The Garden State Grill

410 Pine State St, Lillington
(910) 984-1084

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Broccoli Alfredo with Choice
Tom's River Chicken Sandwich
The Black & Bleu Burger
The Balboa Cheese Steak
Pork Roll Egg and Cheese
Large Meatball Marinara
The Garden State Burger
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
The Black Out Brownie
Black and Bleu Burger

Menu

Salads
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce and shaved parmesan cheese.
Garden State House Salad
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, blueberries, and croutons. Topped with shaved parmesan.
Filet Mignon Steak Salad (4 oz)
Filet mignon, mixed greens, cucumbers, onions, grape tomatoes, shaved parmesan, croutons, and raspberry vinaigrette.

Starters
Pickle Sticks
French fry wanna-be's made from pickles instead of potatoes. Served with our mild cape may sauce.
Loaded Cheese Fries
Crispy fries, shredded cheddar, sour cream, shredded mozzarella, and bacon.
Cheese Fries
Bed of crispy fries covered with melted cheese.
Pizza Fries
Crispy fries smothered in house-made marinara and mozzarella cheese.
Boardwalk French Fries
Slow simmered pot roast and gravy poured over a bed of crispy fries. Topped with a fistful of mozzarella cheese.
The Boss
Homemade craft beer cheese dip garnished with a pork roll (taylor ham), sweet corn, and bell pepper mix. Served with fresh house-made chips.
Soup and Salad
Garden state house salad (mixed greens, blueberries, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, shaved parmesan, and crispy croutons) and a bowl of soup of the day.
Fried Ravioli
Cheese-filled and deep-fried to perfection. Served with our house-made marinara.
House-made Meatballs (4 pcs)
Premium hand-rolled meatballs with our house-made marinara and garlic toast.
Sloppy Joe Nachos
House-made chips loaded with our house-made sloppy joe mix, beer cheese sauce, boss toppings (diced pork roll, poblano peppers, corn) shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, black olives, sliced jalapenos, and a dollop of sour cream.

Hometown Favorites
Pot Roast Dinner
Pot roast served with fresh vegetable medley and mashed potatoes with gravy.
Chicken Parmesan (2 pcs)
Golden fried chicken breasts covered in our marinara and melted mozzarella cheese. Served over linguini and garlic bread.
Fried Shrimp Platter (12 pcs)
Golden fried shrimp over a bed of fries and a side of coleslaw.

Fresh Burgers
The Jersey Burger (7 oz)
Your choice of American, Swiss, or provolone cheese with lettuce, tomato, and onions. Patty on a kaiser roll, a choice of potato salad, coleslaw, or house-made chips, and a kosher pickle.
Cape May Burger
Served with crispy bacon, double provolone, crispy onion straws, cape may sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Patty on a kaiser roll, a choice of potato salad, coleslaw, or house-made chips, and a kosher pickle.
Mushroom Swiss Burger (7 oz)
Angus beef patty covered in Swiss and smothered with mushroom gravy. Patty on a kaiser roll, a choice of potato salad, coleslaw, or house-made chips, and a kosher pickle.
The Garden State Burger
Served with pork roll (taylor ham), fried egg, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Patty on a kaiser roll, a choice of potato salad, coleslaw, or house-made chips, and a kosher pickle.
Black Bean Burger
Meatless black bean burger with aioli, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Patty on a kaiser roll, a choice of potato salad, coleslaw, or house-made chips, and a kosher pickle.

Sloppy Joes
Classic Joe
Sautéed ground beef in our house-made jersey joe sauce, garnished with crispy fries, and a craft beer cheese sauce. Toasted brioche bun with house-made chips and a kosher pickle.
Burnt Joe
Burnt ends tossed out house-made jersey joe sauce, garnished with crispy fries, and a craft beer cheese sauce. Toasted brioche bun with house-made chips and a kosher pickle.
Clean Joe
Slow-roasted turkey breast with homemade gravy over a bed of fries and topped with shredded provolone cheese. Toasted brioche bun with house-made chips and a kosher pickle.

Subs and Sandwiches
The Balboa
Double-portioned philly-style cheesesteak with peppers, onions, and white American cheese. Choice of potato salad, coleslaw, fries, or house-made chips.
Bacon Turkey Avocado Wrap
Crispy bacon, roasted turkey, and fresh avocado slices. Served in a spinach wrap with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Choice of potato salad, coleslaw, fries, or house-made chips.
The Jersey Shore
Pork roll (taylor ham), fried egg, and American cheese. Served on a kaiser. Choice of potato salad, coleslaw, fries, or house-made chips.
The Manhattan
Thinly sliced pastrami (hot or cold) stacked high on toasted marble rye with gulden's brown mustard and kraut. Choice of potato salad, coleslaw, fries, or house-made chips.
The Seaside Heights
Golden-fried chicken breast (4 oz), house-made marinara, and shredded mozzarella. Choice of potato salad, coleslaw, fries, or house-made chips.
Veggie Sub
Grilled onions, peppers, and mushrooms topped with shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese on a toasted hoagie. Choice of potato salad, coleslaw, fries, or house-made chips.
The Soprano
House-made Italian meatballs, marinara, and shredded mozzarella. Choice of potato salad, coleslaw, fries, or house-made chips.
The Toms River
Grilled chicken breast (8 oz) with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a toasted kaiser. Choice of potato salad, coleslaw, fries, or house-made chips.
The Atlantic City
Italian sausage, sautéed peppers, onion, and topped with provolone cheese. Choice of potato salad, coleslaw, fries, or house-made chips.
BLT
Bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted thick-sliced marble rye. Choice of potato salad, coleslaw, fries, or house-made chips.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted thick-sliced marble rye. Choice of potato salad, coleslaw, fries, or house-made chips.

Pastas
Lobster Ravioli
Tender lobster stuffed ravioli in a creamy white wine sauce with roasted tomatoes and fresh spinach. Linguini or penne served with garlic bread.
Meatball Marinara Pasta
3 house-made meatballs on top of a bed of linguini covered in our own marinara. Linguini or penne served with garlic bread.
Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Linguini tossed with jumbo shrimp sauteed in a garlic butter sauce. Linguini or penne served with garlic bread.
Pasta Marsala
Grilled chicken and mushrooms tossed with our house-made marsala wine sauce. Linguini or penne served with garlic bread.
Vegetable Pesto Pasta
Fresh vegetable medley tossed with a creamy pesto sauce over linguini. Linguini or penne served with garlic bread.

From the Grill
Norwegian Salmon (8 oz)
Tasty Norwegian salmon seasoned and grilled to medium. Topped with garlic butter and served with fresh seasonal veggies. Choice of fries or mashed red potatoes with gravy.
Pot Roast Dinner (7 oz)
7 ounces of our sliced pot roast served up with house-made red mashed potatoes and fresh seasonal veggies. Topped with garlic butter and served with fresh seasonal veggies. Choice of fries or mashed red potatoes with gravy.
Marinated Chicken Breast (8 oz)
Chicken breast marinated in olive oil, rosemary, salt pepper, and grilled to perfection. Topped with garlic butter and served with fresh seasonal veggies. Choice of fries or mashed red potatoes with gravy.
Blackened Salmon Tortellini
Spiced, grilled, and served over cheese tortellini. Topped with garlic butter and served with fresh seasonal veggies. Choice of fries or mashed red potatoes with gravy.

Kids Menu
Kids Cheeseburger (1/4 lb)
Quarter pounder with American cheese and fries.
Kids Chicken Fingers with French Fries
Served with fries or chips.
Kids Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
A smaller portion of our pot roast dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Deserts
New York Style Cheesecake
Thick slice topped with a fresh berry compote.
Cannolis (2 pcs)
Large chocolate chip cream-filled cannolis.

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Recent Reviews

So excited to have found this hidden gem! The food here was phenomenal. You can tell everything is so fresh. Those French fries with the gravy, though......Wow!😍 Not only was the food phenomenal, but the service was great too. All the staff were so kind and friendly, and we also got to meet the owner who was such a fun guy! I'm sure this place is gonna become a new family favorite!❤️
July 2025
Incredible restaurant with wonderful food and service. I really enjoy the consistently good that Garden State cranks out, and it doesn’t hurt that they have a great beer menu either! I have had a lot of good times with my family in this restaurant and hope to have many more!
July 2025
Move in day first meal in our new town, found on Google, picked it based on reviews and this pick was a SUCCESS! Lovely lunch with our awesome friends here yesterday. The Greek salad with chicken, burger, fried ravioli and grilled chicken were delicious 😋 the fried pickles were incredible too! Our service was fantastic and the manager was super friendly and warm. DEFINITELY recommend and we will DEFINITELY be back many times
July 2025

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The Garden State Grill

410 Pine State St, Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 984-1084