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The Shipyard Tavern - Essex
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The Shipyard Tavern - Essex
About
Menu
Gallery
About
Menu
Gallery
Appetizers
Deviled Eggs
Traditional Style
Bacon Wrapped-Pineapple Shrimp
Bacon wrapped shrimp cooked until crispy, drizzled with pineapple aioli.
Spicy Shrimp
Fried shrimp tossed with pepperoncini rings and red pepper flakes in a scampi inspired sauce.
Spicy Chicken
Fried chicken tenders tossed with pepperoncini rings and red pepper flakes in a scampi inspired sauce.
Potato Skins
Baked with a mild cheese sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon and served with sour cream.
Haddock Bites
Lightly battered and deep fried.
Tavern Fingers
Buffalo, BBQ or Hot Honey. Served with carrots, celery sticks, and homemade bleu cheese dressing.
Tavern Wings
Buffalo, BBQ, Hot-Honey, Caribbean Jerk, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parmesan, or Salt & Vinegar. Served with carrots, celery sticks, and homemade bleu cheese dressing.
Mussels
Steamed in white wine and garlic butter.
Stuffed Clams
Fried Calamari
Hot cherry peppers, jalapeño & sriracha aioli.
Onion Rings
Fried Essex Whole Belly Clams
Fried Clam Strips
Baked Artichokes
Artichoke hearts dusted with Shipyard crumbs and baked in a garlic white wine sauce, served with pita bread.
Raw Bar
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail | Oysters
Soups
Clam Chowder
Seafood Chowder
Shrimp, Scallops, Haddock
French Onion Soup Crock
Salads
Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, red cabbage, carrots, green peppers, red onion, kalamata olives, pepperoncini peppers, hot cherry peppers and feta cheese. Served with creamy Greek dressing.
Shipyard House Salad
Mixed field greens tossed with walnuts, cranberries, bleu cheese crumbles, and our homemade ginger-soy vinaigrette. Topped with cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons and parmesan cheese, tossed in Caesar dressing.
Garden Salad
Iceberg and green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, green peppers, red onions and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing.
Loaded Italian Salad
Lettuce, pepperoni, salami, black olives, cucumber, red onion, pepperoncini, basil, tomatoes and mozzarella tossed with a zesty Italian dressing.
Kale Salad
Baby kale, apples, white cheddar cheese, pomegranate seeds, cucumber, red onion, and candy pecans tossed with a maple Dijon dressing.
| Add To Any Salad: Steak Tips, Cocktail Shrimp, Buffalo Fingers, Grilled or Blackened Chicken, Chicken Salad, Grilled or Blackened Salmon |
Shipyard Staples
World Famous Lobster Roll
Daily shucked fresh native lobster meat piled high on a toasted brioche roll. Served with french fries and coleslaw.
Baked Lobster Pie
Fresh shucked lobster meat baked in a casserole and dusted with Shipyard Crumbs. Served with mashed potato and fresh vegetables.
Blackened Fish Tacos
Three tacos filled with bold, blackened haddock, topped with fresh greens, pico de gallo, avocado, and pineapple aioli.
Steak Tips
House marinade, served with your choice of two sides.
Blackened Swordfish
Pan-seared, blackened swordfish served with grilled asparagus and wild rice topped with a mango-pineapple salsa.
Sicilian Haddock
Capers, diced tomatoes, olives, red onions, and black pepper baked with olive oil, garlic, and wine. Served with your choice of two sides.
Sesame Tuna Bowl
Seared sesame crusted tuna and mixed vegetables served over sticky ginger-soy noodles tossed in house-made ponzu sauce, topped with wasabi aioli.
Ginger-Soy Salmon
Ginger-soy marinated salmon served with wild rice and a sweet and sour coleslaw.
Prime NY Sirloin
14 oz hand-cut, grilled to order, and served with your choice of two sides.
Captain’s Stew
Andouille sausage, leeks, tomatoes, shrimp, haddock, mussels, and scallops in a garlic saffron broth.
| Sides: Mashed or Baked Potato (after 4pm), Squash, Vegetable of the Day, Wild Rice, Shipyard French Fries, Coleslaw, Caesar Salad, Garden Salad |
Fried Seafood
| Fried Seafood Dishes Are Served With French Fries, Onion Rings & Coleslaw |
Fried Essex Whole Belly Clams
Fried Clam Strips
Fried Scallops
Fried Shrimp
Fried Haddock
Fried Calamari
Baked Seafood
| Baked Seafood Dishes Are Dusted With Shipyard Tavern Crumbs And Served With Your Choice Of Two Sides |
Baked Haddock
Baked Scallops
Baked Shrimp
Baked Combo
Scallops, shrimp, and haddock
Seafood Cameron Alex
Baked haddock, shrimp, and scallops topped with Shipyard crumbs and a mild cheese sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and a fresh vegetable.
Broiled Seafood
| Broiled Seafood Dishes Are Gluten Free And Served With Your Choice Of Two Sides |
Broiled Haddock
Broiled Scallops
Broiled Salmon
Broiled Seafood Delight
Haddock, Scallops, Shrimp and Chef’s Choice.
| Sides: Mashed or Baked Potato (after 4pm), Squash, Vegetable of the Day, Wild Rice, Shipyard French Fries, Coleslaw, Caesar Salad, Garden Salad |
Burgers
| All Burgers Include Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, And Pickles. Served With French Fries |
Shipyard Classic Burger
10oz handmade patty.
Bleu Cheese Burger
A cajun burger with caramelized onion, mushroom, bacon, and crumbled bleu cheese.
Shipwreck Smash Burger
Two beef patties, caramelized onions, American cheese, and a tangy aioli.
Anchor SmashBurger
Two beef patties, American cheese topped with a ‘Big Mac’ inspired sauce.
Chicken Sandwiches
| All Chicken Sandwiches Are Served On A Toasted Brioche Roll With French Fries |
Shipyard Classic Chicken Sandwich
Grilled or fried. Served with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich
Served with lettuce, pickles, and topped with our tangy coleslaw.
Deckhand Fried Chicken Sandwich
Deli hots, mayo, and American cheese served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.
OG Boathouse Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Spicy fried chicken, spicy sriracha mayo, and American cheese served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.
* All Burgers & Chicken Sandwiches may substitute for Onion rings, Waffle Fries, or Tavern Tater Tots.
Sandwiches
| Served With A Dill Pickle And French Fries |
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Home-made chicken salad with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served on your choice of white or wheat bread.
BLT
Crisp bacon, mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Served on a choice of white or wheat bread.
Schooner Dogs
Two grilled hot dogs on fresh rolls.
Ham and Cheese Club
Double decker of ham, crisp bacon, American cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Served on a choice of white or wheat bread.
Turkey Club
Double decker of turkey, crisp bacon, mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Served on a choice of white or wheat bread
Fried Haddock Sandwich
A fresh fried haddock filet topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served on a toasted Brioche Roll.
Grilled Cheeses
| Served With A Dill Pickle And French Fries On Sourdough Bread |
Ham & Cheese
Hot Honey Buffalo Chicken Melt
Buffalo chicken dip, crispy jalapenos, applewood smoked bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, and hot honey drizzle.
Shipyard Grilled Cheese
Prosciutto, gouda, cheddar, American, garlic aioli, caramelized onion & arugula.
Grilled Chicken Salad Melt
American cheese, red onion, and pickles.
* All Sandwiches & Grilled Cheeses May Substitute For Onion Rings, Waffle Fries, or Tavern Tater Tots.
Kids Menu
Macaroni & Cheese
Fish & Chips
Chicken Fingers & Fries
Cheeseburger & Fries
Hamburger & Fries
Grilled Cheese & Fries
Hot Dog & Fries
Dessert Menu
Strawberry Shortcake
Brownie Sundae
Chocolate Cake
Rotating/Seasonal Dessert

74 Main Street, Essex, MA 01929

Mon - Thurs : 11:30am - 9:00pm

Fri - Sun : 11:30am - 9:30pm

P: (978) 890-5103

E: info@shipyardtavernessex.com