Vibes: modern, casual; fairly loud and family-friendly Tasting notes: - Big Daddy Roll: disappointed that it only came with four pieces; large fish to rice ratio; yellowtail taste is subtle, drizzle of eel and mayo sauces eliminates the need for soy sauce; jalapeño kick is an after thought on the tongue - Daddy O Burger: asked for and received a perfectly medium rare, juicy, moderately thick patty with a very nice char; appreciated tang from sauce; fries were regular cut and fluffy, though some were not crispy - Thai Steak and Noodle Salad: filet tips were somewhat tender and easy to cut with a knife since they weren't quite bite-sized; noodles picked up sweet-salty sauce well; macadamia nuts added more so to texture; scoop of fresh avocado was appreciated though did not fit well into the dish; pricey dish but it was a satisfying portion Other notes: - Took 30 minutes for main entrees to come out - Friendly service - Had a sip of my SO's Coco-Jito, a fun twist on the classic mojito, very coco-nutty and strong! Impression: solid food that is over-priced, would maybe go back for drinks read more

Daddy O - Thai Steak & Noodle Salad - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

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excellent spot for an intimate, higher end dinner when visiting the LBI area. they have a variety of dishes from handhelds to entrees. the seafood specifically is great quality and superior. our table ordered the muscles, bang bang shrimp, chicken milanese, short rib pasta, shrimp tacos, and steak noodle dish. all exceptional! one of the best bang bang shrimp appetizer I ever had. the service was also excellent and attentive. will be going back in the summer time to enjoy the rooftop bar read more

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Great food service was impeccable we had an great waitress. Fast service hot food .great atmosphere. Come enjoy read more

Daddy O - BEET & ARUGULA - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

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We always come here in the off-season, typically on a Saturday - early afternoon. The bar is HUGE (and the chairs are actually quite comfy)... the restaurant is large itself, with tables grouped in little "rooms" (quite cute!). Whenever we come here, we sit at the bar - you can never go wrong with that! The bartenders are always friendly and helpful, and offer suggestions to the menu. You can't go wrong with the Spicy Tuna Tacos or the Blistered Shishito Peppers ... and the French Onion Gnocchi is what dreams are made of - absolutely delicious!! The ONLY gripe I have, is that the menu hasn't changed in a long time (exact same menu from a year ago - at the very least). Keep the favorites, but switch it up!! read more

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Everything was excellent. Service, food & ambiance. The manager Fred made sure we were taken care of. Highly recommend

Daddy's Os was a good experience. The pasta with marinara was very average. The service was again just average. But I don't blame them because it was the offseason. The decorations were not good at all. Just a couple of plates. But the bathroom is very modern and beautiful. So just an average experiment. read more

I come here specifically for the spicy tuna tacos. They are a slam dunk every time. Outside is nice during the summer but it can get a little busy (like every other place around here) read more

Daddy O - Spicy Tuna Tacos - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

Daddy-Os was my favorite restaurant on the island for years. It was my Dad and I's spot. We'd go to the rooftop bar get two paloma's, the spicy tuna tacos, mango tango sushi, and the scallops. It was the best food and the best service. Sadly that is no longer the case. My family and I went to Daddy-Os this week on a week night and waited 20 to 30 min for the second half of our tables' meal. When the other meals arrived they were overcooked. They also swapped out the risotto bed with the scallops with burnt carrots and baby corn. It was not good at all. My sisters marg tasted like it was doused with spoonfuls of sugar. The waitress was so kind and apologetic but I had to write a review bc of how disappointing it all was. read more

Daddy O - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

Really bad meal here tonight. Asian salad with "steak". Very disappointing. Won't be back. read more

Literally the worst service I've ever had in my entire life!!!! I ordered a drink and it didn't come for over 20 minutes while everyone else in my party was drinking, it came with my dinner, which is not what you want for an evening out. Rude service person -he actually admitted he never put my order in and never apologized for it. Never asked me how my mail was even though he did to the table behind me. This guy does not belong in the service business. Our bill was over $250. I do not expect this kind of treatment. read more

Happy hour was great in the main bar. We did check out the rooftop bar but weather wasn't great. Definitely would come back again. Had the mussels with garlic sauce and it was amazing. Bartenders were great! read more

Service was average at best. Waitress disappeared often. Never offered refills on drinks until after meal was done. Forgot to serve one persons starter. Food was excessively spicy. Can't recommend. read more

so our visit tonight was outstanding and I give it five stars.... food was on point service including the bar service was perfect.... and my expresso penutbutter tequila martini was to die for.... our server Annabell was GREAT!!!!!! we shall be back AGAIN read more

Got a table on the rooftop. Nice view, excellent waitstaff. Since the food comes from downstairs and they'll sensibly only bring a full tray, my clam chowder was lukewarm. The chop salad was bland. All of the cocktails going by looked great. I would eat on the downstairs patio if I returned. read more

This is our go-to place on the Island for many years. We stopped in last night for dinner on our way to our place in Beach Haven. The place was packed; dining room was full and they were three deep at the bar. We were able to get a table at the bar area and a lovely young lady came over, cleaned the table and took our drink order. She was so friendly and as the night went on I saw her do the same with other customers and tables. Our server came and took our order a bit later. We waited about 45 minutes and no food. Our waitress finally came around and realized we had been waiting so long. My husband asked for the check and we were going to leave, but she came back almost immediately with our food which was hot and delicious as usual! The server was so apologetic and kind. The manager came over, as they always do, and comped our meals as well as gave us a free round of drinks. He could not have been nicer. What professionals. They went above and beyond for the delay which was understandable as the place was crazy busy. I just wanted to thank all three of these lovely people for being so kind to us. Always a great time at Daddy O and we will remain loyal customers! Their staff matches the excellent food and atmosphere. Thank you again. read more

I stayed @ Daddy O hotel for 2 nights. It is NOT beachside as advertised. Your view will be of a parking lot. Very old, very small rooms, very expensive . It was clean enough. I went for a room at 8 am and came back to find a note that the hotel is doing a repair and won't have water till 10:30. They have no pool. I asked why they didn't do the repair at more convenient time. They said they didn't want to interfere with their restaurant but they didn't care about inconveniencing guests. I ran down the block to the ocean to take my shower. Bad planning. read more

An all around great place where you can sit and talk and enjoy the music as well. Food is good and changes with the season off-season is my best time here when its more quiet and intimate. The attention to detail and service doesn't change, and is always great. read more

My first time in long island, New Jersey. Restaurant was recommended by friends. Stopped in late for dinner. Had their blackened shrimp tacos which was very tasty. Great service from the staff. Nice place to eat. Upscale restaurant will be going back. read more

This restaurants gets three stars for the beautiful atmosphere on the rooftop bar and friendly service. Unfortunately that is where the good review stops. The drinks were watered down and not flavorful at all especially for $15.00 per drink. Stick to beer or straight up alcohol. We ordered cheese curds for an appetizer that were supposed to come with a cheese sauce. The cheese curds were delicious but mistakenly came with tartar sauce which did not pair well. We ordered a Caesar salad which consisted of brown bagged lettuce with spongy croutons , roasted peppers and barely any dressing. We also got shrimp tacos that were supposed to come with fresh avocado which was missing but weirdly had yellow mustard on the taco. The bacon fig grilled cheese was flavorful and delicious and the burger was flavorful. For the price , the meals and drinks were definitely not worth it. In addition we were charged a service fee for a credit card even though we paid in cash. We pointed out the mistake to our server who corrected the receipt but you can't help wonder how many others are charged this fee and do not notice. This is a one and done for me read more

Thankful for a fine News Years Eve experience. We didn't want hoopla and noise so an early dinner was a great choice. The evening's menu had a little of everything and there were specials, including a champagne cocktail. Kudos to Daddy'O for not subjecting guests to an over priced prix fix menu like other establishments. Our waitress Ashley was on point! read more

Daddy O - Happy New Year! - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

What a gem! Stopped here for lunch with a friend. Had a nice little lunch menu. We both got the shrimp tacos and had soup with them (it was a cold December day). The potato and leek soup was so good and thanks to the bartender for suggesting we add bacon on top, it took it to the next level! The tacos were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The place was beautifully decorated for the holidays and the service was fantastic. Will definitely make this a regular stop. read more

Daddy O - Blackened shrimp tacos - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

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We frequent Daddy O a few times per month. While the food is always good there was a HUGE difference in portion size. Their $16 arugula salad was half the size as it use to be and no goat cheese. Their soup for $15 while served in a big disc bowl for show was way overpriced for what you get. Just another restaurant now trying not to raise prices but instead making extra profit by providing less. Steve LBI read more

Daddy O - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

This is by far one of our favorite places on LBI. The ambiance, the lighting... just LOVE everything about it. Was in yesterday yet again for one of their AWESOME happy hours. Can't say enough about the level of service at the bar from Kat, Gabby and all the rest, whether running food or cleaning up they are attentive!!!!!!! read more

Daddy O - Calamari app!!!! DELISH! - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

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Super cute rooftop with a great vibe. That's where everything positive ends. The service was awful. It took us asking for water 4 times before we finally got and because they didn't come by much that was quite a while after we sat. The drinks were also super slow. We actually asked for a bill thinking they forgot about us for a second round before they said they actually were making the drinks and then it still took another 10 minutes. After looking at the reviews we see that this place clearly doesn't consider customer service a priority as this happened in many of the previous reviews. This is something management really needs to check. read more

Last night on the rooftop and we made it count. Calamari , mussels, and the Chick Fil O sandwich. I feel so accomplished when I order right and these 3 items were perfect to share amongst two people. I don't know if I've had a better cocktail in LBI than tonight. Watch out for the Gin Manhattan. It'll getcha. Delicious food. Nicest wait staff. Great views. Awesome restaurant and venue and the dining room downstairs seats a ton of people and they seemed filled. Good for them. They deserve the revenue !!! read more

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We came on Thanksgiving weekend& surprisingly got seated right away. They were very nice. read more

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Fabulous setting during nice weather and amazing Happy Hour options. 4-7 every day, $4 glass of wine, for example. Great rooftop setting. Always busy and great music. Our server Cynthia is fantastic, consistently, as we are here almost every night when in town. Management treat this lovely young woman well, she works very hard and is always fabulous. Def check this out when in LBI! read more

Daddy O - Chardonnay! - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

Great location only a block or two from the beach. Hotel is older but remodeled inside. Some issues with the age like the floor being uneven leaving a big gap above our room door. Felt a bit uncomfortable. Some water damage from AC unit. Service was excellent very nice restaurant- we had several good meals there. Parking across the street. Since the hotel is on a main road it could be loud at times. Our room was over the live music in bar so we had to wait for that to end to relax in the room at night. read more

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Wow ! The food, ambiance, waitstaff , bartenders so nice! Local fish and the best desserts! read more

Great food and service. Love their other restaurants too. Fearless group. read more

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Fabulous dinner. Beautiful atmosphere, good service, and the food was delicious and well presented. A bit on the pricey end but I don't mind paying for good quality. read more

Daddy O - Braised Short Rib Tagliatelle - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

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Came here with a group of friends and this place is massive!! Indoor dining, indoor bar, patio outside and a rooftop. So many places to wait and enjoy the fun cocktails until you get seated. Would highly recommend reservations beforehand. The views from the rooftop during sunset are stunning!! The food was amazing - we got the Brussels sprouts flatbread and cheese curds for apps. Got the salmon and steak and shrimp scampi for dinner and every dish was absolutely fantastic! read more

Daddy O - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

I do not recommend getting married or hosting events here. 1. Wedding Setup: We were informed that we could set up the room the day before the wedding. However, when we arrived, this was not the case. It appeared that none of your staff, including management, were aware of our plans, and it seemed as though we had never communicated before. Our setup team was simply told, "we will take care of it." I have text messages and email proof confirming that we had two hours scheduled for setup. Ultimately, we were told that we could only set up the room on the day of the wedding, which is completely unacceptable. Additionally, there seemed to be an undue focus on setting up the outdoor area, which was never used due to weather. Despite being told there would be a backup plan, we had to provide the backup plan ourselves while waiting to walk down a non-existent aisle due to the lack of proper setup. 2. Rehearsal Run-Through: When we requested a quick rehearsal run-through, it was clear that your leadership team viewed us as an inconvenience. Specifically, Jon Karp's demeanor made it evident that he had other commitments and did not wish to assist us. This created an uncomfortable atmosphere during what should have been a straightforward and stress-free rehearsal. 3. Wedding Day: The day of the wedding was fraught with issues, beginning with a significant delay because Jon Karp did not allow us to set up as agreed upon. Our team arrived to find that nothing had been prepared, requiring them to spend over two hours setting up. While we understand that the weather was beyond your control, moving the ceremony indoors was handled adequately. Pete, in particular, was extremely helpful and deserves recognition for his efforts. Despite these challenges, the event itself went well, largely due to the outstanding performance of your waitstaff, bartenders, and food service team. They truly excelled and were a highlight of our experience. We would also like to recognize Pete Palladino for all of the support that was provided. 4. Overall Experience: At times, it felt as though your venue had never hosted a wedding before. For instance, during our attempts to set up the day prior, I was asked to confirm the guest count, which had already been provided multiple times, including in the seating chart. The South Room was specifically chosen to accommodate our guest count, yet during setup, the General Manager stated, "we can't fit 75 in the South Room," despite two prior walkthroughs where this number was agreed upon. In summary, while the food and service staff were exceptional, the overall experience was marred by poor coordination and communication. It gave the impression that once payment was made, the quality of service was no longer a priority. This event represented a significant financial commitment for us, and we hope that our feedback will be taken seriously. Do not have your wedding here, it will be a disappointment, unless of course you are looking to be dissatisfied and groped by the GM. read more

Went there for brunch and it far exceeded my expectations. The mimosa kit was delicious (although they say it's for five people when really it's probably for three). Chicken and waffles were fantastic....maybe the best waffles I've ever had. They had a sugary crust baked into them which balanced well with the saltiness of the chicken and collard greens. Yes, they served it with collard greens, which really worked. The restaurant ambience is perfect for the beach and the service was friendly. I will for sure be back. read more

First time trying the restaurant for lunch after many visits over the years to LBI, and we know now what we've been missing! Husband and I had calamari and smoked salmon avocado toast for starters - both fantastic. For entrées, he has seafood salad, and I had beet salad with goat cheese, which I loved; it's better than the seafood salad. Then I overheard the next table raving about the gumbo, which was their soup of the day, so our server gave us a sample. And wow, it was the best gumbo I've had in a long time. I ordered a cup to go! The only reason I'm taking away one star is the music. It was bad hotel lounge music that took away from the ambience. We would have preferred 70s/80s rock (Queen, Journey, Beatles, Sting, Led Zeppelin, Dire Strait, Fleetwood Mac, etc.). Bring back the classics! And keep up the great food - kudos to the chef. read more

Daddy O - Calamari starter - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

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This place had great reviews and we figure me and the wife are on the island together and check this place out. We went to the top level and we didn't stay long. You have to go downstairs for the restroom and they don't have heat upstairs. First level is the place to be. Menus are on their website using a QR code. I order their Chicken and Waffles with greens. I was not so impressed with this meal. It's one chicken, small waffle and the greens. Not sure they make the waffles there. Chicken wasn't juicy, felt like they fried up the chicken ahead of time and heat it up when you order. My wife had the sea scallops. She enjoyed the meal. Her risotto wasn't hot and I agreed. However the scallops were cooked perfectly and I would order that if I returned. The star of this meal was the pecan bread with salted Carmel ice-cream. Wow was that pecan bread moist, full of salt and sweetness. It really was a perfect dessert. I would go back just for that and a coffee. Overall my score was a 3 but my wife said a 4 so I will go with it. I like the scenery on the 1 floor and the wind is blocked. It a nice place with upscale food, but I think it's a hit or miss. I recommend skipping the chicken and waffles and going with something else. I recommend trying it once. read more

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On a recent stay at Daddy O for convienece we order take out from the restaurant downstairs. The front desk person made the delivery to the room. She wa extremely friendly and nice. Food was good. The. Chicken Cuban was spot on. Chicken was shredded and moist. Great sandwich read more

Daddy O - Chicken Cuban - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

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I had the Butternut Squash soup and it was so good! Hearty and creamy at the same time! My husband and son had the Mussels Pomedoro. They were really good too! My husband had the Flounder Piccata with orzo and crabmeat. Delicious! My one son had sushi (very good), my other had the Hot Ramen, which he loved. I had the Tuna Tacos. It made me a Clean Plate member for sure! We'll definitely be coming back next time we're here! read more

Daddy O - Flamin' Hot Ramen - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

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The food actually is good, but the portions are small and it's overpriced. Don't put on the menu that it's a pot of mussels, when it's a small bowl, and don't bring it with one piece of bread for the whole table and then have the audacity to charge $5 for a second piece of bread. It's good bread, but you've got to be kidding me. Also, don't say that it's an "upcharge" to swap out fries for side salad when the upcharge is $7. That's not an upcharge, that's the cost of a whole salad. I know businesses are struggling after COVID, but you are pricing yourself out of return customers. read more

We love the shrimp tacos. The staff is nice. They have great music also. Drinks are pricey but they are all over so there's that.