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Early American Tavern

Early American Tavern

9 Main St, Sussex, NJ 07461
973-846-9596
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Open until 10:00 PM

Full Hours
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    pizza

    Pizza

    Cheese Pizza

    Hand-formed, savory sauce, mozzarella blend. Classic cheese or create your own pizza.

    $13.00

    White Gluten Free Crust Pizza

    Broccoli, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan.

    $20.00

    Cheese Gluten Free Crust Pizza

    Hand-formed, savory sauce, mozzarella blend. Classic cheese or create your own pizza.

    $16.00

    White Cauliflower Crust Pizza

    Broccoli, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan.

    $20.00

    White Pizza

    Broccoli, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan.

    $17.00

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    Personal Pizza

    Cheese Steak Pizza

    Tavern-sliced steak, peppers, onion, and cheese.

    $15.00

    Cheese Pizza

    Hand-made, savory sauce, mozzarella blend.

    $10.00

    Buffalo Chicken Pizza

    Breaded chicken, mozzarella, bleu cheese, hot sauce.

    $15.00

    Margherita Pizza

    Savory tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil.

    $13.00

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    Personal Gluten Free Crust Pizza

    Cheese Steak Gluten Free Crust Pizza

    Tavern-sliced steak, peppers, onion, and cheese.

    $18.00

    Cheese Gluten Free Crust Pizza

    Hand-made, savory sauce, mozzarella blend.

    $13.00

    Buffalo Chicken Gluten Free Crust Pizza

    Breaded chicken, mozzarella, bleu cheese, hot sauce.

    $18.00

    Margherita Gluten Free Crust Pizza

    Savory tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil.

    $16.00

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    Personal Cauliflower Crust Pizza

    Cheese Steak Cauliflower Crust Pizza

    Tavern-sliced steak, peppers, onion, and cheese.

    $18.00

    Cheese Cauliflower Crust Pizza

    Hand-made, savory sauce, mozzarella blend.

    $13.00

    Best seller

    Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Crust Pizza

    Breaded chicken, mozzarella, bleu cheese, hot sauce.

    $18.00

    Margherita Cauliflower Crust Pizza

    Savory tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil.

    $16.00

    appetizers

    Appetizers

    Fresh Clams

    IPA steamed littlenecks in thyme, lemon butter, shaved garlic.

    $13.00

    Fried Pickles

    Chipotle sauce.

    $8.00

    Fresh Clams with Guinness Bacon Cream Sauce

    $13.00

    The Giant Pretzel

    Soft pretzel, whiskey honey mustard, beer cheese dip.

    $12.00

    Seasonal Crab Cakes

    Lump crab meat, roasted corn, pepper, red onion, and seasonal salsa or tavern tartar.

    $14.00

    Pretzel Bites

    Soft mini, beer cheese dip.

    $9.00

    Bangin' Shrimp

    A tavern made classic jumbo shrimp, battered and fried, sweet and spicy sauce.

    $14.00

    Fried Pieroggis

    Dumplings filled with potato, cheese, and onions. Smothered with caramelized onions butter sauce and sour cream.

    $9.00

    Best seller

    Golden Onion Petals

    Side of chipotle aioli.

    $8.00

    Chili Cheese Fried Pieroggis

    Dumplings filled with potato, cheese, and onions. Smothered with caramelized onions butter sauce and sour cream.

    $12.00

    Loaded Tots

    Piled high tots, bacon, brown gravy, cheddar, scallion.

    $11.00

    Bacon Bombs

    Dough filled mozzarella and cheddar balls wrapped in bacon tossed tomato salad and balsamic glaze.

    $12.00

    Battered Mozzarella Sticks

    Heartland tomato sauce.

    $7.00

    Nacho Supreme

    Tavern-made chips, beef chili, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, black olives, sour cream, scallions, mild salsa.

    $10.00

    Spinach & Artichoke Dip

    Mozzarella, au gratin, sherry cream sauce, coupled with sautéed spinach and artichoke, tavern made corn chips.

    $10.00

    Four Cheese Quesadilla

    $10.00

    Regular Deviled Eggs

    Classic deviled eggs tavern made with care. Piled high 6 halves per order.

    $6.00

    Steak Quesadilla

    $15.00

    Bacon Deviled Eggs

    Piled high 6 halves per order.

    $6.50

    cups-crocks-bowls

    Cups, Crocks, & Bowls

    French Onion Soup

    Caramelized onions, beef, touch of sherry, toasted bread, extra heavy swiss cheese melt.

    $7.00

    Side Smokey Mac & Cheese

    Creamy béchamel plus a 4 cheese blend crispy parmesan bread crumb topping.

    $8.00

    Beef Chili Soup

    USDA Angus Beef, Tomato, Staple Vegetables, Cheddar, Dark Chili Seasoning, Red Kidney Beans.

    $7.00

    Entrée Smokey Mac & Cheese

    Creamy béchamel plus a 4 cheese blend crispy parmesan bread crumb topping.

    $14.00

    salads

    Salads

    Goat Cheese Salad

    Baby spinach, red onion, fresh berries, raspberry vinaigrette, pistachio-crusted goat cheese balls.

    $14.00

    The Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

    Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing.

    $17.00

    The Grilled Caesar Salad

    Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing.

    $9.00

    California Cobb Salad

    Grilled chicken, applewood bacon, avocado, tomato, hard-cooked eggs, and field greens.

    $13.00

    The Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

    Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing.

    $12.00

    Wedge Salad

    Iceberg wedge, blue cheese dressing, diced tomatoes, crisp bacon, course black pepper.

    $13.00

    The Grilled Steak Caesar Salad

    Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing.

    $16.00

    House Salad

    Field greens, tomato, onion, shredded carrots, cucumbers, black olives.

    $5.00

    The Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad

    Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing.

    $16.00

    featured-sides

    Featured Sides

    Eat Corn Bread

    Tavern baked, bacon, shallot, cheddar.

    $6.00

    Seasonal Vegetable

    In-season vegetables prepared in house.

    $6.00

    Baked Beans

    Tavern made & filled with smoked trimmings.

    $6.00

    Sweet Potato Casserole

    $6.00

    Brussel Sprouts

    Crispy, fresh, garlic butter herb.

    $6.00

    sides

    Sides

    French Fries

    $4.00

    Garlic Spinach

    $4.00

    Sweet Potato Fries

    $5.00

    Creamed Spiach

    $4.00

    Onion Rings

    $5.00

    Day Vegetables

    $4.00

    Mashed Potatoes

    $4.00

    Rice

    $4.00

    Baked Potato

    $4.00

    Pasta

    Butter | tomato | aglio olio.

    $7.00

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    E.A.T. Wings

    Crispy! Our sauces are proudly made in house!

    Bone In Wings Wings with One Sauce & 1 Dip

    $10.00

    Bone In Wings Naked with Side of 1 Sauce & 1 Dip

    $10.00

    Boneless Wings Wings with One Sauce & 1 Dip

    $10.00

    Boneless Wings Naked with Side of 1 Sauce & 1 Dip

    $10.00

    calzones

    Calzones

    Best seller

    The Tavern Deep Fried Calzone

    A custom blend of seasoned ricotta and mozzarella wrapped in our house-made dough served with marinara sauce.

    $12.00

    The Tavern Baked Calzone

    A custom blend of seasoned ricotta and mozzarella wrapped in our house-made dough served with marinara sauce.

    $12.00

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    Signature Calzones

    Cheese Steak Calzone

    Tavern-sliced steak, peppers, onion, and cheese.

    $17.00

    Cheese Calzone

    Hand-made, savory sauce, mozzarella blend.

    $12.00

    Buffalo Chicken Calzone

    Breaded chicken, mozzarella, bleu cheese, hot sauce.

    $17.00

    Margherita Calzone

    Savory tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil.

    $15.00

    paninis

    Paninis

    Paninis come with cole slaw, & pickle.

    Chicken Mango & Pepper Jack Panini

    Grilled chicken, mango salsa, tomato, pepper-jack cheese, grilled flatbread.

    $11.00

    Black Forest Ham, Apple & Brie Panini

    Black forest ham, fire-roasted fuji apples, mango aioli, melted brie cheese.

    $11.00

    The B.R.B. Panini

    Bacon, ranch dressing, thin sliced beef, sliced tomato, fresh iceberg lettuce,

    $13.00

    eat-burgers

    E.A.T Burgers

    The E.A.T. Signature Burger

    $12.00

    Lamb Burger

    $13.00

    Best seller

    Certified Angus Beef Burger

    $11.00

    Chicken Breast Burger

    $10.00

    Turkey Burger

    $10.00

    Portobello Burger

    $10.00

    Pacific Salmon Burger

    $13.00

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    Signature Tavern Burgers

    All signature burgers can be made with grilled chicken breast.
    Best seller

    Moonshine BBQ Burger

    Certified Angus beef, applewood bacon, cheddar, moonshine BBQ sauce, sauteed onions, brioche roll.

    $14.00

    Bat Out of Hell Burger

    So simple, and so delicious. Sliced meatloaf, brown gravy, & mashed potatoes on toasted bread served with onion rings.

    $13.00

    Bigger "ON" Texas Burger

    Double American cheeseburgers, crispy onions, on garlic bread Texas toast, side of Sriracha house ranch dressing!

    $19.00

    'Shrooms & Swiss Burger

    Mushrooms and Swiss, sauteed onions, and 1000 island au jus sauce on an eat signature patty.

    $13.00

    Irish Burger

    Chuck burger, corned-beef, cole slaw, Irish cheddar cheese.

    $16.00

    Simply Salmon Burger

    Tavern-made, avocado, lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, signature sauce, pita.

    $16.00

    The Jersey Burger

    Taylor ham, egg, and cheese on a burger. Roll.

    $14.00

    Spice Is Nice Burger

    Certified Angus, roasted jalapeno, spicy chipotle BBQ, sweet relish pepper jack cheese.

    $13.00

    Livin' Large Burger

    Eat signature patty topped with pulled short rib, sharp cheddar special sauce, and fried egg, brioche roll.

    $16.00

    Portabella Heaven Burger

    Portabella mushroom topped with melted Swiss, onion, tomato, spinach, avocado, and roasted red pepper spread.

    $14.00

    wraps

    Wraps

    Wraps come with cole slaw, pickle.

    Applewood Breaded Chicken Wrap

    Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, monterey jack, and cheddar.

    $11.00

    Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap

    Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan.

    $13.00

    Applewood Grilled Chicken Wrap

    Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, monterey jack, and cheddar.

    $11.00

    Grilled Steak Caesar Wrap

    Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan.

    $16.00

    Buffalo Chicken Wrap

    Breaded chicken breasts smothered in buffalo sauce topped with lettuce, tomato & mozzarella cheese.

    $11.00

    Grilled Shrimp Caesar Wrap

    Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan.

    $16.00

    Grilled Caesar Wrap

    Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan.

    $9.00

    Cajun Shrimp Wrap

    Jumbo shrimp grilled, seasoned, drizzled with house BBQ, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar-jack blend, fresh onion, chipotle ranch dressing.

    $16.00

    grilled-cheese

    Grilled Cheese

    Grilled cheeses come with cole slaw, & pickle.

    The Classic

    American cheese.

    $8.00

    Pulled Cow

    Tavern pulled short rib gruyere roasted jalapeno.

    $11.00

    Baconator

    Cheese, tomato.

    $10.00

    sandwiches

    Sandwiches

    Come with chips, cole slaw, & pickle.

    Tavern Cheesesteak Sandwich

    Hand-cut angus, american cheese, sautéed mushrooms, onions, peppers, hoagie roll.

    $13.00

    Tavern King Fish Sandwich

    Crisp, fried, topped with dill pickle fresh tomato, shredded lettuce, tavern made tartar on brioche.

    $13.00

    Reuben Corned Beef Sandwich

    Open-faced, melted swiss, russian dressing, rye.

    $14.00

    B.L.T.A. Sandwich

    Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, wheat-berry bread.

    $12.00

    Reuben Turkey Sandwich

    Open-faced, melted swiss, russian dressing, rye.

    $14.00

    Tuscan Chicken Caprese Sandwich

    Grilled chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, sliced tomato, balsamic reduction.

    $13.00

    Prime Rib Sandwich

    House rib-eye, mushrooms, caramelized onion, mozzarella, garlic baguette.

    $15.00

    Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sandwich

    Fried jumbo chicken breast, jalapeno relish, habanero mayo, lettuce, tomato, avocado, crispy onions, spicy butter sauce.

    $14.00

    Tavern Dip Sandwich

    Sliced brisket, swiss cheese, caramelized onions, horseradish cream sauce, smoked au jus, texas toast.

    $17.00

    pasta-entrees

    Pasta Entrees

    Starch choice: potato, pasta, or rice (where applicable)

    Lasagna

    Tavern-made four cheese, ground beef, tomato basil sauce, garlic bread.

    $19.00

    Chicken Parmigiana

    More than generous freshly breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, & mozzarella served over linguini.

    $18.00

    beef-entrees

    Beef Entrees

    Starch choice: potato, pasta, or rice (where applicable)

    Prime Rib

    14 oz. King cut, au jus side, vegetable du jour, choice of starch.

    $28.00

    Filet Mignon

    8 oz. tenderloin, bacon wrapped, horseradish mashed potatoes, vegetable du jour.

    $36.00

    New York Strip Steak

    12 oz. Charcoal-broiled, garlic butter, vegetable du jour, choice of starch.

    $26.00

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    Tavern BBQ

    Starch choice: potato, pasta, or rice (where applicable)

    North Jersey Chicken

    1/2 beer can chicken, marinated, smoked, juicy meat, crisp skin, mashed potatoes, tavern baked beans served regular or moonshine BBQ sauce.

    $19.00

    Tavern Baby Backs

    Baby backs smoked on site! Fries, tavern baked beans, cherry clove BBQ sauce.

    $19.00

    poultry-entrees

    Poultry Entrees

    Starch choice: potato, pasta, or rice (where applicable)

    Fried Chicken

    Tavern’s own crispy fried chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables du jour, and house-made corn bread.

    $18.00

    Chicken Cordon Bleu

    A tavern specialty bread filled with ham, swiss, and chardonnay cream sauce.

    $18.00

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    Eat Homestyle Entrees

    Starch choice: potato, pasta, or rice (where applicable)

    Smoked Meat Loaf

    Bacon wrapped, smoked on site, horseradish mash potatoes, drizzled demi sauce, crispy onions served over crispy bread.

    $22.00

    Seasonal Pork

    House brined, pan seared, peach-maple glaze, over mashed potatoes, and vegetable medley.

    $21.00

    Fish & Chips

    Tavern pilsner battered cod, fries, steamed vegetables tarter sauce.

    $17.00

    Veggie Stuffed Peppers

    Large bell peppers stuffed with wild rice, mushrooms, fresh seasonal vegetables and beans, cilantro lime sauce.

    $16.00

    Shepard's Pie

    Ground lamb, burgundy reduction sauce, chopped vegetables topped with Yukon gold potato mash.

    $19.00

    fish-entrees

    Fish Entrees

    Starch choice: potato, pasta, or rice (where applicable)

    Cedar Planked Salmon

    Hand cut pacific filet prepared fresh on cedar-plank, lemon-herb or bbq, starch, vegetable.

    $22.00

    Snapper Macademia

    Macadamia nut encrusted snapper, white wine banana cream sauce, over lemon herb rice.

    $22.00

    kids-menu

    Kid's Menu

    Kid's Chicken Fingers & Fries

    $8.00

    Kid's Pasta with Red Sauce

    $8.00

    Kid's Cut Hot Dogs & Fries

    $8.00

    Kid's Make Your Own Pizza

    $8.00

    Kid's Pasta with Butter

    $8.00

    Kid's Grilled Shrimp & Fries

    $8.00

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