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Bent Nails Roadhouse
Dining & Cafe

Bent Nails Roadhouse

Middlesex

We are a live music venue/bar serving bistro style food with a quirky decor open for dinner!

Restaurant

Menu

Appetizers

  • Potstickers $10

    $10

    Dumpling filled with seasoned chicken & vegetables with dipping sauce.

    • Pork Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free
  • Kielbasa Bites $7

    $7

    Served with kraut & mustard mayo. Add garlic toast $2.

  • Spinach and Artichoke Dip $13

    $13

    Served with Pita Chips (GF Corn Chip option).

    • Pork Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free

Chalkboard Specials

  • Black Bean Soup $10

    $10

    Served with cheddar, sour cream & corn chips

    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free

Main Courses

  • Gumbo $15

    $15

    Chicken and Andouille sausage cajun stew.

    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free
  • Caprese Sandwich $15

    $15

    Mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil pesto, served with chips and a pickle.

    • Pork Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free
  • Coq Au Vin $16

    $16

    Hearty French chicken stew braised in red wine.

    • Gluten Free
    • Pork Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs $15

    $15

    Homemade meatballs and marinara sauce served over spaghetti with garlic toast.

    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free
  • French Dip $16

    $16

    Roast beef, Swiss cheese and horseradish garlic aioli with au jus, served with chips and a pickle.

    • Pork Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free

Salads

  • Kale Caesar Salad $12

    $12

    Kale, parmesan with caesar dressing, served with garlic toast. Add chicken $4

    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free

Soup/s of the Day

  • Soup/s of the Day $ Varies

    Price varies

    Enjoy the Chef’s choice of daily soup specials.

Amenities

Bar / loungeHigh chairsLive musicOn-site parkingOutdoor seatingRestrooms

Accessibility

Kid safe

Details

Address

970 US-2, Middlesex, VT 05602

Phone

+1 802-225-6087

Email

info@bentnailsbistro.com

Website

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Hours

  • MonClosed
  • TueClosed
  • Wed12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Thu12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Fri12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Sat12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Sun12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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