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  • Shanty Grille

Shanty Grille

(410) 465-9660
  • 3410 Plum Tree Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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(410) 465-9660
  • Dinner
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Appetizers
    • Roma Crab Bread $10

      Lump crab, mozzarella & parmesan cheese spread on french bread and finished in the oven. Served over a bed of roma tomato house marinara.

    • Crab Dip $13

      Creamy lump crab dip served with a toasted parmesan baguette.

    • Saffron Mussels $10

      P.e.i. mussels & tomato steamed in white wine, garlic & saffron broth. Gluten free

    • Crab Jalapenos $9

      Bacon wrapped jalapenos stuffed with crab dip & served with blackberry glaze. Gluten free

    • Calamari Bowl $10

      Fresh flash fried in a crisp tortilla shell with house marinara & remoulade sauce.

    • Firecracker Shrimp $9

      Plump domestic shrimp in a crisp spring roll shell with sweet chili dipping sauce

    • Clams Casino $9

      North atlantic top neck clams baked with garlic butter & Applewood smoked bacon.

    • Chips & Ranch $5

      Signature potato chips made to order, served with a side of our ranch dressing. Gluten free

    • Steamed Shrimp $12

      ½ pound of large domestic shrimp steamed with our house seasoning.

    • Shrimp Quesadilla $9

      Blackened shrimp, peppers, onion & cheddar cheese pressed in a flour tortilla. Served with salsa, sour cream & guacamole.

    • Shanty Maki Roll $11

      Tempura fried ahi tuna & avocado maki roll. Topped with spicy crab.

    • Oyster Rockefellar $12

      Six plump bay oysters stuffed with spinach, shallots, heavy cream & pernod. Finished with hollandaise sauce. Gluten free

    • Big House Nachos $8

      Beef chili, cheddar cheese, pepperjack cheese, pico de gallo & chipotle sour cream.

    • Buffalo Shrimp Nachos $8

      Spicy, crispy petite shrimp, cheddar cheese, blue cheese & scallions.

    • Seared Day Boat Scallops $12

      Jumbo pan seared scallops finished with a sweet corn puree.

    • Seared Ahi Tuna $13

      Sesame crusted fresh cut sushi grade Ahi tuna served rare with seaweed salad, jasmine rice & wasabi. Dipping sauces on the side for gluten allergies. Gluten free

    • Bruschetta Caprese $8

      Baked artisan bread topped with tomato, fresh mozzarella & pesto cream.

    • Big Chuck's Wings $10

      Crispy chicken wings tossed in our signature rub, chesapeake seasoning, or classic buffalo sauce. Gluten free

    • Smoked Salmon Plate $10

      Fresh salmon smoked in house. Served with capers, onion, hard boiled egg, toasted pita rounds & horseradish dill sauce.

    • Steamed Clams $11

      Littleneck clams steamed to order. Gluten free

  • House Salads
    • Chopped Salad $5

      Chopped romaine, onion, chopped egg & carrot, tomato. Add grilled chicken $5.00. Add shrimp $6.00. Add sliced filet $7.00. Add grilled salmon $6.00. Gluten free

    • Caesar Salad $7

      Romaine, shaved parmesan & croutons tossed in our caesar dressing. Add grilled chicken $5.00. Add shrimp $6.00. Add sliced filet $7.00. Add grilled salmon $6.00

    • Il Giardino Salad $7

      Romaine, tomato, red onion, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives & feta cheese tossed in Italian vinaigrette. Add grilled chicken $5.00. Add shrimp $6.00. Add sliced filet $7.00. Add grilled salmon $6.00. Gluten free

  • Entree Salads
    • Honolulu Ahi Bowl $15

      Ahi tuna, served rare with mixed greens, mango relish, onion & cherry tomatoes. Tossed in cilantro lime vinaigrette & served in a crisp tortilla bowl.

    • Fried Goat Cheese $12

      Crispy goat cheese served over field greens, walnuts, pears & dried cranberries. Tossed in pomegranate vinaigrette.

    • Fried Oyster Salad $14

      Crispy chesapeake bay oysters served on a bed of mixed greens with tomato, red onion & honey mustard dressing.

    • Moroccan Steak $14

      Mixed greens, parmesan & onion crisps topped with thin sliced beef tenderloin. Tossed in sundried tomato vinaigrette.

    • Grilled Avocado $15

      Lemon pepper grilled avocado stuffed with crab salad. Served over mixed greens, tomato, onion, shrimp & mandarin oranges. Tossed in a key lime vinaigrette. Gluten free

    • Blackened Shrimp $12

      Field greens, bacon, tomato, & crumbled bleu cheese topped with blackened shrimp. Tossed with ranch dressing. Gluten free

  • Meats & Pastas
    • King Carbonara $18

      Sliced filet, bacon, caramelized onion & linguine tossed in parmesan cream sauce.

    • New York Strip $32

      Always hormone & antibiotic free. Served with chef's choice starch & vegetable.

    • London Broil & Shrimp $19

      Grilled london broil sliced thin & paired with three crispy tempura shrimp. Served with chef's choice starch & vegetable.

    • Pasta Norcina $15

      Spaghetti tossed with hot italian sausage, crushed red pepper, parmesan cheese & cream.

    • Grilled Sirloin $21

      All natural grilled sirloin steak served with onion crispies. Served with chef's choice starch & vegetable.

    • Penne Amatriciana $14

      Penne pasta tossed with smoked bacon, plum tomatoes, basil, and garlic with a touch of cream.

    • 3-Legged Chicken $16

      Chicken quarter trio: caribbean jerk, hickory smoked, and parmesan crusted. Served with fried mac & cheese and french beans.

  • Gourmet Sandwiches
    Served with cole slaw & fresh cut chips
    • Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich $18

      Our signature crab cake served on a brioche roll.

    • Twisted Turkey $9

      Roasted turkey, berry preserves, mixed greens & creamy sage cheese spread served on multi-grain ciabatta bread.

    • Basil Chicken Salad $9

      Grilled chicken salad blended with basil garlic mayo. Served on toasted rosemary ciabatta bread with mixed greens & tomato.

    • Grilled Vegetable Sandwich $12

      Grilled portabella mushroom, onions, spinach, fresh mozzarella & pesto mayo on ciabatta bread.

    • Surf & Turf Burger $13

      All natural ground beef burger, topped with petite gulf shrimp & pepper jack cheese. Served on a soft brioche roll.

    • Big Alfredo Burger $15

      All natural beef burger, topped with bacon wrapped crab dip jalapenos, onion crispies, aged cheddar cheese & sweet raspberry sauce. Served on a soft pretzel roll.

    • California Burger $11

      Hand formed ½ lb. burger topped with house guacamole, red onion & pepperjack cheese. Served on a brioche roll.

    • Pulled Pork $11

      Slow cooked & sauced with our signature BBQ sauce. Served on ciabatta bread.

    • Shanty Shrimp Salad $12

      Fresh shrimp salad with diced celery. Served on ciabatta bread with lettuce & tomato.

    • Prime Rib Panini $12

      Sliced prime rib, horseradish mayo, fried onions & cheddar cheese on pressed ciabatta bread.

    • Salmon BLT $10

      Smoked salmon, bacon, avocado, lettuce & tomato on a pretzel roll with creamy pommery mustard.

    • Shanty Cuban $9

      Smoked pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard & pickles on pressed ciabatta bread.

    • Baltimore Bookmaker $10

      Shrimp, salami, capicola ham, black forest ham, mozzarella, onion, tomato & romaine lettuce. Served on a sun dried tomato focaccia bread with olive pepperoncini spread.

    • Southern Crispy Cod $9

      Served on a brioche roll with sauteed onion, pepper jack cheese, smoked bacon & remoulade sauce.

    • Harlow French Dip $12

      Sliced filet served on crostini french bread with herbed garlic cheese spread & caramelized onions.

    • Reuben Panini $9

      Hot pressed rye stuffed with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & house russian dressing.

  • Garden
    • Eggplant Stack $15

      Sliced eggplant layered with pesto, fresh mozzarella, basil & house marinara sauce. Served over spaghetti

    • Stuffed Portabella $16

      Baked with spinach, goat cheese & tomato. Served with fruited wild rice & orange buerre blanc sauce

    • Roasted Veggie Pasta $14

      Roasted seasonal vegetables tossed with garlic, white wine, basil, & penne pasta

    • Grilled Acorn Squash $16

      Stuffed with wild rice, feta cheese, dried cranberries & granny smith apples. Topped with a warm maple butter sauce

    • Shanty Stuffed Potato $4

      Our signature side dish using our third generation family recipe. Creamy twice baked potato topped with cheddar cheese. A la carte. Gluten free

  • Seafood
    • Maryland Crab Cakes $18

      Our award winning crab cakes served broiled, fried or blackened. Served with chef's choice starch & vegetable.

    • Bay & Turf $28

      Our signature crab cake paired with grilled filet medallions. Served with chef's choice starch & vegetable.

    • Grilled Rainbow Trout $17

      Served with a balsamic reduction, wilted spinach & wild rice.

    • Grilled Island Shrimp $17

      Plump grilled shrimp in coconut curry sauce served over jasmine rice with peppers, onions & mango salsa.

    • Waterman's Stew $21

      Clams, codfish, shrimp, mussels & catfish simmered in a hearty tomato seafood broth.

    • Crispy Fish & Grits $14

      Crispy fried lemon pepper catfish served with old bay grits & finished with lemon buerre blanc sauce. Served with French beans.

    • Cedar Plank Salmon $16

      Grilled salmon on a cedar plank with citrus herb butter sauce. Served with chef's choice starch & vegetable. Gluten free

    • Oysters Alfredo $23

      Spicy pepperoncini alfredo, jumbo lump crab & fettuccine. Topped with crispy fried oysters.

    • Whole Baby Flounder $27

      Seasoned with lemon pepper and broiled to perfection. Served with wild rice, toasted almonds, roasted red pepper & lemon caper butter.

    • Crab Cake Cordon Bleu $19

      Jumbo lump crab cake, ham and Swiss cheese baked in a puff pastry shell. Served with sweet honey mustard glaze with chef's choice starch & vegetable.

    • Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp $22

      Stuffed with crab imperial and glazed with hollandaise sauce. Served with chef's choice starch & vegetable

    • Shrimp Scampi $17

      Plump domestic shrimp sauteed with garlic, white wine & butter over linguine topped with parmesan cheese.

    • Blackened Mahi Mahi $23

      Topped with jumbo lump crab, roma tomato, scallions & sweet peas. Finished with basil butter sauce. Gluten free

    • Seafood Puttanesca $23

      Shrimp, scallops, mussels, and calamari simmered in a chunky tomato sauce with capers, kalamata olives, garlic, lemon & fettuccini noodles. Served with crisp toast points.

  • Small Plates
    • Shrimp Tacos $11

      Two baked tortillas filled with lemon pepper sauteed petite shrimp, pico de gallo, crisp lettuce, pepperjack cheese & chipotle sour cream. (Fried fish tacos, also available)

    • Coca-Cola Ribs $11

      Marinated in coca-cola, brown sugar, & spices. slow roasted and topped with our home made BBQ sauce. Paired with French beans & fried mac & cheese.

    • Thai Grilled Salmon $11

      Served with rice noodles, peppers, onions & sweet chili glaze. Gluten free

    • Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf $10

      Tender roasted with tomato molasses glaze. Served with chef's choice starch & vegetable.

    • General Tso Chicken $11

      Crispy chicken tossed in our own Szechuan sauce. Served in a wonton basket with peppers, onions & jasmine rice.

    • Chicken Marsala $11

      Plump chicken tenders sauteed with mushrooms, shallots & marsala wine. Served with chef's choice starch & vegetables.

    • Lemon Pepper Scallops $14

      Seared day boat scallops served on a bed of old bay grits and finished with a roasted red pepper coulis.

    • Maryland Fried Oysters $14

      Plump maryland oysters, breaded and flash fried. Served with cole slaw & fresh cut chips.

  • Flatbreads
    • Steak Caesar $10

      Thin sliced beef tenderloin & parmesan cheese topped with chilled, chopped caesar salad & croutons.

    • Crab & Shrimp Scampi $12

      Crab, shrimp, scallions, parmesan cheese, garlic, & tomato.

    • BBQ Chicken $9

      Grilled chicken, red onion, BBQ sauce & mozzarella cheese.

    • Margherita $9

      Marinara, fresh basil & fresh mozzarella cheese.

    • White Veggie $8

      Olive oil, broccoli, tomato, olives, peppers, mushrooms, red onion & parmesan cheese.

  • Happy Hour
    • Wings (8) $50

    • 1/2 Lb Steamed Shrimp $5

  • Kids Meals - Entrees
    Includes on entree, one side and milk, juice or kids soda. Children 12 & under
    • Pizza $6

      Cheese or pepperoni

    • Burger $6

      Add cheese or bacon

    • Nino Nachos $6

      Corn tortillas & cheddar

    • Spaghetti & Sauce $6

      Marinara or butter

    • Crispy Shrimp $6

      Fried petite shrimp

    • Curly Dog $6

      Crispy curly beef hot dog

    • Cheese Quesadilla $6

      Cheddar cheese

    • Chicken Strips $6

      BBQ or honey mustard

  • Kids Meals - Sides
    • Homemade Chips $6

    • Carrots & Ranch $6

    • Fried Mac & Cheese $6

    • Kiddie Salad $6

    • Veggie of the Day $6

    • French Fries $6

  • Kids Meals - Sweet
    • Fruit Sorbet $2

    • Chocolate Chips Sundae $2

    • Cup O' Dirt $2

  • Desserts
    • New York Cheesecake $7

    • New Orleans Bread Pudding $6

    • Smith Island Chocolate Cake $8

    • Premium Ice Cream or Sorbet $5

  • Homemade Desserts
    • Chocolate Smith Island Cake $8

      Ten layers of rich chocolate cake filled with chocolate mousse. topped with white chocolate shavings and drizzled with salted caramel

    • New Orleans Bread Pudding $6

      Made with raisins and finished with a warm bourbon sauce

    • New York Style Cheesecake $7

      Rich and creamy cheesecake with a delicate hint of lemon and a graham cracker crust

    • Premium Ice Cream & Sorbets $5

    • Pecan Nut Ball $6

      Vanilla ice cream rolled in graham cracker crumbs and pecans topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and a cherry

    • Grandma's Strawberry Shortcake $7

      Fresh shortbread layered with strawberries and whipped cream

  • Starters
    • Maryland Crab Soup $6

      Spicy blue crab vegetable soup

    • Chef's Favorite Soup $6

      Delicious selections made fresh daily

    • Caesar Salad $6

      Romaine, shaved parmesan & croutons tossed in our signature caesar dressing

    • Fresh Fruit Plate $9

      Seasonal fresh fruit served with citrus yogurt

    • Crab Bread $10

      Toasted French baguette topped with crab dip, mozzarella cheese & house marinara sauce

    • Smoked Salmon Tar Tar $10

      Served with capers, onion, egg, toasted pita, & horseradish dill sauce

    • Steamed Shrimp $9

      ½ pound of shrimp steamed in our house seasoning

    • Saffron Mussels $9

      P.e.i. mussels & tomato steamed in white wine, garlic & saffron broth

  • Omelettes
    Fluffy three egg omelettes prepared fresh to order
    • Shanty Style $14

      Crab, tomato, ham & smoked gouda

    • Western $8

      Ham, peppers, onions & cheddar cheese

    • Lumberjack $11

      Bacon, sausage, ham, potatoes, onion & cheddar cheese

    • Heart Healthy $8

      Egg whites, spinach, tomato, red onion & broccoli

    • Omelette Your Way $8

      Choose any three items for your omelette: smoked gouda, swiss cheese, american cheese, mushrooms, spinach, onion, applewood bacon, ham or maple sausage. Additional choices $0.75. Add crab for an additional $6.00. Add shrimp for an additional $4.00

  • Benedicts
    Two poached eggs over english muffins
    • Traditional $10

      Grilled ham & hollandaise sauce

    • LeCronier $13

      Crab, shrimp & saffron hollandaise sauce

    • Fitzpatrick $13

      Beef tenderloin strips & bearnaise sauce

  • Chef's Collection
    • Green Apple & Walnut French Toast $9

      Stuffed with fresh apple, cranberries & brown sugar cream cheese

    • Crab Monte Cristo $11

      Old bay battered texas toast stuffed with lump crab imperial, ham & swiss cheese

    • Chesapeake Skillet $13

      Scrambled eggs, bacon, peppers, onions, potatoes, cheddar cheese & chesapeake crab seasoning

    • Foster French Toast $9

      Cinnamon egg battered Texas toast topped with warm bananas & rum butter

    • Steak & Eggs $14

      Grilled filet sliced thin & paired with two eggs any style

    • Belgian Waffle $9

      Golden waffle served with your choice of toppings: Fresh strawberries, chocolate chips, warm bananas & fresh whipped cream

    • Applewood Salmon $13

      Broiled salmon wrapped in applewood smoked bacon & paired with a poached egg & maple butter

    • Italian Eggs $9

      Two eggs fried in french bread with garlic, parmesan, roasted red pepper and maple sausage

    • Two Egg Stack $6

      Two fried eggs with bacon & american cheese on your choice of bread: ciabatta, texas toast or english muffin

  • Favorites
    • Maryland Crab Cake $14

      Our famous house crab cake prepared broiled or fried

    • Bookmaker Sandwich $10

      Shrimp, salami, cappicola, black forest ham, mozzarella, onion, tomato & romaine lettuce. Served on a sun dried tomato focaccia bread with olive pepperoncini spread

    • Baked Stuffed Shrimp $14

      Three jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab imperial. Baked & glazed with Hollandaise sauce

    • Shrimp Salad Sandwich $12

      Fresh shrimp salad with diced celery. Served on ciabatta bread with lettuce & tomato

    • Harlow French Dip $12

      Sliced filet served on crostini french bread with herbed garlic cheese spread & caramelized onions

    • Avocado Salad $15

      Lemon pepper grilled avocado stuffed with crab salad. Served over mixed greens, tomato, onion, shrimp & mandarin oranges. Tossed in key lime vinaigrette

  • Brunch Extras
    • Half Malted Waffle $4

    • Grilled Ham $4

    • Maples Sausage $3

    • Home Fried Potatoes $3

    • Applewood Potatoes $3

    • Cole Slaw $3

  • Kids Meals
    • French Toast or Waffes $4

      Add chocolate chips or strawberries

    • Cheesy Egg Scramble $4

      Scrambled eggs & cheddar cheese

  • Box Lunch Delivery
    Pickle, cookies, tax & your choice of cole slaw, pasta salad or chips
    • Rueben Panini $8

      Corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing on presse rye

    • Cheesapeake Club $8

      Turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo & cranberry sauce

    • Chicken Fajita wrap $8

      Grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, peppers & onion in a flour wrap

    • Shrimp Caesar Wrap $8

      Blackened shrimp, caesar salad in a flour wrap

    • Sliced Pit Beef $8

      Smoked hickory pit beef on a kaiser roll

    • Pulled BBQ Pork $8

      Shredded BBQ pork on a kaiser roll

    • Pulled BBQ Chicken $8

      Shredded BBQ chicken on a kaiser roll

    • Buffalo Shrimp Wrap $8

      Spicy shrimp, lettuce, tomato & bleu cheese

    • Harvest Salad $8

      Mixed greens, apple slices, candied pistachios & asiago cheese, citrus vinaigrette on the side

    • Prime Rib Panini $10

      Prime rib, horsedish mayo fried onions & cheddar on sourdough

    • Crab Cake Sandwich $10

      4 oz house crab cake on a kaiser roll with lettuce & tomato

    • Shrimp Salad $10

      Shrimp sald on a kaiser roll with lettuce & tomato

    • Salmon Blt $10

      Salmon, bacon, avocado, lettuce & tomato on a pretzel roll

    • Bookmaker Salad $10

      Greens topped with salami, mozzarella, pepperoncinis, black olives tomato & parmesan cheese. Served with house dressing

    • Thai Chicken Salad $10

      Greens with chilled chicken, cabbage, red peppers, carrots, cucumber, cliantro scallions, mint & peanits honey soy dressing on the side

    • Chicken or Shrimp Caesar $10

      Traditional house caesar salad topped with grilled shrimp or chicken

    • Colossal Crabcake $15

      Broiled 65 ounce house crab cake on a kaiser roll with lettuce tomato

    • Seared Ahi Salad $15

      Marinated ahi tuna seared rare over mixed greens cucumbers & carrots served with sweet soy vinaigrette on the side

    • Chicken Crab Melt $15

      Grilled chicken, topped with crab dip cheddar cheese & old bay served on a pretzel roll

    • Crostini French Dip $15

      Beef tenderloin garlic herb cheese caramelized onions & natural jus on the side

    • Baked Stuffed Shrimp $15

      Three jumbo shrimp stuffed with backfin crab imperial & baked with hollandaise

  • Beverages
    • Coke $1

    • Diet Coke $1

    • Sprite $1

    • Iced Tea $1

    • Water $1

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