Wonderful meal here. A friend and I walked in randomly on a winter weeknight with no reservations, greeted very nicely, and seated right away. Local place in quiet residential Brielle NJ, ambience is elegant but comfortable. Service was awesome all around, from Megan our server, and everyone else who came to bring our bread, apps, etc. Just warm and friendly and really made our night. I had the Shipwreck Old Fashioned, made with Bulleit 10 Year Bourbon, Luxardo Apricot Liqueur, Black Walnut Bitters, Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters, Fresh Orange. I love simple old fashioneds and this may be the best old fashioned i've ever had. Bread service was great, with a side of lemon butter (I think) which was unique with both solid and melted portions, it was just great. i had the scallop sushi roll special for an app which was nice, as was my friend's calamari which i tried. The calamari had a sweet sauce, and I usually like straightforward with maybe some lemon, but this was good. I had the scallops which were delicious. i finished with Kane head high on draft and called it a night. Agaim service was wonderful!! read more

The drinks are very good and you'll always have great service. My husband and I have gone for special occasions a few times. It gets very crowded in the summer so be sure to make reservations! read more

The place is fantastic. The food is delicious and the drinks are flavorful. Top notch chef and service.

Reservations for 4PM seated at 405 by a friendly hostess. John was our server. A professional in every aspect of the service. My wife and I shared awesome oysters you could taste the ocean. My wife really enjoyed her steak. My Branzino was excellent as were the side of Brussels sprouts. Restaurant and employees a class act read more

Although a bit pricy, you get what you are paying for. Each option is of the highest quality, with a solid menu to choose from. Great service, with the upmost attention to minute details. Great location in brielle, with a large parking lot. I recommend business casual attire, with it being more of an upscale restaurant. -Tom Kim 5/5 read more

Great lobster bisque and Crabcakes Service is very attentive Really enjoy this place read more

Absolutely great food. Every dish that I have ordered there is different from the same dish that I have had at other Restaurants and there's is at least twice as good. read more

Have not been back since eating raw class. Good parking, close to the beach. Maybe just a bad night. Never informed them i ate bad clams. Should have.​ read more

Never disappointed. Food is always delicious. Excellent service. Lovely ambiance. Also enjoy sitting at the bar & having a delicious cocktail and small plates. read more

Went to Shipwreck to celebrate our anniversary, which we have had a tendency to do often in the past. Table service was very good. Ambiance, however, was affected by the noise level and somewhat crowded table setups (summer crowd accommodations?). As for the food, disappointment. Although tasty, the entree portions did not justify the prices. My grouper dish consisted of two very small fillets planted on a small medley of potatoes and spinach. My wife's scallop dinner consisted of THREE scallops! on a bed of what can only be described as succotash. At $42 per entree the value was not close to being acceptable. In addition, a mixed drink was mediocre making the night out a total disappointment. We left disappointed, not bothering to order dessert. read more

Wowsers! This place is good! We came here recently for my father-in-laws birthday. Please note, that this is during the covid. We got there about 15 minutes before our reservation, and there was a "line" of people in front of the hostess stand. After we stood there for about 5 minutes without a hostess there, the people in front of us told us that they already checked in and we need to also. No big deal, we found the hostess and checked in. We then had to wait about 20 minutes for our table to be ready. After sitting down, a few of us ordered drinks. They were a little on the small side, but were good. All the staff wore gloves and masks! Also, the glasses that you get for water are so tiny.... My wife and I had to ask for a beer glass, otherwise they would have to fill them every 2-3 minutes. We all ordered various appetizers from salads to soups to crap and shrimp. Everyone enjoyed the salads and soups! The people that ordered shrimp cocktail said that the shrimp was a hair over cooked, but we will chalk that up to covid. The people that got crab, said it was fabulous! I got the fried calamari, and aside from forgetting to tell them no jalapeños, it was amazing! For entrees we all got a nice selection. The Fradiavaolo was amazing. The Shrimp Scampi was one of the best ever. The shrimp in both dishes were cooked perfectly!!! The filets and the surf and turf were cooked to perfection as well. I got a ribeye rare, and even though this wasn't a steakhouse, it could hold its own against most steakhouses. Desserts were a little on the smaller side especially for $10, but they were delicious. From the chocolate cake to the ice cream, they were pretty good. I got the key lime pie which needed a tad more zing to it, but the dish was good overall. All in all a wonderful place to eat dinner! If you are in the area, I highly recommend it! read more

Excellent food, service and courteous staff!!! A must dining experience! Ambiance surpurb! read more

Great spot and so glad they take resi's but it wasn't the best experience. The poor hostess was a young girl and she was very overwhelmed. The place was pretty packed and even with a resi on a Friday night at the end of sept we had to wait.. when we were seated it was so busy we sat for a while before someone came over. All good service industry is having a hard time. When the food came out it was kind of slow and they have a rule you must order everything all at once. I hate that. Anyways I got a drink to start it was good and we shared a bunch of things. Calamari, clam chowder soup, crab cake, and a cheeseburger. The burger came our much later than the other dishes we almost cancelled it. Our server was very nice but she did charge us $2.50 extra for a gross side of garlic aioli and another sauce for the burger? It was her idea and seemed weird to charge extra. It was about $100 for 2 of us- I was glad they had a parking lot and were walking distance from a bar where we met friends at!! That worked nicely- I wouldn't run back here but it seemed like a nice local spot. read more

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Great food very tasty Hard to get reservations at a reasonable time unless made with plenty time ahead Good service Great drinks Nice atmosphere Noisy especially if u seat close to bar area read more

Everything always perfect! I have never had a bad experience in the 22 years I've lived in the area! Always the best! read more

One of my favorite places at the Jersey shore and for a multitude of reasons. Shipwreck is my wife and my go-to spot particularly in the fall, winter and spring. They have a huge bar that gets pretty packed during the summer and weekends but it's worth the wait. Chrissy, Paul and Ryan are the best bartenders around; funny, attentive and constantly on the move. They have a great wine list that changes quite a bit which we love. We'll ask Mary for recommendations and she never steers us astray. And the food lives up to the service; we go for the tuna tartare, sushi roll, burger and the bread is freshly baked and delicious. You won't regret a visit and we'll probably see you there!! read more

It is a little shack right on the docks in Brielle. I had not driven through Brielle soon but it is a nice area. The Shipwreck grill looks like a real local spot which is always a good sign. We came for a party so it was more banquet style service. I got a little of everything and everything was decent. The sourdough bread they have was a good compliment to the meal as well. I am a sucker for sourdough. I also tried the salmon and prime rib. Both were banquet level food so neither bad or good. It was average. The green beans and chicken caesar salad were nice sides for the meal. Nothing stuck out to me as a dish I would return for. They have a big bar area which seems like a spot where the locals hang out. They also have an outdoor seating area if you want to enjoy the nice weather. Would I come back? Not sure but it seems like a staple in the neighborhood. read more

Five of us went on Friday night and it was very good. Great spot, food and service. Our table was nice and we had a very good waitress. Outside patio is available too for this not too hot days! read more

The cocktail was the best part for me. Soup wasn't hot and my filet was beyond the well done

The service was quick and friendly. we were greeted as we walked thru the door. The food was barely edible. The Bigger Than Your Face burger was typical size. The name is terribly mis leading. It had no flavor at all. The building needs repair and up dating desperately. I do not recommend eating here. read more

Amazing place with top notch dishes. Best bartenders and spect cocktails. Great place to go for special occasions and even better in the off season when it's not so crowded! read more

One of the best seafood restaurants at the Jersey shore. Seafood is fresh . Never had a bad meal

Been a while since we were here but returned this past week. Our server was very accommodating and gave us plenty of time to talk and enjoy our meal. Seafood salad was a generous portion but lacked flavor. I was expecting more acid typical of a ceviche. The petite surf and turf was cooked perfectly but didn't expect the tail to be sauced. The salmon was very good. read more

Had dinner here on Monday night. As always, the lobster was delicious, as was the NY Strip Steak. Adam, our server was excellent, and very attentive and amiable. Always dine here while at the shore and will certainly return again. read more

We went to the Shipwreck Grill on recommendation. We were three adults and two very young children. This is usually not a good plan. THE SHIPWRECK GRILL staff was OUTSTANDING!!!. They made our experience extremely enjoyable. Now for the food -- they brought the childrens' food almost immediately. Everything we ordered was awesome. My wife and daughter in law had fish. Both said the fish was fresh, tasty and perfectly cooked. I had the grilled pork chop. No exaggeration, it was the best pork chop I have had in a long time The restaurant was not over priced, the service was great and the food awesome. No surprise that it was very busy on a Tuesday night Do yourself a favor and go there. read more

First, I rarely submit reviews for restaurants whether delightful or not. And let me say at the start, I didn't sample any meal or drink at this location. And the only reason why and my companion did not stay for a meal and cocktails is because when we walked in, there were too young hostesses sitting casually at their seats at the hostess station. When I immediately inquired as to the availability of seats inside or outside, the one hostess interrupted her gum chewing and initially uttered a sentence but in a very low voice which was not audible. When I asked again to repeat her response, all we got was a terse " we're booked". ....we're booked" No clarification, no indication of what the wait might be. I looked at my companion and said that's the end of our stay here. It was truly the coldest reception I've ever received upon entering a place of business. read more

Expensive but worth it. Food and drinks are spot on. So is the wait staff You won't be sorry. read more

We were in the area and decided to get just an appetizer and cocktails. I used Yelp to view nearby restaurants this one in particular had great reviews. It was deceiving from the main road but once your in their parking lot it's huge. It overlooks a marina, must be romantic at sunset. It has a nice size outside deck to with tables and chairs. We entered the restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. It was like I walked into s five star restaurant in NYC. We were greeted by the smiling host immediately, which in nowadays is rare. We sat at the bar and was served peanuts. Bartender handed us the menu. We were just caught up in the classy surroundings and uniformed waiters with great service. Everyone looks happy to be here and it's due to staff projecting a relax friendly and fun establishment. I finally ordered a margarita and my husband ordered a scotch. They were amazingly delicious. We ordered Shipwreck Sampler. Oh my goodness, the clams and oysters were so fresh, we were eating it with such enjoyed I think I was just smh. It was that good. Unfortunately, we dug in before we realized that we should have taken a picture. Take my word on this one, perfect for date night, business dinner, birthday dinners, or anything dinner. Very very impressive service and outstanding food with great presentation. I look forward to coming back. read more

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Love this place. The food is excellent. Service was a little slow, but we are still just coming back to full service. The seafood is always cooked well and the steaks are just as good. Always a fresh selection and seasonal favs. Sitting down by the water is great. read more

Shipwreck Grill - Outside seating and the inside was full! - Seafood Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

I eat here weekly and the staff is overly friendly and the food is 5 star. I've never been to a restaurant that I've had a super meal every time. It's a great experience, and I highly recommend!! Also best steak in NJ! read more

Shipwreck Grill is located along the water just across the bridge from Point Pleasant. We went in on a Friday night and showed up with a reservation for 2 at 6:30 and were told it would be a couple minutes for our table to be ready and the hostess said she would text us when we were to be seated. We waited patiently for 15 minutes outdoors and finally my wife went into the restaurant again to follow up on our reservation. We were immediately seated at that point but it was a bit off putting that we had to wait in the first place and then follow up when the restaurant clearly was not fully booked. The cocktails we got were bland and not very good. The food itself was mixed. We really enjoyed the fresh oysters as well as the coconut shrimp appetizer. My wife really liked her halibut dish, but I thought my tuna was over cooked slightly and not as appetizing. I would think you could find something better for cheaper in the area, but this is an OK option if you're looking for a seafood meal. read more

Shipwreck Grill - Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

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Service was very nice, but it was the food that was not too good. I got Alaskan king crab legs and always have loved them. When I got my crab there was an odor that instantly started smelling up my whole table with a stinky socks smell. It was so bad that a fly was very attracted to it and kept coming onto it read more

Shipwreck Grill - crab legs on a plate - Seafood Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

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Shipwreck Grill never disappoints! Excellent service and delicious food! Whether seated at the bar, the dining room or outdoor patio we have always had a positive experience. It's a favorite regular dining spot and our go-to place for special occasions! read more

Overpriced, out of date decor, average dining experience at best. Nothing bad, but nothing exceptional.

Very good, Very solid. Everything was good if you get my drift. It was quite loud which hindered the conversation, but that unavoidable I guess. Good place for food and drinks amongst friends. A very solid place run efficiently like I said. read more

We ordered the lobster and pasta special with black truffle, scallops, and filet with scallops, and king crab. Everything was absolutely delicious. Our waiter Christmas very attentive to make the meal special for my dad's 69th birthday! I hope the put the lobster special on the regular menu. I would go back time and time again just for that dish! The only downside, they need more options on the kids menu. I would suggest snow crab legs or shrimp with French fries. Currently there are only two options. Pasta or steak. read more

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Excellent all around. We couldn't get a last minute reservation but we were able to grab two seats at the bar. We enjoyed a cocktail and were happy to get recommendations from the bartenders. Our appetizers were perfect, shrimp cocktail and creamy lobster bisque. Both of us really liked our entrees and we shared a dessert. We will be back! read more

Been several times, excellent food, service, & location! Never had a bad experience. The oysters are absolutely on point, tried my first one there bout a year ago, and haven't looked back. Great place to go, highly recommended! read more

I'm sorry but this place was a complete fail. Almost 1.5 hour wait with our name on the list. Our hostess had us down for 2 ppl when we originally told her we were a party of 4. Place was completely unorganized. The waitress was extremely ditsy and had no common sense. No personality whatsoever. Took about 15 min to order drinks - Appetizers and our meals were about 40 min apart from reaching our table. Terrrrrrrrrible. The food? Even worse. All of our orders were completely wrong .. my filet mignon was over cooked. My lobster tasted like rubbery socks... Absolutely gross. My husband's filet mignon was undercooked (bloody) ... my brother-in-law ordered an aged rib eye steak - not aged at all. My sister - her steak was over cooked.. complete disaster. We paid 285.00 and honestly - what a waste of money. Highly do not recommend. read more

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Tried this place on a whim. Plenty of parking and also has a ramp for anyone in a wheelchair to access the business. There is indoor and outdoor seating. As we walked in there was a bar that was completely full. We were lucky that they had a cancellation so they seated us right away. The staff were very friendly and caring. The food was very good, but a little pricey I thought. The only reason for the four stars is that the place was cold to us which Wasn't a big deal, but we also had a tough time reading the menu due to the dim lighting. We had to use the flashlights on our cell phones to read the menus. Not a deal breaker, and we would go vack read more