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The Rusty Nail has closed for the season. We can't wait to see you next year!
Rusty Nail Menus
SOUPS & SALADS*
add to any salad: grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, crab cake (broiled or fried) $8/$11/$13/$18
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER (cup/bowl)8/11
light and creamy, clams, celery, onion garlic, potatoes, oyster crackers
CHILI (bowl)10
house made, beans, ground beef, spicy tomato base, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheddar
CAESAR SALAD11
romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, creamy Caesar dressing
FARM HOUSE SALAD10
seasonal leafy greens, vegetables from our farm, strawberry vinaigrette
COBB SALAD13
crumbled bacon, tomatoes, avocado, egg, blue cheese
SPINACH SALAD12
crumbled bacon, radishes, egg, bacon dressing
STUFFED PORTOBELLO SALAD28
crab imperial stuffing, cooper sharp cheese, seasonal leafy greens and vegetables from our farm, strawberry vinaigrette
APPS*
SALSA & CHIPS8
NAIL NACHOS11
crispy corn tortillas, topped with cheddar cheese sauce, served with a side of pico de gallo & sour cream
add guacamole 3 / chili 5 / grilled chicken 8 / crab meat 18
LOADED FRIES14
topped with cheddar, crumbled bacon and scallions, served with a side of sour cream
6 CLAMS CASINO13
traditional recipe with bacon, onions, peppers and topped with melted Cooper cheese
6 BBQ CLAMS14
Jimmy’s famous recipe topped with melted Cooper cheese
PEEL & EAT SHRIMP21
old bay & shrimp broth
SHRIMP COCKTAIL18
served with cocktail sauce & lemon
10 STRAWBERRY HOT WINGS17
served with BPF fresh strawberry dipping sauce
10 CHICKEN WINGS16
homemade hot or bbq sauce, blue cheese or ranch dressing
FRIED CLAM STRIPS15
tartar sauce
FRIED SHRIMP21
cocktail sauce
FRIED MOZZARELLA BITES12
marinara sauce
FRENCH FRIES8
RUSTY NAIL FRIES12
old Bay seasoning
BOARDWALK FRIES11
drizzled with malt vinegar
5 DEEP FRIED MAC-N-CHEESE BALLS13
horseradish dipping sauce
JIMMY'S HOMEMADE FRESH TEMPURA STYLE ZUCCHINI STICKS12
marinara or chipotle mayo
5 DEEP FRIED CONCH FRITTERS16
jalapeño mango, grape jelly, dipping sauce
SPECIALTIES*
MAC ATTACK
baked mac-n-cheese - 12
baked mac-n-cheese, buffalo chicken - 15
baked mac-n-cheese, bbq pork - 16
baked mac-n-cheese, lobster meat - 20
QUESADILLAS
cheddar cheese9
cheese only
garden10
cheddar cheese, onion, red and green peppers
grilled chicken15
cheddar cheese, onion, red and green peppers
SANDWICHES*
All sandwiches come with lettuce, tomato, onion, chips and a pickle or a side salad.
THE NAIL BURGER17
with fries or a side salad
choice of cheese (cheddar, American, provolone, Cooper sharp, blue cheese or spicy pepper jack) 1.50 each
choice of bacon, mushrooms or fried onions 1.50 each
JERSEY STYLE LOBSTER ROLL31
fresh lobster salad on a fresh-baked roll, with green leaf lettuce & tomato
FRIED LOCAL FLOUNDER SANDWICH20
coleslaw and tartar sauce
CRAB CAKE SANDWICH26
broiled or fried, with tartar sauce and coleslaw
BEACH PLUM FARM PULLED PORK SANDWICH16
fresh-smoked roast pork, house-made bbq sauce, coleslaw
BEACH SHACK CLUB13
all natural apple wood smoked turkey and bacon, romaine lettuce, tomato & mayo
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH15
tomato and lettuce, brioche roll
add choice of cheese (cheddar, American,
provolone, Cooper sharp, blue cheese or spicy pepper jack) $1.50 each
BEACH PLUM FARM REUBEN17
smoked roast pork from Beach Plum Farm, open-faced on rye, chipotle mayo, coleslaw, Cooper sharp cheese
WRAPS*
THE NAIL STEAK WRAP17
steak, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, chipotle mayo, served with a side of guacamole and sour cream
THE NAIL WRAP23
fried local fish, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, chipotle mayo, guacamole, sour cream
GRILLED VEGETABLE WRAP12
grilled seasonal vegetables from our farm, provolone cheese
CHICKEN SALAD WRAP13
cranberries, lettuce, tomato
BBQ RIBS (half/full rack)22/31
served with cornbread and choice of one side
add bbq shrimp 13
Tacos*
served complete on flour tortillas
2 BAJA GRILLED FISH TACOS24
grilled mahi, fresh corn, pico de gallo, lettuce, cheddar cheese, black beans, guacamole, coleslaw
2 GRILLED CHICKEN TACOS19
grilled chicken, fresh corn, pico de gallo, lettuce, cheddar cheese, black beans, guacamole, coleslaw
SIDES*
MAC & CHEESE 5
HOUSE MADE COLE SLAW 4
1/2 FARM HOUSE SALAD 5
FRENCH FRIES 5
RUSTY NAIL FRIES 6
BOARDWALK FRIES 6
VEGETABLE OF THE DAY 4
CORNBREAD 5
RUSTY NAIL FRIES 7
*Menu prices and menu items are subject to change without prior notice.
SOUPS & SALADS*
add to any salad: grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, crab cake (broiled or fried) $8/$11/$13/$18
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER (cup/bowl)8/11
light and creamy, clams, celery, onion garlic potatoes, oyster crackers
CHILI (bowl)10
house made, beans, ground beef, spicy tomato base, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheddar
CAESAR SALAD11
romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, creamy Caesar dressing
FARM HOUSE SALAD10
seasonal leafy greens, vegetables from our farm, strawberry vinaigrette
COBB SALAD13
crumbled bacon, tomatoes, avocado, egg, blue cheese
SPINACH SALAD12
crumbled bacon, radishes, egg, bacon dressing
STUFFED PORTOBELLO SALAD28
crab imperial stuffing, cooper sharp cheese, seasonal leafy greens and vegetables from our farm, strawberry vinaigrette
APPS*
SALSA & CHIPS8
NAIL NACHOS11
crispy corn tortillas, topped with cheddar cheese sauce, served with a side of pico de gallo & sour cream
add guacamole 3 / chili 5 / grilled chicken 8 / crab meat 18
LOADED FRIES14
topped with cheddar, crumbled bacon and scallions, served with a side of sour cream
14 STEAMED CLAMS19
roasted garlic herb wine sauce or marinara wine sauce
STEAMED MUSSELS17
served on a white roasted garlic herb wine sauce or a red marinara herb sauce
6 CLAMS CASINO13
traditional recipe with bacon, onions, peppers and topped with melted Cooper cheese
6 BBQ CLAMS14
Jimmy’s famous recipe topped with melted Cooper cheese
PEEL & EAT SHRIMP21
old bay & shrimp broth
SHRIMP COCKTAIL18
served with cocktail sauce & lemon
10 STRAWBERRY HOT WINGS17
served with BPF fresh strawberry dipping sauce
10 CHICKEN WINGS16
homemade hot or bbq sauce, blue cheese or ranch dressing
FRIED CLAM STRIPS15
tartar sauce
FRIED SHRIMP21
cocktail sauce
FRIED MOZZARELLA BITES12
marinara sauce
FRENCH FRIES8
RUSTY NAIL FRIES12
old Bay seasoning
BOARDWALK FRIES11
drizzled with malt vinegar
5 DEEP FRIED MAC-N-CHEESE BALLS13
horseradish dipping sauce
JIMMY'S HOMEMADE FRESH TEMPURA STYLE ZUCCHINI STICKS12
marinara or chipotle mayo
5 DEEP FRIED CONCH FRITTERS16
jalapeño mango, grape jelly, dipping sauce
MAC ATTACK
baked mac-n-cheese - 12
baked mac-n-cheese, buffalo chicken - 15
baked mac-n-cheese, bbq pork - 16
baked mac-n-cheese, lobster meat - 20
SANDWICHES*
THE NAIL BURGER17
with fries or a side salad
choice of cheese (cheddar, American, provolone, Cooper sharp, blue cheese or spicy pepper jack) 1.50 each
choice of bacon, mushrooms or fried onions 1.50 each
JERSEY STYLE LOBSTER ROLL31
fresh lobster salad on a fresh-baked roll, with green leaf lettuce & tomato
FRIED LOCAL FLOUNDER SANDWICH20
coleslaw and tartar sauce
CRAB CAKE SANDWICH26
broiled or fried, with tartar sauce and coleslaw
BEACH PLUM FARM PULLED PORK SANDWICH16
fresh-smoked roast pork, house-made bbq sauce, coleslaw
THE NAIL WRAP23
fried local flounder, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, chipotle mayo, guacamole, sour cream
GRILLED VEGETABLE WRAP12
grilled onion, red pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, portobello mushroom, eggplant, provolone cheese
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH15
tomato and lettuce, brioche roll
choice of cheese (cheddar, American,provolone, Cooper sharp, blue cheese or spicy pepper jack) $1 each.
Tacos*
2 BAJA GRILLED FISH TACOS24
grilled mahi, fresh corn, pico de gallo, lettuce, cheddar cheese, black beans, guacamole, cole slaw
2 GRILLED CHICKEN TACOS19
grilled chicken, fresh corn, pico de gallo, lettuce, cheddar cheese, black beans, guacamole, cole slaw
MAINS*
Select two: cheddar mashed potato, baked potato, French fries, baked yam, side of pasta, seasonal vegetable selection, side salad
FRIED OR BROILED FLOUNDER32
ROASTED SCALLOPS38
GRILLED SALMON31
CRAB STUFFED FLOUNDER36
2 JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES43
broiled or fried
CHICKEN PARMESAN20
12 OZ. GRILLED NY STRIP STEAK39
BBQ RIBS (half/full rack)22/31
served with cornbread and choice of one side
add bbq shrimp 13
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PASTA*
SHRIMP SCAMPI31
CRAB SCAMPI33
PASTA A LA VODKA19
bowtie pasta, fresh grilled vegetables, vodka cream sauce
add grilled chicken 8, salmon 11 or shrimp 13
SIDES*
BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES 4
MAC & CHEESE 5
HOUSE MADE COLE SLAW 4
1/2 FARM HOUSE SALAD 5
VEGETABLE OF THE DAY 4
FRENCH FRIES 5
RUSTY NAIL FRIES 6
BAKED POTATO 5
BOARDWALK FRIES 6
BAKED YAM 5
CORNBREAD 5
*Menu prices and menu items are subject to change without prior notice.
Seasonal Sips*
THE NAIL ORANGE CRUSH11
Stoli O, Fresh Orange, Triple Sec, Lemon-lime Soda
THE NAIL GRAPEFRUIT CRUSH11
Stoli, fresh grapefruit, Triple Sec, lemon-lime soda
ELYX MULE11
Absolut Elyx vodka, ginger beer, lime, served in a copper mug
CRANBERRY OLD FASHIONED13
Bulleit, aromatic bitters, fresh cranberry, orange, cherry, simple syrup
SPICED HOT APPLE CIDER11
Mount Gay, hot apple cider, cinnamon, cloves, orange
THE NAIL WHISKEY PUNCH11
Seagrams VO, fresh brewed iced tea, orange, lemon, cherry, simple syrup, ginger ale
DARK AND STORMY11
Gosling’s, ginger beer, lime
THE ST. CANELA11
Avion Repasado, orange, cherry, cinnamon, simple syrup
APPLE HARVEST11
Stoli, apple, lemon, cinnamon, simple syrup
RUSTY NAIL MIMOSA11
Louis Pommery sparkling wine, orange
RUSTY NAIL MIMOSA11
Louis Pommery sparkling wine, orange
THE NAIL COMBO10
Bud Light and Proper No. Twleve shot
Mojitos*
ENDLESS SUMMER MOJITO10
Bacardi Superior, lime, mint, simple syrup, soda
add strawberry, blueberry, passionfruit $1
WINTER SOLSTICE MOJITO11
Gosling’s, blackberry, lime, mint, simple syrup, soda
MARTINIS*
SPRING IS NEAR12
Stoli, Lillet, St Germain, lemon, splash lemon-lime soda
THE SHACK APPLE SIDECAR12
Hennesy VS, Countreau, lemon, fresh apple
GINGER LEMON DROP12
Smirnoff Caramel, Malibu, lime, cream
CARAMEL COCONUT KEY LIME PIE12
Hennesy VS, Countreau, lemon, fresh apple
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP MARTINI12
Absolute Vanilla, Crème de Menth, Crème de Cocoa, cream, chocolate drizzle
CLASSIC CHOCOLATE MARTINI12
Absolute Vanilla, Godiva Chocolate, Trader Vicks Chocolate liquor, cream, chocolate drizzle
MARGARITAS*
SHACK MARGARITA9
Cazadores Silver, Triple Sec, lime, simple sryup
GOLDEN MARGARITA11
Avión Reposado, Triple Sec, lime, simple syrup, Grand Marnier floater
SMOKEHOUSE MARGARITA11
Vicio Mezcal, Triple Sec, lime, simple sryup, Joel Gott pinot noir floater
FESTIVE MARGARITA12
Avión Repasado, Triple-Sec, cranberry, rosemary, lime, simple syrup
TOP SHELF MARGARITA14
Patron Silver, Cointreau, lime, simple syrup
WINE*
White
CAPOSALDO ITALY (G/B)11/44
Pinot Grigio
MONKEY BAY NEW ZEALAND (G/B)8/30
Sauvignon Blanc
THE SEEKER GERMANY (G/B)9/34
Riesling
J. LOHR CALIFORNIA (G/B)11/44
Riesling
RYDER ESTATE CALIFORNIA (G/B)9/34
Chardonnay
SURF SWIM CAN8
Chardonnay
Red
JOEL GOTT CALIFORNIA (G/B)9/34
Pinot Noir
RAVENSWOOD CALIFORNIA (G/B)9/34
Cabernet Sauvignon
ALAMOS ARGENTINA (G/B)9/34
Malbec
QUERCIABLLA MAREMMA TUSCANA MONGRANA ITALY (G/B)11/40
Red Blend
Sparkling
POMMERY POP FRANCE (G/B)9 splits
Champagne
LOUIS POMMERY CALIFORNIA (G/B)10/36
Sparkling Wine
Rosé
PINK FLAMINGO CÔTE DE PROVENCE (G/B)8/30
Rosé
LA CHAPELLE GORDONNE CÔTE DE PROVENCE (G/B)10/38
Rosé
CAN WINE
BEACH JUICE CAN10
Rosé
BEER*
Coldest draft beer in Cape May as verified by Exit Zero magazine
On Tap
MILLER LITE4
STELLA ARTOIS6.25
ALLAGASH WHITE6.50
BROOKLYN LAGER6.50
CAPE MAY BREWERY IPA6.50
FOUNDERS PORTER6.50
YARDS BRAWLER6.50
KANE HEAD HIGH IPA7
LAST WAVE BREWING CO. COCONUT PORTER7
ROTATING TAP (ASK YOUR SERVER)6.50
Bottles & Cans
FOUNDERS ALL DAY IPA5
BALLAST POINT GRAPEFRUIT SCULPIN IPA6
BUDWEISER4.50
BUD LIGHT4.50
MILLER LITE4.50
MICHELOB ULTRA4.50
YUENGLING4.50
PRESIDENTE7
HEINEKEN5
RED STRIPE5
GUINNESS DRAUGHT6
KALIBER N/A5
ANGRY ORCHARD5
TWISTED TEA5
CROOK & MARKER COCONUT PINEAPPLE5
CROOK & MARKER MANGO5
CROOK & MARKER BLACK CHERRY5
*Menu prices and menu items are subject to change without prior notice.
All kids menu meals include a soft drink with a novelty cup and a cookie - served on our Beach Shack frisbee. Add 1 for milk, 1.50 for chocolate milk.
*children 12 and under
*children 12 and under
HOT DOG & FRIES11
MAC & CHEESE11
SPAGHETTI POMODORO11
PASTA & BUTTER11
MINI PIZZA11
CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS & FRIES12
KIDS’ CHICKEN PARMESAN W/ PASTA12
KIDS BURGER & FRIES15
choice of cheese (cheddar, American, provolone, Cooper sharp, blue cheese or spicy pepper jack) / 1 each
*Menu prices and menu items are subject to change without prior notice.
FRESH HOMEMADE KEY LIME PIE9
HOMEMADE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE A LA MODE9
double chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICH9
BEACH PLUM FARM FRESH BERRY COBBLER9
fresh berries from our own Beach Plum Farm, with a granola brown sugar topping
*Menu prices and menu items are subject to change without prior notice.
ALL-NATURAL PUP TREATS7
all pup-bakery items.
Our treats contain all human grade products—no byproducts, artificial colors, flavor or preservatives! These gourmet treats are made with 100% whole grains, real eggs, real cheese, real bacon and fresh ground peanuts!
DOGGIE BOWL4
grilled chicken
DOGGIE BOWL
with steamed veggies ($7) or grilled chicken ($8)
NAIL BURGER8
plain all-beef hamburger without the bun
HOT DIGGITY-DOG7
plain all-beef hot dog without the bun
*Menu prices and menu items are subject to change without prior notice.
The Rusty Nail is proud to be a Travel & Leisure Pick for One of America's Top 10 Beach Bars.
The Rusty Nail
205 Beach Avenue
Cape May, New Jersey 08204
it’s easy to find us
Cape May is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. The Rusty Nail is located on Beach Avenue at the Beach Shack Hotel.
Parking is available in the spaces directly in front of the restaurant.
Parking is first-come, first-serve. Metered parking is available along Beach Avenue.
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From The Garden State Parkway | From The Cape May Lewes Ferry | From New York | From Washington/Baltimore | From Philadelphia