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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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

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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I've been to Daddy O a few times and have never had a bad experience. But this time in particular was my favorite! It was busy since it was the end of the season. We sat in the outdoor patio section which was really cute. For appetizers we got the crab dip and a sushi special. Crab dip was delicious and perfect amount! And the sushi special was very good. It does only come with 4 pieces though. My boyfriend isn't a big sushi person and he said this is his all time favorite sushi he's ever had. For entrees I got the spicy tuna tacos because it was highly recommended which lived up to the hype! I also got a side of the bacon risotto which was good. My boyfriend got the ribeye cheesesteak and omgg that was to die for!! It melted in our mouths!! My boyfriend says this was his favorite meal of the summer!! And I also really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, and the staff was so nice! Definitely give Daddy O a try if you're in LBI! read more

Daddy O - Spicy Tuna Tacos, Applewood Bacon Risotto, Ribeye cheesesteak - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

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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.

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

The food was excellent and the atmosphere was very nice. I only wish there were more dairy free options. The service was great.

Ate here last year, food and service were great. One year later, last night. Terrible! Our server didn't even want to be there, was dejected at every table In our section. Food, looked and tasted like it was prepared and reheated under heat lamps. Was it just a bad night? Possibly but you should be as on point as you can during high season. read more

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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Happy hour at Daddy O's has choices, the main bar, the outdoor rum bar , or the rooftop bar. I have been many times to all three. Last time we went to the rooftop bar. The sushi is very good with plenty of choices. The mussels with garlic and wine were also very delicious. The Cosmos Happy Hour drink is very popular. The wait staff is friendly an read more

It has been a while since our last trip to Daddy O's and it will be our last. The meal was one of the worst ever. The Steak and noodle salad was supposed to be a filet but it clearly wasn't and was very tough. The greens were smothered in a salad dressing that had a strange taste. My son-in-law and I couldn't eat more than a couple of mouthfuls leaving about a half pound of the greens. My sons $64 Surf and Turf had the same tough "filet" although he said the scallops were OK. My wife's flounder tasted like it was frozen a couple of times and was on its way out. Actually it had very little taste. Disgraceful, for what they charge you should expect fresh fish. No bread or rolls of any kind were served before the main course. Much of the appetizers were left uneaten and entrees had more than half left on the plate. The server did ask if we wanted to take them home and we politely declined, although at no time did the server ask if something was wrong since so much of the food was left. In fact half of the pizza for the kids was left and that usually never happens. It looked like sauce on cardboard. Oh, and $7 for a 12 ounce can of Miller light. NO draught beer or bottle beer at all. I rarely leave a review and I can count on one hand negative reviews giving the restaurant the benefit of doubt since things can go wrong. There was so much wrong here that it's clear to me that Daddy O's should be renamed Daddy NO's. Now I know why there were so many empty tables and we were able to get a reservation. read more

Accommodating, Great service, good food. Went there for a reception. I will go again, if in the future I am in the area. read more

Stopped in a for a quick lunch at the bar on a sunny winter Saturday. It was pretty quiet when we got there, but lots of people came in after us, and the bar filled up. The one bartender on duty was great, if a little harried. The service was good, the drinks were delicious, and the apps we split were pretty good, too. We split the fried cheese curds, which were delicious, but a touch too salty, not that stopped me from finishing them. I also had the spicy shrimp tacos, and he had fried calamari. Both were delicious. Food runners meant everything came out hot and fresh, which was really nice The dining room looked very nice, and we do expect to be back one of these days for dinner, but will definitely pop in for a bar lunch again. read more

Restaurant is connected to a hotel and the decor is nice and updated with pretty fireplaces and more so ambiance is nice. There's lots of space so it's nice for our party of 8 adults and 3 kids under 5. Food: Apps- get them!! The mussels, definitely! The white wine garlic sauce with their Texas toast type garlic bread hit the spot. There is no table bread, FYI. Get the tuna taco app and the truffle steak fries! Great flavor. Lobster bisque is not quite New England's but very tasty. Entrees: Warm Grain salad has quinoa, cherries, hazelnut on greens and we added salmon. Very tasty and healthy! read more

Dined here tonight with a few friends. The atmosphere was inviting, with live music and a packed bar. The seasonal sangria was amazing. Food is a little expensive and some things are better than others. The gulf shrimp and gemelli pasta was overpriced for what it was. If you are coming here, you have to get the short rib stroganoff. read more

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

We couldn't be happier with the menu & the service. Great atmosphere and very happy we ate lunch inside since it was raining outside. We love Lacey our waitress who incidentally photo bombed us in one of the photos and had us all in stitches! She was adorable! read more

Daddy O - Brian & I getting photo bombed by Lacey our waitress! Lol she made my day! - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

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The service was excellent. We would have given it 5 stars, but we were disappointed with the beer and arugula salad. They changed chefs, so the goat cheese is a purée instead of a goat cheese ball. The rest of the food was excellent. The environment was so nice and peaceful. We would definitely go back again. read more

Just want to say the Heirloom Tomato and Burrata salad with beef tips was one of the most delicious dishes I've ever had. So fresh and flavorful. The heirloom Jersey tomatoes were incredible. It's been a week and I'm still thinking about that dish! I split the pork belly sliders with my husband - also very good. Service was friendly, from hostess to server to bus person. It was a bit loud in the dining room, but the decor and lighting is nice. One of the better places I've dined while in LBI. read more

Ordered scallops with risotto. Waited over an hour and they gave me this in a take out container. This is absolutely insane that I paid 40$ for this pitiful meal after spending over 200$ on alcohol. read more

Daddy O - Barnegat Light Scallops - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

went to LBI for a weekend getaway and booked a brunch reservation at Daddy Os yesterday. Google had 10 AM as the opening time so we booked a 10:45 reservation. Got there at 10:30 - a few early but figured we would wait or have a brunch drink. The doors were locked at 10:30. I called the number and a young lady told me they opened at 11:30 - not 10am. Left a google review because we were annoyed and opted to go somewhere else. The owner then proceeded to call me to argue about my review Google review and said they were definitely open at 10:30. Very unprofessional We watched the owner open up the restaurant and put up the flags at approximately 10:40. in the few hours since the call they have updated their hours on google‍ read more

Well here is another restaurant that charges for bread...$4...and if you use a credit card you get hit with another charge. At $244 for the meal this is really taking advantage of the customer. Will not be back to this rip off place. read more