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The Side Bar 24 1/2 E State St

24 1/2 E State St, Athens, OH
Pickup Only
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Kitchen
MERCH

Featured Items

  • Spaghetti al Pomodoro

    Classic Pomodoro sauce made from local tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, onion, and garlic. Blended to be smooth and served over Portobello mushroom ravioli. Served with parmesan cheese and garlic bread. Made with Jackie O's Farm Tomatoes
    $15.00
  • Side Salad

    Romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, cabbage, carrot, cucumber. Choice of dressing. Option to add protein.
    $6.00
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs

    House-made beef and sausage meatballs simmered in our signature meat sauce over spaghetti. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with one piece of garlic bread.
    $28.00

Kitchen

APPETIZERS/STARTERS

  • Pickled Vegetables

    Seasonal selection of house-made pickled vegetables
    $5.00
  • Mixed Olives

    Pitted Mediterranean olives
    $5.00
  • Dried Fruit and Mixed Nuts

    $5.00
  • Hummus

    Garlic-lemon chickpea hummus topped with spiced chickpeas. Served with GF Shagbark tortilla chips
    $11.00
  • Seared Ahi Tuna Appetizer

    Rare seared Ahi tuna served with Sesame-Ginger dressing and Creamy Ginger Aioli. Sesame-Ginger dressing contains soy and gluten but is dairy free. Creamy Ginger Aioli contains dairy but is gluten free and soy free.
    $16.00
  • Artichoke Parmesan Dip

    Creamy Gluten Free house-made artichoke parmesan dip. Served with toasted pita and GF Shagbark tortilla chips
    $14.00
  • Beer Cheese

    Smoked sharp cheddar beer cheese topped with Bourbon-Bacon-Onion jam. Served with Bavarian pretzel bites
    $15.00
  • Baked Brie

    Danish brie topped with choice of candied maple bacon, berry compote, or pesto. Served with assorted crackers.
    $15.00
  • Blush Sauce and Garlic Bread

    House-made blush sauce topped with parmesan cheese. Served with garlic bread.
    $12.00
  • Herbed Burrata

    Creamy burrata cheese topped with house-made spinach-arugula-hazelnut pesto, olive oil, balsamic reduction, salt, and pepper. Served with baguette.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $16.00
  • Seasonal Charcuterie Plate

    Seasonal selection of meats and cheeses. Includes choice of carb as well as house-made Berry Compote. Options to add items to build out a larger charcuterie spread.
    $25.00

SALADS

  • Extra Side Dressing

    $0.75
  • House Entrée Salad

    Romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, cabbage, carrot, cucumber. Choice of dressing. Option to add protein.
    $18.00
  • Side Salad

    Romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, cabbage, carrot, cucumber. Choice of dressing. Option to add protein.
    $6.00
  • Roasted Chicken Entrée Salad

    Romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, choice of Chicken or Tofu, fresh berries, herbed Boursin cheese, and chopped nuts.
    $22.00
  • Half size Roasted Chicken Entrée Salad

    Romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, choice to add Chicken or Tofu, fresh berries, herbed Boursin cheese, and chopped nuts.
    $12.00
  • Chicken Caesar Entrée Salad

    House-made Caesar dressing *contains egg yolk and anchovy paste*, romaine lettuce, roasted chicken breast, parmesan cheese, micro greens, and house-made croutons.
    $20.00
  • Chicken Caesar Side Salad

    House-made Caesar dressing *contains egg yolk and anchovy paste*, romaine lettuce, roasted chicken breast, parmesan cheese, micro greens, and house-made croutons.
    $9.00
  • Caesar Entrée Salad (no protein)

    House-made Caesar dressing *contains egg yolk and anchovy paste*, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, micro greens, and house-made croutons.
    $16.00
  • Caesar Side Salad (no protein)

    House-made Caesar dressing *contains egg yolk and anchovy paste*, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, micro greens, and house-made croutons.
    $6.00
  • Greek Entrée Salad

    Romaine, spinach, arugula, choce of chicken or Tofu, Greek olives, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and microgreens. Recommended dressing: Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette
    $22.00

SPECIALS/FEATURES

  • Smoked Mozzerella Ravioli In Butternut Squash Alfredo

    Lasagna noodles rolled with ricotta, mozzerella, and fresh basil. Baked in Pomodoro Sauce and finished wirh parmesan cheese
    $25.00
  • Carnitas Tacos

    Carnitas Tacos Choice of braised Pork or crumbled tofu, house-made enchilada sauce, cabbage, Mexican chimichurri, southwest ranch, green onion
    $17.00
  • SINGLE Carnitas Taco

    $5.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala Pot Pie

    Broccoli, chicken, Monterey Jack, cheddar cheese, carrots
    $16.00
  • Classic Chicken Pot Pie

    Oyster, shittake, and button mushrooms sautéed in butter with Arborio rice, carrots, green peas, celery, onion, and fresh herbs. Contains butter and gluten
    $16.00
  • Butternut Squash Ravioli in Sage Butter Sauce

    Butternut squash ravioli in sage-butter chardonnay sauce with toasted pine nuts. Served with garlic bread
    OUT OF STOCK
    $26.00
  • Cheese Ravioli in Pesto Cream with Bacon and Peas

    Four cheese ravioli in house-made pesto cream sauce, with crispy bacon and green peas. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with one piece of garlic bread.
    $26.00
  • Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli

    $25.00

ENTREES/PASTA

  • Beer Braised Bratwurst

    Seared bratwurst braised in Devil's Kettle lager, served on a toasted roll, with Sauerkraut and whole grain mustard. Side of house-pickled veggies or salted kettle chips
    $12.00
  • Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos

    Three flour tortillas topped with roasted chicken, shredded cabbage, Salsa Verde, and citrus crema. Seasonal vegetarian option by request. GF corn tortillas by request
    $14.00
  • SINGLE Verde Taco

    One flour or corn tortilla topped with roasted chicken, shredded cabbage, Salsa Verde, and citrus crema. Seasonal vegetarian option by request
    $5.00
  • Nepali Momo

    Chicken and vegetable OR vegan cabbage filled dumplings steamed and served in a lightly spiced tomato and sesame curry
    $19.00
  • Ahi Tuna Bowl

    Rare seared Ahi Tuna, sesame dressed GF noodles, seasonal vegetables, sesame-ginger dressing. Served Cold. Upgrade to a salad. sesame ginger dressing is not gluten free
    $19.00
  • Sesame Chicken or Tofu Bowl

    Roasted chicken breast or seasoned tofu, sesame dressed GF noodles, seasonal vegetables, sesame-ginger dressing. Served Cold. Upgrade to a salad 20
    $17.00
  • Spaghetti al Pomodoro

    Classic Pomodoro sauce made from local tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, onion, and garlic. Blended to be smooth and served over Portobello mushroom ravioli. Served with parmesan cheese and garlic bread. Made with Jackie O's Farm Tomatoes
    $15.00
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs

    House-made beef and sausage meatballs simmered in our signature meat sauce over spaghetti. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with one piece of garlic bread.
    $28.00
  • Four Cheese Ravioli

    Four cheese ravioli simmered in house-made tomato cream sauce. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with one piece of garlic bread.
    $24.00
  • Sun Dried tomato Alfredo Tortellini

    House-made sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce on cheese tortellini. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with one piece of garlic bread.
    $25.00
  • Caprese Salad Pasta

    Cheese tortellini in house-made pesto cream sauce, with sauteed sun-dried tomatoes. Finished with burrata cheese, balsamic reduction, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Served with one piece of garlic bread.
    $26.00
  • Mushroom Ravioli

    Mushroom ravioli simmered in marsala wine sauce with shallot and fresh rosemary. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with one piece of garlic bread.
    $26.00
  • Lemon Ricotta Gnocchi

    Potato gnocchi simmered with crisp bacon and green peas in a whipped lemon-ricotta cream sauce. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with one piece of garlic bread.
    $26.00

À LA CARTE

  • Extra Side Dressing/sauce

    $0.75
  • Cup of Soup

    $6.00
  • Bowl of Soup

    $11.00
  • Grilled Cheese

    $10.00
  • Side Pasta Sauce

    House-made sauce topped with parmesan cheese.
  • Side Garlic bread (1 piece)

    House-made garlic spread on toasted baguette.
    $2.50
  • Side garlic bread (2 pieces)

    House-made garlic spread on toasted baguette.
    $5.00
  • Side Single Portion Charcuterie Item

  • Side Baguette (2 pieces)

    $4.00
  • Side Shagbark Chips

    Shagbark is locally owned and opporated. Gluten free tortilla chips.
    $2.00
  • Side Pretzels (3)

    Bavarian pretzels cut into bite sized pieces.
    $4.00
  • Side GF Crackers

    $4.00
  • Side Pita

    $2.00
  • Side Assorted Crackers

    $2.00
  • MEATBALLS IN SAUCE (3 MEATBALLS, 4 PIECES GARLIC BREAD)

    $20.00

DESSERT

  • Tiramisu

    $7.00
  • Flourless Chocolate Torte with raspberry sauce

    $7.00
  • Classic Cheesecake

    $8.00
  • Samoa Cheesecake

    OUT OF STOCK
    $8.00
  • Bakery 323 cheesecake

    Bakery 323 is locally owned and operated. Their most popular flavors include: Lemon Curd, Chocolate Covered Cherry, Blueberry Lemon, German Chocolate, Chocolate Lovers, Strawberry Shortcake, White Chocolate Raspberry, Snickers, Fluffernutter, Cookies and Cream. We rotate our selection regularly, keep an eye out for your favorite!
    $9.00

KIDS

  • Pita Pizza

    Pita bread topped with house-made Pomodoro sauce and a jack cheese blend. Option to add pepperoni, chicken, or bacon.
    $8.00
  • 2 Cheese Mini Quesadillas

    Two jack cheese filled mini quesadillas. Option to add chicken or bacon.
    $8.00
  • Butter Noodles

    Spaghetti noodles tossed in a butter and pasta water emulsion sauce with parmesan cheese.
    $12.00

MERCH

  • STICKERS

    $2.00
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Side GF Crackers

$4.00
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The Side Bar Location and Ordering Hours

(740) 447-5073
24 1/2 E State St, Athens, OH 45701
Open now • Closes at 8:45PM
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