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The Side Bar 24 1/2 E State St
Featured Items
Kitchen
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APPETIZERS/STARTERS
Hummus
Garlic-lemon chickpea hummus topped with spiced chickpeas. Served with GF Shagbark tortilla chips$11.00
Artichoke Parmesan Dip
Creamy Gluten Free house-made artichoke parmesan dip. Served with toasted pita and GF Shagbark tortilla chips$14.00
Beer Cheese
Smoked sharp cheddar beer cheese topped with Bourbon-Bacon-Onion jam. Served with Bavarian pretzel bites$15.00
Baked Brie
Danish brie topped with choice of candied maple bacon, berry compote, or pesto. Served with assorted crackers.$15.00
Blush Sauce and Garlic Bread
House-made blush sauce topped with parmesan cheese. Served with garlic bread.$12.00
Herbed Burrata
Creamy burrata cheese topped with house-made spinach-arugula-hazelnut pesto, olive oil, balsamic reduction, salt, and pepper. Served with baguette.$16.00
Seasonal Charcuterie Plate
Seasonal selection of meats and cheeses. Includes choice of carb as well as house-made Berry Compote. Options to add items to build out a larger charcuterie spread.$25.00
SALADS
Extra Side Dressing
$0.75
House Entrée Salad
Romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, cabbage, carrot, cucumber. Choice of dressing. Option to add protein.$20.00Side Salad
Romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, cabbage, carrot, cucumber. Choice of dressing. Option to add protein.$6.00
Roasted Chicken Entrée Salad
Romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, choice of Chicken or Tofu, fresh berries, herbed Boursin cheese, and chopped nuts.$22.00Half size Roasted Chicken Entrée Salad
Romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, choice to add Chicken or Tofu, fresh berries, herbed Boursin cheese, and chopped nuts.$12.00
Chicken Caesar Entrée Salad
House-made Caesar dressing *contains egg yolk and anchovy paste*, romaine lettuce, roasted chicken breast, parmesan cheese, micro greens, and house-made croutons.$20.00Chicken Caesar Side Salad
House-made Caesar dressing *contains egg yolk and anchovy paste*, romaine lettuce, roasted chicken breast, parmesan cheese, micro greens, and house-made croutons.$11.00Caesar Entrée Salad (no protein)
House-made Caesar dressing *contains egg yolk and anchovy paste*, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, micro greens, and house-made croutons.$16.00Caesar Side Salad (no protein)
House-made Caesar dressing *contains egg yolk and anchovy paste*, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, micro greens, and house-made croutons.$6.00
Greek Entrée Salad
Romaine, spinach, arugula, choce of chicken or Tofu, Greek olives, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and microgreens. Recommended dressing: Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette$22.00
Strawberry Basil Entrée Salad
Romaine lettuce, locally sourced lemon basil, choice of chicken or tofu, sliced strawberries, pickled red onion, feta cheese, candied pecans, and microgreens. Recommended dressing: Strawberry VinaigretteOUT OF STOCK$25.00
Caprese Salad
Local heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh local Genovese basil, micro greens, balsamic vinegar, olive oil. Served with a hunk of crusty bread.$22.00
SPECIALS/FEATURES
Caprese Salad
Local heirloom tomatoes, mozzerella cheese, fresh local Genovese basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil. Served with a hunk of crusty bread.$22.00
Chicken Vindaloo
*Very Spicy* Tender roast chicken and potatoes simmered in an earthy tomato curry. Served over basmari rice with warm pita.$22.00
Cheese Ravioli in Pesto Cream with Bacon and Peas
Four cheese ravioli in house-made pesto cream sauce, with crispy bacon and green peas. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with one piece of garlic bread.$26.00
Mushroom Ravioli in Ramp butter wine sauce
OUT OF STOCK$30.00
Ramen
OUT OF STOCK$18.00
ENTREES/PASTA
Beer Braised Bratwurst
Seared bratwurst braised in Devil's Kettle lager, served on a toasted roll, with Sauerkraut and whole grain mustard. Side of house-pickled veggies or salted kettle chips$12.00
Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
Three flour tortillas topped with roasted chicken, shredded cabbage, Salsa Verde, and citrus crema. Seasonal vegetarian option by request. GF corn tortillas by request$14.00
One Taco a la carte
One flour or corn tortilla topped with roasted chicken, shredded cabbage, Salsa Verde, and citrus crema. Seasonal vegetarian option by request$5.00
Nepali Momo
Chicken and vegetable OR vegan cabbage filled dumplings steamed and served in a lightly spiced tomato and sesame curry$19.00
Ahi Tuna Bowl
Rare seared Ahi Tuna, sesame dressed GF noodles, seasonal vegetables, sesame-ginger dressing. Served Cold. Upgrade to a salad 20$19.00
Sesame Chicken or Tofu Bowl
Roasted chicken breast or seasoned tofu, sesame dressed GF noodles, seasonal vegetables, sesame-ginger dressing. Served Cold. Upgrade to a salad 20$17.00
Four Cheese Ravioli
Four cheese ravioli simmered in house-made tomato cream sauce. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with one piece of garlic bread.$24.00
Sun Dried tomato Alfredo Tortellini
House-made sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce on cheese tortellini. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with one piece of garlic bread.$25.00
Spaghetti and Meatballs
House-made beef and sausage meatballs simmered in our signature meat sauce over spaghetti. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with one piece of garlic bread.$28.00
Caprese Salad Pasta
Cheese tortellini in house-made pesto cream sauce, with sauteed sun-dried tomatoes. Finished with burrata cheese, balsamic reduction, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Served with one piece of garlic bread.$26.00
Mushroom Ravioli
Mushroom ravioli simmered in marsala wine sauce with shallot and fresh rosemary. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with one piece of garlic bread.$26.00
Lemon Ricotta Gnocchi
Potato gnocchi simmered with crisp bacon and green peas in a whipped lemon-ricotta cream sauce. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with one piece of garlic bread.$26.00
À LA CARTE
Extra Side Dressing
$0.75
Cup of Soup
$6.00
Bowl of Soup
$10.00
Grilled Cheese
$10.00
Pesto Grilled Cheese
$12.00
Side Pasta Sauce
House-made sauce topped with parmesan cheese.
Side Garlic bread (1 piece)
House-made garlic spread on toasted baguette.$2.50
Side garlic bread (2 pieces)
House-made garlic spread on toasted baguette.$5.00
Side Single Portion Charcuterie Item
Side Baguette (2 pieces)
$4.00
Side Shagbark Chips
Shagbark is locally owned and opporated. Gluten free tortilla chips.$2.00
Side Pretzels (3)
Bavarian pretzels cut into bite sized pieces.$4.00
Side GF Crackers
$4.00
Side Pita
$2.00
Side Assorted Crackers
$2.00MEATBALLS IN SAUCE (3 MEATBALLS, 4 PIECES GARLIC BREAD)
$20.00
Chicken Caesar Entrée Salad
$20.00
House-made Caesar dressing *contains egg yolk and anchovy paste*, romaine lettuce, roasted chicken breast, parmesan cheese, micro greens, and house-made croutons.
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All hours
| Sunday | 3:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Monday | 3:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 3:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 3:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 3:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Craft Cocktails, Eclectic Eats
Location
24 1/2 E State St, Athens, OH 45701
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