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    Motley School Tavern MST 1903 Beaver Ave

    1903 Beaver Ave

    Des Moines, IA 50310


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    Featured Items

    • MST Smash Burger

      american cheese, special smash sauce, griddled onions, romaine, pickles; make it a double $3, bacon $2, egg $1
      $16.00
    • Smoked Chicken Wings

      mixed greens, choice of sauce: korean gochujang, buffalo, bbq, hot honey
      $17.00

    Nighttime Menu Friday-Saturday (Online)

    Community

    • Artichoke Dip

      artichoke hearts, garlic confit, cream cheese, tortilla chips
      $15.00
    • Loaded Fries

      nacho cheese, cheddar, bacon, herbs; add gochujang $1, truffle oil $2
      $17.00
    • Smoked Chicken Wings

      mixed greens, choice of sauce: korean gochujang, buffalo, bbq, hot honey
      $17.00
    • Crunchy Onion Rings

      house-made ranch sauce, romesco, parm
      $12.00
    • Sweet Chili Fried Brussels

      onion, cilantro, peanuts, sweet & spicy chili sauce
      $13.00
    • French Onion Dip

      carameilized onion, sour cream, potato chips
      $15.00

    Snacks

    • Deviled Eggs (5 pc)

      sriracha, dill, paprika
      $10.00
    • Fried Bologna Sandwich

      house mortadella, pickle, dijon aioli
      $8.00
    • Sweet Potato & Walnut Fritters

      chipotle cream sauce, pickled vegetables
      $11.00
    • Harissa Glazed Carrots

      honey, mint chimichurri, feta
      $10.00
    • Hush Puppies

      hot honey, bacon
      $11.00

    Salads

    • Cheap House Salad

      house-made ranch dressing, carrot, tomato, red onion
      $6.00
    • Grilled Chicken Club Salad

      bacon, tomato, arcadia blend, pesto, avocado, parm
      $17.50
    • Summer Salad

      blueberries, strawberries, goat cheese, almonds, rasberry vinaigrette; add chicken $5, salmon $7, shrimp $7
      $17.75
    • Steak Salad

      creamy parm dressing, tomato, house croutons, 8 oz NY strip
      $21.50

    Entrees

    • Gnocchi

      mushrooms, pepper, garlic, parmesan, almonds, lemon; add chicken $5, salmon $7, shrimp $7
      $24.00
    • Seared Salmon

      quinoa, smoked corn, cauliflower, fresh lemon
      $26.00
    • Risotto

      harissa, asparagus, mushrooms, crispy onion; add chicken $5, salmon $7, shrimp $7
      $24.00
    • Fried Chicken Dinner

      2 pc. fried chicken, house-made mashed potatoes and country gravy, asparagus
      $19.00

    Sandwiches

    Special
    • Sweet Potato & Walnut Veggie Burger

      garlic aioli, pickled veggies, cilantro, chinese 5 spice
      $15.00
    • Pork Belly Bahn Mi

      smoked pork belly, gochujang, mayo, pickled veggies, herbs
      $17.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      shredded lettuce, aioli, pickles
      $16.00
    • MST Smash Burger

      american cheese, special smash sauce, griddled onions, romaine, pickles; make it a double $3, bacon $2, egg $1
      $16.00
    • Pickle Pastrami Melt

      house-smoked pastrami with thousand island cream cheese spread, dill pickles
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.00
    • Thai Peanut Burger

      mayo, thai peanut sauce, pickled veggie, cilantro; make it a double $3, bacon $2, egg $1
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00

    Desserts

    • Tiramisu

      amaretto & espresso lady fingers, whipped mascarpone, cocoa
      $10.00
    • Homemade Pie by the Slice

      $6.00
    • Tres Leche

      strawberry, blueberry, whipped mascarpone
      $5.00

    A la carte

    • Side of Fries

      $4.00

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    Pie- please write day/time for pickup

    • Blueberry

      $35.00
    • Apple

      $35.00
    • Pumpkin

      $35.00
    • Pecan

      $35.00
    • Specialty-write type

      $40.00

    All hours
    Sunday8:00 am - 2:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday8:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday8:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Beaverdale's Best Brunch!

    Location

    1903 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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