Salem Cross Inn Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Salem Cross Inn, a culinary gem nestled in West Brookfield, Massachusetts, steeped in colonial charm. This historic venue exudes warmth and authenticity, with thick beams from the 1700s and inviting fireplaces transforming dining into a memorable experience.
The menu celebrates classic New England fare, featuring standout dishes like the prime rib and New England seafood chowder, revered for their rich flavors and careful preparation. For starters, the Onion Soup Gratinée and Bacon Wrapped Scallops are must-tries, each delivering a burst of taste that delights the senses.
Salad enthusiasts will enjoy thoughtfully crafted options such as the Cross Chop, while unique additions like grilled chicken or steak tips elevate every salad experience. The ensemble rounds off with indulgent desserts, ensuring a satisfying conclusion to your meal.
The Salem Cross Inn is more than just dining; it’s a journey through history, enhanced by its attentive service and rustic ambiance. This is a place where food and storytelling merge beautifully.
Starters
Onion Soup Gratinée*
New England Seafood Chowder
Shrimp Cocktail*
ginger cocktail sauce
Hummus Bi Tahini*
olive relish, pita, crudité
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
local maple syrup drizzle
Grilled Lamb Lollipop Chops*
rosemary chimichurri
Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip*
Hadley corn tortilla chips
Wild Mushroom Bruschetta
garden sage, roasted garlic, melted brie
Pub Cheese Plate
cheddar, swiss, brie, gorgonzola, apricot preserves & crackers
House Salad*
tomato, cucumber, carrot, mixed greens, croutons
The Cross Chop*
spinach, edamame, roasted beets & carrots, turmeric couscous, dried cranberry, toasted pumpkin seeds, gruyere cheese, toasted chick peas
Classic Caesar
crouton, parmesan, lemon
Salads
Salad Additions
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Salmon
Shrimp
Steak Tips
Salem Cross Farm Burger*
pasture raised ground beef, lettuce, tomato, onion
Spiced Cider Fried Chicken
cider glazed deep fried chicken breast with lettuce, melted cheddar & bacon; toasted brioche bun
Salem Cross Steak & Cheese
thinly sliced prime rib, onions & peppers with American & cheddar cheese on a toasted baguette
Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
warm brioche roll, house pickles, crispy onions, side of coleslaw
Sandwiches
Entrees
Salem Cross Signature Sirloin*
grilled 14 oz with port-demi, frizzled onions
Cast Iron Seared Salmon*
honey dijon compound butter, toasted almonds
Hunter Chicken*
statler breast simmered in rich brown wine sauce with mushrooms, onions, carrots, tomatoes
Crispy Cherry Duck*
juicy duck breast & confit leg with sherry & cherry pan sauce
New England Baked Haddock*
white wine, lemon, butter, herbed crumb topping
Surf & Turf*
grilled butterflied shrimp & petit filet mignon; hollandiase & demi-glace
Maple Jack Chicken*
melted Monterey Jack, local maple syrup, bacon, cured tomatoes
Broiled Sea Scallops Casserole*
newburg sauce, toasted cracker crumbs
Yankee Pot Roast*
rich beef gravy, fried onions
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
house seafood stuffing, drawn butter
Salem Schnitzel
breaded pork rib eye, lemon wine pan sauce, braised red cabbage, butternut squash
Chicken Pot Pie
chicken, carrots, velvet sauce, buttermilk biscuit
Sage Succotash Baked Stuffed Acorn Squash*
corn, white beans, onion, spinach, toasted pepita seeds, local maple syrup
Steak House Buccatini Pasta
sauteed steak tips with spinach, oven dried tomatoes & mushrooms in light cream sauce; toasted gorgonzola bread
Cheese Cake Shooter
Boston Cream Pie Puff
Chocolate Ganache Pie*
Cider Doughnut Sundae with Pumpkin Ice Cream
Key Lime Pie
Deep Dish Apple Pie
Bread Pudding of the Day
Indian Pudding
Hot Fudge Sundae
Strawberry Sundae
Desserts
Seasonal Cocktails
Huckleberry Lemonade
44 huckleberry vodka & lemonade
Huckleberry Pomegranate Martini
44 huckleberry vodka, triple sec, pom juice
The Bubba
bubba's secret still burnt sugar whiskey, rum, ginger ale
Painkiller
malibu & bacardi rum, pineapple & orange juice, coconut cream, fresh grated nutmeg
Harvest Sangria
pinot grigio, ginger brandy, local cider, apples, pears
Orange Manhattan
house infused bulleit bourbon with orange sweet vermouth
Espresso Martini
espresso & vanilla vodka, kahluah, bailey's, cold brew coffee, caramel & chocolate drizzle
Bourbon Apple Sidecar
bourbon, cider, sour mix
Wine Flight
Bogel Merlot-Clarksburg, CA; Stemmari Pinot Noir-Sicily, Italy; Coastal Vines Cabernet-Napa Valley, CA
Thin Mint Martini
green creme de menthe, dark creme de cocao, splash of cream, crushed thin mint with chocolate rim
Salem Cross Spicy Bloody Mary
Absolut vodka, housemade bloody mary concoction, celery, cucumbers & olives
Pimm's & Cider
Pimm's No. 1 Cup, orange, lemon, cinnamon, local cider, splash of soda water
Budweiser
Bud Light
Michelob Ultra
Coors Lite
Budweiser Zero
non-alcoholic
Domestic Beer
Locals & Micros
Berkshire Brewing Company "Steel Rail Pale Ale"
Wachusett Brewery "Wally IPA"
Greater Good "Pulp Daddy"
Baystate Brewing "Off the Rails American Lager"
16 oz.
Berkshire Brewing "Coffeehouse Porter"
16 oz.
Baystate Brewing "Sinshine IPA"
16 oz
Berkshire "Oktoberfest"
16 oz.
Lamarca Prosecco (Veneto, Italy)
Stone Cellars Pinot Grigio Napa Valley, CA
Apple, Figs & Citrus
Pighin Pinot Grigio (Friuli, Italy)
Melon, Nectarine & Notes of Yellow Rose & Stone Fruit
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand)
Passion Fruit, Pineapple & Hint of Grapefruit
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc Santa Barbara, CA
Passion Fruit & Ripe Lemon
Seaglass Riesling (Santa Barbara, CA)
Apricots, Peaches, Melon
August Kesseler Riesling Rheingau, Germany
Apples, Peaches & Tangerine
Snapdragon Chardonnay (Sonoma, California)
Tangerine, Nectarine, Pear, Apple & Melon
Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay (Columbia Valley, Washington State)
Bright Apple & Citrus
Buena Vista Chardonnay Sonoma, CA
Asian Pear & Toasty Oak
Beringer Chardonnay Napa Valley, CA
Lemon Meringue, Crisp Pear, Stone Fruit & Honeysuckle
Sonoma Cutrer "Russian River Ranches" Chardonnay Sonoma, CA
Lemon, Green Apple & Lime
Beringer White Zinfandel Napa Valley, CA
Strawberry & a hint of Cherry & Citrus
Beringer Moscato (Napa Valley, California)
Stone Fruit, Honey Dew Melon, Fuji Apple & Pear
Charles & Charles Rose Walla Walla, Washington State
Wild Strawberry & Watermelon with Herbs d'Provence & Citrus
Caposaldo Rose
Cherries & Black Currants
Stemmari Pinot Noir (Sicily, Italy)
Red Berry, Cola, Black Cherry & a hint of Chocolate
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir Central Coast, CA
Tart Cherry, hint of Strawberry & Spice
Rodney Strong Pinot Noir Russian River, CA
Plum, Cola & Cinnamon
Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir Carneros, CA
Strawberry Jam & Blackberry Cobbler
Bogle Merlot (Clarksburg, CA)
Black Cherry, Cassis, Hint of Vanilla & Toasty Oak
Rodney Strong Merlot Sonoma, CA
Blackberry, Fig Compote & Cassis
Black Opal Shiraz Limestone Coast, Australia
Blackberry, Pepper, Rich Plum
Rosemount Estates Shiraz McLaren Vale, Australia
Blackberry, Plum, Cherry
19 Crimes Blend
Shiraz & Syrah Blend
Padrillos Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
Darl Licorice with Notes of Blackberry, Cassis & Kirsch
Decero Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
Raisin, Currant, Blackberry
Seaglass Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Barbara, CA
Blackberry, Black Cherry & Spicy Oak
Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma, CA
Black Currant, Vanilla & Fresh Sage
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma, CA
Black Cherry, Cedar & Cassis
Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Napa, CA
Blueberry, Blackberry, Vanilla & Toasted Bread
Beringer "Knight's Valley" Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma, CA
Blackberry, Dark Plumb & Violets
Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 Napa, CA
Miner Family Vineyards "Gary's Vineyard" Pinot Noir 2013, 2014 Napa, CA
Buccella Merlot, 2014 Carneros, CA
Segura Viudas Aria Sparkling Wine Penedes, Spain
Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante Piedmont, Italy
Korbel Brut Sonoma, CA
Moet et Chandon Imperial Champagne, France
Dom Perignon 2006 Champagne, France
Ragged Hill Cider Company Flora Cider
lush & full-bodied with just a tingle of fine bubbles. This vinous, flavorful cider with a hint of residual sugars, pairs beautifully wit most foods. Made here, in West Brookfield, MA
Ragged Hill Cider Company Baldwin Pet-Nat
Pressed at harvest and bottled before fermentation completed to reveal a gorgeous, light, pet-nat style cider with fine, natural bubbles