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Field to Kitchen 

The Saint John Ale House has been the leader of the progressive pub fare and supporting the local food movement in uptown Saint John since 2004. We focus on fine local beers and a progressive Canadian wine list featuring Canada's most innovative winemakers.

 

We are committed to a great dining experience, using the best quality ingredients available from NB's bays, fields and forests.   

- Chef Jesse Vergen 

Menu

APPETIZERS

Crab & Spinach Dip

rock crab / spinach / crispy pitas / parmesan

21.28

Salt&Pepper Wings

pickled carrots / S&P / Valentina / ranch

1LB 19.04 2LB 38.09

 

SJAH Kettle Chips 

cheese / bacon / green onion / sour cream

18.78

Add Ancho Chicken 4.25

Smoked Mackerel

  kettle chips / cocktail sauce / pickled veg

15.02

Digby Bacon Maple Scallops 

cocktail sauce / fried dulse / maple / garlic

20.98

 

Pork Bites

fried Pork / steak spice / green onion / ranch / Valentina

16.57

Spanish Olives

herb marinated olives / citrus zest

9.43

Tater Tot Poutine

tater tots / Armadale cheese curds / butt rub /

poutine sauce/ green onion

15.27

Add Buttermilk fried chicken 8.25

Shrimp & Prosciutto Croquetas

shrimp / proscuitto / classic bechamel 

12.89

Beau Soleil Oysters

classic accompaniments

3.00

 

Crispy Fiddle Heads

buttermilk ranch

12.22

VEGETABLES AND GREENS

Add Grilled Chicken Breast 9.25

Add Salmon 16.00

Add Seared Scallops 13.25

Beet & Goat 

beet / horseradish vinaigrette / goat cheese /  walnuts / greens / balsamic  

17.32

Spinach Salad

poppyseed dressing / bacon / cheese / walnuts / beet pickled egg

17.89

Greek Salad

cucumber / tomato / feta / kalamata olives/

charred onion / beet pickled onions / lemon feta vinaigrette 

17.37

 

 Caesar Salad

romaine / Digby chick dressing / fried bread /

parmesan / crispy capers / bacon / lemon

17.17

 

FROM THE BAY

 

English Style Haddock & Fries

line-caught haddock / beer batter / house tartar sauce

24.94

 

 Crosby's Salmon

local salmon/ Crosby's molasses /  celeriac puree /

roasted fingerlings / herb greens

36.45

Halibut

Local line-caught halibut / beurre blanc /

fiddleheads / asparagus / peas / 

navy beans / leek oil

38.42

 

Lobster Risotto

Local lobster / lobster stock /parm /

garlic / lobster oil / confit leeks / leek oil

39.82

 BIRDS AND BEASTS 

BURGER OF THE WEEK - SMOKEY & THE BANDIT

Slipp Farms organic beef / Armadale cheddar / Smoking Pig baked bean

patty / onion fritz / brisket burnt ends / house made BBQ / garlic aioli / 

shaved fresh jalapenos / house madde milk bun

28.78

Organic Cheese Burger & Fries

SJAH sauce / Armadale Cheddar / lettuce / tomato / pickles /  milk bun

25.15   

add GF bun 3.00  Add bacon or mushrooms 2.00

Pub Club & Fries

grilled chicken / cheddar / bacon / tomato /

romaine / spicy mayo / house sourdough   

25.60  

add GF bun 3.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

buttermilk  / 14 herbs & spices / spicy mayo     

22.65

Shaved Prime Rib and Mash

sauteed mushrooms / Yorkshire pudding / red wine gravy

26.98

Steak & Frites

bordelaise sauce / wild onion butter / lemony greens

6oz 30.33  120z 45.46

Spring Lamb Gnocchi

Yukon Gold Gnocchi / braised Country Butcher spring lamb / goat cheese /

pangrattato /  pea shoots

33.88

Bangers & Mashed

house-made bangers/ Yukon mashed / greens/

sauerkraut / mustard jus

24.12

Dry Aged Ribeye

50 day dry aged Ribeye / bordelaise / wild onion butter

seared courgette / roasted veg / whipped Yukon gold

10 oz 75.64   12 oz 80.84

DESSERTS

Chocolate Stout Cake

whipped cream / whiskey caramel  

10.50

White Chocolate Rhubarb Cheesecake

white chocolate cheesecake / rose creme anglais / 

 rhubarb coulis / candied rhubarb 

10.50

Classic Creme Brûlée

Vanilla

10.50

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