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STARTERS

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  • STARTERS
  • FLATBREADS
  • ENTREE SALADS
  • SOUP
  • LAND
  • SEA
  • SIDES
  • PASTA
  • SANDWICHES
  • BUILD YOUR OWN
  • HOUSE WINE
  • DRAFT BEER
  • BOTTLED BEER
  • HAPPY HOUR
  • LITTLE GATORS
  • DESSERTS

OYSTERS (MARKET PRICE)

Fresh gulf-coast oysters shucked to order with cocktail sauce and horseradish. Raw, steamed, fried or Rockefeller.

FIRECRACKER SHRIMP

Crisp shrimp piled high and tossed in Ballyhoo’s fire sauce, then topped with scallions and a sriracha drizzle.

BALLYHOO FRIES

Crispy-fried potato wedges topped with bacon bits, melted jack and cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and scallions.

‘NAWLINS’ STYLE SHRIMP

Three-fourths of a pound of peeled shrimp, steamed and tossed with oregano, Old Bay and olive oil.

GRILLED AVOCADO

Two grilled halves of a Haas avocado stuffed with mixed cheese, seasoned with fresh garlic, olive oil, cumin, adobo and topped with Pico de Gallo, Frito Lay’s corn chips and jalapeno.

BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Fresh Brussel Sprouts steamed tender sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic nd tossed in Parmesan cheese.

EDAMAME BEANS

Steamed tender and tossed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic and dusted with kosher salt.

CALAMARI

Gulf squid and thinly-sliced onion straws, fried crisp and served with Parmesan cheese, banana peppers and a side of pomodoro sauce.

BEER-GLAZED POT STICKERS

Steamed pork dumplings served with sweet and spicy chili sauce, scallions, and ponzu sauce for dipping.

FILET MUDIGA

Tender filet tips tossed in Italian bread crumbs, virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and fresh garlic then oak-grilled and topped with jack cheese, served with Bearnaise sauce.

SHRIMP ROCKEFELLER

Sauteed shrimp with creamy spinach, smoked bacon, and Parmesan cheese.

QUESADILLAS

Monterey jack and aged cheddar cheese grilled inside a large flour tortilla with onions and peppers served with sour cream, Pico de Gallo, and jalapenos. Add guacamole + $1.

SHRIMP CHICKEN STEAK

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

Ten jumbo wings fried to perfection and tossed in homemade buffalo sauce. Served with blue cheese and celery. Breaded or naked. All flats/drumbs +$1 extra. Additional sauce +50c

FRIED GATOR

Fried Florida gator nuggets served with BBQ sauce.

TABLESIDE GUACAMOLE (MARKET PRICE)

Haas avocados, personally prepared for you with tomato, cilantro, Spanish onions, freshly squeezed lime juice, and ground cumin all muddled in a traditional molcajete. Served with tortilla chips.

FLATBREADS

SICILIAN

Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, virgin olive oil, fresh basil, and Ballyhoo’s cheese blend.

SHRIMP PESTO

Sauteed shrimp in a creamy pesto sauce, tomatoes, spinach and Ballyhoo’s cheese blend.

WILD MUSHROOMS

Crimini, oyster, and button mushrooms, sauteed in olive oil, shallots, garlic, white wine and seasoning with Ballyhoo’s cheese blend.

BLACKENED CHICKEN

Blackened boneless chicken breast, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, jalapeno, BBQ sauce and Ballyhoo’s cheese blend.

MARGHERITA

Buffalo mozzarella, tomato and Ballyhoo’s cheese blend topped with shredded Parmesan and fresh basil.

STEAK & BLUE CHEESE

Oak-grilled sirloin steak, blue cheese crumbles, roasted onions, and peppers with fresh spinach tossed in olive oil and topped with a balsamic reduction drizzle.

ENTREE SALADS

GARDEN, HOUSE, CLASSIC CAESAR: SMALL 0R LARGE

Add to any salad: Chicken, Shrimp, Salmon, Steak, Grouper

BLUE STEAK SALAD

Oak-grilled sirloin, field greens, blue cheese crumbles, croutons, tomatoes, roasted peppers, onions and portobello mushrooms topped with crisp onion straws and red wine vinaigrette.

YA YA SHRIMP SALAD

Fresh iceberg wedge, swiss cheese, tomato, smoked ham, green olives, Parmesan cheese and large steamed shrimp tossed in a lemon vinaigrette.

BALLYHOO BREEZE

Fresh field greens tossed in raspberry vinaigrette and topped with Mandarin oranges, mangoes, diced tomatoes, red onions, avocado, craisins, almond slivers, and feta cheese.

WEDGE

Fresh iceberg wedge topped with blue cheese crumbles, smoked bacon bits, Hass avocado, dices tomatoes, sweet red onions, hard-boiled eggs, blue cheese dressing, and a balsamic reduction drizzle.

MISO POACHED SALMON

Fresh Atlantic Salmon poached in miso broth atop field greens, carrots, radish, wakame, corn, tomatoes, bean sprouts, and crisp wontons with soy-ginger vinaigrette.

GREEK SALAD

Field greens, topped with feta cheese, cucumbers, Greek olives, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, red onions, Greek peppers, and Greek dressing. Served over fresh potato salad.

SOUP

CUP OR BOWL

GAINESVILLE GUMBO

A tomato-based, Louisiana gumbo with shrimp, scallops, fish, veggies, okra, over rice.

SOUP OF THE DAY

Ask about today’s special.

SHE-CRAB

New England style, rich and creamy, with Alaskan snow crab and sherry.

CUBAN BLACK BEANS

Served over yellow rice with a Pico de Gallo garnish.

LAND

All entrees are served with the vegetable of the day and one side dish.

Substitute one side dish for a small house or Caesar salad +$1.95

NEW YORK STRIP

Center-cut 12 oz prime New York Strip

CHICKEN PICCATTA

Ten-ounce boneless chicken breast, oak-grilled to perfection and topped with mushrooms, capers, artichokes, and creamy lemon/white wine sauce.

RIBEYE STEAK

A 14 oz center-cut, oak grilled to perfection.

FILET SPEDINI

Tenderloin tips marinated in virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese, fresh garlic, and parsley. Then dusted with Italian bread crumbs, oak grilled and topped with a lemon/white wine sauce.

BACON WRAPPED FILET

Four-ounce choice filet wrapped in bacon, oak grilled to perfection. Add-ons: Scallops, Shrimp or Snow Crab.

BABY BACK RIBS

Tender and smoky, braised baby back ribs.

HALF-RACK OR FULL-RACK

Pittsburgh: Seared Rare | Rare: Cool, Red Center | Medium Rare: Warm, Red Center | Medium: Hot, Pink Center | Well: Hot Center, No Pink.

SEA

MAHI MAHI ALMONDINE

Coated with almonds, grilled, and topped with a lemon/white wine butter-garlic sauce.

CEDAR-PLANK SALMON

Fresh salmon oak-grilled on a cedar plank for its unique smoky flavor.

FISH ‘N’ CHIPS

Beer-battered tilapia with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Served with fries and slaw.

Sub grouper – Market Price.

GROUPER DINNER (MARKET PRICE)

Flaky-tender grouper, blackened, fried or Italian-grilled.

CAJUN RED FISH

New Orleans-inspired, Cajun-seasoned, red drum fish.

SHRIMP & GRITS

Large shrimp sauteed in Cajun spices and served on top of house-made cheesy grits.

SCALLOP & SHRIMP SKEWER

Jumbo sea scallops, large shrimp, onions an peppers, oak grilled and topped with mango chutney.

GROUPER PICCATTA (MARKET PRICE)

Flaky-tender grouper, oak-grilled to perfection and topped with mushrooms, capers, artichokes and creamy lemon/white wine sauce.

CEDAR-PLANK SCALLOPS

Eight large sea scallops, oak-grilled on a cedar plank for a unique smoky flavor.

SNOW CRAB

One and a half pounds of Alaskan snow crab steamed and served with drawn butter and lemon.

SIDES

STANDARD SIDES SMALL OR LARGE PREMIUM SIDES SMALL OR LARGE

BLACK BEANS AND RICE

FRENCH FRIES

COLESLAW

CHEESY GRITS

POTATO SALAD

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

SAUTEED SPINACH

SWEET POTATO FRIES

STEAMED BROCCOLI

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

BAKED POTATO (AFTER 5) LOADED +$2

PASTA

All dishes are served with toasted garlic bread and Parmesan cheese. Choose linguine or penne pasta.

SEAFOOD PESCATORE

Sauteed shrimp, scallops, mussels, grouper, and mushrooms in a tomato-garlic sauce.

VEGETABLE PASTA

Sauteed zucchini, squash, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, roasted onions, and bell peppers, tossed in homemade pomodoro sauce.

SHRIMP SCAMPI

Large shrimp sauteed with spinach, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, with white wine and lemon in a butter-garlic sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN PRINCESS

Oak-grilled chicken breast, sauteed mushroom, and broccoli in a creamy tomato sauce with penne pasta.

Vegetable pasta add-ons: Chicken , Shrimp , Salmon, Steak, Grouper

SANDWICHES

All sandwiches come with a standard side dish. For premium sides add $1.

Substitute house or Caesar salad for $2.95 or add a salad for $3.95.

BUFFALO CHICKEN

An eight-ounce fried chicken breast tossed in Buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, and tomato.

PO-BOY

Shrimp, oysters, or both, fried and served on a French roll with jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and remoulade.

TACOS

All tacos are stuffed with lettuce, Pico de Gallo, and mixed cheese, then topped with remoulade.

Firecracker Shrimp , Steak , Chicken

BLACKENED, GRILLED OR FRIED

Tilapia , Shrimp , Mahi , Grouper

GROUPER SANDWICH (MARKET PRICE)

Tender- flaky grouper, fried, blackened or grilled with lettuce, tomato and remoulade.

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK

Thinly-shaved prime rib with sauteed onions and peppers and melted jack cheese. Served with au jus.

CUBAN

Fresh, crisp Cuban bread hot pressed with ham, Swiss cheese, pulled pork, pickles, mustard and mayonnaise.

REUBEN

Corned beef piled high with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and remoulade. Served on pumpernickel rye.

BULL GATOR BURGER

Two ground chuck patties, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, cheddar and jack cheese, and bacon on a brioche bun.

TILAPIA SANDWICH

Florida’s new favorite fish, cajun, grilled, or fried. Served on a French roll with lettuce tomato and remoulade.

BUILD YOUR OWN

8-OZ GROUND CHUCK BURGER 8-OZ CHICKEN BREAST

Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle.

Served with your choice of coleslaw, fries, or black beans & rice. For sweet potato fries, add $1.

Substitute house or Caesar salad for $2.95.

Add a salad for $3.95

TOPPINGS

Gluten free bun $2.25

Jack cheese $1.25

Swiss cheese $1.25

Cheddar Cheese $1.25

Blue cheese $1.25

Onion straws $1.25

Pico de Gallo $0.75

Pulled Pork $2.75

Portobello mushrooms $2.25

Caramelized onions $0.75

Bacon $1.75

Fried egg $1.25

Guacamole $1.75

Sauteed mushrooms $1.25

Jalapenos $0.55

Additional sauces $0.75

Gratuity of 20% added to parties of 8 or more.

HOUSE WINE

Chardonnay

Pinot Grigio

Sauvignon Blanc

Moscato

Rosé

White Zinfandel

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

*Ask your server for the complete wine list!

DRAFT BEER

Bud Light

Miller Lite

Michelob Ultra

Stella Artois

Yuengling

Blue Moon

Samuel Adams Seasonal Brew**

Wicked Weed Brewing: Pernicious

First Magnitude: Vega Blonde Ale**

Swamp Head Brewery: Big Nose

First Magnitude: 72 Pale Ale

**Subject to availability/ Seasonal Changes/ We had to make space for something new we wanted to try with you!

BOTTLED BEER

Red Light

Coors Light

Miller Lite

Budweiser

Michelob Ultra Light

First Magnitude: Ursa I.P.A.

First Magnitude: Wakulla Hefeweizen Wheat

Yuengling

Angry Orchard Cider

Woodchuck Amber Cider

Elysian Space Dust I.P.A.

Stella Artois

Corona Extra

Corona Light

Heineken

Guinness Stout Draught

Modelo Especial

Saint Pauli N.A.

HAPPY HOUR

Offered seven days a week from 2 to 7 pm! Reduced price on:

House Wine

Select single-liquor drinks

Select Bloody Mary’s

Select Traditional Style Margaritas

All draft & bottled beer!

Enjoy our happy hour every Tuesday and Wednesday! Available from 2 pm – close.

LITTLE GATORS

Kids Items are served with one side dish of your choice.

CHEESE BURGER, FRIED SHRIMP OR FISH.

CHICKEN FINGERS, GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH.

Kids under 10 eat free on Mondays with each purchase of an adult entree of $15 or more.

DESSERTS

HOMEMADE KEY LIME PIE

Fresh key-lime juice, sweet condensed cream, baked in a buttery-graham cracker crust and topped with whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE OVERLOAD

Delicious chocolate cake and ganache served with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE PIE

House-made with fresh Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, and caramelized walnuts, served hot with vanilla ice cream.

CARROT CAKE

Delicious cream cheese frosting, grated carrots, raisins, walnuts and spicy cinnamon.

**Gratuity of 20% added to parties of eight or more.

TABLESIDE BANANAS FOSTER

Fresh bananas, ice cream-stuffed crepes, brown sugar, cinnamon, banana liqueur, trip le sec, and rum.

HOMEMADE CUBAN SANGRIA

White or Red

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Address

3700 W University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607

Contact

Tel: (352) 373-0059

Ballyhoobill@gmail.com

Hours

Mon-Fri: 11am - 9pm
Sat: 11am 10pm
Sun: 10am - 9pm

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