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Executive Chef Joshua Homacki believes that fresh is best and he strives to utilize ingredients from area purveyors and farmers whenever possible. His menu changes seasonally and features many classics with a twist, as well as a simple yet cosmopolitan approach to dining. His presentation has diners in awe not wanting to disturb his edible masterpieces. His culinary brilliance and unique pairings make taste buds sing and have diners returning again and again.

Chef Joshua Homacki participates in an array of local and regional culinary competitions and demonstrations. He was awarded Best Display in the Philadelphia Cooks Competition in 2007.

He is a graduate of the prestigious Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, where he was a Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society Member. Upon graduation his skills help put many of Philadelphia's best dining outlets on the radar. He served as Chef de Partie at Chifa/Garces Restaurant Group, as Executive Chef at Snackbar and as Chef de Partie at the acclaimed Lacroix.

From small plates to large, fresh seafood and steaks and array of side dishes the menu at The Freight House has something for everyone.

Appetizers and Salads

Appetizers

Appetizers

The “R5” Steamed Mussels 14.00
Stella Srtois Steamed Mussels, Fennel Sausage, Shaved Fennel, Focaccia
Crab Cakes 14.00
Avocado, Bacon, Tomatoes, Scallions, Chipotle Lime Mayo
Calamari 10.00
Avocado, Jalapeno, Cherry Tomatoes
Meat Lover's Pizza 10.00
Chef's Selection of Meats, Mozzarella, Tomato Jam
Cheese Steak Spring Rolls 10.00
Bourbon Ketchup
Roasted Garlic Hummus 10.00
Grilled Pita, Seasonal Vegetables
Shrimp & Grits 10.00
BBQ Shrimp, Cheddar Grits
Spinach & Artichoke Dip 9.00
Crispy Pita
B52’s Boneless Wings 10.00
Blue Cheese, Celery
Mahi Tacos 12.00
Spicy Pickled Cabbage, Chipotle Aioli, Radish
Chef's Plate 12.00
Hot Capicola, Manchego, Moody Blue, Seasonal Accompaniments

salads

Caesar 5.00
Focaccia Croutons, Shaved Grana, Classic Caesar Dressing
Wedge 7.00
Gala Apple, Red Onion, Hard-Boiled Egg, Chipotle Blue Cheese Dressing
Spinach Salad 7.00
Red Beets, Bacon, Goat Cheese, Roasted Garlic & Honey Dressing
Mixed Greens 7.00
Almond, Dried Cranberry, Manchego Cheese, Lemon Vinaigrette
Add:6 Chicken
10 Salmon
8 Shrimp
8 Calamari

Soup

French Onion 6.00
Focaccia & Gruyere Gratinee
Soup Du Jour 7.00
Ask about our soup of the day.
 

Raw

Raw

Raw

East & West Coast Oysters16 Small
32 Large
Red Wine Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail 13.00
House Cocktail Sauce
Black Angus Tartar 10.00
Wild Mushroom “Pizza”, Quail Egg
Chilled Seafood Sampler for Two 32.00
East Coast Oysters, Jumbo Shrimp, Mussels, Blackened Tuna
Tuna tartar 15.00
Ahi Tuna, Crab Salad, Avocado & Cucumber Puree
 

Meat

Meat

Meat

Surf & Turf 5oz Lobster Tail add $20 Oscar Style Lump Crab, Asparagus, Béarnaise add $10
8oz. Filet Mignon 34.00
Yukon Gold Mashed, Baby Carrots
12oz. NY Strip 36.00
Buttered Baked Potato, Haricot Vert
14oz. Rack of Lamb 36.00
Chickpea Puree, Black Sesame Emulsion, Roasted Red Pepper Mint Pesto
10oz Berkshire Pork Rack Chop 30.00
Carrot Risotto, Citrus Jalapeno, Jam, Roasted Spring Onions
12oz. Premium Gold Angus Flat Iron 30.00
Wild Mushrooms, Bacon, Truffled Potato Torte
Surf & Turf 20.00
5oz Lobster Tail
Oscar Style 10.00
Lump Crab, Asparagus, Bernaise
 

Seafood

Seafood

Seafood

6oz. Jumbo Dry Scallops 30.00
BUttered Peas & Carrots, Spring Vegetable Pistou
6oz. Grilled Ahi Tuna 24.00
Grilled Rare, Jasmine Rice, Baby Bok Choy, Chipotle Ponzu
8oz. Potato Crusted Mahi-Mahi 25.00
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Haricot Vert
8oz. Jail Island Salmon Salmon 26.00
Quinoa, BBQ Beets, Rhubarb Consomme
Mixed Seafood Grille 24.00
Asparagus, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Béarnaise
 

Signatures and Sides

Signatures and Sides

Signature Sandwiches

Freight House Burger 14.00
BBQ, Aged Cheddar, Bacon, Onion Strings
"Ranch Hand" 15.00
Blackened Prime Rib, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Pepper, Mozzarella, Horseradish Cream
Veggie Burger 11.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

Specialty

Crystal Farms Chicken Breat 28.00
Lump Crab, Yukon Gold Mashed, Asparagus, Bernaise
Crab Stuffed Lobster 32.00
Asparagus, Yukon Gold Mashed
Braised Short Rib 28.00
Carrot Puree & Horseradish New Potatoes
Lobster Ravioli20 Full Order
10 Half Order
Peas, Pearl Onions, Shaved Fennel

Sides

Asparagus 7.00
Bearnaise
Crispy Onion Rings 7.00
Chipotle Aioli
Roasted Wild Mushrooms 7.00
Buttered Peas 6.00
Crispy Zucchini Strings 6.00
Remoulade

Starch

Freight House Loaded Potato 7.00
Bacon, Creme Fraiche, White Aged Cheddar, Chives
Jalepeno Mac & Cheese 5.00
Loaded Fries 7.00
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes4.00 serving
4.00 Add Truffle Whipped Topping
 

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