We had a nice experience with your server Victoria. Beautiful smile and overall friendly and helpful manner was just what we needed after a long week and upcoming memorial service. The food was good but the service was EXCELLENT. read more

Not sure what to expect because of mixed reviews but really wanted to try this restaurant. As soon as I walked in I saw a very cool, modern beautiful dining room and bar! I ate out on the enclosed patio because the weather was lovely. The atmosphere was nice. The service was attentive and friendly! The dishes were flavorful and creative! Great spot!!! read more

Marina Grille - Seared tuna special over noodles - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

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I came here a very long time ago and ate outside and it was really nice but mostly because of the surrounding atmosphere like the water and the sunset. The food was decent too. I came back a few times over the past couple years and had a horrible experience every single time. It's unfortunate because this place has so much untapped potential, especially considering its location by the water with a beautiful view, and you can see the sunset. The management seems to be lacking because it looks like an overall issue not just a bad day for the restaurant. Also the hostesses were horrible. Horrific vibes upon entry. Also some nights they have a live music which is ok but the speakers are unbelievably loud if you're dining in that area. It's such an uncomfortable decibel, almost makes you want to walk out. They do not need the speakers, the space is far too small for them. read more

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Stopped by for lunch on my way home from a beach day on a Monday afternoon (~1:30 pm). When I entered, there was a line to be seated with roughly 5 parties in front of me. I opted for an outdoor bar seat to get in and out. Ordered an orange crush while I reviewed the menu. Ending up selecting the NE clam chowder, citrus calamari, and spicy garlic shrimp. The chowder was decent. It was chunky with the chopped clams. The ginger glaze, balsamic, and sriracha dressing for the citrus calamari was a great combo, but the calamari itself was over cooked. The spicy garlic shrimp was the star for me. The garlic sauce was delicious. With the amount of shrimp (6 total), it's the perfect size for light fare. Wish it had more than one crostini to soak up all that garlicky goodness. read more

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The March specials include a pizza with corned beef sauer kraut and thousand island dressing. Its amazing. The place is lovely. Its on the water. Staff is nice. read more

Terrible experience, hostesses were so rude to me, told me I had a 15-20 min, then after the time passed proceeded to tell me I had another 15-20 min wait, then after time passed again they proceeded to tell me I never told them about my baby as I'm standing next to my stroller and I sat down after in front of them and was literally breastfeeding my baby. Also the first thing I said to them was party of 4 with a baby please I came here my entire pregnancy multiple times a month and they made me feel so terrible about having a baby I do not want to go back no matter how much I enjoyed this place with my husband and family. read more

Massive restaurant in Belmar with tons of seating inside and outside. Amazing views of the marina - we were there for sunset and it was such a great view. Asking for a table outside is definitely worth the extra wait. Unfortunately, I think the views were really the highlight of this restaurant. The food was just ok. The mahi-mahi didn't seem incredibly fresh, and the pizzas were just OK. The pitcher of sangria had basically no fruit in it. Overall, I think this place is good for drinks and the view only. read more

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Our food was great. Service started off well--friendly and attentive-- but was nowhere to be found after we were a few bites into our food. We probably would've ordered more drinks and made the server more money! But we waited a long time for anybody to return to the table. We would definitely give it another shot as the food was quite good and the view is beautiful! read more

You need to be prepared for long waits. We were told it would be an hour and 15 minutes for a table. It was less time in the end. The staff was friendly and they give you plenty of time to sit and chat. The place is very clean and has you can see into the kitchen/ice bar. The food is really good. I always get the clams casino. However, this time the menu said the ahi tuna is seared and if you have seared tuna you know it comes rare. It's best when it's rare. Today it was way over cooked. The waitress never asked how I wanted it cooked and it was specified on the menu. I won't be ordering the ahi tuna again. read more

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11/9/24: Loved Marina Grille! Marina Grille was within walking distance of our earlier whale watch cruise. It was around 5:30 pm. We came in without any reservations. Luckily, they were able to accommodate us immediately. Caryle was our wonderful server. Menus and water were immediately brought over to us. *Drinks- We ordered a Berry Good Mule w/Titos and a Captain's Harvest with Rum. Both excellent drinks. But Captain's Harvest had a slight edge over Berry Good! *Entrees- Delicious and plentiful salads with champagne vinaigrette came with the entrees. My friend had the Jumbo Shrimp w/fries and coleslaw. My choice was the Crabcake Duo. Both entrees were very good. The coleslaw had a nice spicy kick to it. The entree portions were very large. A very good value for their prices. Overall, customer service was excellent. The restaurant had a large "happening" bar in the center. Definitely would return! read more

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We came on Fourth of July and expected a wait but instead we were pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately. There's a lot of seating indoor and out so even if there was a wait the outdoor bar is a nice spot to wait. I ordered the strawberry kiwi cocktail and it was not too sweet but it was a tad bit too tart. The shellfish combo was excellent. The oysters and clams were so fresh. I really enjoyed the surf and turf because the meat was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. The lobster Mac and cheese was a little salty for my liking but overall we had an amazing dinner and quick and attentive service from our server read more

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We came here twice in the same week. The first time was very good, we each had a lobster bisque and shared volcano shrimp and a seasonal special spicy tuna pancake. The first time we came it was dinner time and the place was relatively busy, our server was very good. The second time we came was not great. We had the lobster bisque again as well as clams casino. Both were cold/room temp. All of the servers as well as someone who appeared to be a manager were chatting outside of the kitchen while we watched food sit waiting to be picked up from the kitchen. Everything took forever since apparently the staff were too busy having a social hour to do their jobs. It's unfortunate because the kitchen clearly was doing a great job turning out food quickly that did have good flavor but was cold by the time it arrived. Can't say I would recommend coming here, you're better off enjoying a nice meal at Klein's right down the street. read more

Marina Grille hits 5 stars on location and vibe. Without a doubt the views are great and the expansive restaurant is a fun place to hang out. Our server was friendly and our food came out quickly. It took a while to get our final check, but not really a problem since we were sitting outside enjoying the marina views. As many reviewers point out, the food is very average. We ordered the Baja Bowl and Grilled Chicken wrap for lunch. Both items were very bland and underwhelming. And disappointing at the price point we payed. It's possible had we ordered the pizza or the corn fritters as many rave, our food experience may have been better. Marina Grille has such potential with the location and vibe. If they could just up a notch on the food this place would be a winner. We will be back for their Game Day specials as we enter football season, because you just can't beat the location. read more

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Great view. We opted to go to MG on a Wednesday evening for my daughter's 21st bday. We were seated rather quickly, the place was buzzing. Atmosphere, view, drinks and apps were 5 stars, I wish we would not have ordered entrees. Apps, we had the Bavarian pretzels and tuna wanton nachos. Both were excellent. For entrees I ordered the lobster roll. $30 and you get a choice of fries or coleslaw, really? The pieces of lobster were all small scraps, no big chunks of lobster meat like I've experienced. The role was tasty, fries were good but the scraps of meat pissed me off for $30. Wife ordered linguine with clams. She said it was ok, it was cold and had a lot of some dried herb she couldn't quite figure out what it was. Daughter had fried shrimp platter with fries, cold frozen shrimp. Daughter's BF, pizza, he said it was good. In-laws fish and chips, looked good and they enjoyed it. We'll definitely be back but we'll stick with apps and drinks or maybe try the fish and chips. read more

Marina Grille - Sunset - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

I am vegan so I ordered a salad without cheese or fish. The others in my party enjoyed the halibut. The inside is much too loud and ruins and ambiance. The acoustics are horrible, It was difficult to talk to others at the table and the servers. Service was friendly and competent. If I go again it will be in the summer when the outside is open. read more

I had a nice visit here. Walked in around 4:30 on a Saturday and got a table immediately. The orange creamsicle Margarita was fantastic. Strong so be aware. The orange salmon dish was very good. The ambience felt like you were at a tropical resort rather than NJ. Parking lot is a bit tight and you need to pay on the park mobile app. read more

Location, location, location! You cannot beat the all around ambiance and view from the restaurant or deck. This was my first visit here and three of us came for lunch. We chose Lobster Bisque, NE Clam Chowder and Volcano Shrimp. My companions both enjoyed their soups but I found the shrimp dish to be a poor imitation ofBang Bang Shrimp. I did not find tem to be especially spicy and the presentation is definitely lacking. entrees consisted of the Burrata, Cobb Salad and Crab Cake Sandwich. Once again, my companions liked their food but I found the crab cake to be tasteless, at best. I even had to resort to adding a little hot sauce to kick up the flavor profile. Overall, this place has terrific potential and needs to look at their food offerings. That said, I will come back to give it a second chance. read more

My wife and I wanted to eat in Asbury Park around 5 pm but could not find a convenient parking space. Have been to the Marina Grille before and it did not disappoint. The holiday decor is wonderful. Our server, Emily, was attentive and friendly. We had the flounder frances and the crab cakes. Both were excellent. No trouble parking (of course no of the charter boats were going out). There was a nice crowd inside and a couple of good college games on the TV's. Great experience! read more

We visited this restaurant for the first time after one of my friends mentioned it's one of her favorite places. We are sort of local to the area and we drove down on a Saturday. They open at 11:30 and when you pull into the lot please be careful where you park because some of the spots right by the water walkway or by permit only and there's a few other spots where you have to pay on an app so make sure you park inside the lot to avoid any issue. The lot is not huge so if you get there in peak time you may have an issue with parking but we had no issue. One thing I noticed is when we were walking from the car to the restaurant there is a station set up right by the lot where the fisherman can clean their fish and the overwhelming smell of fish is very, very strong. The restaurant itself is very big the inside is very modern clean and beautiful. They have a lot of booths and then they have the outside area bar with table tops and then you can walk down a few levels and there's more tables with umbrellas. The restaurant was actually bigger than I anticipated. There was only two of us and we sat in a booth inside only because it was very hot that day and I did not want to sit outside. There was barely anybody in the restaurant and honestly it took a little more time for a server to come over to us, But she came over with a cold bottle of water for the table and we ordered two drinks while we looked over the menu. I ordered a Margarita with salt rim and my husband ordered the Kane Head High IPA. My margarita was good but I would not order it again there. A little too much sour mix. For an appetizer we ordered the spicy crab + spinach dip as an appetizer; for my lunch I ordered the classic Caesar salad with grilled chicken and my husband ordered the chicken cutlet sandwich. The crab dip came out rather quickly and it was absolutely delicious but I will tell you they need to remove the name "spicy" because there was no spice in this dip AT ALL. I'm not complaining, it was delicious but there was no spice or bite to it at all and I love spice. My Caesar salad was very good very crispy romaine I loved the dressing I did ask for an extra side of dressing because I like a little more and the grilled chicken tasted delicious. The chicken cutlet sandwich came on semolina and it's a lot of bread so my husband ended up eating just the insides and he said it was delicious. The chicken cutlet sandwich came with your choice of french fries or coleslaw and he opted for the french fries. My husband also ordered the Tropical Adventure rum Bucket, which was fantastic!! We did not choose dessert even though their dessert menu looks delicious and I really wanted to try the peanut butter explosion but we decided against it. Overall I will be back to the restaurant I think it's in a wonderful location I love that it's open and you have the option to go sit out underneath the umbrellas or inside. My only tiny issue is I wish the waitress was a tad more attentive because the restaurant was not full and she did not check back with the table to my expectation but I'm starting to find that in a lot of restaurants but overall we enjoyed our experience. read more

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I cannot say enough about the amazing staff...and food was great too. After a day at the beach we stopped on our way out of town for dinner. Unfortunately, my mom injured her foot on the way in...the managers and waitress were phenomenal in their help. They immediately got ice and the manager helped to clean and wrap her foot. We were beyond grateful! The food was delish and the views of the marina are beautiful. We will definitely be back. read more

Came here for a repast after a funeral ceremony and they were able to accommodate a big group of roughly 30 so kudos to the staff. Once we got there they gave us all ice waters and got our drinks orders fairly quick. Plenty of cocktail and drinks options but since we were down the shore I decided to go with a local ale from Kane and was not disappointed. Apps were ordered for our table (corn fritters, fried calamari, and guacamole and chips). Calamari was tasty and I never had it served with orange slice which was interesting. Corn fritters were my favorite though. As for the main I decided to go with a pizza and I was so stuffed I should've gone lighter. I've been liking the recent obsession with honey on pepperoni so I went with the Sopressata + Honey pie which was tasty. There was a dessert and coffee menu but I just ordered an espresso and it came out quick. The views here are fantastic you can sit outside If you'd like but we opted for a table inside. read more

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If you're looking for a nice restaurant in Belmar with beautiful views of the marina, you have to check out Marina Grille. They have plenty of parking in the lot (might have to park at the end if it's more packed). They have indoor and outdoor dining options. They have plenty of draft beers and cocktails. Their appetizers were delicious. I highly recommend the volcano shrimp. Their sandwiches are also very big and a great portion. Their pizzas are delicious too! They were nice enough to give me a birthday dessert which was a chocolate brownie sundae and the perfect treat to end our dining! Definitely recommend coming here! read more

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Getting a table here in the evenings is difficult! There are no reservations, so be sure to get there early. The first time my party tried to get a table, they was an almost 2 hour wait. We tried again the next day, but arrived at 5:30 this time. We were seated within 20 minutes. I will say that you pay for the view more than anything. It is gorgeous during sunset. The food was good, but a little cold. It could be because our food were brought out at the same time. I'd recommend coming here at least once if you're looking for a place with nice ambiance. read more

Marina Grille - Linguine & White Clam Sauce - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

5/29/23 Update I only have one complaint. PLEASE STOP USING PLASTIC STRAWS!!! Another great experience at Marina Grille. This time our server was Meg, and we'll definitely request her in the future. She really helped make our meal more enjoyable. The food was great and the view is always perfect. We dined here in Memorial Day and what a great view and perfect weather ! We will be back. Oh Jules also did a great job as Meg's trainee. Just stop serving plastic straws!! Pretty please ? read more

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Beautiful outdoor ambiance...The young girls doing the seating do not know what they are doing! Was told for outside was 1.5 hrs. Inside immediately. I said my husband was parking they said to come bk up once he was here. They give us a pager we end up waiting almost an hour !!! After going up 2x. Very uncoordinated with a bunch of young kids running the show. In the meantime we were at the bar area and there were no less than 3 high tops constantly available but even after that long of a wait they still would not accommodate us outside... the best part is the view. For this I can walk along where the boats are and skip the place altogether! read more

Service: Fast, efficient Food: Tasty Ambiance: Beach cozy, high ceilings, louder atmosphere but can still have a conversation at your table and be able to talk/hear at a reasonable volume. TVs around bar and large screen on an open wall playing Olympics coverage. Cute happy hour spot or dinner with friends! Get. The. Corn. Fritters. read more

Marina Grille - White sangria & THE LONE CORN FRITTER. - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

You can't beat the view at the marina Grill! Amazing sunsets, decent food and service. read more

Marina Grille - Sunset - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Great place to grab a drink with amazing water views sitting on the outdoor patio. Unfortunately for the dinning experience it wasn't the best. To start we tried the corn fritters and spicy crab/spinach dip. I've never tasted corn fritters like these before- it reminded me of a zeppoli, or like a corn donut with the doughy texture and not alot of corn inside. The spicy crab/spinach dip was alright but definitely not spicy at all. For entrees we tried the arugula & prosciutto pizza and spicy rigatoni vodka. The pizza was not the best and to be honest I enjoyed the salad ontop more than the actual pizza. As for the pasta it was amazing! That was the best thing we ate there and the portion size did not fail us either the plate was huge!! The vodka sauce had onions and alot of garlic which was a delicious surprise! read more

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Went for lunch and had a great time. Nice atmosphere with a bar that took up two rooms. The food was a little pricey, but being on the water and close to the beach I expected as much. The nacho came out in 2 minutes once ordered with the chips being excellent. read more

Marina Grille - Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

I'm not sure if they just don't ask how you want your steak cooked, or if it was just me they didn't ask, but either way, they completely burnt mine. And it's not like everyone's steak came out that way. All the others were cooked medium, except mine. I also happened to be the only Black person at the table, which makes it feel a little suspicious. Needless to say, I probably won't be back. read more

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Marina Grille is a great spot to meet up with some friends for lunch or dinner. The bar/restaurant is on the water and is big enough to fit a big party. There is paid parking in front of the spot. There are many American food items on the menu such as chips, pizza, fries, etc. The pizza was good! There is a large drink menu and they have specials on weekdays. Ton of TVs around to watch your favorite games! The staff was nice. I would definitely come back here again! read more

Been there two times this week ! Has the strawberries fields with chicken one day and then with salmon the next absolutely delicious !!!! Amazing service and love the deck and outside dining this is in walking distance to where I live and I walk there as much as I can read more

Me and a bunch of friends went out on a Tuesday. The location is big and inhibits a very upscale atmosphere. The lightening is def low. Our waitress just felt blah! We all commented how disengaged she was with us. I ordered the margarita, pizza and a winter drink with Irish Whisky. The drink was over powering with a sugar taste to it. Not my best drink. The pizza was not great for what I paid. It was so bland. For a brick stone pie, it just doesn't look good. I rather the basil be chopped then full like this. Just seeing the photo, you can tell it doesn't look the best. I was not impressed and during the summer, if you need to park close to the restaurant, you have to pay to park. There are other spots that are free, but may require a walk. I passed this spot for years and after finally trying, I can't say I will be back anytime soon. read more

Marina Grille - Margherita Pizza - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

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Thank you to Nancy & Sean for the best accommodations for 10 people celebrating a great friends 75th birthday. We had an awesome time from start to finish. The black ties band is awesome. Our server John couldn't do enough. The place is decorated amazing.the food was so delicious. Thank you for the memories we made tonight. You never disappoint see you soon read more

Came for the views, stayed for the creamsicle margarita that Wes Bowlby shook up like a wizard with a bar towel -- tasted like summer on a jet ski. Ava Ondecker was my server -- tiny, quick, and somehow everywhere at once like a caffeinated hummingbird. Wes and Ava = the dream team. Marina Grille, please put them in the employee hall of fame immediately. P.S. And let's not forget Kim Bass -- the picture of professionalism with just the right amount of sass. She runs the floor like a seasoned pro and still manages to make you laugh between refills. read more

My friends and I came to Marina grille after a day at the shore for dinner. We had to wait ~15 minutes, so we walked along the water while we waited. We were seated inside and we ordered the summer martini, blackberry marg, cracked egg pizza, spicy vodka rigatoni, and fish and chips. I really liked my summer martini, but my friend thought the blueberry marg was too strong. As a fan of egg in pizza, I enjoyed my pizza and my friends also loved what they ordered. The restaurant also has a bar on the inside and the outside if you're just looking for a drink. Overall, I had a great time at Marina Grill and it's worth a try if you're in belmar! read more

Marina Grille - Spicy Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Fish & Chips, Cracked Egg Pizza - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Took a ride on the train to come for some apps and drinks. The view is amazing right on the water. Unfortunately the service was not the best. I expected much better service. read more

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Marina Grille has become a staple for our family since we moved into the area. We've celebrated Mothers Day, two birthdays, lunch & casual dinners here. The food is always delicious, very fresh seafood. The views on the patio are gorgeous, & the drinks & ambiance are always fabulous. Service is also always great. read more

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Great atmosphere and outdoor seating right over the marina. Parking requires a ParkMobile fee after 4 pm. I had the Flounder sandwich which looked cooked from frozen strips to me. I'd probably try one of the pizzas next time. read more

Marina Grille - Flounder Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Ok so it's on the water and you are really going here for the view. The food is really expensive and the portions are small. Empanada appetizer is 2 small empanadas for 12 bucks. If u order a margarita pizza $16 it comes out like a little personal size pizza like a kid would get at chuck e cheese. It's not even the prices that big me about this place as much as the portion sizes. Make a normal size pizza, put 4 pieces of appetizer on a plate, stop making people leave hungry . Parking lot is always packed here so be ready to walk , paid parking on the north side, free parking on the south side lot. The front door has been broken for like 2 months and slams when it closes, weird how the place ignores this. The sunset view is pretty much your reason to go here. read more