Captain Max gave a wonderful tour from Beach Haven while explaining points of interest along our…read morewater route. All 7 of us had a great time celebrating a 60th wedding anniversary. Don't miss this fun opportunity while you are on LBI!

This would have been our third year using Tom's Tiki Boat Tours. We had previously booked with them…read morewithout issue, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Our group booked a two-hour tour for six people. We wound up having extra and had cash to pay him afterwards for the extras. About 15 minutes after leaving the dock, weather moved into the area and the captain made the decision to turn around and return everyone safely to shore. It was terrifying. We crashed into a dock, were drifting around corners. We were unsafe in a lightening storm on the water. We were back on land and in our cars within 40 minutes of the scheduled trip start, and we ended up not getting any of the experience we paid for. What we did get was a terrifying return to dock. Despite that, we still tipped the captain approximately $150 because we appreciated his efforts in getting everyone back safely. If you ask me, that squall was close enough to see on the radar and we never should have left the marina. We were also not given any safety instructions other than "stand at the back of the boat so I can go faster". Following the trip, I contacted the owner and requested a refund since rescheduling was not possible for our group. Half of our party lives out of state, and coordinating the original date was difficult enough. After the first bit of pushback, I specifically asked that all communication remain in writing so there would be a clear record of the discussion. What happened next is why I am leaving this review. A situation that could have been handled professionally and amicably became unnecessarily hostile. During the dispute I was called an "asshole" and a "scam artist" over the phone after previously requesting that communications remain in writing. The refund was eventually issued in full, but the refund documentation I received contained the word "Cunt" in the refund notes. Weather happens. Tours get canceled. Customers ask for refunds. None of that is unusual. What is unusual is the way a repeat customer was treated after spending money with this business for three consecutive seasons. The problem was never the storm. The problem was the response afterward. If you choose to book here, I strongly recommend considering how disagreements might be handled if something goes wrong.

We had a great time with Captain Gordon, taking us on his floating Tiki Hut. A clean round vessel…read morethat has stools enough for 6 people surrounding an octagonal bar & plenty of space to move around. You can bring your own beverages & food, the boat comes with a decent sized cooler, plenty of ice & complimentary water bottles. Once we were settled in it's off for a 2 hour cruise in Manahawkin Bay I think we were traveling at about 4-6 knots which was perfect for a slight breeze. A Bluetooth radio is on board & the motor is quiet enough to hear the music & have conversations. After about 40 minutes we anchored in the low part of the bay near other boats where the captain said we could hop in he water. The depth at that point was only about waist high. Floatation tubes & noodles are also provided on the boat. We hung out there for about another 40 minutes & then it was anchors up. On the return back to the dock we were already planning our next trip on the floating hut with a larger party @ the end of September. The captain said they run till October. They have 2 boats so you can have a larger group split up amongst both of them.

Our group had such a wonderful time over the weekend on our boat trip for our friend's 30th…read morebirthday. The boat was super clean and had tons of space for all of us! They provided ice, coolers, koozies, and a speaker to play music from. You bring any drinks, food, etc that you want to consume while on the boat. We all had a wonderful time and would highly recommend it!

So much fun. Grab up to 20 of your best friends and enjoy a great tour on the bay. Had a bunch of…read morefriends enjoy this with me. We brought our own beer and bubbles-music. Captain Rob was awesome! A must do on your next trip to Beach Haven!

Totally ripped off. We had a trip planned (boat ride from 10-12 AM today), and we were all dressed…read moreand ready by 9:30. We weren't sure where to go, so we quickly called Captain George to get the information. He responded with a tone that sounded exhausted (no hello -- instead a 'Yes, Barbara?'). We asked where we should meet up, and he responded 'I'm not gonna be able to do any rides until 6.' ... WHAT?! No warning call or text. What would've happened once we drove down there?! He suddenly cancled with zero warning whatsoever. He didn't even offer to rebook or return the money. So thankful we called. Never booking again.

We take two weeks on LBI every summer and I have to say our two hour Sunset Cruise with Captain…read moreGeorge and his deckhand Jill was among the best things we've done. In 50+ years of visiting LBI, it was the first time I saw "Old Barney" from the water and it was awesome. The boat is beautiful, the hospitality was top-notch, and we even went through the Inlet to open water. This is a treat....Do it!

MY NEW FAVORITE RESTAURANT I've been coming to LBI my whole life and this is the first time we have…read morebeen to The Sea Shell although I can't eat seafood I got the grilled cheese from the kids menu and it was the best tasting grilled cheese ever and all the employees there were amazing. The vibe was super beachy and fun and you could walk to the beach from there I absolutely loved it.

We've been here a few times with adults and multiple kids, and honestly, it's a great spot for…read morefamilies. The kids can run around in the sand, which makes it much easier for parents to actually relax and enjoy themselves. There are always tons of families around, plenty of staff, and the staff has consistently been great and accommodating when we've had larger groups. The beach access is a huge plus, and I love the fire pits with plenty of seating around them. The vibe is fun, and the live music can be great, although it's been a little hit or miss for us. My one complaint is that the volume can get pretty loud, there's a difference between a lively atmosphere and not being able to hear the person sitting next to you. Food-wise, I've generally liked the appetizers more than the main dishes. The mixed drinks are also a highlight. Overall, it's a fun, easygoing place, especially when you're going with a group or bringing kids

Originally planned on going to Dock & Claw for a quick beer and snack after a day on the beach, but…read morethey didn't open until 5:00 (off season) so we went to plan B. Reviews on this place seemed pretty good so we gave it a shot. Although it's a little over priced, I must agree with the other reviews, it's a cool place with a great beer list and decent food. Love the open atmosphere with plenty of seating inside and out. Quick & friendly service too.

We originally thought this was a regular restaurant, so we sat outside and then went inside only to…read morerealize it has more of a market-style vibe with counter service. Honestly, it was a fun surprise. They have fresh seafood, craft beer, and a ton of options, and the staff were friendly. The food was fresh and tasty, and it's a really easy place to bring a larger group. We also had fun trying some of the seasonal beers with that end-of-summer/early-fall feel. I tried the apple pie cider and really liked it. We'll definitely be back this season and next. And don't be silly like us and wait outside wondering what's going on, just head right in!

This, for sure, has to be the single best meal we have ever had on Long Beach Island. When we…read morearrived, we were seated promptly and were given a large table to accommodate our party of seven. Ben came straight over and introduced himself and told us some of the specials and allowed some time to peruse the menu. We knew that we had to get the children their food first for us to enjoy our meals and we ordered pasta and flounder for the girls and a cheeseburger and fries for the little boy. It's hard to imagine that a restaurant can be very classy while being at the beach and a very casual atmosphere but people were mixed in their dress with those of us who were more casual, but somewhat dressy and others who got dressed to the nines to enjoy their meal out with friends or family. We decided on the advice of Ben to get some duck confit and also some tang tang shrimp and also Nice chopped salad which was fresh and crisp and also some tacos and then we were off to the races with our entrées. We all decided to choose something different and give a little bite to each of the members of our adult party. While I had seared sea scallops my buddy had salmon. My wife chose a salad with some grilled shrimp And my buddies wife decided to have a plate of muscles that she enjoyed immensely. The staff was fantastic in that they took away dirty plates and replaced them with new ones and made sure that the kids had everything that they needed for us to enjoy a quiet and adult conversational meal. Compared to Long Island, NY the prices were really very fair and the quality of the food was very very good. My scallops were excellent and the other plates that I tried all were cooked perfectly. I want to give a special shout out to Ben, our server, for being very friendly and his demeanor while explaining the menu and offering suggestions. I really do look forward to our next trip back

The ambiance, the food is so good and the service is impressive!…read moreLive music, daily specials, inside or outside dining, happy hour. Will definitely be back

Great service and love the indoor outdoor vibe. Upscale casual. Food was excellent with a lot of…read morevariety. They take reservations a few weeks in advance and took great care of our large party

My family has come here plenty of times for happy hour and dinner but for the first time we had…read morebrunch here and it was a great time! We had a large group but they accommodated us very well. The brunch menu is very extensive so it was hard to choose what to order but I decided on ordering a build your own omelette: spinach, mushroom, onion and feta. The home fries were a great side dish. Of course had to wash it down with a coffee (they were great at refilling our mugs). We will definitely be back!