THE OXHEAD TAVERN AT THE STURBRIDGE HOST HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER on cedar lake
APPETIZERS CRISPY ONION RINGS Served with house made buttermilk ranch 6.95 OXHEAD SKINS Deep fried baked potato boats with bacon, cheddar, scallions and a side of sour cream 7.95 FRIED CALAMARI Lightly breaded and flash fried... Tossed with sweet and spicy peppers, garlic and olive oil 10.95 POPCORN CHICKEN Crispy hand battered popcorn chicken served with a honey mustard dipping sauce or tossed with buffalo sauce 8.95 CRAB CAKES Lump crabmeat delicately seasoned, lightly breaded and pan fried. Served with lemon aioli 10.95 SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP Creamy, cheesy and piping hot. Served with house made sweet potato tortilla chips 8.95 SHRIMP COCKTAIL Chilled jumbo shrimp with lemon and cocktail sauce 11.95 THE OXHEAD TAVERN HISTORY With the religious revival of 1818-1820, an association was formed, which procured from Mr. Jesse Hitchcock, the right, under certain conditions to build a conference hall of his village lot in Brimfield, MA. In 1820, a two story building was erected (where the present Town Hall now stands). The building was used as a Conference Hall by members of the Congregational Church. In the lower level was a tailor shop, private school, as well as a military store-room of the independent. Excerpt from Historical Celebration of the town of Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts written by Reverend Charles M. Hyde, D.D. Published October 11, 1876. In 1854, Jesse Hitchcock s son Alfred sold the structure to Truman Charles. The building was then moved by Oxen to the south side of the village street in Fiskdale, MA. The building was then used as a shoe factory, but also served as a place of worship for Irish Catholics. A Priest from St. Mary s Church in the neighboring town of Southbridge, MA would come to say Mass until 1872, when the Irish Catholic s established their own church structure. An organization by the name of Cercle Canadian Club then purchased the building sometime in the 1870s as their meeting place. The building was also used as a Catholic grade school and socials affairs. When no longer needed, it was sold to become a restaurant and saloon. In 1973, the building was purchased by the Boland Family, and was moved by truck to its present location. As you enjoy your visit with us, please remember that you too are a part of the New England History! Information courtesy of The Sturbridge Historical Commission, with a special thank you to Barbara Search.
SALADS & SOUPS ADD GRILLED MARINATED CHICKEN TO ANY SALAD 4.00 ADD GRILLED SHRIMP TO ANY SALAD 5.00 ADD GRILLED STEAK TIPS TO ANY SALAD 6.00 STURBRIDGE SALAD Baby greens, candied walnuts, gorgonzola cheese and sun dried cranberries tossed in raspberry vinaigrette 8.95 OXEN YOLK WEDGE SALAD Baby iceberg lettuce wedges topped with crumbled blue cheese, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, bacon bits and served with a side of blue cheese dressing 8.95 CAESAR SALAD Romaine lettuce, croutons and parmesan tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing 8.95 OXHEAD HOUSE SALAD House mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, black olives, red onion, and a choice of dressing 7.95 NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER Cup 4.95 Bowl 5.95 FRENCH ONION GRATINEE 5.95 SOUP DU JOUR Cup 3.95 Bowl 5.95 THE OXHEAD PLATINUM CLUB JOIN OUR EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM CLUB! The only club that pays for itself Experience The Oxhead Tavern the way a villager should. Sign up today at the Sturbridge Host front desk and receive 50.00 in gift certificates Plus 25% off at any of our restaurants and other benefits. Please note: Enrollment into the Oxhead Platinum Club must be completed prior to your visit to the Tavern. We cannot honor the program if a guest check has already been open.
ENTREES ALL ENTREES INCLUDE CHOICE OF TODAY'S STARCHES, VEGETABLE AND A SMALL HOUSE SALAD OVEN ROASTED HADDOCK Fresh Atlantic scrod oven roasted with lemon and parmesan crumbs 16.95 NEW YORK STRIP* A choice 12oz strip steak grilled with our house rub and topped with caramelized onions and gorgonzola cheese 21.95 MACARONI AND CHEESE Cavatappi pasta and a rich blend of cheeses oven baked with a cracker crust 12.95 Add buffalo chicken or shrimp 5.00 YANKEE POT ROAST Patiently slow cooked and served with pan gravy 14.95 FISH AND CHIPS Beer battered and fried fresh haddock served with french fries and cole slaw 15.95 SEAFOOD PASTA JAMBALAYA Fresh fish, sea scallops and shrimp simmered in a rich Creole sauce and served over linguine 18.95 CHICKEN POT PIE Tender boneless chicken, carrots and peas in a rich gravy. Served en casserole with a flaky pie crust 13.95 MARINATED STEAK TIPS* Steakhouse marinated black angus steak tips grilled and tossed with sauteed mushrooms and onions in a rich beef gravy 17.95 ROASTED TURKEY Slow roasted breast of native turkey, sausage and sage stuffing, pan gravy, and cranberry relish 14.95 BACON WRAPPED MEATLOAF Spiced pork and beef meatloaf wrapped in bacon and oven roasted. Finished with rich beef gravy of course! 13.95 BAKED SCALLOPS Fresh New Bedford sea scallops oven baked with white wine and butter, topped with lemon and parmesan crumbs 20.95 SEAFOOD PLATTER Fresh haddock, sea scallops and shrimp lightly breaded and fried. Also available broiled and finished with lemon parmesan crumbs 21.95 CHICKEN MARGHERITA Grilled marinated chicken topped with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. Served on a bed of spinach and garlic linguine 16.95
SANDWICHES ALL SANDWICHES SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES SUBSTITUTE ONION RINGS 1.50 BUILD A BURGER* 8oz char grilled angus beef served on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomatoes and pickles 9.95 Add cheese, bacon, sauteed onions, or mushrooms.50ea THE MIGHTY OX* 8oz char grilled angus beef sandwiched between two grilled cheeses, one with cheddar and bacon, one with tomato and American. Served with special sauce, lettuce, red onion and pickles 12.95 CRISPY HADDOCK WRAP Fresh haddock deep fried and served in a flour tortilla with lemon aioli, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese 10.95 OXHEAD PANINI Slow roasted turkey, sage and sausage stuffing, and cranberry relish pressed on ciabatta bread 10.95 REUBEN Thinly sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and russian dressing on grilled marble rye 11.95 VEGGIE BURGER Char grilled garden burger on a toasted Kaiser roll with roasted red peppers, lettuce and cheddar cheese 9.95 GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP Grilled marinated chicken, pesto mayonnaise, fresh mozzarella, tomato and red onion on a flour tortilla 10.95