Great place close to the beach, our food and drinks were terrific! My son had the smash burger and I had the salmon bowl, both cooked beautifully. Our server was terrific! Very hospitable in an upbeat place! We will be back! read more

Place looks great. Came for an event which was ticketed. So they knew the amount that was coming. The 3rd party hostess said they were behind in the kitchen which was understandable. But the employee came up and admitted our order wasn't placed. After some time we got our food. But for a table of 2 we were still charged gratuity, though it states on the menu it will be charged for 6 or more. Not one to penny pinch but an automatic 20% tip was not justified for wait times on drinks and food. read more

A business trip to Keanesburg NJ led me to scoping out Half Moon, and it did not disappoint. It was Monday bingo/trivia night: Fun! I didn't participate but all around good vibes! I got the Burger with bacon which was great. The fries were excellent as well and a great compliment. The finale was the Oaxaca Hug which is basically a spiked coffee/hot chocolate. Good amount of liquor. Great little place. I highly recommend if you are in the area. Update: I went back again 5 days later and it was the same amazing and consistent experience! I got the wings and fish n chips and I was very satisfied with both. Definitely had left overs. read more

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Beautiful spring like afternoon with an awesome menu! Started with pints of Guinness then I had the pork roll sandwich which comes with side greens and home fries, husband had Irish Breakfast with bangers, beans, home fries, mushrooms, tomatoes, and oh yeah, bacon:) Son had Thai chili fries that were fresh and cooked perfectly. Great service, great prices, and the food was delicious! Highly recommend!!! read more

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Tried Half Moon for the first time last night with my wife. The staff and service were attentive and friendly. I had a Corona and my wife had the smoked lemon whiskey drink. She said the drink was really good. For an appetizer we shared the calamari. It was good. Had a fun twist with fried artichokes and zucchini. For an entree we shared the Brisket, potato salad, coleslaw, corn bread, and Mac n cheese. The brisket was seasoned well, had nice smoke, and was tender and moist. Love a moist brisket. The other star was the potato salad. Wowzaa it was tasty. I'd definitely go back. Really good place. read more

This is perhaps my favorite restaurant in New Jersey. We have been here on multiple occasions and everything we have ordered has been excellent. Service is always friendly and they have a great outdoor space. They have live music and other weekly events. read more

Half Moon - Bars Near Me - Keansburg, New Jersey

My first time visiting. My family had been here previously- great romantic place & family oriented too Good food excellent atmosphere! The staff friendly & accommodating read more

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Best happy hour round town! Drinks were pleasant & food hit the spot. Loved how crispy the cheese was over the dip with crostini. Brussel sprouts were cooked to perfection. Crab cake was zesty. Sat outside but it was a tad bit windy. All smiles with the service as well. I'll definitely be back. read more

Half Moon - Brussel sprouts & Buffalo dip! - Bars Near Me - Keansburg, New Jersey

First time here, Amazing! Great food, ambience, drinks, and service. Went on a midweek and everything was as good as it gets. Had the strip steak with farro risotto side. Perfectly seasoned and exactly medium rare. My son had the patty melt. It, "totally smacked", per his review. Started with the seafood chowder and the cheese curds. New York quality with Jersey prices in a very nice, but casual atmosphere. Definitely coming back! read more

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Searching for places to eat before we go to BARK IN THE PARK 2O23 at Keansburg Amusement Park. We have 4dogs with us so we called to check with the restaurant first. They were very accommodative to open balcony area for us (Rainy day) Everything about this restaurant was great. The place was clean and smelled good. Our waitress was awesome, the staff also worked as a team in bringing and cleaning up our food. The food was fresh and cocktails were awesome. Great atmosphere with really nice people. read more

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We REALLY wanted to love this place, and much of it is great. The vibe, the view, but the food was just OK. My husband and I got the Fish & Chips, it wasn't really good. His French Onion Soup was pretty good, my salad was meh, the Fish & Chips was not good, just passable. Maybe other meals are good. We will come back for the vibe and view, and try different dishes. Hope for better. The service was really good. read more

Love this new spot! Atmosphere is on point, walking in you'll feel as if you ventured into a captains quarters exclusive dinner club. Great cocktails, local beers and spirits, and a lot of my favorite dishes: Brussels sprouts, whipped ricotta, wings, mussels, and a monster-sized pork chop! After dinner, take a walk on the boardwalk or dip your toes in the sand while you watch the City sparkle. Can't wait to stop over for a cocktail on their outdoor deck this Summer. read more

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does not disappoint. came back yesterday and we were so warmly greeted by the hosts -- the touch of personalization is so nice. yet again we had a wonderful meal. read more

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Food, drinks, service, ambiance was excellent. The dessert cocktails were amazing!! Relaxing atmosphere, everyone was friendly and attentive, fresh quality ingredients. Some of the menu items are seasonal so always something new to try. read more

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Wanted to change up things and try a new place. I saw it had nice reviews and went. The male server was excellent and very attentive and cool. I had the pork parmesan and my wife had the filet mignon and my son had the burger. We also order a big pretzel and a side of mac and cheese. I loved my Pork Parmesan and wife ate her entire steak which is rare. I am a huge eater and couldn't finish it. We will be back . Cute interior and next time it is nice out we might walk the boards to burn a few cals. read more

They did a really nice job renovating this place. Love the old school nautical feel. It's very loud like very! If your sitting at a table you can barely hear the person In front of you talking. They need to get some sound panels to absorb the sound from the bar area. We had the frito misto which was very good but not much calamari on here at all. I would suggest ordering 2 if you have more the 2 people sharing. We also had a salad which was delish. Fish and chips was fresh and yummy and the burger was big and juicy. Wish they had a few more selections and specials. read more

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The food, service, and vibe were excellent. Diana and Emiliano took what little time they had of their busy night to chat. Very nice people. My wife and I eat out a lot. This may be our new go-to spot. Give it a try. You will not be disappointed. read more

Half Moon across from Keansburgh Beach at Raritan Bay is like going to your fun best friend's house for a delectable meal! the vibe is beachy and cool, the cocktail menu is creative and excellent and the food is delicious and comforting. The crispy fried chicken and craffle (that's right they combined croissants and waffles and it's light, flavorful, and delectable.) the crab cakes are all crabmeat, bright with lemon, and perfectly paired with a flavorful old bay remoulade slaw, the tender rich Italian Beef Dip, get the Brunchallidas if you want piquant, plump, juicy, cheesy and delicious. the portions are generous so go hungry! The service is impeccable, Joannie and Megan were out servers and they were cheerful, friendly, and professional. go for brunch, lunch, cocktails and appis or dinner, and you will he happy! read more

Honestly if I could give this place more stars I would. Drinks are innovative and delicious. Nothing cookie cutter about them. And most importantly not overly acidic. Staff is SUPER friendly and accommodating. Decor is absolutely perfect and beachy. Outdoor deck is adorable and staff are still super attentive despite being outside. Food! OMG the food. The menu is eclectic and has a variety of options. The Jerk sauce is legitimate The Middle Eastern tuna was fabulous. The snapper was delicious. I will be back! read more

Just one of the amazing things this restaurant and their super staff put on. The food was fantastic and The special cocktails were just the right touch! The Brunch here is also the bomb!You have to check it out! read more

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Celebrated Hubby's Birthday tonite. Food was excellent! Highly recommend the Lobster ravioli. Mac n Cheese is amazing! Drinks were made very well by the bartender. Thin mint n Caramel martinis are must have!! read more

Well prepared food and a very attentive staff i would go back again tomorrow in a heartbeat affordable as well

5 PLUS. Their instagram pictures do not lie! The food is just as delicious as it looks! Er had the ricotta appetizer, burgers & lobster bennies. The lobster was fresh & perfectly cooked. The coffee was surprisingly delicious! The staff was courteous & attentive! We will be back for more read more

I'm piggybacking on my last review of this place..... last night we chose to eat in the parking lot area of Half Moon and I couldn't be more impressed. First, the staff was super friendly (the young lady who took our food order and both bartenders). Second, the food was DELICIOUS!! Definitely get the Half Moon Smashburger. You will not be disappointed. The fries were perfection and my husband loved the tacos (so shoutout to the chef). Thirdly, the vibe was so chill and amazing!! They had a duo playing guitar and singing until a Karen called the cops for a noise complaint lol. I will definitely be back next Saturday if I can and maybe the Saturday after that. Also I did just drink White Claws to keep the bill down this time lol. read more

Half Moon - Bars Near Me - Keansburg, New Jersey

Love the atmosphere & vibe of this place. The food is always good & the drinks are innovative & delicious. They change their menu seasonally which is nice! read more

Half Moon - Bars Near Me - Keansburg, New Jersey

I celebrated my moms 90th birthday with a party for 30+ on a Sunday afternoon. Diana and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The fireplace set the mood and the tv was perfect for the photo montage. We opted for the mid buffet offer but wish I had done the full Monty with more options. The calamari and sauce were to die for!!! Parking across the street (free) made it so easy for the guests too. Just a great time had by all! read more

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We just moved from Jersey City to Keyport and we have already been missing the quality of restaurants we previously had access to....until Half Moon. Everything was excellent from the ambiance to the cocktails to the food. First, the cocktails were unique and delicious and so fairly priced. The food was prepared with fresh ingredients and we loved everything. We had the short rib Mac and cheese, whipped ricotta and the chicken sandwich in Thai chili sauce. The owners were lovely and we really enjoyed our conversation with them. We look forward to coming back. read more

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Fantastic. We went here for brunch. The lobster benny was one of the best I've ever had. They do fries right here. Our waitress, Brianne, was lovely. The atmosphere was clean and fresh. The playlist was on point. read more

Cannot say enough amazing things about this restaurant. The food and drinks were excellent with a great menu selection, great brunch menu, and good happy hour. The service though is the real star. Meg was phenomenal and so was the hostess/manager? Didn't catch her name unfortunately. Very dog friendly which is exactly what you want for a beach restaurant. The facilities are also very nice and new. Definitely recommend. read more

Absolutely love it here!!! I try to take every opportunity I can to go hang. Love the outside lot. So fun and such a cool vibe. Majority of my visits though have been to the restaurant and the food is outstanding. My favorites are many!! But if I had to narrow it down, the jerk wings are amazing, the burger is delicious, the monkfish is always a fave of mine, I could go on and on. And the drinks are even better!! The owners are so nice and you can tell they are dedicated and working hard!! Special shout out to owner Jen who is just the sweetest every time we go. If only it were just a little bit closer to me, I'd probably have a seat at the bar named after me. read more

Checked this place out while exploring the neighborhood. Nice ambiance, liked the by-the-ocean feeling. Asked the host if we can sit by the window but he immediately said no because there's only 2 of us. The table was for party of 4 though they can adjust it to 2. That time there weren't a lot of customers. A couple with a baby in a carrier came. Immediately sat by the window, in a table for 4. So yeah, felt like we were not equally treated, Food was okay but only had brunch. Had croffles - croissant made as waffle. I'd rather have croissant or waffle. Drinks were good. Our wait staff was nice. Would I go back? Not sure! I'm okay with average food. I can always go for simple salad or soup or sandwich with a cocktail. But there is no alternative on a good experience. By the way, the place had still tables for 4 when we left. read more

love their happy hour specials - both food & drink. they do it everyday! i stopped by on a sunday & they had a live band outside. happy hour is only inside at the bar and hightops. parking has about 8 spots in a small lot , i personally wouldnt bother here - i parked on the side street. great service. i grabbed the happy hour fish butty which was 1 large piece of fried tilapia on 2 hawaiin buns. for $6 this was great. fries were very good too! my drinks were a bit on the weak side and just a whiskey ginger, but for the price of $6 for a beach spot, ill take the deal. looking forward to coming back, this place has great views, good deals, and has a lot of fun activities going on every day. read more

Drinks were great, food delicious, amazing location. Loved spending time at the lot too! Recommend this place ! read more

I have never gone out to eat in Keansburg but Half Moon opening necessitated that I make my way up there. Probably a mistake to come on a holiday weekend in the summer, so we had to park a ten minute walk away, but it wasn't bad. There was ample seating so we were able to sit out on their patio/deck. Cell service sucks there. The cocktails are a bit sweet and they are a little light handed with the liquor. But the staff was very kind and the food was great! We got the chicken sandwich which came with breaded fries, which I don't usually like but these were so light and fresh, I enjoyed them. The chicken came with the coleslaw inside of the sandwich, which added a nicer creamy crunch to the bite. We also got the mushroom bolognese with ricotta and zoodles. Im glad they had the option of zoodles, as I wasn't that hungry and wanted something light. I also wasn't missing any meat in the sauce, as the mushrooms made up for it! Classy on the inside, it's also more casual at the parking downstairs, where you can grab drinks and boardwalk type food. And okay some pool or ping pong and listen to live magic! read more

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I want to say thanks to the waiter Mike. The stars are not for him. That is 5 for him and -3 for the chef. The food was awful. I do not know: 1. Why to put sausage in clam chowder? 2. Why to put pound of salt in every dish? 3. How to make Monk fish to taste like plastic? Maybe chef had a bad hair day? I will never come back here. It was the worst food I tasted in New Jersey in last 15 years. read more

Service just good 3/10. Limited menu. Hot in restaurants-- suggest ceiling fans. We would overall give restaurant 6.5/10

First time eating at the actual restaurant, instead of the lot. Food and drinks were amazing. read more

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3 stars for food and drinks. Our server gets 5 stars. He was attentive and genuinely interested why we didn't finish any of our dishes or the cocktails. The food was subpar. French onion soup way too salty. While lobster bisque should primarily taste like buttered lobster, it lacked dimension. The crab cake appetizer was tasty however all three of our entrées lacked flavor. We had the lobster mac n cheese, flounder and a steak strawberry and goat cheese salad. The mixed cocktails were just ok. Unfortunately our food experience was nothing to rave about and definitely not worth the hefty bill. read more

Finally somewhere close that is consistently great food and service with awesome atmosphere. read more

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We ended up at Half Moon while vacationing for a friend's bachelorette in Keansburg. The restaurant was extremely accommodating and service was excellent and fast! We loved the seaside vibe of the restaurant and it's menu. Several members of our party got drinks while others opted for mocktails and every beverage was phenomenal. I got a Rose Dawson and loved it. Our meals consisted of several different apps and entrees and not one person had a complaint. Portions were perfect, food was delicious and the menu was creative and interesting but comfortable enough for every kind of taste pallet to find something. Macaroni and cheese was creamy and had big portions of lobster in it. Shrimp had great flavor. Mahi tacos were a crowd favorite. NY strip steak was cooked to perfection and members of the party loved the coconut rice. Tuna nachos had great reviews. Pricing was fair, so no complaints at all. read more