My first time at Castle Harbor, it offers you a classic NJ diner food experience. The crowd consisted of patrons that have been customers for decades to a new generation of grandfather's bringing their grandchildren in. The menu is large, offering breakfast platters, breakfast sandwiches, omlettes, lunch sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, and so much more. Something they seem to be known for as well are their ice cream and desserts. That'll be something I'm going to make sure to try in the spring/summer time! To warm up the bones and fill my big ol' belly, I went with some cream chipped beef over rye toast with home fries. It's just a simple, yet well executed delicious breakfast meal that hit the spot just right. They close for a Christmas break on 12/22 and don't reopen until February of 2025. I recommend paying a visit in the next few days or when they reopen in 02/25. read more

Castle Harbor Drive-In - Cream chipped beef - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Riverside, New Jersey

This was my fist visit since the new owners. I love that they kept it the same. The woman working the tables and counter was great. Definitely hustled for a random busy weekday afternoon. It was around 2pm but the tables were packed and people were coming in for the ice cream counter. It was a lot for one person but she kept a friendly smile the whole time. I want to start with the good - Turkey club, onion rings and tots!!! The turkey is made in house and I'm jealous I didn't order it. The club came with fries but substituted them for tots and it was a good portion. They were cooked perfectly. I ordered a side of onion rings since my sandwich didn't come with a side. They were very good. Thick onions but the breading wasn't too thick and not too greasy. I ordered a chicken cheesesteak hoagie with mayo. It was so dry. Not much cheese in sight unfortunately. The mayo was almost non existent and the server never checked on us so I couldn't ask for more. She was running around and busy with everyone so not complaining about service. This is just a personal preference comment....they put oregano on their cheesesteak hoagies and I'm assuming hoagies. I should've asked because I'm not a fan. I'll definitely go back but will stay away from the chicken cheesesteaks lol....or maybe try a pizza steak!!?! read more

we stopped by castle harbor drive in for lunch, after a hike at amico island. very charming retro luncheonette. they serve breakfast lunch and ice cream, either through the window, or inside at the counter & tables. I had a turkey sandwich on toast after learning that they roast the turkey in house and carve it fresh. it was very good! my husband had a tuna club which came with fries. everything was freshly prepared and tasty. our server told me they reopened about a month ago, and all info can be found on their facebook page. we will definitely go back and try breakfast and or ice cream. they have richman's and soft serve. they also have tables out back for eating ice cream, really cute spot. read more

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Fantastic soft serve, the jimmies are perfect with every bite of ice cream. I also love the ambiance inside the place. It gives a very nice touch. read more

I have been going to the Castle for over 20 years. The food there is excellent and the prices are very fair. The waitresses are very friendly and they deliver fantastic service. Jim the owner is an exceptional owner, manager and head chef. He runs a tight ship and always makes sure that all the food is fresh and tasty. He makes their own soups , potato and macaroni salads and some delicious desserts. The frozen custard is excellent and they have lots of toppings. I will continue going there and so do all my friends and neighbors. It is located right between Dredge Harbor and Riverside Marina on St. Miheil Drive in Delran, NJ. read more

For more years then I can count , I have taken my family to the castle. It is a staple in our neighborhood !! The prices are in line for ice cream but you also get so much for your money. I order a child size cone which is enough for me. Hubby will get a large that is so big I have no idea how he eats it all -- the toppings are fresh and are yummy !! My youngest cannot have dairy so the water ice is her jam -- and that too is great on a hot summer night -- the employees are always friendly and move so fast that the line looks long but really isn't . If you are in the mood for ice cream ( hard or soft ) or water ice and you are in the neighborhood you will not be disappointed !! read more

$5 for a small cone of soft serve? No prices are posted at the "ice cream window", letting them rip people off by pressing the button on the cash register for "large" or "pint". But it's Riverside NJ, Grifter Town USA. You have been warned! read more

I just want to mention that the Castle Drive in Restaurant is open for TAKE OUT ONLY UNTIL 6 OR 7 PM at the moment......

Been coming here since I was a kid and the food is always great and the ice cream choices are endless. Love this place

Awesome place they feed me breakfast lunch and dinner during the summer time with my boats nearby

Fantastic small luncheonette and ice cream store . Had the special an Italian Hoagie,chips and a drink for 5 dollars. It was great and service was with a smile. Outside tables for the summer looks fun. I will be back read more

A good drive in and excelent service I've lived in palmyra for 3 years and would drive to get a bite to eat. Their prices are cheep and food is hot and fresh. read more

Castle Harbor Drive-In - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Riverside, New Jersey

The Harbor is a staple of my childhood-- I can remember many summer nights where my family would make the trek down to get our soft serve ice cream. The prices are as cheap as ever and the portions are still very generous (a small is far more than enough for me). Although the marina is no longer open to non-members (as it was when I was younger), Castle Harbor still has a spacious back patio for patrons to sit near the boats, if not on the water. Note: Even though the hours for the inside are technically until 8 PM, if it's a crowded night, the ice cream window stays open until around 10 PM. Note 2: Cash-only, people. read more

Ive been coming here since I was a kid. Gotta be 25 years. The ice cream is just like I remember it. The food is really good and reasonably priced. Its a great place to start the day for breakfast or end the day with some ice cream. The atmosphere is great for kids and adults. Staff is friendly. read more

Castle Harbor Drive-In - Hot fudge and sprinkles. Does it get better? PS that's a small - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Riverside, New Jersey

Great place for families. Food is cooked perfect every time. We come quite often. The prices are very reasonable and a la cartel which is nice. The servers are awesome and always friendly. Their soft serve cones are awesome too and very affordable. They have a nice walkable patio area outback too, to enjoy your cone when the weather is nice too. I would highly recommend it for a good sandwich fries and dessert anytime. read more

I've only been here for ice cream, but it's just not summer until we stop at Castle Harbor. It's simple flavors and quality ingredients. I either go with the hot fudge soft serve sundae or a crushed cherry soft serve sundae. It's not too complex, nothing fancy. It's just exactly what you want on a summer night when thinking too hard isn't an option. *Tip* It's cash only! Don't show up and get tortured by hot fudge deliciousness only to go home empty handed read more

I come here once or twice a week, usually between 2 and 4pm, because it's the best lunch on one of my routes. The prices are affordable, and the meals come quickly. This spot has its fair share of regulars, and it seems like it's a staple diner for generations growing up in Burlington County. I see grandmothers, parents, and their children here on a fairly regular basis. A huge perk is the walk-up window they have for ice cream. It allows that face time of ordering with a genuine smiling face rather than the impersonal monitor that beckons "May I take your order?" If you see a mailman sitting at the bar dreaming in the clouds, pull up beside him and smile. That's me! read more

OMG, I just ate at castle harbor. it was the worst experience I think I ever had anywhere. My nephew was served his pancakes on a dirty plate, looked like fried eggs were on it prior to his pankces. Then they made new ones and brought the check out before he got the new plate. Then my nephew was eating the new set of pancakes and found a hair cooked into the fresh plate of pancakes. The cook told us to never come back..... Like we would!!! That beats all, the nerve of that man. So I told everyone to be aware of what your eating & why. They didn't even apologize. read more

Only been here for ice cream, but service is always great, big servings and good prices. I always leave happy...but a little fatter

Although not a huge fan of the regular menu at Castle Harbor, the 5 stars I give comes from their ice cream. Good Golly Miss Molly, is it ever good! And, while I do freely admit to being a card-carrying chocoholic, the vanilla soft serve is my ab-so-lute favorite. ...Paradise in a cone. read more

Good shit support them their fries are pretty ass but me and my friends go there sometimes and i get chicken but the icecream is so good

Castle Harbor Drive-In has been around for years serving food and Ice Cream to the surrounding communities. This stop was for their soft serve ice cream which is smooth and creamy and priced just right. A large goes for $3.95 and will definitely do the job of getting your fill for the average person. Choice of toppings are plentiful to suit many tastes. You can order from their outside window or the inside dining area which is air conditioned. Tables are also located behind the building next to the boats. Summer is not complete without a visit. read more

Ive come here a few times and I have to say I like it. It is a cool little breakfast place to come and grab a bite with some awesome ice cream in the summer time. The breakfast was good not super amazing and not something I would yell from the rooftops but it was a pretty good and somewhere you should check out if you want a traditional hometown breakfast place where you can meet nice interesting people and have some food. Recipe for a good day. read more

Okay place for ice cream etc but they close WAY too early. What ever happened to summer hours?!

What a little gem ! This place is perfect for that Sandwich & Ice cream adventure. Enjoy a CheeseSteak, fries, A large "Boost" and finish it off with a cone of soft serve....yummy! They also have a excellent breakfast menu, not pricey but tasty. read more

This is the best place around beautiful view of the water and boats coming through while eating and my fav of all there ice cream is the best!! I have been coming here since I was a child and now I bring my little one here, we love it! read more

It's always a sign of spring when first castle reopens after being closed for the month of January and most of February. Second is when they start selling ice cream again. My wife and were excited when we went last night to the castle and was to have dinner and dessert. Great food great prices and great help. If you are ever driving by stop in and tell Jimmy that Roger sent you! read more

Place is great for a quick bite to eat or to grab some ice cream. The service is great and the food is awesome. Awesome in the summer to go down by the water and see the boats. read more

I give a negative review for Castle harbor Drive in. The frozen ice cream that is served must be left over from the prior year because some flavors that I have had were freezer burnt. The amount of soft ice cream served for several different people within the same party were very inconsistent for same size cone. I have gotten clumps of hair in my child's ice cream and another separate occasion we went for breakfast and we were served pancakes on a plate that obviously had someone else's eggs on on and was disgustingly dirty. And when asked for a new plate, we were treated harshly and told to leave. Recommend Do not eat here! I take away my start and leave a negative 5 star! read more

Jim's bread pudding is the best! We are always greeted with a smile and service is fast. Kids love looking at the boats out back after we've gotten some ice cream..just a great family spot! read more

Very good frozen delights! Whether you want a malted milkshake, a sundae with all sorts of toppings or a simple soft serve vanilla ice cream, they have it and they're all good. You can enjoy your ice cream inside their diner style eating area or outside where you can walk around the harbor and see all sorts of boats by the dock. read more

Normally the Castle has been very good place to go for an ice cream or a quick sandwich . Not today I'm afraid to say. My wife and I went there about 2:00 pm before headed out to run errands. We both ordered BLT's and ice tea. We got our drinks but after 45 minutes still no sandwiches . Then when we witnessed other people being served who arrived after we did I stopped our server and asked why they had been served and we were still waiting. She said only "I'll check". Then she never came back. We left the money on the table for our drinks and got up and left. Not sure if this is a new trend for this once good place or simply a bad day. read more

Great cheesesteaks and hoagies, but all of the food here is great! The ice cream is also incredible, my favorite spot and a go-to for the summer! read more

Always love getting a cone and hanging out by the dock. Great food and fun, especially for the kids!

Still the best frozen custard around, even after all these years. I don't know what makes it so smooth and rich, but Holiday and Mister Softee just can't compare. read more

This place reminds me of being at the shore. Good food. Nice people. Love the ice cream. My boat's in Clark's Landing marina, and when I'm there I always stop in for a bite to eat or a late night ice cream snack. read more