Raw Oyster Bar & Italian Kitchen is a family-owned and operated BYO restaurant, and the seafood-centric spin off of sister restaurant, Cork & Crust Italian Mediterranean Kitchen. Both are conveniently located right on the same block in Harrington Park, NJ. Providing first class service and fresh, high-quality coastal cuisine with an Italian flair, the menu features a variety of dishes to satisfy every palate including an extensive raw bar selection, fresh sushi rolls, signature Italian classics, innovative entrees and homemade desserts.
Sample menu:
starters:
Meatball Gigante – Beef meatball, ricotta & homemade marinara
Zucchini Carpaccio – Toasted almonds, Reggiano & lemon vinaigrette
Steamed Mussels – Garlic butter or spicy tomato broth
Risotto Ball Trio – Risotto, mozzarella, basil, Pecorino & pomodoro
Bang Bang Calamari – Sriracha aïoli
Burrata & Tomato – Tomato, roasted peppers, EVOO & balsamic glaze
Grilled Octopus – White beans, capers, onions, potato, garlic, EVOO & fava bean aïoli
Spicy Filet Mignon Tips – Spicy cherry peppers & olive oil
Grand Tower – Chilled lobster cocktail, shrimp cocktail, daily shrimp ceviche, daily oysters, Little Neck clams.
Spicy Tuna Pizza – Avocado, spicy mayo, eel sauce
sashimi ala carte:
Salmon, Pepper Salmon, Spicy Salmon, Tuna, Pepper Tuna, Spicy Tuna, Shrimp, Kani, Yellowtail, Spicy Yellowtail
rolls:
La Roche Avenue Roll – Spicy tuna & avocado, topped with spicy crab salad
Fulton Street Roll – Shrimp tempura, avocado, topped with spicy kani & eel sauce
The Hoboken Roll – Spicy crab, crunch & avocado inside. Black pepper tuna & scallion honey wasabi on top
Spicy Girl Roll – Spicy salmon, tuna, yellowtail & avocado crunch inside, topped with tobiko
The Fire Roll – Spicy kani, eel, shishiito peppers & crunch topped with red tobiko & honey wasabi
seafood:
Almond Crusted Salmon – Seared, roasted pepper aïoli & vegetable fried rice
Seared Black Bass – Mussels & clams in a light tomato basil broth & vegetables
Whole Lobster – Steamed or grilled, drawn butter & vegetable fried rice
Seared Fresh Scallops – Creamy fava bean parmesan risotto
Garlic Seafood Pot – Jumbo shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari, grilled corn & garlic seafood broth
meat:
Chicken Montechiaro – Shiitake & cremini mushrooms, roasted shallot & trufe cream
Angus Skirt Steak – Chimichurri, grilled onion & garlic mashed potatoes
Short Rib Ossobucco – Braised short rib, burrata & parmesan risotto
French Cut Pork Chop Au Poivre – Cracked black pepper crusted, brandy cream sauce, vegetables & mashed potatoes
pasta:
Penne Vodka – Burrata & homemade vodka sauce
La Zanabella – Cajun rubbed chicken, roasted pepper, penne & homemade vodka sauce
Tortellini Carbonara – Peas, prosciutto, Romano & classic cream sauce
Pulpo & Pasta – Spanish octopus, shishitos, cremini mushrooms, capers & lemon shallot white wine sauce
Butternut Squash Ravioli – Sage & browned butter
Linguine di Trapani – Roasted pepper pesto, fried goat cheese & basil
Lobster Ravioli – Seared jumbo shrimp & homemade vodka sauce
Surf & Turf Pasta – Shrimp, filet mignon tips & light tomato basil sauce
brunch:
Breakfast Burger – Bacon, sunny-side egg, burrata, brioche bun
Gouda Mac & Bacon Grilled Cheese
Spicy Tuna Tacos – Spicy tuna, avocado & spicy kani
Chicken & Waffles – Buttermilk fried chicken, applewood bacon, creamy cheddar sauce
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes – Caramelized bananas
Cacio e Pepe Scrambled Eggs – Pecorino romano, parmesan, cracked black pepper, rustic bread
sides:
Sautéed Broccoli
Roasted Shishito Peppers
Parmesan Risotto
Trufe Mac & Cheese
