house-made mozzarella cheese rolled with basil, prosciutto and roasted peppers, sliced and served over a bed of mixed greens, finished with kalamata olives and a balsamic syrup
Graham Cracker Calamari
$13.00
soaked in buttermilk, crusted with graham crackers, lightly fried,
tossed with a hot cherry and sweet roasted red pepper butter
Mussels Blanco
$12.00
prince edward island mussels and littleneck clams simmered with
fresh herbs, garlic and shallots in a white wine butter sauce
Tuna Martini
$14.00
diced ahi tuna mixed with capers, shallots, olive oil, chives, and a horseradish piquant served in a martini glass with house-made wonton crisps
Calamari Fritti
$11.00
flour dusted calamari, lightly fried golden brown, with marinara sauce and lemon
Julias Spring Roll
$12.00
rib eye & pollo, roasted corn, black beans, julienne vegetables and monterey-jack cheddar cheese all rolled up and lightly fried, finished with a soy-teriyaki glaze
Pasta E Fagioli
$8.00
garlic, shallots, oven roasted plum tomatoes, cannelini beans, and pasta with fresh herbs finished in a parmigiano reggiano broth (made to order)
Escarole & Bean
$8.00
chorizo sausage, escarole, garlic, shallots, oven roasted plum tomatoes and cannelini beans with fresh herbs finished in a parmigiano reggiano broth (made to order)
The Julias Caesar
$11.00
crisp whole hearts of romaine lettuce finished with our caesar dressing,
shaved parmigiano reggiano cheese and focaccia croutons. complimentary toppings: kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, anchovies, or roasted red peppers
Pollo & Spinach
$15.00
blackened pollo medallions and baby spinach tossed in a strawberry vinaigrette with hearts of palm, roasted peppers, bermuda onions, walnuts, and gorgonzola cheese
The Mixed Green
$10.00
tender field greens tossed in a honeyed-balsamic dressing, topped with almonds, maytag blue cheese, granny smith apples and drizzled with a balsamic syrup
Miso-lime
$13.00
tender field greens tossed with our graham cracker crusted calamari
in our miso and lime vinaigrette with shaved ricotta-salata cheese
Penne A La Vodka
prosciutto and green peas deglazed with vodka finished in a plum tomato sauce
$16.00
Add Shrimp$6.00
Add Chorizo Sausage$4.00
Add Pollo$4.00
Linguine And Clams
$19.00
littleneck clams sauteed in a red or white sauce served over linguini
Frutte Di Mare
$27.00
a blend of gulf shrimp, littleneck clams, calamari, and prince edward mussels
in a spicy cherry peppered plum tomato sauce over linguine
Stuffed Rigatoni
$19.00
rigatoni stuffed with imported italian cheeses tossed with tender chicken breast,
oven roasted plum tomatoes & artichoke hearts in a tomato-basil sauce
Julias angry Lobster
$38.00
a 1 12 lb. whole maine lobster, wok sauteed with kentucky bourbon,
lemon, garlic, shallots, and fresh herbs,
served with a crispy citrus-risotto cake and sauteed baby spinach
Crab Cakes
$26.00
two maryland style jumbo lump crab cakes, served over wild rice with a chilled roasted corn salsa, and dollops of creme fraiche and red pepper coulis
Diver Scallops
$30.00
extra-large fresh day boat diver scallops, served over a sweet pea & shitake mushroom risotto with sauteed asparagus, finished with a lemon-chive beurre blanc
Braised Halibut
$34.00
pan seared wild alaskan halibut filet sauteed with garlic, shallots, escarole, cannelini beans, and plum tomatoes lightly braised with a fumet blanc, white wine, and butter
Sesame Tuna
$32.00
sesame seared ahi tuna steak served with a crispy citrus-risotto cake and sauteed baby spinach, finished with a soy-teriyaki glaze and a thai bird chile coulis
Stuffed Salmon
$29.00
oven roasted crab and spinach stuffed wild atlantic salmon filet served over wild rice with chefs seasonal vegetable, finished with a basil-cream sauce
Almond Crusted Tilapia
$22.00
pan roasted and served over wild rice with chefs seasonal vegetable,
finished with a sambuca cream sauce and chilled crab meat
Pollo Balsamico
$24.00
tender chicken medallions, shitake mushrooms, and sun-dried tomato
sauteed with a plum tomato balsamic demi-reduction,
with roasted garlic & parmesan mashed potato and chefs seasonal vegetable
Pollo Con Carciofi
$24.00
egg battered artichokes and pollo medallions
with prosciutto, peas, and shitake mushrooms in a white wine lemon-butter sauce, served with a sour cream & chive potato cake and chefs seasonal vegetable
Pollo Napoleon
$24.00
a napoleon of pollo, roasted red pepper, and mozzarella cheese,
finished with a shitake mushroom port wine demi-glace, with roasted garlic & parmesan mashed potato and chefs seasonal vegetable
Veal Milanese
$29.00
veal scaloppini breaded with panko, fresh herbs, and asiago cheese,
lightly fried, topped with a mixed green salad, roasted red peppers, and fresh mozzarella cheese in a honeyed-balsamic dressing drizzled with balsamic syrup
Veal Saltimbocca
$27.00
veal scaloppini stuffed with prosciutto, fontina cheese, and fresh herbs,
finished with a shitake mushroom port wine reduction, with roasted garlic & parmesan mashed potato and chefs seasonal vegetable
Pork Tenderloin
$29.00
whole tenderloin of pork marinated with rosemary, mustard, and moroccan spices, pan seared and oven roasted, served with a chorizo & parmesan risotto and asparagus, finished with an apple and port wine pan jus
Petite Filet Mignon
$35.00
8oz grilled filet mignon, finished with a port wine demi-glace and lump crab meat, served with a sour cream & chive potato cake and chefs seasonal vegetable
The Gorgonzola Rib Eye
$38.00
14oz grilled choice rib eye steak, topped with gorgonzola cheese and fresh basil, finished with a port wine demi-glace, served with a sour cream & chive potato cake and chefs seasonal vegetable
Dessert
Warm Chocolate Molten Cake
with tahitian vanilla bean ice cream, topped with fresh whipped cream & white chocolate creme anglaise
Lemon Scented Cheesecake
with sugared graham cracker crust
Vanilla Creme Brulee
with turbinado sugar crust & almond biscotti
Canoli
a filling of sweetened ricotta flavored with fresh vanilla and a hint of lemon zest topped with powdered sugar
Assorted House-made Ice Creams
$4.00
ask your server for today's flavors 2 scoops
Desert Samplers
for two - assorted minis $13.00, for four - 6 assorted minis $24.00, for eight - 12 assorted minis $46.00
Since opening in the Spring of 2005, Julia’s has established itself in the Atlantic Highlands area as the place to go for a warm, inviting, and elegant atmosphere, highlighted by delectable food and attentive service all at a reasonable price. The Mediterranean inspired menu features many Italian favorites along with creative innovations using only the freshest meat, seafood, and local produce. Julia’s staff works hard to make sure your dining experience exceeds your expectations. With a creative cocktail menu, wine list, homemade desserts, and daily specials, Julia’s is the perfect place for your special occasion or just an everyday night out on the town!