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Russell House Tavern

(617) 500-3055

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  • 14 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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  • Russell House Tavern

  • (617) 500-3055
  • Menu
  • Appetizers Brunch
    • Market Oysters Brunch $3.00+

      Pink peppercorn mignonette, classic cocktail sauce.

    • Lobster Sliders Brunch $6.00

      Each. arugula, buttered old bay brioche.

    • Cape Cod Clams Brunch $1.50

      Each. roasted jalapeno mignonette.

    • Shrimp Cocktail Brunch $13.00

      Cocktail sauce.

    • Ahi Tuna Tartare Brunch $14.00

      Avocado mousse, cucumber, soy, sesame, sriracha, crispy wontons.

    • Chilled Lobster Tail Brunch $16.00

      Saffron-lemon aioli.

    • Crispy Shrimp Rangoon Brunch $12.00

      Sweet and spicy sambal.

    • Calamari Fritto Misto Brunch $15.00

      Fresnos, scallions, lemon.

    • Deviled Eggs Brunch $10.00

      Bacon, blue cheese, avocado, tiny tomatoes, chive oil.

    • Steak Tartare Brunch $13.00

      Caper aioli, dijon, cornichons, shallots, quail yolk, fines herbes, grilled bread.

    • Charcuterie Board Brunch $15.00

      Chef's selection of cured meats and daily terrine, seasonal accompaniments, grilled bread.

    • New England Cheese Board Brunch $15.00

      3 local cheeses, traditional accompaniments.

  • Brunch
    • Berries and Granola Brunch $6.00

      Local honey, greek yogurt.

    • Avocado Toast Brunch $9.00

      Sourdough, heirloom tomatoes, basil, fig glaze.

    • R. House Breakfast Sandwich Brunch $13.00

      Over easy farm egg, applewood-smoked ham, gruyere, dijon, home fries, croissant.

    • Farmstand Omelet Brunch $14.00

      Roasted butternut squash, brie, arugula, home fries, English muffin.

    • Benedict Brunch $14.00

      2 poached eggs, creamed kale, bacon, roasted tomato hollandaise, English muffin, home fries.

    • Sweet Potato Hash Brunch $14.00

      2 baked eggs, roasted apples, mushrooms, crispy sage.

    • Pork and Beans Brunch $16.00

      2 fried eggs, slow-smoked pork shoulder, navy beans.

    • Tavern Breakfast Brunch $14.00

      2 farm eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, English muffin.

    • House-Made Sausage Brunch $15.00

      2 fried eggs, cheddar bratwurst, smoked tomato, cipollini onions, creamy polenta.

    • Smoked Salmon Breakfast Pizza Brunch $14.00

      Everything cream cheese, pickled red onions, fingerling potatoes, crispy capers.

    • Crispy French Toast Brunch $13.00

      Lemon ricotta, macerated berries, maple syrup, brioche.

    • Tomato Bisque Brunch $8.00

      Basil, gruyere, croutons.

    • Local Leaf Salad Brunch $11.00

      Macerated apricots, toasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, stone fruit vinaigrette. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.

    • Extra Dirty Caesar Brunch $11.00

      Romaine, black kale, parsley, anchovy croutons. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.

    • Kale and Barley Bowl Brunch $13.00

      Roasted mushrooms, parsnips, carrots, Parmesan, sherry vinaigrette.

    • Seared Salmon Salad Brunch $17.00

      Roasted brussels sprouts, butternut squash, arugula, chili-roasted pepitas, apple cider vinaigrette.

    • R. House Burger Brunch $15.00

      8oz. prime ground beef, sharp cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, stone & skillet English muffin.

    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich Brunch $15.00

      Mozzarella, bacon, coleslaw, crispy onion strings, sweet pickle aioli.

    • Quinoa Burger Brunch $13.00

      Arugula, tomato, balsalmic onion, black peppercorn aioli, brioche.

    • Traditional Cuban Brunch $14.00

      Pork shoulder, smoked ham, gruyere, pickles, dijon aioli, pressed panini, plantain chips.

  • Sides Brunch
    • Bacon Brunch $4.00

    • Sausage Brunch $4.00

    • Home Fries Brunch $5.00

    • Fresh Fruit Brunch $4.00

    • Stone and Skillet English Muffin Brunch $3.00

  • Raw Bar, Small Plates and Appetizers
    • Market Oysters $3.00+

      Pink peppercorn mignonette, classic cocktail sauce.

    • Cape Cod Clams $1.50

      Each. roasted jalapeno mignonette.

    • Lobster Slider $6.00

      Each. Arugula, buttered old bay brioche.

    • Chilled Lobster Tail $16.00

      Saffron-lemon aioli.

    • Shrimp Cocktail $13.00

      Cocktail sauce.

    • Ahi Tuna Tartare $14.00

      Avocado mousse, cucumber, soy, sesame, sriracha, crispy wontons.

    • Crispy Shrimp Rangoon $12.00

      Sweet and spicy sambal.

    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts $9.00

      Maple-sriracha glaze.

    • Duck Poutine $14.00

      Hand-cut fries, caramelized onions, cheese curds, sunny-side egg, duck jus, fines herbes.

    • Steak Tartare $13.00

      Caper aioli, dijon, cornichon, shallot, quail yolk, fines herbes, grilled bread.

    • Calamari Fritto Misto $15.00

      Fresnos, scallions, lemon.

    • Lamb Meatballs $12.00

      Puttanesca, pecorino, grilled bread.

    • Pork Belly Steamed Buns $14.00

      Soy-marinated cucumber, pickled carrots, cilantro, crispy chili aioli.

    • Deviled Eggs $10.00

      Bacon, blue cheese, avocado, tiny tomatoes, chive oil.

    • Roasted Beets and Burrata $13.00

      Watercress, toasted cashews, honey-thyme vinaigrette.

    • Charcuterie Board $15.00

      Chef's selection of cured meats and daily terrine, seasonal accompaniments, grilled bread.

    • New England Cheese Board $15.00

      3 local cheeses, traditional accompaniments.

  • Pizzas, Sandwiches and Salads
    • Local Leaf Salad $11.00

      Macerated apricots, toasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, stone fruit vinaigrette. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.

    • Extra Dirty Caesar $11.00

      Romaine, black kale, parsley, anchovy croutons. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.

    • Kale and Barley Bowl $13.00

      Roasted mushrooms, parsnips, carrots, Parmesan, sherry vinaigrette.

    • R. House Burger $15.00

      8oz. prime ground beef, sharp cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, stone and skillet English muffin.

    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich $15.00

      Mozzarella, bacon, coleslaw, crispy onion strings, sweet pickle aioli.

    • Quinoa Burger $13.00

      Arugula, tomato, balsalmic onion, black peppercorn aioli, brioche.

    • Margherita $13.00

      Basil, pecorino, garlic-rosemary oil.

    • Leek and Mushroom $14.00

      Melted leeks, goat cheese, wild mushrooms, white truffle oil.

    • Jordan's Dream $15.00

      Prosciutto, asparagus, tiny tomatoes, herb ricotta, manchego, arugula, fig-balsalmic glaze.

    • The Harvard Square Happy Meal $20.00

      1 r. house burger with Frites, 1 Narragansett tall boy, 1 shot of amaro Luciano.

  • Salads and Appetizers Lunch
    • Tomato Bisque Lunch $8.00

      Basil, gruyere, croutons.

    • Local Leaf Salad Lunch $11.00

      Macerated apricots, toasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, stone fruit vinaigrette. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.

    • Extra Dirty Caesar Lunch $11.00

      Romaine, black kale, parsley, anchovy croutons. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.

    • Kale and Barley Bowl Lunch $13.00

      Roasted mushrooms, parsnips, carrots, Parmesan, sherry vinaigrette.

    • Deviled Eggs Lunch $10.00

      Bacon, blue cheese, avocado, tiny tomatoes, chive oil.

    • Jonah Crab Cakes Lunch $14.00

      Butter crackers, frisee, radish, classic tartar.

    • Calamari Fritto Misto Lunch $14.00

      Fresnos, scallions, lemon.

    • Crispy Shrimp Rangoons Lunch $12.00

      Sweet and spicy sambal.

  • Sandwiches Lunch
    • Seared Yellowfin Tuna BLT Lunch $16.00

      Pancetta, arugula, smoked tomatoes, sriracha aioli.

    • R. House Burger Lunch $15.00

      8 oz. prime ground beef, sharp cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, stone and skillet English muffin.

    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich Lunch $15.00

      Mozzarella, bacon, coleslaw, crispy onion strings, sweet pickle aioli.

    • Quinoa Burger Lunch $13.00

      Arugula, tomato, balsamic onions, black peppercorn aioli, brioche.

    • Traditional Cuban Lunch $14.00

      Pork shoulder, smoked ham, gruyere, pickles, dijon aioli, pressed panini, plantain chips

  • Tavern Pizza Lunch
    • Margherita Pizza Lunch $13.00

      Basil, pecorino, garlic-rosemary oil.

    • Squash and Apple Pizza Lunch $14.00

      Butternut squash, blue cheese, sage.

    • Spicy Sausage Pizza Lunch $15.00

      House-made Italian sausage, arrabiata, herb ricotta.

  • Raw Bar Lunch
    • Market Oysters Lunch $3.00+

      Pink peppercorn mignonette, classic cocktail sauce.

    • Cape Cod Clams Lunch $1.50

      Each. Roasted jalapeno mignonette.

    • Chilled Lobster Tail Lunch $16.00

      Saffron-lemon aioli.

    • Shrimp Cocktail Lunch $13.00

      Cocktail sauce.

    • Ahi Tuna Tartare Lunch $14.00

      Avocado mousse, cucumber, soy, sesame, sriracha, crispy wontons.

    • Four Way Platter Lunch $52.00

      Four clams, four half lobster tails, four oysters, four shrimp.

  • Entrees Lunch
  • Salads and Appetizers Dinner
    • Local Leaf Salad Dinner $11.00

      Macerated apricots, toasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, stone fruit vinaigrette. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.

    • Extra Dirty Caesar Dinner $11.00

      Romaine, black kale, parsley, anchovy croutons. Add chicken and chilled shrimp for an additional charge.

    • Kale and Barley Bowl Dinner $16.00

      Roasted mushrooms, parsnips, carrots, Parmesan, sherry vinaigrette.

    • Roasted Beets and Burrata Dinner $13.00

      Watercress, toasted cashews, honey-thyme vinaigrette.

    • Moosabec Mussels Sailor-Style Dinner $14.00

      Garlic, white wine, cream, grilled bread.

    • Charcuterie Board Dinner $15.00

      Chef's selection of cured meats and daily terrine, seasonal accompaniments, grilled bread. Add local cheese for an additional charge.

    • New England Cheese Board Dinner $15.00

      3 local cheeses, traditional accompaniments.

  • Small Plates Dinner
    • Crispy Shrimp Rangoon Dinner $12.00

      Sweet and spicy sambal.

    • House-Made Bratwurst Dinner $14.00

      Creamed kale, spiced red wine drizzle.

    • Duck Poutine Dinner $14.00

      Hand-cut fries, caramelized onions, cheese curds, duck jus, sunny-side egg, fines herbes.

    • Jonah Crab Cakes Dinner $14.00

      Butter crackers, frisee, radish, classic tartar.

    • Lamb Meatballs Dinner $12.00

      Puttanesca, pecorino, grilled bread.

    • Steak Tartare Dinner $13.00

      Caper aioli, dijon, cornichon, shallot, quail yolk, fines herbes, grilled bread.

    • Calamari Fritto Misto Dinner $15.00

      Fresnos, scallions, lemon.

    • Deviled Eggs Dinner $10.00

      Bacon, blue cheese, avocado, tiny tomatoes, chive oil.

    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts Dinner $9.00

      Maple-sriracha glaze.

    • Steamed Clams Dinner $14.00

      Braised pork belly, bok choy, pho broth.

  • Sides Dinner
    • Mashed Potatoes Dinner $5.00

    • Hand-Cut Fries Dinner $5.00

    • Creamed Kale Dinner $5.00

    • Broccoli and Cheddar Dinner $5.00

  • Entrees Dinner
    • Pumpkin Raviolini Dinner $19.00

      Kale, roasted apple, brown butter, sage, Parmesan.

    • Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Dinner $18.00

      Red quinoa, Swiss chard, goat cheese, honey-sambal.

    • Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon Dinner $25.00

      Parsnips, brussels sprouts, pomegranate.

    • Poached Atlantic Halibut Dinner $28.00

      Truffled celery root puree, roasted king oyster mushrooms, fresh herbs.

    • Steak Frites Dinner $25.00

      Dijon butter, smoked cipollini, pecorino-herb frites.

    • Market Fish Dinner $25.00

      Roasted brussels sprouts, butternut squash, arugula, chili-roasted pepitas, apple cider vinaigrette.

    • Roasted 1/2 Chicken Dinner $24.00

      Whipped potato, maple-glazed, acorn squash, chicken jus.

    • Brandt Farms NY Strip Steak Dinner $34.00

      Roasted broccoli and cheddar, garlic Hasselback potatoes, red wine sauce.

    • Grilled Lamb Dinner $25.00

      Creamy Parmesan polenta, beans, mint-gremolata.

    • R. House Burger Dinner $15.00

      8oz. prime ground beef, sharp cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, stone and skillet English muffin.

    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich Dinner $15.00

      Mozzarella, bacon, coleslaw, crispy onion strings, sweet pickle aioli.

  • Raw Bar Dinner
    • Market Oysters Dinner $3.00+

      Pink peppercorn mignonette, classic cocktail sauce.

    • Lobster Sliders Dinner $6.00

      Each. Arugula, buttered old bay brioche.

    • Cape Cod Clams Dinner $1.50

      Each. Roasted jalapeno mignonette.

    • Shrimp Cocktail Dinner $13.00

      Cocktail sauce.

    • Ahi Tuna Tartare Dinner $14.00

      Avocado mousse, cucumber, soy, sesame, sriracha, crispy wontons.

    • Chilled Lobster Tail Dinner $16.00

      Saffron-lemon aioli.

    • Four Way Platter Dinner $52.00

      Four littleneck clams, four market oysters, four half lobster tails, four chilled shrimp.

    • The Rht Tower Dinner $98.00

      Four half lobster tails, sixteen market oysters, eight littleneck clams, eight chilled shrimp.

  • Tavern Pizza Dinner
    • Margherita Pizza Dinner $13.00

      Basil, pecorino, garlic-rosemary oil.

    • Squash and Apple Pizza Dinner $14.00

      Butternut squash, blue cheese, sage.

    • Duck Confit Pizza Dinner $15.00

      Pickled red onion, goat cheese, cranberry, arugula.

    • Spicy Sausage Pizza Dinner $15.00

      House-made italian sausage, arrabiata, herb ricotta.

  • Dessert
    • Brownie Sundae $8.00

      Vanilla bean ice cream, fresh berries, chocolate sauce.

    • Butter Cake $8.00

      Banana ice cream, bruleed banana, candied walnuts, salted rum caramel.

    • Salted Caramel Chocolate Mousse $8.00

      Whipped cream, sea salt.

    • Croissant Bread Pudding $8.00

      Butter pecan ice cream, bourbon caramel.

    • Sorbet $8.00

      Trio of seasonal flavors.

    • New England Cheese Board $15.00

      3 local cheeses, traditional accompaniments.

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