Guido’s Meatballs .............................. 8.95Three 2-oz. Italian-seasoned meatballs covered in a rich tomato sauce topped with shredded italian cheese and served with a garlic crostini

Poutine .............................................. 8.95Classic Canadian recipe featuring potato croquettes topped with a savory brown gravy and fresh New York cheese curds

Taste of WNY ................................... 10.953 mild boneless chicken wings, beef on weck slider, & mac-n-cheese topped with our famous fresh smoked pulled pork

Onion Soup Gratinée .......................... 6.95Topped with croutons and a baked cheese crust

Shrimp Cocktail ............................... 10.95Colossal shrimp served icy cold with our own special cocktail sauce

Clams Casino ................................... 10.95Six cherrystone clams served with our special casino stuffing

Stuffed Mushroom Caps ................... 10.95Stuffed with Italian sausage and seasoned bread crumbs

Stuffed Banana Peppers ................... 10.95Fresh banana peppers stuffed with Chorizo sausage, a blend of Asagio and Parmesan cheese and finished with a balsamic-vinegar glaze —Not for the fainthearted! Spicy!

Lobster Pot ...................................... 16.955oz Langostinos in drawn butter

Calamari .......................................... 12.95Deep fried and served tossed with olive oil, garlic, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives and parmesan cheese. Also available plain with marinara sauce

Spinach & Artichoke Dip .................. 10.95Our own unique recipe of this classic dish, baked till bubbling with imported cheeses and served with a demi-loaf of seasoned crostini

Soup du Jour ...............cup 3.50 / bowl 4.50Homemade daily

Great Beginnings

ask your server about our A tasting of any 3 of our 14 super premium wine selections. Mix and match according to your preference and favorites!only 9.95

Circa 1840

Circa 1952

Bayou Bourbon Meatloaf .................. 19.95Gourmet veal-pork-beef mix bourbon infused homestyle meatloaf topped with a bourbon glaze and served atop homemade mashed potatoes & sauteed onions

Lobster & Crab Mac ‘N’ Cheese ........... 24.95The best of two worlds...fresh Gruyere cheese separates succulent lobster chunks and luscious Dungeness crab meat, both folded with our special-recipe four-cheese sauce and mini shell macaroni, served with soup or salad only

Apple Almond Chicken ..................... 16.95A medley of raisins, apples, almonds and croutons carefully wrapped inside a tender chicken breast. Baked to perfectionand finished with Mornay sauce

Southern Fried Chicken ................... 17.95One-half chicken, honey sweetened and fried to a crispy brown

Chicken Parmesan ........................... 18.95Two fresh cutlets pounded, breaded & deep fried, topped with provolone cheese and red sauce, served with pasta

Veal Parmesan ................................. 18.95Pounded, breaded & deep fried, topped with provolone cheese and red sauce, served with pasta

Roast Turkey ................................... 15.95Roasted breast of young tom turkey served with a fresh herb stuffing, gravy and cranberry

Calf’s Liver ...................................... 16.95Tender veal liver served with bacon and sauteed onions

Chicken Scampi ............................... 19.95Boneless breast of chicken, sauteed with herb butter, fresh garlic and fresh cherry tomatoes, pepperocini & Kalamata olives and served over pasta or rice

Salisbury Steak ................................ 16.95Certified Angus chopped sirloin topped with mushrooms and brown gravy

Lemon-Garlic Chicken ...................... 16.95Two 4oz. Chicken Breasts broiled and served with a Lemon-Garlic Marinade

Chef’s Special of the Day ............. MARKETAlways something fresh and exciting—please ask your server for today’s offering

Pork Osso Bucco Poutine .................. 24.95This velvety-tender, rich pork shank braise is an authentic taste of Milan. Served with potato croquettes topped with a savory demi-glace and New York cheese curds (please allow extra time to prepare)

Chef’s Ravioli ............................. MARKETAlways something fresh, different and upscale—ask your server for today’s Special Selection

Bacon Wrapped Sugar Rubbed Pork Filet ................................... 19.95(2) 4 oz. Brown Sugar Rubbed & Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloins served with a side of Jack Daniel’s Sauce

Unless otherwise noted, all entrees are served with freshly baked bread and a choice of two;salad or soup and potato or vegetable. Blue Cheese -add $1.95 • Caesar Salad -add $6.95

From our Smoke Pit:

Authentic Old-FashionedHickory Smoked BarbecueBaby Back RibsServed with our classic barbecue sauce

Half Rack ......................................16.95 Full Rack .......................................24.95

Our Award-WinningPrime Rib of Beef Au JusAged beef, slowly roasted to perfection

Over 2,400 tons served!

Queen (12oz) .......................... 22.95 King (20oz) ............................. 32.95 Carriage (36oz) ...................... 49.95 Pair with horseradish sauce..........................add 1.95 Cajun seasonings .........................................add 1.95 European style .............................................add 5.95

(spices, Danish Blue Cheese, mushrooms and demi-glace)

EntreesUnless otherwise noted, all entrees are served with freshly baked bread and a choice of two;

salad or soup and potato or vegetable. Blue Cheese -add $1.95 • Caesar Salad -add $6.95

Filet Mignon .................................... 35.95An 8-oz center-cut of the most tender cut of beef4oz .................................................................................18.00

New York Strip ................................ 34.95A 12-oz steak of royal flavor - tender, juicy and flavorful. 10oz .............................................................................. 31.95

Delmonico ....................................... 24.95Seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic (12oz)

T-Bone .............................................. 32.95The king of steaks! Lightly brushed with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh herbs, 12oz

Chairman’s Reserve Pork Chops ........ 18.95Two 7-oz center-cut loin chops

Chefs Mixed Grill ........................ MARKETA select assortment of the finest meats available. Ask your server for today’s selection

Circa 1940Circa 1902 Circa 1975

From the Grill

Only the highest quality beef cattle in the world carry the label of designation of USDA Angus Beef Premium Choice. We are proud to offer these aged, hand selected steaks for your enjoyment.

Béarnaise sauce .....................................add 3.95

Danish Blue Cheese Crust .....................add 4.95

Montreal Seasoning ..............................add 3.95

European Style .......................................add 5.95 (spices, Danish Blue Cheese demi-glace and mushrooms)

Cajun Seasoning ....................................add 1.95

Jack Daniel’s Sauce ...............................add 1.95

BBQ Sauce ...............................................add 1.95

Fresh Bruschetta ...................................add 2.95

Dill Sauce ........................................ add 1.95

Lobster Cream Sauce.............................add 7.95

Sauteed Mushrooms ..............................add 4.95

Sauteed Onions ......................................add 4.95

Stuffed baked potato with bacon and cheese ......................add 4.95

Stuffed baked potato smothered in a Lobster Cream Sauce ........................add 8.95

“Tastes”Customize your Entrees by adding a special sauce or seasoning

Our Famous Prime Rib or one of our Signature Steaks Served with your choice of the following fresh seafood:

Rock Lobster (4oz) ................................................................................ MARKET

Rock Lobster (8oz) ................................................................................ MARKET

Lobster Pot 5oz Langostinos with drawn butter ......................................add 16.95

Shrimp Scampi (3) .................................................................................add 7.95

Sea Scallops (4oz) .................................................................................add 10.95

Fried Jumbo Shrimp (3) .......................................................................add 10.95

Signature Homemade Crab Cake (5oz) ..................................................add 10.95

Fresh Alaskan King Crab (4oz) ..............................................................add 17.95

EntreesUnless otherwise noted, all entrees are served with freshly baked bread and a choice of two;

salad or soup and potato or vegetable. Blue Cheese -add $1.95 • Caesar Salad -add $6.95

Surf and Turf

From the SeaShrimp Scampi ........................... 19.95 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp sauteed with herb butter, lemon & fresh garlic

Sea Scallops ................................ 24.95Broiled with lemon, butter, and a touch of wine. Also available deep-fried or scampi-style

Salmon Steak .............................. 19.95Atlantic salmon broiled and served with drawn butter and lemon Dill Sauce ............................................................ add 1.95 Cajun Spice ......................................................... add 1.95

Broiled Fresh Haddock ................ 18.95Lightly breaded or plain, with lemon, butter and toasted almonds Cajun Style Haddock - dredged in Cajun seasonings & broiled with butter ........................ add 1.25

Seafood Platter ........................... 21.95A medley of shrimp, crab cake, scallops and haddock fried to a golden brown

Captain’s Platter ......................... 39.95Broiled assortment of fresh scallops, clams casino, lobster tail, crab cake, shrimp and haddock

Chef’s Catch of the Day ..........MARKETThe best of the sea prepared in a creative manner—please ask your server for today’s Fresh Catch!

Twin Lobster Tails .................MARKETTwo 8-oz Rock Lobster tails

Single Lobster Tail .................MARKET8 oz. Served with lemon wedge and drawn butter

Colossal Fried Shrimp ...................17.95Six colossal beer battered shrimp deep fried to perfection —These shrimp are BIG!

Maryland Crab Cakes .................. 19.95Twin house prepared and seasoned 5-oz crab cakes. Pan seared and served with a lemon-Parmesan dipping sauce

Red Snapper ............................... 24.95From the waters of the Gulf, broiled and served with a Tequila Lime Sauce

All broiled seafood entrees are prepared with butter. We will substitute margarine upon request.

Fish Sticks .....................7.95Served with french fries

Hot Dog .........................7.95Served with french fries

Hamburger ....................7.95Served with french fries

Chicken Fingers .............7.95Served with french fries

Spaghetti & Meatball .....7.95

Mac and Cheese .............7.95

Ages 10 and under only, please!

Kiddie Corner

The Village Inn stands in the center of a village planned by John Proctor, a local entrepreneur of the 19th century. Mr. Proctor’s village, which he named Fair Haven, grew to it’s present size between 1819 and 1860. It is evident that Mr. Proctor saw the economic benefit, to both buyer and seller, of the then new idea of cobblestone construction sweeping Western New York. By selling building lots for $30.00, he could entice settlers to build houses of cobblestones cleared from the land which he still owned behind the lots. The Ridge Road, first surveyed in 1798 and on which Mr. Proctor formed his village, became the main artery for east and west travel between the Genesee and Niagara Rivers. Mail routes and stage coach lines flourished, encouraging as many as 10 taverns to be built within the Town of Gaines. The eastern portion of the Village Inn was built in 1824 by Samuel Percival as a “tavern stand.” Pioneer accounts recorded that by 1838 as many as 8 stage coaches each way every day travelled the Ridge Road and used Mr. Percivals tavern. Due to the traffic, the tavern became a stagecoach stop and flourished through the years under several names such as Clark’s Hotel and Fair Haven Hotel. Between 1852 and 1860, John N. King built a new business just to the west of Fair Haven House, a Carriage Shop. By 1875, this new business was physically joined to the tavern by a carriage shed, to become the building known today as the Village Inn. Stagecoach stops such as these offered travelers a place to wash off the dirt of travel and provided food, drink, and lodging. The men were generally asked to wash at the pump outside where the horses were watered and to shave in the bar room which furnished the only mirror. The ladies generally washed inside, but perhaps in a parlor rather than a bedroom. The fare at these establishments reportedly could include items such as soup, fish, meats, pudding, pastry and desserts at the larger inns, while the smaller might offer apple pie, new cheese, sour beer, heavy Indian bread and port wine. An example of cost for services in Western New York in 1828 for two nights lodging, supper on the evening of arrival, meals for the next day with meat and poultry in profusion, brandy, and wine for three persons totaled $5.13. In general the cost for boarders was $1.00 per day and $3.00 per week. Today’s Village Inn encompasses Mr. Percival’s tavern and Mr. King’s carriage shop with the connecting carriage shed serving as today’s main dining room. Through the windows of the bar room, one can still see the 19th century water pump which served horse and traveler alike.

Our Story

Stay at our 1837 Historic Country Inn & stop by our unique gift shop with selections from around the world and around the corner.Gift Certificates and Banquet Menus available.

Open 7 days a week for your dining pleasure.• Sunday brunch is served 10am - 1pm.www.TillmansVillageInn.com • Executive Chef--Victoria Mortenson

Written by Delia Robinson, Historian, Town of Gaines

Our humble beginnings,

1952

Circa 1890

Welcome to the historic Village Inn where for over 196 years we have been an oasis of hospitality in Western New York. Step back and enjoy our historic country charm and hospitality and discover why we are Western New York’s destination restaurant for quality and value. In addition to a great meal, we offer a wide array of dining, lodging, banquet, catering, and special events to fit all budgets and expectations.

• Attend one of our special buffets featuring our Prime Rib and Seafood Feast, our Thanksgiving Turkey and Prime Rib Celebration, or our Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter, or every Sunday Brunch all arrayed with a bountiful selection of great food at incredible value.

• Let us cater your event anywhere with our attention to detail and superior selection of quality food made to order just for you.

Finally, let us thank you, our customer for helping us continue our tradition of quality, value, family, and friends. Without you, we won’t make it the next 200 years.

Plan your next family gathering, banquet, special event, or

wedding in one of our 7 privatedining areas with

accommodations from 10 to 250.

Visit with us and take advantage of our $115 lodging and dinner package at our quaint Fair Haven Inn.

Thank you for making our restaurant, your restaurant.