Sartori Skinny Margarita$15.00Clean and true with el jimador blanco, cointreau and fresh lime juice on the rocks.
Coors Light$7.00Light Lager - 4.2% ABV - Golden CO - 12oz Bottle
Diablo Huevos$14.95Lightly fried with spicy cherry peppers & white cheddar. Served with mixed green salad.
Sartori Caesar$14.95Crisp romaine hearts tossed with freshly grated parmesan cheese, sourdough croutons and house-made Caesar dressing.
Old Town Chicken Parmesan$24.95Parmesan herb-crusted chicken-covered with melted mozzarella and Romano with creamy basil marinara rigatoni.
Chipotle BBQ Chophouse Burger$18.95One half pound of signature blend beef, Applewood smoked bacon, double cheddar, chipotle BBQ sauce, mayo, onion rings & Boston lettuce on a brioche bun.
Big Al’s Philly Cheesesteak$18.95Premium Wagyu Delmonico steak, grilled sweet onion and spicy cherry peppers grilled with mozzarella cheese on a soft Philly roll.
Strand Fish Tacos$17.95
Grilled Cheese AmericanGrilled white bread with melted American cheese served with fries or fresh fruit.
Soda Pops$4.75Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, Mug Root Beer, Orange Crush, Dr. Pepper
American Tavern Churros$10.00House-made churros, lots of cinnamon sugar, caramel, cinnamon maple syrup, vanilla bean ice cream
Torresella, Pinot Grigio (Glass)$13.00
Torresella, Pinot Grigio (Bottle)$40.00
Charles Krug, Sauvignon Blanc (Glass)$14.00
Charles Krug, Sauvignon Blanc (Bottle)$44.00
Bonterra Mendocino Organic, Rose (Glass)$13.00
Bonterra Mendocino Organic, Rose (Bottle)$40.00
St. Michelle, Riesling (Glass)$12.00
St. Michelle, Riesling (Bottle)$38.00
Hess, Chardonnay (Glass)$13.00
Hess, Chardonnay (Bottle)$40.00
Joel Gott, Chardonnay (Glass)$15.00
Joel Gott, Chardonnay (Bottle)$46.00
Banshee, Rose (Glass)$12.00
Banshee, Rose (Bottle)$38.00
Chalk Hill, Chardonnay (Glass)$13.00
Chalk Hill, Chardonnay (Bottle)$40.00
Ferrari Carano, Chardonnay (Glass)$14.00
Ferrari Carano, Chardonnay (Bottle)$44.00
Lyric Santa Barbara, Pinot Noir (Glass)$14.00
Lyric Santa Barbara, Pinot Noir (Bottle)$44.00
Meomi, Pinot Noir (Glass)$16.00
Meomi, Pinot Noir (Bottle)$48.00
Federalist, Pinot Noir (Glass)$15.00
Federalist, Pinot Noir (Bottle)$46.00
La Posta, Malbec (Glass)$13.00
La Posta, Malbec (Bottle)$40.00
La Posta, Malbec (Glass)$15.00
La Posta, Malbec (Bottle)$46.00
Cline, Merlot (Glass)$13.00
Cline, Merlot (Bottle)$40.00
Josh, Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass)$13.00
Josh, Cabernet Sauvignon (Bottle)$40.00
Coppola, Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass)$16.00
Coppola, Cabernet Sauvignon (Bottle)$48.00
Justin, Paso Robles, Cabernet (Glass)$19.00
Justin, Paso Robles, Cabernet (Bottle)$58.00
Justin, Paso Robles, Cabernet (Glass)$16.00
Justin, Paso Robles, Cabernet (Bottle)$48.00
Ruffino Prosecco (Glass)$11.00
Ruffino Prosecco (Bottle)$32.00
Bianchi, California$11.00Glass
Bottle$32.00
Chandon Brut$42.00
White
Torresella, Pinot Grigio$13.00
Breakfast All Day Every Day
Breakfast Quesadilla$14.95Warm flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, roasted jalapeño, applewood smoked bacon, cilantro and roasted tomato salsa. Served with guacamole, sour cream and local breakfast potatoes.
Breakfast Quesadilla$14.95Warm flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, roasted jalapeño, applewood smoked bacon, cilantro and roasted tomato salsa. Served with guacamole, sour cream and local breakfast potatoes.
Delux Breakfast Sandwich$15.95Scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, grilled tomato and cheddar cheese and mayo piled high on ciabatta bread. Served with local breakfast potatoes.
Flatiron Steak and Eggs$27.95Grilled flatiron steak and 2 eggs any style. Served with local breakfast potatoes
Breakfast Tacos$15.953 flour tortillas filled with applewood bacon, scrambled eggs, white cheddar cheese, tater tots, pico de gallo and cilantro. Served with roasted tomato salsa, black beans and warm tortilla chips.
Cheesy Eggs and Avocado Toast$16.95Scrambled eggs, cheddar, jack, sea salt, crushed avocado, candied pecans and fresh tomato on grilled ciabatta bread, choice of local breakfast potatoes or fresh fruit.
Eggs, Any Style, Breakfast Potatoes, with Toast$13.95With your choice of applewood smoked bacon, breakfast sausage or thinly sliced and grilled honey ham.
Thinly sliced and grilled honey ham$17.95
Breakfast BLT$14.95Thick applewood smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, crisp Boston lettuce, seasoned fried green tomatoes, chipotle aioli and mayo on rustic ciabatta. Served with local breakfast potatoes.
Joe’s Scramble$17.95Seasoned ground beef, fresh spinach, grilled onion, scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese served on a bed of local breakfast potatoes.
Tavern Breakfast Burrito$16.95Huge flour tortilla filled with tater tots, cheddar cheese, roasted tomato salsa, pico de gallo, scrambled eggs, bacon and cilantro. Served with local breakfast potatoes and cheese sauce for dipping.
Southern Fried Chicken for$6.95
Buffalo Fried Chicken for$6.95
Steak for$7.95 $7.95
Tavern Monte Cristo$17.95Our awesome French toast grilled crisp and stuffed with grilled ham, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and raspberry jam. topped with powdered sugar and served with local breakfast potatoes.
Meat Lovers Scramble$18.95Applewood bacon, Italian sausage, grilled ham, scrambled eggs, grilled onion and tomato. Served on a bed of local breakfast potatoes and topped with cheese sauce.
Greek Yogurt and Seasonal Fresh Fruit$9.95
The Weekend Brunch Combo$17.95Two eggs any style, two slices of bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes and two buttermilk pancakes.
Sausage Egg and Cheddar Ciabatta$16.95Fresh sausage patties, scrambled eggs, melted cheddar, grilled herb brushed ciabatta, and chipotle mayo. Served with local breakfast potatoes
The American Tavern Classics
Sartori Skinny Margarita$15.00Clean and true with el jimador blanco, cointreau and fresh lime juice on the rocks.
Jalapeño Cucumber Margarita$16.00Bright & spicy margarita with herradura silver, cointreau, jalapeño, cucumber and lime.
The Local Classic Margarita$15.00Herradura silver, fresh lime juice, Cointreau, agave, smoked sea salt rim
The Cabrillo$16.00Our better version of the cadillac with sauza hornitos plata, cointreau, grand marnier & fresh lime juice.
Añejo Old Fashioned$16.00Gran centenario añejo, orange, bitters and luxardo cherry liqueur…delicious!!
The Best Greyhound Ever$15.00Our refreshing version of the classic with cityline vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, lemon, and a hint of rosemary…..the best ever!!
Red’s Kentucky Buck$15.00An amazingly refreshing version with four roses bourbon, bitters, lemon, fresh strawberry and ginger beer.
McCormick’s Whiskey Smash$15.00Our version of the classic with bulleit bourbon, citrus and mint.
"Elder” Old Fashioned$16.00A slight twist on the classic with maker’s mark, st. germain, orange and bitters.
Hudson Baby Sour$15.00Our bourbon sour with hudson bourbon, lemon, orange and a touch of sugar.
Rye Sazerac$16.00Knob creek rye, lucid absinthe, peychaud’s & angostura bitters and a hint of sugar.
Salt & Smoke$16.00Xicaru silver mezcal, cointreau, chartreuse and fresh lime juice…delicious!!
American Tavern Bloody Mary$14.00Our top-secret recipe bloody mary crafted in-house with cityline vodka and our house-made bloody mary mix….Bold & spicy.
Guadalajara Morning Mimosa$15.00Our version of a classic mimosa taken south of the border with herradura silver tequila, ruffino prosecco, orange juice and fresh strawberries.
C.K’s Raspberry Lemonade$16.00Absolute citron, black raspberry liqueur, and our house-made lemonade.
Bottles, Cans & Fun Stuff
Coors Light$7.00Light Lager - 4.2% ABV - Golden CO - 12oz Bottle
Budweiser$7.005.0 ABV - St. Louis, MO - 12oz Bottle
Bud Lite$7.004.2 ABV - St. Louis, MO - 12oz Bottle
Michelob Ultra$7.004.2 ABV - St. Louis, MO - 12oz Bottle
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Lager4.74% ABV - Milwaukee WI - 16oz Can / $7
Miller High Life$7.00Lager - 4.6% ABV - Milwaukee WI - 16oz Can
Blue Moon$9.005.4 ABV - Belgian White, Golden, CO - 12oz Bottle
Smog City Coffee Porter$8.00Porter - 6.0% ABV - Torrance, CA - 12oz Bottle
Guiness$9.00Irish Stout- 6.0% ABV - Dublin, Ireland - 14.9oz Can
Pizza Port Swami’s IPA$9.00IPA- 6.8% ABV - Solana Beach CA - 16oz Can
Modern Times Fruitlands$9.00Gose - 4.8% ABV - San Diego CA - 16oz Can
Julian Harvest Apple Cider6.99% ABV - Julian California, / $10
Julian Black and Blue Cider$10.007.0% ABV - Julian California, Veteran Owned
White Claw$7.00Assorted Flavors 12 oz Can
Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast
Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes$10.95
With fresh strawberries$13.95
With fresh blueberries$13.95
Belgian Waffle with Warm Maple Syrup$18.95
Chicken and Waffles$17.95Crispy buttermilk-herb fried chicken on a Belgian waffle served with warm maple syrup.
Local Kitchen French Toast$17.95Thick slices of our brioche bread topped with caramel, cinnamon, powdered sugar and served with warm maple syrup.
With fresh strawberries$15.95
With fresh blueberries$15.95
Chocolate Chip Pancakes$13.95
Starters
Diablo Huevos$14.95Lightly fried with spicy cherry peppers & white cheddar. Served with mixed green salad.
Bad Axe Brussel Sprouts$16.50Charred with applewood smoked bacon and glazed with a maple-balsamic reduction.
Tavern “Tot” Nachos$17.95Golden brown tater tots fried crisp and topped with melted cheddar, jalapeños and pico de gallo. Served with sour cream, avocado crema and sriracha crema.
Wyatt’s Wings$19.95Fried crisp and tossed in local kitchen buffalo sauce with celery and blue cheese dressing.
Wichita Sliders$16.50A tribute to the classic with cheese, ketchup and grilled onion.
Kendall’s Calamari$19.95Dusted with seasoned panko, and fried crisp with house-made marinara, siracha aioli and charred lemon.
“Haunted” Nachos$16.95Thick tortilla chips covered with melted cheddar and ghost pepper cheese, house-made cheese sauce, grilled jalepeño, cantina beans, roasted tomato salsa, pico de gallo and topped with sour cream and Maria’s guacamole.
Kitchen Quesadilla$18.95Grilled flour tortilla filled with melted cheese, green onions and chiles. Garnished with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
Chase’s Hot Spinach & Cheese Dip$16.95Spinach, artichoke hearts and four cheeses served with thick chips and salsa.
Maria’s Guac and Chips$15.95Fresh guacamole folded with fire-roasted tomato salsa served with thick tortilla chips.
Old Town Giant Pretzel$16.95Our authentic Bavarian pretzel served with Joe’s honey mustard and house-made cheese sauce.
BBQ Tri-Tip Sliders$16.95Slow-roasted Santa Maria tri-tip, house-made BBQ, crispy onion strings, pickle chips, grilled mini buns.
Fresh to House$15.95Fresh breaded mozzarella deep fried, topped with parmesan cheese and served with house-made marinara for dipping.
Smokehouse BBQ Wings$17.95Slow-roasted bone in chicken tossed in our house-made chipotle BBQ sauce with fried onion strings and ranch dressing.
Lousiana Buffalo Shrimp$17.95Half pound of hand-breaded gulf shrimp deep fried and dusted with cajun spice. Served with ranch dressing and our house-made buffalo sauce for dipping.
Jaeden’s Popcorn Chicken$16.95Southern breaded boneless breast meat fried to perfection. Tossed in your choice of local kitchen buffalo sauce or house-made chipotle BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks and ranch dressing
Nala’s Chicken Tenders and Fries$17.95Southern breaded chicken tenders with house fries and ranch.
Buffalo Bacon Cheezy Tots$14.95Our signature tater tots topped with melted cheddar, chopped applewood bacon, house buffalo cheese sauce, and chopped green onion.
Carolina Pulled Pork Sliders$15.95Slow-roasted pork, house-made BBQ sauce, crispy onion strings, Hawaiian sweet buns. Served with sliced pickles and cole slaw on the side.
Corn Dogs on A Stick$17.95Three Vienna all-beef Hot dogs sweet battered, and fried to perfection. Served with tots and house-made honey mustard for dipping.
Torrance Blue Cheese Haystack$14.95Crispy fries, house buffalo cheese sauce, blue cheese crumbles, chopped green onion
Starter Salads$9.00
Salads
Sartori Caesar$14.95Crisp romaine hearts tossed with freshly grated parmesan cheese, sourdough croutons and house-made Caesar dressing.
Alissa’s Shrimp Salad$23.95Mixed baby greens, candied pecans, dried cranberries, green apples, bread bites and sautéed jumbo shrimp, tossed in house-made balsamic vinaigrette.
Erika’s Strawberry Blue Salad$18.95Fresh strawberries, apples, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, blue cheese, spinach and baby greens tossed in local kitchen balsamic vinaigrette.
Local Kitchen Cobb$19.95Roasted turkey, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, blue cheese and egg mixed with romaine hearts and your choice of house-made dressing.
Memphis Fried Yardbird Salad$18.95Buttermilk herb fried chicken, red onion, glazed pecans, shredded brussels sprouts and romaine tossed in local kitchen ranch dressing.
Asian Chicken Salad$19.95Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, green onion, almonds, crisp wontons, bean sprouts, orange and sesame seeds. Tossed in our house-made Asian dressing.
“Big Newport” Wedge$16.95Crisp iceberg wedge topped with applewood smoked bacon, balsamic red onion, tomato and blue cheese.
Red’s Chipotle Barbeque Chicken Salad$18.95Chipotle BBQ chicken, romaine lettuce, grilled sweet corn, tomato, onion and white cheddar in a chipotle ranch dressing topped with “the” onion rings.
Blackened Salmon Panzanella$25.95Pacific salmon, mixed baby greens, house bread bites, green apple, dried cranberry, glazed pecans, house-made balsamic vinaigrette.
Nashville Fried Chicken Club Salad$18.95Southern fried chicken, crisp romaine, applewood bacon, white cheddar cheese, fresh tomato, onion, and candied pecans. Tossed with our house-made honey-dijon vinaigrette.
Chicken Bellagio Caesar$21.95Panko breaded chicken breast sauteed to a crisp golden brown and topped with our Sartori Caesar Salad, and served with charred lemon.
Soup and Salad$15.95A bowl of our famous tomato bisque and your choice of caesar or mixed baby green salad.
Roasted Tomato & Basil Bisquecup $4.95 / bowl $6.95Served with house made croutons.
Local Plates
Old Town Chicken Parmesan$24.95Parmesan herb-crusted chicken-covered with melted mozzarella and Romano with creamy basil marinara rigatoni.
Rigatoni Bolognese$21.95Hearty local kitchen beef bolognese tossed with rigatoni pasta and shaved parmesan.
"Dude’s” Ale Battered Fish & Chips$23.95Dude’s ale battered cod with citrus slaw, fries and tartar sauce for dipping.
Zamperini’s Sausage and Ricotta Pasta$21.95Local kitchen marinara, sweet Italian sausage, parmesan, romano, mozzarella and seasoned sausage ricotta tossed with rigatoni pasta. Served with garlic bread.
Chicken & Waffles$18.95Crispy buttermilk-herb fried chicken on a Belgium-style waffle served with warm maple syrup.
Serge’s Chicken$21.95Parmesan herb-crusted chicken topped with fresh Mediterranean salsa and served with local mashed potatoes and arugula salad.
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken$24.95Marinated chicken breasts slow-cooked in a cast iron skillet with garlic, shallots, butter, lemon, rosemary and thyme. Served with mashed potatoes and arugula salad.
Grilled Prime Flat Iron Steak$29.95Grilled and served with local kitchen mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus.
So 10 Shrimp Walk Into a Bar in Baltimore$22.95Our top-secret version of drunken shrimp in garlic butter ale sauce, topped with arugula salad and served with garlic bread.
Shrimp Pasta Marinara$24.95Jumbo Shrimp sautéed with fresh herbs, rigatoni pasta, and our house-made marinara. Topped with fresh parmesan and served with garlic bread.
Tuscan Sea Bass$25.95Grilled panko-crusted sea bass topped with fresh Mediterranean salsa and served with creamy local kitchen mashed potatoes and arugula salad.
Pacific Salmon$27.95Your choice of pan-seared or cast iron blackened, Pacific salmon. Served with broccolini, brown rice and charred lemon.
Dave’s BBQ Meatloaf Tower$20.95BBQ meatloaf piled almost as high as Dave’s Mountain, on rustic cheddar ciabatta with mashed potatoes, BBQ jus and crispy onions.
Tavern Mac & Cheese$17.95Cavatappi pasta covered with creamy mozzarella, parmesan, romano and cheddar, topped with garlic herb bread crumbs then skillet baked and served with garlic bread.
New Orleans Jumbo Shrimp$22.95Grilled jumbo shrimp seasoned with applewood bacon and cajun spices, served on a bed of brown rice with steamed broccolini.
Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta$24.95Blackened jumbo shrimp and chicken breast sautéed with fresh herbs, spinach, artichoke, rigatoni pasta and parmesan cream sauce. Served with garlic bread.
Crispy Chicken Bellagio$24.95Chicken breast lightly breaded and sautéed to a crisp golden brown. Served with grilled lemon, parmesan cream sauce, local kitchen mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Mahi Mahi Mediterranean$25.95Fresh mahi mahi grilled and topped with Roma tomato, garlic, shallots, fresh basil, balsamic and lemon. Served with brown rice and steamed broccolini.
Charleston Chicken$24.95House marinated chicken breasts coated with Cajun seasoning and sauteed with garlic, shallots, butter, fresh rosemary, and thyme. Served with mashed potatoes and arugula salad
Blackened Chicken Pasta$23.95Cajun Blackened Chicken breasts sauteed with fresh herbs, spinach, artichoke hearts, and our signature parmesan cream sauce. All tossed with Rigatoni pasta and served with garlic bread.
Local Burgers
Chipotle BBQ Chophouse Burger$18.95One half pound of signature blend beef, Applewood smoked bacon, double cheddar, chipotle BBQ sauce, mayo, onion rings & Boston lettuce on a brioche bun.
Drive-Thru Burger$18.95Double patties, double cheddar, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, pickles and 1000 island on a brioche bun.
Local Impossible Burger$21.95Our version of the impossible patty, sweet onion, brioche bun, secret sauce, seasoned arugula, oven-roasted tomato.
Highland Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese$18.95Double smash patties, double cheddar, ketchup, mustard, grilled onion, pickles on a brioche bun.
American Tavern Burger$18.95Classic style with lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, pickles, and mayo served on a brioche bun.
The Elwood Burger$19.95Blue cheese, arugula, sweet onion, oven-roasted tomato and chipotle aioli on a brioche bun.
Bistro Burger$19.95Applewood smoked bacon, sautéed mushrooms and onions, melted Swiss, and arugula. Served on our brioche bun.
Bacon Double Cheeseburger$19.95Double smash patties, double cheddar and applewood smoked bacon on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and pickles on the side.
Hand Held
Big Al’s Philly Cheesesteak$18.95Premium Wagyu Delmonico steak, grilled sweet onion and spicy cherry peppers grilled with mozzarella cheese on a soft Philly roll.
Post Ave. Patty Melt$17.95Double patty, grilled onions, double cheddar and 1000 Island on grilled parmesan rye.
Old Torrance Grilled Chicken Club$18.95Grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and garlic-herb mustard aioli on brioche bun.
Old Town Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Santa Maria Tri-Tip Au Jus$19.95Santa 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.
Marilyn’s Crispy Fish Sandwich
Chicken Breast$21.95
Jumbo Shrimp$25.95
Pan Seared Salmon$27.95
Flatiron Steak$28.95
Sartori BLT$16.95Thick applewood smoked bacon, crisp Boston lettuce, seasoned fried green tomatoes, chipotle aioli and mayo on rustic ciabatta.
Abe’s Epic Dog
American Tavern Grilled Cheese$13.953 slices of thick brioche, stuffed with house cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Served with our famous house-made cheese sauce for dipping.
American Tavern Grilled Cheese
The American Cuban$19.95Slow roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, mayonaise on a grilled and pressed roll.
The Stagecoach
Mainland Blackened Mahi Sandwich$19.95Blackened Mahi Mahi, citrus cole slaw, fresh tomato, and sriracha tartar on a brioche bun
Tacos
Strand Fish Tacos$17.95
Spicy Chicken$16.95
Steak$17.95
Shrimp Tacos El Golfo$17.95
Baja Fish Tacos$18.95
House Carnitas Tacos$16.95
Little Locals
For locals 13 and under$10.00All little local items include soda, milk, lemonade or apple Juice for
Beverages
Soda Pops$4.75Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, Mug Root Beer, Orange Crush, Dr. Pepper
American Lemonade$4.95Crafted daily by the caring hands of The American Tavern Bartender….Fresh & Delicious!
1904 Iced Tea$4.50In 1904 Richard Blechynden introduced the world to Iced Tea at the World’s Fair in St. Louis
The Latrobe$4.95Better known as Arnold Palmer, the kid from Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Cup O’ Joe$3.95Proudly serving Offset coffee roasted in El Segundo
Hot Tea$4.95Two leaves and a bud tea is available in multiple flavors. Just ask what is available today
“Large Fancy Water”$8.95If The Torrance Municipal Water District is just not your thing
“Large Fancy Water with Bubbles"$8.95If bubble water is your thing, we have a great one from Italian Alps.
Red Bull$7.00Assorted flavors
American Tavern Churros
vanilla bean ice cream$10.00
House Made Strawberry Pound Cake
Chocolate Chunk Skillet$9.00Rich chocolate chunk cookie dough soft baked in a skillet and topped with vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce and powdered sugar.
Snookerdoodle Cookie Skillet$9.00Fresh baked giant sugar cookie dusted with cinnamon sugar topped with vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce and powdered sugar.
Local Kitchen Cheesecake$10.00Ask your server for today’s cheesecake flavor.
Sorbet of The Day$7.00Ask your server for todays selection.