The Gryphon Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to The Gryphon, a culinary gem nestled at 131 Main St, Burlington, VT. Renowned for its cozy yet upscale atmosphere, The Gryphon offers a menu that beautifully marries classic American cuisine with modern twists. Each dish is crafted with precision, showcasing ingredients in a way that elevates the dining experience.

Indulge in favorites like the Seafood Grits—a luscious blend of creamy polenta grits topped with seared scallops and shrimp—or the comforting Vineyard Chowder, packed with an array of fresh seafood. For those seeking hearty options, the NY Strip and Beef Hanger Steak promise to satisfy your cravings.

Pair your meal with expertly crafted cocktails or a selection from a well-curated wine list, ensuring a memorable dining experience. The Gryphon’s attentive staff, exquisite flavors, and an inviting ambiance make it a must-visit for anyone seeking delightful culinary adventures in Burlington.

Brunch Menu

Farmer's Market Omelet

Changes weekly depending on what's fresh! home fries or mixed greens

$10.00

Brioche French Toast

VT Maple Syrup, whipped cream

$9.00

Breakfast Sandwich

2 fried Shadow Cross Farm eggs, bacon and cheddar cheese home fries or mixed greens

$9.00

California Eggs Benedict

English muffin, 2 poached Shadow Cross Farm eggs, tomato, bacon, avocado, arugula, Hollandaise sauce home fries or mixed greens

$13.00

Tenderloin Eggs Benedict

English muffin, 2 poached Shadow Cross Farm eggs, beef tenderloin medallions, Hollandaise sauce home fries or mixed greens

$15.00

Fried Green Tomato Benedict

Buttermilk biscuit, 2 poached Shadow Cross Farm eggs, fried green tomato slices, Hollandaise sauce home fries or mixed greens

$13.00

Smoked Salmon Benedict

English muffin, 2 poached Shadow Cross Farm eggs, arugula, smoked salmon, Hollandaise sauce home fries or mixed greens

$14.00

Vermont Cheese Plate

Vermont Shepherd (Putney, VT) Invierno; Von Trapp Farmstead (Waitsfield, VT) Mt. Alice Brie; Grafton Village (Grafton, VT) 2-Year Aged Cheddar, blueberry-date spread

$14.00

Black Eye Pea Fritters

Green and Vidalia onion, red pepper, garlic, goat cheese, panko crust, mango sauce

$12.00

Steamed Mussels

White wine, garlic and herbs, grilled bread

$18.00

Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers

Smoked Gouda cheese blend with bacon, panko crust

$12.00

Sesame Tuna

Rare sesame crusted Ahi tuna, Asian slaw, wasabi aioli

$16.00

Beef Hanger Steak

Grilled medium-rare, sliced, sautéed onions and mushrooms, balsamic reduction, Chef's choice vegetables

$15.00

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Apricot & horseradish sauce, arugula oil, radish

$17.00

Seafood Grits Starter

Creamy white polenta grits, seared scallops, shrimp, lobster butter

$13.00

Sweet Potato Nachos

Guacamole, sour cream, green tomato salsa

$14.00

Grilled Shrimp

Gryphon Bloody Mary dipping sauce

$15.00

Crab Cake

Lump crab cake, creole rémoulade, creamy slaw

$14.00

Beef Carpaccio

Thin sliced beef tenderloin, arugula, truffle cream

$14.00

Baked Chicken Wings

Six with house wing sauce, carrot and celery sticks, house made bleu cheese

$10.00

Duck Quesadilla

Roasted duck, diced red peppers and jalapeno, caramelized onions, cheddar and cotija cheeses, shredded lettuce, guacamole

$13.00

Vineyard Chowder

Shrimp, scallops, clams, crab, haddock and potatoes in Coastal New England style seafood broth, toasted bread

$12.00

French Onion Soup

Croutons au gratin, Swiss and Pecorino Romano

$8.00

White Bean Soup

Vegetables, rosemary-garlic oil, toasted bread

$7.00

Garden Salad

Local assorted lettuce, carrot, radish, cucumber choice of bleu cheese, creamy garlic, or Dijon

$10.00

Caesar Salad

Croutons, parmesan cheese, house Caesar dressing

$10.00

Summer Salad

Spinach, almonds, Endive, strawberries, VT goat cheese, honey lime dressing

$14.00

Roasted Beets

Shaved apple, fennel, kale, VT goat cheese, shallot vinaigrette

$12.00

Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad

Romaine, granny smith apples, craisins, almonds, scallions, grilled chicken

$16.00

Steak Salad

Chef's choice steak, romaine, Belgian endive, red onion, tomatoes, palm hearts, green beans, caper vinaigrette

$16.00

Grilled Tuna Sandwich

Sesame-crusted Ahi tuna, Asian slaw, arugula, wasabi aioli on ciabatta fries or greens

$18.00

Green Tomato BLT

Fried green tomatoes, Cajun remoulade, lettuce, apple wood bacon fries or greens

$12.00

Chicken Sandwich

Sautéed onions, peppers, cheddar, arugula, spicy garlic mayo fries or greens

$14.00

Classic Burger

Vermont native beef on ciabatta roll fries or greens

$13.00

Gryphon Burger

Vermont native beef on ciabatta roll with Cajun remoulade, pickled red onions, arugula fries or greens add cheddar, Swiss, American

$15.00

Beyond Burger

On ciabatta roll fries or greens

$13.00

Pork Schnitzel Sandwich

Fried pork loin, apple slaw, brioche bun fries or greens

$15.00

Salmon

Baked with shallots, black pepper, herbs, EEVO, lemon, white wine, cous cous-vegetable salad

$22.00

Seafood Grits

Creamy white polenta grits, seared scallops, shrimp, lobster butter

$26.00

Pasta Chicken Confit

Strozzapretti, chicken leg confit, avocado cream, red peppers, basil

$18.00

Trout

Seared on bed of creamy leeks and Yukon potatoes, brown butter, pine nuts, herb oil

$24.00

NY Strip

Chef's choice sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, daily vegetables

$30.00

Petit Filet

Bleu cheese crumbles, cabernet reduction, garlic mashed potatoes, daily vegetables

$27.00

Chocolate Mousse

House made, dark chocolate, whipped cream

$7.00

Ice Cream Sundae

Creamy vanilla bean ice cream, house made hot fudge sauce, whipped cream

$7.00

Cheesecake

House made, ask your server for daily selection

$7.00

Tiramisu

House made, espresso, Kahlua, mascarpone, eggs, lady fingers

$7.00

Main Menu

Cocktails and Wine

Summer Gimlet

Cucumber Infused Vodka, Basil, Simple

$11.00

Peach Tea Old Fashioned

Peach Tea Infused Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Angostura Bitters

$11.00

Eternal Springs

Stonecutter Gin, Aperol, Lime, Basil and Strawberry

$13.00

Rhuby Paloma

Silver Tequila, Chambord, Rhubarb Syrup, Lime, Grapefruit Soda

$11.00

Manhattan #13

Bulleit Rye, Dolin Rouge, Cynar, Orange Bitters

$12.00

Honey Cat

Tom Cat Gin, New Deal Ginger Liquor, Honey Simple, Lemon

$12.00

Queen City Fizz

Barr Hill Gin, Lemon, Lime, Simple Syrup, Egg White

$13.00

Trade Wind

Vodka, Green Tea, Mint, Lemon Juice, Honey

$11.00

Frost Beer Works Rotating Selection Hinesburg, VT

Burlington Beer Co. Rotating Selection Burlington, VT

14th Star Brewery "Valor Ale" Red Ale 5.4% St. Albans, VT

$6.00

Narragansett Lager 5% Pawtucket, RI

$4.00

Mayflower Brewing Company "Porter" 5.5% Plymouth, MA

$6.00

Citizen Cider "Unified Press" 6% Burlington, VT

$6.00

Citizen Cider "Dirty Mayor" 6% Burlington, VT

$6.00

Pepsi Products

$3.00

Maine Root Ginger Beer Portland, Maine

$4.00

Peter Christians Root Beer

$4.00

San Pellegrino

$3.00

Coffee

$3.00

Espresso

$4.00

Tea

$3.00

Mistinguett Cava Brut Spain

dry, fine bubbles, traditional green apple, pear, and grapefruit aroma, mature with almond notes

$8.00

Le Charmel, Cotes De Provence Provence, France 2016

aromas of raspberries and wild flowers, bright palate - strawberry and pear

$34.00

Justin Sauvignon Blanc Central Coast, CA 2017

lemon, green apple, peach and tropical fruit on the entry, leading to a crisp, textured midpalate

$10.00

Duetorri Pinot Grigio Italy 2016

Vinified entirely in stainless steel, dry, fragrant, citrus fruit aromas, fresh on the palate with balanced acidity

$9.00

Corvidae 'Ravenna' Riesling Yakima, WA 2016

off-dry, stone fruits, orange blossom, honey notes with beautiful texture and lively acidity

$9.00

McManis Chardonnay California 2015

fresh apples and citrus, bright oak

$10.00

False Bay, Chenin Blanc Western Cape, South Africa 2015

fresh notes of lime and stone fruit and with a prominent minerality, bright acidity which helps to carry the generous mouth feel

$8.00

Domaine De Petit Roubie Marsanne Languedoc, FR 2016

Rich and complex aromas of beeswax, candied fruit and elderflowers with subtle flavors of honey and candied oranges

$10.00

Sean Minor Pinot Noir CA 2016

medium bodied, aromas of ripe plum, violets and cocoa powder, flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and floral notes with a touch of spice

$11.00

Grapesmith & Crusher Cabernet Sauvignon Washington 2013

notes of cassis, black currents, plum solid tannic grip, silky texture, great finish

$10.00

Trig Point "Diamond Dust" Merlot Alexander Valley, CA 2014

ripe plum, blackberry aroma, full bodied, velvety tannins, cinnamon, and nutmeg

$12.00

Zuccardi Malbec Mendoza, Argentina 2015

fragrant with wild, dark berries, more elderberry than cassis, dry texture, lively, full of energy

$10.00

Cabriz, Red Blend Dao, Portugal 2014

Rich and fruity with deep berries on the nose and lush and juicy on the palate with hints of smoke

$8.00

Domaine De Couron, Cotes Du Rhône Villages Southern Rhône, FR 2015

Deep dark fruit on the nose with notes of blackberry and cherry and deep spice on the finish

$11.00

Round Pond Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2014

melon, ripe white peach; balanced with crisp acidity, finishes with tropical fruit and hint of minerality

$42.00

Textbook Chardonnay Napa Valley, CA 2014

bright, subtle French oak and creamy texture, balanced with floral, mineral notes

$45.00

Domaine Roger Neveu Sancerre France 2015

limestone kept in check by its ripe fruit; floral notes and zippy, chalky finish

$42.00

La Spinetta, Toscana Vermentino Tuscany, Italy 2015

Aromas of sliced apples, lemon rind and spicy undertones. Bright, refreshing and full body, lots of fruit and a flavorful and a mineral finish

$43.00

Domaine Costal "Les Truffieres" Chablis France 2014

crisp, fresh, citrus minerality, apple, pear, grass

$42.00

County Line Pinot Noir CA 2014

ripe red cherry, strawberry, hint of cola, vanilla, and baking spices

$52.00

Luca Malbec Mendoza, Argentina 2014

spice, black cherry cola, cocoa, lively acidity, bottom note of freshy brewed espresso

$42.00

Daou Cabernet CA 2015

smooth; blackberry, black currant, blueberries; herbs, espresso, chocolate

$50.00

Mullineux Syrah Western Cape, South Africa 2015

full-bodied aromas of black pepper, crushed ripe berry, tobacco; flavors of blackberry, herb, and spice

$60.00