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Our Menu

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Appetizers

Oysters on the Half Shell photo

Oysters on the Half Shell

(seasonal) Louisiana raw oysters served with cocktail sauce. Available in half and whole dozen | MKT
Chargrilled Oysters photo

Chargrilled Oysters

(seasonal) Freshly shucked Louisiana oysters smoked over an open grill and drizzled with a lemon- garlic charbutter. Topped with parmigiana-oregano and fresh herbs | MKT

Oyster Shooters

$3.00/each
$8.00/3 Shooters

Basin BBQ Shrimp

$18.95
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in a spicy rosemary garlic butter sauce and served with a cheese biscuit
Onion Rings photo

Onion Rings

$8.95
Fresh cut, hand-dipped and fried to a golden brown

Blue Crab Cakes

Two jumbo lump crab cakes pan sautéed and served with a side of our signature remoulade sauce | MKT
Blue Crab Dip photo

Blue Crab Dip

$16.95
Our baked crab and spinach dip served with blue corn tortilla chips

Parmesan Fried Calamari

$11.25
Flash fried, served with a hint of lemon, and dusted with grated parmesan
Crab Claws photo

Crab Claws

Louisiana crab claws...Served either chilled, sautéed in a Louisiana seasoned creamy sauce with a cheese biscuit, or fried and served with our signature cocktail sauce | MKT

Buffalo Bites

$10.95
Jumbo shrimp fried and served with a side of our house-made buffalo sauce

Classic Shrimp Cocktail

$11.95
Crabmeat Au Gratin photo

Crabmeat Au Gratin

Jumbo lump crabmeat baked in creamy cheese sauce with a dash of sherry | MKT

Chargrilled Crabs

Boiled crabs chargrilled in our special butter sauce | MKT

Eggplant Spears

$10.95
Hand cut, breaded and fried, served with our house made marinara sauce.

Salads

House-made dressings: Bleu cheese | Balsamic Vinaigrette | Caesar | Honey Mustard | Ranch or Remoulade **You may add any protein to a salad**

Gulf Salad

$15.95
Fresh field greens with cucumber, tomato, carrot, shaved red onions and bell peppers. Choose from either fried oysters or fresh catfish or shrimp prepared fried, grilled, or blackened

West End Cobb Salad

$15.95
Avocado, bacon, chopped egg, tomato wedges and bleu crumbles over our baby romaine lettuce, topped with grilled chicken and served with your choice of house-made dressing | Substitute grilled shrimp $4

Caesar Salad

$8.95
Fresh cut romaine hearts tossed in house-made Caesar dressing, topped with shredded parmesan cheese
Wedge Salad photo

Wedge Salad

$9.95
Crisp iceberg wedge topped with a double scoop of our bleu cheese ice cream and candied bacon drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic reduction, with tomato wedges

Soups

Seafood Gumbo photo

Seafood Gumbo

$7.95/Cup
$11.95/Bowl
A rich and savory New Orleans classic full of shrimp and crabmeat. Cup $6.95, Bowl $9.45

Chicken & Andouille Gumbo

$7.95
$11.95
Tender chicken and spicy Andouille sausage simmered in a rich and smoky roux

Seafood Platters

Fried seafood platters are served with french fries, jalapeño hush puppies and buttered french bread

Fried Shrimp Platter photo

Fried Shrimp Platter

$22.95
Gulf shrimp lightly dredged in our special batter and fried to a golden brown

Fried Oyster Platter

$24.95
Fresh, salty, plump Louisiana oysters and fried to a golden brown

Fried Catfish Platter

$17.25
Dusted with our creole seasoning and fried in a cornmeal batter

Combo Platter

$22.95
Choose from two of the above items
Fried Soft Shell Crab Platter photo

Fried Soft Shell Crab Platter

[Seasonal] Choose from one or two Lake Pontchartrain soft shell crabs battered and fried to a golden brown | MKT

Stuffed Crab Platter

$22.95
Our crabmeat dressing made in the West End style with loads of sweet Gulf crab mixed with creole seasoning served as a pair

Blue Crab Platter

$40.95
The ultimate seafood dinner includes fried shrimp, oysters and catfish with a sprinkling of fried crab claws for lagniappe with a choice of a fried stuffed crab or a soft shell crab*

Pizzas

Available Thursday - Sunday | Make any pizza gluten-free | sub for cauliflower crust $3

Cheese Pizza

$9.00

Pepperoni Pizza

$12.50

Deluxe Pizza

$15.50
Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian bacon, green bell peppers mushrooms and red onions

Veggie Pizza

$12.50
Green bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms and spinach

The Frank

$15.50
(Gluten-Free & Vegan) Green bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms and spinach. Prepared with vegan cheese and a cauliflower crust

Grilled Plates

Grilled Shrimp Platter

$22.95
Gulf shrimp and served with French fries and jalapeno hush puppies

Grilled Catfish Platter

$17.25
Dusted with our creole seasoning and grilled to perfection. Served with French fries and jalapeno hush puppies

Grilled Chicken Breast

$13.95
Seasoned in our house spices and served with grilled vegetables

New Orleans Classics

Basin BBQ Shrimp & Grits photo

Basin BBQ Shrimp & Grits

$24.95
Served with our cheese biscuit over a bed of creamy stone ground cheese grits
Whole Stuffed Flounder photo

Whole Stuffed Flounder

[Seasonal] A Lakefront classic! Crab meat stuffed flounder, broiled or fried and served with your choice of side (Please allow 25 minutes to prepare) | MKT

Pontchartrain Pasta

$16.95
Sauteed shrimp or chicken tossed with peon pasta in a light creamy Alfredo sauce | Chicken $19.95 | Shrimp $21.95

Blue Crab Pasta

$25.50
Penne pasta tossed within a creamy sauce of baby spinach, fresh herbs Parmesan cheese and local lump Blue Crab
Fresh Gulf Fish* photo

Fresh Gulf Fish*

Chef's daily fresh fish, prepared either grilled, blackened or fried and topped with a choice of lemon butter, meuniere or almondine sauce. Served with your choice of side | MKT | Add Crabmeat stuffing $10.00

Sandwiches

Served dressed on either grilled French bread or Brioche bun, with fresh hand-cut fries

Crab Cake Sandwich

Served on Brioche bun with remoulade, lettuce, tomato and pickle | MKT

Downstairs Burger

$13.99
Topped with romaine, tomato, onion pickles and garlic aioli

Fried Shrimp

$14.99

Grilled Shrimp

$17.95

Fried Oyster

$22.95

Fried Catfish

$15.95
Fried or Grilled

Fried Soft Shell Crab

Seasonal | MKT

Chicken Breast

$13.95
Fried or Grilled

Sides & Extras

Hand-Cut Fries

$4.95

Cole Slaw

$4.95

Boiled Corn & Potatoes

$4.95

Potato Salad

$4.95

Jalapeno Hush Puppies

$4.95

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

$4.95

Grilled Vegetables

$4.95

Sweet Potato Fries

$5.95

Stone Ground Cheese Grits

$5.95

(3) Cheese Biscuits

$5.95

(3) Brown Sugar Corn Muffins

$5.95

Side Salad

$4.95

Side Caesar Salad

$4.95

Add the following to entrée:

Chicken

$6.50
Fried or Grilled

Catfish

$6.50
Fried or Grilled

Shrimp

$10.50
Fried or Grilled

Fried Oysters

$11.50

Lump Crab Meat

$11.95

Fish Of The Day

MKT

Soft Shell Crab

Seasonal | MKT

Desserts

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

$6.00
Warm bread pudding with savory bananas foster sauce

Key Lime Parfait

$6.00
Layers of graham cracker crumbs, key lime filling and meringue

Alison's Double Dessert

$6.00
Cheesecake topped fudge brownie, covered in warm cherries jubilee

Angelo Brocato's (GF)

$6.00
Salted Caramel, Lemon Ice, Strawberry Ice or Spumoni (a wedge of lemon, tutti frutti, and pistachio ice creams)

Creme Brulee (GF)

$6.00
Vanilla creme brulee and caramelized brown sugar with a hint of Grand Marnier

Root beer Float (GF)

$6.00

After Dinner Drinks

Baileys

$7.00

Chambord

$6.00

Cointreau

$8.00

Courvoisier

$7.00

Drambuie

$7.00

Frangelico

$8.00

Grand Marnier

$8.50

Kahlua

$6.00

Tuesday-Thursday 4:00 - 6:30 pm

Food

Buffalo Chicken

$5.00

Onion Rings

$5.00

Fried Pickles

$5.00

Fried Calamari

$5.00

Fried Eggplant Spears

$5.00

Raw Oysters

$0.90/each

Chargrilled Oysters

$1.25/each

Drink

$1 Off Draft Beer

Miller Lite | Blue Moon | Abita Amber| Jucifer IPA| Michelob Ultra

House Wine

$3.00
Chardonnay | Pinot Grigio | Pinot Noir | Cabernet | Merlot | Champagne

Half Off All Well and Call Brands

Menu

*Served with French Fries

Grilled Cheese*

$5.95

Kid's Pasta with Alfredo Sauce

$5.95

Hamburger*

$5.95

Fried Chicken Tenders*

$6.95

Fried Catfish*

$6.95

Fried Shrimp*

$6.95

Appetizers

Oysters on the Halfshell (Seasonal)

Louisiana raw oysters served with cocktail sauce. Available in half or whole dozen | Market Price

Chargrilled Oysters (Seasonal)

Freshly shucked Louisiana oysters, smoked over an open grill, and drizzled with a lemon garlic charbutter. Topped with parmigiana - oregano and fresh herbs | Market Price

Classic Shrimp Cocktail

$10.95

Basin BBQ Shrimp

$16.95
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a spicy rosemary garlic butter sauce

Sauteed Crab Claws

Louisiana crab claws sauteed in a creamy butter sauce | Market Price

Marinated Crab Claws

Louisiana crab slaws chilled served with cocktail sauce | Market Price

Salads

House Made Dressings: Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Caesar, Honey Mustard, Ranch, or Remoulade • You may add any protein to a salad! • You can add the following to any entree or salad: Grilled Chicken +$5.50 | Grilled Catfish +$6.50 | Grilled Shrimp +$8.95 | Lump Crabmeat +$9.50 | Fish of the Day - Market Price

Gulf Salad

$15.95
Fresh field greens with cucumber, tomato, carrot, shaved red onions, and bell peppers. Choose from either fresh catfish or shrimp prepared grilled, or blackened.

West & Cobb Salad

$15.95
Avocado, bacon, chopped egg, tomato wedges, and bleu crumbles over our baby Romain lettuce, topped with grilled chicken and served with your choice of house-made dressing | Substitute Grilled Shrimp +$4.00

Caesar Salad

$8.95
Fresh cut Romain hearts tossed in house-made Caesar dressing, topped with shredded Parmesan cheese

Wedge Salad

$9.95
Crisp iceberg wedge topped with a double scoop of our bleu cheese ice cream and candied bacon drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic reduction, with tomato wedges

Platters

You can add the following to any entree or salad: Grilled Chicken +$5.50 | Grilled Catfish +$6.50 | Grilled Shrimp +$8.95 | Lump Crabmeat +$9.50 | Fish of the Day - Market Price

Fried Catfish Platter

$15.95
Dusted with our creole seasoning and fried in a cornmeal batter

Grilled Shrimp Platter

$18.95
Gulf shrimp and served with French fries

Grilled Catfish Platter

$15.95
Dusted with our creole seasoning and grilled to perfection. Served with vegetables

Grilled Chicken Breast

$11.95
Seasoned in our house spices and served with grilled vegetables

Basin BBQ Shrimp & Grits

$23.95
Served with our cheese biscuit over a bed of creamy stone-ground cheese grits

Whole Flounder

Broiled and served with vegetables | Market Price

Fresh Gulf Fish

Chef's daily fresh fish prepared grilled or blackened and topped with lemon butter, menuire, or almondine sauce. Served with a choice of side | Market Price

Sides

Hand-Cut Fries

$4.95

Cole Slaw

$4.95

Boiled Corn & Potatoes

$4.95

Sweet Potato Fries

$5.95

Side Salad

$4.95

Side Caesar Salad

$4.95

Grilled Vegetables

$4.95

Presented in Chafing Dishes or Passed by Wait Staff

Package One "Landlubber Appetizers"

$26 PER PERSON | Beverages Included: Water, Soft Drinks, Iced Tea, Coffee

CHOOSE FOUR:

Fresh Cut Hand-Dipped Onion Rings

Jalapeno Hush Puppies

Cold Pasta Salad

Fresh Cut Eggplant Spears with Marinara Sauce

Mini Muffalettas

Mini "Overstuffed" Hamburger/Cheeseburger Sliders

House-Made Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

Cornmeal Encrusted Fried Catfish

With choice of cocktail or tartar

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard

Blue Crab House Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Ranch

Blue Crab's Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Fruit and Cheese Display

Parmesan Fried Calamari & Marinara

Red Beans & Rice with Sausage

Package Two "Docksider" Dinner

Beverages Included: Water, Soft Drinks, Iced Tea, Coffee

APPETIZERS:

GROUP A CHOOSE 2:

Fresh Cut Hand Dipped Onion Rings

Jalapeno Hush Puppies

Cold Pasta Salad

Fresh Cut Breaded Eggplant Spears with Marinara Sauce

House-Made Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

Mini Muffalettas

Mini "Overstuffed" Hamburger/Cheeseburger Sliders

GROUP B CHOOSE 1:

Parmesan Fried Calamari with Marinara Sauce

Cornmeal Encrusted Fried Catfish

with Choice of Cocktail or Tartar

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

with Choice of Cocktail or Tartar

House-Made Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

Mini Muffalettas

Mini "Overstuffed" Hamburger/Cheeseburger Sliders

ENTREES:

GROUP A CHOOSE 1:

Red Beans & Rice with Smoked Sausage

Cajun Jambalaya with Chicken & Sausage

Blue Crab's Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Chicken & Andouille Gumbo

GROUP B CHOOSE 1:

Pontchartrain Pasta with Grilled Chicken

Catfish Almondine

Grilled or Fried

Jumbo Hand Battered Shrimp

w/ Choice of Dipping Sauce

DESSERT:

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

Package Three "Mariner" Dinner Buffer

Beverages Included: Water, Soft Drinks, Iced Tea, Coffee

APPETIZERS:

GROUP A CHOOSE 3:

Fresh Cut Hand Dipped Onion Rings

Jalapeno Hush Puppies

Fresh Cut Breaded Eggplant Spears with Marinara Sauce

Mini Muffalettas

Mini "Overstuffed" Po-Boys (Ham/Turkey/Roast Beef)

Mini "Overstuffed" Hamburger/Cheeseburger Sliders

House Made Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

Cold Pasta Salad

Blue Crab House Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette & Ranch

Creamy Cole Slaw

Traditional Potato Salad

GROUP B CHOOSE 2:

Parmesan Fried Calamari with Marinara Sauce

Cornmeal Encrusted Fried Catfish

with Choice of Cocktail or Tartar

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

with Choice of Cocktail or Tartar

Mini Crab Cake with House Made Remoulade Sauce

Seafood Gumbo

Chicken & Andouille Gumbo

ENTREES:

CHOOSE 1:

N.O. Style Roast Beef Debris & Gravy over Garlic Roasted Potatoes or Cheesy Stone Ground Grits

Jambalaya with Chicken & Sausage

BBQ Shrimp & Grits

Pontchartrain Pasta with Grilled Chicken or Grilled Shrimp

Catfish Almondine

Grilled or Fried

Jumbo Hand Battered Shrimp

with Choice of Cocktail or Tartar

DESSERT:

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

Package Four "Admiral" Dinner Buffer

Beverages Included: Water, Soft Drinks, Iced Tea, Coffee

APPETIZERS:

GROUP A CHOOSE 2:

Fresh Cut Hand Dipped Onion Rings

Jalapeno Hush Puppies

Creole Fried Okra with Fresh Herb Ranch Sauce

Fresh Cut Breaded Eggplant Spears with Marinara Sauce

Mini Muffalettas

Cold Pasta Salad

Mini "Overstuffed" Hamburger/Cheeseburger Sliders

Mini "Overstuffed" Po-Boys (Ham/Turkey/Roast Beef)

House Made Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

Mini "Overstuffed" Po-Boys (Shrimp/Catfish/Oysters)

GROUP B CHOOSE 3:

Parmesan Fried Calamari with Marinara Sauce

Jumbo Hand Battered Shrimp

with Choice of Cocktail or Tartar

Cornmeal Encrusted Fried Catfish

with Choice of Cocktail or Tartar

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard

Mini Crab Cake with House Made Remoulade Sauce

Blue Crab Dip with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips

Fried Crab Claws with Classic Cocktail Sauce

Chicken & Andouille Gumbo

Seafood Gumbo

ENTREES:

CHOOSE 2:

Pontchartrain Pasta with Grilled Chicken or Grilled Shrimp

Grilled or Blackened Fresh Gulf Fish

with Lemon Butter, Meuniere or Almondine Sauce (with Grilled Vegetables or Garlic Roasted Potatoes)

BBQ Shrimp & Grits

Crawfish or Shrimp Etouffee with Fluffy Rice

Jambalaya with Chicken & Sausage

N.O. Style Roast Beef Debris & Gravy over Garlic Roasted Potatoes or Cheesy Stone Ground Grits

DESSERT:

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

Build Your Own Menu

Half Pan (feeds 27) | Full Pan (feeds 55)

SANDWICHES & APPETIZERS:

Mini Po-boys

$2.00/each
ham, turkey, roast beef

Mini Muffalettas

$2.00/each

Mini Crab Cakes with Remoulade

$3.50/each

Chicken Tender with Dipping Sauce

$2.25/each

Onion Rings

$33.00/Half Pan
$66.00/Full Pan

Eggplant Spears

$35.00/Half Pan
$70.00/Full Pan

HOMEMADE FAVORITES:

House-made Meatball with Marinara

$125.00/Half Pan
$250.00/Full Pan

Red Beans & Rice with sausage

$80.00/Half Pan
$160.00/Full Pan

Roast Beef Debris & Gravy

$250.00/Full Pan

Blue Crab Dip

$110.00/Half Pan
$220.00/Full Pan

Jambalaya

$175.00/Full Pan

Chicken Pasta

$110.00/Half Pan
$220.00/Full Pan

Shrimp Pasta

$135.00/Half Pan
$270.00/Full Pan

BBQ Shrimp & Grits

$170.00/Half Pan
$340.00/Full Pan

House Salad

$40.00/Half Pan
$80.00/Full Pan

SOUPS & GUMBOS:

Seafood Gumbo

$130.00/Half Pan
$260.00/Full Pan
with rice

Chicken & Andouille Gumbo

$80.00/Half Pan
$160.00/Full Pan
with rice

Crab & Corn Bisque

$130.00/Half Pan
$260.00/Full Pan

FRIED SEAFOOD PANS:

Served with cocktail, tartar and lemon wedges

Catfish

$120.00/Half Pan
$220.00/Full Pan

Shrimp

$150.00/Half Pan
$300.00/Full Pan

SIDES:

Potato Salad

$45.00/Half Pan
$90.00/Full Pan

Macaroni and Cheese

$72.50/Half Pan
$145.00/Full Pan

Cole Slaw

$37.50/Half Pan
$75.00/Full Pan

Cheese Grits

$45.00/Half Pan
$90.00/Full Pan

DESSERT:

Banana Foster Bread Pudding

$33.00/Half Pan
$65.00/Full Pan

Boils & Raw Bars

BOILS:

Boiled Crawfish

8olb Minimum | MKT

Boiled Shrimp

MKT

Boiled Crabs

MKT

Boiler Fee

$50.00

BOILER ADD-ONS:

Corn & Potatoes

$1.25/pp

Sausage

$8.00/lb

Mushrooms

$4.00/lb

RAW OYSTERS:

Can be added to any package

Sack of oysters

Approximately 100 Oysters | MKT

Shucker Fee

$50.00

Beverage Packages

PACKAGE 1:

Draft beer, 2 domestic bottle beers of your choice, house wine

2 Hour Open Bar

$19.00/pp

3 Hour Open Bar

$22.00/pp

PACKAGE 2:

Draft beer, 2 domestic bottle beers of your choice, house wine, liquor (including call brands)

2 Hour Open Bar

$22.00/pp

3 Hour Open Bar

$27.00/pp

PACKAGE 3:

Draft beer, 2 domestic bottle beers of your choice, house wine, liquor (including premium brands)

2 Hour Open Bar

$27.00/pp

3 Hour Open Bar

$32.00/pp
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