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The Old Bay Restaurant
61 Church St # 63
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Oysters Old Bay
$14.00
Half dozen Cape May salt oysters are baked with crab meat, baby spinach, smoked Gouda cheese and drizzled with lobster sauce
Mini Crab & Shrimp Cakes
$10.00
Handmade blue crab and shrimp cakes seared until golden brown and served atop a sweet and spicy tomato ginger relish
Bayou Fish Tacos
$7.00
Tortillas stuffed with bronzed Delta catfish, topped with crisp red cabbage, red onions and a roasted vegetable sauce
Crab & Spinach Dip
$12.00
Snow crab meat, fresh spinach and cheeses mixed then baked until golden and creamy. Served with freshly fried tri-color tortilla chips
Black Pepper Shrimp
$10.00
Tender Gulf shrimp tossed in cracked black pepper, then sautéed with sherry wine butter sauce
Shrimp & Grits
$11.00
The only thing better than our jalapeño and Cheddar cheese grits is when Gulf shrimp tossed in our house made zesty BBQ sauce is on top of them!
Crawfish & Shrimp Spring Rolls
Crawfish tail meat, tender shrimp, wild mushrooms, carrots and cabbage with a ginger and roasted garlic infused cream sauce rolled in a crispy spring roll wrapper
Cajun Popcorn Shrimp
$9.00
Crispy fried beer battered shrimp with sherry wine and orange ginger dipping sauces
Fried Calamari Creole
$9.00
Tender calamari breaded and fried. Served with a spicy Creole marinara
Fiery Catfish Balls
$9.00
Catfish is chopped, mixed with herbs and spices, rolled into savory mini meatballs and simmered in our fiery sauce piquant (Hot & Spicy)
Natchitoches Beef Pies
$8.00
Our version of the meat pies made famous in Natchitoches, LA. Creole seasoned choice ground beef wrapped in a flaky pie crust and baked. Served with a horseradish cream sauce
Wild Mushroom Mini Pizza Forestier
$9.00
Pizza dough topped with crimini, portabello, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, Cheddar cheese and roasted red pepper sauce, then baked till golden brown
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya
$7.00
Classic N'Awlins rice dish served over Creole sauce
Baked Andouille Bread
$8.00
Meaty, cheesy goodness rolled up in heaven. Andouille sausage is diced with peppers, onions and garlic, mixed with mozzarella cheese and filled within our homemade dough and baked
Soups & Salads
Seafood & Sausage Gumbo
$8.00
Fresh fish, shrimp, Andouille sausage and vegetables simmered in a rich dark roux flavored stock. Served with long grain rice
Shrimp & Corn Chowder
$7.00
Hearty vegetables and roasted corn simmered in a seafood broth and topped with baby shrimp
Garden Salad of Mixed Greens
$6.00
Tender mixed leaf greens with grape tomatoes, carrots and mushrooms. Salad dressing: Ranch, Red Zinfandel Mignonette, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad (Regular or Cajun Style)
$6.00
Romaine lettuce and garlic croutons tossed with homemade traditional Caesar dressing or Cajun style, spiked with Louisiana hot sauce
Po'Boys & Burgers
Po'Boys
Traditional foot long Louisiana sandwich dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and creole mayonnaise. Served with regular or sweet potato french fries
- Bronzed Chicken $12.00
- Fried Shrimp $14.00
- Fried Catfish $14.00
Black Angus Steak Burger
$12.00
8oz. Black Angus beef grilled to your liking with your choice of American, Cheddar, mozzarella or Gouda cheese. Served on a sesame brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion and a helping of our crispy French fries
50/50 Burger
$14.00
Our homemade masterpiece. 50% Applewood Smoked Bacon & 50% Sirloin, ground together in mouth watering brilliance. Topped with our zesty BBQ sauce and melted cheddar cheese. Served on a sesame brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion and a helping of our crispy French fries
Hypocrite Burger
$12.00
Red beans and whole grain wild rice blend with other veggies to make our Cajun Vegetarian* Burger ...TOPPED WITH BACON and smoked Gouda cheese. Served with sweet potato fries (Okay, you may have it without bacon upon request). *Non vegan
House Specialties
Fresh Fish Du Jour
Ask your server for today's selections. Our chef selects the freshest fish daily which can be prepared grilled, blackened, bronzed or bourbon glazed. Served with your choice of two of our signature sides: southern succotash, roasted root vegetables, creamed spinach, long grain rice, red beans & rice, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus
- Market Price
Seafood Jambalaya
$26.00
Our most popular entrée. Gulf shrimp, New Zealand mussels, sea scallops, calamari and Cajun Andouille sausage are simmered in a rich Creole sauce. Served over long grain rice
Andouille Crusted Strawberry Bass
$24.00
Crusted with spicy Cajun Andouille sausage & panko breadcrumbs and pan seared. Laid atop a bed of southern succotash with grilled asparagus
Roulade of Sole with Lobster Sauce
$19.00
Fresh North American sole is baked with a cornbread and shrimp stuffing, then topped with a lobster sauce. Served with long grain rice and southern succotash
Pecan Crusted Catfish
$19.00
Georgian pecan encrusted farm raised Mississippi Delta catfish filet is pan roasted, finished over a scallion & green onion sauce. Served with long grain rice and roasted root vegetables
Vegetable Napoleon Evangelia
$18.00
Napoleon-style stacked slices of roasted eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini and red bell peppers are layered in between sun dried tomato tortillas. Drizzled with a roasted vegetable sauce served with mushroom risotto and roasted root vegetables
Stuffed Pork Chops
$23.00
Two 6 oz. center cut pork chops are stuffed with a cornbread and toasted pecan dressing, then seared with Old Bay Cajun spices. Served with red beans & rice and creamed spinach
Organic Chicken Breast
$21.00
Breast of organic chicken is stuffed with Brie cheese and pan roasted. Served over wild mushroom risotto with a balsamic cream sauce and grilled asparagus
Duck & Waffles
$26.00
Our take on the southern classic. Pan roasted Long Island duck breast on top of savory waffles covered with a syrup of pecans, currants and bourbon, served with our southern succotash
Penne Royale
$18.00
Herb marinated chicken is sautéed with roasted tomatoes, fresh basil and olives. Tossed with penne pasta in a light tomato and garlic white wine sauce, finished with Parmesan
Cajun Creole Classics
Crawfish Etouffee
$17.00
We cook the roux until it's chestnut brown, add our own spice blend, onions and peppers and give you a sauce to "smother yer yaya!!", then stir in tender and sweet crawfish tail meat. Served over long grain rice
Shrimp Creole
$7.00
We take the freshest onions, peppers and tomatoes and cook them with delicate herbs and our own spice blend to make the traditional sauce of N'Awlins, then stir in Gulf shrimp until they are tender. Served over long grain rice
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya
$15.00
The classic N'Awlins rice dish. Boneless chunks of chicken, sliced Cajun Andouille sausage and Tasso ham are simmered with rice, tomatoes, vegetables and a special blend of seasonings. Served over Creole sauce
Steakhouse Corner
Sautéed Lobster Kobe Sirloin
$32.00
An 8 oz Kobe sirloin is pan seared then butterflied and layered with lobster claw meat sautéed in a Creole spiced lobster sauce. Served with garlic whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus
Sliced Steak Old Bay
$23.00
Choice Hanger steak is pan seared to your liking, sliced and covered in a savory wild mushroom cream sauce. Served with garlic whipped potatoes and southern succotash
Flat Iron "Bistro" Steak
$17.00
Lean and tender prime flat iron steak is seared to your liking and served with crispy French fried potatoes and a Caesar salad. The best value for steak in New Brunswick
Family Style Signature Side Dishes
Southern Succotash
$6.00Roasted Root Vegetables
$6.00Creamed Spinach
$6.00Garlic Whipped Potatoes
$6.00Red Beans & Rice
$6.00Grilled Asparagus
$6.00Dessert List
Banana's Foster for Two
$8.50
New Orlean's version of the banana split. Three scoops of French vanilla ice cream surrounded by a sautéed banana in a cinnamon, caramel, rum sauce
Warm Chocolate Praline Tart
$7.50
Drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauces, served alongside a scoop of French vanilla ice cream
Key Lime Pie
$6.00
Refreshingly tart! Made with fresh juice from the Florida Keys, this delicate custard is served in a traditional graham cracker crust
Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
$6.00
A homemade hot bread custard with the rich flavors of cinnamon, pecans and raisins, topped with a buttery bourbon sauce
Creme Brulee
$8.00
A creamy classic French custard
French Quarter Beignets
$6.00
Fried dough covered in powdered sugar wtih Chambord infused fruit preserve
Fire & Ice
$8.00
A sampling of each of our homemade spicy and sweet gelatos and sorbet: Tahitian Vanilla Thai Chili, Double Dark Chocolate Cayenne and Blood Orange Habanero
French Vanilla Menage a Trois
$6.00
Three scoops of French vanilla ice cream individually topped with chocolate, caramel and puréed strawberries
Hot Coffee & Tea Drinks
French Quarter's Famous Cafe Du Monde
Available regular and decaffeinated
Assorted Herbal Teas
$2.25Irish Coffee
$8.00
Jameson's Irish Whiskey, coffee and whipped cream with a drizzle of Green Creme de Menthe
Mexican Coffee
$8.00
Kahlua with a splash of tequila, coffee and whipped cream
Jamaican Coffee
$8.00
Tia Maria and Cruzan Black Strap Rum in coffee with a topping of whipped cream
Keoki Coffee
$8.00
Brandy and dark cacao in coffee with a whipped cream topping
Captain Apple Cinnamon
$8.00
Apple cinnamon tea is mixed with Captain Morgan spiced rum and Sugar in the Raw
Cocktails
French 61
$12.00
Freixenet Champagne, apple vodka, elderflower liqueur with a bitters marinated sparkling sugar cube
Key Lime Martini
$10.00
Cruzan Vanilla Rum, Midori Melon Liqueur and pineapple
Pomegranate Martini
$10.00
Three Olives Pomegranate Vodka blended with Pama Liqueur and cranberry
Mango Martini
$10.00
Cruzan Mango and Pineapple Rums, peach liqueur and pineapple
Mint Chocolate Martini
$12.00
Vanilla Vodka, White Godiva Chocolate, Creme de Menthe and cream
Campfire Martini
$12.00
S'mores Vodka, crushed graham crackers, chocolate syrup and marshmallows
Banana's Foster Martini
$12.00
Salted Caramel Vodka, White Godiva Chocolate, Banana Liqueur, Buttershots and cream
Main
Crab & Spinach Dip
$12.00
Snow crab meat, fresh spinach and cheeses mixed then baked until golden and creamy. Served with freshly fried tri-color tortilla chips
Mini Crab & Shrimp Cakes
$10.00
Handmade blue crab and shrimp cakes seared until golden brown and served atop a sweet and spicy tomato ginger relish
Crawfish & Shrimp Spring Rolls
$11.00
Crawfish tail meat, tender shrimp, wild mushrooms, carrots and cabbage with a ginger and roasted garlic infused cream sauce rolled in a crispy spring roll wrapper
Bayou Fish Tacos
$7.00
Tortillas stuffed with bronzed Delta catfish, topped with crisp red cabbage, red onions and a roasted vegetable sauce
Cajun Popcorn Shrimp
$9.00
Crispy fried beer battered shrimp with sherry wine and orange ginger dipping sauces
Fried Calamari Creole
$9.00
Tender calamari breaded and fried. Served with a spicy Creole marinara
Fiery Catfish Balls
$9.00
Catfish is chopped, mixed with herbs and spices, rolled into savory mini meatballs and simmered in our fiery sauce piquant (Hot & Spicy)
Natchitoches Beef Pies
$8.00
Our version of the meat pies made famous in Natchitoches, LA. Creole seasoned choice ground beef wrapped in a flaky pie crust and baked. Served with a horseradish cream sauce
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya
$7.00
Classic N'Awlins rice dish served over Creole sauce
Cajun Spiced Chicken Fingers
$8.00
Breaded, fried and hot sauce tossed chicken strips. Served with French fries, bleu cheese and celery sticks
Wild Mushroom Mini Pizza Forestier
$9.00
Pizza dough topped with crimini, portabello, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, Cheddar cheese and roasted red pepper sauce, then baked till golden brown
Tomato & Herb Mini Pizza
$7.00
The classic bar pie with diced tomatoes, sweet marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Jalapeno Cornbread
$5.00
A basket of our freshly made jalapeño cornbread served with a herb and garlic infused butter
Mac 'n' Cheese 'n' Tasso Bites
$6.00
Tasty macaroni mixture of Tasso ham and Cheddar cheese tossed in bread crumbs and fried. Served with a Key Lime mustard dipping sauce
Baked Andouille Bread
$8.00
Meaty, cheesy goodness rolled up in heaven. Andouille sausage is diced with peppers, onions and garlic, mixed with mozzarella cheese and filled within our homemade dough and baked
Po'Boys & Burgers
Po'Boys
Traditional foot long Louisiana sandwich dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and creole mayonnaise. Served with regular or sweet potato french fries
- Bronzed Chicken $12.00
- Fried Shrimp $14.00
- Fried Catfish $14.00
Slider of the Day
Ask your bartender for today's creative selection
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
$9.00
Three mini sweet Hawaiian buns filled with pulled pork tossed in our house made BBQ sauce
Hypocrite Burger
$12.00
Red beans and whole grain wild rice blend with other veggies to make our Cajun Vegetarian* Burger ...TOPPED WITH BACON and smoked Gouda cheese. Served with sweet potato fries (Okay, you may have it without bacon upon request). *Non vegan
Black Angus Steak Burger
$12.00
8oz. Black Angus beef grilled to your liking with your choice of American, Cheddar, mozzarella or Gouda cheese. Served on a sesame brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion and a helping of our crispy French fries
50/50 Burger
$14.00
Our homemade masterpiece. 50% Applewood Smoked Bacon & 50% Sirloin, ground together in mouth watering brilliance. Topped with our zesty BBQ sauce and melted cheddar cheese. Served on a sesame brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion and a helping of our crispy French fries
French Fries 3 w/ cheese
$4.00Sweet Potato Fries
$3.50Po'Boys & Burgers
The following Items are available from 4pm - 10pm
Oysters Old Bay
$14.00
Half dozen Cape May salt oysters are baked with crab meat, baby spinach, smoked Gouda cheese and drizzled with lobster sauce
Shrimp & Grits
$11.00
The only thing better than our jalapeno and Cheddar cheese grits is when Gulf shrimp tossed in our house made zesty BBQ sauce is on top of them!
Black Pepper Shrimp
$10.00
Tender Gulf shrimp tossed in cracked black pepper, then sautéed with sherry wine butter sauce
Flat Iron "Bistro" Steak
$17.00
Lean and tender prime flat iron steak is seared to your liking and served with crispy French fried potatoes and a Caesar salad. The best value for steak in New Brunswick
White
Sutter Home White Zinfandel (CA)
- Glass $5.50
- Bottle $17.00
J Lohr Riesling
- Glass $6.50
- Bottle $25.00
Stival Pinot Grigio (CA)
- Glass $6.00
- Bottle $24.00
Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio (Italy)
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $27.00
Brancott Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Seaglass Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass $7.50
- Bottle $25.00
Trinity Oaks Chardonnay (CA)
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $25.00
Hess Chardonnay (CA)
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Clos Du Bois Chardonnay (CA)
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $35.00
Red
Rosemont Pinot Noir (Aus)
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $35.00
Heron Pinot Noir (France)
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Penfold's Rawson's Retreat Merlot (AUS)
- Glass $6.00
- Bottle $22.00
Francis Coppola Merlot (CA)
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
Alta Vista Malbec (Argentina)
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Kaiken Cabernet (Argentina)
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $35.00
J Lohr Cabernet (CA)
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
Cline Zinfandel (CA)
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $28.00
Deakin Estate Shiraz (AUS)
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $28.00
Bottles Only
Simi Russian River Chardonnay (CA)
$57.00Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandra Chardonnay (Chile)
$45.00Franciscan Meritage (CA)
$90.00Neirano Barolo (Italy)
$61.00Champagne
187ml (Split) Freixenet (Spain)
$8.00Korbel Brut (CA)
$40.00Moet & Chandon Imperial (France)
$80.00Veuve Clicquot (France)
$80.00Stronger Consideration
Prices Indicate for single or double (rocks) drinks
Taylor Fladgate Tawny Port
$6.50Cockburn's Ruby Port
$7.00Angels Envy
- Single $9.00
- Double $15.00
Basil Hayden's
- Single $9.00
- Double $15.00
Gentleman Jack
- Single $7.00
- Double $13.00
Knob Creek
- Single $7.00
- Double $13.00
Maker's Mark
- Single $7.00
- Double $13.00
Woodford Reserve
- Single $8.00
- Double $14.00
Glenlivet 12yr
- Single $10.00
- Double $18.00
Glenmorangie 12yr
- Single $9.00
- Double $16.00
Macallan Quinta Ruban
- Single $10.00
- Double $18.00
Chivas Regal
- Single $8.00
- Double $14.00
Dewar's
- Single $6.00
- Double $10.00
Johnnie Walker Black
- Single $8.00
- Double $14.00
Johnnie Walker Red
- Single $6.00
- Double $9.50
Crown Royal
- Single $7.00
- Double $13.00
Hennessy VS
- Single $7.50
- Double $13.00
Courvoisier VS
- Single $7.50
- Double $13.00
Remy Martin VSOP
- Single $10.00
- Double $17.00
Absinthe Vieux Carre
- Single $10.00
- Double $18.00
Amaretto Disaronno
- Single $6.00
- Double $11.00
Frangelico
- Single $6.00
- Double $11.00
Grand Marnier
- Single $7.00
- Double $13.00
Sambucca Molinari
- Single $6.00
- Double $10.00
Cocktails And Martinis
Hurricane
$12.00
Every kind of rum in the house, a bunch of cordials and fresh fruit juices, served in a 24oz festive glass. A stormy concoction that'll cloud your mind!
Swamp Water
$10.00
Made with the South's favorite liqueurs. Served in a mason jar. A potent Bayou potion that might bite you back!
The Old Bay
$6.00
Our own Bloody Mary made from a secret recipe. Once you've tried ours, you'll never drink anyone else's again
Strawberry Mint Lemonade
$7.00
Our coolest offering! Absolut Citron, blended strawberries, lemon juice and fresh mint, stirred with crushed ice in a tall glass
Classic Mint Julep
$8.00
Maker's Mark Bourbon poured over crushed ice with a blend of fresh mint and sugar in the raw
Georgia Mint Julep
$8.00
Our Classic Mint Julep enhanced with peach liqueur
The Sazerac
$9.00
America's first cocktail. Rye whiskey, absinthe and Peychaud's Bitters
Pimm's Cup
$7.00
Made increasingly popular by the Napoleon House in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Pimm's No. 1, lemonade, 7UP and cucumber
Dark 'n' Stormy
$7.00
The classic black rum cocktail with ginger beer and lime
Sweet Tea Lemonade
$7.00
The great refreshing blend of sweet tea vodka and fresh lemon
Old Bay Old Fashioned
$13.00
Maker's Mark, Angostura and orange bitters and sugar
Jalapeno Margarita
$10.00
Jalapeno Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime and agave nectar
Ginger Margarita
$8.00
Gold Tequila, Canton Ginger Liqueur and fresh lime
NOLA Mardi-rita
$9.00
Hornitos Tequila, Southern Comfort, agave nectar, fresh lime, orange juice and Chambord
Spirited Gimlet
$12.00
Hendrick's Gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime, sage and cucumber
French 61
$12.00
Freixenet Champagne, apple vodka, elderflower liqueur with a bitters marinated sparkling sugar cube
Key Lime Martini
$10.00
Cruzan Vanilla Rum, Midori Melon Liqueur and pineapple
Pomegranate Martini
$10.00
Three Olives Pomegranate Vodka blended with Pama Liqueur and cranberry
Mango Martini
$10.00
Cruzan Mango and Pineapple Rums, peach liqueur and pineapple
Mint Chocolate Martini
$12.00
Vanilla Vodka, White Godiva Chocolate, Creme de Menthe and cream
Campfire Martini
$12.00
S'mores Vodka, crushed graham crackers, chocolate syrup and marshmallows
Banana's Foster Martini
$12.00
Salted Caramel Vodka, White Godiva Chocolate, Banana Liqueur, Buttershots and cream
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
4:00pm - 2:00am
Tuesday:
4:00pm - 2:00am
Wednesday:
4:00pm - 2:00am
Thursday:
4:00pm - 2:00am
Friday:
4:00pm - 2:00am
Saturday:
4:00pm - 2:00am
Sunday:
8:00pm - 2:00am
About Us
The Old Bay Restaurant is New Jersey's premier New Orleans-style restaurant. Our dinner menu features gourmet French Creole and Cajun cuisine, steaks and seafood. Our award-winning draft beer list features 22 taps pouring the finest micro-brewed imported domestic beer you can find. Enjoy a drink from our full bar - from the Hurricane to the Mint Julep, The Old Bay has got a Specialty Drink for you.
After 10pm, The Old Bay transforms itself into a sophisticated night spot with outrageous drink promotions and the best live entertainment in central New Jersey. We have multiple festivals, events and specials with tons of food, entertainment and fun. See our entertainment and promotions calendar for more details.