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Central City Bar & Grill Menu (Updated September 2025)

Welcome to Central City Bar & Grill, a culinary gem tucked away at 17 Central Ave in Cortland, NY. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and hearty dishes, Central City embodies the spirit of a classic bar and grill, perfect for casual dining with friends and family.

The menu is a delightful exploration of comfort food favorites. Start with their City Calamari, lightly fried and served with a zesty house tomato sauce, or dive into the City Dunking Strips, where succulent chicken is perfectly paired with a choice of tantalizing sauces. For a local touch, don’t miss the Home of the Big Baker, featuring oversized sweet potatoes dressed with real New York State maple butter.

As you browse through the offerings, the Honey Bourbon Glazed Salmon stands out for its rich flavor profile, making it a must-try among patrons. Diners have raved about the bacon macaroni and cheese and the renowned garbage wings, highlighting their generous portions and delightful taste.

With quick service, friendly staff, and an inviting ambiance, Central City Bar & Grill is not just a place to eat but an experience to cherish. Whether you're enjoying a drink at the bar or savoring a meal, each visit promises satisfaction. Don't just take our word for it; the community's enthusiastic reviews reflect a shared appreciation for this local hotspot.

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Appetizers

City Ciabatta Griller

A loaf of Ciabatta bread covered in garlic butter, romano cheese and provolone cheese

US$5.29

Pound of Chicken Wings

mild, hot, cajun, garlic parm, bbq, or inferno; served with celery, carrots and blue cheese dressing

US$8.99

Pound of Boneless Chicken Wings

mild, hot, cajun, garlic parm, BBQ, or inferno; served with celery, carrots and blue cheese dressing

US$9.49

City Chicken Strips

one pound of fresh boneless homemade chicken tenders served with honey mustard

US$9.49

Pan Seared Scallops

over baby spinach with diced tomatoes and balsamic glaze

US$9.99

Central Nachos

tricolored chips covered with chili con carne, cheddar jack cheese, mild green chillies, diced tomatoes, black olives, and jalapenos; served with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on the side

US$10.99

Beer Battered Onion Ring Basket

served with bacon ranch dressing

US$5.49

City Calamari

dipped and dusted calamari lightly fried and served with our house tomato sauce

US$9.99

Basket of Fries

waffle, shoe string or sweet potato

US$4.99

Garlic Fries

your choice of shoestring or waffle fries tossed in our garlic sauce with Romano and crushed red pepper flakes

US$7.49

City Dunking Strips

City Chicken Strips dunked in your favorite sauce with a side of celery, carrots, and blue cheese. Sauces: mild, hot, cajun, garlic parm, BBQ or Inferno

US$9.49

Mozz Sticks

6 sticks breaded, fried and served with our house red sauce

US$8.99

Crocks of Fun

chicken wing or spinach and artichoke dip served with tricolor chips

US$7.49

Beer and Cheese Crock

Hot and creamy mix of Cheddar, Swiss and Cream Cheese blended with Cortland Firehouse Pale Ale served with tricolor chips

US$7.49

Central City Chips

fresh homemade chips seasoned with Old Bay

US$2.99

Chicken Wing Nachos

tri color tortilla chips topped with our own; smothered with crumbly blue cheese, tomatoes, chopped celery, and red onion; served with blue cheese dressing

US$9.49

Potato Skins

your choice of broccoli and cheddar; bacon and cheddar; chili and cheddar; or grilled veggies with feta

City Soft Pretzel Sticks

Baked soft pretzel sticks served with tavern mustard and city beer and cheese sauce

US$8.99

City Beer Chips

Our house made city chips covered with our beer and cheese dip; topped with red onions and crumbled bacon

US$8.99

Tower Combo

quesadilla, chicken wings (regular or boneless), and your choice of fries

US$18.99

Tower of Wings

mild, hot, cajun, garlic parm, bbq, or inferno; served with celery, carrots and blue cheese dressing

Shrimp Casinos

topped with red and green peppers, bacon, onions and garlic butter; finished with a white wine lemon butter sauce

Home of the Big Baker

Sweet Big Baker

an oversized sweet potato served with real New York State maple butter

US$5.29

Big Baker

an oversized baked potato with butter and sour cream

US$4.29

Bacon, Broccoli and Cheddar Baker

US$6.49

Scampi Baker

with sauteed shrimp, garlic butter, and white wine topped with shaved romano cheese

US$9.99

Bacon / Spinach / Feta

US$6.49

Chili Baker

choice of red or white chili

US$7.99

Central City Sammys

Central City Reuben

open-faced on rye bread with corned beef piled high, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing

US$9.49

Central City Rachel

sliced turkey covered with coleslaw, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing

US$9.49

Mike's Cajun Chicken

6 oz chicken breast grilled with Cajun seasoning and onions topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served on a Kaiser roll

US$9.49

Dave's City Chicken Grill

6 oz chicken breast with bacon, sliced dill pickles, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo, served on a Kaiser roll

US$9.49

Italian Dip

chicken cutlet with romano, sauteed mushrooms and melted provolone, served with house red sauce for dipping

US$10.79

NY Strip Steak Sammy

hand cut 8oz strip grilled to order; served with sauteed mushrooms, onions and provolone cheese on grilled ciabatta bread

US$14.99

BBQ Pork Sammy

one half pound of tender roasted pulled pork with Central City BBQ sauce; Served on a Kaiser roll

US$9.49

Chicken Cordon Blue

grilled chicken breast, sweet sliced ham, swiss cheese, topped with hollandaise sauce on a Kaiser roll

US$9.49

Portabella Sandwich

portabella mushroom with caramelized onions, feta cheese, lettuce, tomato and balsamic dressing; Served on Kaiser roll

US$10.49

Open Faced Cubano Sammy

pulled pork, sliced Boar's Head Virginia Ham, dill pickles, Swiss cheese, and Dijon mustard on Mama's Italian Bread

US$10.79

City Beef Dip

Boar's Head roast beef soaked in au jus, served on a grilled garlic-butter ciabatta roll

US$9.49

Mama's Meatball

open-faced parm on Ma's Italian bread covered with red sauce and mozzarella cheese

US$8.99

BLT

Classic Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato with Mayo

US$8.99

Tuna BLT

city style BLT with Ahi tuna and cusabi dressing on garlic grilled ciabatta bread

US$11.99

Buttermilk Chicken Sammy

Buttermilk battered fried chicken with bacon, Cheddar cheese, ranch dressing and dill pickles on a Kaiser roll

US$10.49

Deli Style Sandwiches

Meat Choices

Seasoned filet of roast beef cap off, oven gold roasted turkey breast, sweet sliced smoked ham, choice corned beef top round cap off

Bread Choices

mama's italian, rye,whole wheat, ciabatta, kaiser roll, gluten free bread available

Cheese Choices

picante sharp provolone cheese, American, natural swiss, sharp cheddar cheese

Lunch Special

Lunch Special

1/2 Deli style sandwich and cup of soup or chili

US$7.59

Soups and Chilies

Soup of the Day

Pasta & Meatball Soup

rich tomato broth with meatballs and macaroni

Chili Con Carne

served with cheddar jack cheese and sour cream

White Chicken Chili

with cheddar jack cheese; served with sour cream, salsa, and tri colored chips on the side

Salads

Caesar Salad

romaine lettuce, croutons, red onion, bacon, romano cheese and caesar dressing

US$5.49

Caesar Salad with Calamari

dipped and dusted calamari lightly fried over romaine lettuce with cukes, red onion and romano cheese

US$11.99

City Grill House Salad

mixed greens, diced tomatoes, cukes, pine nuts, dried cranberries, and raspberry vinaigrette

US$6.79

Central City Cobb Salad

julienne ham, turkey, cheddar, bacon, avocado, and hard boiled egg over crisp Romaine lettuce, and blue cheese

US$12.99

Side Salad

mixed greens, diced tomatoes, cukes, croutons, black olives, and choice of dressing

US$1.99

Caprese Salad

Cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, red Onions with a balsamic reduction glaze, olive oil and cucumbers

US$8.99

Buffalo Chicken Salad

tender pieces of chicken tossed in mild wing sauce; served over Romaine with diced tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and blue cheese dressing

US$11.49

Roman Salad

hard boiled egg, crispy pancetta, roasted reds, shaved Romano cheese, over a bed romaine with a balsamic vinaigrette

US$9.99

Taco Salad Bowl

served in a City taco bowl filled with tortilla chips and topped with chili, lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar jack cheese, black olives, red onions. Salsa and sour cream on the side

US$11.99

Pan Seared Scallop Salad

over a bed of baby spinach with cukes, tomatoes, red onions and feta cheese

US$11.99

Arugula Salad

dried cranberries, crispy pancetta, candied pecans, hard boiled egg, and blue cheese

US$8.99

Central Salad

baby spinach topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, sliced apple, and walnuts served with a warm maple vinaigrette

US$10.99

Bleu-Burg Salad

8 oz. grilled steakburger over mixed greens with tomatoes, red onion, city strips, crumbly blue cheese and bistro sauce dressing

US$11.49

Steak Salad

hand cut sliced NY strip steak over mixed greens with goat cheese, dried cranberries, candied pecans, served with raspberry vinaigrette

US$14.99

Gorgonzola Steak Salad

Hand cut NY strip steak over arugula with caramelized onions, Gorgonzola cheese and tomatoes

US$14.99

Wraps

Chicken Caesar Wrap

6 oz. grilled chicken breast with bacon, feta cheese, Romano cheese, red onions, croutons and Caesar dressing

US$10.79

Roman Beef Wrap

Boars Head roast beef with caramelized onions, gorgonzola cheese, bacon, romaine lettuce caesar dressing on a sundried tomato wrap

US$10.79

Chicken Bella Wrap

6 oz. grilled chicken breast with sliced Portabella mushrooms, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, provolone cheese and balsamic dressing

US$11.49

Grilled Veggie Wrap

zucchini, squash, eggplant, red and green peppers, red onion, diced tomatoes, feta cheese and balsamic dressing in a spinach wrap

US$9.99

Chicken Burrito Grande Wrap

white chicken chili, diced tomatoes, lettuce, red onions, black olives, cheddar jack cheese, served with salsa and sour cream

US$10.79

Chicken BLT Wrap

grilled 6oz chicken breast with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo

US$10.79

Cheeseburger Wrap

chopped steakburger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo and ketchup in a sundried tomato wrap

US$10.79

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

6 oz. chicken breast shaken in mild wing sauce with lettuce, tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing

US$10.79

Arugula Wrap

Arugula, spring mix, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, and cheddar jack cheese tossed in a cucumber wasabi dressing rolled in a spinach wrap

US$9.99

Burgers and Dogs

Half Pound Fresh Steakburger

US$8.99

Cheeseburger

US$9.79

Bacon Cheeseburger

US$10.79

Bazel Burger

bacon, hot sauce, provolone cheese

US$10.79

Spol Burger

blackened, served with sliced portabella mushrooms, covered in cheddar cheese

US$10.79

Bobby B's

topped with barbecue sauce, onion rings and cheddar cheese

US$10.79

California Veggie Burger

A true veggie burger with edamame, carrots, peas, spinach and corn

US$8.99

Cali-Burger

topped with bacon, guacamole, red onion, dill pickles and russian dressing

US$10.79

Hoffman Hot Dog

US$2.99

Dinners

Chicken Pot Pie

served with side salad, roll and butter

US$12.99

City Chicken Saute

6oz chicken breast sauteed in white wine, olive oil, garlic, artichoke hearts, diced tomatoes, and fresh basil; finished with a balsamic reduction sauce; served with house rice

US$14.49

Chicken Roberto

sauteed chicken breast in garlic butter and white wine; Served over City greens, and a side of pasta

US$14.99

Aged NY Strip Steak

hand cut NY strip served with veggies of the day, sauteed mushrooms, onion rings, and a "Big Baker"

City Caprese Pasta

with fresh basil, fresh tomatoes, sauteed in olive oil, garlic, butter and served over rigatoni; Finished with fresh mozzarella; Served with side salad, roll and butter

US$15.99

Fresh Market Fish

Served with veggies of the day and house rice

Shrimp Scampi

served over angel hair pasta with a side salad, roll and butter

US$16.99

Rigatoni ala vodka

Rigatoni with meatballs covered with our House Vodka sauce, side salad, roll and butter

US$13.99

City Gumbo

Chicken and sauteed Andouille sausage in garlic butter with green chilies, red and green peppers, onions, jalapenos and tomatoes served over our House rice

US$16.99

Chicken Vincenzo

sliced chicken breast sauteed with baby spinach, bacon, sauteed mushrooms, and diced tomatoes. Finished with a marsala wine sauce and served over rigatoni. Topped with shaved romano cheese

US$17.99

Fresh Garden Pasta

zucchini, squash, red and green peppers, red onion, with a spicy marinara sauce and a touch of red wine over angel hair pasta and finished with shaved romano cheese. Served with side salad, roll and butter

US$15.99

Central City Pasta

rigatoni or angel hair pasta and your choice of red sauce, vodka sauce, or spicy marinara, served with meatballs, side salad, roll and butter

US$10.99

Chicken Parmesan

lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown, covered with our house red sauce and mozzarella cheese served with a side of pasta, side salad and roll

US$15.99

Steak Au Poive

Black pepper encrusted 8 oz steak w a creamy brown mushroom and pepper sauce, served with a side of arugula salad with balsamic and a side of shoestring garlic fries

US$18.29

Pan Seared Scallops

sauteed in garlic butter and white wine with diced tomatoes served over house rice

US$17.99

Seafood Alexander

shrimp and scallops sauteed in a lemon, butter, garlic, white wine sauce tossed with feta cheese, bacon and baby spinach; Served over angel hair pasta with roll and side salad

US$22.99

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