Went on a date night to Proving Ground on a beautiful summer night…read more We started with some sushi getting the shrimp tempura roll. It was delicious I was surprised they even had sushi. For mains we ordered the truffle mac and cheese and the steak sandwich. The steak sandwich was on garlic break, the steak was cooked perfectly and the added fries were a plus. The mac and cheese was also delicious not overly cheesy just an all around good meal. Definitely worth checking out we sat outside and admired the boats and sunset. The food came out quick and hot. Service was polite and genuine.

I'm not usually a fan of dishes with a lot of tomato sauce, and unfortunately, I didn't enjoy this…read moreentrée as much as I had hoped. Maybe I misunderstood the description, but I expected the Creole flavors to come through more. Instead, the dish tasted heavily of tomato and seemed to be missing some of the additional seasonings I was expecting. The orzo was also overcooked, which made it very soft and easy to break apart. That said, the lobster bisque was absolutely divine, and the fries were perfectly crunchy. Despite my meal not being my favorite, the restaurant itself is beautiful. It was pouring outside during my visit, but the waitress was incredibly kind and attentive, which definitely added to the experience. I would still love to return and try some of the other items on the menu. I especially want to experience their outdoor seating--it looks absolutely gorgeous with the lighting! Overall, it's a beautiful restaurant with a lovely atmosphere, and I'm looking forward to giving it another try.

I have selected Bahrs Landing as my yearly visit for Soft Shell Crab (most commonly blue crabs that…read morehave recently molted their hard outer shell to grow. Caught immediately after shedding, the entire crab can be eaten...shell and all. They offer an intensely sweet, rich flavor and a delicate, crispy texture when cooked). Bahr's Landing prepares this sautéed crab with capers, mushrooms, lemon & butter, mashed potatoes and vegetables. My go-to appetizer is always the Grilled Cauliflower (Topped with tomato pesto, quinoa, and wild rice blend). The crispness of the cauliflower....brushed through the surrounding ingredients.....makes this the perfect starter. Aside from enjoying the mouth-watering food, you'll also feel as if you're dining on a ship, have great views of the pier, water, and the bridge leading into Sandy Hook Beach. Don't forget to visit their gift shop and view all of the maritime decor and beautiful woodwork.

What a disappointment...been living in Monmouth County for over 45yrs...for most those years, my…read morefamily has dined here numerous times. Most recently, my older daughter, after college, married a young man from Long Island and moved there. My son-in-law and I have a friendly banter regarding who has the better seafood. They visited for the week and prior to them heading back to LI, I recommended going out to Bahrs, before they get on the parkway...easy and to prove my point, who has the better seafood...well, needless to say...my point was mute. First, let me set the stage, it's 4 adults and 3 children (7,5,3)....ordered steamers, mug of NE chowder, calamari, Caesar salad, linguine w/clam, kids cheese burger, pasta with butter, side of meatballs, fried founder and a Lava cake (baby girls bday-they were out of) replace it with a couple of scoops of ice cream...with a candle (best part). Mug of Chowder- $13 came out cold Caesar Salad- $15 couple of pieces of romaine, wishbone is a better dressing Linguine w/clam- $29 sauce was so think, uneatable (gave enough clams) still couldn't eat it Calamari- $17, only rings and rubbery, Costco has better frozen Kids cheeseburgers- $14.50 each, 4oz burgers It was a slider at best...no taste Pasta with butter- $14.50 dry, forgot the butter Steamers- $27....sandy and rubbery What has happened to this place...staff is summer help...inexperienced...it's not the fault of the help, it's the fault of the owners and management. For the record, we didn't complain to our waitress..it's not her fault. We tip her 25%, (my children worked locally, during the summers, not at Bahrs) Bill was over $300 with drinks...I'd rather spend that where I can get quality. There are many more options...guessing location plays a part...but, I'm a local and not a tourist. Sorry Bahrs, not returning......

First timer! We were super excited to find the Sandbox before the seasoned ended. We had a great…read moretime. They have plenty of parking, several food trucks, an awesome view of the city, volleyball.. you name it they had it. The bar had specially drinks. The service was very friendly. We took it all in. Then we settled on the sand as they had plenty of chairs. We sang, drank, took pictures, and saw Brooklyn Fireworks. I highly recommend hanging out here. It's a place where you can slow down the clock.

Hard to rate it any higher when I had no way to order any food because there was no place to park…read more Why aren't there a few spots available for customers to park, place their order & take it home? The food truck area had zero customers on a Tuesday afternoon & here I was willing to pick up food for my family with no way to get it. The main Sandbox Food Truck doesn't even take app or phone orders. At least that way I could have placed my order & parked for a minute at the entrance to pick it up. But, it's not available. So, I won't be going back. It's too frustrating to deal with. Your loss.

A fun place to stop into for an after dinner drink. Friendly bartender, lively patrons, and quirky…read moredecor. Even bought a tank top with their name on it as a souvenir.

Haven't tried the food but came here with some friends for drinks. The bar is open until 2 AM…read more(sidenote I noticed that the clock by the bar is 10 minutes ahead). Classic dive bar feel, staff was friendly and knew/had good conversations with a lot of the regulars. FYI they are quite strict with the close time and shuffle everyone into the small vestibule/ make them go around the back to exit.

We ordered Vinny and Big Michelle take out sandwiches for lunch, both were delicious. Ample…read moreproduct and fresh bread along with French Fries which were included. The food is great and fairly priced. We frequently eat there as well and have never been disappointed!

Came here to watch the final Knicks game and was surprised to see it rather empty. This place needs…read moreto be put on the map! It is super clean and weep kept open bar. Mia one of the bartenders is so friendly and hospitable! Making conversation and recommendations. They have a good craft beer selection. The wings with Cajun dry rub were amazing !! So crispy and flavorful. Pizza good too.

Jenkinson's is always a good time. Cuz weekend as we drove…read moreup and down the coast to tiki bars. This one by far my favorite place. They have never been. We drank and danced. I always have a good time here. Service and the views are priceless !! No pictures were taken drive. To party!!

The service was excellent, very attentive, quick to accommodate! The food was very reasonable and…read moreit's great for families staying at the BeachWalk. The breeze gives you that sigh of pure relaxation, this is a quiet place, romantic with the sunset on the water by the restaurant. THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE AT SEA-BRIGHT!

We like this place! It was hoping on Friday night! We got the last table. Still, the service was…read moregreat. Not a fancy place. But the food is good and reasonably priced. We had chowder, a fav. It wasn't real thick but very tasty. I had oysters on the half shell. Nice size and icy cold. Delish! Followed by the Voo Doo Shrimp and Scallops. It's an appetizer but I eat it as an entree. It is DELICIOUS!! He had Mahi Mahi Tacos which are filled with large pieces of fish. You can have them grilled or blackened. He too one home. Live music in the back room. Love the atmosphere. There is an upstairs if you want quiet.

A real local kinda spot with good drafts and decent food. Unpretentious and gets the job done tho…read moreits not a destination. Id give 3 1/2 if I could.

Service - Sat at the bar. Server was good. Immediately attentive, presented several options for…read moredrinks and made sure everything was set up right and you had what you needed. Ambiance - Nice set up. Pretty chill comfortable.. Maybe a tad noisy. Sound travels in there so you can hear almost every conversation taking place. Food - lost points! Got the pork chop. I was starving, so if it was ok it would have been great... However it was extremely salty as if to cover up bad meat. And overcooked on certain parts. Would not order that again.

Here's a refined, "elite" Yelp review that also subtly reflects the photo:…read more If you're looking for a spot that nails both presentation and flavor, Atlantic House is absolutely worth the trip. We ordered the fish tacos, birria tacos, and kettle-style potato chips--and every plate came out looking as good as it tasted. The fish tacos were beautifully assembled, piled high with crisp, fresh slaw that added the perfect crunch to the tender, flaky fish underneath. Light, clean, and balanced. The birria tacos were the star of the table. Rich, deeply seasoned meat tucked into perfectly griddled shells, served with a savory dipping broth that takes each bite to another level. Messy in the best way possible--and completely worth it. Even the kettle-style potato chips stood out. Thick-cut, golden, and topped with just the right amount of flavor to make them more than just a side--they held their own next to the tacos. The overall experience ties everything together: polished yet relaxed atmosphere, attentive service, and dishes that clearly have intention behind them. It's the kind of place where you can tell care is put into both the food and the experience. Atlantic House isn't just a good meal--it's a spot you'll want to come back to, and one I'd recommend without hesitation.

Best family restaurant experience we have had in years. Kids orders came fast, perfectly portioned…read moreand we never had to ask for anything. Our server knew to have sharing plates, extra napkins, ketchup (lol) . The view is stellar and is perfect for distracting toddlers. Espresso martini is perfect! (What a surprise!) not too sweet and tasted like real coffee was used. Crab cakes are consistently delicious with remoulade that will make you want to drink it. Fish sandwich hits everytime and always always order the calamari for appetizer. Consistent, swift, tasty, and service is perfect for young families.

3.5 stars I had seen…read morepictures of On the Deck courtesy of a few friends that had been to the restaurant and bar on the harbor. It always looked like such a cool place, and I had been really interested in checking it out. I finally made it there the other day, after a brief afternoon at a local beach. When we arrived around 6:30 pm on that Friday evening, we could see that the back deck was very full and that the parking lot was also close to capacity. We were able to, thankfully, grab a spot and walked over to the restaurant, climbing the stairs to the second floor where we met the hostess. We were told that the wait for outdoor seating was 40-minutes, while indoors was 30-minutes. Glancing around, the inside dining room was casual and nautically-themed. The tables and bar were bustling. The balcony was just as busy, but offered live music, so we determined that it would be worth waiting the additional time and added our name to the list. In the meantime, we decided to hang by the outdoor bar but were unable find a spot. Thankfully, a duo was vacating one of the few high-top tables in the bar section, which were first-come, first-serve. We grabbed that table and settled in to watch the beautiful sunset over the boats docked in the harbor. The staff and the few patrons we encountered during our visit were all very friendly, which only emphasized the laidback vibe of the waterside venue. The food, however, was mediocre at best. When our dinner was delivered, we did not receive any silverware, so we had to grab that from the bar, which was also from where we had placed our order. I had requested the Pan-Seared Salmon, which was well-cooked and served with thin stalks of asparagus, dry jasmine rice, and a huge amount of buttery garlic herb sauce. It made sense that the fish was served in a bowl, because there was so much greasy butter that it would have leaked all over if it was on a flat plate. Thankfully, the bartender had given me a few side plates, so I was able to move my food out of the oily bowl. My friend also had some issues with her meal. Her cup of New England Clam Chowder was flavorful, but watery and mostly broth. Her Fried Flounder Sandwich was heavily breaded and served with an unripe tomato and mushy, oily fries. From a beverage perspective, they had surprisingly interesting cocktails, but I was thrilled to see my favorite beer, Kane Head High, on tap. We simply loved the view, live acoustic tunes from P.D. Brody, and the overall relaxing atmosphere. However, we felt that the food could have been better executed. The menu offered all kinds of seafood and higher-end bar food, but the preparation left something to be desired.

Had a nice lunchnon the patio overlooking the water. We went with the steamers to start. Little…read morepricey, nice size streamers. Water was hot to keep them warm. We follwed with sharing a Salad and a Tube steak. (hotdog) They were ok The relish was plentyful on the side with a pickle and Potato chips on the side. Nice place on the water with a nice atmosphere. Great indoor bar scene. Sorry no pics!

Walked in and was told it was about 45 minutes for the outside area. We ended up hanging out at the…read morecar with a drink, and the table was ready much sooner. We got a burger with their famous cheese sauce, which was awesome. We asked for a side of fries, probably didn't need it because the burger was huge. Also got the linguine and clams which was pretty good. They seemed busy. I like that they had Adirondack chairs outside so you could hang out with a drink and wait for your table. The view was awesome. Definitely would be back.