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Dinner Menu Handout B-W 1Sided 11X14.25 05-02-20.Indd 8 Days a Week 4115 South MacDill Avenue 813-832-3037 maddogs.com STARTERS PUB FAVORITES CRAB CAKES SHEPHERDS PIE Lump crab, onions, jalapeños, and spicy remoulade 16 “Cottage style” with Guinness demi-glace and jack cheese, baked golden 12 HUMMUS Tomatoes, kalamata olives, and grilled naan 8 FISH AND CHIPS SCOTCH EGGS Atlantic cod in Smithwicks batter with crisp fries 13 2 soft boiled eggs, Caldarello italian sausage, and Colman’s mustard glaze 10 BANGERS AND MASH SMOKED FISH SPREAD British sausage, caramelized onions, and fried onions Made from amberjack and mackerel, served with tortilla chips 10 with Guinness demi-glace and mashed potatoes 12 TUNA TAR TAR PUB BURGER Ahi tuna, jicama, jalapeños, cucumbers, coriander, tamarind soy vinaigrette, 8oz burger with LTO and crisp fries with choice of 13 forbidden rice, and crisp wonton 12 American, cheddar, feta, jack or Swiss Add mushrooms, caramelized onions, jalapeños, fried onions or bacon / 1ea SALADS CHICKEN SANDWICH CRISP AND FRESH Grilled chicken breast, feta, greens, tomatoes, and Napa cabbage, Granny Smith apple, Nashi pear, jicama, candied pecans, cilantro-ginger sauce with crisp fries 12 Stilton cheese, and apple cider vinaigrette (GF) 9 STEAK SANDWICH CUCUMBER SALAD Flat-iron steak sliced thin, greens, tomatoes, caramelized onions, Cucumber sticks in a sweet and spicy vinaigrette (GF) 7 crisp fries, and blue cheese fondue 13 MAD DOG SALAD Arcadian greens, Stilton cheese, candied pecans, and raspberry-mustard vinaigrette (GF) 7 PIZZAS MAD DOG PIZZA ENTREES Jack cheese, feta, tomatoes and basil on a tortilla 8 SALMON Atlantic salmon, pesto orzo, spinach, roasted tomatoes, and a balsamic reduction 21 PULLED PORK BBQ pork, jack cheese on grilled dough 13 CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Spiced chicken and creamy tomato sauce with basmati rice, and grilled naan 18 GOAT CHEESE PIZZA Garlic herb goat cheese, mission figs, caramelized onions, NY STRIP ...when available 12oz NY strip, truffle pecorino fries, sautéed asparagus and Guinness demi-glace 27 basil and balsamic on grilled dough 13 THAI CURRY SHRIMP Gulf shrimp, red curry coconut broth, stir-fry vegetables and forbidden rice (GF) 19 COCOA CUMIN PORK CHOP 12oz pork chop, mashed potatoes, spinach, and Guinness demi-glace 21 CHICKEN SKEWERS DESSERTS Cumin-lime marinade, spinach, grilled plum tomato, and sweet potato fries 18 APPLE CRUMBLE LAMB CHOPS ENGLISH TOFFEE CAKE French cut chops, mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus, blueberry goat cheese butter 23 BEER BATTERED BROWNIE Above served with premium vanilla ice cream KIDS MENU FISH N CHIPS 7 CHEESEBURGER Served with french fries 7 CHICKEN TENDERS Served with french fries 7 GRILLED CHEESE Served with french fries 5 SHEPHERD'S PIE 7 Ask about our nightly specials! BANGER AND MASH 6 SALMON Served with jasmine rice and sauteed spinach 9 GRILLED CHICKEN Served with jasmine rice and sauteed spinach 7 STEAK DINNER Served with jasmine rice and sauteed spinach 8 SIDES SAUTÉED ASPARAGUS 4 FRENCH FRIES 3 SAUTÉED SPINACH 3 MASHED POTATOES 3 GRILLED TOMATOES 3 BLACK STICKY RICE 3 SAUTÉED BROCCOLINI 4 BASMATI RICE 3 GRILLED NAAN 3 TRUFFLE PECORINO FRIES 5 SWEET POTATO FRIES 4 (GF) = GLUTEN FREE WARNING: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. IF UNSURE OF YOUR RISK, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
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