City Tavern

138 S 2nd St- Btwn Walnut St & Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

215 413-1443

Lunch Menu
First Courses & Soups
Mallard Duck Sausage   Broiled duck & pork sausage, sweet & sour cabbage	8.25
Smoked Salmon & Trout   Peppered smoked salmon, smoked Pennsylvania brook trout, capers, red onions & pumpernickel	8.25
Giant Cornmeal Fried Oysters   Herbed remoulade	8.25
West Indies Pepperpot Soup   A spicy colonial classic. Beef, pork, taro root & greens	6.95
Cream of Mushroom   Delicate blend of fresh mushrooms, cream & sherry	4.95
Tavern Soup Du Jour   Our Chef's daily specialty	4.50
Salads & Cold Platters
Country Salad   Julienned carrots, cucumber, tomato, field greens, raspberry shrub & extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette	5.50
Tomato & Onion Salad   Sliced tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil, olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette	7.25
Artichoke & Smoked Chicken   Fresh garden greens & burgundy-dijon mustard vinaigrette	10.25
Salmagundi   An 18th Century classic. Fresh garden greens, ham, smoked turkey, smoked chicken, salami, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled egg, olives & choice of dressing	12.95
Shrimp & Crab Salad   Shrimp, crabmeat, greens & herb remoulade	15.95
Black Forest Ham & Asparagus   Poached asparagus, cornichons & pumpernickel	13.95
Romaine & Roquefort Salad   Crisp romaine, roquefort cheese, fresh bacon bits & creamy parmesan cheese dressing	9.25
Entrees
Martha Washington Style Colonial Turkey Pot Pie   Tender chunks of turkey, mushrooms, early peas, red potatoes, sherry cream sauce & flaky pastry crust baked in a pewter casserole. Egg noodles & fried oyster accompaniment	13.95
Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef   City Tavern's own 18th century herb rub, old fashioned Yorkshire pancake, roasted red bliss potatoes & vegetable of the season, City Tavern's own herb sauce	17.95
Braised Rabbit   Marinated & braised rabbit leg, mushroom-red wine sauce & large egg noodles served in a pewter skillet	13.95
Roasted Duckling   Clover honey glaze, chutney, herbed barley, asparagus & Sauce Béarnaise	17.95
Hand made Beef Sausage   Pennsylvania Dutch style sauerkraut & roasted red bliss potatoes	9.95
Chicken Breast Madeira   Marinated & sauteed chicken breast, Madeira-mushroom demi-glaze, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season	11.95
Pork Schnitzel, "wiener Style"   Breaded porkloin, pommes frites, & cole slaw	12.95
Beef Pie   Twice cooked beef, simmered with mushrooms & herbs, rich red wine sauce, baked in puff pastry, sweet & sour cabbage	11.95
Turkey Hash   Julienned turkey, potatoes, onion, peppers, fried eggs & seasonal vegetables	10.95
Tavern Lobster Pie   Lobster tail, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, sherry cream sauce & flaky puff pastry baked in a pewter casserole. Vegetable of the season accompaniment
Crab Cake "chesapeake Style"   Herbed remoulade, pommes frites & cole slaw	17.95
Paillard of Salmon   Citrus marinated, pan-seared, beurre blanc, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season	14.95
Pork Chop "apple-wood Smoked"   Salt cured, Pennsylvania Dutch style sauerkraut, mashed potatoes	19.95
Medallions of Venison   Leeks, rosemary, bourbon-mushroom sauce, herbed barley & vegetable of the season	19.95
Dessert
A Selection of Freshly Prepared Desserts Is Created Daily In City Tavern's On-premise Bakery by Our Pastry Chef. Our Dessert Selections Are Accented by The Flavors of Bassett's Ice Cream of Philadelphia Established In 1861.
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Dinner Menu
First Courses
Crab Cakes "chesapeake Style"   Herbed remoulade	8.95
Mallard Duck Sausage   Broiled duck & pork sausage, sweet & sour cabbage	8.25
Giant Cornmeal Fried Oysters   Herbed remoulade	8.25
Shrimp Cocktail   Jumbo shrimp, Cocktail sauce	8.95
Smoked Salmon & Trout   Peppered smoked salmon, smoked Pennsylvania brook trout, capers, red onions & pumpernickel	8.25
Basil Shrimp   Jumbo shrimp, apple-smoked bacon, fresh basil, horseradish barbeque sauce	9.95
Black Forest Ham & Asparagus   Imported Black Forest ham, Poached asparagus, cornichons & pumpernickel	11.95
Soups
West Indies Pepperpot Soup   A spicy colonial classic. Beef, pork, taro root & greens	6.95
Cream of Mushroom   Delicate blend of fresh mushrooms, cream & sherry	4.95
Tavern Soup Du Jour   Our Chef's daily specialty	4.50
Salads
Country Salad   Julienned carrots, cucumber, field greens, raspberry shrub & extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette	5.75
Tomato & Onion Salad   Sliced tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil, olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette	7.25
Romaine & Roquefort Salad   Crisp romaine, roquefort cheese, fresh bacon bits & burgundy-Dijon mustard vinaigrette	9.25
Artichoke & Smoked Chicken   Fresh garden greens & burgundy-Dijon mustard vinaigrette	16.95
Seafood Mélange   Smoked salmon, smoked trout, jumbo shrimp & crabmeat, fresh garden greens & herbed remoulade	21.95
Entrées
Roasted Duckling   Clover honey glaze, chutney, herbed barley asparagus & Sauce Béarnaise	23.95
Veal & Herb Sausage "münchner Style"   Hand made veal sausage, Pennsylvania Dutch style sauerkraut mashed potatoes, Dijon mustard	17.95
Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef   City Tavern's own 18th century herb rub, old fashioned Yorkshire pancake, mashed potatoes, herb sauce	25.95
Medallions of Venison   Leeks, rosemary-bourbon mushroom sauce, herbed barley & vegetable of the season	28.95
Rack of Lamb   Roasted with Dijon mustard & walnuts, rosemary infused au jus, mashed potatoes, asparagus & Sauce Béarnaise	28.95
Martha Washington Style Colonial Turkey Pot Pie   Tender chunks of turkey, mushrooms, early peas, red potatoes, sherry cream sauce & flaky pastry crust baked in a pewter casserole. Egg noodles & fried oyster accompaniment	19.95
Braised Rabbit   Marinated & braised rabbit legs, mushroom-red wine sauce & large egg noodles served in a pewter skillet	19.95
Pork Chop "apple-wood Smoked"   Salt cured , Pennsylvania Dutch style sauerkraut, mashed potatoes	19.95
Tenderloin Tips & Mushrooms   Marinated & sauteed beef tenderloin tips, mushrooms, sour cream-Dijon mustard sauce, herbed egg noodles & vegetable of the season	23.95
Chicken Breast Madeira   Marinated & sauteed chicken breast, Madeira-mushroom demi-glaze, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season	18.95
Pan-seared Brook Trout   Pennsylvania brook trout, brown butter, capers, lemon sauce, herbed barley asparagus & Sauce Béarnaise	22.95
Paillard of Salmon   Citrus marinated, pan-seared, Sauce Béarnaise, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season	24.95
Medallions of Beef Tenderloin   Pan-seared beef medallions & red wine demi-glaze, mashed potatoes, asparagus & Sauce Béarnaise	27.95
Tavern Lobster Pie   Lobster, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, sherry cream sauce & flaky puff pastry baked in a pewter casserole vegetable of the season accompaniment
Dessert
A Selection of Freshly Prepared Desserts Is Created Daily In City Tavern's On-premise Bakery by Our Pastry Chef. Our Dessert Selections Are Accented by The Flavors of Bassett's Ice Cream of Philadelphia Established In 1861
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