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Gastropub, Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$
Torrington
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Menu 22
Soup and Salads‎‎
Lobster and Local Corn Chowder
8.00
Backstage summer favorite...Creamy, classic, hearty
Crisp Garden Salad
7.00
Tomatoes, sliced red onions, City Steam (CT) Naughty Nurse (amber ale) vinaigrette
Rocket (roquette) salad
8.00
Romaine hearts, Parmigiano, garlic croutons and house made Caesar dressing
Chop Salad
10.00
Romaine, tomatoes and cucumbers, radish, feta, red wine vinaigrette
Chef's Heart-Warming Soup
5.00
Always fresh and always delicious
House Caesar Salad
8.00
Romaine gearts, Parmigiano, garlic croutons and house made Caesar dressing
84 Main Cobb Salad
13.00
Fresh‎‎ greens dressed with citrus vinaigrette, tomatoes, boiled farm egg, applewood smoked bacon, fresh avocado, crumbled blue cheese
Soup and Salads‎‎: On All Salads - Add
Grilled Chicken
4.00
Lobster
8.00
Grilled Shrimp
6.00
Small Plate‎‎
Housemade Flat Breads
12.00
Bamboo Steamed Pork Dumplings
11.00
Hoisin dipping sauce
Fried Brussels Sprouts
8.00
Applewood smoked bacon salt
Backstage beef nachos
13.00
All‎‎ natural tortilla chips, short rib chili with black beans and corn, Manchego
Firecracker Fried Calamari
12.00
Fried with cherry peppers, tossed in sweet chili sauce
Maryland Lump Crab Cakes
13.00
Lemon dill aioli, farm tomato relish, sweet potato crisp
Porter Braised Beef Short Ribs
14.00
Sweet potato gratin, 72-hour veal demi glaçe
Pan Seared Fresh Mozzarella
9.00
House marinara, basil oil
Caprese
8.00
Ripe‎‎ tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, basil oil
Nodine's Double Smoked Candied Applewood Bacon
8.00
Spiced local maple glaze, Port wine pear compote
Edamame
7.00
Bamboo steamed, salted
PEI Mussels in Broth with Sopping Bread
14.00
Preparation varies daily; your server will explain
Stage Crew Wings
13.00
Original hot buffalo, mild honey BBQ, or garlic Parmigiano (12 pieces)
Grilled Steak or Chicken Quesadilla
13.00
Cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, guacamole
Arethusa Dairy Farm Cheese & Local Cured Meat Plate
15.00
Prosciutto‎‎ wrapped Camembert with lavender honey; spiced coppa and blue cheese with red wine and blackberry infused Dijon; sweet soppressata and Europa with cherry preserves
Big Plates‎‎
Our crisp garden salad with any BIG PLATE or CHOP HOUSE STEAK CUT $4
Mom's Meat Loaf
17.00
Seasonal farm vegetable, creamy mashed potatoes, housemade catsup, 72-hour veal demi glaçe
Pan Seared Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
23.00
Mapled farm squash purée, raspberry honey glaze, seasonal vegetable
Lobster Pot Pie
22.00
In lobster brandy cream sauce, housemade pie crust
Pan Seared Frenched Chicken Breast
17.00
Basil mashed potatoes, seasonal farm vegetable, pan drippings
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
18.00
French fries, cole slaw, housemade tartare sauce, lemon wedge
Housemade Gnocchi with Mushrooms, Prosciutto and Peas
17.00
Creamy tomato sauce
Handmade Spinach and Gorgonzola Ravioli
17.00
Roasted‎‎ tomato and white balsamic sauce with fresh spinach
Grilled Hanger Steak
22.00
Seasonal farm vegetable, creamy mashed potatoes, 72-hour veal demi glaçe
Shepherd's Pie
18
Slow braised beef, corn and peas, under a bed of creamy mashed potatoes
Macaroni and Cheese
13.00
Cavatappi and 5 cheeses, toasted crumb top
One Pound Bone-in Center Cut Loin Pork Chop
21.00
Pan seared with caramelized apples and onions, pan jus, creamy mashed potatoes
Pan Seared Fresh Atlantic Salmon
23.00
Citrus basmati rice, seasonal farm vegetable, lemon chive oil
Pan Seared Cape Scallops
26.00
Dried cranberry risotto, farm apple cider gastrique, seasonal vegetable
Chop House Classic Cuts‎‎
"None finer anywhere...” our chop house classic cuts are the finest available; we use only 28-day aged Certified Angus Beef. Steaks are seasoned before grilling.
18 Oz. Cowboy Cut Ribeye Steak
39.00
14 Oz. Angus New York
32.00
Filet Mignon
34.00
Famous Burgers‎‎
House seasoned, fresh ground, never frozen, Certified Angus Beef. 8 ounce pre-cooked weight. Served on a house baked Kaiser roll. You may substitute grilled chicken breast for any burger. Burgers are served with french fries and traditional sour pickle.
Substitute sweet potato fries $2.50, onion straws $2.50, or side salad $3.00
House Classic
12.50
Cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion
Johnny Appleseed
12.50
Apple‎‎ butter, applewood smoked bacon, brie, spinach
Ragin’ Cajun
11.50
Dry rub blackening seasoning, cheddar, lettuce, tomato
House Made Veggie Burger
11.00
Made from lentils, assorted veggies, mushrooms, bread crumbs, and eggs. (Nut Free) Topped with Brie, baby arugula, tomato slice, roasted garlic aioli
The Brooklyn
14.00
Corned beef, Swiss, thousand island, sauerkraut
Grand Beef Melt
12.00
On grilled marble rye, American cheese, bacon, fried onions
Big Boy Burgers
15.00
Two 6oz. burgers. Stuffed with our famous MAC & CHEESE
American Blue
12.50
Blue cheese, applewood smoked bacon, tomato slice
Honky Tonk
11.50
Cheddar, BBQ sauce, onion straws
Fun Guy
11.50
House mushroom mix, Swiss
Farmer Brown
12.50
Ham, cheese, bacon, fried egg
Italiano
12.00
Basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, balsamic drizzle
Tuna Steak
14.00
Bok choy slaw, wasabi aioli, wonton chips side, sweet chili dipping sauce
Sandwiches‎‎
Sandwiches are served with french fries and traditional sour pickle (unless otherwise specified).  Substitutions may be made at an additional cost.
Corned Beef Reuben
13.00
Swiss, sauerkraut, thousand island, between grilled slices of marble rye, French fries
Grilled Cheese with Tomato and Bacon (with a twist or two)
9.00
Nodine's double smoked bacon, roasted tomato spread, Swiss and blue cheese
Cblt
13.00
Nodine's Smokehouse (Goshen, CT) smoked chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, local farm tomatoes, crisp lettuce, 3 slices of grilled bread, mayo, french fries
New England Lobster Roll
21.00
Sherry butter poached fresh lobster chunks, 10" hot dog roll, French fries
Philly Cheese Steak
12.00
House‎‎ mushroom mix and onions, American cheese and cheddar, house baked grinder roll, French fries
Open Faced Steak Frites
20.00
Sandwich cut ribeye, caramelized onions, hand cut steak fries
Weekend Brunch‎‎
Served Saturday & Sunday from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm (along with our full menu)
Strawberry Balsamic Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
10.00
Made with fresh baked challah, with Hilljack Sugar Shack (Litchfield) grade-A dark amber local maple syrup
Frittata
14.00
House Made Corned Beef Hash
12.00
Over English muffin, poached egg topped with Hollandaise
Banana Macadamia Griddle Cakes
12.00
With Hilljack Sugar Shack (Litchfield) grade-A dark amber local maple syrup
Lump Crab or Fresh Picked Lobster Benedict
13.00
Butter poached lump crab or lobster, spinach, Hollandaise, English muffin
Grilled Hangar Steak and Greczyk Farm (New Hartford) Eggs Any Style
15.00
72-hour demi glaçe and Yukon gold home fries
Smoked Salmon
13.00
Tomato‎‎ dill crème fraiche, caperberries, pickled red onion, fresh bagel
Buttermilk Griddle Cakes
11.00
With Hilljack Sugar Shack (Litchfield) grade-A dark amber local maple syrup
Dessert‎‎
Banoffee Pie
8.00
Oreo crumb crust, dulce de leche, fresh bananas, amaretto whipped cream topping
2 Layers of Buttermilk Chocolate Cake, Filled with White Chocolate Mousse, Glazed with Rich Chocolate Ganache
9.00
Smores Mud Pie
8.00
Graham cracker crust, chocolate ice cream, marshmallow cream
New York Style Cheesecake
8.00
Port wine cranberry ginger compote, ginger snap
SoCo Creamery Root Beer Float
7.00
With Abita (LA) draft root beer
SoCo Creamery Lemon Sorbet
7.00
Fresh Berry Shortcake
7.00
Fresh‎‎ baking powder biscuit, seasonal berries, fresh whipped cream
Rich Butter Cake
8.00
Fresh berries, creme Anglaise
Vanilla Creme Brulée
8.00
Cranberry almond biscotti
SoCo Creamery (Great Barrington, MA) ice cream
7.00
Vanilla, chocolate, or salted caramel
SoCo Creamery Milk Shake
7.00
Vanilla, Chocolate
Beverage‎‎
Lavazza Coffee
2.50
Lavazza Espresso
3.00
Cappuccino
4.00
Mighty Leaf Tea
2.50
Double Espresso
3.50
Draft Beer‎‎
We're known around the state for our great 40 TAP selection. Served cold and in the perfect glassware provided to us by the brewer. We rarely offer the same 40 brews 2 days in a row...today's selection will be presented to you by our servers and bartenders
Flight of Any 4 Draughts
7.00
Draughts are almost always served in appropriate glassware provided by the brewer, ranging from 12 to 16 ounces. Some very special brews, due to cost or ABV, are served as 8 ounce portions. Our daily happy hour special price is not available for brews marked with an asterisk*.
Bottle Beer‎‎
Abita Purple Haze
5.00
Allagash Triple
8.00
Anchor Steam
5.50
Berkshire Mountain Pale Ale (Bomber)
12.00
Boulder Brewing Sweaty Betty Blonde
5.00
Brooklyn brewing seasonal offering (ask server)
Bud Light
4.00
Bud Light Lime-a-Rita (Can)
4.00
Captain Lawrence Reserve IPA
7.00
Cisco Sankaty Light
5.00
Clipper City (Heavy Seas) Loose Cannon
6.00
Corona
5.00
Crispin Fox Barrel Blackberry Cider (Gluten Free)
6.00
Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
6.00
Goose Island Matilda
8.00
Green's Discovery Amber (Gluten Free)
10.00
Harpoon UFO Hefe
5.00
Harpoon UFO White
5.00
Heineken Light
5.00
Lagunitas Hop Stupid (Bomber)
13.00
Lagunitas Li'l Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale
5.00
Lindemans Pomme Lambic
8.00
Miller Light
4.00
New England Brewery Neighbor of the Beast (Can)
5.00
O’Doul's Non-Alcoholic
3.50
Omission IPA (Gluten Free)
5.00
Ommegang Hennepin
7.00
Oskar Blues Mama's Little Yella Pils
5.00
Oskar Blues Nitro Old Chub (Can)
6.50
Overshores Simpel
6.00
Overshores Triple Brun
13.00
River Horse Triple
6.50
Rogue Mocha Porter
7.00
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
5.00
Samuel Adams Organic Chocolate Stout
7.00
Shipyard Blue Fin Stout
5.00
Shock Top Raspberry
4.00
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
5.00
Smuttynose Old Brown Dog
5.00
Southern Tier 2X Milk Stout
6.00
Thomas Hooker Blonde Ale
5.00
Victory Prima Pils
5.00
Weyerbacher Merry Monks
6.00
Abita Turbodog
5.00
Allagash White
5.00
Berkshire Mountain Brown Ale (Bomber)
12.00
Boulder Brewing Hazed & Confused
5.00
Brooklyn Lager
5.00
Bud Light Lime
4.00
Budweiser
4.00
Chimay Grand Reserve (Blue)
13.00
Cisco Grey Lady
5.00
Coors Light
4.00
Crispin Browns Lane Cider (Can) (Gluten Free)
6.00
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
5.00
Flying Dog Pale Ale
5.00
Goose Island Sofie
8.00
Green's Dubbel (Gluten Free)
10.00
Harpoon UFO Raspberry
5.00
Heineken
5.00
Keegan Mother's Milk
4.00
Lagunitas IPA
5.00
Lindemans Framboise Lambic
10.00
Michelob Ultra
4.00
Narragansett (Can)
3.50
New Planet Raspberry Ale (Gluten Free)
6.00
O’Doul's Amber Non-Alcoholic
3.50
Omission Pale Ale (Gluten Free)
5.00
Ommegang Rare Vos
7.00
Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale (Can)
5.00
Otter Creek Black IPA
5.00
Overshores Belle Fermiere Saison
7.00
Pabst Blue Ribbon (Can)
3.50
Rogue Dead Guy
7.00
Rolling Rock
4.00
Sam Smith Nut Brown Ale
7.00
Sea Dog Blue Paw
5.00
Shock Top
4.00
Sierra Nevada Keller Weiss
5.00
Sierra Nevada Torpedo (Can)
5.00
Smuttynose Star Island Single
5.00
Steadfast Golden Ale (Gluten Free)
6.00
Twisted Tea
4.00
Westmalle Dubbel
12.00
Woodchuck Amber Cider (Gluten Free)
5.00
Wines‎‎: House Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon, Woodbridge, California
7.00
Chardonnay, Salmon Creek, California
7.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Canyon Road, Sonoma
7.00
Sparkling, Kenwood Brut, Sonoma
6.50
Merlot, Blackstone, California
7.00
Pinot Grigio, Twisted, California
7.00
White Zinfandel, Estrella, California
6.00
Wines‎‎: Red Wine
Pinot Noir, Block Nine, California
9.00 - 30.00
Merlot, 14 Hands, Washington
8.00 - 30.00
Shiraz, Red Diamond, Washington
9.00 - 30.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hill, Napa Valley
8.50 - 30.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley
52.00
Red Blend, Apothic Red, California
8.00 - 30.00
Malbec, Alamos, Argentina
7.00 - 26.00
Pinot Noir, Meiomi, Napa Valley
12.00 - 46.00
Garnacha, Las Rocas, Spain
8.00 - 30.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carnivor, California
8.00 - 30.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Josh Cellars, California
9.00 - 34.00
Chianti, Toscolo, Italy
7.50 - 26.00
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Art of the Earth, Italy
7.50 - 28.00
Red Zinfandel, Predator
10.00 - 38.00
Wines‎‎: White Wine
Pinot Grigio, Altanuta, Italy
9.00 - 34.00
Moscato, Butterfly Kiss, California
7.00 - 26.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Clifford Bay, New Zealand
8.00 - 30.00
Pinot Grigio, Danzante, Italy
8.00 - 38.00
Chardonnay, William Hill, Napa Valley
8.50 - 32.00
Chardonnay, Hartford Court Russian River, Sonoma
62.00
White Blend, Apothic White, California
8.00 - 30.00
Ice Wine, Neige Premiere Apple
12
Dessert Wine
Rose, Terres de St. Louis, France
7.50 - 26.00
Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Germany
7.50 - 26.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Marie, New Zealand
8.00 - 30.00
Albarino, Martin Codax, Spain
10.00 - 32.00
Chardonnay, Cambria, Santa Barbara, California
9.50 - 34.00
Chenin Blanc, Savion Vouvrey, Loire Valley
8.50 - 32.00
White Blend, Caymus Conundrum, Napa Valley
12.00 - 46.00
Proprietary Martinis‎‎
Stage Left
9.00
Passion Fruit Vodka, Malibu Rum, Pineapple, Cranberry
Caramel Macchiato
10.00
Van Gogh Dutch Caramel, Bailey's Caramel, Tia Maria, Espresso, Cream
Pop Roxxx
10.00
Raspberry Vodka, Orange Vodka, Watermelon Pucker, Rose's Lime, Pineapple, Cranberry, Pop Rocks Rim
Apple Pie
9.00
Apple Pie Moonshine, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, Apple Pucker, Cranberry Juice
The Wizard of Oz
9.00
Spiced Rum, Midori, Lavender Syrup, Solerno Blood Orange, Pineapple Juice
Figaro
9.00
Figenza‎‎ Fig Vodka, Domain de Canton, RIPE Sour, Pomegranate Juice
Fascia's Raspberry Truffle
10.00
Godiva‎‎ Chocolate Raspberry Vodka, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Chambord, Bailey’s Garnished with a world-famous Fascia’s Chocolate Raspberry Truffle
Cucumber Jones
11.00
Hendrick's Gin, Triple Sec, Cucumber Water, Rosemary Lemonade, White Cranberry Juice
The Tootsie-Roll
9.00
3 Olives Grape, Dorda Double Chocolate, Vanilla Vodka
Proprietry Cocktails‎‎
Moscow Mule
9.00
Russian Standard Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Crushed Ice, Served in a Copper Mug
Bill Murray-Cane
9.00
Pyrat Rum, Luxardo Marashino, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Orange Juice, Pineapple
Country Thyme Lemonade
9.00
44 North Huckleberry Vodka, Thyme Infused Housemade Lemonade
Summer of Love Sangria
9.50
Moscato, Lemon Eddy Vodka, Pavan French Liqueur, Fresh Blueberry & Strawberry Puree
Mediterranean Mule
9.00
Figenza Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Pomegranate Juice
Dr. Pym's Cup
9.00
Pimm's, Rosemary Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Cucumber, Strawberry, Mint
Bourbon Street
9.00
Four Roses Bourbon, Housemade Rosemary Lemonade, Orange Bitters
Beer Cocktail‎‎
Raspberry Patch
8.50
Chambord, Rosemary Lemonade, UFO Raspberry Hefeweizen
Not Your Father's Root Beer Float
10
Small Town Brewing Co. (IL) Not Your Father's Root Beer, SoCo Creamery Vanilla Ice Cream
Sapphire Moon
8.50
Bombay Sapphire, St. Germain, Grapefruit, Blue Moon Belgian Whie
So Shandy
8.50
Shandy‎‎ Beer, Hophead Vodka, Grapefruit Eddy Vodka, Housemade Thyme Lemonade
Coke Fountain‎‎
Coke
2.50
Diet Coke
2.50
Ginger Ale
2.50
Lemonade
2.50
Unsweetened Iced Tea
2.50
Coke Zero
2.50
Sprite
2.50
Root Beer
2.50
Orange
2.50
Freaky Dog All Natural Bottled Sodas‎‎
Done Cola
3.00
Howling Black Cherry
3.00
Watermelon
3.00
Blue Raspberry
3.00
Cream
3.00
Orange Cream
3.00
Yellow Snow Lemonade
3.00
Diet Bone Cola
3.00
Grape
3.00
Cherry
3.00
Roof Beer
3.00
Diet Cream
3.00
Birch Beer
3.00
Energy Drink‎‎
Red Bull
4.00
Red Bull Sugar Free
4.00

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Torrington, CT 06790
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The Torrington before or after a Warner Theatre performance place. Our menu offers Small Plates, Soups & Salads, Perfect Burgers, Sandwiches, & Big Plates.
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Permanently closed (Show more)
  • Mon–Thu, Sun
    • 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
  • Fri–Sat
    • 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
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(860) 489-8900
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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