Barnacle Bill's is great. There aren't too many mini golf places in the area, but this one is really nice. Fun course, 18 holes, and just a beautiful atmosphere. This is one of those places and experiences where I don't even pay attention to the price. I'm sure it's sort of a lot for mini golf, but you'll get a lot of good family memories here. I can't speak to the arcade as I've never gone in and I'm not a fan of the ice cream here. There are better places in the area, but the golf is an excellently fun time! The cashier even came out of his booth during our last visit to take some photos of our whole family. If you want the same, just ask. read more

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We opted to do a mini golf meet-and-greet for our wedding weekend September 2025, and it was SUCH A HIT! Not only did it provide a casual, stress-free opportunity for our guests to meet one another, but we all had so much fun and my husband and I got to catch up with everyone as we went hole to hole. A family friend also came up with a quiz/challenge game for each team to play to keep things competitive and interesting. The staff was very kind and accommodating, the holes were well kept and clean. And, we were allowed to bring our own special golf balls that were gifted as a surprise! Thank you so much! read more

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Great spot for mini golf. It wasn't their fault that my brother beat me by 1 stroke. It's a classic spot I keep bringing my kids back to for some fun. The nearby cafe is ideal for a cool treat when my younger son has a meltdown. read more

Loved this course!! This is definitely something that you can do in the hot of summer... They put misters on the course for you which is why I will always pick this place from now on! read more

Mini golf is one of those ubiquitous Jersey Shore excursions, right up there with grabbing funnel cake/deep fried Oreos on the boardwalk or just setting up shop at the beach. My noble chum posse and I came by on a Sunday night after dinner nearby for a quick game. We didn't utilize any of the other accompanying services here (there was a connected ice cream place and an arcade), so I can't speak to their quality. I'd say the majority of mini golf games I've played occurred before the age of 15 and as a result took ages to complete (especially since the fellow participants mostly came from the same age bracket). Now that I'm hanging with the grown-ups, these matches take about half an hour, which is weirdly anticlimactic. This game was no exception. I'd guess we got over here around 8ish, and were done by 8:30 or close to it. It's possible we sped up a little more than we normally would because there was a family of three right behind us, but it wasn't a huge deal. As an aside, that's a pretty common issue at mini golf - maybe the solution is to intentionally hold off on letting new games start until the most recent customers are at the second or third hole? Food for thought. Anyway. There wasn't too much I saw here that really set Barnacle Bill's apart from any other mini golf places I've been to. Kitsch seems kind of important for these establishments, and it was a little light on that, with the obvious exception being the giant statue of (presumably) Barnacle Bill, who bears an eerie resemblance to Paul Bunyan, minus the blue ox. It seemed to be on the slightly more challenging side, with a heavy emphasis on convoluted geometric angles, streams with real currents sweeping balls away and legitimate water traps - I've often seen fountains and little ponds on these courses, but we had someone actually lose their ball on the fourth hole with no obvious dry way to retrieve it. She stopped playing and kept score instead (and to be fair, we didn't expend any energy in trying to get the ball or consulting with the staff, so that's not on them at all). It was a perfectly pleasant excursion, and if you're in the Seaside or Lavallette area, very accessible since it's right on 35S and there's plenty of parking within a block or so. Also, I won the game so it's a little easy for me to look at this one with rose-tinted lenses. read more

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There's very little middle ground on the Jersey Shore, attractions and amusements are either a blatant rip-off or "better than we expected" making mediocrity the five star aspiration. So with that I can confidently say, Barnacle Bills oozes into four stars primarily because their mini golf set up is reasonably maintained and the course itself can hold the interest of anyone over 10. With regard to the food and snacks, I'm not prepared to be so charitable. Grease appears to be the secret ingredient lurking in most menu items and the ice cream is all texture and no taste. But I'm the idiot thinking I could find something edible at a shore joint called Barnacle Bills. All things considered, Bills isn't horrible and besides, there's a limerick of questionable taste in there somewhere... read more

Love Barnacle bills from the mini golf to the best cheese fries and wings and ice cream right after to the arcade the staff is friendly and it's a great place to go if you have little ones or just want to hang out with your friends and family. read more

I've been going here since I was a kid in the 90's. The owners are the best people around and they work hard to make it a great family establishment. read more

Please note that my review is only for the mini golf, which is great fun! The course is very amusing and well maintained. The landscaping is beautiful and full of colorful flowers. There are multiple water mist sprinklers throughout the course that are refreshing after a day in the beach. The features range from traditional to beach themed. We especially liked the whale. It costs $10 per player. There is plenty of parking. The course is conveniently located near the beach and multiple restaurants. Barnacle Bill's also has it's own restaurant, ice cream and an arcade, although we haven't tried them yet. Definitely going to check them out on our next visit. Highly recommend. read more

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Amazing time! Fun mini golf, fun arcade, haven't had food at the grill, but had Icecream and staff was nice!

Awful prices are very expensive and not fun claw machine is very rigged and not very good rewards for the amount of tickets they are going for read more

Great mini golf. Challenging for most. Cute set up despite tiny space. Very well kept. Arcade great for younger kids say under 12. Nice crowd always there more family oriented. Great prizes for the points you collect! Always go there with the kids! read more

Mini golf - 4/5, fun little course but a little pricey and a few holes don't have anything memorable about them Ice cream -5/5, very tasty and good service. Didn't try the hot food. Arcade - 1/5. It has a high preponderance of expensive games to win tickets to redeem for cheap junk, claw machines, pusher games, and the like. Very few if any video games, except a few of the expensive yet forgettable side-by-side driving/motorcycle racing. The most fun thing in there is an air hockey table. No Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter, etc. I made the mistake of starting with $25 cards for each kid and they had a hard time finding enough they actually wanted to play for that. read more

I only played mini golf so I can't speak for inside the building. The mini golf course had pretty landscaping and clean grounds. The mini golf course was compact and not challenging, but we had fun. It'd be a fun good course for smaller kids. read more

See therearent many mini golf places left down the jersey shore ever since the one on bradley beach closed down. This place has held it down for years. has fun shots. cool decorations. and is etched into the summertime memories of many-a-benny. PLUS THE DUDE IS CUT FROM THE SAME MOLD AS THE WILSON CARPET GUY. You know like on the Sopranos credits. read more

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I've been coming to the Jersey shore since I was a baby, Barnacle Bill's has been there the whole time. When the boardwalk would become overwhelming BB was right there to give a fun break! The minigolf course seriously hasn't changed except for a few things here or there. The bowling pins squeak like they did in 1986. I went again this past weekend. It was like a breath of fresh air after what's been happening with the "Jersey Shore" s**tshow. Please don't change Barnacle, you are an institution! read more

Spent many, many quarters at Barnacle Bill's as a kid in the 80s. Hasn't changed too much except for new, improved games. But then again, how do you improve on Spy Hunter? Oh yeah, Hydro Thunder. They have a snack bar that sells ice cream and sodas and sandwiches. And there's mini-golf, which well, is always a summertime favorite past time on a warm summer night at the shore. read more

Me and my family loved the mini golf, but the ice cream next to it was not what we expected. They give the kids comes if you don't ask specially for a sugar cone and some of the flavours are not what it says it will be. e.g. salted caramel had no salt. read more

Guys the veggie burger here is a Beyond Meat burger so it's incredible. Make sure you try that with the fries, as they're fantastic too! Good location, away from the bustle of seaside, so you'll find parking for sure. Walking distance to the beach and affordable! read more

I got ice cream here a couple days ago. The staff was so very friendly and nice! They are taking health protection very seriously which I appreciate so much. We had planned on taking the ice cream home to eat but I couldn't resist in the car ride back- it was soooooo good! I will be back again for more! read more

Love this place but won't be back for awhile. Zero social distancing at mini-golf, zero masks except for my group. was there on monday night, July 13, actually won the free game on 18, throwing it in the trash. On crowded nights, try posting an employee at the front gate to help with crowd flow since people are too ignorant to police themselves read more

Kids had a blast! It's $8 per person which is on par with many other attractions, so the price isn't outrageous. The place is very well maintained which usually isn't typical of some mini golf places. The staff was very friendly and courteous. No complaints, good family fun! read more

Amazing food and amazing service. #Girlboss company for sure!!!! Highly recommend the chicken tenders.

Kids love it here. They fixed it up real nice after Hurricane Sandy. But being from the older generation I did miss all the old games we used to play there. Mini golf still fun. read more

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Amazingly fun place! Mini golf course is beautiful. Arcade is tons of fun, and the food is delicious. If you come to the Jersey shore...you gotta come to Barnacle Bills! read more

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FOOD, THEY HAVE FOOD!!!! The All New Air Conditioned Grill at Barnacle Bills Amusements Offers a Breakfast to Late Night Menu. Ice Cream and Belgium Waffles, Fish Tacos, Thick Burgers and Dogs. Great Menu for Families and Friends!! Arcade on one side and Miniature Golf on the other. Wonderful Home Style Family Feeling. read more

Barnacle Bill's Amusements - Great Family Fun!!! - Mini Golf Near Me - Ortley Beach, New Jersey

Manageable arcade with many games for even the little kids. Fun prizes and not such a rip off like on the boardwalk. Will continue to keep coming back!! read more

I'm biased as Barnacle Bills has been a favorite place of mine for decades. Still awesome as ever but unlike many other golf spots, BB's has emerged out of the 70s style Jersey shore mini golf. They installed misters that are a must-have on hot days and with the cafe connected, ice cold beverages - albeit beach expensive - help keep the kids cool. Arcade isn't as great as it was when pinball & PaperBoy ruled the day, but the new games are great. read more

Listen. This place. Had amazing water. The highest quality h20 can be found at this place. If you need refreshment look no further than this place for your water! Food looks good. read more

Perfect spot for a quick meal and ice cream. Our server, Haylie, was very warm and friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. My wife ordered the Impossible Burger and I had the Pulled Pork Sandwich. Both were great! We also had avocado bites which were fried and awesome. During our meal we watch another server Maria, make about 7 shakes. She threw out one that was she felt had too much vanilla for a Black and white. Clearly this girl takes pride in her work. The all looked amazing to us. For dessert we had ice cream because what else do you get for dessert at the Jersey shore. There are so many ice cream places but they have it down right. The Peanut Butter Pie and Campfire S'more hit the spot. We will likely be back every day for the rest of our vacation. read more

I love this place. I stay at the motel across the street from it every year and they always have the best food, ice cream and entertainment. The fried avocado bites are amazing, along with everything else on the menu. Definitely recommended! read more

A Jersey Shore classic. Barnacle Bill's miniature golf is a great time with friends and family. The arcade is dumpy but the miniature golf is top-notch. If you get a hole-in-one on the last hole you win a free game. Reasonably priced family entertainment in a fun beach location. Make this a go to destination whether you're visiting or a local. read more

There are still a few classic Seaside Heights attractions left and this is one of them. Free parking, too! An evening round will set you back $10, but ace the 18th and you get a free round. Gone are the dangling bowling pins, loop-the-loop, windmill and pinball obstacles but there's still plenty of challenges and now water comes into play on multiple holes. Challenge your inner Lama and be a big hitter on those uphill shots. Not a lot of space between greens and tees so I can see it getting a bit pokey at times, but the man himself still towers over this classic venue, making it worth the trip. read more

I had my husbands 40th birthday party here and it was perfect! The staff couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly. We had a group of approximately 30 people and had ample space to privately eat and celebrate. The golf session was so fun and didn't drag out. Part of our package included the arcade as well which was a great option. They had everything done so all I had to do was decorate which I was given help with as well! I got a lot of comments about how great the food was especially the fish tacos. The golf course is well-maintained and has all the fun holes you remember as a kid. My husband and his friends were so impressed at all they had to offer. The food, staff, atmosphere and just playing mini-golf with your 40 year old friends made for a perfect night! read more

This place is such a rip off. They charge $8.00 per player for the mini golf regardless of age. I had good memories of this place as a kid, but not so much now as an adult. The arcade was okay. Nothing to brag about. read more

Played here on Sunday night of Labor Day weekend and loved the beautiful new course! So happy to see it's now open and busy. Saw the destruction from Sandy and was hoping at the time that it was not gone forever. Thanks to the owners for rebuilding even at their own expense. WELCOME BACK BARNACLE BILL!!!!! read more

My son wanted to spend every second of our three day vacation here. Food was pricey but games were very fun.

I loved this place! I thought the mini golf was challenging enough- actually ended up getting a hole in one on the last hole and won a free game! And the food was great! Got disco fries and they were absolutely amazing. I was so impressed- that was seriously the best part of my meal! read more

Arcade games were mediocre at best. Don't use the claw machines. No one ever wins anything out of them there because they are set to the lowest claw strength so it is impossible to win a prize. What they lack in quality they make up for in generous yet lazy employees who address problems only if asked.Although, The employees gave us extra tickets when we complained about the machines not giving tickets. Some games are broken- beware. All of the good prizes were thousands of tickets. Theyre impossible to get in one visit. Although, the statue of barnacle bill outside is a magnificent thing to admire. read more

Great place for breakfast and lunch!!! The food is very good and Rose is the best waitress!! She is kind, professional and super sweet!! Ten stars for Barnacle Bills!!! read more