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Went there for my birthday, we went a bit late 8:45pm so ambience was great and quiet, place looks very nice and well decorated. Food and drinks were good, a bit on pricey side but nothing crazy. Service was a bit slow, because was late and place was almost empty , there's no reason for service to be that slow, I think only one server was working which makes it hard to serve correctly the whole room even if it was almost empty. This is definitely a place that I will try again at a different time
I was super excited to give this restaurant a try! When I arrived I parked in the lot. I walked into a really nice restaurant where they also do weddings. They had Valentines Day room as well, which was supercute for the holiday. We were sat by a really nice hostess. Patrick was my server, and he was awesome! Billy, the manager, also introduced himself, and he was great. We started with appetizers, and I got the mussels, and my friend got the bacon and the crab cakes. We also had drinks that were the Raspberry Pizz Fling and the old fashioned. I really enjoyed the old fashioned but I didn't enjoy the mussels because the sauce wasn't great to me. I changed it to the clams, which were great. We then had our entrées of the Branzino and the shrimp scampi. My friend wasn't too fond of the Branzino because it needed a bit more seasoning. I really enjoyed the shrimp scampi dish. The sides of the mac and cheese and mashed potatoes were good as well. We then finished with dessert of the cookie skillet and the lava cake. Both were so good! I had a good experience!
Today we had a chance to visit Santa's Hide Away in Spring Lake! We had the most delicious dinner in one of New Jersey's most festive holiday restaurants. The attention to detail and all the decor made this a fantastic dining experience. Our holiday drinks were superb! The spicy honey margarita and tiramisu martini were excellent. Our apps were 10/10 and we loved our entrees! We drove over an hour away to come visit and it was worth the drive! We will be back
Sea Crest Grille is a fabulous restaurant, we love it here! Every time we dine at this restaurant it is a wonderful dining experience from start to finish. The Manager Kiernan welcomed us warmly and checked on us throughout the evening. He strives to create memorable experiences for guests, making them want to return over and over again. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, insta-worthy with a cozy and classy ambience that really enhances the entire experience. Our dinners were delicious! Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The thick cut bacon was to die for and the smoky presentation was exquisite. Our tomahawk steak was impressive, a feast for the eyes and palate. It was tender, flavorful, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The truffle parmesan fries and pecorino creamed spinach made the perfect accompaniments to this scrumptious meal. Last but not least was our served table side bananas foster. It was a dramatic dessert presentation with a theatrical flair of captivating flames with warm and sweet flavors. Our server Michelle was friendly and attentive. She offered recommendations and suggestions and goes the extra mile to make sure you have a perfect night. Many thanks to Kiernan and his wonderful pstaff who went above and beyond to make our evening and dinner so special!
Came for Mother's Day dinner which turned out to be a prefix menu only. Was very surprised how empty it was. Was very disappointed with the options. The prefix menu was in no way a representation of their regular menu. On the regular menu there are so many seafood options: lobster, scallops, branzino, haddock, snow crab legs, clams, oysters, tuna (taken from website menu). All that and on the prefix menu there were 2 seafood options - coconut shrimp as an appetizer and salmon as an entree. So I would avoid this place during any holidays as the regular menu has so much more variety. Also the quality was just super low. A majority of our food came out cold/room temperature. It gave me an impression like everything was pre cooked and stuck on a plate then served. It was not worth $60 per person. For apps had coconut shrimp, bruschetta, and ravioli. Coconut shrimp were big, thinly breaded and came with a nicely balanced sweet sauce. Bruschetta was well toasted with a good mix of tomatoes, onions, and balsamic vinegar but nothing impressive. Ravioli was cold and sauce was bland. For entrees did the beef, pork, and salmon. The beef was not edible for me, very chewy and cold as ice. Sides: Sweet potato puree and Brussel sprouts were better than the beef. Brussel sprouts were my favorite, good char. Salmon was cooked well, very flaky with a yummy sweet sauce on top. Sides: Asparagus and mushrooms stuffed w broccoli & tomatoes were good but not hot. The pork itself was my favorite. It was cooked perfectly. It was the only hot item of the whole meal so seemed like it was made fresh. Tasted like it was basted in some sweet sauce that was delicious. Sides: Asparagus and parmesan covered potatoes were eh. For dessert did the flourless chocolate cake, cheesecake, and cookies with ice cream. Flourless cake was very dense with a low quality chocolate. Cheesecake was good only with the berries. By itself it was a bit sour. Cookies were good when you put ice cream on it to make them softer. My Santos tequila soda was well made and so was the may drink of the month Hot Honey Passion Fruit Margarita. The service was 10/10, Morgan thank you so much for the great service. Very attentive and caring. Other staff were so kind. Helped finding our way around since the restrooms are near the event rooms. The decorations were gorgeous, they had a fairy theme. You can see all the string lights, fairy postcards, clouds, and flowers. A cute area to take pictures. Even the bar was gorgeous. The main dining room did not have the theme, so check the bar area and off the bar dining area. Came in so excited and left disappointed. Shout out to the social media manager because their instagram promotes so much but after coming, leaves so much to be desired.
This place was BEAUTIFULLY decorated for Christmas. The decor was amazing from the lights and the fireplace, cannot ask for a better date night spot. The winter cocktails were so delicious and all the food I tried was so good.
Such a beautiful restaurant! Come here for the decor, stay for the food, service and drinks. Some food standouts: the bacon appetizer is quite memorable and is presented in a unique way. The sides we ordered were great - mac and cheese, fries, mashed potatoes, spinach. And everyone's steak was cooked to perfection. We had a ribeye, filet mignon and strip. The service here was also great. I noted on the reservation that we were here for a birthday and they added fun sparklers to the desserts. Additionally, there was a mixup with one of the drinks and they made sure to remove it from the bill. All around my family and I had a great experience here. I would highly recommend for a special occasion.
The food was very good. I got the tuna and it was cooked perfect. The goat cheese and beet salad was delish. My sister got the shrimp with crab pasta and it was very good and rich. My other sister got the salmon with vegetables and it was good perfectly and so fresh. We were offered complimentary smoked bacon. In addition the drinks were pretty good. I got a holiday margarita and asked for it a little less sweet. My sister got the tiramisu martini and it was delicious. Other drinks not pictured that were noteworthy is the holiday mint espresso martini that tasted exactly like the Olive Garden chocolate mints. So good. The dining area was very nicely set up and the bar was decorated so nicely for the holiday. Service was very fast and the waitresses were very nice.
It's such a great place. Came here with the 5 we had an amazing time. The ambiance is beautiful, and the service is super friendly and attentive. The drinks are unique and delicous. The food is delicious too. We had a wide variety of things, but my favorite is the Browned Butter lobster Bisque, all the drinks , crab 6 the potatoes.
I absolutely loveee the sea crest grille! The people are always warm, helpful, and inviting while the ambiance is always to the nines. For almost every holiday, they create a pop up experience in their bar and lounge which is instagram worthy for a girls night out or date night. The food is always cooked to perfection, good size portions, and a mix of traditional meets fusion. Highly recommend going even just for a drink at the bar and an appetizer!
Honestly, one of the most beautiful restaurants when you first walk in! The bar is gorgeous, plenty of seating with the marble top and as soon as you walk in, it's stunning! The chandeliers are huge, gold and very tasteful as was the rest of the decor Our waiter was super attentive. The restaurant manager and even the bartender were all so helpful when it came to us ordering our drinks and food and also gave some amazing suggestions. The drinks were all to die for. I mean one after the other it just couldn't get any better. And all so creative and nothing like I've had before. I cannot wait to go back for happy hour just for the drinks! The food: really good! We ordered a lot of full; the portions are excellent but we were so full. Some of our favorites were the table side bacon, the scallops and the cookie skillet! The scallops you could tell were super fresh, perfectly cooked and the cream of spinach I got on the side was full of flavor. The bacon they roll out on its own GRILL! So cool in the presentation but also so delicious! Thick cut and full of deliciousness! The dessert: I mean I cannot tear myself away from a cookie skillet, I couldn't finished my meal but somehow finished all of that! Ended the evening with a Toblerone martini! Cannot wait to go back for date night or with the girls!
Caitlyn the waitress was amazing. Great food & atmosphere at a fair price. We got calamari for an app and it was very large & tasty.
We had mixed feelings about our dinner here. Most of the food was GREAT (truffle mac n cheese, flatbread, shrimp scampi) but we were disappointed with the lackluster skirt steak. It had no flavor/seasoning despite being slathered in chimichurri sauce. It also happened to be overcooked. The dining room is classy/attractive but a bit stark and not cozy at all. No salt/pepper on any of the tables. The waitstaff was attentive and friendly but also too casual/unprofessional. It was a bit like the Wild West the night we were there. Our server told us she was having a bad night and unfortunately it showed. Another server caught eyes with us and rolled her eyes about the table she'd just been to. It was strange behavior for sure! I think Sea Crest is punching above their weight...if you're going to charge these kinds of prices, then you've got to back it up with the proper atmosphere and service. We had high hopes but were disappointed.
Classy ambience and the waitstaff was kind but our particular server was a bit slow and clueless. Some items were excellent while others fell short. Definitely recommend the beet salad to start and lamb chops for dinner. Lobster dishes were a fair price for the amount of meat but not overly flavorful. The bar area is also vibrant. They do a wonderful decoration job for certain holidays. Piano lounge singer in the lobby bar - made for a fun time (but he could use a little vocal practice). Ample parking in lot. This is a wedding / event venue so the bathroom is not super convenient to find. read more
2 years ago
Had a lovely dinner at the Fairy Hideaway Pop-up at The Sea Crest Grille! Appreciated the complimentary appetizer: Applewood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon! Tender and tasty! Enjoyed my Apricot Garlic Glazed Salmon!! The green beans were so flavorful! The Manager Kelly was super nice! Our server Kelly L was awesome! After dinner, took a 4 minute drive to Spring Lake beach! Had a wonderful stroll on the boardwalk! read more
2 years ago
I was looking for a special experience for Mothers Day. I was intrigued by their decor and main menu. Apparently they changed the menu u to pre fixe. I asked several times to email the menu and I got nothing. I figure how bad can it be. Its beautiful decor and staff was great. Being from a food sales industry, I must say I was a bit unhappy with the menu. Don't get me wrong the food was good with the options I had. But we wanted the works. I would give them another visit. Their menu is still on my mind. read more
Went there for my birthday, we went a bit late 8:45pm so ambience was great and quiet, place looks very nice and well decorated. Food and drinks were good, a bit on pricey side but nothing crazy. Service was a bit slow, because was late and place was almost empty , there's no reason for service to be that slow, I think only one server was working which makes it hard to serve correctly the whole room even if it was almost empty. This is definitely a place that I will try again at a different time read more
3 years ago
I was super excited to give this restaurant a try! When I arrived I parked in the lot. I walked into a really nice restaurant where they also do weddings. They had Valentines Day room as well, which was supercute for the holiday. We were sat by a really nice hostess. Patrick was my server, and he was awesome! Billy, the manager, also introduced himself, and he was great. We started with appetizers, and I got the mussels, and my friend got the bacon and the crab cakes. We also had drinks that were the Raspberry Pizz Fling and the old fashioned. I really enjoyed the old fashioned but I didn't enjoy the mussels because the sauce wasn't great to me. I changed it to the clams, which were great. We then had our entrées of the Branzino and the shrimp scampi. My friend wasn't too fond of the Branzino because it needed a bit more seasoning. I really enjoyed the shrimp scampi dish. The sides of the mac and cheese and mashed potatoes were good as well. We then finished with dessert of the cookie skillet and the lava cake. Both were so good! I had a good experience! read more
Today we had a chance to visit Santa's Hide Away in Spring Lake! We had the most delicious dinner in one of New Jersey's most festive holiday restaurants. The attention to detail and all the decor made this a fantastic dining experience. Our holiday drinks were superb! The spicy honey margarita and tiramisu martini were excellent. Our apps were 10/10 and we loved our entrees! We drove over an hour away to come visit and it was worth the drive! We will be back read more
1 year ago
Sea Crest Grille is a fabulous restaurant, we love it here! Every time we dine at this restaurant it is a wonderful dining experience from start to finish. The Manager Kiernan welcomed us warmly and checked on us throughout the evening. He strives to create memorable experiences for guests, making them want to return over and over again. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, insta-worthy with a cozy and classy ambience that really enhances the entire experience. Our dinners were delicious! Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The thick cut bacon was to die for and the smoky presentation was exquisite. Our tomahawk steak was impressive, a feast for the eyes and palate. It was tender, flavorful, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The truffle parmesan fries and pecorino creamed spinach made the perfect accompaniments to this scrumptious meal. Last but not least was our served table side bananas foster. It was a dramatic dessert presentation with a theatrical flair of captivating flames with warm and sweet flavors. Our server Michelle was friendly and attentive. She offered recommendations and suggestions and goes the extra mile to make sure you have a perfect night. Many thanks to Kiernan and his wonderful pstaff who went above and beyond to make our evening and dinner so special! read more
Came for Mother's Day dinner which turned out to be a prefix menu only. Was very surprised how empty it was. Was very disappointed with the options. The prefix menu was in no way a representation of their regular menu. On the regular menu there are so many seafood options: lobster, scallops, branzino, haddock, snow crab legs, clams, oysters, tuna (taken from website menu). All that and on the prefix menu there were 2 seafood options - coconut shrimp as an appetizer and salmon as an entree. So I would avoid this place during any holidays as the regular menu has so much more variety. Also the quality was just super low. A majority of our food came out cold/room temperature. It gave me an impression like everything was pre cooked and stuck on a plate then served. It was not worth $60 per person. For apps had coconut shrimp, bruschetta, and ravioli. Coconut shrimp were big, thinly breaded and came with a nicely balanced sweet sauce. Bruschetta was well toasted with a good mix of tomatoes, onions, and balsamic vinegar but nothing impressive. Ravioli was cold and sauce was bland. For entrees did the beef, pork, and salmon. The beef was not edible for me, very chewy and cold as ice. Sides: Sweet potato puree and Brussel sprouts were better than the beef. Brussel sprouts were my favorite, good char. Salmon was cooked well, very flaky with a yummy sweet sauce on top. Sides: Asparagus and mushrooms stuffed w broccoli & tomatoes were good but not hot. The pork itself was my favorite. It was cooked perfectly. It was the only hot item of the whole meal so seemed like it was made fresh. Tasted like it was basted in some sweet sauce that was delicious. Sides: Asparagus and parmesan covered potatoes were eh. For dessert did the flourless chocolate cake, cheesecake, and cookies with ice cream. Flourless cake was very dense with a low quality chocolate. Cheesecake was good only with the berries. By itself it was a bit sour. Cookies were good when you put ice cream on it to make them softer. My Santos tequila soda was well made and so was the may drink of the month Hot Honey Passion Fruit Margarita. The service was 10/10, Morgan thank you so much for the great service. Very attentive and caring. Other staff were so kind. Helped finding our way around since the restrooms are near the event rooms. The decorations were gorgeous, they had a fairy theme. You can see all the string lights, fairy postcards, clouds, and flowers. A cute area to take pictures. Even the bar was gorgeous. The main dining room did not have the theme, so check the bar area and off the bar dining area. Came in so excited and left disappointed. Shout out to the social media manager because their instagram promotes so much but after coming, leaves so much to be desired. read more
This place was BEAUTIFULLY decorated for Christmas. The decor was amazing from the lights and the fireplace, cannot ask for a better date night spot. The winter cocktails were so delicious and all the food I tried was so good. read more
3 years ago
Such a beautiful restaurant! Come here for the decor, stay for the food, service and drinks. Some food standouts: the bacon appetizer is quite memorable and is presented in a unique way. The sides we ordered were great - mac and cheese, fries, mashed potatoes, spinach. And everyone's steak was cooked to perfection. We had a ribeye, filet mignon and strip. The service here was also great. I noted on the reservation that we were here for a birthday and they added fun sparklers to the desserts. Additionally, there was a mixup with one of the drinks and they made sure to remove it from the bill. All around my family and I had a great experience here. I would highly recommend for a special occasion. read more
2 years ago
The food was very good. I got the tuna and it was cooked perfect. The goat cheese and beet salad was delish. My sister got the shrimp with crab pasta and it was very good and rich. My other sister got the salmon with vegetables and it was good perfectly and so fresh. We were offered complimentary smoked bacon. In addition the drinks were pretty good. I got a holiday margarita and asked for it a little less sweet. My sister got the tiramisu martini and it was delicious. Other drinks not pictured that were noteworthy is the holiday mint espresso martini that tasted exactly like the Olive Garden chocolate mints. So good. The dining area was very nicely set up and the bar was decorated so nicely for the holiday. Service was very fast and the waitresses were very nice. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
It's such a great place. Came here with the 5 we had an amazing time. The ambiance is beautiful, and the service is super friendly and attentive. The drinks are unique and delicous. The food is delicious too. We had a wide variety of things, but my favorite is the Browned Butter lobster Bisque, all the drinks , crab 6 the potatoes. read more
I absolutely loveee the sea crest grille! The people are always warm, helpful, and inviting while the ambiance is always to the nines. For almost every holiday, they create a pop up experience in their bar and lounge which is instagram worthy for a girls night out or date night. The food is always cooked to perfection, good size portions, and a mix of traditional meets fusion. Highly recommend going even just for a drink at the bar and an appetizer! read more
4 years ago
Honestly, one of the most beautiful restaurants when you first walk in! The bar is gorgeous, plenty of seating with the marble top and as soon as you walk in, it's stunning! The chandeliers are huge, gold and very tasteful as was the rest of the decor Our waiter was super attentive. The restaurant manager and even the bartender were all so helpful when it came to us ordering our drinks and food and also gave some amazing suggestions. The drinks were all to die for. I mean one after the other it just couldn't get any better. And all so creative and nothing like I've had before. I cannot wait to go back for happy hour just for the drinks! The food: really good! We ordered a lot of full; the portions are excellent but we were so full. Some of our favorites were the table side bacon, the scallops and the cookie skillet! The scallops you could tell were super fresh, perfectly cooked and the cream of spinach I got on the side was full of flavor. The bacon they roll out on its own GRILL! So cool in the presentation but also so delicious! Thick cut and full of deliciousness! The dessert: I mean I cannot tear myself away from a cookie skillet, I couldn't finished my meal but somehow finished all of that! Ended the evening with a Toblerone martini! Cannot wait to go back for date night or with the girls! read more
2 years ago
Caitlyn the waitress was amazing. Great food & atmosphere at a fair price. We got calamari for an app and it was very large & tasty. read more
We had mixed feelings about our dinner here. Most of the food was GREAT (truffle mac n cheese, flatbread, shrimp scampi) but we were disappointed with the lackluster skirt steak. It had no flavor/seasoning despite being slathered in chimichurri sauce. It also happened to be overcooked. The dining room is classy/attractive but a bit stark and not cozy at all. No salt/pepper on any of the tables. The waitstaff was attentive and friendly but also too casual/unprofessional. It was a bit like the Wild West the night we were there. Our server told us she was having a bad night and unfortunately it showed. Another server caught eyes with us and rolled her eyes about the table she'd just been to. It was strange behavior for sure! I think Sea Crest is punching above their weight...if you're going to charge these kinds of prices, then you've got to back it up with the proper atmosphere and service. We had high hopes but were disappointed. read more
4 years ago
What a nice place in Spring Lake. My boyfriend surprised me with date night here last Saturday and it was wonderful. I loved the ambience inside the main dining room. It has beautiful chandeliers and is perfectly lit. We started with the buffalo mozzarella strawberry salad. It was so delicious! (sorry forgot to take picture we were so hungry). lol. My pork chop was cooked to perfection and had a gorgeous presentation. It was so juicy and seasoned perfectly. My boyfriend had the bacon and cheese steak burger and said it was incredible! I tried a bite and I have to agree it was pretty damn good. lol. It also came with fries. Our server was very friendly and made for a pleasure dining experience. As we were leaving they had a man playing the piano at the front bar. That was a very elegant touch. We will definitely return. I hear the happy hour is good too. read more
3 years ago
I was excited to try a new place... reservation for 7:15, arrive and waitress looks at us like she didn't know what to do, they had 2 big tables and maybe 4 small ones, rest of the tables were empty. Ok, so maybe not enough staff so behind... she escorts us to the bar and says she will seat us soon. Half hour later, bartender senses our disappointment and tries to assist. Finally who I think was the manager says we can sit at our table. We are seated and open our menus only to find them empty... waited for someone to come to the table for 10 minutes and then decided to find an alternate reservation. Wasted 45 minutes and it was disappointing. The fact that they still show open reservations on open table for the time table we were there is discernible... they couldn't even sit us, a party of 2. If you decide to try to eat here, good luck! read more
The Seacrest Grille is more than just a restaurant. It is an experience! Our girls night started with incredible drinks and from there we moved into the main restaurant space. Nothing disappointed. For appetizers we had the apple smoked thick cut bacon, saffron mussels, burrata and bramble, crab cakes, tuna tartare, and the wild mushroom and arugula flatbread. I absolutely loved everything - especially the Flatbread, Burrata and Crab Cakes. I would come back for the burrata alone! For main entrees I ordered the apricot salmon which came with a side of green beans. I also tried out the truffle mac and cheese. The portion was perfect and I felt so satisfied with both the app and entree alone. It was hard to find room for dessert but we had to try it out! The Sea Crest Grille specializes in a tableside bananas foster. I love a warm dessert coupled with cold ice cream, if you are like me then definitely try it out. The Sea Crest Grille is very close to the beach, as it is in Spring Lake NJ. It is such a hidden gem, I suggest everyone to go and give this place a chance because they will not disappoint one bit. Please see my Instagram reel as well capturing the experience: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cq0wS8tugqX/?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ= read more
2 years ago
Place blows! We ordered the bacon and the fried calamari. The calamari was hardly even coated in breading, the bacon was decent and had good flavor. Pretty much didn't eat any of the calamari, the marinara it came with for dipping was tasteless and watery. Absolutely gross. For dinner we ordered the skirt steak. Tasted like it had freezer burn prior to being cooked. The chimichuri was super oily. The brussel sprouts weren't cooked thoroughly, still hard in middle. The mashed potatoes weren't bad. Service was decent. Drinks sucked. Will not return. read more
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Pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere when we arrived! Seemed like a hidden gem that tourists haven't yet discovered which we were excited about. Our 6pm reservation was off to a phenomenal start with a gorgeous room setup, delicious cocktails and good service. The service started slowing down after appetizers. We got our food (there was a mixup with the temp of our steaks) but all was good. We finish our meal and cocktails. We were celebrating a birthday so wanted to get desert. There were only 2 servers and 12 tables. From the moment we finished eating, 35 minutes had gone by before our waitress came back, to which we handed her the CC to run without seeing the bill because I was running out of patience. Sadly, I was disappointed:( I really wanted to like it here and have it become a regular spot read more
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Our Future Son in Law proposed to our Daughter this Sunday evening at the Seacrest Grille. We had an amazing dinner! Gorgeous atmosphere and service! Standout on the menu is the garlic clams and the wedge salad. Thank You Billy & Frankie for making this engagement such a memorable experience!! We'll be back! read more
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