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    The Side Bar 24 1/2 E State St

    Cocktail Bar
    Open now3PM - 8:45PM
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    Featured Items

    • 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
    • Classic Cheesecake

      $8.00

    Kitchen

    APPETIZERS/STARTERS

    • Pickled Vegetables

      Seasonal selection of house-made pickled vegetables
      $5.00
    • Mixed Olives

      Pitted Mediterranean olives
      $5.00
    • Dried Fruit and Mixed Nuts

      $5.00
    • 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
    • Seared Ahi Tuna Appetizer

      Rare seared Ahi tuna served with Sesame-Ginger dressing and Creamy Ginger Aioli. Sesame-Ginger dressing contains soy and gluten but is dairy free. Creamy Ginger Aioli contains dairy but is gluten free and soy free.
      $16.00

    SALADS

    • Extra Side Dressing

      $0.75
    • House Entrée Salad

      Romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, cabbage, carrot, cucumber. Choice of dressing. Option to add protein.
      $18.00
    • Side 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.
      $22.00
    • Half 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.
      $20.00
    • Chicken 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.
      $9.00
    • Caesar Entrée Salad (no protein)

      House-made Caesar dressing *contains egg yolk and anchovy paste*, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, micro greens, and house-made croutons.
      $16.00
    • Caesar 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 Vinaigrette
      OUT 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.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $22.00

    SPECIALS/FEATURES

    • Baked Lasagna Rolls

      Lasagna noodles rolled with ricotta, mozzerella, and fresh basil. Baked in Pomodoro Sauce and finished wirh parmesan cheese
      $16.00
    • Carnitas Tacos

      Carnitas Tacos Choice of braised Pork or crumbled tofu, house-made enchilada sauce, cabbage, Mexican chimichurri, southwest ranch, green onion
      $17.00
    • Carnitas Taco (one)

      $6.00
    • Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie

      $16.00
    • Wild Mushroom Risotto Pot Pie

      Oyster, shittake, and button mushrooms sautéed in butter with Arborio rice, carrots, green peas, celery, onion, and fresh herbs. Contains butter and gluten
      $19.00
    • Butternut Squash Ravioli in Sage Butter Sauce

      Butternut squash ravioli sauced in sage-butter chardonnay sauce with toasted pine nuts. Served with garlic bread
      $26.00
    • 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

    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. sesame ginger dressing is not gluten free
      $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
    • Spaghetti al Pomodoro

      Classic Pomodoro sauce made from local tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, onion, and garlic. Blended to be smooth and served over Portobello mushroom ravioli. Served with parmesan cheese and garlic bread. Made with Jackie O's Farm Tomatoes
      $15.00
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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/sauce

      $0.75
    • Cup of Soup

      $6.00
    • Bowl of Soup

      $11.00
    • Grilled Cheese

      $10.00
    • 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

      $2.00
    • MEATBALLS IN SAUCE (3 MEATBALLS, 4 PIECES GARLIC BREAD)

      $20.00

    DESSERT

    • Tiramisu

      $7.00
    • Flourless Chocolate Torte with raspberry sauce

      $7.00
    • Classic Cheesecake

      $8.00
    • Samoa Cheesecake

      $8.00
    • Bakery 323 cheesecake

      $9.00

    KIDS

    • Pita Pizza

      Pita bread topped with house-made Pomodoro sauce and a jack cheese blend. Option to add pepperoni, chicken, or bacon.
      $8.00
    • 2 Cheese Mini Quesadillas

      Two jack cheese filled mini quesadillas. Option to add chicken or bacon.
      $8.00
    • Butter Noodles

      Spaghetti noodles tossed in a butter and pasta water emulsion sauce with parmesan cheese.
      $12.00

    MERCH

    • STICKERS

      $2.00
    If you use a credit card, this establishment will charge an additional 3.00% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what this establishment pays in fees.

    All hours
    Sunday3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Monday3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Tuesday3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Thursday3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Friday3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Saturday3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Craft Cocktails, Eclectic Eats

    Location

    24 1/2 E State St, Athens, OH 45701

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    333 Summer Street
    Boston, MA 02210

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