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    Russell House Tavern

    Bar / Pub
    Open now11AM - 10:45PM
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    -DINNER-
    -KIDS MENU-
    -N/A BEVERAGES-
    -DESSERT-

    Featured Items

    • R. House Burger

      New School American Cheese, Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Special Sauce, Sesame Brioche
      $20.00
    • Pepperoni

      marinara, mozzarella
      $18.00
    • Pappardelle Bolognese

      parmesan, chili flakes, garlic bread
      $29.00

    -DINNER-

    Salads & Appetizers

    • Salmon Tartare

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

      citrus, jalapeno, cucumber, mint
      $18.00
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      cocktail sauce
      $17.00
    • Chilled Lobster Tail

      lemon-saffron aioli
      $20.00
    • Hand Cut Steak Tartare

      dijonnaise, gaufrette potato chips, house pickled vegetables
      $17.00
    • 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
    • Tomato Soup

      basil butter, cherry tomatoes, olive oil croutons
      $14.00
    • 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
    • Heirloom Tomato & Peach Salad

      burrata, summer savory, peach-tomato vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Chips & Dip

      smoked trout re, caramelized onion dip, house-made salt & vinegar chips
      $15.00
    • Local Corn & Cornmeal Cake

      Pesto Butter, Pecorino
      $16.00
    • Rhode Island Calamari

      tomato aioli, cherry peppers, herbs, lemon
      $17.00
    • Chatham Mussels Frites

      white wine broth, confit tomatoes, herbs, aioli
      $16.00
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      labneh, za’atar, preserved lemon
      $12.00
    • Confit Chicken Wings

      Honey Sambal
      $16.00
    • Crispy Polenta Fries

      calabrian chili aioli, basil, lemon zest
      $13.00
    • Harvard Square Fries

      cheddar, mozzarella, shallot-thyme gravy, fines herbs mix
      $15.00
    • Truffle Fries

      pecorino, truffle oil
      $11.00
    • Hand Cut Fries

      garlic aioli
      $8.00

    Entrees

    • 12oz New York Strip

      broccolini, smashed potatoes, vidalia onion, red wine sauce
      $43.00
    • 10oz Bavette Steak Frites

      8oz bavette, shallot-herb butter, aioli, tavern fries, watercress
      OUT OF STOCK
      $33.00
    • Amish Half-Chicken

      caramelized cauliflower, roasted dates, carrot purée, harissa butter (GF)
      $31.00
    • Faroe Island Salmon

      potato puree, green beans, brown butter, toasted almond vinaigrette
      $30.00
    • Braised Monkfish Ossobuco

      paella rice, lobster broth, squid ink aioli, gremolata
      OUT OF STOCK
      $31.00
    • Pappardelle Bolognese

      parmesan, chili flakes, garlic bread
      $29.00
    • Mushroom Stroganoff

      egg noodles, creme fresh, crispy onions
      $26.00
    • R. House Burger

      New School American Cheese, Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Special Sauce, Sesame Brioche
      $20.00
    • Pan Roasted Hake

      Piperade, White Beans, Olive Vinaigrette
      $27.00
    • Quinoa & Farro Bowl

      Local Corn, Marinated Tomatoes, Tomatillo Sauce, Herb Salad
      $23.00

    Tavern Pizza

    • Margherita Pizza

      crushed tomato, mozzarella, basil, pecorino
      $16.00
    • Farmer's Market Pizza

      Ratatouille, Basil Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella
      $17.00
    • Pepperoni

      marinara, mozzarella
      $18.00
    • Sausage & Ricotta Pizza

      roasted poblanos, herbed olive oil
      $18.00

    Sides

    • Side Caesar

      $6.00
    • Side Avocado

      $3.00
    • Side Potato Puree

      $7.00
    • Side Roasted Mushrooms

      $8.00
    • Side Marble Potatoes

      $7.00
    • Side Grilled Broccolini

      lemon, chili flakes, olive oil
      $8.00
    • Side Corn 'Cacio e Pepe'

      butter, black pepper, pecorino
      $8.00
    • Side Ratatouille

      $8.00
    • Side Marinated Tomatoes

      $8.00
    • Side Green Beans

      $8.00

    -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

      $6.00
    • Boylan Orange Soda

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Boylan Ginger Ale

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Boylan Shirley Temple

      $6.00

    -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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