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GF - Gluten Free • Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Starters

To share, or not.

Soup Du Jour
$8.00

Ask us about the soup of the day, served in a crock with crackers.

Devilish Eggs (GF)
$11.00

Deviled eggs stuffed and topped with candied jalapeño, a classic reimagined.

Gluten Free
Littleneck Clams
$14.00

Pancetta, white beans, wine broth, and herbs, grilled baguette.

Mac Attack Egg Rolls
$13.00

A staff favorite | Seasoned ground beef with onions & melted cheese, served with that special 1851 sauce.

Ahi Tuna Tataki
$15.00

Seared ahi tuna with black sesame, jalapeño cilantro, wonton straws, ponzu sauce & wasabi cream.

Poutine
$13.00

An iconic Canadian dish, crispy fries, Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds, and cabernet gravy.

Old Bay Shrimp Cocktail
$16.00

Colossal shrimp dusted with Old Bay, choice of Creole remoulade or cocktail sauce.

Crispy Brussels (GF)
$13.00

Hot honey, crispy bacon.

Gluten Free
Wings & Things (GF)

$12.00 | $14.00 • Choose traditional wings, or buttermilk-brined handmade tenders | Our crispy tenders are breaded with rice flour, served with ranch or house blue cheese • Dry rubs: lemon & thyme; Maple bourbon, cajun dust | Sauced: buffalo; Korean BBQ, hot honey, raspberry habanero, garlic parm.

Gluten Free

Flatbreads

Grilled Roman-style pizza flatbread, crispy outside and chewy inside • Add Gluten-free flatbread +$2.00

Our Margherita
$13.00

Traditional pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

Bourbon BBQ Chicken
$14.00

Topped with grilled chicken, our house bourbon BBQ, and shredded cheese, pickled red onion.

Truffle Goat Cheese
$14.00

Crumbled goat cheese, toasted pistachios, truffle honey.

Ratatouille
$14.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, and fried eggplant.

Philly Cheesesteak
$15.00

Sliced sirloin, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and melted provolone, roasted garlic aioli.

Salads

Add Grilled chicken breast +$8.00 | Grilled Shrimp +$9.00 | Strip steak +$10.00 | Grilled salmon +$12.00

Caesar Salad
$12.00

Romaine, radicchio, parmesan, hand-cut croutons, creamy Caesar.

Italian Chop Salad (GF)
$14.00

Romaine & radicchio, salami, roasted peppers, chickpeas, pepperoncini, mozzarella, white balsamic vinaigrette.

Gluten Free
Harvest Salad (GF)
$14.00

Field greens, dried cranberries, apple, pecans & goat cheese crumbles, cider vinaigrette.

Gluten Free
Cromwell Cobb (GF)
$15.00

Chopped romaine, tomatoes, radish, bacon, eggs, blue cheese, and green goddess dressing.

Gluten Free
Southern Caprese Salad
$15.00

Fried green tomatoes layered with fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, and balsamic glaze.

Main Entrees

Because life is dull without good food.

The 1851 Strip (GF)
$38.00

Peppercorn-crusted NY strip, whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables, brandy cream sauce.

Gluten Free
Chicken Milanese (GF)
$24.00

Crispy chicken breast with field greens & heirloom tomatoes, cider vinaigrette.

Gluten Free
Stuffed Pork Chop (GF)
$26.00

Tender pork loin stuffed with andouille sausage, spinach & cheese over whipped potatoes, mustard cream sauce.

Gluten Free
Crispy Half Chicken (GF)
$25.00

Roasted half chicken topped with house chimichurri over whipped potatoes.

Gluten Free
Faroe Island Salmon (GF)
$28.00

Maple mustard-glazed salmon over squash risotto, baby rainbow carrots.

Gluten Free
Braised Short Rib (GF)
$30.00

Tender short rib over whipped potatoes, cabernet au jus, crispy fried onion strings.

Gluten Free
Rigatoni Bolognese
$22.00

Our own Angus beef bolognese over rigatoni, ciabatta toast, and ricotta.

Jambalaya Pasta
$25.00

Chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage, bell peppers & onions tossed with farfalle, and Cajun cream sauce.

Spaghetti Squash Nest (GF)
$22.00

Roasted spaghetti squash topped with sautéed vegetables, pesto, parmesan, marinara, and pine nuts.

Handhelds

Served with a side of fries • Sub truffle fries or tots +$2.00 | Gluten-free roll +$2.00

Brisket Burger Supreme
$17.00

Ground brisket & sirloin burger with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and the 1851 special sauce.

Black & Bleu Burger
$18.00

Blackened brisket & sirloin burger topped with applewood smoked bacon, creamy bleu cheese, and L&T.

Swiss & 'shroom Burger
$18.00

Our brisket burger is topped with melted Swiss, sautéed wild mushrooms, and L&T.

The Pickled Hen
$17.00

Grilled chicken breast tossed in hot honey on brioche, lettuce, tomato, and house pickles.

Salmon BLT
$18.00

Grilled salmon tucked into a scaciatta roll with bacon, arugula, and a Creole remoulade.

The Big Dipper
$17.00

Our version of the French dip with Philly steak and melted provolone, served with a beef au jus to dip.

Veggie Smashburger
$16.00

A double patty smash burger, avocado, arugula, and tomato served on brioche, 1851 sauce • Add cheese +$1.00 (no longer vegan friendly).

Sides

House Focaccia, Olive Oil
$5.00

With herbs & olive oil.

Parmesan Truffle Tots
$8.00

White truffle oil, shaved parmesan.

Whipped Potatoes
$5.00
Side Salad
$8.00

With your choice of dressing.

Tater Tots
$5.00

A kid's favorite | Ok, adults too.

French Fries
$5.00
Squash Risotto
$8.00

Creamy risotto, roasted spaghetti squash, and parmesan.

Seasonal Vegetables
$6.00

Ask your server for our seasonal vegetables.

For the Kiddos

Kids Menu

We have a special kids' menu for kids 12 & under. Please ask your server for the menu.

Tuesday - Friday 4 pm - 5:30 pm

Small Plates

Brussel Sprouts (GF)
$6.00

Crispy Brussels, hot honey, and applewood smoked bacon.

Gluten Free
Devilish Eggs (GF)
$5.00/2 pcs

Deviled eggs stuffed and topped with candied jalapeño.

Gluten Free
Mini Caesar Salad
$6.00

Romaine, radicchio, parmesan, hand-cut croutons, creamy Caesar.

Truffle Parm Tots
$6.00

Crispy tater tots tossed with white truffle oil and shaved parmesan cheese.

Old Bay Shrimp Cocktail (GF)
$6.00/2 pcs

Colossal shrimp dusted with Old Bay, choice of Creole remoulade or cocktail sauce.

Gluten Free
Margherita Flatbread
$8.00

Our Italian pizza bread is topped with fresh tomatoes, pesto, and mozzarella.

Wings (GF)
$7.00/6 pcs

Crispy wings served with ranch or house blue cheese • Dry rubs: Lemon & thyme, maple bourbon, cajun dust | Sauced: Buffalo, Korean BBQ (Not GF), hot honey, raspberry habanero, garlic parm.

Gluten Free

Drink Specials

Cabernet
$8.00/glass
Pinot Noir
$8.00/glass
Pinot Grigio
$8.00/glass
Sauvignon Blanc
$8.00/glass
Chardonnay
$8.00/glass
Margaritas
$8.00

Try our house margaritas, inspired by our sister restaurant, Fresca Tequila Bar

Mules
$7.00

Choose your liquor - vodka, rum, or tequila

1851 Light Lager
$5.00/draft
Bud
$5.00/bottle
Bud Light
$5.00/bottle
Coors Light
$5.00/bottle
Corona
$5.00/bottle
Corona Premier
$5.00/bottle
Heineken
$5.00/bottle
Mich Ultra
$5.00/bottle
Mich Ultra N/A
$5.00/bottle
Sam Adams Just the Haze N/A
$5.00/bottle
Gluten Free

Location

150 Sebethe Dr
Cromwell, CT
06416

Hours

Tue, Wed, Thur
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri, Sat
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sun
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Contact us

Call us at (860)-788-7241

Write us at events@the1851.com

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