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    Jacks by the Tracks

    3.0 (113 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars, Seafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for kids

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    James T.

    We had a great time at Jack's by the Tracks! We tried the pierogies, wings, pretzel, and shrimp cocktail--everything was delicious. The atmosphere was laid-back and fun. However, there was a bit of confusion when we were offered (unsolicited) 10 wings for $10 after placing an order of 6 wings for $15, the offer of 10 for $10 was later rescinded when food was brought out and set onto the table because the game wasn't on, which was disappointing and in poor taste especially since we never asked about any specials!!! Despite that, the food and service was otherwise solid, and I would consider maybe going back (probably not) two stars were lost for the whole wing debacle... it sort of ruined an otherwise great experiance, makes no sense really...

    Brittany D.

    Dang Jacks. I love to leave amazing reviews for local businesses, especially none chain businesses, as I work for one myself. I came in today for the first time after a long grueling work day, & my bartender greeted me instantly. Made me a delicious dirty martini - the right way, most places you go to you can still see through your martini glass. People who order dirty martinis love olives. So up the juice! And he did. My unfortunately sad review comes from my experience with my to go food. I ordered the drunk clams, love me some lemon butter garlic sauce for clams - and I saw on your menu you put beer into it. Honestly, they sucked. Large clams is a bonus, but not when they haven't been cleaned. I went for 4 or 5 clams before I gave up, every bite was gritty sandpaper in between my teeth. They have not been cleaned properly, and it's Belmar, so I'm hoping you get them locally. Too much sand where it shouldn't be. And the broth was so abundant, it leaked through my to go bag and got all over my passenger seat. Leave the beer out, replace it with white wine for the broth I beg of you. The beer taste was meh. Definitely willing to come back again and try other menu items.

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    Marc K.

    First time here. Figured we Check out the live music and catch a bite. Place was jumping. Got seated quickly outside. Service was decent for a busy scene. Ordered wings and "mile high" pastrami sandwich. Asked for wings crispy, which did not come that way. Ordered a mix is buffalo and mango habanero. Both tasted good but weren't cooked as well as we asked. Mile high pastrami was seemingly mile high. But the taste wasn't. Tasted like alcohol sprayed and then warmed up in a grill. Kinda nasty. Didn't finish it. Told waitress we didn't care for it but neither did she care what we thought lol. Would've been better just to serve it boiled not pan grilled. Or the pastrami was just overall bad. Disappointing. Music was good though. Not sure If we'd come back for food too soon.

    Drunken clams and mozzarella sticks.
    Sarah R.

    The appetizer game is strong at Jacks by the Tracks in Belmar! We shared the drunken clams and mozzarella sticks and have absolutely no regrets. They have happy hour and live music here, too! We also received great service at the bar.

    Blackened Grouper with honey ginger carrots and baked potato
    Rey L.

    We arrived and got seated the waitress was very nice, seating was great sat outdoors and there was a live band, they played so loud it was difficult to hear my partner speak, we only ordered entrees and we waited 40 minutes for our foods to arrive , we were starving and ready to leave. The fish was ok (not worth the 40 min wait), nothing out of this world but I have to say the hero of the plate was the honey ginger carrots! Overall this place felt like a loud pub, because of the live band. Food was overall alright.

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    Jess B.

    I had a great experience at Jackson the tracks in Belmar easy to find parking and great location. We sat at the bar and ordered drinks first they have a good beer selection, with a few local drafts. The bartender was friendly and made good food recommendations! Super clean inside! A great new go to in belmar!

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    Great atmosphere, server and a very nice crowd. Nice location . Highly recommended!. My "go to" when in the area.

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    Very good outdoor seating, love bringing our dog! Bartenders very attentive, good drinks and prices. Great mix of music.

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    The food was very good. The service was very good. This place is exceptionally dog friendly. We ate on the patio with our pup.

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    0.4 mi
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    We don't get to Mr Shrimp that often but when we do it's always a fine meal. This visit was more…read moreenjoyable then most as we caught them on a night they were not packed with people. They were barely half full and the noise was not extremely loud. I had the New England clam chowder and as usual it was a great start to the meal. Plenty of clams and potatos in a creamy white sauce. To start the meal they also provided bread sticks with sesame seeds which is a real nice alternative to dinner rolls. With the sticks they also providing a dipping sauce that really tasted great. This the only place I can remember having breadsticks during dinner and loved it. For dinner I had stuffed flounder with rice and vegetables. The fish was prepared real well and came with plenty of crabmeat and stuffing. Inside it was real moist and tasted great. Along with that was rice and mixed vegetables. In the restaraunt the vegetables were a bit harder then I would prefer but when I reheated the meal at home they were perfect. But if you you are an al dente vegetable they would be fine for you. My wife picked something off the specials of the day. Shrimp, Mahi, broccoli, mushrooms, pine nuts all over rice. She felt this was a great meal and would definitely get it again. It was a nice blend of a bunch of tastes and textures, and the pine nuts are always a great addition to a meal. With less people to deal with the service was right on point, with several returns to our table to make sure everything was well. I feel you will always have a great meal here. But at times there will be a wait to get a table and it will be a bit loud... But in my mind you will always walk out smiling

    Local spot that caters to older local crowd. Hold tables for special customers vs new customers…read more Food is good but service seems overwhelmed when busy. Reservations don't always matter.

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    Klein's Fish Market and Waterside Cafe

    3.0(673 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    My husband and I had lunch here while visiting the area, and it was a positive experience overall…read more We ordered oysters, tuna tartar, grilled sea bass, and a steamed lobster. The tuna tartar tasted fresh, and I liked that the tuna was in chunks rather than minced. It came on a bed of rice and avocado and was served with fried wonton skins. There was also a sweet sauce drizzled over it (like eel sauce), which I didn't really think was necessary, but it was okay. I enjoyed my lobster very much, although I was surprised to see that there was roe in it (which I thought was forbidden from an eco standpoint). My husband liked his sea bass, but he struggled with the oysters since none of them were properly shucked (he had to take a knife to them to properly remove them from their shells). That was pretty disappointing for a seafood restaurant. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Overall not a bad experience but there is definitely some room for improvement.

    Klein's Fish Market sits on the water in Belmar, a place that wants to be charming. The view is…read morepleasant enough, tour boats transiting through the inlet, gulls doing whatever gulls do when they have no better ideas. It is not a scene that stirs the soul or quiets the mind, but it is fine for staring at when there is nothing else to do. I came for lunch on a weekend, early enough to avoid the mob that usually descends later in the day. Getting a table was easy. Finding a parking space was not. It is always the same story there, a little game of musical bumper cars. When I made it inside, I found the tables to be sticky in the way that suggests they had been wiped down but not really cleaned. The servers moved with the slow grace of people who had already given up on the afternoon. They were not rude, just absent in spirit. I ordered the fried oysters because it seemed like something they ought to do well. They were fine, in the way that lukewarm applause is fine. Not offensive, not memorable. The breading was heavy, the flavor lost somewhere between the fryer and the plate. For the price, one expects a little magic, or at least a spark of care. Neither arrived. Klein's feels like a place living off its own legend, a faded postcard from better days. People go because they have always gone. The fish is there, the view is there, but the heart of it seems to have gone missing. It is not terrible, but it is not worth the time or the money either. Three stars, mostly for nostalgia.

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    Spring Lake Seafood

    4.0(131 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    This was hands down one of the best meals I've had all year! Firstly, I really like knowing that…read moreeverything is sourced from local farmers and fisherman to make sure all of their ingredients are fresh and clean. Everything here is intentional. They use olive oil over seed oils for example, and ingredients that actually make you feel good after you eat. We started off with the raw bar--fresh clams that tasted like the ocean in the best way. Then we had to try the famous tuna pizza, and wow! I get the hype now. It was the perfect combo of crunchy, creamy, and salty and I'll be dreaming about it for days to come! The garlic shrimp was delicious and had a savory juice, something you'd find in a Spanish tapas restaurant which was perfect for bread dipping. The spaghetti with clams was a classic but elevated dish and came with a generous portion. We tried the ahi tuna lo mein from their specials and that was a fun addition. It doesn't taste greasy so don't expect takeout quality. Their sushi was seriously impressive and some of the best I've had in NJ. We got the kamikaze roll, ninja roll, and chef's nigiri. Totally fresh and easy to eat. Even the mocktails were next level. We tried the Heat Wave and Chicha Sour. Both so unique and had us feeling refreshed after, not sluggish. Of course we ended with dessert. The banana bread pudding made in-house was a huge treat. So delectable and moist. The lemon sorbet was a great way to cleanse our palate and was very refreshing. This place is where high-quality meets creative! Even the ambiance reflects their sustainable beliefs. They have a beautiful coastal inspired design in a minimalist way, using lots of natural textures in the designs. The service was fantastic and attentive. I will be recommending this to all my family and friends!

    I remember when this location was a little luncheonette. They made a killer grilled cheese. Last…read moreyear was the first time we went as Spring Lake Seafood and the food was really good. This year it was not really good...it was great! We started with grilled calamari and scallops that were resting on a creamy lobster sauce with a small amount of caviar garnishing the top of the scallops. Both dishes left us wanting more. Fortunately the entrees that followed were equally beautiful dishes that tasted amazing. My wife had a salmon special that was served with broccoli rabe. She was raving and so was the gentleman at the next table...like a chorus of praise! I had the fjord trout, served on a bed of perfectly cooked lentils. I have had, and very much enjoyed, trout in the past but this was my first fjord trout. It was so good. One of those meals you close your eyes and smile reminiscing about. We capped the meal with tres leches cake...one of my favorites. It was done perfectly moist but not mushy...sweet but not too much. Our waitress was a sweetheart! It's kind of a small place so it was a little noisy but not in an overbearing way. Quite frankly the food was so good Slayer could have been playing a set in the middle of the room and it wouldn't have distracted from the meal one iota. Spring Lake Seafood is a gem. Well...well worth the trip.

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    3.9(555 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    What a pleasant surprise to find this gem in Ocean Grove. I was there for a late afternoon event…read morefor the Lt. Governor and became mesmerized by this little hamlet next to the ocean. As I was leaving, I saw Seagrass! Linda was exceptionally nice as she had people sitting outside to get in! I was a party of one and sort of in a hurry! Well, well, well....I ordered the clam chowder and it was exceptional! The arugula calamari salad was next level as well. The catcher was that meals were by one get one so why not. I ordered the halibut and scallops with corn and tomato risotto! It was amazing! Worth the trip and the experience! My actual server was one of the best ever! Kudos to Seagrass!

    SeaGrass does not take reservations. It is a BYOB. Last evening, we dined here early, arriving…read morearound 5 pm when the place was only about 1/4 full. It filled up during the next hour which created a NOISY ambiance. By the time we left (around 615 pm), there were more than 15 people waiting for tables. Lauren was our server. OK, nothing special. We started sharing a special melon salad that was tasty. For entrees, we had Asian Sea Bass $29 from regular menu and a Snapper special $38. Both were very good. So, SeaGrass is good for Ocean Grove where there are few dining options, but not great (not worth going out of your way to dine here).

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    4.4(126 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Stopped here for lunch during our first trip to Belmar, NJ and did not regret it! The menu is small…read morebut the flavors are huge! I ordered a Shrimp Po' Boy and it was by far the best Po'Boy I have had outside of New Orleans, and might have even been better than the one I had there too. My daughter ordered the Fish and Chips, which she loved despite it being her first time trying it. The interior has that "hole in the wall" vibe with just a few tables and a few stools at the counter. The food is being made just feet away from wear you're sitting and it creates a homey vibe. The locals seem to love the place as several stopped in to either eat or chat with the two women working. I do believe they have outdoor seating at picnic tables. Overall, this place is an absolute gem and i'll definitely be back when we return to Belmar, NJ.

    Happy Wednesday Adventurers! While in the area I saw this place for breakfast and decided to stop…read moreby. I grabbed a to go because I had somewhere to be. It's cash only or Venmo, which I find its pretty normal for smaller local spots. The thing about this location was that it reminded me of Maine, the walls are painted this beautifully brilliant blue with nautical inspired decor. My favorite was the fishies above a fishing boat, which I had to take a snap of. I ordered 3 eggs over medium, with rye, and a side of bacon. The eggs were still a bit too runny, but its a standard breakfast. I want to go back and to sit there because the staff were super nice. If I lived closer then I'd prolly be here all the time. I saw a reviewer complain about the sign showing open, but they weren't. Honestly businesses making that mistake all the time, but to point it out is just whatever. Highly recommend stopping by here early because I have a feeling they're super busy with the locals.

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    Hooked Cafe - Loved the decor! Reminded me of Maine  | #intenselypassionatephotography

    Loved the decor! Reminded me of Maine | #intenselypassionatephotography

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    Jacks by the Tracks - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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