
American
John Brewer's Tavern
39 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02453
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Featured Items

Tavern Burger (OL)
Fresh ground beef with lettuce, tomato and onion, on brioche$17.95
Chicken Finger Basket (OL)
Served with fries and honey mustard dipping sauce$16.95
Elaine's Steak Tips (OL)
Tasty sirloin tips marinated with a blend of BBQ sauce and honey. Served with Brewers red bliss mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables *STEAK PRICES HAVE INCREASED 31% SINCE THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY. BECAUSE OF THIS WE ARE FORCED TO INCREASE STEAK TIP PRICES BY $4.00 PER ORDER, AND ALL SALADS WITH STEAK BY $3.50.*$30.95+
Daily Specials

Greek Salad (Online)
Romaine lettuce topped with feta cheese, red onions, calamata olives, roasted red peppers, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Served with a side of Greek dressing$15.95Black & Bleu Turkey Tips (OL)
Tender turkey tips dusted with cajun spices and topped with melted bleu cheese crumbles. Served with rice pilaf and fresh sautéed vegetables.$23.95Chicken Broccoli Pasta (OL)
$21.95
Pesto Chicken Panini (OL)
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella cheese, pesto, roasted red peppers, and tomato grilled on ciabatta.$16.95
Soups
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Bone-in Wings (OL)
With your choice of sauce, a side of bleu cheese, celery, and carrots.$16.95+
Boneless Tenders (OL)
With your choice of sauce, a side of bleu cheese, celery, and carrots.$16.95+
Buffalo Chicken Dip (OL)
Tavern-made, three cheese, grilled Buffalo chicken dip.Served with tortilla chips$16.95
Cheeseburger Sliders (OL)
Four mini burgers topped with American cheese and bacon$16.95
Chicken Finger Basket (OL)
Served with fries and honey mustard dipping sauce$16.95
Chicken Quesadillas (OL)
Grilled chicken, tomatoes, scallions and cheddar/jack cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa$17.95
Nachos (OL)
Tortilla chips topped with melted cheddar/jack cheese, jalapeños, tomatoes, black olives and scallions. Served with sour cream and salsa$16.95
Popcorn Chicken (OL)
Delicious beer-battered chicken. Served with a side of honey mustard$14.95
Pretzels (OL)
Three pretzel stix baked in-house, served with jalapeño cheese dipping sauce$13.95
Pub Skins (OL)
We bake our own potatoes, hollow them out, and then stuff them with bacon, cheddar/jack cheese and scallions.$14.95
Brussel Sprouts (OL)
Sautéed with Cajun spices and served over a bed of mixed greens with carrots and red peppers, then topped with a creamy whole grain mustard.$12.95
Tavern Specialties

Brewers Mac & Cheese (OL)
Crispy chicken fingers and rotini tossed in a creamy three cheese blend then topped with toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.$23.95
Chicken Burrito Bowl (OL)
Grilled chicken, jambalaya rice, black beans, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, and cheddar jack cheese, drizzled with sweet chili sauce$21.95
Elaine's Steak Tips (OL)
Tasty sirloin tips marinated with a blend of BBQ sauce and honey. Served with Brewers red bliss mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables *STEAK PRICES HAVE INCREASED 31% SINCE THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY. BECAUSE OF THIS WE ARE FORCED TO INCREASE STEAK TIP PRICES BY $4.00 PER ORDER, AND ALL SALADS WITH STEAK BY $3.50.*$30.95+
Fish & Chips (OL)
Cod lightly breaded then fried golden brown. Served with French fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce$24.95Fish Tacos (OL)
Three soft corn tortillas filled with Cajun dusted cod, cheddar/jack cheese, Pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, and finished with spicy aioli. Served with jambalaya rice$23.95
Grilled Salmon (OL)
Atlantic salmon brushed with a light garlic butter, then grilled. Served with rice pilaf and fresh vegetables$26.95Steak Frites (OL)
Sliced tenderloin with chive chimichurri, and truffle fries coated in rosemary and parmesan cheese$27.95
Tavern Grilled Meatloaf (OL)
Just like Mom used to make, but better! Served with garlic mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and mushroom gravy$22.95Turkey Tips (OL)
Grilled turkey tips marinated and glazed in our Tavern-made Caesar dressing. Served with jambalaya rice and fresh vegetables$23.95Veggie Mac & Cheese (OL)
Broccoli, mushrooms, peppers and diced tomatoes tossed in a creamy three cheese blend then topped with toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese$21.95
Sweet Potato Haddock (OL)
Haddock coated with sweet potato and parmesan breadcrumbs, then baked and topped with a balsamic glaze. Served with jambalaya rice and fresh vegetables.$24.95
Enchiladas (OL)
Your choice of shredded chicken or pulled pork, in a soft flour tortilla topped with melted cheddar/jack cheese and a Verde sauce. Served with black beans, Jambalaya rice, and Pico de Gallo$19.95
Elote Tacos (OL)
Three soft corn tortillas filled with blackened grilled chicken, roasted corn, jalapenos, sliced avocado, chipotle mayo, & cotija cheese. Served with Jambalaya rice.$21.95
1/2 Rack of Ribs (OL)
Midwestern, corn fed, baby back ribs mopped with a smoky BBQ sauce$24.95Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese (OL)
BBQ pulled pork and rotini tossed in a creamy three cheese blend then topped with toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese$23.95Grilled Chicken Dinner (OL)
Two grilled chicken breasts, with your choice of two sides.$20.95
Sandwiches

B.L.T. (OL)
Crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, American cheese and mayo, on toasted multi-grain bread$13.95
Buffalo Chicken Wrap (OL)
Grilled chicken, Buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato and bleu cheese dressing, in a flour or wheat wrap$16.95
California Club (OL)
Roast turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and chipotle mayo, on toasted wheat bread$16.95Chicken Caesar Wrap (OL)
$16.95
Chicken Parm Panini (OL)
Fried chicken tenders, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, grilled on ciabatta$17.95
Grilled Chicken & Avocado
Topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and a creamy ranch dressing, on toasted multi-grain bread$17.95
Reuben (OL)
Corned beef grilled on marble rye with sauerkraut, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese$16.95
Pulled Pork Sandwich (OL)
Pulled pork with BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and cheddar/jack cheese on brioche.$17.95
Salads

House Salad (OL)
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, celery, carrots, croutons and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese$6.95+
Caesar Salad (OL)
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Tavern-made Caesar dressing, croutons and Parmesan cheese$6.95+
Tuscan Kale Salad (OL)
A blend of kale and mixed greens with quinoa, toasted almonds, feta cheese and cranberries, tossed in a lemon thyme dressing$16.95
Coalition Salad (OL)
Crispy chicken drizzled with a honey chipotle sauce over romaine lettuce, tossed in an avocado ranch dressing with cheddar/jack cheese, jalapeños, black olives, scallions, tomatoes and bacon$20.95
Honey Chicken Salad (OL)
Grilled honey Dijon chicken over mixed greens with spicy candied walnuts, tomatoes, cucumbers and shredded carrots. Served with a side of honey Dijon dressing$20.95
Arugula & Feta Salad (OL)
Arugula, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, dried apricots, Feta cheese, and red onions. Served with a house-made honey lime dressing.$16.95
Burgers

Tavern Burger (OL)
Fresh ground beef with lettuce, tomato and onion, on brioche$17.95
Turkey Burger (OL)
Tavern-made ground turkey burger, charbroiled and topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayo on fresh brioche. *Turkey Burger made with cheese and bread crumbs*$17.95Veggie Burger (OL)
A delicious meat-free veggie burger topped with American cheese, ranch dressing, sautéed onions, lettuce, and tomato, on toasted 9-grain bread.$15.95
Desserts

Apple Crisp (OL)
With vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and caramel sauce *Apple Crisp will be frozen. Microwave 90 seconds - 2minutes*$11.95
Banana Bread Pudding (OL)
House made banana bread pudding served with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and whipped cream. *Heat banana bread 30-45 seconds*$9.95
Brownie Sundae (OL)
With chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream, Hershey's chocolate sauce and whipped cream. *Microwave brownie 30-45 seconds*$11.95
Chocolate Chip Bar Sundae (OL)
Old fashioned soft chewy chocolate chip cookie combined with a lightly sweetened cream cheese filling, finished with a chocolate ganache drizzle. Topped with vanilla ice cream, Hershey's syrup, and whipped cream. *Microwave bar for 30-45 seconds*$11.95
Lava Cake (OL)
Chocolate cake filled with a chocolate ganache center and fully enrobed in ganache. Served with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. *Microwave Lava Cake 30-45 seconds*$12.95
Oreo Cheesecake (OL)
A classic Cookies & Cream Cheesecake topped whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce.$12.95Smore Lava Cake (OL)
**Microwave 30-45 seconds** A playful twist on a campfire favorite, this individual graham cracker cake is filled with smooth smoked chocolate ganache, drizzled with rich chocolate, and topped with a fluffy marshmallow.$11.95
Gluten Free
GF Bone-In Wings (OL)
With your choice of sauce, a side of bleu cheese, celery, and carrots.$16.95+GF Boneless Tenders (OL)
With your choice of sauce, a side of bleu cheese, celery, and carrots.$16.95+GF Buffalo Chicken Dip (OL)
Tavern-made, three cheese, grilled Buffalo chicken dip.Served with tortilla chips$16.95GF Nachos (OL)
Tortilla chips topped with melted cheddar/jack cheese, jalapeños, tomatoes, black olives and scallions. Served with a side of sour cream and salsa$16.95
GF Brewers Chili (OL)
Tavern-made, topped with cheddar/jack cheese and served with tortilla chips$7.95+GF Brussel Sprouts (OL)
Sautéed with Cajun spices and served over a bed of mixed greens with carrots and red peppers, then topped with a creamy whole grain mustard.$12.95GF Grilled Chicken & Avocado (ol)
Topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and a creamy ranch dressing, on toasted gluten free bread.$17.95GF Tavern Burger (ol)
Fresh ground beef with lettuce, tomato and onion, on a bulkie roll$17.95GF B.L.T. (ol)
Crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, American cheese and mayo, on toasted gluten free bread$13.95GF California Club (ol)
Roast turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and chipotle mayo, on toasted gluten free bread.$17.95GF House Salad (ol)
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, celery, carrots and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese$6.95+GF Caesar Salad (ol)
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Tavern-made Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese$6.95+GF Coalition Salad (ol)
Grilled chicken drizzled with a honey chipotle sauce over romaine lettuce, tossed in an avocado ranch dressing with cheddar/jack cheese, jalapeños, black olives, scallions, tomatoes and bacon$20.95GF Honey Chicken Salad (ol)
Grilled honey Dijon chicken over mixed greens with spicy candied walnuts, tomatoes, cucumbers and shredded carrots. Served with a side of honey Dijon dressing$20.95GF Tuscan Kale Salad (ol)
A blend of kale and mixed greens with quinoa, toasted almonds, feta cheese and cranberries, tossed in a lemon thyme dressing$16.95GF Arugula & Feta Salad (OL)
Arugula, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, dried apricots, Feta cheese, and red onions. Served with a house-made honey lime dressing.$16.95GF Fish Tacos (online)
Three soft corn tortillas filled with Cajun dusted cod, cheddar/jack cheese, Pico de gallo, and shredded lettuce, finished with spicy aioli. Served with jambalaya rice.$23.95GF Steak Frites (ol)
Sliced tenderloin topped with chive chimichurri. Served with truffle fries topped with rosemary and parmesan cheese.$27.95GF Steak Tips (ol)
Tasty sirloin tips marinated with a blend of BBQ sauce and honey. Served with Brewers red bliss mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables$30.95+GF Grilled Salmon (ol)
Atlantic salmon brushed with a light garlic butter, then grilled. Served with your choice of 2 gluten free sides.$26.95GF Turkey Tips (ol)
Tender turkey tips marinated in our Tavern-made Caesar dressing, then grilled. Served with your choice of 2 gluten free sides.$23.95
GF Chicken Burrito Bowl (OL)
Grilled chicken, jambalaya rice, black beans, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, and cheddar jack cheese, drizzled with sweet chili sauce$21.95GF Ribs (Half Rack)
Midwestern, corn fed, baby back ribs mopped with a smoky BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of 2 gluten free sides.$24.95GF Elote Tacos (OL)
Three soft corn tortillas filled with blackened grilled chicken, roasted corn, jalapenos, sliced avocado, chipotle mayo, & cotija cheese. With your choice of gluten free side$21.95
Kids Menu
Sauces & Dips
Side Orders

French Fries
$5.20+
Tater Tots
$7.30+
Onion Rings
$8.35+
Cajun Fries
$7.30+
Sweet Potato Fries
$8.35+Truffle Fries
$8.95+
Mixed Fries/Rings
$7.30+
Mixed Fries/Tots
$6.25+
Mixed Fries/Sweet Fries
$7.30+Side of Mashed
$3.25Side Baked Potato
$3.25Side of Loaded Mashed
$5.45Side Loaded Baked Potato
$5.45Side of Coleslaw
$3.25Side of Mixed Veggies
$3.25Side of Broccoli
$3.25Side of Apples
$2.20Side of Rice Pilaf
$3.25Side of Jamba Rice
$5.45Side of Avocado
$3.30
All hours
| Sunday | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 10:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Inspired by Waltham’s historic Brewer Tavern, John Brewer’s Tavern has been a neighborhood staple since 1998. Now locally owned by longtime employees Michael and Hannah Morse, the restaurant continues its tradition of great food, drinks, and community at its original Waltham location.
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