I ordered the chicken and broccoli scampi over rice, which was delicious…read more The waitress was very professional and attentive. Nice atmosphere. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely eat here again.

Classic Jersey diner with good food and this morning's waitress came from the school of toss the…read morefood at them, be short with them, and slam the bill on the table waitressing. And, no I am not awarding four stars for the service approach towards diners ... she did refill my coffee mug once and then surprisingly just took the creamers away without asking (I drink my coffee black but she didn't know that.). Clearly she has favorites because the guy in the booth next to me got the lovey-dovey "hon" treatment. The Sand Castle has a feeling of having been worn down by the waves through the years type of place because many of the booth chairs and counter chairs exhibit wear and even more than a few tears. On a cold November Saturday morning I could feel the chill as I sat in my booth sipping my coffee (And, I wasn't anywhere close to the front door.). So onto the four stars ... but don't say I didn't warn you about service and ambiance. Well, it feels like a shore diner and I like that feel but yea worn out a bit. Quite awhile ago stopped by for dinner and the food was really good with lots of tempting options. I always judge diners by their soup and the soup was top notch! Our meals were enjoyable at a reasonable price. And, then I just forgot to review the diner. But decided to return for breakfast today after a long Friday night. Coffee arrived promptly and was really decent coffee but the amazing part of my breakfast was how quickly the really wall prepared omelette was served. It was like in the blink of any eye and for many a promptly delivered breakfast meal is a real plus (I appreciated it!!!!). Although the waitress really didn't want to be bothered with me the rather short diner breakfast menu had the classics and that quickly prepared omelette was a tasty WESTERN. The homefries were really good ... actually they were great even without onions in them (Waitress never asked if I'd like onions and rushed away so I didn't ask but these potatoes didn't need onions.). Toast was toast and the jam/jelly selection was universally grape jelly with one orange marmalade. A very good breakfast and I wasn't here to make friends just to warm up ooops ok, so I didn't warm up but the coffee helped, and to do some work. Still worth the food if you're in the neighborhood!

Been going to this diner for over 30 years and food and service has been consistent: the best! The…read moreonly diner in the area that serves the best grits. Food is excellent, and extremely well priced. I'd highly and without any reservations recommend the Forked River Diner!

Such a cute little diner serving all the classic comfort breakfast favorites! We stopped in early…read moreon a Sunday morning around 6 AM and grabbed a cozy corner booth. When we arrived, only a couple of other guests were inside, but the place filled up quickly within the hour -- clearly a popular local spot. There are about eight small booths plus counter seating, and service was friendly and fast. I ordered the breakfast sampler (French toast, bacon, sausage, eggs, and toast) with a chocolate milk, and my boyfriend had the same. Everything was cooked perfectly and reasonably priced -- our total was only $33 for both! You can tell this place has a loyal crowd of regulars, and we noticed quite a few people coming in for takeout, too. If you're looking for a cozy, no-frills diner with good food and friendly vibes, definitely give this little gem a try!

I was told you have to try this place that the food was great and to get there early to ensure you…read moreget in since they do not take reservations. Words cannot describe how great the food is, outstanding taste, presentation and service. Appetizer's were phenomenal, sour dough bread a must!! Tuna and street corn were delicious. Entrees, Tile fish, short ribs outstanding. Save room for dessert you will not regret it. As I said cannot find the words to describe the experience.

I got too sit at the count with the most hospitable server! I was suggested the pork, I could have…read morelicked the sauce off my plate. Don't miss out on this gem. Opens at 4 no reservations. Be there at 4. Big fan! Melanie

Great place. Nice diverse selection and always a very…read morecompetent server. Bartender makes good drinks. Has a diner feeling with booths and layout and menu - and that isn't a negative!

I'm definitely a regular when it comes to Kristy's, it makes me sad to see the decline in service…read moreand ordering to pick up. This isn't our first bad experience, usually something is missing from the order baked potato once , dessert, salad dressing, and there amazing bread but this time it was the whole base of my meal. How do you give someone chicken Francese with no pasta or rice!? My husband always orders the spinach pie and we received something like frozen spanakopita nothing like spinach pie you can see my past orders. I called the lady told me we changed the menu. Change the menu? Does that mean every dish is different from it's name? I'm glad I payed for a side of spinach because my meal would have been blah!look at my picture and tell me if it's me expecting something that is completely different without telling me when I ordered.

Food was great! Atmosphere a bit dated…read more We dined with you guys and sat near a table of 2 men and a child that were not very nice to the waitress. The waitress handled herself with such grace and kindness after the man continued to give her a hard time. Later, I listened as he requested for her to ask the manager to take off a percentage for him being he was a veteran. After she walked away, they started laughing and the one guy said, you're too much. It was clear that he wasn't being honest. He certainly wasn't a veteran and sadly the couple we were with has a son serving in the military. Unfortunately, this man took advantage of this opportunity and I was upset to see that someone would lie about serving our country. I did compliment the waitress for handling that table with dignity after being treated so poorly. She did say they honored a 10% off discount for him and it wasn't warranted because he lied. Kudos to your wait staff for dealing with rude customers and liars.

Fantastic Spot! Service was excellent and food was delicious! Went on a Friday night with live…read moremusic and the atmosphere was great. Overall, a great spot if you're looking for good food and entertainment.

Ive always loved eating here! The food is always good. Its always made fresh and the service was…read morealways amazing. It had a nice ambiance as well!

My wife and I met another couple for a late breakfast on a Sunday morning. Needless to say, it was…read morecrowded and we had to wait 15 minutes for a table. Nice ambiance and very friendly staff. I ordered the full stack of French toast with bananas, strawberries, and blueberries, and a side of sausage links. My wife had the west Coast scrambler which consisted of eggs, avocado, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, and scallions. Our friends ordered the chorizo burger with fries, and pastrami on rye with a side of coleslaw. As a coffee snob, I would say the coffee was very good. Everything came out cooked fresh and hot. Plenty of fresh fruit on top of my French toast. I heard the chorizo burger was different and delicious. Most of the plates went back clean. Portions were very generous. The service was excellent and friendly. The prices are reasonable. There is plenty of parking in their private parking lot. Worth the trip if you are in the area.

Please support Mustache Bill's - they are trying to sell the business…read more Keep our beloved diner open! Nick has been a server for 15 years! Cash Only. Excellent Blueberry French toast. So many memories here. Love this place. PLEASE DON'T CLOSE it nor Bulldoze it.

Lobster pancakes & cyclops a must! It felt great to support a local diner and the food does not…read moredisappoint. Classic diner vibe and lighthouse view.