The Griswold Inn Service List

Lunch

• Starters and Salads

  • Scared Ahi Tuna

    crispy sushi rice, wasabi cream, sweet soy, spicy mayo, pickled ginger

    $24.00

  • Beet Salad

    whipped goat cheese, arugula, red watercress, toasted almonds, lemon vinaigrette

    $17.00

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

    mixed greens, roasted red onions, kalamata olives, toasted pecans, zaatar, creamy tahini dressing

    $17.00

• Sandwiches

  • Crispy Chicken Brioche

    shredded lettuce, dill pickle mayo topping

    $18.00

  • Pork Carnitas Tacos

    shredded pork, guacamole, lime crema, apple-pecan pico de gallo, pickled onions, house made corn tortilla and side garden salad with chipotle lime dressing

    $16.00

  • Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella Panini

    roasted red peppers, basil pesto

• Main Dishes

  • Blackened Faroe Island Salmon

    mashed sweet potatoes, haricot verts, warm maple vinaigrette

    $32.00

  • Butternut Squash Ravioli

    roasted wild mushrooms, honeynut squash, sage brown butter, walnuts

    $26.00

• Starters

  • Our Signature Clam Chowder

    New England style

    $11.00

  • Chef's Soup of the Day

    $10.00

  • Potato Cakes

    served with sour cream and applesauce

    $13.00

  • Our Own Famous 1776 Brand ™ Sausage Sampler

    three sausage varieties in puff pastry served with braised red cabbage, house made sauerkraut, whole grain mustard

    $17.00

  • Korean Fried Chicken

    Korean BBQ sauce, pickled red onion, toasted sesame seeds

    $14.00

  • Warm House Made Potato Chips

    gorgonzola cream sauce, bacon, scallions

    $11.00

  • Fresh Guacamole

    apple-pecan pico de gallo, blue corn tortilla chips

    $15.00

• Sandwiches

  The sandwiches served with choice of side salad or Griswold Inn potato chips, or French fries

  • Braised Steak Ciabatta

    24 hour braised sirloin, caramelized onion, sauteed mushroom, provolone, horseradish aioli

    $24.00

  • Roasted Turkey Panini

    applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, avocado, tomato jam, garlic aioli

    $22.00

  • Corned Beef Reuben

    thick-sliced marbled rye, braised kraut, melted Swiss and Thousand Island dressing

    $22.00

  • Grilled Angus Burger*

    served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, choice of cheese and dill pickle

    $22.00

• Salads

  • Cobb Salad

    herb-grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, avocado, Applewood smoked bacon, hard-boiled egg, grape tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing

    $19.00

  • Mesclun Greens with Goat Cheese

    dried cranberries, honey pistachios and white balsamic vinaigrette

    $17.00

  • Caesar Salad

    romaine lettuce, Asiago cheese, house-made croutons, and Caesar dressing

    $15.00

  • Gris Grain Bowl

    farro, chick peas, grape tomatoes, avocado, English cucumber, pickled red onion, feta cheese, roasted red pepper vinaigrette

    $18.00

  • Garden Salad

    mesclun greens, English cucumber, carrots, grape tomatoes, croutons, our Garlic Asiago Dressing

    $10.00

• Main Dishes

  • Griswold Inn's Signature Fish n' Chips

    potato-crusted cod, fried golden brown seived with French fries, coleslaw and house-made tartar sauce

    $25.00

  • Chef's Quiche of the Day

    Your server will explain today's selection

  • Fried Golden Shrimp

    French fries, coleslaw, house-made tartar sauce

    $24.00

  • Steak Frittes*

    8 oz. Grilled New York Strip with sauteed spinach, truffle fries, gorgonzola fondue

    $32.00

Dinner Menu

• Classic Starters and House,Made Soups

  • Our Signature Clam Chowder

    $11.00

  • Chef's Soup of the Evening

    $10.00

  • Classic Shrimp Cocktail

    minimum order of 3

    each

    $6.00

  • Our Own Famous 1776 Brand™ Sausage Sampler

    three sausage varieties, puff pastry, served with house made sauerkraut, braised red cabbage, whole grain mustard

    $17.00

  • Korean Fried Chicken

    Korean BBQ sauce, toasted sesame seeds, pickled red onion

    $14.00

  • Potato Cakes

    served with sour cream and applesauce

    $13.00

  • Warm Housemade Potato Chips

    gorgonzola cream sauce, bacon, scallions

    $11.00

  • Caesar Salad

    romaine lettuce, Asiago cheese, housemade croutons, Caesar dressing

    $15.00

  • Garden Salad

    mesclun greens, English cucumber, carrots, grape tomatoes, croutons and our Original Garlic Asiago Dressing

    $10.00

• Classic 'Gris' Entrees

  • Blackened Faroe Island Salmon*

    mashed sweet potato, haricot verts, warm apple vinaigrette

    $32.00

  • Baked Cod with Hazelnut Romesco

    brown butter yukon gold mashed potato, Brussels sprouts with pancetta, baby carrots, frizzled leeks

    $34.00

  • 12 Oz New York Strip*

    brown butter yukon gold mashed potato, haricot verts, gorgonzola fondue, wild mushroom demi glace

    $45.00

  • Boneless Short Ribs of Beef

    brown butter garlic yukon gold mashed potato, sauteed spinach, wild mushroom demi-glace

    $42.00

  • Signature 12 Oz Prime Rib of Beef

    With au jus, baked potato, haricot verts, horseradish cream sauce. Served Friday and Saturday evenings

    Market Price

• Seasonal Starters And Salad

  • Clams Casino

    bacon, red bell pepper, fresh herbs, wine, butter, breadcrumbs

    $20.00

  • Seared Ahi Tuna

    crispy sushi rice, wasabi cream, sweet soy, spicy mayo, pickled ginger

    $24.00

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

    mixed greens, roasted red onion, kalamata olives, toasted pecans, creamy tahini dressing, zaatar

    $17.00

  • Beet Salad

    whipped goat cheese, red watercress, arugula, toasted almonds, lemon vinaigrette

    $17.00

  • Flatbread

    fig jam, prosciutto, gorgonzola, arugula, pickled red onion

    $20.00

• Seasonal Entrees

  • Butternut Squash Ravioli

    roasted wild mushrooms, honeynut squash, sage brown butter, walnuts

    $26.00

  • Baked Scallops

    lemon, butter, wine, gremolata crumbs, herbed basmati rice, haricot verts

    $44.00

  • Rotisserie Roasted Half Chicken

    Brussels sprouts with pancetta, parsnips, butternut squash, brown butter mashed potato

    $28.00

  • 12 Oz Bone-In Pork Chop*

    cranberry mostarda, brown butter mashed potato, Brussel sprouts, orange-port wine reduction

    $32.00

• Seasonal Sides

  $7 each

  • Brown Butter Mashed Potato

  • Roasted Butternut Squash

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

  • Haricot Verts with Butter and Garlic

• From the Tap Room

  We offer casual fore, varied and seasonal, from sandwiches & burgers to casual entrees. Or enjoy a glass of fine wine, a pint, or a perfectly mixed libation this evening

  • Grilled Angus Burger*

    on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, choice of cheese and dill pickle

    $22.00

  • Roasted Turkey Panini

    Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, avocado, garlic aioli

    $22.00

  • Braised Steak Ciabatta

    24 hour braised sirloin, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, provolone, lettuce, tomato, horseradish aioli on ciabatta

    $24.00

  • Corned Beef Reuben

    thick-sliced marbled rye, braised kraut, melted Swiss and Thousand Island dressing

    $22.00

  • Griswold Inn's Signature Fish n' Chips

    fried potato-crusted cod, served with French fries, coleslaw and house-made tartar sauce

    $25.00

  • Golden Fried Shrimp

    French fries, coleslaw and house-made tartar sauce

    $24.00

• Beers on Tap

  Our staff will explain our additional rotating drafts

  • Griswold Inn Revolutionary Ale

    medium body, balanced ale with sweet, malty taste and a hint of bitter hops

    $6.00

  • Gris' Black and Tan

    Revolutionary Ale topped with Guinness

    $6.00

  • Guinness Stout

    $7.00

• White

  • Wente Chardonnay, Morning Fog, California

    $11.00

  • Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay, Russian River

    $14.00

  • Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio, Alto-Adige

    $8.50

  • Matua Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ

    $9.50

  • Ste Michelle Harvest Riesling, Washington

    $8.50

  • Campuget, Rose, Rhone

    $9.00

• Red

  • Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

    $10.00

  • Coppola Director's Cut Cab Sauv, Alexander Valley

    $14.00

  • 14 Hands Merlot, Columbia Valley

    $9.00

  • Benziger Pinot Nair, Monterey

    $10.00

  • Educated Guess Pinot Nair, Sonoma Coast

    $13.00

  • Gouguenheim Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

    $9.00

• Featured Craft Cocktails

  • Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini

    Stoli Vanilla Vodka with pumpkin puree, half and half and espresso

    $12.00

  • Harvest Cider

    A flavorful blend of Quiver Spiced Honey Spirit and Mad River Rye with apple blossoms bitters, lemon juice and apple cider

    $14.00

  • Gin and Jam

    Highclere Castle Gin with lemon juice and house made blackberry jam, topped with a splash of soda water

    $14.00

  • Tito's Perfect Pear

    Tito's Vodka, St Germain, and pear juice topped-off with soda water

    $11.00

Historic Dining

• Historic Dining

  Named Connecticut's "Coziest Restaurant" – Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure magazines. "The most famous brunch in Connecticut can be found at The Griswold Inn." – The New York Times. Please note: We are currently offering a Hunt Brunch on Sunday from 11am – 1pm, featuring several a la carte brunch-style selections. Come Celebrate with Us!

  • In our historic dining rooms, Executive Chef Toppin prepares classic American cuisine to perfection in simple, but imaginative ways.

    His menu showcases fresh seafood, aged beef, and the highest quality chops and poultry. After any meal, Chef Toppin's house-made desserts are a "must". Our historic dining rooms exude character, charm, and tradition, where one can be as comfortable in casual attire as in "black tie." We are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. We have four historic dining rooms – the Essex/Ward Room, The Library, The Gun Room and our largest space, The Covered Bridge, which is accessible to those with disabilities.

  • In December diners enjoy a unique and festive culinary experience

    Our Holiday Bill of Fare includes Seasonal Game Selections as well as Gris Classics and more "traditional" holiday favorites. There's something for everyone's palate! While served by costumed waitstaff the Royal Court Singers perform seasonal classics tableside! Though this experience may be enjoyed through the 30th, on December 1 only we have an added bonus: the Coast Guard Idlers, a spirited a cappella group of cadets, perform throughout the dining rooms and in our Tap Room. Our December 1 season "opener" has been a favorite tradition for the Idlers and the Gris for many, many years! Festive indeed!

Desserts

• Desserts

  • House-Made Sticky Toffee Pudding

    with butterscotch sauce and fresh whipped cream

    $10.00

  • Sea Salted Chocolate Mousse Torte

    dark chocolate mousse layered with chocolate ganache, sea salt and caramel drizzle

    $11.00

  • The Griswold Inn Mud Pie

    Oreo cookie crust filled with mocha ice cream, topped with almonds

    $9.50

  • Autumn Spiced Carrot Cake

    with butterscotch sauce topped with candied walnuts

    $10.00

Tavern Fare

• Stnall Plates and Shareables

  • Our Signature Clam Chowder

    New England style

    $11.00

  • Chef's Soup of the Day

    $10.00

  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (3)

    $18.00

  • Fresh Guacamole

    apple-pecan pico de gallo, blue corn tortilla chips

    $15.00

  • Trio of Potato Cakes

    served with sour cream and applesauce

    $13.00

  • Our Own Famous Sausage Sampler

    braised red cabbage, saurkraut, pickled red onion, whole grain mustard

    $17.00

  • Warm Housemade Potato Chips

    gorgonzola cream sauce, bacon, scallions

    $11.00

• Sandwiches

  Choice of side salad or Griswold Inn potato chips, or French fries

  • Crispy Chicken Brioche

    shredded lettuce, dill pickle-mayo topping

    $18.00

  • Roasted Turkey Panini

    applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, avocado, tomato jam, garlic aioli

    $22.00

  • Corned Beef Reuben

    thick-sliced marbled rye, braised kraut, melted Swiss and Thousand Island dressing

    $22.00

  • Grilled Angus Burger*

    served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, choice of cheese and dill pickle

    $22.00

• Salads

  • Cobb Salad

    herb-grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, avocado, Applewood smoked bacon, hard-boiled egg, grape tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing

    $19.00

  • Garden Salad

    mesclun greens, English cucumber, carrots, grape tomatoes, croutons, our Garlic Asiago Dressing

    	$10.00
    Add Herb Grilled Chicken	$10.00
    Add Garlic Marinated Shrimp	$12.00
    Add Seared Salmon*	$15.00
    8 Oz. NY Strip Steak*	$21.00

• Main Dishes

  • Griswold Inn's Signature Fish n' Chips

    potato-crusted cod, fried golden brown served with French fries, coleslaw, house made tartar sauce

    $25.00

  • Fried Golden Shrimp

    French fries, coleslaw, house-made tartar sauce

    $24.00

  • Butternut Squash Ravioli

    roasted wild mushrooms, honeynut squash, sage brown butter, walnuts

    $26.00

  • Steak Frites*

    8 oz. grilled New York strip with truffle fries, gorgonzola fondue

    $32.00

Cocktails & Draft

• Draughts

  • Griswold's own "Revolutionary Ale" Pale Ale 4.8%

    $5.75

  • Coors Brewing "Coors Light" Light Lager 4.2%, Colorado

    $5.00

  • Thomas Hooker "Irish Red" Red Ale 5.8%, Hartford, CT

    $7.00

  • Outer Light "Subduction" IPA 6.8%, Groton, CT

    $7.00

  • Fat Orange Cat "Baby Kittens" Hazy IPA 6.5%, Colchester, CT

    $6.50

  • East Rock "Pilsner" Pilsner 5.2%, New Haven, CT

    $6.50

  • Downeast Cider "Original Blend" Hard Cider 5.1%, Boston, MA

    $7.00

  • Stella "Stella Artois Lager" Lager 5%, Belgium

    $7.50

  • "Guinness" Irish Dry Stout 4.2%, Saint James' Gate, Leinster, Ireland

    $7.00

  • Spaten Franziskaner-Brau "Oktoberfest" Marzen 5.9%, Germany

    $7.50

  • Samuel Adams "Oktoberfest" Marzen 5.3%, Boston, MA

    $6.50

  • Fiddle head "Second Fiddle" Double IPA 8.2%, Shelburne, VT

    12oz

    $8.00

• Bottles & Cans

  • Little House Brewing "Sleepy Bee" Kolsch, 4.9%, Chester CT

    Can (16 oz)

    $8.00

  • Little House Brewing "Apple Cider Donuts" Scotch Ale, Chester CT

    Can (16 oz)

    $8.00

  • Two Roads "Roadsmary's Baby" Barrel-Aged Pumpkin Ale, 6.8%, Stratford, CT

    Bottle

    $7.00

  • Two Roads "Lil' Heaven" Session IPA, 4.8%, Stratford, CT

    Can (12 oz)

    $6.00

  • Whalers "Drift" Cucumber Lime Hard Seltzer, 4.5%, S. Kingstown, RI

    Can (12 oz)

    $6.00

  • Sun Cruiser "Vodka Iced Tea" Iced Tea, 4.5%, Freehold, NJ

    Can (12 oz)

    $6.00

  • Blue Moon, Wheat Ale, 5.4%

    Bottle

    $5.75

  • Michelob Ultra, Pale Lager, 4.2%

    Bottle

    $5.25

  • Miller Light, Light Lager, 4.17%

    Bottle

    $5.00

  • Land Shark, Pale Lager, 4.5%

    Bottle

    $5.75

  • Ginger Beer, N/A

    Bottle

    $4.00

  • Heineken Zero, N/A

    Bottle

    $6.00

  • Guinness 0%, Irish Dry Stout N/A- SaintJames' Gate, Leinster Ireland

    $7.00

• Featured Craft Cocktails

  • Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini

    Stoli Vanilla Vodka with pumpkin puree, half and half, and espresso

    $12.00

  • Harvest Cider

    Traditional Lithuanian Spiced Honey Spirit distilled in CT, Mad River Rye from Warren, VT with apple blossoms bitters, Lemon juice and a touch of apple cider

    $14.00

  • Gin and Jam

    Highclere Castle Gin with lemon juice and house made Blackberry jam, topped with a splash of soda water

    $14.00

  • Tito's Perfect Pear

    Tito's Vodka, St. Germain, and pear juice topped off with Soda water and thyme

    $11.00

• White

  • Wente Chardonnay, Morning Fog, California

    $10.00

  • Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay, Russian River

    $14.00

  • Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio, Alto-Adige

    $8.50

  • Matua Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, NZ

    $9.50

  • Ste Michelle Harvest Riesling, Washington

    $8.50

  • Campuget, Rose, Rhone

    $9.00

• Red

  • Beringer cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

    $10.00

  • Coppola Director's Cut Cab Sauvignon, California

    $10.00

  • 14 Hands Merlot, Columbia Valley

    $9.00

  • Benziger Pinot Noir, Monterey

    $10.00

  • Educated Guess Pino Noir, Sonoma Coast

    $13.00

  • Gouguenheim Malbec Mendoza, Argentina

    $9.00