Nice experience this past weekend at LaScala's! Our party of six was seated quickly and our server was lovely. At times the service was a bit slow, but he was handling a couple different tables so no big deal. Our food came out at significantly different times which led to everyone starting and finishing at separate times, but the food was great. The bill was not too bad given you are right on the beach and the live music was great. read more

I've been here quite a few times and have been very pleased with service, drinks ,food and portions. Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed with my order a few days ago. I ordered a Greek salad and added shrimp. The waitress ask if I wanted them grilled or cocktail (cold) and I said grilled please. I received my order and the salad only had 4 small Shrimp that were cocktail shrimp flash grilled?! Sorry, but that's not grilled shrimp! Or any seasoning which you would have, if they were grilled. Plus $7 extra for shrimp with that size of salad and price you should at least get 6 shrimp. My friend got the same salad but with a good size piece of salmon. read more

Besides being nearly the only decent restaurant in Brigantine and having an active and busy beach bar, La Scala's has good food and great staff. Sofia, our server, went out of her way to make my wife and I comfortable. Great place to spend time. read more

The food was fine but the service was horrendous. The restaurant wasn't even busy when we arrived, and we were seated quickly. Our server constantly "forgot" things, and apologized for forgetting, then forgot again. Our appetizer was served timely, but was stone cold by the time our server brought our silverware. She then said there was no way to warm up the food when she finally did remember to bring us cutlery. The entire time she kept saying she'd be back with our bread, which NEVER came, despite asking TWO other servers as well. Someone then came to quickly clear the table, (taking our cutlery), then when our main course was served, our server brought us spoons (and only spoons) for our pasta dish. By the time we received cutlery (genuinely 30 minutes after we received our food), our main course was cold as well. read more

The place was packed as it always is, not a problem we only waited 10 minutes for a table. The food was very good and the menu is quite varied from apps, pizzas, sushi, pasta. We sampled them all. Drinks were good and well prepared. For being so large the sound level was high but not too bad. The only negative was that several of our dinners came out 10-15 minutes late. Our waitress was superb even though she was very busy she made a point to check on us. Not a bad experience if you know what to expect read more

LaScala’s Beach House - Chicken San Remo - Seafood Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

What a delightful, comfortable, breezy place by the beach. Service was excellent. Food was excellent. Eating outdoors we had our drinks in plastic glasses. It that's alright. Definitely would eat here again and again read more

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The chopped salad was amazing! Enough for 3 portions. We also ordered the Sarti, Hugo, and Aperol Spritz, which was the perfect drink to go with everything. read more

LaScala’s Beach House - spritz - Seafood Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

Wow! Absolutely loved everything about this place. Our server was amazing (Sophia) and was so attentive and funny! Our food was so good, drinks came quickly and were good. Coming back all summer, what, a, vibe. read more

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Loved it. Service was amazing. Arrived at 5:30 on Friday and got seated right away. SO fast, we ordered and then the food came out so fast. Everything was delicious. Outside was a great spot- lots of shade and awesome live music. Really cool vibe. There were so many people here for dinner but it still was so fast. Drinks are expensive but a cute spot. Would go again. read more

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The portions were huge, the staff and service were fantastic and the value was there. I loved the ambiance too. read more

LaScala’s Beach House - Alicia Poke was absolutely delicious, but I would ask for no roasted red peppers next time. - Seafood Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

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I've been coming to Brigantine for 10 years, and it has always been one of my favorite places. Unfortunately, this visit was very disappointing. Because it was right before Labor Day, we called ahead to confirm whether the beach bar would be open for one last girls' beach day. We were told it would open at 12, so we arrived around 12:30 expecting it to be operating. Instead, the outside beach bar was closed, and only the inside bar was open. We set up on the beach and went inside for drinks. I explained the situation to the bartender, who was kind and apologetic, and asked her to put our drinks in plastic cups so we could take them outside. She did, but as I was leaving, I was stopped and told that drinks could not be taken outside because the beach bar was closed. The main issue was the lack of clear communication. We had specifically called to ask whether the beach bar was open, but no one explained that only the inside bar would be operating or that drinks could not be taken onto the beach. Since bringing drinks onto the beach has long been part of our experience, the misunderstanding was especially frustrating. When the manager came over, I hoped he would acknowledge the confusion. Instead, he responded sarcastically, "Well, it is called La Scala Beach Bar." When I explained that the phone response should have clearly distinguished between the inside bar and outside beach service, he said he hadn't taken the call. That only reinforced the need for employees to have consistent information. I requested a refund, which took another 10-15 minutes to process. The bartender was courteous and helpful, but the overall handling left a negative impression. La Scala could prevent similar situations by ensuring that phone staff, bartenders, and managers clearly communicate which areas are open and where drinks may be consumed. Simply saying, "The inside bar is open, but the outside beach bar is closed and drinks cannot be taken onto the beach," would have avoided the confusion. It's a shame because Brigantine is my happy place, and La Scala has been part of that experience for 10 years. I hope the business uses feedback like this to improve communication and customer service. read more

Where else can u have great drinks, food & live music beachfront?? With plenty of room on picnic tables or Cozy chairs/ couches.for waiting before or relaxing after a delicious meal. Bar tenders make the best spicy margaritas or rum runners. Plenty of staff to get food out quickly. Favorites: short rib pizza, shrimp appetizer, any sushi ( always fresh) They have a full entertainment schedule of live bands & easy to find who's playing on their website.oh and plenty of clean bathrooms! read more

Looked for a nice place for a quick dinner in Brigantine, NJ. Found LaScalas which had some good reviews so we tried there. The restaurant looked recently remodeled with white granite countertops and tables, nice looking. Our waitress was very friendly. She took our drink order and brought them back quickly. I ordered a double gin and tonic, which is my summer drink of choice. Then ordered an app of Calamari and a Margarita pizza. The calamari was excellently prepared and delicious. The pizza was over cooked and served cold. I had one slice and that was it. Then the bill came, I was charged $21 for the drink. Wow, very disappointed. Not recommending this place or coming back. read more

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Ambiance and the live music are the best things about this place, we had a fun time listening to the band with our family. It is a lively spot and is the only restaurant open later on the island. Most of the staff were hustling, but the food and drinks are mediocre and insanely overpriced. They couldn't even make a Shirley Temple; the first time it was made with seltzer water and the second time no cherries. The craziest thing was they were out of almost everything on their beer list. They only had cans that were piss warm; we had to ask for cups of ice. What kind of "bar" runs out of 1/2 their beer menu and doesn't even serve cold beer? read more

This places is Da bomb! The atmosphere is beautiful! The service was friendly and helpful. I had the meatball Trio appetizer and it was absolutely delicious! I also had the French fry appetizer with crab and other stuff on it an it was also delicious! I love this place!! read more

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REAGAN! She's the bees knees. Best service at the jersey shore. Hospitality unmatched.

Well....if you don't mind waiting in line for 20 minutes to put your name on the 90 minute Wait List....this is your kind of place. Not so much for me. read more

I wanted to love it because it gives very tropical/fun vibes. However, we were sat at the picnic tables where it's a free for all with the seagulls. I got pooped on! When I asked the outdoor bartenders for something to clean myself off with, my request was met with annoyance. They handed me a pile of dry napkins. We were a party of 2. One of our meals came within a few minutes of ordering. The other took an additional 25 mins to come out!!! This just makes for a very awkward meal setting. We had to take turns watching each other eat. The excuse was a "free flow" kitchen which wasn't explained upon ordering. I don't care what kind of kitchen it is but when you go out to eat you expect to share a meal & eat together as a family, date, party, etc.. It ruined the entire experience. Thank goodness I didn't have young children with me. I watched the general chaos of the venue... food runners constantly dropping food at the wrong tables which left patrons to deliver the food to neighboring tables, people coming in & sitting at tables not knowing that they had to wait in the long line at the hostess stand, entrees coming out before apps & so on... But hey, the live music was good! read more

Food was fantastic. Gets a bit crowded, but as to be expected being right on the beach. Service was good. Prices are a bit steep, but I guess that comes with the beach location. read more

Cool vibes, weirdly great live music, dog friendly.... much to love. In a weekend spent on the deck of a beach house, it takes a lot for us to venture away from comfy paradise. But a beach bar? Where we can bring the pup? And get drinks and food? Okay fine you convinced me. We put our name down for a table (on a Saturday night for a table for 5 we were looking at an hour and a half +) and made our way to the beach patio for some drinks. After a round of spicy margaritas I took in the crowd. Literally all ages. Kids dancing to the band, adults vibing with their families, 20 somethings there with friends. A spot for all. After a bit of a wait we got a great spot and put an order in for A LOT of food: -LaScala Fries (crab meat and bacon) -Truffle Fries - a classic Caesar salad & a crab Caesar -one of the pizzas -a shrimp dish -a maki roll Lots of good food and it actually was pretty decent for a spot so crazy busy. If you are looking for a fun vibe (so, not a quiet dinner) this is a cool spot that I think you should check out. read more

Only went for drinks while taking a break from the beach. I will definitely ho back to check out the food. Service was slow, it was crowded. They had a nice band playing. I ordered the loretta lemonade which is like a limoncello spritz. I ordered a club soda, it never came and I was charged for it ‍‍‍ read more

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Beach. Food. Bar. Music. Service and relaxing. If you are in to those four things, this is it. read more

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I've been coming to this location for close to 20 years, before LaScala's Beach House. When LaScala's first opened, it was fantastic. The food matched the setting, and it quickly became one of our favorite places in Brigantine. Unfortunately, after spending the last week in Brigantine and eating here several nights, I don't think this can be written off as one bad night. The location and atmosphere are still hard to beat, sitting outside right on the beach is what makes this place special, but the food simply isn't what it used to be. The mussels in red were always one of my favorite dishes. Years ago, after the mussels were gone, I would practically wipe the bowl clean with the bread because the sauce was that good. This time, the sauce was completely different and nowhere near the quality or depth of flavor I remember, and the mussels themselves were gritty. The pasta was also disappointing. On two separate nights, I found stray pieces of dried mushroom and other ingredients in pasta dishes that didn't contain them. It gave the impression that there isn't enough attention being paid in the kitchen to what is making its way onto each plate. Service has slipped as well. Nobody was outright rude, but several servers seemed disengaged and, frankly, as though they didn't particularly want to be there. That's what makes this review disappointing to write. LaScala's has maintained the appearance, the atmosphere and one of the best locations in Brigantine, but it feels like the restaurant has started resting on those strengths rather than maintaining the food and service standards that made it so good in the first place. I hope they tighten things up, because this was once an extremely good restaurant and one I genuinely looked forward to visiting. The location is still there. The potential is still there. The food and service need to catch back up. read more

Great menu with a tasty variety of dishes including plenty of appetizers, sushi, pizzas and Italian and seafood dishes. Fun outdoor seating on the beach. Great service. Highly recommend. read more

Just off the afternoon vibe is so cool. Amazing views or the beach and ocean. Waitress was Adriana and she was great!! Always checking and making sure our waters were full on a hot summer afternoon. Wife started with frozen espresso martini and she loved it. Apps meatballs which were excellent! LaSclala Fries with bacon, crabmeat. Also very good. SPICY TUNA TARTARE was fresh and spicy. We really enjoyed this!! Alicia Poke bowl was the best thing we had. All fresh Tuna; Salmon and more spicy tuna. Have to say this place is definitely a 10!! read more

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Came in off the beach after a storm it got packed with in minutes. the bartender working service bar named Chris saw us waiting and took our food order and got our drinks right away! Great bartender doing it right read more

No iced tea, no wipes food messy wings. No burgers on the menu. The previous owners had a much better menu.

I was there for dinner earlier this evening and had a negative experience. I was seated with my family outside. One of the waitresses was walking behind where I was sitting and dropped the sauce she was carrying and when it hit the ground it splattered and some got on the back of the white tank top I was wearing. This waitress said nothing to me after it had happened. She walked back my way and clearly saw my husband trying to clean off what was on my back to save the top and STILL said nothing, not even an apology. I'm extremely disappointed in this experience. Please teach your staff how to be respectful and own up to their mistakes. read more

My girlfriend and I are both 24 years old. We had dinner, each had five drinks, paid our $200+ bill, and stayed at our table to enjoy the live band. Out of nowhere, security came over, asked for our IDs, claimed my girlfriend's valid ID was fake, and immediately kicked us out. If they truly believed her ID was fake, it should have been checked before serving us multiple alcoholic drinks, not after taking our money. The entire situation was handled poorly and was extremely frustrating. We won't be coming back. read more

Fun place for drinks and dancing, but the food is mediocre at best! Ambiance & Service: The outdoor seating area is spacious and right on the beach! We waited over an hour for a table for two, but the bar and lounge area kept us occupied. Our server was friendly, and the food arrived quickly. Food & Drink: - Spicy Margarita: A typical spicy marg--would order again! - Rigatoni Vodka: Just okay. The sauce was bland, though the pasta was cooked well. - Truffle Fries: Fries were a good size, but lacked any truffle flavor. TL;DR: Great for drinks and dancing, but don't expect much from the food. read more

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This place has ALL of the beach vibes. They usually have a good band playing on the weekends and it can get crowded here but it's a fun place to be on the beach. Drinks can get pricey (17 dollar cocktails) but expecting cheap well- drinks in a place with multiple bars, (outside and inside) beautiful views and live music isn't realistic so come knowing you'll be paying for all of that. I've been here a couple of times, but this time we ordered a panini, cheesesteak egg-rolls, caesar salad and truffle fries. We ordered a variety of cocktails and a couple with floaters (5 dollars extra). The food was good! Especially the truffle fries! Panini included prosciutto and tasted fresh. If you want summertime-beach-feels, this is the place. Service has always been good and drinks are well made! read more

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The only reason I am providing anything above a 1 star rating, is because the food was amazing. The whipped ricotta is a MUST. My entree was angel hair with crab meat and red sauce. It came out piping hot and was filling and delicious. The restaurant was loud and crowded for a Friday night, we had to wait to be seated but there is an outside bar with live music which helped pass the time. The real issue came at the end of the night. We migrated to the bar and ordered drinks with one of the bartenders. She ended up clocking out, which closed out our tab automatically adding gratuity WITHOUT informing our group. The remaining bartenders were extremely rude when we asked questions. It escalated to a "Manager" getting involved. His name was Alex, he was completely unprofessional, dropping swear words at myself and those in my party, gave us attitude for requesting a refund for incorrect charges on our pay check and then when we finally wrapped everything up walked over to a group of employees by the door talking crap about our group as we walked past to leave. If you want to tack on extra fees, they should be clearly spelled out or at the very least communicated to all patrons. If your bartenders clock out at the end of a shift they should notify all of their parties, not arbitrarily charge fees on their own. Safe to say, we will not be returning to LaScala's. read more

Enjoyed drinks and dinner with friends in Brigantine at LaScala's Beach House. They're a family-owned chain with restaurants in NJ and PA. First time I dined at this spot since they purchased it and gave it a total makeover. Huge improvement in look and feel, and increase in seats. This really matters at a shore spot. Nicely done. Jumping atmosphere. Good music. Server Savannah was attentive and not intrusive. We ordered several apps to share: Caesar salad, ricotta jar, meatballs, and margarita pizza. I'd recommend all of them. Interested in trying new dishes next time. Yes, I'll be back. read more

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Stopped by here on a Saturday around 6 pm to eat and enjoy the live music. Had no idea what to expect - the place was a zoo when we arrived. Valet parking was nuts, the line to put our names in for a table with an outdoor hostess was long and slow. This place reminds me of Bar A but on steroids and fancier. We got a drink at the inside bar since the outdoor bar was too crowded & rowdy. Service was slow and inattentive at the inside bar. The pineapple crush was so sweet. We moved outside when the band started and eventually got seated at our table. Tried the tuscan wings, the pickle spears and a pizza. The pickle spears were really good. The tuscan wings sucked - dry / overcooked. The vodka meat lovers pizza was average - about what you'd expect from a joint like this. Our server was really good though - one major plus from the evening. The band was pretty terrible. Each set got gradually worse and shorter. I think they were on break more than they played. All in all, this is a great spot for people watching and overpriced food and sugary drinks. I feel bad for the residents who own beach houses in this neighborhood - its way too crowded of a place and loud. I would hate to have this place near my beach home. read more

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Have been here many times since you opened, nice that more outside picnic tables were added but there is no coverage from the seagulls not only eating your food but pooping on your table , wait staff always very helpful but wait staff confused as to we're the food goes, food is good menu never changes read more

Food was good however the outside atmosphere was horrific . Part enclosed with Tarps and cross string to deter Segalls the added picnic table and seating was difficult to eat. Meals though came cover for take out Seagulls flocked to the tables. I would think with adding table overhead covering would have been a huge consideration . Very un appetizing have Seagulls due their business on tables whole eating . read more

Ended up being here for 3.5 hours when it should've been a 1.5 hour dinner. Food and atmosphere was decent but the service was genuinely horrible. Food came out in all sorts of random order: dinners coming out before the appetizers. I ordered the chicken cutlet vodka rigatoni and it took me over one hour to get it. It took so long they ended up bringing TWO dishes out because of a complete and utter disaster management is. Server disappeared throughout the night and couldn't get a class of water or my food. Waitress was rude and frankly did not care. Do not waste your time here there are plenty of other places with better service. read more

What they were able to do with this space is absolutely Outstanding!! Bravo!! The outside is STUNNING. Comfy furniture, huge bar, lots of seating right in the sand and a large stage. The upgrade was much needed and I'd say they aced it. The inside is also spectacular with the huge bar and omg individual restrooms that were so sparkly clean! Our server Kylie was friendly and efficient. She was super and explained the menu to us. We appreciated she told us portions were large - we were there for lunch and ended up splitting two things and still took leftovers home. The lascala fries were out of control delicious. Crispy fries covered in yummy cheese sauce, bacon, peppers and so much fresh crab!! It would be the perfect appetizer for 4-6 people easily. It was seriously so good we definitely recommend this as a must have if you like fries!! We then had the lascalas favorite panini which was fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula and olive oil. It comes with prosciutto but we asked them to remove. It was HUGE. My goodness was it large. It comes with fries but we were able to substitute for a salad since we already got the lascala fries appetizer. It was delicious - basically a whole loaf of bread. The bartenders were also awesome and made me a delicious non alcoholic margarita. My mom enjoyed her house margarita. We can't wait to come back!! read more

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Spending the day at the beach. Walked in the make a reservation for later that day for about 20 ppl (they don't take reservations) there were two young girls at the front desk that were so nice and sweet and accommodating. However, when I asked to use the restroom (clearly not homeless) the older woman (who I believe was a manager) she had short blondish grey hair was so incredibly rude and condescending. Would not let me use the bathroom unless I bought food to go. Such a terrible introduction. I did buy fries. Used the restroom and proceeded to spend money there the rest of the day. However, if there was any other option at the point I wouldn't have gone back because she was so nasty. As the day went on everyone else working there was amazing. The food amazing. The space amazing. Having that woman at reception is not the best introduction to such a great place. read more

The food was great and so was the service. Beach ambiance with covered tables outside available. The food comes out as soon as it's ready so it's pretty quick. read more

LaScala’s Beach House - Spicy chicken cutlet rigatoni - Seafood Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey