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    Iron Whale

    3.5 (397 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Salad, American
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Oysters and shrimp can't get any better at this resturant!
    Michelle L.

    Great service! So much great conversation about Asbury past and present! So many friendly patrons and we had a great time. Drinks were cold & delish which was perfect when coming in from the sun. Definitely a must visit!

    Ashley B.

    My husband and I came here on a whim at 5 PM on a Wednesday because we were craving seafood. Unfortunately. We missed the happy hour that runs from 1-4 pm. They do offer both outdoor and in door seating and you can see the beach so clearly! We decided to get a bunch of small plates to share. The Asbury, Calamari, Moules Frites, soft shell crab, and a special they had for a caprese salad. The Asbury, all the seafood was fresh and tasted like the sea in a good way. I just wish they put it on a smaller platter as there aren't many items on it. The Calamari was fried to perfection and you could tell it was never frozen. We loved the caprese salad as the mozzarella was super creamy. The soft shell crab also fried to perfection and loved that it was paired with grilled vegetables. On the other hand we were not a fan of the charbroiled oysters. It was overbearing with the cheese and we could barely taste the oysters. Additionally the mussel fish I wish they separated the sauce/juices in a separate bowl. As we kept eating the dish the fries kept falling deeper into the sauce and getting soggy. Overall, this was a great date night spot. A little pricey but worth it for the freshness of the seafood plus the view of the beach.

    Megan C.

    Three stars for the three main things I loved about Iron Whale: 1) Our amazing server Jen who was prompt, caring, kind, and overall wonderful. 2) The unbeatable boardwalk location with views of the ocean and great people watching. 3) The truffle parm fries which were legitimately incredible. I don't think that's a secret, as these fries headed over to literally every single table I saw. Otherwise, Iron Whale is mostly a miss of unflavored fish, a middling menu, and "crowd pleasing" vibes that result in a less than remarkable dining experience. Not to be brutal, but I have had better tortillas from the grocery store and the pan fried tilapia I make from Trader Joe's packs more of a punch than the cod on my taco dish. My date got the shrimp tacos and had the same feedback. Overall, a great place for snackies and a beverage. Honestly - you're not coming to Asbury Park for a foodie experience anyways, and if you have unadventurous eaters in your party, this will get the job done for convenience. Jen took this from a two star to a three star and is truly an exceptional server! Would come back for post-beach snacks.

    Scallops
    Melanie B.

    Food & service were phenomenal. menu is pricey but worth it. the indoor dining doesn't have ocean views

    Salmon tacos - delish
    Brian S.

    Their overall numbers say it all. Although they use to make a very decent red sangria, it's long gone. The new version is dumbed down and just ho hum. Their chilled shrimp at $4 per use to be great as well, no more as they are smaller and water logged. Just like the last time I ordered them a couple of months ago. Bar staff and service was just fine but can't makeup for the food and drink here. Bottom line: just okay.

    Olive Tapenade, Brussels Sprouts & Kale Caesar Salad
    Antwaun W.

    We visited Iron Whale for an early dinner on a Saturday. This is a nice, oceanfront restaurant with 2 outdoor spaces. One with an ocean view on the boardwalk and the other on Ocean Ave. This is where we sat and still a great vibe. We were seated immediately, so I didn't get a good look at the inside of the restaurant. Seemed like a nice place for a date night. Cocktails were impressive. Quite creative, tasty and surprisingly strong. Food highlights for me were the Jerk Mahi tacos and the Caesar salad. The salad had shaved Brussels Sprouts in it and the dressing was awesome. The service was...eh. When we had our servers attention, they were really nice. The problem was trying to find them at times and when we would ask for certain things, it took longer than it should. The food arrived quick after ordering, but took a while for us to actually order. Overall it was a good time and a great night to dine outside. As a seafood lover, I loved the menu and I would go back to give the service another try.

    Brussels Sprouts & Kale Caesar Salad with Blackened Salmon
    Alyssa O.

    Woah! My mother in law decided to stop in while enjoying a day on the boardwalk and I'm so glad we did! There was a good amount of outdoor seating without allowing it to feel overcrowded like some other restaurants seem to be. There was plenty of room on the patio with a beautiful view! We enjoyed a couple of glasses of their exclusive wine which was such a fun touch! I enjoyed the Brussels Sprouts and Kale Caesar Salad with blackened salmon - I was beyond impressed! Our waitress, Kiera, was so sweet and really made sure that we enjoyed our lunch.

    Semina B.

    Iron Whale is a beautiful spot on the boardwalk with good views for people watching from the outdoor seating area. Our waiter was great the entire night checking in constantly on our party of 8. The food however, mediocre. The hummus was not soft and creamy, but rather like a thick dip. The pita bread that came with it was burnt, as well as my burger entree (charred). The other guests enjoyed their food, but was expecting more for the price.

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    Hector S.

    Iron Whale is a good spot right on the boardwalk. They have a decent food and beverage menu. I enjoyed the drink I had that came tasted like a piña colada but also had a small hint of coffee. I don't drink coffee but I read the menu fast and missed the coffee part. However, it didn't ruin my experience with the drink. The appetizers are okay. I tried the bread with their jam and butters along with the calamari. Decent appetizers but nothing out of this world. The halibut special was good. I wish that it had more flavor with each individual component but each component combined made for a tasty price. All in all, decent spot for food but a little pricey.

    Halibut Special
    Kristina V.

    Great seaside atmosphere, inventive drinks, and attentive, kind service. We waited about 30 minutes for an outdoor table on the boardwalk, and it was worth it--a cool ocean breeze, the sound of waves rolling in, and a canopy of soft lights combined with music from a nearby dance club made for a vibrant atmosphere. Hilariously, the "No dogs on the boardwalk" signs were considered a suggestion since we counted at least four pups dining at nearby tables as several strolled past. Asbury Park is arty, unpretentious, music-savvy, and very chill. The food and drinks were good--bartenders and chefs clearly like to play with unexpected flavor combos, and most of them really worked; the only quibble I had with the food was the halibut (special), which was a tad dry. But shout-out to our server Bree (hope I've got that right)--she fielded all our questions about the cocktails and entrees, and when she didn't know, she checked and got right back to us. She also gave us a heads-up that the bar was slammed so our drinks ran a little late, but the transparent communication made it a non-issue. We'd happily come back.

    Menu May 2025
    Brian K.

    Stop by for a late lunch for two and only ordered some starters and not a main course. Tried daily bread, calamari, and their mussels. My only beef with the service was that they delivered everything at once. Food got cold and the table was so cluttered we were reaching all over the place to grab food and put spent mussel shells in a bowl. I wish the server would have metered the dishes. The calamari was standard, nothing special except it was quite oily. The daily bread was awesome and we loved the bacon butter, fig jam and ricotta cheese spreads. The mussels were also a star, but I could have done without all the mayonnaise coating most of the fries. Good size and portion of mussels in a really flavorful broth. In all, a decent experience.

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    Great menu. Excellent atmosphere. Service was very good and the food was delicious. A great place along the boardwalk.

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