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    Chef Mike's ABG

    3.6 (361 reviews)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dressy
    Outdoor seating

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    Mariah B.

    Great dinner with an unbeatable view! I made my reservation for Chef Mike's two months before we dined here. It's extremely had to get a reservation so it was important to try to get a decent time. Score: we got a 7pm reservation! We arrived right on time and were swiftly seated indoors to a stunning view of the water. Last year, we dined outside, but it was extremely windy. I'm so glad we ate inside this year. Years ago (I don't think they do it anymore since the pandemic), they offered peppered bacon at the bar to snack on while we waited for our table. We noticed we can now get the bacon as an appetizer, so that's what we started with. The bacon was decent, nothing special and especially not worth $9. The bread was fine, nothing great, either. For my entree, I got a filet mignon but subbed the potatoes for fries. I noticed the lamb came with a delicious sauce and the waitress happily brought it out for my meal. My husband had the lamb chops but subbed the spinach for asparagus. My steak was delicious. The sauce was fine but I wouldn't get it next time. Fries were phenomenal. The asparagus was a hit or miss. My husband enjoyed his lamb chops but it was definitely cooked more medium than medium-rare. If you're looking for a restaurant with a beautiful view of the water, Chef Mike's is your place!

    Gemelli pasta with spinach and cream sauce, they left out the crab and prosciutto for the vegetarian
    Greg M.

    Went here last Saturday night for my girlfriend's birthday, ocean view table, warmly greeted by the lovely hostess, our server Christin could not have been better! The food of course was spectacular, I had the Chop salad, Jessica had the salad with strawberries, amazing. Raspberry martini and the Napa Cab were delightful. She had the filet mignon cooked perfectly, they made me Gemelli pasta with spinach and cream sauce, amazing. Chocolate molten cake with ice cream and a heavy pour on the Gran Mariner, the B52 after dinner drink was also something else. Can't wait to return!

    Ambience  outstanding, cant beat the view. Food top notch ,we will be back

    First off this Restaurant is right on the beach in seaside park,enough said for ambience. Food if you like seafood is topnotch , the whole menu from reef and beef to pork chop all delicious. Hot app is outstanding... Been 4 times in 2 months our new favorite in the area.. Service is good we even ate at the bar once because we came with no reservations which are definitely needed. It can get loud at times but all in all with the food ,view and service. Definitely recommend Mikes . We will be Back.

    Rich C.

    After noticing that the Central Jersey Trinity of Yelp Elitists, Jennifer D, Jennifer T and Doug D have all positively reviewed the restaurant, we tried Chef Mike's Atlantic Bar and Grill the other night. It is located on 24th St., by the dunes to the beach. Due to the nearby hotel, street parking is difficult to achieve and must be impossible at peak season. We followed the walkway to the upper deck and follow the signs to the entrance. We were seated in their dining room, which has windows overlooking the dunes and the sea. Our server took our drink orders and advised us of the specials. We shared the calamari appetizer. It was tender with a touch of heat and sweetness from the delicious sauce. Perhaps the best calamari we've ever had. For entrées we had the French Chicken Breasts, which are very good, the Haddock, special was encrusted with pistachios was excellent, and the horseradish crusted Chilean Seabass, which was also tender and excellent. The desserts were also delicious. We had the Key Lime Pie, the Crème Brûlée and the Cinnamon Donuts with dipping sauces. The service was outstanding, and the food was excellent. The atmosphere was low key considering that it was a Sunday evening. We enjoyed Chef Mike's very much and give it our best recommendation.

    Mel M.

    SEASIDE PARK: if you want to eat on the beach, Chef Mike's ABG is the place to go! Well behaved and leashed dogs are allowed to join you at the tiki bar and the outdoor seating area on the beach! Chef Mike is renowned in NJ for having incredible food and drinks! You can eat well while being surrounded by palm trees , sand, and sun! The outdoor area is open seasonally, so please call before you go to make sure they can accommodate you and your pup and to also check their hours. P.S. ABG stands for Atlantic Bar & Grill!

    Perfect summer place
    Jenny M.

    Loved the property this Restuarant sits on. Service was super friendly! Food was ok. Beautiful presentations though.

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    Fabulous food, great service. Sorry to see you going away. Loved the view of the ocean and the ambiance.

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    Great food, perfect service and who doesn't like looking at the Atlantic Ocean while eating dinner.

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    We had Dinner here last night and it was Great! Good luck Chef with your future endeavors..!

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    We love chef mikes! Always great food and great service. Location is pretty awesome too.

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    The food was excellent the service was good. When a customer requests to lower the fan and the waitress makes excuses. Not good

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    Is there nightlife here?

    If you're looking for a band or DJ, the answer is no. This is an upscale restaurant located on the beach in South Seaside Park. Food is amazing; cocktails are outstanding. Great staff and great atmosphere.

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