Banquet Menus
$40.00 Per Person
Appetizer
[Choice of One]
+ $4
Our Famous Lobster Bisque
lobster meat, heavy cream, and aged sherry
+ $4
New England Clam Chowder
chopped clams, heavy cream, and potatoes
Manhattan Clam Chowder
chopped clams, tomatoes, carrots, onions, bacon, and potatoes
Fresh Fruit Plate
chef's selection of seasonal fresh fruits
Salad
[Choice of One]
Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, house-made croutons, and caesar dressing
+ $4
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese
arugula, roasted beets, goat cheese crumble, candied pecans, and champagne vinaigrette
+ $4
Mixed Baby Greens
house-made croutons, pickled onions, feta, and balsamic vinaigrette
Entree Selections
[Choice of Three]
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka [v]
vodka sauce with calabrian chili, tomato, onions, and cream over rigatoni topped with grated parmesan
Codfish Oreganata
garlic-herb crusted cod with slow-roasted shallots, smoked tomato cream, seasonal vegetables, and potatoes
Crab-Stuffed Flounder
crab meat stuffed flounder with seasoned breadcrumb, crab bisque, seasonal vegetables, and potatoes
Braised Short Rib
braised in red wine, veal demi-glace, and aromatics served with root vegetables and potatoes
+ $5
Roast Prime Rib of Beef
slow-roasted prime rib served with au jus, horseradish sauce, seasonal vegetables, and potatoes
+ $5
Chicken Saltimbocca
seared chicken breast with sage, prosciutto di parma, parmesan, and bianco sauce served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Chicken Francaise
egg-battered chicken breast in a lemon white wine butter sauce served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Apricot Chicken
almond-crusted chicken breast topped with brandied apricot sauce served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Herb-Crusted Salmon
roasted salmon topped with panko and herb gremolata and lemon beurre blanc served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Dessert
[Choice of One]
Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate or Caramel Sundae
+ $4
Decorated Occassion Cake
+ $4
+ $125 Per Table
Viennese Trays
+ $125 Per Table
+ $7
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
+ $7
Beverages
Coffee
Tea
Milk
Soda
+ $6
Champagne Toast
+ $6
+ $8
Mimosa Bar
+ $8
Enhancements
$125
Vegetable Platter
$125
$125
Cheese Board
$125
$225
Charcuterie
$225
$135
Shrimp Cocktail
$135
$40.00 Per Person
Soup
[Choice of One]
New England Clam Chowder
chopped clams, heavy cream, and potatoes
+ $4
Our Famous Lobster Bisque
lobster meat, heavy cream, and aged sherry
+ $4
Manhattan Clam Chowder
chopped clams, tomatoes, carrots, onions, bacon, and potatoes
Salad
[Choice of One]
Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, house-made croutons, and caesar dressing
+ $4
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese
arugula, roasted beets, goat cheese crumble, candied pecans, and champagne vinaigrette
+ $4
Mixed Baby Greens
house-made croutons, pickled onions, feta, and balsamic vinaigrette
Entree Selections
[Choice of Three] Includes fruit platter, bread and butter, seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Beef Bordelaise
braised beef in demi-glace red wine sauce with wild mushrooms and onions
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka [v]
vodka sauce with calabrian chili, tomato, onions, and cream over rigatoni topped with grated parmesan
Apricot Chicken
almond-crusted chicken breast topped with brandied apricot sauce
Eggplant Rollatini [v]
lightly breaded eggplant rolled with ricotta and mozzarella in marinara sauce
Chicken Saltimbocca
seared chicken breast with sage, parmesan, prosciutto di parma, and bianco sauce
Chicken Francaise
egg-battered chicken breast in a lemon white wine butter sauce
Codfish Oreganata
garlic-herb crusted cod with slow-roasted shallots and smoked tomato cream
Herb-Crusted Salmon
roasted salmon topped with panko and herb gremolata and lemon beurre blanc
Crab-Stuffed Flounder
crab meat stuffed flounder with seasoned breadcrumb and crab bisque
Carving Station
[Choice of Two | $8 Per Person]
Chimichurri Flank Steak
Maple Glazed Baked Ham
Turkey Breast with Gravy
+ $2
Prime Rib with Au Jus
+ $2
+ $4
Filet Mignon with Horseradish Sauce
+ $4
Dessert
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
vanilla and chocolate ice cream with assorted sauces and toppings
Beverages
Coffee
Tea
Milk
Soda
+ $6
Champagne Toast
+ $6
+ $8
Mimosa Bar
+ $8
Enhancements
$125
Vegetable Platter
$125
$125
Cheese Board
$125
$225
Charcuterie
$225
$135
Shrimp Cocktail
$135
$49.00 Per Person
Appetizer
[Choice of One]
+ $4
Our Famous Lobster Bisque
lobster meat, heavy cream, and aged sherry
+ $4
New England Clam Chowder
chopped clams, heavy cream, and potatoes
Manhattan Clam Chowder
chopped clams, tomatoes, carrots, onions, bacon, and potatoes
Fresh Fruit Plate
chef's selection of seasonal fresh fruits
Salad
[Choice of One]
Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, house-made croutons, and caesar dressing
+ $4
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese
arugula, roasted beets, goat cheese crumble, candied pecans, and champagne vinaigrette
+ $4
Mixed Baby Greens
house-made croutons, pickled onions, feta, and balsamic vinaigrette
Entree Selections
[Choice of Three]
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka [v]
vodka sauce with calabrian chili, tomato, onions, and cream over rigatoni topped with grated parmesan
Codfish Oreganata
garlic-herb crusted cod with slow-roasted shallots, smoked tomato cream, seasonal vegetables, and potatoes
Crab-Stuffed Flounder
crab meat stuffed flounder with seasoned breadcrumb, crab bisque, seasonal vegetables, and potatoes
Braised Short Rib
braised in red wine, veal demi-glace, and aromatics served with root vegetables and potatoes
+ $5
Roast Prime Rib of Beef
slow-roasted prime rib served with au jus, horseradish sauce, seasonal vegetables, and potatoes
+ $5
Chicken Saltimbocca
seared chicken breast with sage, prosciutto di parma, parmesan, and bianco sauce served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Chicken Francaise
egg-battered chicken breast in a lemon white wine butter sauce served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Apricot Chicken
almond-crusted chicken breast topped with brandied apricot sauce served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Herb-Crusted Salmon
roasted salmon topped with panko and herb gremolata and lemon beurre blanc served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Dessert
[Choice of One]
Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate or Caramel Sundae
+ $4
Decorated Occassion Cake
+ $4
+ $125 Per Table
Viennese Trays
+ $125 Per Table
+ $7
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
+ $7
Beverages
Coffee
Tea
Milk
Soda
+ $6
Champagne Toast
+ $6
+ $8
Mimosa Bar
+ $8
Enhancements
$125
Vegetable Platter
$125
$125
Cheese Board
$125
$225
Charcuterie
$225
$135
Shrimp Cocktail
$135
$49.00 Per Person
Soup
[Choice of One]
New England Clam Chowder
chopped clams, heavy cream, and potatoes
+ $4
Our Famous Lobster Bisque
lobster meat, heavy cream, and aged sherry
+ $4
Manhattan Clam Chowder
chopped clams, tomatoes, carrots, onions, bacon, and potatoes
Salad
[Choice of One]
Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, house-made croutons, and caesar dressing
+ $4
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese
arugula, roasted beets, goat cheese crumble, candied pecans, and champagne vinaigrette
+ $4
Mixed Baby Greens
house-made croutons, pickled onions, feta, and balsamic vinaigrette
Entree Selection
[Choice of Five] Includes fruit platter, bread and butter, seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Beef Bordelaise
braised beef in demi-glace red wine sauce with wild mushrooms and onions
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka [v]
vodka sauce with calabrian chili, tomato, onions, and cream over rigatoni topped with grated parmesan
Apricot Chicken
almond-crusted chicken breast topped with brandied apricot sauce
Eggplant Rollatini [v]
lightly breaded eggplant rolled with ricotta and mozzarella in marinara sauce
Chicken Saltimbocca
seared chicken breast with sage, parmesan, prosciutto di parma, and bianco sauce
Chicken Francaise
egg-battered chicken breast in a lemon white wine butter sauce
Codfish Oreganata
garlic-herb crusted cod with slow-roasted shallots and smoked tomato cream
Herb-Crusted Salmon
roasted salmon topped with panko and herb gremolata and lemon beurre blanc
Crab-Stuffed Flounder
crab meat stuffed flounder with seasoned breadcrumb and crab bisque
Carving Station
[Choice of Two | $8 Per Person]
Chimichurri Flank Steak
Maple Glazed Baked Ham
Turkey Breast with Gravy
+ $2
Prime Rib with Au Jus
+ $2
+ $4
Filet Mignon with Horseradish Sauce
+ $4
Dessert
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
vanilla and chocolate ice cream with assorted sauces and toppings
Beverages
Coffee
Tea
Milk
Soda
+ $6
Champagne Toast
+ $6
+ $8
Mimosa Bar
+ $8
Enhancements
$125
Vegetable Platter
$125
$125
Cheese Board
$125
$225
Charcuterie
$225
$135
Shrimp Cocktail
$135
$70.00 Per Person
Appetizers
Clams on the Half Shell
Oysters on the Half Shell
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Soup
[Choice of One]
New England Clam Chowder
chopped clams, heavy cream, and potatoes
+ $4
Our Famous Lobster Bisque
lobster meat, heavy cream, and aged sherry
+ $4
Manhattan Clam Chowder
chopped clams, tomatoes, carrots, onions, bacon, and potatoes
Salad
[Choice of One]
Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, house-made croutons, and caesar dressing
+ $4
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese
arugula, roasted beets, goat cheese crumble, candied pecans, and champagne vinaigrette
+ $4
Mixed Baby Greens
house-made croutons, pickled onions, feta, and champagne vinaigrette
Entree Selections
Includes fruit platter, bread and butter, seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Chicken Francaise
egg-battered chicken breast in a lemon white wine butter sauce
Codfish Oreganata
garlic-herb crusted cod with slow-roasted shallots and smoked tomato cream
Tuna Tataki
sesame-seared tuna, spicy soy dressing, grilled pineapple, and fresno chili
Herb-Crusted Salmon
roasted salmon topped with panko and herb gremolata and lemon beurre blanc
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka [v]
vodka sauce with calabrian chili, tomato, onions, and cream over rigatoni topped with grated parmesan
Seafood Risotto
shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, calamari and codfish over creamy risotto topped with light tomato broth
French Mussels
p.e.i. mussels thyme, garlic, and white wine topped with herb gremolata
Crab-Stuffed Flounder
crab meat stuffed flounder with seasoned breadcrumb and crab bisque
Spicy Calamari
lightly breaded calamari with cherry peppers and house-made marinara
Carving Station
[Choice of Two]
Chimichurri Flank Steak
Honey Glazed Baked Ham
Turkey Breast with Gravy
+ $2
Prime Rib with Au Jus
+ $2
+ $4
Filet Mignon with Horseradish Sauce
+ $4
Dessert
[Choice of One]
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
+ $4
Decorated Occasion Cake
+ $4
+ $125 Per Table
Viennese Trays
+ $125 Per Table
Beverages
Coffee
Tea
Milk
Soda
+ $6
Champagne Toast
+ $6
+ $8
Mimosa Bar
+ $8
Enhancements
$125
Vegetable Platter
$125
$125
Cheese Board
$125
$225
Charcuterie
$225
$275
Sushi Platter
$275
PASSED HORS D'OEUVRES
[Choice of Seven] $18 Per Hour / Per Person | Minimum of Two Hours
Tuna Tartare in a Wonton Shell
Pickled Baby Beets with Goat Cheese [v]
Asian Pork Belly with Kung Pao Sauce
Duck Breast with Honey Ginger Glaze
Raspberry & Whipped Brie Tartlet [v]
Country Fried Chicken Bites
Steak Tartare in a Wonton Cone
Panko-Crusted Crab Cakes
+ $4
Roasted Lamb Lollipops
+ $4
Smoked Salmon with Boursin Cheese
Brussels Sprouts with Apple Cider Reduction [v]
Marinated Mozzarella & Tomato [v]
Flank Steak with Chimichurri & Garlic Crostini
Mini Grilled Cheese with Tomato Bisque [v]
Edamame Dumpling with Yuzu Panzu Sauce [v]
Shiitake & Leek Spring Roll with Spicy Sauce [v]
Franks en Croute with Smokey Honey Mustard
+ $4
Seared Scallops with Guanciale
+ $4
CHAFING SELECTIONS
[Choice of Two]
French Mussels
Fried Calamari
Swedish Meatballs
Eggplant Rollatini
Sausage & Peppers
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
CARVING SELECTIONS
$5 Per Hour / Per Person | Minimum of Two Hours
Pasta Station
Choice of Two: Rigatoni Bolognese, Tortellini Alfredo, Spicy Penne Vodka, Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Stir Fry Station
Includes guest choice of beef with lomein noodle or chicken with fried rice including carrots, broccoli, bok choy, and more
Mashed Potato Bar
Includes mashed potatoes and mashed yams with choose your own toppings of sour cream, gravy, crumbled cheeses, compound butters, breadcrumbs, cinnamon, and more
Slider Station
Includes guest choice of fresh grilled cheeseburger and pulled pork bbq sliders with classic accompaniments
Gourmet Hot Dog Bar
Includes guest choice of gourmet mini hot dogs flavors: “Texas Hold ‘Em” chili, cheese, corn chips, pickled jalapeño, “Chi-Town” tomato, onion, mustard, relish, sport peppers, or “Mac Attack” cheese, secret sauce, onion, pickle, sesame seeds
+ $7
Seafood Station
Raw Bar: local topneck clams, blue point oysters, jumbo shrimp cocktail, New Zealand mussels, and crab claws | Crab Cakes: made-to-order pan-seared crab cakes with classic remoulade, tartar sauce, accompaniments, and more
+ $7
Cantina Bar
Includes flour tortillas with guest choice of chicken or beef and choose your own toppings of pico de gallo, mixed cheeses, fresh guacamole, salsas, sour cream, and more
ENHANCEMENTS
$125
Vegetable Platter
$125
$125
Cheese Board
$125
$225
Charcuterie
$225
$135
Shrimp Cocktail
$135
Bar Packages
Open Bar
16 Dollars First Hour + 8 Each Additional Hour [+ 100 Dollar Fee Per Bartender]
Tab Bar
Host Responsible for End of Total Bar Tab [+ 100 Dollar Fee Per Bartender]
Cash Bar
Guests Responsible for All Purchases [+ 100 Dollar Fee Per Bartender]
Beer & Wine
20 Dollars Per House Wine Carafe | Choice of 3 Beers [Pay Per Bottle]
Mimosa Bar
[$8 Per Person] Served with assorted fruits including grapefruit, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries
Champagne
Prosecco
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Pineapple Juice
Liquors
[Include]
Grey Goose
Kettle One
Tito's
Hendrick's
Tanqueray
Bacardi Silver
Bacardi Coconut
Captain Morgan Spiced
Tanteo Jalapeño
Tanteo Blanco
+ $2
Casamigos Blanco
+ $2
Woodford Reserve
Maker's Mark
Dears
Chivas
Bottles or Cans
[Choice of Five]
Bud Light
Budweiser
Miller Lite
Michelob Ultra
Cape May IPA [6.5%]
Stella Artois
Yuengling
Blue Moon
Sam Adams
Heineken
Heineken Light
+ $1
Voodoo Ranger IPA [7%]
+ $1
+ $2
Ship Bottom Mermaid Ale
+ $2
High Noon
White Claw
Surfside
Select Wines
Prosecco | Bellafina
Rosé | La Jolie Fleur
Sauvignon Blanc | WhiteHaven
Chardonnay | Kendall Jackson
Pinot Grigio | Due Torri
Pinot Noir | Talbott Kali Hart
Cabernet Sauvignon | J Lohr Seven Oaks
Please add NJ Sales Tax and 22% Service Charge. A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to confirm reservations. Payments are accepted in the form of cash or check. Minimum of 25 people for The Wharfside Restaurant & Minimum of 40 people for The Lobster Shanty Banquets. Menu pricing and items subject to change.