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PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE
MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 11AM- 9PM, FRIDAY - SATURDAY 11AM - 10PM, SUNDAY 11AM-9PM

FOOD SERVICE

HOSTING LUNCH AND DINNER


DAILY FEATURES:


MARCH 20, 2026

ENTRÉE:


SEAFOOD MIXED GRILL

SHORT RIB

BLACK GARLIC SHRIMP PASTA


QUINOA CRUSTED SALMON

BLACKENED SALMON

FILET MIGNON OSCAR

LOBSTER TAIL TACOS

SEARED DUCK BREAST

CHICKEN MARSALA

BLUE CHEESE CRUSTED 14OZ RIBEYE

PEPPERCORN NEW YORK STRIP

THE KING PORTERHOUSE STEAK

TUSCAN ZOODLE (Vegan)

SEA SCALLOPS


SOUP OF THE DAY:

BAKED FRENCH ONION

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

🍺 Bar Specials  —  "Malört... I'll have another"  🍺

***ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

Tavern on Clark — Menu
Rockford, Illinois
Tavern on Clark
Good Food. Good Drinks. Good Times.

 ★  #1 Steakhouse · Rockford  ★ 

Starter

Duck Wonton

$15

Decadent Duck Bacon, Sweet Corn, Cream Cheese in a Wonton Wrapper.

Lunch Features

Ribeye Steak Sandwich

$19

8 oz. Certified Angus Beef Ribeye topped with Provolone Cheese, Tomatoes, Spring Mix and Horseradish Aioli on a Tuscan Roll.

Lobster Tail Tacos

$19

Fresh Battered Cold-Water Lobster Tail with shredded Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Hass Avocado, Queso Fresco and Santa Fe Aioli served with crispy Tortilla Chips and Salsa.

Artichoke & Feta Flatbread

$16

EVOO, Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Olives, Artichokes, Red Onions, Feta & Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto and Balsamic Glaze.

Blackened Chicken Salad

$17

Fresh Mixed Greens topped with Blackened Chicken, Pico de Gallo, Queso Fresco, Avocado and Santa Fe Aioli served with Ranch Dressing.

B.L.T.A.

$13

Cherry Wood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado and Basil Aioli on Hearty Sourdough.

Cowboy Salad

$19

Fresh Mixed Greens, 8 oz. Prime Baseball Cut Sirloin, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Roasted Red Pepper, Mushrooms, Onion Straws and Tomatoes.

Turkey Fusion Burger

$17

Turkey Fusion Patty, Provolone, Roasted Red Pepper, Spring Mix, Avocado, Balsamic & Basil Aioli.

Desserts
Housemade & Chef-Crafted — All $8
Triple Chocolate Cake $8
Sea Salt Caramel Cake $8
Moscato Berry Cake $8
Carrot Cake $8
Italian Lemon Cake $8
Chocolate Silk Cake Gluten Free $8
Crème Brûlée $8
New York Cheesecake $8
Tiramisu $8
Swiss Chalet $8
Raspberry Cheesecake $8
Hot Honey Peach Cheesecake $8

Featured Entrées

Porterhouse Steak

$54

20 oz. Center Cut Certified Angus Beef® Porterhouse with Lyonnaise Potatoes & Charred Carrots.

Short Rib

$54

Certified Angus Beef® Long Bone Braised Beef Rib with Roasted Leek Risotto and Chef's Vegetables.

Seared Sea Scallops

$38

Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with a Lemon Butter Sauce and Asparagus Risotto.

Filet Mignon

$39

7 oz. Center Cut Char-Grilled to your liking. Served on top of a grilled Portabella Mushroom in a Demi-Glace Sauce with Roasted Parmesan Potatoes.

Salmon Oscar

$29

Fresh Atlantic Salmon topped with Crab Meat and Shrimp, covered in our Béarnaise Sauce, Asparagus and Parmesan Roasted Potatoes.

Chicken Marsala

$25

Chicken Breast sautéed with Mushrooms and Marsala Sauce, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus.

Blackened Salmon

$25

Fresh Atlantic Salmon Blackened to perfection with Grilled Asparagus and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes.

The Tuscan Zoodle (Vegan)

$22

Zucchini Noodles in a Vegan Pesto Velouté with Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Peas, Garlic and Artichokes.

Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

$26

Tavern's Airline Chicken Breast stuffed with Ricotta Cheese and Spinach, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable.

Seared Duck Breast

$29

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast pan-seared with a Soy-Infused Apricot Glaze, Plantain Chip and Wild Rice.

Four Cheese Pork Chop

$29

Bone-in Pork Chop Stuffed with Four Cheese, Wrapped in Cherry Wood Smoked Bacon, Butternut Squash Risotto and Grilled Asparagus.

Apricot Glazed Rack of Lamb

$39

Apricot Glazed New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Asparagus Risotto, Lavender Demi-Glace Sauce.

Surf & Turf
Filet & Lobster
$39
5 oz. Filet Mignon paired with a 4 oz. Lobster Tail.
Filet & Scallops
$44
5 oz. Filet Mignon paired with Fresh Sea Scallops.
🐟 Friday Fish Fry
Available every Friday
Beer-Battered Cod — $16
Baked Cod — $19
Desserts
Housemade & Chef-Crafted — All $8
Triple Chocolate Cake $8
Sea Salt Caramel Cake $8
Moscato Berry Cake $8
Carrot Cake $8
Italian Lemon Cake $8
Chocolate Silk Cake Gluten Free $8
Crème Brûlée $8
New York Cheesecake $8
Tiramisu $8
Swiss Chalet $8
Raspberry Cheesecake $8
Hot Honey Peach Cheesecake $8

Appetizers

Deep Fried Bacon

$10

Cherry Wood Smoked Bacon deep fried in Tempura Batter. Finished with a Chocolate Sauce drizzle.

Tavern Baked Brie

$13

Soft Triple Cream Baked Brie topped with Rhubarb Gastrique and California Black Walnuts. Served with Toasted Crostinis.

Crab Cakes

$15

House specialty made with succulent Crab Meat accompanied with a Spicy Sweet Aioli.

Calamari

$15

Traditional: Lightly breaded then deep fried, served with our Homemade Marinara.
Tavern Style: Tossed in our Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce with Hot Cherry Peppers.

Mussels

$17

Traditional: Fresh Blue Lipped Mussels sautéed with a White Wine Sauce.
Tavern Style: Fresh Blue Lipped Mussels sautéed in a Spicy Broth.

Jamaican Sea Scallops

$19

Sea Scallops dusted with Jamaican Seasoning served with Fruit Salsa.

Pulled Pork Nachos

$14

12-hr Smoked Pulled Pork on top of fried White Corn Tortilla Chips with Queso Fresco, Pickled Jalapeño Peppers, diced Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Chipotle Aioli and Sour Cream.

Nori Crusted Ahi Tuna

$16

Nori Crusted Ahi Tuna, Stir Fried Rice Noodles with Ponzu Glaze and Wasabi.

Loaded Sidewinder Fries

$12

Our Beer Battered Sidewinder Fries topped with crisp Bacon, Chives, Sour Cream and Craft Ale Cheese Sauce.

Chips and Salsa

$9

Served with our house salsa.

+ Add Fresh Guacamole $6

Caprese Salad

$9

Freshly Sliced Mozzarella with Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, EVOO and finished with a Balsamic Reduction.

Boneless Wings

$12

Premium all white meat Boneless Wings tossed in your choice of Buffalo, Sriracha, BBQ, or Asian Mango Ginger Sauce.

Burger or Bird

Choose between our 10 oz. USDA Certified Angus Beef® or our Succulent Chicken Breast. Served with Side Winder French Fries and Slaw. Gluten Free Bun +$3

Classic Burger

$14

Served with your choice of American, Swiss, or Cheddar Cheese on a Brioche Bun.

Tavern Burger

$17

Smothered with House BBQ Sauce, Cherrywood Smoke Bacon, topped with Aged Cheddar Cheese and Crispy Onion Straws on a Brioche Bun.

T.O.C. Burger

$16

Topped with Thick-Cut Cherrywood Smoked Bacon and Aged Cheddar Cheese on a Brioche Bun.

Epic Burger

$16

Caramelized Onions, Sautéed Mushrooms, Swiss and Aged Cheddar Cheese and Horseradish Aioli on a Brioche Bun.

Widow Maker Burger

$18

Thick-Cut Cherrywood Smoked Bacon, Roasted Red Pepper Relish Aioli, Aged Cheddar Cheese, sliced Haas Avocado and Crispy Onion Straws on a Brioche Bun.

Clark Drive Burger

$18

Thick-Cut Cherrywood Smoked Bacon, Fried Egg, Sliced American Cheese, Lettuce, Beefsteak Tomato, and Red Onion on a Brioche Bun.

Sandwiches

Served with Side Winder French Fries. Gluten Free Bun +$3

Classic American Melt

$16

Signature Classic Steak Burger with American Cheese and Caramelized Onions between our Thick-Cut Marble Rye.

Reuben

$17

Tender Corned Beef Brisket with Sauerkraut and Aged Swiss Cheese served on Thick Marbled Rye.

Pulled Pork Sandwich

$15

12-Hour Smoked Pulled Pork smothered in our House BBQ Sauce on Brioche. Served with Creamy Coleslaw on the side.

Tavern Turkey Sandwich

$17

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with Cranberry Aioli, Cherrywood Smoked Bacon and Provolone Cheese on grilled Sweet Wheatberry Bread.

Fish Tacos

$17

Fresh battered Tilapia with shredded Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Haas Avocado, Queso Fresco and Chef's Santa Fe Aioli. Served with homemade crispy Tortilla Chips and Salsa.

Blackened Chicken Sandwich

$16

Chicken Breast dredged in Cajun seasoning with Blue Marbled Jack Cheese, Cherrywood Smoked Bacon, and Garlic-Basil Aioli on a Brioche Bun.

Caprese Chicken Sandwich

$16

Chicken Breast with Roasted Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Aioli, and Basil Spring Mix on a Brioche Bun.

Wraps

Served with Side Winder French Fries

Veggie Wrap

$14

Julienne cut fresh Zucchini, Squash, Tomato, Cucumber, Roasted Red Pepper, Carrot, Spinach with Pesto Mayo and Ranch Dressing, rolled in a warm Flour Tortilla.

Chicken Caesar Wrap

$16

Sliced grilled Chicken Breast with Crisp Romaine Lettuce, House Caesar Dressing and Aged Parmesan Cheese rolled in a warm Flour Tortilla.

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

$16

Crispy Chicken tossed in House Buffalo Sauce with Lettuce, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Tomato, and Ranch Dressing rolled in a warm Flour Tortilla.

Flatbreads

Gluten Free +$3

Margherita

$14

EVOO, Tomatoes, Chopped Garlic, Fresh Basil and Fresh Sliced Mozzarella.

Buffalo Chicken

$17

Buffalo Chicken Breast, Green Onion, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Buffalo Sauce, Provolone and Mozzarella Cheese. Drizzled with Ranch Dressing.

Fungi

$15

Roasted Mushroom Medley, Garlic Cream Sauce, Mozzarella and Provolone Cheese, finished with White Truffle Oil.

Santa Fe

$17

Sliced Grilled Chicken Breast, Roasted Corn, Three Cheese Blend, Pico De Gallo, and sliced Haas Avocado with Ranch Dressing Drizzle.

Shrimp Avocado

$19

Black Tiger Shrimp, Haas Avocado, Roasted Asparagus, Garlic Cream Sauce, Mozzarella and Provolone Blend.

Salads

Caesar

$13

Fresh crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in our House Caesar Dressing with Mini Crostinis and Aged Parmesan Cheese.

+ Add Chicken $7 · Salmon $8 · Shrimp $8

Bistro

$14

Fresh Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Chopped Granny Smith Apples, Roasted Red Peppers, and Crumbled Blue Cheese in Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette.

+ Add Chicken $7 · Salmon $8 · Shrimp $8

The Chop Shop Cobb

$19

Fresh Mixed Greens topped with Chicken, diced Bacon, Tomato, Haas Avocado, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Red Onion, Hard Boiled Egg, and Cucumber. Served with your Choice of Dressing.

Crispy BBQ Chicken

$18

Fresh Mixed Greens in Ranch Dressing with Green Onion, Roasted Corn, Red Pepper, Shredded Cheddar, topped with Crispy Chicken smothered in House BBQ Sauce. Served with Tortilla Chips.

Spinach Salmon Salad

$19

Fresh Atlantic Salmon over Spinach with Feta Cheese, Mango, Roasted Red Peppers, Toasted Almonds, and warm Bacon Dressing.

Chicken

Served with choice of Soup Du Jour or Side Salad. Upgrade to Baked French Onion for only $3

Chicken Parmesan

$25

Panko Breaded Chicken Breast Cutlets smothered with our House Marinara Sauce and baked with Provolone and Mozzarella Cheese. Served on a bed of Linguine Pasta.

Chicken Marsala

$25

Sautéed Chicken Breast with Mushrooms in our Marsala Wine Sauce. Served with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus.

Steaks & Chops

Served with choice of Soup Du Jour or Side Salad, Chef's Vegetables and choice of Potato. Upgrade to Baked French Onion for only $3

Filet Mignon

$39

7 oz. grilled to your liking. Served on top of a grilled Portabella Mushroom in a Demi Glace Sauce with Roasted Parmesan Potatoes.

Ribeye

$39

14 oz. USDA Certified Angus Beef® upper 1/3 cut. Well marbled & char crusted.

New York

$39

14 oz. Certified Angus Beef® Off-the-Bone and Over the Top.

Tavern Steak

$29

8 oz. Char-Grilled Center Cut Certified Angus Beef® Sirloin Steak. Aged 28 days. Served with a Demi Glace Sauce.

Chopped Sirloin

$19

10 oz. Char-grilled Certified Angus Beef® chopped Sirloin smothered with Caramelized Onions and sautéed Mushrooms.

Apricot Glazed Rack of Lamb

$39

Apricot Glazed New Zealand Rack of Lamb served with Asparagus Risotto and Lavender Demi Glace Sauce.

Bourbon Apple Pork Chop

$28

12 oz. Bone-In Pork Chop char-grilled with Caramelized Apples and Bourbon Demi-Glace.

BBQ Ribs

Full $34 / Half $26

Fall off the Bone. Full or Half Rack Baby Back Ribs slathered with House BBQ.

Signature Crusts & Additions
Elevate your steak with one of the following crusts or additions
Crust: Blue Cheese $6 Crust: Blackened $6 Crust: Peppercorn $6 Add: Lobster Tail $16 Add: Shrimp $8 Add: Crab Oscar $9 Add: Mushrooms $3 Add: Sautéed Onion $3

Pasta

Served with choice of Soup Du Jour or Side Salad. Upgrade to Baked French Onion for only $3. Gluten Free +$3

Tavern Linguini

$18

Linguini tossed with Olive Oil, Fresh Garlic, Lemon Butter, Fresh Basil and Aged Parmesan.

+ Add Chicken $6 · Salmon $7 · Shrimp $7

Shrimp & Scallops au Gratin

$29

Black Tiger Shrimp and Sea Scallops with Fresh Garlic, Sweet Peas, Prosciutto, and Oven Roasted Tomato over Penne Pasta, baked with a Ritz Cracker Crust.

Blackened Shrimp Pasta

$26

Cajun Seasoned Shrimp with Roasted Tomato, Sweet Peas, Zucchini and Poblano Peppers tossed with Bow Tie Pasta in a Light Cream Sauce.

Crispy Cajun Chicken

$25

Crispy Breaded Chicken Breast over Penne Pasta with a Creamy Southwest Sauce.

Chicken Carbonara

$26

Grilled Chicken Breast over Farfalle Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers, Mushrooms, Diced Bacon, and Fresh Garlic in our Three Cheese Alfredo Sauce.

Seafood

Served with choice of Soup Du Jour or Side Salad. Upgrade to Baked French Onion for only $3

Salmon Quinoa

$27

Fresh Atlantic Filet of Salmon crusted with Quinoa and served with Spinach Risotto and sun-dried Tomato Pesto.

New Orleans Red Snapper

$27

Blackened, Pan Seared Red Snapper topped with a Garlic Cream Shrimp Sauce and served with Bacon Risotto and Chef's Vegetable.

Salmon Oscar

$29

Fresh Atlantic Salmon topped with Crab Meat and Shrimp, covered in our Béarnaise Sauce, Asparagus and Parmesan Roasted Potatoes.

Whiskey Shrimp

$26

Black Tiger Shrimp sautéed in a Whiskey Tarragon Cream Sauce served on a bed of Linguine Pasta.

Soups

Baked French Onion Soup

$7

Soup Du Jour

$5

Ask your server for today's selection.

Desserts
Housemade & Chef-Crafted — All $8
Triple Chocolate Cake $8
Sea Salt Caramel Cake $8
Moscato Berry Cake $8
Carrot Cake $8
Italian Lemon Cake $8
Chocolate Silk Cake Gluten Free $8
Crème Brûlée $8
New York Cheesecake $8
Tiramisu $8
Swiss Chalet $8
Raspberry Cheesecake $8
Hot Honey Peach Cheesecake $8