80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar Menu

The 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar Menu at 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar feels like the kind of lineup you want to explore slowly, especially when you’re right in the heart of downtown at 196 Crown St, New Haven. It leans into bold American flavors but keeps things fun and approachable. You’ll spot stacked burgers that demand two hands, crispy wings with just the right kick, and comfort-food favorites that hit differently after a long day.

What really stands out is how the menu balances hearty plates with shareable bites, making it just as easy to settle in for dinner as it is to graze with friends over drinks. The bar side of things brings personality too, pairing classic cocktails with creative twists that fit the laid-back, lively vibe. Every section feels thoughtfully put together, so whether you’re craving something indulgent or just a solid go-to dish, there’s plenty here worth diving into.

SPECIALS

Peanut Butter & Jelly Wings
Peanut butter, garlic, raspberry jelly, ponzu, chili flakes topped with scallions served with ranch
US$10.00
Latin Flair Wings
Adobo, lime juice, julienned red onion, and sliced jalapeños drizzled with ranch and chipotle mayo
US$10.00
3 Way Fries
Truffle parmesan fries, jerky waffle fries and sweet potato fries served with garlic oil and Japanese aioli
US$13.00

SOUPS

New England Clam Chowder
New England clam chowder with bacon served with toast points
US$6.00
Chili
Topped with cheddar cheese and sour cream, served with toasted bread
US$7.00
Butternut Squash Soup
Topped with crema and pepitas. Served with focaccia bread
US$7.00

SALADS

Caesar Salad
Crispy fresh Romaine with a homemade Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and pumpernickel croutons
US$12.00
Mixed Green Salad
Mixed greens, dried cherries, cucumber, red onions, tomatoes, gorgonzola with balsamic dressing
US$12.00
Spring Affair (Arugula Salad)
Arugula salad topped with goat cheese, oranges, grapefruit, toasted pepitas and fresh ground black pepper drizzled with olive oil and honey
US$12.00
Winter Kale Salad
Kale, roasted butternut squash, pears, pecans, goat cheese and sesame dressing
US$12.00

APPETIZERS

Artichoke Dip
Served with wonton chips
US$17.00
Jerky Waffle Fries
Cajun waffle fries tossed with our homemade special aioli and topped with scallions
US$10.00
Nachos
Corn tortilla chips topped with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and melted cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
US$10.00
Wings (6)
Choice of homemade BBQ sauce, homemade Honey Chipotle, buffalo sauce, mango habanero, garlic parmesan, mango pineapple BBQ sauce, teriyaki, or dry rub (choose 1). Served with carrots and celery and ranch or blue cheese
US$9.00
Wings (12)
Choice of homemade BBQ sauce, homemade Honey Chipotle, buffalo sauce, mango habanero, garlic parmesan, mango pineapple BBQ sauce, teriyaki, or dry rub (choose up to 2). Served with carrots and celery and ranch or blue cheese
US$18.00
Fried Calamari
Tossed with fried cherry peppers. Served with a mango habanero sauce
US$17.00
Habanero Fried Shrimp
6 fried shrimp served with a mango habanero sauce
US$18.00
Mozzarella Sticks
Golden fried mozzarella sticks served with a house made marinara sauce
US$12.00
Onion Rings
Served with a horseradish aioli
US$8.00
Pickle Fries
Served with a chipotle crema
US$8.00
Chili Nachos
Our regular nachos topped with chili
US$15.00
Chili Fries
Fries topped with chili, melted cheddar and scallions. Served with sour cream
US$10.00
50 Wings
Choose 2 flavors
US$50.00

SMALL PLATES

Wonton Nachos
Fried wonton chips topped with diced raw tuna, seaweed salad, pickled red onions, spicy mayo, wasabi cream sauce, and sesame seeds
US$18.00
Cheese Quesadilla
US$10.00
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, tomatoes, caramelized onions and cheddar cheese served with sour cream and pico de gallo
US$15.00
Lobster Quesadilla
Lobster, tomatoes and pepper jack cheese served with sour cream and pico de gallo
US$25.00
Short Rib Tacos
(3) Short rib tacos topped with lettuce & pico de gallo
US$15.00
Grilled Mahi Tacos
(3) Cajun grilled mahi mahi, romaine, pico de gallo and topped with chipotle crema
US$17.00
Fried Fish Tacos
(3) Fried fish tacos topped with romaine, pico de Gallo and chipotle aioli
US$15.00
Chicken Tacos
(3) Grilled chicken tacos topped with lettuce, pico de Gallo and an avocado cilantro crema
US$13.00
Mushroom Tacos
(3) Mushroom tacos sauteed in garlic & olive oil and topped with lettuce, pico de gallo and a wasabi crema
US$13.00
Famous Barracuda Mac N Cheese
Barracuda's famous mac n cheese with a homemade 3 cheese sauce
US$10.00
Fish N Chips
Fresh fried cod, served with a housemade tartar sauce, coleslaw and your choice of fries, Cajun fries, waffle fries, or side salad.
US$18.00
Lobster Mac N Cheese
Fresh picked lobster in our famous Barracuda Mac n cheese with a homemade 3 cheese sauce
US$25.00

SANDWICHES

80 Proof Burger
8oz burger cooked to your liking topped with cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a brioche bun. Served with your choice of fries or side salad
US$17.00
BBQ Bacon Burger
8oz burger cooked to your liking topped with bacon, cheddar, onion rings, and BBQ sauce on a brioche bun. Served with your choice of fries or side salad
US$17.00
Burger On Fire
8 oz burger cooked to your liking topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, jalapeños, lettuce, and tomato with a chipotle mayo. Served with your choice of fries or side salad
US$17.00
Dominican Burger
8oz burger cooked to your liking topped with queso blanco, sweet plantain, chicharron, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun. Served with choice of fries, cajun fries or side salad
US$18.00
Avocado BLT
Avocado, lettuce, tomato, and peppercorn bacon topped with lemon zest mayo on multigrain toast. Served with your choice of fries or side salad
US$15.00
BBQ Pork Sliders
Homemade BBQ sauce, shredded pork, melted cheddar cheese, pickled onions. Served with your choice of fries or side salad.
US$16.00
Short Rib Sliders
Short rib topped with kimchi and wasabi aioli. Served with your choice of fries or side salad
US$16.00
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Fried chicken tossed in Buffalo sauce, red onion, tomato, lettuce, and blue cheese. Served with your choice of fries or side salad.
US$16.00
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, with a roasted red pepper sauce. Served with your choice of fries or side salad
US$17.00
Chicken Cutlet Wrap
Chicken cutlet with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, roasted red peppers and honey mustard in a panini pressed wrap. Served with your choice of fries or side salad
US$15.00
Caprese Panini
Fresh mozzarella, tomato and pesto. Served with your choice of fries or side salad
US$15.00
Blackened Chicken Caprese Panini
Grilled blackened chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and pesto on sourdough bread. Served with your choice of fries or side salad
US$17.00
Blackened Mahi Sandwich
Blackened mahi mahi, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions and roasted red pepper crema on a brioche bun. Served with coleslaw and your choice of fries or side salad
US$16.00
Blackened Tuna Sandwich
Pan seared blackened tuna with lettuce, tomatoes and topped with our homemade horseradish cream sauce
US$15.00
Grilled PB&J
Grilled triple decker PB&J with bacon on white bread served with your choice of fries or side salad
US$16.00

LARGE PLATES

Fettuccine And Mussels
Choice or red, white, or lobster cream mussels over fettuccine, served with focaccia bread and your choice of soup or salad
US$25.00
Grilled Salmon
Salmon in a lemon butter sauce served with mashed potatoes and your choice of sautéed mixed vegetables, soup, or salad
US$24.00
Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Served with linguini and bread and your choice of soup or salad
US$22.00
Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
Served with linguini, bread and your choice of soup or salad
US$27.00
Butternut Squash Ravioli
In a sage cream sauce topped with parmesan cheese and pumpkin seeds
US$18.00
Mushroom Ravioli
Mushroom ravioli in a white wine sauce with spinach, mushrooms and garlic and topped with Romano cheese. Served with bread and your choice of soup or salad
US$18.00
Chimichurri Steak
8oz hanger steak with chimichurri sauce served with mashed potatoes and your choice of sautéed mixed vegetables, soup or salad
US$35.00
Sautéed Chicken
Sauteed chicken breast with garlic, roasted peppers, cherry peppers, artichokes and fingerling potatoes in a white wine reduction sauce
US$25.00
Seafood Pasta
Shrimp, mussels, calamari, and cod sautéed in a fish stock with garlic, tomatoes, olive oil over linguine
US$27.00
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, served over linguine
US$22.00
Shrimp Fra Diavlo
Spicy shrimp tossed with marinara sauce served over linguine and topped with parmesan cheese
US$27.00

SIDES

Side Of Fries
US$4.00
Side Of Waffle Fries
US$5.00
Side Of Sweet Potato Fries
US$5.00
Side Salad
Mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and balsamic dressing
US$5.00
Side Caesar Salad
US$5.00
Side Of Avocado
US$2.00
Side Of Ranch
US$1.00
Side Of Blue Cheese
US$1.00
Side Of Sour Cream
US$1.00
Side Of Jalapeños
US$0.50
Side Of Cheddar
US$1.00
Side Of Pepperjack
US$1.00
Side Of Parmesan
US$1.00
Extra Focaccia Bread
US$1.00
Side Of Mango Habanero Sauce
US$1.00
Side Of Marinara Sauce
US$1.00
Side Of BBQ Sauce
US$1.00
Side Of Buffalo Sauce
US$1.00
Side Of Tartar Sauce
US$1.00
Side Of Chipotle Aioli
US$1.00
Side Of Wasabi Crema
US$1.00
Side Of Mayo
US$1.00
Side Of Garlic Aioli
US$1.00
Side Of Cilantro Crema
US$1.00
Side Of Cajun Seasoning
US$1.00
Side Of Tortillas
US$1.00
Side Of Chicken
US$5.00
Side Of Blackened Chicken
US$5.00
Side Of Blackened Shrimp (5)
US$15.00
Side Of Shrimp (5)
US$15.00
Side Cesar Dressing
US$1.00
Side Tomatoes
US$1.00
Side Mash Potatoes
US$4.00
Side Celery
US$1.00
Side Of Chips
US$2.00
Side Of Wonton Chips
US$2.00
Honey Mustard
US$1.00

DESSERTS

Cheesecake
US$7.00
Carrot Cake
US$7.00
Chocolate Mousse Cake
US$7.00
Creme Brûlée
US$7.00
Churros
US$6.00
Tres Leches
US$7.00

BRUNCH FOOD

Veggie Omelet
Portabella mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach, and goat cheese served with roasted garlic potatoes and toast
US$15.00
Meat Lovers Omelet
Short rib, bacon, sausage, cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions and cheddar cheese served with roasted garlic potatoes and toast
US$17.00
Shrimp And Chorizo Omelet
US$17.00
Steak And Eggs
T bone steak and eggs cooked to your liking served with roasted garlic potatoes and toast
US$32.00
Calentado
12oz NY strip served with rice, beans, sweet plantains, scrambled eggs, scallions, tomatoes with arepas
US$35.00
Lobster Benedict
US$26.00
Avocado Benedict
English muffin topped with tomatoes, red onions, avocado, and poached eggs topped with Hollandaise sauce and scallions. Served with roasted garlic potatoes
US$17.00
Shrimp And Grits
Jumbo blackened shrimp served over creamy grits and topped with scrambled eggs
US$20.00
Colombian Breakfast
US$15.00
Latin Hangover
3 tacos with scrambled eggs, chorizo, jalapeño, roasted red pepper, lettuce, tomato, cilantro with guacamole
US$14.00
Chicharron Breakfast
US$15.00
Chicken And Waffles
Homemade waffles topped with fried chicken, lemon honey butter, homemade whipped cream, syrup and berries
US$20.00
2 Egg Breakfast
Three eggs cooked to your liking served with garlic roasted potatoes and toast
US$12.00
Chilaquiles
US$15.00
Breakfast Nachos
Corn tortilla chips with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, crumbled bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with scrambled eggs. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo. Great for sharing!
US$18.00
Nachos
Corn tortilla chips topped with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and melted cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
US$10.00
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, with a roasted red pepper sauce. Served with your choice of fries or side salad
US$17.00
80 Proof Burger
8oz burger cooked to your liking topped with cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a brioche bun. Served with your choice of fries or side salad
US$16.00
Burger On Fire
8 oz burger cooked to your liking topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, jalapeños, lettuce, and tomato with a chipotle mayo. Served with your choice of fries or side salad
US$17.00
Wings (6)
Choice of homemade BBQ sauce, homemade Honey Chipotle, buffalo sauce, mango habanero, garlic parmesan, mango pineapple BBQ sauce, teriyaki, or dry rub (choose 1). Served with carrots and celery and ranch or blue cheese
US$8.00
Wings (12)
Choice of homemade BBQ sauce, homemade Honey Chipotle, buffalo sauce, mango habanero, garlic parmesan, mango pineapple BBQ sauce, teriyaki, or dry rub (choose up to 2). Served with carrots and celery and ranch or blue cheese
US$18.00
Famous Barracuda Mac N Cheese
Barracuda's famous mac n cheese with a homemade 3 cheese sauce
US$10.00
Caesar Salad
Crispy fresh Romaine with a homemade Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and pumpernickel croutons
US$12.00
Mixed Green Salad
Mixed greens, dried cherries, cucumber, red onions, tomatoes, gorgonzola with balsamic dressing
US$12.00
Spring Affair (Arugula Salad)
Arugula salad topped with goat cheese, oranges, grapefruit, toasted pepitas and fresh ground black pepper drizzled with olive oil and honey
US$12.00
Strawberry Kale Salad
Kale, strawberries, cucumbers, goat cheese and balsamic dressing
US$12.00
Watermelon Feta Salad
Watermelon, cucumber, basil, red onions and feta cheese, dressed with lemonade and olive oil
US$12.00
Chili
Topped with cheddar cheese and sour cream, served with toasted bread
US$7.00
New England Clam Chowder
New England clam chowder with bacon served with toast points
US$6.00
Nutella Strawberry Crepes
Nutella strawberry crepes
US$13.00
Guava Queso Blanco Crepes
US$13.00

BRUNCH SIDES

Side Of Bacon
US$4.00
Side Of Chorizo
US$4.00
Side Of Avocado
US$2.00
Side Of Garlic Roasted Potatoes
US$4.00
Side Of White Toast
US$2.00
Side Of Whole Grain Toast
US$2.00
Side Of Scrambled Eggs
US$4.00
Side Of Scrambled Eggs With Cheese
US$5.00
Side Of Waffle
US$10.00
Side Of Grits
US$4.00
Side Of Grits With Cheese
US$6.00
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