Our daughter and son-in-law rented a house in Point Pleasant Beach for a few weeks and we stopped…read morein for a couple days to visit them and the grandkids. We went out to eat twice while there, once for dinner and once for lunch. I will review both places using this as my intro to the reviews. For dinner, we ate at Jack Baker's Wharfside, which I also see listed as The Wharfside Seafood & Patio Bar. Frankly surprised it has very average ratings, as I would not say that was our experience on Tuesday night, August 4, 2026. It was reasonably busy and likely explains the somewhat slow service. We were 4 adults and a toddler. We had a few cocktails; all were reasonably good and fairly priced. There were also a few glasses of wine with the meals from a decent, but not extensive list. Everyone had seafood, including the toddler, which included the spicy garlic shrimp appetizer that was a crowd pleaser, and main courses that consisted of snow crab, mussels, shrimp, scallops, and lobster. i was the only one to have the lobster bisque, which I thought exceptional, as it had a creamy consistency and loaded with lobster chunks. There were no complaints though about any of the dishes and we were all happy customers. The prices were reasonable considering the fare and the location, especially as the patio featured a live band, We dined on the patio, but far away from the band, so the music level was pleasant, having seen some reviews suggesting it can be a bit much. It would be hard to complain though about the scenery, as the patio faces a calm channel that leads out to sea. All in all it was very a successful evening. I felt this rated a solid 4, understanding some would rate it a 5, but difficult to understand why anyone would place it lower than a 3.

We stopped at the Wharfside after a nearby boat trip and had a great meal! Started with Oysters and…read moreMussels for the table and then I had the Sea Scallops. Everything was so fresh and service was fast. I LOVEEE me some seafood so this is a new favorite find for when I'm down the shore!

Point Pleasant's Offshore is a refreshing change from the usual Jersey Shore formula of "the view…read moreusually comes at a heavy premium with food that is seldom fit for a scurvy-riddled Pirate crew." The ambiance has a lived-in seashore patina with service that is uniformly excellent. For a million different reasons that have nothing to do with quality, I skipped the seafood and indulged in an enormous portion of Chicken Parmesan that was even better than the tasty crock of French Onion Soup that got the ball rolling. My companions all loved their seafood entrees. Damn them. We picked April because it's clear that this is the type of place that gets swarmed in the Summer -- for good reason. We'll see you again in October. Five easy stars.

5 stars for beautiful ambience. 5 stars for our professional server, Juliette. 2 stars for…read moreeverything else, including the Old Fashioned. Shrimp Parm & eggplant parm had absolutely no flavor. The sauce looked and tasted like a can of Hunts tomato sauce. Curiously, the tomato sauce served on my husband's side of linguini looked and tasted completely different. The opposite can said for the.broccoli rabe. It had so much crushed red pepper, I could barely eat it and I LOVE crushed red pepper (in fact, I had ordered some to add to my bland eggplant) bread was stale. I don't think we'll be back unless we hear there's a new chef.

First time dining at Rod's, and we absolutely loved our experience! Our waitress was so much fun,…read moreattentive, and incredibly helpful with recommendations. We ordered a few dishes to share, including the shrimp appetizer and the summer burrata, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. We ended up sitting outside because the wait for indoor seating was over an hour and a half, but the outdoor patio was lovely and made for a great evening. If you're hoping to sit inside, I definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. Fantastic food, excellent service, and an overall wonderful experience. We'll definitely be back!

Celebrated my birthday at Rod's Tavern with family. We arrived early and were seated immediately…read moreoutside, which was perfect for enjoying the beautiful summer weather. It quickly got packed though so get there early. The Summer Burrata was fresh and delicious, although it's better for 2 people, not made for sharing well. The Volcano Shrimp had great flavor with the perfect sweet and spicy kick, but the presentation could use a little more creativity- there wasn't even a bed of greens under it. Our entrées were great. The special Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb was tender and flavorful, the Coconut-Crusted Halibut was fresh and perfectly balanced, and the Broiled Crab Cakes were a standout, packed with jumbo lump crab and virtually no filler. The Pineapple Coconut Spritz was refreshing and tropical, and the Golden Hour cocktail was a unique bourbon and limoncello combination that was surprisingly delicious. Great food and a lovely outdoor dining experience.

This is the first time I've ever been to Shipwreck Grill, which is crazy because I've grown up in…read morethis area. I've always heard good things, and I thought the food stood up to the reputation. The restaurant was packed on a Monday night, which was probably a good sign for what led to a delicious meal. I really enjoyed the roasted oysters topped with yummy breadcrumbs. My daughter enjoyed a sushi appetizer and wedge salad with blackened tuna that she claimed was delicious as well. Our other dinner partner enjoyed his halibut. I really loved the show-stopping, gigantic jumbo lump crab meat risotto. It was very filling, but super delicious. The food was rich and, in some ways, basic, but executed perfectly. I added some of the street corn and that really made things even better get this dish. You won't be disappointed. The atmosphere was busy, if not hectic. Our table was in the middle of the room, next to a large family with little kids. One was seven months old and the other was two. That seemed like a bit much for a dinner with these price points. It's not an inexpensive restaurant and certainly not a family-vibe Houlihan's. We had mixed feelings about the atmosphere, but I kind of thought it was cool--a really pretty building with some rustic charm.

It's hard to express just how bad the customer service is when it is Gen Z mixed with indifference…read moreand poor work ethic. Hostesses (x2 because evidently seating people is a 2 person job - although neither girl could formulate a full sentence). 8:30pm Sunday - "there are only seats at the bar; we've stopped seating outside". Management. If this is true GREAT you have some monotone bland children holding down the fort. If you want business and your staff to work - I'm sad to say they turned down a nice group of 30-50 year olds ON A MONDAY (which is huge for us). Lackluster. Lazy. Underwhelming. Find some more chipper front of house staff. Maybe anyone who looks up from their phone first and knows to say hi and welcome!

We had a great dinner celebrating my husbands birthday. We both started with the New England clam…read morechowder that was one of the best around. He loved his Caesar salad & For entrees we had the crab stuffed shrimp and the seafood selection, both were delicious. Our server Jessie was outstanding. She was personable, kind, had great timing and gave us great service all while also having a few larger parties. We will be back and we will be requesting Jessie!

My wife and I, along with another couple, visited Jack Baker's Wharfside P. Pleasant NJ on Friday…read morenight (7/31/26). As usual, the restaurant was very busy--we waited about two hours for a table, and getting drinks at the bar took some patience. Once seated, however, our waitress was excellent: friendly, attentive, and one of the reasons we enjoy coming here. The only negative part of the evening occurred after dinner. My friend and I walked down to the dock to smoke cigars. We passed a security staff member while holding our cigars, and he allowed us through without hesitation and which we normally do when we go to the Wharfside. About 15 minutes later, another security staff member approached and told us smoking wasn't allowed there. I had no issue leaving, but I was disappointed by how she handled the situation. The conversation quickly became confrontational as we were walking off the dock, and I felt I was spoken to disrespectfully [she called me a dick for no reason. To make matters worse, the first security staff member denied allowing us onto the dock, even though he clearly knew why we were going there to smoke [guessing he lied because she was the manager and didn't want get reprimanded by her as she seemed to be very angry [& nasty]. We've always enjoyed dining here, and have to admit this experience will probably stop us from returning. I hope management reads this and provides clearer communication on the smoking policy and ensures all security staff handle these situations professionally and consistently!

Last night there were three of us that went in for a meal and were seated on a Monday night within…read moreseconds. We started our meal with Fried Calamari that was a potion that the three of us could not finish. The calamari was fried just enough and on the side was enough tomato sauce for all that we were given. This was middle of the road with no spice intended. For my meal I had seafood risotto that was fantastic. It came w small pieces of lobster, clams, shrimp and I believe scallops. This came in a nice amount of risotto and a sauce that was the best. There was plenty of fish to pair with risotto. Nobody could claim they skimped on the fish as there was plenty. A second meal was off the daily specials. This was cubed eggplant and pasta. The pasta was rigatoni in a very nice tomato sauce. And again this was another great tasing meal. The final meal was eggplant parm that came with spaghetti. The eggplant and cheese balance was really good and my wife loved the dish. Overall everyone loved their meals and all of us took home enough for another lunch or dinner. This is not our first time here and plan on returning again. They offer a dinner section, seating at the bar and some high top tables to fit your liking. Waitress service was top shelf and revisited the table on a frequent basis. If you want great meals at a fair price this is a place for you to at least try. Our bill plus soda and ice tea was barely $100. My only callout is the noise in the room is a bit loud. There is little draping to deaden the sound and if you are looking for a quiet meal this might not be your place. Especially Friday through Sunday.

Excellent food..not so much about the bartenders. We always try and sit at a bar when dining at…read morerestaurants. At Rellas,,we got the last two seats. Ordered our drinks within minutes. But then both bartenders paid no attention to most people at the bar, they even avoided eye contact. They only catered to the locals who were probably 25% of the patrons. to sit there and have dinner..and only have 2 drinks over 2 hours is crazy. They would avoid you..tried to get another drink or dessert menu..forget it. I finally kinda yelled to get my check..and we exited. I took my business to another well known local bar for one drink and dessert..gave those folks a tip larger than the tab..excellent service.

Came for brunch and tried the brunch special. For $45 you can choose from a selection of drink…read morepitchers, and a brunch entree (sweet or savory option). Everyone has to agree on the pitcher and the entire table has to participate. Prices on the entire menu are fair. decent amount of brunch options to choose from. Lots of tvs to watch the game. Enjoyed the breakfast pizza and the hangover burger. Thought they were both very good. server was nice, cute outdoor area to sit but unfortunately it was raining this day.

This was my first time at Spring Lake Tap House and it definitely won't be my last! The restaurant…read morewas decorated so perfectly for the holidays! Their brunch is also absolutely delicious! You can purchase a boozy brunch package for $45, everyone at the table must. This includes, unlimited pitchers of mimosas, sangria, bellini, or your choice of beer and an entree. You can either choose from the sweet or savory section of the menu for the entree. The red sangria was very good. I had the S'mores French Toast, which was so tasty. There was the perfect ratio of marshmallows, chocolate syrup, and graham crackers on the French toast. The breakfast pizza was also delicious. The amount of flavor from one bite was incredible and nothing was overpowering. I'm excited to go back and try more of the menu here! I highly recommend for a nice place to meet with family and/or friends with delicious food and drinks!

What we liked: the amazing views of the water, Sandy Hook, and the sunset! Lots of outdoor seating…read moreand dog friendly. Appetizers: white fish dip platter, Cajun fish bites, oysters. Mains: chicken cob salad, cod sandwich, fish tacos, and the burger. Great French fries. Drinks - creative summer cocktails! The prices were towards reasonable and the views are a ten. Service was well timed

We had been coming to the Inlet Cafe for soooooo many years, starting with a winter dinner and had…read moresat with original owner. We would even take a ride down after we had moved up to North Jersey for a bit. It was always a nice day filled with good food and a great view. Fast forward to our most recent visit on a late Thursday afternoon. It was not busy so we were seated right away. Service was friendly, nice waitress. Appetizer Caesar salad - decent but not authentic Entrees Fish and chips- fries were tasty but were not hot Lobster roll Didn't have dessert, nothing called out to us. Key lime pie is gone as well. Food was underwhelming. Very disappointed that a lot of the hits off the original menu are gone. I understand you can't always remake history, and sadly this is one of those cases.