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The Basement Bar | American Tavern
3 course
prix fixe
menu
$4995
Monday thru
Thursday
3 PM - 10 PM
Ask us for details or check menu online.

Seafood Bar

Oysters (6) 18
Clams (6) 16
Shrimp Cocktail (4) 18

Royal

4 Oyster | 4 Clams | 4 Shrimp
38

Soups

French Onion 10   |   Lobster Bisque 12

Salads

Frisee Salad
California frisee, crispy bacon, red onions, pecans, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and drizzled with sweet pecan vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Artisan romaine tossed with homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, fried capers and Parmigiano Reggiano.
1495
Citrus & Beet Salad
Sliced orange, arugula, goat cheese, walnuts and honey mustard vinaigrette.
Spring Mix & Fruit Salad
Spring greens, fresh apples, strawberries, dry figs, Ricotta Salatta cheese and raspberry vinaigrette.

Rustic Flatbread

Osso Bucco 18.50
Melted cheese, pulled pork in demi glace, arugula and spicy mayo.

Basement Snacks

For Two 34.95
(3) Bourbon Ribs, (3) Chicken Wings, (2) Sweet Potato Fritters, (3) Baked Clams

Appetizers

Brooklyn Burrata 19
Over capocollo, orange slices, strawberries, arugula and balsamic glaze.
Cannellini Hummus 16.50
Pureed cannellini beans, served with tomato bruschetta, sliced veggies and corn chips.
Fried Broccolini 16
Served with remoulade sauce.
Sweet Potato Fritters 17
With goat cheese, corn and spicy mayo.
Scallop Francese 21
Sauteed in lemon-butter sauce and ricotta gnocchi.
Seared Tuna 19
Served with sundried tomato salsa, citrus soy sauce, and cream of wasabi.
Calamari 18.50
Fried and served with side of Pomodoro sauce and basil aioli.
Baked Clams 18.50
1/2 dz. clams baked with Pecorino Romano bread crumbs, lemon juice and parsley.
Arancini Bolognese 17.50
Sicilian rice balls stuffed with beef ragu Bolognese and provolone. Served over tomato sauce and lemon-basil aioli.
Roasted Garlic Mussels 19
Prince Edward Island mussels sauteed with roasted garlic cream sauce.
Salmon Avocado 21
Teriyaki seared salmon served over avocado mousse and arugula.
Tavern Nachos 18
Crispy corn chips, black beans, melted cheeses, topped with diced tomatoes, red onions, pickled jalapeños, sour cream and guacamole.
Octopus 22
Grilled octopus over spring greens, roasted peppers, thin red onions, olives and citrus vinaigrette.
Bison Meatballs 21
Authentic American Buffalo meatballs slow baked with caramelized onions and cream of wild mushrooms.
Tavern Wings 15.50
Choice of: Country Spiced Butter | Vietnamese | Hickory BBQ | Traditional Buffalo
Bourbon Ribs 18
(4) Baby Back Ribs slow roasted with Bourbon glaze.

Entrees

Chicken Martini 28
Organic chicken cutlets crusted with Parmigiano Reggiano sauteed with lemon-parsley butter sauce and accompanied by cheese risotto.
Truffle Chicken 28
Pan-seared chicken breast served over mezzi rigatoni with cream of truffle-Parmigiano Reggiano sauce and chiffonade of scallions.
Rustic Chicken Parm 28
Organic chicken cutlets, breaded and layered with tomato-basil vodka sauce, mozzarella and thin sliced Prosciutto di Parma. Accompanied by linguini.
Short Beef Ribs 35
Oven roasted short beef ribs with herbs, red wine, crushed tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms and spinach. Served over cavatelli with au jus and touch of cream.
Pork Chop Milanese 34
16 oz pork chop thinly pounded, breaded and pan fried crispy. Topped with small arugula salad of thinly sliced dried figs, capocollo, roasted peppers, olives, red onions, Parmigiano-Reggiano and balsamic fig glaze.
Shrimp Carbonara Rossa 32
Sauteed shrimp, bacon, garlic, onions, peas, sun-dried tomato pesto, lobster broth, touch of cream and served over fettuccine.
Spring Tuna 32
Seared tuna over spring greens, fresh apples, strawberries, dry figs, creamy Ricotta Salatta cheese and raspberry vinaigrette.
Crispy Salmon 35
Seared filet of Scottish salmon, sauteed clams with ginger, garlic, bok choy, miso broth and rice noodles.
Lobster Tail 45
12 oz Brazilian lobster tail stuffed with crabmeat and served over asparagus risotto and lobster bisque sauce.
Please inquire for gluten free options.
We are happy to accommodate any dietary choices, restrictions, or allergies.
Contains or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients.

Steaks & Chops

Steak Louie 45
Salute to American icon Louie Armstrong:
14 oz aged New York strip steak grilled to your liking and served with fries and Stella blue cheese salsa.
Ribeye 55
18 oz aged ribeye steak grilled and served with brown butter, roasted garlic, and creamed spinach.
French Onion Filet Mignon 50
8 oz filet Mignon served with French onion gravy, melted Gruyere cheese. Served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Lamb Chops 35
(5) Spring lamb chops grilled and served over spinach fettuccine with roasted garlic cream sauce.
Tavern Burger 24
8 oz house blend beef patty grilled and served with melted Gruyere cheese, bacon and avocado. Accompanied by fries.

Side Dishes

Asparagus
Mashed Potatoes
Potato Wedges
Pecorino Truffle Fries
Mac & Cheese
Cheese Risotto
12
Sauteed Broccolini & Garlic
Sauteed Veggies
Sauteed Spinach
Creamed Spinach
Bok Choy
Creme Brulee Yam
Private Events
All Inclusive $65 Per Person
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For inquiries and reservations please contact us (718) 791-0027.