Server Rihanna was very nice. Tuna nachos and hush puppies on point. The whole reason I came there…read morethough, the hot lobster roll, was a disappointment. Pathetic small portion. Complained to server about it and she confirmed she's heard the same from other customers about the drop off in portion size over last few years. Probably going across the street to Atlantic for rolls going forward. And that missing bite in pic was mostly bread which actually tasted good.

Cute little fish shanty by the water in Point Pleasant. The food was great and the service was…read morefriendly. This has a great low-key vibe with a real fishing type of decor. The area is great. We had a lobster roll, New England clam chowder, Manhattan clam chowder, swordfish bites, and brussels sprouts, with bacon and Parmesan, and two unsweetened iced teas. Everything was wonderful. We highly recommend the swordfish bites, they were literally fantastic. You can sit inside or outside, we opted for outside because they had shady little nooks where you could sit that had fans and it was so cool and comfortable. I could've sat there for hours. This is a BYOB. We had also visited the other point lobster house that is in the walkable town a few blocks away and that is a bar so it's not a BYOB. Just something to keep in mind the spot that's by the water you need to bring your own wine.

***** 5-stars. From my experience, the best American seafood restaurant in the state and quite…read morepossibly in the lower 48. If you find yourself at the shore and only have time for one restaurant, this is the ONE! Others may have incorporated the concept of trawler-to-table, where restaurant-owned vessels harvest the daily menu specials, but AOF has perfected it. They have an adjoining fish market where you can review the catch and board of fare, and see what appeals to you. I was very impressed with the freshness, variety, and quality (including many deep water cold Atlantic species including cod, ling, monkfish, plus mussels, oysters, etc.) Service was exemplary, execution was flawless, and taste was sublime. Setting is natural, old school, lots of local character and family friendly. Chowder and bisques 5 star Salads 5 star Bread 5 star Entrees 5 star Desserts 5 star Everything 5 star Recommend you come early for dinner or late for lunch because everyone knows the quality here and 2-3 hour wait during peak season is not uncommon (oh yeah, and should you have to, the wait is more than worth it) Mahalo for reading my review.

As with many NJ shore dining spots in summer, this one had an over one-hour wait. Instead we opted…read moreto order to go and dine in the back yard of the Point Pleasant Beach house rental. Among the samplings were the lobster bisque, lobster roll, fried calamari, bang-bang shrimp, fisherman's platter, and the corn dog made with lobster instead of a hot dog. A good time was had by all. Sorry no photos, or comments on service, or ambiance given it was take out. Can only say the food was good and travelled pretty well.

Went for dinner with some friends after a day at the beach, and it was a pretty good experience…read moreoverall. Our server Tammy was really great, and the bell-staff was great about clearing the table as we finished things. Food was pretty good overall - fish & chips, steamers, clam strips - though I would probably try something else next time. Outdoor seating for the most part, with some small space indoors, and we enjoyed the ambiance outside. Restroom is in a separate building off to the side, and there are fishing ships in the back that I walked over to take a closer look at. Overall a really cool area, and I'd try another spot around there.

Such a wonderful dinner to cap off a great beach day with family. Fried calamari always hits the…read morespot as an appetizer. Got the fried grouper as an entree. Lots of selection and fair prices. The wait staff was kind was efficient.

Went for lunch today with my family and we liked it!…read more Pretty cool ambience, good service and good food. I liked the music they were playing, too... The Fish Tacos were good, though they were just a bit warm as if they may have been sitting for a bit, and not under a heat lamp. My daughter liked her taco bowl with beyond meat... I very much enjoyed the Frozen Strawberry Daquiri. I wouldn't say it would be a favorite of mine, but I would go back if I lived in the area.

Boat yard 401 is such a fun and lively place to visit. The location is amazing, the staff is always…read moreso welcoming and kind and the cocktails and food are always delicious!!! Highly recommend

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Freshest seafood place to eat down the shore. The fishing boats dock behind the place n the…read moreseafood is gotten fresh right from the boats.

Visited for dinner and sat out on the patio, no wait for the two of us at 5pm on a late August…read moreSaturday. We were lucky as we had prepared to wait for a table! Used to come here with my family each visit to Pt Pleasant, ~20 years ago! I can say it has stayed great and was happy with the food and service overall. We each tried drinks from their menu (coconut mojito and the hibiscus refresh) and both were fantastic and came out promptly. Ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer and they were good, not overly flavorful but decent and fresh. Salads were great. For entrees I had the Truffle Scallops and fettuccine dish, it was amazing. Definitely will be back for that. My dinner companion had one of their specials, a fra di avo lo mixed seafood dish over spaghetti. Also delicious! Our favorite thing here was the scallops by far, don't miss out! The waitstaff and busmen do a fantastic job here. Very attentive and friendly :) Can't wait to come back, thank you Shrimp Box!

Food overpriced Service average Ambiance poor…read more Explanation Dinners start at $30 and go up from there, although a burger is in the 20's. Food average , portions , not counting Pasta, average. 4 meals one drink 170 dollars, left 200 cash. Service waiter was average, we had a reservation but still had to wait 35 minutes we were seated at a table in the back with no view. So for the price, the service , the ambiance, with a reservation and waiting 35 minutes, My opnion it is more of a tourist trap, a step up from Boardwalk food, but you can find better, cheaper and nicer elsewhere Its your money spend it wisely, For me I will not be returning.

Very casual, nautical vibe with live music, drinks and good food. They do quite a bit of happy…read morehours which is great. The fried calamari were tender, crisp outside and nice, petite bundles of joy. Organic blackberry margaritas were nice! Generous fried flounder sandwich with house cut fries seasoned with old bay. The photo is of half - we split everything. Oysters were tender, broiled with a parm crust - sweet, probably a Blue Point (forgot to ask). Liked these a lot. We will be back.

What a great dinner…read more.. We decided to drive up to Point Pleasant for our last dinner of the long weekend and point Lobster Bar & Grill was the choice. When we arrived at about 5:40pm the place was packed so it took a few minutes for us to get seated, but no biggie because we didn't make a reservation (if you're here in the beach season, it's a MUST). We got seated in the bar area, but it was right by the window so it was a fantastic seat. Only down side was there was a guy playing music right next to us, but he wasn't super loud so it was fine. Our server, Matthew, was over fairly quickly to take our drink orders. Wifey ordered a Ruby Spritz and I had the French Pear. Both were delicious. For our appetizers my wife started with baked clams and I ordered the Drunk and Angry clams (steamers with lager and cherry peppers) and like the drinks, both were excellent. I was really happy with mine as the level of spiciness was perfect. We also ordered two white sangrias with dinner. Server suggested getting a pitcher if we were going to have more to a one, but we had a bit of a drive and didn't want to chance it. Great job on his part. My wife ordered the Crab Stuffed Flounder - very rich and tasty, but two plates of stuffed food was a little too much. I ordered the Pistachio Crusted Halibut special with jasmine rice, bok choy, and a lemon sauce. WOW it was great. The halibut was ever so slightly overcooked, maybe 60 seconds, but the FLAVOR was amazing. I love bok choy so this dish was a home run. We were too full for dessert, so that was it. We really loved this place and our server, Matthew, was great - friendly and engaging. I would 100% return and try another entree here.

Red's is one of those hidden gems that every time you come in, makes you feel special. This locally…read moreowned seafood spot right on the water with beautiful views, great food and service; will always make you feel welcome. We continue to come back for the pot of mussels, lobster roll and clam strips (extra tartar ;) just to name a few and none ever disappoint. Martinis on point....always! The combination of great seafood, being on the water and the friendly service makes Red's Lobster Pot one of our favorite places to come back to as locals! You can tell there's a lot of pride behind this team overall. If you're ever in the area and have questions on where to dine...make Red's your first choice.

Came here on a hot summer day and grabbed a table outside. While the restaurant isn't completely…read moreindoors , the outside patio is right along the water, so the views and breeze definitely make it a great place to sit. I started with a piña colada, and it was exactly what I needed on a hot day, cold, refreshing, and delicious. For an appetizer, I ordered the clams oreganata, and wow... these were the standout of the meal. The seasoning was absolutely incredible, and I could've easily ordered another plate. Next was the lobster bisque, which was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. For my entrée, I went with the lobster roll, and yummm... I loved it! The lobster was fresh, generously portioned, and the roll hit the spot. I also tried a few bites of my husband's shrimp fra diavolo. It was good, but I've had better. He really enjoyed it though, so if you like a spicy seafood pasta, it's still worth considering. Overall, this was a great waterfront meal with several standout dishes. I'll definitely be back soon!!

Good food, attentive and friendly service . They have outdoor and indoor seating…read more There is also gift shop inside

We had a great experience here! We got here at around 2:15pm to kick off our day at the beach. Even…read morethough the The Food Shack closes at 2:00pm, the server behind the counter was very gracious and still took our order (and the orders of some people behind us) without complaining. We were really impressed by the location. The Food shack is located right on the beach which is the perfect way to enjoy a lunch on a Summer day in Point Pleasant. They have lots of umbrellaed outdoor seating, and some benches in the sun, so there are options for everyone. They also have some indoor seating, and the inside is adorable. We ordered a swiss grilled cheese with tomato on top, and a BLT. Each item came with pickles and a bag of chips. Each item was priced reasonably, especially considering typical Jersey Shore pricing. My grilled cheese was great. The bread/cheese/tomato ratio was perfect. The cheese was gooey, and stayed gooey even as the sandwich cooled. The bread on the grilled cheese was crispy on the outside and still soft and warm on the inside. I didn't know what to expect from a small shack on the beach, especially with something as simple as a grilled cheese, but I really enjoyed it. The BLT also had a gread tomato/bacon/lettuce/mayo ratio and wasn't too greasy. Overall I will definitely be coming back!

Fantastic spot, out fishing all day with my son and came back hungry, this place did not…read moredisappoint, had to wait about 15 minutes and got seated, perfect portions, servers were super attentive and friendly. Will be back next time I'm down the shore.

We arrived on a busy Saturday evening in mid-May without a reservation. The host under-promised and…read moreover delivered - the text announcing our table arrived after a 25 minute wait instead of the forecasted thirty-five. If you are coming later in the season, I would try to reserve. First up -- some nice slices of warm crusty Italian bread and butter. I ordered a cocktail special - the Kelle Belle (or similar) which reminded me of a Pimm's cup. La Portena had her usual Riesling -- no complaints. Lobster bisque was one of the hits, the typical rich broth, with the not so typical actual lobster meat - small bits to be sure, but so often there is no lobster at all. We also shared a lobster roll as a starter - it was good but I would have preferred larger chunks of meat - the roll was accompanied by some tasty tortilla chips. Next up, a complimentary salad - this was fine. I ordered soft shell crabs - they were perfectly fried meaty specimens but the french fries and cole slaw seemed like afterthoughts- the plating was haphazard. La Portena's flounder stuffed with crabmeat was a better plate overall. Two fresh small filets, stuffed with a savory filling and some good mashed potatoes. The glass of New Zealand sauvignon blanc I chose to accompany the crab had the strongest grapefruit nose I have ever experienced. I know these always taste of grapefruit, but this wine was over the top. No room for dessert. Our server was warm and pleasant, and the entire experience transported me back to shore dinners with my parents in the 70s. I would return.