Dining Menu
Relax, Dine & Savor the Tranquil Views
Enjoy the allure of our international menu as you savor the river views. Rest assured we remain committed to providing you with a memorable dining experience at our magical historic inn.
We have amazing outdoor dining spaces and, weather permitting, will do our best to accommodate you. Due to limited seating, please call early for reservations: 215.297.9260
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Lunch
Served Monday through Saturday
11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Soup, Salads & Appetizers
Soup of the Day 12
Smoked Chicken Corn Chowder 13
Smoked shredded chicken, celery, onions, peppers in a creamy chicken velouté
Strawberry Salad 16
Lemon poppy-seed crumble, sliced radish, strawberry dressing ^
Butter Lettuce, Avocado & Citrus Salad 16
Citrus confit, goat cheese, toasted almonds, white balsamic vinaigrette *
Spinach Salad 16
Mixed baby greens, bacon lardons, hard-cooked eggs, candied walnuts, rhubarb-raspberry dressing *
Appetizers
Spicy Beef Empanadas 16
Salsa verde, queso fresco *
Burrata Cheese with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes 17
Basil Coulis, extra virgin olive oil, grilled focaccia bread ^
Asparagus & Potato Tart 15
Goat cheese, chive oil, toasted pistachio
Seared Sea Scallops 22
Fava bean purée, crispy Tasso ham *
Entrées
Charleston Meeting Street Crab, Our Signature Dish 28
Classic au gratin, reduced cream, sharp cheddar cheese, sherry *
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake 24
Red pepper beurre blanc, basil coulis; rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables
Seared Salmon Fillet 25
Black bean sauce, corn & tomato salsa, coconut rice *
Chicken & Shrimp Jambalaya 24
Cajun seasoned rice, smoked ham, sweet peppers, sausage *
Pan Roasted Cod with Little Neck Clams & Andouille Cream 25
Poche’s Louisiana sausage, sweet peppers, fingerling potatoes *
Smoked Salmon & Avocado BLT 18
Whole wheat toast, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced avocado; wasabi mayonnaise, house-made potato salad ^
Seared Chicken Breast 22
Mediterranean spice rubbed; quinoa salad, pistachio-honey dressing ^
Bass’t Cheeseburger on a Pretzel Bun 19
Bacon jam, spiked pickled onion, Vermont cheddar cheese; sliced tomato, lettuce, French fries ^
Barbecued Beef Brisket Sandwich 18
House-smoked, slow cooked beef, brioche bun, fresh horseradish; red cabbage jicama slaw, onion rings ^
Potato Gnocchi with Porcini & Truffle 22
Mushrooms, sweet peas, Pecorino cheese, parsley
Sunday Brunch
Served Sundays
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Soup & Salads
Soup of the Day 12
Spinach Salad 16
Spinach, bacon lardons, hard-cooked eggs, candied walnuts, rhubarb-raspberry dressing *
Strawberry Salad 16
Lemon poppy-seed crumble, spring radish, strawberry dressing ^
Appetizers
House-Smoked Salmon Lox & Bagel 15
Capers, onions, cream cheese
Baked Brie en Croûte 16
Crostini, grapes, salted caramel
Potato, Bacon & Cheddar Croquettes 16
Honey mustard dipping sauce
Vanilla Yogurt & House-Made Granola 12
Seasonal fruit
Shared Plates
Chilled Ocean Trio 27
Seafood salad, Old Bay chips, grilled marinated shrimp, Jonah crab claw; Joe’s mustard sauce ^
Mediterranean Antipasto 23
Roasted garlic hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh salad; grilled pita ^
Artisanal Cheese Plate 26
Three Artisan Cheeses: Port-drizzled Stilton, cave-aged Humboldt Fog, Grafton-smoked cheddar; mixed berry jam, crostini, grapes ^
Entrées
Quiche of the Day 16
Mixed green salad, balsamic vinaigrette
Classic Eggs Benedict 19
Poached eggs, English muffin, hollandaise sauce; Canadian bacon
Steak & Eggs 24
Petite filet, 2 eggs any style, mushroom demi-glace, hollandaise sauce home fries *
Choice of Omelet 18
- Spinach, mushroom, onion, Gruyère cheese
- Roasted red pepper, caramelized onion, smoked cheddar;
Home fries, choice of breakfast meat *
Challah French Toast 17
Vermont maple syrup, choice of breakfast meat
Charleston Shrimp & Grits 23
Cheddar cheese grits, sautéed shrimp, roasted tomato cream sauce; seasonal vegetables *
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake 22
Red pepper beurre blanc, basil coulis; rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables
Bass’t Cheeseburger on a Pretzel Bun 19
Bacon jam, spiked pickled onion, Vermont cheddar cheese, sliced tomato, lettuce; French fries ^
Grilled Chicken Salad 16
Artisan lettuce mix, tomato, red onion, sliced cucumbers, white balsamic vinaigrette *
Dinner
Served 7 Days a Week
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Soups & Salads
Soup of the Day 12
Potato Leek Soup 13
Spring garlic oil, frizzled leeks *
Strawberry Salad 16
Lemon poppy-seed crumble, spring radish, strawberry dressing ^
Butter Lettuce, Avocado & Citrus Salad 16
Citrus confit, goat cheese, toasted almonds, white balsamic vinaigrette *
Spinach Salad 16
Spinach greens, bacon lardons, hard-cooked eggs, candied walnuts, rhubarb-raspberry dressing *
Appetizers
Charred Baby Spanish Octopus 19
Papas bravas, Romesco peppers, blistered shishito peppers *
Crispy Duck Confit 18
Amarena cherries, port wine reduction *
Burrata Cheese with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes 17
Basil coulis, extra virgin olive oil, grilled focaccia bread^
Firecracker Shrimp 19
Wonton wrapped jumbo shrimp, orange-hoisin dipping sauce
Entrées
Charleston Meeting Street Crab, Our Signature Dish 39
Classic au gratin, reduced cream, sharp cheddar cheese, sherry *
Stuffed Salmon 38
Watercress & scallop mousse, potato pavé with a champagne butter sauce
Seared Scallop Risotto 42
Sweet peas, wild mushrooms, porcini-truffle cream *
Almond Crusted Barramundi 39
Crispy cauliflower, Thai yellow curry sauce, sweet peppers, zucchini *
Mediterranean Spiced Swordfish 38
Polenta, asparagus, tomatoes, capers and olives*
Louisiana Red Drum 39
Jumbo shrimp, Tasso ham, Spanish rice, Creole cream sauce, asparagus ^
The Bass’t Grilled Filet Mignon 44
Stuffed with buttermilk blue cheese, mushroom demi; Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, vegetable du jour *
Grilled Hanger Steak 40
Truffle demi cream sauce; asparagus, crispy shallots, roasted fingerling potatoes *
Double-Boned Pork Chop 39
Rhubarb mustard sauce, polenta fries, pan jus; vegetable du jour *
Mediterranean Plate 29
Roasted red pepper hummus, eggplant caponata, zucchini, blistered cherry tomatoes, caramelized fennel, pistachio-honey dressing * V
Tavern
Shared Plates
Basket of French Fries 9
Catsup *
Beer Battered Onion Rings 9
Ranch dressing
Spinach, Crab & Artichoke Dip 22
Grilled pita ^
Chilled Ocean Trio 27
Seafood salad, Old Bay chips, grilled marinated shrimp, Jonah crab claw; Joe’s mustard sauce *
Mediterranean Antipasto 23
Roasted garlic hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh salad; grilled pita ^
Artisanal Cheese Plate 26
Three Artisan Cheeses: Port-drizzled Stilton, cave-aged Humboldt Fog, Grafton-smoked cheddar; mixed berry jam, crostini, grapes ^
Pub Fare
Fish & Chips 21
Cod battered in American Pale ale, French fries, coleslaw, herb tartar sauce
Seared Salmon Fillet 25
Black bean sauce, mango salsa, coconut almond rice*
Seared Chicken Breast 22
Mediterranean spice rubbed; quinoa salad, pistachio-honey dressing ^
Barbecued Beef Brisket Sandwich 18
House-smoked, slow cooked beef, brioche bun, fresh horseradish; red cabbage jicama slaw, onion rings ^
Bass’t Cheeseburger on a Pretzel Bun 19
Bacon jam, spiked pickled onion, Vermont cheddar cheese, sliced tomato, lettuce; French fries ^
Slider Trio 18
A daily selection from Chef’s repertoire; served on mini Brioche rolls served with French Fries
Specialty Cocktails
16 each
Bass'tini
Earl Gray tea infused Beefeater Gin, simple syrup, lemon juice
Bass’hattan
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Antica Vermouth, a dash of Woodford reserve barrel aged cherry bitters
Pomegranate Spritz
Pama Liquor, Lemon, Champagne
Blood Orange Martini
Vodka, blood orange purée, splash of sour mix
Cucumber Gimlet
Gin, Muddled Cucumber, Lime Juice
Strawberry Mint Lemonade
Vodka, Muddled Strawberries and Mint, Topped with Lemonade and Club Soda
Rum Punch
Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Grenadine
Dragonfruit Margarita
Tequila, Dragonfruit Syrup, Sour Mix
Draft, Bottled & Craft Beers
Draft Beer
Stella Artois 9
5% - light bodied and mildly bitter with crisp apple undertones
Guinness Stout 13
5.6% - classic Irish dry stout. Dark, malty and smooth
Sam Adams Seasonal 9
Limited release varieties for each season
Yards IPA 10
7% - lightly citrus with strong dry hops
Two Roads Hefeweizen 9
5% - beautifully cloudy, generous head of foam, fruit aroma, dry finish
Bottled Domestic Beer
Coors Light 6
4.2 % ABV, Colorado
Yuengling Lager 6
4.4% ABV, Pennsylvania
Heineken 7
5% ABV, Holland
Fat Tire Amber Ale 7
5.2% ABV, Colorado
Troegs Perpetual IPA 8
7.5% ABV, Pennsylvania
Chimay Blue 13
9% ABV, Belgium
Stella Liberte 6
non-alcoholic
Wine By The Glass
Black Bass Specialty Wine
Black Bass Proprietary Chardonnay, Sonoma California 16/49
Black Bass Proprietary Cabernet, Central Coast California 16/49
White Wines
Fête D'Or Cuvée Brut, France 14/40
Fête D'Or Cuvée Brute Rose, France 14/42
Canaletto Pino Grigio, Italy 14/38
Capitelles des Fermes Burgundy, France 14/42
Guillaman Sauvignon Blanc, France 14/40
Trione Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, California 19/62
Urban Riesling, Mosel, Germany 14/40
Ruby Donna Moscato, Italy 13/38
Lionel Osmin “La Vie En Rose”, France 14/42
Red Wines
Bogle Pinot Noir, California 14/40
Decoy Pinot Noir, California 18/58
DeLoach Merlot, California 15/48
First Drop “Mothers Ruin” Cabernet, Australia 18/58
Mill Creek Cabernet, Sonoma, California 22/80
Trefethen Eshcol Bordeaux Blend, California 18/65
San Huberto “Reserva” Malbec, Argentina 13/36
Garofoli ”Monte Reale” Sangiovese, Italy 13/38
Desserts
All Desserts 12
New York Style Cheesecake 12
Creamy Vanilla bean cheesecake on top a graham cracker crust served with mixed berry compote
Tiramisu 12
Clouds of light mascarpone cream on top of coffee-soaked lady fingers, finished with sweet cocoa
Gluten Free Chocolate Torte 12
Decadent rich dark chocolate fudge cake
6 Layer Chocolate Cake 18
Silky rich chocolate cake layered with chocolate ganache served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
Serves 2
Crème Brûlée
Served with a gluten free biscotti GF NF
Penn State Creamery Ice Cream 12
Two scoops of your flavor choice:
- Vanilla Bean
- Strawberry
- Chocolate
- Cherry Sorbet GF DF NF
Easter Sunday Brunch
Sunday, April 20, 2025 ◆ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Reservations required. Book now 215-297-9260
- Prix Fixe $59.50 per person
- Children under twelve $18
- Ages two and under eat free
Assortment of House-Made Baked Goods
1st Course – Choice of:
Soup of Day
Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Lemon-poppy seed crumble, spring radish, strawberry dressing *
Butter Lettuce, Avocado & Citrus Salad
Citrus confit, goat cheese & toasted almonds with a white balsamic vinaigrette *
House-Smoked Salmon Lox & Bagel
Capers, onions, crème cheese ^
Baked Brie en Croûte
Crostini, grapes, salted caramel
Vanilla Yogurt & House-Made Granola
With Seasonal fruit
2nd Course – Choice of:
Quiche of the Day
Served with mixed green salad & balsamic vinaigrette
Classic Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs, English muffin, Canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce; home fries
Steak & Eggs
Petite filet with 2 eggs any style, mushroom demi-glace; home fries *
Choice of Omelet:
- Seafood Newburg - shrimp, crabmeat in cognac cream
- Spinach, mushroom, onion & Gruyère cheese *
- Roasted red pepper, caramelized onion & smoked cheddar *
Served with side of home fries & breakfast meat
Challah French Toast
Vermont maple syrup; choice of breakfast meat
Charleston Shrimp & Grits
Cheddar cheese grits, sautéed shrimp, roasted tomato cream sauce; seasonable vegetables *
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Garlic aioli, roasted red pepper coulis; rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables
Bass't Cheeseburger on a Pretzel Bun
Bacon jam, spiked pickled onion, Vermont cheddar cheese; sliced tomato, lettuce, French fries ^
Grilled Chicken Salad
Artisan lettuce mix, tomato, red onion, sliced cucumbers, with a white balsamic vinaigrette *
Desserts to Follow
Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 11, 2025 ◆ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Reservations required-
- Prix Fixe $59.50 per person
- Children under twelve $18
- Ages two and under eat free
Assortment of House-Made Baked Goods
1st Course – Choice of:
Soup of Day
Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Lemon-poppy seed crumble, spring radish, strawberry dressing *
Butter Lettuce, Avocado & Citrus Salad
Citrus confit, goat cheese & toasted almonds with a white balsamic vinaigrette *
House-Smoked Salmon Lox & Bagel
Capers, onions, crème cheese ^
Baked Brie en Croûte
Crostini, grapes, salted caramel
Vanilla Yogurt & House-Made Granola
With Seasonal fruit
2nd Course – Choice of:
Quiche of the Day
Served with mixed green salad & balsamic vinaigrette
Classic Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs, English muffin, Canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce; home fries
Steak & Eggs
Petite filet with 2 eggs any style, mushroom demi-glace; home fries *
Choice of Omelet:
- Seafood Newburg - shrimp, crabmeat in cognac cream
- Spinach, mushroom, onion & Gruyère cheese *
- Roasted red pepper, caramelized onion & smoked cheddar *
Side of home fries & breakfast meat
Challah French Toast
Vermont maple syrup; choice of breakfast meat
Charleston Shrimp & Grits
Cheddar cheese grits, sautéed shrimp, roasted tomato cream sauce; seasonable vegetables *
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Garlic aioli, roasted red pepper coulis; rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables
Bass't Cheeseburger on a Pretzel Bun
Bacon jam, spiked pickled onion, Vermont cheddar cheese; sliced tomato, lettuce, French fries ^
Grilled Chicken Salad
Artisan lettuce mix, tomato, red onion, sliced cucumbers, with a white balsamic vinaigrette *
Desserts to Follow
Cocktails
French 75
Gin or vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, champagne
Bloody Mary
House-made Bloody-Mary mix, vodka
Breakfast Martini
Gin, orange liqueur, lemon juice
Aperol Twist
Aperol, Lillet, champagne & a dash of bitters
Grapefruit Spritz
Hornitos tequila, pineapple juice, splash of club soda
Father's Day Brunch
Sunday, June 15, 2025 ◆ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Reservations Strongly Advised. Book now 215-297-9260
- Prix Fixe $59.50 per person
- Children under twelve $18
- Ages two and under eat free
Assortment of House-Made Baked Goods
1st Course – Choice of:
Soup of the Day
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
Lemon-poppy seed crumble, spring radish, strawberry dressing *
Butter Lettuce, Avocado & Citrus Salad
Citrus confit, goat cheese, toasted almonds, white balsamic vinaigrette *
House-Smoked Salmon Lox & Bagel
Capers, onions, crème cheese ^
Baked Brie en Croute
Crostini, grapes, salted caramel
Potato, Bacon & Cheddar Croquettes
Honey mustard dipping sauce
Yogurt & House-Made Granola
Seasonal fruit *
2nd Course – Choice of:
Quiche of the Day
Mixed green salad, balsamic vinaigrette
Classic Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs, English muffin, Canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce; home fries
Steak & Eggs
Petite filet, two eggs any style; mushroom demi-glace, home fries *
Choice of Omelet:
- Seafood Newburg - shrimp, crabmeat in cognac cream
- Spinach, mushroom, onion, Gruyère cheese *
- Roasted red pepper, caramelized onion, smoked cheddar *
Side of home fries & breakfast meat
Challah French Toast
Vermont maple syrup, choice of breakfast meat
Charleston Shrimp & Grits
Cheddar cheese grits, sautéed shrimp, roasted tomato cream sauce; seasonable vegetables *
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Garlic aioli, roasted red pepper coulis; rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables
Bass't Cheeseburger on a Pretzel Bun
Bacon jam, spiked pickled onion, Vermont cheddar cheese; sliced tomato, lettuce, French fries ^
Grilled Chicken Salad
Artisan lettuce mix, tomato, red onion, sliced cucumbers, white balsamic vinaigrette *
Dessert Menu to Follow
Trivia Night
Join us for the first ever Trivia Night at the Black Bass Hotel
Thursday April 17th, 2025
$49.95 per person- game, tax and meal included
Included Meal to Choose From
Seared Salmon Fillet
Black bean sauce, mango salsa, coconut almond rice*
Seared Chicken Breast
Mediterranean spice rubbed; warm quinoa salad, pistachio-honey dressing ^
Bass’t Cheeseburger on a Pretzel Bun
Bacon jam, spiked pickled red onion, Vermont cheddar cheese; sliced tomato, lettuce & French fries ^
Slider Trio
A daily selection from Chef’s repertoire; served on mini Brioche rolls
Barbecued Beef Brisket Sandwich
House-smoked, slow cooked beef, brioche bun, fresh horseradish; red cabbage jicama slaw, onion rings
Fish & Chips
Cod battered in American Pale ale, French fries, coleslaw, herb tartar sauce
Available to Purchase
Basket of French Fries 9
Catsup
Beer Battered Onion Rings 9
Ranch dressing
Spinach, Crab & Artichoke Dip 19
Grilled pita ^
Charcuterie Plate 23
Smoked Speck ham, sweet Soppressata, Pheasant terrine; crostini and cranberry mustard ^
Mediterranean Antipasto 22
Roasted garlic hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh salad; grilled pita
Artisanal Cheese Plate 25
Port drizzled Stilton Blue, cave-ripened Humboldt Fog, Grafton smoked cheddar; fig jam, crostini, grapes ^
* Gluten Free
^ Bread may be modified to be gluten free
Dinner & Tavern
Served 7 Days a Week
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(No Tavern menu on Saturdays)
Lunch & Sunday Brunch
Served Monday – Saturday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Brunch Served Sunday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Lite Afternoon
Served 7 Days a Week
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
* Gluten Free
^ Bread may be modified to be gluten free
Dinner & Tavern
Served 7 Days a Week
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(No Tavern menu on Saturdays)
Lunch & Sunday Brunch
Served Monday – Saturday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Brunch Served Sunday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Lite Afternoon
Served 7 Days a Week
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
* Gluten Free
^ Bread may be modified to be gluten free
Dinner & Tavern
Served 7 Days a Week
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(No Tavern menu on Saturdays)
Lunch & Sunday Brunch
Served Monday – Saturday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Brunch Served Sunday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Lite Afternoon
Served 7 Days a Week
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
* Gluten Free
^ Bread may be modified to be gluten free
Dinner & Tavern
Served 7 Days a Week
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(No Tavern menu on Saturdays)
Lunch & Sunday Brunch
Served Monday – Saturday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Brunch Served Sunday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Lite Afternoon
Served 7 Days a Week
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dinner & Tavern
Served 7 Days a Week
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(No Tavern menu on Saturdays)
Lunch & Sunday Brunch
Served Monday – Saturday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Brunch Served Sunday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Lite Afternoon
Served 7 Days a Week
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dinner & Tavern
Served 7 Days a Week
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(No Tavern menu on Saturdays)
Lunch & Sunday Brunch
Served Monday – Saturday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Brunch Served Sunday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Lite Afternoon
Served 7 Days a Week
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dinner & Tavern
Served 7 Days a Week
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(No Tavern menu on Saturdays)
Lunch & Sunday Brunch
Served Monday – Saturday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Brunch Served Sunday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Lite Afternoon
Served 7 Days a Week
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
GF Gluten-free | DF Dairy-free | NF Nut-free
Dinner & Tavern
Served 7 Days a Week
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(No Tavern menu on Saturdays)
Lunch & Sunday Brunch
Served Monday – Saturday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Brunch Served Sunday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Lite Afternoon
Served 7 Days a Week
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
* Gluten Free
^ Bread may be modified to be gluten free
* Gluten Free
^ Bread may be modified to be gluten free
* Gluten Free
^ Bread may be modified to be gluten free
* Gluten Free
^ Bread may be modified to be gluten free
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