GW Carsons Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to GW Carsons, a hidden gem located at 308 E Main St in Branford, CT. This vibrant eatery serves a diverse menu that perfectly balances quality and affordability. Expect generous portions and a laid-back atmosphere, making it an ideal dining destination for all occasions.
- Entrees: Dive into the Bourbon Glazed Salmon, expertly paired with jasmine rice, or savor the rich flavors of the Steak Au Poivre.
- Salads: The Carson Steak Salad and Chicken Cobb are crowd favorites, loaded with fresh ingredients and satisfying toppings.
- Burgers: Don't miss the house-made So Cal Turkey Burger and the indulgent Bacon Burger, complete with savory bacon jam.
With rave reviews highlighting exceptional service and delicious cocktails like the Blackberry Punch, GW Carsons has something to entice every palate. Come experience comfort food redefined!
Starters
Chili
Housemade chili topped with red onion and shredded cheese. Served with tortilla chips
Soup of the Day
Housemade soup of the day
GW Classic Slider
Three mini cheeseburgers served with french fries
Nachos Carson's
Corn tortilla chips, loaded with jalapenos, black beans, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, cheese sauce; served with salsa, sour cream and guacamole
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara
Soft Pretzel
Pretzel sticks are served with cheddar cheese sauce and honey dijon mustard
Pickled Pepper
Lightly fried pickles and cherry peppers with sriracha ranch sauce
Cheeseburger Spring Rolls
Seasoned ground beef, American & cheddar cheese in a crispy spring roll, side of Sriracha ranch sauce
Hot Honey Chicken Sliders
Three fried chicken sliders drizzled with hot honey, pickles and coleslaw. Served with fries
Pulled Pork Sliders
Three BBQ pulled pork sliders on corn muffins with onion straws, pickles and coleslaw. Served with fries
Fried Calamari
Deep fried calamari served with side of marinara
Philly Spring Rolls
Philly Steak and America cheese in a crispy spring roll, side of chipotle aioli sauce
Loaded Potato Skins
Loaded with bacon and shredded cheese
Bone-In Wings
Buttermilk Tenders
Wingin' It!
Salads
Chicken Cobb
Romaine, grilled chicken, red onions, grape tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, avocado and hardboiled egg. Served with balsamic vinaigrette
Carson Steak Salad
Romaine with blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes, bacon and roasted red peppers. Topped with marinated steak tips and caramelized onions. It is servedwith sriracha ranch dressing
GW Burger Salad*
Romaine topped with an angus cheeseburger, bacon, shredded mixed cheese, tomatoes, red onion, special dressing, pickles, topped with a handful of crispy fries
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, housemade garlic croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing
Salmon Salad
Spring mix, boiled egg, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, avocado and topped with grilled salmon. Served with citrus vinaigrette
Carson Chicken Wrap
Crispy buttermilk chicken or grilled chicken breast, Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, chipotle aioli in a flour wrap
Philly Cheesesteak
Philly steak, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, hoagie roll, topped with american cheese
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Crispy chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese and blue cheese dressing on a flour tortilla
Cranberry Chicken Salad
Our house made cranberry chicken salad with spinach in a wrap
Classic Grilled Cheese All Grown Up
American, cheddar, Swiss, tomato, Applewood smoked bacon, toasted bread
Carson Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken on a toasted brioche bun topped with cheddar cheese, honey dijon mustard, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato
Carson Club
Toasted wheatberry, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo with your choice of Roast Beef Burger* Sliced Turkey
Tuna Melt
Tuna salad on toasted rye bread with lettuce, tomato and swiss cheese
Pastrami Rueben
Pastrami, Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut and Carson's special dressing on rye Toast
Steak Tip Wrap
Filet mignon steak tips with sauteed onions, mushrooms, and american cheese on a flour tortilla served with a side of horseradish cream sauce
Sandwiches
Burgers
Bacon Burger*
Angus beef patty, Applewood smoked bacon, bacon jam, cheddar cheese, brioche bun
Beyond Carson
Beyond Burger patty (plant-based patty), Swiss cheese, special dressing, lettuce, pickles, onion straws on a sesame bun
Western Burger*
Angus beef patty, bacon, cheddar, onion rings, barbeque sauce, brioche bun
Veggie Burger
Black bean vegetable patty, spring mix, tomatoes, onions, goat cheese, garlic aioli on a brioche bun
So Cal Turkey Burger
House made Turkey Patty, avocado, pepperjack cheese, tomatoes, chipotle mayo, brioche bun
Grilled Cheese Burger*
Angus beef patty, American cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, all sandwiched between two slices of toasted bread
The Classic Cheeseburger Builder*
8 oz. Angus beef patty (request lettuce, tomato, or onion at no additional charge)The Dairy: American Pepper Jack Cheddar Swiss Blue Cheese Crumbles.Protein: 2 ea: Fried Egg* Applewood Smoked BaconThe Garden 1.25 ea: Roasted Red Peppers Mushrooms Caramelized Onions Avocado
Hungry Man
Two 8oz Angus patties, bacon, red onion, cheddar cheese, American cheese and special dressing on a brioche bun
Mushroom Burger
Angus beef patty, bacon, sauteed mushrooms, smoked gouda cheese, Brioche Bun
Ribeye*
14oz Ribeye topped with herb butter. Served with sour cream horseradish sauce, mashed potatoes and our vegetable of the day or house salad
Steak Au Poivre
10oz angus strip steak topped with au poivre sauce is served with mashed potatoes and our vegetable of the day or house salad
Loaded Mac N' Cheese
Cavatappi tossed with applewood smoked bacon and caramelized onions, smothered in a creamy cheese sauceAdd buffalo fried chicken or BBQ pulled pork
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Rigatoni tossed in a creamy tomato sauce with shaved parmesan cheese. Served with grilled garlic breadChicken 7 Shrimp 10 Scallops 12
Meatloaf
Half pound of our house made meatloaf topped with gravy and onion straws is served with mashed potatoes and buttered corn
Bourbon Glazed Salmon
7 oz bourbon glazed salmon served with jasmine rice and our vegetable of the day or house salad
Pasta alla Carbonara
Mushrooms, peas and bacon in a creamy parmesan sauceChicken 7 Shrimp 10 Scallops 12
Surf and Turf
6oz NY strip steak, fried jumbo shrimp, and fried scallops served with mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day
Chicken Parm
Breaded chicken over rigatoni with our homemade marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese
Chicken Florentine
Chicken in egg batter with spinach in a lemon wine sauce served with mashed potato
Broiled Cod Dinner
Cod served with risotto and veggies of the day
Beyond Bolognese
Beyond meat with peas in our homemade marinara sauce over rigatoni
BBQ Rib Platter
Half a rack of baby back ribs with french fries and coleslaw
Seafood Platter
Platter comes with french fries, coleslaw, and tarter sauce Fried Cod 22 Fried Jumbo Shrimp 25 Fried Fresh Dry Scallop 28
Entrees
Sides
French Fries
Tater Tots
Onion Rings
Sweet Potato Fries
Truffle Fries
Rice Pilaf
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Cornbread
House Salad
Vegetable of the Day
Buttered Corn
Coleslaw
Disco Fries
Smothered in gravy and cheese sauce.
Milkshakes
Soft Drinks
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mug Root Beer,Schweppes Ginger Ale, Orange Crush,Brisk Lemon Iced Tea, Tropicana Lemonade,Mist Twist, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Coffee
Proudly serving Lavazza Coffee