Caldwell Seafood Market & Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Caldwell Seafood Market & Cafe, a charming gem nestled at 390 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ. This quaint spot combines a seafood market with an inviting cafe atmosphere, offering an array of culinary delights that will excite any seafood lover.
The menu features a tempting selection of appetizers, including Fried Calamari and Charred Octopus, all crafted with freshness and flavor in mind. Don't miss the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail or the divine Oysters Rockefeller, perfect for sharing or indulging solo. For soup enthusiasts, the New England Clam Chowder and Lobster Bisque are must-tries.
Salads pop with freshness, from the classic Garden Salad to the rich Seafood Salad. Whether dining with family or friends, Caldwell is perfect for groups, offering outdoor seating and a casual ambiance that invites relaxation. A BYOB policy complements the fantastic seafood offerings, making this spot a local favorite for flavorful, high-quality meals.
Appetizers
Fried Calamari
Calamari rings battered and fried, tossed in a balsamic ginger sauce with cherry vinegar peppers.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Four jumbo gulf shrimp served with home made cocktail sauce.
Clams Oreganato
6 Little neck clams on half shell, topped with oreganato style bread crumbs.
Zuppa Di Clams
10 fresh little neck clams served in a garlic, butter, white wine sauce or red marinara sauce.
Charred Octopus
Grilled Spanish octopus, served with boiled potatoes, pepperoncini, olives, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon and fresh herbs.
Little Neck Clams on Half Shell
PEI Mussels
Best of Prince Edward Island mussels, in a red marinara or garlic, extra-virgin olive oil and white wine broth with fresh herbs served with house crostini.
Coconut Shrimp
Served with side of Thai Chili Sauce.
Oysters Rockefeller
Baked and Stuffed with creamy spinach (minimum 4 per order), price per oyster.
New England Clam Chowder
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Lobster Bisque
Soups
Salad
Garden Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, carrots and olives with house made vinaigrette.
Seafood Salad
Shrimp, calamari, octopus, with celery, pepperoncini, olives, sweet vinegar peppers, extra virgin olive oil, lemon and fresh herbs.
Shrimp Salad
Celery, mayonnaise dressing.
Calamari Salad
Fresh domestic squid with celery, pepperoncini, sweet vinegar peppers, olives, extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs.
Tunafish Salad
Over Caesar or Garden salad.
Scungili Salad
Vinegar peppers, celery, olives, fresh herbs, lemon and oil dressing.
Caesar Salad with Protein
Garden Salad with Protein
Crab Cake Sandwich
House made crab cake, pan fried, served on toasted buttered brioche roll, with micro-greens, tomatoes, guacamole and tartar sauce.
Lb. Angus Burger
Fresh Angus Grilled, topped with lettuce and tomatoes, served with house fries and pickles. Add cheese for an additional charge.
8 oz. Surf and Turf Burger
Fresh Angus and large beer battered shrimp, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, served with French fries and remoulade sauce.
Flounder Filet Sandwich
Lettuce, tomatoes, french fries and coleslaw.
Flounder Filet Wrap
Lettuce, tomatoes, french fries and coleslaw.
Tuna Fish Sandwich
Homemade fresh tuna fish with mayonnaise and celery, with lettuce and tomatoes.
Cajun Salmon Wrap
Fresh Norwegian salmon, seared with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, dill sauce served with French fries.
Shrimp Parmigiana Sandwich
Served with french fries.
Sandwiches
Pasta
Linguini Clam Sauce
Minced and whole little neck clams in garlic and oil or red marinara sauce with fresh basil.
Zuppa Di Pesce
Fresh little neck clams, PEI mussels, domestic calamari rings, fresh basil scallops, gulf shrimp, lobster tail in garlic and oil or red marinara sauce over linguini.
Shrimp Gorgonzola
Large gulf shrimp and a creamy Gorgonzola sauce served over fresh white and green pasta.
Shrimp Scampi
Large gulf shrimp and extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon and white wine over linguini.
Shrimp
Large gulf shrimp in a red marinara sauce sweet or hot over linguini.
Calamari
Fresh domestic calamari rings in a red marinara sauce, sweet or hot over linguini.
Lobster Ravioli
In a pink cream sauce with chunks of lobster meat.
Linguini Marinara
Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, plum tomatoes and basil.
Pasta Putanesca
Fresh green and white pasta with anchovies, capers, olives in fresh plum tomato sauce.
Fried Jumbo Shrimp
Jumbo gulf shrimp, breaded and fried, served with house fries, tartar and cocktail sauce.
Shrimp Parmigiana
Jumbo gulf shrimp Fried and topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and baked.
Caldwell Famous Fish and Chips
Fresh Cod in a beer batter, deep fried, served with house fries, coleslaw, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce and malt vinegar.
Paglia & Fieno Pescatore
Fish and shellfish in a delicious house made fish broth with saffron over fresh green and white pasta.
Mixed Fried Seafood
Shrimp, scallops, flounder, calamari served with cocktail sauce and tartar sauce over house fries.
Mixed Grilled Seafood
Lobster tail, scallops, shrimp, octopus over sauted spinach and beans.
Fresh Cod Siciliano
Cherry tomatoes, green olives, pinoli nuts, fennel seeds, capers, basil.
Salmon Grilled
Served with potatoes and vegetables.
Swordfish Livornese
Minced onions, gaeta olives, capers, fresh tomato & basil sauce.
Red Snapper Cajun Style
Pan seared with Cajun spices served on a scampi sauce with rice and beans..
Halibut Almond Crusted
IIn a creamy Dijon sauce.
Flounder Fillet Broiled
Tuna Steak- Sesame Crusted
Served with a teriyaki glaze.
Crab Cake Platter
Served with tartar and cocktail sauce, french fries & coleslaw.
Entrees
Sides
French Fries
Fried potatoes.