About our Menu

Nizetich’s menu was created to revisit classic Dalmatian-style family classics, as well as to introduce modern takes on traditional continental favorites. 

Bound in an elegant cover with silver embossed logo and yellow ribbon, the interior parchment pages were elegantly laid out to give our guests a wide variety of choices, without overwhelming them with endless offerings. Founder Anthony Nizetich personally signed each front page introducing the restaurant and giving a the family background story.

Appetizers included the sharable Antipasto Platter, reminiscent of the type of "before dinner munchies’” that Josephine would often serve at home. Other favorites were a jumbo Shrimp Cocktail served over crushed ice with a tangy cocktail sauce, crispy Crab Cakes and even Stuffed Clams broiled to perfection.

Soups and Salads were an important part of the meal, and along with Nona’s Manhattan Clam Chowder, the restaurant featured a special home-made soup of the day. Every entrée was served with the house salad comprised of tossed greens, a tangy vinaigrette and chopped walnuts. Other salads included a traditional Caesar as well as the unique Nizetich’s Salad which included beefsteak tomatoes, Maui onions, avocado, and a simple oil and vinegar dressing.

Each day of the week featured a “Daily Special”. These were familiar dishes to the Nizetich family and included Savory Pot Roast, Veal Goulash, Roasted Chicken Breast, and of course Ciopinno (Seafood Stew) on Fridays. Many regular customers made sure they visited on specific days, just to enjoy their favorites.

Known for their grilled meats and fish, Nizetich’s always had the choicest cuts of meat and freshest fish available. Grilled simply and presented elegantly, each dish included a vegetable and side dish of potatoes, rice or pasta, and of course, one’s table was regularly supplied with fresh sourdough dinner rolls, hot from the oven. Other specialties of the house included Papa’s Beef Stew, served in a fresh sourdough loaf, Baby Back Ribs with Pomme Frites, succulent Rack of Lamb, and of course sautéed Sandabs and Mrs. N’s Fried Shrimp.

And for dessert, there was Chef Josetta’s rich Cheesecake, served with a sauce of brandy and cherries, Homemade Bread Pudding, and a four layer Banana Cake. 

Originally open for just dinner, Nizetich’s added lunch service and quickly became a favorite place for business meetings, birthday celebrations, and as an elegant daytime escape. Favorite menu items included Mr. N’s Burger, a Calamari Steak Sandwich, various Omelets, and the pioneering and very popular Asian Chicken & Pea Pod Salad.

Our menu was the result of three generations of family recipes and reflected the love for food that was a trademark of Nizetich’s. Prepared with care and consistency, and served by a friendly and conscientious staff, one might say many guests came for the ambience and the waterfront view, but most came back for the delicious food and the warm feelings one received having been served by the Nizetich family.