Starters
Maryland Crab Cakes$18.00
jumbo lump crab | bell pepper | parsley | ritz | old bay remoulade
Mussels$16.00
PEI mussels | tomato | shallot | butter | white wine | garlic | house herb | romano | rustic grilled bread
Warm Pretzel$13.00
large house-baked pretzel | whole grain mustard fondue sauce
Cauliflower Bites$12.00
lightly breaded flash fried cauliflower florets | choice of maple bourbon bbq, spicy apple butter or thai chili
Caesar Brussels Sprouts$12.00
crispy brussels | house caesar | romano | sourdough crumble | crispy capers
Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
classic large shrimp | red cocktail sauce | white cocktail sauce | lemon
Flatbread
Margherita$14.00
house-made vine-ripened tomato sauce | heirloom tomato | fresh basil | fresh mozzarella | balsamic reduction
Traditional$13.00
house-made vine-ripened tomato sauce | shredded mozzarella-provolone blend
Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion$15.00
sweet caramelized onion | crumbled goat | arugula | chopped walnut | balsamic drizzle
Soup
Maine Lobster Bisque$12.00
chopped lobster | herb oil
New England Clam Chowder$9.00
classic new england favorite
French Onion$9.00
caramelized onion | beef broth | herbs de provence | crostini | gruyere
Salads
The Pewter Mug$17.00
chopped iceberg | smoked turkey "ham" | turkey | swiss | tomato | house garlic vinaigrette
La Scala$16.00
chopped iceberg | italian salami | shredded mozzarella provolone blend | tomato | banana pepper | spiced crispy chickpeas | red wine vinaigrette
The Wedge$14.00
iceberg | crumbled bleu | bacon | chopped egg | tomato | pickled red onion | house ranch
Caesar$13.00
romaine | tomato | herb crouton | classic caesar
The Aurora Inn$12.00
mixed greens | tomato | cucumber | onion | mozzarella | herb crouton | white french dressing
Autumn Harvest$14.00
chopped baby kale | honeycrisp apple | roasted butternut squash | candied walnuts | pomegranate vinaigrette
French Kiss$14.00
mixed greens | caramelized pears | fresh berries | crumbled goat | balsamic vinaigrette
Handhelds
Prime Rib$19.00
shaved prime rib | provolone | griddled onion | wild mushroom | horseradish mayo | pretzel bun | au jus
Fried Haddock$16.00
haddock | housemade tartar sauce | coleslaw | brioche bun
Tavern Lovebird$18.00
marinated grilled chicken breast | swiss | fried brussels | greens | tomato jam | garlic aioli | classic bun
Tavern Burger$15.00
1/2 pound angus steakburger | 56 sauce | lettuce | tomato | onion | brioche bun
- Add Cheese$1.00
1927 Burger$19.27
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-Chips$22.00
crispy haddock | cole slaw | house fries | housemade tartar sauce | lemon
Steak Frites$34.00
12 oz grilled strip | roasted garlic and herb compound butter | house fries | 56 tavern steak sauce
Glazed Chicken Breast$24.00
grilled chicken breast | lemon thyme white wine sauce | crispy smashed red skin potato | veg
Braised Short Rib$32.00
slow braised beef short rib | cheddar polenta | braised mirepoix | natural jus | crispy onion | shaved romano
Pan Seared Salmon$30.00
maple bourbon glaze | hash of brussels, shallots, maple, butternut, redskin potato
Beef Bolognese$24.00
flank steak | ground beef | stewed tomato | wild mushroom | fresh garganelli pasta
Blackened Shrimp Linguini$28.00
jumbo grilled shrimp | pancetta | tomato | baby spinach | cream | fresh linguini
Sweet Finish
Flourless Chocolate Torte$8.00
rich decadent dark chocolate torte
Affogato$10.00
scoop of vanilla | espresso
Cheesecake$12.00
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Featured Cake$12.00
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Mitchell's Ice Cream$8.00
House Beverage
San Pellegrino Sparkling$8.00
Fountain Drinks$3.00
coke, diet coke, sprite, orange crush, dr. pepper, diet dr. pepper, root beer
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea$3.00
Lemonade$3.00
Fresh Brewed Coffee$3.00
Hot Tea$3.00
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Espresso$4.00
Cappuccino$5.00