First word that comes to mind?…read more The lunch special is $18 and dinner is $23, and it's absolutely worth every penny. From start to finish, this meal was on point: soup, salad, chicken teriyaki with veggies, white rice, two spring rolls, and a cucumber avocado roll, oh and the shrimp shumai, Everything was fresh, flavorful, and had me leaving completely satisfied. This is my second time here, and it just keeps getting better. The atmosphere is amazing, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and you can tell everyone enjoys working there. Even the color scheme and overall vibe make the place feel inviting. Safe to say this has officially become my go-to spot.

I'm so glad we gave this place a try! It's very cute itself with nice pops of color. Our server…read morewere nice though a bit curt. The food came back very quickly and all the fish was so fresh. I also love a place that has a lot of sushi appetizers. I'm definitely planning to come back soon.

Our server Cindy was absolutely AMAZING and the food was some of the best we've ever had. Could not…read morerecommend more!

We dined here on Father's Day and had a great experience! We were quoted a 40-minute wait but were…read moreseated in only 20, so I'd recommend waiting it out if the wait seems long. There's also a huge free parking lot right outside. Our waitress, Liz, was kind, attentive, and clearly very experienced. The restaurant is BYOB, though they do sell a few bottles for around $35. Just note that wine options are limited--they only had Chardonnay as their white wine option. The complimentary tuna salad was so good that we bought a container from the market to take home. We each had a cup of clam chowder, shared the miso scallop sushi, and ordered the sesame-crusted bluefin tuna special. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The highlight for me was the key lime pie--one of the best I've ever had. We loved everything and can't wait to come back and try more dishes!

absolutely incredible loved every single bite..knowledgeable staff..friendly welcomingread more

My family and I dined here Aug '24 for a friends birthday. I must say I am extremely impressed…read morewith Sumo! We were greeted multiple times by friendly staff while we waited for our party to arrive. The ambiance is very nice and comfortable. BYOB and I must say their ventilation system is amazing! I have an intolerance to hibachi due to oils, scents and eggs. I did not experience ANY issues dining here or afterwards. I told my wife we finally found a place we can go to! Now let's talk about the food - everyone loved their meals and I cannot say enough great things about the incredible sushi I had! Bravo folks! Thanks for a great meal - we shall see you soon!

Shogun Legends is a fun spot if you're looking for hibachi! We've been many times over the years…read morewith rather large groups and have always had good food and service. Plus, the serving sizes are huge (love having leftovers the next day). We've also tried their sushi menu, which is delicious as well.

Terrible service, we got seated at 7pm, Barbora took our drink order and food order then we never…read moresaw her the rest of the night. Chef finally came over to cook at 815pm, we had to walk over to the bar to flag another server to bring us drinks. Based on this experience I will not be back nor recommend this establishment to any friends, our group of 9 was disappointed as we were there for a 13th birthday celebration. The location in Toms River was great so was expecting the same service, sadly not so much.

I do pick up orders. My order is taken by a very friendly…read morelady. I can only tell you about what I have had. The won ton soup is very flavorful and the wontons are firm and the filling very tasty. The eggrolls are fresh and good. The BBQ spareribs are delicious. They are meaty and the sauce is just right. Not clawingly sweet and not bland. Order is ready in 15 minutes. Packed up with fresh muster and duck sauce. ( they have the small plastic packets, but I request the fresh) Chinese noodles for the soup are fresh and crisp. Prices are very reasonable. The dining room looks inviting and clean. I am lucky to have this establishment close to my home.

I normally don't like Chinese food but this place might have changed my mind. The teriyaki chicken…read morewas really good. The Shumai was elite. The Egg Role was also mediocre. Service was super nice. We did pick up so nothing to say about the Ambiance.

Checked out Spring Lake Seafood this weekend with a group of 6. Our reservations were for 5:30 and…read morethey seated us as soon as we arrived. We were seated in the covered front deck area which was separated from the interior restaurant. It was an 80-85° day but the temperature in the space was relatively comfortable. We had grabbed a few bottles of white from the conveniently located liquor store across the street. I love me a good BYOB establishment. We started with the tuna pizza, an order of oysters, garlic shrimp, beet salad, and the Bibb salad. (Just a side note, they want you to place your starters and entrees at the same time). Everything came out in a reasonable time and was all very good. The Tuna pizza was not at all what I was envisioning but was a pleasant surprise both presentation and taste wise. The shrimp were interesting because they looked like they would be super flavorful, but just felt kind of flat. Both of the salads were delicious, I really enjoyed the Bibb and would highly recommend it. I had the Bluefin and it was really good, the portion size was fair and the fish was extremely fresh. It was far from the best bluefin I've had, but would recommend it nonetheless. Everyone else enjoyed their entrees as well and overall I would say we had a great time. It was a bit pricey, but it's Spring Lake so that was baked into the cake. Will visit again, and this time I'll remember to order the lobster roll.

We revisited Spring Lake Seafood after our first visit 2 years ago. We were excited remembering how…read moregood it was! Our excitement quickly turned to disappointment. We ordered the Lobster Roll - when it came out, my partner and I looked at each other with the same disbelief. It was literally half the size of the Lobster Roll we had before. In addition the lobster wasn't tender - it was chewy. And to 'top it off' it was over seasoned - we ordered the hot, buttered roll. The 'famed' lobster roll was no longer the same epic sandwich. Next, we reordered the Crab Cake. It was an amazing dish when we had it before. Again, it was half the size of the crab cake we had before. While it tasted good, it was a surprise it was much smaller. The saving grace, a Fried Cod sandwich we ordered was very good.

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.

I've been a loyal consumer of Fins for over 20 years between the different locations. My family,…read moreand now other families we have recommended, have Fins on a frequent basis. Always a win!

I ordered take out on-site and waited inside the restaurant. We order here often, we tip take out,…read moreI know not everyone tips take out. The name for every order was called. A few orders go by, I finally ask and my order was ready the whole time, 30 minutes. It's really frustrating because it makes me think it's because of my skin tone. Maybe it was a mistake but that's the only thing different. Maybe I'm more emotional because I'm pregnant but trying to figure out why every order was called but mine. Our dinner is now cold. I just don't understand.

We went to Spring Lake beach this weekend and we were looking for a good restaurant. We found Blend…read moreby Chef Lou. It's a nice, quiet venue and the staff were very attentive and friendly. We started with the bread, a focaccia, which was served with an olive oil that had a large roasted garlic in it. It was a delicious starter, and complimented our Caesar salad. The Caesar salad was 'different' - aren't they all? I've been experiencing very different types - the one tonight had a subtle dressing - with a subdued sweetness. The grated Parmesan and Breadcrumbs smothered the salad - when you see the picture, you'll understand. It was a good salad, however I would have preferred less grating and more dressing. Next up, the Waygu Meatballs, in a delicious San Marzano tomato sauce. The meatballs were excellent. I was mystified by the accompanying 'jar' of 'basil' ricotta. See attached picture-it's a large amount of ricotta - I tasted it - it was very creamy but the basil was faintly noticeable. I added a little to a meatball and it didn't enhance the 'bite' at all. I was embarrassed leaving this large jar of cheese. We shared the two entrees - the first, Sea Bass on a bed of mashed potatoes was cooked perfectly and had the most delicate taste. It was 'too delicate', if there is such a thing as- for they say, ' good fish, doesn't taste like fish '. However, the fish needed seasoning or sauce - one or the other, or both. The next entree was the mushroom house made ravioli - a tender pasta with a mushroom filling covered in a creamy, earthy mushroom sauce. We also ordered a side of sautéed wild mushrooms and added those to the ravioli - it was a wonderful dish.

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.

This is the first time I've ever been to Shipwreck Grill, which is crazy because I've grown up in…read morethis area. I've always heard good things, and I thought the food stood up to the reputation. The restaurant was packed on a Monday night, which was probably a good sign for what led to a delicious meal. I really enjoyed the roasted oysters topped with yummy breadcrumbs. My daughter enjoyed a sushi appetizer and wedge salad with blackened tuna that she claimed was delicious as well. Our other dinner partner enjoyed his halibut. I really loved the show-stopping, gigantic jumbo lump crab meat risotto. It was very filling, but super delicious. The food was rich and, in some ways, basic, but executed perfectly. I added some of the street corn and that really made things even better get this dish. You won't be disappointed. The atmosphere was busy, if not hectic. Our table was in the middle of the room, next to a large family with little kids. One was seven months old and the other was two. That seemed like a bit much for a dinner with these price points. It's not an inexpensive restaurant and certainly not a family-vibe Houlihan's. We had mixed feelings about the atmosphere, but I kind of thought it was cool--a really pretty building with some rustic charm.

It's hard to express just how bad the customer service is when it is Gen Z mixed with indifference…read moreand poor work ethic. Hostesses (x2 because evidently seating people is a 2 person job - although neither girl could formulate a full sentence). 8:30pm Sunday - "there are only seats at the bar; we've stopped seating outside". Management. If this is true GREAT you have some monotone bland children holding down the fort. If you want business and your staff to work - I'm sad to say they turned down a nice group of 30-50 year olds ON A MONDAY (which is huge for us). Lackluster. Lazy. Underwhelming. Find some more chipper front of house staff. Maybe anyone who looks up from their phone first and knows to say hi and welcome!