Big City Tavern Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the menu at Big City Tavern, a trendy New American restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, offering a diverse range of dishes suitable for various dietary preferences. From refreshing salads like the Thai Beef Lettuce Cups to hearty favorites like the House Burger and Shrimp Pad Thai, the menu caters to a wide array of tastes. Daily specials like the Market Fresh Fish of the Day keep things exciting for regulars. The ambiance is described as bustling but welcoming, perfect for both families and a fun night out. The attentive service and accommodating staff ensure a pleasant dining experience. With options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diners, Big City Tavern aims to please every guest that walks through its doors. Don't miss out on the happy hour specials and be sure to try their signature cocktails for a complete dining experience at this vibrant establishment.

Salads

Chef s Fresh Soup of the Day

$6.75

Big City Salad

Apple, pear, walnuts, gorgonzola, & cider vinaigrette

$9.25

Tavern Wedge Salad

Grilled chicken, bacon, red onion, tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing

$13.50

Thai Beef Lettuce Cups

Hoisin beef, scallion, Thai basil, peanuts, cilantro, lime

$13.50

Quinoa and Arugula

Vermont cheddar, walnuts, broccoli, mustard vinaigrette

$14.00

Grain Bowl Salad

Quinoa, farro, seasonal vegetables, arugula, mesclun aged sherry vinaigrette

$14.50

Chopped Greek Salad

Yogurt marinated grilled chicken skewer, onion, Kalamata olive, tomato, feta

$15.00

Caesar

$15.00

Cobb Salad

$15.50

Chicken Milanese

Greens salad, mozzarella burrata, tomatoes, fig vinaigrette

$16.00

Spinach and Shrimp Salad

Corn, apples, candied pecans, honey-herb vinaigrette

$18.00

10 oz House Burger

Hand packed, grain fed beef tomato, onion, lettuce, dill pickle, French fries.

$12.00

Truffle Parmesan French Fries

Sea salt, Caesar aioli

$10.00

Asian Chicken Wings

Soy honey glaze, ginger-ranch dressing

$12.50

Ladanna s Jerk Chicken

Free range bone in chicken, red beans & rice, peppers, plantains, rum

$14.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro

Burrata, parmigiano reggiano

$15.00

Rigatoni Bolognese

Veal, beef, barolo, mushrooms

$16.00

Shrimp Pad Thai

Egg, peanuts, bean sprouts, scallions

$16.50

Grilled Salmon Filet

Tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, shallots, lemon

$19.00

Favorites

Daily Specials

Market Fresh Fish of the Day

Big Cup of Soup and a Half Sandwich of the Day

$13.00

Bacon Marmalade Grilled Cheese

Sunny side up egg, havarti cheese, onion, sourdough, waffle chips

$13.00

Porchetta Panini

Vermont cheddar, red onion, apple butter, focaccia, waffle chips

$13.50

Butcher Shop Meatball Parmesean

San Marzano pepperonata, focaccia, French fries

$14.00

Grilled Chicken Breast

Smoked prosciutto, Brie, walnut pesto, focaccia, French fries

$14.00

Eggplant Parmesan

Marinara, mozzarella, focaccia, French fries

$14.50

Short Rib Grilled Cheese

Vermont cheddar, tomato, sourdough bread, French fries

$14.50

Smoked Turkey Rachel on Rye

Coleslaw, swiss, 1000 island, waffle chips

$14.50

Sandwiches

Pizza

Margherita

San Marzano sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella

$13.00

Salsicce

San Marzano sauce, sausage, mozzarella

$14.00

Pepperoni

San Marzano sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella

$14.50

Prosecco-Avissi, Treviso, Italy

$10.00

Sparkling-Chandon, California

$12.00

White Zinfandel-Beringer, California

$7.00

Moscato d Asti-Vietti, Cascinetta , Piedmont, Italy

$11.00

Rose-Whispering Angel, Cotes De Provence, France

$12.00

Sauvignon Blanc-Beringer, Napa Valley

$10.00

Sauvignon Blanc-Kim Crawford, New Zealand

$13.00

Chardonnay-Hess Select, Monterey County

$8.00

Chardonnay-Buehler Vineyards, Russian River Valley

$12.00

Chardonnay-Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Valley

$14.00

Chardonnay-Far Niente, Oakville, California

$25.00

Chardonnay-Mer Soleil, Silver , California

$12.00

Pinot Grigio-Gabbiano, Delle Venezie, Italy

$8.00

Pinot Gris-Archery Summit, Vireton , Willamette Valley

$12.00

Pinot Grigio-Santa Margherita, Alto Adige, Italy

$16.00

Albarino-Martin Codax, Rias Baixas, Spain

$10.00

Riesling-Chateau St Michelle, Washington State

$8.00

Riesling-Thomas Schmitt, Qba, Germany

$11.00

White Wines By the Glass

Red Wines By the Glass

Pinot Noir-Estancia, Sonoma Coast

$8.00

Pinot Noir-Pali Rivera , Sonoma Coast

$12.00

Pinot Noir-La Crema, Monterey County

$16.00

Pinot Noir-Emeritus, Russian River Valley

$21.00

Merlot-Red Rock, California

$8.00

Merlot-Sterling, Napa Valley

$11.00

Malbec-Colores Del Sol, Mendoza, Argentina

$9.00

Shiraz-Greg Norman, Limestone Coast, Australia

$9.00

Zinfandel-Ravenswood, California

$8.00

Chianti-Ruffino, Tuscany, Italy

$10.00

Baby Amarone-Masi Campofiorin , Veneto, Italy

$12.00

Rioja-Marques De Riscal, Spain

$14.00

Red Blend-Duckhorn, Decoy , Napa Valley

$15.00

Red Blend-Montessu, by Sassicaia , Sardinia, Italy

$17.00

Cabernet Sauvignon-J Lohr, 7 Oaks, California

$10.00

Cabernet Sauvignon-Josh Cellars, North Coast

$12.00

Cabernet Sauvignon-Oberon, Napa Valley

$16.00

Cabernet Sauvignon-Stags Leap, Hands Of Time , Napa Valley

$21.00

Cabernet Sauvignon-Honig, Napa Valley

$25.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Nobilo, New Zealand

$9.00

Chardonnay, Franciscan, Napa

$11.00

Pinot Noir, Mark West, California

$9.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi, Napa

$12.00

La Paloma a Fuego

Herradura blanco tequila, house made fresh grapefruit soda and fresh ginger

$12.00

Triple Crown Mint Julep

Big city s own angels envy blend bourbon, infused with mint and local oranges

$12.00

Wines on Tap

Beer

Cigar City Maduro

$6.50

Monk in the Trunk

$6.50

Jai Lai, IPA

$7.00

Dale s Pale Ale

$7.00

Ranger, IPA

$7.50

Category 3, IPA

$7.50

Dogfish Head 60 Min

$7.50

Peak Nut Brown Ale

$7.50

Highland Oatmeal Porter

$6.50

Ballast Point, Sculpin, Grapefruit IPA

$8.50

Victory Golden Monkey

$8.50

Holy Mackerel Panic Attack

$9.00

Wells Banana Bread

$9.00

Dogfish Head 90 Min

$9.50

Yuengling

$6.00

Bud Light

$6.00

Goose Island 312

$6.00

Blue Moon

$6.00

Brooklyn Lager

$6.00

Stella Artois

$6.50

Due South Caramel Cream Ale

$6.50

Founders All Day IPA

$6.50

Fat Tire Amber Ale

$6.50

Guinness

$7.00

Funky Buddha - Florida Wheat

$7.00

Funky Buddha - Hop Gun IPA

$7.50

Lagunitas, IPA

$8.00

G Knight Oskar Bleus, IPA

$8.00