Carney's Tavern Menu
Welcome to Carney's Tavern, a charming eatery nestled in Ballston Lake, NY, where the old pub aesthetic meets a modern dining experience. The menu is a delicious tapestry featuring options from classic Irish dishes to Italian culinary favorites. Guests rave about the Taco Salad served in a crispy deep-fried shell, loaded with award-winning chili—a must-try! French onion soup and fish and chips have also garnered acclaim for their generous portions and delightful flavors.
Patrons have enjoyed warm, welcoming service from the attentive staff, who frequently check in to ensure your experience is exceptional. The tavern not only excels in food but also in crafted beverages; the Black & Tan and ample drink selections make it a great spot for both casual dinners and lively gatherings.
- Address: 17 Main St, Ballston Lake, NY 12019
- Phone: +1 518-280-7959
Whether you're popping in for a quick bite or indulging in a full meal with friends, Carney's Tavern promises unforgettable dining moments.
Appetizers
Carney Chips
Fresh saratoga style chips served with ranch dressing. Add house made chili, pulled pork or your choice of grilled, cajun or blackened chicken with melted cheddar & jack for an additional 5
Onion Rings
Yeungling battered, served with chipotle ranch
Fresh Nachos & Cheese
A mix of our fresh flour & corn tortilla chips topped with melted cheddar, jack, diced tomatoes, black olives and jalapenos served with sour cream and salsa. Add house made chili, pulled pork or your choice of grilled, cajun or blackened chicken for an additional 4
Sliders
Choose from our pork & sirloin meatballs topped with provolone cheese or our smokey bbq pulled pork topped with coleslaw served on toasted mini brioche rolls
Jumbo Chicken Wings
Crispy wings tossed in your choice of sauces. Choose from mild, medium, hot, lethal, bbq, blazin bbq or garlic parmesan. Served with carrots, celery and our house made bleu cheese dressing
Fresh Veggie Plate
Broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, celery, and peppers served with your choice of dipping sauce
Jalapeno Poppers
Lightly breaded & seasoned filled with cheddar cheese, served with your choice of dipping sauce
Five Cheese Planks
Mozzarella, asiago, romano, fontina & parmesan lightly breaded & seasoned. Served with your choice of our house made red sauce or raspberry melba sauce
Fresh Cut Chicken Tenders
Dredged in our yuengling lager beer batter served with sauce of your choice
Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce & lemon wedge
Sweet Potato Fries
Served with your choice of dipping sauce
House Made Potato Skins
Topped with cheddar, jack and bacon served with sour cream. Add house made chili, pulled pork or your choice of grilled, cajun or blackened chicken for an additional 4
Cheese Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with jack and cheddar cheese, diced tomato and onion served with salsa and sour cream. Add house made chili, pulled pork or your choice of grilled, cajun or blackened chicken for an additional 4
Calamari
Fresh, cut to order, flour dusted, flash fried, lightly tossed in a sweet and spicy thai chili sauce
Fresh Cut French Fries
Served with your choice of dipping sauce
Baked French Onion
Caramelized onions, sherry, beef au jus, croutons, swiss & mozzarella cheese
Matt's Award Winning Chili
1st place best original/classic chili at corning preserve competition 1990... With just the right amount of heat and spice
New England Clam Chowder
True classic.... A blend of cream, butter, clams, potatoes, rendered bacon, onion and spices
Soup
Salads
Grilled Portabella Caprese Salad
Marinated, grilled & chilled portabella mushroom cap, ripe tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and a drizzle of balsamic
Irish Cobb Salad
Crisp greens, grilled chicken, chopped bacon, ripe tomato and onion. Topped with bleu cheese crumbles and balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Build your Own Burger Or Chicken Sandwich
Served on a grilled brioche roll - Fresh 8oz mix of chuck, short rib and brisket or our marinated chicken breast make our burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches unforgettable. Served with fresh made Carney chips, lettuce, tomato, raw onion, coleslaw & pickle
Classic Patty Melt
Our signature burger grilled on rye with caramelized onions and swiss cheese
Main
Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Fresh dough (nino's albany, ny) 12 inch 6 cut, house made red sauce, mozzarella
Three Cheese White Broccoli & Tomato
Garlic, ricotta, mozzarella, romano, broccoli & tomato
Carney's Steak & Cheese Pizza
Shaved steak, sauteed onions & peppers, light sauce, cheddar and mozzarella, steak sauce drizzle
Margherita
House made red sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil
Shrimp Scampi Pizza
Shrimp, garlic, olive oil, provolone, spices
ROASTED TURKEY, CARVED HAM, BRAISED CORNED BEEF BRISKET OR ROAST BEEF
All sandwiches served with fresh made Carney chips, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato & pickle. Choice of sourdough white, rye, wrap or brioche roll
B. L. T.
Toasted sourdough white with hellman's mayo
Half Deli Sandwich
With cup of soup or chili
Deli Sandwiches and Wraps
Specialty Sandwiches
Carney's Famous Grilled Reuben
Our in house braised corned beef or roasted turkey breast, sauerkraut or coleslaw, swiss, russian dressing on grilled rye or sourdough white
Carney's King Philly Steak Sandwich
Shaved steak piled high topped with onions, peppers, mushrooms and melted cheddar on a fresh toasted steak roll
Portabella Mushroom Grille
Grilled marinated portabella cap, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, mozzarella and ranch dressing on a toasted brioche roll
The Gobbler
Roast turkey, homemade stuffing, cranberry sauce & swiss cheese served on a fresh toasted steak roll
The Sidewinder
In house roasted beef piled high, topped with cheddar on grilled rye or sourdough white with garlic butter
Carney's Tavern Dip
In house roasted beef piled high, melted swiss served on a fresh toasted steak roll with a cup of onion soup for dipping
Roasted Turkey Melt
Roasted turkey, hardwood smoked bacon, tomato, cheddar on grilled rye or sourdough white
Tuscan Chicken
Grilled marinated chicken breast, roasted red peppers, sauteed mushrooms, melted mozzarella and mayo on a toasted brioche roll
Cajun, Blackened or Bbq Chicken Sandwich
Grilled marinated chicken served cajun, blackened or bbq, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a toasted brioche roll
Pulled Pork
Smoked pulled pork, lightly sauced & piled high topped with coleslaw served on a fresh toasted steak roll
Grilled Ham & Swiss
Carved ham & domestic swiss on grilled sourdough white
Pulled Pork or Chili Dogs
Two all beef hot dogs grilled or 'ripped'. Served on grilled new england rolls, topped with your choice of our lightly sauced pulled pork and coleslaw or with matt's famous chili. Try one or try them both!
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Grilled marinated chicken breast, carved ham, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a toasted brioche roll
Fresh Battered Haddock
Fresh haddock dredged in our yuengling lager batter, lightly seasoned & fried, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, tartar on a toasted brioche roll
Cajun or Blackened Chicken Breast
Louisiana spiced breast of chicken grilled or blackened and served with mashed or baked potato and vegetable of the day
Fish and Chips
Hand dredged haddock in our yeungling lager beer batter served with natural cut fries, coleslaw and your choice of cocktail or tartar sauce
Grilled Salmon
Maple glaze served with mashed or baked potato and vegetable of the day
Hanger Steak
Tender butcher's cut, seasoned & grilled to your desired temperature served with your choice of mashed or baked potato and vegetable of the day
Roast Turkey
House made mashed & gravy, stuffing & side of cranberry sauce
Chicken Parmesan
Hand pounded, lightly fried, topped with our house made red sauce, melted mozzarella and your choice of fresh tagliatelle or penne pasta
Pasta Primavera
Penne pasta tossed with broccoli, red peppers, tomatoes, and mushrooms in a light roasted garlic infused sauce
Parmigiano Reggiano Ravioli
Enveloped inside thin egg pasta. Served with our house made red sauce
Eggplant Rollatini
Lightly fried eggplant stuffed with seasoned ricotta cheese then topped with our house red sauce and mozzarella. Fresh tagliatelle or penne pasta
Pasta & Meatballs or Sausage
Pork, sirloin and parmesan meatballs or mild sausage (or one of each) house made red sauce atop our fresh tagliatelle or penne pasta
Entrees
Sides
Salad of the Day or Coleslaw
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Carney's Baked Beans
Vegetable of the Day
Baked Potato & Sour Cream
Hot Dog & Carney's Chips
Grilled Cheese & Carney's Chips
Chicken Fingers & Carney's Chips
Pasta or Cheese Ravioli
With red sauce or butter