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Sartori Caesar

Crisp romaine hearts tossed with parmesan and sourdough crisps in local kitchen caesar dressing.

$12.95

Erika’s Strawberry Blue Salad

Fresh strawberries, apples, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, blue cheese, spinach, kale and baby greens tossed in local kitchen balsamic vinaigrette.

$17.95

Local Kitchen Cobb

Roast turkey, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, blue cheese and egg mixed with romaine hearts.

$17.95

Memphis Fried Yardbird Salad

Buttermilk herb fried chicken, red onion, glazed pecans, brussels sprouts, kale and romaine tossed in local kitchen ranch dressing.

$17.95

“Big Newport ” Wedge

Crisp Iceberg wedge topped with applewood smoked bacon, balsamic red onion, tomato and blue cheese.

$15.50

Red’s Chipotle Barbeque Chicken Salad

Chipotle bbq chicken, grilled sweet corn, tomato, onion, and white cheddar in a chipotle ranch dressing topped with “the” onion rings.

$17.95

Blackened Salmon Panzanella

Pacific Salmon, mixed baby greens, house bread bites, green apple, dried cranberry, glazed pecans, house made balsamic vinaigrette.

$21.95

Soup and Salad

A bowl of our famous tomato bisque and your choice of caesar or mixed baby green salad.

$13.50

Old Town Chicken Parmesan

Parmesan herb-crusted chicken covered with melted mozzarella and romano with creamy basil marinara pappardelle.

$17.95

Pappardelle Bolognese

Hearty local kitchen beef bolognese tossed with pappardelle pasta and shaved parmesan.

$17.95

“Dude’s” Ale Battered Fish & Chips

Dude’s ale battered cod with citrus slaw, fries and tartar sauce for dipping.

$18.95

Zamperini’s Sausage and Ricotta Pasta

Local Kitchen marinara, sweet Italian sausage, parmesan, romano, mozzarella, and seasoned sausage ricotta baked to order and served with garlic bread.

$17.95

Chicken & Waffles

Crispy buttermilk-herb fried chicken on a belgium-style waffle served with sriracha maple syrup.

$16.95

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Marinated chicken breasts slow-cooked in a cast iron skillet with garlic, shallots, butter, lemon, rosemary, and thyme. Served with mashed potatoes and arugula salad

$18.95

Grilled Prime Flat Iron Steak

Grilled and served with local kitchen mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus.

$25.95

So 10 Shrimp Walk Into a Bar in Baltimore

Our top-secret version of drunken shrimp in garlic butter ale sauce.

$19.95

Tuscan Sea Bass

Grilled panko-crusted sea bass topped with fresh mediterranean salsa and served with creamy local kitchen mashed potatoes and arugula salad.

$21.95

Pacific Salmon

Your choice of pan seared, cast iron blackened, or chipotle bbq pacific salmon. Served with brown rice, broccolini and charred lemon.

$24.95

Dave’s BBQ Meatloaf Tower

BBQ meatloaf piled almost as high as dave’s mountain, on rustic cheddar ciabatta with mashed potatoes, bbq jus and crispy onions.

$17.95

Tavern Mac & Cheese

Cavatappi pasta covered with creamy mozzarella, parmesan, romano and cheddar, topped with garlic herb bread crumbs then skillet baked and served with garlic bread.

$15.95

Add applewood smoked bacon for $3.95

Memphis fried chicken for $5.95

New Orleans Jumbo Shrimp

Grilled Jumbo shrimp seasoned with applewood bacon and Cajun spices, served on a bed of brown rice with steamed broccolini.

$21.95

Memphis Bbq Baby Back Ribs

Tender pork ribs slow-roasted for hours, then grilled and smothered with Local BBQ sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and citrus cole slaw.

$24.95

Mahi Mahi Mediterranean

Fresh Mahi Mahi grilled and topped with Roma tomato, garlic, shallots, fresh basil, balsamic, and lemon. Served with brown rice and steamed broccolini.

$24.95

Jorge’s Shrimp Pasta

You’re gonna LOVE it! Jumbo shrimp sauteed with fresh herbs, spinach, artichoke, rigatoni pasta and parmesan cream sauce. Served with garlic bread

$21.95

Chipotle BBQ Chophouse Burger

Applewood smoked bacon, double cheddar, chipotle bbq sauce, mayo, onion rings & boston lettuce on a brioche bun.

$16.95

Drive-Thru Burger

Double patties, double cheddar, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, pickles and 1000 island on a brioche bun.

$15.95

American Tavern Burger

Classic style with lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, pickles and mayo served on a brioche bun.

$15.95

The Elwood Burger

Blue cheese, arugula, sweet onion, oven-roasted tomato and chipotle aioli on a brioche bun.

$16.95

Big Al’s Philly Cheesesteak

Thinly sliced tri-tip, sweet onion, and cherry peppers grilled with mozzarella cheese on a soft philly roll.

$16.95

Post Ave. Patty Melt

Double patty, grilled onions, double cheddar, and 1000 island on grilled parmesan rye.

$15.95

Old Torrance Grilled Chicken Club

Grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and garlic-herb mustard aioli on a brioche bun.

$16.95

The Union Club

Fresh sliced oven-roasted turkey, applewood smoked bacon, boston lettuce, tomato, mayo, and chipotle aioli on toasted french bread….Better than the original!!

$15.95

Norwood’s Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Buttermilk fried chicken tossed in local kitchen buffalo sauce with Boston lettuce, tomato and blue cheese on a brioche bun….This one is perfect!

$16.95

Santa Maria Tri-Tip Au Jus

Jim’s santa maria tri-tip sliced thin and piled high with thick cheddar, sweet onion and creamy horseradish on a rustic roll with herb jus for dipping.

$17.50

Kansas City BBQ Tri Tip Sandwich

Slow-roasted Santa Maria tri-tip tossed in house-made Chipotle BBQ, piled high on our Ciabatta roll and topped with Cheddar cheese and crispy onion strings.

$17.95

Sartori BLT

Thick applewood smoked bacon, crisp Boston lettuce, seasoned fried green tomatoes, chipotle aioli and mayo on rustic ciabatta.

$14.50

Abe’s Epic Dog

Classic chicago-style footlong dog with mustard, onions, and sweet relish on a soft sweet roll.

$12.95

American Tavern Grilled Cheese

Grilled parmesan sourdough, house cheddar, and mozzarella cheese

$12.95

Add a bowl of tomato bisque $3

Local Impossible Burger

Our version of the impossible patty, sweet onion, brioche bun, secret sauce, seasoned arugula, oven-roasted tomato.

$17.50

Sartori Crystal Margarita

Clean and true with el jimador blanco, cointreau and fresh lime juice on the rocks.

$14

Jalapeño Cucumber Margarita

Bright & spicy margarita with herradura silver, cointreau, jalapeño, cucumber and lime.

$15

The Cabrillo

Our better version of the cadillac with sauza hornitos plata, cointreau, grand marnier & fresh lime juice.

$16

Añejo Old Fashioned

Gran centenario añejo, orange, bitters and luxardo cherry… delicious!!

$15

The Best Greyhound Ever

Our refreshing version of the classic with drakes organic vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, lemon and a hint of rosemary… the best ever!!

$14

Red’s Kentucky Buck

An amazingly refreshing version with four roses bourbon, bitters, lemon, fresh strawberry and ginger beer.

$14

McCormick’s Whiskey Smash

Our version of the classic with bulleit bourbon, citrus and mint.

$14

“Elder” Old Fashioned

A slight twist on the classic with maker’s mark, st. germain, orange and bitters.

$15

Hudson Baby Sour

Our bourbon sour with hudson baby bourbon, lemon, orange and a touch of sugar.

$14

Rye Sazerac

Knob creek rye, lucid absinthe, peychaud’s & angostura bitters and a hint of sugar.

$15

Bees Knees

Brokers gin, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, and fresh lemon peel.

$14

The Torrance “French” Martini

Drakes organic vodka, pineapple juice, chambord.

$14

The Havana

A mojito fidel would be proud of with flor de cana rum, cruzan citrus rum, fresh lime juice and mint.

$14

21 Steps

Crisp & refreshing with hendrick’s gin, st. germain, fresh lemon, cardamom bitters and prosecco on the rocks.

$15

Pimm’s Cup

The “euro” classic with pimm’s no. 1 and lemonade over ice.

$13

Lavender Honeycomb

Brokers gin, fresh lime, st. germain, honey syrup, lavender bitters.

$15

Salt & Smoke

Xicaru silver mezcal, cointreau, chartreuse and fresh lime juice… delicious!!

$16

American Tavern Bloody Mary

Our top secret recipe bloody mary crafted in house with drakes organic vodka and our house made bloody mary mix… bold & spicy.

$13

Guadalajara Morning Mimosa

Our version of a classic mimosa taken south of the border with corralejo blanco tequila, ruffino prosecco, orange juice and fresh strawberries.

$13

Local Kitchen Blonde

Blonde Ale- 4.0% ABV - Torrance CA

$8

$10

Smog City Little Bo Pils

Pilsner- 4.4% ABV - Torrance CA

$8

$10

21 St Ammedment Brew Free or Die

Blood Orange IPA, 7.0% ABV -San Leandro CA

$9

$11

From LA Wit Love

Belgian-inspired wit beer - Smog City, Torrance CA. 4.8 ABV

$9

$12

Mother Earth Cali Creamin’

Vanilla Cream Ale - 5.0% ABV- Vista CA

$9

$11

Ale Smith .394 Pale Ale

Pale Ale- 6.0% ABV - San Diego CA

$9

$11

Beachwood Hef Leppard

5.1% ABV - Long Beach CA

$9

$11

Smog City Sabre-Toothed Squirrel

Amber Ale- 7.0% ABV - Torrance CA

$9

$11

Hopsaint Brewing Company Seasonal

Rotating - Torrance CA

$10

$12

Guest Brewery Handle

Rotating Local Brew

$9

$11

Ballast Point Brewing Seasonal

Rotating - San Diego CA

$10

$12

Smog City Seasonal IPA

IPA - Torrance CA

$10

$12

Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing

Unfiltered IPA- 6.7% ABV - Chico CA

$9

$11

Modern Times Beer

Rotating - San Diego CA

$9

$11

Stone Brewing Seasonal IPA

IPA - Escondido CA

$10

$12

Ale Smith Speedway Stout

Imperial Stout- 12.0% ABV - San Diego CA

$10

$12

Coors Light

Light Lager- 4.2% ABV- Golden CO - 12oz Bottle

$6

Pabst Blue Ribbon

Lager- 4.74% ABV- Milwaukee WI - 16oz Can

$6

Miller High Life

Lager- 4.6% ABV- Milwaukee WI - 16oz Can

$6

Pacifico

Mexican Lager- 4.5% ABV- Mazatlan, Mexico - 24oz Can

$10

Corona Extra

Mexico- 4.6% ABV -12oz Bottle

$6

Modelo Especial

Mexico- 4.4% ABV -12oz Bottle

$6

21 St Amendment El Sully

Mexican Lager- 4.8% ABV- San Leandro CA - 12oz Can

$7

Heineken

Pale Lager- 5.0% ABV- Zoeterwoude, Netherlands - 16oz Can

$8

Three Weavers Seafarer Kolsch

Kolsch- 4.8% ABV- Inglewood CA - 12oz Can

$7

Avery Brewing White Rascal

Belgian-Style White Ale- 5.6% ABV- Boulder CO - 12oz Can

$7

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Pale Ale- 5.6% ABV- Chico CA - 16oz Can

$8

Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale

Brown Ale- 5.5% ABV-Tampa FL - 12oz Can

$7

Smog City Coffee Porter

Porter- 6.0% ABV- Torrance CA - 12oz Bottle

$7

Guiness

Irish Stout- 6.0% ABV- Dublin, Ireland - 14.9oz Can

$8

Founders' All Day IPA

Session IPA- 4.7% ABV- Grand Rapids MI - 19.2oz Can

$8

Pizza Port Swami’s IPA

IPA- 6.8% ABV- Solana Beach CA - 16oz Can

$7

Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin

IPA- 7.0% ABV- San Diego CA - 12oz Can

$8

Stone Delicious IPA

IPA- 7.7% ABV- Escondido CA - 12oz Can

$8

Modern Times Fruitlands

Gose- 4.8% ABV- San Diego CA - 16oz Can

$8

Julian Harvest Apple Cider

6.99% ABV- Julian California, Veteran Owned

$9

Julian Black and Blue Cider

7.0% ABV- Julian California, Veteran Owned

$9

Soda Pops

Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Barqs Root Beer, Dr. Pepper, Coke Zero

$3.95

American Lemonade

Crafted daily by the caring hands of The American Tavern Bartender….Fresh & Delicious!

$3.95

1904 Iced Tea

In 1904 Richard Blechynden introduced the world to Iced Tea at the World’s Fair in St. Louis

$3.50

The Latrobe

Better known as Arnold Palmer, the kid from Latrobe, Pennsylvania

$3.95

Juice Anyone?

Orange, pineapple, cranberry, apple or a blend if that’s what you want?

$3.95

Bessie’s Best

For those of you who didn’t grow up on a farm….We’re talking bout milk

$3.50

Cup O’ Joe

Golden State Coffee Roasters Winchester Blend from Columbia and Guatemala….” Unleaded” also available

$3.75

Hot Tea

Rishi Organic Tea available in multiple flavors, just ask us what is available today

$3.95

“fancy Water”- Evian

If The Torrance Municipal Water District is just not your thing, we have France’s finest

$5.95

“fancy Water with Bubbles”- Pellegrino

If bubble water is your thing, we have a great one from Italian Alps

$5.95

Torresella, Pinot Grigio

Glass $12

Bottle $30

Charles Krug, Sauvignon Blanc

Glass $12

Bottle $30

Bonterra Mendocino Organic, Rose

Glass $12

Bottle $30

St. Michelle, Riesling

Glass $11

Bottle $26

Hess, Chardonnay

Glass $11

Bottle $28

Joel Gott, Chardonnay

Glass $13

Bottle $32

Sonoma-Cutrer, Chardonnay

Glass $16

Bottle $45

Lyric Santa Barbara, Pinot Noir

Glass $13

Bottle $32

Meomi, Pinot Noir

Glass $15

Bottle $38

Babcock, Pinot Noir

Glass $16

Bottle $45

La Posta, Malbec

Glass $12

Bottle $32

6th Sense Lodi, Syrah

Glass $14

Bottle $32

Cline, Merlot

Glass $13

Bottle $32

Josh, Cabernet Sauvignon

Glass $12

Bottle $30

Coppola, Cabernet Sauvignon

Glass $15

Bottle $38

Justin, Paso Robles, Cabernet

Glass $18

Bottle $52

Ruffino Prosecco

$8

$26

Gloria Ferrer 1/2

Bottle $21

Chandon Brut

$38

Diablo Huevos

Lightly fried with jalapeño & white cheddar. Served with mix green salad.

Bad Axe Brussel Sprouts

Charred with applewood smoked bacon and glazed with a maple-balsamic reduction.

Tavern “Tot” Nachos

Golden brown tater tots fried crisp and topped with melted cheddar, jalapeños and pico de gallo. Served with sour cream, avocado crema, and Sriracha crema.

With grilled chicken add $4.95

With steak add $5.95

Wyatt’s Wings

Fried crisp and tossed in local kitchen buffalo sauce with celery and blue cheese dressing.

Wichita Sliders

A tribute to the classic with cheese, ketchup and grilled onion.

Kendall’s Calamari

Dusted with seasoned panko, and fried crisp with house-made marinara, siracha aioli and charred lemon.

Roasted Tomato & Basil Bisque

Served with house-made croutons

Cup $4

Bowl $6

“Haunted” Nachos

Thick tortilla chips covered with cantina beans, melted cheddar, and ghost pepper cheese, fresh jalapeños, roasted tomato salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole… “Scary good”.

With grilled chicken add $4.95

With steak add $5.95

Chase’s Hot Spinach & Cheese Dip

Spinach, artichoke hearts, and four cheeses served with thick chips and salsa.

Guacamole and Chips

Fresh guacamole folded with fire roasted tomato salsa, served with thick tortilla chips.

Old Town Giant Pretzel

Our authentic bavarian pretzel served with Joe’s Honey Mustard.

Add house-made cheese sauce $2.50

BBQ Tri-Tip Sliders

Slow-roasted Santa Maria tri-tip, house-made BBQ, crispy onion strings, pickle chips, grilled mini buns.

Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Fresh breaded mozzarella deep fried, topped with parmesan cheese and served with house made marinara for dipping.

Sartori Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine hearts tossed with parmesan, and sourdough crisps in local kitchen Caesar dressing.

Sartori Crystal Margarita

Clean and true with El Jimador, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice on the rocks.

Jalapeño Cucumber Margarita

Bright & spicy margarita with Herradura Silver, Cointreau, jalapeño, cucumber and lime.

The Cabrillo

Our better version of the Cadillac with Sauza Plata, Cointreau, Grand Marnier & fresh lime juice.

Añejo Old Fashioned

Gran Centenario añejo, orange, bitters and Luxardo cherry… Delicious!!

Salt & Smoke

Xicaru Silver mezcal, Cointreau, chartreuse, and fresh lime juice... Delicious!!

Red’s Kentucky Buck

An amazingly refreshing version with Four Roses bourbon, bitters, lemon, fresh strawberry and ginger beer.

McCormick’s Whiskey Smash

Our version of the classic with bulleit bourbon, citrus, and mint.

“Elder” Old Fashioned

A slight twist on the classic with Maker’s 46, St. Germain, orange, and bitters.

Hudson Baby Sour

Our bourbon sour with Hudson Baby Bourbon, lemon, orange, and a touch of sugar.

Rye Sazerac

Knob Creek rye, Lucid Absinthe, Peychaud’s & Angostura bitters, and a hint of sugar.

Bees Knees

Brokers gin, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, and fresh lemon peel.

The Torrance “French” Martini

Drakes organic vodka, pineapple juice, Chambord.

The Havana

A mojito Fidel would be proud of with Bacardi Silver, Cruzan citrus, fresh lime juice and mint.

21 Steps

Crisp & refreshing with Hendrick's gin, St. Germain, fresh lemon, cardamom bitters and prosecco on the rocks.

Pimm’s Cup

The “euro” classic with Pimm’s no. 1 and lemonade over ice.

The Best Greyhound Ever

Our refreshing version of the classic with Tito’s vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, lemon and a hint of rosemary... The best ever!!

American Tavern Bloody Mary

Our top secret recipe Bloody Mary crafted in-house with Tito’s vodka and our house-made Bloody Mary mix… Bold & spicy.

Guadalajara Morning Mimosa

Our version of a classic mimosa taken south of the border with Corralejo Blanco tequila, Ruffino prosecco, orange juice, and fresh strawberries.

The Most Extra Martini

Drakes organic vodka, fresh raspberry, grapefruit, lime, orange flower water.

El Mezcalero

Xicaru mezcal, Centenario añejo, absinthe ordinaire, bitters, fresh lemon.

Tavern Smoky Margarita

Xicaru mezcal, Gran Mariner, fresh lemon and orange.

Torresella, Pinot Grigio

Hess, Chardonnay

Lyric Santa Barbara, Pinot Noir

Josh, Cabernet Sauvignon

Local Kitchen Blonde, Blonde Ale- 4.0% ABV - Torrance CA

Smog City Little Bo Pils, Pilsner- 4.4% ABV - Torrance CA

Beachwood Hef Leppard, 5.1% ABV - Long Beach CA

From La Wit Love, Belgian-Inspired Wit Beer - 4.8% ABV - Smog City, Torrance CA

Mother Earth Cali Creamin’, Vanilla Cream Ale - 5.0% ABV - Vista CA

Ale Smith .394 Pale Ale, Pale Ale - 6.0% ABV - San Diego CA

21 St Amendment Brew Free or Die, Blood Orange IPA - 7.0% ABV - San Leandro CA

Smog City Sabre-Toothed Squirrel, Amber Ale - 7.0% ABV - Torrance CA

Hop Saint Brewing Company Seasonal, Rotating - Torrance CA

Guest Brewery Handle, Rotating Local Brew

Ballast Point Brewing Seasonal, Rotating - San Diego CA

Smog City Seasonal, IPA - Torrance CA

Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing, Unfiltered IPA - 6.7% ABV - Chico CA

Modern Times Beer, Rotating - San Diego CA

Stone Brewing Seasonal IPA, IPA - Escondido CA

Ale Smith Speedway Stout, Imperial Stout - 12.0% ABV - San Diego CA