Lunch & Dinner Menu

A World of Flavors in Downtown Swansboro

Carnitas street tacos at By the Bridge restaurant in Swansboro, NC

Embark on a global culinary adventure at By The Bridge. Our diverse menu features a blend of international flavors, with special emphasis on the vibrant cuisines of the Caribbean and Latin America. Savor a taste of Cuba with our classic Cuban sandwich, indulge in the rich flavors of Mexico with our mouthwatering Carnitas Street Tacos, or enjoy the zesty freshness of our Cilantro Lime Chicken. Each dish is a testament to our passion for creating unforgettable food.

Apertivos

Fried Plantains

sweet plantains, honey drizzle

Fried Green Tomatoes

served with our signature sauce

Truffle Yucca Fries

yucca fries, parmesan cheese, truffle oil

Wings

choice of buffalo or jamaican, ranch or bleu cheese

Pork Belly

korean bbq sauce, crispy kale

Conch Fritters

flash-fried, tartar sauce

Calamari

flash-fried, sweet thai chili

Grouper Bites

flash-fried, cajun tartar

Jamaican Jerk Meatballs

jerked meatballs, blueberry reduction

Street Corn

chipotle mayo, cotija cheese, cilantro lime crema

The famous conch fritters at By the Bridge

Salads

House Salad

organic spring mix, iceberg, tomato, cucumber, red onion, cheddar

Wedge Salad

iceberg, bleu cheese dressing, bleu cheese crumbles, boiled egg, tomato, bacon

Cobb Salad

organic spring mix, iceberg, tomato, ham, bacon, red onion, boiled egg, avocado, bleu cheese crumbles

A cobb salad from Swansboro restaurant By the Bridge

Handhelds

Cuban

ham, roasted pork, swiss, mustard, pickle

Smash Burger

grilled onion, american cheese, pickle, signature smash sauce

Avocado BLT

avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo

Reuben

pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss, 1000 island, marbled rye

Grilled Chicken BLT

chicken, bacon, avocado, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, sourdough

A smash burger at By the Bridge, complete with our signature smash sauce
A By the Bridge reuben

Tacos

Served with black beans and rice

Carnitas Street

roasted pork, onion, cilantro, lime, salsa verde

Blackened Tuna

lettuce, cotija cheese, pico, cilantro lime crema

Jerk Shrimp

grilled jerk shrimp, lettuce, pico, cotija cheese, cilantro lime

Fried Grouper

black bean corn relish, lettuce, pico, cheddar, chipotle crema

Fried Shrimp

lettuce, pico, cheddar, chipotle crema

Pork Belly Tacos

black bean corn relish, lettuce, pico, chipotle mayo

Grilled shrimp tacos from Swansboro restaurant By the Bridge

Entrees

Ribeye

island spiced ribeye, baked sweet potato, chef’s vegetable

Cilantro Lime Chicken

marinated chicken, jasmine rice, chef’s vegetable

Rasta Pasta

shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, onion, penne, cajun cream sauce

Jambalaya

shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, peppers, onion, celery, jasmine rice

Island Shrimp Curry

penang curry, caramelized pineapple, snap peas, carrots, red pepper, onion, jasmine rice

Conch Fritters

baked sweet potato, chef’s vegetable

Pork Pernil

roasted pulled pork, jasmine rice, black beans, lime, cilantro

Shrimp Basket

flash-fried crispy shrimp, french fries, cocktail

The pork pernil, one of the signature dishes at By the Bridge in Swansbroo, NC
By the Bridge's rasta pasta entre

Sides

Black Beans & Rice

French Fries

Chef’s Vegetable

Scalloped Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes