welcome to

Tavern on the Lake

101 North Main Street • Hightstown, NJ 08520
609-426-9345

 Come Dine in our Newly Renovated Restaurant!

 

Hours of operation

MONDAY
Closed

TUES – THURS
noon to 10:00 pm

FRI & SAT
noon to 12:00 am

SUNDAY
noon to 10:00 pm

 

Happy Hour Specials Every Tuesday- Saturday 3-6pm
(at the bar only)

Brunch Specials

Every Saturday & Sunday 12pm-3pm 

  
HOLIDAYS

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day

sunday, March 17
Delicious Corned Beef Specials and Green Beer.
Entertainment Line Up:
2pm – Irish Dancers from Kotelnicki School of Irish Dance
4pm – 6pm Bagpipes
6pm to Close – DJ Mike Dworkin

Our Menus

Fall 2023

French Onion Soup   6.95                     Beef Chili   6.95                        Soup of the Day   5.95

Vegan Potstickers   11.95

Fried Calamari and Cherry Peppers   12.95

Garlic Shrimp   14.95

Tavern Mashita Ribs   13.95 Pork Ribs, Korean BBQ Sauce, Asian Slaw

Sweet & Spicy Meatballs   9.95 Pepper Jack Cheese & Sweet Chili Sauce

Tavern Sliders of The Day  10.95

Tacos de Carnitas   10.95 2 Pork Tacos with Salsa Verde, Queso Fresco and Plantain Chips

Meze Platter   13.95 Tzatziki, Chickpea and Black Bean Hummus 

Fish & Chips   12.95

Fried Shrimp Basket   12.95

Buffalo Chicken Strips   10.95 (Mild, Hot, Atomic, BBQ, Teriyaki or Garlic Parmesan)

Chicken Wings (8)   12.95 (Mild, Hot, Atomic, BBQ, Teriyaki or Garlic Parmesan)

Garlic Tater Tots   8.95 S/W Beer Cheese Sauce

Jalapeno Poppers   6.95 Cheddar Cheese

Potato Skins   8.95 Topped with Cheese & Bacon

Cheese Quesadilla   9.95

  • Add Chicken + 3
  • Add Steak   + 4

Tavern Sampler   17.95 Popcorn Chicken, Mozzarella Sticks,  Fried Zucchini,  French Fries, Onion Rings

Nachos   12.95 Olives, Jalapenos, Cheese Sauce, Lettuce, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Sour Cream

  • Add Chicken + 3
  • Add Steak + 4

Pierogies   9.95

Chips with Salsa & Guacamole   7.95

Mac & Cheese Bites   9.95

Chicken Tenders & Fries   12.95

Fried Zucchini   7.95

Mozzarella Sticks   9.95

Sweet Potato Waffle Fries   5.95

Onion Rings   6.95

Caesar  10.95 Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan, Caesar Dressing   

Greek  13.95 Romaine, Onions, Cucumbers, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Peppers, Feta Cheese, Anchovies, Feta Vinaigrette  

Buffalo Chicken Salad  14.95  Buffalo Chicken, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions and Blue Cheese Dressing   

Tavern Tuna Kebab Salad  22.95    Baby Spinach, Barley, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Corn, Hard Boiled Egg, Bacon and Ahi Tuna Steak with Homemade Bacon Vinaigrette

Taco Salad  15.95    Grilled Cajun Chicken, Corn, Avocado, Tomatoes, Onions, Tortilla Chips and Shredded Cheese over Lettuce with Chipotle Ranch Dressing and Topped with Beef Chili

Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Fries

BUILD A BURGER

Beef or Veggie $11 plus toppings  +.50 ea. American, Swiss, Provolone,  Crumbled Blue Cheese, Mozzarella, Sautéed Onions, Jalapenos

+ 1.00 ea.  Sautéed Mushrooms, Bacon, Pork Roll, Fried Egg

Greek Salmon Burger 11.95  Topped with Tzatziki Sauce,  Served on Pita Bread  

Tavern Burger 14.95 Beef Burger Topped with  American Cheese, Bacon and  Fried Mac n Cheese with Side of Chipotle Mayo

*** Rare – Cold Red Center  •  Medium Rare Warm Reddish/Pink Center  •  Medium – Pink Center  •  Medium Well – Slight Hint of Pink in Center  •  Well Done – No Pink

Honeymoon  14.95 White Pizza with Mozzarella, Ricotta, Garlic, Smoked Chorizo  And Hot Honey 

Margherita   13.95   Homemade Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic and Basil

Tavern Pizza  11.95 Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Sauce

Drunken Grandma  14.95 Vodka Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic and Basil

BBQ Chicken    15.95 White Pizza with  BBQ Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese and Ranch

French Dip   13.95  Roast Beef and Swiss Served with Au Jus and Horseradish Cream

Buffalo Chicken Wrap   13.95  Chicken Strips, Bleu Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion

Chicken Gyro   13.95    Beef Gyro   14.95 Topped with Tzatziki Sauce, Feta Cheese,  Lettuce, Tomato and Onion

Steak Wrap   14.95 Topped with Black Bean Hummus, Feta Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion

Veggie Wrap   12.95 Seasonal Roasted Vegetables, Black Bean Hummus and Feta Cheese

Chicken Florentine   14.95 Spinach, Mozzarella; On Homemade Focaccia Bread

Brisket Sandwich   15.95 Sharp Provolone, Horseradish Spread and Gravy; On Homemade Focaccia Bread

Garlic Knot Chicken Parm  14.95 On Homemade Garlic Knot Bread

Corned Beef Reuben  14.95 Swiss, Sauerkraut & Russian Dressing on Rye Bread

Cheesesteak  11.95 With Cheese Sauce and Onions 

Rustic Chicken  13.95 Grilled or Fried; Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Pesto Mayo and Balsamic Glaze 

Salmon B.L.T   15.95 Topped with Avocado and Sriracha Mayo

Tavern Grilled Cheese 12.95 Pepper Jack, Provolone and BBQ Pulled Pork

Add House Salad +4

Vodka Rigatoni  13.95

Chicken Parmesan  16.95  Served over Pasta

Thai Noodles   23.95 Chicken, Shrimp, Baby Bok Choy, Tofu, Thai Peppers and Rice Noodles

Louisiana Chicken Pasta  17.95  Penne, Tomatoes, Onions and Bacon in Cajun Alfredo Sauce;  Topped with Crispy Fried Chicken, Cheddar and Pepper Jack Cheese

Lemon Chicken  18.95 Egg Battered Chicken Breast Topped with Fresh Mozzarella  and Spinach over Angel Hair Pasta

Pan Seared Salmon   23.95 Served with Seasonal Vegetables, Couscous and Garlic Clams

Seafood Risotto   26.95 Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels and Clams over Arborio Rice Marinara

Tavern Pork Platter   23.95 Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder, Grilled Fresh Chorizo Served over Spanish Rice with Salsa Verde, Queso Fresco,  Plantain Chips and Tortillas

Beef Fajita  24.95 Pan Seared Sliced Flank Steak on a Hot Skillet, Tri-Colored Bell Peppers, Caramelized Onions,  Spanish Rice, Cotija and Sour Cream

Braised Beef Short Ribs  28.95 Served Over Truffle Asparagus Risotto

Guinness Stew  20.95 Beef Brisket Served over Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Green Beans

Ribs R Back Baby  22.95 ½ Rack Ribs Smothered with Smokey Citrus BBQ Sauce and French Fries

FOOD & DRINK

Weekly Specials

There are always new food and drink specials available at THE tavern, so stop by often to see what we’ve got in store for you! 

BRUNCH SPECIALS
Every saturday & sunday 12pm-3pm

Entertainment

Tavern Trivia

play alone or as a team!
SPEcials and giveaways
different categories every week
Tuesday nights, 6 pm

25 Beers on Tap

Delicious Food

Signature Cocktails

Entertainment

Live Music!

FridayS – Live cover bands
Saturdays – live original bands
9pm to midnight

check us out on Facebook for the latest updates! 

Beer Flights

Mix and Match Claw, Domestic or Import Buckets!

Take Out Catering

ENTERTAINMENT

Karaoke Night

Wednesdays 7-11pm.

Seating is first come first serve so get here early! 

 

Private Parties

Birthdays • Showers • Reunions • Holidays • Retirement • Receptions • Fund Raisers • Corporate Events •  Any Celebration!

Hold your next function for up to 200 people in our private, upstairs space.  We offer; full catering, table and bar service, trained staff, and personal attention to help make your next event a success!

Facility
• Private room can accommodate up to 200 guests
• Private entrance/restrooms
• Handicapped accessible
• Full bar/beverage service
• Full Catering
• Built in sound system
• 18’x25′ Dance floor
• Club lighting system
• Standard (B&W) linens included, color options available

Classic American Bar in Downtown Hightstown, NJ.

Currently Open 6 days a week from Lunch until late in the evening. 3 Unique Spaces: • Street-Level Bar w/Large TV’s to catch every game with a quieter dining area away from the action. • Outdoor Patio Dining. • Private Upstairs Dining Room. Plan future parties, shows and corporate events.

HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY
Closed

TUES – THURS
noon to 10:00 pm

FRI & SAT
noon to 12:00 am

SUNDAY
noon to 10:00 pm

609-426-9345

101 North Main Street • Hightstown, NJ 08520

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