I met up with some friends on a Saturday night in the summer and the place was packed. We were told it would be a 90 min wait for a table of 5. Fortunately, the waiting time was about half of that. While we waited, we hung out around the bar and there wasn't much room to linger. The views of the New York skyline were breathtaking and this place is the perfect setting for a beautiful summer night! I had the calamari and New Jersey lobster rolls. The calamari was tender and tasty. The rolls were small but good. They weren't loaded with mayo and came with chips that were very salty. I probably would have preferred french fries, if given the option. Parking is a bit of a challenge. We managed to find a spot and it was a 5 min walk to the car. read more

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On a slow Monday afternoon I came with a friend at 4:45 on June 15th. (We come often) we were only acknowledged when first sat down. We place our drinks and app order but that was it. We waited over 45 minutes for an employee to see if we wanted a refill on drinks or if we wanted our main meals. They never asked us but we Watched them great and take care of everyone on the opposite side of the bar and around us. The bartender at service was told not to serve the cherries because they were "disgusting" but my friend and I watched her still put them in a cocktail for a table. Absolutely unprofessional and disgusting establishment. Jake (the owner, I'm assuming) was right there as they did it and didn't say a thing read more

I haven't been to jakebobs in a few years and was so sad to see they don't have the waterfront views anymore!! Regardless of that, I always love coming here. It's a casual spot with live music and outdoor seating. I loved the lemon drop martini! We always get the clams & shrimp appetizer as well - SOO good! I had the chicken bacon ranch wrap as my entree and my boyfriend had the French dip. Love this spot! read more

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Such a lovely summer spot! It is completely outdoors so choose your seating wisely on a hot day. Our original table ended up being directly in the sun and our server had no problem allowing us to move. Our server was extremely friendly and attentive. Our food was fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the chicken Caesar pasta salad. Anywhere that offers a rum bucket gets kudos in my book. :) If you're looking for chill, outdoor summer vibes, this is the place for you! read more

Jakeabob's Bay - Seafood Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

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Easy breezy beautiful covered patio...Jakeabobs on the bay is a wonderful way to spend time enjoying music, food, and the beach. Service is top notch, they will go above and beyond--- from the owners, hostess, wait staff, and bussers. read more

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Great atmosphere, great food. Love their breakfast brunch. Played bingo and had a perseco. read more

Jakeabob's Bay - Bacon egg and cheese. - Seafood Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

The Tuna poke tower was just amazing! I love how the chef fuses in the guacamole versus there being plain avocado and a touch of tortilla chips on the side. I never had it this way before but OMG it works!! I felt like a hog eating lunch that day! On another note great beer selection and drink menu. Awesome views. The bartenders are nice. Place is outside only and not open during Winter months so you must enjoy around Summer! read more

Jakeabob's Bay - Tuna Poke tower - Seafood Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

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I came here on a Saturday afternoon with my parents and girlfriend. It was a nice day, and we wanted to eat some food outside by the beach and water. This spot was great. You could really feel the breeze and also enjoy the sun. We all tried different meals for our lunch. I went with the burger and fries, which was a hit. The burger was delicious; very juicy and cooked well. The fries were a nice side companion. I tried some of the grilled chicken wrap and it was pretty good as well. I enjoy a wrap every so often and this place makes them well. The chicken was really tasty. My parents enjoyed their meals as well. This is an awesome spot to just hanging by the beach, have some food and drinks, and just relax. read more

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Cannot comment on the food. Drove quite a distance to sit outside with a water view. There is none. There was the last time we had visited so this was a big disappointment. read more

Went there last night for dinner with family. Food was great as usual. Saw a parking spot right in front of the place. Did a quick "K" turn and wiggled my way in. For a Saturday night, we got seated immediately. A "Win Win" situation on both parking and seating. Probably will never happen again. Service was awesome, our waitress was constantly stopping by to check on us and get what we needed. Food was cook correctly and was hot. Only complaint was from my eldest son and it was his hot honey chicken wings had plenty of honey but the hot was missing. They were still good though. It's a great place at the beach but changes had occurred since we were last there, 2 years ago. They got rid of the pier so there's no more dining over the water. A large sand dune is now in place which doesn't allow guest to view the water at the lower levels as before. Restaurant is seasonal so once summer is over, they close pretty much right after. There's either music or an activity, or both, every night in the bar area. A place to try and enjoy. read more

Good salads!! Cool beach vibes... I always stop here on the way home from vacay so never actually sit and have a drink but seems like a fun place to go out read more

Love this place! The food, drinks and atmosphere on a warm summer night are perfect. Sometimes you have to wait for a table but I prefer to hang out at the bar, that's where the action is. read more

First, location... This is the cutest little spot. I was visiting from NY and my SIL brought us here cause I said outdoors on the water. This totally fit the bill. Views were beautiful, and fans and umbrellas provided a comfortable eating experience. The drinks were strong and flavorful. Had I not been driving, trust me more damage would have happened there. The food was great. So good in fact we dug in before thinking about pictures. The crab cakes were delicious. I got the crab and shrimp combo and it was so much better and more filling than I expected! While I did not stick my fingers in anyone else's food, everyone at our table loved what they got and the waitress was so helpful at setting us up and serving us with a great attitude. read more

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What can I say.this place is a 10/10. The burger I got was amazing and I just love the way they cook the fries . The place sits right on the water and you can see new york. I would definitely suggest getting the rum bucket to make your evening perfect. Oh I'll be back. read more

Jakeabob's Bay - Rum bucket - Seafood Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

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Same service less of a view and prices have jumped not worth it for the food anymore $30 for two lobster rolls on hotdog buns

Great Tiki bar vibe with really good food. Music has been the draw for us and the food is the bonus. Completely outdoors literally on the water with views of NY in the distance. If you get a table over the water there is a small fan and an umbrella by each table, a definite plus on a hot day. Start with a specialty drink or one of the many beers offered on draft, can or bottle. Crab cake sandwich is great and taste very fresh. Think they are grilled not fried. The house made chips are a great addition, a hard choice because the fries are really good too. The rack of ribs in a blueberry bbq sauce sounds strange but is a must try. Charlie was our server and was very attentive and there for all requests. read more

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Set beautifully on the Raritan Bay, this outdoor bar/restaurant is a fun spot to come any time of the day. With rows of tables and blue umbrellas on a pier that juts out in to the water and a covered bar area this place gives you a warm, tropical feeling. Came here with family for lunch on a Friday and the place was pretty packed and I can see why. After ordering some drinks we ordered a couple of apps to start, the 1999 Wings tossed in a house made honey & hot sauce glaze and the Buffalo Shrimp. Both of these apps were good and didn't disappoint. The sauce on the wings was unique and had good flavor while the same could be said for the 6 decent sized shrimp. For our mains we had the JakeaBob Burger with bacon, lettuce tomato and crispy fried onions and also the NJ Lobster Rolls, served with house made potato chips. The burgers were very tasty and the lobster rolls, although I like them better Connecticut Style with just butter and lemon, were good but different. Not a lot of mayo which was good but topped with sort of a pickled, corn salsa which I wasn't too crazy about. Again, good, but I probably wouldn't order it again. Overall, I'd definitely recommend coming here. The service is good, the food is good, if not great, there's a nice drink menu and the atmosphere and views can't be beat. read more

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Super fun open air restaurant. Definitely check it out if you're in the area. Drinks are delicious and reasonable. Key lime pie is absolutely amazing. read more

Love this place and the service ! I haven't been here in a few years . My husband and I will definitely be back.

I've gone here a couple of times, never had to wait that long even with party of 5. I love the outdoor seating on the bay, it's a beautiful view. I enjoyed my lobster BLT. Not a huge fan of the cocktails but maybe I haven't ordered the right one. read more

I visited Jakeabob's Bay for the first time for a sweet lunch date with a good friend for a catch up session. The greeting was warm & friendly from the reception ladies , as well as our server. I was not too impressed by the menu. We ordered a burger w/ fries, nothing to rave about. My friend had a quesadilla, just ok. The best I enjoyed was the bright sunny day, we were blessed with. Place not cry large but ok. Also, the only parking is out in the street or in a small parking area , ALL meters. read more

The drink menu here is extremely impressive - they really made it impossible to choose. Great deals on beer buckets as well. I stopped in with a big group for lunch. We started with the nachos and wings. The wings were some of the crispiest and sauciest I've ever had and the nachos were amazing too. I got a wedge salad as my entree which comes with a skewer of shrimp that was packed with flavor. Everyone else enjoyed their meals as well. This is an awesome spot for a summer lunch or drink. I would recommend this to anyone visiting NJ for the views as well - you can see NYC past the Bay. read more

Jakeabob's Bay - wedge salad with shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

Always excited when they open for the season! I was able to make it out for my first rum bucket if the summer. Local summer is always a nice time to visit. It's wonderful to eat on the water and everything always comes out so quickly. The shrimp and clams are a must. We got the buffalo shrimp and really enjoyed it. The nights are fun with live music and I love to catch golden hour here. Definitely a wonderful spot to visit and have locally. read more

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Such a fun spot and good vibes. Food was really good. Can't wait to come back next season.

Welp used to love it here. Was there the night before the 4th of july, the town does their fireworks. We werent told until being there for quite awhile that we would have to leave our table because theyre all reserved for 6:00 reservations. Ok I get it... so we order items to share, ask for side plates. We were literally told WE HAVE NO PLATES AVAILABLE.this is because they were set at empty tables for all the reservations that werent happening for another hour and a half. I am still a payin customer at 430 so to tell me you cant get me a plate this early is unprofessional and moronic. Dropped $240 bucks to be felt like a second rate customer. You can keep all your plates in the future, I wont be back read more

I went to Jakeabobs Bay again yesterday for the first time since the pandemic. This place opens only for the summer and closes this Monday Labor Day. It is unfortunate that they are only allowed to operate until Labor Day because this place is truly a gem. They have a really nice Tiki bar and a sit down outdoor restaurant on a pier. It is all outdoors so they are at the mercy of the weather too. However every time I have been there I have had a great time and a good meal. Cold beer and their food items are really good. If you can't get there this weekend then be sure to visit next season. read more

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Really loved the location, vibe, food and drinks..;). We went for lunch during the week, and there was a good crowd... Would love to be there for evening, music, and or brunch on Sunday :-) read more

Great cocktails! Couldn't eat anything because it started POURING and the literal only place with cover from the rain was the bar. Rain is unpredictable of course, but when I'm with my 5&6 year old, we just need a place to stand to not get soaked. To get told we can't stand near the bar, that my kids would have to stand in the rain to be able to stay, is pretty crappy. The police are not coming to ticket you in the pouring rain. Be decent people and make exceptions for exceptional situations. It only rained for a few minutes and we would have stayed and had a great dinner but instead we had to run to the car while it was still pouring and just go home because we were soaked. read more

Stopped by for the first time on a Saturday evening. The wait was about 45min to an hour for a table for two. After waiting we were given a nice table for two on the water. It got pretty chilly but we were able to purchase a sweatshirt for $35 to be more comfortable. Being it was so busy and they had just recently reopened for the season service was a little spotty. We ordered our drinks, an appetizer, and burgers but our appetizer arrived before the drinks... the server stopped by to see how our buffalo wings were and we let her know they were good but we were missing our drinks. She apologized and quickly brought them to the table. I overheard employees saying the kitchen was backed up and it's understandable since the kitchen is a small trailer outside on the patio. The wings were pretty good just a little too saucy. We both had the Jakeabob 1/2 lb burger cooked medium rare. It's served with American cheeee, bacon, onion strings, lettuce, tomato, and pickles served with a side of crispy fries for $12 The burgers were big and juicy and we both enjoyed them. We really enjoyed this restaurant... primarily for the wonderful setting on the water. It really was lovely. They had a lively bar area and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. I definitely look forward to returning once it's a little warmer out. Just a PSA... definitely bring a jacket or sweater... I definitely recommend this spot for a nice casual meal or drinks on the water... read more

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AN IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!--NOT THE SAME PLACE!!!!---NO MORE WATERSIDE DINING---, stare at a mound of sand --really sick of eating in the sun with umbrellas that don't angle so you just bake, ribs were warmed over-- slow service ---used to be a diehard fan. Just sick of the BS will not be going back. read more

The food was great. The ambience was excellent. We sat outside and got the breeze from the water. Service was good and we had a great time. This was my first time there. read more

So we've been to JakeaBob's Bay several times. Each time we've been more and more impressed with the food and the service. Having a meal that close to the shore, with a beautiful breeze is in and of itself wonderful, but the food? It is the best I've ever tasted. I had the jakeabob's burger and it was amazing! My wife had the shrimp wedge salad and that was remarkable as well. Our server Katlin was attentive as well as pleasant and friendly. In short it was a phenomenal experience. If you haven't been there you're missing a great dining experience! Although we'll be back again this summer, I can't wait until next year when the ocean view returns!!!! read more

One of my favorite spots! Such a great vibe, right on the water. It's beautiful and very calm, not to mention food is very good and well priced. I can't wait to bring friends here. 10 out of 10! read more

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Went here for lunch on a cool summer day and sat on deck overlooking the water and New York skyline. Plenty of tables with umbrellas. Our waitress was great. We had drinks then steamers as an appetizer. The steamers were delicious but when ordering ask for a larger amount of broth as you need it for dipping the steamers in. They were really good. My husband had the ribs and said they were good. I had chicken tacos as they had very limited gluten free entree options. Wasn't a favorite but good. I think next time I'll have a salad and shrimp cocktail as that looked amazing. The burgers looked delicious. Definitely will return and possibly sit at the bar. I did think it was a little pricey but after all sitting by the water and eating is lovely. Just if you are gluten free be specific as my waitress was very clear to the kitchen and they sent out corn taco with fish that was battered and not grilled. read more

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Fantastic service, delicious dishes and well made drinks...what's more could you ask? How about gorgeous views of the Raritan Bay from your table on the dock over the bay! Every table has an umbrella and there are small fans set up all over the dock to keep you cool. Since this is an outdoor only restaurant make sure to follow their Facebook page for weather related closings. They also have a calendar of live music events on their page. Free street parking is easy to find but there is also a metered municipal lot just next door. Jakeabob's was hit hard by Sandy but they have done an unbelievable job here! This will definitely be my go to spot this summer. read more

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Great place with a great view. They have live music and djs on the weekend I believe. The drinks are great.

This is a great place great vibes great service and great food. You won't be disappointed. I've been coming here for many

Absolutely tremendous place! Amazing staff and consistently great food! Seaside Burger (ahi tuna) is my go to though everything is great. Shrimp and clam appetizer is always a hit. I've brought dozens here over the years and it's always A+ read more

Jakeabob's Bay - a view of a dock with umbrellas - Seafood Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

(Pre-COVID) What really makes this place special is the peacefulness of eating on the pier with the ocean under you. Any other place with such prime location would probably be more crowded, loud and priced higher. That in itself, earns Jakeabob a star. Otherwise, this place would be getting 3/5 because food and service is mediocre. read more

Jakeabob's Bay - Seafood Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

Outdoor dining and bar on the beach. The service was friendly and efficient. Food was just OK. Band playing made for a pleasant evening but the weather needs to be perfect to enjoy this place read more