James Madison House | American Restaurant in Madison, CT
Let us introduce a natural and fresh culinary masterpiece we create every day.
Hours and Location
View James Madison House at 508 Old Toll Road,
Madison, CT 06443 on Google Maps
Call James Madison House by phone at
(203) 421-2577
Opening Hours
Sunday - Thursday
12:00PM - 10:00PM, Kitchen closes at 9
Friday & Saturday
12:00PM - 11:00PM, Kitchen closes at 10
open fire grilling
We cook the way we were meant to; over an open fire and with plenty of smokiness to season
Menu
Appetizers
French Onion Soup
Garlic crostini and Gruyère cheese
$8.00
Steak & Cheese Eggrolls
Three fried steak and cheese eggrolls.
$10.00
Wings
With buffalo, garlic Parmesan, mango habanero, chipotle BBQ, or dry jerk rub.
7 wings $11.00
14 wings $17.00
21 wings $23.00
Brunch Nachos
Cajun seasoned tater tots, beer cheese sauce, tomato, red onion, crispy bacon, scallion, fried egg
$12.00
Fried Mozzarella Wedge
Panko breaded mozzarella, served with marinara sauce, basil pesto, parmesan cheese
$10.00
Salads
House
Mixed greens, onions, cucumber, carrots, cherry tomato, and cheese blend with house balsamic dressing.
$11.00
Caesar
With romaine, croutons and pecorino.
$13.00
Southwestern
Romaine, onion, cherry tomato, cheddar, black beans, cherry peppers, fried chicken bites with habanero ranch dressing. Drizzle and extra virgin olive oil.
$15.00
Apple Goat Cheese
Mixed greens, cranberries, candied pecans, green apple slivers, fried goat cheese with house vinaigrette.
$14.00
Brunch Specialties
Classic Egg Benedict
Two poached eggs, toasted english muffin, canadian bacon, hollandaise served with homefries
$14.00
Crab and Avocado Benedict
Two poached eggs, toasted english muffin, crab meat, sliced avocado, hollandaise served with homefries
$20.00
Good Morning Burrito
Egg whites, feta cheese, tomato, spinach, roasted pepper, tater tots and pesto mayo in a white wrap served with mixed greens
$14.00
Farmhouse Omelette
Three eggs, asparagus, tomato, spinach, goat cheese, served with mixed greens and homefries
$14.00
Nutella French Toast
Golden challah bread, nutella, fresh strawberries served with whipped cream and maple syrup
$12.00
Buttermilk Pancakes (3)
Short stack served with fresh berries and maple syrup
Chocolate chips $1.00
Blueberries $1.00
$10.00
Breakfast Burger
Smoked gouda, crispy bacon, fried egg, tomato jam, hashbrown, chipotle mayo
$17.00
Chicken & Waffles
Cheddar scallion waffle, beer battered chicken, crispy bacon, bourbon maple glaze
$21.00
Steak and Eggs
Coffee rubbed hanger steak served with two eggs fried or scrambled, homefries and garlic truffle mayo
$25.00
JMH Breakfast’wich
Two fried eggs, bacon, sausage, cheddar cheese, house mayo served on croissant with side of homefries
$12.00
Steak & Cheese Quesadilla
Shaved steak, onions, peppers, tomato, shredded cheddar, scallion and chipotle mayo
$19.00
Lunch
Appetizers
Chips and Salsa
Fresh-made tortilla chips and house-made salsa.
$5.00
Pretzels
3 soft baked pretzels served with fat tire beer cheese sauce.
$10.00
Wings
With buffalo, garlic Parmesan, mango habanero, chipotle BBQ, or dry jerk rub.
7 wings $11.00
14 wings $17.00
21 wings $23.00
JMH Fries
Garlic, white truffle oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, topped with pecorino. Served with habanero ranch.
$10.00
House Nachos
Fried tortilla chips with diced tomatoes, cherry peppers, onion, & shredded cheese blend.
Add Chicken $6.00
Add Steak $8.00
$10.00
BBQ Steak Tips
Marinated steak tips served with bourbon onions, BBQ whiskey glaze, and fingerling potatoes.
** $17.00
Steak & Cheese Eggrolls
Three fried steak and cheese eggrolls.
$10.00
Crab Cakes
2 Maryland-style crab cakes, sautéed Brussels sprouts, pickled golden raisin, apple butter, honey Dijon vinaigrette.
** $16.00
Salads
Caesar
With romaine, croutons and pecorino.
$13.00
Beet Quinoa Salad
Roasted beets, mixed greens, blue cheese, pepitas, red onion, chick pea & crispy quinoa with honey Dijon vinaigrette.
$14.00
Harvest Salad
Baby kale, dried apricot, pear, roasted butternut, walnuts, crispy prosciutto with cider vinaigrette.
$14.00
Caprese
Basil leaf, tomato, mozzarella, balsamic.
$14.00
Apple Goat Cheese
Mixed greens, cranberries, candied pecans, green apple slivers, fried goat cheese with house vinaigrette.
$14.00
Southwestern
Romaine, onion, cherry tomato, cheddar, black beans, cherry peppers, fried chicken bites with habanero ranch dressing. Drizzle and extra virgin olive oil.
$15.00
House
Mixed greens, onions, cucumber, carrots, cherry tomato, and cheese blend with house balsamic dressing.
$11.00
Asian Steak Salad
Steak, shredded Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cucumber, scallions, jalapeño, carrots, mandarin oranges with a ginger soy dressing.
$21.00
Kids
7.00
12 and under please.
Mac and Cheese
Chicken Tenders
Served with fries.
Cheeseburger
Served with fries.
Hot Dog
Served with fries.
Grilled Cheese
Served with fries.
Pasta
Served with marinara or butter.
Sandwiches
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Chopped romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing.
$14.00
Classic Malibu
Guacamole, ranch, onion, bacon bits, mixed greens, grilled chicken.
$14.00
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato, crumbled blue cheese & ranch.
$14.00
JMH Chicken Sandwich
Beer-battered or grilled chicken, jalapeño ranch, lettuce, tomato & pickles.
$15.00
BLT
Bacon, shredded lettuce, and tomato with house mayo served on naan.
$13.00
Black Bean Crunch Wrap
House-made black bean burger, cheddar mix, lettuce, tomato, onion, habanero ranch, and Doritos™.
$14.00
Steak and Cheese Panini
Shaved steak, American cheese, peppers, onions & house mayo on a ciabatta roll.
$14.00
Turkey Club
Turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar with house mayo, on white or naan.
$14.00
Falafel Wrap
Garlic hummus, quinoa, mixed greens, tomato, chipotle tzatziki sauce.
$14.00
Classic BYO Burger
Build your own, the way you like it!
Add Cheese $1.00
Add Bacon $2.00
$16.00
Bacon Burger
Bacon onion jam, Swiss cheese, lettuce & house mayo.
$18.00
Cajun Bleu Burger
Cajun seasoning, bourbon onions, blue cheese, chipotle aioli & crispy bacon.
$17.00
BBQ Rodeo Burger
Frizzled onions, sliced cheddar, chipotle BBQ sauce, crispy bacon & sliced jalapeño.
$17.00
Patty Melt
Bourbon onions, Swiss, crispy bacon, house mayo.
$17.00
Salmon Burger
Salmon fillet, mixed greens, tomato, chipotle mayo.
** $18.00
Pretzel Burger
Served with fat tire beer cheese, served on a pretzel bun with pretzel dots.
$16.00
Quesadilla
Fries not included. Flour tortilla with cheese, peppers and tomato with a side of sour cream and salsa.
Add Chicken $6.00
Add Steak $8.00
$14.00
Flatbread
Margherita Flatbread
Tomato, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
$16.00
Goat Pistachio Flatbread
Mozzarella, goat cheese, pistachio, onion, bacon, truffle honey.
$18.00
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Shredded chicken, blue cheese, buffalo, ranch and scallions.
$17.00
Dinner
Appetizers
Braised Meatballs
Pomodoro sauce, asiago cheese, grilled sourdough.
$13.00
Baked Potato with Broccoli and Cheddar
$10.00
Chips and Salsa
Fresh-made tortilla chips and house-made salsa.
$5.00
Pretzels
3 soft baked pretzels served with fat tire beer cheese sauce.
$10.00
Wings
With buffalo, garlic Parmesan, mango habanero, chipotle BBQ, or dry jerk rub.
7 wings $11.00
14 wings $17.00
21 wings $23.00
Tempura Lobster Bao
Crispy lobster, pickled onion, cucumber, slaw, sriracha aioli, cilantro. Served with kimchi.
$18.00
JMH Fries
Garlic, white truffle oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, topped with pecorino. Served with habanero ranch.
$10.00
Wasabi Soy Tuna
Seared rare saku tuna, wild rice stir fry, scallion & smoked ponzu.
** $18.00
House Nachos
Fried tortilla chips with diced tomatoes, cherry peppers, onion, & shredded cheese blend.
Add Chicken $6.00
Add Steak $8.00
$10.00
BBQ Steak Tips
Marinated steak tips served with bourbon onions, BBQ whiskey glaze, and fingerling potatoes.
** $17.00
Steak and Cheese Eggrolls
Three fried steak and cheese eggrolls served with A1™ aioli.
$10.00
Crab Cakes
2 Maryland-style crab cakes, sautéed Brussels sprouts, pickled golden raisin, apple, butter honey Dijon vinaigrette.
** $16.00
Salad
Caesar
With romaine, croutons and pecorino.
$13.00
Beet Quinoa Salad
Roasted beets, mixed greens, blue cheese, pepitas, red onion, chickpea & crispy quinoa with honey Dijon vinaigrette.
$14.00
Harvest Salad
Baby kale, dried apricot, pear, roasted butternut, walnuts, crispy prosciutto with cider vinaigrette.
$14.00
Caprese
Basil leaf, tomato, mozzarella, balsamic drizzle and extra virgin olive oil.
$14.00
Apple Goat Cheese
Mixed greens, cranberries, candied pecans, green apple slivers, fried goat cheese with house vinaigrette.
$14.00
Southwestern
Romaine, onion, cherry tomato, cheddar, black beans, cherry peppers, fried chicken bites with habanero ranch dressing.
$15.00
House
Mixed greens, onions, cucumber, carrots, cherry tomato and cheese blend with house balsamic dressing.
$11.00
Asian Steak Salad
Steak, shredded Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cucumber, scallions, jalapeño, carrots, mandarin oranges with a ginger soy dressing.
$21.00
Add to Any Salad:
Chicken $6.00
Steak $11.00
Salmon $10.00
Shrimp $8.00
Flatbreads
Margherita Flatbread
Tomato, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
$16.00
Shrimp Scampi Flatbread
Shrimp, tomato, roasted garlic, arugula, lemon aioli, Ritz cracker crumb.
$17.00
Goat Pistachio Flatbread
Mozzarella, goat cheese, pistachio, onion, bacon, truffle honey.
$18.00
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Shredded chicken, blue cheese, buffalo, ranch and scallions.
$17.00
Main Course
JMH Chicken Tacos
2 tortillas with shredded chicken, cabbage slaw, sriracha aioli, and scallion. Served with street corn.
$17.00
Crispy Fish Tacos
2 tortillas with tempura mahi mahi, cabbage slaw, pickled onion, queso fresco, and sriracha mayo. Served with street corn.
$19.00
Half Roasted Chicken
Garlic mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrot & wild mushroom brandy sauce.
$25.00
Asian Marinated Steak
Sautéed Brussels sprouts, 5-grain rice, scallion & hoisin.
$26.00
JMH Dinner
Choice of: Steak, grilled chicken, or salmon. Served with mashed potatoes or 5-grain rice and veg of the day.
$24.00
Bone-in Ribeye
18 oz grilled ribeye with herb-roasted fingerling potato and creamed spinach. Served with bourbon peppercorn au jus.
$38.00
Cedar Plank Baked Salmon
Honey mustard glaze, garlic mashed potatoes & roasted broccoli.
$25.00
Grilled Pork Chop
Cider-brined pork chop, caramelized sweet potato & Brussels sprouts. Served with apple onion au jus.
$26.00
Lemon Basil Chicken
Pan-seared chicken breast, sautéed spinach, lemon basil cream sauce served with 5-grain rice or mashed potatoes.
$24.00
Penne A'la Vodka
House-made tomato cream sauce, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese
$19.00
JMH Mac and Cheese
House-made 5 cheese blend, cracked pepper, sea salt, topped with toasted bread crumbs.
$19.00
Short Rib Papardelle
Braised beef ragù, roasted carrot, ricotta cheese and basil.
$23.00
Handhelds
All handhelds served with fries (except quesadilla)
Upgrade to any other side for additional 2.00
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Chopped romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing.
$16.00
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato, crumbled blue cheese & ranch.
$16.00
Classic BYO Burger
Build your own, the way you like it!
Add Cheese $1.00
Add Bacon $2.00
$16.00
Bacon Burger
Bacon onion jam, Swiss cheese & house mayo.
$18.00
Cajun Bleu Burger
Cajun seasoning, bourbon onions, blue cheese, chipotle aioli & mesclun greens.
$17.00
BBQ Rodeo Burger
Frizzled onions, sliced cheddar, chipotle BBQ sauce, crispy bacon & sliced jalapeño.
$17.00
Patty Melt
Bourbon onions, Swiss, crispy bacon, house mayo.
$17.00
Salmon Burger
Salmon fillet, mixed greens, tomato, chipote mayo.
** $18.00
Pretzel Burger
Served with fat tire beer cheese, served on a pretzel bun with pretzel dots.
$16.00
Black Bean Burger
House-made quinoa & black bean patty, cheddar cheese, sriracha aioli, onion, lettuce, and tomato.
$14.00
JMH Chicken Sandwich
Beer-battered or grilled chicken, jalapeño ranch, lettuce, tomato & pickles.
$16.00
Quesadilla
Flour tortilla with cheese, peppers, and tomato with a side of sour.
$14.00
Kids
Kids menu Items 7.00 each
12 and under, please.
Mac and Cheese
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Cheeseburger & Fries
Hot Dog & Fries
Grilled Cheese & Fries
Pasta with Marinara or Butter
A Glimpse into the History of The James Madison House
Welcome to The James Madison House, a blend of family dining and rich history. As you enjoy our cuisine, allow us to briefly whisk you back in time to the heart of Virginia, the home of the historic James Madison House. Montpelier, as it's also known, was the lifelong home of our fourth president, James Madison. Constructed in the early 18th century, the Georgian-style mansion bore witness to Madison's growth from an inquisitive child to the "Father of the Constitution."
Madison retired to Montpelier in 1797, only to be called back to public service. As Secretary of State under Jefferson and later as President himself, he shaped the nation's course, most notably during the War of 1812. After his presidency, he turned to Montpelier, a now expanded 22-room mansion, where he spent his remaining years hosting influential figures of the time. Montpelier has since undergone multiple transformations. Its current incarnation, thanks to the Montpelier Foundation, mirrors the mansion during Madison'stenure.
Now a national historic landmark, it continues to celebrate Madison'slegacy. Our establishment, The James Madison House, strives to emulate Madison's intellectual curiosity and hospitality. Just as Madison welcomed his guests to spirited discussions, we invite you to engage in lively conversation over a shared meal. As you dine with us, we hope this snapshot of history enriches your experience. Enjoy our culinary offerings and the stories that accompany them, right here at James Madison House.
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