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Early American Tavern

9 Main St, Sussex, NJ 07461
973-875-3000

Order Ahead We open at 11:00 AM

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

    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

    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

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    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

    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

    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.

    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 ju 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

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    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

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    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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