Good food ask to have Peter as your server. He goes put of his way to make sure you enjoy yourself.

I had a steak, it was an awesome!! It was a relaxed Evening, The service was great I Enjoyed the view, it was so relaxing A awesome Semper Fi! Alan read more

My best friend for over 35 years treated to my favorite spot. We wanted to go somewhere local that doesn't disappoint. The food is always delicious and always friendly service. We are so privileged to live by the Jersey shore. The views from the windows are beautiful! The blueberry pie Martini is a must, not too sweet. My favorite dishes are the crab cakes, crab cake Panini, salmon Panini no bread extra salad as a side, escargot, shrimp and scallop scampi, artichoke Frances, jumbo carrot cake, and the ahi tuna. When in the area definitely go. read more

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Great place and very nice people and service. Food is great and delicious. All is priced reasonably. Highly recommended! Will definitely come back again. read more

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We will have to give this place another try, but first impression wasn't a great one. My favorite part was the first gen Camaro sitting out front. My group is all locals but we were treated like bennies. It was the first hot day of the year, so everybody was out in full day drinking summer form. No table service, we had to walk up to the bar. No big deal when you're not getting an attitude from one of the bartenders while politely asking for some water. I included "when you have a minute," cause I knew she was busy, but she was too quick to bark back "you're gonna have to wait" to hear it. Completely understand the crowd and being overwhelmed but it ruined the rest of our time there and we left earlier than anticipated after that (and got food elsewhere.) Plenty of other places around to enjoy the sunshine. Thankfully the outside bar (Tiki bar) seems to be 21+. Don't quote me on that, I can't find anything to confirm it, but they were checking IDs to get in. read more

We love going here our waitress Lina is excellent and helpful. Food is delicious from the artichoke French to the prime rib, soups seafood dishes to dessert. Nice view of the forked river. We also stopped at the tiki bar on our way out, which is very nice and right on the water. read more

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All I can say is the Best for seafood, bestbar drinks, service friendly view pretty good and prices just right.Menu speaks for itself, choices galore.Been there recently andreturning again shortly.Thebest. read more

The service was good and the ambience charming and funky. I don't like writing a bad review and hurting a business and it's employees, but the food was so poor and the prices so high that I feel people should be warned and aware before they spend a lot of their hard earned money here. Our fried calamari was rubbery, my broiled red snapper ($39) was previously frozen, dry and tasteless. My dad's soft shell crabs ($45) were flabby and grey looking--he gave them a five out of ten. My mom's coconut shrimp appetizer was the best of the lot and I think it was bought frozen and prepared and simply fried in the restaurant. I'm really mad that this places charges so much for just plain bad food. I feel ripped off. read more

I can't say enough about how wonderful this restaurant and Tiki Bar is!! Located by the water, Captain's Inn has been owned and/operated by the same family for almost 60 years. There is a laid back, comfortable feel with beautiful views. You can even arrive by boat!! I would describe the dress code as dressy casual, but fully casual at the Tiki Bar. But the main reason to go to a restaurant is to eat, and Captain's Inn has never disappointed. Lunch, dinner, brunch, drinks or private events, the food is consistently good quality with generous portions and outstanding taste. My favorite menu item is the She Crab soup served with a splash of brandy on top. A great comfort food! Of course their seafood menu is diverse and yummy, but their 'land' items are also diverse and yummy! In the over 36 years that I have been a patron of Captain's Inn, I have had so many different dishes it's hard to express how perfectly cooked and delicious they are. We have held many private parties there, from small intimate gatherings to parties with over 100 people. Debbie (owner) and her staff will go over all of the options available so that your event is just as you wanted. Highly, highly recommend. read more

My familty and I had our Thanksgiving Dinner there yesterday. It was amazing. We were seated in the back room and our waitress Alexa waiting on us immediately for beverages. There were two buffet's for the main courses and buffets for all the sides. Food was hot and delicious. I'm not a turkey lover so I choose the prime rib and salmon. One was better than the other. We all decided that from now on we are going to The Captain's Inn for Thanksgiving. Big THANKS to Debbie Kay and Chef Bob who made our day SPECIAL!!! McSpedon, D'Agostino & Jackson Families. read more

Went there to celebrate my fiancé birthday and the food was delicious. Our server Lori was amazing. Amazing lunch read more

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The food was and bartenders inside the restaurant were great. The chicken was perfectly cooked and was full of flavor with and without the pumpkin pesto. The potatoes and vegetables were also perfectly cooked. My one and only complaint has to do with the security or lack thereof; especially on a night with a large amount of people going in and out of the tiki bar. I should not have to be concerned about beer bottles ending up ON my vehicle when leaving. And seeing as that it was two different kinds of beer, clearly it was two different people carrying beer bottles out of your establishment. As if finding one beer sitting on my running board wasn't enough, finding a second one dropped in to the spare tire carrier on my Jeep is completely unacceptable. Clearly there are no security controls in place. read more

Captain's - Rice crispy chicken with pumpkin pesto - Bars Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

Food is always good- But now that Summer is over you can see the impact of the prices Prices are way too high- Dinner - apps- a few drinks You are spending 250 $ for 2 Understand COVID was hard- but that was now 5 years ago Do some off season specials to show you appreciate the loyal customers who supported you through the years That would show you appreciate the locals!!!!! read more

Nice menu with lots of options. Seafood is well prepared. Never had any issues with anything. The onion soup is delicious. Great selection of adult beverages. If you save room for dessert get the carrot cake. Great staff and service and lots of windows to see the water outside. read more

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Never had any meal that wasn't great. Great views in the summer and nice atmosphere Also had our wedding there. We were well taken care of read more

Everything was great at our visit! The food was very delicious and so were the drinks. Service was prompt and the live music was a nice touch. We all ordered seafood and my crab pasta was 10 out of 10!! If your in the area give this place a try!! read more

Captain's - Bars Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

I was hanging out with a friend in jersey and we were looking for a place to eat and came upon this seafood restaurant, it is off the beaten path kind of restaurant. Following gps you pass a bunch of nice looking houses, then you arrive at a dock and nearby is this wonderful restaurant. We came during a weekday for lunch and I thought I was in retirement land, I would say 95% of the people there were seniors. I've had weekday lunch in a lot of different places but this was unique. The menu had a lot of variety of seafood. I had the sea bass which was very juicy and tasted fresh out of the river. My partner had the lightly fried shrimp and scallops, this was lightly fried where you can still taste the shrimp and scallops, which was a win since some places tend to over fry seafood. Service was ok, they didn't refill our water for quite a bit of time. Food came out fast. Decor was quite back In the days, nicely decorated, not overly modern at all. They hold parties for special occasions. Definitely something to consider if looking for a space because there is plenty of it. Plenty of parking in their spacious lot. Prices are reasonable. There isn't a whole ton out here. We went a little off the main road to get here. Would recommend if you are in the vicinity. They were open and it was not even in season yet for the jersey shore areas, so many restaurants were closed. read more

Captain's - Lightly fried shrimp and scallops - Bars Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

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We had a family party here in one of their party rooms. They were very accommodating to our large group. We did have to guarantee 25 people which was not an issue for us. We were able to pick the menu and get an open bar for our guests. The servers were friendly who took care of our party and helped us with anything we needed. Very cute atmosphere inside and feels perfect for the shore. The food was average and I know that some in our group have come for dinner or lunch and have spoken highly of it- so maybe it was just large quantities and what we picked. Everyone had a nice time. We will be back! read more

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This place was right on the water. And had an amazing outdoor and an indoor space. Very cool vibes. The waitress was attentive and helpful but didn't linger. It was nice to be able to chat without interruption. The food was good. I tried the crab cake on a Caesar salad. Friends had a crab cake sandwich, and the Asian salads . All were fresh. The crab cakes were very delicious and more meat than filler. I'd recommend. read more

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Have been there a few times and never disappointed. The food and the.servers are fantastic. Worth every penny.

Great food, service and place looks great after remodeling. Highly recommend outdoor tiki bar for casual dining and indoor for casual/formal. read more

Great stop! Came to visit family and the food was good. It took a little longer than expected but well worth it. The ambiance was average, but good prices and my meal was pretty good. read more

Captain's - Fried Shrimp - Bars Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

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We went here for a birthday dinner on a Monday night. Surprisingly busy, we were seated immediately by a friendly hostess. Still as I remember it, we sat on the windows overlooking the tiki bar. A nice casual salty atmosphere. Service was quick and efficient as we ordered our appetizers. The star of the show was the stuffed portobello mushroom with jumbo lump crab. Just devine! I will definitely order that next time. We also ordered fried Tubes & Tentacles (Calamari) but there were no tentacles! Still crispy and tender, they were delicious. For entrees, we ordered the twin jumbo lump crab cakes with a side of garlic mashed and veges. The crab cakes were very good, albeit breaded, and had some jumbo lump crab in them. The garlic mashed were very mild in flavor and the mixed veges were great! Tender and fresh brussel sprout halves were the star of that side! My partner ordered the Mariner's Platter which was fried fish, scallops, shrimp and clam strips. It was heavily fried and just ok. He said he wouldn't order it again. Most of it went home. All in all, a very good meal. We're looking forward to going back to try more appetizer and dinner selections. I'm definitely getting the stuffed portobello mushroom again!! read more

Captain's - Jumbo lump crabcakes - Bars Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

More like 4.5 stars... first time here and it's a pretty sweet spot right on the water with plenty o tables. Menu is smart offering a lil of everything from $13 - $24. Get those crab cake sliders for apps but don't share them. Eat all 3. Portion was on the smaller side on the Captains combo but very tasty. Perfect Bloody Mary without the gimmicky nonsense piled high just two olives and a lime n lemon wedge. Service was outstanding. Will definitely be back !! read more

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My husband and I usually have dinner at Captain's Inn, maybe 2- 3 times a year, for past 7 years, we lived in the area. You can always count on a solid meal with good portions. The she crab soup is one of my favorites and I always order. Appetizers of choice were clams & shrimp. Delicious & fresh! Tonight, we both ordered red meat, cooked perfectly. My husband had the rib eye with scallops and I had the filet wrapped in bacon. Garlic mashed potatoes are always on point. Their side of vegetables are also seasoned and cooked well, with good texture. Tonight, we had their famous huge carrot cake, enough to share with many. I also enjoyed the mary jane cake. Their desserts are unique and filling. They have their own style. Very old school and filling. You can't go wrong. The atmosphere is always the same; rustic, authentic, old shore charm. read more

The food is delicious and the service is great! The waiter was attentive, helpful and friendly. My friend had a broiled fish platter that was plentiful, fresh and prepared perfectly. I had the 'all you can eat' prime rib buffet. The meat was cooked to perfection, nice size slices and there were plenty of side dishes and salads on the buffet to choose from- pasta, fruit, greens and vegetables. Plus, a variety of desserts! I definitely recommend this place but go early- it fills up fast! read more

We love this place. Eat here every few weeks and we've never had a bad meal. Service is excellent very friendly staff and helpful. Not the nice looking place I've been to but I don't really care what it looks like as long as it's clean and food is good. The only issue is go early or you will not get seated until after 10 on a Friday Saturday or Sunday night read more

Captain's - Bars Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

We had a lovely time at the Easter Sunday buffet. All the food was delicious and the waitstaff was top notch. This will be our new holiday tradition! read more

This was a notable low point during our shore trip over 4th of July weekend. I came here for dinner with some top-tier chums after seeing some decent reviews and what looked to be a fun location right off the water (which I guess would technically be the literal Forked River). We were faced with an important decision the minute we walked in. The formal "restaurant" on one side of the street seemed very dead, with a median age of roughly 67. However, there was a significantly more rollicking establishment across the street that had a tiki bar feel. My understanding is they were both operating under the Captain Inn's umbrella, so to speak. We chose the casual tiki bar on the other side (the fact that we were on vacation was a significant factor) and after sitting down were ignored for over five minutes. We were JUST about to stand up to reverse our decision when the waitress showed up to take our order. Things could have been very different and probably better for us if she hadn't, but we'll never know for sure. The vibe was off and not our speed for the most part. The Millennial Chum loves places like this, but it was super loud and chaotic and I'm not crazy about having to make an effort to lean across a table to talk and be heard. There were huge chunks of conversation I never understood, which is a shame. And for the most part, the live music wasn't a factor - I can't imagine what that would have done to the overall acoustics. As it was, the band there seemed to be having some technical difficulties and every once in a while there would be screechy feedback that permeated the establishment. But ultimately, I'm willing to acknowledge we made the wrong decision for the group in being at the tiki bar, and that part at least is on us. We split a few apps, including the coconut shrimp and the tater kegs, which looked to be an edgy variation of a potato skin. Nothing here was mind-blowing, though my favorite was probably the shrimp - difficult to mess that up in my experience. I wish I'd taken a picture of the tater kegs, which I was picturing as shaped like literal kegs, but they were basically like hunks of tater. It's difficult to describe. Not bad, but in no way rises to the level of quality I expect from a "normal" tater skin. For my entree, I thought it was morally correct to get something seafood-ish so I opted for the lobster roll. Really mediocre. The interior was lobster-centric (how could it not be?) but it was mixed with some type of condiment combination that in my opinion took away from the taste of the actual lobster. The best lobster rolls I've had just let the lobster be the star. The other issue (and this to me is an easy fix) is that the description of the roll on the menu is curiously lacking; it mentions a toasted roll but nothing to elaborate on the other ingredients. There were chunks of crunchy celery, I believe, which I'm not a fan of at all. Squeezing a quick sentence or two below that menu item would do them a world of good. The drink situation was rough. I had a frozen rose drink (I don't see it on the website menu) that was just terrible and I didn't finish. Super dry and tasteless; there was no sweetness whatsoever to that beverage and what I was hoping would be a nice refreshing accompaniment was nothing of the sort. The service was poor, and there's no way to sugarcoat it. We had the aforementioned red flags at the very beginning and they were a harbinger of things to come. It was difficult to flag down the waitress throughout the meal, and any thought to getting dessert here was put to rest during the second half of our stay when it was clear that doing so might add an extra 45 minutes to the experience. (We got ice cream nearby that rocked.) She was perfectly nice but had way too many tables assigned to her and barely had time to get our orders much less check in consistently. A shame. If I had to do it all over again? The quiet old people place across the street. Hands down. read more

The Captain's Inn has a lot going on as they have the main restaurant, a tiki bar across the street, and another area in a tent that acts like a private venue. The fries at the tiki bar are pretty good and they seemed to have decent drink specials. The main restaurant changes their menu on a weekly basis. I had the mahi mahi with a mandarin sauce on top over a bed of rice with vegetables. The mahi mahi was overcooked and the rice was too salty so it missed the mark. I also had a decently sized warm cookie with ice cream and that was good. Nonetheless, if you have a boat you should take it down to the tiki bar, dock it right in front of the bar, and enjoy some drinks with friends. read more

Captain's - Mahi Mahi - Bars Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

Been here many times before. Food is always good and service is excellent. Ambiance is nice with the view of the water and the boats. Prices were a little high, but since the food was so good, didn't mind the higher price. read more

We just got home from dining out for Father's Day. I don't know why people brag about this restaurants food. It's ok but not great. I had scallops that were not cleaned enough. (Not my first time.) They were too gritty and dry. My husband ordered the seafood platter which he enjoyed. Anyway, we have dined here a lot but for the money I don't think it's worth dining here. There are other places with better food. read more

Captain's Inn Restaurant is always a nice choice or place to go for dining for any occasion. My favorite to order is the captain's Inn Seafood Broil Combo. Their deserts are very freshly baked and the top notch they give a good slices of portion so I'd say very reasonable & worthwhile delicious Their service is good and the relaxed ambiance with selective spirits/cocktails. Pricing is not inexpensive; medium high. read more

The was was decent for the price but it's a bit dissatisfying that there is no bread Basket or salads with your entrees . The service was good but a bit slow. They have a very nice dining room and this place gets busy.so they are doing something right. read more

Love the goat cheese salad! Hate the fact they change the prices as they please. Also, loud and obnoxious bass boosted music (so loud the tables were shaking) coming from the back room that made me feel like I was in a fraternity basement, not a nice expensive restaurant. Prices are absurd for how small the portions are. Ordered the goat cheese salad (priced $15 on the menu) with grilled chicken on top (chicken not priced on menu). Received the bill, my extremely small appetizer sized salad with half a piece of grilled chicken came out to $28!!!!! I had the same exact salad to go a week before and it was only $19. When asked why the price difference, the manager did not have an answer and gave us $7 cash back? Honestly the weirdest and poorest overall dining experience I've ever had. Will not return. read more

Love the atmosphere. Great bands. Fish is fresh and not overpriced. Def get there early on weekends, tiki bar gets super crowded. read more

Captain's - Clams, oysters, shrimp and a mojoto. Yum! - Bars Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

Food was excellent and the price and service was also very good. The atmosphere was wonderful. It was our 1st time there. We will definitely be back. read more

Came her for an early dinner and had an ok meal. The waitress was very friendly. I had ordered a steak and it was very undercooked. I asked for Med Rare but it was very rare. Be aware going when the sun it setting the sun was glaring into the Restaurant and it was blinding. They need better way to block the sun. It was also very loud. There were a few private parties right in the middle of the restaurant and was not a very relaxing atmosphere. read more

Captain's - Steak - Bars Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

The first thing you notice at most local "institutions" is the complete lack of pretense and a preference for well-worn, different drummer, decor that would make most restaurant consultants hyperventilate. The been around forever Captain's Inn in Forked River, NJ has all the comfort of a decade old pair of Levi's and that is certainly welcome after enduring the current crop of professionally curated (eg boring) establishments that seem to have been designed by the least interesting man in the world. If I never see another supersized lighting filament through clear glass, I'll die a happy man. Sit down and enjoy a basket of supermarket bread sticks and oyster crackers still wrapped in cellophane. I shouldn't like it but I do. Then follow that up with a fantastic cup of she crab soup while the muffled sounds of bar band Allman Brothers wafts in from their palm-strewn Tiki Bar across the street... more points for atmosphere. Finally, enjoy some stuffed salmon with crab and shrimp that was fantastic. The only downer was the layout of this obviously added onto structure. Just getting to the restroom which was 15 feet from our table, required a half-marathon around pianos and oddly placed tables. I suspect that's what institutional character is all about. Local flavor, the Captain's Inn has it in spades. Restaurant Consultants need not apply. Five very easy stars. read more

Yet again another stellar family event celebrated at Captain's Inn in Forked River NJ today! The staff and management are always professional, friendly and accommodating. The food is absolutely amazing and such a variety that anyone can find something that hits the spot. We've had 3 major family milestone events here over the last couple of years and we've been impressed every time! I would recommend Captain's Inn to anyone whether it's for a casual dinner or for a special occasion celebration We love them and will keep coming back! read more