56 Tavern @ The Aurora Inn

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 $

  see our features menu for today's selection

• 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 $

  ask your server for our current selection

• Espresso4,00 $

• Cappuccino5,00 $