Donahue's Madison Beach Grille

1320 Boston Post Rd, Madison
(203) 318-8362

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Customers' Favorites

Sesame-Seared Ahi Tuna Steak
New England Clam Chowder
Fried Whole Belly Clams
Corned Beef Sandwich
Castle Steak Sandwich
Guinness Extra Stout
Seared Sesame Salmon
French Onion Soup
Pastrami Reuben
Roasted Chicken

Menu

Appetizers
Chicken Wings
A full pound of spice-rubbed house-smoked wings, tossed in a fresh herb cayenne pepper sauce. Served with our creamy bleu cheese dressing.
Seared Ahi Tuna "Nachos"
Rare sesame-seared tuna over crispy fried wonton chips with Asian vegetables and a trio of spicy Asian sauce drizzles. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please notify your server of any food allergies when you order.
DJ's Pub Nachos
Crispy house-fried tortilla chips, topped with cd's spicy Texas chili, a blend of cheeses, red onion, tomato and jalapeño peppers. Served with a side of salsa and sour cream.
Chef's Daily Flatbread Pizza
Savor the Chef's creation, featuring a crispy crust topped with fresh ingredients-delight in each bite of this flavorful and aromatic flatbread pizza.
Clam's Casino
Littleneck clams roasted with garlic-red pepper and herb butter with crisp bacon.
Fried Calamari
With your choice of sweet thai chili sauce or house-made marinara.
Kate's Beer-battered Avocado Fingers
Crispy beer-battered avocado fingers served with cucumber-dill ranch.
"Bang-bang" Shrimp
Crispy shrimp coated in a spicy, tangy sauce. Irresistible appetizer with a kick.
Shrimp Cocktail
Four poached jumbo shrimp served in a chilled martini glass with spicy cocktail sauce.

Award-winning Soups
French Onion Soup
House-made garlic croutons and melted swiss cheese.
New England Clam Chowder
Loaded with north atlantic clams in a classic cream base and topped with fresh dill.
Lobster Bisque
A donahue recipe classic and favorite!
CD's Spicy Texas Chili
Topped with jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, red onion, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream and tortilla Chips.

Garden Goodies
"Chop-chop" Cobb Salad
Mixed field greens, avocado, crumbled smoked bacon, grape tomatoes, red onion, hard-boiled egg, crumbled bleu cheese, and house croutons.
Caesar Salad
Freshly cut, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our famous Caesar dressing and topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and house croutons.
Donahue's House Salad
Mixed field greens with cherry tomatoes, red onion, carrot, cucumber and house croutons with your choice of dressing.
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge
A large wedge of iceberg lettuce with crisp bacon, bleu cheese, and oven-roasted tomatoes. Drizzled with balsamic glaze and served with our creamy house gorgonzola bleu cheese dressing.

Burgers, Sandwiches & Wraps
The French Connection
Sliced rare house roast beef, warmed and topped with sautéed onions and Swiss cheese on a toasted baguette with au jus for dipping! Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please notify your server of any food allergies when you order.
Fire-grilled Certified Angus Beefⓡ Burger
Fire-grilled Certified Angus Beef Burger with a selection of cheeses, toppings like jalapeños or avocado, and side substitution options like sweet potato fries or onion strings. Choose your preferred preparation level.
Open Face NY Strip Steak
Grilled 12 oz certified angus beef strip steak, served open-faced on rye toast, small house salad, and french fries. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please notify your server of any food allergies when you order.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Tender grilled chicken breast and crisp romaine tossed in Caesar dressing with crumbled Gorgonzola and roasted cherry tomatoes.
The Meggin
Our house-roasted turkey breast with house-made stuffing, cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, and lettuce on wheat bread.
Smoked Turkey Wrap
Thinly sliced smoked turkey breast, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing.
Pastrami Reuben
Thinly sliced lean New York-style pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and our house Russian dressing on grilled rye bread.
Classic Club Sandwich
Triple decker, your choice of house-roasted turkey or roast beef with smoked bacon, lettuce, ripe tomatoes and mayonnaise. Choice of white, wheat or rye bread.
Veggie Burger
Blend of carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, black olives, brown rice, rolled oats and egg. Served with roasted red pepper remoulade, lettuce, tomato and red onion.

House Specialties & Favorites
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed medallions of boneless chicken breast with mushrooms, sliced garlic, and Marsala wine, served with herbed rice pilaf and sautéed fresh vegetables.
Atlantic Salmon
Pan-seared salmon fillet served with a kentucky bourbon molasses glaze and house butter whipped potatoes and sautéed fresh vegetables.
Cod Fish Piccata
Oven roasted native cod fillet, finished with sautéed garlic, lemon, capers, grape tomatoes and butter. Served with herbed rice pilaf and sautéed fresh vegetables.
Shrimp Scampi
Colossal shrimp sautéed with sliced garlic, shallots, lemon, wine, Italian parsley, and capers and tossed in al dente linguine pasta with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Linguine with White or Red Clam Sauce
Littleneck and minced clams sautéed in olive oil, sliced garlic, fresh herbs, white wine, and chopped Italian parsley and tossed with al dente linguine pasta and shaved Parmesan cheese.
Roasted Half Chicken
Free range roasted half chicken with lemon-rosemary sauce, mashed potatoes, sautéed baby carrots and beets.
Fire Grilled Italian Sausage and Pasta
Grilled sweet Italian sausage and penne pasta sautéed in olive oil with sliced garlic, baby spinach, and oven-roasted tomatoes with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Sesame-seared Ahi Tuna Steak
Sesame-crusted seared sushi grade tuna, wasabi citrus glaze, served with house butter whipped potatoes and sautéed fresh vegetables. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please notify your server of any food allergies when you order.

Sneaka Side Orders
French Fries
Crispy, golden fries served hot and salted. Great for sharing.
Side of Mac & Cheese
Creamy and cheesy side dish with tender elbow noodles, topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust. Perfectly indulgent and comforting.
Butter Whipped Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes whipped with butter to create a velvety texture.
House-made Coleslaw
Crisp cabbage and carrots in a tangy dressing.
Bread
Freshly baked artisan bread with a crispy crust and soft interior. Served warm.
Onion Strings
Crispy, golden-brown onion strings. Perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection. Served as a crunchy and flavorful side dish.
Sautéed Vegetables
- Fresh assorted vegetables sautéed to perfection. A colorful and flavorful side dish that is light and nutritious.
Sweet Potato Fries
Golden crispy sweet potato fries, seasoned to perfection. Enjoy these flavorful fries as a deliciously wholesome alternative to regular fries.

New England Seafood Platters
Fish & Chips
A Donahue's original preparation! Crispy fish fillets coated in Japanese panko breadcrumbs.
Fried Oysters
Crispy fried oysters served with tangy homemade cole slaw, tartar sauce, and crispy french fries. Classic and flavorful seafood dish.
Fried Whole Belly Clams
Crispy, tender whole belly clams fried to perfection. Served with homemade cole slaw, tangy tartar sauce, and crispy french fries. A Donahue's classic dish.

For the Little Ones
Hot Dog
Grilled all-beef hot dog on a toasted bun with french fries.
Grilled Cheese
On white bread with American cheese. Served with french fries.
Chicken Tenders
All-white meat chicken tenders, golden-fried with french fries.
Mac & Cheese
Elbows with a cheesy homemade white sauce and golden breadcrumb crust.
Cheese Pizza
Classic cheese pizza with a crispy crust and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for those who enjoy a simple yet satisfying slice.
Penne or Linguine with Butter
Toss Penne or Linguine in rich, creamy butter sauce. Add a flavor burst with zesty marinara. Choose Linguine or Penne for a delightful pasta experience.

Desserts
Carrot Cake
Cinnamon walnut carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, caramel drizzle, and powdered sugar.
Chocolate Lava Cake
Rich chocolate cake and warm ganache center served with vanilla ice cream.
Warm Brownie Sundae
Ghirardelli chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream, and chocolate sauce.
New York Style Cheesecake
Cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. Served with fresh strawberries.
Crème Brûlée
Baked French vanilla custard with a thin layer of caramelized sugar.
Apple Pie
Baked apples in a flakey pastry, served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
Peach Melba
Half cling peaches, vanilla ice cream, and raspberry melba sauce.

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Recent Reviews

Great seafood options. Their Italian dishes are delicious! For a more mature crowd, good date night option, leave kids at home.

Kid-friendliness: Finer dining, not kid recommended.
February 2025
Nice bar with good food.

The French onion soup was very good and the chicken caesar wrap was as well. The chicken was flavored nicely and it was a big portion. The beer menu could use some tweaking. They have sea hag and captains daughter, but I don't think they rotate any other micro brews onto the taps.
January 2025
I was over joyed finding this place. Clean, bright, airy. We'd just finished a 7 mile hike and we were tired, hungry, thirsty. Waitress was friendly helpful and quick. Food was OMG AMAZING. I wanted to order seconds. I had the Thanksgiving sandwich with turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. 11/10 for taste. A HUGE sandwich. Onion rings perfect, lightly breaded, not all bread and little onion like most restaurants. And portion size gigantic. My niece had a hamburg, ordered...
January 2025

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Donahue's Madison Beach Grille

1320 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443
(203) 318-8362