I wish I could give them 10 stars…read more I held my daughter's bridal shower there this past weekend. What a beautiful event space. We were able to decorate it perfectly. A sense of soft elegance came over the room. Pat was there for every step, every detail right down to the food. Every guest commented on how wonderful the food was. The appetizers could have been your meal. The entries were beyond delicious, creamy, flavorful and tender. A big shout out to the wait staff Ashley and Dawn who were on their A game. I will be renting this space again. Thank you for helping us to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Wow! I had my wedding last Friday at Shark River Yacht Club and they far exceeded any expectations…read moreI had! From the beginning, Pat, the banquet manager, was so helpful, kind, and accommodating. The day of they had everything perfectly prepared for our reception. All of the staff was professional, and friendly. The food was fantastic! I received so many compliments, and this crowd was not easy to please when it comes to food. The atmosphere and the sunset are beautiful for any occasion big or small. I highly recommend! You will not be disappointed.

This stay is always exactly what I needed. Well organized, clean, everything is labeled for ease of…read moreuse and locating what I'm looking for, great living space to enjoy with friends and family, and the shortest walk to an incredible beach. Thanks for the great stay!

This house was great for our family of 24. We are a near even mix of adults and kids and there was…read moreroom and space for all of us. The huge kitchen table was great. I can't remember the last time we all sat down for a meal together. The outdoor space was relaxing. The addition of a new blackstone griddle in the back made cooking up big breakfasts fast and easy. The proximity to the beach made trips back and forth to from the house to take a toddler to the bathroom, fix lunch, or run back to grab something quick made for a stress free week. The hosts were incredibly accommodating even though we hardly ever saw them. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Dirty facility. linens were stained and needed to be changed. Was hot in the room as a/c was not…read moresufficient. facility mgr. said how much needed to be tipped!

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Attended my nieces wedding in September and this place was the perfect setting. Beautiful grounds,…read moreJenga, corn hole, covered dance floor and picnic tables, two bars. Everyone had a great time and loved it!

Great event; everyone loved it. Beautiful venue and weather was perfect. Bride & Groom were very…read morehappy

This place has a lot going for it if you can do stairs. Third floor room was clean and comfortable…read moreeven if decor was showing its age. Good shower, plenty of hot water. A/C window unit was a little noisy but did the job even in 90+ weather. Breakfasts were excellent with options for side dishes. Good location one block from the beach on a quiet street. The wrap-around porch has plenty of seating and is a lovely setting for breakfast. The dining room is rather charmless but large with plenty of seating. Coffee and iced tea available all day. The only bummer was the umbrella. Pro tip: Do not pay $15 to rent an umbrella for a day. The umbrella was poor quality with plastic ribs that collapsed in the wind. We couldn't use it - had to take it down. But the manager refused a refund. The response was, "It was a windy day." Yes, it was a windy day. There are a lot of windy days at the beach. And on this particular windy day everybody else's umbrellas were standing up just fine. None of them were collapsed to half the size like this one.

Ocean House is quaint and charming. It has a cozy old-fashioned feel to it. The family that owns it…read moreis very friendly and welcoming. I feel like they really care about their guests' experience. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The AC could be better, though. I love the breakfast. I don't know why others are hating on it. They usually have a few options to chose from. The overnight oats are always good. I love that they have hot and iced coffee and usually some type of iced tea. We love hanging out on the comfortable wrap around porch in the evenings. It's a nice environment. And it's very close to the beach!

11/29/24 Went to a wedding here last Friday. I can't say enough about this fantastic venue!!…read more The lake was beautiful and we had an outdoor ceremony. Swans and ducks in the lake made for a picture perfect wedding! We were able to help ourselves to hit apple cider and other beverages to enjoy during the ceremony. The service was friendly and polite and ohhhh the food!!!! Appetizers like sushi-cheese sticks-raw oyster bar- Mexican station- Mediterranean Station, Fruit Station and my fave- the bacon station!! The bacon station featured delicious bacon Mac n cheese- chocolate dipped bacon , candied bacon, bacon wrapped dates and bacon wrapped scallops! Also there were crab cake sliders- pizza- mini Stromboli's, cheesesteak sliders and more more MORE!!! Buttered appetizers were served- mini quesadillas shaped like a horn, chicken and mini waffles- coconut shrimp, raspberry cream mini pasteries and more more MORE!! This wedding was incredible!! Thanks to the staff, servers and bartenders for all your hard work! It's an even we will never forget!

I was obsessed with the cocktail hour here. It was seriously one of the best I've ever been to…read more They had so many tasty passed appetizers, and the setup was huge without being overwhelming. The whole vibe of the place is cozy but elegant, especially with the lakeside views.

The venue was amazing! It was actually the first one I saw and it was the best one I saw down the…read moreJersey shore. Perfect size, space, and colors in the rooms. The staff were amazing and always made me feel comfortable. They were knowledgeable and friendly. By far, location was key! It's so much fun at Waterview since it is located by the marina and makes the wedding planning that much easier. The NJ Transit is right there, tons of hotels, inns, bars, and restaurants. Don't forget Pier 9 for the after party! Sunset shots are so romantic and you can't get those at the beach. Belmar beach is only several blocks down so it's better to visit in your spare time or separately. The food was delish - everyone raved about it and I actually had missed the food tastings offered since I planned my wedding within 4 months. Totally drooling over it still. The prices are so fair and you have lots of options for add-ons. Do the private cocktail room so you get to eat and drink champagne! Emailing back and forth with the staff and calling is easy. My wedding could not have been better. 10 stars all the way! Love you Waterview :) -Angelica

The place was fine; a typical wedding venue. The issue was Sue, the event coordinator. She was…read moreincredibly rude. I was the bride's sister in law and she rudely tried to kick me out of the room where the bridal party was lining up. My 3yo son was the ring bearer and would not line up with the party unless I was there. You don't speak to the family like that, or any guest for that matter. It was appalling behavior. Sue was beyond unprofessional and I would not recommend this place because of her treatment.

We had a delicious dinner at Blend last night. Everything was fresh and plentiful. The grilled…read moreclams were tender and accompanied by a delicious lemony sauce that was perfect for dipping the focaccia bread into. We also got the ricotta and tomato sauce to have with the bread and it was perfect. The fried rice ball were yummy with a nice crisp. The ribeye steak was very good - not steak house good, but tasty. Disco fries were enough to feed an army and the gravy was absolutely delicious. The sautéed spinach - fresh and seasoned perfectly. The stuffed branzino (a Special) was fresh and citrusy. I never get stuffed fish because it's always full of breading and crab which I don't prefer. This was stuffed with summer squash and fennel julienned into a spaghetti as well as orange slices. The flavor was so fresh and enjoyable. The potatoes that came on the side and the lemon caper sauce rounded it out nicely. We packed half our food to go to save room for dessert. Espresso perfectly poured, gelato sundae, mini jelly donuts (to die for!) Chef Lou stopped by to ask how we were enjoying our dinner (very much!) and our waitress Anna was so fun to chat with and provided great service.

The host sat us right away. Service was impecible. Menu was extensive. The asian calamari was…read moredelicious as was the waygu meatballs. The vodka bombs were nothing more than fancy riceballs. I ordered the prime rib...just a note...I've had rare prime rib many times before at various restaurants but this order looked like the chef passed it over a flame...meaning it was super rare. No big deal but order it medium rare for those reading this review. Other plates of note were the orechette with sausage and broccoli rabe, carbonara and rib eye steak, all were tasty. There was supposed to be a street festival that night but it was cancelled due to the canadian wildfires...bummer.

We contacted the Spring Lake Manor on the recommendation of a family friend and are so pleased that…read morewe did. Our occasion sadly, was a memorial repast for a loved one. Working with John Nagle on just one or two quick phone calls or emails was a true pleasure. There are so many things to think about when a family member passes away but John made this so easy that the hardest choice was the color of the napkins on the table. Unlike a wedding or a shower, a memorial does not allow much time for planning and the amount of attendees is somewhat variable. John was very flexible and understanding in this regard. The venue is very pretty, the wait staff and bar staff were extremely professional and accommodating and the food was outstanding! We look forward to hosting another event here, hopefully a happy occasion!

Went there with local senior group for a Christmas luncheon...very nice meal...had a good time...read more

Amazing time greeting & meeting the alpacas at arrow acres farm! They have a cute little gift shop…read moretoo

I didn't think I would care that much going in, but I very much enjoyed my visit to Arrow Acres…read moreAlpaca Farm. I thought it was going to be just for kids but adults will find it worth going to. Being a family run business, you see how cohesive the operation runs. Once in you see someone spinning alpaca wool into yarn. You talk to her and she explains the process and explains differences between alpaca and other wools. The whole thing is quite informative. Others explain that alpacas don't like being petted much, especially about the head. They are native mountain denizens, so keeping them cool during hot NJ summers is vital. 20 years is about their lifespan and they have usually just one offspring, occasionally twins, in an 11 month gestation period. Free snacks & apple cider & kids are allowed to climb on the tractors, plus there's a shop that sells yarn and other stuff women like. If you'd like to buy an alpaca, prices start at $500. Check it out, you may see an ostrich there too