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    The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House

    1201 East Bay Avenue

    Manahawkin, NJ 08050


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    Raw Bar
    Soup & Salad
    *Starter Specials*
    Starters
    Sides
    Bar Bites
    Steaks
    *Entree Specials*
    Entrees
    *Lunch Specials*
    Sandwiches & Burgers
    Kids
    Dessert
    To Go Sauces
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    Featured Items

    • Wings

      honey brushed & dry rubbed, with bleu cheese dressing on the side (cooked in beef tallow)
      $17.00
    • The OC Chopped

      fresh farm greens & iceberg lettuce tossed with avocado, egg, bleu cheese, beets, tomato, bacon, & bermuda onnion
      $15.00
    • Lobster Grilled Cheese

      fresh warm lobster, cheddar & american cheese, bacon, texas toast
      $30.00

    Raw Bar

    • Kani Oyster

      house oyster topped with/ spicy California crab salad, wasabi tobiko, black sesame & scallions
      $4.00
    • Briny Piney

      Barnegat Bay, New Jersey | plump & salty
      $3.00
    • Sapphire Shoals

      Great Bay, NJ | crisp, fresh, & briny w/ a mineral finish
      $3.25
    • Laughing Gull

      $3.50
    • Beach Plum

      $3.75
    • Dabob Bay

      $4.25
    • The Daily Dozen

      chef's choice of fresh shucked oysters, mignonette, fresh horseradish, & lemon
      $35.00
    • Bonsai Oyster (4)

      house oyster topped with sushi grade tuna, spicy mayo, panko, eel sauce, scallion, and tobiko.
      $16.00
    • Ceviche

      lime marinated fresh seafood, avocado, pico de gallo, house fried tortilla chips
      $16.00
    • Clam 1/2 Shell - 12 pc.

      12 pieces fresh shucked Barnegat Bay clams, served with cocktail & lemon
      $18.00
    • Clam 1/2 Shell - 6 pc.

      6 pieces fresh shucked Barnegat Bay clams, served with cocktail & lemon
      $10.00
    • Lump Crab Cocktail

      fresh lump crab served chilled with lemon and cocktail
      $24.00
    • Lobster Cocktail

      1/2 chilled lobster (in shell) with chive vinaigrette
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Shrimp Cocktail - 6pc.

      jumbo shrimp, cocktail, lemon
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • Old Bay Crab Dip

      lump crab, old bay, cream cheese, horseradish, house made tortilla chips
      $16.00
    • Main Sail

      medium sampler of: 6 clams, 6 oysters, 4 jumbo shrimp, & 1/2 split lobster
      $50.00
    • Royal Sail

      large sampler of: 12 clams, 12 oysters, 6 jumbo shrimp, jumbo lump crab cocktail, & (2) 1/2 split lobsters
      $110.00
    • Yellow Fin Poke Bowl

      Hanalei style raw sushi grade tuna tossed in a soy & sesame galze, wonton chips, seaweed salad
      $18.00

    Soup & Salad

    • Caesar

      romaine, sunrise peppers, house made garlic croutons, parmesan
      $15.00
    • Vegetable Farro Salad

      pickled carrot, heirloom cherry tomatoes, yellow squash, arugula, avocado, crumbled goat cheese, sunflower seeds, roasted tomato vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • The OC Chopped

      fresh farm greens & iceberg lettuce tossed with avocado, egg, bleu cheese, beets, tomato, bacon, & bermuda onnion
      $15.00
    • Steakhouse Wedge

      iceberg wedge, caramelized onion, crispy prosciutto, heirloom tomatoes, bleu cheese, balsamic, candied pecans
      $15.00
    • French Onion Soup

      gruyere & swiss cheese, crusty bread
      $11.00
    • Manhattan Clam Chowder

      classic red with tender ocean clams, potato & chorizo.
      $10.00

    *Starter Specials*

    • Crispy Artichoke Hearts

      split long stem hearts, grilled lemon aioli
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • Thai Clams

      barnegat bay clams, coconut milk, red curry, thai basil, grilled baguette
      $19.00

    Starters

    • Oyster Rockefeller

      spinach, bacon, parmesan
      $18.00
    • Fire Roasted Oysters

      roasted on grill, shallot herb butter
      $16.00
    • Jersey Devils (4)

      fried oysters on deviled eggs with sriracha
      $14.00
    • Classic Mussels

      garlic, shallot, white wine, lemon, and butter (lots of it), served with garlic baguette
      $18.00
    • Mexicali Mussels

      chorizo, lime, cilantro, chipotle, butter & cream, served with garlic baguette
      $20.00
    • Crab Cake

      Mud City's "world famous" cake served with remoulade & lemon
      $20.00
    • Steamed Clams (15)

      barnegat bay clams steamed to perfection, served with drawn butter and lemon
      $18.00
    • Seared 1/2 Lobster

      pan seared (in shell), fresh field greens, tarragon aioli
      $20.00
    • Bonsai Tuna Rice Cakes

      fresh sushi grade tuna, crispy rice cakes, spicy mayo, eel sauce
      $18.00
    • Fried Calamari

      fried jalapenos, fried sliced lemons, chimichurri mayo
      $16.00
    • Wings

      honey brushed & dry rubbed, with bleu cheese dressing on the side (cooked in beef tallow)
      $17.00
    • Lobster Poutine Fries

      house fries smothered in garlic gravy with lobster, tomato and fresh mozzarella curd
      $30.00
    • Blistered Shishito Peppers

      pan seared peppers, roasted garlic aioli, shaved parmesan
      $16.00
    • Blackened Filet Mignon Tips

      gorgonzola & applewood smoked bacon cream sauce
      $19.00
    • Pork Carnita Quesadilla

      crispy pork, cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle cream
      $16.00

    Sides

    • Shoe String Fries

      parmesan and parsley (cooked in beef tallow)
      $8.00
    • Crispy Brussels

      crispy brussel sprouts, hot honey glaze, golden raisins
      $12.00
    • Bourbon Glazed Carrots

      bourbon glaze, apricot mastarda, crumbled goat cheese, toasted almonds
      $12.00
    • Roasted Wild Mushrooms

      assorted wild mushrooms, herb butter
      $11.00
    • Cheesy Fritters

      cheddar & potato, horseradish cream
      $9.00
    • Mac N Cheese

      creamy vermont white cheddar & shells, topped with seasoned bread crumbs
      $11.00
    • Spanish Fries

      house seasoned wedge cut potato, jalapenos, fried onions & manchego cheese sauce
      $12.00
    • Roasted Asparagus

      lemon & olive oil
      $10.00
    • Stuffed Sweet Potato

      sweet potato, herb pesto, corn, roasted sunrise peppers, manchego, sweet chile sauce
      $10.00
    • Creamed Spinach

      parmesan bechamel
      $10.00
    • Baked Potato (after 4pm)

      always fresh baked (after 4pm)
      $7.00
    • Loaded Baked Potato (after 4pm)

      with cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon & scallions
      $9.00
    • Steak House Mashed (after 4pm)

      hand mashed yukon (after 4pm)
      $7.00
    • OC Slaw

      light & tangy
      $6.00

    Bar Bites

    • Grilled Pretzel

      NY style, grilled with butter & sea salt, with whole grain mustard & manchego cheese sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • OC Chips

      house fried potato chips topped with braised short rib, blooming onion pedals, scallion & chipotle cheese sauce
      $16.00
    • Fish Taco (1)

      fried cod, pico de gallo, coleslaw, avocado, chipotle aioli
      $6.00
    • Deviled Eggs (4)

      cause they're good!
      $7.00
    • Fried Bleu Olives (6)

      bleu cheese stuffed green olives with balsamic glaze & crumbled bleu cheese
      $10.00

    Steaks

    • 6 oz Filet Mignon

      premium black angus beef, center cut
      $38.00
    • 8 oz Filet Mignon

      premium black angus beef, center cut
      $48.00
    • 12 oz NY Strip

      premium black angus beef, cut from beef short loin
      $43.00
    • 12 oz NY Strip PRIME

      premium black angus beef, cut from beef short loin (extra marbling)
      $56.00
    • 14 oz Rib Eye

      premium black angus beef, center cut from prime rib roast
      $54.00
    • 16 oz Prime Rib

      premium black angus prime rib, slow roasted & finished on our open flame grill
      $42.00
    • 10 oz Flat Iron Steak

      premium black angus beef, nicely marbled cut from beef shoulder
      $28.00
    • 12 oz Pork Chop

      premium reserve bone-in chop from PA
      $28.00
    • The Black Eye

      14 oz rubbed down rib eye grilled with blackening seasoning and smothered in our jumbo lump crab & gorgonzola cream sauce with house roasted sunrise peppers- "It will knock you out"
      $68.00
    • Old Causeway Oscar

      grilled 8 oz filet mignon served over asparagus & topped with jumbo snow crab meat and bearnaise sauce
      $59.00
    • Rosemary's Strip

      rosemary & garlic marinated 12oz NY strip, cradled atop sourdough crostini and bathed in our roasted mushroom cabernet sauce
      $52.00

    *Entree Specials*

    • Grilled Bone-in Pork Chop

      wood-fire grilled, peach chutney, creamed sweet corn, wilted greens
      $34.00
    • Seared Halibut

      seared halibut, vegetable soccotash with applewood smoked bacon, grapefruit beurre blanc
      $37.00

    Entrees

    • Lobster Fettuccine

      fresh lobster meat, wood-fire grilled 1/2 lobster tail, asparagus tips, fresh lemon & parmesan cream, crusty garlic bread
      $40.00
    • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

      Mud City's "world famous" crab cakes, remoulade, OC slaw
      $40.00
    • Truffle Chicken Milanese

      panko crusted 10 oz. airline chicken breast, fresh arugula, red onion, heirloom cherry tomatoes, tossed in a white truffle vinaigrette
      $32.00
    • Open Face Meatloaf

      creamed spinach, bacon, OC steak sauce, mashed potatoes (mashed after 4pm - sub fries for lunch)
      $30.00
    • Shrimp & Grits

      sauteed jumbo shrimp, diced tomatoes & applewood smoked bacon sauce over white cheddar jalapeno grits, griddle toast, & fried green tomatoes
      $36.00
    • Seafood Pot

      select cuts of fish, clams, mussels, 1/2 lobster tail, calamari, & jumbo shrimp stewed in a smoky tomato broth with crusty garlic bread
      $38.00
    • Sesame Yellowfin Tuna

      sesame seared, sliced avocado, pineapple soy glaze & rice noodles
      $36.00
    • Old Causeway Lobster Tails

      2 South African lobster tails, egg battered & finished with diced tomato caper sauce, served with roasted asparagus
      $40.00
    • Grilled Greek Salmon

      wood-fire grilled Atlantic salmon, warm vegetable orzo, house made tzatziki
      $32.00
    • Jumbo Snow Crab Clusters

      1 1/4 lb of jumbo snow crab (wood-fire grilled), drawn butter, oc slaw, & shoe string fries.
      $79.00

    *Lunch Specials*

    • Crispy Chicken Sandwich

      panko crusted chicken thigh, house made pimento cheese, sriracha honey, bacon, pickles, toasted artisan bun
      $18.00
    • Fresh Peach and Brie Grilled Cheese

      wood-fired grilled peaches, brie cheese, fresh basil, prosciutto, ciabatta toast
      $17.00
    • Heirloom Panzanella Salad

      heriloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, cucumber, red onion, roasted garlic croutons, red wine vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Tri-Color Tortellini Salad

      artichoke hearts, salami, pepperoni, provolone, aged balsamic
      $17.00

    Sandwiches & Burgers

    • Fish Tacos Platter

      fried cod, pico de gallo, coleslaw, avocado, chipotle aioli in corn tortillas
      $20.00
    • Warm Buttered Lobster Roll

      fresh warm lobster, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato & tarragon aioli on a split top hot dog bun
      $30.00
    • Lobster Reuben

      fresh warm obster, OC slaw, swiss cheese and remoulade on sliced ciabatta bread.
      $30.00
    • Lobster Grilled Cheese

      fresh warm lobster, cheddar & american cheese, bacon, texas toast
      $30.00
    • Grilled Crab Cake Wrap

      our "world famous" crab cake with cheddar, bacon, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, wrapped in a large tortilla & grilled
      $24.00
    • Fried Oyster BLT

      hand breaded fried oysters on texas toast with bacon, lettuce, tomato & old bay aioli
      $18.00
    • Andouille Sausage Grinder

      grilled andouille, pressed baguette, arugula pesto, roasted sunrise peppers, provolone
      $17.00
    • Tri-Tip Steak Sandwich

      hand carved tri-tip loaded on a sourdough onion roll with arugula, caramelized onions, horseradish cream & gruyere
      $20.00
    • Corned Beef Reuben

      corned beef piled high on sliced ciabattta with OC slaw, swiss, & remoulade
      $17.00
    • Pulled Pork

      house smoked pork butt, provolone, roasted anaheim peppers, brown sugar-cider mop sauce, on a kaiser
      $16.00
    • The Big Cheese

      grilled texas toast stuffed with cheddar, bacon & a fried green tomato
      $15.00
    • Grilled Vegetable Slammer

      sunrise peppers, yellow squash, & mushrooms, horseradish cream & gruyere on sliced ciabatta
      $15.00
    • The Original

      1/2 lb black angus burger with lettuce, tomato, & onion on a soft bun - choice of cheese or bacon ($1 each)
      $16.00
    • OC Burger

      1/2 lb black angus burger topped with fried oysters, roasted mushrooms, horseradish cream & OC steak sauce
      $18.00
    • Steak House Burger

      1/2 lb black angus burger topped with avocado, cheddar, bacon, fried egg, chipotle ketchup on grilled texas toast
      $19.00
    • Scooter Burger

      1/2 lb black angus burger topped with bleu cheese cream, bacon, and sliced cherry peppers
      $17.00

    Kids

    • Kids - 5 oz Flat Iron

      5 oz flat iron, grilled
      $16.00
    • Kids - Grilled Cheese

      texas toast with american cheese
      $12.00
    • Kids - Mac N Cheese

      white cheddar & shells
      $10.00
    • Kids - Hamburger

      4 oz black angus burger with bun
      $11.00
    • Kids - Chicken Fingers

      crispy chicken tenders
      $10.00
    • Kids - Fish & Chips

      crispy cod
      $12.00
    • Kids - Pasta

      mafaldine pasta, butter, parmesan cheese.
      $10.00

    Dessert

    • Strawberry Limoncello Parfait

      limoncello pastry cream, fresh strawberry coulis, vanilla bean cake, whipped cream
      $12.00
    • Apple & Cherry Cobbler

      granny smith apples, bing cherries, cinnamon oat crumble, vanilla ice cream
      $12.00
    • Chocolate, Bourbon, & Banana Bread Pudding

      fresh banana, wild turkey bourbon, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream
      $12.00
    • Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

      creamy custard with a crisp caramel layer
      $12.00
    • Classic Carrot Cake

      pecans & raisins, maple cream cheese icing
      $12.00
    • Chocolate Sourdough Layer Cake

      dark chocolate buttercream, milk chocolate chips, fresh whipped cream
      $12.00
    • Eric's Cheesecake

      fresh strawberry sauce, whipped cream
      $12.00

    To Go Sauces

    • Utensils

      fork, knife, napkins (spoon if applicable)
    • ketchup - 3 oz

      heinz ketchup
    • chipotle ketchup - 3 oz

      heinz ketchup and whole chipotle peppers
      $1.00
    • chimichurri aioli - 3 oz

      mayo based sauce with blended fresh herb chimichurri
      $1.00
    • chipotle aioli - 3 oz

      mayo based sauce with whole chipotle peppers
      $1.00
    • bleu cheese - 3 oz

      house made with chunks of bleu cheese
      $1.00
    • ranch - 3 oz

      house made
      $1.00
    • honey mustard - 3 oz

      house made
      $1.00
    • champagne vinaigrette - 3 oz

      house dressing with champagne vinegar
      $1.00
    • roasted tomato vinaigrette - 3 oz

      made with house roasted cherry tomatoes
      $1.00
    • balsamic glaze - 3 oz

      house made with true balsamic vinegar
      $1.00
    • manchego cheese sauce - 3 oz

      served hot
      $4.00
    • scooter sauce - 8 oz

      bleu cheese cream sauce with cherry peppers & bacon
      $6.00
    • oc steak sauce - 3 oz

      our version of A-1 with fresh herbs
      $4.00
    • red wine demiglaze - 3 oz

      red wine reduction with veal demiglace
      $4.00
    • chimichurri - 3 oz

      vinegar based sauce made with fresh herbs
      $4.00
    • fresh herb butter - 3 oz

      fresh herbs including rosemary & thyme
      $4.00
    • black truffle butter - 3 oz

      black truffle shavings & white truffle oil
      $4.00
    • caramelized onions - 3 oz

      onions caramelized with balsamic glaze
      $4.00
    • horseradish cream - 3 oz

      creamy sauce with fresh horseradish
      $4.00
    • bearnaise - 3 oz

      butter sauce with fresh tarragon
      $4.00
    • rosemary sauce - 8 oz

      cabernet sauce with roasted mushroom & garlic
      $8.00
    • black eye sauce - 8 oz.

      cream sauce with sunrise peppers & jumbo lump crab meat
      $15.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    1201 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

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