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Our Menu

Lunch & DinnerSunday BrunchDesserts

GFa - gluten free available GF - gluten free Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness Gratuties may be added to parties of 6 or more.

Starters

Crispy Polenta

$18.00
honey buttered lump crab - chives

Coconut Shrimp

$18.00
pineapple pico de gallo - cilantro lime chili sauce

House Smoked Fish Dip (GF)

$17.00
mahi mahi - potato chips - bell peppers - tabasco
Crispy Ribs photo

Crispy Ribs

$16.00
chinese barbeque - pickled shallots - dukkah

Mushroom Toast

$16.00
ciabatta - truffle butter - mozzarella - chopped mushrooms & herbs (GFa)
Escargot photo

Escargot

$16.00
traditionally prepared - focaccia (GFa)

Lobster Wontons

$18.00
smoked truffle aioli
Mussels photo

Mussels

$18.00
choice of white wine broth or fra diavolo sauce - focaccia (GFa)
Crab Cakes photo

Crab Cakes

$18.00
lump crab - basil aioli - corn and basil salad
Fried Calamari photo

Fried Calamari

$16.00
hot cherry peppers - marinara
Bacon Wrapped Scallops (GF) photo

Bacon Wrapped Scallops (GF)

$22.00
Dijon maple glaze

Charcuterie Board

$24.00
two cheeses - salami - Dijon - pickled vegetables - jam - crostinis

Raw Bar

Oysters photo

Oysters

$3.50

Littleneck Clam

$1.50

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

MP

Lobster Cocktail

MP

Blue Crab Legs

MP
with remoulade

Ceres Street Platter

MP
6 oysters - 3 shrimp - 3 littleneck clams - blue crab legs - half a lobster

Soups & Salads

Add protein to your salad: salmon +$12, shrimp +$12, grilled chicken +$10, Italian breaded chicken +$10, lobster salad +MP

Rhodes Market Salad

$17.00
spring mix - local feta cheese - Za'atar chickpeas - shaved red onion - fresh figs - dragonfruit vinaigrette

The Wedge

$16.00
iceberg - Nana G's bleu cheese dressing - crispy prosciutto - shaved red onion - tomatoes - hardboiled egg
Caesar Salad photo

Caesar Salad

$12.00
crisp hearts of romaine – traditionally dressed – homemade croutons
Clam Chowder photo

Clam Chowder

$8.00/Cup
$12.00/Bowl
corn - bacon - oyster crackers
French Onion Soup photo

French Onion Soup

$12.00

Handhelds

Classic Cheeseburger

$18.00
7 oz. patty – romaine – tomato – red onion – cheese (American, Swiss, cheddar or blue) - smoked truffle aioli - fries - add bacon +$3

Fried Haddock Tacos

$18.00
basil aioli - coleslaw - tajin - pineapple pico de gallo
Haddock Reuben photo

Haddock Reuben

$22.00
Swiss cheese - rye bread - 1000 Island dressing - sauerkraut - fries

Maine Lobster Roll

MP
choice 4.5 oz or 6.5 oz - fresh lobster meat - mayo – brioche bun - coleslaw - or warm butter lobster roll - fries

Pesto Chicken Sandwich

$18.00
mozzarella - roasted red peppers - romaine - ciabatta bread - fries - option grilled or fried - add bacon +$3

Mains

Ale Battered Fish & Chips photo

Ale Battered Fish & Chips

$24.00
golden fried haddock - tartar sauce - coleslaw

Linguine & Clams

$28.00
white wine sauce - parmesan - red pepper flakes - house made linguine - focaccia

Cioppino Pasta

$38.00
tomato lobster broth - scallops - mussels - haddock - shrimp - fresh malfade - focaccia

Crispy Salmon (GF)

$28.00
lemon risotto - asparagus - sweet beet cumin puree

Creamy Pesto Pasta

$22.00
toasted pine nuts - house made fusilli - foccacia - add salmon +$12, shrimp +$12, grilled chicken +$10, Italian breaded chicken +$10

New England Baked Haddock

$24.00
lemon buerre blanc sauce - asparagus - roasted potatoes, - ritz cracker crumb

Seared Scallops* (GF)

$36.00
avocado poblano risotto - baby bok choy

Halibut

$36.00
vegetable and farro stir fry - cashews | substitute halibut for grilled cauliflower - $22 (vegan)
Caribbean Grilled  Swordfish  (GF) photo

Caribbean Grilled Swordfish (GF)

$32.00
coconut risotto - mango glaze - asparagus - pineapple pico de gallo
Filet Mignon *  (GFa) photo

Filet Mignon * (GFa)

$45.00
8 oz - yukon gold mashed - choice of vegetable - bordelaise sauce - crispy onion strings - medium rare

Bone In Ribeye * (GF)

$68.00
Oar House coffee rubbed 18 oz ribeye - choice of vegetable - Yukon gold mashed - arugula - balsamic - medium rare

Beef Bourguignon (GF)

$34.00
braised short rib - burgundy wine sauce - carrots - mushrooms - Yukon gold mashed
Oar House Delight photo

Oar House Delight

$34.00
shrimp – scallops – haddock – sherried lobster sauce – toasted ritz crumbs - a favourite on our menu for 51 years (GFa)

Lobster

Steamed Lobster (GF)

MP
choice 1 ¼ lb, 1 ½ lb or 2 lb - roasted potatoes - corn on the cob
Baked Stuffed Lobster photo

Baked Stuffed Lobster

MP
1 ½ lb lobster - cornbread seafood stuffing - roasted potatoes - corn on the cob
Best of Both Worlds* photo

Best of Both Worlds*

MP
1 ½ lb baked stuffed lobster & 8 oz filet - mashed potatoes - asparagus

Lobster Raviolis

$32.00
served in our signature delight sauce with fresh lobster meat

Sides

Truffle Fries

$8.00

Sweet Potato Fries

$8.00

House Potato Chips

$6.00

Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes

$7.00

Vegetable Hash

$10.00

Grilled Asparagus

$8.00

Baby Bok Choy

$8.00

Corn on The Cobb

$7.00

Brunch From 10 Am - 3 Pm

Brunch

We will be changing up our brunch menu a little bit each week so what is listed here may be different!

Pancakes

$17.00
pancakes topped with caramelized pears & whipped cream, a side of real maple syrup

Veggie Frittata

$16.00
spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and cherry tomatoes, topped with local feta cheese

Hash Benedict

$18.00
crispy house made corned beef hash on a toasted English muffin, topped with poached eggs, sautéed spinach, and hollandaise sauce

Benedict

$26.00
traditional with ham

French Toast

$17.00
Preparation changes

Avocado Toast

$14.00
smashed avocado on sourdough, topped with poached eggs, cherry tomatoes, microgreens, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze - GFa

Steak & Eggs

$40.00
8 oz Filet Mignon topped with truffle butter, Eggs cooked to your preference (scrambled, fried, or poached), served with a side of toast and home fries - GFa

Sides

Bacon

$5.00

Corned Beef Hash

$7.00

Sausage

$5.00

Real Maple Syrup

$2.00

Canadian Bacon

$5.00

Home Fries

$3.00

Starters

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

$18.00
Dijon maple glaze

Lobster Wontons

$18.00
smoked truffle aioli

Fried Calamari

$16.00
sweet thai cilantro chili sauce

Bruschetta

$12.00
tomato - basil - mozzarella - crostini

Crispy Ribs

$18.00
BBQ sauce - dukkah - pickled shallots

Raw Bar

Oysters

$3.50
dozen for $36

Jumbo Shrimp

$6.00
half dozen for $30

Seafood

Steamed Lobster (GF)

MP
choice 1 ¼ lb, 1 ½ lb, or 2 lb - roasted potatoes - corn on the cob
Baked Stuffed Lobster photo

Baked Stuffed Lobster

MP
1 ½ lb lobster - cornbread seafood stuffing - roasted potatoes - corn on the cob

Our House Delight

$32.00
shrimp – scallops – haddock – sherried lobster sauce – toasted ritz crumbs - a favoirte on our menu for 50 years (GFa)

Ale Battered Fish & Chips

$26.00
golden fried cod - malt vinegar aioli - coleslaw

Soups & Salads

Add protein to your salad: salmon +$12, shrimp +$12, grilled chicken +$10, Italian breaded chicken +$10, lobster salad +MP

Autumn Salad

$14.00
pears - roasted butternut squash - Three Charm Farm feta - pistachios - maple vinaigrette

Arugula Salad (GF)

$12.00
prosciutto - goat cheese - candied walnuts - fresh figs - cherry vinaigrette

Caesar Salad

$12.00
crisp hearts of romaine – traditionally dressed – homemade croutons

Clam Chowder

$8.00/cup
$12.00/bowl
corn - bacon

Handhelds

Classic Cheeseburger

$18.00
7 oz. patty – romaine – tomato – red onion – cheese - smoked truffle aioli (American, Swiss, cheddar or blue) - fries - add bacon +$2

Sunrise Cheeseburger*

$24.00
7 oz. patty – romaine – tomato – red onion – cheese - bacon - avocado - over easy fried egg - smoked truffle aioli - cheddar cheese - fries

Maine Lobster Roll

MP
choice 4.5 oz or 6.5 oz - fresh lobster meat - mayo – brioche bun - coleslaw - fries

Desserts

Add ice cream to any dessert +3

Crème Brûlée

$9.00
traditional baked custard
Flourless Chocolate Torte photo

Flourless Chocolate Torte

$9.00
rich and dense chocolate cake
Seasonal Cheesecake photo

Seasonal Cheesecake

$9.00
NY Style w/strawberry

Bread Pudding

$9.00
Topped with vanilla ice cream and a caramel bourbon coulis

After Dinner Cocktails

Rusty Nail

$17.00
Johnnie Walker and Drambuie

Espresso Martini

$14.00
served light or dark, espresso made in house

Hot Coffee

Irish Coffee

$12.00
Jameson, coffee -add Bailey's Irish Cream +3

Gunner Coffee

$15.00
Jameson, Kahlua, Bailey's Irish Cream, coffee

Aztec Coffee

$16.00
Ancho Reyes Chili, tequila, creme de cacao, coffee

Susie's Coffee

$14.00
Disaronno Amaretto, vodka, coffee
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