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Cranford Dining Menu


Today's specials at the Thirsty Turtle in Cranford, NJ

Ollies Ribs on Tuesdays at the Thirsty Turtle in Cranford



Dining Menu     •     Gluten Free     •     Kids     •     Desserts     •     Wine, Beer & Mixed Drinks
A 3% fee will be applied to all credit card payments

SHARABLES

GUINNESS FRENCH ONION SOUP
crouton, Monterey Jack cheese 8

GARLIC PARMESAN PRETZEL STIX
cheezy sauce 8

RITZ CHICKEN FINGERS
mustamaise dipping sauce 13

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK EGGROLLS
cheezy sauce 11

BIG BEER ONION RING TOSS
chipotle BBQ & cajun mayo 10

WINGS
1 Lb - Buffalo, Jamaican jerk, or combo 13

New menu itemHOT BACON BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Crispy fried, hot bacon dressing, Neuskes apple smoked bacon 10

CALAMARI
Choose:
GARLIC PARMESAN – cherry peppers, white wine, chili flakes   or
TRADITIONAL – marinara sauce, lemon
14

CHICKEN POTSTICKERS
sesame mustard sauce, soy reduction, scallions, pickled ginger 10

HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE
Corn tortilla chips, lime 12

BURRATA ANTI PASTO
roast red peppers, button mushrooms, red onion, basil, roast garlic, balsamic, olive oil, grilled sourdough, parmesan crisps 14

TUNA TACOS
Wonton Shells, Coriander seared tuna, soy dressing, Napa cabbage, Sriracha mayo, avocado 13

IRISH NACHOS
potato crisps, bacon, Cheddar & Monterey Jack, scallions, red peppers, Guinness sour cream 11
* Add Chicken +4 *

CHEESE QUESADILLA
Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheeses, flour tortilla, diced tomatoes, scallions, jalapenos, sour cream, salsa 9
* add Guacamole +$2
add seasoned chicken +4 *

T3 ANGUS SLIDERS
onion relish, cheezy sauce 12

ULTRA THIN CRUST PIZZA

MARGHERITA
tomato, basil, garlic olive oil, Fontina, Pecorino and fresh mozzarella cheeses 12

WILD MUSHROOM
Portabella, shittake, button mushrooms, thyme, mozzarella, fontina, romano, truffle oil 12

PEPPERONI PIZZA
Marinara, Fontina, Pecorino and mozzarella 12

SOUTH AVE. SALADS

GREEK
romaine, field greens, kalamata olives, red onions, Feta cheese, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, red wine vinaigrette, pita 12

BLACKENED CHICKEN
romaine, field greens, black beans, tomatoes, corn, crispy tortilla strips, scallions, sliced avocado, queso fresco, cilantro-lime dressing 17

THAI CHICKEN STIRFRY SALAD
ground roasted peanuts, spinach, cabbage, red peppers, carrots, broccoli, bean sprouts, scallions, ginger poppy seed dressing 16

WEDGE SALAD
Iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, crumbled blue cheese, tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing 9

PEAR & GOAT CHEESE SALAD
poached pears, baked goat cheese, field greens, everything coated pecans, white balsamic dressing 14

CAESAR
Pecorino cheese, seasoned croutons 12

ENHANCE YOUR SALAD WITH:
* chicken 6, shrimp 8, 7 oz. flank steak 14, 7 oz. salmon 10 *


TACOS

TEQUILA SHRIMP TACOS
Flour tortillas, Napa cabbage, pico de gallo, salsa verde, pickled red onion, cilantro, lime crema 18

BLACKENED SALMON TACOS
Napa cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle cream, avocado, cilantro, lime 15

FRIED CHICKEN TACOS
Napa cabbage, pico de gallo, ranch, fresh jalapeno, cilantro, lemon 14

SHORT RIB TACOS
Corn tortillas, Napa cabbage, pico de gallo, salsa verde, queso fresco, cilantro, chipotle cream, lime 16

ENTRÉES

New menu itemCHIMICHURRI NY STRIP
hand cut fries, sliced tomatoes, red onion 30

FISH & CHIPS
Alaskan cod, crispy beer batter, coleslaw, roast garlic tartar 21


PENNE VODKA
Pancetta, roasted mushrooms, vodka cream sauce, Pecorino cheese 10
* add Chicken 6 • add shrimp 8


New menu itemSLICED FLAT IRON STEAK
Scallop potatoes, balsamic red bell peppers 24

New menu itemSESAME CRUSTED SALMON
fried brown rice, broccoli, sesame mustard sauce 23

OLLIE'S BBQ RIBS
1/2 rack baby back ribs served with cornbread and veggie slaw 22



Tuesday
Ollie's Ribs

SIDES

French Fries $3.50

Steak Fries $3.50
Sweet Potato Fries $4.00

Sautéed or Steamed Broccoli $3.00

Mashed Potatoes $3.00

8 OZ. BURGERS

tomato and pickle available upon request
JERSEY BURGER
Taylor ham, fried egg, American cheese, brioche, fries 16

TURTLE PRETZEL BURGER
American cheese, applewood smoked bacon, field greens, Russian dressing, soft pretzel bun, fries 16

TRUFFLED NY/SHORT RIB BURGER
8 oz. fresh ground, creamy blue cheese, Neuske's apple smoked bacon, shredded lettuce, thousand island dressing, hand cut truffle fries 20

HORSERADISH CHEDDAR BURGER
black pepper crust, Worchestershire sauce, shredded iceburg, brioche, fries 16

THE SMOKEHOUSE BURGER
Smoked Gouda, molasses BBQ sauce, onion straws, applewood smoked bacon, veggie slaw, brioche, fries 16

CLASSIC BURGER
Shredded iceburg, fries 14

* toppings available :
roast wild mushrooms, onion jam, apple smoked bacon, Swiss, Cheddar, Provolone, Bleu, American, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack $1 each *

SANDWICHES

CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICH
Pepperjack, Cajun mayo, shredded lettuce, brioche, fries 14

TURKEY PANINI Applewood smoked bacon, tomato, Monterey Jack, guacamole, fries 12

BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH
Lettuce, bleu cheese dressing,brioche, fries 14

CUBAN SANDWICH
Roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, yellow mustard, Cuban hero, panini pressed, fries 14

TURKEY BURGER
Whole grain mustard, shredded lettuce, avocado, brioche, fries 12

THE KNUCKLE SANDWICH
Roast beef, ciabatta hero, caramelized onions, cheddar, chipotle horseradish mayo, fries, served French Dip style 13

MALIBU VEGETABLE BURGER
Sesame mustard sauce, lettuce, tomato, "thin" whole wheat roll, five veggie slaw 10

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Sweet Potato Fries 3
Onion Rings 5
Gluten Free Bun 2

Kids

all served with french fries

Macaroni and Cheese $8

Chicken Fingers $10


Cheese Flatbread Pizza $7

Childresn's Pasta $8

Mini Hamburgers (2) $9


Hot Dog $7

Grilled Cheese $7



Dining Menu     •     Gluten Free     •     Kids     •     Desserts     •     Wine, Beer & Mixed Drinks

Desserts

Butterscotch Bread Pudding
Served warm, melted vanilla ice cream 9

Gluten Free Cookie Sundae
David’s GF Chocolate chip cookie , ice cream, whipped cream, hot fudge 8

Dolce de Leche Cheesecake
Caramel sauce, whipped cream, graham cracker crust 9

Turtle Apple Crisp
Cinnamon– brown sugar topping, vanilla ice cream 9

Chocolate Brownie Pudding Sundae
Homemade brownie topped with ice cream, Served warm, Oreo crust, vanilla ice cream 9 9

Ice Cream
3 scoops of your choice Vanilla, Chocolate 6.5
Specialty Flavor 8


ESPRESSO 4
CAPPUCINO 5


After Dinner Cocktails

Espresso Martini
Stoli Vanilla, Bailey’s, Kahlua, Sugar Rim 12

Chocolate Covered Raspberry Martini
Stoli Vanilla, Godiva Chocolate, Chambord 12

Irish Coffee, Italian Coffee, Jamaican Coffee 10



Dining Menu     •     Gluten Free     •     Kids     •     Desserts     •     Wine, Beer & Mixed Drinks


Cranford Gluten Free Menu

This restaurant is not an allergen-free environment.
We make every effort to provide complete and current content information,
however we cannot make a guarantee regarding the allergen content of any menu item.

GLUTEN FREE STARTERS

GUACAMOLE
Corn tortilla chips 11


JAMAICAN JERK WINGS
Spicy Jerk marinade, creamy peppercorn dressing 12

BUFFALO WINGS
bleu cheese dressing 12

COMBO WINGS
1/2 buffalo & 1/2 jerk 12

GLUTEN FREE SALADS

GREEK
romaine, kalamata olives, red onions, Feta cheese, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, red wine vinaigrette 10

THAI CHICKEN STIRFRY SALAD
Ground roasted peanuts, spinach, cabbage, red peppers, carrots, broccoli, bean sprouts, scallions, ginger poppy seed dressing 14

New menu itemPEAR & GOAT CHEESE SALAD
Poached pears, baked goat cheese, field greens, everything spice coated pecans, white balsamic dressing 13

BLACKENED CHICKEN
romaine, black beans, tomatoes, corn, avocado, queso fresco, tortilla strips, cilantro-lime vinaigrette 15

TO ANY OF OUR SALADS ADD:
chicken 6 • shrimp 7 • salmon 10 • flank 14

GLUTEN FREE ENTRÉES

ROTINI VODKA
Gluten Free pasta, Pancetta, roasted mushrooms, vodka cream sauce, Pecorino cheese 9
* add Chicken +5 or Shrimp +8 *

New menu itemSLICED FLAT IRON STEAK
Scallop potatoes, balsamic red bell peppers 24

GLUTEN FREE BURGERS & SANDWICHES

All burgers and sandwiches are served on a gluten free bun

BLACK ANGUS BURGER
Build Your Own, served with gluten free fries 15

* toppings available :
roast wild mushrooms, onion jam, apple smoked bacon, Swiss, Cheddar, Provolone, Bleu, American, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack $1 each *

JERSEY BURGER
Taylor ham, fried egg, American cheese, gluten free fries 17

CAJUN CHICKEN
Cajun dusted chicken breast, Pepper Jack cheese, Cajun mayo, gluten free fries 15

HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN SANDWICH
honeycup mustard, Provolone, veggie slaw 15

GLUTEN FREE FRENCH FRIES
Gluten Free French Fries are available from our dedicated Gluten Free Fryer

GLUTEN FREE TACOS

SHORT RIB TACOS
Corn tortillas, Iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo, salsa verde, queso fresco, cilantro, chipotle cream, lime 16

BLACKENED SALMON TACOS
Corn Tortillas, iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo, chipotle cream, avocado, cilantro, lime 15

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN TACOS
Corn Tortillas, iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo, salsa verde, queso fresco, cilantro, lime 14



Dining Menu     •     Gluten Free     •     Kids     •     Desserts     •     Wine, Beer & Mixed Drinks
A 3% fee will be applied to all credit card payments