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    Blackbirds Nest 577 Hawley Lane

    577 Hawley Lane

    Stratford, CT 06614


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    Winter Lunch / Dinner
    Kids
    Pickup Only
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    Featured Items

    • Sweet Glazed Salmon

      Fresh Faroe Island salmon simply seared and glazed with a sweet chili glaze served over Jasmine rice with chef's veg.
      $29.00
    • Blackbird's Peanut Cream Pie

      Creamy whipped Peanut butter mousse in a Cocoa-graham crust with chocolate ganache top
      $9.00
    • Side Fries

      $4.00

    Winter Lunch / Dinner

    Soups & Chili

    • Short Rib Chili

      Slow cooked, black beans, and plenty of spice!
      $12.00
    • French Onion Soup

      Caramelized onions slow simmered in a rich stock, croutons and swiss cheese
      $10.00

    First Bites

    • Blackbirds (meat)Balls

      3 house-made veal, pork and beef meatballs, marinara, herbed ricotta
      $16.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Dip

      classic creamy, spicy grilled chicken and blue cheese dip, house-made tortilla chips GF
      $15.00
    • Fried Calamari

      Marinated and lightly fried; tossed with choice of Sweet Chili sauce or with a Side of Marinara GF
      $17.00
    • Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel

      served with Cheddar-beer sauce
      $14.00
    • Loaded Tots

      Crispy, beef tallow fried, topped with bacon, onion, and cheese finished with Chipotle crema
      $14.00
    • Texas Eggrolls

      2 slow smoked Brisket, cheese, roasted peppers, onions, Texas BBQ/chipotle sauce
      $16.00
    • The Bird's Wings

      Crispy, tossed with classic choice of Buffalo, Asian BBQ, or Caribbean Scotch Bonnet sauce!
      $18.00

    Nest Greens

    • Blackbird's Cobb Salad

      Romaine, grilled chicken, crispy bacon, hard boiled egg, avocado, tomato, crumbled blue cheese, tossed with Balsamic vinaigrette
      $21.00
    • Blackbird's Winter Salad

      arugula, brussels, butternut squash, onions, craisins, shaved Parmesan cheese, maple-bacon dressing GF
      $19.00
    • Classic Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce tossed with GF croutons, shaved Parmesan, and house made Caesar dressing
      $16.00
    • House Salad

      romaine, arugula, cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet peppers, onions, balsamic vinaigrette GF
      $15.00
    • Roasted Beet Salad

      arcadia lettuce blend, roasted beets, onions, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette GF
      $18.00

    Handhelds

    • "The Bird"

      Breaded and gently fried; topped with lettuce, pickles, and a spicy hot-honey aioli
      $18.00
    • Blackbird's Grilled Cheese

      Grilled sourdough with a three-cheese blend and house-made Fig jam
      $16.00
    • Cajun Chicken Sammie

      cajun seared, chicken breast, roasted peppers, cheddar, lettuce, ranch dressing, hard roll
      $18.00
    • Hot Honey Tacos

      3 Blackbird's breaded hot honey chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, hot honey aioli
      $20.00
    • Pulled Pork Sammie

      House-made slow cooked pork, grilled onions, pickles, cheddar and touch of BBQ on a grilled bun
      $20.00
    • Santa Maria Steak Sandwich

      seasoned Tri tip steak, grilled onions, tomato-pepper aioli, Portuguese roll
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Shrimp Tacos

      3 seared or batter fried, lettuce, pico de gallo, chipotle-ranch crema
      $21.00
    • Skirt Steak Tacos

      grilled skirt steak, avocado, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream
      $22.00
    • Surf and Turf Tacos

      grilled shrimp, short rib, lettuce, pico de gallo, ched-jack cheese, chipotle ranch crema
      $25.00

    Nest Bowls

    • Chipotle Chicken Bowl

      marinated diced chicken, ched-jack cheese, corn and black bean salsa, pico de gallo, shredded spinach, Jasmine rice, chipotle sauce
      $22.00
    • Ginger Salmon Bowl

      fresh Faroe Island ginger marinated salmon, 'flash seared', rice, scallions, avocado, onion, cucumber, sweet chili sauce
      $24.00
    • Ramen Bowl

      Sticky ramen noodles, Napa cabbage, vegetables, soft cooked egg, garlic, soy and sesame sauce
      $19.00
    • Roasted Veg Bowl

      slow roasted butternut squash, onions, beets, spinach, Jasmine rice, citrus-mint sauce
      $20.00

    Backyard Classics

    • Backyard BBQ

      Blackbird's special burger blend topped with pulled pork, grilled onions, cheddar and Texas BBQ ketchup
      $21.00
    • Black Bean Veggie Burger

      Roasted vegetables, beans, a blend of herbs and spices grilled and served with lettuce, tomato, and Chipotle aioli on a Brioche bun
      $15.00
    • Blackbird Smash

      Short Rib blend burger "flat smashed" grilled to your liking and topped with cheese, lettuce, grilled green peppers, and tomato
      $19.00
    • The Irishman

      Blackbird's burger blend, mashed potato, corned beef, onion, Swiss cheese
      $21.00
    • The Jam Burger

      Short rib blend, with a Jalapeno-Bacon jam, cilantro, tomato and onion
      $18.00
    • Classic Dog

      With onions, sauerkraut and House made mustard
      $11.00
    • Short Rib Chili Dog

      With Short rib chili and cheese
      $12.00
    • Loaded Dog

      pulled pork, onions, pickles, ched-jack cheese
      $14.00

    Full Plates

    • *SPECIAL* Fish and chips

      Cod loin lightly battered and fried. Served on a bed of fries with Tartar
      $22.00
    • Blackbird's Mac & Cheese

      Four cheese creamy Mac n Cheese with an herbed crumb crust
      $21.00
    • Chicken Scarp

      Tender chicken sautéed with hot peppers, housemade sausage, slivered garlic, and sliced potatoes tossed in a zesty lemon wine sauce. Served with broccoli.
      $26.00
    • New York Strip Steak

      Thick cut marinated New York Strip served over Roasted garlic Mashed and chefs vegetable
      $40.00
    • Pasta Bolognese

      a blend of beef, pork, caramelized onions, red wine cream and tomato gravy, Rigatoni
      $25.00
    • Pork Loin Veracruz

      tender loin of pork, peppers, jalapenos, olives, tomatoes, mashed potatoes
      $27.00
    • Shrimp Rosa

      shrimp, julienned peppers, peas, garlic, cream, pappardelle
      $28.00
    • Smoky Meatloaf

      A blend of Veal, Pork, and Beef wrapped in bacon and smoked with a Texas BBQ-ketchup served over mashed
      $24.00
    • Sweet Glazed Salmon

      Fresh Faroe Island salmon simply seared and glazed with a sweet chili glaze served over Jasmine rice with chef's veg.
      $29.00

    Sides

    • Side Caesar Salad

      $6.00
    • Side salad

      $5.00
    • Side Fresh Fruit

      $5.00
    • Side Fries

      $4.00
    • Side Mac and Cheese

      $5.00
    • Side mashed potatoes

      $6.00
    • side rice

      $4.00
    • Side Tots

      $3.00
    • Side Veggies

      $3.00

    Dessert

    • *SPECIAL* Vanilla Berry creme brulee

      creamy vanilla custard with berries on side under a caramelized sugar crust
      $10.00
    • *SPECIAL: Chocolate Chip Brownie

      $9.00
    • Blackbird's Peanut Cream Pie

      Creamy whipped Peanut butter mousse in a Cocoa-graham crust with chocolate ganache top
      $9.00
    • Cheesecake

      Ask your server for todays flavor
      $9.00
    • Ice Cream

      $6.00+
    • Key Lime Pie

      Key lime custard folded into fresh whipped cream in a Graham cracker crumb crust
      $12.00
    • A La Mode

      $3.00

    Kids

    Kids Lunch & Dinner

    • kids - Beef Burger w/fries

      choice of with or without cheese; served with fries
      $9.00
    • kids - Chicken Tenders (3) w/ fries

      served with fries
      $9.00
    • kids - Grilled Cheese w/ fries

      served with fries
      $9.00
    • kids - Hot Dog W/fries

      served with fries
      $9.00
    • kids - Mac N Cheese

      everyone's favorite; three-cheese creamy pasta
      $7.00

    Kids Dessert

    • kids - chocolate icecream

      $5.00
    • kids - vanilla icecream

      $5.00

    N/A Bev

    • kids Shirley Temple

      $4.00
    • Apple Juice

      $4.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $4.00
    • Orange Juice

      $4.00
    • Whole Milk

      $4.00
    • Chocolate Milk

      $4.00
    • Pepsi

      $4.00
    • Diet Pepsi

      $4.00
    • Starry

      $4.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $4.00
    • pineapple juice

      $4.00

    Classic Caesar Salad

    $16.00

    Romaine lettuce tossed with GF croutons, shaved Parmesan, and house made Caesar dressing

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    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    577 Hawley Lane, Stratford, CT 06614

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