J.J. Ratigan Brewing Company – American
This spirited brewery pulses with a convivial energy, inviting guests into a space where the aroma of roasted garlic artichoke dip and the sizzle of habanero-kissed shrimp set the stage for a lively evening. The kitchen reimagines social dining through a bold array of shareable plates, from indulgent wagyu meatballs to crispy cheesesteak egg rolls, all crafted to pair perfectly with the hum of conversation and a cold, house-brewed pint.
227 East High Street, Pottstown PA https://jjratiganbrewing.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, tlc, detox, volumetrics, carnivore, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the perfectly cooked appetizers and beautiful presentation, noting that standout dishes include expertly prepared starters that set a high bar for the meal. Praised for its attentive service and helpful staff recommendations, the experience is further elevated by a pleasant ambiance that creates a welcoming environment for a satisfying dining experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Habanero Grilled Shrimp - $17: Grilled Gulf Shrimp, avocado, pineapple salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Meatballs - $12: house marinara, Asiago, whipped ricotta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Cakes - $14: panko crusted Maryland-style whitefish cakes, remoulade, grilled lemon, pickled red onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesesteak Egg Rolls - $14: shaved sirloin, cheddar, caramelized onion, Sriracha ketchup, honey mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese Curds - $14: tempura Wisconsin cheddar curds, honey toasted almond, scallion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Cauliflower - $9: tempura battered, celery, blue cheese dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $18: buffalo, BBQ, garlic parm, or Randy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel - $9: Handmade falafel, tzatziki, olive relish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $14: flavor of the moment, fire roasted red peppers, grilled pita, cucumber chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Garlic Artichoke Dip - $15: roasted artichoke, spinach, garlic confit & oil, cream cheese, Asiago, corn tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Handmade Pierogies - $15: flavor of the moment, bacon lardon, caramelized onion, scallion, crema Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Nachos - $21: charred jumbo lump, black bean-charred corn salsa, beer cheese, artichoke cheese sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- German Soft Pretzel - $12: w/ beer cheese & Honey Mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- Chop Salad - $16: iceberg, avocado, grape tomato, pickled red onion, S.O.B. handmade bacon lardon, Gorgonzola, Green Goddess Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nuts & Berries Salad - $17: mesclun greens, fresh berries, mandarin orange, candied walnut, goat cheese, raspberry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grain Salad - $15: faro, Israeli couscous, quinoa, artichoke, Brussels, apple, charred citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $15: romaine, Asiago, grape tomato, baguette crouton, house garlic-Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese Salad - $17: Arugula, roasted tomato, seared Halloumi cheese, charred citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 5am Onion au Gratin - $12: shallot, leek, yellow & Vidalia onions, 5am Russian Imperial Stout, baguette crostini, Swiss & provolone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Cassoulet - $10: sausage & white bean stew, confit chicken, smoked pork, garlic, duck stock Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fish & Chips - $27: Icelandic cod loin, coconut shrimp, Old Bay fries, remoulade, slaw, malt vinegar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Shrimp Risotto - $32: Blackened Gulf shrimp, creamy farro risotto, roasted red peppers, spinach, Parmesan, Gorgonzola fondue Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Roasted Salmon - $28: Faroe Island Salmon, bourbon-honey glaze, bacon-BBQ Brussel’s, roasted fingerlings, candied fresno chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Ahi Tuna - $26: AAA Saku Block Ahi Tuna, chilled green bean & radicchio salad, toasted almond, fennel, honey-mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Ricotta Pasta - $22: pappardelle pasta, asparagus, limoncello cream sauce w/ ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Roast Chicken - $28: La Belle Farm confit airline chicken, beef tallow finished French fries, French country salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rosemary Pork Tenderloin - $27: sous vide Premium Reserve pork tenderloin, parsnip puree, hot honey glazed carrots, crispy Brussel’s sprouts, rosemary demi-glace Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Platter - $31: Brisket, pulled pork, Schaller & Weber bratwurst, portobello, baked beans, cheddar biscuit, slaw, house BBQ Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $33: 8oz center-cut prime sirloin, garlic-herb butter, parmesan-truffle fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Handhelds
- Wagyu Pub Burger - $19: Stonyrun Farms American Wagyu chuck, onion-bacon jam, smoked Gouda, bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, Peach-Bourbon BBQ Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokehouse Chicken BALT - $16: hand-carved smokehouse chicken breast, S.O.B. handmade bacon, bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, avocado, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portobello Wrap - $15: marinated portobello, fire roasted peppers, spinach, cheese curds, sundried tomato tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork & Jus - $17: citrus-smoked pork, arugula, roasted red peppers, aged provolone, roasted garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- The Smoked Salmon Plate - $21: everything bagel, citrus-caper cream cheese, smoked Norwegian salmon & all the fixin’s Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Nachos - $17: scrambled eggs, crumbled Esposito’s Breakfast Sausage, tomato & green pepper, hollandaise, beer cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Beignet Flight - $15: mini-Beignet donuts served 3 ways w/ peanut butter, cream cheese & berry compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: brunch
- French Toast Flight - $14: brioche French toast sticks served 3 ways w/ peanut butter, cream cheese & berry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Apple Strudel French Toast - $16: fried cinnamon brioche, sweet cream cheese, vanilla granola, apple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Berries & Cream Belgian Waffle - $12: Belgian chocolate chip waffle, berry compote, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken & Waffles - $21: serrano pepper & blueberry corn bread waffle, fried chicken cutlet, chili peach sauce, whipped ricotta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Pizza - $19: scrambled eggs, hollandaise, bacon, mushroom, Cheddar & Cotija cheese, Arugula, flatbread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Full Irish Brekky - $24: fried eggs, roasted tomato & mushroom, Esposito’s Breakfast Sausages, bacon, beans & grilled baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Guatemalan Breakfast - $23: scrambled eggs w/ tomato, black beans, Cotija cheese & queso fresco, fried plantain, handmade corn tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pulled Pork Benedict - $21: citrus-smoked pulled pork, caramelized onion, beer cheese, poached eggs, buttermilk biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brisket & Eggs - $22: house-smoked beef brisket, (2) eggs any style Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Gooder Wooder German Pilsner - $6: 5.1% - easy-drinking, classic European pils
- Thirst Responder Light Lager - $6: 5.5% - easy-lightly hopped, unfiltered, refreshing
- Aromatic Phanatic NE IPA - $7: 7.2% - Smooth, mellow NE IPA, mild finish
- Black Cherry Manhattan - $15: Northbound Bourbon infused with Amarena Cherry, Chat de Vie Vermouth, Angostura + Cocoa bitters
- Apple Old Fashioned - $14: Kinsey Rye, green apple simple, apple brandy, apple blossom + molasses bitters
- French Press Coffee - $12: Pear Tree Coffee Roasters - dark, medium or decaf
- Mimosa Single - $9: sparking brute or rose
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