Lucky Bones Backwater Grille Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at Lucky Bones Backwater Grille
Perched in the charming coastal town of Cape May, NJ, Lucky Bones Backwater Grille is a culinary gem that captures the essence of contemporary American cuisine infused with fresh seafood delights. The menu tantalizes each diner’s palate with standout offerings like Mahi Mahi tacos and a gluten-free cheesesteak pizza, ensuring every guest feels catered to, including those with dietary restrictions.
Patrons rave about the lobster bisque, rich and brimming with chunks of lobster, while the clam boat pizza showcases an abundance of fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is vibrant yet cozy, making it an ideal spot for families and friends alike. With generous portions and a diverse beverage selection—featuring local craft beers and a robust whiskey list—each visit guarantees an unforgettable dining experience. Reserve your table today; it's no wonder this place is popular!
Brick Oven Pizza
Margherita Pizza - Pizza
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil.
Gorgonzola Buffalo Chicken Pizza - Pizza
Avery Island pepper sauce, marinated chicken, bacon, roasted garlic, aged Gorgonzola.
Italian Stallion Pizza - Pizza
Homemade meatballs, sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, red sauce, ricotta, mozzarella.
Classic Jule Pizza - Pizza
Sweet Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, rosemary, red sauce, mozzarella.
Clam Boat Pizza - Pizza
New Haven style, local ocean clams, roasted garlic, parmesan, mozzarella, fresh oregano.
Pizza Positano - Pizza
Artisan sopressata salami, garlic oil, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, mozzarella.
Shrooms & Cheese Pizza - Pizza
Kennett Square mushrooms, pecorino Romano, Taleggio (pungent, but good), red or white.
Sofia Pie - Pizza
Shrimp, mozzarella, roasted garlic cloves, house garlic oil.
Four Cheese Pizza - Pizza
Fresh mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, Taleggio, red or white.
American Pie - Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Harvest Pie - Pizza
Oven roasted butternut squash, parmesan goat cheese, caramelized onions, sage pesto, Prosciutto di Parma, nutmeg cream drizzle.
Skip Jack Pizza - Pizza
Topped with tossed arugula, Prosciutto di Parma, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Croque Madame Pizza - Pizza
French tradition, gruyere & Locatelli cheese, Artisan sopressata, bacon, sunny side eggs.
Brick Oven Roasted Veggie White Pizza - Pizza
Zucchini, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, onions, mozzarella, fresh basil, house garlic oil.
Atlantic Calamari - Appetizer
Half pound, lightly dusted to order, fresh fried, roasted red pepper aioli.
Backwater Grille Super Nachos - Small
Hand cut, house fried tortillas, tomatoes, soft black beans, scallions, salsa verde, jack cheese, sour cream.
Backwater Grille Super Nachos - Large
Hand cut, house fried tortillas, tomatoes, soft black beans, scallions, salsa verde, jack cheese, sour cream.
Half Rack Slow-Cooked Baby Back Ribs - Appetizer
Slow cooked, savory Chipotle rubbed, tangy house BBQ.
Brick Oven Roasted Creamy Spinach Dip - Appetizer
Our house original recipe.
Cuba Spiced U-Peel_Em Shrimp Cocktail - Appetizer
Half pound, classic cocktail sauce.
Famous Lucky Bones Mussels - Appetizer
N.Atlantic, coastal mussels, pan steamed, garlic, basil, tomato, gorgonzola, brick oven sopping bread.
Steamed Local Cape May Clams - Appetizer
Garlic, fresh herbs, white wine & olive oil.
Fresh Zucchini Frita - Appetizer
Local when available. Soda batter dipped, panko fried, lemon-garlic aioli.
Crab & Shrimp Cake - Appetizer
Sauteed & oven-finished, roasted yellow pepper aioli.
Eastern Shore Jumbo Wings - Appetizer
Choice of balsamic buffalo with bleu cheese dressing & celery, or Hoisin ginger sauce with pickled carrots, or Cuban-lime dusted with cilantro cream.
Fire Roasted Bacon Wrapped Shrimp - Appetizer
Horseradish stuffed, house BBQ sauce.
Fried Chesapeake Oysters - Appetizer
Light dusted to order, flash fried, house tartar.
Appetizers & Share Plates
Hand Cut Fries
Regular Hand Cut Fries - Regular
Lil's Last Stop Fries - Regular
Seasoned, house bacon bits, melted jack cheese, scallions, jalapenos, ranch dressing.
Crab Fries - Regular
Tossed with old bay, topped with crabmeat, local CMC beer cheese sauce.
Cuban Hand Cut Fries - Regular
With cilantro dipping sauce.
Manhattan Style Local Clam Chowder - Soup
Cuban Style Black Bean Soup - Soup
Lime sour cream.
Soups
Salads
Classic Caesar Salad - Salad
Fresh romaine, garlic-peppercorn dressed, anchovies, croutons, double-aged Parmesan shavings.
Rocket Salad - Salad
Fresh arugula, seasonal brick oven-roasted vegetables, shaved fennel, Medjool dates, fresh mozzarella, olives, our secret creamy green goddess dressing.
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad - Salad
Tossed greens, oven roasted beets, roasted pistachios, thyme vinaigrette.
Spinach & Quinoa Salad - Salad
Fresh blueberries, feta cheese, toasted almonds, white corn, lemon-poppy vinaigrette.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Side
Whipped Sweet Potatoes - Side
Creamy Polenta - Side
Seasonal Vegetable - Side
Sides
Cool Sandwiches
Herb Chicken Salad Sandwich - Sandwich
Honey crisp apples, fresh herbs, house-baked focaccia, lettuce, tomato.
Shrimp Salad Wrap - Wrap
Lettuce, tomato, snug in a tomato flour tortilla.
Filet Mignon Tip Steak Sandwich - Sandwich
Roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, provolone, brioche bun.
Our Famous Pulled Pork Sandwich - Sandwich
Roasted long hots, broccoli rabe, imported sharp provolone cheese, brioche bun.
Crab & Shrimp Cake Sandwich - Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, tartar, brioche bun.
Grilled All-Natural Chicken BLT Sandwich - Sandwich
No antibiotics, no added hormones, no preservatives. Grilled breast, black pepper bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, herb mayonnaise.
Famous Lucky Bone Half Pound Burger - Burger
Lettuce, tomato & red onion, brioche bun.
Lucky Bones Veggie Burger - Burger
With brick oven roasted tomatoes, zucchini, artichoke hearts, herb mayo on brioche.
Hot Sandwiches
Dinner
Famous Grilled Cuban Spiced Pork Chop - Dinner
Whipped sweet potatoes, seasonal vegetables, red wine jus.
Anchorage Fish & Chips - Dinner
...only from Atlantic waters. Beer battered, hand cut fries, slaw, tartar.
Crab & Shrimp Cakes - Dinner
Sauteed & oven-finished, roasted yellow pepper aioli, herb polenta, seasonal vegetables.
Char-Broiled Steak Frites Angus Flat Iron - Dinner
8 oz. hormone/antibiotic-free. Herb butter, hand cut #1 Idaho fries, seasonal vegetables.
Cape May Vineyard Local Clams - Dinner
Local little necks tossed with olive oil, garlic herb butter, white wine, linguini.
Seafood Garganelli - Dinner
Artisan Garganelli pasta tossed with local scallops, shrimp, super lump crabmeat, parmesan cream, green peas, fresh basil.
Baby Back Rib Rack - Dinner
Slow cooked, savory Chipotle rubbed, tangy house BBQ, fries & salw.
Baked Crab Imperial - Dinner
Traditional & classic, whipped sweet potatoes, seasonal vegetables.
Tico Coconut Fried Shrimp - Dinner
6 dredged in house toasted coconut, tangy Thai chili sauce, house fries.
Famous Lucky Bones Mussels & Pasta - Dinner
North Atlantic coastal mussels, garlic, tomato, basil, gorgonzola, pan-tossed with linguini.
Summer Roasted Chicken - Dinner
Lime & Tequila glazed half chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables.
Char-Broiled Filet Mignon - Dinner
Bleu cheese butter, crisp fried onions, red wine jus, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables.
Scottish Salmon - Dinner
Herb polenta, lemon beurre blanc, seasonal vegetables.