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City Tap House
39th and Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.662.0105 Email Us: info@citytaphouse.com
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Lunch & Dinner

STARTERS
PASTRAMI BURGER SLIDERS lancaster baby swiss, special dressing, kraut, marble rye....$14

CHEF'S SEASONAL SOUP OF THE DAY....MP

SKILLED FRIED SHISHITO PEPPERS sea salt and grilled lemon....$6

STEAMED EDAMAME sea salt....$6

BUFFALO OYSTERS virginia select oyster, napa cabbage blue cheese slaw........$14

CREOLE SHRIMP AND GRITS anson mills grits, white cheddar, tasso ham sauce...$15

CHICKPEA FRITTERS feta puree, cucumber salad, parsley sauce, grilled pita.....$12

TEN SPICE WINGS house blue dressing, crisp vegetables.....$10

CRISPY SMOKED OCTOPUS roasted baby potatoes, curry crema, crispy capers, lemon pale ale mojo....$12

MEZZE PLATE red pepper hummus, cured olives, feta, tabbouleh, grilled zucchini, cucmbers, hearth baked flatbread.....$12

BRICK OVEN PIZZA
CLASSIC MARGHERITA tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil.....$12

ABBRUZZI PEPPERONI tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sliced fresno peppers......$13

BAKED MANILA CLAM oregano, parmesan, garlic, crushed red pepper..........$14

HONEY GOAT CHEESE sliced red onion, pistachio, rosemary, truffled honey.......$13

BLACK PEPPER RICOTTA thin sliced zucchini and tomato.....$13

PULPO FLATBREAD smoked octopus, chorizo, kalamata olives, roasted onions, manchego cheese, romesco sauce....$14

TARTUFO oven roasted mushroom, taleggio, black truffle, fried egg.....$15 (add guanciale....$3.50)

SALADS
Angus Steak $8 - Salmon $8  - Garlic Shrimp $8 - Chicken $3 - Avocado $3

COUNTRY CAESAR romaine hearts, cucumbers, crispy shallots, garlic croutons, pecorino romano.... $8

ROASTED BEET select greens, baby green beans, goat cheese croutons, orange-rosemary vinaigrette....$10

GREEK romaine, red onion, tomato, cucumber, feta, olives, lemonoregano vinaigrette......$9

GRILLED CHICKEN AND APPLE SALAD honeycrisp apples, blue cheese, toasted pecans, cherrywood bacon, cider vinaigrette..... $13

MUSSELS
served with housemade focaccia

ABIGAIL roasted garlic butter, leeks, belgian ale broth.....$12

ELISE plum tomato, garlic, olive oil, basil chiffonade.....$12

PANCHO spicy chorizo, poblano peppers, tomato, garlic, fresh thyme.....$13

CRAFTWICHES
THE TAP BURGER LaFrieda ground beef, crispy pork belly, lancaster rustic cheddar, agrodolce onions, beer gastrique, dijonaise....$14 (add bespoke "big pepper" bacon.... $2, add avocado..... $2)

FREE RANGE PA TURKEY BURGER *Best of Philly 2011* avocado, brie, curry dijon aioli, lettuce, tomato....$14 

HAM AND CHEESE CALZONE benton's shaved ham, gruyere, wilted spinach with green salad.....$12

CHICKEN BLT pepper bacon, roasted tomato aioli, avocado, seeded italian roll......$12

LAMB BURGER fennel salad, smoked paprika aioli-kalamata olives, feta yogurt.....$15

AVENUE HOAGIE pickled vegetables, avocado, tofu mayo, lettuces, crispy wontons....$12

PLATES
STEAK FRITES agrodolce onions, garlic frites....$21

STEELHEAD SALMON celery root puree, horseradish, brussels sprout leaves, smoky bacon, citrus caramel....$20

SAINT LOUIS RIBS dry-rubbed baby back ribs, hand cut fries, jicama slaw......$23

CHICKEN WITH PEAS AND CARROTS pennsylvania free range chicken, buttered english peas, carrot puree.......$19

RICOTTA GNOCCHI foraged mushrooms, brussels sprout leaves, green apples, pine nuts.....$19

DAY BOAT JUMBO SCALLOPS roasted autumn squash risotto, foraged mushrooms, vermont mascarpone, pumpkin seeds, parmesan cream...$24

DAILY SUPPER available 5pm-10pm
MONDAY- "SOUTHERN COOKING"- a mix of cajun & creole stews and braises, batter dipped & pan fried classics

TUESDAY- "9TH STREET MARKET"- chef-inspired creations from Philly's Italian Market

WEDNESDAY- "WEEKLY ROAST"- carve into our weekly whole roasts, lamb legs, suckling pigs & prime ribs

THURSDAY- "HOMESICK TEXANS"- ode to BBQ lovers, sweet & smoky chef specialties

FRIDAY- "ON THE HOOK"- fresh catch of the day, whole fish from local fisheries

SATURDAY- "CTH STEAK"- reminiscent of a classic steakhouse butcher selected prime steaks & chops

SIDES $6 EACH
Buttered English Peas - Roasted Asparagus - Sauteed Spinach - Sweet Potato Fries - Parmesan Fries with Truffle Aioli

City Tap House is the Premier Dining Destination in University City, Philadelphia. Offering New American Pub Fare & 60 taps, the Gastropub leaves nothing to be desired. Two terraces offer extensive outdoor seating in Philadelphia with great views and a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy Lunch, Dinner, and Brunch on the patio or by one of the five stone fire pits.

Whether enjoying a group luncheon or a causal dinner for two, the extensive Bistro menu offers something for everyone. From the Starters and Mussels to our famous hand made brick oven Pizzas and Craftwiches, grab lunch to-go or relax with a seat in our bright and airy dining room. Every weekday after 5pm, experience one of our chef inspired creations, known as the Daily Supper. Southern inspired cuisine, weekly roasts and fresh local fish dishes elevate your experience every day of the week.

Brunch is offered every Saturday and Sunday, from 11am until 3pm, serving up classic brunch items and cocktails with a City Tap House spin. Try our Beermosa with Allagash White, St. Germaine Elderflower Liquor, Champagne and Orange Juice for a refreshing update to a traditional brunch cocktail.

In addition to the a la carte menus offered, the In House Catering Menu includes hors d’oeuvres, hand made pizza platters and sliders portioned to feed larger groups. City Tap House makes hosting your next special event easy.