We went here for my birthday which happened to be on Thanksgiving. We had reservations for 4:45 and were promptly seated by their friendly hostess. While they offered a traditional Thanksgiving menu, we weren't interested in eating turkey so we ordered off the special of the day and regular menu. We ordered a crab stuffed portobello mushroom that was served over spring greens with avocado slices and a balsamic glaze. I loved it but my partner doesn't like avocados or balsamic. His loss! We also ordered the fried calamari which came with both marinara sauce and a creamy tartar sauce. The calamari was crunchy, tender and delicious. I loved the lemon in netting that came with it. Next came the house salads with cucumber and grape tomatoes and obvious homemade croutons. Their blue cheese dressing was also homemade and was one of the best blue cheese dressings I ever had. Just delicious! Our entrees were the prime rib and South African lobster tails. We both got creamy mashed potatoes. He got fresh string beans with his prime rib, while I got asparagus with my lobster tails. The prime rib was melt in your mouth delicious. You didn't even need a knife! The lobster tails were tender and sweet. If you've never had South African lobster tails, they are a must try! The place was super busy and kind of loud in the bar area (bartender was loud) as we sat at a high top table but we were fine with that. Our server was super efficient and pleasant. I wish I caught her name so I could give her kudos. We left her a generous tip! Easy 5 star experience! read more

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Lizzy roll and that tuna crostini app were a good combo to kick this one off before the main event prime ribs showed up with their respective bowls of mash potatoes and green beans. Service was wonderful and the drinks came out tasty. 1 English and 1 Captains Prime Rib both cooked medium rare were impressive. Only suggestion I have would be to hand out better steak knives to fight the good fight and come out victorious. read more

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The restaurant was fantastic our waiter Cade took excellent care of us the whole night . The prime rib is the best the blackened scallops,lobster bisque and the flounder are all excellent choices. Take your choice between the bar sushi area or the Maine dining room. Make sure you make a reservation read more

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Great Bar and Sushi!!! We had dinner in the dining room and everything was perfect!!! Hostess so accommodating, waitress "Mary" was attentive and kind!!! Started with Cape May salt oysters!! Delish!! So fresh!!!! Viking Village scallops the best!!! Prime rib medium rare perfectly done , Flounder Francaise perfect!!! Cream Brûlée Always a wonderful time!!! We were on Winter Storm watch and made our evening read more

Everyone thinks that LBI is deserted come after Labor Day and going into the Winter season. Today I took in a matinee at the Surflight Theater and seeking a dinner venue afterward, landed here. Surprisingly, the whole dining room was filled but the competent staff handled the crowd easily. The food was fresh and very tasty. Though we stuck to the seafood, the restaurant offers a full menu with something for everyone. Obviously, the quality of the meal attracted everyone around. read more

Go here for the Chilean sea bass and $9 high noons if you are in the area. The fresh baked rolls were delicious and hot out of the oven. If you like a noisy bustling bar scene this the the place! It was very loud and very busy. Several birthdays were being celebrated and the Yankees game was on in the background. There was music which was difficult to hear until several surrounding parties departed. Our waitress took forever to come to our table and our water glasses were often left empty. Our calamari came out without marinara and by the time we got the sauce 30 min later the food was cold so we couldn't eat it. The fried shrimp were good and the calamari was cooked perfectly just wish we had the marinara to start with and we probably didn't need both fried appetizers. The garden side salad was typical with two cherry tomatoes and two cucumbers and good with ranch dressing. I had the lobster, scallops and shrimp in vodka sauce over linguini and my hub had the chillian sea bass. Mine was too heavy and we switched halfway through. His fish and light and flakey and I liked it. Overall a decent meal but for the prices there are better options that I prefer. I suppose if you are staying in the hotel or walking distance to the area it might be worth a trip back. read more

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Excellent food, from sushi, seafood to a superb prime rib. Specials are always great, and the wine list is very reasonable.

The outside bar needs Jon Taffer's Bar Rescue !!! Appeared unkept, bartenders not friendly read more

the service was very slow. They were out of flounder (really?) so I ordered prime rib It was not done the way i requested. I won't go back. read more

Our server Steph was superb! The atmosphere in the restaurant was warm, friendly and terrific for a couple or small group to converse. We were there for sushi night and I found the Kani salad a disappointment. It can be made with crabmeat and when I'm lucky it can sit on a little seaweed salad which provides a contrast to the mayonnaise in the kani. But this salad was surimi ( fish/ fake crab legs) ( which I understand is typical w Kani ) and although the spicy sauce had and panko crunch was light and tasty it's not my preference. My sushi rolls ( the lobster roll and eel/cucumber) rolls were good and my tuna sushi pieces were yummy. Hubby ordered "Sushi deluxe" which was great . For drinks he ordered Guinness times 2. He liked it but it was unusually cold- . The meal began with warm rolls and muffins which were excellent and something that seem to be disappearing from many restaurants. They were delicious. read more

Have stayed here before and love the outdoor pool and sand bar area. Listened to Live music and it gave us beach access. Lbi distillery cocktails that are really great, a new local distillery to check out opening in March 2024 read more

Engleside Restaurant - Sandy toes and good cocktails - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

The sea bass portion was minuscule -- more like 2 fish sticks at just over 3.5" long and less than ¾" thick. While it tasted fine it was definitely NOT worth $42. The key lime pie was also tiny -- not even as long as a very small desert fork and about 2" wide or so. It was absolutely NOT worth the exorbitant price of $10 that they charged for it. We have visited the Engleside quite often over the many years we have been coming to LBI and this is honestly the first time we have felt totally and completely disappointed and quite honestly taken advantage of by price gouging. We won't return and that makes us sad as they used to be one of our go to and most enjoyed restaurants. read more

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I love my Salad. Every thing was amazing. I've been coming back year after year for 25 years just to have that salad.

We love the Engelside for their sushi bar. Great spot with amazing service. Ray and John are the best! read more

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Some of the best sushi on the island and one of the few reasonably priced places left in BH. They have both a dining room for more formal affair, and a bar room with TVs if you're looking for casual with great service on both sides. read more

Food is always good. Service is always good and prompt. The ambiance has an old world charm with a peaceful feel. They are re right on the ocean. Book a hotel room and stay the weekend. You will not be disappointed. read more

The sushi was decent just nothing special, I was expecting much better considering the hype. Server was rude and seemed inconvenienced by everything. Generally not the best. read more

Everything was amazing. Went for Easter the Ambiance was delightful the decor made it a relaxing mood. The Server Willa is a Gem and the Food was fantastic. The menu had so many tantalizing options makes me want to go back for more! read more

Everytime we come here, we wait about 30 minutes on average to sit at the sushi bar. There would be people sitting there socializing at the sushi bar before we get there, still the same people there while we sit and eat, and still the same people there after we leave! All the while that when we leave, we put $ in the tip jar because it is empty!! No courtesy or respect for other customers or servers relying on tips. We stopped going because it has become ridiculous. There should be TIME LIMITS to sit there, because people hang out for hours after they eat just to socialize, no additional tips given. We walked out the last 3 times we were there because we knew what was coming. Rude customers with no courtesy. read more

Went here with Family and Friends last night just to grab a drink and watch the Live Music. We were all standing on the side long bar (it was very crowded and we were trying to keep the bar seats open for those who were going to sit and linger) when we got screamed at and absolutely berated by the bartender Cori or Corrine. She was screaming for all of us to hand over our IDs' which, all of us who were drinking, are well over 21, and we had two teenagers with us who were drinking sodas that were given to us by the other bartender. She continued to scream at all of us for about two to three minutes, which does not seem long, but when you're standing in a crowded area and stuck under a tent due to rain, it does make you feel a little uncomfortable. We all had no problems handing over our IDs, as well as clarify with the bartenders that the two children with us were not drinking. The gentleman bartender did say to one of our group that we were not doing anything wrong. While that was happening the bartender was turned around still screaming at all of us saying that "she is allowed to ask for ID", I would like to preface, that there is no issue at all for asking for someone's ID. We were completely understanding of that request and obliged happily, the issue all of us had, was being berated and screamed at for having two teenagers with us while they were not seated at the bar. This bartender continued to yell at all of us and told us that "they're acting sketchy and turning away from me everytime I walk past them" mind you this was because we were in a crowded area.... it was loud due to music..... and they were just trying to talk to one another. Our entire family has decided to walk out, pay our tab first, but leave due to this entire situation. I was on a seperate tab and I went over to the bar to wait and close out my tab. While I was waiting I could hear the same bartender Cori, walking around to all of the patrons and telling them that "if they weren't being so weird and so fucking sketchy there wouldn't have been a problem". I found it absolutely wild, inappropriate and down right just tacky to sit there and talk about a negative interaction you just had with a customer to other customers!!! I would like to preface again she was doing all of this directly in front of me after just screaming at my entire family. She then walked right up to me and asked if I wanted another drink, which I found appalling after the treatment she just gave us that she thought we were going to stay and I politely asked for the check. I have never seen, or received treatment like that in my entire life. I have also been working in the service industry for the last ten years, and I have had to be the jerk that needs to take someones ID, I have also had to be the person to find management and remove someone from where I work but I have never EVER thought to sit there and berate and badger customers like that in my entire life. Last night was quite possibly the most unprofessional and nasty treatment I have ever witnessed in my entire life. read more

My water tasted very bad & strange. Half of the people at my table had this strange-tasting water. However, when I got a refill, it tasted normal. Also, I ordered my filet mignon medium-rare. When it came out, it was more than well-done. One of my table mates had the prime rib, and it was so rare, that a good surgeon could get it up and walking again. It was uneatable. Despite these three glaring flaws, the service was good, and other diners at my table enjoyed their meals. Would come back again, but I would definitely not order filet. read more

Wonderful fine dining spot on the island! Food and drink were both excellent, the server and hostess were also both very nice. Portions are good-sized for the price, but it feels like an upscale dining spot amidst all the beach bars. read more

Engleside Restaurant - Chilean sea bass - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

We were on LBI for a few days visiting family in the area. We had heard great things about this restaurant so we decided to give it a try. We started with the shrimp shumai appetizer which was flavor free. We tried the scallops appetizer and that was delicious. We also had the muscles in a wine butter sauce. That was okay. For our entrees, I had assorted sushi rolls and my husband had the NY strip. He definitely ordered better than i did, although the sauce on his steak did not taste like anything. The steak itself was delicious. The sushi rolls were okay. read more

Upon recommendation of my uncle, I returned to the Engleside for sushi a year later. MAJOR disappointment. First of all, service was superrrrr slow and my mom put her hand in old food on her chair that was not cleaned off by the prior party. We ordered the scallop ceviche and tuna cracker for appetizers. I wish I took pictures because these were MINIATURE. Not enough for one person let alone a table. Tuna ceviche was flavorless and the taste of the crostini didn't go with the dish at all. For our meal, the four of us ordered sushi. As I said before, used to be the best sushi on the island. Now it is the WORST. The rolls were soooo tiny, 6 pieces for regular or special rolls. Hardly any rice. My mom ordered the blue crab roll, which came out as kani. She sent it back and received a new roll - the Maryland roll (?) which was hot (?) twenty minutes later. I ordered the nutty tuna roll, which came out with NO TUNA. I sent it back, and the same four pieces of sushi I had left were returned to me on the same plate with globs of spicy tuna on top - which ruined the palate and texture of the roll and looked SO unappetizing. Please see the photos. I will NEVER RETURN to the Engleside, which is a shame because they used to have such a great reupat read more

Engleside Restaurant - Maryland hot crab roll (?) which my mom got instead of the blue crab she sent back - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

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Awesome service and the food was excellent. I got the Miso Sea Bass and it was outstanding and my girlfriend had the chicken parm and she enjoyed it. Very good. Drinks were spot on. Oh and the clams were cooked perfect and delicious. read more

Went with friends prior to a show at The Surflight Theater. Great sushi! Very fresh. Excellent shrimp shumai. Of course when you go with friends you have to try a bite of everyone's dish! The soft shell crabs were amazing. The rib entree was very good. The gin and tonics and cucumber mint cocktail were delish. Staff was attentive and the food came out nice and hot. Will be back again. We sat at high top in the bar area. Noise level was average. Bathrooms were clean. read more

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On our way out to dinner, we bumped into another couple who were staying at the same place as us. They had just come back from dinner here, and said the food was excellent. After we drove to our first choice restaurant and found it closed, we decided to come here. I didn't even see it and it was so close to where we were staying. The dining room is dark, formal, and a bit old fashioned. I loved it and the atmosphere. It would be really cozy in the winter with the fireplace lit. We sat on the side with the bar and it's all one big room. The menu isn't huge but it's large enough to accommodate most tastes. We heard from two people that they're known for their prime rib. I don't eat it so that was out. We were in the mood for seafood. We started with the calamari appetizer. It was lightly battered and fried to perfection so it was tender, not rubbery or greasy. It came with a garlic mayo type sauce and lemon. It didn't need anything on it because it was tasty on its own but the sauce was flavorful and it was also yummy with just the lemon. Our dinners came with salad and we upgraded to Caesar salad for $3 each. It was delicious! You could tell that the dressing was homemade, and the lettuce was fresh and crispy with no brown spots. I was so happy! For our dinners we got the broiled seafood combination and the crab cakes. The seafood combo was perfectly broiled and served with drawn butter and lemon. It was a nice sized portion and came with a side, so the choice was a baked potato. My two crab cakes had lump crab in them and they were a good size. My entree was supposed to come with old bay fries but I didn't get them. I didn't bother asking because I didn't really want them anyway. Both entrees also came with coleslaw and it was very good, not overly drenched in mayo like most places make it. It was fresh too. The lemons came with a yellow strainer cloth tied with a green ribbon. It was these little touches that elevated the dining experience, along with the service. The service was great! Our server, Emily M. was friendly and nice. Although she was young, she knew how to provide quality service. She was very attentive and must have refilled our water glasses about six times. It's rare to get such good service from anyone these days so it stood out and we really appreciated it. We were too full for dessert. I couldn't even finish my dinner. Next time we'll save room because the desserts sounded delicious. Yes, the entrees are a little expensive but you get a good portion of quality food so it's well worth it. I heard they also have excellent sushi and there were several people at the bar ordering sushi. Maybe next time I'll try some cooked rolls or something else cooked from the sushi bar, since I don't eat raw fish anymore. Someone at the next table got a burger and it was huge and looked really good. I saw a chicken stir fry with noodles that looked delicious too. The portion was huge. My only complaint is that they serve Pepsi products which I hate, and they don't have fresh brewed iced tea either. I was dying for a Coke. Lol. I look forward to going back for the Caesar salad, to try the French onion soup, and maybe some dessert. The owner(s) know what they're doing and it shows. This restaurant is a hidden gem. Try it! read more

I would like to thank The Englleside for accommodating my family and dog on last minutes notice during one of the saddest times of my life. My father had a stroke during surgery and I live 5 hours away. When I called to make a reservation they not only gave me a great rate for a week, but Mike went above and beyond to make sure we were all comfortable during this terrible time. this is one of the reasons why The Engleside is the only place I've stayed for the last 30 years. Rooms are beautiful and staff is amazing. read more

Engleside is always a treat! My family has loved coming here for years, whether it's enjoying the delicious sushi or the full menu. I came tonight and ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo special and it was AMAZING! This should absolutely be a permanent item on the menu! It has a generous portion of lump crab meat and mushrooms. It has a delicious truffle cheesy taste. And the portion is huge! I've truly enjoyed everything I've tried here over the years. It's a great environment which great quality and portion size! read more

Engleside Restaurant - Fettuccine Alfredo Special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

The best sushi on the island! The staff is always kind and the food is always great. Never stayed in the hotel but I'm sure it's beautiful

super quick service and delicious sushi!!! never got sushi in lbi before and we would definitely go back it was so fresh read more

Engleside Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

Food is pretty good but the prices are outrageous for the serving sizes. They were price gouging before the pandemic but now things have become even more out of control. This place is absolutely driven by greed and I would prefer a different outcome. Literally every item is overpriced except the calamari. But even their Guinness is served in a glass that's not a full pint. What a joke :( read more

We went to Engleside for a early dinner and they did not disappoint. We started with the fried calamari (just the rings, but they were cooked well). Wife had the salmon special and I had the sea bass. Good was really good. The daughter had the kids fried shrimp. Topped off with a mojito and a glass of wine. Yes you pay LBI prices but the food and service were really good. read more

Enjoyed go to Engleside in the past. I always ordered steak. The past 2 timed I was there, the steak was not a good cut, fatty, and just poor quality for the price. Everything else was good. read more

The Restaurant was a fantastic value - great food and the bill was - lower than we anticipated. Make reservations, this is a busy place off-season. Seriously - great food, ambiance, and service. Recommended by long time LBI visitors!!! PS: We stayed at the hotel - fantastic. read more

We went there on Friday night. Manager helped me into the place since I have a walker. Greeted by our waitress, Amanda. Great service. The clams casino were the best we ever had and so was the lobster bisque. Our main courses were: filet mignon, Captain's cut prime rib and two orders of pork chops. Everything was incredible, tender and cooked to perfection. Only recommendation is to put less port wine sauce on all four of the dinners. We can't wait to go back again. read more

First time here. Had a reservation and they seated us promptly. Our server was Cade. He was friendly and very attentive even though it was busy. We started with the baked clams and calamari. Everything was delicious. For our meals we all opted for fish. We had tuna with a wasabi sauce, seabass with a ginger sauce and flounder franchise. Everything was fabulous. We capped off the night by sharing a cream brûlée and the ricotta cheesecake. We will definitely be returning here. Prices are reasonable considering the quality of the food. It was nice that you could hear the conversation. Even when a large party came in and it got a little loud, we were still able to enjoy our dinner conversation. read more

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Legit really good. I got worried when I walked in cause I thought it would be stuffy. But our service was super chill and the food spoke for itself. It was amazing. Shrimp. Sushi. Salmon. It was all amazing. read more

Was pleasantly surprised at how great our food was! Because of the pandemic, we could only get take out. We had the clams casino appetizer, scallops and artichokes over angel hair and the Absolute shrimp, scallops and lobster over angel Hair. Everything was fresh, hot and delicious!! Both entrees cane with a fresh salad too and rolls and butter. Great meal with leftovers. Will definitely eat here next time we come to LBI! read more

Engleside Restaurant - Local Scallops - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

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This restaurant is a hidden gem on LBI. Yes- it is a bit pricey but you do get tons of food with your order. And yes it is "outdated" but that is part of its charm. Service excellent. Sushi is fresh and delicious. Yummy drinks. Food is really good and satisfying. Overall experience is great. Highly recommend sitting at a hi-top table in bar for fun atmosphere. read more