We loved the holiday, lodge's feel that this restaurant has, and the food is delicious too! We sat in the bar area, and the bartenders were great! There was one guy playing guitar music, not too loud, which made the atmosphere cozy. They have a great cocktail list if you want to try something new. The wedge salad was large and had a twist- it had a different type of dressing, crispy onion on top, and traditional blue cheese crumbles. The cheese steak comes with thick-cut fries, and the crab cake main had coleslaw on the side, which was crisp and served with a light dressing. Looking forward to dining again soon. read more

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So, Wifey and I always have one night out alone (the kids go out and do the same) and tonight we decided to try The Arlington. We weren't 100% sold because of some of the reviews, but still gave it a shot. We made a 6pm reservation online and were able to park in the lot adjacent to the restaurant. We were seated immediately and the hostess gave us a table by the front window. Nice, out of the way, allowed us to chat and people watch. We were initially shocked at how empty the place was for a 6pm reservation, but by the time we were done the place was packed. Out waitress came over and took our drink order (she never introduced herself, which always kind of annoys me). I ordered the Barrel -aged Manhattan (it came on the rocks though I ordered it up) and Wifey ordered The Maverick - gin, Aperol, lemon, Ginger, mint. For starters we had the Steamers special - in a white wine garlic butter sauce with grilled or charred shallots and Chargrilled oysters with spinach, panko, cheddar, and hot sauce. For our entrees Wifey had the NY strip with seasoned potatoes and I had the Crab cakes. Steak was excellent...the crab cakes were small for the price, but full of meat. Delicious Cole slaw. Appetizers were also great - my steamers were different than I've ever had because the flavor of the shallots really added a ton of flavor. Drink prices are ridiculous (they are everywhere on the island, but especially for the size of the Maverick. Food was great, service was ok (though our waitress wasn't very enthusiastic), you'll pay Island prices here, and place gets VERY loud so be aware. read more

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The Arlington was such a fantastic choice for a nice date night on the island. Firstly, they have a parking lot - how fabulous. The interior is gorgeous. Beautiful fireplace and lovely decor. The staff was great and attentive. We tried a little of everything. My boyfriend is still dreaming of the blackened chicken wings. I tried the mussels as an appetizer and the sauce was to die for. I'm shocked I did didn't ask for more bread to dunk in that delectable jus. We also got the cheesesteak and the fish and chips. Both delicious fresh and the hand cut fries were a great touch. I believe the owners of this restaurant also own Daymark, which I can't wait to try as well. Loves this restaurant and can't recommend it enough. read more

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Good food, good drinks and good service. End of the season not many people. Nice and quiet. read more

The Arlington - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

I have to say, this was our second time dining here and I was not impressed like I was the first time. The restaurant has been remodeled and looks great. They have plenty of seating, outdoor dining and a private parking lot which is a huge plus. The staff is friendly and do their job very well from the minute you walk in. However, the food was ok. I expected more for the price. They serve alcoholic drinks, portions were a good size, but some of the dishes were bland or had too much sauce and covered up the flavors of the meat. The winners were the chicken tortilla soup and the fried calamari. read more

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The service was pretty rough. Our server never introduced herself and came off more like a frazzled, annoyed lunch lady--rushing around, clearly disorganized. She had us pay on a tablet at the table, which felt impersonal. We ended up tipping well out of sympathy, but honestly, it wasn't earned. That said, the food was surprisingly good for the most part. The crab cakes were excellent, and the salad was tasty, even though the feta cheese was clearly low quality. Shrimp and grits were solid, while the short rib was disappointing--not tender at all. They were out of one of the main drinks we wanted, and the fries tasted like Popeyes (not necessarily a bad thing). Despite everything, we actually had a blast. read more

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I don't like to leave negative reviews but , I'm a retired chef of 45 years, and would want the real truth, so improvements can be made. I've been to this restaurant on other occasions, so I'm not basing my experience on 1 visit. It's a mid-range restaurant, with upper end prices, and I have no problem paying, if the experience is good. The servers are all dressed differently, mostly black tee shirts. In a restaurant trying to come off as one of the better restaurants on the island. Ordered calamari app. Reasonably priced but when it came to the table I had to look twice, a smaller portion, and that's fine if it was only calamari, but it had jalapeño, lemon slices and onion all fried together, which is also fine but when the components of the dish exceed the calamari, not a good thing. There were 4 of us, and we had dinner early because we were going to a show, so the reservation was 5:30 , when one of us asked for French onion soup, the server had to check because she said there were only a FEW left ! It's 5:30 on a Saturday night, Valentine Day !! Come on also not a good look . The 4 of us ordered different things, 2 on the regular menu and 2 specials , 3 out of 4 very disappointed. The NY strip steak ,I have to say was VERY good cooked the way asked for and juicy and delicious. But it all stopped there. Service was below average, the bill was 300 bucks without the tip , for full disclosure there were 2 house wines , 2beers and a Diet Coke.... I enjoy going out to eat , and price isn't an issue, but when you leave still hungry and not satisfied it all adds up to a bad experience, not to return.last note in the summer when the island is FULL of vacationers you can get away with that type of performance , because people change every two weeks, and new dinners come in. But if you expect to build a year round clientele you have to do better. Hopefully they can take a closer look at there business plan, and good luck to their future . read more

We made a Resy reservation for 7:15pm and were told to wait to be seated for 8 of us which was what we booked! We waited until 7:30pm to be seated. Our appetizers were fine but sparse portions. The blackened chicken wings were only 6 pieces and the calamari was small over fried as well. The pretzel came with very small container of cheese for dipping. The mac n cheese was not creamy or cheesy -- it was dry.. when told to the server she replied: it's homemade! I am a great cook so I know how to make creamy cheesy Mac n cheese but this was our going out to dinner night and expected a great deal More for the prices paid ($30/entree!) organic chicken was in a pool of "lemon" sauce as per the menu but the chicken was overly bland not seasoned and had no lemon taste at all. The fish and chips looked like they were frozen before fried and came out cold. we sent it back and ordered the cheesesteak and the cheese on top was unappealing but at least hot. The panini was pressed so firmly and thinly accompanied by tepid limp fries! it was a very uneven evening that we are all left to feel that we will not be coming back again. Just saw some recent reviews along similar lines and we unfortunately have to agree. Giving 2 stars for the drinks and the appetizer taste. read more

I used to eat here once a year when I come down. I would get the duck. Yesterday I got the duck and was NOT impressed with the changes to the recipe. It also came MW when I asked for it to be MR. The accompaniments of the fennel is gross and the kumquats on top were barley cooked. All in all the recipe is not good this year. And then someone had the bacon mac and cheese and the pieces were huge SOFT bacon chunks - gross. The kale Brussels salad was very good. read more

The Arlington - Duck - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

Cozy and dark fisherman atmosphere. Very nice waitress. Live acoustic act in the bar. Food was very good. Abundant cocktail and beer selection of high quality. Must get the wings as appetizer, crisped to perfection (dry rub of sorts) with very good blue cheese dressing. Crab cakes very lump, some of the best. Bucatini with seafood also very satisfactory. Would return!!! read more

The Arlington - Bucatini (shrimp, mussels, fish). Pasta was very thick and tasty sauce. Would get again. - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

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We have been here 2x on two different vacations in LBI. I remember being concerned by reviews the first time, but went anyway and had a wonderful time. We came again, seeing the negative reviews, and I honestly don't know where they are coming from! We had great food BOTH visits. Their Tres Leche cake is so delicious. We ordered fresh oysters, and their mussels in wine sauce. Excellent. For dinner we had their seafood pasta and a scallop special, with Mexican street corn for a side. Drinks were generously poured. Wine and old fashioned. We really enjoy it here, it's a great spot. Service was friendly and attentive! Maybe weekends it's different but our waitresses have been excellent both times. Love it here. read more

We were really hoping for a great experience at The Arlington, especially after confirming our party details - including three young children in our party of nine and two family birthdays - both through Resy and my two follow-up phone calls. While the staff was polite and accommodating when we arrived early at 5:30PM, and we appreciated being seated in a family-friendly space, the food and overall experience fell short. Service was attentive, but the food was hit-or-miss. My pork chop was dry and heavy on cornbread stuffing, the short ribs were overly fatty and half the dish was left uneaten, the pasta dish was smothered in ragu. The two swordfish entrees were the best of the six adult meals. The worst - my wife's medium rare steak came out well done. Though the server sent it back without hesitation, the replacement took 15+ minutes and had to be packed to-go since the most of the table was already finished. No offer was made to adjust the check for the delay on a $68 entrée. A birthday dessert arrived with a candle but was left at the table without any festivity and charged in full. There are plenty of strong dining options on LBI - this was not one of them for us. read more

Overpriced - food is ok. The live music was great. Cocktail was served in a mini cocktail glass. Disappointing.

Food was ok , service was not ok. I guess because we didn't order liquor she didn't pay attention to us read more

The absolute worst. Do not come here. Not joking. Horrible. 10 people, 2 meals that were barely edible.

Our go to place! Always a great drink great service and great food! Has a great vibe to relax and enjoy a night out

Food was eh. Waitress brought the wrong wine. The correct red wine eventually came but was ice cold. Desserts were not good at all. The ramen was flavorless, the halibut was extremely overcooked. Won't be back. read more

On the fence about this one....got there at 745 and was told we'd be seated in 45 min...first table was in the far side of the parking lot in complete pitch black...there were burst of lightening in the sky so we asked to be moved to a table under the tent where they had light bulbs but we were told those tables were for other reservations so we were more than a little annoyed that the tables under the tent "were spoken for" despite the tables remaining empty until they finally moved us there after I took the picture at 915. despite two tables front and center and a couple other empties were in the back. The food was decent but the service and seating experience just set the wrong tone and not sure we'll be back. read more

The Arlington - Two sections of outdoor dining - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

The short and quick review is The Arlington is a good spot for a drink, but their dinner menu is quite expensive for what you get. ---- They have solid cocktails, a good beer menu with lots of different items on tap, and a nice variety of bourbon and whiskey/whisky. The ambience is rustic, but they have large tables and open seating areas inside and outside to accommodate large groups. The service is solid and the food came out quickly. However, we went on a Wednesday and it wasn't too busy. I'm not sure what their wait times would look like on a weekend when they're slammed. The one area that I wasn't overly impressed with was the food. I had the bucatini with seafood in a cioppino sauce and my wife had the scallops special. The food tasted good, but the portions were small for the price. For example, the scallop special was essentially a few seared scallops on a celery purée with a balsamic sauce. That's it. It should really be an appetizer, not an entree. read more

We are locals looking for a new hideout so we figured let's give it another try this place has always been a "no go to" and it still is. The vibe is just not there... staff is not very welcoming, food is just ok nothing more and you need to question the cost of what you order before hand. Sorry folks while this place was empty we went up the street to where you could barely get a seat at the bar which tells you something. read more

Always fantastic , the short rib with homemade kimchi is one of my favorite dishes. I prefer to go in the off season however even during the busy times, their weight, staff is always friendly, the bar always makes a great drink, and the food is always on point read more

The Arlington - Short ribs with kimchi - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

Where to start?! While The Arlington may come off unassuming from the exterior, it's anything but. From the drinks, to the quality and presentation of the food, this is an absolutely top tier restaurant, worthy of upper echelon NYC dining accolades. The cocktails, reasonably priced between $10-12 a piece, were refreshing, not too sweet and well made with quality ingredients. The appetizers were the perfect portions, with interestingly delicious takes - from the shishito peppers in dulce de leche / sea salt drizzle, to the blackened wings with a delicious sauce, it was a great start. Moving on to the main courses, they were impressively well displayed, with the right portions, and all were full of flavor meeting the expectations of the presentation. The skirt steak, salmon, and halibut were all fantastic. Truly worthy of every star, highly recommended if you're on the island!! read more

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Went downhill from previous visit 2 years ago in every way. Food was greasy and subpar. Had to ask for utensils when entrees arrived. Extremely loud. Couldn't hear to converse at our own table. Could not get server's attention. Not sure if due to noise level or simply not caring. Not worth the $$$$. Best part of the meal was driving down to Skipper Dipper for ice cream instead of ordering dessert at the restaurant. read more

Our party of 10 who came to LBI from different parts of the country had a wonderful meal last week at The Arlington. Everyone enjoyed their dishes, everything was cooked as expected, and the service was fantastic. I have been here 4-5 times in past years and never had a bad experience, but never left feeling like "I just had a 4 star meal", but this was easily the best food I feel like I have experienced to date. read more

Food was ok not great. Service was good waitress nice and attentive. Ambiance very loud inside hard to talk. They added 20% tip - I don't see that mentioned anywhere on the menu or website. We gave her $2.00 less than the specified amount and the waitress came back for it. Not a class act. Will never go there again or recommend it. read more

We have been coming here for years. Lately, the cost to quality ratio seems to be slipping. It is easily $200 for 2 adults and 2 children. We love: the apps, ambiance, fries, beer list, service. We don't love: the strip steak swimming in pesto, the crab cake so much smaller than the bun it is on, $13 cocktails with barely any alcohol, lack of vegetarian options, and the desserts are not good. read more

Go for happy hour! This place is a definite add to the list if you are searching for a nice happy hour location. Oysters are "buck a shuck" and $4 Yuengling on draft. The staff is friendly but get there early for a seat at the bar.... read more

The Arlington - Draft beer - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

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We have been coming here every summer for years and it was always really solid in terms of the food quality. This year it was different...almost our entire party was disappointed. Everything seemed to be very greasy and the flavors weren't great. Service wise our server was just not very friendly or attentive. We won't be going back anytime soon, there are so many great places on LBI now. read more

The Arlington - NY Strip...not bad but swimming in oil. - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

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It does not matter what time of year you visit The Arlington, food, service and atmosphere is the best! A shout out to the amazing women behind the bar and in the dining room. Megan, Aubrey and Kathy. I am mainly a off season customer but I know they have a great summer staff. Also go in when the guys are there.... They are the best. Chris, Ricky and Steve....Mussels, Wings, Calamari, burgers. You will not be disappointed. read more

Amazing dinner. The Kale/Brussels salad is phenomenal. Mussels were delicious. Cocktails are great. read more

The Arlington - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

Stellar experience at the Arlington. Easy to make a reservation online. Host and server provided excellent service. Ambiance is fantastic. Sat outside, super comfortable. Drinks were great, food was awesome. Draft beer list is pretty extensive. Ordered doz. oysters to start, then we ordered the shrimp and grits, ahi tuna special, and shrimp cocktail with a salad. Will definitely be back. read more

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BEST Espresso martini and fresh club soda and grapefruit on the island! Food is delicious and on point always! Best staff , always friendly and attentive read more

Came for dinner tonight and food was so good! We had the calamari, the roasted chicken and the grilled skirt steak. We loved every dish. We went around 7:45 so it got less busy as we were sitting since they were closing at 9. The service was really good and the atmosphere was so nice! read more

The Arlington - Grilled Skirt Steak - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

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Love all the food here. We went for the carton brewery takeover, really great food and ambiance

Easily the best food on the island! Cocktails where mixed to perfection. We ordered the Aioli Calamari, Shrimp and Grits, as well as the Ribeye special, all of which were so flavorful and excited our taste buds. The only comment would be that the portions were a bit small, but honestly not sure if it was the kind of day we had, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. We're leaving the island with a sense that we need to make a trek down here again soon. Great day at the beach and nice cap to the day with an elegant and delicious meal along with fantastic service top to bottom. BTW highly recommend the Paloma and the Strawberry Negroni, but at this point I'm pretty sure all the cocktails are great. We were a bit piggish today and ordered the Cheese cake and the Apple tart, and they displayed our gluttonous attitudes for great food, and they were delicious . read more

The Arlington - Awesome cocktails!!!! - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

Crab cakes and lobster roll were terrible. Tasteless. Cold. Expensive considering the result. Place was crowded so we must have made bad menu choices. Staff was friendly and good. read more

What a great local place! The food, drinks and service were amazing. I went with some work colleagues and we waited no time at all for a table for 9. The beets and wings are so yummy. I had the skirt steak(most of us did) and it was wonderful. I highly recommend. Go now before season kicks off. read more

The Arlington - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

Fine dining prices with a fast food experience. Dinner was served during the appetizers. Crab cakes were full of shells. Definitely not lump crab meat. We were in and out in under 40 minutes. Very disappointing meal. read more

This place is not adhering to CDC guidelines for COVID. While servers are wearing masks guests are sitting about 2-3 feet away from other guests, seeing their closely placed outdoor seating was horrifying. NJ has had 342 new cases of COVID each day and this place is pushing customers next to strangers in their dining area. Do not go here if you value your health! read more

I was in the area with my family and stopped by for lunch. Being that its the off season, there is basically nothing open so this place gets points for being open year round and having a parking lot. It's got a rustic, colonial tavern vibe with a huge beer, wine list and some inventive cocktails. The menu has some diverse offerings from the standard mussels and seafood fare to Asian vegan and falafel. I tried the crabcake sandwich ($13) which tasted fresh, flavorful, but was a bit too soft and fell apart quickly. The fries were also perfect. Unfortunately, my family's dishes were sort of blah from the market salad ($8) that was mostly celery and then an order of mussels which wasn't anything special. The service was also on the slow side but again it was the off season. A-ok for sure. read more

The Arlington - Crabcake Sandwich - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey