The Thirsty Turtle Menu – Cranford, NJ

Type : American restaurant

Location : Cranford, NJ

Based on 660 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout

The Thirsty Turtle 07016

Address:
1-7 S Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016

Phone: (908) 324-4140

Website: https://www.thirstyturtle.com/

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Hours

Tuesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 12–9 PM
Monday Closed

Menu

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Soup Of The Day
Please ask you server for today’s selection
Shrimp & Corn Chowder
Red peppers, onion, potato, cream
$7.00
Guinness French Onion Soup
Guinness stout, crouton, Monterey jack cheese
$6.00
Thai Spring Rolls
Carrots, red bell peppers, scallions, celery, yellow squash, red cabbage, mushrooms, lemon grass dipping sauce
$8.00
Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Stix
Cheezy sauce
$8.00
Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna
Pomegranate soy reduction, cucumber, Asian slaw
$11.00
Ritz Chicken Fingers
Mustamaise dipping sauce
$9.00
Big Beer Onion Ring Toss
Two dipping sauces
$7.00
Filet Mignon Spring Rolls
Queso fresco, caramelized onions, house made
$10.00
Irish Nachos
Potato crisps, bacon, cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese, scallions, red peppers, Guinness sour cream
$10.00
Carnival Calamari
Garlic, capers, Kalamata olives, hot cherry peppers, roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar, olive oil. Available traditional style with marinara sauce
$12.00
Homemade Guacamole
Corn tortilla chips
$11.00
Wings
Buffalo, Jamaican Jerk or Combo
$10.00
Chicken Pot Stickers
Sesame mustard sauce, soy reduction
$9.00
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Bacon, tri-color tortilla chips
$11.00
So. Ave. Flatbreads
Margarita
Plum tomato, basil, roasted garlic, Fontina, Asiago and fresh mozzarella cheeses
$10.00
Wild Mushroom & Truffle Oil
Portobello, shiitake, cremini and button mushrooms, Fontina, Asiago and mozzarella cheeses, roasted garlic, rosemary,
$11.00
Lettuce
Candied Pecan & Apple
Baby Spinach, Granny Smith apples, crumbled blue cheese, candied pecans, apple cider dressing
$10.00
Caesar
Pecorino cheese, seasoned croutons, Caesar dressing
$8.00
Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce, applewood smoked bacon, crumbled blue cheese, tomatoes, blue cheese dressing
$7.00
Burgers
Pretzel Burger
American cheese, bacon, shredded lettuce, Russian dressing, soft pretzel bun, fries
$10.50
Port Wine Cheddar
caramelized onions, Brioche roll, fries
$11.00
Turtle Classic
6 ounce CAB, brioche roll, fries
$9.00
Build Your Own Burger
wild mushroom mix, caramelized onions, Applewood bacon, Finlandia Swiss, American, Cabot white cheddar, provolone, bleu, Monterey jack, pepper jack
$1.00
Black Angus Sliders
Cabot sharp white cheddar, potato rolls
$8.00
Turkey Burger
Whole grain mustard, caramelized onions, “thin” whole wheat roll, five veggie slaw
$9.00
Buffalo Burger
Canadian bison, brioche roll, five veggie slaw
$13.00
Malibu Vegetable Burger
sesame mustard sauce, lettuce, tomato, “thin” whole wheat roll, five veggie slaw
$9.00
Not Burgers
Crab Cake Sandwich
lettuce, tomato, brioche roll, roasted garlic tartar sauce, five veggie slaw
$14.00
Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Pepperjack cheese, spicy cajun mayo, telara roll, fries
$11.00
French Dip
Boars Head roast beef, Monterey jack cheese, scampi butter, sautéed onions, baguette, fries
$12.00
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Shredded lettuce, blue cheese dressing, Telera roll, fries
$11.00
Pressed Cuban Panini
BBQ pulled pork, Boars Head honey maple ham, Swiss Cheese, sliced pickle, Cajun Mayo, ciabatta hero, fries
$13.00
Braised Short Rib Tacos
Monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, coleslaw, pico de gallo, chipotle cream, tortilla chips
$13.50
Mahogany Salmon
Dijon and sweet soy marinade, fresh ginger, sesame asparagus, rice
$18.00
Rib Eye
Hand cut twelve ounce rib eye, teriyaki glaze, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus
$19.00
Fish & Chips
Alaskan cod, crispy beer batter, coleslaw, garlic tartar, malt vinegar
$15.00
Chicken & Sausage Rigatoni
Light basil tomato sauce, sweet & spicy Italian sausage, scampi butter
$14.00
Company
Blackened Chicken
Romaine, black beans, tomatoes, corn, pepperjack cheese, avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro-lime vinaigrette
$14.00
Mediterranean Salad
Fresh Romaine, Kalamata olives, red onions, feta cheese, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, balsamic dressing
$9.00
Add To any Salad
Chicken $4.00
Shrimp $6.00
Flank Steak $6.00
Salmon $8.00
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Soup Of The Day
Please ask you server for today’s selection
Shrimp & Corn Chowder
Red peppers, onion, potato, cream
$7.00
Guinness French Onion Soup
Guinness stout, crouton, Monterey jack cheese
$6.00
Thai Spring Rolls
Carrots, red bell peppers, scallions, celery, yellow squash, red cabbage, mushrooms, lemon grass dipping sauce
$8.00
Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Stix
Cheezy sauce
$8.00
Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna
Pomegranate soy reduction, cucumber, Asian slaw
$11.00
Ritz Chicken Fingers
Mustamaise dipping sauce
$9.00
Big Beer Onion Ring Toss
Two dipping sauces
$7.00
Filet Mignon Spring Rolls
Queso fresco, caramelized onions, house made
$10.00
Black Angus Sliders
Cabot sharp white cheddar, potato rolls
$8.00
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Bacon, tri-color tortilla chips
$11.00
Irish Nachos
Potato crisps, bacon, cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese, scallions, red peppers, Guinness sour cream
$10.00
Carnival Calamari
Garlic, capers, Kalamata olives, hot cherry peppers, roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar, olive oil. Available traditional style with marinara sauce
$12.00
Homemade Guacamole
Corn tortilla chips
$11.00
Wings
Buffalo, Jamaican Jerk or Combo
$10.00
Chicken Pot Stickers
Sesame mustard sauce, soy reduction
$9.00
Lettuce & Company
Caesar
Pecorino cheese, seasoned croutons, Caesar dressing
$8.00
Blackened Chicken
Romaine, black beans, tomatoes, corn, pepperjack cheese, avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro-lime vinaigrette
$14.00
Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce, applewood smoked bacon, crumbled blue cheese, tomatoes, blue cheese dressing
$7.00
Mediterranean Salad
Fresh Romaine, Kalamata olives, red onions, feta cheese, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, balsamic dressing
$9.00
Candied Pecan & Apple
Baby Spinach, Granny Smith apples, crumbled blue cheese, candied pecans, apple cider dressing
$10.00
Entrées
Mahogany Salmon
Dijon and sweet soy marinade, fresh ginger, sesame asparagus, rice
$18.00
Braised Short Rib Tacos
Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, coleslaw, pico de gallo, chipotle cream, rice, refried beans
$15.00
Fish & Chips
Alaskan cod, crispy beer batter, coleslaw, garlic tartar, malt vinegar
$15.00
Sizzling Fajitas
Sizzling onions, red and green peppers, shredded iceberg lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream, guacamole, rice
$16.00
Rib Eye
Hand cut twelve ounce rib eye, teriyaki glaze, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus
$19.00
NY Strip Steak
Twelve ounce strip steak, herb truffle butter, asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes
$28.00
Sliced Flank Steak
Six ounce marinated steak, demi-glaze, sautéed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes
$16.00
Sautéed Crab Cakes
Jumbo lump crabmeat, herb roasted potato medley, asparagus, roasted garlic tartar
$21.00
Chicken & Sausage Rigatoni
Light basil tomato sauce, sweet & spicy Italian sausage, scampi butter
$14.00
Bruschetta Chicken
Franchaise style chicken, garlic tomato bruschetta, lemon beurre blanc, angel hair pasta
$16.00
Burgers & More
Classic
Eight ounce CAB, brioche roll, fries
$11.00
Port Cheddar Burger
Caramelized onions, port cheddar cheese, brioche roll, fries
$13.00
Pretzel Burger
American cheese, bacon, shredded lettuce, Russian dressing, soft pretzel bun, fries
$12.50
Buffalo Burger
Canadian bison, brioche roll, five veggie slaw
$13.00
Turkey Burger
Whole grain mustard, caramelized onions, “thin” whole wheat roll, five veggie slaw
$9.00
Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Pepperjack cheese, spicy cajun mayo, telara roll, fries
$11.00
French Dip
Boars Head roast beef, Monterey jack cheese, scampi butter, sautéed onions, baguette, fries
$12.00
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Shredded lettuce, blue cheese dressing, Telera roll, fries
$11.00
Pressed Cuban Panini
BBQ pulled pork, Boars Head honey maple ham, Swiss Cheese, sliced pickle, Cajun Mayo, ciabatta hero, fries
$13.00
Wines
Marquis De La Tour Sparkling $14.00
Martinis
Figtastic
Figenza vodka, St Germain, pomegranate juice, lemon juice
$12.00
Nutty Captain
Capt. Morgan, Frangelico, Amaretto, cream, nutmeg dusting
$12.00
Pear Tree
Canton Ginger liqueur, Grey Goose pear, fresh lime juice
$12.00
Artisan Spirits
Tipsy Toddy
Balast Point Fugu Vodka, Dry Vermouth, fresh lemon twist. Named for the deadly Blowfish, Fugu vodka is a clean, easy drinking and eminently mixable. Distilled from predominantly wheat base. (California)
$12.50
Beer Barrel Old Fashion
New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon, muddled orange and cherry, brown sugar, bitters, ice. Bourbon aged in new American oak barrels for several years before a 3 month “beer-y” slumber in Dragon’s Milk Barrels, the beer barrel aging lends bisciuty notes and a smooth malt character to the robust whiskey tones of Toffee and caramel (Michigan)
$12.50
Libations
South Avenue West Mojito
Bacardi Silver rum, fresh mint, lime juice, sugar, splash of club, lime garnish
$6.50
Gentleman Fig
Figenza Vodka, Makers Mark, lemon juice, topped with club soda
$11.00
Manzana
Angry Orchard Cider, Bulliet Bourbon, lime juice, pulverized apple, brown sugar, spalsh of club, apple garnish
$8.00
Craft
Dogfish Head 60 (6% ABV) $6.25
Dogfish Head 90 (9% ABV) $9.00
Founders Centennial IPA (7.2 ABV) $6.00
Bud Light $4.50
Budweiser $4.50
Amstel Light $5.50
Corona $5.50
Corona Light $5.50
Ommegang 3 Philosophers (9.75%) $11.00
Sierra Nevada Torpedo (7.2%) $6.50
Wild Blue Blueberry Lager (8% ABV) $5.50
Michelob Ultra Light $4.50
Red Bridge $4.50
Heineken $5.50
Heineken Light $5.50
On Tap
Angry Orchard $5.50
Founders All Day IPA $5.00
Kane High Head IPA $6.00
Blue Moon $6.50
Coor’s Light $4.50
Guinness Stout $6.50
Miller Lite $4.50
Sam Adams Boston Lager $6.00
Sam Adams Seasonal $6.00
Stella Artois $6.50
Pilsner Urquell $6.50
Yuengling Lager $5.00
Featured Drinks
Rotating Craft Taps
glass bottle, the steadies
Whites
We are proud to offer 16 rotating taps to bring you the best seasonal beers, local craft breweries, new releases, and a selection of the best national craft brews!
Reds
Visit one of our “sister” restaurants
Beverages
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Dr, Pepper
Green Tea
Ginger Ale
Raspberry Iced Tea
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Lemonade

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Reviews

Lauren Stroz
Great local place. The blackened chicken salad is popular, and we crave it often. All of their salads are very good. We’ve also gotten the veggie burger here which is good though a little strange on the thin bun, but can be swapped with a regular bun too. We recently ate in and enjoyed the onion rings. They were perfectly crispy, not too oily, and the onion didn’t slide out of it. The fish and chips, crispy chicken tacos and the pork dish were all good. It’s a casual place but one we gravitate back to.

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Laurie Bostian
I really enjoyed this place! I love a clean bar atmosphere that doesn’t feel “sterile” but isn’t overwhelming visually. I’m recovering from a brain injury, so that preference is much stronger now than it used to be, so I was relieved that I could comfortably spend time with friends in this place and focus on conversation. Also, I didn’t feel like I was shouting over music that was ridiculously loud, as is often the case in bars. This was great!

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Hak Dor
Great little place on the corner of South Ave… Great atmosphere, great service, and food. They have 40 beers on tap. Lot of IPA’s if you’re into that.

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Fernando Jusino
Glad I tried the ribs! They really were “fall off the bone” and extremely tasty. The serving size was generous and could easily have taken some home for the next day. But they were so good, I was compelled to end them all right there and then.

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Cristina Almeida
Love their servers and food. Our girls love eating there. Laid back atmosphere and great beer!

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James Herling
The food was really good and service was pretty fast, even on a busy night. But if your cook is going to leave and people won’t be able to order dessert, you should probably ask them earlier if they’d like some, just in case.

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Steve Figueroa
When I lived in town it was great and now living out of town I still take friends and family to enjoy great food and drinks.

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Megan Reeves
First, I would like to mention that I love that they have gluten free options. I didn’t order it but I did hear the bartender mention that they also have a gluten free cookie Sunday. We ordered the spinach dip, the flavor was good but it definitely could have been warmer. For my entree I ordered a side of broccoli, mashed potatoes and French onion soup without the croutons (gluten free) and it was delicious! My boyfriend ordered the Pork Tenderloin, it came with broccoli and mashed potatoes and he really enjoyed it (although it too, was not quite as warm as it should have been) with all of that said, the foods flavor was amazing, you could tell that there are fresh herbs being used in their dishes, and even thought the food wasn’t as hot as it should be – I do recommend the place. It could have been something as simple as being short staffed.

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Maria Del Rio
First time coming here and our waitress was Bri (Brianna) she was the best server Ive ever encountered for sure. She went above and beyond and the drinks? INCREDIBLE. So friendly. Definitely made me want to come back.

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Todd Earl
I can honestly say we’ve never had a bad meal or experience here. The service is excellent. The staff are courteous, helpful and efficient. The food is fresh and delicious. Both the Appetizers and main courses. Some of the best wings we’ve ever had. Highly recommended!

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