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Chips' Pub III

Chips' Pub III

Pub and Diner$$$$
Clinton
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Chips' Pub III
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Stuff to Start With‎
Chicken Fingers
9.50
Tender chicken tenders, hand breaded & deep fried ’til golden brown classic style-with honey mustard sauce or buffalo style-tossed in our buffalo wing sauce & served w/ a side of our own bleu cheese dressing & celery sticks.
Chips’ Chipotle Tacos New
8.95
A pair of soft flour tortillas stuffed w/ your choice of shrimp or diced chicken, grilled & basted w/ our chipotle pesto sauce then topped w/ fresh jalapeño peppers & jack ‘n’ cheddar cheeses, lettuce & tomato
Chicken Quesadilla
7.95
A grilled flour tortilla stuffed w/ grilled chicken, salsa, jalapenos & jack & cheddar cheeses served w/ a side of sour cream
Winging It
7.95
Our‎ award winning authentic buffalo-style wings, hot, mild or super hot, served w/ our own bleu cheese dressing & celery sticks. Also available w/ BBQ sauce. Regular order (8)
Winging It Triple
22.95
Our award winning authentic buffalo-style wings, hot, mild or super hot, served w/ our own bleu cheese dressing & celery sticks. Also available w/ BBQ sauce. Triple order (24)
Cheese This Is Good New
8.95
Fresh made garlic bread, diced then drizzled w/ our creamy, oozing house made bleu cheese sauce. Can’t stop eating it
Mozart-Rella
6.95
A symphony of deep fried mozzarella bars, accompanied by our homemade marinara bars, accompanied by our homemade marinara sauce for dipping
Fried Calamari
9.95
Lightly breaded & deep fried, served w/ our own marinara sauce.
Buffalo Shrimp Double
20.95
Lots of shrimp, breaded & deep fried until golden brown then tossed in our won hot sauce. Served w/ bleu cheese dressing & celery sticks (double order)
Vegetarian Chili
6.95
Just like regular chili but instead of beef we use zucchini, celery, carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, chopped tomato & onion, beans & spices. Great flavor
Chili Nachos El Grande
8.95
(Grande means big) a heaping platter of tortilla chips piled high w/ our “not so chilly chili” jack & cheddar cheeses, guacamole, sour cream, spicy salsa then garnished w/ jalapenos.
Ed's Baked Stuffed Clames
11.95
Clams mixed w/ mozzarella cheese, garlic, bacon, onions, celery & ed’s secret spices all loaded back into the shell, then baked to perfection. You’ll love them (the clams, not ed) .
BBQ Chicken Sliders New
8.95
Three mini brioche buns w/ our own BBQ pulled chicken then topped w/ our house made nat king cole slaw.
This Spuds for You
7.50
Potato skins stripped from the spud, loaded w/ a combo of cheddar & jack cheeses, topped w/ bacon & served w/ sour cream try them
No Scimp Shrimp Cocktail
10.95
These babies are huge, served w/ our own cocktail sauce
Winging It Double
14.95
Our award winning authentic buffalo-style wings, hot, mild or super hot, served w/ our own bleu cheese dressing & celery sticks. Also available w/ BBQ sauce. Double order (16)
Artichoke Spinach Dip
8.95
Wait till you taste this artichokes & spinach folded together w/ cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese & garlic. Served w/ tortilla chips for scooping
Fried Won Tons
7.95
Chinese won tons w/ a pork stuffing. Fried & served w/ our own teriyaki sauce
Tater Tot Melt New
7.95
Real‎ tater tots topped w/ melted jack ‘n’ cheddar cheeses.
Buffalo Shrimp
10.95
Lots of shrimp, breaded & deep fried until golden brown then tossed in our won hot sauce. Served w/ bleu cheese dressing & celery sticks
Not So Chilly Chili
7.95
A crock of our special recipe chili, made w/ beef & pork & just the right amount of hot stuff topped w/ cheddar & jack cheeses & served w/ tortilla chips on the side for scooping
Veggie Quesadilla
7.95
A grilled flour tortilla, stuffed w/ onions, spinach, shrooms, roasted red peppers, jack & cheddar cheeses & salsa. Served w/ a side of sour cream
Chicken Nachos El Grande
10.95
The same as our chili nachos but w/ spicy chicken instead of our chili.
From the Stock Pot‎
Simmering for Today
Market
Our chef sneaks in each morning ( actually he has a key to the place) & makes our soups from scratch. The ingredients are fresh, not to mention delicious. Your server will fill you in on today’s masterpieces served in a crock or cup
Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
7.75
Our famous award winning new england clam chowder served in a hollowed-out sourdough bread bowl that you can eat.
Onion Soup Au Gratin
5.95
Our famous onion soup is prepared w/ sautéed onions in a sherry wine broth. Served in a crock w/ a jumbo crouton & a thick layer if melted cheese.
Garden Gathering‎
Dressings ranch, bleu cheese, russian, creamy dill, creamy Italian, peppercorn parmesan, vinaigrette, honey dijon vinaigrette, honey mustard, garlic & herb, low fat zinfandel, creamy poppy seed honey mustard (fresh dinner rolls served by request) extra salad extra dressings 75 cents
The Wedge
7.25
A fresh crisp wedge of ice berg lettuce topped w/ our own bleu cheese dressing, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bacon & crumbled bleu cheese.
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tender Salad New
9.95
Mixed‎ greens, red onion, cukes & tomatoes all tossed in our house made bleu cheese salad dressing, topped w/ our famous buffalo chicken fingers.
Chicken Pecan Salad
11.95
Diced chicken, pecans & mandarin orange slices, heaped over fresh salad greens & garnished w/ grape tomatoes & raisins. Served w/ our own creamy poppy seed honey mustard dressing.
Hickory Dickory Taco Salad
8.95
A golden flour tortilla basket filled w/ garden greens then topped w/ spicy beef & beans, guacamole, sour cream, spicy salsa, jalapenos, then topped w/ shredded jack & cheddar cheeses.
The Keystone Cobb Salad
12.95
Our cobb salad. Mixed greens w/ sliced chicken, bacon, hard boiled egg, diced tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese & avocado slices. And own dijon vinaigrette dressing. Served like you’ve never seen before
Italian love salad new
9.25
Crisp ice berg lettuce topped w/ julienned genoa salami & provolone cheese w/ tomatoes, then drizzled w/ our house made garlic vinaigrette dressing & sprinkled w/ parmesan cheese. Served w/ garlic bread
Steakhouse Salad
11.95
Plenty of mixed greens, tomatoes, cukes, crumbled bleu cheese, red onion & croutons tossed w/ our own balsamic vinaigrette & topped w/ thin slices of london broil.
Cajun Grilled Shrimp or Salmon Salad
12.95
Mixed greens tossed in our low fat zinfandel vinaigrette dressing, then topped w/ red onion, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese & cajun grilled shrimp.
Frank Purdue & Caesar Too
9.95
Lots of fresh romaine tossed in our caesar salad dressing w/ plenty of croutons then topped w/ slices of juicy chicken, grilled, cajun or teriyaki.
Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
10.95
Romaine lettuce tossed w/ our own oriental rice wine vinaigrette dressing, then topped w/ tomatoes, carrots, fried to mein noodles, sesame seeds, scallions & grilled teriyaki chicken. Its delicious
Balsamic Chicken Salad
11.95
Mixed greens tossed in our balsamic vinaigrette, then topped w/ fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, bermuda onions & a grilled boneless chicken breast. Light & delicious
Beef & Ribs‎: Steaks and Seafood
Lloyd's of London Broil
16.95
Our famous london broil marinated in our special marinade for house, them cooked over the open hearth, slice just right & served w/ horseradish sauce. You’ve never had better, honest
The Clinton Shore Loin
18.95
A hand-cut 12oz. N.Y strip steak, cooked over the open hearth. Its worth every bite.
Pedro's Penne New
13.95
Penne pasta cooked al dente then tossed w/ our spicy beef & beans & onions all topped w/ tomatoes, jack ‘n’ cheddar cheeses & fresh jalapeno peppers. Italian-Mexican fusion
Porter House Steak
20.95
A 16oz. Porter house steak, the most flavorful of steaks, char-broiled to perfection.
Primo Prime Rib
18.95
A 16oz. Slice of tender prime rib au jus, served w/ our own horseradish sauce.
Meatloaf Mountain New
13.95
Thick slices of our house-made, melt in your mouth meatloaf. Served w/ our garlic mashed & drenched w/ house-made mushroom gravy
Beef & Ribs‎: Ribs
Ripley's Believe It or Not
18.95
You won’t believe these beauties, a huge rack of our award winning, imported baby back pork ribs. Charbroiled over the open hearth & drenched w/ our famous, homemade BBQ sauce. They fall off the bone. You won’t have better, honest.
Bare Bones Ripley's
16.75
A rack of our famous baby backs & nothing else.
Chicken Etc‎
Chips’ Chicken Pot Pie New
11.95
Diced chicken breast, carrots, sweet corn, peas, string beans & potatoes all baked in a rich creamy chicken gravy & topped w/ puff pastry
Braised Pork Osso Bucco New
15.95
Braised pork shank, the traditional way, served on a bed of our house-made garlic mashed then topped w/ our mushroom gravy
Buffalo Penne
16.95
You’ve gotta try this one a breaded deep fried chicken breast, sliced & tossed w/ our own garlic & buffalo cream sauce & penne pasta. It’s delicious, honest.
Today's Tortellini
Market
A different delicious recipe each day. Your server will tell you about today’s selection.
Chicken Enchiladas
11.95
Flour tortilla’s stuffed w/ chicken, jack-n-cheddar cheese & sour cream topped w/ our red chile sauce & a littel more cheese then baked to perfection & served w/ Mexican rice. your wont taste better
Sizzling Fajitas
Market
Sizzling strips of steak, chicken or tender shrimp, grilled w/ onions & peppers. Served w/ warm, soft, flour tortillas; salsa, sour cream, shredded jack-n-cheddar cheeses, diced tomatoes & lettuce. You can roll your own.
Steak
13.95
Veggie
10.95
Chips’ Chipotle Taco Dinner New
12.95
3 Soft flour tortillas stuffed w/ either diced chicken or for 2.00 more shrimp, grilled & brushed w/ our chipotle pesto sauce then topped w/ fresh jalapeños, jack ‘n’ cheddar cheeses, lettuce & tomatoes. served w/ Mexican rice
Super Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Quesadilla
11.95
A‎ large roasted red pepper tortilla stuffed w/ grilled chicken, spinach, jack-n-cheddar cheese, roasted rep peppers & salsa. You won’t be disappointed.
Chips Chicken Parmigiana
14.95
A boneless chicken breast breaded in our seasoned bread crumbs, golden fried, then smothered w/ our homemade marinara sauce & topped w/ melted provolone. Served w/ a side of pasta.
Today's Daily Special
Market
A different special item each day. Your server will clue you in to today’s selection.
Barbeque Chicken Quesadilla
11.95
A flour tortilla stuffed w/ grilled chicken basted w/ our own barbeque sauce, jack-n-cheddar cheeses & red onion.
Chicken
12.95
Shrimp
15.95
Chicken & Steak
13.95
Chicken Etc‎: Seafood
Very Cheesy Lobster Mac ‘N’ Cheese New
Market
A blend of four cheeses tossed w/ campanelle pasta & picked maine lobster meat then baked till golden
Chips Fish & Chips
13.95
Fresh fish dipped in our special beer batter, then deep fried until golden brown. Served w/ steak fries & malt vinegar. A pub favorite.
Baked Lemon Score
14.95
A fresh scrod filet, baked w/ lemon juice then topped w/ a saute of spinach, garlic & tomatoes. Served over rice pilaf, light & delicious
Catch of the Day
Market
A different delicious seafood recipe every day. Your server will fill you in on today’s delight.
Baked Scrod
13.95
Fresh new england scrod, baked to perfection, then topped w/ seasoned bread crumbs
Fried Seafood Platter
22.95
Plenty of scallops, shrimp & calamari, all breaded & fried until golden brown. Served w/ steak fries.
Wrapper & Sandwiches‎
Veggie Wrapper
7.75
Lettuce, baby spinach, tomatoes, cukes, red onion, red bell pepper, shredded carrots all drizzled w/ our garlic herb dressing then wrapped in a red pepper wrap.
Bacon Cheeseburger Wrap
8.95
Our award winning 10 oz. burger, grilled & sliced then wrapped w/ lettuce, bacon, American cheese & mayo.
London Broil Wrapper
8.25
Thin slices of marinated flank steak wrapped w/ sauteed bell peppers, mushrooms, onions & melted provolone cheese & mayo
Buffalo Chicken Wrapper
8.25
A breaded deep fried chicken breast, sliced then tossed in our own buffalo wing sauce, then wrapped w/ lettuce, tomato & crumbled blue cheese
Chipotle Chicken Wrap
8.25
A breaded chicken breast deep fried ’til golden brown, diced & tossed in our chipotle pesto sauce then wrapped in a red pepper wrap w/ bleu cheese crumbles, lettuce & tomatoes.
California Wrapper
8.25
Sliced baked turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, avocados & cheddar cheese, all wrapped w/ a lemon sour cream dressing
Bet the Ranch Wrapper
8.25
A breaded chicken breast deep fried until golden then sliced & wrapped w/ lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, swiss cheese & ranch dressing. You’ll love it
The Philly Cheese Steak Wrapper
8.25
Shaved steak grilled w/ onions mushrooms & sliced American cheese
Ribs‎
Ripley's Believe It or Not
18.95
You‎ won’t believe these beauties, a huge rack of our award winning, imported baby back pork ribs. Charbroiled over the open hearth & drenched w/ our famous, homemade BBQ sauce. They fall off the bone. You won’t have better, honest.
Bare Bones Ripley's
16.75
A rack of our famous baby backs & nothing else.
Ribs‎: Garbanzo Burger's
The Firecracker Super Stacked Garbanzo Burger
9.95
The original 10 ounces topped w/ fresh jalapeños, melted jack ‘n’ cheddar cheeses, caramelized onions, bacon, lettuce & tomato
The Honey Mustard Pretzel Stacked Garbanzo Burger
9.25
The original topped w/ caramelized onions, bacon & swiss cheese served on a lightly toasted pretzel roll smeared w/ our award winning honey mustard sauce. This burger rules.
Avocado Ranch Stacked Burger
9.25
The original stacked w/ crisp bacon, jack-n-cheddar cheese, sliced avocado & ranch dressing
The Patty Melt Garbanzo Burger
8.75
It’s the original topped w/ sauteed onions, American cheese, then grilled between rye or white bread
The Buffalo Garbanzo Burger
8.75
The original basted w/ our own buffalo wing sauce then topped w/ bleu cheese
The Mushroom & Cheddar Garbanzo Burger
8.75
The original topped w/ fresh sauteed shrooms & plenty of melted cheddar cheese
The Gardenburger
6.95
For our vegetarian friends. loaded w/ all non-meat products: fresh mushrooms, onions, brown rice, rolled oats, low fat cheese, egg whites, Bulgar wheat, natural seasonings & spices, all formed into a burger shape, grilled on the open hearth & served on a roll w/ lettuce, tomato & a lemon mayonnaise dressing
The Original Basted w/ Our Own Teriyaki Sauce
7.95
Chili Stacked Garbanzo Burger New
9.25
The original 10 ouncer topped w/ our own coney island chili sauce, bacon & jack ‘n’ cheddar cheeses
Bacon BBQ O-Ring Stacked Burger
9.95
The original stacked w/ crisp bacon, jack-n-cheddar cheeses, our own hand breaded onion rings & BBQ sauce.
The Bacon & Cheese Garbanzo Burger
8.75
The original topped w/ succulent strips of bacon & your choice of cheese
The Outback Garbanzo Burger
8.75
The‎ original dusted w/ cajun spices, brushed w/ BBQ sauce then topped w/ melted jack & cheddar cheeses
The Cowboy Garbanzo Burger
8.75
The original dusted w/ Eric’s secret 6 spice rub & your choice of cheese
The Garbanzo Burger Au Poirve
8.75
The original encrusted in butcher’s grind cracked pepper & topped w/ bleu cheese. It’s awesome
The Black Bean Veggie Burger
7.95
For‎ our vegetarian friends. Made w/ black beans, brown rice, onion, tomatoes, roasted corn, green chili’s & spices. We grill it & serve it on a sesame roll w/ BBQ sauce, jack-n-cheddar cheeses & red onion. Contains soy, wheat, egg & milk ingredients) the teriyaki garbanzo burger
Sandwiches‎
All sandwiches served w/ chips & a pickle & where applicable, your choice of white, rye, or whole wheat
Cuban Panini New
9.25
Thin slices of roast pork & baked ham topped w/ cilantro, dill pickles, provolone & dijon mustard
Chips’ Pub Open New
9.50
Alright, no more moaning & groaning, it’s back by popular demand. our 5 oz New York strip, char-broiled, topped w/ caramelized onions. served on texas toast halves w/ fries
California Turkey Melt
8.25
Slices of turkey breast, bacon, fresh avocado, red onion, melted cheddar & ranch dressing, all grilled on rye bread.
Pastrami Pretzel Sandwich
8.50
Plenty of grilled pastrami topped w/ caramelized onions & melted swiss. Served on a lightly grilled soft pretzel roll spread w/ yellow mustard. Full of flavor & melts in your mouth.
The Clinton Cheese Steak
8.25
Actually,‎ we stole this one from philly, mums the word. shaved steak, grilled w/ onions & shrooms, piled on a sub roll & covered w/ melted American cheese. one of our best
Our Traditional Grilled Reuben
8.25
Corned beef brisket sliced thin & topped w/ kraut served on grilled rye w/ russian dressing & swiss
Turkey Reuben
7.95
This one’s different, but its absolutely delicious. Sliced turkey bosom & kraut on rye bread w/ swiss cheese & russian dressing
The Skinny Dipper
8.95
Tender, slow roasted beef sliced thin & piled high on a rustic roll. Served w/ a side of au jus for dippin’
Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
8.25
A grilled breast topped w/ our chipolte pesto sauce, provolone, bacon, lettuce & tomato. Served on a rustic roll. You’ll want to try this one
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
7.95
Boneless chicken breast breaded in our seasoned bread crumbs, deep fried them topped w/ our own marinara sauce & melted provolone. Served on a rustic roll
Roast Beef Panini New
9.25
Thin sliced, slow roasted sirloin topped w/ caramelized onions, swiss cheese, baby spinach & our house made horseradish sauce
Roasted Turkey Panini
9.25
Thin slices of our house roasted turkey breast topped w/ baby spinach, tomato, Brie & our garlic herb dressing
Twin Coney Island Chili Dogs New
7.95
A pair of jumbo hummel natural casing dogs, char grilled, served in a brioche hot dog bun then topped w/ our house-made coney island chili sauce & jack ‘n’ cheddar cheeses. Additional toppings extra
Lobster Sliders New
Market
3 mini brioche buns loaded w/ sweet, picked maine lobster meat sautéed in butter. Served w/ nat king cole slaw & steak fries. Better than a lobster roll
The Winston Churchill
8.25
Our famous london broil, sliced thin & piled high on a toasted rustic roll. Served w/ a side of horseradish sauce
Philly Chicken & Cheese Sandwich
8.25
Exactly like the Clinton cheese steak above, but w/ chicken instead of steak. its absolutely delicious
Grilled Pastrami Reuben
8.25
A pile of thin sliced grilled pastrami topped w/ kraut served on grilled rye w/ russian dressing ans swiss.
Salmon Sandwich
8.95
A grilled salmon filet topped w/ baby spinach, tomato, red onion, bacon & our own garlic herb dressing all on a toasted garlic rustic roll.
Grilled Basil Chicken Sandwich
8.25
A boneless breast grilled then topped w/ fresh basil, tomatoes & provolone cheese. Served on a toasted rustic roll w/ our garlic herb dressing
Gone Fishing
7.95
Breaded scrod, deep fried till golden. Served on a roll w/ tarter sauce, tries & nat king cole slaw
Your Basic BLT
7.95
Tender strips of succulent bacon, fresh tomatoes & lettuce served between toasted white bread w/ mayo
Sides & Kids‎: Kids Stuff
(12 years & under, please)
Mini Garbanzo Burger & Fries
5.75
Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Fries
4.25
Pasghetti
3.95
Buffalo Wings & Fries
4.95
Chicken Nuggets & Fries
5.95
Back by popular demand!
Hot Diggity Dog & Fries
3.95
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks & Fries
3.95
Tickle Me Elbow
3.95
Kraft macaroni & cheese
Sides & Kids‎: Stuff on the Side
Tater Tots – New
4.25
Steak Fries
3.95
Sweet Potato Fries
5.95
Nat King Cole Slaw
2.75
Homemade
Onion Rings
5.95
Our‎ famous onion rings are hand breaded then fried until golden brown
Seasoned Steak Fries
3.95
Fresh Steamed Broccoli
2.95
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
3.70
Sweet for the Tooth‎
House-Made Mud Pie
5.50
A huge, irresistible slice of coffee ice cream pie w/ layers of chocolate fudge & an oreo cookie crumble crust w/ whipped cream & chocolate sauce big enough for two
Brownie Ala Mode (Warmed)
4.95
A rich, chocolaty brownie topped w/ a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, & whipped cream.
(New) Chips’ Ice Cream Slamwich
4.20
Got the munchies this is for you! An over sized classic ice cream sandwich w/ a twist. We slice it in two & surround it w/ whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce & then sprinkle it w/ heath bar crumbles. Munchie madness! !
Kentucky Pie (Warmed)
4.25
Tastes just like moms’ fresh baked chocolate chip cookies a warm cookie dough pie w/ melted chocolate chips, chopped pecans, & decorated w/ chocolate swirls.
(New) Gourmet Turtle Cheesecake
4.25
An unbelieveably creamy cheesecake w/ a twist a layer of fudge on the bottom, & a thin layer of caramel on top w/ a tiny sprinkle of pecan bits. If you like cheesecake, you will love this dessert, it’s truly a masterpiece
Hoodsie Vanilla Ice Cream Cups
1.25
(Kids‎ only) perfect-sized little chocolate & vanilla ice cream cups. Just for kids!!! We also offer a cup of vanilla or coffee ice cream w/ chocolate sauce
Monday, march 11
From the Stockpot‎
Cream of Mushroom
Have It in a Bread Bowl
Daily Specials‎
Grilled Chicken w/ a Wild Mushroom Pesto
Baby Spinach & Tomatoes in a Whole Wheat Wrap Served w/ Steak Fries
Tortellini Special
Three cheese tortellini sauteed w/ lemon pepper chicken, garlic, green beans, fresh lemon juice in a cracked black pepper alfredo sauce
Melted Swiss Cheese
Catch of the Day
Pan seared pecan crusted salmon filet, served over sauteed spinach, topped w/ amaretto cream sauce

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Chips' Pub III
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Clinton, CT 06413
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