This was our first time eating at Hooks Bar & Grill. It was in walking distance to our Motel which…read moremade dinner very easy. We ordered the crab cake sliders , the lobster roll , and the shrimp cocktail . I also got a Heineken 0.0. Overall the meal was really good. We loved the bar atmosphere and being able to watch baseball while we ate. I enjoyed that there were also arcade games and things to do. My only reason for giving it 4 stars and not 5 was because of the lobster roll. The lobster meat itself was a little tough and the roll was a little soggy and not toasted up like we hoped for. But it was still okay. The sliders were delicious! And the shrimp were also pretty tasty. Service was phenomenal and we were seated right away. If we're in the area again, we'll definitely stop back in!

I'm sorry the lobster roll was empty and not worth the expense. Consider not putting on a hotdog…read moreroll. And filling out Service nice guy at bar tops Too loud with crowded areas

Always good here. Beer is cold, we sat at the bar and our bartender (Kyle, I'm horrible with names)…read morewas the best, not just down here but anywhere in a while. Full bar and he was working the service bar too, but was attentive, engaging, even explained some soccer rules to us. Klees is always good, live music was ok, not overpowering. If you come down to seaside, this is a good spot for dinner, they do get busy so be patient. We had spinach/artichoke dip, chicken salad but wrap and a corned beef sandwich, the beef was very lean (bonus). And the potato salad was a nice option over fries.

The service here is exceptional. I have never had a bad experience or a bad meal here. The time…read morebefore last, I came with my cousin and we sat at the bar which is extremely large and comfortable. Our bartender was excellent and after hearing I was vegetarian, she recommended the eggplant sandwich. The eggplant is thin and perfectly crisp. I low key wish this was an eggplant parm or dressed with some type of sauce, but it's delicious on its own. Last night we went Klee's and the food was good but the service was exceptional. Our waitress was extremely attentive. I got the eggplant sandwich with fries which I almost forgot about (I don't know how). Their fries are crisp and incredible. My mom got the meatloaf and instead of mashed potatoes got fries. Instead of broccoli, she got green beans. The portions were huge and she was very happy with the substitutions. We also got dessert which we regret not sharing because their portions were huge. She got the chocolate peanut butter pie and I got the apple crisp. The apple crisp was stacked. Both were good! Next time we will definitely split dessert because we were stuffed. I highly recommend checking this spot out. Oh if you are in the mood for lighter food, their nutty pear salad is so refreshing and yummy! I will definitely be back!

Went to check out big pizza..... Wasn't disappointed…read more.. Cheesesteak was delicious, as were the sawmill fries! Wife's Greek salad was fresh and delicious. Service was fine. Only minus was loud crowd. Wouldn't have minded it back in the day, but now???? Definitely would come back for takeout.

It's a little sad, in the past I've left glowing reviews for the great pizza and ice cold beer. The…read moreonly thing good are the bartenders. The pizza was at one time the best on the boardwalk (my opinion) I looked forward to coming here every year. Now, the pizza is nearly inedible. What happened? It almost can't be picked up, it's like eating a handful of wet dough. The staff is still amazing, but I can't see going back unless I see people saying it's good again. The bar top is old and "sticky" the bathrooms are full of graffiti, I understand it's random, but the same graffiti was there a year ago?

We went on Saturday night and there were plenty of tables available. I don't know why because this…read moreplace has really good food and service and should be packed. My wife got the burger and I I got the brown sugar bourbon wings. She said the burger and fries were very good. The wings were great! There are plenty of TVs to watch the games. There is a large bar available too. Our server Joe was great!! He was very helpful and polite. I forgot my credit card and he came and looked for us after we left. Thanks Joe I hope more people try this restaurant.

Anytime you drive by you'll see a full parking lot. That tell you it's popular and the menus has…read moresomething for every taste.

We had a welcome reception for our wedding here, and it was so fun! Live music and great drinks! We…read moregot so many compliments on the venue reception! And Fatima was so wonderful to work with! Will definitely visit again. The food was decent.

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. DO NOT COME HERE…read more This was one of the most unpleasant customer service experiences I've ever experienced in my whole life. I originally had a reservation for 8:00 PM but emailed to change it to 8:30 PM. The restaurant confirmed the change in writing. Later, when I received a text confirmation showing 8:00 PM, I called to verify the reservation time and was told it was 8:30 PM. I called a second time later that day just to be safe and was again told everything was set for 8:30 PM. We arrived at 8:36 PM expecting to be seated for our 8:30 reservation. Instead, owner Fatima Basit immediately told us that our reservation had been canceled because we had missed the 15-minute grace period for an 8:00 PM reservation. I explained that the reservation had been changed to 8:30 PM, that I had received written confirmation of the change, and that I had called twice to verify it. Rather than acknowledging that there may have been a mistake somewhere, she immediately became argumentative and repeatedly questioned whether what I was saying was true. What bothered me most wasn't the reservation mix-up. Mistakes happen. It was the attitude. There was no attempt to understand what had happened, no apology for the confusion, and no effort to find a solution. The conversation became confrontational almost immediately. At one point she aggressively questioned employees in front of us about whether they had spoken to me on the phone. The employees looked visibly uncomfortable, and the whole interaction felt unnecessarily hostile. We had specifically planned our evening around watching the Knicks game there and were really looking forward to it. Instead, we spent the start of the night arguing over a reservation that had been confirmed for 8:30 PM both by email and over the phone. I've been coming to LBI for decades and was excited to support this business. Unfortunately, after the way we were treated, we left and won't be returning. The reservation error itself was frustrating, but the owner's rude, dismissive, and confrontational behavior is what made this experience so disappointing.

Good food. Good drinks. Nice selection on all of them. Good…read moreservers and bartenders. Can't wait for the brunch buffet to restart.

Nice views, staff is nice, burger was good. Great vibe. People had their dogs on the outside patio…read morearea. Theres a small bar outside patio area on the water. Few small tables out there too. We sat inside overlooking the water late afternoon.

Great Service Bar and Tables Lively Crowd…read more Live Music Very good food I highly recommend Chefs Specials steaks are tender and cooked to perfection Fantastic Daily Specials

All I can say is I won't go back. Very rude. From the hostess to the bartender. I left and realized…read moreI left my salad called and they threw it out right away. I asked for a new one because I took two bites and they said no that was your responsibility to remember it. Okay my bad I forgot it but the nasty attitude and the treatment are deplorable. Who doesn't put it aside maybe for a few minutes. I have literally been harassed here several times during different occasions.

The food is great and big portions and prices are very reasonable. Mary & Genesia as bartenders…read moreare the very best always smiling.

Cute little dive bar that had a surprisingly big lunch crowd on a rainy Saturday. Service was…read morevery good. One waitress covering too many tables... but she made it work. The food was just OK. The boneless chicken wings were not fried, breaded or wing-like. They were grilled chicken breasts diced into cubes with a dip in buffalo sauce. Chicken fingers/chicken wings are a staple in a place like this. I really wasn't expecting them to botch it. But they did. I won't be back. But give it a try for yourself.

Service at the bar is the best. All the bartenders are very friendly. We love wine and meatball…read moreWednesday nights and burger night Thursday. The burger specials always on point and cooked to perfection.

I've been here a few times recently. Just love this place. Always great food and a wonderful staff…read more I've had family dinners with my children, sat at the bar in a high top with girlfriends and sat in the back room with a large family party of 10. All excellent in every way!

always great food and great company A go to place for lunch…read moreor dinner go early if you want to spot at the bar

This place is always great. In 2025 voted one of the top bars in NJ Thats "worth the trip". That's…read moreaccurate. Got a BLT burger cooked 100% perfectly; came with the crispiest fries, crunchiest pickle slices and the best cole slaw.