After a day of fishing with Odie at Sandy Hook National Recreation Area, I stopped at Moby's Lobster Deck for a bite before heading home. Moby's has a large deck on the water and is dog friendly. Oatie appreciates Moby's dog friendly attitude. Their menu is not extensive they offer the basics like lobster rolls, steamers and clam chowder. I ordered the lobster roll which you can purchase as I either a half ($13) or whole ($.25). There is enough lobster on the roll to make it acceptable. The roll is softer than I would like it to be. The service can be slow when their is a crowd but was not today. They offer beer and ice cream which is a local favorite spot, as well. With a large deck on the inlet, it's relaxing with great views. Buying a seafood dinner anywhere on the New Jersey shore is not cheap and Moby's offers a better deal than all the other places I've tried. read more

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Moby's Lobster Deck is a Jersey Shore MUST! Every time I'm in Jersey, a stop at Moby's Lobster Deck is non-negotiable -- and for good reason! This place never disappoints. On my most recent visit, I had the steamers as usual, and WOW -- they were absolutely delicious! Fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. It's the kind of dish that reminds you why you keep coming back. The laid-back atmosphere, amazing views, and consistently great seafood make Moby's a standout every single time. Whether you're a local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and stop in for a quick bite. Trust me -- you'll be hooked! read more

Moby's Lobster Deck - 2 half orders of steamers - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

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Moby's Lobster Deck is a great spot to grab ice cream--fast and friendly service with prices that are hard to beat. Perfect for a quick treat by the water. read more

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We stumbled upon this place while craving ice cream with my friends, and we were delighted with our experience. A week later, my husband, kids , and I came and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite of the food we ordered. Since it's a takeout-only restaurant, there's no need for a server. Sodas are complimentary, and is dog-friendly. The outdoor seating offers a view of the bridge leading to Sandy Hook. They serve fresh lobster and clams, which are perfect for families. Plus, being pet-friendly is a bonus! read more

Moby's Lobster Deck - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

Amazing food, service is relatively fast, and I love how the restaurant is on the water so we can see the boats. BBQ Bacon burger is insanely good. read more

I'm thrilled to have coming back after so many years, the place ambience and food still awesome You can't get a better fish place like Moby's an authentic fish shack ! read more

Moby's Lobster Deck - My best friend from Australia Matt he loved it - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

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Your basic shore seafood shack, with enough choices for those shy of fish and other seafood. The food can be uneven; fried food great one time and 'meh' on another. Not cheap for what you get. read more

Please don't eat the food here. It's a great location. The ice cream is good and the drinks are good, but their interpretation of New England clam chowder was like a watery soup. The lobster rolls had lobster that was very very old and fishy. The steamers came out and had clearly been sitting for several hours. They were ice cold. I won't eat here again, but I may come here and have an ice cream. read more

Moby's Lobster Deck - This is supposed to be New England clam chowder clearly they have never been to New England - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

Seafood is delicious and eating next to the water is awesome! This is a gem and very low key.

Steamers were great and served with the super salty cooking liquid which was a a pleasant surprise. Lobster roll was solid. read more

It's so fun to do there. It's definitely a "summer" place. Love the low-key vibe and the outdoor seating deck is perfect (as long as it's not chilly and windy). They run out of some options later on in the day so you know everything is fresh!!! Food is honestly solid. Fresh. Nothing great though the casual summer vibe is perfect and they have a bar which is great. You stand on line to order. They call your number....great for kids. Limited options but everything you could need for the seafood and non-seafood folks. read more

Had a burger and New England clam chowder. The soup was delicious and the fries were very good.

Overall a good spot. Food has gone downhill in the last few years compared to 5 years ago. Food was decent. Fast service. Good ambiance when the weather is nice on the deck. read more

Moby's Lobster Deck - Festival Platter (Crab Cake, Scallop, Clam Strip) and 1/2 Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

I order a lobster roll they give me a cold lobster roll and when i asked why it was cold they replied we only have cold ones i said you should of told me that before she replies ok.. read more

If you want good, fresh, seafood without the fanfare of a restaurant with a wait staff, look no further. This gem has a nice outdoor deck with ample seating. The beer is cold and watching the boats come in and our provides a restful atmosphere with delicious food. read more

Moby's Lobster Deck - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

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Moby's Lobster Deck is typically a positive experience for me. You have to keep your expectations in check. Simply put, this is super casual waterfront dining, a la picnic tables, rustic wood deck, a help yourself sort of place. Raw clams, a better-than-average burger and french fries, and a draft beer with waterfront breezes and sun; it doesn't get much better. Yes, the menu has ups and downs, some items are so-so, and some are on the pricey side. But if you have plans for an easy waterfront spot for a raw clam bar, this place will satisfy your needs. Just watch out for the super-aggressive seagulls hovering overhead! read more

Moby's Lobster Deck - Fresh clams, jersey shore, tradition. - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

Tried this place for the first time and absolutely loved it! We got the hot butter lobster rolls and we all loved it! The portion size was very generous. The fries that came with the roll were kind of awful though. The crab dip was delicious, served with warm bread. I wish we had come earlier in the day as the place is right on the water with a large outdoor deck with seating. They had live music and a grassy area with lawn games. The staff was friendly and efficient. Would def come back read more

Second time back was kinda disappointing!! Lobster rolls were smaller and clam chowder was probably at the bottom of the barrel, it was all broth no substance. Kinda sad about this because I had such a good experience the first time. read more

Moby's Lobster Deck - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

I won't go again. The clam strips, shrimp and cod platter was measly and taste was mediocre. I seriously doubt it was fresh, it looked like frozen tv dinner food. The cole slaw was bland. The person shucking clams and oysters only sliced off the top shell. So I had to use a plastic knife to scrape it off the shell. the steamers were great however and so was the deck seating. read more

The food is amazing and the same quality as bahrs next store! I love the fast service and beautiful views of the river! Favorite place to go in the summer! No wait time and high quality seafood read more

Moby's Lobster Deck - Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

Pathetic. They jacked the prices way up. They run out of stuff that comes with the meal and don't tell you and still charge the same inflated price. When complaining to the staff they cop an attitude. We are so done with this place. Wouid give zero stars if possible. Avoid this place at ALL costs. read more

I actually don't know why I keep coming here... I guess is because I'm so hungry by the time I leave the beach that I find this place very convenient but the service is low and the food is really below average read more

Fantastic local take out joint. Been going here since 1987. The wifey dined on a lobster roll, which I might add, was very light on mayo and just the proper amount of celery. I enjoyed the fried cod fillet with Manhattan Clam Chowder and we split a crab cake, sans bun. Food was super fresh prepared to order and delicious. Window girls were pleasant and pets allowed! Not cheap but worth every penny. read more

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I'm a big fan of this place for their atmosphere and food. Though you will pay a little more than you expect for a lunch or dinner on a "deck," it's set up like a snack bar so there's no need to tip a server. They have a bar, great seafood selection (I'm a fan of their soft shell crab sandwich), and they offer land lover meals too. It's very family friendly and the seating area is set completely outdoors, with a part of it set under an awning for those not willing to sit out in the sunlight. The view of the water and Sandy Hook isn't the most glamorous you'll ever get but it's super relaxing nonetheless. Overall, it's a great place to take the family or friends for a nice lunch or early dinner during the summer. Don't feel like a full beach day? Grab food at Moby's! read more

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Ordered two lobster rolls and a burger. $80 later. The lobster rolls are literally served on hot dog buns. And not even good fresh ones. Very little lobster. More tomato and lettuce. The fries were good, but there weren't enough of them to be considered a serving. read more

First time visiting the Atlantic Highlands and won't be the last. I will be back to Moby's for sure many more times now that I found this place. Order your food, walk up a few steps to the bar and grab a drink and finally a few more steps to the patio deck seating with amazing views of the NYC skyline, as well as looking over to Sandy Hook. Reasonably priced, locally sourced seafood and I'm sold. It was a gorgeous day when we visited and we still got a table on overlooking the water. You can even dock your boat and grab some food! The staff was very friendly, explaining everything and giving wonderful recommendations. And the best part, on the side is the ice cream part! It shares a parking lot with Bahr's Landing so I imagine it's hard to find parking on weekends and around dinner time. The crab cake sandwich and clam strip platter was the perfect amount of food for two! Can't wait to go back! read more

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My first ever "1" star review!!! Rating is for the Ice Cream Window... Ice cream is the biggest rip off... "Single scoop" isn't even 1/2 a scoop and they charge $3.50!!! Stay away... $3.50 for 1/2 a scoop of Blue Bunny ice cream??? I think the kids that work here don't care, the management doesn't care or both. No thanks!! read more

Moby's Lobster Deck - Ice cream (rip off) window... Ssssssslow service - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

After a long day at Sandy Hook, you may need to place to hang out and refresh. Moby's is located right by the new bridge with shared ample parking with Bahrs. They offer combo of lobster, mussels, steamers and corns for $33. Actually that's not bad of a price, but we decided to get Large Lobster Rolls ($19) and a cup of New England Clam Chowder. While waiting for our order, we moved on to the bar. We ordered Frozen Piña Cola, half order of Steamers and half a dozen of Oysters. Piña Colada was a little weak; however, the steamers and oyster were clean and fresh. Finally, we got called for our order. We proceeded to the deck in the back. The deck is pretty spacious overlooked the Sandy Hook Bay. It was kind of serene actually despite how crowded. Definitely a great spot to hang out! I agree with previous review about how staff hate their jobs. Money doesn't grow on tree, so if you expect good tip, you're gonna need to work a little harder for it. Dang, I forgot to try the wheat beer from the bar! read more

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The standard fried seafood plates are available as well as cold beer. Not much else you can ask for on a warm sunny day near the beach! We rode here on bicycles and were able to chain the bikes close to the restaurant. The food is fine. Crab cakes were good. They give a lot of fries! read more

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I feel like they're better than ever! Recently went back for the first time this season and the clams and oysters were amazing! Nothing's changed here except they've added a little more space between tables. read more

everything about this restaurant makes it the perfect place for a casual, satisfying meal after a day at the beach... or any day for that matter!! my family and i have been coming here for decades and it never disappoints! i believe that this is a part of the Bahr's family association but it's very unique from the main restaurant. it's only open during the nicer summer months and completely outdoors. another cool part about this spot is that most of their staff are college kids who work there to raise funds for college. they are all so sweet, attentive, and animated. when you're going, make sure to get extra fries and coleslaw! they are staples and personally i like putting them together- makes the BEST combo! they used to give more fries in a serving but now they have unfortunately became more stingy with them. they are sooo good though! always hot, crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. and for mains, i always go for the fisherman's platter, grilled salmon, and shrimps on the raw from the bar. their dishes never disappoint and are always fresh and cooked to perfection!! read more

This is a good quick spot to go after a long day at the beach. Good fried seafood and decent lobster rolls. The French fries are delish! Beer served too. Best of all, the view is amazing. Worth the visit!! read more

Moby's Lobster Deck - Good quick bites and beer for after a long day at the beach - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

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The lobster Cobb salad was delicious. The service was good. Staff was very friendly. Definitely will go back

We love this little clam shack! Their food is delicious, their clams are fresh and their drink selections are surprisingly great for a little shack. I love their frozen drink options! We've never been disappointed going here. Love being able to sit outdoors on the water while eating fresh seafood. Their prices are extremely reasonable compared to the other places in town read more

The food was delicious and atmosphere casual and easy. Food was ready quickly and good value! Will definitely go again, loved it was dog friendly and cocktails delicious too! read more

Low quality food. Good was cold. Portions way to small for the price. Will not come back and recommending anyone who likes quality see food to go somewhere else. read more

Moby's Lobster Deck - Cold & saggy Calamari which are supposed to be crispy and hot. - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

HIGHLANDS: Moby's Lobster Deck & Ice Cream is a unique restaurant in that all the dining tables are outside with options to be under the sun, umbrellas or wooden canopy. Order at the "snackbar," then wait for your number to be called to pick up your food/drinks. You can also get ice cream! Relax and enjoy the views of the Shrewsbury river, Sandy Hook, and the Route 36 bridge. read more

Moby's Lobster Deck - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

Lobster Deck? Nawwww!! SO disappointed!! We heard this place was owned by Bahrs, which we frequent, so when Bahrs was super busy on Saturday afternoon when we wanted lobster rolls, we thought why not sit next door, should be the same food, right? Wrong! I'll start with the good, nice location with great view of the water on the deck, they have a full bar, pricey, but hey you're at the water with drink in hand, you're gonna pay for that. The teen taking our order was indifferent not rude just 'there'. Bartender said goodbye, have a nice day when we left other than that, no interaction with staff. You place your order, they call your number over a loud speaker and you go up and get it. The clam strips were crisp and tasty with some nice big pieces, would have been great if they could spare the lemon, one tiny piece for a platter of clams is cheesy. They get two stars for view and clams. The hot dog was large, don't know what kind but S bit into it and there was a bone in it ewww, Im not a hot fog eater usually but that sounds like some pretty crappy dogs they are using and if that happened to me I think it would make me sick, but he ate it anyway lol..Fries were pretty good as well, kids liked them. Now I will say the prices are the same as Bahrs, I even purposefully checked that the lobster roll was the same price, but thats where the similarities ended. This "lobster roll" is an embarrassment to the owners, DO NOT waste your money when right next door you can get one with big chunks of lobster and NO filler. Firstly, it doesn't say anyplace on the menu (see photo) that my tiny hotdog bun will be filled with shredder lettuce (I hate shredded lettuce but that's beside the point) and tomatoes (my Daughter is allergic, so thanks for the heads up) then they put a tiny bit of WAY overly salted shredded lobster salad on top of the pile of lettuce it was so salty like taking a handful of salt and eating it and honestly so shredded up that Im not sure it was even lobster this tiny bit of grossness for $20?!?!? Do yourself a favor and pass on lobster roll..go for a drink, clams and view. read more

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The lobster roll was not very tasty. It lacked freshness and had no substance. I may come back for a burger.

I am really trying to be fair with this review so here it goes. My husband and I stopped in today and got the fried shrimp basket along with a platter. I think it was called the festival platter? But I'm not sure. It had scallops, a crabcake, and clam strips. I also ordered a mango margarita. The margarita were amazing. The food however was a different story. When we got the platter, there was a 3 inch wide crabcake that was about the thickness of a pencil. It did have a decent amount of shredded crab in it but wasn't very flavorful. The scallops were fried, very juicy and sweet. I think we got four of them along with a handful of fried clam strips and another handful of french fries. All served on a paper plate. This platter was $25. In my opinion I should've gotten more for my money. I totally could've done without the french fries and I would've taken two more scallops in their place. I might come back here another time to try something else however Bahrs is right next-door so I might end up going there before hand LOL! read more