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The Signature Platinum Series
If you’re looking for nothing less than perfection, our Signature Platinum Packages will dazzle you and your guests with a once-in-a-lifetime experience that only Anthony’s Ocean View can offer. Available in both traditional plated service or an elegant stations style reception, these lavish packages will set the bar far higher than you could have ever imagined.
Signature Platinum
Plated Style
SIGNATURE PLATINUM COCKTAIL HOUR
WELCOME CHAMPAGNE STATION
Champagne with Strawberry Garnish
Seafood Raw Bar with Cracked King Crab Legs, Jumbo Shrimp, and Fresh Clams on the Half Shell
Assorted Seafood Displays, Including Marinated Fresh Salmon, Swordfish, Fresh Tuna, Seafood Salad, and Octopus Salad
Baby Lamb Chops, a Chef Sautéed Lollipop Lamb Chop Station
Asian Station featuring Sushi, Dumplings, Thai Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls
Assorted Imported Cheeses with Thin Sliced Prosciutto di Parma
BUTLER STYLE PASSED ITEMS
Fried Homemade Coconut Shrimp
Handmade Potato and Rice Cassatini
Fried Calamari
Fried Mozzarella
COLD ITEMS
Crostini Station
Gourmet Spreads, Hummus, Goat Cheese and Roasted Pepper, Caprese, Lump Crab and Lobster Meat in a Light Flaky Pastry Puff
HOT ITEMS
Fresh Blue Point Oysters Rockefeller
Assorted Grilled Pizzette
Fried Oysters
Tender Shrimp, Chicken and Beef Skewers
Classic Clams Casino
Stuffed Mushrooms
Homemade Meatballs
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Eggplant Rollatini
Fiore di Latte, Fresh Mozzarella Wrapped in Escarole
Speak to one of our professional wedding planners and express your own unique style and personality by creating a menu selection of your own.
PLATINUM PLATED SERVICE
ANTIPASTI
Select One or Create Your Own
Gamberoni al Freddo di Mare
Two jumbo shrimp topped with lobster, scallops, lump crab, and avocado served in chilled martini glass
Fagotto de Melanzane é Zucchini
Grilled eggplant and zucchini with fresh mozzarella and prosciutto di parma, topped with fresh colorful tomato, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic
Stella di Prosciutto
Buffalo mozzarella and prosciutto over arugula with lemon dressing
Carpaccio di Manzo
Thin sliced raw filet mignon over arugula with shavings of parmigiano
Insalata di Granseola Alla Moda Dello Chef
Jumbo lump crab meat chef style
PASTA
Select One or Create Your Own
Orrechiette Sorrentino
Homemade sauce with riccotta and mozzarella, garnished with fresh basil leaf
Linguine All’Astice con Carciofi
Half lobster with artichoke hearts over linguini
Paccheri Mare é Monte
Paccheri pasta with Mediterranean clams and zucchini, topped with shavings of pecorino cheese
Rigatoni Alla Boscaiola
Rigatoni pasta with ground beef, fresh peas, mushrooms, and fresh cherry tomatoes
Pappardelle Allo Scoglio
Pappardelle pasta with lobster meat, shrimp, scallops, crab, and cherry tomatoes
Penne Alla Genovese
Penne pasta with fresh onion sauce
In Addition, You and Your Guests Will Also Enjoy Our Chef ’s Special Risotto
INTERMEZZO
Select One Or Create Your Own
Frisee, Fennel and Endive
In a lemon dressing
Passion Fruit or Lemon Sherbet
Served in a chilled martini glass
MAIN ENTRÉE
Select Three or Create Your Own
Elegantly garnished and accompanied by vegetable and potato
Surf and Turf
12-ounce filet mignon and 10-ounce jumbo lobster tail, stuffed or unstuffed
Shrimp Fiorentina
Shrimp with fresh spinach
Cono Dello Scoglio
Red snapper, prawn, and cockles with a lobster sauce
Branzino Incrostata
Sea bass encrusted with potatoes, zucchini, and carrots
Rosa di Salmone All’ Erbe Aromatici
Baked salmon, extra virgin olive oil, lemon sauce with asparagus, and potato fluff
Pollo Saltimbocca
Chicken breast topped with prosciutto, provolone, and fresh tomato
Pollo Milanese
Breaded chicken cutlet with fresh arugula, grape tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and a balsamic drizzle
Costatelle di Agnello Intrecciate
Rack of lamb
Vitello
Breaded veal chop with lemon and caper sauce
VEGETARIAN
Vegetarian meals can be added to your main entrée selections
Timbali di Verdura
Baked seasonal vegetables
Peperone Imbottito con Verdure di Stagione
Stuffed pepper with seasonal vegetables
Gattó di Patate Vegetariano
Potato and vegetable quiche
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
Classic homemade eggplant parmigiana
SINFUL DESSERTS
Table Tiers of Sweet Indulgence
Anthony’s Ocean View’s signature assorted Italian pastries, assorted cakes, and chocolate-covered strawberries, as well as other treats and sliced fresh fruit all served per table
Homemade Gelato Bar
Flaming Strawberry Flambé Station and Warm Nutella Crepes
Frozen Limoncello and Orangello Cordial Station
Custom Wedding Cake
Gourmet Coffee, Tea, Espresso, and Cappuccino Service
Signature Platinum
Stations Style
SIGNATURE PLATINUM COCKTAIL HOUR
WELCOME CHAMPAGNE STATION
Champagne with Strawberry Garnish
Seafood Raw Bar with Cracked King Crab Legs, Jumbo Shrimp, and Fresh Clams on the Half Shell
Assorted Seafood Displays, Including Marinated Fresh Salmon, Swordfish, Fresh Tuna, Seafood Salad, and Octopus Salad
Baby Lamb Chops, a Chef Sautéed Lollipop Lamb Chop Station
Asian Station featuring Sushi, Dumplings, Thai Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls
Assorted Imported Cheeses with Thin Sliced Prosciutto di Parma
BUTLER STYLE PASSED ITEMS
Fried Homemade Coconut Shrimp
Handmade Potato and Rice Cassatini
Fried Calamari
Fried Mozzarella
COLD ITEMS
Crostini Station
Gourmet Spreads, Hummus, Goat Cheese and Roasted Pepper, Caprese, Lump Crab and Lobster Meat in a Light Flaky Pastry Puff
HOT ITEMS
Fresh Blue Point Oysters Rockefeller
Assorted Grilled Pizzette
Fried Oysters
Tender Shrimp, Chicken and Beef Skewers
Classic Clams Casino
Stuffed Mushrooms
Homemade Meatballs
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Eggplant Rollatini
Fiore di Latte, Fresh Mozzarella Wrapped in Escarole
Speak to one of our professional wedding planners and express your own unique style and personality by creating a menu selection of your own.
PLATINUM STATIONS STYLE
ANTIPASTO AND ASSORTED GOURMET SALAD STATION
Garden Salad
Spinach Salad
Fresh Mozzarella
Prosciutto di Parma
Salami
Capicola
Marinated Artichokes
Roasted Peppers and Eggplant
CHEF ATTENDED PASTA STATION, INCLUDING
Rigatoni Frutta di Mare,
with calamari, shrimp, and scallops in a red fish sauce
Cavatelli with Sausage,
and gorgonzola cream sauce
Farfalle Primavera,
with fresh garden vegetables
FRESH SEAFOOD STATION
Picked Stuffed Jumbo Lobster Tail
Norwegian Salmon,
with a pancetta crust and champagne sauce
OUR CHEF’S LINE
Chicken Osso Buco Involtini di Vitello,
veal rolled with parma prosciutto and fresh buffalo mozzarella
Stuffed Pork Loin,
with spinach and mozzarella
CARVING STATION
Filet Mignon,
with your choice of a mushroom au jus, peppercorn au jus, or au poivre (organic filet mignon optional)
Your choice of a seasonal vegetable and potato
SINFUL DESSERTS
Tavola Veneziana Station,
imported cakes, italian pastries, assorted cookies and fresh fruit displays, assorted cordials served in chocolate cups
Flowing Chocolate Fountain,
with fruit skewers, marshmallows, Oreos, pretzels, and more
Nutella Station
with fresh strawberries, bananas, blueberries, raspberries, and more in your choice of a warm croissant or homemade crepe
Homemade Gelato Bar
Frozen Limoncello and Orangello Cordial Station
Custom Wedding Cake
Gourmet Coffee, Tea, Espresso, and Cappuccino Service
Additional Entrée Selections, Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan Options Available
Grand Wedding
Six-Hour Open Bar
Red and White Wine on Tables
Welcome Champagne Station
Champagne with Strawberry Garnish
Seafood Raw Bar Station
King Crab Legs, Jumbo Shrimp, Clams on the Half Shell on Bed of Ice, Pan Seared Tuna and Smoked Salmon
Hors D’Oeuvres Station
Stuffed Mushrooms, Stuffed Clams, Gourmet Quiche, Mussels Arraganata, Eggplant Rollatini, Crab Cakes, Homemade Cocktail Meatballs with Ricotta
Crostini Station
Oven-Toasted Bread, Sun-Dried Tomato, Fresh Tomato and Basil, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Eggplant, Red Roasted Peppers, Fagioli Beans with Garlic and Oil
Unlimited Butler-Style
Passing of Fried Calamari, Fried Mozzarella, Rice Croquettes, Potato Croquettes, Coconut Shrimp and Thai Chicken
Homemade Grilled Foccacia
Arugula and Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Salami and Mortadella
Harvest Table
Vegetable Crudité, Gourmet Spreads, Dried Fruits, Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese, Hummus and Kalamata Olives
Cheese Station
Imported Parmigiano, Provolone, Piccante, Jack Pepper, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, and Others Decorated with Fruit and Dried Sausage
Prosciutto di Parma Station
Thinly Sliced Imported Prosciutto
Lamb Chops Station
Lollipop Lamb Chops Cut from the Rack
Assorted Sushi Station
Champagne Toast
Choice of Two Appetizers
The first will be served individually;
the second Seafood Salad served Family Style
Antipasto
Mixed Greens, Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Green Olive with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Endive
With Tri-Colored Roasted Peppers, Bocconcino, Sun Dried Tomato and Fresh Breadstick
Zucchini Caprese
Fried Zucchini Served with Fresh Mozzarella and Heirloom Tomato
Ceaser Salad
Housemade Dressing with Shaved Parmigiano and Croutons
Choice of Pasta
Served individually; with Chef’s rissotto passed
Rigatoni with Shrimp, Calamari and Scallops
Cavatelli Sorrentino
Penne Genovese (onion sauce)
Farfalle Primavera
Penne Ala Vodka
Intermezzo
Lemon Sorbet Served in a Chilled Martini Glass
Main Entrée
Choice of Three for Guests.
All entrées come with vegetable and potato and are elegantly garnished.
Surf and Turf
Filet Mignon and Two Jumbo Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Rack of Lamb
Seasoned and roasted to perfection
Stuffed Boneless Breast of Chicken
Stuffed with Spinach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella
Chilean Seabass
Herb Crusted with Cherry Tomatoes
Veal ala Anthony
Sauteed Medallions of Veal Topped with Mozzarella, Fresh Tomato, and Peas
Venetian Table
Assorted Sliced Fresh Fruit, Watermelon Carvings, Assorted Berries, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Tiramisu and Many Other Imported Cakes, Cheesecakes, Italian Pastries and Assorted Cookies, Chocolate Cordials with Assorted Liqueurs
Chocolate Fondue Station
Warm Milk Chocolate with Assorted Fruits and Other Tasty Treats
Custom Tiered Wedding Cake, Homemade Gelato, and Flaming Crépe Station
Coffee, Tea, Espresso, and Cappuccino
Additional Entrée Selections, Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan Options Available
Deluxe Wedding
Five-Hour Open Bar
Red and White Wine on Tables
Hors D’Oeuvres Station
Stuffed Mushrooms, Stuffed Clams, Gourmet Quiche, Mussels Arraganata, Eggplant Rollatini, Crab Cakes, Homemade Cocktail Meatballs with Ricotta
Crostini Station
Oven-Toasted Bread, Sun-Dried Tomato, Fresh Tomato and Basil, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Eggplant, Red Roasted Peppers, Fagioli Beans with Garlic and Oil
Unlimited Butler-Style
Passing of Fried Calamari, Fried Shrimp, Scallops and Bacon, Rice Croquettes, Potato Croquettes and Sliced Filet Mignon Crostini
Asian Station
Sushi, Dumplings, Spicy Noodles & Vegetable Spring Rolls
Seafood Station
Seafood Salad, Smoked Salmon & Pan Seared Tuna
Homemade Grilled Foccacia Station
Arugala and Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Salami and Mortadella
Gourmet Pizzette Station
Fresh Baked Pizza Al Italiana, Assorted Toppings
Cheese Station
Imported Parmigiano, Provolone, Piccante, Jack Pepper, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, and Others Decorated with Fruit and Dried Sausage
Champagne Toast
Choice of Appetizer
Antipasto
Mixed Greens, Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Green Olive with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Eggplant Caprese
Fried Eggplant with Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella and Balsamic Drizzle
Baby Greens
Shaved Parmigiano and Pears Topped with a Lemon Zest
Spinach Salad
Tossed with Fennel, Gorgonzola and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Choice of Pasta
Farfalle Primavera
Penne ala Vodka
Cavatelli
Rigatoni Bolognese
Orecchiette with Sausage and Red Pepper
Intermezzo
Lemon Sorbet Served in a Chilled Martini Glass
Main Entrée
Choice of Two for Guests
All entrées come with vegetable and potato and are elegantly garnished.
Surf and Turf
Filet Mignon and Two Jumbo Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Chillean Seabass
Herb crusted with Cherry Tomatos
Stuffed Boneless Breast of Chicken
Stuffed with Spinach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella
Roasted Rack of Lamb
Seasoned and roasted to perfection
Veal ala Anthony
Sauteed Medallions of Veal Topped
with Mozzarella, Fresh Tomato, and Peas
Additional Entrée Selections Available
Venetian Table
Assorted Sliced Fresh Fruit, Watermelon Carvings, Assorted Berries, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Tiramisu
and Many Other Imported Cakes, Cheesecakes, Italian Pastries and Assorted Cookies, Chocolate Cordials with Assorted Liqueurs
Custom Tiered Wedding Cake, Homemade Gelato, and Flambé Station
Coffee, Tea, Espresso, and Cappuccino
Additional Entrée Selections, Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan Options Available.
Stations Wedding
Cocktail Hour
Five-Hour Open Bar, Includes Red and White Wine on Tables
Welcome Champagne Station
Hors D’Oeuvres Station
Stuffed Clams, Eggplant Rollatini, Gourmet Quiche, Homemade Cocktail Meatballs with Ricotta
Crostini Station
Oven-Toasted Bread, Sun-Dried Tomato, Fresh Tomato and Basil, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Eggplant, Red Roasted Peppers, Fagioli Beans with Garlic and Oil
Unlimited Butler-Style
Passing of Fried Calamari, Fried Mozzarella, Rice Croquettes, Potato Croquettes, Coconut Shrimp
Homemade Grilled Foccacia Station
Arugula and Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Salami and Mortadella
Gourmet Pizzette Station
Fresh Baked Pizza al Italiana, Assorted Toppings
Harvest Table
Vegetable Crudité, Gourmet Spreads, Dried Fruits, Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese, Hummus and Kalamata Olives
Cheese Station
Imported Parmigiano, Provolone, Piccante, Jack Pepper, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, and Others Decorated with Fruit and Dried Sausage
Assorted Sushi Station
Champagne Toast
Antipasto Station
Garden Salad, Olives, Fresh Mozzarella, Assorted Marinated Items, Salami, Capicola and More
Prosciutto di Parma
Italian Dry Carved Prosciutto Sliced with Assorted Cheese Decoration
Pasta Station
Penne Ala Vodka
Cavatelli with Mozzarella and Ricotta
Penne Genovese
Main Course Station
Baked Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp with Crabmeat Stuffing
Salmon a Graté with Breadcrumb
Baked Stuffed Pork Loin Roasted with Spinach and Mozzarella
Chicken Francaise
Carving Station
Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce
Vegetable Station
Roasted Potatoes
Fresh Garden Vegetables
Zucchini, Red Pepper and Squash Sauteed with Olive Oil and Garlic
Venetian Table
Assorted Sliced Fresh Fruit, Watermelon Carvings, Assorted Berries, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Tiramisu And Many Other Imported Cakes, Cheesecakes, Italian Pastries and Assorted Cookies, Chocolate Cordials with Assorted Liqueurs
Custom Wedding Cake, Homemade Gelato Station, and Flambé Station
Coffee, Tea, Espresso, and Cappuccino
Additional Entrée Selections, Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan Options Available
Hors D'oeuvres Wedding
A station-style reception featuring hot and cold hors d’oeuvres.
Cocktail Hour
Five-Hour Open Bar, Includes Red and White Wine on Tables
Cold Hors D’Oeuvres Station
Cold Seafood Salad, Smoked Salmon Pan-Seared Tuna
Crostini Station
Oven-Toasted Bread, Sun-Dried Tomato, Fresh Tomato and Basil, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Eggplant, Red Roasted Peppers, Fagioli Beans with Garlic and Oil
Unlimited Butler-Style
Passing of Fried Calamari, Fried Mozzarella, Rice Croquettes, Potato Croquettes, Fried Shrimp
Assorted Sushi Station
Homemade Grilled Foccacia Station
Arugala and Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Salami and Mortadella
Gourmet Pizzette Station
Fresh Baked Pizza Al Italiana, Assorted Toppings
Cheese Station
Imported Parmigiano, Provolone, Piccante, Jack Pepper, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, and Others Decorated with Fruit and Dried Sausage
Champagne Toast
Cold Hors D’Oeuvres
Served Continuously for Two Hours
Lump Crab Meat cradled in Puff Pastry
Cantaloupe Wrapped in Prosciutto
Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato
Vegetable Crudité and Dip
Assorted Fruit Displays
Hot Hors D’Oeuvres
Served Continuously for Two Hours
Scallops and Bacon
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Clams
Eggplant Rollatini
Buffalo Wings
Cheese Puffs
Seafood Puffs
Chicken Kabobs
Cocktail Meatballs
Mussels Arraganata
3 Choice Pasta Station
Served Continuously for Two Hours
Penne Ala Vodka,
Cavatelli with Mozzarella & Ricotta,
Paccheri with Clams, Scallops, Mussels, Shrimp, Calamari & Fresh Tomato
Dessert
Custom Wedding Cake and Gelato Station
Coffee, Decaf, Tea, Espresso, and Cappuccino
Additional Options
We highly recommend the following options to complement this reception:
Carving Station
Prime Rib
Baked Ham
Seafood Raw Bar
Venetian Table
Brunch Wedding
Five-Hour Open Bar
Includes Red and White Wine on Tables
Hors D’Oeuvres Station
Potato Croquettes, Rice Croquettes and Assorted Vegetable Quiche
Assorted Sushi Station
Crostini Station
Oven-Toasted Bread, Sun-Dried Tomato, Fresh Tomato and Basil, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Eggplant, Red Roasted Peppers, Fagioli Beans with Garlic and Oil
Homemade Grilled Foccacia Station
Arugala and Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Salami and Mortadella
Gourmet Pizzette Station
Fresh Baked Pizza Al Italiana, Assorted Toppings
Cheese Station
Imported Parmigiano, Provolone, Piccante, Jack Pepper, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, and Others Decorated with Fruit and Dried Sausage
Champagne Toast
Champagne Mimosa Fountain
Featuring
Assorted Danish and Muffins
Belgian Waffles with Toppings
Pancake Station
French Toast
Made-to-Order Omelet Station
Breakfast Sausage and Grilled Bacon
Displays of Seasonal Fresh Fruits
Smoked Salmon Display with Bagels and Cream Cheese
Chef Line
Anthony’s Garden Salad
Pasta of Your Choice
Boneless Chicken Breast, Chef Style or Any Style
Fresh White Fish: Scrod, Sole, Halibut or Salmon any Style
Fresh, Seasonal Vegetable and Choice of Potato
Choice of: Sliced Prime Rib, Baked Ham, Roasted Turkey, or Stuffed Pork Loin
Dessert
Custom Wedding Cake and Gelato Station
Soda, Coffee, Decaf, Tea, Espresso, and Cappuccino Included
Offered from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Clambake
Five-Hour Open Bar
Hors D’Oeuvres Station
Stuffed Clams, Buffalo Wings, Cocktail Meatballs, Gourmet Quiche
Crostini Station
Oven-Toasted Bread, Sun-Dried Tomato, Fresh Tomato and Basil, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Eggplant, Red Roasted Peppers, Fagioli Beans with Garlic and Oil
Homemade Grilled Foccacia Station
Arugala and Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Salami and Mortadella
Gourmet Pizzette Station
Fresh Baked Pizza Al Italiana, Assorted Toppings
Assorted Sushi Station
Cheese Station
Imported Parmigiano, Provolone, Piccante, Jack Pepper, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, and Others Decorated with Fruit and Dried Sausage
Featuring
Clam Chowder
Tossed Salad
String Bean Salad
Carrot Salad
Pasta Salad and Potato Salad
Corn on the Cob
Steamed Mussels
BBQ Ribs and BBQ Chicken
Zuppa di Clams
Grilled New York Strip
Hamburger and Hot Dogs
Choice of Pasta
Pig Roast
Dessert
Fresh Fruit, Custom Wedding Cake and Gelato Station
Coffee, Tea, Decaf, Espresso, and Cappuccino
Additional Suggestions
Maine Lobster (market value)
Raw Bar
Menu selections can be customized
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please join us throughout the year for many fabulous events here at Anthony’s Ocean View. Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, our Annual Winter Wedding Showcase in January was not able to take place, we are still offering private venue tours at this time! We look forward to resuming our exciting schedule of events - something for everyone, year round!
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