Breakfast Served All Day
Our Menu
American classics, Greek and Italian specialties, and diner favorites, made in our kitchen in Paramus since 1974.
Breakfast
Breakfast
Our brand-new breakfast menu pages are being finalized. Breakfast is served all day, every day. Ask your server, or call the diner and we’ll walk you through it.
Starters, Fries & Sides
Appetizers That Tantalize
Chicken WingsNew
Buffalo or BBQ sauce
Guacamole & PicoNew
Made to order with tortilla chips
Mucho NachosNew
Chicken or chili, melted cheddar, crispy tortilla chips, pico de gallo, jalapeños, salsa, sour cream, guacamole
Italian ToastNew
Smashed avocado, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula, balsamic glaze, pickled onion on crispy ciabatta bread
T.S.D. Combo
Three chicken tenders, three Buffalo wings, three potato skins, three mozzarella sticks, honey mustard
Tom’s ChiliNew
Tortilla chips, melted cheddar, onions, sour cream
Loaded Potato Skins
Four skins with cheddar, Monterey Jack, crispy bacon, sour cream, scallions
Mozzarella Sticks
Marinara
Chicken QuesadillaNew
Melted cheddar, Jack cheese, peppers, onions, served with pico de gallo & salsa
Crispy Calamari
Marinara
Chicken Tenders
Five tenders with honey mustard or BBQ sauce
Beef Sliders
Three sliders with American or Swiss
Onion Rings
House made
Homemade Soup of the Day
Cup · BowlAsk your server for today’s soup
Fries Bar
Sawyer
Topped with chicken tenders, melted mozzarella, smothered in vodka sauce
Greek Fries
Crumbled feta, scallions, lemon and oregano
Disco Fries
Mozzarella, brown gravy
Trio
A delight of curly, sweet potato fries, and french fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Curly Fries
Chips
Fresh cut chips in our spicy seasoning, served with blue cheese sauce
French Fries
Side Orders
Fresh Sautéed Baby Spinach
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Mac & Cheese
Fresh Fruit Salad
Grilled Asparagus
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Curly Fries
Housemade Chips
Steamed Broccoli
Coleslaw
Salads & Bowls
Supreme Salads
Sesame GingerNew
Mix greens, shredded cabbage, red pepper, almonds, sesame ginger dressing, topped with sesame ginger salmon
HarvestNew
Spinach, mix greens, feta, avocado, red peppers, walnuts, grilled corn, red onion, dried cranberries, tossed in roasted garlic dressing
Waldorf
Field greens, grilled chicken, Granny Smith apple, grapes, walnuts, tossed in raspberry vinaigrette
Chef
Roast beef, turkey, ham, Swiss, cheddar, egg, cucumbers, mix greens
Greek
Romaine, feta, olives, pepper, onion, grape leaves, scallions, Greek vinaigrette
Cobb
Chopped lettuce, avocado, chick peas, grilled corn, roasted peppers, bacon bits, crumbled blue cheese, egg, tossed in blue cheese dressing, with chicken
Caesar
Romaine, grated pecorino cheese, croûtons, Caesar dressing
Mango
Mixed greens, mango, avocado, tossed in cilantro lime vinaigrette, with chicken
SteakNew
Romaine, radicchio, tomato, pickled red cabbage, tossed in blue cheese dressing, Parmesan croutons, melted blue cheese on steak
Mediterranean
Romaine, feta, olives, radicchio, tomato, chick peas, scallions, cucumber, tossed in balsamic dressing, with chicken
Classic SpinachNew
Bacon bits, mushrooms, baby spinach, red onion, tomato, tossed in balsamic dressing, topped with blackened tilapia
Parmesan
Arugula, grilled asparagus, feta, tomato, cucumber, tossed in light balsamic vinaigrette, topped with Parmesan crusted chicken
Beet
Mix greens, arugula, feta, walnuts, tomatoes, corn, slow roasted beets, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
Tom Sawyer’s
Shrimp, tuna, or chicken salad with coleslaw & potato salad
Top your salad with chicken, turkey, gyro, steak, shrimp, or salmon.
Bowls
Teriyaki SalmonNew
Ginger, sesame seeds, carrots, cucumber, jasmine rice, tossed in ginger dressing
CouscousNew
Sautéed vegetable medley with garlic, tossed with shredded chicken and couscous
ProteinNew
Grilled Cajun chicken, sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, tomato & quinoa with white balsamic drizzle
Steak FajitaNew
Sautéed bell peppers, corn, black beans, rice & cilantro
GreekNew
Grilled chicken, feta, Kalamata olives, tomato, cucumber, red onion, quinoa tossed in Greek vinaigrette, topped with a dollop of tzatziki
VeganNew
Baby spinach, feta, red pepper, tomato, toasted almonds, quinoa, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Burgers & Sandwiches
Tom Sawyer’s Specialty Burgers
Served with fries · coleslaw & pickle upon request
Top of the World
Bacon, cheddar, onions, sautéed mushrooms
Avocado TurkeyNew
Melted Jack cheese, tomato, romaine, red onion, cilantro, lime mayo dressing
ABC
Avocado, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, chive sauce
VeggieNew
Smashed avocado, melted pepper Jack, chimichurri, veggie pattie
All AmericanNew
Double smashed patties, caramelized onions, melted American cheese, shredded lettuce & T.S.D. sauce
MiamiNew
Avocado, spinach, tomato, onion crisps, melted fresh mozzarella, chipotle mayo
Dragon
Onion rings, bacon, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, sriracha sauce
TexasNew
Bacon, fried onions, melted Jack cheese, BBQ sauce
FiestaNew
Avocado, salsa, melted pepper Jack cheese, pickled onion, lettuce, chipotle mayo
Substitute fries for a cup of soup or a small green salad.
Overstuffed Sensations
Served with fries · coleslaw & pickle upon request
Gyro
Wrapped in crispy pita, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, smothered in tzatziki
California BLT
Avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato on multi-grain bread
Tuna Melt
Triple Avo
Grilled chicken, avocado, bacon on multi grain bread
Philly Cheesesteak
Roast beef, melted cheese, caramelized onion & peppers on a crispy hero
Twist Supreme
Chicken, guacamole, melted mozzarella, tomato, lettuce, pickled onion, chipotle dressing on toasted pita
Ruby Reuben
Pastrami, corned beef, or both, with melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian dressing
French Dip
Roast beef, melted cheddar on a toasted hero with au jus
Chicken Parmigiana
Hot Open Turkey
Hot Open Sirloin of Beef
Hot Open Meat Loaf
Chicken Souvlaki
Two marinated chicken skewers, tzatziki, grilled pita wedges, Greek salad
Substitute fries for a cup of soup or a small green salad.
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Served on a grilled roll with fries · coleslaw & pickle upon request
Superman
Breaded chicken, mozzarella, American cheese, bacon, vodka sauce
George’s
Avocado, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo
Crispy
Breaded chicken, avocado, Jack cheese, ranch dressing
Arugula
Roasted peppers, arugula, fresh mozzarella, balsamic vinaigrette
Spice
Melted cheddar, avocado, bacon, BBQ & ranch sauce
Paramus
Bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & cranberry mayo
Wraps
Served with fries · coleslaw & pickle upon request
Cobb
Roasted turkey, avocado, bacon, chopped egg, spinach, blue cheese mayo
Athenian
Chicken, feta, tomato, cucumber, onion, Greek vinaigrette
Philly
Roast beef, melted cheese, sautéed pepper & onion
Bacon
Crispy chicken, bacon, Jack cheese, avocado, tomato, red onion, chipotle ranch
Sriracha
Crispy chicken, avocado, spinach, tomato, smothered in sriracha sauce
Parm
Chicken, melted mozzarella, marinara sauce
Chipotle
Chicken marinated in spicy chipotle, guacamole, sour cream, Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion
Honey Dijon
Chicken, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, honey Dijon mustard
Delicious Panini
Served with fries · coleslaw & pickle upon request
Eagle
Grilled chicken, pepperjack cheese, fried onions, guacamole
Jersey Cuban
Pastrami, ham, Swiss, pickle, mustard, mayo
Wise Guy
Breaded chicken, melted mozzarella with vodka sauce
California
Chicken, turkey bacon, avocado, cheddar, tomato, chipotle sauce
Boom
Breaded chicken, spinach, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze
Epic
Portobello, roasted peppers, mozzarella, zucchini, spinach, balsamic glaze
Classic Sandwiches
Choice of white, rye, whole wheat, or roll · coleslaw & pickle upon request
Grilled Cheese
Roast Turkey
Roast Beef
Pastrami
Corned Beef
Meat Loaf
BLT
Tuna Salad
Chicken Salad
Shrimp Salad
Egg Salad
Ham & Cheese
Customize your sandwich with add-ons: portobello, fresh mozzarella, spinach, cheese, or mushroom.
Triple Deckers
Choice of white, rye, or whole wheat · served with french fries · coleslaw & pickle upon request
Roast Turkey & Bacon
Roast Beef & Swiss
Chicken or Tuna Salad & Egg
Ham & Cheese, Bacon
Grilled Chicken & Bacon
Hamburger & Bacon
Entrées & Dinner
Entrées
Served with a cup of soup or freshly made salad
Roast Beef au Jus
Slow roasted in its own natural juice, thinly sliced, with mashed, steamed broccoli
Roasted Chicken
Corn bread stuffing with poulet gravy, mashed, grilled vegetables
Tom’s Yankee Pot Roast
Braised sirloin in red wine tomato gravy with mashed, charred vegetables
Fresh Roasted Turkey
Over homemade cranberry stuffing, gravy, cranberry chutney, mashed, garlicky broccoli
Meat Loaf
With brown gravy, mashed, roasted vegetables
Fried Chicken
Served in a basket with fries & coleslaw
High Rise
Layers of delight: mashed potato, meatloaf, crispy onion rings, asparagus smothered in mushroom wine sauce
Homestyle Steaks & Chops
Served with a cup of soup or freshly made salad
Brazilian
Marinated skirt steak, chimichurri sauce, Parmesan crispy roasted potatoes and garlicky broccoli
Sawyer’s Char Chicken
Half roasted chicken marinated with fresh herbs, lemon, broiled to perfection, french fries, charred broccoli
Pork Chops
Pan-seared, topped with Dijon sauce, Parmesan crispy roasted potatoes, roasted asparagus
Sawyer’s Rib-Eye
Pan-seared to your liking, topped with creamy mushroom garlic sauce, mashed, roasted vegetables
Duo
Rib-eye steak and two coconut shrimp, grilled asparagus, mashed
Mediterranean Specialties
Tom Sawyer’s Famous Spinach Pie
Made to order, with Greek salad
Kebab
Marinated beef or chicken cubes with peppers, tomato, mushrooms and onions over rice
Mediterranean Chopped Steak
Chopped meat with spices, topped with caramelized onion, mushroom wine sauce over mashed potato
Chicken Parmigiana
Spaghetti
Penne Vodka
Linguine Alfredo
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Taverna Pork Chops
Marinated with spices, served with sautéed garlic spinach, hand cut french fries, with Greek salad
Sawyer’s Masterpieces
Served with a cup of soup or freshly made salad
Mary Tierra
Skirt steak, three jumbo shrimp, housemade Creole sauce, Parmesan crispy roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables
Teriyaki
Shrimp, chicken, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, onions, peppers sautéed in teriyaki sauce over rice
D’Angelo
Filet of sole, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach sautéed in light garlic sauce, tossed with linguine
Mama Mia
Chicken sautéed in a lemon sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes over rice
Bruschetta
Pan-fried glazed salmon in pesto sauce topped with bruschetta over rice, garlicky broccoli
Portofino
Filet of tilapia sautéed with capers, artichokes, spinach in lemon butter sauce over rice
Crab Cakes
Two seared jumbo lump crab cakes topped with spicy pineapple salsa over sautéed spinach, mashed
Frutti di Mare
Shrimp, mussels, calamari, clams, fresh tomato, sautéed in white wine garlic sauce, tossed with linguine
Selected Sauté Favorites
Served with soup or salad & pasta or rice · prepared the way you like, with your choice of chicken, shrimp, or filet of sole
Scampi
Chicken · Shrimp · Filet of SoleGarlic butter and white wine sauce
Marsala
Chicken · Shrimp · Filet of SoleWild mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce
Francaise
Chicken · Shrimp · Filet of SoleLightly egg battered & sautéed in a lemon butter sauce
Neptune’s Seafood
Served with a cup of soup or freshly made salad, potato & vegetable
Fillet of Sole
Broiled or Fried · Stuffed with Crabmeat or FlorentineShrimp
Broiled or Fried · Stuffed with CrabmeatTilapia
Broiled · Stuffed with Crabmeat or FlorentineSalmon
Broiled or blackened
Fisherman’s Platter
Shrimp, scallops, sole, and clams, broiled or fried
Bistro Fra Diabolo
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, hot spicy sauce, linguine
Pasta
Your choice of pasta: penne, linguine, bow tie, spaghetti
Bolognese
A rich meat sauce
Avocado
Pesto cream avocado, Parmesan cheese
Sawyer
Portobello, spinach, onion in pesto Alfredo sauce
Cavatelli
Baby shrimp, arugula, sautéed in a light garlic butter sauce, cherry tomato
Tom’s Tortellini
Tri-colored cheese tortellini in vodka sauce
Primavera
Fresh vegetables in a light wine sauce
Carbonara
Bacon, onion, peas, black pepper, Parmesan cream sauce
Fresca
Asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, Kalamata olives, Parmesan cheese, olive oil
Top any pasta with steak, shrimp, salmon, or chicken.
Just for Kids
Just for Kids
For our young friends 10 and under · dine-in only · choice of fries or vegetable, milk or soda (ice cream or Jello upon request)
Chicken Bites
Breaded boneless chicken
Burger
Mini burger with cheese
Monkey
Pasta with marinara, Alfredo, or vodka sauce
Add a meatball
Batman
Hot dog
Eagle
Grilled cheese
Drinks, Shakes & Sweets
Sawyer’s Coffee Bar
Available iced or decaf
Our Legendary Coffee
Bottomless cup
Black Tea or Herbal Tea
Espresso
Double Espresso
Café Latte
Cappuccino
Café Mocha
Double espresso, Ghirardelli chocolate, steamed milk & whip cream
Vanilla Heaven
Double espresso, vanilla, milk, whip cream
Caramel Macchiato
Double espresso, caramel, vanilla, milk, whip cream
Affogato
Double espresso, vanilla ice cream
Freddo Espresso
Freddo Cappuccino
Café Americano
Hot Chocolate
Ghirardelli chocolate with milk
Chai Latte
Ask server for flavor
Vanilla Latte
Caramel Latte
Add a zing with vanilla or caramel flavor.
Milkshakes
Classic
Bam-Bam
Vanilla ice cream, strawberry sauce, fruity pebbles
Nutellini
Vanilla ice cream, Nutella
Oreo Blast
Vanilla ice cream, Oreo, chocolate sauce
Dulce de Leche
Vanilla ice cream, dulce de leche sauce
Smoothies
Creamy sensations made with non-fat yogurt & fruit mixes
Your Choice
Raspberry, strawberry, piña colada, peach, or mango
Fountain Favorites
Fountain Soda
Enjoy a refill
Black Cow
Root beer, ice cream and whipped cream
Brown Cow
Pepsi float
Milk
Small · LargeChocolate Milk
Small · LargeIce Cream
Single · DoubleSundae
Assorted Juices
Small · LargeOrange, cranberry, apple, pineapple, tomato, or grapefruit
Ready when you are.