The Playwright

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Spinach Strudel
Flaky phyllo dough filled with fresh spinach, pine nuts, crushed garlic and blue cheese with a creamy gorgonzola sauce
$7.95
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
A blend of sour cream, cream cheese, parmesan, artichoke and fresh spinach. Served with baked pita chips, green onions, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese
$8.95
Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms stuffed with boursin cheese, golden fried and served with our homemade bacon and ranch dip
$7.95

Pistachio Encrusted Tuna Salad
Pan seared tuna encrusted with pistachios, cooked medium rare and served over mixed lettuce, with shaved cucumber, wasabi peas and crispy wontons. Served with chilli lime vinaigrette
$11.95
House Salad
Mixed field greens with cucumber, beefsteak tomatoes and red onions. Choice of dressing
$5.95
Cobb Salad
Diced chicken, smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, hard boiled egg, beefsteak tomatoes and freshly sliced avocado all served over crisp lettuce leaves with a red wine vinaigrette
$9.95

New England Style Clam Chowder
$4.95
French Onion
Topped with swiss cheese and croutons
$4.95
Baked Potato
With cheddar cheese and scallions
$4.95

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Phone: (617) 269-2537

Address: 658 E Broadway, Boston, MA 02127

Website: https://www.theplaywright.com/

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General Info

Clever, upgraded pub grub & beer in a punk-inspired space filled with music & book references.

Payment method

amex, discover, master card, visa

Price Range

$$

Neighborhoods

Telegraph Hill, South Boston

Other Links

https://www.theplaywright.com/

https://www.theplaywright.com/menus

Categories

American Restaurants, Bars, Brew Pubs, Family Style Restaurants, Night Clubs, Restaurants, Sports Bars, Taverns

Other Information

Cuisines: Family Style, American, Brew Pubs

Price Range : Average

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Menu

Spinach Strudel
Flaky phyllo dough filled with fresh spinach, pine nuts, crushed garlic and blue cheese with a creamy gorgonzola sauce
$7.95
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
A blend of sour cream, cream cheese, parmesan, artichoke and fresh spinach. Served with baked pita chips, green onions, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese
$8.95
Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms stuffed with boursin cheese, golden fried and served with our homemade bacon and ranch dip
$7.95
Golden Calamari
Golden calamari in a beer batter served with a cool cocktail sauce, fresh lemon and cherry peppers
$8.95
Chicken Fingers
Served regular style with honey mustard or buffalo style with blue cheese, celery and carrots
$8.95
Buffalo Wings
Served with blue cheese, celery and carrots
$7.95
Nachos Grande
Corn tortilla chips baked with tomatoes, jalapenos and cheddar cheese. Add chicken or beef $2.50
$9.50
Jerk Chicken Quesadilla
A flour tortilla filled with melted cheese, jerk marinated chicken and red chillies. Served with a fresh pineapple and cilantro salsa
$8.95
Santa Fe Egg Rolls
Crispy egg rolls filled with lime grilled chicken, black beans, fresh corn, chillies and cilantro. Served with an avocado cream
$8.95
Rattlers
Marinated grilled chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla with jack and cheddar cheeses then baked. Served with a duo of bacon ranch and habaflero sauces
$8.95
Buffalo Chicken Queso Dip
Shredded buffalo chicken with a blend of melted cheeses and fresh pico de gallo. Served with crispy corn tortillas, celery and carrots
$9.95
Soft Shell Tacos
Three corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, melted cheese, pico de gallo and lettuce topped with cilantro sour cream
$8.95
Maryland Crab Cakes
Two large pan seared crab cakes served with field greens and a roasted red pepper sauce
$9.95
Veggie Quesadilla
A flour tortilla with broccoli, spinach, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, onions and monterey jack cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa
$9.95

Pistachio Encrusted Tuna Salad
Pan seared tuna encrusted with pistachios, cooked medium rare and served over mixed lettuce, with shaved cucumber, wasabi peas and crispy wontons. Served with chilli lime vinaigrette
$11.95
House Salad
Mixed field greens with cucumber, beefsteak tomatoes and red onions. Choice of dressing
$5.95
Cobb Salad
Diced chicken, smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, hard boiled egg, beefsteak tomatoes and freshly sliced avocado all served over crisp lettuce leaves with a red wine vinaigrette
$9.95
Southwest Salad
Marinated chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and tortilla strips over iceberg and romaine lettuce. Served with a chili lime vinaigrette
$9.95
Oriental Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast, basted with teriyaki sauce on a bed of romaine lettuce with sweet and sour cucumbers, red peppers, scallions, crispy egg noodles and mandarin oranges
$9.95
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine leaves tossed in a caesar dressing and topped with homemade croutons and shredded parmesan cheese
$6.95
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
$9.95
Caesar Salad with Buffalo Chicken
$9.95
Caesar Salad with Blackened Salmon
$11.95

New England Style Clam Chowder
$4.95
French Onion
Topped with swiss cheese and croutons
$4.95
Baked Potato
With cheddar cheese and scallions
$4.95

B.B.Q. Turkey Tips
Fresh native turkey breast tips marinated in our hickory BBQ sauce and served with your choice of two sides
$13.95
Shepherd's Pie
Lean ground beef slowly simmered in a rich brown gravy with carrots, peas and corn. Topped with whipped potatoes and finished in the oven
$11.95
Steak Tips
Lightly marinated tender tips grilled with a hickory BBQ sauce and served with your choice of two sides
$15.95
Grilled Chicken Marsala
10 oz. marinated chicken breast grilled over an open flame, and served with a creamy marsala wine sauce. Served with choice of two sides
$13.95
Chicken Divan
Sauteed chicken with mushrooms, onions and peppers in a creamy curry sauce served over rice
$13.95
Fish & Chips
Fresh beer battered cod, golden fried and served with tartar sauce, coleslaw and french fries
$11.95
Honey Glazed Salmon
Grilled atlantic salmon glazed with a smoky honey BBQ sauce and topped with a tangy pineapple salsa. Served with your choice of two sides
$17.95
Marinated Swordfish Skewers
Atlantic swordfish skewered with peppers, onions and mushrooms then marinated with fresh herbs and citrus. Served over rice pilaf and topped with chili lime sauce
$16.95
Fajitas
Your choice of beef or chicken served with lettuce, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream and flour tortillas
$12.95
Halibut with Roasted Corn & Tomatoes
Fresh local halibut oven roasted and served over sweet corn, beefsteak tomatoes and green scallions and topped with a tangy sherry wine sauce
$18.95
Homestyle Meatloaf
Two thick slices of our meatloaf, homemade with ground beef, cheddar cheese and a secret blend of herbs and spices, glazed with sweet BBQ sauce and served with your choice of two sides
$13.95
New York Sirloin
Thick cut new york strip loin, grilled to temperature and topped with a delicious roasted red pepper sauce. Served with your choice of two sides
$17.95

Cajun Seafood Pasta
Tender shrimp sauteed with fresh garlic and tri-colored peppers. Tossed with basil and fettuccine in a delicious cajun cream sauce
$15.95
Chicken & Broccoli Ziti
Sauteed chicken with broccoli florets in a fresh basil and parmesan sauce over ziti
$13.95
Gorgonzola Pasta
Smoked bacon, spinach and fresh garlic sauteed in olive oil then tossed with ziti in a creamy roasted tomato and gorgonzola sauce
$13.95
Chicken Picatta
Chicken sauteed with capers, white wine and garlic in lemon butter sauce over penne pasta
$13.95
Chicken ala Milanese
Lightly seasoned chicken sauteed with broccoli florets, onions, fresh basil and garlic in a sun-dried tomato pesto cream sauce over penne pasta
$14.95

Cape Codder
Beer battered cod filet served on a sesame roll with french fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce
$8.95
Mexican Wrap
Grilled blackened chicken breast with lettuce, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, bacon and cilantro lime aioli wrapped in a flour tortilla
$8.95
Smoked Turkey Wrap
Sliced smoked turkey with red peppers, scallions and romaine lettuce tossed in our bacon ranch dressing and rolled in a flour tortilla
$8.95
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Crispy fried chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce and wrapped with smoked bacon, romaine lettuce and blue cheese
$8.95
Turkey Artichoke Panini
Thin sliced smoked turkey pressed with artichokes, roasted red peppers, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses on a panini roll
$9.95
B.B.Q. Steak Sandwich
Grilled steak sandwich sliced thin on french bread with crispy onion strings, smoky BBQ sauce and melted cheddar cheese
$9.95
Chicken & Pear Panini
Grilled chicken breast topped with slices of grilled pear, swiss cheese and herb mayonnaise grilled on a panini roll
$8.95
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled 6 oz. chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion on a sesame roll
$8.95

The Classic
Half pound char-grilled burger served on a sesame bun
$8.95
Stuffed Smokehouse Burger
Our famous burger stuffed with bacon and cheddar, then topped with BBQ sauce and more cheddar sauce
$9.95
Stuffed Bacon & Blue Burger
A savory burger stuffed with bacon and blue cheese, then topped with more blue cheese
$9.95
Veggie Burger
All vegetable patty topped with cheddar cheese, mushrooms and red peppers. Served with cajun mayonnaise
$8.95

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$3.00
Sweet Potato Fries
$3.00
Asparagus
$3.00
Baked Potato
$3.00
Onion Rings
$3.00
Rice Pilaf
$3.00
French Fries
$3.00
Vegetable of the Day
$3.00
Curly Fries
$3.00
Broccoli
$3.00
Cole Slaw
$3.00

Chocolate Cake
Soft chocolate cake layered with mousse and fudge over a cookie crumble base. Iced with chocolate ganache
$5.50
Apple Crisp
Warm apple crisp sprinkled with cinnamon. Served a la mode
$5.50
Brownie Sundae
Our chef's great brownie recipe served a la mode with hot fudge sauce
$5.50
Fried Snickers
Chewy melted snickers bar wrapped in a crispy shell and served with chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream
$5.50

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