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Founders Tavern & Grille
8125 Ritchie Highway, Suite P, Pasadena, MD
Featured Items
Sandwich Buttermilk Ranch Fried Chicken
chicken breast, cheddar cheese, bacon, pickle, buttermilk ranch drizzle$18.00Spring Chicken Sandwich
chicken breast, arugula, provolone, citrus mayo, on homemade knot roll with one side$16.00Tavern 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$16.00Boneless Wings
fresh cut boneless chicken breast, choice of Chesapeake, BBQ, Buffalo style, Sweet Chili, Garlic Parm, with bleu cheese or ranch$15.00MD Crab Dip Bowl
homemade spices, creamy cheddar dip, topped with fresh blue crab & served hot in a homemade bread bowl$18.00Detroit-Style Cheesy Bread
homemade deep dish, thick-cut strips, garlic butter, mozzarella & Parmesan, with a side of Founders tomato sauce$14.00Hot Honey Pork Belly
seasoned crispy pork belly, over arugula, served with hot honey drizzle$18.00Tavern 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$18.00Tavern 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$24.00NY 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$38.00Shrimp & 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$26.00Shrimp & 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$26.00Blacksmith Chicken Alfredo
sliced blackened chicken breast, Rigatoni baked in a creamy Parmesan Alfredo, topped with sundried tomatoes & fresh shaved Parmesan$22.00Tavern-Style Stuffed Salmon
fresh salmon filet, baked & stuffed with our homemade lump crab bread stuffing, with Yukon mash & veggie of the day$38.00Tidewater Tortellini
sautéed large gulf shrimp & lump crab over tri-colored cheese tortellini, homemade rosé sauce$30.00Founders Meatloaf
baked fresh Angus beef, onion, tomato, panko bread crumbs, homemade seasonings, with Yukon mash & veggie of the day$22.00Williamsburg 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 friesOUT OF STOCK$20.00
Pizza-Pies 12" Handtossed
Founding Father
tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella & Founders tomato sauce$15.00Papa Pepperoni
Large sliced pepperoni, mozzarella & Founders tomato sauce$16.00Whole Hog
slow cooked pork, slow-cured bacon, & pepperoni, mozzarella & Founders tomato sauce$20.00Northern California
homemade honey ricotta, thin slices of lemon, mozzarella, roasted garlic & olive oil, topped with fresh arugula$16.00Young Gardener
spinach, mushrooms, green & red peppers, red onions, mozzarella & Founders tomato sauce$17.00Nashvile Hot Chicken Pizza
our pulled Nashville Hot fried chicken, mozzarella & sharp cheddar, homemade buttermilk ranch sauce$16.00John Adams Cheese Pizza
mozzarella & Founders tomato sauce$14.00
Smash Burgers
Tavern Burger
fresh Angus beef, pickle, lettuce & tomato on a homemade knot roll$13.00Bacon & Bleu
fresh Angus beef, Founders slow-cured bacon, bleu cheese, pickle, lettuce & tomato on a homemade knot roll$16.00Low Country Burger
fresh Angus beef, pickle, lettuce & tomato on a homemade knot roll$16.00Green Dragon Burger
fresh Angus beef, mushroom, Swiss, A1, pickle, lettuce & tomato on a homemade knot roll$16.00The 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$25.00The 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 sidesOUT OF STOCK$18.00Fried Chicken 2 Piece Dark
2 piece dark meat -- includes one thigh, one leg, and 2 sides$17.00Sandwich The Original Fried Chicken
our famous Maryland Crab Dip, homemade spices, lettuce and tomato$14.00Sandwich Nashville Hot Fried Chicken
double fried chicken breast with a spicy cayenne & brown sugar hot sauce, pickle$18.00Sandwich Battlefield Chicken Fried Chicken
chicken breast, bacon, American cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato, pickle with Bunker Hill Sauce$18.00Sandwich 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$16.00Broken 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$18.00Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
Portobello mushroom, olive oil, balsamic & soy sauce, Swiss, red onion, tomato, avocado & baby spinach, on homemade knot roll with one side$18.00Open-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$15.00Colonial Caesar Salad
Romaine, shaved Parmesan & garlic croûtons, tossed in homemade Caesar dressing GF if no croûtons$14.00Colonial Caesar GF Salad - No Croutons
Romaine, shaved Parmesan & garlic croûtons, tossed in homemade Caesar dressing GF if no croûtons$14.00New England Wedge
Quartered iceberg, bacon crumbles, red onion, tomatoes, homemade bleu cheese dressing, drizzled with balsamic glaze GF$15.00MinuteMan Chopped Apple
Baby spinach, diced apples, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumble, with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette GF$16.00Roasted Beet Salad
Romaine, Parmesan, red onion, hard-boiled egg, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, basil & oregano, homemade red wine vinaigrette GF$15.00Cup-MD Crab Soup
homemade, vegetable medley in a rich tomato broth, blue crab, seasoned with Old Bay GF$8.00Bowl-MD Crab Soup
homemade, vegetable medley in a rich tomato broth, blue crab, seasoned with Old Bay GF$10.00
Dessert
Kids
Kid Grilled Cheese & Fries
Country White Bread, American cheese with handcut fries$8.00Kid Chicken & Fries
Fresh cut boneless chicken breast, fried with hand-cut fries$10.00Kid Mac & Cheese
kids portion homemade macaroni & cheese$8.00Kid Pasta & Sauce
Dececco Pasta with Founders tomato sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese$7.00
Sides
Hand-Cut Fries
Hand-Cut Fries$6.00Mac & Cheese
homemade macaroni & cheese$6.00Slaw
Homemade Cole Slaw, mayo, vinegar, not overly sauced$6.00Yukon Mash
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes$6.00Veggie of the day
Veggie of the day$6.00Side Garden Salad
Side Salad$6.00Side Caesar Salad
Side Salad$6.00Extra Bread Side
Extra bread option$3.00Extra Sauce Side
Extra sauce option$4.00Cheese Sauce
Side portion of our homemade beer cheese$4.00Gravy Chicken
Side portion of our homemade chicken gravy$4.00Gravy Beef
Side portion of our homemade beef gravy$4.00Bourbon Whip
$1.00
Gluten-Free
Cup-MD Crab Soup
homemade, vegetable medley in a rich tomato broth, blue crab, seasoned with Old Bay GF$8.00Farmhouse Salad
Romaine, Parmesan, red onion, hard-boiled egg, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, basil & oregano, homemade red wine vinaigrette GF$15.00Colonial Caesar GF Salad - No Croutons
Romaine, shaved Parmesan & garlic croûtons, tossed in homemade Caesar dressing GF if no croûtons$14.00MinuteMan Chopped Apple
Baby spinach, diced apples, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumble, with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette GF$16.00New England Wedge
Quartered iceberg, bacon crumbles, red onion, tomatoes, homemade bleu cheese dressing, drizzled with balsamic glaze GF$15.00Roasted Beet Salad
Romaine, Parmesan, red onion, hard-boiled egg, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, basil & oregano, homemade red wine vinaigrette GF$15.00NY 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$38.00Shrimp & 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$26.00Williamsburg Half Chicken
slow roasted chicken, seasoned with thyme, salt & pepper, served with Yukon mash and the vegetable of the day$28.00Bowl-MD Crab Soup
homemade, vegetable medley in a rich tomato broth, blue crab, seasoned with Old Bay GF$10.00
Shrimp & Grits
$26.00
white stone-ground SC grits, large sautéed gulf shrimp, extra sharp cheddar, bacon crumble, green onion, with homemade southern gravy GF with no gravy
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