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    Russell House Tavern

    14 JFK Street

    Cambridge, MA 02138


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    -BRUNCH-
    -KIDS MENU-
    -N/A BEVERAGES-
    -DESSERT-
    Pickup Only
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    Featured Items

    • Warm Chocolate Brownie

      $10.00

    -BRUNCH-

    Brunch Entrees

    • Blueberry Pancakes

      Honey Butter, Blueberry-Maple Syrup
      $16.00
    • French Toast

      Roasted Strawberries, Sweet Ricotta, Lemon Zest
      $17.00
    • Tavern Breakfast

      two eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, english muffin
      $18.00
    • Smoked Salmon Benedict

      Herb Hollandaise, Home Fries
      $18.00
    • Short Rib Hash

      Potato, Caramelized Onion, Sunny Eggs
      $18.00
    • Whipped Ricotta Toast

      Sugar Snaps, Pea Greens, Black Truffle Vinaigrette, Sourdough
      $15.00
    • Smoked Salmon Toast

      dark rye bread, herb cream cheese, cucumber, capers, dill, citrus vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Breakfast Sandwich

      sunny egg, sweet & spicy bacon, cheddar, arugula, dijonnaise
      $16.00
    • Croque Monsieur

      ham, cheddar, gruyere, mornay sauce, dressed greens
      $17.00
    • R. House Burger

      New School American Cheese, Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Special Sauce, Sesame Brioche
      $20.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Korean Barbecue Sauce, Asian Slaw, Kimchi Aioli, Brioche
      $18.00
    • Fried Green Tomato BLT

      basil aioli, sourdough
      $16.00
    • Fish & Chips

      hand-cut fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce
      $22.00
    • Farmstand Omelet

      Goat Cheese, Asparagus, Pea Greens
      $17.00
    • Quinoa & Farro Bowl

      Spring Vegetables, Radish, Salsa Verde, Herb Salad
      $23.00

    Appetizers

    • Yogurt Parfait

      House Made Granola, Berries, Honey
      $11.00
    • Buttermilk Biscuits

      $9.00
    • Celery Root & Apple Soup

      Herb Oil, Brioche Crisp
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Asparagus Salad

      Parmesan, Breadcrumbs, Mustard Vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Little Leaf Greens Salad

      pickled shallot, shaved radishes, herbs, red wine vinaigrette
      $13.00
    • House Caesar

      romaine, parmesan, anchovy croutons
      $15.00
    • Tavern Wedge Salad

      bacon, blue cheese, confit tomatoes, crispy onions, green goddess
      $16.00
    • Roasted Beet Salad

      hazelnuts, mint, whipped feta, kasha, citrus-honey vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Local Cheese Board

      spiced almonds, fruit, wildflower honey, sourdough crostini, cranberry-raisin crackers
      $19.00
    • Charcuterie & Salumi Board

      house made pates, imported salumi, traditional accompaniments, crostini
      $26.00
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      labneh, za’atar, preserved lemon
      $12.00
    • Crispy Polenta Fries

      calabrian chili aioli, basil, lemon zest
      $13.00
    • Confit Chicken Wings

      Honey Sambal
      $16.00
    • Harvard Square Fries

      cheddar cheese curds, shallot-thyme gravy, scallions
      $12.00

    Tavern Pizza

    • Margherita Pizza

      crushed tomato, mozzarella, basil, pecorino
      $16.00
    • Mushroom & Leek

      Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Truffle Oil
      $17.00
    • Pepperoni

      Marinara, Mozzarella, Uncured Pepperoni
      $17.00
    • Sausage & Ricotta Pizza

      roasted poblanos, herbed olive oil
      $17.00

    Raw Bar

    • Chilled Lobster Tail

      lemon-saffron aioli
      $20.00
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      cocktail sauce
      $17.00
    • Salmon Tartare

      salmon crudo, rice crisps, pickled radish, fried ginger, mizuna, nori vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • Tuna Tartare

      citrus, jalapeno, cucumber, mint
      $18.00

    Sides

    • Fruit Cup

      $7.00
    • Applewood Smoked Bacon

      $7.00
    • Sausage Links

      $7.00
    • Home Fries

      $7.00
    • Single Farm Egg

      $3.00
    • Hand-Cut Fries

      $6.00
    • Truffle Fries

      pecorino, truffle oil
      $11.00
    • Side Toast & Butter

      $5.00
    • Side Avocado

      $4.00

    -KIDS MENU-

    KIDS

    • Kid's Fingers

      $12.00
    • Kid's Burger

      $13.00
    • Kid's Mac & Cheese

      $13.00
    • Kid's Pasta

      $12.00
    • Kid's Pizza

      $13.00
    • Kid's Veggies

      $6.00

    -N/A BEVERAGES-

    Beverages

    • Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Boylan Root Beer

      $5.00
    • Boylan Orange Soda

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Boylan Ginger Ale

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Boylan Shirley Temple

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Spindrift Seltzer

      $4.00

    -DESSERT-

    Dessert

    • Warm Chocolate Brownie

      $10.00
    • Creamy Rice Pudding

      $11.00
    • Chevre Cheesecake

      Red Wine Poached Pears, Orange Zest, Thyme
      $15.00

    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 10:45 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 10:45 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 10:45 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 10:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 10:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 11:45 pm
    Saturday10:00 am - 11:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    A New American Tavern, Russell House Tavern is a comfortable gathering spot for every occasion-from casual lunch breaks on the patio to after-work cocktails in the upstairs tavern to functions in the private dining room and everything in between.

    Location

    14 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

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