Garden State Ale House - East Rutherford

Appetizers

• Witbier Pierogies$9.00

  Handmade potato and smoked gouda pierogies in a creamy carmelized onion and witbier sauce.

• House Nachos$8.00

  Tortilla chips, cheddar cheese sauce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, scallions, sour cream.

• Guacamole$8.00

  Fresh avacado mixed with pico de gallo and spices, with tortilla chips.

• Fried Pickles$7.00

  Beer battered and fried, with chipotle ranch.

• Kickin Chicken$9.00

  Battered chicken tossed in chipotle honey mustard. Topped with bacon bits, cheddar-jack cheese, jalapenos and scallions.

• Asian Nachos$11.00

  Wonton chips, sesame garlic chicken, chedder cheese sauce, scallions, ginger cream.

• Pretzel Sticks$7.00

  Warm pretzels with choice of two dipping sauces. Sauces: cheddar sauce, brown mustard, honey mustard, nutella or buttermilk ranch.

• Fried Gouda$7.00

  Served with tomato fondue.

• Bacon Cheddar Cheese Fries$7.00

  Hand cut fries, cheddar cheese sauce & crumbled bacon, drizzled with ranch dressing.

• Jumbo Wings$8.00

  Served with celery, carrots, & bleu cheese. Mild, medium, hot, BBQ, teriyaki Stout & Siracha BBQ +$1; Ghost Chili Sauce +$2 1/2 dozen or full dozen. Sauces: mild, medium, hot, BBQ, teriyaki, Caution!!! Ghost chili sauce +$2.

• Sampler Platter$17.00

  A sampling of four appetizers: Asian nachos, fried gouda, pretzel sticks, & wings.

• Bangin' Shrimp$9.00

  Sweet, tangy and a little spicy! Panko-breaded, fried shrimp tossed in a Thai chili sauce.

• Calamari$9.00

  Lightly battered and fried calamari, sauteed with hot peppers, served with citrus aioli and marinara.

Soups & Salads

Add to any full salad: Chicken +$3, Veggie Burger +$3, Burger Patty +$5, Shrimp +$5, Steak +$7, Crab Cake +$7.

• Garden State Salad$6.00

  Mesclun greens, arugula, carrots, tomato, cucumber,broccoli, red onion, cheddar/jack cheese, ranch.

• Apple & Goat Cheese Salad$6.00

  Mescalin greens, toasted almonds, crumbled goat cheese & sliced apple, raspberry balsamic vinaigrette.

• Bacon & Avacado Salad$6.00

  Mescalin greens, fresh avacado slices, crumbled bacon, cheddar/jack cheese & chipotle ranch dressing.

• Arugula & Quinoa Salad$10.00

  Arugula, red quinoa, dried cranberries, almonds & sliced cucumber with a citrus vinaigrette.

• French Onion Soup$6.00

  Garlic crouton, swiss cheese & scallions.

• Steak Chili$9.00

  Chunks of sirloin steak in a stew of black beans, red peppers, onions, & chipotles. Topped with melted cheddar/jack cheese and served with tortilla chips.

• Veggie Chili$8.00

  A blend of black, pinto, and kidney beans with red bell & jalapeno peppers cooked down with tomatoes and a dark ale. Topped with melted cheddar/jack cheese and served with tortilla chips.

Tacos

Served on either Flower or Corn Tortillas, Add Guacamole $2, Add Coconut Rice $2. All of our tacos come with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, cheddar-jack cheese & and your choice of:

• Plate of Three Tacos

  • Sauteed Veggies$10.00
  • Grilled Chicken$10.00
  • Tilapia$11.00
  • Pulled Pork$11.00
  • Seasoned Steak$12.00
  • Cajun Shrimp$12.00

• Plate of Two Tacos

  • Sauteed Veggies$7.00
  • Grilled Chicken$7.00
  • Tilapia$8.00
  • Pulled Pork$8.00
  • Seasoned Steak$9.00
  • Cajun Shrimp$9.00

Sides

• Quinoa$6.00

• Linguini w/ Marinara$5.00

• Asparagus$7.00

• Sweet Potato Fries$7.00

• Parmesan Truffle Fries$7.00

• Cole Slaw$3.00

• Coconut Rice$4.00

• Sauteed Broccoli$5.00

• Garlic Mashed Potatoes$5.00

• Hand Cut Idaho Fries$5.00

Steak & Pork

• Babyback Ribs

  Baby-back ribs rubbed with spices and baked to lock in flavor, slow roasted forfall-off-the-bone tenderness, then slathered in your choice of BBQ sauce and seared on the grill. Served with creamy mac 'n cheese and sautéed spinach.Choose: Classic BBQ or Stout & Siracha.

  • Half Rack$19.00
  • Full Rack$29.00

• Guinness Stew$16.00

  A heary stew with generous chunks of tenderloin steak slowly cooked in Guiness and finished with Jameson Irish Whiskey. Served over mashed potatoes.

• Steak Frites$19.00

  An 8oz flat iron steak, lightly seasoned, grilled to order, and sliced into strips. Drizzled with A1 steak sauce and served with hand-cut Idaho fries and creamed spinach.

• Pepper Crusted Steak Tenderloin$22.00

  An 8oz cut of tenderloin steak, crusted with black peppercorn and sear-roasted. Topped with balsamic marinated portabella mushrooms slices and served with grilled asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes.

Sandwiches

• Adult Grilled Cheese$9.00

  Cheddar, pepper-jack, & smoked gouda pressed between thick Texas toast, served with tomato fondue.

• Cajun Shrimp Po-Boy$12.00

  Butterflied and fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion & cajun remoulade on a warm hoagie roll.

• Italiano Sandwich$11.00

  Ham, pepperoni, prosciutto, pesto mayo, romaine, tomato, red onion, and provolone on foccacia.

• Blackened Fish Sandwich$10.00

  Cajun seasoned tilapia filet topped with cajun remoulade and pico de gallo on brioche.

• Philly Cheesesteak$11.00

  Chopped ribeye steak, sauteed onions, roasted red peppers, provolone cheese on a hoagie roll.

• Chicken Caprese Sandwich$12.00

  Grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella & basil pesto, on foccacia.

• Pulled Pork Sandwich$11.00

  Slow-roasted pork, shredded and slathered in BBQ sauce, topped with cheddar cheese, fried pickles & cole slaw on a brioche bun.

Choose your Side

Our burgers, sandwiches, and wraps come with your choice of:

• Hand-Cut Fries

• House-Made Chips

• Cole Slaw

Upgrade Your Side

$2.

• Parmesan-Truffle Fries

• Sweet Potato Fries

• Fried Pickles

• Fresh Greens

• Onion Rings

Quesadillas

Our quesadillas all come with pico de gallo and sour cream on the side. Add guacamole for $2.

• Pulled Pork Quesadilla$11.00

  Our signature BBQ pulled pork, cheddar cheese, and jalapenos.

• Broccoli & Cheddar Quesadilla$9.00

  Sharp cheddar cheese, chopped broccoli.

• Classic Quesadilla$9.00

  Cheddar-jack cheese, roasted red peppers & caramelized onions.

Dessert

• Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake$9.00

  Rich, decadent, house-made cheesecake with Reese's peanut butter and an Oreo crust.

• Flourless Bourbon Chocolate Cake$9.00

  Decadent chocolate fudge cake made with ground pecans. Topped with whipped cream and strawberries.

• Banana Fosters Bread Pudding$7.00

  House-made brioche, bananas, and caramel. Topped with whipped cream and caramel.

• Apple Cinnamon Crumb Cake$7.00

  Apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar baked into a dense cake with a buttery crumb topping.

Poultry, Pasta & Fish

• Cajun Tilapia$17.00

  Filet of tilapia coated with cajun spices, pan-seared and topped with roasted red peppers and caramelized onions. Served on a bed of coconut rice.

• IPA-Battered Fish & Chips$16.00

  A basket of fried, beer battered cod and hand cut Idaho fries. Served with tartar sauce and malt vinegar.

• Stuffed Chicken Breast$17.00

  A large chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, fresh basil, & mozzarella cheese. Topped with a creamy mushroom gravy and served with broccoli and garlic mashed potatoes.

• Pierogies with Kielbasa$17.00

  Handmade potato and smoked gouda pierogies and local kielbasa in a creamy carmelized onion and witbier sauce.

• Grilled Chicken Parmesan$16.00

  A large chicken breast braised with a lemon vinaigrette, topped with marinara, fresh basil, melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Served over a bed of baby arugula.

• Pesto Pasta$14.00

  Linguini tossed in our signature almond-basil pesto with sauteed crimini mushrooms, asparagus, and sundried tomatoes.

Burgers

Made with 8oz of 100% Certified Angus Beef, served on brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles. Substitute for our house-made bean patty or chicken breast at no extra charge. Lean Bison $3, pretzel bun $1.

• Blazin Cajun Burger$14.00

  Cajun-seasoned patty with jalapenos, sliced avocado, applewood smoked bacon, pepper-jack cheese with cajun remoulade.

• Steakhouse Burger$14.00

  Sauteed onions & mushrooms, applewood smoked bacon, swiss cheese, & A1 sauce.

• Buffalo Burger$13.00

  Bleu cheese, applewood smoked bacon, and buffalo sauce.

• BBQ Bison Burger$17.00

  Bison burger, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce & onion straws.

• California Veggie Burger$13.00

  sliced avacado, pepper-jack cheese, fried tomato, & citrus aioli on our black bean patty.

• Das Burger$15.00

  Fried gouda, fried egg, bacon, pork roll, a jumbo onion ring, and chipotle mayonnaise.

• Famous Ale House Burger$13.00

  Our signature burger topped with smoked gouda, bacon, and chipotle and mayonnaise.

Wraps

Comes in a white flour tortilla; honey wheat tortilla $1.

• Bangin Shrimp Wrap$12.00

  Panko breaded and fried shrimp, rice, and sautéed broccoli with a sweet and tangy Thai chili sauce.

• Crispy Chicken$11.00

  Battered chicken fingers, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, & honey mustard.

• Cuban$10.00

  Slow-roasted pulled pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickle chips, mustard, and mayonnaise.

• Pickle & Horseradish Steak Wrap$13.00

  Chopped steak seasoned generously with black pepper, smoked gouda, hot cherry peppers, hot pepper brined pickles, baby arugula, sliced tomato, red onion, and horseradish honey mustard.

  • Steak$11.00

• Fall Veggie Wrap$9.00

  Our signature black bean veggie patty crumbled and mixed with goat cheese, roasted butternut squash, quinoa, and an apple-cranberry relish.

• Blackened Chicken Avocado$10.00

  Cajun seasoned chicken, sliced avocados, bacon, pepper-jack cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato & red onion, with citrus aioli.

• Buffalo Chicken$9.00

  Grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, crumbled blue cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato & red onion.

Pizza

• Potato Skin Pizza$13.00

  Mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, scallions. Served with sour cream.

• Goat Cheese Pizza$13.00

  Mozzarella cheese, crumbled goat cheese, caramelized onions, portabella mushrooms, fig balsamic glaze.

• Pesto Shrimp Pizza$15.00

  Sauteed shrimp, crimini mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, & almond-basil pesto.

• Margherita Pizza$12.00

  San Marzanno plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, drizzled with olive oil.

• Classic Cheese Pizza$10.00

  Mozzarella cheese and marinara. Add toppings for $1.50 each, choose from: Pepperoni, sausage, ham, peppers, onions, garlic, mushrooms.

• BBQ Chicken Pizza$13.00

  Grilled chicken, smoked gouda, red onions, BBQ sauce, cilantro.

• Arugula Pizza$15.00

  Fresh arugula, prosciutto, red onions, garlic, fresh mozzarella, & parmesan cheeses.

• Santa Fe Pizza$14.00

  Mozzarella, cheddar, and jack cheese, grilled chicken, crumbled bacon, jalapenos, pico de gallo.