Theresa's South

530 Main Ave, Bay Head
(732) 892-1555

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Warm Rocky Road Brownie with Cappuccino Gelato
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Braised Short Rib
Gemelli with Sweet Fennel Sausage
Gorgonzola Crusted Filet of Beef
Fresh Fettuccine with Lobster
Pan-Seared Yellow Fin Tuna
Crusted Mozzarella Caprese
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Scallop Risotto Paella
Blackened Jumbo Shrimp

Menu

Antipasta
Crispy Calamari
Spicy roasted tomato aioli.
Eggplant Pancake
Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, roasted garlic cream, pesto oil.
BLACKENED JUMBO SHRIMP
BLACKENED JUMBO SHRIMP Baby Arugula Salad, Cannellini Beans, Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
Spiced Yellow Fin Tuna Ceviche
Gluten-free. Scallions, ginger, avocado, cucumber.
Crusted Fresh Mozzarella
Basil, cured tomatoes, herb pesto, tomato salad.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Baby greens, sweet corn salsa, roasted pepper aioli.

Insalate
Baby Spinach Salad
Gluten-free. Candied pecans, dried cranberries, crumbled Blueberry goat cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette.
Roasted Pear Salad
Gluten-free. Baby arugula, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, spiced walnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette.
Roasted Beets Salad
Gluten-free. Arugula, fresh blueberries, red onions, spiced walnuts, goat cheese, Lemon vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, garlic croutons.
Warmed Herb-Crusted Goat Cheese Salad
Mixed greens, portobello, roasted peppers, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette.

Fresh Homemade Pasta
Gemelli with Sweet Fennel Sausage
Sun-dried tomatoes, light tomato cream sauce.
CAPPELLINI with SHRIMP
Garlic, capers, Kalamata olives, white wine chunky tomato sauce.
TAGLIATELLEwith MUSHROOMS
Shallots, Parmesan, white truffle oil, mushroom broth.
Ziti Fresh Mozzarella
Tomato-basil sauce, Pecorino-Romano cheese.
Rigatoni Bolognese
Bolognese sauce, green peas, Parmesan cheese.
Penne a la Vodka
Pancetta, tomato cream sauce, peas.
SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI with Braised Short Rib
Exotic mushrooms, garlic, Madeira wine sauce, sun-dried tomatoes.

Entree
Gorgonzola Crusted Filet of Beef
Green peppercorn-port wine sauce, seasonal vegetables, potato croquette.
CHICKEN MARSALA
Potato Croquette, Seasonal Vegetables, Assorted Mushrooms and Marsala Wine Sauce, Melted Mozzarella Cheese
Braised Short Ribs of Beef
Gluten-free. Smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, red wine demi-glaze.
Pan-Seared Yellow Fin Tuna
Ginger sesame noodles, cucumber salsa, smoked chili-sesame vinaigrette.
Blackened Mahi-Mahi
Gluten-free. Smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, wasabi aioli sauce, topped with sweet corn salsa.
Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Gluten-free. Grilled asparagus, smashed potatoes, red wine-balsamic demi-glaze.

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Recent Reviews

The perfect place for an evening with pleasurable, delicious food to indulge .
Was my first time there and loved it .we came in without reservation ! What a pleasure!
Highly recommended.
June 2026
Tried to beat the summer crowds by going pre-memorial day. We arrived early but it quickly filled up. Service was prompt. Food was very good. We has yellow fin tuna and a pasta dish. Appitzers we started with wer the crab cake and pear walnut salad. Dessert was also excellent.

The constant passing of hostess counting the minutes for your table replacement was a very big irritant. They wore a hole in the carpet. Similarly the bus staff were desperately looking...
May 2026
Easily my favorite restaurant! I drove over an hour to get takeout (specifically two orders of the eggplant pancake for apps to start). It was even perfect when we got home. We also got the tuna ceviche which is so fresh and light. My husband got the asiago chicken and loved mixing the sauce with the potato croquette. I loved my ahi tuna entree that I got rare. The noodles mixed with the cucumber salsa and the chili sesame vinaigrette is such a bold and exciting flavor. I can’t...
April 2026

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Theresa's South

530 Main Ave, Bay Head, NJ 08742
(732) 892-1555