Ruben James Restaurant Menu

Cheeseburger Slammer

3 oz. patty topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of cheese.

Pulled Pork Slammer

House-cooked pulled pork smothered in BBQ sauce.

Crab Cake Slammer

House-made crab cake topped with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce.

Cheeseburger Slammer Plate

Two 3 oz. patties topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of cheese. Served with your choice of side.

Pulled Pork Slammer Plate

Two house-cooked pulled pork slammers smothered in BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of side.

Crab Cake Slammer Plate

Two house-made crab cakes topped with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce. Served with your choice of side.

Chips and Salsa

House-cooked tortilla chips with fresh salsa.

Basket of Fries

Your choice of beer-battered, steak-cut or sweet potato fries.

Chips and Cheese Sauce

House-cooked tortillas chips with cheese sauce.

Soft Pretzel Plate

Three soft baked pretzels served with cheese sauce or honey mustard.

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Six deep-fried mozzarella cheese sticks served with a side of marinara sauce.

Onion Rings

Basket of thick-cut, beer-battered onion rings. Crisp and golden brown.

Jalapeno Poppers

Deep-fried, breaded jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese. Served with a side of strawberry jalapeno jam.

Nachos

Crispy, house-cooked corn tortilla chips topped with jalapenos, melted cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese. Served with salsa and sour cream.

Loaded Fries

Add up to three toppings.

Chicken Finger Plate

Five deep-fried, breaded chicken tenders served with dipping sauce.

Crab Cakes

Two house-made, deep-fried crab cakes loaded with blue crab. Served with a side of tartar sauce.

Fried Pickles

Lightly battered pickle chips, deep-fried and served with a side of horseradish sauce.

Southwest Egg Rolls

Spicy blend of chicken, beans and cheese wrapped in a tortilla and fried until crispy.

Beer-Battered Shrimp

Red Hook Ale battered shrimp. Served with tartar or cocktail sauce.

Calamari Fries

Lightly breaded, crispy calamari "fries" sprinkled with Parmesan. Served with marinara sauce.

Appetizer Sampler

Assortment of cheese sticks, jalapeno poppers, chicken fingers, onion rings and fries. Served with a side of ranch and BBQ sauce.

Chicken Wings

12 traditional or boneless wings. Served with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Loaded Nachos

Our house nachos topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions and your choice of spicy shredded chicken, BBQ pulled pork, house-made beef chili or vegetarian black beans.

Chili

Homemade hearty blend of beef, beans, tomatoes and spices with shredded cheese. Served with house-cooked corn tortilla chips.

Garden Salad

Mixed greens topped with carrots, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, shredded cheese, croutons and your choice of dressing.

Guinness and Onion Soup

Our improvement on French onion soup. Loaded with caramelized onions in a rich beef and Guinness broth topped with crusty bread, melted Swiss, black pepper and Parmesan.

Caesar Salad

Crispy green leaf lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing and topped with Parmesan cheese and croutons.

Build Your Own Salad

Fried Clam Basket

Breaded clam strips served with tartar sauce. Served on a basket of beer-battered fries or steak fries.

Corn Dog Basket

Two deep-fried, honey-battered corn dogs. Served on a basket of beer-battered fries or steak fries.

Chicken Finger Basket

Breaded chicken tenders served with a side of BBQ sauce. Served on a basket of beer-battered fries or steak fries.

Fish and Chips Basket

Two deep-fried, beer-battered cod fillets served with steak fries and a side of tartar sauce. Served on a basket of beer-battered fries or steak fries.

4 Piece Fried Chicken Basket

Deep-fried, battered chicken served with fries and coleslaw. Served on a basket of beer-battered fries or steak fries.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Melted American, Vermont cheddar or Swiss cheese on grilled sourdough bread.

BLT Sandwich

Hardwood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on grilled sourdough bread.

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

House-cooked pulled pork topped with BBQ sauce and creamy coleslaw on a toasted roll.

Ruben's Reuben Sandwich

Corned beef or house-roasted turkey breast topped with melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye bread.

Turkey Club Sandwich

House-roasted turkey breast, turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on grilled sourdough bread.

Turkey Cobb Sandwich

House-roasted turkey breast, blue cheese crumbles, turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato and guacamole on grilled sourdough bread.

Crab Cake Sandwich

Two crab cakes, lettuce and tomato on a toasted kaiser roll. Served with tartar sauce.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

6 oz. marinated, boneless, skinless chicken breast, flame-grilled and topped with your choice of cheese. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and your choice of side.

Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich

6 oz. marinated, boneless, skinless chicken breast topped with grilled onions, roasted red peppers, jalapenos, cheddar jack cheese and guacamole. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato,

Kickin' Chicken Sandwich

6 oz. marinated, boneless, skinless chicken breast topped with bacon, jalapenos, shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and spicy mayonnaise. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato,

Club Chicken Sandwich

6 oz. marinated, boneless, skinless chicken breast topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and your choice of side.

Fried Chicken Sandwich

4.5 oz. deep-fried and cornflake-crusted chicken breast topped with your choice of cheese. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and your choice of side.

Honey BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich

4.5 oz. deep-fried and cornflake-crusted chicken breast smothered in BBQ sauce and topped with American cheese, sauteed onions and crispy bacon. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato,

Buffalo Fried Chicken Sandwich

4.5 oz. deep-fried and cornflake-crusted chicken breast smothered in spicy Buffalo sauce and topped with American cheese with a side of blue cheese. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, toma

Garlic Parmesan Fried Chicken Sandwich

4.5 oz. deep-fried and cornflake-crusted chicken breast tossed in our garlic Parmesan butter and topped with Parmesan cheese, lettuce and tomato. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with onion, pickles a

Tacos

Two soft flour tacos stuffed with shredded lettuce or cole slaw, cheeses, tomato, onion and your choice of spicy chicken, seasoned black beans or BBQ pulled pork. Served with a side salad.

Quesadilla

Grilled 12" flour tortilla stuffed with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, tomato, onion and roasted red pepper. Served with a side salad.

Quesadilla Supreme

Stuffed with cheeses, diced tomatoes and onions with your choice of spicy chicken, seasoned black beans or BBQ pulled pork. Served with a side salad.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Roll-Up Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast, green leaf lettuce, shredded cheese and creamy Caesar dressing.

Buffalo Chicken Roll-Up Sandwich

Buffalo chicken, diced tomatoes and onions, cheese, lettuce and blue cheese dressing.

Vegetarian Roll-Up Sandwich

Seasoned black beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion.

Turkey Club Roll-Up Sandwich

Hand-carved roasted turkey breast, turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese and mayonnaise.

Build Your Own 1/2 lb. Burger

Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle with your choice of side.

Build Your Own Turkey Burger

Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle with your choice of side.

Build Your Own Vegetarian Burger

Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle with your choice of side.

Cheeseburger

Grilled 1/2 lb. burger topped with your choice of cheese. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle with your choice of side.

Mushroom, Onion and Swiss Burger

Grilled 1/2 lb. burger topped with sauteed mushrooms and onions, melted Swiss cheese and garlic mayonnaise. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle with your choice of

RJ's Classic Burger

Grilled 1/2 lb. burger topped with grilled onions, crispy bacon, Vermont cheddar cheese and our house sauce. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle with your choice of

Smokehouse Burger

Grilled 1/2 lb. burger topped with smoky BBQ sauce, grilled onions, Vermont cheddar cheese and crispy bacon. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle with your choice of

Blues Burger

Grilled 1/2 lb. burger topped with melted blue cheese crumbles, crispy bacon and garlic mayonnaise. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle with your choice of side.

Mucho Caliente Burger

Grilled 1/2 lb. burger topped with sauteed onions and jalapenos, cheddar jack cheese, a drizzle of hot sauce and spicy mayonnaise. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pick

Red Eye Burger

Grilled 1/2 lb. burger topped with hardwood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar cheese and a fried egg. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle with your choice of side.

California Burger

Grilled 1/2 lb. burger topped with grilled onions, roasted red peppers, Vermont cheddar cheese, crispy bacon and guacamole. Served on a toasted kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle with