Town Tavern – American
Town Tavern hums with the energy of a beloved neighborhood gathering place, where the enticing scent of sizzling wings and golden-fried oysters draws guests into its warm, convivial embrace. The kitchen weaves together a tapestry of global comfort, offering a playful array of shareable plates—from delicate dumplings and zesty taquitos to vibrant salmon tatsoi—that turn every meal into a communal exploration of flavor.
201, Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474 +17818595413 https://towntavern.net/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Wings or Boneless - $12: ZEUS, BBQ Honey hot or just plain hot. Pickled Carrots and Celery. Ranch or Blue. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mass Ave Dumplings - $11: Tavern Blend Pork and roast Veggie Pot Stickers in a Bacon Dashi. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Poppers - $11: Oven Roasted Shrimp and Cheese stuffed Shishito Peppers. Citrus Aioli. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Joel’s Hummus - $9: Fried Cumin Pita Chips, EVOO, Zaatar, Paprika and Parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tavern Taquitos - $12: Baked Corn Tortillas filled with Spicy Chicken and Menonita. Pineapple Pico and Avocado Cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oysters - $10: Lightly battered and fried Royal Oyster Mushrooms. Sriracha Mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mary’s Cheese Balls - $9: House made and deep fried Bacon Cheddar Curd Balls with Red Ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Greens
- Salmon Tatsoi - $19: Sesame Seared Salmon over Tatsoi and Buckwheat Soba Noodles tossed with Red Pepper, Snap Peas, Carrot, Royal Mushrooms, Sprouts, Mandarin and a Sweet Ginger Soy Dressing. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olivio’s Grilled Veggies - $12: Kale, Eggplant, Zucchini, Royal Mushroom and Red Pepper topped with spiced Pecan Croutons and a light Honey Mustard Vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken La Mesa - $16: Fried Chicken sliced over shredded Iceberg tossed in a Lime and Ancho Yogurt with Black Bean, Corn, Tomato, Smokey Bacon Bits and Cotija. Fried Tortillas Strings. Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $6: Choice of dressing: Ranch, Blue, Russian, Caesar, Soy Sesame Ginger, House Vinaigrette, Citrus Aioli, Lime and Ancho Yogurt. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $6: Romaine, croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- The Town Tavern Burger - $16: Half Pound of Ground Chuck on butter griddled Brioche, Smoked Bacon, Royal Mushroom, Gruyere and a Whistle Pig Glaze. Served with House Frites. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheddar Burger - $14: Ground chuck, bacon, cheddar, brioche bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bao - $13: Steamed Buns filled with braised Chicken Thigh, Pickled Veggies, Cucumber, Mandarin, Cilantro and Thai Mayo. Served with Basmati Rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black & Brew - $15: IPA rendered Black Pastrami with Russian, Gruyere and Slaw on butter griddled Ciabatta. Served with House Frites. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Conneely's Sausage, Egg & Cheese - $12: Grilled Tavern Blend Sausage Patty, Honey BBQ Glaze, Havarti Cheese and a pan Fried Egg on butter griddled Brioche. Served with House Frites. Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Crunchy Fried Chicken Sandwich - $14: Crunchy deep-fried Chicken on butter griddled Brioche with Chopped Scallion, Diced Tomato, Shredded Iceberg and a Smokey Bacon Mornay. Served with House Frites. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian French Dip - $14: Steamed Buns stuffed with braised Coulotte, Shishito, Mushroom, Green Onion and dipping Jus. Served with House Frites. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Veggie Burger - $13: Quinoa, Black Bean, Oyster Mushroom, Red Cabbage, Brussel Sprout, Tatsoi, Pecans, Onion & Carrot. On butter griddled Brioche. Served with Basmati Rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haddock Sandwich - $16: Lightly battered fried Haddock with Slaw, Tartar Sauce and Lemon on butter griddled Brioche. Served with House Frites. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Town Cut Sirloin - $19: Marinated, grilled and sliced Sirloin over Poblano and Sweet Corn Salsa. Served with Broccolini. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capitol Square Salmon - $22: Sugar Seared Salmon over Basmati Rice with grilled Kale and Tamarind Glaze. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneed Chicken - $17: Boneless, pounded and lightly breaded Chicken Thigh in a Lemon Pan Gravy over Spaetzle tossed with grilled Kale and Smokey Bacon Bits. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $20: Lightly battered fried Haddock with Slaw, Tartar Sauce and Lemon. Served with House Frites. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Angelo - $16: Sautéed Boneless Chicken Tenders, Broccolini and Tomato, tossed with Penne, roast Garlic Butter and Romano. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tavern Stir Fry - $15: Shishito and Red Peppers, Sprouts, Snap Peas, Royal Mushroom, Kale and Green Onion tossed in a light Sesame Ginger Soy over Soba Noodles. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Town Tavern Teriyaki Turkey Tips - $15: Marinated and Grilled Turkey Tenderloin Tips over Veggie Fried Rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarao Renato - $16: Marinated & Grilled Shrimp Skewers over Zucchini & Summer Squash Noodles tossed with Grape Tomatoes in a white Wine & Garlic Butter Sauce with Parmano Cheese. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- House Frites - $6: Hand Cut Fries, Malt Vinegar. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccolini - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Kale - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mushrooms - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basmati Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Veggies - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slaw - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Brownie Sundae - $9: Warm Brownie, Vanilla, Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream with a Cherry on Top. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Breadboard Bakery Selection - $8: Rotating fresh selection from Breadboard Bakery. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ice Cream - $6: Vanilla Bean. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Warm Brownie - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hoodsie Cup - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Unleashed - $10: Rum, Blackberry, Lime, Simple Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Prime Time - $10: Blueberry Vodka, Triple Sec, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Berry Bomb - $11: Blackberry Liquor, Tequila, Triple Sec, Lemon
- Berto's Bourbon Martini - $11: Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Cider, Vanilla, Honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tavern Coffee - $11: Caramel Bailys, Vodka, Kahlua Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rusty Fall - $1: Bourbon, Bitters, Drambuie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Kids Still Home - $12: Tequila, Pama, Triple Sec, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Tracey - $12: Prosecco, Apple Cider, Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bud Light (Draught) - $4.5: House Draught Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Guinness Stout - $7
- Miller Lite (Can) - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coors Light (Can) - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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