About the Menu

Kruse’s Paint Creek Tavern offers a menu that embraces casual comfort with a variety of hearty, approachable dishes perfect for a relaxed meal out. Whether you’re stopping by after a walk along the nearby Paint Creek Trail or gathering with friends on the inviting outdoor deck, the selection feels welcoming and familiar.

The menu highlights include satisfying classics like fish and chips and the signature PCT Burger paired with perfectly salted fries. For those looking for a bit more flavor adventure, options like Nashville Hot Chicken or Dynamite Shrimp Tacos bring a touch of spice and distinct variety without overwhelming the easygoing atmosphere. Fresh salads and seafood dishes, such as the Roadhouse Salmon Salad or Shrimp & Grits, add lighter, yet flavorful alternatives.

Pairing any meal with one of the thoughtfully curated drinks—ranging from crisp hard ciders and refreshing draft beers to handcrafted cocktails like a Lemondrop Martini or a Moscow Mule—complements the menu’s balance of familiar and elevated tastes. The casual, welcoming environment is well matched by the menu’s straightforward yet well-executed selections, making it a good fit for lunches, relaxed dinners, or weekend gatherings.

From crispy pretzel bites that kick off a shared meal to indulgent desserts that close the evening on a note of comfort, the menu at Kruse’s feels integral to the laid-back, friendly vibe of the tavern. It’s a place where diners can enjoy both classic bar favorites and thoughtfully prepared dishes in a setting that encourages unwinding and savoring everyday moments.

Business Menu

Sides
Seasoned Fries
US$6.55
Basket Of Tots
US$6.55
Mini Taki Mac
US$6.55
Basket Of Chips
US$4.55
Garlic Herb Monkey Bread
US$5.00
Lawnmower Lunch
Lawnmower Lunch
US$11.99
Burgers & Sliders
Cheeseburger Sliders
US$12.05
Short Rib Sliders
US$13.00
Chopped Ribeye Sliders* (2)
US$13.05
Roadhouse Turkey Burger
US$15.05
Salmon L Jackson
US$16.00
1-2-3 Burger*
US$12.05
B.O.M. Not The Whopper
US$12.00
Thai Tuna Burger*
US$16.00
Burger Of The Month Patty Melt
US$15.00
Golden Arches
US$16.05
Burger Of The Month "Mr. October"
US$14.00
BOM Hotter Than The 4th Of July
US$15.00
Ms Cheezy
US$16.25
Wagyu Gonna Do About It
US$19.00
Non Alcoholic Beverages
Coffee
US$3.75
Vernor
US$3.75
Fountain Coke
US$3.75
San Pellegrino
US$6.00
Lemonade
US$3.75
Sprite
US$3.75
Bottled Root Beer
US$4.50
Red Bull Sugar Free
US$5.00
Tea
US$3.75
Red Bull
US$5.00
Diet Coke
US$3.75
Appetizers
Dynamite Shrimp
US$13.05
Pretzel Bites
US$12.05
Tavern Wings
US$16.55
Steak & Roasted Mushroom Skillet*
US$16.05
PCYC Bloody Mary
US$14.50
Seafood Poutine
US$17.05
Buttermilk Breaded Chicken Tenders
US$14.05
Pint Of James Beard Clam Chowder
US$14.55
Quart Of Venison Chili
US$25.55
Pint Of Venison Chili
US$14.55
Quart Of James Beard Clam Chowder
US$25.55
Bucket Of 25 Tavern Wings
US$32.00
"The Tailgater"
US$69.00
6 Pack Chopped Ribeye Sliders
US$20.00
6 Pack Cheeseburger Slider
US$20.00
Yacht Club Main Plates
Hey Shorty
US$17.00
Blacken Twin Filets & Fries
US$29.05
Taki Mac & Cheese
US$17.05
Steak & Fries*
US$38.00
Blacken Mahi
US$19.00
Piggy Mac
US$17.00
Fish & Chip Basket
US$21.05
Shrimp & Grits
US$18.05
Blackened Twin Filets & Fries
US$26.00
BBQ Ribs
US$20.00
LENT - Fabulous Fish Fry
US$23.00
Grilled Mahi
US$19.00
Maple River Salmon
US$23.05
First Mates
Mac & Cheese
US$8.00
Grilled Cheese & Fries
US$8.00
Cheeseberger & Fries
US$8.00
Chicken Tenders & Fries
US$8.00
Sandwiches
3 Little Pigs
US$15.00
Cheddar Brat
US$15.00
Grilled Cheese
US$13.05
The Yacht Club
US$16.05
Nashville Hot
US$15.05
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
US$15.05
Shrimp Po Boy
US$15.00
The Eagles
US$15.00
Southern Charm
US$15.50
Flash Fried Perch Sandwich
US$16.05
Fried PB+J
US$14.05
We Have The Meat
US$14.00
Grilled Caprese
US$12.00
Q's Cubano
US$15.00
Knuckle Sandwich
US$22.30
The Chiefs
US$15.00
Hey Shorty
US$17.00
The Hoosier
US$14.00
Gettin' Piggy Wit' It
US$15.00
Turkey Rueben
US$14.05
BOM Hotter Than The 4th Of July
US$15.00
Tacos
Grouper Tacos (2)
US$15.05
Dynamite Shrimp Tacos (2)
US$15.05
The Vegomatic Tacos (2)
US$14.05
Soup & Salad
Mom’s Mahi Salad
US$16.00
James Beard Clam Chowder
US$8.05
306 Blackened Chicken Salad
US$17.05
Chicken And Sausage Gumbo
US$7.00
Roadhouse Salmon Salad
US$19.05
Chicken Tortilla Soup
US$6.00
Venison Chili
US$7.00
JLH Maurice
US$16.05
Chef Jamie's Venison Chili
US$8.05
Chargrilled Mahi Salad
US$16.00
Tortilla Soup
US$6.00
Dessert
Four Berry Cobbler
US$6.50
Vernor's Or Root Beer Float
US$7.05
Magic Bar Sundae
US$6.00
Apple Fritter Bread Pudding
US$6.25