A Val’s classic since 1942
The Original Lobster Pie
33 / 38
Small / Large · Fresh lobster · Mild or spicy marinara sauce
Starters
Chicken Quesadilla18
Chicken, mozzarella, pico, sour cream
Birria Beef Quesadilla20
Birria beef, mozzarella, au jus, sour cream
Firecracker Shrimp20
Fried shrimp, sweet Thai chili, sriracha aioli
Cheesesteak Egg Rolls17
Chipotle aioli
Val’s Meatballs17
Homemade meatballs, ricotta, shaved Parmesan
Kung Pao Chicken Dumplings15
Spicy-sweet sauce, scallions, sesame
Artichokes Francaise16
Egg-battered artichokes, lemon butter sauce
Chicken Tenders15
Honey mustard
Pretzel Sticks14
Oven baked, warm cheese sauce
Fried Zucchini13
Creamy horseradish
Fried Pickles12
Chipotle aioli
Mozzarella Sticks13
Marinara sauce
Eggplant Fries13
Creamy horseradish
Garlic Knots11
Marinara sauce
Nachos
Ahi Tuna Nachos22
Sushi-grade ahi tuna, avocado, green onion, spicy aioli
Chicken Nachos18
Chicken, tortilla chips, blended cheese
Birria Beef Nachos20
Birria beef, tortilla chips, blended cheese
Salads
Add grilled chicken 7 · shrimp 9 · salmon 11
Classic Caesar16
Romaine, Parmesan, garlic croutons, house-made Caesar dressing
Chopped Salad17
Iceberg, salami, provolone, olives, chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, Italian dressing
Burrata Salad18
Burrata, arugula, pesto, tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, balsamic glaze
Tavern Salad18
Baby greens, apples, caramelized pecans, dried cranberries, Gorgonzola, apple cider vinaigrette
Kale & Brussels Caesar18
Kale, balsamic Brussels sprouts, Parmesan, garlic croutons, Caesar dressing
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad18
Goat cheese, beets, pine nuts, basil oil, balsamic reduction
Ahi Tuna Salad26
Seared ahi tuna, baby greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, soy sauce, cucumber-wasabi dressing
Nashville Chicken Cobb24
Spicy crispy chicken, greens, bacon, egg, tomatoes, avocado, ranch
Mediterranean Salmon Salad26
Salmon, romaine, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, chickpeas, red onion, balsamic dressing
Bowls
Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowl24
Lime chicken, cilantro rice, black bean-corn salsa, Jack & cheddar, avocado, sour cream, cilantro aioli
Thai Chili Shrimp Bowl26
Thai chili shrimp, cilantro rice, edamame, carrots, pico de gallo, cucumber, green onion, spicy teriyaki sauce
Blackened Salmon Bowl28
Blackened salmon, cilantro rice, edamame, pineapple salsa, cabbage, green onion, sesame ginger sauce
Entrées
Chicken Parm27
Breaded chicken, mozzarella, marinara, penne
Eggplant Parm26
Breaded eggplant, mozzarella, marinara, penne
Chicken Francaise27
Chicken, lemon, butter, white wine sauce, spaghetti
Fish & Chips24
Beer battered cod, French fries, tartar sauce
Salmon30
Honey garlic or blackened, rice, seasonal vegetables
Crab Cake30
Two crab cakes, coleslaw, remoulade, seasonal vegetables
Sopranos Pork Chop36
14 oz Berkshire chop, peppers, onions, potatoes, balsamic reduction
Steak Frites36
12 oz bavette steak, peppercorn sauce, truffle fries
Pasta
Penne alla Vodka23
Creamy tomato vodka sauce
Ravioli23
Cheese ravioli with chef’s seasonal sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs25
Homemade pork and beef meatballs over spaghetti
Chicken Leonetti27
Chicken, tomatoes, artichoke, spinach, mozzarella, spaghetti
Chicken Tequila Pasta26
Chicken, peppers, onions, spicy cream sauce, penne
Blackened Chicken Alfredo27
Blackened chicken, fettuccine, creamy alfredo sauce
Pappardelle Bolognese26
Beef & pork ragu, pappardelle, ricotta
Penne Arrabbiata with Shrimp28
Shrimp, spicy tomato sauce, Parmesan
Shrimp Scampi29
Sautéed shrimp, garlic, lemon, white wine, spaghetti
Val’s Pizza
Small / Large
Val’s Classic Plain19 / 23
Mozzarella, marinara
Trifecta25 / 29
Pesto, vodka sauce, marinara, fresh mozzarella
Burrata Margherita26 / 30
Burrata, plum tomatoes, fresh basil, EVOO
Bee Sting24 / 28
Mike’s hot honey, hot soppressata, red pepper flakes
Vodka Chicken25 / 29
Val’s vodka sauce, sliced chicken cutlets, mozzarella
Shrimp Fra Diavolo25 / 29
Shrimp, cherry peppers, spicy tomato sauce
Bianco Eggplant24 / 28
Roasted eggplant, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, EVOO
Sausage, Pepper & Onion24 / 28
Sweet sausage, peppers, onions, mozzarella
Meatball & Ricotta24 / 28
Meatball, ricotta, onion
Meat Lovers25 / 29
Sausage, pepperoni, meatball, bacon, mozzarella
Buffalo Chicken24 / 28
Chicken, bleu cheese dressing, red onion, buffalo sauce
Margherita23 / 27
Plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, EVOO, basil
Super27 / 31
Sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, peppers; optional anchovies
Build Your Own Pie
Specialty crusts (small only): Sourdough 22 · Cauliflower 22 · Gluten-Free 22
Toppings 3 each: Anchovies · Bacon · Broccoli · Black Olives · Cherry Peppers · Eggplant · Jalapeños · Onions · Meatballs · Mushrooms · Pepperoni · Pineapple · Spinach · Green or Red Peppers · Garlic · Ricotta · Sausage · Extra Cheese
Burgers
Served with fries · add bacon 3
The Tavern Burger18
Signature 8 oz burger, choice of cheese
Texas Burger20
BBQ sauce, pepper Jack, onion rings
Bacon Cheddar Burger20
Bacon, cheddar cheese, fried pickles
California Burger20
Avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic aioli
French Onion Burger20
Swiss cheese, sautéed onions, au jus
Turkey Burger19
Avocado aioli
Ahi Tuna Steak Burger24
Blackened ahi tuna, chipotle mayo
Wings
Bone-in or boneless · 18
Choose your sauce18
Buffalo · Thai Chili · Asian Sesame · Garlic Parmesan · Creole Dry Rub · Lemon Pepper Dry Rub · Hot Honey BBQ · Barbecue
Sides
French Fries7
Sweet Potato Fries9
Onion Rings9
Broccoli & Garlic9
Truffle Fries12
Brussels Sprouts13
Kids’ Menu
15 · includes soft drink & ice cream sandwich
Chicken Fingers & Fries
Mozzarella Sticks
Cheese Ravioli
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Penne & Butter
Mac & Cheese
Celebrate at Val’s!
Let Val’s cater your next gathering. Ask about our private upstairs event space with seating for up to 50 guests.
Credit cards: a 3% surcharge applies to credit card transactions; no fee for cash.
Food allergies: please notify your server. Food safety: raw or undercooked foods may increase foodborne illness risk.
123 E River Rd · Rumson, NJ 07760 · 732.842.3452
Food allergies: please notify your server. Food safety: raw or undercooked foods may increase foodborne illness risk.
123 E River Rd · Rumson, NJ 07760 · 732.842.3452