
American
The Starving Artist
47 Olin Street
Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
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Featured Items

Crispy Chicken Wrap
Crispy chicken fingers with lettuce, bacon, cheddar cheese and chipotle mayo in a whole wheat wrap. Served with mixed greens.$16.00
Chicken Salad Wrap
House made chicken salad with spinach, walnuts and craisins in a whole wheat wrap. Served with mixed greens.$16.00
Short Pancakes
2 Buttermilk Pancakes$8.00
DRINKS
Coffee W.B. Law
$3.75Coffee Decaf W.B. Law
$3.75Costa Rican Natural Process Coffee
$5.00Tea
$3.75Juice
$4.00Hot Water
$1.00Iced Tea
$3.75Iced Coffee
$3.75Pepsi
$3.50Diet Pepsi
$3.50Ginger Ale
$3.50Sierra Mist
$3.50Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Fresh Squeezed$4.00Arnold Palmer
$4.00Seltzer
$1.50Poland Spring Water .5l
.5l$2.00San Pellegrino
.5l$5.00Milk
$4.00Chocolate Milk
$4.50Oat Milk
$5.00Chocolate Oat Milk
$6.00Pink Lemonade
$4.50OUT OF STOCK
BREAKFAST
Egg Platters
One Egg Platter
One egg, any style, served with home fries and toast$9.00
Two Egg Platter
Two eggs, any style, served with home Fries and toast.$11.00
Benedict Artist
Two over easy eggs on a toasted english muffin topped with hollandaise sauce. Served with home fries.$16.00
Crab Cake and Eggs
Two eggs, any style, with a fried crab cake. Served with home fries and toast.$17.00
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, seasoned spanish rice, black beans, cheddar cheese and seasoned pork in a whole wheat tortilla. Served with House made salsa and sour cream.$18.00Side Single Egg
One egg any style.$2.50Side Two Eggs
Two eggs any style.$5.00
Omelets
Cheese Omelet
A three egg omelet with cheddar cheese. Served with home fries and toast$14.00Broccoli & CH Oml
A three egg omelet with fresh cut broccoli and cheddar cheese. Served with home fries and toast.$15.00Mushroom Omelet
A three egg omelet with fresh sliced mushrooms. Served with home fries and toast.$15.00
Country Omelet
A three egg omelet with chopped turkey, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese. Served with home fries and toast.$15.00
Western Omelet
A three egg omelet with chopped ham, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese. Served with home fries and toast.$15.00
Spinach & Feta Omelet
A three egg omelet with fresh spinach and feta cheese. Served with home fries and toast$15.00Pork Roll and Cheese Omelet
Our three egg omelet with diced pork roll and cheddar cheese. Served with home fries and toast.$15.00Ham and Cheese Omlet
A three egg omelet with diced ham and cheddar cheese. Served with home fries and toast.$15.00Veggie Omelet
A three egg omelet with onions, peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes. Served with home fries and toast.$15.00Meat Lovers Omelet
Our three egg omelet with pork roll, ham, bacon and cheddar cheese. Served with home fries and toast.$17.00Plain Omelet
A three egg plain omelet served with home fries and toast.$12.00Build Your Own Omelet
A three egg omelet with your choice of fillings. Served with homfries and toast.$13.00
Breakfast Sandwich
Egg Sandwich
One fried egg on a brioche bun.$4.50Egg & Cheese
One fried egg with American cheese on a brioche bun.$5.00Pork Roll Sand
Grilled pork roll on a brioche bun.$4.50Porkroll & Cheese
Grilled pork roll with American cheese on a brioche bun.$5.00Porkroll & Egg
Grilled pork roll and a fried egg on a brioche bun.$6.00
Porkroll, Egg & Cheese
It's a Jersey Thing. Grilled pork roll, a fried egg and American cheese on a brioche bun.$7.00Bacon & Cheese
Crispy bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.$5.00Bacon & Egg
Crispy bacon and a fried egg on a brioche bun.$6.00
Bacon, Egg, Cheese
Crispy bacon, a fried egg and American cheese on a brioche bun.$6.50Sausage & Cheese
A sausage link and American cheese on a brioche bun.$5.00Sausage & Egg
A sausage link and a fried egg on a brioche bun.$6.50
Sausage, Egg, Cheese
A sausage link, a fried egg and American cheese on a brioche bun.$7.00Turkey Sausage & Cheese
A turkey sausage patty and American cheese on a brioche bun.$6.50Turkey Sausage & Egg
A turkey sausage patty and a fried egg on a brioche bun.$7.00Turkey Sausage, Egg, Cheese
A turkey sausage patty, a fried egg and American cheese on a brioche bun.$7.50Ham Egg & Cheese
Thin sliced grilled ham, a fried egg and American cheese on a brioche bun.$6.50Ham & Egg
Thin sliced grilled ham and a fried egg on a brioche bun.$6.00Hot Ham & Cheese
Thin sliced grilled ham and American cheese on a brioche bun.$5.00
Pancake/French Tst

Starving Artist Breakfast
Two buttermilk pancakes with two eggs, any style. Served with two strips of bacon and one sausage link.$17.00
French Toast Artist
One piece of thick sliced brioche French toast with two eggs, any style. Served with two strips of bacon and one sausage link.$16.50Stuffed French Artist
One piece of our stuffed french toast with two eggs, any style. Served with two strips of bacon and one sausage link.$17.50
Single Pancake
A single buttermilk pancake.$4.00
Short Pancakes
2 Buttermilk Pancakes$8.00Full Pancakes
3 Buttermilk Pancakes$10.00
Short French Toast
One piece of thick sliced brioche topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon.$6.00
Full French Toast
Two pieces of thick sliced brioche topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon.$8.00Gluten Free French Toast
$8.00
Short Stuffed French Toast
Two slices of white bread stuffed with our house made cinnamon brown sugar cream cheese and walnuts. Dipped in egg and grilled to perfection.$7.50
Full Stuffed French Toast
Our house made cinnamon brown sugar stuffing made into two sandwiches. Dipped in egg and grilled to perfection.$9.50
Muffins
Baked Fresh Daily
LUNCH
Salads

Beet and Gorgonzola Salad
Mixed greens topped with sliced beets, gorgonzola cheese and grilled chicken. Served with our house made citrus dressing on the side.$17.00
Pear and Walnut Salad
Mixed greens, sliced fresh pears, walnuts and feta crumbles, topped with grilled chicken. Served with house made walnut vinaigrette dressing on the side.$17.00
Mediterranean Salad
Mixed Greens, Capers, Grape Tomatoes, Gorgonzola crumbles and grilled chicken., Served with our house made Citrus Dressing on the side$17.00
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce and housemade croutons tossed with our house made Caesar Dressing (anchovy free). Topped with grilled chicken.$16.00Tossed Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes and onion. Served with our house made Italian dressing on the side.$12.50Salad Platter
A scoop of tuna, egg and chicken salads on a bed of greens$15.00Scoop Tuna Salad
$6.00Scoop Chicken Salad
$6.00Scoop Egg Salad
$6.00
Seafood
Fried Seafood Combo
Crab cake and beer battered cod with french fries and cole slaw.$18.00
Fish and Chips
Beer battered cod with fench fries and cole slaw.$18.00Crab Cake Platter
Two crab cakes with french fries and cole slaw.$17.00Crab Cake Sandwich
Our fried crabcake on a roll with lettuce. Served with cole slaw and french fries.$15.00Side 1 Crabcake
$7.50Side 2 Crabcakes
$15.00
Wraps

Chicken Spinach Wrap
Grilled chicken with spinach, feta, walnuts and honey mustard in a whole wheat wrap. Served with mixed greens.$16.00
Chicken Salad Wrap
House made chicken salad with spinach, walnuts and craisins in a whole wheat wrap. Served with mixed greens.$16.00
Crispy Chicken Wrap
Crispy chicken fingers with lettuce, bacon, cheddar cheese and chipotle mayo in a whole wheat wrap. Served with mixed greens.$16.00Roast Beef and Cheddar Wrap
Roast beef and cheddar cheese with lettuce and horseradish mayo in a whole wheat wrap. Served with mixed greens.$16.00
Crispy Cod Wrap
Fried cod filets with lettuce, tomato and house made remoulade in a whole wheat wrap. Served with mixed greens.$16.00
Spicy Cod Wrap
Fried cod filets with lettuce, tomato, jalapeños, cheddar cheese and chipotle mayo in a whole wheat wrap. Served with mixed greens.$16.00Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken with romaine lettuce and our house made Caesar dressing in a whole wheat wrap. Served with mixed greens.$16.00
Burgers/Chicken
Burger
8 oz all beef burger on a brioche bun. Served with french fries and cole slaw. Lettuce, tomato, onion upon request$16.00
Cheese Burger
8 oz. all beef burger with American cheese on a brioche bun served with french fries and cole slaw. Lettuce, tomato and onion upon request.$16.50Bacon Cheeseburger
8 oz all beef burger with crispy bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun served with french fries and cole slaw. Lettuce, tomato, onion upon request$18.50Jersey Burger
8 oz all beef burger topped with pork roll and American cheese on a brioche bun served with french fries and cole slaw. Lettuce, tomato and onion upon request.$18.50Veggie Burger
$16.00
Chicken Provincial
Grilled chicken with roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese and honey mustard on grilled rye bread. Served with mixed greens.$17.50Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled chicken breast on a brioche bun served with french fries and cole slaw. Lettuce, tomato and onion upon request.$16.00Chicken Finger Platter
Crispy fried chicken fingers with french fries and cole slaw.$16.00Chicken Finger Appetizer
Crispy chicken fingers with your choice of sauce$13.50
Hot Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese
American cheese on grilled white bread served with french fries and cole slaw.$12.00Tuna Melt
Our house made tuna salad on rye with swiss cheese. Grilled to a crispy golden brown. Served with french fries.$14.00
Spinach Mushroom Quesadilla
A crispy grilled whole wheat tortilla with cheddar cheese, fresh spinach and sautéed mushrooms. Served with salsa and sour cream.$12.00Hot Dog
An all beef Thumanns hot dog on a roll. Served with french fries and cole slaw.$12.00
Specialty Sandwiches
Ham Joe
Two tiered sandwich on rye bread with ham and swiss cheese with our special joe slaw and russian dressing. Served with potato chips.$16.00Turkey Joe
Two tiered sandwich on rye bread with turkey and swiss cheese with our special joe slaw and russian dressing. Served with potato chips.$16.00Roast Beef Joe
Two tiered sandwich on rye bread with roast beef and swiss cheese with our special joe slaw and russian dressing. Served with potato chips.$16.00Monument
Two tiered sandwich on rye bread with turkey, ham and swiss cheese with our special joe slaw and russiian dressing. Served with potato chips.$18.00PDR
Roast beef and ham with thinly sliced pickle and mayo on two tiers of rye bread. Served with potato chips.$16.00Virtuoso
Tuna and egg salad on two tiered rye bread with a hint of russian dressing. Served with potato chips.$16.00
Sandwiches
Turkey Sandwich
Turkey sandwich on your choice of bread and your choice of condiments. Served with potato chips.$13.50Ham Sandwich
Ham sandwich on your choice of bread with your choice of condiments. Served with potato chips.$13.50Roast Beef Sandwich
Roast beef on your choice of bread with your choice of condiments. Served with potato chips.$14.00Tuna Salad
House made tuna salad on your choice of bread with your choice of condiments. Served with potato chips.$13.50Chicken Salad
House made chicken salad on your choice of bread and your choice of condiments. Served with potato chips.$13.50Egg Salad
Egg salad sandwich on your choice of bread with your choice of condiments. Served with potato chips.$13.50Club Sandwich
Your choice of meat on two tiered toasted white bread with mayo, bacon, lettuce and tomato. Served with potato chips.$16.00BLT
Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on white toast. Served with potato chips.$12.00
SIDES
Breakfast Sides
Side Toast
Your choice of toast with butter.$3.00Side Bacon
$5.00Side Sausage
$5.00Side Pork Roll
$5.00Side Ham
$5.00Side Turkey Sausage
$5.00Side Homefries
$5.00Fruit Cup
Seasonal fresh fruit$4.50Side Tomatoes
$1.50Vermont Maple Syrup
$3.00Side Spinach
$4.50Side Veggies
$6.00Side Hollandaise
$1.00Pork Roll Hash
House made hash with sautéed onions, peppers and pork roll combined with potatoes and grilled to perfection. Add a side to your favorite meal.$5.50OUT OF STOCK
DAILY SPECIALS
Breakfast Specials
Asparagus Omelet
Our oversized omelet with fresh asparagus. Served with home fries and your choice of toast.$15.50Meat Lovers Omelet
Our three egg omelet with pork roll, ham, bacon and cheddar cheese. Served with home fries and toast.$17.00Italian Hotdog Scrambler
Onions, peppers and a sliced Thumanns hot dog in three scrambled eggs. Served with home fries and toast.$15.00Omelet Wrap
A three egg omelet in a wrap with your choice of meat and cheese. Served with home fries.$15.00Jersey Devil Omelet
Our three egg omelet with pork roll, jalapeños and cheddar cheese. Served with home fries and toast.$16.00Veggie Scrambler
Three scrambled eggs mixed with onions, peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes.. Served with home fries and toast.$15.00Loaded Homefries
Our special seasoned homefries topped with peppers, onions, bacon and cheddar cheese with two eggs, any style. Served with a side of sour cream.$15.50Pork Roll Hash
House made hash with sautéed onions, peppers and pork roll combined with potatoes and grilled to perfection. Add a side to your favorite meal.$5.50OUT OF STOCKBreakfast Skins
Potato Skins topped with 3 scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar and choice of toast$15.00OUT OF STOCKZucchini Omelet
$15.00OUT OF STOCK
Lunch Specials
Cordon Bleu Sandwich
Our grilled chicken topped with sliced ham and swiss cheese, with honey mustard on a brioche bun. Served with cole slaw and french fries. Lettuce, tomato and onion available upon request.$18.00Smokey Chicken
Grilled chicken with BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese and fried onion on a ciabatta roll. Served with cole slaw and french fries.$17.00Jalapeño Cheddar Hot Dog
A Thumann's stuffed jalapeño cheddar hot dog on a roll. Served with french fries and cole slaw.$13.00OUT OF STOCKTurkey Club Wrap
Thin sliced Thumann's turkey breast with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and bacon in a wheat wrap. Served with a side of greens.$16.00Turkey Guacamole Wrap
Sliced turkey with house made guacamole, lettuce and bacon in a wheat wrap. Served with a side of greens.$17.50OUT OF STOCKCrispy Cod Sandwich
Crispy fried cod on a brioche bun with tarter sauce, cheddar and lettuce. Served with french fries and cole slaw.$17.50Grilled Pineapple Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken with grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomato and a hot honey sauce. Served with mixed greens.$15.50OUT OF STOCKFirecracker Chicken
Crispy chicken on a ciabatta roll with cheddar, lettuce, pickles and a hot honey sauce. Served with french fries and cole slaw.$17.00Patty Melt
Our 8oz burger on grilled rye bread with swiss cheese and fried onions. Served with french fries and cole slaw.$17.00Sloppy Tom
$16.50Chimichurri Sandwich
Grilled chicken with mozzarella, tomato and house made chimichurri sauce on a ciabatta roll. Served with cole slaw and french fries.$17.50OUT OF STOCKPineapple Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast on a ciabatta roll with grilled pineapple, lettuce and barbecue sauce. Served with cole slaw and french fries.$17.50OUT OF STOCKChicken Pesto
Grilled chicken on a ciabatta roll with mozzarella, tomato and pesto. Served with cole slaw and french fries.$17.00OUT OF STOCK
Pulled Pork
House made pulled pork topped with cheddar cheese on a brioche bun. Served with french fries.$16.50OUT OF STOCKChipotle Black Bean Burger
A chipotle black bean burger on a ciabatta roll with lettuce and a side of house made salsa. Served with french fries.$15.50OUT OF STOCKStrawberry Field Salad
Fresh Strawberries and feta over mixed greens. Topped with grilled chicken. Served with our citrus vinaigrette.$18.00OUT OF STOCKCobb Salad
Mixed greens topped with tomato, hard boiled egg, cheddar cheese, bacon and grilled chicken. Served with Italian dressing.$17.00Clam Strips Platter
8 oz crispy tender clam strips served with Fries Slaw and Tartar sauce$16.00OUT OF STOCKHot Corned Beef & Sw
Hot corned beef and melty swiss on rye bread. Served with potato chips.$16.00OUT OF STOCKCrispy Cod Po Boy
Crispy fried cod on a roll with lettuce, tomato and cherry pepper mayo. Served with french fries and cole slaw.$16.50OUT OF STOCKBologna Cheese Sandwich
$13.00OUT OF STOCK
Kids'
Kids' Meals

Little Artist
1 Pancake, 1 scrambled egg, 2 strips bacon.$9.50Kid's Chicken Fingers
All white meat chicken tenders served with potato chips.$10.00Kid's Hot Dog
Thumann's all beef hotdog served with potato chips.$10.00Kid's Grilled Cheese
American cheese on white bread grilled to perfection and served with potato chips.$10.00Kid's Tuna Sandwich
Your choice of meat on white bread. Served with potato chips$10.00
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Single Pancake
$4.00
A single buttermilk pancake.
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All hours
| Sunday | 8:00 am - 1:30 pm |
| Monday | 8:00 am - 1:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8:00 am - 1:45 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 1:45 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 1:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Serving Breakfast and Lunch Food Fun and Friendly Faces Since 1999
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