From the Kitchen
The Menu
Raw Bar
Clams on the ½ ShellFreshly opened local clams
$11 (6) / $20 (12)Oysters on the ½ ShellLocal, chilled, open to order
$19 (6) / $36 (12)Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail7 jumbo shrimp peeled & deveined
$18Seafood Sampler3 clams & 3 oysters & 3 shrimp cocktail
$23Seared Sushi TunaSesame seared ahi with shredded daikon
$20 (sm) / $36 (lg)Poke ChipsWonton chips, diced ahi, seaweed salad, spicy mayo, eel sauce
$22Appetizers
Bang Bang ShrimpFried shrimp tossed in a creamy sweet & spicy sauce
$20Baked Garlic Clams (6)Garlic, butter & bread crumbs
$15Fried BroccoliHouse vinaigrette, bacon, almonds
$13Baked Garlic Clams with Jumbo Lump CrabGarlic, butter, bread crumbs, giant lumps of crabmeat
$19Steamed IpswichAlso known as pissers or steamers
$26 (seasonal)Clams Pepperoncini (6)Baked with pepperoni, pepperoncini, onions, parmesan
$16PEI MusselsSteamed in white wine & garlic butter or spicy marinara
$19Oyster Special (6)Chef's special oyster of the month
$21Crab & Artichoke DipCheesy blend of crab & artichoke
$19Steamed LittlenecksA dozen local clams with drawn butter
$16Fried CalamariHand breaded, served with marinara
$17Buffalo CalamariHand breaded, fried & tossed in house buffalo sauce
$18Classic Buffalo Wings (10)
$17Basket of Seasoned FriesPlain, Old Bay with ranch, or queso blanco
$10Soups & Salads
Maryland Crab ChowderTomato base with crab and vegetables
$12New England Clam ChowderMade fresh daily
$13House Garden Salad or Bleu Cheese Wedge
$12Salad ToppersGrilled Chicken $12 · Cocktail Shrimp $15 · Jumbo Lump Crab Cake $22
À La Carte
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (1)
$22Clam Strips
$16Soft-Shell Crabs (1)Available seasonally
Market PriceFried Oysters
$16Fish & ChipsFresh North Atlantic cod, hand breaded and fried with fries
$27Classics
Jumbo Lump Crab CakesMud City's famous all lump & jumbo lump, baked not fried
$44Butterfly Shrimp8 jumbo pink shrimp hand breaded and fried
$32Fried OystersFresh, hand breaded
$29Clam StripsHand shucked and battered
$27Soft-Shell Crabs (2)Live, fresh, sautéed or breaded & fried
Market Price (seasonal)FlounderAlways fresh, broiled or hand breaded & fried
$32Sea ScallopsFresh from Barnegat Light, broiled or hand breaded & fried
Market PriceBroiled Seafood Combination1 jumbo lump crab cake, flounder, shrimp & scallops
$42Fried Seafood Combination1 jumbo lump crab cake, flounder, shrimp & scallops
$42Twin South African Tails2 tails, 5–6 oz, grilled to perfection
$69Bacon Wrapped ScallopsBarnegat Light scallops, maple bourbon sauce
Market PricePasta
Classic Clams & LinguiniOne dozen littlenecks and freshly shucked Barnegat Bay chowder clams, spicy red or white
$30Mussels & LinguiniGenerous portion of PEI mussels, spicy red or white
$30Shrimp & Scallop Santa CruzJumbo shrimp & scallops, artichoke hearts, capers, fresh dill, sun-dried tomato cream sauce over linguini
$44Hook, Line & Sinker
Blackened TunaSticky rice, avocado cream sauce
$39Seared TilefishFennel puree, pan-fried vegetables, asparagus
$38Grilled MahiLemon garlic sauce & roasted vegetables
$38Chili Glazed SalmonJasmine rice and asparagus
$36Romanesco SwordfishCaribbean seasonings, romesco, roasted brussels & cauliflower
$37Pistachio Crusted HalibutCouscous, broccolini, citrus sauce
$44Seared ScallopsLemon risotto & asparagus
Market PriceCaribbean Jerk ShrimpCreamy polenta & corn salsa
$36House JambalayaClams, shrimp, mussels, fish, 4oz lobster tail, scallops, calamari, sausage in creole red sauce with rice & beans
$49General Tso's CauliflowerJasmine rice, pickled vegetables
$26From the Steamer
Steamed Whole LobsterCold water lobsters direct from our tank
Market PriceDungeness Crab ClustersSteamed, served with drawn butter
$60Garlic Style DungenessA house specialty, get dirty with this one
$62Jumbo King Crab1.25 lb and up. A splurge. An amazing one.
Market PriceLobster Bake for One1.25 lb lobster, corn on the cob (seasonal), cole slaw, red potato, clams & mussels
$50Lobster Bake for TwoTwo 1.25 lb lobsters, corn on the cob (seasonal), cole slaw, 2 steamer bags with red potatoes, clams & mussels
$99Add NY Strip to Any Steamer
$47On the Bun
Jumbo Lump Crab CakeSame great crab cake on a bun
$28Fried OystersFresh and hand breaded
$20The Dirty Jersey½ lb fresh black angus, pork roll, mozzarella, buffalo fried onion rings, bleu cheese on the side
$23Black Whale Cheeseburger½ lb fresh black angus
$19Grilled Tuna4–5 oz, eel sauce, mango kani salad
$25Soft-Shell CrabFresh, never frozen, fried or sautéed
Market Price (seasonal)Blackened Tilefish4–5 oz, cilantro aioli
$25Panko ChickenPanko fried chicken breast, house pickles, LTO, citrus mayo
$20Fried FlounderAlways fresh and hand-breaded
$17Salmon BLTGrilled salmon, bacon, lettuce, tomato, horseradish sauce
$22Oyster Po' BoyHand breaded & fried, cajun remoulade & coleslaw
$24Jerk Mahi MahiLettuce, tomato, Caribbean pepper mayo
$22Caprese SandwichRoma tomato, fresh mozzarella, arugula, garlic basil aioli, balsamic reduction
$16 (add Prosciutto $19)Buffalo Chicken TenderBuffalo wing sauce, bleu cheese dressing, coleslaw
$20Crispy Lobster Sandwich4–5 oz lobster tail, cherry pepper tartar, pineapple bell pepper slaw
$30Land Lovers
NY Strip SteakBleu cheese compound butter
$59Roasted Chicken½ chicken slow roasted in blended herbs
$32Grilled Pork ChopHouse-made gnocchi, brandy mushroom cream sauce
$36Surf & Turf
NY Strip & 5–6 oz Lobster Tail
$79NY Strip & Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
$70Sides
Seasonal Vegetable
$7Rice & Beans
$6Cole Slaw
$5Baked PotatoAfter 4pm
$5Fries
$8Little Whalers
Fried Jumbo Shrimp (4pc)
$16Fried Chicken Tenders
$12Fried Flounder
$16Crustless PB&J
$10Hot Dog
$10Sunday Brunch
Off-season only · 11am–2:30pmOur gift to the locals
Mimosas$1 refills
$14Orange Crush
$17Campari Spritz
$17Captain's BloodyShrimp, candied bacon, blue cheese olives, pickle, house-made mix
$17Pancake PeckersChicken fingers, pancake batter, chipotle maple syrup
$19Gravlax Crostini
$18Avocado Toast
$18Sloppy WhalePork roll, egg, cheese, chipotle maple syrup
$20Crab Cake Club
$26Crab Cake Benedict
$30Steak & Eggs
$32Low Country Shrimp & Grits
$25Shrimp & Sausage Burrito
$22Black Whale Salad
$22French Toast
$18