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Founders Tavern & Grille

8125 Ritchie Highway, Suite P, Pasadena, MD
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Beginnings
Main Events
Pizza-Pies 12" Handtossed
Smash Burgers
Homemade Fried Chicken
Sandwiches + Tacos
Soup & Salad
Dessert
Kids
Sides
Gluten-Free

Featured Items

  • Sandwich Buttermilk Ranch Fried Chicken

    chicken breast, cheddar cheese, bacon, pickle, buttermilk ranch drizzle
    $18.00
  • Spring Chicken Sandwich

    chicken breast, arugula, provolone, citrus mayo, on homemade knot roll with one side
    $16.00
  • Tavern Burger

    fresh Angus beef, pickle, lettuce & tomato on a homemade knot roll
    $13.00

Beginnings

  • Philly Cheesesteak Bread Bowl

    thinly chopped ribeye, grilled red onions, green peppers & mushrooms, creamy cheddar cheese, served hot in our homemade bread bowl
    $16.00
  • Boneless Wings

    fresh cut boneless chicken breast, choice of Chesapeake, BBQ, Buffalo style, Sweet Chili, Garlic Parm, with bleu cheese or ranch
    $15.00
  • MD Crab Dip Bowl

    homemade spices, creamy cheddar dip, topped with fresh blue crab & served hot in a homemade bread bowl
    $18.00
  • Detroit-Style Cheesy Bread

    homemade deep dish, thick-cut strips, garlic butter, mozzarella & Parmesan, with a side of Founders tomato sauce
    $14.00
  • Hot Honey Pork Belly

    seasoned crispy pork belly, over arugula, served with hot honey drizzle
    $18.00
  • Tavern Fried Green Tomatoes

    fresh fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, roasted red peppers, scallions, over arugula tossed in red wine vinaigrette, with a creole mustard drizzle
    $18.00
  • Tavern Fries

    fresh hand-cut fries, creamy cheddar cheese drizzle, Founders bacon crumble & green onions
    $16.00

Main Events

  • Yankee Pot Roast

    slow roasted, with root vegetables, red onions & natural jus gravy, served over Yukon mash
    $24.00
  • NY Strip Steak

    certified 100% angus cattle, from Creekstone Farms, 12 oz NY Strip, seared & finished in the oven, with Yukon mash & veggie of the day GF
    $38.00
  • Shrimp & Grits

    white stone-ground SC grits, large sautéed gulf shrimp, extra sharp cheddar, bacon crumble, green onion, with homemade southern gravy GF with no gravy
    $26.00
  • Shrimp & Grits - GF No Gravy

    white stone-ground SC grits, large sautéed gulf shrimp, extra sharp cheddar, bacon crumble, green onion, with homemade southern gravy GF with no gravy
    $26.00
  • Blacksmith Chicken Alfredo

    sliced blackened chicken breast, Rigatoni baked in a creamy Parmesan Alfredo, topped with sundried tomatoes & fresh shaved Parmesan
    $22.00
  • Tavern-Style Stuffed Salmon

    fresh salmon filet, baked & stuffed with our homemade lump crab bread stuffing, with Yukon mash & veggie of the day
    $38.00
  • Tidewater Tortellini

    sautéed large gulf shrimp & lump crab over tri-colored cheese tortellini, homemade rosé sauce
    $30.00
  • Founders Meatloaf

    baked fresh Angus beef, onion, tomato, panko bread crumbs, homemade seasonings, with Yukon mash & veggie of the day
    $22.00
  • Williamsburg Half Chicken

    slow roasted chicken, seasoned with thyme, salt & pepper, served with Yukon mash and the vegetable of the day
    $28.00
  • Salem Fish Fry

    Beer battered Fish Fry Fresh Cod with Founders hand-cut fries
    OUT OF STOCK
    $20.00

Pizza-Pies 12" Handtossed

  • Founding Father

    tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella & Founders tomato sauce
    $15.00
  • Papa Pepperoni

    Large sliced pepperoni, mozzarella & Founders tomato sauce
    $16.00
  • Whole Hog

    slow cooked pork, slow-cured bacon, & pepperoni, mozzarella & Founders tomato sauce
    $20.00
  • Northern California

    homemade honey ricotta, thin slices of lemon, mozzarella, roasted garlic & olive oil, topped with fresh arugula
    $16.00
  • Young Gardener

    spinach, mushrooms, green & red peppers, red onions, mozzarella & Founders tomato sauce
    $17.00
  • Nashvile Hot Chicken Pizza

    our pulled Nashville Hot fried chicken, mozzarella & sharp cheddar, homemade buttermilk ranch sauce
    $16.00
  • John Adams Cheese Pizza

    mozzarella & Founders tomato sauce
    $14.00

Smash Burgers

  • Tavern Burger

    fresh Angus beef, pickle, lettuce & tomato on a homemade knot roll
    $13.00
  • Bacon & Bleu

    fresh Angus beef, Founders slow-cured bacon, bleu cheese, pickle, lettuce & tomato on a homemade knot roll
    $16.00
  • Low Country Burger

    fresh Angus beef, pickle, lettuce & tomato on a homemade knot roll
    $16.00
  • Green Dragon Burger

    fresh Angus beef, mushroom, Swiss, A1, pickle, lettuce & tomato on a homemade knot roll
    $16.00
  • The Bunker Hill

    fresh Angus beef, American cheese, Founders seasoned pastrami beef brisket piled high on top, finished with our special Bunker Hill Sauce… it’s a Triple, so big it’s staked with a knife! on a homemade knot roll
    $25.00
  • The Alamo Burger

    fresh Angus beef, Southwest chili seasoning, fresh sliced avocado, homemade Pico with cilantro & red onion, on a homemade knot roll
    $16.00

Homemade Fried Chicken

  • Fried Chicken 2 Piece White

    2 piece white meat -- includes one breast, one wing and 2 sides
    $18.00
  • Fried Chicken 2 Piece Dark

    2 piece dark meat -- includes one thigh, one leg, and 2 sides
    $17.00
  • Sandwich The Original Fried Chicken

    our famous Maryland Crab Dip, homemade spices, lettuce and tomato
    $14.00
  • Sandwich Nashville Hot Fried Chicken

    double fried chicken breast with a spicy cayenne & brown sugar hot sauce, pickle
    $18.00
  • Sandwich Battlefield Chicken Fried Chicken

    chicken breast, bacon, American cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato, pickle with Bunker Hill Sauce
    $18.00
  • Sandwich Buttermilk Ranch Fried Chicken

    chicken breast, cheddar cheese, bacon, pickle, buttermilk ranch drizzle
    $18.00

Sandwiches + Tacos

  • Spring Chicken Sandwich

    chicken breast, arugula, provolone, citrus mayo, on homemade knot roll with one side
    $16.00
  • Broken Shrimp Tacos

    Old Bay seasoned gulf shrimp, homemade Pico with cilantro & red onion, shaved lettuce, avocado infused sour cream, on two flour tortillas with one side
    $18.00
  • Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

    Portobello mushroom, olive oil, balsamic & soy sauce, Swiss, red onion, tomato, avocado & baby spinach, on homemade knot roll with one side
    $18.00
  • Open-Faced Roast Beef

    slow roasted, sliced bottom round roast, horseradish aioli, green onion, open-faced over country white bread, topped with side of hand-cut fries & homemade southern beef gravy
    $18.00

Soup & Salad

  • Farmhouse Salad

    Romaine, Parmesan, red onion, hard-boiled egg, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, basil & oregano, homemade red wine vinaigrette GF
    $15.00
  • Colonial Caesar Salad

    Romaine, shaved Parmesan & garlic croûtons, tossed in homemade Caesar dressing GF if no croûtons
    $14.00
  • Colonial Caesar GF Salad - No Croutons

    Romaine, shaved Parmesan & garlic croûtons, tossed in homemade Caesar dressing GF if no croûtons
    $14.00
  • New England Wedge

    Quartered iceberg, bacon crumbles, red onion, tomatoes, homemade bleu cheese dressing, drizzled with balsamic glaze GF
    $15.00
  • MinuteMan Chopped Apple

    Baby spinach, diced apples, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumble, with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette GF
    $16.00
  • Roasted Beet Salad

    Romaine, Parmesan, red onion, hard-boiled egg, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, basil & oregano, homemade red wine vinaigrette GF
    $15.00
  • Cup-MD Crab Soup

    homemade, vegetable medley in a rich tomato broth, blue crab, seasoned with Old Bay GF
    $8.00
  • Bowl-MD Crab Soup

    homemade, vegetable medley in a rich tomato broth, blue crab, seasoned with Old Bay GF
    $10.00

Dessert

  • Apple Crumb Pie

    Apple Crumb Pie
    $14.00
  • Chocolate Cake

    $12.00
  • Colonial Cheesecake

    $12.00
  • Homemade Creme Brulee

    $13.00
  • Salted Caramel Cookie

    Salted Caramel Cookie
    $12.00

Kids

  • Kid Grilled Cheese & Fries

    Country White Bread, American cheese with handcut fries
    $8.00
  • Kid Chicken & Fries

    Fresh cut boneless chicken breast, fried with hand-cut fries
    $10.00
  • Kid Mac & Cheese

    kids portion homemade macaroni & cheese
    $8.00
  • Kid Pasta & Sauce

    Dececco Pasta with Founders tomato sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese
    $7.00

Sides

  • Hand-Cut Fries

    Hand-Cut Fries
    $6.00
  • Mac & Cheese

    homemade macaroni & cheese
    $6.00
  • Slaw

    Homemade Cole Slaw, mayo, vinegar, not overly sauced
    $6.00
  • Yukon Mash

    Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
    $6.00
  • Veggie of the day

    Veggie of the day
    $6.00
  • Side Garden Salad

    Side Salad
    $6.00
  • Side Caesar Salad

    Side Salad
    $6.00
  • Extra Bread Side

    Extra bread option
    $3.00
  • Extra Sauce Side

    Extra sauce option
    $4.00
  • Cheese Sauce

    Side portion of our homemade beer cheese
    $4.00
  • Gravy Chicken

    Side portion of our homemade chicken gravy
    $4.00
  • Gravy Beef

    Side portion of our homemade beef gravy
    $4.00
  • Bourbon Whip

    $1.00

Gluten-Free

  • Cup-MD Crab Soup

    homemade, vegetable medley in a rich tomato broth, blue crab, seasoned with Old Bay GF
    $8.00
  • Farmhouse Salad

    Romaine, Parmesan, red onion, hard-boiled egg, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, basil & oregano, homemade red wine vinaigrette GF
    $15.00
  • Colonial Caesar GF Salad - No Croutons

    Romaine, shaved Parmesan & garlic croûtons, tossed in homemade Caesar dressing GF if no croûtons
    $14.00
  • MinuteMan Chopped Apple

    Baby spinach, diced apples, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumble, with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette GF
    $16.00
  • New England Wedge

    Quartered iceberg, bacon crumbles, red onion, tomatoes, homemade bleu cheese dressing, drizzled with balsamic glaze GF
    $15.00
  • Roasted Beet Salad

    Romaine, Parmesan, red onion, hard-boiled egg, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, basil & oregano, homemade red wine vinaigrette GF
    $15.00
  • NY Strip Steak

    certified 100% angus cattle, from Creekstone Farms, 12 oz NY Strip, seared & finished in the oven, with Yukon mash & veggie of the day GF
    $38.00
  • Shrimp & Grits - GF No Gravy

    white stone-ground SC grits, large sautéed gulf shrimp, extra sharp cheddar, bacon crumble, green onion, with homemade southern gravy GF with no gravy
    $26.00
  • Williamsburg Half Chicken

    slow roasted chicken, seasoned with thyme, salt & pepper, served with Yukon mash and the vegetable of the day
    $28.00
  • Bowl-MD Crab Soup

    homemade, vegetable medley in a rich tomato broth, blue crab, seasoned with Old Bay GF
    $10.00

Nashvile Hot Chicken Pizza

$16.00

our pulled Nashville Hot fried chicken, mozzarella & sharp cheddar, homemade buttermilk ranch sauce

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Founders Tavern & Grille Location and Ordering Hours

(410) 544-0076
8125 Ritchie Highway, Suite P, Pasadena, MD 21122
Closed • Opens Tuesday at 11:30AM
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