Lefty's Tavern Menu (Update 2025)
Lefty's Tavern in Barnegat, NJ, offers a unique dining experience with a focus on New American cuisine, seafood, and bars. The restaurant provides a range of amenities, including takeout, delivery, vegetarian options, wheelchair access, and catering services. With a women-owned establishment, Lefty's Tavern prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere, full bar, outdoor seating, and entertainment options like pool tables and TVs. Customers have praised the delicious food, attentive service, and charming ambiance. Highlights include the grouper franchise, pork chop with peaches, homemade desserts, and garlic clams. The generous portions and affordable prices make Lefty's a standout choice for any occasion. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hidden gem for a memorable dining experience in Barnegat.
SpecialsSpecials
Stuffed Avocado
Grilled Avocado filled with Jumbo Lump Crab & Garden Fresh Tomato Bruschetta. Balsamic Drizzle
Fried Burrata APP SPECIAL
Creamy Centered Fresh Mozzarella Ball Delicately Pan Fried, Romesco, Crostini
Clams Casino
Local Clams, Pepper, Onion, & Bacon Stuffing-Back by Popular Demand!
Shrimp Cocktail
Jumbo Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Bone-In Ribeye Au Poivre SPECIAL
oz Bone-In Ribeye, Peppercorn-Brandy Cream, Tri-colored Potatoes, Broccolini
Rack Of Lamb HOLIDAY
Garlic Mashed, Asparagus, Shiraz Demi Glaze
Stuffed Grouper SPECIAL
Stuffed with Lump Crabmeat over Creamy Beet Risotto & Sauteed Spinach. Lemon Burre Blanc
Chicken Oscar SPECIAL
Grilled Chicken & Grilled Asparagus topped with Jumbo Lump Crab and Creamy Bearnaise over Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Milanese & Burrata SPECIAL
Golden Fries Cutlet Topped with Fresh Arugula, Creamy Burrata, Tomatoes, & Red Onion, tossed in Red wine vinaigrette
Seafood Pesto SPECIAL
Shrimp, Scallops, & Lobster Tail with Portabella Mushrooms & Roasted Red Peppers in a Creamy Basil Pesto over Pappardelle.
Clams On The / Shell
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Buffalo Calamari
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TAKE OUT!!!Buffalo Sauce & Crumbled Bleu Cheese
Cheddar Broccoli Bites
Broccoli, bacon & cheddar, horseradish sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites
Diced Chicken, Ham, & Swiss Cheese rolled in Panko and Deep Fried. Whole-grain Honey Mustard.
Chicken Fingers
BBQ or honey mustard
Chicken Quesadilla
Cheddar cheese, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, black olives, salsa & sour cream with chicken
Clams Casino
Local Clams, Pepper, Onion, & Bacon Stuffing-Back by Popular Demand!
Drunken Clams
Garlic white wine broth
Drunken Mussels
Drunken mussels, garlic toast points
Fish Tacos
Blackened grouper, chipotle coleslaw
French Fries
Fried Calamari
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TAKE OUT!!!
Hand Breaded Mozzarella
Marinara sauce
Lettuce Wraps
Marinated chicken, carrots, red onions, romaine lettuce, crunchy noodles, Thai peanuts & sesame ginger sauces
Mozzarella En Carrozza
The Italian BEST GRILLED CHEESE... Mozzarella Baked between sliced bread with Panko Coating and Marinara Sauce
Mussels Marinara
Mussels marinara, garlic toast points
Nachos
Cheddar cheese, chili, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapenos, black olives, salsa & sour cream
Onion Rings
horseradish sauce
Potato Chips
House-made & Seasoned
Pretzels And Cheese
Pretzel Stick with our Homemade Brandy-Cheese Dip
Pulled Pork Nachos
BBQ pulled pork, cheddar cheese, lettuce, onion, jalapenos, black olives, salsa & sour cream
Quesadilla
Cheddar cheese, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, black olives, salsa & sour cream
Seasoned Fries
Our Crispy Fries Lightly Sprinkled with Old Bay Style Seasoning
Shrimp Al Ajillo
Sweet Potato Fries
Stuffed Avocado
Grilled Avocado filled with Jumbo Lump Crab & Garden Fresh Tomato Bruschetta. Balsamic Drizzle
Sweet Chili Calamari
Hand Coated & Golden Fried Calamari tossed in Sweet Chili Sauce. With Mango Salsa
Tuna Tartare
Diced Sashimi Tuna with Avocado & Scallions, Tomatoes, & Red Onion tossed in Light Soy, topped with Teriyaki & Spicy Aioli Drizzle
Wings
Breaded or NakedHot, Mild, Honey BBQ, Mango Jalapeno, Honey Hot or Asian SauceBlue cheese and celery
AppetizersAppetizers
Soup & ChiliSoup & Chili
Bowl/Pint Soup Of Day
Chili
Cup Chowder
Cup Lobster Bisque
Cup Soup Of Day
French Onion
Baked to a golden brown with provolone
Pint/Bowl Chowder
Pint/Bowl Lobster Bisque
Quart Chowder
Quart Lobster Bisque
Quart Soup Of The Day
Arugula Salad
Arugula, Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Almonds, & Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, homemade croutons, creamy caesar
Chicken Salad-SALAD
House made Chicken Salad over Mixed Greens, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Cucumber
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, avocado, bacon, hard boiled egg, blue cheese crumbles
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, bell pepper
Oriental Salad
Mixed greens, Mandarin oranges, crunchy noodles, almonds, Oriental Sesame
Southwest Salad
Mixed greens, corn, black beans, tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, tomato & onion, Southwest Ranch
Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Baby spinach, fresh strawberry, avocado, toasted almonds, blue cheese crumbles, Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
SaladsSalads
SandwichesSandwiches
Blackened Tuna And Avocado Wrap
Sushi grade tuna, Cajun spiced, avocado, bacon, wasabi mayo in a wrap
Cheese Steak
Sauteed onions, choice of cheese
Chicken Caprese
Grilled Boneless Breast with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, & Basil. A touch of Pesto & Balsamic Drizzle on Brioche Bun. Served with French Fries
Chicken Roma Panini
grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, provolone cheese, balsamic reduction
Cordon Bleu Panini
grilled chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, honey dijon
Corned Beef Reuben
Lean corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing on a grilled rye, served closed
Crab Cake Sandwich
Our Jumbo Lump Pan Seared Crab Cake on Brioche Bun topped with Micro Greens & Tomato. Spicy Aioli. Served with French Fries
French Dip
hot roast beef, garlic bread, au jus
Fried Flounder SANDWICH
Fresh, Local Flounder Hand Breaded & Fried. Lettuce, Tomato, Tartar
Grouper Reuben
Fried grouper, coleslaw, swish cheese, Russian dressing on grilled rye, served closed
NY Strip Steak Sandwich
Marinated NY Strip Steak, Sliced & Sauteed with Portabella Mushrooms & Caramelized Onions. Topped with Melted Swiss, Tomatoes, & Arugula. On a Torpedo Roll with French Fries
Open Faced Hot Roast Beef
Over Sliced White Bread with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Open Faced Hot Turkey Sandwich
Served over White Bread with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
house made slow roasted pork, tangy homemade BBQ sauce, brioche bun
Roast Beef Reuben
Sauteed Onions, Melted Swiss, Russian Dressing on Grilled Rye
Salmon BLT
Grilled Salmon, bacon, tomato, mixed greens, mayo, grain bread
Turkey Reuben
Sliced Fresh Turkey Breast, Coleslaw, Swiss Cheese, Russian Dressing on Grilled Rye
Veggie Panini
breaded eggplant, roasted red peppers, spinach, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, balsamic drizzle
Bacon Blue Burger
Bacon, Bleu Cheese, & Siracha
Black Bean Burger
House-Made, with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Avocado & Southwest Ranch
BYO Burger
/ LB. Certified Angus Beef Burger
BYO Cheese Burger
American, Provolone, Cheddar, Swiss, Mozzarella, Blue Cheese, Goat Cheese
BYO Chicken Sandwich
/ LB. Grilled or Fried Chicken Cutlet
Chicken Caprese
Grilled Boneless Breast with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, & Basil. A touch of Pesto & Balsamic Drizzle on Brioche Bun. Served with French Fries
Chicken Cutlet Club
Fried Chicken Cutlet with Bacon, American Cheese, Lettuce, and Tomato on Brioche Bun. Side of Southwest Ranch.
Greek Chicken Wrap
Grilled Chicken, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Jersey Burger
Beef burger, pork roll, American cheese, over easy egg
Lefty's Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, sun dried tomato, goat cheese, mixed greens, balsamic reduction
Southwest Burger
Cheddar cheese, jalapenos, bacon, frizzled onions
Surf & Turf Burger
/ pound Certified Black Angus Burger grilled to your liking, topped with Fried Shrimp, Avocado, & Frizzled Onions. Spicy Aioli. Brioche Bun. Served with French Fries
Burgers/Chicken SandwichesBurgers/Chicken Sandwiches
Steaks & ChopsSteaks & Chops
oz NY Strip
With Frizzled Onions, Potato & Vegetable
oz Rib Eye
marbled, the ribeye takes its name from the fat in the center and the generous ribbon of fat on the edge. This marbling is what makes the ribeye juicy and flavorful. Seved with Frizzled Onions, Potato & Vegetable
Breaded Pork Chops
With Roasted Potato & Vegetables and Apple Sauce
Peaches & Pork Chops
Breaded Boneless Pork Chop, Signature Peach Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Vegetable
Ribeye & Shrimp
Grilled Ribeye & Grilled Shrimp topped with Cajun Cream Sauce served with Potato & Vegetables
Chicken Francaise
With Roasted Potatoes & Vegetables
Chicken Milanese
Golden Fries Cutlet Topped with Fresh Arugula, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, & Red Onion, tossed in Red wine vinaigrette
Chicken Marsala
With Roasted Potatoes & Vegetables
Chicken Parmesan
Over Linguine
Chicken Taverna
Breaded breast with eggplant, roasted red peppers, & provolone. Topped with Vodka Sauce over Linguine
Schnitzel & Spaetzle
Hand breaded THIN Chicken Cutlet with homemade German pasta (spaetzle), mushroom brown gravy, apple sauce & veg.
Stuffed Chicken
Breaded chicken breast, prosciutto, sundried tomatoes, spinach, provolone, Topped with Parmesan Cream Sauce. Over Linguini
Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Sliced Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Gravy, and Cranberry Sauce
Chicken & PoultryChicken & Poultry
SeafoodSeafood
Cioppino
Mussels, local clams & scallops, shrimp, calamari, light tomato broth, over linguine
Crab Cakes
Jumbo Lump Crab CakesPan Seared or Deep Fried
Flounder Tropical
Coconut encrusted flounder, mango salsa, chef's special sauce
Fried Shrimp
hand breaded & fried golden brown
Fried Scallops
Grouper Francaise
Lightly Egg Battered in Lemon-Butter-White wine Sauce with Roasted Red Peppers & Spinach over Linguine
Horseradish Salmon
Horseradish & Oriental Breadcrumb Encrusted. Potato & Vegetable
Shrimp And Scallops Medley
Sun dried tomato, fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cream sauce, over linguine
Shrimp Scampi
Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce over Linguini
Black & White Sesame Tuna
Black & White Sesame Encrusted and Pan Seared. Served on a bed of Mixed Greens & Grape Tomatoes. Wasabi & Oriental Sesame Soy Drizzle.
Broiled Salmon
Potato & Vegetable
Broiled Scallops
Cioppino
Mussels, local clams & scallops, shrimp, calamari, light tomato broth, over linguine
Linguine Red
local whole & chopped clams simmered in a rich red wine tomato sauce tossed with Linguini
Linguine White
local whole & chopped clams simmered in a white wine garlic sauce tossed with Linguini
Penne Ala Vodka
tossed in a rich & creamy tomato vodka sauce
Shrimp And Scallops Medley
Sun dried tomato, fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cream sauce, over linguine
Shrimp Scampi
Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce over Linguini
PastaPasta
DessertsDesserts
Ala Mode
ALAMODE Molten Lave Cake
Apple Crumb Cheesecake
Homemade Rice Pudding
Ice Cream
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TAKE-OUT
Molten Lava Cake
Jen's Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake
Spumoni Truffle
Vanilla Ice Cream With Green Creme De Menthe
Jen's Key Lime Pie
Peanut Butter Truffle
Strawberry Shortcake Truffle
Vanilla Affogato
Pumpkin Panna Cotta
Milk & Cookies
Brown butter Nutella stuffed chocolate chip cookie, cookie butter cookie,linzer with raspberry jam
Side Salad $
Side Caesar $
Side Slaw $
Bread
Side Mashed Potatoes $
ADD A
Side Veg $
Side Brussel Sprouts $
Side Apple Sauce $
Side Sauteed Spinach $
Side Baked Potato $
Side Spaetzl $
Side Sweet Potatoes $
Side Loaded Baked Potato
SidesSides
Kid's MenuKid's Menu
KIDS Hamburger
KIDS Cheeseburger
KIDS Grilled Cheese
KIDS Chicken Fingers
KIDS Grilled Chicken
KIDS Penne Marinara
KIDS Penne Butter
KIDS Fried Shrimp
KIDS Fried Scallops
KIDS Breaded Pork Chop
KIDS Chicken Parm
KIDS Penne Ala Vodka
KIDS Fried Grouper Platter
FAMILY STYLE Thanksgiving Dinner
Enough for (or more..) Sliced Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Gravy, Brussel Sprouts, Cranberry Sauce, Salad, & Bread. No Substitutions Please.
Family Chicken Parmigian
Family Chicken Francaise
Family Chicken Marsala
Family Herb Encrusted Grouper
Family Style Meals for Family Style Meals for
Appetizers (Night Owl) (Copy)Appetizers (Night Owl) (Copy)
Clams On The / Shell
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Buffalo Calamari
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TAKE OUT!!!Buffalo Sauce & Crumbled Bleu Cheese
Cheddar Broccoli Bites
Broccoli, bacon & cheddar, horseradish sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites
Diced Chicken, Ham, & Swiss Cheese rolled in Panko and Deep Fried. Whole-grain Honey Mustard.
Chicken Fingers
BBQ or honey mustard
Chicken Quesadilla
Cheddar cheese, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, black olives, salsa & sour cream with chicken
Clams Casino
Local Clams, Pepper, Onion, & Bacon Stuffing-Back by Popular Demand!
Drunken Clams
Garlic white wine broth
Drunken Mussels
Drunken mussels, garlic toast points
Fish Tacos
Blackened grouper, chipotle coleslaw
French Fries
Fried Calamari
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TAKE OUT!!!
Hand Breaded Mozzarella
Marinara sauce
Lettuce Wraps
Marinated chicken, carrots, red onions, romaine lettuce, crunchy noodles, Thai peanuts & sesame ginger sauces
Mozzarella En Carrozza
The Italian BEST GRILLED CHEESE... Mozzarella Baked between sliced bread with Panko Coating and Marinara Sauce
Mussels Marinara
Mussels marinara, garlic toast points
Nachos
Cheddar cheese, chili, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapenos, black olives, salsa & sour cream
Onion Rings
horseradish sauce
Potato Chips
House-made & Seasoned
Pretzels And Cheese
Pretzel Stick with our Homemade Brandy-Cheese Dip
Pulled Pork Nachos
BBQ pulled pork, cheddar cheese, lettuce, onion, jalapenos, black olives, salsa & sour cream
Quesadilla
Cheddar cheese, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, black olives, salsa & sour cream
Seasoned Fries
Our Crispy Fries Lightly Sprinkled with Old Bay Style Seasoning
Shrimp Al Ajillo
Sweet Potato Fries
Stuffed Avocado
Grilled Avocado filled with Jumbo Lump Crab & Garden Fresh Tomato Bruschetta. Balsamic Drizzle
Sweet Chili Calamari
Hand Coated & Golden Fried Calamari tossed in Sweet Chili Sauce. With Mango Salsa
Tuna Tartare
Diced Sashimi Tuna with Avocado & Scallions, Tomatoes, & Red Onion tossed in Light Soy, topped with Teriyaki & Spicy Aioli Drizzle
Wings
Breaded or NakedHot, Mild, Honey BBQ, Mango Jalapeno, Honey Hot or Asian SauceBlue cheese and celery