If you haven't blacked out at The Osprey, have you even done the Jersey Shore right?…read more The Osprey in Manasquan is basically a rite of passage--a sweaty, glorious temple of dance floors, vodka sodas, and pure summertime chaos. It's like someone bottled the energy of a college tailgate, added a bunch of neon lights and live music, and dropped it a block from the beach. You walk in and boom: the Rock Room is serving up live bands like it's 2009, while the Boom Boom Room is just that--nonstop DJs spinning tracks that'll have you dancing like you didn't promise to "take it easy tonight." Drinks? Cheap enough to buy rounds like you're a baller. Vibes? Off the charts. You will lose your voice from screaming lyrics and your dignity somewhere around 1am. And honestly... Isn't that the goal. Fun Fact: Bruce Springsteen once drank here and wrote a song about it. So yeah, you're partying where The Boss once stood. No pressure. (Rumor has it, he had his first (legal) drink here) So, if you're looking for a quiet, sophisticated evening... go literally anywhere else. But if you're ready for an unfiltered, beautifully chaotic night to remember (or not), The Osprey is definitely the place to be.

Ah, the Osprey. Many nights spent there in my dissolute youth. Lots of fun memories. Do I recall…read morereading that the first time Springsteen got drunk was here?

Double the price of other shirt makers. $100 for 2 shirts is bananas when I got the same thing from…read moreanother boardwalk shop for $50

This place is a scene. Best night to be on the dance floor…read moreis when they close for the summer - insane. Lots of poseurs and bs during the hot season which all seems to melt away on the last night. Take a nap on the beach before you head out to dance and stay up all night and enjoy the disco ball lights glinting off your tan.

We came out to see a band we like (killin time) on a Saturday afternoon. Tons of seating in shade…read moreor sun. Reasonable drink prices. Bartender was up beat, nice and prompt. There's a very swampy dirty pool there which is kind of a turn off. It's roped off but an ugly eye sore. There's volleyball courts people were playing at. It's a huge place. Room to dance in front of the entertainment. We shared a nacho platter- plenty for 4 people with really good chunks of chicken on top.

Sunday funday, always a good time here at the Headliner! The staff is friendly their food and…read moredrinks above average

Best day and night club in AC…read more Beautiful property on the AC boardwalk with upscale entertainment, drinks and great staff.

I attended the HQ2 Beachclub at Ocean Casino Resort with a group of friends to see Afrojack. The…read moreevent ran from 11 AM to 6 PM, and we arrived around 12:30 PM. The first issue was simply finding the venue. Coming from the self-parking garage, there was very little signage directing guests to the Beachclub. We eventually found our way by following another group headed there, but better directions and signs would make a huge difference. The biggest problem, however, was the security screening. My friends and I carefully reviewed the venue rules beforehand and followed the bag and dress code requirements. Despite that, security went through our belongings in an extremely invasive manner. They opened wallets, flipped through personal items, and thoroughly searched small bags that were well within the approved size limits. They were looking at how much money and credit cards I had! When I questioned why they were looking through things like my wallet, noting that even airport security doesn't typically inspect belongings that way, the response I received was rude and dismissive. The entire interaction felt uncomfortable and unnecessarily intrusive. Once inside, it became clear that unless you're planning to spend hundreds of dollars on bottle service, there aren't many places where you can simply sit, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere. Shortly after we found seats, we were approached and made to feel unwelcome unless we were spending money. The overall vibe felt very pretentious and exclusive rather than welcoming. What made this even more frustrating was the inconsistency in enforcement. The venue rules clearly state that smoking is prohibited, yet multiple people were openly smoking throughout the event while numerous security staff stood nearby and did nothing. Meanwhile, security had spent so much effort scrutinizing our belongings at the entrance. It gave the impression that certain guests were being targeted while others were allowed to ignore the rules. Exiting the venue was also confusing. We attempted to leave through the same area where we entered and followed visible exit signs, only to be told to turn around and walk all the way to the opposite side of the venue. Once again, clearer signage would help avoid unnecessary confusion. To be fair, the bathrooms were clean throughout the day, and there were attendants making sure they stayed that way. The bartenders were also friendly and professional. I was only drinking water, and every time I ordered one, they were polite and helpful. Unfortunately, those positives weren't enough to outweigh the overall experience. Between the confusing layout, invasive security procedures, inconsistent rule enforcement, and constant pressure to spend money, this venue simply isn't for me. No matter which DJ is performing, I won't be returning. I'd much rather attend events at venues in Philadelphia that offer a more relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

We just went and had such a great time. Not only was the service and drinks great, but a lot of…read moreroom to dance... and for me I loved how everyone that goes is just fun and friendly. The vibe, energy and atmosphere will definitely make me come here over and over.

Had my wifes suprise 40th at club swig lastnight! Absolutely awesome!! Great atmosphere, great…read moreservice. Amazing time!! Dealt with Mannie leading up to the night.. awesome Guy! So helpful the whole time leading up to it and that night! Thank you guys so much. Highly recommend. Already have people asking me when were going back!!

Watermark is basically what happens when great cocktails, ocean views, and summer vibes all decide…read moreto show off at the same time. The Matcha Matcha Man was smooth, creamy, and dangerously easy to drink -- the matcha coconut cream with the ginger beer gave it such a unique refreshing kick. The Lady Marmalade tasted like sunshine in a glass with the perfect citrusy balance and just enough sweetness from the marmalade. The food menu is definitely more small plates/appetizer style, but honestly everything tasted super fresh and packed with flavor. The coconut shrimp were jumbo and crispy with the perfect sweetness, the mango habanero chicken bites super fresh, and the wagyu sliders disappeared embarrassingly fast. The real star though? The outdoor lounge setup overlooking the ocean. It's the kind of place where you go for "one drink" and suddenly it's three hours later and you're debating ordering another round just to stay for sunset. It's walk in only but wasn't too packed ...we went around 5pm but seems to have a packed late night vibe and crowd as well during summer !

Great view, drinks, service and food needs more items to eat and better chairs. It was reasonably…read morepriced for two people to share two items and be full.

This HITTT after a day at the beach. Split a Cheese Pizza, Shrimp Scampi Pizza, Tie Dye Pizza, and…read moreCaesar Salad. Salad was standard but good. Tie Dye was soooo delicious but interesting to call this a tie dye pie. Shrimp Scampi was light and refreshing. Cheese had good flavor but not as crispy as the other two, those were charred and perfect. Also had a Miami Vice which was divine and hella beers because they were SO CHEAP.

Came here during lunch time with the family (9 of us)…read more They sat us right away outside. Our server was very friendly and sweet ( I forgot her name-- I'm sorry!) We first ordered a round of piña coladas with floaters for my birthday round. Delicious, not too strong but not too weak. Along with spinach artichoke dip- they were creamy-- I would get it again. We ordered two pies, the wise guy and the vodka pie. The wise guy was my favorite overall-- the chicken and hot peppers were flavorful. I did like the vodka pie too, the sauce was great. I was impressed with how light the dough was. I saw they use a brick oven inside -- 10 outta 10. The kids seemed to enjoy their meals too, Classic Mac and cheese and hamburger slider. Looking forward to going back!

Nice spot, perfect location. Right in front of the sky tram entrance. Enjoy a beer on the pierread more

Easily one of my favorite bars on the boardwalk!it has a very chill bar atmosphere & all of the…read moredrinks are reasonably priced. The manager, steve, and all of the bartenders, namely John aka Provo and Christy are the best! Always have a good time when I'm here! Must try their rum buckets & come by on a Monday for their margarita and bar specials- gets really crazy at night!

I've been here twice in two weeks! So fun! The DJ's have been great and the bartenders are great…read more The bathrooms are clean and the vibe is amazing!

Trashy place. Security moved my personal bag along with 19 other bags to make room for a show…read more Afterwards, the security and hotel staff were total jerks yelling at us and saying they didn't know where the bags could be. They claimed to have moved only 2 bags and they gave them to other people.

This is a great find. Not many places to dance in the area. They have a great dance floor and the…read morepeople are very friendly. The music was good too. There is an inexpensive fee. We went on a Friday evening and it was $8.00 per person. It's not too crowded. Highly recommend it.

Friendly people. Nice floor. Dessert type foods and non-alcoholic beverages included in price…read more Short beginners' lesson upon request. Could not ask for more. Had a great time.