The Old Causeway-Great Local Restaurant and Bar

The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House is located adjacent to Mud City on the mainland side of the bridge.  Walking in you get the feel of a warm, friendly local neighborhood tavern.  With it's open, high ceilings and rich wood walls, floors and tables and bar... it seems as if this great place has been here forever.  In fact, the locals and shore visitors keep it bustling on any given day. I've been there quite a few times, so far everything has been excellent including the service both at the table and the bar.  They have an awesome Happy Hour every day from 3-6 featuring 50 cent Wings, 75 cent Clams and $1.00 Oysters from their super fresh raw bar.  Also $2.50 Yuengling and Coors Light.

As for their menu, it is so good that I've made it my goal to try every single item on there.  From the freshest shellfish to wood fired fresh Angus steaks cooked over an open flame grill, I am excited to work my way through each tasty item.  They feature unique preparations that are not the usual suspects, from Mexicali Mussels served with chorizo, lime, Chipotle, cilantro, butter & cream sauce with bread to soak up that yummy sauce to a side of creamed spinach in a parmesan bechamel sauce and a unique preparation of shrimp with grits-jumbo shrimp, bacon, tomato, cheddar, jalapeno, grits served with griddle toast and fried green tomatoes.  I am trying that last one next.  They also feature award winning burgers, tasty sandwiches and salads.  There is something for everyone.

Here is a link to their website http://oldcauseway.com/ not only do they have a fantastic menu, they also feature live music on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check the website for current hours, specials and the full menu of deliciousness.  I may see you there as I eat my way through this awesome menu!

1201 E Bay Ave Manahawkin
New Jersey 08050
Open daily at 11:30 AM
Happy Hour 3 PM to 6 PM
609-488-1327


Here is what I've tried so far:

Oysters & clams from the raw bar- So fresh and delicious
Wings-smoky barbecue taste, very, very good and not like any others that I have had
Yellowfin Tuna Poke - Sparkling fresh, could eat this every day
Fried calamari-with the crispy jalapenos and squeezed fresh lemon then dipped in chimichurri mayo...yes please!
Pork Carnita Quesadilla-tasty pork bits topped with chipotle cream and fresh salsa-yum!
Oyster Po Boy-Had a bite of my husband's sandwich.  Crisp on the outside and fresh as the ocean on the inside.  Next time (after I eat everything else) I want my own!
Seafood Pot-mussels, clams, fish, big crab leg with smoky tomato broth and again, a buttery toast to soak up that delicious broth.

I will update here every time I try something new.

Ok,  after writing this blog post I dragged my husband out last night so I could try the Shrimp & Grits
It was creamy and delicious with fresh, perfectly cooked shrimp scattered about soft squares of moist and flavorful grits with a garlicy buttery toast to soak up the sauce.  My only complaint is my fried green tomato wasn't green enough!
OC Burger was perfectly cooked and very flavorful with the smoky taste of the grill and the salty freshness of the fried oysters.  Very juicy and great bun.