Shellhammer's

9 University Dr, Newark
(302) 738-0758

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Crab Nachos at Shellhammer's
Jambalaya and Garlic Toast
Draft Beer Selections
Philly Cheese Steak
Key West Tuna Bites
Chicken Florentine
Shelly’S Nachos
Reuben Sandwich
Steak Quesadilla
B\u0026B Burger

Menu

Appetizers
Philly Cheese Steak Flatbread
Chopped steak, fried onions, and melted mozzarella cheese on toasted flatbread served with a side of Sriracha ketchup
Navajo Nachos
Tri-colored tortilla chips with blackened chicken, cheddar-jack cheese, shredded lettuce, homemade salsa, black olives, fresh jalapenos, chipotle aioli, sour cream, and guacamole
Shelly's Nachos
Texas chili melted cheddar-jack, fresh jalapenos, homemade salsa, sour cream and guacamole over tri-colored tortilla chips. Pulled Pork with melted cheddar-jack, fresh jalapenos, pineapple salsa, and sour cream over tri-colored tortilla chips
Baja Quesadilla
Diced chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle barbecue with Pico de Gallo, cheddar jack cheese, guacamole and fresh cilantro. Served with sour cream
Potstickers
Pork dumpling fried or steamed and served with orange-ginger and our sweet chili-soy sauce
Southwestern Egg Rolls
Zesty blackened chicken with pork, sweet corn, black beans and spices wrapped in a crisp tortilla. Served with our smoky chipotle-barbecue sauce
Key West Tuna Bites
Cajun spiced Ahi sliced & served with our homemade Key Lime mustard
Shelly's Wings
Tossed in our classic Buffalo sauce with crisp celery, carrot sticks and bleu cheese or have them spicy habanero-barbecue, barbecue or Chili Thai style
7 Layer Dip
Our one of a kind. Homemade refried beans topped with seven-layer sauce, cheddar-jack cheese, diced plum tomatoes, red onion, black olives, fresh jalapenos and green onion. Served with a basket of crisp tri-colored tortilla chips
Chicken Tenders
Served Buffalo style with bleu cheese, crisp celery and carrot sticks or choose plain Jane with honey mustard or barbecue sauce
Chips and Salsa
A basket of crisp tricolored tortilla chips served with our homemade Southwestern salsa
Philly Egg Roll
Seasoned beef silrloin rolled in a crispy fried egg roll wrap with American cheese. Served with a side of spicy ketchup
1/2 Shelly's Nachos
1/2 Nachos Navajo
Chips and Guacamole

Extras
Basket of French Fries
Basket Of Sweet Potato Fries
Mozzarella Sticks
Onion Rings
Side of Fries
Side of Onion Rings
Side of Tots
Side of Slaw
Side of Cali Veggies
Side of Asparagus

Soups
Maryland Crab
Our famous super spicy habanero Maryland crab soup with oyster crackers
Texas Chili
Classic Texas chili with melted cheddar-jack and crisp tortilla chips

Salads
Green Salad
Fresh spring mix with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, shredded carrot, cheddar-jack cheese and homemade garlic croutons
Caesar
Fresh romaine hearts, grated parmesan cheese and garlic croutons tossed in our creamy Caesar dressing
Greek Salmon
Pan blackened salmon over mixed greens with feta cheese, roasted red peppers, grilled asparagus, kalamata olives and artichoke hearts with Greek vinaigrette
Key West Caesar
Hemingway's secret recipe straight from the Florida Key's. Sautéed Gulf shrimp tossed with seasoned corkscrew pasta over our traditional Caesar salad
Chicken Fajita Salad
We are bringing it back! Our classic chicken fajita served in a fried flower tortilla, over romaine and topped with cheddar jack cheese, salsa and sour cream
Small Caesar Salad
Small House Salad

Burgers
Plain Turkey Burger
Build your own turkey burger
Plain Cheeseburger
Build your own burger
Baja Turkey
Grilled turkey burger with plum tomato, shredded lettuce, melted cheddar, smoky ancho-chipotle spread and sliced avocado on a toasted country roll
Rawhide
Grilled Angus brushed with our spicy habanero-barbecue, crisp bacon, melted cheddar, onion straws, lettuce and plum tomato on our toasted country roll
B&B
Blackened Angus with crisp lettuce, crumbled bleu cheese, Cajun mayo and crisp onion straws on our toasted country roll
Shemp
Grilled Angus burger with American cheese, crisp bacon, lettuce, plum tomato and red onion on a toasted country roll

Entrees
Lumberjack
Marinated London Broil over Texas toast points with homemade mashed potatoes, rich gravy and cheddar-jack cheese. Served open face
Chicken Florentine
Sauteed breast of chicken simmered in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce with baby spinach over cheese tortellini
Jambalaya
Sauteed Gulf shrimp, andouille sausage and chicken in a spicy Louisiana Creole sauce. Served over rice with warm bread
Quesadillas
Your choice of grilled chicken, jerk chicken, or London-broil with sauteed onions, peppers, and cheddar-jack cheese folded in a grilled flour tortilla. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, salsa, and sour cream. (Vegetarian Available)
Navajo Tacos
Choice of protein with cheddar-jack cheese, fried onions, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and spicy chipotle-aioli served in grilled flour tortillas. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and fresh salsa
Fajitas
Choice of protein served with refried beans, Mexican rice, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cheddar-jack cheese, fresh salsa, sour cream, and warm flour tortillas
Shellhammer's Sizzling Salmon
Jerk salmon topped with our homemade pineapple salsa served with Spanish rice and vegetable medley

Sandwiches
Buffalo Chicken
Breaded chicken breasts dipped in out tangy buffalo sauce with crisp lettuce, plum tomato, and crumbled bleu cheese on a toasted country roll
Fried Fish Po Boy
Mahi-Mahi fish with Cajun remoulade on a toasted hoagie roll
BBQ Pulled Pork
Topped with cheddar cheese on a toasted country roll
Backdraft Roast Beef
Thinly sliced roast beef simmered in a spicy habanero-barbecue with melted cheddar on a toasted steak roll
Black Forest Reuben
Thinly sliced roast beef on grilled marble rye with Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and coleslaw
White Forest Reuben
Smoked turkey on grilled marble rye with homemade coleslaw, Russian dressing and melted Swiss cheese
Philly Cheese Steak
Chopped steak, fried onions and melted American cheesed stuffed in a torpedo roll
Chicken Cheese Steak
Diced chicken, fried onions and melted American cheese stuffed in a torpedo roll
Turkey Melt Wrap
Grilled smoked turkey with crisp bacon, plum tomato, melted cheddar and honey mustard wrapped in a flour tortilla
Tuscan Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken topped with baby spinach, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, and basil pesto aioli wrapped in a flour tortilla
French Dip
Shaved beef with caramelized red onion and melted provolone on a grilled roll. Served with horseradish-mayo and rosemary au jus

Desserts
NY Cheesecake
Velvety smooth body of fresh cream cheese and sour cream setin real graham cracker crust and dusted with graham cracker crumbs

Kids
Kids Chicken Fingers
Kid sized portion of chicken fingers and seasoned fries. Includes a fountain soda and a scoop of ice cream
Kids Grilled Cheese
Grilled American cheese and white bread served with seasoned fries. Includes a fountain soda and a scoop of ice cream
Kids Cheeseburger
Beef patty with American cheese on a Kaiser served with seasoned fries. Includes a fountain soda and a scoop of ice cream
Kids Pasta
Kid sized portion of spiral pasta with you choice of butter or marinara sauce and paresean cheese. Includes a fountain soda and a scoop of ice cream
Kids Chicken Quesadilla
Kids sized quesadilla with chicken and cheddar-jack cheese. Includes a fountain soda and a scoop of ice cream
Kids Grilled Chicken
Single grilled chicken breast and seasoned fries. Includes a fountain soda and a scoop of ice cream

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Recent Reviews

Bartenders Cass and Widjen were awesome! It was my first time there for brunch this Saturday. I had the egg sandwich and my husband had the eggs Benedict.The food was delicious and came out quickly. The portion sizes were generous, so we even had leftovers. Our Bloody Marys were absolute perfection. Both girls were friendly, and attentive even with a full bar. This is my new brunch spot.
November 2025
My wife and I stopped in a few days ago, we are traveling and unfamiliar with the area. We were a little hesitant, read that Newark was a big college town. The food was very good, but it was the service that really touched us. Our waitress, Widgen took such genuine care of us. My wife has several dietary restrictions, and is extremely anxious at new restaurants, but the young lady sat with us, looked over the menu, and made her feel completely at ease. It’s been a long time...
November 2025
This place is a bit of a college bar mixed with a restaurant and not really great at either...the food had good taste but was served cold. The service wasn't terrible they were a bit understaffed for the crowd they had. They didn't have my first 2 beer choices available that were listed on the menu but I found one that worked
November 2025

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Shellhammer's

9 University Dr, Newark, DE 19702
(302) 738-0758