I was part of group (7) ladies who went to the Dune 18 for a Happy Birthday celebration. Unfortunately, it turned out to be very humiliating and " Unhappy Experience ". A person Virginia stopped us as we left. Virginia created a very ugly scene accusing us of not paying the full amount of the bill. She was loud and rude demanding payment. After a very heated discussion, it turned out...her staff mishandled the money. No apologies from Virginia or staff. There are many excellent restaurants on LBI, we will be going back to the Dune 18. read more

Excellent food, service, and ambiance! Entire staff was super kind and accommodating, they made us feel right at home. In addition to the unique menu, there were delicious specials. This was the best seafood I've had in a while. Our waitress Sofia and the owner Mark did a great job, and our appetizers and meals were fantastic. Would definitely recommend sitting outside, beautiful setup! read more

See all

Absolutely loved Dune 18! Have been dying to try this restaurant and so glad I did. Everything from the appetizer to dessert was amazing. I couldn't stop talking about the tomato soup and Cacio e Pepe! Service was great and I loved how the owners were present introducing themselves and helped out around the restaurant throughout the night. Excited to go back and try more. read more

Great ambiance and wonderful outdoor seating. Excellent Barrata and salads. The edamame dumplings were excellent. Chuck's tuna was very good, my mahi mahi was dry :(. Excellent desserts, would go back., read more

A neighbor recommended Dune 18 to us recently, so we tried it during LBI Restaurant Week. It was without doubt my best dining experience ever. Period. The food was excellent. The service was exceptional. The price made it all a bargain. Choosing what to order is the only problem and this is with the short Restaurant Week menu. (Perhaps the owner will consider some small plate events.) Our first course consisted of shrimp tempura with a spicy aioli and a ricotta crostini. Both were delicious. The salad was fresh and varied. The soup, a creamy chicken with gnocci was amazing. For the main course, my pork chop was flavorful, perfectly tender, perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. It was served with sweet potato puree and apples all in a generous amount. My wife's hangar steak was not only flavorful but unexpectedly tender. We had to take the desert home for later consumption, but they look great. As we waited for our packed-up deserts and to pay our bill, the owner sat down to chat and see how we liked everything. He didn't act like he knew us forever as owners or managers may often try to do. He acted like he WANTED to know us and wanted us to come back and had to be chased away by the maitresse. Go. You won't be disappointed. read more

Group of 6 for restaurant week last night meal and service were excellent! Will definitely be back.

Great food. Amazing atmosphere. Great service. Owner came by as well to ensure everything was excellent.

I received a gift card for this restaurant and we were on vacation so that was the last night soon as we came in we got seated so many people greeted us very very pleasant and a beautiful restaurant. The food was excellent and so was the service read more

Our first time dining here since it was Gregory's and it was amazing. I cannot say enough good things about the staff, every single one of them were fantastic. Very friendly and consistently checking in to make sure that we had everything we wanted. They definitely made the experience memorable. The food was delicious! We had the burrata, the crab spring rolls, the lobster ravioli, and the seafood Alfredo. Everything was great and we ate all of it, no leftovers! Definitely will be returning soon. PS- it's BYOB read more

See all

Charming restaurant inside and outside, excellent service and all of the dishes hit the high notes.

Loud Felt rushed Menu states "housemade ravioli "--no chance Undercooked and enough salty sauce for 3 portions read more

Ordered the Wagyu Rib Eye special, which came out looking like it was steamed, and about 40% of it was fat, alone on a plate with no garnish and 2 small, mediocre side dishes. For all this, I was shocked when I received the bill, that they charged $150 for this piece of mediocre meat, if it was really Wagyu. The waiter never mentioned the outrageous price of this when reading off the specials. The cost might of been palatable (no pun intended) if it was actually good, but unfortunately it wasn't close. The other people at the table also made remarks on how unappealing the 'steak' looked even before we realized the price . The appetizers were ok and the waiter Eric was a nice guy I didn't want to make a scene while they were busy and just asked owner to call at a later date was pretty arrogant about the whole situation even though I wasn't even asking for any kind of restitution. Obviously, not a place I would return to read more

Had the most authentic cozy atmosphere out of the whole island. the food was top notch and luxurious. The owner was extremely friendly and very social. The service was excellent. The cheese ravioli with short rib was my favorite option (best ravioli I've had). read more

Food and service were both excellent. I would say this is the best restaurant in LBI. Ambience was cozy. Owner takes the time to greet each table. read more

Our new favorite place on LBI! So let's set the scene...it's Friday night in August...me and my SIL have no reservations and decided to take a chance and drive to see where we can get a table to two. Russos is closer for the season so I said...Dune 18! I've always wanted to try it. Luckily we go inside and they had a no show and were able to sit us right away at a table outside! Big win for us! All the food coming out from the kitchen looked amazing and we were super excited. The specials they offered were a great plus to the menu. As an app, we ordered the special crab & spinach dip that came with homemade chips. I am not one who likes crab and I LOVED this dip. My fiancé didn't believe me when I told him I loved it. I got the chicken dish for dinner and she got the skirt steak. Everything was great! Portions are large. Great fish selections on the menu as well. We were not rushed out which was nice since it was a Friday night and they were packed. And to top it off...it's a BYOB!! Service was great and food came out hot. Highly recommend and apologies I don't have a picture for this post...everything looked so great I didn't want to wait a second longer. read more

We were amazed by our meal here today. Every dish was perfect! The appetizer, salad, soup, entree, and desert. I had butternut squash ravioli and hubby had the cod over bed of spinach. So glad we found this place, it became our new favorite BYOB in the island! We had a pre fixed menu, unbeatable prices. It's so cozy inside, great ambience. We LOVE DUNE 18!! Our Service was also spectacular! read more

Went last night for dinner. Hostess was great as well as our waitress Gabrielle and helper Daniel. Excellent atmosphere and vibe. Superb service. Now for the food- Delicious edamame dumplings appetizer. Dinner was sub-par. Scallops were sandy. Yes they were fresh but should be rinsed so you aren't crunching sand. Halibut was delicious but seafood risotto wasn't good at all. Literally had small canned shrimp. Really? 49$ for canned shrimp?! read more

Amazing! We almost tried most of the apps. The spring rolls are a must. Gianna made it all sound delicious and it WAS! Great food and a wonderful atmosphere. Of course we finished with dessert and have to say the three out of the 6 were divine. Keep doing what you are doing Dune 18, we will be back! read more

See all

Just ate here again because we cannot stop going there - we took my parents from Florida and they cannot stop raving about their meals!!! - BUT I am writing this review to tell you DO NOT LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVES - not sure where they ate but it was not at Dune 18 - if you are unhappy here then don't eat out!!! Also......the prices are reasonable and compared to a lot of Restaurants on the Island beyond reasonable ........this is one of the best places on LBI - we have eaten here many times and the special menu is completely different and amazing as always - that is rare because so many restaurants do the same things again and again - this is never true with Dune 18 - this is an amazing place because not only is the food great BUT their staff is incredible - listen people - we have lived on LBI since 1994 - trust me - this restaurant - the owners and their staff are beyond exceptional - run.....do not walk there because soon you will not be able to get a reservation - I almost want to keep it a secret BUT they need to be known - this is an amazing place - I guarantee you will be in love the same way we are!! 11 read more

Food was very good and atmosphere is always fun. Outdoor seating was comfortable as it was cool out with no bugs flying around

Great chowder. Flat bread appetizer very tasty. Fish special delicious dinner! Small crowded space but warm and friendly staff read more

Dinner at Dune 18 was an amazing experience! The owner and workers were all so nice and efficient. They had lovely short stories. After having the Cheese Ravioli with short rib, I felt sad when I neared the end of my dish! It was beautifully served and so delicious! You have to eat at Dune 18 immediately! read more

If I could give zero stars I would. The owner is horrendous. Aggressive and so nasty to our table, which was a very high bill I might add. Asked us how our evening was going - food advertised on the menu was not available, our entrees took entirely too long to come out, bringing out a single dish at a time, steak was left cold on the table. 10 minutes + between the first and last dish being served. He didn't like that we were unhappy with truly rude service. Waving his fingers in our faces and hovering over our food, then walking around the restaurant talking to his 'usuals' pointing at us and laughing instead of making it right and taking accountability. Truly the most disgusting behavior, and was warned not to go. Let this be your warning. read more

Outstanding food and even better service. The owners were fantastic. Their daughter was our waitress who had such a great personality which made our dinner experience awesome. The food was so fresh and delicious, pricey - but I'd rather pay more for higher quality and that's exactly what you get ya Dune 18. This is definitely a spot to hit if your on the island. read more

We went for early dinner and our table was ready and we (7) were seated right away. Our server (I think Christian) was very nice and brought us our menus, water and very tasty fresh crusty bread. You don't have to ask for olive oil, they bring it with the bread. He came back and took our orders, I had Cesar salad and my wife beet salad. Although just a Cesar salad it was fresh, tasty shaved parmigiana cheese and homemade croutons. My wife said her salad was delicious. I had the Halibut over risotto in a cream sauce with shrimp, lobster, scallops, clams and mussels. Absolutely delicious. My wife had the Chilean sea bass in a mango sauce and loved it. After dinner we split a dessert. Never rushed, meal timed perfectly and hot. A meal like this should take 2 hours and that is what it was, perfect. We went with 5 others, I don't want to comment on their meals but all said they would go back. Nice job. read more

Dune 18 - Halibut over risotto in a cream sauce with lobster, scallops, shrimp, clams and mussels. - Seafood Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

Dishes were okay not great for the price - service was absolutely horrible. Had to ask numerous times for ice, water, and butter and was told oh yes sorry I'll be right back with that - one of our guests did not get what he asked for his entree so honestly for all the above I would not recommend this restaurant read more

Amazing!! Great cuisine ! Love it every time! Brought friends and they cannot wait to return t

One the best places we've eaten on the island. Everything about it was amazing. Good and service were the best.

I have been to rock concerts that was not as loud as it was In main dining room. Very pricey and not that good. One and done for me.

Had dinner last night and everything was great. Their chef does a terrific job with the menu. It's relatively limited but with good selections which helps keep everything fresh. We had the halibut and the pork chop which were very both good as well as the burrata. I would suggest maybe one additional desert option....maybe house made cheesecake. Our server was also very good.....as was Brandon who is their ultimate utility player. read more

I went there with a party of 8 on Saturday, September 17, 2022. We had reservations for 6pm. At 7:55 p.m. the hostess/owner came over with her ipad in hand and said to staff its 7:55pm and there are reservations for another party at 8 p.m. this table needs to leave now. Server came over mortified to explain what was going on. We were never told of a 2 hour time limit for dinner nor did we see anything posted about time limit. Also, we just finished dinner at that time and dessert was ordered and ready to be served. We asked the server to have the owner come over to our table wherein we explained what occurred and he indicated he would handle it and he did not handle it. Then the owner/hostess came over who was very nasty and actually tried to blame the server. It was not our fault that the food did not come out during her timeframe. Instead of coming over and advising us NICELY about an overbooking all we were told was you need to leave. Not one time during the course of our dinner did we actually see Ms. Nasty until she wanted us out!!! The server came over again visibly upset, mortified and embarrassed at the complete disgraceful way the owners handled the situation. Oh, the owner also told us that he has the best food on the Island! You may have good food buddy but your customer relations SUCKS! With that comment, all it solidified was you think you can treat people poorly because of that and people pay good money to eat at this place. It is very pricey. So not only did they ruin a lovely birthday dinner. This entire situation should have been rectified and handled properly before we left. The owners did not handle it properly at all! Now they have residents of Long Beach Island who will NEVER EVER EVER eat there again and who WILL NEVER recommend this place to any of their friends or family. read more

Virginia and Marc keep improving the menu each time we visit. We have been regulars for the past 5 years and they never disappoint. In the spring, we did curbside but now have enjoyed outdoor dining with family and friends. Just had the veal milanese, lobster over pasta and dumpling app; everything was awesome and we highly recommend but make a reservation. All the best! read more

Our experience at Dune 18 was nothing short of spectacular, especially considering the times we are living in with Covid-19. We had a large group and the owner was more than willing to accommodate us. The food was great, staff was friendly and the ambiance (great cafe lights strung throughout the outdoor area) was fantastic. Highly recommend dining at this new establishment and hope they become an LBI mainstay for years to come. read more

Best restaurant in LBI. Felt like I was family member when I walked in because of how warm and welcoming they were. 100% recommend great food. It is family ran New Yorkers who know how to make great food. Best place we had a great time. Great vibes & people too!! GREAT APPS & ENTREES!! read more

Very good food and excellent service. Prices reasonable for the quality and taste. Small place so it's a bit noisy. Only suggestion is lose the music with everyone talking it's almost impossible to hear it anyway. But, definitely going back. read more

Last evening, seven of us went to Dune 18 Restaurant, 1916 Long Beach Blvd, Ship Bottom. It was for a birthday celebration. Following a lovely meal and paying our bill to the waitress, we were exiting the restaurant when we were accosted by the owner, Virginia! She directed her berating to me - accusing me of not leaving enough money! This being done at the front entrance of the restaurant with many patrons listening to her accusations. Virginia instructed the young hostess who was at the entrance podium to count the money with her. Soon after they started counting the money, the young hostess left and came back with cash in her hand - saying to Virginia, "I'm sorry. I didn't know there was more cash." ??!!! Virginia took the cash and walked away without apologizing to me for their mistake!! This is not good customer relations and certainly not the way to treat patrons of your establishment. Shame on Virginia for her bold and rude behavior and lack of manners to her paying customers! You can be assured that none of the ladies and their families who attended this evening will be returning to dine at Dune 18. read more

Overall our meal was delicious. One complaint we ordered the cowboy steak which was a special. ( should have asked for price but waiter didn't give it and we didn't ask). When bill came the price was $90. On our way out we did say something to hostess about the price her comment was no one on the island tells you prices of specials. We told her the shock of $90 for the steak.Then she proceeded to say the waiters are told over $60 they should say the price. We were never told. Yes hindsight we should have asked not expecting a price of $90. The meals were good and service was good but very disappointing about the price. read more

Excellent restaurant the food was mouth watering we had ordered the lobster flatbread an tempura shrimp for an appetizer these were cook perfectly and a rating of A plus in taste!!! For our entrees we had stuffed shrimp its was great stuffed with true jumbo clumps of crab on top of a jumbo pink shrimp aka key west pinks! A plus again for taste. And for the tempura seafood platter that was a special that evening off the charts! Our server Kate was friendly and gave excellent service with a smile. We definitely will be back to dine at Dunes 18. read more

I cannot say enough good things about the dinner we had at Dune 18 last night for restaurant week! The food speaks for itself from the olive oil and bread served at the beginning of the meal to the dessert at the end. We had the shrimp tempura which was incredibly flavorful and the ricotta crostini which was sweet. The ravioli had ground veal and packed some heat with flavor. The pork chop is out of this world; perfectly cooked and has to be 3 inches thick! No room for dessert but took the red velvet cake home and took a bite and it was just as good as the rest. But on top of all the food what was most exceptional was the service. We were greeted at the door by the owner Virginia and brought right to our table. Our server and the busboy worked hand in hand abd we very friendly and personable. The owner Mark came to our table 3 times and introduced himself, got to know us, even brought an extra flat bread just so we could try it. By the time we left we felt like family and were completely wowed. We will definitely be back soon and can't wait to go in the summer! read more

See all

Service was a bit spotty Not bad, but like the waitress had too many tables Food was good, so we'll be back read more