Cafe Central
Newark, NJ
92 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ, 07105-693394 itemsUpdated March 23, 2026
Structured menu data
A La Carte Options
Alaskan King Crab - 1/2 Lb.
$45.00Maine Lobster - Half
$40.00Maine Lobster - Whole
$75.00Seabass Ceviche - 8 Oz.
$15.00Desserts
24K GOLD BAR
$12.00Devil's Food Cake, Dark Chocolate Mousse, Mirror Glaze, Gold Leaf
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE DOME
$11.00Dark Chocolate Shell filled with rich Chocolate Mousse
CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRIES
$11.00Dipped in White and Dark Chocolate
CRÈME BRULÉE
$12.00Vanilla Bean Custard with Caramelized Sugar
DESSERT PLATTER
$16.00Petite Creme Brulée, Yuzu Curd Tartelette, Chocolate dipped Strawberries, Espresso Mascarpone Chocolate Macaroon, Mini Ice Cream Cone
MANGO COLADA PIE
$12.00with Fresh Mango and Coconut Mousse
SIGNATURE TRES LECHES CAKE
$11.00VANILLA BEAN MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE
$15.00Glazed Raspberries, Yuzu Curd, Crispy Meringue and Raspberry Gel
Entrée
Chef's Feature Eggs Benedict
$22.00Chicken & Waffles
$28.00Herb Brined Fried Airline Chicken Breast, Belgian Waffle, Applewood Bacon Chive Butter, and Pure Maple Syrup
Chilaquiles Montados
$22.00Salsa Verde, Cotija Cheese, Refried Black Beans, Sour Cream, Egg and Avocado
Kaluga Kaviar Spaghetti a la Chitarra
$58.00House Made Pasta, 1/2 Oz. Caviar, Parsley Beurre Blanc
Ribeye and Eggs
$49.0016 oz. Ribeye, Chimichurri Purée, Avocado, Café Central Toreados, Fried Eggs and Papas Brava
Seafood Enchiladas
$28.00Lobster, Shrimp and Crab, Pepperjack & Swiss Cheese and Green Chile Salsa
Street Corn & Roasted Chicken Crèpes
$24.00with Papas Bravas and Avocado Salsa
Entrées
Chicken Picatta
$28.00Sautéed Chicken Breast, Lemon, Capers, Olive, Lemon, Chitarra Spaguetti. All Steaks and Poultry served with Whipped Potatoes and Daily Vegetables.
Chilean Sea Bass
$57.00Miso Marinated, Sweet Jasmine Ginger Rice, House Teriyaki. All Steaks and Poultry served with Whipped Potatoes and Daily Vegetables.
Colorado Rack of Lamb
Citrus, Basil and Cabernet Marinated, Demi Glace, Daily Whipped Potatoes, House Vegetables *Four Bone Rack $65 | 6 Bone Rack $85. All Steaks and Poultry served with Whipped Potatoes and Daily Vegetables.
Grilled Angus Tenderloin
$54.00Potato Pave, Spinach Puree, Cabernet Reduction, Haystack Potato. All Steaks and Poultry served with Whipped Potatoes and Daily Vegetables.
Maine Lobster Roll
$42.00Maine Cold Water Lobster Claw Meat, Tarragon and Chive, Buttery Brioche Bun, Boston Bibb Lettuce, Clarified Butter. *Choice of kettle chips, parmesan french fries, or house salad.
Prawn Brochette
$40.00Bacon Wrapped and Marinated in Chipotle, Braised Leek and Creamy Lobster Orzo. All Steaks and Poultry served with Whipped Potatoes and Daily Vegetables.
Puntas de Filete
$45.00Roasted Long Green Chile with Jalapeño au Jus *Available With 16 Oz. Ribeye $49. All Steaks and Poultry served with Whipped Potatoes and Daily Vegetables.
RIBEYE PRIME (16 OZ)
$54.00Chipotle Lime Butter, Daily Whipped Potatoes and Seasoned Onion Strings *Also available cocktail style with warm tortillas, avocado, sliced jalapeño, onion, and tomato. All Steaks and Poultry served with Whipped Potatoes and Daily Vegetables.
Scottish Salmon
$42.00Sauce Gribiche, Lemon Dill Couscous. All Steaks and Poultry served with Whipped Potatoes and Daily Vegetables.
SNAKE RIVER FARMS GOLD GRADE AMERICAN WAGYU NY STRIP 12 OZ.
$125.00Potato Pavé, Cabernet Reduction, Spinach Purée, Seasonal Vegetables. All Steaks and Poultry served with Whipped Potatoes and Daily Vegetables.
Garden & Salads
Slow Roasted Beet Tower
$11.00with Garlic Infused Goat Cheese and Seasoned Walnuts
Land & Air
Cafe Central Meat Platter
$180.00Grilled Angus Tenderloin, Grilled All-Natural Rib Eye, Colorado Rack of Lamb, Cocktail Style
Colorado Rack of Lamb - 6 Bone Rack
$85.00Citrus, Basil and Cabernet Marinated, Demi Glace, Daily Whipped Potatoes, House Vegetables
Colorado Rack of Lamb - Four Bone Rack
$65.00Citrus, Basil and Cabernet Marinated, Demi Glace, Daily Whipped Potatoes, House Vegetables
Double Cut Bacon Cured Heritage Pork Loin Chop
$43.00Sweet Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Pork Belly Ragout
Grilled Angus Tenderloin 8 oz.
$54.00Potato Pave, Spinach Puree, Cabernet Reduction, Haystack Potato
Herb Brined Jidori Half Chicken
$40.00All Natural Japanese Heritage Breed Chicken, Sous Vide and Roasted, Mirepoix, Sun Dried Tomato, Stock Reduction, Whipped Potato
Honey Lavender Hudson Valley Duck
$48.00Crispy Skin Breast, Confit Duck Leg, Anson Mills Polenta Rustica Integrale, Foie Gras and Morello Cherry Terrine, Port Wine Duck Reduction
Ocean
Dover Sole
$72.00English Peas, Marconna Almonds, Potato Leeks
Kaluga Caviar Spaghetti a la Chitarra
$58.00House Made Pasta, 1/2 ounce Caviar, Parsley Beurre Blanc
Lobster Agnolotti
$42.00Lobster and Mascarpone Hand Made Stuffed Pasta, Butter Poached Lobster Claw, English Peas, Foraged Mushrooms, Asparagus Tips, Creamy Lobster Broth
Seared Diver Scallops
$42.00Broccoli Purée, Orzo, Hollandaise Mousseline, Cauliflower Florets with Pork Belly, Toasted Brioche
On the Sweet Side
Espresso Mascarpone Crèpes
$9.00Mousse Dome
$9.00Sandwiches
BLT
$17.00Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Tomatoes, Butter Lettuce, Avocado, Thai Mayo. All Sandwiches Served with Choice of Parmesan French Fries, Kettle Chips, or House Salad. Bowl of Mac & Cheese $5 Upcharge
CAFE CENTRAL REUBEN SANDWICH
$19.00House Cured Pastrami, Rye Bread, Dijonnaise, Chile Toreado, House Pickled Vegetables, Provolone. All Sandwiches Served with Choice of Parmesan French Fries, Kettle Chips, or House Salad. Bowl of Mac & Cheese $5 Upcharge
CENTRAL BURGER 9 OZ.
$18.00Angus Patty, Confit Pork Belly, Organic Baby Arugula, Tomato, Truffle Aioli. All Sandwiches Served with Choice of Parmesan French Fries, Kettle Chips, or House Salad. Bowl of Mac & Cheese $5 Upcharge
CUBANITO AHOGADO PANINI
$14.00Mojo Au Jus, Roasted Pork Carnitas, Black Forest Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Spicy Whole Grain Mustard. All Sandwiches Served with Choice of Parmesan French Fries, Kettle Chips, or House Salad. Bowl of Mac & Cheese $5 Upcharge
ROASTED TURKEY BREAST PANINI
$13.00Pancetta, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Red Pepper Aioli, Wheatberry. All Sandwiches Served with Choice of Parmesan French Fries, Kettle Chips, or House Salad. Bowl of Mac & Cheese $5 Upcharge
Sides
Bacon Mac & Cheese
$7.00French Toast
$14.00Mashed Potatoes
$8.00Pomme Frites with Grated Reggiano & Truffle
$8.00Pomme Frites with Grated Reggiano and Truffle
$8.00Roasted Fingerling Papas Bravas
$7.00Truffle Mac & Cheese
$16.00Two Local Eggs Any Style
$5.00Vanilla Bean Pancakes
$11.00Vegetables
$8.00Soups
Daily Creation
$8.00Soups & Salads
Baby Field Greens
$13.00Petite Mesclun, Sous Vide Apple and Pear Spheres, Gorgonzola, Candied Walnut, Sauvignon Blanc Vinaigrette, Rolled Ciabatta Crouton
Butter Lettuce Salad
$19.00Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna, Avocado, English Cucumber Spheres, Boiled Hen's Egg, Spicy Pickled Vegetables, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Spicy Thai Dressing. *Chicken breast available as a substitution for tuna.
CAPRESE BIOLOGICO
$16.00Organic Tomato, Roasted Eggplant, Buffalo Burrata, Basil Oil, Balsamic Reduction, Savory Pine Nut Tuile
Central Caesar Salad
$14.00Baby Romaine, Anchovy Emulsion, Shaved Reggiano, Tomato Confit, Tapenade, Brioche Crouton *ADD CHICKEN FOR A $6 UPCHARGE
CHEF'S DAILY SOUP CREATION
$8.00LUMP CRAB & AVOCADO TOWER
$21.00with Lavash Cracker and Baby Green
Petit Iceberg Wheel
$12.00Roquefort Dressing, Shaved Radish, Pickled Red Onion, Tomato Confit, Crispy Pork Belly
Signature Cream of Green Chile
$11.00Starters
Antipasto
$40.00Assorted Cheese and Meats From Around the Globe, Accompanied With Marcona Almonds, House Jam, Assorted Fruit
Baked Escargot
$16.00In Herbed Citrus Parmesan Butter
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio
$19.00Avocado, Baby Greens, Truffle Vinaigrette, Jicama, Parmesan and Shaved Black Truffles
Caviar Deviled Eggs
$38.00Six Hen's Eggs, Crème Fraiche, Dijon, Chives, Kaluga Caviar Royale
Central Chilled Seafood Platter - Grand
$98190.001 Pound Alaskan King Crab, Poached Whole Maine Lobster, 8 Tiger Prawns, 8 Wellfleet Oysters, 8 Saltspring British Columbia Mussels, Chilean Sea Bass Ceviche, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Dijonaise, Clarified Butter (Serves 4 to 6 guests)
Central Chilled Seafood Platter - Petite
$98190.001/2 Pound Alaskan King Crab, Poached Half Maine Lobster, 4 Tiger Prawns, 4 Wellfleet Oysters, 4 Saltspring British Columbia Mussels, Chilean Sea Bass Ceviche, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Dijonaise, Clarified Butter (Serves 2 to 3 guests)
CENTRAL SEAFOOD TOWER - GRAND
Dijonnaise King Crab, Poached Whole Maine Lobster, Tiger Prawns, Wellfleet Oysters, Saltspring British Columbia Mussels, Chilean Sea Bass Ceviche, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Dijonaise, Clarified Butter (SERVES 4 TO 6 GUESTS)
CENTRAL SEAFOOD TOWER - PETITE
Dijonnaise King Crab, Poached Whole Maine Lobster, Tiger Prawns, Wellfleet Oysters, Saltspring British Columbia Mussels, Chilean Sea Bass Ceviche, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Dijonaise, Clarified Butter (SERVES 2 TO 3 GUESTS)
CHILLED TIGER PRAWNS
$7.00GRILLED & FRIED CALAMARI
$20.00with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce
Grilled Octopus
$19.00Cilantro Chimichurri, Salt & Vinegar Fingerling Potatoes, Dashi Foam, Garlic Ash Aioli
Grilled Portobello Mushroom
$13.00Stuffed with Garlic Goat Cheese and Herbs - VEGETARIAN
MAINE LOBSTER
$7540.00Whole or Half
Octopus Carpaccio
$19.00Serrano Pepper Mignonette, Grilled Lemon, EVOO, Micro Cilantro
Royal Kaluga Caviar Suprême
$9411802.00Traditional Accoutrements for Caviar with Corn Blinis
Saltspring British Columbia Mussels
$27.00Sautéed in Dijon, White Wine and Butter, Baguette Tartine, Pommes Frite
SEABASS CEVICHE
$15.008 Oz.
Signature Dungeness Crab Cakes
$23.00with Spicy Herbed Remoulade
Smoked Salmon Bagel
$21.00Preserved Lemon Whipped Cream Cheese, Fried Capers and Roe
SPAGO SMOKED SALMON & CAVIAR PIZZA
$48.00Dill Chive Crème Fraîche, Royal Osetra Caviar. *Additional caviar available by request
TUNA SASHIMI
$26.00Sesame Tuna Crudo, Sashimi Sauce, Lemon Aioli, Avocado and Crispy Leeks
WELLFLEET OYSTERS
$4.00Tacos & Sandwiches
Avocado Toast
$17.00Prosciutto di Parma, Grilled Brioche, Soft Hen's Egg, Roasted Tomato Jam
Central Burger
$22.009 Oz. Black Angus Burger, Fried Hens Egg, Bacon Chive Aioli, White Cheddar, Pavé Fries
Taqueria
CAFE CENTRAL STEAK TACOS
$19.00Grilled Tenderloin, Provolone, Chimichurri, Avocado, Crispy Onions, Ginger Jasmine Rice. Served with Chipotle Rice, Tomatillo, and Chile de Arbol Salsa. *Vegetarian option available.
CHILEAN SEA BASS TACOS
$19.00Jicama Mango Slaw, Grapefruit Supreme, Ginger Jasmine Rice. Served with Chipotle Rice, Tomatillo, and Chile de Arbol Salsa. *Vegetarian option available.