The Boathouse on the Ohio River
925 Riverside Drive,
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 721-7427
Special New Year's Eve Hours: Open 3:00-10:00 PM December 31st, 2025
Special New Year's Day Hours: Closed
In-House Dining:
Closed Monday
Tuesday-Thursday: 4:00PM-9:00PM
Friday: 4:00PM-10:00PM
Saturday: 3:00PM-10:00PM
Sunday: 3:00PM-9:00PM
Reservations, please click here: Reserve a Table
*Call Restaurant for Holiday Hours*
Live Music Most Fridays and Saturdays 5:30-8:30PM
Take-Out & Delivery: Tuesday- Friday 4-9PM, Saturday & Sunday: 3-10PM. Order Now
Menus
Starter Plates
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Pulled Pork Nachos
Our famous pulled pork barbecue served on our equally famous Saratoga chips. Topped with cheddar cheese, scallions and jalapeños. They are delicious enough to share! Voted"#1 appetizer in the city" by Cincinnati magazine!
$15.99
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Gulf Shrimp Cantonese
Delicately breaded and fried to a golden brown, served with our sweet Damson plum and hot mustard sauce. It sounds awesome because it is.
$14.99
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Shrimp Cocktail GF
Four jumbo shrimp served with a side of cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge.
$13.99
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Shrimp & Grits
Three large shrimp wrapped in pepper bacon. Cooked and dipped in our BBQ sauce and placed on a bed of roasted corn and white cheddar grits.
$14.99
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Saratoga Chips
Our saratoga chips are hand-cut daily from the finest grade jumbo Idaho potatoes.
$9.99
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Onion Straws
Our onion straws are hand-cut and fried to a delicate crisp. Both our chips and straws are served with our original barbecue sauce or our spicy chipotle barbecue sauce.
$9.99
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Chipotle BBQ Wings
Eight wings, tossed in our spicy chipotle barbecue sauce, served with celery and bleu cheese.
$16.49
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Crostini
Sliced and toasted French bread topped with our bleu cheese dressing, diced Roma tomatoes, mozzarella cheese blend, Parmesan cheese, garlic oregano and basil.
$10.99
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Athenian Meatballs
Momma Gregory's original Greek meatball recipe, made with 100% beef and a unique blend of herbs and spices. Served on a bed of cheddar grits.
$10.99
Salads
Our house-made dressings are ranch, bleu cheese, and vinaigrette. Our other dressing options are french, caesar, thousand islands, raspberry walnut vinaigrette and balsamic vinaigrette (gluten-free).-
Ribs King Salad GFR
A seasonal selection of mixed greens, tomatoes, sliced radishes, and carrots. Served with your choice of dressing.
Á La Carte $7.99
With Entree $5.99
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Iceberg Wedge GFR
Served with our house-made creamy bleu cheese dressing, tomatoes and smoked bacon. Topped with bleu cheese crumbles.
Half $9.99
Full $13.99
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Classic Caesar GFR
Tender hearts of romaine lettuce tossed in our Caesar dressing and topped with our homemade croutons and shredded parmesan cheese.
Half $10.99
Full $14.99
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Greek Salad GF
Fresh greens tossed with our tangy house vinaigrette, kalamata olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini and feta cheese.
Half $11.99
Full $15.99
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Make it a Mel (Add Protein):
Add Grilled Chicken for $9.99
Add Grilled Salmon for $11.99
Sandwiches
All sandwiches include a choice of one side dish.-
Classic Wagyu Burger* GFR
An 8-ounce burger topped with your favorite cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion.
$17.99
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Pulled Pork BBQ GFR
Lean cuts of pork, slow-smoked, hand-pulled and mixed with our famous Original barbecue sauce.
$17.99
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Pulled Smoked Chicken BBQ GFR
Slow-smoked for hours, hand-pulled and mixed with our famous Original barbecue sauce.
$17.99
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Fried Fillet of Cod
Served with our homemade tartar sauce.
$17.99
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Beef Brisket GFR
*Limited quantity each day*
$17.99
Entrees
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The Original World Famous Pork Loin Back Ribs GF
Order $29.99
Full Slab $36.99
King Slab $40.99
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Barbecued Spring Chicken GF
All-natural, farm-raised half chicken, served with our Original or our spicy Chipotle barbecue sauce.
$23.99
All White Meat Add $3.00
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New York Strip Steak* GFR
A 12 ounce, hand-cut and trimmed NY Strip, specially seasoned and charbroiled. Served with onion straws.
$42.99
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Filet Mignon* GFR
8 ounce, center-cut medallion of beef, specially seasoned. Served with onion straws and bearnaise sauce on the side.
$44.99
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Bone-In Ribeye GFR
A 16 oz., cowboy-cut ribeye, specially seasoned. Served with our hand-cut onion straws.
$49.99
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Pork Chop* GFR
Extra thick, hand-cut, hand-spiced pork chops. Served on a bed of onion straws.
One Chop $22.99
Two Chops $31.99
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Slow Smoked Beef Brisket Dinner GF
Slow smoked and carved to order. *Limited quantity each day*
$28.99
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Roasted Wisconsin Duckling GF
All natural, farm raised half duckling, served with house-made orange sherry sauce.
$38.99
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Coho Salmon* GF
Also known as silver salmon – grilled or blackened to perfection. Served over a bed of couscous and fresh vegetables.
$29.99
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Salmon California
Grilled Salmon on a bed of spinach, topped with sautéed mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes. Served with a creamy dill and white wine sauce.
Half $23.99
Full $33.99
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Gulf Shrimp Cantonese
Ten shrimp, delicately breaded and fried to a golden brown. Served with our sweet Damson plum and hot mustard sauce.
$29.99
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“Create your own combo”
Choose any 2 items below - Ribs, Chicken, Shrimp, Brisket and Pork Chop
$35.99
Side Dishes
Á la carte.-
Saratoga Chips
$4.99
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French Fries
$4.99
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Macaroni and Cheese
$4.99
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Baked Idaho Potato GF
Loaded is additional.
$4.99
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Baked Sweet Potato GF
$4.99
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Broccoli GF
$4.99
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Cole Slaw GF
$4.99
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Onion Straws
$4.99
Desserts
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Key Lime Pie
$10.99
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Peanut Butter Pie
$10.99
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Chocolate Volcano Cake
$10.99
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Carrot Cake
$10.99
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Profiteroles
Single $8.99
Two For $10.99
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Graeter's Ice Cream
$9.99
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Caramel Brownie Cheesecake
$10.99
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Caramel Apple Volcano Cake
$12.99
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats may increase your risk of foodborne illness. 20% gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club & American Express.
**The following major food allergens are used as ingredients: Milk, Egg, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soy, and Sesame. Please notify a food employee for more information about these ingredients.
GF- Gluten Free
GFR- Gluten Free By Request
From BBQ Burnt Ends to Brisket Egg Rolls, our new lounge-exclusive menu brings bold flavors and signature flair to every bite —available at both Montgomery Inn locations.
(Only available in the bar area)
Bar Menu
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ATHENIAN MEATBALLS
Momma Gregory’s original Greek meatball recipe, made with 100% beef and a blend of unique herbs and spices. Served on a bed of cheddar cheese grits.
$10.99
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WHIPPED FETA
A blend of Greek Feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, Aleppo pepper and pine nuts. Served with house-made Pita Chips.
$10.99
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CROSTINI
Sliced and toasted French bread topped with our blue cheese dressing, diced Roma tomatoes, mozzarella cheese blend, Parmesan cheese, garlic oregano and basil.
$10.99
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“EL PASO” EGG ROLLS
Chopped Smoked Brisket and fresh vegetables wrapped in a delicate wonton shell. Lightly tossed in a blend of our own Barbecue Sauce and Asian Soy Sauce.
$14.99
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SHRIMP & GRITS
Three Large shrimp wrapped in pepper bacon and cooked. Dipped in our BBQ sauce and placed on a bed of cheddar cheese grits. Served with a ramekin of BBQ sauce.
$14.99
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STREET CORN & BRISKET SKILLET
Mexican Street Corn, topped with our slow-smoked brisket, Pico de Gallo and Cotija cheese, chipotle ranch and cilantro. Served with tri-colored tortilla chips.
$14.99
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BBQ BURNT ENDS
Slow-smoked brisket, caramelized with our world-famous barbecue sauce, gives a texture as smooth as butter. Served with our own Saratoga Chips.
$15.99
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WAGYU WESTERN BURGER
Our 8-ounce (half-pound) Wagyu burger, topped with bacon, onion straws and laced with our own barbecue sauce. Served with our own Saratoga Chips.
$17.99
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CALIFORNIA SALMON
4 ounces of Pacific Northwest Salmon, grilled and served on a bed of wilted spinach, topped with sun-dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. Laced with a delicate, creamy dill sauce.
$22.99
Family Packs
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FAMILY PACK 1 (FEEDS 2-4)
1 King Slab, 2 quarter chickens (all white) or 20 chicken wings, Saratoga chips, pan of salad, BBQ sauce, and 1 fully baked pie.
$82.00
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FAMILY PACK 2 (4-6)
2 King Slabs, 2 quarter chickens (all white) or 20 chicken wings, Saratoga chips, pan of salad or pan of coleslaw, BBQ sauce, and 1 fully baked pie.
$119.00
Starter Plates
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Pulled Pork Nachos
Our famous pulled pork barbecue served on our equally famous Saratoga chips. Topped with cheddar cheese, scallions and jalapeños. They are delicious enough to share! Voted"#1 appetizer in the city" by Cincinnati magazine!
$15.99
-
Gulf Shrimp Cantonese
Delicately breaded and fried to a golden brown, served with our sweet Damson plum and hot mustard sauce. It sounds awesome because it is.
$14.99
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Shrimp Cocktail GF
Four jumbo shrimp served with a side of cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge.
$13.99
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Shrimp & Grits
Three large shrimp wrapped in pepper bacon. Cooked and dipped in our BBQ sauce and placed on a bed of roasted corn and white cheddar cheese grits.
$14.99
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Saratoga Chips
Our saratoga chips are hand-cut daily from the finest grade jumbo Idaho potatoes.
$9.99
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Onion Straws
Our onion straws are hand-cut and fried to a delicate crisp. Both our chips and straws are served with our original barbecue sauce or our spicy chipotle barbecue sauce.
$9.99
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Chipotle BBQ Wings
Eight wings, tossed in our chipotle barbecue sauce, served with celery and bleu cheese.
$16.49
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Crostini
Sliced and toasted French bread topped with our bleu cheese dressing, diced Roma tomatoes, mozzarella cheese blend, Parmesan cheese, garlic oregano and basil.
$10.99
-
Athenian Meatballs
Momma Gregory's original Greek meatball recipe, made with 100% beef and a unique blend of herbs and spices. Served on a bed of cheddar grits.
$10.99
Sandwiches
All sandwiches include a choice of one side dish.-
Classic Wagyu Burger
An 8-ounce burger topped with your favorite cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
$17.99
-
Pulled Pork BBQ
Lean cuts of pork, slow-smoked, hand-pulled and mixed with our famous Original barbecue sauce.
$17.99
-
Pulled Smoked Chicken BBQ
Slow-smoked for hours, hand-pulled and mixed with our famous Original barbecue sauce.
$17.99
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Fried Fillet of Cod
Served with our homemade tartar sauce.
$17.99
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Beef Brisket Sandwich
*Limited quantity each day*
$17.99
Salads
Our house-made dressings are ranch, bleu cheese, and vinaigrette. Our other dressing options are french, caesar, thousand islands, raspberry walnut vinaigrette and balsamic vinaigrette (gluten-free).-
Ribs King Salad
An assortment of fresh greens topped with tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and croutons.
Á La Carte $7.99
With Entree $5.99
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Iceberg Wedge
Served with our house-made creamy bleu cheese dressing, tomatoes and smoked bacon. Topped with bleu cheese crumbles.
Half $9.99
Full $13.99
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Classic Caesar
Tender hearts of romaine lettuce tossed in our Caesar dressing and topped with our homemade croutons and shredded parmesan cheese.
Half $10.99
Full $14.99
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Greek Salad
Fresh greens tossed with our tangy house vinaigrette, kalamata olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini, scallions and feta cheese.
Half $11.99
Full $15.99
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Make it a Mel (Add Protein):
Add Grilled Chicken for $9.99
Add Grilled Salmon for $11.99
Entrees
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The Original World Famous Pork Loin Back Ribs
Order $29.99
Full Slab $36.99
King Slab $40.99
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Barbecued Spring Chicken
All-natural, farm-raised half chicken, served with our Original or our spicy Chipotle barbecue sauce.
$23.99
All White Meat Add $3.00
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New York Strip Steak*
A 12 ounce, hand-cut and trimmed NY Strip, specially seasoned and charbroiled. Served with onion straws.
$42.99
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Filet Mignon*
8 ounce, center-cut medallion of beef, specially seasoned. Served with onion straws and bearnaise sauce on the side.
$44.99
-
Bone-In Ribeye
A 16 oz., cowboy-cut ribeye, specially seasoned. Served with our hand-cut onion straws.
$49.99
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Pork Chop*
Extra thick, hand-cut, hand-spiced pork chops. Served on a bed of onion straws.
One Chop $22.99
Two Chops $31.99
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Slow Smoked Beef Brisket Dinner GF
Slow smoked and carved to order. *Limited quantity each day*
$28.99
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Roasted Wisconsin Duckling GF
All natural, farm raised half duckling, served with house-made orange sherry sauce.
$38.99
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Coho Salmon*
Also known as silver salmon – grilled or blackened to perfection. Served over a bed of couscous and fresh vegetables.
$29.99
-
Salmon California
Grilled Salmon on a bed of spinach, topped with sautéed mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes. Served with a creamy dill and white wine sauce.
Half $23.99
Full $33.99
-
Gulf Shrimp Cantonese
Ten shrimp, delicately breaded and fried to a golden brown. Served with our sweet Damson plum and hot mustard sauce.
$29.99
-
“Create your own combo”
Choose any 2 items below - Ribs, Chicken, Shrimp and Pork Chop
$35.99
Side Dishes
Á la carte.-
Saratoga Chips
$4.99
-
French Fries
$4.99
-
Macaroni and Cheese
$4.99
-
Baked Idaho Potato
Loaded is additional.
$4.99
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Baked Sweet Potato
$4.99
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Broccoli
$4.99
Desserts
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Key Lime Pie
$10.99
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Peanut Butter Pie
$10.99
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Chocolate Volcano Cake
$10.99
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Carrot Cake
$10.99
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Profiteroles
Single $8.99
Two For $10.99
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Graeter's Ice Cream
$9.99
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Caramel Brownie Cheesecake
$10.99
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Caramel Apple Volcano Cake
$12.99
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats may increase your risk of foodborne illness. 20% gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club & American Express.
Drinks
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Craft Beer
Golden Road Mango Cart Wheat Ale
Rhinegeist Cheetah Lager
Braxton Brewing Garage Beer
Mt. Carmel Hibiscus Blueberry Blonde Ale
Sonder Brewing Grapefruit Kolsch
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Draft Beer
Ted’s Amber Ale (House Brew)
Guinness
Madtree Seeing Colors Hazy IPA
Michelob Ultra
Rhinegeist Truth IPA
Modelo Especial
Rhinegeist Cincy Light Beer
Yuengling Lager
Bell's Two Hearted IPA
Stella Artois
Samuel Adams Seasonal
Lost Coast Tangerine Wheat
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Other Beers
Budweiser
Budweiser Zero NA
Bud Light
Coors Light
Corona Extra
Heineken
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite
Samuel Adams Just The Haze IPA NA
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Seltzers
White Claw – Black Cherry & Mango
High Noon – Lime and Peach
Cidergeist Zappy - Hard Cider
Angry Orchard Cider
Strongbow - Gold Cider (Gluten Free)
Suncruiser Lemonade
White Wine By The Glass
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Fetzer, Riesling
Bottle $28.00
Glass $10.50
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Seven Daughters, Moscato
Bottle $28.00
Glass $10.50
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Gabbiano, Pinot Grigio
Bottle $32.00
Glass $11.50
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Bonterra, Rose
Bottle $32.00
Glass $11.50
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Joel Gott, Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle $40.00
Glass $13.50
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Black Stallion, Chardonnay
Bottle $40.00
Glass $13.50
Red Wine By The Glass
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Hahn, Merlot
Bottle $36.00
Glass $12.50
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Old Patch Red, Zinfandel Blend
Glass $14.50
Bottle $44.00
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Doria, Pinot Noir
Bottle $44.00
Glass $14.50
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Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle $44.00
Glass $14.50
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Marques Casa Concha, Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle $52.00
Glass $15.50
Dean's Cellar Selection
White Wines By The Bottle
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Sonoma- Cutrer
Russian River, Chardonnay
$40.00
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Schloss Vollards
Kabinett, Germany, Riesling
$48.00
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Massican
California, Pinot Grigio
$42.00
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Whitehall Lane
Napa, Sauvignon Blanc
$45.00
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Rombauer
Caneros, Chardonnay
$55.00
Red Wines By The Bottle
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Oberon, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
$38.00
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Harvey & Harriet
Paso Robles, Red Blend
$38.00
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Marques Casa Concha
Pinot Noir
$40.00
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Trivento, Golden Reserve
Argentina, Malbec
$40.00
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Serial
Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon
$45.00
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Turley
Juvenile, California, Zinfandel
$45.00
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Gia Coppola, Paso Robles
Red Blend
$48.00
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Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
$50.00
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En Route
Russian River, Pinot Noir
$60.00
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Duckhorn, Napa Valley, Merlot
$55.00
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Honig
Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
$60.00
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Mt. Peak, Sonoma, Rattlesnake Zinfandel
$65.00
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Mt. Veeder
Napa, Cabernet Sauvignon
$75.00
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Lewis Cellars
Napa, Alec's Red Blend
$95.00
Sparkling Wine
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Barefoot Bubbly Brut
(Split)
$13.50
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La Marca Prosecco
(Split)
$14.50
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La Marca Rose Proseco
Italy
$32.00
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Canard Duchene Brut
France
$60.00
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Devil's Brut
Limari Valley
$30.00
The Boathouse
RIBS KING BUFFET
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Ribs King Buffet
Ribs and Chicken Combination Buffet. Served with Tossed Salad with our house-made Ranch and House Vinaigrette. A choice of coffee, tea or soft drink is also included. Drinks have unlimited refills. Choice of two side dishes. *Does not include tax and gratuity*
$46.99 per person
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Ribs King Side Options
Macaroni & Cheese, Saratoga Chips with BBQ Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Baked Beans, Vegetable Medley
HORS D'OEUVRE & Appetizers
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BBQ Choice Loin Back Ribs (4 to 5 bones)
Served with our famous Montgomery Inn BBQ sauce
$17.99 per order
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Saratoga Chips
Our famous, thinly sliced, deep-fried potatoes, served warm with Montgomery Inn BBQ sauce.
$36.99 per pan (20 Servings)
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Pulled Pork or Pulled Chicken Sliders (3 per order)
Lean cuts of pork, slow-smoked for 16 hours, pulled and mixed with our world-famous barbecue sauce
$9.99 per order
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Cheeseburger Sliders (3 per order)
With American cheese and pickles
$10.99 per order
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Gulf Shrimp Cantonese (3 per order)
Lightly breaded and fried golden brown served with sweet plum and hot mustard sauce
$9.99 per order
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Chilled Gulf Shrimp Cocktail (3 pieces per order)
Served with lemon wedges and traditional cocktail sauce
$11.59 per order
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Greek Meatballs (3 per order)
Oven-roasted and served with Montgomery Inn BBQ sauce
$7.59 per order
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Mini Crab Cakes (3 pieces)
Served with chili mayonnaise
$9.99 per order
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International Cheeseboard
Assorted cheeses garnished with seasonal fruit and served with a variety of crackers *Minimum of 10 people
$8.99 per person
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Fresh Vegetable Tray
Assorted fresh vegetables, garnished with Greek olives, and peppers and accompanied by our homemade dips *Minimum of 10 people
$6.99 per person
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Parmesan Artichoke Dip
Served warm with tortilla chips *Minimum of 10 people
$7.99 per person
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Spanakopita (3 per order)
Spinach and cheese phyllo triangles. Flaky phyllo dough triangles filled with flavorful spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, garlic, and spices
$8.99 per order
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Inn Skins (6 per order)
Potato skins with bacon and green onions served with sour cream and Montgomery Inn BBQ sauce
$9.59 per order
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Fried Cheese Sticks (5 per order)
Fried mozzarella cheese
$10.99 per order
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Crab Meat Stuffed Mushrooms (3 pieces per order)
Delicately flaked crab meat with herbs and spices
$8.99 per order
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Jumbo Chipotle Chicken BBQ Wings (3 per order)
Served spicy
$8.99 per order
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Buffalo Chicken Tenders (2 per order)
Boneless fried chicken tenders coated with our own buffalo style hot sauce served with celery and bleu cheese dressing
$7.99 per order
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Vegetable Spring Roll (3 per order)
Each spring roll is made with a delicate crepe wrapper filled with crisp vegetables and spices. Serve as a crunchy appetizer, a vegetarian/vegan option or as the perfect complement to any entrée
$7.99 per order
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Bleu Cheese Crostinis (3 per order)
Thin slices of French bread topped with our own blend of crumbled bleu cheese, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano and a sprinkling of four Italian cheeses. Lightly toasted
$5.99 per order
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Wild Mushroom Tart (3 pieces per order)
Wild mushrooms with a touch of sherry and cream sauce in a puff pastry
$8.99 per order
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Smoked Scottish or Pepper Chilled Salmon
Served with Cocktail Rye Bread, garnished with chopped egg, onions and capers (minimum of 50 people)
$9.99 per person
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Tenderloin of Beef Encroute (3 pieces per order)
A piece of beef tenderloin seasoned with a duxelles blend of shallots, mushrooms, and onions. Wrapped in a French pastry puff.
$13.95 per order
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Entrees
Chicken Tenders $6.59
Cheeseburger $5.59
Grilled Hot Dog $3.59
Macaroni & Cheese $3.99
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Sides
Baked Potato
Sweet Potato
French Fries
Vegetable
Fresh Fruit
Saratoga Chips
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Desserts
Children's Sundae $3.59
Children's Ice Cream