Roots Ocean Prime Menu

98 University Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
  • APPETIZERS

    • NOW IN SEASON! STONE CRAB CLAWS

      mustard sauce, cocktail sauce limited availability
    • FRENCH ONION SOUP

      gruyère, croutons
      $9.95
    • LOBSTER BISQUE

      asparagus, lobster, chives
      $12.95
    • KOBE SLIDERS

      cheddar, caramelized onions
      $19.95
    • NJ BURRATA

      tomato, grilled ciabatta, balsamic, basil pesto
      $15.95
    • YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE

      crushed avocado, crispy wontons, wasabi cream, ponzu, sesame seeds
      $17.95
    • RHODE ISLAND CRISPY CALAMARI

      cherry peppers, roasted red pepper“marinara”
      $15.95
    • ROOTS CRISPY SHRIMP SCAMPI

      garlic, butter, white wine
      $18.95
    • CRISPY WAGYU DUMPLINGS

      honey sambal, mustard sauce
      $18.95
    • SPICY FALL OFF THE BONE RIBS

      baby back pork ribs
      $16.95
    • APPLEWOOD SMOKED SLAB BACON

      maple glaze
      $14.95
    • COLOSSAL LUMP CRAB CAKE

      lemon, tartar sauce
      $23.95
  • RAW BAR

    • 1/4 LB COLOSSAL LUMP CRAB COCKTAIL

      sliced avocado, mustard and cocktail sauces
      $25.95
    • CHILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

      cocktail sauce
      $18.95
    • LOCAL EAST COAST OYSTERS

      half shell, by the half dozen
      $17.95
    • LOBSTER COCKTAIL

      whole 1 1/4 lobster chilled, cocktail sauce
      $29.95
    • CHILLED SEAFOOD PLATTER

      lobster, oysters, shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare
  • SALADS

    • CAESAR SALAD

      garlic croutons, grana padano
      $14.95
    • ARUGULA SALAD

      spicy candied walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, shaved apple, cider vinaigrette
      $11.95
    • CHOPPED SALAD

      romaine, iceberg, tomato, corn, broccoli, carrot, feta, cucumber, asparagus, black peppercorn dressing
      $14.95
    • ASSORTED BABY GREENS

      baby tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, balsamic vinaigrette
      $11.95
    • WEDGE OF CHILLED ICEBERG LETTUCE

      tomato, crispy red onions, bacon, blue cheese
      $11.95
  • VEGETARIAN

    • RICOTTA GNOCCHI

      mushroom cream sauce, spring peas, fried basil
      $21.95
  • STEAKS

    • BEEF WELLINGTON

      filet mignon, mushroom, asparagus, Hollandaise sauce (limited availability)
      $49.95
    • 12 OZ PETITE PRIME NY STRIP STEAK

      $44.95
    • 16 OZ PRIME NY STRIP STEAK

      $49.95
    • 8 OZ PETIT FILET MIGNON

      $44.95
    • 12 OZ FILET MIGNON

      $49.95
    • 20 OZ DRY AGED COWBOY STEAK

      $55.95
    • 42 OZ PRIME PORTERHOUSE STEAK FOR TWO

      $149.95
    • ROOTS TAILORS PLATE

      A surf & turf of petite cut filet mignon (6 oz) & two jumbo shrimp with a scampi butter sauce
      $44.95
    • ROOTS FRIED BREAST OF CHICKEN

      whipped potato, asparagus, hot honey sauce
      $29.95
    • HORSERADISH CREAM

      $3.50
    • AU POIVRE

      $3.50
    • HOLLANDAISE

      $3.50
    • BÉARNAISE SAUCES

      $3.50
  • SEAFOOD

    • VIKING VILLAGE SCALLOPS

      cauliflower purée, roasted cauliflower, bacon, onion jam
      $34.95
    • HORSERADISH-CRUSTED ATLANTIC SALMON

      horseradish cream sauce and asparagus
      $31.95
    • CHILEAN SEA BASS

      herb-crusted, dill, capers, beurre blanc
      $48.95
  • ADDITIONS

    • BLUE CHEESE HAT

      $4.95
    • LOBSTER & CHERRY PEPPERS

      $19.95
    • JUMBO SHRIMP

      $5.95
    • "CLASSIC" PEPPERCORN CRUST

    • SHAVED BLACK WINTER TRUFFLES

      $18.95
    • OSCAR STYLE

      colossal crab, asparagus, hollandaise
      $21.95
  • SAUCES

    • ROOTS STEAK SAUCE

      (COMPLIMENTARY)
    • AU POIVRE

      $2.50
    • BÉARNAISE

      $2.50
    • HOLLANDAISE

      $2.50
    • HORSERADISH CREAM

      $2.50
  • SIDES

    • OUR FAMOUS MAC & CHEESE

      $8.95
    • MAC 'N CHEESE "ALL-IN"

      Creamed spinach, onion rings, smoked bacon
      $21.95
    • TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE

      $23.95
    • LOBSTER MACARONI AND CHEESE

      $27.95
    • CORN CREME BRÛLÉE

      $8.95
    • CREAMED SPINACH

      $8.95
    • BRUSSELS SPROUTS

      $9.95
    • HONEY SAMBAL

      $9.95
    • BACON & SCALLIONS

      $9.95
    • CLASSIC WHIPPED POTATOES

      $8.95
    • GRILLED ASPARAGUS

      $10.95
    • POTATOES AU GRATIN

      $9.95
    • LOCAL ROASTED MUSHROOMS

      $8.95
    • BROCCOLI GARLIC & OIL

      $8.95
    • ONION RINGS

      $8.95
    • POMME FRITES

      $8.95
    • COLOSSAL LOADED BAKED POTATO

      $8.95
  • APPETIZERS

    • NOW IN SEASON! STONE CRAB CLAWS

      mustard sauce, cocktail sauce limited availability
    • FRENCH ONION SOUP

      gruyère, croutons
      $9.95
    • LOBSTER BISQUE

      asparagus, lobster, chives
      $12.95
    • KOBE SLIDERS

      cheddar, caramelized onions
      $19.95
    • NJ BURRATA

      tomato, grilled ciabatta, balsamic, basil pesto
      $15.95
    • YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE

      crushed avocado, crispy wontons, wasabi cream, ponzu, sesame seeds
      $17.95
    • RHODE ISLAND CRISPY CALAMARI

      cherry peppers, roasted red pepper“marinara”
      $15.95
    • ROOTS CRISPY SHRIMP SCAMPI

      garlic, butter, white wine
      $18.95
    • FALL OFF THE BONE SPICY BARBECUE BABY BACK PORK RIBS

      baby back pork ribs
      $16.95
    • APPLEWOOD SMOKED SLAB BACON

      maple glaze
      $14.95
    • COLOSSAL LUMP CRAB CAKE

      lemon, tartar sauce
      $23.95
  • RAW BAR

    • 1/4 LB COLOSSAL LUMP CRAB COCKTAIL

      sliced avocado, mustard and cocktail sauces
      $25.95
    • CHILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

      cocktail sauce
      $18.95
    • LOCAL EAST COAST OYSTERS

      half shell, by the half dozen
      $17.95
    • LOBSTER COCKTAIL

      whole 1 1/4 lobster chilled, cocktail sauce
      $29.95
    • CHILLED SEAFOOD PLATTER

      lobster, oysters, shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare
  • SALADS

    • CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

      garlic croutons, grana padano
      $20.95
    • STEAKHOUSE SALAD

      sliced 6 oz prime NY strip, wedge, crispy onions, bacon, blue cheese
      $21.95
    • CHOPPED SALAD

      romaine, iceberg, tomato, corn, broccoli, carrot, feta, cucumber, asparagus, black peppercorn dressing
      $14.95
    • STEAK AND ARUGULA SALAD

      sliced 4oz filet, shaved apples, walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, apple cider vinaigrette
      $18.95
    • SEARED SALMON SALAD

      arugula, cucumber, avocado, shaved carrots, apple cider vinaigrette
      $20.95
    • LOBSTER SALAD

      mixed greens, avocado, bacon, tomato, grana padano, lemon herb dressing
      $24.95
    • WEDGE OF ICEBERG LETTUCE

      tomato, crispy red onions, bacon, blue cheese
      $11.95
  • STEAKS

    • 12 OZ PETITE PRIME NY STRIP STEAK

      $44.95
    • 16 OZ PRIME NY STRIP STEAK

      $49.95
    • 8 OZ PETIT FILET MIGNON

      $44.95
    • 12 OZ FILET MIGNON

      $49.95
    • 20 OZ DRY AGED COWBOY STEAK

      $55.95
    • 42 OZ PRIME PORTERHOUSE STEAK FOR TWO

      $149.95
    • ROOTS TAILORS PLATE

      A surf & turf of petite cut filet mignon (6 oz) & two jumbo shrimp with a scampi butter sauce
      $44.95
  • SEAFOOD

    • VIKING VILLAGE SCALLOPS

      cauliflower purée, roasted cauliflower, bacon, onion jam
      $34.95
    • HORSERADISH-CRUSTED ATLANTIC SALMON

      horseradish cream sauce and asparagus
      $31.95
    • CHILEAN SEA BASS

      herb-crusted, dill, capers, beurre blanc
      $48.95
  • SIDES

    • ROASTED CORN

      $8.95
    • TOMATO & BASIL

      $8.95
    • STEAKHOUSE MAC 'N CHEESE "ALL-IN"

      creamed spinach, onion rings, smoked bacon
      $21.95
    • CREAMED SPINACH

      $8.95
    • LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE

      $27.95
    • BRUSSELS SPROUTS

      $9.95
    • HONEY SAMBAL

      $9.95
    • BACON & SCALLIONS

      $9.95
    • CLASSIC WHIPPED POTATOES

      $8.95
    • GRILLED ASPARAGUS

      $10.95
    • POTATOES AU GRATIN

      $9.95
    • LOCAL ROASTED MUSHROOMS

      $8.95
    • BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC & OIL

      $8.95
    • ONION RINGS

      $8.95
    • POMME FRITES

      $8.95
    • COLOSSAL LOADED BAKED POTATO

      $8.95
    • MACARONI & CHEESE

      $8.95
  • ENTREES

    • LOBSTER ROLL

      herb mayo, brioche roll
      $24.95
    • KOBE SLIDERS

      caramelized onions, cheddar cheese
      $19.95
    • STEAKHOUSE CHEDDAR BURGER

      Roots Steak Sauce, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, frites
      $21.95
    • OPEN-FACED COLOSSAL CRAB CAKE SANDWICH

      tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, Old Bay frites
      $25.95
    • CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

      swiss, slaw, ranch dressing
      $18.95
    • ROOTS STEAK SANDWICH

      prime NY strip, horseradish cream, arugula, crispy onion rings, onion au jus, brioche roll, frites
      $26.95

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