler Burger

      A flame broiled Angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles, raw onion, and special dressing on a brioche bun. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise your server of any food allergies you may have befor
      $17.00
    • Bacon Burger

      Angus beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, bacon jam, and Cheddar cheese, on a brioche bun. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise your server of any food allergies you may have before ordering
      $17.00
    • Classic Burger

      8 oz Angus beef patty. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise your server of any food allergies you may have before ordering
      $16.00
    • Smash Burger

      $18.00

    Entrées

    • Rib-Eye

      14 oz rib-eye with mashed potatoes and our vegetable of the day or house salad. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise your server of any food allergies you may have before ordering
      $32.00
    • Surf and Turf

      Fillet mignon tails, fried jumbo shrimp and fried scallops served with french fries and coleslaw. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise your server of any food allergies you may have before ordering
      $41.00
    • Steak Au Poivre

      10 oz Angus strip steak topped with au poivre sauce is served with mashed potatoes and our vegetable of the day or house salad. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise your server of any food allergies
      $27.00
    • Meatloaf

      Half lb of our house made meatloaf topped with gravy and onion straws served with mashed potatoes and veggie of the day
      $19.00
    • BBQ Ribs Platter

      Half a rack of baby back ribs with french fries and coleslaw
      $21.00
    • Chicken Parm

      Breaded chicken over rigatoni with our homemade marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese
      $22.00
    • Rigatoni Alla Vodka

      Tossed in creamy tomato vodka sauce with shaved Parmesan cheese. Served with grilled garlic bread
      $17.00
    • Pasta Alla Carbonara

      Mushrooms, peas and bacon in a creamy Parmesan sauce
      $19.00
    • Beyond Bolognese

      Beyond meat with peas in our homemade marinara sauce over rigatoni
      $24.00
    • Bourbon Salmon

      7 oz bourbon glazed salmon served with jasmine rice and our vegetable of the day or house salad
      $25.00
    • Chicken Florentine

      Chicken in egg batter with spinach in a lemon wine sauce served with mashed potato
      $22.00
    • Broiled Cod Dinner

      Cod served in lemon wine sauce with risotto and veggies of the day
      $28.00
    • Mac and Cheese

      Cavatappi tossed and baked with applewood smoked bacon and caramelized onions, smothered in a creamy three cheese sauce and topped with toasted bread crumbs
      $19.00

    Seafood Platter

    • Fried Cod Platter

      $22.00
    • Fried Jumbo Shrimp Platter

      $25.00
    • Fried Scallop Platter

      $28.00

    Sides

    • French Fries

      $5.50
    • Tater Tots

      $6.00
    • Onion Rings

      $6.50
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $6.00
    • Truffle Fries

      $7.50
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Jasmine Rice

      $5.00
    • Side House Salad

      $4.00
    • Side Caesar Salad

      $5.00
    • Vegetable of the Day

      $5.00
    • Coleslaw

      $4.00
    • Disco Fries (Smothered in Gravy and Cheese Sauce)

      $7.50
    • Side Mac and Cheese

      $6.00
    • Cornbread

      $1.50
    • Onion straws

      $6.00
    • Extra Sauces

    Desserts

    • Chocolate Cake

      Chocolate fudge cake
      $9.00
    • Churros

      Churros tossed in cinnamon sugar and served with vanilla ice cream
      $9.00
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie Lava Cake

      Chocolate chip cookie with warm chocolate center is served with vanilla ice cream
      $10.00
    • Cookie Dough Spring Rolls

      Deep-fried cookie dough spring rolls served with chocolate syrup and whipped cream
      $10.00
    • Gluten Free Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Sundae

      Warm brownie drizzled with Reese's peanut butter and chocolate sauce over vanilla ice cream
      $9.00
    • Specialty Milkshakes

      $7.00
    • Cookie Butter Banana Pie

      $10.00
    • Boston Cheesecake

      $10.00
    • Creme Brulee Donut

      $9.00
    • 2 scoop of ice cream

      $5.00
    • Dubai Chocolate Torte

      $9.00

    Kids

    • Kids Mac & cheese

      $9.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      $9.00
    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      $9.00
    • Kids Pasta

      $9.00
    • Kids Corn Dogs

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Kids Mozzarella Sticks

      $9.00
    • Kids Sliders

      $9.00
    • Kids Sliders w/ Chz

      $9.00
    • Kids Grilled Tenders

      $9.00

    All hours
    SundayClosed
    Monday4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Everything in our kitchen is prepared with skill and care and we promise to deliver the highest quality food and drinks in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Our customers love us, and if you haven't tried us, you should! So if you're looking for amazing food, fun atmosphere, and great drinks, then stop by GW Carson's today!

    Location

    308 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405

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