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    Blue Anchor 166 River Drive

    166 River Drive

    Jersey City, NJ 07310


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    Featured Items

    • LOBSTER ROLL

      persian lime-coconut aioli, red coleslaw, brioche, & potato chips
      $35.00
    • BBQ SALMON FLATBREAD

      creamed spinach, barbecue glazed salmon, mushrooms, parmesan
      $20.00

    Dinner Menu

    APPETIZERS

    • OCTOPUS

      mojo rojo sauce, rstd. green pepper, grilled avocado, sesame seeds, pepper
      $19.00
    • CRAB CAKES

      (2) jumbo lump crab, celery root slaw, pimenton aioli
      $20.00
    • FISH TACOS

      fresh battered cod, coleslaw, grilled corn, pimento aioli
      $16.00
    • ROASTED EGGPLANT

      California eggplant, tomato jam, aged balsamic, mozzarella, basil pesto
      $13.00
    • TROPICAL MUSSELS

      local mussels, steamed in coconut milk, aromatics, mint, chipotle, focaccia
      $18.00
    • SWEET CHILI CALAMARI

      squid, battered & fried, tossed w/sweet chili sauce, pepperoncini
      $18.00
    • SCALLOPS app

      jumbo scallops seared over sautéed spinach, lemon garlic butter
      $23.00
    • SLIDERS

      ground beef, killer sauce, sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato
      $15.00
    • LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESE

      elbow pasta, béchamel sauce, lobster meat, panko & herb crust
      $24.00
    • VEGGIE GYOZA

      vegetable Japanese style dumplings w/sweet chili sauce
      $13.00
    • CHICKEN GYOZA

      chicken Japanese style dumplings w/sweet chili sauce
      $13.00
    • LOBSTER NACHOS

      lobster salad, house-made potato chips, wasabi cream, pimento aioli, scallions
      $25.00
    • CRAB RANGOONS

      (5) crabmeat, cream cheese, garlic, crispy wonton, sweet chili, sriracha
      $15.00
    • SEARED TUNA WONTON

      east coast tuna, avocado, scallion, soy sauce, vinaigrette, fried wonton
      $18.00
    • SOFT SHELL CRAB APP

      (2) battered & fried soft shell crab, herbed melted butter grilled lemon
      $20.00
    • Chicken Wings

      $12.00
    • Cauliflower Wings

      $12.00

    BAO BUNS & SUSHI

    • LOBSTER BAO BUN

      (2) house-made slaw, lime-coconut aioli
      $20.00
    • SOFT SHELL CRAB BAO BUN

      (2) battered & fried soft shell crab, unagi sauce, spicy kewpie mayo
      $20.00
    • SHORT RIB BAO BUN

      (2) red wine demi-glaze, spicy kewpie mayo
      $17.00
    • MUSHROOM BAO BUN

      (2) teriyaki glaze, unagi sauce
      $11.00
    • BAO BUN SAMPLER

      Lobster Roll, Soft Shell Crab, Braised Short Ribs, and Sautéed Mushrooms (4 bao buns per order)
      $30.00
    • TEMPURA SHRIMP APP

      house-fried tempura battered shrimp, served w/ sriracha kewpie mayo
      $15.00
    • CRISPY RICE APP

      house-fried crispy rice, spicy yellowfin tuna, avocado, jalapeño slice, sriracha kewpie mayo
      $20.00
    • SPICY TUNA ROLL

      yellowfin tuna, spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, unagi sauce, sriracha kewpie mayo. Topped w/ more spicy tuna!
      $21.00
    • SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL

      house-fried tempura battered shrimp, cucumber, avocado. Topped w/ black sesame seed, togarashi seasoning, unagi sauce.
      $22.00
    • SPIDER ROLL

      house-fried tempura battered soft shell crab, spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado. Finished w/ unagi sauce & sriracha kewpie mayo
      $25.00
    • STEELHEAD SALMON ROLL

      fresh steelhead trout, Atlantic salmon, panko crunch, avocado. Topped w/ sliced steelhead trout & unagi sauce
      $26.00

    SALADS

    • CAESAR SALAD

      little gem lettuce, housemade croutons, parmesan, & caesar dressing
      $13.00
    • BEET SALAD

      poached red beets, mixed greens, red onion, cherry tomatoes, bleu cheese, & strawberry dressing
      $14.00
    • CHEF'S SALAD

      romaine, tomato, honey ham, cheddar, smoked turkey, red onion, housemade croutons, & bleu cheese dressing
      $16.00
    • NICOISE SALAD

      sushi-grade tuna, mixed greens, tomatoes, celery, hard-boiled egg, shallots, rtsd. peppers, olives, & vinaigrette
      $21.00

    FLATBREADS

    • BUFFALINA FLATBREAD

      mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil, pesto, balsamic glaze
      $15.00
    • VEGETARIAN FLATBREAD

      ricotta, zucchini, mushrooms, onion, fig glaze
      $17.00
    • CHICKEN PESTO FLATBREAD

      mozzarella, grilled chicken, rstd. tomato, basil, pesto
      $19.00
    • BBQ SALMON FLATBREAD

      creamed spinach, barbecue glazed salmon, mushrooms, parmesan
      $20.00

    SANDWICHES

    • BLUE ANCHOR BURGER

      chuck brisket, cheddar, apple bacon, caramelized onion, anchor sauce, lettuce & tomato
      $20.00
    • SALMON BURGER

      capers & dill aioli, avocado, roasted red pepper, arugula
      $20.00
    • LOBSTER ROLL

      persian lime-coconut aioli, red coleslaw, brioche, & potato chips
      $35.00
    • SOFT SHELL PO BOY

      Battered shrimp, lettuce, tomato, spicy aioli sauce
      $20.00

    LAND & SEA

    • BOULLAIBASE

      seafood broth, salmon, shrimp, mussels, focaccia bread
      $30.00
    • FRUTTI DI MARE

      shrimp, mussels, and calamari over fettuccine, w/tomato sauce
      $28.00
    • PAN SEARED SALMON

      orange beurre blanc, mashed potato, sautéed spinach
      $28.00
    • SHRIMP SCAMPI

      linguini, garlic herb butter, white wine sauce, lemon
      $24.00
    • TRUFFLE MUSHROOM RISOTTO

      Cremini mushrooms, parmesan, scallions, truffle oil
      $20.00
    • BRANZINO

      filleted & broiled miso butter sauce, mashed potato, broccoli
      $28.00
    • CRAB ENCRUSTED HALIBUT

      lemon-butter, mushrooms, sautéed greens, mashed potato
      $33.00
    • SCALLOPS ENTREE

      jumbo scallops seared over sautéed spinach, lemon garlic butter, mashed potato
      $30.00
    • SOFT SHELL ENTREE

      (3) battered & fried soft shell crabs, l&t, chipotle aioli, fries
      $30.00
    • CAJUN MANGO SWORDFISH

      mango salsa, mashed potato, broccoli
      $27.00
    • CAULIFLOWER STEAK

      grilled cauliflower, curry sauce, asparagus, mashed potato
      $24.00
    • Scallop Entree

      $30.00
    • Fish N' Chips

      $27.00

    STEAK/CHICKEN

    • Ribeye

      12 oz dry-aged ribeye, creamy mashed potato, broccolini, red wine sauce
      $39.00
    • BRICK CHICKEN

      organic chicken, sautéed spinach, porto sauce, mashed
      $22.00
    • BRAISED SHORT RIBS

      mashed potatoes, red wine demi-glaze, garlic aioli, broccoli
      $33.00
    • Ribeye

      12 oz dry-aged ribeye, creamy mashed potato, broccolini, red wine sauce
      $39.00

    KIDS MENU

    • KIDS PASTA

      MACARONI PASTA, CHOICE OF TOMATO SAUCE & BECHAMEL SAUCE
      $10.00
    • HOT DOG

      FRENCH FRIES
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • KIDS BEEF SLIDERS

      CHEESE, FRENCH FRIES
      $10.00
    • SMASHED GRILLED CHEESE

      $10.00
    • KIDS CHEESE FLATBREAD

      $10.00
    • FISH FINGERS

      $10.00

    SIDES

    • GARLIC MASHED POTATO

      $7.00
    • ROSEMARY PARMESAN FRIES

      $7.00
    • SAUTEED SPINACH

      $7.00
    • BROCCOLI

      $8.00
    • REGULAR FRIES

      $6.00
    • ASPARAGUS

      $8.00
    • LOBSTER TAIL

      $15.00
    • CREAMED SPINACH

      $8.00
    • CHEESY BROCCOLI

      $10.00

    SOUPS

    • CLAM CHOWDER

      $11.00
    • LOBSTER BISQUE

      $13.00
    • Manhattan Clam Chowder

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00

    DESSERTS

    • TIRAMISU

      $10.00
    • PECAN PIE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • RED VELVET CAKE

      $10.00
    • KEY LIME CHEESECAKE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Red Velvet Cake

      $10.00

    N/A Beverages

    N/A BEVERAGES

    • WATER

      $3.00
    • LARGE STILL WATER

      $7.00
    • LG SPARKLING WATER

      $6.00
    • CLUB SODA

      $2.50
    • TEA

      $4.00
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.50
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $2.50
    • GINGERALE

      $2.50
    • SHIRLEY TEMPLE

      $4.00
    • SUNKIST ORANGE

      $5.00
    • GINGER BEER

      $5.00
    • LEMONADE

      $5.00
    • ORANGE JUICE

      $4.00
    • APPLE JUICE

      $5.00
    • CRANBERRY JUICE

      $4.00
    • COFFEE

      $4.00
    • ICED TEA

      $2.50
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $2.50
    • Mocktail

      $10.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.00
    • Pineapple Juice

      $5.00
    • chocolate milk

      $4.00
    • Mocktail

      $7.00
    • Kid Strawberry lemonade

      $3.00
    • Iced Coffee

      $4.00
    • Smoothie

      $14.00

    KIDS DRINKS

    • Coca-Cola, Kids

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.50
    • Sprite, Kids

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $2.50
    • kid GINGER ALE

      $2.50
    • kid APPLE JUICE

      $4.00
    • kid CRANBERRY JUICE

      $3.00
    • kid ORANGE JUICE

      $3.00
    • kid LEMONADE

      $4.00
    • kid pineapple juice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00
    • 2% MILK

      $3.50
    • CHOCOLATE MILK

      $3.50
    If you use a credit card, this establishment will charge an additional 3.00% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what this establishment pays in fees.

    Diet Coke

    $2.50

    Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink

    Request advisory
    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Blue Anchor is a waterfront seafood restaurant in Jersey City offering fresh oysters, lobster rolls, sushi, bao buns, burgers, and steaks with stunning NYC skyline views. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, a vibrant bar atmosphere, and live music every Tuesday. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or late-night drinks by the water.

    Location

    166 River Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07310

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