The Charles

161 Main St, Wethersfield, CT

Menu (As of 10/30)

Happy

• Hour $5.00Allagash, Sea Hag & Stella Drafts

Drinks

• Ferris Muler $7.00
• Margarita $9.00
• French 75 / 8
• Old Fashioned $9.00
• Death Before Decaf $9.00
• Haperol Spritz $8.00
• No Substitution $9.00
• dealer's choice, rotating selection $8.00Select white and red wines by the glass

Chicken Wings GF

• Food $12.00long hot buffalo, korean bbq or garlic parm, served
• North Atlantic Oyster • GF $3.00oyster on ice, ginger-citron mignonette, cocktail
• Mini Charlie Dogs $6.00wagyu all beef sausage, chimichurri, pickled onion,
• Pulled Pork Slider $6.00
• Smashed Beef Slider • $5.00
• Loaded Potato Croquette GF $7.00
• Truffle Fries GF VEG $7.00
• These items are served raw or undercooked, thoroughly cooking meats,

Salads

• kale, grana padano two-ways, preserved lemon, $19.00cocktail sauce, chile dipped lemon
• cured egg yolk $14.00
• kale, grana padano two-ways, preserved lemon, $14.00cured egg yolk

Beet Salad GF VEG

• artisan cheeses, assorted charcuterie, cornichons, $14.00arugula, goat cheese, pistachios, blood orange vinaigrette
• whole grain mustard, homemade jam, warm baguette $24.00
• arugula, goat cheese, pistachios, $14.00blood orange vinaigrette

Tuna Tartare / GF

• yellowfin tuna, edamame, mango ponzu dressing, $13.00candied walnuts, maple vinaigrette
• lemon aioli, avocado mousse, homemade furikake, $17.00fontina, texas toast, tomato cream soup

Harvest Salad GF V / DF

• chile, taro chips $18.00
• arcadian mixed greens, delicata squash, pomegranate $12.00arils, pepitas, shallot vinaigrette
• arcadian mixed greens, delicata squash, pomegranate $24.00toast, two sunnyside eggs, bacon
• arils, pepitas, shallot vinaigrette $12.00

Seriously Deviled Eggs GF

• pomegranate arils, pepitas, shallot vinaigrette $12.00
• pickled long hot pepper mousse, speck prosciutto, $18.00griddled texas toast
• pickled long hot pepper mousse, speck prosciutto, $17.00sourdough panini

Warm Grain Bowl GF V / DF

• sriracha, petite arcadian green salad $12.00
• forbidden wild rice, sweet potato, brussels, edamame, $15.00pickled onion, miso maple, furikake
• forbidden wild rice, sweet potato, brussels, edamame, $24.00maple sausage gravy
• Salad Proteins $18.00english muffin, ham, poached eggs, hollandaise
• Grilled Chicken +14 / Seared Salmon • +16 / Tempeh • $10.00Sautéed Shrimp • +21 / Churrasco Steak •

Scotch Egg GF

• pickled onion, miso maple, furikake $15.00
• homemade sausage wrapped farm egg, rice panko $11.00crusted, dijonaise, petite greens, pickled onion
• homemade sausage wrapped farm egg, rice panko $20.00dill pickles, tomato, brioche bun
• crusted, dijonaise, petite greens, pickled onion $11.00
• french fries, truffle parmesan fries (+2), mixed greens $11.00crusted, dijonaise, petite greens, pickled onion

Salad Proteins

• onion broth, sherry wine essence, parmesan frico $12.00Grilled Chicken +14 / Seared Salmon • +16 / Tempeh •
• Shrimp & Grits GF $21.00sautéed shrimp, lobster jus, creamy white corn grits
• Grilled Chicken +13 / Seared Salmon • +16 / Tempeh • $8.00

Maryland Crab Cakes GF

• maryland crab cakes, remoulade, greens $16.00
• Steamed Maine Mussels • ** $18.00miso butter, scallions, fried garlic, grilled baguette

Fried Calamari

• rice-flour-fried calamari, banana peppers, sweet soy, $38.00vegetables
• sriracha aioli, pico de gallo $18.00
• Whipped Ricotta VEG ** $38.00creamy white corn grits, brussels, bacon au jus
• rice-flour-fried calamari, banana peppers, sweet soy, $18.00sriracha aioli, pico de gallo

Steak Frites / GF

• scallions, toast $15.00
• Beet Arancini GF VEG $38.00greens, pommes frites, aji verde sauce

Steak Special

• arugula citrus salad, balsamic glaze $12.00
• Wagyu Burger • ** $14.00szechuan pepper bbq, chili oil, furikake
• pancetta bacon, gouda, onion jam, arcadian greens, $32.00truffle parmesan fries

Chicken & Dumplings

• mushrooms, meyer lemon brown butter, french $30.00mustard

Sides

• Local Mushrooms GF VEG $12.00
• cilantro, toast $18.00
• Creamy Grits GF VEG $10.00
• French Toast Bake $10.00
• Cinnamon Roll $12.00

Duck Confit GF

• Seasonal Vegetables GF VEG $10.00
• sour cherry gastrique $36.00
• duck leg confit, duck-fat-fried fingerling potato, kale, $12.00arugula citrus salad, balsamic glaze
• Guerrero Street Tacos GF $14.00szechuan pepper bbq, chili oil, furikake
• adobo grilled chicken, organic corn tortillas, onions, $18.00cilantro, salsa two-ways, spanish rice
• Kale Caesar • GF VEG $21.00coleslaw, minted pea purée, tartar sauce, french fries

Bolognese Pasta

• Mashed Potatoes GF $9.00
• homemade beef and pork sauce, cavatappi, ricotta $26.00
• Creamy Grits GF $10.00

Mussel Pasta

• Forbidden Wild Rice GF V/DF $8.00
• pappardelle $32.00
• Mac N Cheese VEG $10.00
• Roasted Salmon • GF $32.00seacoast mushroom risotto, garlic thyme cream sauce
• Truffle Mac VEG $12.00
• French Fries GF VEG $7.00
• Truffle Parmesan Fries GF VEG $10.00
• Vintage Feel, Modern TasteThese items are served raw or undercooked, thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish and
• homemade sausage, harissa, kale, tomato, $12.00arugula citrus salad, balsamic glaze

Dinner

• Spirited Away $16.00

Cocktails

• Prosecco, Gooseneck, Italy $10.00
• Gettin Fizzy With It $16.00
• Brut Rosé, Bouvet-Ladubay $12.00
• Cava Brut, Segura Viudas, Spain $10.00
• lemon, prosecco $13.00Lambrusco, Chiarli, Vecchia Modena
• Ride The Currant $16.00
• White Wines $15.00Matcha Baby!
• Chardonnay, Bonterra, California $15.00
• coconut rum, orgeat, matcha, lime $12.00Riesling, Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt, Mosel,
• Married With Children $15.00
• The Voodoo $12.00
• Here Comes The Sun $14.00

Germany

• Sancerre, Domaine Franck Millet, France $18.00
• sage liqueur, lillet blanc $14.00Pinot Grigio, Conte Brandolini d'Adda Friuli
• Resting Witch Face $16.00

Grave, Friuli

• rum, apple pie whiskey, cider, lemon $14.00Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Fishtail, Marlborough
• Pinot Grigio, Girlan, Alto Adige, Italy $16.00
• Rosé Wines $16.00The Charles... In Charge!

Classic

• Rosé, Protea, Dry Rosé, South Africa $14.00
• bitters, luxardo $16.00Rosé, Domaine Houchart, Côtes de Provence, France
• Beast of Bourbon $16.00
• Rosé, Casanova Della Spinetta, Toscana II Rosé Di $18.00
• Rosé, Domaine Houchart, Côtes de Provence, France $16.00

Casanova, Tuscany

• Fill in the Blank $13.00

Red Wines

• Red Blend, Conundrum, California $14.00
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Ravel & Stitch, Central $15.00

Coast, California

• Elder Scrolls $15.00
• Chianti Classico, Carpineto, Tuscany $14.00
• liquor, fresh lime $12.00Malbec, Ruca Malen, Mendoza
• Battle Royale $15.00
• Pinot Noir, Ken Wright Cellars, Willamette Valley $15.00
• orange peel $16.00

Classico Superiore, Italy

• Hydration Sensation $14.00
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Orin Swift Bloodlines, $18.00

Napa Valley

• Cabernet Franc, The Franc, Lodi $14.00
• Forever Bloom $14.00
• Also available in a five-glass carafe
• Counter Weight Headway IPA $9.00

Mocktails

• NEBCO Sea Hag $9.00
• Momma Said Mock You Out $10.00
• NEBCO Fuzzy Baby Ducks $10.00
• Guinness $10.00
• I Ain’t No Lychee $11.00
• Stella Artois $8.00
• Stormalong Rotating Ciders GF $9.00
• Charlotte's Webb $10.00
• Brooklyn Lager $8.00
• Nobody’s Gonna Know $11.00
• Maine Lunch $9.00
• Allagash $8.00
• FreeBird $11.00
• Troegs Nugget Nectar $9.00
• Grey Goose Minitini includes one of each $25.00
• Angel's Envy Bourbon Flight includes $30.00

Sandwiches

• custom beef blend, vermont cheddar, tomato jam, $19.00sauce, chile dipped lemon
• bacon, arcadian greens, herb aioli $21.00
• custom beef blend, vermont cheddar, tomato jam, $21.00bacon, arcadian greens, herb aioli

Le French Dip

• herb roasted prime rib, caramelized onion, mushrooms, $24.00whole grain mustard, homemade jam, warm baguette
• fontina, hoagie, au jus $21.00
• herb roasted prime rib, caramelized onion, $21.00mushrooms, fontina, hoagie, au jus

Our French Onion Soup

• caramelized onion, fontina cheese pierogies, french $17.00sourdough panini
• caramelized onion, fontina cheese pierogies, french $12.00onion broth, sherry wine essence, parmesan frico

Shrimp & Grits GF

• dill pickled aioli, celery, red onion, bacon, white sharp $21.00sautéed shrimp, lobster jus, creamy white corn grits
• cheddar, texas toast $18.00

Steamed Maine Mussels

• All sandwiches available GF $18.00miso butter, scallions, fried garlic, grilled baguette
• mushrooms, meyer lemon brown butter, french $18.00miso butter, scallions, fried garlic, grilled baguette
• mustard $30.00

Entrées

• grilled 8oz churrasco, chimichurri, petite greens, $15.00scallions, toast
• french fries $35.00
• chef’s choice, roasted-garlic marinade, organic $38.00arcadian greens, pommes frites, aji verde sauce

Pear Salad GF

• romaine, fresh pears, blue cheese, bacon, candied $13.00walnuts, maple vinaigrette

Appetizers

• garlic and herb cheese spread, white sharp cheddar, $19.00sauce, chile dipped lemon
• fontina, texas toast, tomato cream soup $17.00

Queen BLT

• smoked bacon, greens, vine ripe tomato, herb aioli, $24.00whole grain mustard, homemade jam, warm baguette
• griddled texas toast $18.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich

• lemon aioli, avocado mousse, homemade furikake, $20.00dill pickles, tomato, brioche bun

Guerrero Street Tacos GF

• cilantro, salsa two-ways, spanish rice $18.00

Roasted Salmon / GF

• seacoast mushroom risotto, $15.00scallions, toast
• garlic thyme cream sauce $32.00

Ma La Cauliflower GF V / DF

• Crispy Fish & Chips • GF $14.00szechuan pepper bbq, chili oil, furikake
• batter, traditional coleslaw, minted pea purée, french $21.00fries, tartar sauce

Chilaquiles / GF

• 2 sunnyside eggs, cotija $15.00

Flights

• It's a Bloody Buddy $13.00

Angel's Envy

• Screw Drive Me Crazy $14.00

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