Black Horse Tavern

Starters

Haddock Tacos

Fresh fried haddock with shredded lettuce, avocado, pineapple mango salsaand cilantro, finished with a sour cream chipotle drizzle.
$13.00
Crispy Honey Buffalo Wings

Tavern favorite. Choose from honey buffalo, spicy buffalo, plain, or garlic truffle Parmesan. Served with carrots, celeryand blue cheese dressing.
$9.00
Hummus Plate

Homemade tahini hummus, French feta cheese, kalamata olives, sliced red peppers, pita chips.
$12.00
Fried Calamari

Lightly panko battered and tossed with hot cherry peppers, flash fried until crispy and served with a sweet red pepper dipping sauce.
$12.00
Wild Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Tavern favorite. 5 chilled jumbo shrimp served with zesty housemade cocktail sauce.
$15.00
"Honey Buffalo" Cauliflower

Tender cauliflower, panko crumbs lightly fried and tossed in our honey buffalo sauce. Served with celery and housemade blue cheese dressing.
$10.00
Hand Cut French Fries
$8.00
Fried Mozzarella

Sliced fresh mozzarella hand breaded in panko crumbs and fried until crispy. Served over housemade marinara sauce and finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
$12.00
Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

Fresh spinach and artichoke hearts blended with melted cheeses. Served with crisp corn tortilla chips.
$11.00
Eggplant Fries

Tender eggplant lightly fried and tossed with grated Parmesan cheese. Sriracha ranch for dipping.
$10.00
Crispy Tavern Tenders

Tavern favorite. Your choice of bone-in or boneless tenders choose from honey buffalo, spicy buffalo, plain, or garlic truffle Parmesan. Served with carrots, celeryand blue cheese dressing.
$11.00
Heaping Tavern Nachos

A mountain of tortilla chips covered in melted cheese housemade guacamole, pico de galloand fresh cilantro. Finished with a dollop of sour cream.
$10.00
Crispy Soy-Ginger Brussel Sprouts

House favorite crispy brussel sprouts tossed in a sweet and savory soy-ginger sauce.
$7.00
Beer Battered Onion Rings

Heaping basket served with our special dipping sauce.
$8.00

Salads

Caesar Salad

Fresh romaine hearts, tossed with our housemade caesar dressing, fresh baked croutonsand shaved Parmesan. Anchovies upon request.
$11.00
Tavern Salad

Side. Classic garden salad tossed in our housemade shallot-Dijon vinaigrette.
$6.00
Tavern Tip Wedge Salad

Grilled steak tips served with crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with bleu cheese dressing, applewood smoked bacon, grape tomatoes, red onionand bleu cheese crumbles.
$18.00
Spinach Goat Cheese

Baby spinach tossed in our maple-Dijon vinaigrette. Topped with dried cranberries, sliced red onionand crisp applewood smoked bacon. Topped with warm panko fried goat cheese.
$13.00
Kale & Quinoa Bowl

A healthy and nutritious salad bowl filled with shredded kale, quinoa, sunflower seeds, chick peasand roasted brussel sprouts. Served with a lemon tahini dressing.
$13.00
Pecan Gorgonzola

Mixed greens tossed in our maple-Dijon vinaigrette. Topped with gorgonzola crumbles, sliced gala apple, red onions, grape tomatoesand our famous candied pecans.
$13.00
Mediterranean

Crisp romaine hearts, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, red onion, kalamata olivesand French feta cheese. Finished with fresh mint and our lemon vinaigrette.
$13.00
Strawberry Fields

Mixed greens tossed in our lemon-poppy seed dressing. Topped with fresh sliced strawberries, goat cheese crumbles, toasted almond sliversand sliced red onion.
$13.00

Burgers

Cheggy Burger

Tavern favorite. Topped with a fried egg, American cheese, applewood smoked bacon.
$14.00
Steakhouse Burger

Tavern favorite. Jack cheese, crispy onion strings, zesty steak sauce.
$14.00
Black Horse Original

Tavern favorite. Cheddar cheese, sausage, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms.
$14.00
Buffalo Bleu Burger

Tavern favorite. Blue cheese crumbles, spicy buffalo sauce, applewood smoked bacon.
$14.00
BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Tavern favorite. Grilled chicken breast, melted cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, Barbeque sauce.
$14.00
Jalapeno Burger

Tavern favorite. Diced jalapenos in and on the burger, melted jack cheese, cool ranch sauce for dipping.
$16.00
Veggie Burger

Flavorful veggie burger, melted jack cheese, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms.
$14.00
Sachem Burger

Tavern favorite. Classic char-grilled burger.
$12.00
Mediterranean Lamb Burger

Tavern favorite. Organic ground lamb mixed with sauteed onions, peppersand spices. Topped with French feta cheese and tahini sauce. Served with sweet potato fries.
$16.00
Blackened Caprese Chicken Sandwich

Tavern favorite. Cajun spiced chicken breast, melted fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, baby arugula, sliced tomato, balsamic glaze.
$14.00
Pulled Pork Sliders

Housemade pulled pork, topped with crispy onion strings. Served with sweet potato fries, 3 sliders per order.
$16.00
Gorgonzola Burger

Tavern favorite. Melted gorgonzola, applewood smoked bacon, beer battered onion rings.
$14.00

Classic Pizzas

Margherita

House tomato sauce, fresh whole milk mozzarella, sliced tomato, chopped basil.
$18.00
Verde Veggie

Basil pesto, artichoke hearts, baby spinach, caramelized onions, shredded mozzarella.
$18.00
Tomato-Basil Pesto

Basil pine-nut pesto, ricotta cheese, sliced plum tomato, shredded mozzarella.
$18.00
Eggplant Parmesan

Housemade marinara, hand breaded fried eggplant slices, ricotta, mozzarella, shaved Parmesan, fresh basil.
$18.00
Buffalo Chicken

Tavern favorite. Spicy buffalo sauce, grilled chicken breast, blue cheese crumbles, shredded mozzarella.
$18.00
Tavern Tip

Tavern favorite. Grilled sliced steak tips, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, shredded mozzarella.
$22.00
Arugula-Parmesan

House tomato sauce, 4 cheese blend, baby arugula, cracked black pepper, shaved Parmesan, balsamic glaze.
$18.00
Sachem Classic

House tomato sauce, 4 cheese blend.
$16.00
BBQ Chicken

Tavern favorite. Smokey Barbeque sauce, grilled chicken, caramelized onions, diced red peppers, shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Topped with fresh cilantro.
$18.00
Chicken Bacon Ranch

Tavern favorite. Homemade ranch dressing, grilled white meat chicken, applewood smoked bacon, shredded mozzarella, diced scallions.
$18.00

Gourmet Flatbreads

Fig & Prosciutto

Tavern favorite. Caramelized onions, sliced figs, parma prosciutto, gorgonzolaand mozzarella cheeses.
$16.00
Black & Blue

Tavern favorite. White pizza with grilled steak tips, blue cheese crumbles, sliced gala apple, baby spinach, red onion, bacon crumblesand shredded mozzarella.
$17.00
Formaggio

House tomato sauce with a blend of 4 specialty cheeses, topped with shaved Parmesan.
$14.00
Chicken & Artichoke

Tavern favorite. House tomato sauce, grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, caramelized onions, hot cherry peppers, grape tomatoes, monterey jackand mozzarella cheese.
$16.00
Parmesan Truffle

Tavern favorite. White pizza, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh thyme, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Drizzle of white truffle oil.
$16.00
Sweet Sausage & Broccoli Rabe

Tavern favorite. White pizza with chopped broccoli rabe, sliced sweet sausage, cherry tomatoes, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, red pepper flakes.
$16.00
Pulled Pork

Tavern favorite. Smoky Barbeque sauce, house roasted pulled pork, sliced red onionsand baby arugula. Topped with shredded mozzarella, cheddarand jack cheeses.
$16.00

Main Dishes

Sachem Rib Eye Steak

Tavern favorite. 14 Ounces boneless ribeye steak rubbed with our house special "cowboy" spice and grilled over an open flame. Finished with fresh herb butter and served with your choice of 2 sides.
$33.00
Wild Mushroom & Chicken Ravioli

Tender chicken medallions, cherry tomatoes, fresh chopped asparagusand baby spinach pan seared in a pesto cream sauce. Served over wild mushroom stuffed ravioli with shaved Parmesan and fresh basil.
$19.00
Crispy Fish 'n Chips

Tavern favorite. Fresh haddock lightly beer battered and fried till crispy. Served with French fries, onion rings, coleslawand housemade tartar sauce.
$18.00
Tavern Chicken

Tavern favorite. Boneless chicken breasts, marinated in lemon, garlicand herbs then char-grilled and topped with tahini sauce. Served with homemade rice pilaf and vegetable.
$18.00
Smokehouse Baby Back Ribs

Tavern favorite. Dry rubbed, slow roasted pork ribs finished in a sweet and spicy housemade Barbeque sauce. Served with your choice of 2 sides.
$19.00
Chicken, Sausage, & Rabe Gemelli

Tavern favorite. Tender chicken medallions and sliced sweet sausage pan seared in a garlic white wine sauce with red pepper flakes, caramelized onion, chopped broccoli rabeand sliced cherry tomatoes.
$19.00
Bolognese Rustica

Tavern favorite. Slow simmered Angus Beef and sweet sausage finished with shaved Parmesan and fresh basil.
$19.00
Tavern Tips

Tavern favorite. A local favorite! Tender sirloin steak tips marinated in our house steak sauce and grilled over an open flame. Served with your choice of 2 sides.
$20.00
Grilled Orange-Dijon Salmon

Tavern favorite. Fresh salmon filet grilled over an open flame with a zesty orange glaze. Served with rice pilaf and sauteed spinach.
$23.00
Baked Haddock

Tavern favorite. Topped with our special lemon panko crumbs and baked till golden brown. Finished with housemade beurre-blanc sauce and served with mashed potatoes and tender asparagus.
$19.00
Chicken & Artichoke Piccata

Tavern favorite. Pan seared tender chicken breast, artichoke hearts, capers, lemon white wine sauce. Served over linguini.
$19.00
Blackened Swordfish with Mango-Pineapple Salsa

Tavern favorite. Fresh swordfish filet, Cajun blackenedand grilled over an open flame. Topped with a sweet and spicy mango-pineapple salsa. Served with your choice of 2 sides.
$24.00
Baked Scallops

Tavern favorite. Topped with our special lemon panko crumbs and baked till golden brown. Finished with housemade beurre-blanc sauce and served with mashed potatoes and tender asparagus.
$27.00
Filet Mignon with Mushroom Brandy Cream

Tavern favorite. Tender 7 Ounces filet mignon grilled over an open flame and topped with a mushroom-Dijon shallot brandy cream. Served with your choice of 2 sides.
$29.00
Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Tavern favorite. Mediterranean style - sauteed with marinara, chick peas, French feta, fresh basil. Pesto style - sauteed with cherry tomatoes, fresh green peas with a creamy basil pesto sauce and finished with shaved Parmesan.
$16.00

Side Dishes

Rice Pilaf
$4.00
Asparagus
$6.00
Mashed Potatoes
$4.00
Hand Cut Fries
$4.00
Mac & Cheese with Broccoli (Kids')
$8.00
Seasonal Vegetable
$4.00
Steamed Broccoli
$4.00
Brussel Sprouts
$6.00
Petite Salad
$6.00
Sweet Potato Fries
$5.00

Michelle M.

★★★★☆

Apr 15, 2024

Good lunch at Black Horse Tavern! I started with their Essex Clam Chowder which was really tasty. It's thinner than most chowders and has a unique buttery flavor, which I really enjoyed. I then ordered the Steak Tip Wedge Salad. The blue cheese dressing on top was so tasty. The steak tips had a good flavor too! Only thing that was a little eh was underneath there was a bunch of older yellow lettuce. Still edible but I was surprised they included it. However, the portion was good and it filled me up!Overall my food was good and this was a good lunch spot. Would be back!

Joan M.

★★★★☆

Apr 13, 2024

I came to downtown Winchester before and saw this place but went elsewhere that day. Always wanted to come back and try it. I did today for lunch and am so glad I did!They have a variety of food on the menu, from sandwiches, chicken, steak dinners, meatball and spaghetti, Shepards pie, even pizza. I ordered the chicken tavern, marinated grilled chicken, with rice pilaf and vegetables. Carrots in a glaze sauce. My chicken came with a sauce. I have to say I really enjoyed it. The chicken was tasty, cut in 3 slices. The sauce was warm on top and the glazed carrots were good. My friend had the cob salad with steak tips. It was iceberg lettuce with onions, tomatoes and a blue cheese dressing. My friend liked it a lot. It was a full lettuce, not cut into slices so a bit hard to eat but was good. All in all, a good experience. Glad I came. Would come back for another lunch or dinner. The restaurant is cozy, with big TVs to watch sports. Parking is on the street, although there are a few public lots nearby.

Shirlane C.

★★★☆☆

Apr 27, 2024

While Black Horse Tavern can have long waits at times, we tend to come here at off peak hours on the weekends or early on weekend nights. They will take down your name and give you a call when there is a table available. There is plenty of parking further up the street in the public parking lot (free 2 hour parking 8 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday, unlimited otherwise). We are big fans of their pizza - specifically the meat lovers. The crust is very thin and crispy with a good amount of sauce and meat. We don't love the burgers and find that they are not well seasoned and a bit oily. Be warned that this place gets LOUD. It is quite nice to visit when the weather is nice as the windows all open and lets in fresh air.

Summer C.

★★☆☆☆

Dec 9, 2023

If you want to go here on a Friday night expect an 40-60mins wait. We were told 30mins and they do take your phone number and contact you when a seat is available. The space isn't very big which I think is one of the factors of the long wait.The menu has a lot of great sounding meals - ended up just getting calamari as an app (came on lettuce which was strange and some aioli sauce not marinara) and a pizza with two toppings but everything on the menu is a little too pricey for me to consistently come to and spend when theres other places for less. No parking lot - parking is on the street and not easy.

Mike G.

★☆☆☆☆

Apr 18, 2023

Normally this place is very good but this just happened.I'm done-Never again!Say Tavern Chicken but it's the turkey tips

Dan K.

★★★★☆

Jul 29, 2022

I saw a lot of reviews about poor service which we did not receive at all.In fact, our visit was very positive and the food as well!I met a friend while passing through and we were looking for some bar food.The burger I had at the Black Horse Tavern might be one of the best I've had in a long while. I got the Gorgonzola burger with bacon. The food came out piping hot, which I loved. (Fries are best when they can burn your mouth).I asked for my burger charred which they obliged and the bun was not overpowering.Honestly I don't have much to say. It was completely the experience that you'd expect from a bar/grill.My regret is that I didn't get a chance to try the pizza! Next time.

Matthew E P.

★★★★★

Oct 7, 2023

This rating is based on the character of the people working there.I was visiting Oak Grove Cemetery (both parents there) and someone took the shot glass I leave there as when I visit I take a shot and leave a shot. To put it politely I was upset. I look for a pub close by and Black Horse popped up. I went there explained the situation as I needed a shot glass. Not only did they give me a shot glass but the said my drink was on the house. Kudos to the young man at the front, the bartender, and the owner for empowering his employees to do what is right. To bad stories like this do not make the news. Thank you and I know where my wife are going out to eat next.Matt

Tyler G.

★★★★☆

Jul 10, 2024

Came here for lunch and was good for what we were looking for at the time. The staff were amazing and extremely attentive. Food wasn't worth the price. The caprese sandwich fell apart immediately from huge tomatoe slices, the salad was mid. The atmosphere was good inside.

Laurie D.

★☆☆☆☆

Nov 4, 2024

I ordered a $100 e-gift certificate last week and neither I nor the person I ordered it for have received it. I have called twice to find out where it is. My cc has been charged but no gift card. Each time, I left my name and number, explained the situation and was told someone would call me back. NO ONE has called me back. i should not have to chase them to correct this. They should be apologizing for the inconvenience instead of acting like they don't have time for the call. I will not order a gift card from this place again.

C B.

★★★★★

Oct 15, 2024

Finally went to the Black Horse Tavern the other day. We had heard great reviews from friends. It did not disappoint! The food was great! Service was very good. It was a nice fall day, and the door was open. Perfect.

Black Horse Tavern

Menu

Starters

Haddock Tacos

Crispy Honey Buffalo Wings

Hummus Plate

Fried Calamari

Wild Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

"Honey Buffalo" Cauliflower

Hand Cut French Fries

Fried Mozzarella

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

Eggplant Fries

Crispy Tavern Tenders

Heaping Tavern Nachos

Crispy Soy-Ginger Brussel Sprouts

Beer Battered Onion Rings

Soups

Essex Clam Chowder

Tavern Bean Chili

Salads

Caesar Salad

Tavern Salad

Tavern Tip Wedge Salad

Spinach Goat Cheese

Kale & Quinoa Bowl

Pecan Gorgonzola

Mediterranean

Strawberry Fields

Burgers

Cheggy Burger

Steakhouse Burger

Black Horse Original

Buffalo Bleu Burger

BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Jalapeno Burger

Veggie Burger

Sachem Burger

Mediterranean Lamb Burger

Blackened Caprese Chicken Sandwich

Pulled Pork Sliders

Gorgonzola Burger

Classic Pizzas

Margherita

Verde Veggie

Tomato-Basil Pesto

Eggplant Parmesan

Buffalo Chicken

Tavern Tip

Arugula-Parmesan

Sachem Classic

BBQ Chicken

Chicken Bacon Ranch

Gourmet Flatbreads

Fig & Prosciutto

Black & Blue

Formaggio

Chicken & Artichoke

Parmesan Truffle

Sweet Sausage & Broccoli Rabe

Pulled Pork

Main Dishes

Sachem Rib Eye Steak

Wild Mushroom & Chicken Ravioli

Crispy Fish 'n Chips

Tavern Chicken

Smokehouse Baby Back Ribs

Chicken, Sausage, & Rabe Gemelli

Bolognese Rustica

Tavern Tips

Grilled Orange-Dijon Salmon

Baked Haddock

Chicken & Artichoke Piccata

Blackened Swordfish with Mango-Pineapple Salsa

Baked Scallops

Filet Mignon with Mushroom Brandy Cream

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Side Dishes

Rice Pilaf

Asparagus