Starters
Maryland Crab Cakes18,00 $
jumbo lump crab | bell pepper | parsley | ritz | old bay remoulade
Mussels16,00 $
PEI mussels | tomato | shallot | butter | white wine | garlic | house herb | romano | rustic grilled bread
Warm Pretzel13,00 $
large house-baked pretzel | whole grain mustard fondue sauce
Cauliflower Bites12,00 $
lightly breaded flash fried cauliflower florets | choice of maple bourbon bbq, spicy apple butter or thai chili
Caesar Brussels Sprouts12,00 $
crispy brussels | house caesar | romano | sourdough crumble | crispy capers
Shrimp Cocktail16,00 $
classic large shrimp | red cocktail sauce | white cocktail sauce | lemon
Flatbread
Margherita14,00 $
house-made vine-ripened tomato sauce | heirloom tomato | fresh basil | fresh mozzarella | balsamic reduction
Traditional13,00 $
house-made vine-ripened tomato sauce | shredded mozzarella-provolone blend
Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion15,00 $
sweet caramelized onion | crumbled goat | arugula | chopped walnut | balsamic drizzle
Soup
Maine Lobster Bisque12,00 $
chopped lobster | herb oil
New England Clam Chowder9,00 $
classic new england favorite
French Onion9,00 $
caramelized onion | beef broth | herbs de provence | crostini | gruyere
Salads
The Pewter Mug17,00 $
chopped iceberg | smoked turkey "ham" | turkey | swiss | tomato | house garlic vinaigrette
La Scala16,00 $
chopped iceberg | italian salami | shredded mozzarella provolone blend | tomato | banana pepper | spiced crispy chickpeas | red wine vinaigrette
The Wedge14,00 $
iceberg | crumbled bleu | bacon | chopped egg | tomato | pickled red onion | house ranch
Caesar13,00 $
romaine | tomato | herb crouton | classic caesar
The Aurora Inn12,00 $
mixed greens | tomato | cucumber | onion | mozzarella | herb crouton | white french dressing
Autumn Harvest14,00 $
chopped baby kale | honeycrisp apple | roasted butternut squash | candied walnuts | pomegranate vinaigrette
French Kiss14,00 $
mixed greens | caramelized pears | fresh berries | crumbled goat | balsamic vinaigrette
Handhelds
Prime Rib19,00 $
shaved prime rib | provolone | griddled onion | wild mushroom | horseradish mayo | pretzel bun | au jus
Fried Haddock16,00 $
haddock | housemade tartar sauce | coleslaw | brioche bun
Tavern Lovebird18,00 $
marinated grilled chicken breast | swiss | fried brussels | greens | tomato jam | garlic aioli | classic bun
Tavern Burger15,00 $
1/2 pound angus steakburger | 56 sauce | lettuce | tomato | onion | brioche bun
- Add Cheese1,00 $
1927 Burger19,27 $
1/2 pound angus steakburger | caramelized onion | mornay sauce | candied peppercorn bacon | pretzel bun
Plates
add a small caesar or aurora inn salad for $3.95
Fish-N-Chips22,00 $
crispy haddock | cole slaw | house fries | housemade tartar sauce | lemon
Steak Frites34,00 $
12 oz grilled strip | roasted garlic and herb compound butter | house fries | 56 tavern steak sauce
Glazed Chicken Breast24,00 $
grilled chicken breast | lemon thyme white wine sauce | crispy smashed red skin potato | veg
Braised Short Rib32,00 $
slow braised beef short rib | cheddar polenta | braised mirepoix | natural jus | crispy onion | shaved romano
Pan Seared Salmon30,00 $
maple bourbon glaze | hash of brussels, shallots, maple, butternut, redskin potato
Beef Bolognese24,00 $
flank steak | ground beef | stewed tomato | wild mushroom | fresh garganelli pasta
Blackened Shrimp Linguini28,00 $
jumbo grilled shrimp | pancetta | tomato | baby spinach | cream | fresh linguini
Sweet Finish
Flourless Chocolate Torte8,00 $
rich decadent dark chocolate torte
Affogato10,00 $
scoop of vanilla | espresso
Cheesecake12,00 $
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Featured Cake12,00 $
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Mitchell's Ice Cream8,00 $
House Beverage
San Pellegrino Sparkling8,00 $
Fountain Drinks3,00 $
coke, diet coke, sprite, orange crush, dr. pepper, diet dr. pepper, root beer
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea3,00 $
Lemonade3,00 $
Fresh Brewed Coffee3,00 $
Hot Tea3,00 $
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Espresso4,00 $
Cappuccino5,00 $