Iron Whale Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Iron Whale, a culinary gem nestled at 1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ. This vibrant eatery offers a thoughtfully crafted menu that showcases fresh, local ingredients and innovative flavors. Start your experience with a comforting New England Clam Chowder or their zesty Carrot Ginger Soup, both perfect for any seafood lover.
The small plates are a must-try, featuring delights like Moules Frites bursting with flavor and Spare Ribs glazed with a blueberry habanero sauce. For heartier options, their seared Halibut is often highlighted by guests for its exquisite taste and perfect preparation.
Salads like the Acorn Squash Kale with candied pecans ensure that both flavor and freshness shine through. Diners rave about the ambiance and the attentive service, creating an inviting atmosphere that complements the exceptional food. Iron Whale is more than just a meal; it's an experience not to be missed.
Small Plates
Shishito Peppers
maldon sea salt cilantro-garlic aioli
Spare Ribs
apple fennel slaw blueberry habanero glaze
Crab Cake
roasted corn salsa jalapeno thousand island
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
warm pita
Chicken & Lemongrass Dumplings
spicy soy scallions
Rhode Island Calamari
elephant garlic chips blistered shishito peppers jersey tomato sauce
Moules Frites
mussels sambuca crispy fries cilantro-garlic aioli
Charbroiled Oysters
chorizo manchego cheese garlic lime butter panko
Sautéed Local Clams
tomatoes garlic & spices white wine lemon butter
Grilled Octopus
garbanzo salad roasted red pepper puree
Jerk Shrimp
coconut cucumber salad cilantro-garlic aioli
Daily Bread
maple bacon butter fig jam herbed ricotta
Tapenade
kalamata olives spices crostini
Pork Belly
naan japanese slaw blood orange reduction
Carrot Ginger Soup
créme fraiche
New England Clam Chowder
bacon potatoes cream
Soups
Salads
Mesclun
avocado bleu cheese crumbles grape tomatoes house vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts Kale Caesar
torn croutons parmigiana caesar dressing
Acorn Squash Kale
roasted brussels sprouts red cabbage pomegranate seeds candied pecans feta pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette
Crushed Baby Beet
arugula parmigiana almonds house vinaigrette
Apple Walnut
spring mix honey crisp apples goat cheese pomegranate seeds house vinaigrette
Crab Louis
romaine crabmeat grape tomatoes hard boiled egg pickled red onion jalapeño thousand island dressing
Grilled Octopus Salad
baby arugula garbanzo beans red onion feta lemon vinaigrette
LI Blue Point Oysters
minimum 3 per order
MD Chesapeake Oysters
minimum 3 per order
Local Clams
minimum 3 per order
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp
minimum 3 per order
IW Whaler
[6] bluepoint oysters [6] local clams [6] chesapeake oysters 1 1/4 lb. whole lobster [6] chilled shrimp
The Asbury
[4] oysters [4] local clams [6] chilled shrimp colossal crabmeat
Raw Bar
Fish Taco Bar
Jerk Mahi Mahi
arugula garbanzo beans pico de gallo cilantro garlic aioli
Gump
grilled shrimp shredded lettuce avocado pico de gallo jalapeno thousand island dressing
Roy-Boy
crispy cod shredded lettuce cilantro-garlic aioli pico de gallo
The Scot
seared salmon shredded lettuce pico de gallo fresh horseradish cilantro-garlic aioli
Impossible Burger
baby arugula sliced tomato smoked paprika ketchup
Black Bean Burger
baby spinach sliced tomato tapanade brioche
Vegan Flatbread
cauliflower crust san marzano tomatoes vegan mozzarella fresh basil
Tofu Tacos
apple fennel slaw pico de gallo roasted red pepper vinaigrette
Vegetarian
Mains - Served after 4pm
Three Cheese Ravioli
tomatoes cream peas
Bell Evans Chicken
sautéed spinach spicy garlic vinegar peppers fingerling potatoes roasted garlic demi-glace
Coffee Rubbed BBQ Pork Chop
house bbq sauce bacon jam shaved brussels sprouts
Rigatoni Collins
shrimp bay scallops clams mussels sun-dried tomatoes artichoke hearts garlic butter white wine sauce mezzi rigatoni
12oz NY Strip Steak
roasted red potatoes garlic spinach chipotle honey butter
Filet Mignon
roasted fingerling potatoes frizzled onions shiitake mushroom demi-glace
4th Avenue Linguine Clams
pancetta garlic butter white wine
Shrimp Tagliatelle
cherry tomatoes toasted almonds squid ink tagliatelle
Lobster Mac N' Cheese
bacon jalapeños panko
Cedar Plank Salmon
apple cider maple glaze sweet potato hash pomegranate gremolata
Swordfish
vegetable risotto eggplant caponata red pepper coulis
Mahi
porcini dusted shiitake mushrooms corn balsamic butter sauce
Crab Cakes
apple fennel slaw french fries jalapeno thousand island
Scallops
vegetable couscous local honey red pepper vinaigrette
Pork Belly
jalapeno & goat cheese polenta broccoli rabe carrot parsnip puree
Grass Fed Burger
8oz patty lettuce tomato pickled red onions jalapeno thousand island brioche bun french fries
Lobster Avocado Toast
multigrain toast smashed avocado two eggs red onion baby arugula everything bagel seasoning
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
smoked salmon poached eggs sliced tomato sliced red onion
Tofu Scramble
white toast fresh fruit
Smoked Salmon Benedict
nova scotia smoked salmon poached eggs candian bacon hollandaise sauce english muffin truffle hash
Pumpkin French Toast
toasted pumpkin seeds apple cider syrup cinnamon whipped butter
Shrimp Frittata
baby spinach parmigiana sun-dried tomatoes
Steak Eggs
6oz. sirloin truffle hash two eggs over easy toast
Chorizo, Egg Cheese Sandwich
brioche bun
Brunch - Served before 4pm
Handhelds - Served before 4pm
Grass Fed Burger
8oz patty lettuce sliced tomato pickled red onions brioche bun jalapeno thousand island dressing petite salad
Maine Lobster Roll
lobster salad mayo split top roll
Thai Grilled Chicken
avocado bacon melted swiss sweet chili sauce ciabatta
Sesame Salmon Sandwich
asian jicama slaw baby arugula orange soy glaze
Po'Boy
panko fried cod lettuce tomato pickled red onions lemon aioli brioche
Crab Cake
lettuce sliced tomato sriracha aioli pickled red onions brioche
Blackened Chicken Salad Sandwich
radiccio fennel sliced tomato red onion croissant
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
provolone gruyere sweet onion jam sourdough
Bello Dip
grilled portobella pickled red onion melted swiss cheese mushroom jus grilled baguette
Tim's Tuna Melt
hot vinegar peppers cheddar toast
Filet Mignon Sliders
caramelized onions provolone lettuce horseradish aioli
Grilled Jerk Mahi Mahi Sandwich
lettuce sliced tomato cilantro-garlic aioli brioche
French Fries
Vegetable Couscous
Sautéed Garlic Spinach
Fingerling Potatoes
Asparagus
Blistered Brussels Sprouts
Vegetable Risotto
Sides
Desserts
Cheesecake
Key Lime Pie
Milk & Cookies
Crème Brûlée Of The Day
Chocolate Torte
Pie In The Sky
tito's handmade vodka misunderstood oat nog liqueur pumpkin pie simple heavy cream whipped cream graham cracker pumpkin seed
Whale Mary
st. georges green chile vodka house bloody mix shrimp double-cut bacon celery stick bleu cheese olive pickle
Lychee-Bean
wheatley vodka vanilla bean lychee butterfly pea flower honey lime pansy
Figoni
botanist islay dry gin fig lillet blanc ramazzotti aperitivo rosato sage
IW Old Fashioned
old forester 86 straight bourbon simple cherry and orange bitters orange peel luxardo cherry
Smoked Black Manhattan
widow jane oak & applewood aged rye averna amara black walnut mexican chocolate bitters luxardo cherry
Golden Mule
el jimador blanco tequila dr. mcgillicuddy's vanilla liqueur pear nectar lime Q mixers ginger beer cinnamon stick
Ginger Rush
misunderstood ginger spiced whiskey ginger honey lemon nutmeg, candied ginger & sage
Margarita Negra
corozon reposado tequila mr. black coffee liqueur lime agave cocoa powder rim
Dandy Beez
grey whale gin green chartreuse dandelion simple lemon
Espresso Martini
ron zacapa rum averna amaro liqueur cacao half & half coffee beans
Yuzu Sunset
bumbu rum lychee puree yuzu lime fernet-branca liqueur float dehydrated orange
Kick It Root Down
mutiny roots vodka carrot tamarind ginger dr. mcgillicuddy's vanilla liqueur lime juice eucalyptus mint flower baby sweet pepper
Money On My Mind
earl grey barrel-aged gin luxardo cherry liqueur antica formula carpano orange lemon smoked
Libations - Signature
Libations - Spiritless
Prickly Marg
seedlip grove 42 desert pear lime dehydrated lime jalapeno salt
Pear'ly Made It
seedlip spice pear nectar blueberry lemon
Original
tito's handmade vodka oyster cocktail sauce
Hot
st. george green chile vodka oyster cocktail sauce