Watermark is basically what happens when great cocktails, ocean views, and summer vibes all decide to show off at the same time. The Matcha Matcha Man was smooth, creamy, and dangerously easy to drink -- the matcha coconut cream with the ginger beer gave it such a unique refreshing kick. The Lady Marmalade tasted like sunshine in a glass with the perfect citrusy balance and just enough sweetness from the marmalade. The food menu is definitely more small plates/appetizer style, but honestly everything tasted super fresh and packed with flavor. The coconut shrimp were jumbo and crispy with the perfect sweetness, the mango habanero chicken bites super fresh, and the wagyu sliders disappeared embarrassingly fast. The real star though? The outdoor lounge setup overlooking the ocean. It's the kind of place where you go for "one drink" and suddenly it's three hours later and you're debating ordering another round just to stay for sunset. It's walk in only but wasn't too packed ...we went around 5pm but seems to have a packed late night vibe and crowd as well during summer ! read more

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The music and vibe was great on the Saturday night we visited. We met with friends and had a few drinks. We were able to secure a spot on the sofas which was nice. The venue overlooks the beach and ocean & it's a really nice view. The crowd is a mix of all ages which was surprising but so fun. The staff seemed nice. Overall a nice place to go for drinks and light food. read more

Came here at sunset and it was a good vibe! The view is unbeatable and the drinks are great. Came with a big group of 9 and we were lucky to have found seating outside. They have multiple areas, including a huge indoor and large outdoor section too. Drinks - my wife got the Bo Ty and it was the best drink she had during our weekend trip. My coconut drink was fantastic too. Roughly $16+ for cocktails. Then we proceeded to order bottles of wine, which start at $37 for the bottle. BOTTLE. Which is a great deal and highly recommended. The food we ordered was good as well. Fries with au zataar were good though needed more sauce. Fried chicken was great and the pretzel bites were solid too. Service may be the only low point, given it's a very busy spot and the waiter missed parts of our order. Would come back again read more

Watermark - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

We booked the back portion by the fireplace for my wife's 40th birthday party and everything went perfectly. The food was excellent (especially the tuna nachos) and the cocktails were great. The space is ideal for a small/medium gathering and includes comfy chairs, couches, and tables. A special thank you to our amazing server, Julia, who worked so efficiently to take care of so many people. Thanks for making it a great night! read more

Much better in the Summer as they have a beautiful rooftop bar! I love the couches and vibe of this bar and they have such a delicious menu to pick off of! I always get the BBQ seitan ribs, which are to die for! They offer Vegan/vegetarian options, as well as carnivore options. I love this place for before a concert or a nice rally point for friends! I have never had a bad experience here with service, and I especially enjoy it when there is a concert, you can lean right over the wall and see/hear the music from the Stone Pony Summer Stage! read more

Great rooftop bar right on Asbury Park boardwalk to enjoy the beach views with plenty of seating and standing room, inside and out. A fun crowd, good food, excellent cocktails and very kind and attentive staff. We went on a Saturday eve, sat in the rooftop outdoor longe area, ordered some drinks and small plates. Had a great experience overall. read more

Watermark - Paloma with beach views - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Rooftop spot off boardwalk where you can see who is playing at stone poney and if they are not playing than one of many great acts might be playing right below on the boardwalk which is a cool treat to have while here. We came straight from work and got the sunset and live music to go with our appetizer and strong drinks. Allowing patrons to sit anywhere on this rooftop area allows for some cool spots to hang out. We had enough water and drinks while we were there Bar food was ok but experience we got was great. We will return as place was crowded but couldn't tell in the service. read more

Watermark - Coconut mezcal - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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I didn't order any food from here, so I can't comment on the food. My boy and I came here for some drinks and conversation by the short. It was a great time. The drinks were pretty good. He ordered an old-fashioned and I ordered The Mermaid and the walrus. Both were very good. Perfectly made The service here was pretty good. I spilled some of my drink, and a waitress somehow saw and brought me a napkin to wipe my hand. The vibe here is so chill and nice. You get ocean views, cocktails, and chill music. Perfect place to have a drink after work. Come check it out. read more

Watermark - Outdoor deck/bar area. Ocean view - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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Spent the day in Asbury with my girlfriend who needed some beach therapy after having a double knee replacement just a few weeks prior. We decided on Watermark for dinner after spending some time on the boardwalk. The only obvious way to entry were flights of stairs from the boardwalk or from the street, but we had read that it was handicap accessible. I spoke with a waiter and he connected me with the manager who went out of his way to show us elevator and then met us when we exited. He graciously offered both of us complimentary drinks which were well received. We loved the atmosphere of the deck area. Our waiter was very attentive even though he was very busy. We ordered four tapas as this was our dinner, but we would have been satisfied with just three. We had the Hummus Crudites, Falafal Bites, Boneless Chicken Bites, and the Coconut Shrimp. It was all fantastic. The Falafal plate was bigger than we had expected. Great service, food, drinks, and atmosphere. Everyone we spoke to on the deck was very friendly and we had a nice sunset to top it off. Perfect spot to wrap up a day at the shore. read more

Watermark - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Amazing experience on watermark rooftop bar on Pride Sunday thanks to our server Anna! Was a very busy afternoon but we were well taken care of! Anna was so kind and poised and made us feel so welcome despite the obvious rush! Anna was so professional and truly made our experience at watermark one to remember! We hope to see Anna and visit the rooftop again soon :) read more

Watermark - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Came here on a whim with my partner, expecting a dance club but finding a wonderful lounge with great views of the sea. I spent most of my time indoors despite being a rooftop lounge. Inside had gorgeous views of the water and a roaring fireplace. It was dark and moody, a stark contrast to the summery pastels and vibrant murals outside. Lots of conversation pits and lots of kind people looking to chat. My partner and I found ourself talking to a crew who had ordered bottle service, and hit it off for the hour we were there. The staff were very attentive and were always within earshot for a refill. The prices were on par with other bars within the area. What caught my eye the most was the mocktails, and low ABV options which seems to be a growing trend in the area. I will definitely be coming back here to enjoy the views and conversations during the winter... read more

It's a nice lounge with a dj and an outside space. Summer and winter are good times to visit because of the outside area and the fireplace inside. Different options for seating. Couches, bug cozy high back chairs, stools, cushion top square that fits a group. Has appetizers no entrees. Drinks are good has unique speciality cocktails. Sometimes a line in the summer. Bouncers are very nice. read more

Consistently an nice, relaxing place to go for drinks. Never really a happy hour except for one day, but the service and cocktails are both very good (not great). This place shines when its not overly crowded with BENNYs and summer crowds, when the staff can be more attentive and relaxed. An enjoyable spot to go on a cold or warm night before or after dinner. read more

One of my friends and I got together and tried this spot out. I have been wanting to give it a try for a while. When we arrived we found parking not too far. Fyi you have to pay until 9pm daily. When we walked in the spot was super cute with indoor and outdoor seating. We sat indoors at first and got drinks. The bar moved fast and the drinks were affordable. I got a spiked tea and it was good. I then got a glass of wine and that was good too. My friend enoyed her drinks. We sat outside for the remainder of the time there and the views were nice. A DJ comes after a certain time also. We had a good time and I definitely will return. read more

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Is it a policy of your restaurant to profile and eject people of color ? My daughter and her group of friends were at your establishment yesterday and told to leave. The only person asked to leave was the 1 black man in the group. He was told "honestly I don't need a real reason, I just want you out". Do Better ! read more

Got to the bar at 12:30 and they wouldn't let us in!! Even to pick up our friend! Rude bouncer

Watermark is still my favorite Asbury bar and they did not disappoint despite the current restrictions due to COVID-19. We stopped by after a day at the beach. The hostess asked for my phone number and I was sent the wait time and the menu via text. We didn't have reservations but were seated right away. The seating arrangements are spaced out and I felt very comfortable. The drink and food menu are limited. I was not able to get my favorite drink, the Asbury iced tea but I tried In The Buff and really liked it. At one point it started drizzling and the hostess handed every party a big umbrella and assured us that the rain should pass, which it did. I was really impressed by this. Can't wait until my next visit! read more

Watermark - In The Buff and Uncle Bobby - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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Great atmosphere!! It's a roof top with tapas overlooking the beach. We had a bunch of drinks. Our server was Rose. She was very good. We had sliders, a chicken flatbread , fried chicken bites. Everything was good. Most of all my Cosmopolitan's were great! read more

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When you're looking for a nice rooftop drinks spot, this is the place to go! We've been twice now, and had the same great server every time. I've tried several of their cocktails and never regretted them (the drinks are tasty!). I'll definitely return if I'm in the area again. read more

Watermark - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

We are at the watermark tonight. The service wasn't very good. They charge the food food. We didn't get. They count us a little bit on the bill, but they try to take advantage of us. Do not go there. Check your bill each time you go. read more

Love this concept. What a great location overlooking the asbury park boardwalk and ocean. Delicious food and delicious drink. Lovely relaxing vibe and nice service. Go! read more

Ambiance and cocktails are great as is the service. Very flexible with the bar tab among groups. I'll be back.

There was hair in my hummus and the fillet mignon kabob was overcooked. This place is overrated

Grabbing drinks at Watermark is such a great experience, it's honestly become my favorite bar in Asbury. The aesthetic at this bar is such a vibe! The couches are so conformable both inside and outside. Inside, there are beautiful white couches lined up next to glass windows that look out onto the ocean. Fair warning: the lighting becomes really dim once the sun sets. But, it's also such a beautiful place to watch the sun go down. You can get amazing golden hour pics here. Outside, you have a wide assortment of neutral tone couches and you can feel the ocean breeze no matter where you sit. This whole place is a rooftop and it gives you a birds eye view onto the board walk -- really fun for people watching on a busy day. They have multiple fans running at all times so you never really get hot - we also went during sunset so it was a little cooler during that time of day. There are no dining tables however, kind of just stools and small tables which is enough if you order a few appetizers. They don't really serve full on dinner food, but more like small plates -- which can make you full really fast if you get a bunch. I wouldn't choose this place for dinner, but maybe for a drink before or after! I am used to prices in Jersey City, where your most basic drinks are from $12 to $15, and here I ended up paying $16 FOR TWO DRINKS!! I thought it was a bargain, and for the vibes, it's super worth the price. The vodka soda really gets the job done -- $8 well spent! Service is nice, someone greeted us within seconds of stepping up to the bar. There's ample parking in the area as well, all of it is meters, so don't forget to add more time if/when you end up staying longer. The music here isn't too upbeat, it kind of just makes you want to sway as you enjoy your drink on the beach. It's a great ambiance and you're 100% going to end up staying longer than you wanted to here-- don't even try to fight it. 10/10 recommend! - It's a trendy, modern and fun place at a decent price, what more can you ask for! read more

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Doing a bit of research before we made it to Asbury Park, Watermark was one of the places we were definitely going to do. The bartender was friendly and made my wife an older drink that was online, but not on their current menu. When we were almost done with the glass, we noticed a crack along the back side. I'm sure we could have gotten a new cocktail, but we were already finished it and ready to move to the next location. The upstairs was packed, but we found a nice spot overlooking to boardwalk outside. My drink looked fancy, but tasted a bit flat. I think there was some ginger beer or ginger ale in it, but it just tasted a bit off. For a place outside, I was very happy to have an actual glass. yes, even though one of them was cracked... I just really hate drinking out of plastic cups now. I'll do it, but I just won't be happy about it... read more

Watermark - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

We were at Asbury park for the day and I wanted to come here to grab drinks and sit on the outside patio before dinner. I looked up the menu online ahead of time to figure out what drink to get because I'm indecisive. When we got to the bar the menu there was slightly different than the one online though. The bartender did make the drink I wanted though. The inside looks really nice and sleek, but the outside patio is more beachy and casual. We couldn't find seats but found a spot to stand to overlook it the boardwalk which was cool. I ordered the cherry valance which had lemongrass mint bourbon, brandied cherries, cherry herring, ginger, and cinnamon syrup. I try to order stuff that's different and not always what I normally get, but I don't think it the flavors really worked together that well in this drink. Maybe the proportions were off. There was too much cinnamon in it that overpowered everything. My husbands drink also tasted like flat soda. My drink also had a crack in it, I didn't notice till halfway through. I was trying to finish it quick before it shattered. I expected better from a craft cocktail place that charges $10-$13 per drink. Some of the other drinks on the menu look really good though. But we didn't stay any longer to find out cause we had other places to go. If we got different drinks without the cracked glass I prob would have given 3 or 4 stars as this place seems like there's potential, but it was a series of unfortunate events. If we went back I would probably get a gin drink with fruit that's more refreshing. read more

Watermark - Cherry vallace in a cracked glass - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

The Watermark is a great spot for drinks and to relax with great music. This is not the club to dance but you can have unique cocktails and hum to the music. Come to drink and chill in this modern, intimate club on the waterfront. read more

Watermark - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Menu has 8 food items. Tapas style. No happy hour. Great views. $13 cocktails. Nice atmosphere. read more

Watermark - Spicy Strawberry Margarita - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Nice atmosphere Horrible cocktails Parking situation is ridiculous your lucky to find a space at all Younger crowd crappy music read more

I love this place, I went for the Melanin Mixer nite .. it's my favorite restaurant to visit on the Asbury Boardwalk, has the perfect ambiance view of the beach. It's not a big selection of food, but the small bites have a big taste! The service is a superb, love them all! read more

Watermark - My fav Violetta cocktail & Vegan Soy Skewers! - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

This review is based on customer service. No idea how the food is. I stopped by asking if I could buy hot water to heat up breastmilk for my child. The front desk stated she had to ask her manager. He stated to her while looking at me why does she need hot water on a beach? Tell her we do not sell hot water to go! If she needs hot water go to the coffee shop. Wow the attitude completely threw me off. I was willing to buy it or pay for something else in order to recieve the hot water. I would never come here again based on his attitude! read more

Cozy cocktail lounge! Drinks were strong. Great prices. I really enjoyed it here! It's a stylish and contemporary environment . There are large couches so it definitely accommodates large groups too. read more

Watermark - Lounges Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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This place is all about atmosphere and it's all good. Whether you are sitting on the plush couches indoors staring at the ocean or the big fireplace, or sitting outdoors enjoying outdoor views of the ocean and boardwalk. We visited Watermark in February so indoor was our sole choice. There are no dining room tables per se so no dinners are served yet they do serve tapas like cheese platters, pizza, some japanese plates, etc. and use tables adjacent to the couches. It is dimly lit indoors and makes for an intimate atmosphere. Warning, you'll need your phone's flashlight to illuminate the menu. It's impossible to read otherwise. Service was excellent and the pizza, {we tried both varieties,} was very good. Beer prices are a bit elevated $8-$9 as I imagine the other drinks are as well. Certainly good and worth a visit, especially in warmer weather. I can't say I'm disappointed with sitting inside; a very nice experience. read more

Great spot for date night. Drinks are great, ambiance is loud but cool with great views of the Ocean. We love coming here to watch shows at the Pony, though don't expect to hear much read more

So at first, this place was trending for "3" stars at the most! When we first got here, it wasn't as many people here and we ordered our food pretty early however, it seemed like people that ordered "after" us was getting there food!? We waited for about 20-25 mins until we finally said something and then somehow the food magically started coming out- so needless to say we were not happy. The food itself was mediocre at best, we ordered the "Tuna Tartar" and the "Spinach Dip" which wasn't really anything to brag about. What turned this place into "4" stars is when we decided to sit inside towards the back and enjoy the ambiance and music. There was a nice fireplace in the back with good music and GREAT people! The waitress in the back? MUCH MORE ATTENTIVE then the waitress in the front and it seemed like it could've been more people on the back. The drinks were flowing, everybody was dancing and having a good time and the DJ was playing great music. Word of advice- make sure "all" customers are paid attention to and not just the ones that "look" like they give tips. To be honest, it was really only one waitress who gave us poor service out of all the staff with a short cut (can't remember her name) however everyone else was nothing short of amazing! We even tipped the guy that was cleaning the tables (he said it was his last few days there) but he was extremely attentive and super nice. Overall great place- I would totally come back. read more

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Classy bar with a rooftop. The atmosphere here is everything! I came during the day to enjoy the view. There's an inside and outside bar. Drinks are reasonably priced at around $10-$11 for a cocktail. The sangria was very good. At night time it's more clubby and crowded. I can't comment on the food but someone ordered a cheese plate that looked good. read more

Mike Leo is the Man. Ask for him you won't be sorry. Drinks, View what more could you ask for?

I rarely write reviews, but tonight calls for a review. The service at watermark was not acceptable. Specifically, the older Italian "security" guy that monitors the bathroom was way out of line. For starters, this is for the pride festival weekend. My cousin who is a tomboy, was rudely ostracized while trying to use the women's bathroom, so she decided to use the men's bathroom. While using the men's bathroom, there was a loud knock on the stall door, followed by a loud man's voice saying "you cannot use the bathroom". When she told them to shut up, thinking it was some rude guy just giving her an attitude, she was told she had to leave the bar. Come to find out that the loud and rude man was the 65+ bouncer that never identified himself as security. As members of the LGBTQ+ community, this did not sit right with us. We personally had a civil conversation with this said bouncer and we apologized for speaking to him in any rude way, but he did not care. His words were "I didn't like the way ya talked to me. Time to go." We were taken to an exit in the back with no instruction on how to actually exit the bar. I've come to this bar on multiple occasions, but from now on, I will not be coming back. This was so uncalled for and is completely unacceptable. I hope that management holds people like this accountable in the future and definitely should not allow individuals like this to work at a bar that is supposed to be LGBTQ+ acceptable. read more

My favorite bar/lounge to go to in Asbury Park, and frankly, a favorite in general. (And I'm a New Yorker with high standards. ) Been here several times, three times during the pandemic, and every time the service is top notch, and so are the drinks. The people who work there are FUN, kind, and know what they're doing (shout out to George, who served us in October 2020). Most recent visit was last week (July 2021) and they continue to impress. The drink menu is varied and INTERESTING. You can tell whoever curates it actually cares and is into what they do. The music is always on point, especially when they play some 90s/early 2000s hip hop/R&B. Can't wait to go back. :) It's bougie and sophisticated in a way I like without being pretentious or overly scene-y. read more

I almost hate to give this away but this is the absolute perfect place to experience a stone pony summer concert stage without actually going to the Stone pony concert! This outdoor bar overlooks the stage and you can hear the show perfectly. It's not super close so not quite the same but you can bring some binoculars and see very well! Or sit on the other side of the deck and watch the ocean! Limited appetizer menu but really awesome, especially for vegetarian and vegans! Seitan skewers were fabulous! Watermelon salad delicious! Casual & fun! Wear sunglasses, the sun goes down in your eyes for a while! read more