Caroline’s By The Bay Menu (Update 2025)

Caroline's By The Bay is a vibrant music venue and cocktail bar nestled in Somers Point, NJ, offering a mix of American cuisine. Known for its friendly atmosphere, live music, and happy hour specials, this spot caters to a diverse crowd with options for vegetarians and kids. The menu has undergone a flavorful transformation, featuring Mexican-themed tacos, burritos, and appetizers alongside classic bar-food favorites like burgers and salads. The outdoor seating provides a picturesque view, perfect for enjoying a Caroline's Lemonade and a delicious burger. The staff is attentive and the service is prompt, making it a highly recommended dining experience. With a variety of amenities including free Wi-Fi, pool table, and bike parking, Caroline's By The Bay is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts and music lovers alike.

Wine

La Vieille Ferme, Rose, France

$9.00

Berringer, White Zinfandel, California

$9.00

Silver Gate, Pinot Grigio, California

$8.00

Silver Gate, Chardonnay, California

$8.00

Champagne, Miami

$8.00

Santa Marina, Moscato, Italy

$9.00

Mezzacorona, Pinot Grigio, Italy

$9.00

Echo Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

$10.00

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, California

$10.00

Prosecco, Italy

$10.00

Relax, Riesling, Germany

$9.00

Silver Gate, Merlot, California

$8.00

Silver Gate, Pinot Noir, California

$8.00

Love Noir, Pinot Noir, California

$10.00

Lohr, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

$10.00

Rodney Strong, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

$12.00

Egg Breakfast

Two eggs (any style), and your choice of protein.

$10.00

Avocado Toast

Topped with fresh guacamole, cherry tomato, poached eggs, queso fresco and smoked paprika.

$12.00

Eggs Benedict

English muffin, sliced Canadian bacon, hashbrown, grilled asparagus, hollandaise sauce over poached eggs.

$14.00

Mexican Eggs Benedict

English muffin, chorizo, avocado, queso fresco, hollandaise sauce over poached eggs.

$14.00

Huevos Rancheros

Eggs, black beans, ranchero sauce, radish, pico de gallo, sour cream on crispy tortillas.

$15.00

Chilaquiles

Choice of red or green salsa, sour cream, queso fresco, cilantro, onions, and eggs | Steak or chicken +$.

$15.00

Breakfast Tacos

Scrambled eggs with any protein, queso fresco, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli and avocado.

$12.00

Make Your Own Omelette

Stuffed with your choice of cheese: American, cheddar, Swiss, provolone, and your choice of protein.

$13.00

Las Olas Omelette

Steak; Mexican Chorizo, shrimp, tomato escabeche, shoestring fried sweet potato, queso Oaxaca.

$15.00

Poblano Omelette

Roasted poblano, onions, short rib, avocado, poblano sauce, cheese sauce.

$15.00

California Omelette

Turkey, pico de gallo, sliced avocado, cheese sauce.

$13.00

Italian Omelette

Sausage, peppers, onions, provolone cheese.

$13.00

Philly Omelette

Shaved rib eye, American cheese, fried onions, bell peppers.

$13.00

Western Omelette

Ham, peppers, onions, pepper jack cheese.

$13.00

Vegetarian Omelette

Grilled Portobello mushrooms, spinach, fried onions, tomatoes, mixed cheese.

$14.00

Classic Burrito

Scrambled eggs, cheese blend, pico de gallo, avocado, chipotle mayo, and your choice of protein.

$12.00

Las Olas Burrito

Scrambled eggs, steak, Mexican chorizo, shrimp, tomato escabbage, shoestring fried sweet potato, and cheese.

$15.00

El Paso Burrito

Scrambled eggs, Mexican chorizo, grilled peppers and onions, homefries inside, and Oaxaca cheese.

$13.00

Veggie Burrito

Scrambled eggs, cheese blend, grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted peppers, spinach, and balsamic glaze

$13.00

Kids Breakfast

One Mini Waffle or one pancake, one egg (any style), and choice of one protein | Add chocolate chips for an extra +$.

$9.00

Breakfast Sliders

mini sliders with brioche bread, eggs bacon, mayo, American cheese, and home fries.

$9.00

Baked Mac And Cheese

Cheddar cheese blend, and topped with crispy panko topping.

$6.00

Grilled Cheese

Includes fries on the side.

$9.00

The Big Kahuna

eggs, pancakes/french toast, two meats, and home fries.

$19.00

Steak & Eggs

oz NY Strip; eggs any style.

$22.00

Jersey Skillet

Sausage, peppers, onions, potatoes, eggs, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, avocado and toast.

$14.00

Waffle Burger

Cheddar cheese, hashbrown, pork sausage, eggs overhard, fries, and syrup on the side.

$15.00

Chicken & Waffle

Four pieces of southern fried chicken.

$16.00

Bowl Of Fresh Fruit

$6.00

Oatmeal

$5.00

Home Fries

$5.00

Pork Sausage

$3.00

Turkey Sausage

$3.00

Turkey Bacon

$3.00

Bacon

$3.00

Canadian Bacon

$3.00

Pork Roll

$3.00

Buttermilk Pancakes

Three grilled buttermilk hot cakes served with butter, syrup, and your choice of protein

$10.00

French Toast

Four slices of classic French toast topped with mixed fruits and whipped cream

$11.00

Belgian Waffle

Topped with berries and whipped cream

$11.00

Breakfast & Brunch Menu

Cocktails

Winter Berry Cocktail

Tito's, White Cranberry Juice, Triple Sec, Lime

$11.00

The Margarita

Espolon, House-Made Sour Mix with Fresh Juices

$12.50

Espresso Martini

Tito's, Homemade Cold Brew, Coffee Liqueur

$12.50

Chocolate Martini (Dark Or Milk)

Tito's, Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Chocolate Syrup

$12.50

Bud Light

$4.00

Coors Light

$4.00

Miller Lite

$4.00

Michelob Ultra

$4.00

Yuengling

$4.00

Modelo

$6.00

Fiddlehead IPA

$7.00

Sam Octoberfest

$6.00

Allagash

$7.00

Stella Artois

$7.00

Cape May IPA

$7.00

Glasstown IPA

$7.00

Mango Cart

$7.00

Hazy Little Thing

$7.00

Guinness

$7.00

MudHen Nummy Pumpkin

$7.00

Surfside

Iced Tea, Lemonade, Peach, Half & Half

$9.00

Stateside

Black Cherry, Orange

$9.00

High Noon

Peach, Pineapple

$8.00

Whiteclaw

Black Cherry, Lime, Mango

$7.00

Beer

Beverages

Hot Coffee

$2.50

Hot Tea

$2.50

Chocolate Milk

$3.00

Mango Smoothie

$6.00

Very Berry Smoothie

$6.00

Vanilla Milkshake

$8.00

Tequila Milkshake

Not made with real alcohol.

$8.00

Homemade Chicken Tenders & Fries

$15.00

Traditional Wings

hand spun in choice of buffalo sauce or barbecue sauce.

$15.00

Buffalo Shrimp

With blue cheese crumbles.

$13.00

Fried Calamari

$12.00

Fries

Regular $. | Parmesan Fries $.

$7.00

Mini Burger Sliders

per order, chipotle mayo, pickles, cheddar cheese.

$12.00

Chips & Dip

Choice of guacamole, pico de gallo, or queso dip.

$10.00

Shrimp Cocktail

$13.00

Las Olas Nachos

Black beans, jalepenos, radish, crema, pico de gallo, cheese blend, cilantro (with any choice of protein) | Add Guacamole on top +$.

$15.00

Chorizo Fundido

$12.00

French Onion Soup

$7.00

Tortilla Soup (Azteca)

Tortilla broth, avocado, chicken, cream, queso fresco, cilantro.

$8.00

Las Olas Salad

Romaine, water crest, avocado, tomato, onion, beans, chick peas, charred corn, shredded tortilla garnish.

$12.00

Caesar Salad

Romaine, red onions, shaved parmesan, croutons, homemade cesar dressing | Add on Chicken, Steak +$. | Shrimp +$.

$10.00

The Philly

Shaved ribeye, fried onions, cheese blend.

$14.00

Famous Philly Jawn

Shaved rib eye, fried onions, cheese blend on a flour tortilla grilled on both sides.

$13.00

BLT Club

Chipotle mayo, avocado.

$13.00

Buffalo Chicken

Choice of Grilled or Breaded | Brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, bacon, blue cheese.

$14.00

Tofu Chorizo

Charred corn, poblano peppers, caramelized onions, chipotle mayo on a hoagie roll.

$13.00

Signature Burger

Lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, chipotle mayo, cheddar cheese.

$13.00

Surf N Turf Burger

Beef, shrimp, chimichurri sauce.

$15.00

Mushroom Swiss

Sauteed mushrooms, Swiss cheese.

$14.00

Blue Cheese Bacon Burger

Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato pickles, caramelized onions, chipotle mayo.

$14.00

Veggie Burger

Lettuce, tomato, crispy onions, mayo avocado, provolone cheese.

$13.00

Plain Slice

$3.00

Plain

$. | $.

Sausage

$. | $.

Pepperoni

$. | $.

Southwestern

$. | $.

Buffalo

$. | $.

Barbecue

$. | $.

Margherita

$. | $.

Chicken Bacon Ranch

$. | $.

Mushroom

$. | $.

Hawaiian

$. | $. Bacon optional.

Taco Pizza Special

Guacamole base, lettuce, ground beef, pico de gallo, mixed cheese.

$25.00

Pollo Ropa / Chicken Ropa

Lettuce, avocado, crema, queso fresco, radish.

$5.00

Carne Asada / Steak

Refried beans, avocado, queso fresco, pico de gallo, crema.

$5.00

Al Pastor / Pork Shoulder

Onion, cilantro, pineapple.

$5.00

Carnitas / Pulled Pork

Black beans, onion & pepper creole, radish.

$5.00

Pork Belly

Pineapple, avocado, salsa, pickled onions.

$5.00

Lengua / Tongue

Red chili sauce, cilantro, onions.

$5.00

Birria / Short Rib

Refried beans, sauce, onion, cilantro, crema queso fresco.

$5.00

Quesabirria Special

tacos, oaxaca cheese, consume dipping sauce.

$15.00

Gringo Taco

Ground beef, soft or hard tortilla, refried beans lettuce, tomato, mixed cheese.

$5.00

Vegan Mushroom

Portobello mushroom with mixed veggies, black beans, radish.

$5.00

Vegan Tofu

Black beans, grilled corn, poblano pepper & onion mix, radish.

$5.00

Chicken Al Pastor

Onion, cilantro, pineapple, al pastor sauce.

$5.00

Chicken Fajita Taco

Adobo marinated, mixed peppers, onions, scallions.

$5.00

Mar Y Tierra Surf N Turf

Carne asada, grilled shrimp, refried beans chorizo, tomato escabeche, shoestring fried sweet potato, micro cilantro.

$6.00

Camaron/Shrimp

Red cabbage, avocado, chipotle mayo, tequila lime glaze. Choice of Grilled or fried

$6.00

Pescado/Mahi Mahi

Red cabbage, avocado, chipotle mayo, tequila lime glaze. Choice of Grilled or fried

$6.00

Swordfish Belly

Black bean puree, smoked adobo, apple, cabbage slaw

$6.00

Las Olas Tuna Taco

Adobo dry, espuma avocado, apple, cucumber slaw

$6.00

Quesadillas

Mixed cheese, mixed veggies (corn, peppers, caramelized onions).

$15.00

Flatbreads

Thin crust corn. mixed veggies. cream. radish mixed cheese. cilantro.

$15.00

Ricebowls

Black beans. rice. sweet plantain. pickled jalapenos and onions

$15.00

Chimichangas

Refried beans. rice mixed with cheese and deep fried on a flour tortilla.

$15.00

Burritos

flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, rice and black beans- pico de gallo,sour cream lettuce | Make your Burrito Suizo +$. - Covered in our homemade red chili sauce melted mix cheese crema.

$15.00

Empanadas

Served with house sauce, cheese, and sour cream | Choice of ground beef, chicken, shrimp.

$6.00

Mexican Street Corn

House special spread, cotija cheese, chili lime powder | Served in a bowl upon request.

$5.00

Rice And Beans

Choice of black beans or refried.

$7.00

Fajitas

Choice of chicken, steak, shrimp, or vegetables includes flour tortillas, rice and beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream side.

$22.00

Enchiladas

Three house made cheese enchiladas that include a side of rice and beans with your choice of chicken or steak, and your choice of red or green salsa.

$20.00

Carne Tampequena

Peppers, onions, chimichurri sauce, portobello mushrooms. Includes rice/beans and tortillas.

$22.00

Grilled Salmon

Mashed potatoes, asparagus, lemon sauce.

$22.00

Surf N Turf Dinner

oz lobster, oz steak sirloin, mashed potatoes, asparagus, pasilla glaze.

$0.00

Shrimp A La Diabla

Rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, guajillo chipotle sauce.

$20.00

Mussels & Linguini

Mussels Only $. | Mussels & Linguini $. Red or White

Clams & Linguini

Clams Only $. | Clams & Linguini $. Red or White

Chicken Parm & Linguini

$20.00

Lunch & Dinner Menu

Happy Hour

Domestic Drafts

$3.00

Select Wines

$6.00

Surfside Stateside Seltzers

$7.00

Classic Margarita

$8.00

Chips & Dip

Choice of guacamole, de gallo, or queso dip

$7.00

Tacos

Two per order, choice of any protein

$8.00

Wings

Choice of buffalo or BBQ sauce

$8.00

Las Olas Nachos

Choice of chicken or ground beef

$10.00

Philly

Served with fries

$10.00

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Grilled or breaded, served with fries

$10.00

Domestic Drafts

$3.50

" Pizza

Personal pie

$7.99

Touchdown

" Pizza & Wings () Combo

$22.00

Gameday Specials