Just Friends Menu
Appetizers

Fried Calamari
our marinara and JF sauce$17.00
Just the Shrimp Scampi
white wine garlic sauce, toasted bread$14.00Mussels
choice of dijon garlic cream sauce or spicy marinara, toasted bread$19.00
Just 2 Meatballs
a robust mix of beef, pork, and veal with parmesan cheese and our marinara sauce$14.00
Fried Chicken Wings
7 savory wings, choice of buffalo or barbecue sauce (available on side)$15.00
Burrata
arugula, cherry tomatoes, toasted bread, lemon basil agave$15.00
Specials
Crab Cake Appetizer
four ounce crab cake, homemade coleslaw and remoulade$16.00Crab Sandwich
6 ounce crab cake, lettuce, tomato and our remoulade sauce on a brioche bun served with homemade french fries$20.00
Brandy Tomato Cream Bucatini
our bucatini in a brandy based tomato cream sauce with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and jumbo shrimp$26.00
Salads

Caesar Salad
croutons, creamy caesar dressing, parmesan cheese$15.00Cobb Salad
green leaf, cherry tomatoes, bacon, egg, crumbled blue cheese, avocado, creamy ranch dressing$21.00
Arugula Beet Salad
creamy goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, pistachios, pickled onions, dijon vinaigrette$17.00Blackened Salmon Salad
romaine lettuce, corn, tomato, avocado, red onion, creamy ranch dressing$26.00
Sandwiches
All sandwiches come with homemade french fries. Substitute truffle parmesan fries +2

JF Burger
provolone cheese, our JF sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions on a brioche bun$18.00
Barbecue Burger
cheddar cheese, our barbecue sauce, pickles, coleslaw, fried onions on a brioche bun$19.00
Chicken Sandwich
grilled or crispy chicken, herb mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles on a brioche bun$17.00
Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan Sub
housemade chicken or eggplant parmesan, basil, lemon basil agave on a hero roll$18.00
Veggie Burger
house veggie patty, provolone cheese, our JF sauce, lettuce, tomato on a brioche bun$16.00
Brisket Sandwich
our barbecue sauce, onion rings, coleslaw, pickled jalapeños on a brioche bun$21.00
Pastas

Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
calabrian chili vodka sauce, basil, parmesan cheese$21.00
Cacio e Pepe
chitarra spaghetti, pecorino romano cheese, ground black pepper$19.00
Spicy Italian Bucatini
spicy tomato cream sauce, shrimp$26.00
Bucatini Carbonara
creamy egg yolk sauce, thick cut bacon$22.00
Broccoli Spaghetti Alfredo
creamy alfredo sauce, broccoli, parmesan cheese$20.00
Salmon Spaghetti Primavera
salmon, broccoli, oyster mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, white wine sauce$28.00
John's Spaghetti and Meatballs
house meatballs, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese$21.00
Cheese Ravioli
choice of marinara, vodka, or spicy Italian sauce$18.00Lobster Ravioli
choice of marinara, vodka, or spicy Italian sauce$22.00
Entrees

Potato Gnocchi
spicy Italian sauce, shrimp, spinach, oyster mushrooms$24.00
Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan
chitarra spaghetti, crispy chicken or eggplant, mozzarella and parmesan • substitute vodka sauce +2$23.00
Chicken Piccata
chitarra spaghetti, lemon caper sauce$23.00
Courtenay's Fra Diavolo
chitarra spaghetti with mussels, shrimp, and calamari in our spicy marinara$35.00
Spicy Lemon Roasted Chicken
lemon vinaigrette, cherry peppers, mashed potatoes, garlic broccoli$29.00
Brisket Platter
braised brisket, mashed potatoes, garlic broccoli$30.00
Filet Mignon
creamy herb au poivre, crushed peppercorn, mashed potatoes, garlic broccoli$36.00
Kids
Sides

Side Popovers (2) and Herb Butter
$3.00Toasted Bread (4)
$3.00House Salad
$5.00Side Caesar Salad
$7.00
Seasoned French Fries
$6.00
Parmesan Truffle French Fries
$8.00
Mashed Potatoes
$6.00Garlic Broccoli
$7.00Sautéed Vegetables
broccoli, oyster mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, white wine sauce$8.00Grilled Chicken
$6.00Crispy Chicken
$6.00Grilled Shrimp
$8.00
Desserts
Flourless Chocolate Cake
homemade gluten free flourless chocolate cake served with our vanilla chocolate chip gelato$12.00Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
homemade chocolate chip bread pudding served with our vanilla chocolate chip gelato$12.00Pecan Pie
homemade pecan pie served with our hand-churned whipped cream$11.00Tiramisu
simple traditional Italian dessert dusted with powdered sugar$8.00Scoop of Gelato
$6.00
Just Drinks
Beverages
Non-Alcoholic Mocktails
Sparkling Brut Mimosa
our non-alcoholic Giesen sparkling brut with orange juice$5.00
Belvoir Farm Elderflower & Rose Sparkling Lemonade
$5.50
Lemon Basil Spritz
Sparkling Italian limonata-style mocktail with zesty lemon and fresh basil$5.50
Strongwater Aperitif Spritz
Non-alcoholic aperitif with gentian, grapefruit, quinine, real cane sugar$5.00
Strongwater Sparkling Margarita
Virgin margarita mocktail with lime juice and agaveOUT OF STOCK$5.00Strongwater Gin and Tonic
$5.00
Non-Alcoholic Beers

Run Wild IPA
a timeless IPA showcasing malt and five northwest hops in perfect balance$6.00
Free Wave Hazy IPA
a hoppy hazy IPA with a citrus aroma$6.00
Athletic Lite
a classically light brew without sacrificing flavor$6.00
Heineken 0.0
a perfectly balanced taste with refreshing fruity notes and a soft malty body$6.00
Guinness 0
a beautifully smooth taste with hints of chocolate and coffee balanced with bitter, sweet and roasted notes and a creamy head$6.00
Peroni 0.0
with the superior Italian ingredients of Peroni Nastro Azzurro to create the same uplifting taste$6.00
Sunrise Energy Beer
first non-alcoholic beer with 45mg of caffeine showcasing a pale lager with a hint of citrus$6.00
Non-Alcoholic Wines
Non-Alcoholic White Wines | Glass 6, Bottle 19.50

Giesen Pinot Grigio
light, delicious, and balanced between acidity and sweetness with traditional Pinot Grigio characters and floral notes$6.00
Giesen Sparkling Brut
a refreshing alternative to traditional sparkling wines without compromising taste, crafted with the finest New Zealand grapes$6.00
Giesen Rose Can
$5.00
Giesen Savingnon Blanc Can
$5.00
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All hours
| Sunday | 10:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Monday | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Small, intimate Italian American restaurant with weekend brunch
Location
500 Monmouth Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302


