GW Carsons Menu

Welcome to GW Carsons, a vibrant bar and grill located at 308 E Main St, Branford, CT. Known for its friendly atmosphere and exceptional service, GW Carsons offers a menu that beautifully marries comfort food with gourmet flair.

Start with the Chicken Cobb Romaine or indulge in the Carson Steak Salad, both perfect for salad lovers. Their sandwiches, like the Carson Chicken Wrap and the highly praised Philly Cheesesteak, emphasize quality ingredients and bold flavors. For heartier appetites, the Ribeye and Steak Au Poivre shine as entrees, delivering tender, flavorful steaks paired with satisfying sides. Don’t miss the Loaded Mac N' Cheese, a decadent twist on a classic dish.

GW Carsons is more than just a meal; it’s a culinary experience that keeps patrons returning for more delicious moments.

Starters

• Chili

  Housemade chili topped with red onion and shredded cheese. Served with tortilla chips

• Soup of the Day

  Housemade soup of the day

• GW Classic Slider

  Three mini cheeseburgers served with french fries

  US$15.00

• Nachos Carson's

  Corn tortilla chips, loaded with jalapenos, black beans, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, cheese sauce; served with salsa, sour cream and guacamole

• Fried Mozzarella Sticks

  Served with marinara

  US$12.00

• Soft Pretzel

  Pretzel sticks are served with cheddar cheese sauce and honey dijon mustard

  US$12.00

• Pickled Pepper

  Lightly fried pickles and cherry peppers with sriracha ranch sauce

  US$10.00

• Cheeseburger Spring Rolls

  Seasoned ground beef, American & cheddar cheese in a crispy spring roll, side of Sriracha ranch sauce

  US$14.00

• Hot Honey Chicken Sliders

  Three fried chicken sliders drizzled with hot honey, pickles and coleslaw. Served with fries

• Pulled Pork Sliders

  Three BBQ pulled pork sliders on corn muffins with onion straws, pickles and coleslaw. Served with fries

• Fried Calamari

  Deep fried calamari served with side of marinara

• Philly Spring Rolls

  Philly Steak and America cheese in a crispy spring roll, side of chipotle aioli sauce

• Loaded Potato Skins

  Loaded with bacon and shredded cheese

Wingin' It!

• Bone-In Wings

• Buttermilk Tenders

Salads

• Chicken Cobb

  Romaine, grilled chicken, red onions, grape tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, avocado and hardboiled egg. Served with balsamic vinaigrette

  US$15.00

• Carson Steak Salad

  Romaine with blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes, bacon and roasted red peppers. Topped with marinated steak tips and caramelized onions. It is servedwith sriracha ranch dressing

  US$18.00

• GW Burger Salad*

  Romaine topped with an angus cheeseburger, bacon, shredded mixed cheese, tomatoes, red onion, special dressing, pickles, topped with a handful of crispy fries

  US$15.50

• Caesar Salad

  Romaine lettuce, housemade garlic croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing

  US$12.00

• Salmon Salad

  Spring mix, boiled egg, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, avocado and topped with grilled salmon. Served with citrus vinaigrette

Sandwiches

• Carson Chicken Wrap

  Crispy buttermilk chicken or grilled chicken breast, Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, chipotle aioli in a flour wrap

  US$15.00

• Philly Cheesesteak

  Philly steak, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, hoagie roll, topped with american cheese

• Buffalo Chicken Wrap

  Crispy chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese and blue cheese dressing on a flour tortilla

• Cranberry Chicken Salad

  Our house made cranberry chicken salad with spinach in a wrap

• Classic Grilled Cheese All Grown Up

  American, cheddar, Swiss, tomato, Applewood smoked bacon, toasted bread

• Carson Chicken Sandwich

  Grilled chicken on a toasted brioche bun topped with cheddar cheese, honey dijon mustard, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato

• Carson Club

  Toasted wheatberry, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo with your choice of Roast Beef | Burger* | Sliced Turkey

• Tuna Melt

  Tuna salad on toasted rye bread with lettuce, tomato and swiss cheese

• Pastrami Rueben

  Pastrami, Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut and Carson's special dressing on rye Toast

• Steak Tip Wrap

  Filet mignon steak tips with sauteed onions, mushrooms, and american cheese on a flour tortilla served with a side of horseradish cream sauce

Burgers

• Bacon Burger*

  Angus beef patty, Applewood smoked bacon, bacon jam, cheddar cheese, brioche bun

• Beyond Carson

  Beyond Burger patty (plant-based patty), Swiss cheese, special dressing, lettuce, pickles, onion straws on a sesame bun

• Western Burger*

  Angus beef patty, bacon, cheddar, onion rings, barbeque sauce, brioche bun

• Veggie Burger

  Black bean vegetable patty, spring mix, tomatoes, onions, goat cheese, garlic aioli on a brioche bun

• So Cal Turkey Burger

  House made Turkey Patty, avocado, pepperjack cheese, tomatoes, chipotle mayo, brioche bun

• Grilled Cheese Burger*

  Angus beef patty, American cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, all sandwiched between two slices of toasted bread

• The Classic Cheeseburger Builder*

  8 oz. Angus beef patty (request lettuce, tomato, or onion at no additional charge)The Dairy: American | Pepper Jack | Cheddar | Swiss| Blue Cheese Crumbles.Protein: 2 ea: Fried Egg* | Applewood Smoked BaconThe Garden 1.25 ea: Roasted Red Peppers | Mushrooms | Caramelized Onions | Avocado

  US$16.00

• Hungry Man

  Two 8oz Angus patties, bacon, red onion, cheddar cheese, American cheese and special dressing on a brioche bun

• Mushroom Burger

  Angus beef patty, bacon, sauteed mushrooms, smoked gouda cheese, Brioche Bun

Entrees

• Ribeye*

  14oz Ribeye topped with herb butter. Served with sour cream horseradish sauce, mashed potatoes and our vegetable of the day or house salad

• Steak Au Poivre

  10oz angus strip steak topped with au poivre sauce is served with mashed potatoes and our vegetable of the day or house salad

• Loaded Mac N' Cheese

  Cavatappi tossed with applewood smoked bacon and caramelized onions, smothered in a creamy cheese sauceAdd buffalo fried chicken or BBQ pulled pork

• Rigatoni Alla Vodka

  Rigatoni tossed in a creamy tomato sauce with shaved parmesan cheese. Served with grilled garlic bread+Chicken 7 | Shrimp 10 | Scallops 12+

  US$17.00

• Meatloaf

  Half pound of our house made meatloaf topped with gravy and onion straws is served with mashed potatoes and buttered corn

• Bourbon Glazed Salmon

  7 oz bourbon glazed salmon served with jasmine rice and our vegetable of the day or house salad

• Pasta alla Carbonara

  Mushrooms, peas and bacon in a creamy parmesan sauce+Chicken 7 | Shrimp 10 | Scallops 12+

  US$19.00

• Surf and Turf

  6oz NY strip steak, fried jumbo shrimp, and fried scallops served with mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day

• Chicken Parm

  Breaded chicken over rigatoni with our homemade marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese

• Chicken Florentine

  Chicken in egg batter with spinach in a lemon wine sauce served with mashed potato

• Broiled Cod Dinner

  Cod served with risotto and veggies of the day

• Beyond Bolognese

  Beyond meat with peas in our homemade marinara sauce over rigatoni

• BBQ Rib Platter

  Half a rack of baby back ribs with french fries and coleslaw

• Seafood Platter

  Platter comes with french fries, coleslaw, and tarter sauce Fried Cod 22 | Fried Jumbo Shrimp 25 | Fried Fresh Dry Scallop 28

Sides

• French Fries

• Tater Tots

• Onion Rings

• Sweet Potato Fries

• Truffle Fries

• Rice Pilaf

• Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

• Cornbread

• House Salad

• Vegetable of the Day

• Buttered Corn

• Coleslaw

• Disco Fries

  Smothered in gravy and cheese sauce.

Beverages

• Milkshakes

• Soft Drinks

  Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mug Root Beer,Schweppes Ginger Ale, Orange Crush,Brisk Lemon Iced Tea, Tropicana Lemonade,Mist Twist, Unsweetened Iced Tea

  US$3.00

• Unsweetened Iced Tea

• Coffee

  Proudly serving Lavazza Coffee

• Espresso

• Cappuccino

  US$5.00