Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

660 State St, New Haven
(203) 745-4669

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Strip Steak with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
Bone-In Rib Eye 26oz w Roasted Garlic Butter
Cast Iron Australian Roasted Rack of Lamb
Medium Rare Steak and Mashed Potatoes
Truffle Parmesan & Garlic Mash
White Chocolate Creme Brulee
Cast Iron Lamb Lollipops 4
Bread Pudding French Toast
Jumbo Meatball Parmigiana
Cast Iron Chateaubriand

Menu

Soups and Salads
Cast Iron Soup
Chicken, hot peppers, spinach, onions, chicken broth and mozzarella.
Cast Iron Clam Chowder
Housemade with chopped clams, bacon, celery, onions, potatoes, and a touch of cream.
French Onion Soup
Sherry laced broth topped with croutons, melted Swiss and mozzarella cheeses
Chop House Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and applewood smoked bacon. Served with Chop House Bleu Cheese dressing.
Mediterranean Roasted Beet Salad
Arugula, tomato, feta cheese, strawberry balsamic glaze, and extra virgin olive oil
Caesar Salad
Romaine, housemade dressing, shaved parmigiana cheese and served with toasted Italian bread
Gorgonzola Salad
Romaine lettuce, walnuts, green apples, romaine, Gorgonzola, and white balsamic vinaigrette
Arugula Salad
Dried cranberries, almonds, goat cheese, strawberry balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil
Burrata Cheese
Arugala, strawberries, pistachios, a strawberry balsamic glaze, olive oil, served with warm crostini

Small Plates
Filet Tip Tacos (GF)
Three corn tortillas with seasoned filet tips, scallions, avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes topped with chipotle cream sauce and fresh lime
Jumbo Meatball Parmigiana
Our famous 8 oz. homemade meatball braised for hours. Served in marinara sauce with melted mozzarella and crostinis
Chop House Mac & Cheese
Five cheese blend tossed with penne and baked with a Parmesan breadcrumb crust.
Cast Iron Spicy Meatballs
Spicy meatballs braised for hours with marinara sauce and topped with ricotta cheese
Cast Iron Brussels Sprouts
Brussels tossed with bacon and onions in a spicy honey glaze.
Cast Iron Chef's Octopus
Slab bacon, garlic and cannellini beans.
Cast Iron Lamb Lollipops (GF)
Marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and rosemary.
Sashimi Tuna
Panko crusted, rare cooked tuna with wasabi cream, spicy mayo and slivered cucumbers.
Bacon-Wrapped Dates (GF)
Four Gorgonzola stuffed dates wrapped in bacon.
Lobster Arancini
Risotto, lobster, peas, grated parmesan & mozzarella served with langoustines over lobster bisque.
Oysters Rockefeller
Creamed spinach, garlic, pernod, parmesan & mozzarella cheeses, breadcrumb crust
Chilled Crab Avocado (GF)
Jumbo lump crab meat, fresh lime, chives, EVOO, avocado, cucumber, & chive oil
Crab Cake
Jumbo lump crab, breadcrumbs, parsley, scallions with a corn bisque & roasted red pepper puree
Cast Iron Escargot
Served with a melted gorgonzola, garlic butter, & parsley sauce with a mushroom crostini
Stuffed Clams (3)
Bacon, onion, celery, garlic, butter, chopped clams and breadcrumbs
Sautéed Calamari Fra Diavolo
Sautéed calamari tossed in fra diavolo sauce & served with crostini
Steak Tartare (Raw)
Diced filet mignon with a truffle oil emulation served over house potato chips and topped with shave parmesan cheese
Beef Empanadas
Ground filet mignon, potatoes, onions, peppers, mozzarella cheese and served with a chipotle mayo
Bruschetta
Cast Iron Italian bread served with grape tomatoes, EVOO, roasted garlic, basil,red onion and parmesan cheese
Spinach and Mushroom Empanadas
Stuffed with mozzarella cheese, spinach, and mushrooms with a side of chipotle mayo
Crab Rangoon (4)
Filled with lump crab meat, cream cheese, and scallions, topped with a honey, apricot, and Gochujang sauce
Tuna Tartare (GF)
Avocado, red onion, seedless jalapenos, EVOO, fresh lime, topped with caviar, served with corn tortilla chips
Cast Iron Mussels
Chorizo and onions, sauteed in a white cream sauce with a touch of hot honey, served with crostinis
Lobster Stagione
Fried and breaded lobster tail served over tomatoes, roasted garlic, basil, and arugula topped with shredded Parmigiano and EVOO
Beef Carpaccio (GF) (RAW)
Thinly sliced filet mignon served with arugula, freshly shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and EVOO

Burgers and Sandwiches
Breakfast Burger
10oz. ground in-house burger patty, American cheese, fried egg, bacon, sautéed onions. Served on Texas toast with house chips
Cast Iron Chef Burger
10oz ground in-house burger patty, broccoli rabe, fontina cheese, and roasted hot peppers. Served on Texas toast with house chips
Skillet Steak Burger
10oz ground in-house burger patty with American cheese, gravy, and sautéed onions. Served over mashed potatoes
House Burger
10oz ground in-house burger patty with lettuce, tomato, and choice of cheese. Served on a toasted potato roll with house chips
Steak and Cheese Sandwich
Sliced filet mignon, sauteed onions, peppers, and American cheese on toasted Italian bread

Entrees
Boneless Short Ribs (GF)
Slow cooked in natural au jus. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Rigatoni in Vodka Sauce
Rigatoni in "Our Famous" vodka sauce.
Cast Iron Salmon (GF)
Served over vegetable fried rice and topped with an apricot honey glaze
Cast Iron Seared Filet Medallions (GF)
Tender Filet cuts with peppercorn cream sauce served over roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Cast Iron Chicken Scapariello (GF)
Cherry peppers, sausage, onions, peppers, white wine and rosemary
Cast Iron Baby Back Ribs (GF)
1/2 rack of St. Louis bbq baby back ribs, slow-roasted for 14 hours and served over bbq sauce, roasted corn, onion and a choice of roasted potato or baked potato.
Seafood Ricotta Gnocchi
Sautéed shrimp and scallops, served over house-made ricotta gnocchi, cauliflower puree, broccoli rabe florets, and crispy carrot slivers.
Zuppa Di Pesce
Clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari, and lobster tail served over spaghetti and a choice of fra diavolo or marinara sauce

Butcher Selections
Cast Iron Chateaubriand for Two (GF)
27oz Premium Hand Cut roasted tenderloin, seasoned with salt, pepper, roasted garlic butter, and fresh thyme. Sliced and served with seasonal vegetables and a choice of roasted or baked potato. Accompanied by Gorgonzola sauce.
Cast Iron "Prime" Porterhouse for Two
"The King of Steaks" 4lbs cut on premises from prime loin. Seasoned with salt, pepper, roasted garlic butter, and fresh thyme. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of potato.
Cast Iron Filet Mignon
12oz center cut seasoned with salt, pepper, roasted garlic butter, and fresh thyme. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of potato.
Cast Iron "Prime" New York Strip
16oz strip steak seasoned with salt, pepper, roasted garlic butter, and fresh thyme. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of potato.
Cast Iron "Prime" Bone-In Rib Eye
26oz cut in a cast iron skillet and sliced off the bone. Seasoned with salt, pepper, roasted garlic butter, and fresh thyme. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of potato.
Cast Iron Australian Roasted Rack of Lamb
14oz seasoned roasted rack of lamb with roasted garlic butter. Served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Cast Iron Seared Duck Breast
8oz duck breast with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Served with our signature Chophouse Duck Sauce.
Pork Chop Scapariello
16oz cut prepared in cast iron skillet with sausage, roasted potatoes, cherry peppers, bell peppers, garlic and rosemary
Petite Filet Mignon
7 oz. cut of filet topped with roasted garlic butter. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of potato.

Sides
4 oz. Lobster Tail
Sautéed Wild Mushroom Medley
Spinach with Oil and Garlic
Gorgonzola Cream Sauce (GF)
Truffle, Parmesan, & Garlic Mash
Broccoli Rabe
Roasted Potatoes
Creamed Spinach
Cast Iron White Asparagus
Mashed Potatoes
Horseradish Cream Sauce (GF)
Peppercorn Sauce (GF)
Baked Potato
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes

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Recent Reviews

Thank you for making my engagement amazing. The restaurant staff was very supportive from the second I walked in the door. The desert plate was beautifully done with the ring in the middle.
November 2025
Celebrated our 35th Wedding Anniversary. Had a fantastic experience and meal from apps to dessert. The raw oysters and shrimp cocktail were very fresh and delicious. We were not rushed to make our dinner selections. We ended up ordering a second app, not sure the name, but it was stuffed clams, oysters and shrimp. They were quite tasty as well, a delicate balance of breading and seasoning so as to still be able to taste the shellfish. We ordered the chateaubriand for two with...
November 2025
Our experience was absolutely wonderful! Our server, Brett, was professional, accommodating, and truly impeccable in every way — attentive without being intrusive and clearly dedicated to making sure we had a great experience. The restaurant itself was very clean, inviting, and well-maintained, with friendly and hardworking staff who go out of their way to accommodate guests. The food was amazing — served hot, full of flavor, and with generous portions. Overall, a fantastic...
October 2025

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Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

660 State St, New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 745-4669