Cowan’s Public Menu – Nutley, NJ

Type : New American restaurant

Location : Nutley, NJ

Craft cocktails, microbrews & New American dishes in a historic building with art deco accents. Based on 796 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

Cowan's Public 07110

Address:
229 Centre St, Nutley, NJ 07110

Phone: (973) 542-8151

Website:

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Hours

Tuesday 4 PM–12 AM
Wednesday 4 PM–12 AM
Thursday 4 PM–12 AM
Friday 4 PM–1 AM
Saturday 11 AM–1 AM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday 4 PM–12 AM

Menu

DINNER
Local Oyster:
(Barnegat Bay) red curry cocktail sauce, hibiscus mignonette GF
$21.00
Yuca Chips
salt and vinegar
$4.00
Deviled Eggs
black truffle, lava sea salt
$8.00
Loaded Fries
beer cheese, bacon, jalapeño, chive
$13.00
Wings
choice of dry rub, buffalo, or BBQ
$14.00
Pear & Wild Honey Crostini
goat cheese spread, caramelized onion, candied pecan VG
$12.00
Crispy Cauliflower
lemon & cilantro aioli, smoked paprika V+
$13.00
Popcorn Chicken
parmesan, lemon, buttermilk ranch
$14.00
Blistered Shishito Peppers
togarashi, olive oil, lemon V+ GF
$11.00
Bao Buns
spicy pulled pork, sesame, ginger, pickled cabbage
$15.00
Fondue
beer cheese, kielbasa, pretzel, pear
$17.00
Fried Pickles
horseradish aioli V+
$11.00
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
pico di gallo, lavash, pita VG GFO
$13.00
Giant Pretzel
beer cheese, honey mustard VG
$15.00
Mussels
white wine, fennel, shallot, crème fraîche GFO
$17.00
Mac And Cheese
Vermont white cheddar, buttered breadcrumb VG
$12.00
Tacos
served with jalapeño coleslaw, avocado, cilantro aioli GFO Wild-Caught Cod • BBQ Pulled Pork • Crispy Cauliflower
$16.00
Frisée
soppressata, radicchio, endive, grapefruit, candied pecans, lemon vinagrette GF
$16.00
Pear
dried cherry, candied pecans, red onion, goat cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette VG, GF
$15.00
Classic Caesar
creamy parmesan, garlic crouton GFO
$14.00
Classic Cheese Burger
American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, roasted garlic aioli
$16.00
Candied Bacon Burger
havarti cheese, caramelized onion, lettuce, horseradish aioli
$18.00
Swiss Burger
bourbon mushrooms, crispy onion, garlic aioli
$18.00
Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
mozzarella, cheddar, caramelized onion
$16.00
Shrimp Po’ Boy
lettuce, tomato, pickles, creole remoulade
$17.00
Falafel
lettuce, tomato, cucumber, tzatziki sauce, pita V+
$15.00
Fried Chicken Sandwich
jalapeño slaw, pickles, roasted chili aioli
$19.00
Fish & Chips
beer battered Alaskan cod, tartar sauce, fries VG
$22.00
Spaghetti Bolognese
slow-cooked meat sauce, fresh basil, black pepper
$20.00
Giant Chicken Parm
11” breaded cutlet, spicy marinara, fresh mozzarella
$24.00
Bangers & Mash
Nodine’s smokehouse chorizo sausage, mashed potatoes, onion gravy GF
$23.00
Flank Steak With Garlic Chimichurri
Niman Ranch grass-fed beef, lemon thyme cremini, garlic chimichurri GF
$36.00
COCKTAILS
SOUTHPAW
Espolon Reposado, Apricot Liqueur, Almond*, Ginger, Lime
$13.00
No ABV
Apple Cider, Cinnamon, Pomegranate, Lemon, Sage, Soda
STEAL MY SUNSHINE $13.00
PEACH’S CASTLE
Ketel One Vodka, Amaro Montenegro, Peach, Blueberry, Mint, Lemon
$13.00
PATIO POUNDER
Perry’s Tot Navy Strength Gin, Italicus Bergamot Liqueur, Ginger, Watermelon, Cucumber, Lime, Orange Bitters
$13.00
YELLOW JACKET
Bar Hill Gin, Honey, Mango Nectar, Lemon, Tiki Bitters
$13.00
WESTERN SOUR
Old Forester Bourbon, Grapefruit, Falernum*, Cinnamon, Lime
$13.00
STIR DOWN FOR WHAT $13.00
VIOLETS ARE BLUE
Brooklyn Gin, Yellow Chartreuse, Rockey’s Herbal Liqueur, Butterfly Pea Flower, Lemon, Orange Blossom
$13.00
FLIPPIN’ THE BIRD
Plantation Pineapple, Select Aperitivo, Ogreat, Pineapple, Lime
$13.00
BORN TORN
Brooklyn Gin, Punt E Mes, Ginger, Lime, Orange Blossom
$13.00
ROSEMARY’S BABY
Skyy Vodka, Elderflower, Raspberry, Rosemary, Lime, Cherry Bitters, Prosecco
$13.00
PEACE N’ QUIET $9.00
BEER
COWAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE LAGER
/16 oz Classic German-Style Helles Lager brewed in collaboration w/Victory Brewing Company, 4.8%
$4.80
COWAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE IPA
16 oz Citrus and pine hop profile balanced by a subtle caramel sweetness, brewed in collaboration w/ Souther Tier Brewing Company, 7%
$8.00
GHOST HAWK ‘APEX PREDATOR’
13 oz New England-style IPA w/ Simcoe, Idaho 7, Equanot and Azacca hops, 6.8%
$7.00
BRIX CITY ‘SET BREAK IPA’
13 oz New England Style IPA w/ Tropical Fruit & Sweet Berry, 7.0%
$8.00
DOWNEAST ‘STRAWBERRY CIDER’
16 oz Unfiltered Cider jam packed with fresh, strawberry flavor, 5.1%
$7.00
COLLECTIVE ARTS ‘GUAVA GOSE’
13 oz Fruited Gose w/ notes of Himalayan sea salt, coriander and fresh guava, 4.9%
$8.00
RAMSTEIN ‘BLONDE’ HEFEWEIZEN
16 oz Local German-Style Wheat beer w/ aromas of banana bread, stone fruit & clove, 5.5%
$7.00
EINSTOCK ICELANDIC WHITE ALE
16 oz Witbier brewed w/ Bavarian noble hops & spiced with coriander and orange peel, 5.2%
$7.00
VICTORY ‘SUMMER LOVE’
16 oz Refreshing Golden Ale w/ earth and citrusy hop flavors of lemon and pine, 5.2%
$8.00
ALLAGASH TRIPEL
13 oz Belgian-Style Tripel w/ notes of honey, fresh-cut apple & clove, 9.0%
$8.00
GUINNESS
16 oz Irish Dry Stout, 4.2%
$7.00
COORS LIGHT
16 oz Traditional American Light Lager, 4.2%
$5.00
YUENGLING
16 oz American Amber Lager, 4.5%
$5.00
MILLER HIGH LIFE
12 OZ BOTTLE
$5.00
PACIFICO/MODELO ESPECIAL
12 OZ BOTTLE
$6.00
HEINEKEN
12 OZ BOTTLE
$5.00
FLYING DOG GONZO IMPERIAL PORTER
12 OZ BOTTLE Imperial Porter w/creamy layers of roasted chocolate,coffee, brown sugar, & vanilla, 10%
$6.00
ATHLETIC BREWING ‘RUN WILD IPA’
12 OZ BOTTLE Low ABV sessionable IPA w/ subtle yet complex malt profile, 0.4%
$5.00
WINE
PROSECCO, Zardetto, NV
Veneto, Italy
CINSAULT, Mont Gravet, 2021
Languedoc-Rouissillon, France
PINOT GRIGIO, Alverdi, 2020
Vineto, Italy
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Babich, 2021
Marlborough, New Zealand
CHARDONNAY, Collier Creek ‘Front Coach’, 2020
Lodi, California
PINOT NOIR, Prime Cut ‘55′, 2020
Central Coast, California
MALBEC, Altos ‘Las Hormigas’, 2020
Alentejo, Portugal
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Villa San Julliette, 2018
Paso Robles, California
AMARO & WHISKEY
Angels Envy Bourbon $15.00
Basil Hayden Bourbon $14.00
Blanton’s Bourbon $15.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon $11.00
Barrell Batch 005 $16.00
Bib & Tucker 6yr $13.00
Bulleit Bourbon $12.00
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Yr $13.00
Bulleit Rye $12.00
Bookers Bourbon $20.00
Eagle Rare 10 Yr $12.00
Elijah Craig Bourbon $12.00
Knob Creek Bourbon $11.00
Noah’s Mill Bourbon $16.00
Michters Small Batch Bourbon $13.00
Michters Sour Mash $14.00
Russell’s Reserve 10 Yr Bourbon $12.00
Woodford Reserve Bourbon $12.00
Woodford Reserve Master Collection Bourbon $30.00
Smoke Wagon $20.00
Lip Service $12.00
Second Glance $10.00
Few Rye $11.00
High West American Prairie Bourbon $12.00
High West Bouye $18.00
High West Campfire $16.00
High West Double Rye $12.00
High West Yippe Kay Yay $25.00
Redemption Rye $10.00
Redemption Rye 7 Yr $30.00
Rabbit Hole Boxer Grail Rye $15.00
Tom Foolery Rye $12.00
Old Overholt Bonded Rye $10.00
George Dickel Rye
(H)
$10.00
Old Forester 86 Bourbon
(H)
$10.00
Old Forester 1897 Bourbon $18.00
Old Forester 1910 Bourbon $20.00
Old Forester 1920 Bourbon $22.00
Old Forester Rye $11.00
Old Forester Barrel Select “It’s A Mindset” $14.00
Jefferson’s Grand Select Sauternes Cask Finish $32.00
Jeffersons Ocean $18.00
Jeffersons Very Small Batch
Unlisted/Dont Have on Bar or in Stock
$13.00
Willet Bourbon $14.00
Lock Stock And Barrel 18 Yr Rye $50.00
Makers Mark $9.00
Jameson $10.00
Jameson Castmates $10.00
Tullamore Dew $9.00
Tullamore Dew Caribbean Cask $10.00
Jack Daniels $10.00
Jack Daniels Honey $10.00
Jack Daniels Fire $10.00
Four Roses Bourbon $10.00
Powers $9.00
Dubliner $8.00
Slane Irish Whiskey $9.00
Johnnie Walker Black $12.00
Johnnie Walker Red $10.00
Dewars White Label $10.00
Ardbeg 10 Yr $16.00
Ancnoc $13.00
Auchentoshan $12.00
Bowmore 12 Year $13.00
Cragganmore 12 Year $13.00
Deanston $10.00
Glenfiddich 14 Yr $16.00
Glenfiddich 21 Yr $70.00
Glenlivet 12 Yr $14.00
Glenmorangie 10 Yr $12.00
Laphroaig 10 Yr $12.00
Ledaig $14.00
Speymalt 18yr $40.00
Akashi $12.00
Hibiki
Kaiyo Mizunara Oak 7 Yr $12.00
Kaiyo Cask Strength $18.00
Nikka Coffey Grain $14.00
The Balvenie 12 Yr $15.00
Camus V.S $9.00
Pierre Ferrand Cognac 1840 $9.00
Amaro CioCiaro $8.00
Amaro Montenegro $9.00
Amaro Nonino $12.00
Averna $9.00
Braulio $9.00
Cynar $8.00
Cynar 70 Proof $10.00
Contrato Fernet
Unlisted/Dont Have on Bar or in Stock
$12.00
Fernet Branca $9.00
Branca Menta $9.00
Aperol $8.00
Campari $8.00
Contratto Bitter $8.00
Cappelletti $8.00
Select 1920 $12.00
Lillet Blanc $8.00
Cardamaro $8.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: resy.com

Reviews

Katie N
My family had a great night here with good food and drinks. Service was attentive and friendly, and helped us pick out some really delicious drinks from their cocktail menu. Portion size for the summer chicken was a little small, but everyone enjoyed their meal. The atmosphere is really unique and feels like a speakeasy from the 19th century. Would def recommend this place for a date or small family get together.

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Pidro
This is a great spot! Period!

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Maya Sorini
We enjoyed our dinner and drinks at Cowan’s. I was impressed by the creative cocktails and the appetizers especially, which were elevated yet did not feel fussy. The environment was comfortable, staff were friendly, and I think we all left happy with our meals. Notably, they were patient and helpful with a fussy 2 year old who was part of our party. I would return!

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Francesca DiPisa
My friends and I have been coming here for late apps and drinks for the past few years, but we hosted my sister’s bridal shower here like she wanted and it was everything we were hoping for! Not only was the atmosphere and food exactly what we wanted, the staff were so generous and accommodating to our every need.

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Jeff
What a great spot! There is a tremendous old time vibe to the decor here that’s unique and charming, and the service is fantastic. This is not a dive bar, mind you – upscale for those standards – but if you’re in the area and looking for a charming spot to grab a drink, here it is. Highly recommended, please go and enjoy!

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Paul H
Sister restaurant to Parkside Social (in Verona, replaced one of our favorite restaurant Ariane’s Kitchen)

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Johnnalynn Samms
My husband and I really loved this place!We live in Edgewater but wanted to venture out and I’m so glad we did! I’m not sure what kind of Prosecco they serve here but it was so good! The food was delicious as well! I had the 3 Cheese Scramble and my husband had the Brunch Burger. Ooh and those Deviled Eggs are fantastic! Love how they’re not too complicated and that touch of truffle oil makes them POP! Definitely recommend this restaurant!

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Des KF
I have had this spot on my radar for a while and finally got the chance to give it a try. When I arrived I had to find parking on the street. I walked into a cute bar and grill. I really liked the vibe. My friend and I sat at the bar and Jason was our bartender and he was nice. They had a pretty good happy hour so I got wine for the night and it was good. My friend got whiskey and the chicken lollipops. They were huge when they came out and $4 per lollipop. I didn’t have any but he said they were good. I really enjoyed my time and would return.

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Patricia Alvarado
We have come here for the past 4 or 5 years and always had been wonderful place to get amazing drinks and food. The bartenders knew us and what we wanted to drink by just looking at us and recognize us ,unfortunately today 07/23/23 was an horrible experience , first of all, the menu keeps changing and what we used to have a whole pretzel and now we had just 5 pieces of the pretzel for the same price of 16 dollars , we also felt discriminate by the bartender, he never ask us how was everything or offered more drinks or food , nothing!! He didn’t look to us to see if we need it anything , however there were other customers and he even engaged conversations with them and been nice but when we ask for the last drink his face was like (another one??) Like he want us out already. Is so sad to have this kind of experience in our times. We would never come back here .. just remember if you are latino and you are not any other race, expect rejection by this bartender.

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Shannon Guy
The decor and ambience are great. The staff is lovely. The food used to have lots and lots of super healthy options but the last few years they have taken a hard pivot towards comfort food, so we go less often. Still great, and love the seasonality of the menu and fun special events.

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