Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Half Moon

    4.5 (147 reviews)
    Closed Closed
    Updated 3 months ago

    Half Moon Photos

    HALF MOON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Intimate
    Romantic

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Half Moon

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Fish and chips
    Sarah C.

    Half Moon is always a favorite dinner spot in the Keansburg/Bayshore area! When you arrive you'll notice the nautical themed decor in every bit of the space, with no detail overlooked! You'll find tables, high tops, bar seating, and a great deck for outdoor seating in warmer months. The menu is always changing seasonally, which I love for trying new items and eating flavors of the season. This includes the drink menu, in which they have a fun variety of drinks, including great mocktails. The happy hour menu is great if you want some light bites or shareables. In the past I've really liked Caesar salads, the fish and chips, and the brussel sprouts, to name some. The service is always great, with the staff being super friendly and attentive. I recently had an engagement party here with our families, and the Half Moon team went above and beyond to make it special for us, for which we are so thankful! They have fun events here often and it's always a great time when you visit!

    Hubby and I waiting for our food!
    Lisa P.

    Half moon did it again !! Took my son here tonight to celebrate his birthday on "May the 4th". They had Star Wars themed menu, trivia and costume night. So much fun !!! And as usual the food was amazing. Service was great. Atmosphere so comforting !!

    David M.

    Another splendid evening this is my second visit and again food waz spot on..we had the very same server nick this guy was no joke he was bouncing between tables and he was spot on he remembered myself and my lady from our previous visit.i love this place food and service was perfect yet again

    French onion soup
    Braden B.

    The food and experience here is always great! Love supporting local small businesses and so do they. Always love checking out their events they host that support other local businesses. They bring the community together and provide amazing creations. Vegan and gluten free options are amazing and constantly changing. With beautiful decor and view of the city skyline it's great for all occasions. Definitely a huge breath of fresh air for Keansburg.

    Whipped ricotta, with crusty bread for dipping

    The weather was warm enough to dine outside on the deck. The food was marvelous and the service was friendly and attentive. Diane, one of the owners, stopped by to chat and she couldn't have been more welcoming. I ate every bite of the whipped ricotta appetizer with honey and pistachios. Mexican street corn was an inspired addition to avocado toast. It was perfection! My dining companion praised the lobster bisque and the short rib eggs Benedict. We will be back!

    Bacon egg and cheese sandwich
    Alivia D.

    From start to finish, everything about our brunch experience was perfect. Beautiful weather allowed us to enjoy our meal on the deck, but the inside also had great ambiance. I started with one of their local summer cocktail specials, the "coco ocho." The drink was beautiful and delicious, complete with toasted coconut along the rim... you can tell that a lot of effort and expertise goes into creating their cocktail menus. I had the short rib Benedict, which sat on a fluffy biscuit with home fries and salad on the side. My husband stuck with a simple bacon egg and cheese, which he had said was the best he ever had. Both the manager and our waitress checked in to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Truly, our experience could not have been better. I can't wait to come back and enjoy their dinner menu as well!

    Happy Hour drink!
    Mia L.

    I'd have to say...Keansburg is really starting to come up these days with these new (to me) restaurants popping up in the area. One example of that is Half Moon. I went on a Friday for happy hour with my friend to celebrate her birthday. There really isn't much parking on the premises, if any at all, so you will have to park across the street in the parking lot. When we arrived, we sat at a table in the bar area. Our server came by and took our drink orders. I forgot the name of the drink I got, but it was good. It had peach in it. We also got some food items off the happy hour menu. I got the fish butty, boardwalk fries, and mac and cheese. I really enjoyed the fish butty and boardwalk fries. The mac and cheese was just okay to me. Overall, I had a pretty decent experience here and would definitely return again. They seem to have some fun events there as well.

    Salmon
    Robin C.

    Half Moon is always high on the list for a night out. Last night was once again a great experience. The beautiful fall night on the deck paired well with their new fall menu and drinks. The new patio heater added to the coziness as the temperature got cooler. The beef brisket taco special was great. The filet with the herb butter was so tender and flavorful. We actually had dessert and the flourless chocolate cake with the banana sauce and peanuts hit the spot. Nick was our server and Michael helped out too. They both are great and always helpful with suggestions when asked. I highly recommend Half Moon.

    Fish tacos $22
    Mitasha P.

    I would highly recommend the whipped ricotta with honey and pistachios ($14) here. I had to ask for more bread because it was that good. The fish tacos (3 for $22) were really good too and had a slight kick of spice to it. They also came with a side of corn esquites, which is like a Mexican street corn salad. The fried chicken sandwich ($16) was a must have. I had the Painkiller mocktail ($7), with orange, coocnut, and pineapple - which unfortunately, I did not care for as much. It was marinated and fried to perfection. The service was really spectacular. We were able to sit outside and had a nice view of the beach. The restaurant was sailor-themed and was really giving nautical vibes.

    Italian Dip sandwich. Whole thing was great--steak not chewy and the bread was fresh & delicious!
    Melissa F.

    Went for brunch with family. Wonderful experience! There are only like 7 parking spots so there was no room to park, that was the only disappointment. We had to park all the way across the street at the beach parking lot (you have to pay via cc). But that wasn't a big deal. The food was fantastic & the service was spectacular! Loved it & highly recommend. French onion soup was one off the best I've had. Italian dip sandwich was fantastic! Croffles and lobster Mac (I didn't try) were loved by my family members.

    Brunch

    This is my favorite local restaurant to go to. The owners are locals and incredibly kind. The vibe is just right - with beautiful open windows in the summer and plenty of natural light. Food wise, I love smash burger night - they come up with a new special burger each week and my husband and I always look forward to trying it!

    Bathroom with the boat theme aesthetic
    Kym K.

    Went to Half Moon for a bridal shower & had the best time. From the service, to the food & drinks.... loved! We met the owner Diana who shared about the history of the restaurant and her husband who is the chef. Its nice to hear all the love they get from their locals and regulars and to see a family owned restaurant. The bartender made the BEST margs too! Such a cool vibe.

    Calamari
    Madaline C.

    I got to sit outside, enjoyed the pleasant ambiance (people watching) The food was a bit hit or miss. The mac and cheese was grainy and somewhat disappointing, but the pulled pork was delicious and flavorful. The wings were a standout--absolutely loved them! The calamari was just okay, nothing special but not bad either.I appreciated that the restaurant had a sign outside informing us they were short-staffed. This transparency was appreciated, and it set realistic expectations for the evening. Service took about 50 minutes from sitting down to the food arriving, which wasn't a problem given the heads-up. Overall, despite a few food misses and the wait, the enjoyable outdoor setting and some standout dishes made it a worthwhile visit.

    See all

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Thank you Gary!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Cribs were amazing. Burger was perfectly rare. Service friendly, attentive but not overbearing. Highly recommend

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ann C.
    121
    123
    46

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Summer of finally here! Thanks for the nice review!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Molly, thank you! Your rock!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    The food was pretty good, the service (with children) could be better. The wait did not seem to be very accommodating to children.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of K. B.
    0
    12
    4

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    1000/10 - First time eating here & it was delicious! The service was great & quick. We'll definitely be going back.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dee M.
    1
    31
    55

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Roy C.
    157
    62
    76

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Thank you Roy for this great review!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Great staff/service and great food!! Have come back a few times and they are consistent - absolutely recommend!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Thank you David! The sunsets are the best! New menu drops 10/6/22!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Thank you Heather!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Thank you Julia! New menu drops 10/6/22

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Jules J.
    157
    50
    12

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Jon you rock! Hope to see the Cove Crew soon. Enjoy your travels!

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of B P.
    1
    74
    16

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Food was tasty, we only got apps and they were all good. The view was pretty too. WaItstaff was not attentive, but honestly we didn't mind.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C M.
    0
    10
    1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Food is great, we love the season options. It's growing in the right direction, our favorite secret is about to be found out!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    This restaurant has a a nautical charm , friendly staff and great food. We love the outdoor patio and the burgers . Will deff come back!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tom B.
    0
    10
    0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Thank you Tray!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Thank you for such a great review!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Tried it in a whim. Nice atmosphere, good friendly service, and great food and drinks

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Half M.

    Half M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 3 of 4

    Half Moon Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Half Moon

    You might also consider

    Fish And Sips - Shrimp Cocktail

    Fish And Sips

    4.8(5 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Seafood is always fried fresh right in front of you. Service is good. Drinks heavy pour. :)read more

    I can't say enough great things about this terrific new spot in Keansburg that's accessible off the…read moreboardwalk or Beachway Ave. Right off the bat you'll pick up a fun vibe when you walk in, a large wrap around bar was the highlight for us, but there are picnic tables surrounding it as well as some outdoor boardwalk seats as well. Came with my wife and son and sat 3 across right at the bar. Our friendly bartender/server, Priya promptly took our drink order and we decided to start off with a pitcher of Sangria and some Oyster Shooters, that came with vodka, fresh Canadian oysters, lemon and hot sauce, everything tasted amazing. We then proceeded to order some apps, a dozen more of the Canadian oysters as well as a Shrimp Cocktail. The oysters were so fresh and delicious and the shrimps were big and tasty. For our main courses, my wife ordered a Fried Combo platter of Cod and Scallops, mu son ordered the Fried Cod Sandwich and I ordered a Fried Combo platter with Fried Clams and Fried Flounder. Everything was so delicious, all the fish was fried perfectly and so tender and flaky, the scallops, not only were they fried perfectly and delicious, they were plentiful, at least 10 of them in my wife's platter and the fried clams were so good, so tender, I loved them. While we were eating I noticed our bartender had a tee shirt that said Keyport Fishery on the back, so I asked if they owned this spot as well, she said yes. Well that explained why everything was just so good, in fact I might have enjoyed the fish here even more. What a great spot this is, even the prices are reasonable. We will be coming here a lot, if I lived closer I'd come every day, LOL.

    Photos
    Fish And Sips - Bar

    Bar

    Fish And Sips - Oyster Shooters

    Oyster Shooters

    Fish And Sips - Fried Clams and Flounder Combo Platter

    See all

    Fried Clams and Flounder Combo Platter

    Lubrano's 36 - Sausage and Angry Chicken Parmesan

    Lubrano's 36

    4.4(115 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    By far the best Italian food I've ever had it's like having my mother cook all over again for me…read more Such an incredible family they make you feel very welcomed and so friendly. Great menu amazing food the best chicken Parm around. It's nice to enjoy a meal and be able to have a conversation in a nice quiet setting. Plus it's BYOB

    Finally tried Lubrano's, had heard good things from friends. Decided to just go the take out route…read moreso no comments on dish presentation. We ordered the Pasta Al Forno as an appetizer & Chicken Scarpariello for the main dish. Was quoted 35-40 min when I called it in, arrived ~30 min, paid & food came out near the 40 min quote. The pasta - for us the cheese on top was perhaps over toasted as it was on the dry side. Flavor was fine otherwise. Not sure I'd order this for a main dish without added protein though. The Chicken Scarp - excellent. The chicken & potatoes were very tender. The mild sausage makes this dish come together, it adds a level of savoriness to complement the balsamic sweetness in the sauce. I also like the long angled slices of sausage nicely seared on each side, it was not expected vs other versions that I've had. Meal also came with bread to soak up that chicken sauce. Also noting the place seemed packed, only 2 spots on their lot were open plus it sounded busy inside. Will try it next time onsite with one of my many fine bottles of wine. :)

    Photos
    Lubrano's 36
    Lubrano's 36 - Chicken Scarpariello - take out, plated at home

    Chicken Scarpariello - take out, plated at home

    Lubrano's 36 - Chicken Scarpariello - take out, half plated, remaining amount

    See all

    Chicken Scarpariello - take out, half plated, remaining amount

    Belford Bistro - Thanksgiving special takeout mushroom appetizer before the oven (delicious)

    Belford Bistro

    4.0(151 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$$

    It wasn't good. Service was so poor. The other tables got their water and bread. I didn't get any…read morewater for a really long time until I had to ask my waitress again. She didn't bother giving me bread when she gave the other table bread. I wasn't exactly dressed up because I spent the day shopping. Worst part of not only being ignored, was that my salmon entree was so fishy. Completely fishy. So disorganised and chaotic on a Friday night. The one time I went was a fluke. I'm not gonna return.

    I have come here between half a dozen and a dozen times. I swear this is some of the best food I…read morehave had in Jersey. Tonight I am writing this because I just had a rigatoni dish the world needs to know about. Homemade pasta, San marzano tomatoes, vodka, Parmesan reggiano topped with crispy eggplant. I cannot remember a time in my life when I have had dish this good. Service is amazing. Unbelievably sweet every time we have gone. Very local feel. I just love it here for so many different dishes. But mother of God ... that rigatoni. So good. I took a picture but the lighting is bad and I am a human horror show when it comes to taking pictures. Not sure it does it justice.

    Photos
    Belford Bistro - From ceiling to halls..let the gray drip down them wallsss.  Was this a former BDSM dungeon?  Who decorated this pace??

    From ceiling to halls..let the gray drip down them wallsss. Was this a former BDSM dungeon? Who decorated this pace??

    Belford Bistro - Thanksgiving special takeout turkey 2 lbs (perfectly sliced and prepared...avoids all the trouble)

    Thanksgiving special takeout turkey 2 lbs (perfectly sliced and prepared...avoids all the trouble)

    Belford Bistro - TOP SOUP BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CARROT OUTSTANDING!

    See all

    TOP SOUP BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CARROT OUTSTANDING!

    Patricia's Of Holmdel - Lasagna

    Patricia's Of Holmdel

    4.1(499 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$

    So my wife and I have eaten here for a number of different events so we decided it would be the…read moreperfect place to host our 1 year old daughter's birthday party. This place is fantastic. I wish I remembered our hostess name but she was the best. She ensured all the food came out in a timely matter, any request we had she was on top of it. Truly exceptional service. As far as the food and their party package it's an amazing value. People drank and definitely left full, which all you could ask for. Highly recommend!

    Meeting a friend for lunch, we decided upon this posh restaurant in the Holmdel center, where the…read moreanchor stores are Best Buy, Ulta, and Turning Point. Upon entering, we were told it was recently renovated. Being that I didn't know what it looked like before the renovation, this place looks very upscale. We were given two sets of menus. One was their regular menu, which is good for both lunch and dinner. The other menu had the lunch sandwich menu. The waitress indicated that the sandwiches come in two different types of bread: focaccia and Italian. I was not very hungry, so I ordered the Parma with focaccia bread, as my friend ordered the Cheese steak on Italian bread. We were then given a bread basket with whipped butter. My friend stated the bread was fresh and good, but she was hoping for the olive oil. Shortly after placing our orders, our sandwiches arrived. I was a little surprised as my Parma appeared more like flatbread than the thicker, fluffier focaccia I had expected. I didn't want to make a fuss in front of my friend, so I simply ate it. The sandwich was tasty, but I wished it had been warmed, as that would have better married the flavors and elevated the overall experience. My friend's cheese steak was huge, as the skirt steak was plentiful, and the cheese leaked out a bit, making it look remarkable. I inquired how it tasted, and she stated it was good. She just wished it had a bit more onions to break up the taste of the meat. We each ordered a cappuccino, and that was truly the highlight of the meal. The 6-ounce cappuccino came with 4 small biscotti, which paired well with the beverage. Neither of us used any sugar, and the cappuccino was excellent. The ratio between the espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam was perfectly rich in both taste and texture. I can't stop raving about it. Service was very good, and the food was enjoyable. The ambiance was chic. My rating is 3 1/2 stars, though I have rounded it up to 4 stars.

    Photos
    Patricia's Of Holmdel - Interior

    Interior

    Patricia's Of Holmdel - Lamb chops

    Lamb chops

    Patricia's Of Holmdel - Interior

    See all

    Interior

    Fuku Japanese Sushi - Soft shell crab roll

    Fuku Japanese Sushi

    4.3(238 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    The sign on the door is correct, we do love this place on Yelp…read more We were a little nervous coming to this place but we're very surprised. We went on a Monday so nobody was inside. We were greeted at the door and were aloud to pick our seat. The ambience is such a cool Asian inspired atmosphere. Mural on the wall, little table top waterfall on the sushi station, bonsai and other nicknacks on the shelves and tv showing peaceful marine life. The menu is very sushi dense, with the whole first 3 pages being sushi. I got the shrimp tempura, dragon roll, and Philly roll with a miso soup. My partner got the green curry, miso soup and white rice. My sushi rolls were so delicious, perfectly fresh, and just so yummy. Shrimp tempura roll 9.0/10 Dragon Roll 8.7/10 Philly Roll 9.1/10 The green curry was different from what we've had in the past, it came out in more of a curry soup. It has baby carrots, onions, chicken, corn, and potatoes. It was my first time trying curry and it was pretty good. 7.8/10 Overall my experience here was nothing but positive. Seemed clean, the wait staff was very attentive, bathroom was clean, service was fast, and atmosphere was cool to look at. Definitely will end up here again, also the price was awful for all the sushi I got. I'd give this place a 9.0/10. Such a cute spot. Hope it gets the business it deserves, just try not to miss the entrance like I did.. Food 9.5/10 Ambience 9.0/10 Service 9.8/10

    I went here yesterday to try it out. I got the sweet potato roll and avocado & cucumber roll . My…read morehusband got the dragon roll. The service was 10/10. The presentation and cleanliness 10/10. The food was 10/10. The sweet potato roll was so perfectly cooked and crisped. The avocado roll was fresh. My husband said his was 10/10. I know this is weird but the soy sauce so good too. We are definitely going back.

    Photos
    Fuku Japanese Sushi - Sushi bar

    Sushi bar

    Fuku Japanese Sushi - Tuna Dumplings

    Tuna Dumplings

    Fuku Japanese Sushi

    See all

    Half Moon - bars - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...