New England Artisanal Cheese Board
$19.50Selection of local artisanal cheeses, seasonal fruit, house-made fig jam, and toasted baguette slices.
Classic New England Clam Chowder
$12.00Rich and creamy chowder with fresh local clams, diced potatoes, smoked bacon, and oyster crackers.
Crispy Garlic Lemon Calamari
$16.00Crisp tender calamari served with roasted garlic aioli and house-made marinara sauce.
Ahi Tuna Tartare & Avocado
$18.50Fresh yellowfin tuna tossed in sesame-soy vinaigrette, layered with creamy avocado and toasted wonton crisps.
Grilled Filet Mignon with Herb Butter
$42.00Juicy 8oz center-cut filet mignon topped with compound herb butter, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, and roasted asparagus.
Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon
$32.00Fresh Atlantic salmon over lemon-herb orzo, sautéed spinach, and a white wine caper reduction.
Pan-Roasted Duck Breast
$36.00Pan-roasted duck breast with black cherry port reduction, sweet potato puree, and charred Brussels sprouts.
Wild Mushroom & Truffle Oil Risotto
$26.00Creamy Arborio rice with wild forest mushrooms, aged Parmesan Reggiano, and finished with white truffle oil.
Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs
$38.00Slow 8-hour braised beef short ribs served over fontina-infused soft polenta with rich pan braising juices.
Pan-Seared New London Sea Scallops
$35.00Fresh local sea scallops pan-seared, served over velvety cauliflower puree and crispy pancetta lardons.
The Side Door Signature Old Fashioned
$15.00Small-batch bourbon, Angostura bitters, local Connecticut maple syrup, and a charred orange peel.
Ella's Espresso Martini
$16.00Premium vodka, Kahlúa coffee liqueur, freshly brewed espresso, topped with classic roasted coffee beans.
Miles Davis Manhattan
$15.50Rye whiskey, sweet artisanal vermouth, and cherry bitters, garnished with a Luxardo maraschino cherry.
Flourless Dark Chocolate Decadence Cake
$11.00Rich, dense dark chocolate cake served with fresh raspberry coulis and house-made chantilly cream.