This was my first time in New Jersey, and this place absolutely blew me away. I'm currently on a music tour from Nashville and had the chance to perform here the other night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the incredible atmosphere to the great food and drinks, everything exceeded my expectations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Do yourself a favor and order the Shipwreck, you can thank me later! What really made the experience special, though, was the staff. Everyone was genuinely welcoming and made us feel right at home. I can't wait to get back to New Jersey and play here again. Thanks for having us, Todd! read more

The atmosphere is 2.0. Don't bring young kids. Love music trivia etc. super loud. The marg pie was 4.0 / 5.0. Good salty mozzarella. The regular cheese was fire. Somebody call Portnoy. 5.0 / 5.0. Overall cause of interior 3.5 stars. The food shined. I'm a fan. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]We finally got around to eating on the deck for dinner (vs just coming for drinks at night) and it was a great time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I hear usually there is a wait, but we got lucky as it had just stopped raining. [[HIGHLIGHT]]After a rainy day it was nice to sit outside and it was a bonus that there was live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All the food was great. Would come back and order it all again: corn pizza, shishito peppers, ceviche or disco fries. I was also suprised by the number of families eating here. Not just for adults! read more

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We chose BAB's for its location, very near the Surf Light theatre.We had a reservation so there was no hassle with security and all of the staff were friendly and welcoming. We were a party of six and were seated immediately. We order our drinks and our server was gracious and very attentive. We tried several apps, clams in butter, deviled eggs w/ crispy fried oysters, oysters on the half shell all very good. Entrees: Broiled scallops, Branzino, Jumbo Lump crab cakes, Mahi Mahi sandwich, Roasted Pork sandwich and rib eye steak. The portions were generous and all enjoyed their meals. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat inside, close to the kitchen and pizza oven. It was a bit warm and lots of activity from the staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server, Severin, was very friendly and handled our table very professionally. Parking was a bit tough. We parked 2 blocks away in a parking lot. read more

Walked right in on a Sunday beginning of the Summer season at BAB's. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly Security presence at entrance, we chose to sit in the sun vs shade.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a bit windy and we lost two menus blowing in the wind; apparently a common occurrence according to our waitress.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Gorgeous harbor views for a sunset meal with lively full bar scene and abundant beverages and cocktails.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Liked the coastal vibe going on with recorded music enhancing the ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lounging areas on rooftop dining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For appetizers: Roasted Mushrooms - perfection and flavorful. Roasted Chicken Wings - well seasoned and crispy, sweet and savory at same time. Absolutely loved them. Not spicy, even our 2.5 yo enjoyed the moist chicken wing, (pulled off some of the crispy seasoning for her). Would order two next time, it was that delicious! Burrata Salad - delicious cheese with the mixed greens, great for a party appetizer. Entree: Pepperoni Pizza with 8 slices. Thin crust, everyone in our party of 5 enjoyed it. Drinks: Surfside Iced Tea & Vodka - can't go wrong with that vodka Ship Bottom Mermaid Blonde - if you like a blonde ale, this is excellent! Gone Coconuts - Coconut flavor with Lavender - refreshing cocktail Price point was as expected. Nothing outrageously expensive for location but not cheap either. For the above and enough eats and drinks for 4.5 people, it was about $150 including tip. Service was great, ambiance was amazing, food was good. Would definitely recommend and return. Had such a good time, forgot to take photos. Trust me, it's a must do when visiting LBI read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We love this spot for the rooftop bar and harbor views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's one of our favorite places to take advantage of happy hour with great drink prices and oyster specials. The bartenders are always attentive, even with a packed bar and tons of people to take care of. The clam pizza with their house chili oil is a must-order. It's seriously incredible and the reason we keep coming back every summer. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place was awesome. Very fun and so many options & vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ate at the bar inside, fig pizza & Shishitos peppers was fantastic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Then we enjoyed the fire pit upstairs with a JD in the background. Very relaxing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Around 1030pm a 80s band played downstairs, they were pretty good too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There were bike cops outside policing, so be careful. Overall a great option for a night out in LBI. read more

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We stopped by on a Saturday night with no reservation and although it was packed, we were seated pretty quickly. I started with the bring back the universe cocktail which was good and came with a disco ball charm, however I didn't taste much alcohol. For food, we started with the white pie which was good but not my favorite. For entree, my friend and I split the scallops and crab cakes. It was a good thing we did because the scallop entree was very tiny. It said it came with fennel but only came with potatoes and some veggies. The crab cake entree on the other hand was delicious and very filling! It was accompanied by peppers and artichokes and in a very tasty sauce. My other friend got the crab cake sandwich which she enjoyed and the crab manicotti which she was also good. read more

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This place was GREAT! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Came here on a friday night and it was popping![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I didn't mind the cover fee because it was so worth it! the band was amazing and had a blast with such great music and vibes. I wanna come visit NJ again just for this place! read more

Walked in to rude "security" asking for ID. I was here with my adult children and not all brought id. She refused phone picture of ids. If drinks weren't positioned directly in front of a banded customer someone came around to give is a warning. Absolutely insane. I now see the other negative and insensitive posts about employees that work here true. Do not waste your time. Food isnt that great and sevice was horrible: read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]awesome place and bay views![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a great bartender named Anthony who steered us in the right direction! everything from the wine and the beer to the appetizers and the sides and the pizza were delicious!!! He recommended the shitzo peppers and artichokes and thevlam pizza and nothing disappointed!!! were delicious!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience and the service was perfect!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely coming back! Thanks Anthony!!! read more

Going in with the right expectations, this place was fantastic! You HAVE to make sure if you make reservations to do it for upstairs, otherwise you get stuck in the policy that has resulted in this brutal rating. That in mind, we did NOT make an RSVP. We came upstairs on a beautiful summer weeknight. It was packed, but we put our name on the list, had a table after a ~20 minute wait. Great view of the sunset, waitstaff was busy, but got our order in fast and food came out quickly! We were pleasantly surprised by food quality, got the shrimp toast which wasn't bad, but the corn pizza and mahi mahi sandwich were fantastic! Cocktails were ok, on the sweet side and a bit pricey even for LBI, so I would probably just do beers next time, solid beer list. Also, had live music so no complaints there. Again, go into it with the right expectations, and guidance on getting a table in the right place, and you'll have a great experience - however I completely feel for those who have been caught in their strict, unfriendly policy. read more

Overpriced everything, shitty food, annoying security and staff. It sure isn't the Ketch anymore which was epic. Don't waste your time unless you're a bunch of drunken frat boys. read more

Went there with family & ordered 5 different pizzas and peppers as an app. Food was horrible!!! Peppers were loaded with a ton of oregano and all pizzas were horrible. Fig pizza had a ton of cheap fig jam..all horrible and for $22. pizza way overpriced!! Seriously the worst pizza I ever had. It was also [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not relaxing. Very loud with lots of banging coming from the kitchen???? Bar???? Could not hear anyone talk.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Totally horrible experience. The best part was the martini which turned out to be $18. Don't waste your time & money. First & last time!! read more

You can't beat the view at Bird & Betty's. The foods pretty good too!! The pole beans are a must have in my book. Service is always friendly and accommodating. Blackened mahi sandwich was great. Clam pizza is a standout. And the oysters are always fresh and delicious. read more

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Bird and Betty's is the perfect dinner spot overlooking the water. I got the steamers, my family got the clam pie that looked sooo delicious. It seemed like a place that's pretty popping at night. I can't wait to come back here for a night out read more

Bird & Betty’s - Steamed clams - Seafood Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]LBI is two things - kinda sleepy and with a dearth of decent food options.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Went to Bird & Betty's because it's a rocking party, probably the most fun place on the island.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Was not expecting it to also have good food. Which it does, definitely one of the top eating options there. Happy to have found this place, will definitely be back. read more

Food was not impressive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Way too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Server was nice however security is quite unreasonable.

Food was mediocre and relatively high priced. Service was attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is really a place to go have a drink and hang out with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I definitely wouldn't go there because of the food being offered. read more

Great location. However the GM Kyle is ruining the reputation of the establishment. My 30 year old daughter did not have her license so could not drink . We respect the establishment policy . However Kyle charged at the table stating "you better not be drinking". This resulted in her 2 year old to cry because he scared him. He then looked at me and said "you better be drinking that wine". I mean shouldn't the GM be at the least nice and cordial to the patrons . Terrible dining experience. He than charged at me while I was at the front desk asking for information. Please do not send your 21+ daughters here . He seems to hate woman read more

We have been vacationing to LBI for 30 years of our adult lives. The experience at Bird & Betty's is by far the worst dining experiences ever on the island. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Walking in the entrance and seeing the nightclub mentality of bouncers, heavy security staff everywhere, checking IDs and wrist bands was a little much.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We're here for dinner. Maybe they should separate entrances for dining and nightclub. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Once inside the dining area downstairs was dingy and dirty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Starting with the very compact dining area it was very hard getting to your chair because the tables were so close together.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Once seated, our server was pleasant and attentive, but we were handed sticky dirty menus and flies were everywhere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We asked for a drink menu which had no pricing. After reviewing, everyone ordered a cocktail. When paying the bill, I was very disappointed to see the drink pricing was about 25 to 30% higher than the average pricing on the island. The food was horrible. We had basic burger, 2 pizzas, crab cake sandwich, crab cake entree (uneatable) , a salad with a few appetizers and a total of 7 cocktails. Our bill totaled about $440 with tip. Super over priced and just dirty. I would never recommend and would give them a negative 5 rating. Just not up to par for LBI. We will never return and most likely not entertain going to their five other affiliate restaurants, which were staple go to in the past. It's a shame what owner's greed does to an establishment. We'll stick to the restaurants on the north end. read more

I rarely post negative reviews, but our recent experience at Bird & Betty's was so unpleasant that I feel it should be shared. We arrived for our 8:30 PM dinner reservation during our family vacation, expecting a nice evening. When I approached the podium and told the "security" that we had a reservation, a young woman immediately looked past me, pointed at my family, and in a very rude tone began asking, "Is she 21? Is he 21? Is she 21?"--while pointing directly at my kids. Not only was this inappropriate and unprofessional, but the way it was handled was completely disrespectful. A courteous approach would have been to explain the situation to me first, rather than pointing at my children as if they were a problem. When I tried to clarify by saying, "I have a reservation for dinner," she cut me off and said, "You don't ask the questions, I do!" At no point was it explained in a respectful manner that there was a special event that night and that anyone under 21 needed to be out by 10 PM. Since our reservation was well before that, this rule was irrelevant--but the lack of basic courtesy ruined the experience before it even began. We came for dinner, not to be treated like unwelcome guests. Bird & Betty's may work for others, but based on this encounter, we won't be returning and cannot recommend it to families looking for a respectful and professional dining experience. read more

Wasn't at the bar fir more than 5 minutes after getting our drinks when the bartender sprayed us with water and told us to get out of the way for other customers read more

Called ahead and asked if 18+ were allowed in- was told yes and no cutoff time. Got there and was told cutoff was 10pm despite checking multiple times on the phone. read more

Awesome views, awesome deck, TVs, bar. Live music duo playing when we went Thursday night on the second floor. Sit in the shade or in the sun. I really liked my branzino. The scallops were pretty good. Service was attentive and friendly. The greeters, servers, waitresses are very young. Cocktails wouldn't be a reason I'd recommend going here. You pay for the lively scene with the amazing views and summer breeze. read more

Bird & Betty’s - Branzino - very good! - Seafood Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

Couldnt even imagine what a nightmare shithole this place wound up being !! Don't know where to begin - bad rude people working there , horrible food , horrible drinks , HiOIRRENDOUSSS SERVICE ! I swear to god this place put a disgusting taste in my mouth that I can't rinse out - even if using gasoline !! Girls at the front desk were rude , incompetent, and completely nasty !! Don't know how they do any business w/ employees so unkind and unwelcoming!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Maybe the WORST bar in NJ that I have ever been to .[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Totally disgusted and I will not be back to Beach Haven for the rest of my life - very very disappointed!! read more

Better make reservations, Way in advance otherwise you're not coming near this place between the hours of 430 which is when my grandmother eats dinner and 9 pm. Needless to say I did not make reservations way ahead of time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I have two children that are 15 and 12 so this was not a fit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Overall average experience. Food wasn't the best. We started with the fried artichokes with crab meat. The portion size is massive, and the crab was really good. Kind of confusing because the artichoke isn't fried but either way it was ok. The Pork Milanese was good, but pretty thick. Good scene for dinner with a fun crew, we sat near the DJ and the music was a lot of fun. read more

Bird & Betty’s - Fried artichokes with crab meat - Seafood Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

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Last visit, with a large party we had some of the apps (the mozzarella is great- though a little different than traditional) and everyone got pizzas, which I didn't expect. Everyone was happy with their food. Service was great. Cocktails are VERY well done. The view from the upstairs cannot be beat! read more

Rude and incompetent staff. Food was undercooked and drinks/service were poor in general. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's really just a bar for drunk college kids.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Quick service, great food. Kind waitress and the food came out within 20 minutes! We got the tuna crudo, Margherita pizza, and the short rib fries. Everything was awesome. Drinks were also very tasty. read more

I'm from out of town and visited this place while on vacation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat on the rooftop. They had a DJ.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No wait for a seat. Service was excellent. We ordered the fried mozzarella and it came with prosciutto, vodka sauce, basil and tomatoes on top. My very first time eating it like that. IT WAS AMAZING. I also had the dirty hand salad. I appreciate how much meat they give up and I like they chopped it in small squares. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall the ambiance and vibe was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I want to like this place- the rooftop/fire pit is GREAT. The food experience downstairs was not great.. server was so nice but the moment appetizers arrived we had fruit flies in everything! Drinks and food.. legit everywhere! I killed about 10 of them. It was so gross. We immediately told the server who claimed to remove several items off the bill and moved us inside but we still somehow paid $200 check for 3 pizza pies, a few drinks and 1 chicken sandwich? The food generally is ok! I would absolutely only recommend for drinks upstairs!!! read more

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Great seafood menu, great appetizers menu, great beer and cocktail selection and the view from the upstairs outdoor deck is phenomenal. We may have been seated in the midst of a wedding dinner with NJ hipsters and young, happy people who added to the fun atmosphere. We tried the clam pizza, pepperoni pizza, oysters and a mix of deep fried seafood that was spicy, do I had another IPA. Life is good in Beach Haven. Get in here. read more

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It's obviously located in a prime area and during the summer it's very crowded as seen by all of us trying to find parking spaces. And one can dine upstairs on the outdoor roof, weather permitting, or inside. There's a lot of security presence. I inquired about that and was told that there are a lot of bar fights. hmm, not a good vibe. Service was fair to midland. The orders came out very inconsistent. My friend said his order wasn't hot enough but declined to make waves cuz he was famished. My order took a half hour and it was just a salad. Food is ok. The kitchen needs to be more organized. The front of house is too inconsistent. Conversation is difficult. read more

Really fun spot in LBI! Came here on a Saturday evening and it was hoppin that's for sure. This place is huge so we were sat immediately on the roof next to the bar. The rooftop is really nice, they had a DJ playing music and all of the staff was super friendly. I had the tuna and it was very tasty and fresh. It went perfectly with the vinegary bean salad and fresh pita. They cocktails were awesome - there is a huge variety so guaranteed something for everyone. After we ate we explored a bit into the back room with the stage. A band was preparing to play, looked like it was going to be a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

Bird & Betty’s - Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

Enjoyed our night out the Bird & Betty's. It was a Tuesday but nonetheless. Still was on point service was excellent the vibe was defenitly a down the shore vibe it was cool upstairs was more like a bar vibe I think they might do live music there not sure but all in all. The food was very good we had almost all the apps on the menu ( was w/ a whole lot of people lol ) Re ordered the mussels they were that good enjoyed it & the dessert were banging good everyone said they were good didn't want & when they came everyone had a spoon so go figure !!! read more

Bird & Betty’s - Menu & moijoto - Seafood Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

Get the fried chicken sandwich. It's the best chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life. Every single employee is kind beyond belief and so attentive, and the live music (on Friday) creates such a lovely vibe to hang out and vibe with friends. read more

New way to start in this one. The view exceptional. Perfect view from almost every table except for mine and I picked mine because I didn't want to be in the sun and they were pretty busy. And the hostess still apologized. She was very sweet . It's Friday night in the summer and they are busy. It's a beautiful day and our waitress is killing it. But yet very attentive and refilled our water bottle multiple times. The layout of the resturant is great. Not sure about the velvet rope and security thing and all. But if that's what they want, fine. Upstairs is really cool flow. Our food was better than good. It's not fine dining but it is really good. Shishito peppers were awesome. Ceviche was huge but the short rib disco fries were insanely good. How the fries stayed crisp with all that stuff on it I have no idea. The meatballs were average. I expect more from New Jersey just by being so close to New York. But I think they might have been a little over cooked or the sauce was a little burnt. But they were fine. So now to the service. And a message to all the low reviews on service. Look around our table was touched by at least 5 people. Everyone is working hard. They are moving fast and I have seen everyone smile. Yes it's loud it's Friday evening. And there is a great bar. But the staff is attentive and hard working. Add a little more to your tip and a little less Erin our waitress is awesome. But come see her soon before she heads back to teaching. She smiled the entire night and managed more tables then most could. Update. Velvet ropes are here because this turns into a club at night. read more

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After hearing so much about this restaurant, I'm glad I finally was able to check it out on my visit to LBI. I also completely understand the hype. The restaurant is absolutely huge - with a deck upstairs with bay-side views and a very large first-level main room where my friends and I were seated. It was very crowded when we arrived at 7pm on a Saturday, so we were nestled away at a table next to a bustling bar. We started the evening off with 6 oysters on the half shell, which were paired with some tartar sauce and lemon. They were fresh and absolutely delicious - a perfect appetizer to share with a group. For our meals, we ordered lobster rolls and a fried chicken sandwich. The lobster roll was good (but doesn't beat a New England lobster roll), and the fried chicken sandwich was very fresh and filling. The side of fries (which we had to substitute for an extra cost) were pretty standard in terms of taste, but the portions were substantial. Overall, I was pretty happy with the dining experience and overall atmosphere of this bustling Beach Haven restaurant. read more

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