Fresh seafood, waterfront views, and a relaxing afternoon along the Jersey Shore made for the perfect lunch at One Willow. We skipped brunch and went straight for the seafood favorites, starting with fresh little neck clams and the bright, refreshing citrus calamari with fennel, yuzu vinaigrette, and citrus segments that tasted like summer on a plate. The spaghetti with local littleneck clams was packed with flavor, perfectly balanced with white wine, colatura, breadcrumbs, and aged Parmesan. Paired with an Arnold Palmer and the tropical "Vacation Mode" cocktail, it was the kind of meal that makes you want to stay by the water all afternoon. read more

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I'm really surprised this spot doesn't have an even higher rating! This is one of the best outdoor dining restaurants I've been at, specifically for the gorgeous waterfront views. On a beautiful, warm and breezy day, this is the spot to be! The staff was friendly and everything we ordered was delicious. We got a variety of raw bar items, including the oysters and ceviche, and also the tomato salad, which was amazing! Great vibes all around read more

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I've been to One Willow multiple times for different occasions and it never disappoints. Whether it's a baby shower, celebrating a birthday or a girls night, the food and vibes are always great. read more

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My husband and I recently ate here on a date night. It unfortunately was raining, so we did not enjoy the outdoor space, but the view was still lovely. We were seated at a high top by the bar since many of the tables were unavailable. We both enjoyed cocktails and a charcuterie board. The cocktails were delicious (I had the 732 and he had Take my money and Rum - something like that). The charcuterie was plentiful and bonus, had burrata. I enjoyed a lobster roll (cold- the level of mayonnaise and flavor was excellent) and he had a burger. Both were delicious. We were too full for dessert, but will try it next time! read more

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Once again, excellent food was paired with superior service at our dockside table. Complimentary champagne started our anniversary dinner, a lovely gesture. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her half dozen oysters and I had a nice beet salad. She then enjoyed the bluefin tuna entree with sushi rice and jicama cabbage slaw. I had the excellent scallops with corn over a tasty cream sauce. read more

One Willow - Beet Salad - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

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Prefacing this review that I went in December (off season) but it was SO good! For appetizers we got a bunch of the fresh seafood - shout out to the crab cups! For my meal I got the Cobb salad (never usually order a salad but it sounded so good) with added blackened shrimp and it did not disappoint. The dirty martini was perfect, and the server was really good. The ambiance is great - right on the water with big windows all around. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

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Incredible experience overall. Really good food, anything they make is wonderful combined with Lovely views- can't go wrong. (Pro tip: Make your reservations early, they book up several weeks in advance, it's worth the planning ahead.) (it's hard to get in because it's that good.) read more

Came here on their dock and dine option and I must say -- very fancy yet chill at the same time! Doggies are allowed on the outside deck areas, combined with a beautiful view of the bay and plenty of room at the large bar area, I can see how this place is a crowd pleaser. For food, I opted for the beet salad with a side of chicken. It was a nice size portion for the price and my mocktail, The Layla, was delightful and refreshing. I would highly recommend going with the ginger beer rather than the lemonade so as not to be too sweet. The service was decent, although they did forget the calamari I ordered at first, but with a little reminder, it came out very quickly. They were also very quick and attentive to accommodate the dogs we had with some water, so that was very nice on their part. For the calamari, I've never had battered/lightly crispy olives and that was definitely a nice surprise, highly recommend that as an appetizer. Looking forward to coming here again, especially since before I left they were setting up for live music, so that's definitely a plus! read more

One Willow - The Layla with Ginger Beer instead of Lemonade --- very refreshing mocktail option - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

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I went here on a Tuesday evening with a friend. We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the beautiful view , live music, and comfy breeze. The service was kind, polite and respectful. If you love martinis , I highly recommend the 732 and the pistachio. So delicious. The serving size is generous and all the food was very good. I would go back ! read more

Lovely spot on the water-spacious too. Valet parking if the lot is packed. Sophia was an excellent waitress, ending each 'specials' choice with the prices. Well crafted house Bloody Mary ($20, though), with a snow crab claw garnish. Tokyo shrimp were flashed in rice flour, so nice and crispy with a bit of heat. Really good. Lobster roll pricey ($40 market price) but tasty. BLT presented on their charred bread was delicious. Above average fries, good slaw too. read more

Came here for HH after a beach day and sat at the outside bar. Great view and vibes. The bartender could have been a little friendlier/helpful, but everything else was good! We ordered exclusively off the happy hour menu and all the food was fantastic. We had the wings, mussels, Kani salad, and the tuna tacos. The HH cocktails were also great! We will definitely be back for happy hour! read more

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The outdoor ambiance and the atmosphere is amazing and the drinks very good. I love the pier they built. The food is ok quality and should be better for the prices they charge but 100/100 for the views. Service is very good read more

One Willow - Oyster - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

We recently hosted a baby shower at One Willow . The space was elegant and welcoming. Just the perfect atmosphere for a such a special day. The Event Coordinator, Ashley, was absolutely exceptional. She made sure every detail was perfect and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly ! The food was outstanding as well and beautifully presented! The entire experience was flawless. read more

Just the perfect Sunday Brunch spot when I New Jersey. Waterfront dining. Live DJ and the bonus was sax player very entertaining. Menu was awesome. Boozy Brunch was all the hype. Recommend for date or just the girls. Danielle was our server she was the best read more

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Everything it was great. Service. Food was great Atmosphere was great. Really enjoyed it. read more

Key Lime Pie! If you have anything here make sure you have this. It's beyond! I don't even like key lime and holy molly amazing

The specials were not at all conducive to the other accompanying items. Waited for awhile for my burger came cold sent it back received another lukewarm the fries were cold. My dear friend got fish it was lukewarm and the risotto was beyone edible i came here 2 years ago hardly ate my entree but my friend wanted to come gave it another chance $200 for this meal WTF i cannot believe this place is still in Business read more

Really enjoyed the food at 1Willow -- the lobster roll and blackened scallops were excellent. Service was friendly and on point too. The only downside was the drinks. The Beach Pass tasted like watered-down juice, and the Take My Money, which I think is one of their signature cocktails, was watery and unbalanced. I'd definitely come back for the food and vibe, just hoping the cocktails improve a bit. read more

Food was great. We ate outside on the deck which was perfect. Live music was awesome. Our server Taylor and the bus boy Nick were very attentive and gave great suggestions. read more

Melanie was a great server, AWESOME!!! Will recommend this place!! Great food, service, great staff :)

Came across their IG page and added it to places I want to try. So Sunday after church we took a drive and decided to give it a try. I'm a little more adventurous than my husband so I didn't know what to expect but wow! As we were walking in someone walking out said if you don't have reservations they won't seat you outside but we went in anyway and they were super friendly and said you can sit in the bar area anywhere you can find a table. In my opinion the bar area was so much nicer anyway. We were right on the water and the views of the ocean and the boats going by were spectacular. They had live acoustic music giving it a vacation vibe. My husband is a picky eater no seafood but the dishes coming out looked amazing. We ordered the chicken sandwiches and they were delicious even the French fries cooked perfectly. The only thing I would say is I wish they had more land lover options. Our server was great too. So happy we decided to try a new place. Will definitely be back. read more

One Willow - Chicken sandwich. Delicious. - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

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Great restaurant near the Sea Streak ferry right on the water. One Willow not only has great views but it also has great food, drinks and service. I'd recommend One Willow for both a meal with friends or family as well as to get a drink/apps at the bar since the bar area is quite spacious. The atmosphere is lively and a mix of casual and nice attire. read more

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One Willow has the most spectacular views and the food is always delicious. Their service is always friendly, professional and courteous. There's a young man there, Aidan K, who we're always delighted to see. Perfect example of what makes One Willow so special. read more

From start to finish, everything was great. The hostesses are lovely, the atmosphere is beautiful, the food was delicious, the service was on point and the prices were fair. Will definitely be returning. read more

I had the pleasure of meeting the hostess Alexis when I visited your restaurant . Alexis was professional n very courteous to my party of 6. The food was perfection . I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone . Ty Alexis for everything . read more

Food is mediocre. Decor was lovely. Service was very good. Management was arrogant. Be careful about food allergies--they do not list nuts in their offerings. Could have led to an allergic reaction. Customer was blamed. No hospitality to make the situation right until a showdown with the manager. Could have been completely avoided if the manager had a more customer friendly solution to a problem created by the restaurant. Hopefully, others with food allergies can avoid a similar situation. read more

Outside bar ambiance was great drinks were very good and the bartenders were fantastic. She had great recommendations and was very attentive. The food was ok I was a bit disappointed as I was expecting and little more. Overall experience was great and would definitely go back again and try some other dishes. The clams appetizer was very good the rock shrimp and calamari were just ok. There was a lot of other dishes I plan on trying out next trip there. read more

While once again another overpriced place in New Jersey by the water too much money for drinks too much money for the food, but it does taste good. But if you want to spend over a hundred plus dollars 42 meals have at it, I know I won't read more

Had Pasta al Limone. Pepper was a featured ingredient on the menu description. The dish came without the pepper. It was notable because the dish had a very mild flavor. I was able to retrieve a pepper grinder from the serving station that was almost inoperable. The result was a $38 entree that was disappointing. read more

HIGHLANDS: New Jersey is blessed with so many great restaurants, especially in the Bayshore area, and we are blessed that many of them are dog friendly! This includes the gem One Willow, a gorgeous restaurant with an outdoor dining area overlooking the Sandy Hook bay! Leashed dogs are allowed. The ambience and decor of the restaurant with the bay in the background feels like a vacation. You can even see the Seastreak Ferry commuting by! You can eat on the deck for lunch and dinner and their pier seating is only open for dinner and you are truly dining over the water. The food is excellent; we had the crispy fried bravas potatoes, blistered shishito peppers, and the tuna tacos along with a couple of cocktails. The wait staff was super friendly too! They are open all-year-round and plan to keep their outdoor dining open too; call before you go to make sure. They also offer curbside pickup and delivery. The also have a food truck, Willow on Wheels, in their parking lot where dogs can join you too! Call for hours. read more

One Willow - Gorgeous dog friendly restaurant with views of Sandy Hook Bay and delicious food/drinks! - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

Prime location for a summer gathering...* We were a group of 7 for our monthly get together. Waterfront dining was our criteria for this month. This place certainly isn't cheap. But let's face it, the summer months are also a prime time season especially down here in the Atlantic Highlands. For a starter (and off of the specials menu),we shared the peaches & prosciutto. This was wrapped that had a local honey drizzled on top with just a little sea salt. So good. :) Main courses... Lobster spaghetti for her while I chose the rigatoni. Both were very good. Portions at this place are a decent size. No leftovers, at least for our gathering. Save room for dessert. If you have a sweet tooth, try the sticky toffee date cake. That was served still very warm. Cost per person for a weekend dinner $75 each. Reservations, at least two weeks prior to your Saturday dinner. *As are most places are down the shore. Enjoy USC #8 read more

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Happy Hour with music and a view. We seated ourselves at a high top overlooking the bay and the bartenders were quick to take our drink orders. With friends we ordered all the HH offerings to share. The dishes were not big but pretty tasty and was just what we needed. We were asked if we wanted another round of drinks before the specials ended. A real nice evening was made even better by the music of Bob Burger and Jimmy Leahey. Carl Gentry another musician we enjoy was there another night for equally great night. read more

We went here for Easter, making a reservation the day before. We were looking for a restaurant on the water that we haven't already visited. I have to say, it was definitely worth the hour drive. Not only is this place gorgeous (both inside and out), the staff are extremely friendly (from the hostess, to the bartenders, to the wait staff}. We arrived about 30 minutes prior to our reservation and decided to have a drink at the bar. We were greeted by the most friendlist bartenders I've ever met (one of which actually became our server when our table was ready - Hi, Taylor!). Their recommendations were helpful (both for drinks and dinner). I started off with a glass of Prosecco while my bf had one of their specialty drinks (Jersey Surfin). Both were delicious. We were quickly seated at our table. For appetizers, we had snow crab claws, jumbo shrimp and a dozen select oysters. The presentation alone was beautiful. For dinner, I had the tuna in red curry and my bf had the rack of lamb special with a lobster tail on the side. I went a little out of my comfort zone with the tuna selection (I'm usualy a burger girl) and had them cook it medium just to play it safe. I have to say, it was one of the tastiest dishes I've ever eaten. My bf said his rack of lamb was outstanding and he wanted to pick them up and eat off the bone, but this isn't the type of place to do that. For dessert, we both had ice cream and I had a cappucino. Again, everything was delicious. During our meal, Taylor must have informed the chef that this was our first visit, because he came out to introduce himself and ask us how everything was. Additionally, the owner (I believe he's the owner) Jason came over a few times to check on us. His family was also there celebrating Easter. From the staff, to the atmosphere, to the entire vibe of the this place, it felt like I was celebrating Easter with family. Although there was a two-hour table limit, you never felt rushed. The attention to detail (refilling glasses, taking away dirty dishes, etc.) was incredible. We will definitely be making this one of our regular places to eat, especially since Taylor told us about their Happy Hour on Fridays where you can sit out on the deck and just relax and have a drink (or even work remotely, if that's your thing). Run (don't walk) to One Willow! You will not be disappointed! read more

Upscale restaurant adjoining the marina in the Highlands. Nice ambiance. Indoor and outdoor seating, as well as seating at the bar. Seafood oriented menu but there are meat, chicken, and vegetable options available. We started with the Sicilian summer salad which was refreshing. We then had spaghetti with clams; and fish (cod) and chips (fries). Both entrees were ample, well prepared, and delicious. Excellent staff. Parking for car or boat are on site. read more

This is a wonderful restaurant overlooking the water and the boat docks. Waiter was just wonderful and quick. The fish and chips were very nice but it does not come on a roll or bread and can be awkward to eat. read more

One Willow - A beautiful view of the water and all the boats along with the ferry - Seafood Near Me - Highlands, New Jersey

Ate outside by tiki bar...live music added to the ambiance. Ordered west coast oysters and local clams on the half shell, were excellent. Our entrees were also very well prepared and delicious. Our server was amazing...Definitely a keeper! read more

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Amazing food! Very clean and classy looking interior.Fish and seafood is so fresh. Can not say one bad thing about this place! Raul and Alex are the best!!! read more

Great outdoor seating area and live music. Perfect ambiance for dinner with friends or a romantic date night. The service was on point. Eggplant appetizer and tuna crudo were delicious and big enough for four people to share. Burrata was great, but the tomatoes were a bit under seasoned. Pasta bolognese was great and big enough to share for two people. The burger was huge and I highly recommend truffle fries for the side. Would definitely come back for drinks, raw bar, and live music. Highly recommend making reservations in advance and outdoor seating. Complementary valet parking is also very helpful. read more

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Food and service was good. The main feature was the view of the water. We were treated to some good music and great company. Would definitely come back. read more

Excellent location and the service is very good The dinner food was good but not great The outside bar and appetizer were fun and excellent for pub grub read more