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    Russell House Tavern

    Bar / Pub
    Closed11AM - 10:45PM
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    -LUNCH-
    -KIDS MENU-
    -N/A BEVERAGES-
    -DESSERT-

    Featured Items

    • R. House Burger

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

      Nashville Hot Sauce, Iceberg Slaw, Pickled Carrot, Goat Cheese Ranch
      $17.00

    -LUNCH-

    Salads & Appetizers

    • Tuna Tartare

      citrus, jalapeno, cucumber, mint
      $18.00
    • Salmon Tartare

      salmon crudo, rice crisps, pickled radish, fried ginger, mizuna, nori vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      cocktail sauce
      $17.00
    • Chilled Lobster Tail

      lemon-saffron aioli
      $20.00
    • 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
    • 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
    • Chatham Mussels Frites

      white wine broth, confit tomatoes, herbs, aioli
      $16.00
    • Rhode Island Calamari

      tomato aioli, cherry peppers, herbs, lemon
      $17.00
    • 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
    • Whipped Ricotta Toast

      Sourdough, Marinated Tomatoes, Pesto, Basil
      $15.00
    • Harvard Square Fries

      cheddar, mozzarella, shallot-thyme gravy, fines herbs mix
      $15.00
    • Smoked Salmon Toast

      dark rye bread, herb cream cheese, cucumber, capers, dill, citrus vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Hand Cut Fries

      garlic aioli
      $8.00
    • Truffle Fries

      pecorino, truffle oil
      $11.00

    Entrées

    • Marinated Steak Tips

      parmesan fries, watercress salad, steak sauce
      $29.00
    • Faroe Island Salmon

      Green Beans, Citrus & Arugula Salad, Toasted Almond Vinaigrette
      $23.00
    • Fish & Chips

      hand-cut fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce
      $22.00
    • Mushroom Stroganoff

      egg noodles, creme fresh, crispy onions
      $22.00
    • Quinoa & Farro Bowl

      Local Corn, Marinated Tomatoes, Tomatillo Sauce, Herb Salad
      $23.00
    • Tavern Breakfast

      two eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, english muffin
      $18.00
    • Breakfast Sandwich

      sunny egg, sweet & spicy bacon, cheddar, arugula, dijonnaise
      $16.00
    • R. House Burger

      New School American Cheese, Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Special Sauce, Sesame Brioche
      $20.00
    • Go Crimson Grilled Cheese

      Bacon-Tomato Jam, Cheddar, Sourdough
      $16.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Nashville Hot Sauce, Iceberg Slaw, Pickled Carrot, Goat Cheese Ranch
      $17.00
    • Fried Green Tomato BLT

      basil aioli, sourdough
      $16.00

    Tavern Pizza

    • Margherita Pizza

      crushed tomato, mozzarella, basil, pecorino
      $16.00
    • Sausage & Ricotta Pizza

      roasted poblanos, herbed olive oil
      $18.00
    • Pepperoni

      marinara, mozzarella
      $18.00
    • Farmer's Market Pizza

      Ratatouille, Basil Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella
      $17.00

    Lunch Sides

    • Side Caesar

      $6.00
    • Side Avocado

      $3.00
    • Home Fries

      $7.00
    • Applewood Smoked Bacon

      $7.00
    • Sweet & Spicy Bacon

      $6.00
    • Sausage Links

      $7.00
    • Side One Egg

      $3.00
    • Side Toast & Butter

      $5.00

    -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 Shirley Temple

      $6.00

    -DESSERT-

    Dessert

    • Warm Chocolate Brownie

      $13.00
    • Chevre Cheesecake

      Red Wine Poached Pears, Orange Zest, Thyme
      $15.00
    • Blueberry Buckle

      $13.00

    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

    Directions

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    333 Summer Street
    Boston, MA 02210

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