Half Moon is always a favorite dinner spot in the Keansburg/Bayshore area! When you arrive you'll…read morenotice the nautical themed decor in every bit of the space, with no detail overlooked! You'll find tables, high tops, bar seating, and a great deck for outdoor seating in warmer months. The menu is always changing seasonally, which I love for trying new items and eating flavors of the season. This includes the drink menu, in which they have a fun variety of drinks, including great mocktails. The happy hour menu is great if you want some light bites or shareables. In the past I've really liked Caesar salads, the fish and chips, and the brussel sprouts, to name some. The service is always great, with the staff being super friendly and attentive. I recently had an engagement party here with our families, and the Half Moon team went above and beyond to make it special for us, for which we are so thankful! They have fun events here often and it's always a great time when you visit!

Been here a few times but I must say this was the worst experience. It was extremely cold and they…read moredidn't even turn the fire place on . I think they were also having a party or a gathering of some sort and it was so loud we could barely carry a conversation. Not to mention the beers weren't that good either . I asked for an I hello ultra that tasted more like a corona :( not to mention we literally had to scream our order to the bartender because the people behind us were so loud and she was on the other side of the bar instead of walking up to us . The only good thing was the hostess , very helpful with our coats and even put sore tv in for us . But aside from that it wasn't the best experience. A bit disappointing

Had dinner here tonight - calamari in a sweet spice sauce with chimichuri. Really excellent. My…read morehusband had chicken wings with a thai chili sauce and really enjoyed them. There were enough wings that he brought home several for a snack later. Service was prompt and friendly. We really liked sitting at the sheltered outdoor table and watching the crowd enjoy Keansburg amusement park. We'll definitely return to the Miami Club. We're planning to try their other seafood choices next time.

We returned to the River Point Inn. As always it was amazing. We were seated in the Beautiful Wine…read moreRoom, which is an intimate setting, only four tables. We also had the best server at the restaurant "Blake" everything about our dinner was that of a Michelin Star. Please do not take my word for it- make a reservation and experience a wonderful dinner.

Starting with the good, Ambiance and decor was good, service was ok even tho was Monday night and…read morerestaurant was party empty. charging $9 for bread and butter, that should be a hint, Menu very hard to understand and server did not know how to explain plates either. Vast options of drinks but food not so much, extremely pricey for what they offer, ordered 2 different plates and food was just meh, again very pricey and below average quality. Cocktails were good, so maybe for drinks is a nice place. Definitely will not go back as there's a lot of better options close by.

Love this little hidden gem in the beach town of Keyport. My husband brought me here once before,…read morethis was our second visit, and we will definitely be back for an upcoming recurring event we learned about. When you drive past, you might not exactly know it's there- almost looks like a warehouse or closed shop when passing by. It is dark and gives speak-easy vibes. When you enter, it looks like you time traveled into the old USSR with Soviet decor. We had the horseradish shots (spicy to the perfect level- not the kind that makes your nose burn), my husband had some kind of hibiscus or fruity drink, and I had the extra dirty martini. LOVED the pickle stuffed olives that came with my drink. I selected the gin, but would opt for the vodka version next time to see if I could taste more olives. Our server was incredibly friendly, and when we asked about bloody Mary's, he mentioned that on certain weekends for $25 you can pay to get in and drink bloody Mary's and have Oysters. We will certainly be coming by to try! Overall, such a unique, off the beaten path experience. 10/10 recommend.

I rarely update reviews, but figured since I was having a new experience here. It was worth the…read moreupdate. I've been coming to three of you for a while, and I've always really loved the experience. The complexity of the drinks and the thought that goes into them is really appealing to me, and I think it's worth the price of the drinks, given all that goes into them. The staff here is all super friendly, and the environment is incredibly chic. They recently added more couches, and it truly has a lounge feel, which I think is really lovely. Recently, I needed to host a private event, and I knew they had experience hosting events, so I reached out to Maks to book my celebration. The planning part of this process was extremely smooth. Max was very responsive, making it very easy, and they were flexible with the details. As for the price, I thought it was very reasonable, and I rented the entire space, which I considered a good deal. The start of the day of the party was invaluable; they arrived early to set up, which allowed me to set up what I needed as well. My guest had really great interactions with the staff, and they truly loved the environment, the drinks, and I know they had fun talking with the bartenders, which made the experience worthwhile in my opinion. Thank you, 3 BR, for helping me celebrate some tremendous milestones in my life. If you need to book a private event, I would recommend checking out this place first and speaking with the staff. I don't think you would regret booking a private event with them, as I would not hesitate to do it again. .

Will definitely be returning I'm going to start there! Definitely a nice spot for date night or…read morecatching up with friends. I didn't see much space for huge parties but be mindful and make the reservation in advance. Went for an early dinner at around 6:00ish and was seated immediately. Service was on point. Now for the food. The seasoning was immaculate. We did try the griot app (not pictured) and it was very flavorful. The Rasta pasta dish was seasoned appropriately and provided a comfortable heat. If you are used to typical heat of pikliz then you may find the spice level was at a mild level which paired nicely with the passion 75. The drink tasted more like a spin on a mimosa but I was wish the passionfruit was from the fruit to bring in the tartness - still good. The cheesecake was pretty standard. The glaze on top balanced out the creaminess well.

My family and I love dining out and were excited to try this restaurant for my husband's surprise…read morebirthday dinner. We had a party of 13, and for all of us it was our first time there. A few of my guests are very familiar with Haitian cuisine, so we were really looking forward to the experience. Unfortunately, I was immediately disappointed when we arrived because there was no customized/pre-booked menu prepared for our party as discussed beforehand. When I asked about it, I was told they were unsure what happened and no menus had been printed. Because of that, I had to ask the server to verbally explain the dinner selections and sides to everyone. Now for the food: The Ou La wings were delicious, and the crab cakes were excellent so flavorful and moist. We are familiar with soup bouillon, but unfortunately this version was not enjoyable to us. It had a very tangy taste that seemed off. For entrées, the griot was served with diri djon djon, fried plantains, and broccolini. The griot itself was good, but the plantains were fried extremely hard. This entrée was also supposed to come with salad russe, but that was missing. The salmon was delicious overall, although a few guests felt it was very dry. The mashed potatoes and broccolini were good. I also asked for pikliz, which was excellent and had the perfect kick to it. The drinks were definitely delicious and strong. Dessert was another disappointment because the crème brûlée I had pre-booked was unavailable. I ended up trying the carrot cake and almond toasted cake, which were okay. I will say our server was very sweet and attentive throughout the night. The restaurant itself was also nice and clean. However, the food took quite a while to come out, especially for a dinner that had been pre-planned in advance. Overall, there were just too many hiccups for an event that was booked ahead of time. While there were some enjoyable dishes and good service, I personally would not recommend this place for a large party or special pre-planned event.

Came out on a random night out with friends, surprised they had open seats but we stayed the night!…read moreProbably one of the best hookahs I have had love 66 10/10, it was much easier to order bottles of prosecco than ordering individual drinks, the DJ was great had a great mix of music playing and the service was top! It's great to see the island has a great spot to come out and hang out!

This place said opens at 3 . We arrived at 4 and they have a sign on the door that they don't open…read moreuntil 5. Would have been nice for them to not waste our time and update the sites .

Such a cute spot! I'll admit I was a little hesitant at first since it's right next to the Holiday…read moreInn and looks a bit cheesy from the outside, but once we walked in, the vibe was really nice. We came on Taco Tuesday, so our tacos were half-price--and they were delicious! We tried the chicken, barbacoa, and shrimp. My favorite was the shrimp, while my husband loved the chicken, though the barbacoa was also really good. Highly recommend checking this place out. I didn't order a drink, but their menu had tons of tempting options.

Oh boy! What a disaster this restaurant is. Food was bad, asked them to make it multiple times and…read moreyet they got it wrong. Raw veggies were used. Service is so slow that I felt like I aged 5 years.servers just want to chit chat and not work with bad attitude. This server literally cursed in Spanish when I called him (I do know Spanish). Ambiance is ok not like authentic Mexican food and NOT like viva's other franchises. What a shame. They don't even apologize.

Started off at the bar, Jake was an amazing bartender helping us navigate through what we wanted to…read moredrink . Then we had a server , Emily she was witty and helpful! Overall would not ask for a better experience! Love the Proving Ground atmosphere and impeccable staff. Will be back soon!

Proving Ground is a great place to go when everybody wants different things to eat. My husband…read moreenjoys their gluten free French onion soup. The cheeseburger is very good. My daughter enjoyed her tuna poke bowl. The portions are generous and we always leave full and unable to get dessert. The view from Proving Ground is gorgeous-overlooking Sandy Hook and the water! It is great no matter what the season is. We have made this one of our regular places to go on a night out.

Found this place on tiktok. My friend and I were looking for a brunch place in the middle since…read moreshes in Crown Heights and Im in jersey. The Oreo waffle convinced her. Parking is street parking. With all the snow, parking was more difficult I believe. The place isn't huge but the vibe was spot on. Our server was top tier. We sat down and both remarked we needed water. He already had it ready to leave at the table while he was taking care of another table. To drink I had The Hideaway and my friend had the Mimo-Spirtz. To eat I got the Cajun Shrimp and Cheesy Gritz. She got the Oreo waffle, a side of bacon and eggs. I also got the Fried Cinnamon Bun for dessert. I asked our server to surprise me with a drink. He gave me the Toasted Almond. The entire experience was just beautiful. We sat there for about 3 hours just chatting and they never rushed us out. I would definitely go back.

Went there with my daughter and fiancée on a Saturday night. We sat at the bar. Was pleasantly…read moresurprised on how delicious the food. The drinks were a hit as well. Nice little spot on New Dorp Lane. Can't go wrong here. Bartender was excellent.

We went for hotdogs and boy this place did not let me down. The hot dogs were good and all five of…read moreus tried different toppings... they were delicious. The bartender was hilarious. She was so busy and still took care of us like we were locals she served every day. We all bought sweatshirts and will be returning all summer long! The bar is very long with plenty of places to sit including a lounge area in the front with couches.

A boardwalk staple and classic that will never let you down. They are well known for their crisp…read morehotdogs and delicious french fries with cheese and chili as a topping option. Most service is done at the counter and they have tables that you can sit down at and enjoy the food.