The Playwright Menu
The Playwright, located in Boston, offers a casual and trendy American bar experience with a variety of amenities such as delivery, vegetarian options, and a full bar. Customers rave about the fantastic food and drinks, with highlights including sesame ginger chicken tenders, Caesar salad, and Alabama white wings. The atmosphere is lively, perfect for a night out or watching sports games. While some customers mention a long line, the fun vibes and friendly service make up for it. Overall, The Playwright is a must-visit spot in Southie for delicious dishes, a great ambiance, and a memorable dining experience.
Brunch
PW NACHOS
Three cheese queso, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, lime crema, diced avocado, cilantro
SESAME-GINGER CHICKEN TENDERS
Sweet-chili glaze, garlic, peanut crunch, pineapple & purple cabbage slaw
WAGYU BEEF SLIDERS
American cheese, red onion tomato jam, shredded lettuce
CHICKEN & BISCUIT SLIDERS
Buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo sauce, cabbage slaw, bread & butter pickles, garlic baked biscuit
ALABAMA WHITE WINGS
Creamy horseradish Dijon, crispy garlic, celery, chives
CHIPOTLE BBQ WINGS
Jalapeño salsa, carrots, ranch
KALE & ROMAINE CAESAR
Lacinato kale, chopped romaine, parmesan, everything spice, toasted breadcrumbs
P.W. WEDGE
Baby gem lettuce, crispy bacon, red onion, cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers, Great Hill blue cheese crumbles
QUINOA BOWL
Whipped feta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, broccolini, lemon herb quinoa, parmesan crisps
BBQ COBB SALAD
Roasted BBQ chicken, mixed greens, black beans, avocado, charred corn, crispy tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, spicy ranch, bourbon BBQ
AMALFI SPRITZ
Aperol Aperitivo, Blood orange, sparkling wine, soda, fresh fruit
STRAWBERRY HUGO SPRITZ
Vodka, Strawberry purée, elderflower, mint, lime, Prosecco, Soda
STARSTRUCK
Deep Eddy Lemon vodka, orange liqueur, St. Germain, local cranberry syrup, lemon, prosecco, soda
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vodka, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Irish cream, cold brew concentrate
GOURD-EOUS PUMPKIN
Crop Pumpkin Vodka, Cafe Borghetti Espresso, Rum chata, cold brew concentrate, pumpkin pie spice
LIQUID COURAGE
Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila, Licor , ‘Fluffy’ liquor infused concentrated cold brew
HARVEST SEASON
Sauvignon Blanc, Apple Infused Vodka, apple cider reduction, Autumn spices, citrus, soda float, fresh fruit
GRAND MIMOSA
Orange Infused Vodka, Orange juice, bubbles, bubbles, bubbles
Prosecco
La Marca ml
Pinot Grigio
Casalini, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc
Wildsong, New Zealand
Sauvignon Black
Jacques Dumont, Loire France
Chardonnay
Highlands , CA
Rosé
Band of Roses, WA
Pinot Noir
Primarius, OR
Malbec
Amalaya, Argentina
Red Blend
Mulderbosch Faithful Hound, South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Ballard Lane, CA
DOUBLE-STACKED SMASH BURGER
Shaved onion, American cheese, secret sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, brioche roll
TURKEY REUBEN
Oven roasted turkey breast, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, Russian dressing, marble rye
PRESSED VEGGIE MELT
Seasoned broccoli, charred onion petals, spinach and artichoke spread, provolone, sourdough
BLACKENED CHICKEN BLAT
Crispy bacon, gem lettuce, sliced avocado, tomato, garlic aioli, brioche roll
CINNAMON ROLL MONKEY BREAD
Cream cheese icing, cinnamon sugar streusel
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE PANCAKES
Strawberry compote, fresh whipped cream
PW PANCAKES
Buttermilk pancakes, whipped butter (Add blueberries or chocolate chips )
STEAK & EGGS QUESADILLA
BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST
Thick-cut Texas toast, spiced rum, bruleed bananas, cinnamon sugar
STRAWBERRY PARFAIT
Whipped yogurt, strawberry preserves, cacao nibs, coconut chia crunch
TRUFFLED FETA TOAST
Soft poached eggs, smashed avocado, truffled chili crunch, spring greens
SOUTHERN BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Maple sausage, house pimento cheese, scrambled eggs, Stone & Skillet english muffin, house salad
PLAYWRIGHT BREAKFAST
Two eggs any style, hashbrowns, garlic baked biscuit, choice of bacon, ham, brisket, avocado
CLASSIC BENEDICT
Soft poached eggs, toasted English muffin, seared ham, hollandaise, hash browns
BRISKET BENEDICT
Soft Poached eggs, toasted English muffin, slow smoked brisket, chipotle hollandaise, hash browns
BUFFALO CHICKEN HASH
Spicy buffalo chicken, hashbrowns, melted American & provolone cheese, garlic aioli, sunny-side egg
TOASTED S’MORES CUP
Graham cracker crumble, marshmallow mousse, chocolate ganache
MOCHA CREME BRULEE
Whole bean vanilla custard, milk chocolate, rich espresso, shortbread cookie
VERMONT MAPLE BREAD PUDDING
Vanilla bean gelato, bourbon pecan syrup, caramel tuille
CASTLE ISLAND BREWING
MA, Winner IPA %
CISCO BREWERS
MA, Gripah IPA .%
DORCHESTER BREWING CO
MA, Galaxy Light Session IPA .%
DOWNEAST CIDER
MA, Seasonal Blend .%
HARPOON BREWERY
MA, Harpoon IPA .%
MIGHTY SQUIRREL BREWING
MA, Sour Face Blackberry %
SAMUEL ADAMS
MA, Sam Adams Seasonal
WACHUSETT BREWING
MA, Blueberry Ale .%
ALLAGASH BREWING
ME, Allagash White %
BISSELL BROTHERS BREWING
ME, The Substance IPA .%
FIDDLEHEAD BREWING
VT, Fiddlehead IPA .%
MAINE BEER COMPANY
ME, Lunch %
SCHILLING BEER CO
NH, Alexander Pils %
SHIPYARD BREWING
ME, Pumpkinhead .%
ZERO GRAVITY BREWING
VT, Oktoberfest .%
BUD LIGHT
COORS LIGHT
GUINNESS
BLUE MOON
Budweiser
Corona
Miller Lite
Mich Ultra
Modelo Especial
High Noon Vodka Soda (Rotating)
Truly Pineapple Guava Tequila Soda
Sun Cruiser Classic Iced Tea & Vodka
Athletic Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA
Athletic Upside Dawn Golden Non-Alcoholic
MIMOSA
Orange juice & bubbles
CLASSIC BLOODY
Vodka, bloody mary mix, olive, lime, pepperoncini
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol Aperitivo, Prosecco, soda, citrus
CREAMY ARTICHOKE DIP
Sweet onion, -year aged parmesan, spinach, house made focaccia, garden vegetables
PARMESAN TRUFFLE FRIES
Maine farm fries, truffle salt, French onion dip
PW NACHOS
Three cheese queso, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, lime crema, diced avocado, cilantro
CHICKEN MOLE NACHOS
Three cheese queso, marinated chicken, pico de gallo, cotija, mole crema, charred peppers, fresh lime, cilantro
SMOKED BRISKET NACHOS
Bourbon BBQ, three cheese queso, slow smoked brisket, pico de gallo, black beans, pickled red onion, cilantro
CHIPOTLE BBQ WINGS
Jalapeño salsa, carrots, ranch
JAMAICAN JERK WINGS
Dry rub, pineapple salsa, scallions, avocado-lime ranch
ALABAMA WHITE WINGS
Creamy horseradish Dijon, crispy garlic, celery, chives
BUFFALO RANGOONS
Spicy braised chicken, parmesan, cream cheese, tiger salad, bleu cheese dressing
SESAME-GINGER CHICKEN TENDERS
Sweet-chili glaze, garlic, peanut crunch, pineapple & purple cabbage slaw
Late Night
Lunch Menu
WHIPPED FETA
Creamy warm feta, dukkha spice, fresh herbs, aleppo pepper, hot honey, warm bread, garden vegetables
PW NACHOS
Three cheese queso, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, lime crema, diced avocado, cilantro
CREAMY ARTICHOKE DIP
Sweet onion, -year aged parmesan, spinach, house made focaccia, garden vegetables
PARMESAN TRUFFLE FRIES
Maine farm fries, truffle salt, French onion dip
CRISPY MOZZARELLA
Fresh mozzarella curds, zesty tomato Tito’s sauce
SESAME-GINGER CHICKEN TENDERS
Sweet-chili glaze, garlic, peanut crunch, pineapple & purple cabbage slaw
BUFFALO RANGOONS
Spicy braised chicken, parmesan, cream cheese, tiger salad, bleu cheese dressing
WAGYU BEEF
American cheese, red onion tomato jam, shredded lettuce
CHICKEN & BISCUIT
Buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo sauce, cabbage slaw, bread & butter pickles, garlic baked biscuit
Bud Light
Budweiser
Coors Light
Corona
Miller Lite
Mich Ultra
Modelo Especial
High Noon Vodka Soda (Rotating)
Truly Pineapple Guava Tequila Soda
Sun Cruiser Classic Iced Tea & Vodka
Athletic Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA
Athletic Upside Dawn Golden Non-Alcoholic
HARVEST SEASON
SANGRIA, Sauvignon Blanc, Apple Infused Vodka, apple cider reduction, Autumn spices, citrus, soda float, fresh fruit
STARSTRUCK
COSMOPOLITAN, Deep Eddy Lemon vodka, orange liqueur, St. Germain, local cranberry syrup, lemon, prosecco, soda
THE WANDERER
MULE, Spicy! Ghost Tequila, Cassis black currant liqueur, lime, ginger beer
FALLING FOR TEQUILA
MARGARITA, Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila, local apple cider, fresh rosemary, passion fruit, cinnamon sugar rim
FRENCH QUARTER
OLD FASHIONED, Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Pierre Ferrand , Giffard Banane du Brasil, Angostura & Cardamom Bitters, lemon oil
DOWN CAPE
BEE’S KNEES, Koval Cranberry Infused Gin, honey syrup, lemon, citrus honey foam, whole cranberries
BOURBON TRAIL
WHISKEY SOUR, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Ancho Reyes smoked chile liqueur, pineapple infused syrup, bitters, lime
GORD-EOUS PUMPKIN
ESPRESSO MARTINI, Crop Pumpkin Vodka, Cafe Borghetti Espresso, Rum chata Pumpkin, cold brew concentrate, pumpkin pie spice
AMALFI SPRITZ
Aperol Aperitivo, Blood orange, sparkling wine, soda, fresh fruit
Prosecco
La Marca ml
Pinot Grigio
Casalini, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc
Wildsong, New Zealand
Sauvignon Black
Jacques Dumont, Loire France
Chardonnay
Highlands , CA
Rosé
Band of Roses, WA
Pinot Noir
Primarius, OR
Malbec
Amalaya, Argentina
Red Blend
Mulderbosch Faithful Hound, South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Ballard Lane, CA
ALABAMA WHITE
Creamy horseradish Dijon, crispy garlic, celery, chives
CHIPOTLE BBQ
Jalapeño salsa, carrots, ranch
KALE & ROMAINE CAESAR
Lacinato kale, chopped romaine, parmesan, everything spice, toasted breadcrumbs
P.W. WEDGE
Baby gem lettuce, crispy bacon, red onion, cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers, Great Hill blue cheese crumbles
STEAKHOUSE SALAD
Garlic marinated flank steak, chimichurri, mixed greens, fried onion, avocado, confit cherry tomatoes, spicy creole ranch
QUINOA BOWL
Whipped feta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, broccolini, lemon herb quinoa, parmesan crisps
DOUBLE-STACKED SMASH BURGER
Shaved onion, American cheese, secret sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, brioche roll
BUFFALO CRUNCH MELT
Seared chicken, honey buffalo sauce, smashed avocado, three cheese blend, shredded lettuce, pickles, crispy flour tortilla, blue cheese dip
TURKEY REUBEN
Oven roasted turkey breast, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, Russian dressing, marble rye
PRESSED VEGGIE MELT
Seasoned broccoli, charred onion petals, spinach and artichoke spread, provolone, sourdough
CLASSIC STEAK & BLUE
Sliced flank steak, Great Hill blue cheese crust, dressed greens, demi-glace, hoagie roll
BLACKENED CHICKEN BLAT
Crispy bacon, gem lettuce, sliced avocado, tomato, garlic aioli, brioche roll
CHEESE MAC & CHEESE
Cavatappi pasta, four cheese sauce, herb breadcrumb
NEW ENGLAND FISH & CHIPS
Tempura fried haddock, crispy fries, homemade tartar, slaw, lemon
TOASTED S’MORES CUP
Graham cracker crumble, marshmallow mousse, chocolate ganache
MOCHA CREME BRULEE
Whole bean vanilla custard, milk chocolate, rich espresso, shortbread cookie
VERMONT MAPLE BREAD PUDDING
Vanilla bean gelato, bourbon pecan syrup, caramel tuille
CASTLE ISLAND BREWING
MA, Winner IPA %
CISCO BREWERS
MA, Gripah IPA .%
DORCHESTER BREWING CO
MA, Galaxy Light Session IPA .%
DOWNEAST CIDER
MA, Seasonal Blend .%
HARPOON BREWERY
MA, Harpoon IPA .%
MIGHTY SQUIRREL BREWING
MA, Sour Face Blackberry %
SAMUEL ADAMS
MA, Sam Adams Seasonal
WACHUSETT BREWING
MA, Blueberry Ale .%
ALLAGASH BREWING
ME, Allagash White %
BISSELL BROTHERS BREWING
ME, The Substance IPA .%
FIDDLEHEAD BREWING
VT, Fiddlehead IPA .%
MAINE BEER COMPANY
ME, Lunch %
SCHILLING BEER CO
NH, Alexander Pils %
SHIPYARD BREWING
ME, Pumpkinhead .%
ZERO GRAVITY BREWING
VT, Oktoberfest .%
GUINNESS
BLUE MOON
WHIPPED FETA
Creamy warm feta, dukkha spice, fresh herbs, aleppo pepper, hot honey, warm bread, garden vegetables
CREAMY ARTICHOKE DIP
Sweet onion, -year aged parmesan, spinach, house made focaccia, garden vegetables
PARMESAN TRUFFLE FRIES
Maine farm fries, truffle salt, French onion dip
CRISPY MOZZARELLA
Fresh mozzarella curds, zesty tomato Tito’s sauce
SESAME-GINGER CHICKEN TENDERS
Sweet-chili glaze, garlic, peanut crunch, pineapple & purple cabbage slaw
BUFFALO RANGOONS
Spicy braised chicken, parmesan, cream cheese, tiger salad, bleu cheese dressing
CRISPY MEATBALLS
Hand-rolled mozzarella stuffed meatballs, lightly breaded and fried, marinara, whipped ricotta, pesto
WAGYU BEEF
American cheese, red onion tomato jam, shredded lettuce
HAND ROLLED MEATBALL & PROVOLONE
Pork & beef meatballs, basil, garlic marinara, provolone, toasted Hawaiian roll
CHICKEN & BISCUIT
Buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo sauce, cabbage slaw, bread & butter pickles, garlic baked biscuit
BUD LIGHT
COORS LIGHT
GUINNESS
BLUE MOON
Budweiser
Corona
Miller Lite
Mich Ultra
Modelo Especial
High Noon Vodka Soda (Rotating)
Truly Pineapple Guava Tequila Soda
Sun Cruiser Classic Iced Tea & Vodka
Athletic Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA
Athletic Upside Dawn Golden Non-Alcoholic
HARVEST SEASON
SANGRIA, Sauvignon Blanc, Apple Infused Vodka, apple cider reduction, Autumn spices, citrus, soda float, fresh fruit
STARSTRUCK
COSMOPOLITAN, Deep Eddy Lemon vodka, orange liqueur, St. Germain, local cranberry syrup, lemon, prosecco, soda
THE WANDERER
MULE, Spicy! Ghost Tequila, Cassis black currant liqueur, lime, ginger beer
FALLING FOR TEQUILA
MARGARITA, Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila, local apple cider, fresh rosemary, passion fruit, cinnamon sugar rim
FRENCH QUARTER
OLD FASHIONED, Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Pierre Ferrand , Giffard Banane du Brasil, Angostura & Cardamom Bitters, lemon oil
DOWN CAPE
BEE’S KNEES, Koval Cranberry Infused Gin, honey syrup, lemon, citrus honey foam, whole cranberries
BOURBON TRAIL
WHISKEY SOUR, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Ancho Reyes smoked chile liqueur, pineapple infused syrup, bitters, lime
GOURD-EOUS PUMPKIN
ESPRESSO MARTINI, Crop Pumpkin Vodka, Cafe Borghetti Espresso, Rum chata Pumpkin, cold brew concentrate, pumpkin pie spice
AMALFI SPRITZ
Aperol Aperitivo, Blood orange, sparkling wine, soda, fresh fruit
Prosecco
La Marca ml
Pinot Grigio
Casalini, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc
Wildsong, New Zealand
Sauvignon Black
Jacques Dumont, Loire France
Chardonnay
Highlands , CA
Rosé
Band of Roses, WA
Pinot Noir
Primarius, OR
Malbec
Amalaya, Argentina
Red Blend
Mulderbosch Faithful Hound, South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Ballard Lane, CA
HARVEST MULE
Local Cider, passionfruit, fresh rosemary, ginger beer
CRANBERRY LIME SELTZER
Local Cranberry Syrup, house simple, lime, soda, cranberries
PW NACHOS
Three cheese blend, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, lime crema, diced avocado, cilantro
CHICKEN MOLE NACHOS
Three cheese blend, marinated chicken, pico de gallo, cotija, mole crema, charred peppers, fresh lime, cilantro
SMOKED BRISKET NACHOS
Bourbon BBQ, cheese blend, slow smoked brisket, pico de gallo, black beans,pickled red onion, cilantro
JAMAICAN JERK
Dry rub, pineapple salsa, scallions, avocado-lime ranch
ALABAMA WHITE
Creamy horseradish Dijon, crispy garlic, celery, chives
CHIPOTLE BBQ
Jalapeño salsa, carrots, ranch
KALE & ROMAINE CAESAR
Lacinato kale, chopped romaine, parmesan, everything spice, toasted breadcrumbs
P.W. WEDGE
Baby gem lettuce, crispy bacon, red onion, cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers, Great Hill blue cheese crumbles
STEAKHOUSE SALAD
Garlic marinated flank steak, chimichurri, mixed greens, fried onion, avocado, confit cherry tomatoes, spicy creole ranch
BBQ COBB SALAD
Roasted BBQ chicken, mixed greens, black beans, avocado, charred corn, crispy tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, spicy ranch, bourbon BBQ
QUINOA BOWL
Whipped feta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, broccolini, lemon herb quinoa, parmesan crisps
DOUBLE-STACKED SMASH BURGER
Shaved onion, American cheese, secret sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, brioche roll
BUFFALO CRUNCH MELT
Seared chicken, honey buffalo sauce, smashed avocado, three cheese blend, shredded lettuce, pickles, crispy flour tortilla, blue cheese dip
TURKEY REUBEN
Oven roasted turkey breast, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, Russian dressing, marble rye
PRESSED VEGGIE MELT
Seasoned broccoli, charred onion petals, spinach and artichoke spread, provolone, sourdough
CLASSIC STEAK & BLUE
Sliced flank steak, Great Hill blue cheese crust, dressed greens, demi-glace, hoagie roll
BLACKENED CHICKEN BLAT
Crispy bacon, gem lettuce, smashed avocado, tomato, garlic aioli, brioche roll
ROSEMARY ROASTED ⁄ CHICKEN
Charred lemon pan sauce, buttery whipped potatoes, roasted carrots
CHEESE MAC & CHEESE
Cavatappi pasta, four cheese sauce, herb breadcrumb
HERB CRUSTED SALMON
[gf] Quinoa, sauteed spinach, blistered cherry tomatoes, basil pesto
CHIMICHURRI STYLE STEAK FRITES
Bistro style steak, blistered peppers, house fries, garlic aioli
NEW ENGLAND FISH & CHIPS
Tempura fried haddock, crispy fries, homemade tartar, slaw, lemon
TOASTED S’MORES CUP
Graham cracker crumble, marshmallow mousse, chocolate ganache
MOCHA CREME BRULEE
Whole bean vanilla custard, milk chocolate, rich espresso, shortbread cookie
VERMONT MAPLE BREAD PUDDING
Vanilla bean gelato, bourbon pecan syrup, caramel tuille
CASTLE ISLAND BREWING
MA, Winner IPA %
CISCO BREWERS
MA, Gripah IPA .%
DORCHESTER BREWING CO
MA, Galaxy Light Session IPA .%
DOWNEAST CIDER
MA, Seasonal Blend .%
HARPOON BREWERY
MA, Harpoon IPA .%
MIGHTY SQUIRREL BREWING
MA, Sour Face Blackberry %
SAMUEL ADAMS
MA, Sam Adams Seasonal
WACHUSETT BREWING
MA, Blueberry Ale .%
ALLAGASH BREWING
ME, Allagash White %
BISSELL BROTHERS BREWING
ME, The Substance IPA .%
FIDDLEHEAD BREWING
VT, Fiddlehead IPA .%
MAINE BEER COMPANY
ME, Lunch %
SCHILLING BEER CO
NH, Alexander Pils %
SHIPYARD BREWING
ME, Pumpkinhead .%
ZERO GRAVITY BREWING
VT, Oktoberfest .%