Jim Dandy’s of Rutherford Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Jim Dandy’s of Rutherford, a vibrant destination for New American cuisine. This eatery specializes in mouthwatering burgers and BBQ delights, making it a haven for food lovers in Rutherford, NJ. The menu features tantalizing options such as the Brisket Burger—a delicious blend of burnt brisket ends and Angus beef served on a brioche bun, paired perfectly with fries. Don't miss the 1/2 lb Smoked Pork Platter or the Killer Baby Back Ribs that are simply irresistible.
For lighter fare, options like the Chicken Fajita and Crispy Chicken Bacon sandwich balance indulgence with flavor. Jim Dandy’s also prioritizes inclusivity with a range of vegetarian choices, outdoor seating, and family-friendly offerings. With amenities like delivery and catering, every meal can be enjoyed your way. Whether you're dining in or taking out, this casual eatery welcomes you with warmth and delectable dishes to savor.
BBQ SPECIALS from the SMOKER
Brisket Burger W/ Fries
1/2 lb blend of our burnt brisket ends and Angus beef meshed into the perfect patty, served on a brioche bun with cheddar, red onion, and lettuce. Served with Fries
1/2 lb Smoked Pork Platter with FF
1/2 lb Hickory Smoked Pork, served with Fries, cornbread, and slaw.
1/2 lb Smoked Brisket Platter with FF
1/2 lb of our Smoked Brisket, served with Fries, cornbread, and slaw
Village General Chicken (Thursday Special ONLY)
Fresh house-trimmed chicken tenders tossed in our generals sauce, served with yellow rice. It's a real game changer!
Crispy Chicken bacon
Lightly fried chicken with bacon and tomato on grilled brioche with cheddar cheese and chipotle mayo, served with fries.
CBR Grilled Cheese
Crispy chicken, bacon and tomato served on a grilled cheddar cheese on Brioche with fries. Side of ranch
Chicken Fajita
A toasted tortilla loaded with chicken, jalapenos, onions, cheddar, and mozz served with sour cream.
Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla
Pulled chipotle chicken and our four cheese blend. Served with sour cream.
Burrito
A toasted tortilla loaded with rice,beans and chicken. Served with guacamole.
Specials
Killer Baby Back Ribs
Ribs
1/2 BBQ Chicken
Smoked Brisket Burger W/ Fries
1/2 lb blend of our burnt brisket ends and Angus beef meshed into the perfect patty, served on a brioche bun with cheddar, red onion, and lettuce. Served with Fries
Bangin BBQ Bacon Cheese Burger
1/2 lb. burger, cheddar, bacon and BBQ sauce.
Black Jack Burger
1/2 lb. burger, pepper jack cheese and bacon.
Wild Buffalo Burger
1/2 lb. burger, mozzarella and wing sauce and side of blue.
Tex-Mex Burger
1/2 lb. burger with cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, jalapenos, onions and tomatoes.
Specialty Burgers
Wings
Wings
Boneless Wings
Cheddar-Bacon Burger
1/2 lb Fresh Angus Burger with Cheddar Cheese and Bacon (shown with lettuce, tomato, and onion)
1/2 lb Cheddar-Bacon Burger Platter
1/2 lb Fresh Angus Burger Served with fries and coleslaw.
Hamburger
1/2 lb Fresh Angus burger. Picture shown with mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Hamburger Platter
1/2 lb fresh Angus Burger, Served with fries and coleslaw.
Cheeseburger
1/2 lb Fresh Angus Burger with melted cheese
1/2 lb Cheeseburger Platter
1/2 lb Fresh Angus Burger Served with fries and coleslaw.
1/2 lb California Burger
1/2 lb Fresh Angus Burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo (shown with bacon and cheese).
1/2 lb California Burger Platter
1/2 lb Fresh Angus Burger with lettuce, tomato, mayo and onion, served with fries and coleslaw.
1/2 lb. Cheddar Melt Burger
Cheddar cheese and fried onions.
1/2 lb. Cheddar Melt Burger Platter
Cheddar cheese and fried onions. Served with fries and coleslaw.
1/2 lb. Wally Burger
Taylor ham and cheese.
1/2 lb. Wally Burger Platter
Taylor ham and cheese. Served with fries and coleslaw.
1/2 lb. Gourmet Burger
Lettuce, tomato, raw onion, cheddar cheese, bacon and mushroom.
1/2 lb. Gourmet Burger Platter
Lettuce, tomato, raw onion, cheddar cheese, bacon and mushroom. Served with fries and coleslaw.
Turkey Burger
All white meat turkey burger, built your way. Burger comes plain, add on your toppings.
Turkey Burger Platter
Served with fries and coleslaw.
Veggie Burger
Dr. Pragers California burger
Veggie Burger Platter
Dr Pragers California veggie burger, Served with fries and coleslaw. Vegetarian.
Beyond Burger
Meatless burger served on a bun with lettuce and tomato.
Trailblazin' Burgers
Lighter Handhelds
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bacon
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich
Taylor Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato
Grilled Chicken Over Garden Salad
BBQ, Buffalo, Cajun, plain or teriyaki chicken, over spring mix, red onion, cucumber and tomato.
Rib Eye Over Salad
Grilled chicken over garden salad.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese. Poultry.
Yee Ha Garden Fresh Salads
Paninis
Chicken Delight Panini
Grilled chicken, bacon, Swiss and honey mustard.
Roast Beef Delight Panini
Roast beef, tomato, cheddar and BBQ sauce.
The Porky Panini
Pulled BBQ pork, cheddar cheese and fried onion.
The Southwestern Panini
Grilled chicken, jalapenos, mozzarella, cheddar and salsa.
Buffalo Panini
Grilled Buffalo chicken, mozzarella and side of blue cheese.
Roasted Beef and Peppers Panini
Roast beef, roasted red peppers, roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and pesto.
Steak and Cheese Panini
Philly-style steak, mozzarella, mushrooms and side of steak sauce.
Chicken Italiano Panini
Grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, portabella mushrooms and pesto.
Vegetarian Panini
Portabella mushrooms, roasted red peppers, roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and pesto.
Wild Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Grilled Buffalo chicken, mozzarella and side of blue cheese.
Philadelphia Wrap
Chopped steak, cheese and fried onion.
Chicken Parm Wrap
Chicken cutlet with mozzarella and marinara.
Mexican Chicken Wrap
Cajun chicken, lettuce, tomato, onions, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, salsa and sour cream.
The Rancher Wrap
Chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, raw onion and ranch dressing.
Rajun Cajun Wrap
Cajun chicken, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and raw onion.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Chicken, romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing.
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Chicken, lettuce, tomato, honey mustard or mayo.
BLT Wrap
Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Specialty Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, tomato, fresh mozzarella and pesto.
The Veggie Wrap
Vegetarian. Portabella mushroom, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, roasted tomato and pesto.
Cheddar Bacon Wrap
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, bacon and ranch dressing.
Wraps
Handheld - Steak, Roast Beef and Pork
Hot Rib Eye Steak
Hot Rib Eye Steak with Cheese
Hot Rib Eye Steak with Peppers and Onion
Hot Rib Eye Steak with the Works
Philadelphia Style Steak
Philadelphia Style Steak with Cheese
Thin shaved ribeye steak with cheese sauce. Please specify if you would like a different cheese.
Philadelphia Style Steak with Fried Onions
Philly Steak shown with works
Philadelphia Style Steak with Peppers and Onions
Philadelphia Style Steak with the Works
Hot Roast Beef with Gravy
Hot Roast Beef with Gravy and Cheese
BBQ Beef
Chicken Philly Steak
Chicken Philly Steak with Cheese
Chicken Philly Steak with the Works
Pulled Pork with Cheese and Fried Onions
Jim Dandy Fries
Extra large portion - Cheddar, mozzarella, bacon, jalapenos Cajun spice, and side of ranch.
Disco Fries
Mozzarella and gravy.
Fire Fries
Mozzarella, cheddar, wing sauce, jalapenos and side of blue.
Chili Cheddar Fries
Specialty Fries
Specialty Onion Rings
Buffalo Rings
Breaded Onion Rings with mozzarella, wing sauce and side of blue cheese.
Ranchero Rings
Jack cheese, bacon and ranch dressing.
Disco Rings
Breaded Onion Rings with mozzarella and gravy.
Chili Cheese Rings
Cheddar cheese and chili. Vegetarian.
Chicken Fingers and Fries
5 golden fried chicken fingers with a generous portion of fries and our house-made sauce of choice.
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomato and mayo on a long roll.
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
Grilled Teriyaki Sandwich
Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich with Swiss and Bacon
Served with lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Shrimp and Chips
Chicken Cutlet Parm Sandwich
Fish Sandwich
Breaded cod served on a bun.
Fish and Chips
Breaded cod-fish lightly fried and served over fries./
Chicken and Seafood
Side Orders
Skin-on fries
Fries with Cheese Tasty Little
Fries with Gravy
Sweet Potato Fries
Vegetarian.
Onion Rings
Onion Rings with Cheese
Onion Rings with Gravy
Breaded Mushrooms
Mozzarella Sticks
Breaded Zucchini
Mac and Cheese Bites
Nachos
Cheese sauce, chili, lettuce and tomato. Please specify if you would like shredded melted cheese.
Nachos Supreme
Cajun chicken, mozzarella, jalapenos, lettuce and tomato.
5 Potato Skins
5 potato skins with fresh cheddar cheese, bacon, and scallions
Chicken Quesadillas
Potato Cheese Pierogies
12 Buffalo Wings
Jalapeno Poppers
Bowl of Homemade Texas Chili
Add cheese and onions for an additional charge.
Tossed Garden Salad
Choice of dressing.
Steak Quesadillas
Fried Pickles
Mac N Cheese
Chips and Guac
House made guacamole served with chips
Hot Dog with Chili and Raw Onion
Plain Hot Dog
Hot Dog with Kraut
Hot Dog with Chili
Hot Dog with Pepper and Onion
Hot Dog with Cheese
Special Dandy Dog
Cheese, chili and onion.
Hot Dog with Cheddar and Bacon
Italian Hot Dog
2 hot dogs with peppers/onions/ potato on an 8 inch roll
Tex-Mex Dog
Jalapenos, onions and tomatoes.
Hot Dogs
Kids under 12
Kid's Hamburger with Drink
Kid's Cheese Burger with Drink
Kid's Hot Dog with Drink
Kid's Chicken Finger with Drink
Kid's Quesadillas with Drink
Kid's Grilled Cheese with Drink
Can Soda
Vegetarian.
Bottled Drink
Can Soda
2- Liter Soda
2 Liter Soda
Vegetarian.
Smoked Pork Sandwich on Brioche with Fries and a drink
Served on a Brioche bun with cheddar and fried onions.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich (lettuce and tomato) w/ Fries and a drink.
Fresh chicken breast grilled, served on Brioche with lettuce and tomato, fries included.
1/2 lb Burger with Fries and drink
1/2 lb Burger with Fries and a drink. Burger is served plain, lettuce, tomato and onion upon request.
Grilled Chicken Wrap W/ Fries and a drink.
Grilled Chicken wrap, lettuce, tomato, mayo OR Honey Mustard, served with a drink.