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Our soup is prepared daily using only the finest ingredients available. your server will let you know about today’s creation
The Black Thorn
Cocktail Bar and Gastropub$$$$
Byward Market-Parliament Hill, Ottawa
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Menu
Brunch
All black thorn sandwiches are served w/ your choice of; soup of the day, classic caesar, house greens or fries
Black Thorn Breakfast
8.00
Two eggs any style & your choice of bacon, farmer’s sausage or ham. Served w/ home fried potatoes, bran & molasses toast & seasonal fruit
French Toast
13.00
Cranberry focaccia bread coated in a cinnamon infused batter & served w/ vanilla custard & seasonal fruit salad. Includes your choice of bacon, farmer’s sausage or ham
Daily Quiche
12.00
House made quiche. Your server will let you know what kind of quiche our chef has made today. Served w/ house salad, bran & molasses toast & seasonal fruit
Smoked Salmon
13.00
Atlantic salmon, smoked in house & served w/ cream cheese, capers, pickled red onions, a toasted sesame bagel, house greens & seasonal fruit
Warm Spinach Dip
11.00
Warm cream cheese mixed w/ wilted spinach, red onions & red peppers. topped w/ mozzarella cheese & baked. Served w/ crispy pita chips
Lobster & Shrimp Salad
15.00
Atlantic lobster, shrimp & fresh avocado mixed w/ a cilantro-caper mayo, served w/ mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers & our house-made balsamic vinaigrette
San Francisco Pizza
15.00
Basil Pesto sauce, caramelized onions, freshly sliced pears, brie & mozzarella cheese
Texan Pizza
16.00
BBQ sauce, oven-roasted chicken breast, bacon, caramelized onions & mozzarella cheese. Garnished w/ parmesan cheese & scallions
Courtyard Club
15.00
Real oven-roasted turkey breast, crisp bacon, provolone cheese, iceberg lettuce & vine-ripened tomatoes served on toasted Richmond Bakery bran & molasses bread
Also Available – Bison Burger
15.00
Scone & Strawberry Yogurt
7.00
Warm English-style scone served w/ seasonal fruit, organic jam, creme anglaise & strawberry yogurt
Three Egg Omelet
11.00 - 14.00
A three egg omelette served w/ home fried potatoes, bran & molasses toast & seasonal fruit
Eggs Benedict
12.00
Two poached eggs presented over your choice of honey baked ham wilted spinach (11) or house smoked salmon ($13) on a toasted English muffin. Topped w/ hollandaise sauce & served w/ home fried potatoes & seasonal fruit
Farmer’s Breakfast
12.00
Three eggs any style, three bacon strips & three farmer’s sausage. Served w/ home fried potatoes, bran & molasses toast & seasonal fruit
Breakfast Wrap
10.00
Scrambled eggs, scallions, red peppers & cheddar cheese wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla then oven baked. Served w/ house made salsa, home fried potatoes & seasonal fruit
Black Thorn Salad
15.00
Oven-roasted free-range chicken breast, bacon strips, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, Danish blue cheese, English cucumber & crisp hearts of romaine. Tossed in a creamy garlic dressing
Roasted Beet Salad
14.00
Roasted beets, vanilla-poached pears, spicy pecans & spinach tossed w/ our house-made balsamic vinaigrette & topped w/ feta cheese
Black Thorn Pizza
17.00
Tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese garnished w/ prosciutto, parmesan & fresh basil
Pear & Brie Sandwich
13.00
Sliced Bartlett pears, warm brie, caramelized onions & spinach. Topped w/ pesto mayo & served on a toasted ciabatta bun
Black Thorn Angus Burger
14.00
House-made 7 oz. angus beef burger grilled to perfection & served on a toasted rustic bun. Topped w/ our house made burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, dill pickle, red onions & sliced tomato
Pulled Pork Sandwich
14.00
Canadian pork slow roasted for six hours then topped w/ our house-made BBQ sauce & served on a toasted rustic bun
Lunch
Appetizers
Soup of the Day
5.00
Our soup is prepared daily using only the finest ingredients. Ask your server about today’s creation
Mediterranean Bruschetta
9.00
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic & olive oil, served on thick slices of toasted baguette & topped w/ feta cheese
Beef Carpaccio
14.00
Beef tenderloin Carpaccio, arugula greens, horseradish, capers & herb oil
Black Thorn Charcuterie (Sharing Plate)
21.00
A fresh & tasty combination of assorted meats (3) , quebec farm cheeses (3) , assorted jams (2) , marinated olives, sweet & spicy pecans & warm baguette
P.E.I. Mussels
12.00
One & a half pounds of fresh P.E.I. mussels perfectly steamed in your choice of one of the following sauces; spicy creole, tomato basil or pernod cream
Warm Spinach Dip
11.00
Warm cream cheese mixed w/ wilted spinach, red onions & red peppers. topped w/ mozzarella cheese & baked. Served w/ crispy pita chips
Seared Scallops
13.00
Pan-seared honey-chipotle Sea scallops served over roasted mushrooms, spicy chorizo & teriyaki sauce
Salad
Classic Caesar Salad
14.00
Oven-roasted free-range chicken breast served over crisp hearts of romaine lettuce. tossed in our house-made Caesar vinaigrette w/ red onions, bacon, multi-grain croutons & parmesan cheese
Roasted Beet Salad
14.00
Roasted beets, vanilla-poached pears, spicy pecans & spinach tossed w/ our house-made balsamic vinaigrette & topped w/ feta cheese
Black Thorn Salad
15.00
Oven-roasted free-range chicken breast, bacon strips, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, Danish blue cheese, English cucumber & crisp hearts of romaine. tossed in a creamy garlic dressing
Lobster & Shrimp Salad
15.00
Atlantic lobster, shrimp & fresh avocado mixed w/ a cilantro-caper mayo, served w/ mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers & our house-made balsamic vinaigrette
Pasta
Seafood Linguine
19.00
Black Tiger shrimp, fresh mussels, smoked salmon, caramelized onion, red pepper & garlic. tossed w/ linguine noodles in Creole sauce & garnished w/ scallions
Cheese Ravioli
16.00
Small ravioli stuffed w/ ricotta cheese. tossed in a basil infused tomato sauce w/ bocconcini cheese, Spanish onion, spinach, garlic & garnished w/ basil & parmesan
Chicken Farfalle
18.00
Oven-roasted free-range chicken breast, Spanish onions, button mushrooms, garlic & broccoli. tossed w/ farfalle noodles in a pesto cream sauce. Garnished w/ basil & parmesan cheese
Sausage Orrechiette
18.00
Fresh chorizo, red pepper, caramelized onion & garlic. tossed w/ orrechiette noodles & tomato sauce. Garnished w/ scallions & parmesan
Gourmet Pizza
Our pizza dough, pesto sauce, BBQ sauce & tomato sauce are house-made daily
San Francisco
15.00
Basil pesto sauce, caramelized onions, freshly sliced pears, brie & mozzarella cheese
New York
15.00
Tomato sauce, pepperoni, bacon, mushroom & mozzarella. Garnished w/ basil & parmesan
Athens
14.00
Tomato sauce, spinach, black olives, artichokes, mozzarella & feta cheese
Black Thorn
17.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese & prosciutto. Garnished w/ parmesan cheese & fresh basil
Sicilian
16.00
Tomato sauce, spicy chorizo, roasted red pepper, broccoli & mozzarella. Garnished w/ scallions & parmesan
Texan
16.00
BBQ sauce, oven-roasted chicken breast, bacon, caramelized onions & mozzarella cheese. Garnished w/ parmesan cheese & scallions
Roma
16.00
Tomato sauce, black forest ham, banana peppers, tomatoes & mozzarella. Garnished w/ basil
Main Course
All black thorn main courses are served w/ a complimentary first course
Soup of the day, house greens salad or classic caesar salad
Mariposa Farm Duck Breast
31.00
Magret duck breast seasoned w/ maple spice then oven roasted to your specifications. topped w/ cherry reduction & served w/ butternut squash puree & seasonal vegetables
Veal T-Bone
34.00
12 oz milk-fed veal grilled to your specifications. Drizzled w/ a blackberry demi-glace & served w/ bacon-asparagus couscous
Steak & Frites
29.00
10 oz AAA corn-fed striploin aged 30 days. Grilled to your specifications & topped w/ a roasted garlic compound butter. Served w/ fresh, hand-cut frites
Atlantic Cod (Fully Sustainable)
28.00
8 oz Atlantic cod filet dusted w/ 5-spice then pan seared & topped w/ teriyaki sauce. Served w/ mushroom barley & seasonal vegetables
Mariposa Farm Chicken Breast
28.00
Grain-fed free-range chicken breast seasoned w/ key lime seasoning then oven roasted. topped w/ our house-made demi-glace & served w/ crisp corn-cheddar polenta & seasonal vegetables
Angus Beef Tenderloin
32.00
8 oz certified angus beef tenderloin aged 30 days. Hand rubbed w/ ancho- pepper then grilled to your specifications. topped w/ a herb demi-glace & served w/ fingerling potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Swordfish (Fully Sustainable)
28.00
8 ounces of fresh Atlantic swordfish seasoned w/ jerk spice then grilled. topped w/ pineapple salsa & served w/ saffron rice & seasonal vegetables
Dinner
Appetizers
Soup of the Day
5.00
Our soup is prepared daily using only the finest ingredients. ask your server about today’s creation
Mediterranean Bruschetta
9.00
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic & olive oil, served on thick slices of toasted baguette & topped w/ feta cheese
Beef Carpaccio
14.00
Beef tenderloin Carpaccio, arugula greens, horseradish, capers & herb oil
Black Thorn Charcuterie (Sharing Plate)
21.00
A fresh & tasty combination of assorted meats (3) , quebec farm cheeses (3) , assorted jams (2) , marinated olives, sweet & spicy pecans & warm baguette
P.E.I. Mussels
12.00
One & a half pounds of fresh P.E.I. mussels perfectly steamed in your choice of one of the following sauces; spicy creole, tomato basil or pernod cream
Warm Spinach Dip
11.00
Warm cream cheese mixed w/ wilted spinach, red onions & red peppers. Topped w/ mozzarella cheese & baked. Served w/ crispy pita chips
Seared Scallops
13.00
Pan-seared honey-chipotle Sea scallops served over roasted mushrooms, spicy chorizo & teriyaki sauce
Salad
Classic Caesar Salad
14.00
Oven-roasted free-range chicken breast served over crisp hearts of romaine lettuce. Tossed in our house-made Caesar vinaigrette w/ red onions, bacon, multi-grain croutons & parmesan cheese
Roasted Beet Salad
14.00
Roasted beets, vanilla-poached pears, spicy pecans & spinach tossed w/ our house-made balsamic vinaigrette & topped w/ feta cheese
Black Thorn Salad
15.00
Oven-roasted free-range chicken breast, bacon strips, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, Danish blue cheese, English cucumber & crisp hearts of romaine. Tossed in a creamy garlic dressing
Lobster & Shrimp Salad
15.00
Atlantic lobster, shrimp & fresh avocado mixed w/ a cilantro-caper mayo, served w/ mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers & our house-made balsamic vinaigrette
Pasta
Seafood Linguine
19.00
Black Tiger shrimp, fresh mussels, smoked salmon, caramelized onion, red pepper & garlic. Tossed w/ linguine noodles in Creole sauce & garnished w/ scallions
Cheese Ravioli
16.00
Small ravioli stuffed w/ ricotta cheese. Tossed in a basil infused tomato sauce w/ bocconcini cheese, Spanish onion, spinach, garlic & garnished w/ basil & parmesan
Chicken Farfalle
18.00
Oven-roasted free-range chicken breast, Spanish onions, button mushrooms, garlic & broccoli. Tossed w/ farfalle noodles in a pesto cream sauce. Garnished w/ basil & parmesan cheese
Sausage Orrechiette
18.00
Fresh chorizo, red pepper, caramelized onion & garlic. Tossed w/ orrechiette noodles & tomato sauce. Garnished w/ scallions & parmesan
Gourmet Pizza
Our pizza dough, pesto sauce, BBQ sauce & tomato sauce are house-made daily
San Francisco
15.00
Basil pesto sauce, caramelized onions, freshly sliced pears, brie & mozzarella cheese
New York
15.00
Tomato sauce, pepperoni, bacon, mushroom & mozzarella. Garnished w/ basil & parmesan
Athens
14.00
Tomato sauce, spinach, black olives, artichokes, mozzarella & feta cheese
Black Thorn
17.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese & prosciutto. Garnished w/ parmesan cheese & fresh basil
Sicilian
16.00
Tomato sauce, spicy chorizo, roasted red pepper, broccoli & mozzarella. Garnished w/ scallions & parmesan
Texan
16.00
BBQ sauce, oven-roasted chicken breast, bacon, caramelized onions & mozzarella cheese. Garnished w/ parmesan cheese & scallions
Roma
16.00
Tomato sauce, black forest ham, banana peppers, tomatoes & mozzarella. Garnished w/ basil
Main Course
All black thorn main courses are served w/ a complimentary first course
Soup of the day, house greens salad or classic caesar salad
Mariposa Farm Duck Breast
31.00
Magret duck breast seasoned w/ maple spice then oven roasted to your specifications. Topped w/ cherry reduction & served w/ butternut squash puree & seasonal vegetables
Veal T - Bone
34.00
12 oz milk-fed veal grilled to your specifications. Drizzled w/ a blackberry demi-glace & served w/ bacon-asparagus couscous
Steak & Frites
29.00
10 oz AAA corn-fed striploin aged 30 days. Grilled to your specifications & topped w/ a roasted garlic compound butter. Served w/ fresh, hand-cut frites
Atlantic Cod (Fully Sustainable)
28.00
8 oz Atlantic Cod filet dusted w/ 5-spice then pan seared & topped w/ teriyaki sauce. Served w/ mushroom barley & seasonal vegetables
Mariposa Farm Chicken Breast
28.00
Grain-fed free-range chicken breast seasoned w/ key lime seasoning then oven roasted. Topped w/ our house-made demi-glace & served w/ crisp corn-cheddar polenta & seasonal vegetables
Angus Beef Tenderloin
32.00
8 oz certified Angus Beef tenderloin aged 30 days. Hand rubbed w/ ancho- pepper then grilled to your specifications. Topped w/ a herb demi-glace & served w/ fingerling potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Swordfish (Fully Sustainable)
28.00
8 ounces of fresh Atlantic swordfish seasoned w/ jerk spice then grilled. Topped w/ pineapple salsa & served w/ saffron rice & seasonal vegetables
Drinks
Byward Market Bars: Draught
Mill Street Organic Ontario, Lager
6.64
Boddington’s England, Cream Ale
7.96
Budweiser America, Lager
6.19
Kronenbourg Blanc France, Wheat Beer
7.96
Warthog Alberta, Amber Ale
6.64
Kronenbourg 1664 France, Lager
7.96
Leffe Brun Belgium, Abbey Beer
7.52
Stella Artois Belgium, Lager
7.52
Bass England, Amber Ale
7.96
Black Thorn Cider England, Cider
7.96
Guinness Ireland, Stout
7.96
Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia, I.PA.
6.64
Mad Tom Muskoka Ontario, I.P.A.
6.64
Leffe Blonde Belgium, Abbey Beer
7.52
St. Ambroise Quebec, Apricot Wheat Ale
6.64
Byward Market Bars: Bottles
Dos Equis Mexico, Pilsner
5.53
Sol Mexico, Lager
5.53
Fruli Belgium, Strawberry Wheat Beer
6.64
Peroni Italy, Lager
5.53
Smirnoff Ice Vodka Cooler
6.64
O’Doul’s Non-Alcoholic Lager
4.87
Moretti Italy, Pilsner
5.53
Zywiec Poland, Pale Lager
7.08
500ml
Carlsberg Light Denmark, Light Lager
5.53
Labatt 50 Ontario, Ale
5.09
Smirnoff Twisted Vodka Cooler
6.64
Byward Market Bars: House Spirits
2oz 7.96
Bacardi Rum
5.09
White, Gold, Black & Spiced
Forty Creek Rye Whiskey
5.09
Silent Sam Vodka
5.09
Tanqueray Gin
5.09
Johnnie Walker Red Scotch
5.09
Byward Market Bars: Premium Spirits
Belvedere Poland, Vodka
5.75
Grey Goose France, Vodka
5.75
Hendrick’s Scotland, Cucumber Gin
5.75
Crown Royal Canada, Rye Whiskey
5.75
Bushmills 10yr Ireland, Whiskey
5.75
Sailor Jerry Caribbean, Premium Spiced Rum
5.75
Patron Anejo Mexico, 100% Agave Tequila
9.00
Makers Mark Kentucky Bourbon
5.75
Chopin Poland, Vodka
5.75
Ketel One Netherlands, Vodka
5.75
Bombay Sapphire England, Gin
5.75
Wiser’s 18yr Reserve Canada, Rye Whiskey
5.75
Appleton Estate Reserve Jamaica, Rum
5.75
The Kraken Caribbean, Black Spiced Rum
5.75
Spice Box Canada, Spiced Whiskey
5.75
Byward Market Bars: Single Malt Scotch
Bowmore 12yr, Islay
8.00
Medium in body, smokiness balanced by heather honey
Dalwhinnie 15yr, Highlands
9.50
Smooth delicately smoky malt, heathery honey finish
Glenfiddich 12yr, Highlands
6.50
Pear, rich fruit, subtle pine & a hint of peat on the finish
Glenlivet 12yr, Speyside
6.50
Subtle peatiness, slightly sweet w/ vanilla notes
Macallan 12yr, Speyside
10.00
Smooth, w/ rich dried fruits, wood smoke & spice
Talisker 10yr, Skye
8.25
Smoky nose, sweet maltiness, finished w/ a spicy, long finish
Cragganmore 12yr, Speyside
8.50
Fragrant w/ sweet notes, smoky & malty on the finish
Glen Breton Rare 10yr, Cape Breton
9.75
Floral nose w/ apple & herbs on the palate
Glenkinchie 12yr, Lowlands
8.50
Grassy sweetness balanced w/ a warm, dry finish
Lagavulin 16yr, Islay
12.25
Deeply smoky & peaty w/ a velvety, complex finish
Oban 14yr, West Highlands
11.25
Touch of peat. Rich, full-bodied w/ a mellow fruity finish
Byward Market Bars: Cognac
Hennessey VS
6.50
Remy Martin VS
6.50
Remy Martin XO Excellence
25.50
Hennessey VSOP
10.00
Remy Martin VSOP
10.00
Byward Market Bars: Port
(2oz)
Taylor Fladgate 20
15.00
Taylor Fladgate 10
8.00
Byward Market Bars: Specialty Coffees
(2oz)
Mariner Bailey’s & Grand Marnier
8.63
Spanish Brandy & Kahlua
8.63
Monte Cristo Grand Marnier, Kahlua
8.63
Blueberry Tea Amaretto, Grand Marnier, Tea
8.63
Irish Kiss Bailey’s & Jameson’s
8.63
Irish Jameson’s Irish Whiskey
8.63
Millionaire Bailey’s, Kahlua, Frangelico
8.63
Hot Toddy Brandy, Tea, Honey, Lemon
8.63
Byward Market Bars: Before & After
Campari
4.87
Sambucca
4.87
Pimm's No.1
4.87
Grand Marnier
5.31
Cinzano
4.87
Ricard
4.87
Drambuie
5.31
Limoncello
5.31
Byward Market Bars: Martinis
(2oz - 8.41)
Creme Brulee Galliano, Triple Sec, Frangellico & Milk
Black Thorn Martini Gin, Sloe Gin, Sweet Vermouth
French Martini Orange Vodka, Chambord & Pineapple Juice
Lemon Twist Vodka, Limoncello, Lemonade, Simple Syrup & Mint
Cherry Blossom Cherry Brandy Creme de Cacao, Vodka
Classic Martini Vodka or Gin, Stirred or Shaken, Olives or a Twist. *Premium Martinis are also available for $9.74 (Grey Goose, Belvedere, Chopin, Bombay etc.)
By Ward Cosmo Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry & Lime Juice
Forbidden Fruit X - rated Fusion Liqueur, Grape Vodka & Cranberry Juice
Mango Fever Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Mango Juice & 7up
Strawberry Passion Apricot Brandy, Cherry Brandy, Triple Sec, Lemon & Lime Juices
French Canadian Grape Vodka, Hypnotiq Liqueur, Blue Curacao, Cranberry Juice
Most Unusual Hendrick’s Cucumber Infused Gin over a vermouth rinse & finished w/ a cucumber spear
Byward Market Bars: Cocktails
(2oz - 8.41)
Pimm’s Cup The classic English Cocktail. Pimm’s No.1 Cup, Mint, Lemon, Cucumber, Lemonade & Ginger Ale
Pink Paradise White Rum, Coconut Rum, Amaretto, Cranberry & Pineapple Juices
Rendezvous Grape Vodka, Hpnotiq, Blue Curacao, Grape Fruit & Cranberry Juices.
Peach Punch Peach Schnapps, Orange Vodka, Orange & Pineapple Juices.
Melon Twist Melon Liqueur, Orange Vodka, Triple Sec, Orange Juice
Sparkling Negroni Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth & Sparkling Wine
Pink Lemonade Orange Vodka, Limoncello, Lemonade & Grenadine
Sloe Fizz Sloe Gin, Gin, Splash of Lime & Soda Water.
Black Thorn Sangria Peach Schnapps, Triple Sec, Red Wine, Pineapple, OJ & 7up
Mojito White Rum, Simple Syrup, Soda Water, Lime & Mint.
Tropical Storm Spiced Rum, Dark Rum, Triple Sec, OJ & Ginger ale
Southern Splash Southern Comfort, Amaretto, Triple sec 7UP & lemonade
Wine List
Wines are listed from lightest body to fullest body
Byward Market Bars: White Wine
5oz
Pinot Grigio, Vineland, Niagara VQA
44.00
A medium bodied pinot grigio w/ aromas of pear & melon leaving a hint of sweetmess
Riesling Dolomite, Cave Spring, Niagara ON
8.00 - 39.00
Explosive grapefruit, off-dry, medium bodied, lime zest finish
Viognier, Anakena, Chile
9.00 - 44.00
Aromatic & flavourful, medium bodied & un-oaked
Chardonnay, Santa Barbara Winery, California
49.00
Tropical aromas, ripe pineapple, vanilla, round & creamy finish
Pinot Grigio, Giorgio & Gianni, Veneto, Italy
8.00 - 39.00
Fruit driven w/ aromas of green apple & melon.
Verdicchio, Giordano, Italy
8.00 - 396.00
Hints of acacia, light & delicate
Sauvignon Blanc, Appleby Lane, New Zealand
10.00 - 49.00
Gooseberry, citrus & minerality. Clean, ripe & fresh
Chardonnay, Butterfield Station, California
8.00 - 39.00
Aromas of ripe tropical fruit & a clean rich flavor
Gewurztraminer, Mittnacht Klack, Alsace, France
49.00
Full-bodied w/ flavors of lychee, ginger & lively spice
Byward Market Bars: Sweet, Pink & Sparkling
Late Harvest Riesling, Cave Spring, Niagara ON
8.00 - 48.00
Luscious pear, honeycomb, apricot & sweet sultana raisins, fresh acidity (Standard 2oz Glass)
Cava, Segura Viudas, Spain
44.00
Delicate floral notes, hints of brioche, clean & creamy bubbles
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Brut, France
120.00
White fruit & raisins, toasty, fresh croissants, creamy texture, soft supple bubbles
Rose, Tawse Echos, Niagra ON
8.00 - 39.00
Fresh & summery w/ soft red fruits & crisp flavor
Prosecco, Di Valdobbiadene, Italy
44.00
Light citrus, dry, soft charming elegant freshness
Byward Market Bars: Red Wine
5oz
Valpolicella Classico, Montresor, Italy
8.00 - 39.00
Aromas of cherries, medium body, slightly herbaceous
Pinot Noir, Waterstone, Carneros, Napa Valley
59.00
Cherries, tar, oak, vanilla & spice. a true pinot noir
Merlot, Domaine Magellan, Languedoc, France
44.00
Organic 40 year old vines. Spicy, smokey, rich & smooth
Merlot, Bogle Vineyards, California
49.00
Floral, concentrated fruit, deep plum, silky supple tannins
Cabernet / Merlot, Lailey, Niagara
8.00 - 39.00
Bold Red fruit, hints of cedar & Tobacco
Cabernet Sauvignon, Avalon, Napa Valley
70.00
Cassis & dark berries w/ hints of coffee & chocolate
Valpolicella Ripasso, Monile, Italy
55.00
Jammy dried fruits, violets, medium body, long finish of strawberry & black olives
Malbec, Fuerza Mendoza, Argentina
8.00 - 39.00
Full-bodied w/ loads of blueberry, spice & chocolate
Amarone, Capitel del Roari, Righetti, Veneto, Italy
80.00
Well balanced w/ dark fruit, earth & meaty components elegant w/ great concentration
Pinot Noir Dolomite, Cave Spring, Niagara ON
9.00 - 44.00
Sweet red cherries, earthy notes, fresh mushrooms, silky tannins, vibrant acidity
Chianti Colli Senesi, Le Rote, Tuscany, Italy
10.00 - 49.00
Chewy dark fruit, cassis, sweet tobacco & hints of oak
Rioja Crianza, Baroja, Spain
8.00 - 39.00
Aromas of strawberries w/ hints of leather & earth. Medium bodied
Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion, Ch. St-Dominique, Bordeaux
54.00
Round w/ juicy sweet berries & ripe velvety tannins. a satellite of the rothschild st - emilion winery
Barolo, Giacamo Fenocchio, Piemonte, Italy
90.00
Black cherry, stewed strawberries, roses & black licorice medium bodied w/ firm tannins & a long finish
Cabernet Sauvignon, Butterfield Station, CA
9.00 - 44.00
Sweet oak, juicy plum, firm but supple finish
Cotes du Rhone, Domaine Saint - Michel, France
43.00
Grenache/Syrah blend. Ripe brambly fruit & peppery spice
Carmenere, Terranoble, Maule Valley, Chile
44.00
Juicy & full bodied w/ cherry, chocolate & toasted oak
Shiraz, Kingston Estate, Limestone Coast, Australia
9.00 - 44.00
A full flavored red w/ with robust dark berry & a smooth texture
Desserts
All our desserts are freshly made in-house by our chef. please ask your server for seasonal flavors
Black Thorn Cheesecake
9.00
Rich & creamy New York style cheesecake. Served w/ creme anglaise
By Ward Tart
9.00
A sweet & light tart shell filled w/ our chef’s creation. Served w/ creme anglaise & local gelato
Sorbet Trio
7.00
Three flavors of locally made sorbet & gelato. They are always changing so your server will fill you in
Creme Brulee
9.00
Our signature dessert. Three espresso cups filled w/ milk chocolate, dark chocolate & white chocolate creme brulée
Pecan Brownie
9.00
Warm milk & dark chocolate pecan brownie, served w/ creme anglaise. Topped w/ vanilla gelato & chocolate syrup
Apple Enchilada
9.00
Caramelized & spiced apples wrapped in a flour tortilla, then fried till golden. Topped w/ caramel sauce, creme anglaise & cinnamon gelato
Specialty Coffees
(2oz)
Mariner Bailey’s & Grand Marnier
8.63
Spanish Brandy & Kahlua
8.63
Millionaire Bailey’s, Kahlua, Frangelico
8.63
Hot Toddy Brandy, Tea, Honey, Lemon
8.63
Rain Forest Tea Averna, Green Tea
8.63
Cappuccino
3.25
Espresso
2.75
Hot Chocolate
3.00
Single Malt Scotch
Cragganmore
8.25
12yr
Glen Breton Rare
9.75
10yr
Glenkinchie
8.25
10yr
Lagavulin
12.25
16yr
Oban
11.25
14yr
Irish Kiss Bailey’s & Kahlua
8.63
Irish Jameson’s Irish Whiskey
8.63
Italian Sambuca
8.63
Monte Cristo Grand Marnier, Kahlua
8.63
Blueberry Tea Amaretto, Grand Marnier, Tea
8.63
Coffee
2.50
Freshly Brewed Lavazza Coffee
Cafe Latte
3.25
Cafe Correcto
4.75
Espresso w/ Sambucca
Assorted Herbal Teas
3.00
Bowmore
7.50
12yr
Dalwhinnie
9.50
15yr
Glenfiddich
5.75
12yr
Glenlivet
5.75
12yr
Macallan
10.00
12yr
Talisker
8.25
10yr
Cognac
Hennessey VS
6.50
Remy Martin VS
6.50
Remy Martin XO Excellence
25.00
Hennessey VSOP
10.00
Remy Martin VSOP
10.00
Port
2oz
Taylor Fladgate 20
15.00
Taylor Fladgate 10
8.00
Group of 15 or More
Dinner A
32.00
House made seasonal dessert
“Mariposa Chicken”
8 oz grain fed free range chicken breast seasoned w/ key lime chili spice then roasted. Topped w/ our house made demi-glace & served w/ fingerling potatoes & seasonal vegetables
“Cheese Ravioli”
Small ravioli stuffed w/ ricotta cheese. Tossed in a basil infused tomato sauce w/ bocconcini cheese, Spanish onion, spinach, garlic & garnished w/ basil & parmesan
Soup Of The Day
House greens salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette
“Swordfish” (Fully Sustainable)
8 ounces of fresh Atlantic swordfish seasoned w/ jerk spice then grilled. Topped w/ pineapple salsa & served w/ saffron rice & seasonal vegetables
Dinner B
40.00
“Mariposa Chicken”
8 oz grain fed free range chicken breast seasoned w/ key lime chili spice then roasted. Topped w/ our house made demi-glace & served w/ roasted fingerling potatoes & seasonal vegetables
“Angus Striploin”
10oz certified Angus Beef striploin seasoned w/ ancho pepper then grilled to your specifications. Topped w/ a Dijon mustard demi-glace then served w/ garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Double Chocolate Brownie
Soup Of The Day
Classic caesar salad
“Atlantic Cod” (Fully Sustainable)
8 oz Atlantic Cod filet dusted w/ 5-spice then pan seared & topped w/ teriyaki sauce. Served w/ mushroom barley & seasonal vegetables
“Vegetable Farfalle”
Bocconcini cheese, sundried tomatoes, baby spinach, Spanish onion & fresh garlic sautéed then tossed w/ farfalle noodles in a basil pesto sauce
Seasonal Cheesecake
Dinner C
48.00
Classic Caesar Salad
“Mariposa Farm Duck Breast”
Magret duck breast seasoned w/ maple spice then oven roasted to your specifications. Topped w/ cherry reduction & served w/ butternut squash puree & seasonal vegetables
“Lobster Ravioli”
Tender pasta sheets stuffed w/ Atlantic lobster & ricotta cheese. Tossed w/ sautéed mushrooms, Spanish onion, sundried tomatoes & spinach then finished in a herbed infused rosé sauce
Double Chocolate Brownie
Soup Of The Day
House greens salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette
“Veal T - Bone”
12 oz milk fed veal grilled to your specifications. Drizzled w/ a blackberry demi-glace & served w/ fingerling potatoes & seasonal vegetables
“Angus Beef Tenderloin”
The King of Steaks! 8 oz of certified Angus Beef tenderloin seasoned w/ ancho pepper then grilled to your specifications. Topped w/ a green peppercorn demi-glace & served w/ garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Seasonal Cheesecake
Trio of Creme Bruele
Lunch D
19.00
Classic Caesar Salad
“Black Thorn Angus Burger & Fries”
House-made 7 oz. Angus beef burger grilled to perfection & served on a toasted rustic bun. Topped w/ Black Thorn burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, dill pickle, red onion & sliced tomato
“New York Pizza”
Tomato sauce, real bacon bits, pepperoni, oven-roasted ham & mozzarella cheese. Garnished w/ fresh basil
Soup Of The Day
House greens salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette
"Courtyard Club & Fries"
Real oven-roasted turkey breast, crispy bacon, provolone cheese, iceberg lettuce & vine-ripened tomatoes served on toasted Richmond bakery bran & molasses bread
“San Francisco Pizza”
Basil pesto sauce, caramelized onions, freshly sliced pears, brie & mozzarella cheese
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Since it opened in May of 1999, The Black Thorn has been one of the ByWard Market’s best kept secrets.
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- Mon, Fri
- Midnight–1:00 AM
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Tue–Thu
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Sat–Sun
- Midnight–1:00 AM
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
(613) 241-0712
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Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
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