The food was excellent and the atmosphere was very nice. I only wish there were more dairy free options. The service was great.

Restaurant is connected to a hotel and the decor is nice and updated with pretty fireplaces and more so ambiance is nice. There's lots of space so it's nice for our party of 8 adults and 3 kids under 5. Food: Apps- get them!! The mussels, definitely! The white wine garlic sauce with their Texas toast type garlic bread hit the spot. There is no table bread, FYI. Get the tuna taco app and the truffle steak fries! Great flavor. Lobster bisque is not quite New England's but very tasty. Entrees: Warm Grain salad has quinoa, cherries, hazelnut on greens and we added salmon. Very tasty and healthy! read more

We couldn't be happier with the menu & the service. Great atmosphere and very happy we ate lunch inside since it was raining outside. We love Lacey our waitress who incidentally photo bombed us in one of the photos and had us all in stitches! She was adorable! read more

Daddy O - Brian & I getting photo bombed by Lacey our waitress! Lol she made my day! - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

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Accommodating, Great service, good food. Went there for a reception. I will go again, if in the future I am in the area. read more

It has been a while since our last trip to Daddy O's and it will be our last. The meal was one of the worst ever. The Steak and noodle salad was supposed to be a filet but it clearly wasn't and was very tough. The greens were smothered in a salad dressing that had a strange taste. My son-in-law and I couldn't eat more than a couple of mouthfuls leaving about a half pound of the greens. My sons $64 Surf and Turf had the same tough "filet" although he said the scallops were OK. My wife's flounder tasted like it was frozen a couple of times and was on its way out. Actually it had very little taste. Disgraceful, for what they charge you should expect fresh fish. No bread or rolls of any kind were served before the main course. Much of the appetizers were left uneaten and entrees had more than half left on the plate. The server did ask if we wanted to take them home and we politely declined, although at no time did the server ask if something was wrong since so much of the food was left. In fact half of the pizza for the kids was left and that usually never happens. It looked like sauce on cardboard. Oh, and $7 for a 12 ounce can of Miller light. NO draught beer or bottle beer at all. I rarely leave a review and I can count on one hand negative reviews giving the restaurant the benefit of doubt since things can go wrong. There was so much wrong here that it's clear to me that Daddy O's should be renamed Daddy NO's. Now I know why there were so many empty tables and we were able to get a reservation. read more

Stopped in a for a quick lunch at the bar on a sunny winter Saturday. It was pretty quiet when we got there, but lots of people came in after us, and the bar filled up. The one bartender on duty was great, if a little harried. The service was good, the drinks were delicious, and the apps we split were pretty good, too. We split the fried cheese curds, which were delicious, but a touch too salty, not that stopped me from finishing them. I also had the spicy shrimp tacos, and he had fried calamari. Both were delicious. Food runners meant everything came out hot and fresh, which was really nice The dining room looked very nice, and we do expect to be back one of these days for dinner, but will definitely pop in for a bar lunch again. read more

Dined here tonight with a few friends. The atmosphere was inviting, with live music and a packed bar. The seasonal sangria was amazing. Food is a little expensive and some things are better than others. The gulf shrimp and gemelli pasta was overpriced for what it was. If you are coming here, you have to get the short rib stroganoff. read more

Daddy O - Short Rib Stroganoff - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

Ordered scallops with risotto. Waited over an hour and they gave me this in a take out container. This is absolutely insane that I paid 40$ for this pitiful meal after spending over 200$ on alcohol. read more

Daddy O - Barnegat Light Scallops - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

Well here is another restaurant that charges for bread...$4...and if you use a credit card you get hit with another charge. At $244 for the meal this is really taking advantage of the customer. Will not be back to this rip off place. read more

went to LBI for a weekend getaway and booked a brunch reservation at Daddy Os yesterday. Google had 10 AM as the opening time so we booked a 10:45 reservation. Got there at 10:30 - a few early but figured we would wait or have a brunch drink. The doors were locked at 10:30. I called the number and a young lady told me they opened at 11:30 - not 10am. Left a google review because we were annoyed and opted to go somewhere else. The owner then proceeded to call me to argue about my review Google review and said they were definitely open at 10:30. Very unprofessional We watched the owner open up the restaurant and put up the flags at approximately 10:40. in the few hours since the call they have updated their hours on google‍ read more

Happy hour at Daddy O's has choices, the main bar, the outdoor rum bar , or the rooftop bar. I have been many times to all three. Last time we went to the rooftop bar. The sushi is very good with plenty of choices. The mussels with garlic and wine were also very delicious. The Cosmos Happy Hour drink is very popular. The wait staff is friendly an read more

The service was excellent. We would have given it 5 stars, but we were disappointed with the beer and arugula salad. They changed chefs, so the goat cheese is a purée instead of a goat cheese ball. The rest of the food was excellent. The environment was so nice and peaceful. We would definitely go back again. read more

We stayed here midweek for a one night getaway and some sun and sand before our baby boy arrived. I had made reservations about a month in advance, and was pleased to see the cancellation window was very generous. I read from their website that the hotel can provide beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach passes for hotel guests. We arrived bright and early, and though check-in wasn't until 4pm, reception happily provided us an umbrella and beach passes for the two days we were on the beach. The hotel is clean, welcoming, and low-key stylish. There are a few issues with the room itself, truthfully. It was very small. The bathroom had a lot of space, in comparison to the room. We had overnight bags, and felt like we had to stack them in the corner - I couldn't imagine having a large suitcase in the standard room. The room advertised a queen size bed, but it definitely wasn't a queen- a full or double at best. In reality, nobody wants to be inside when you're at the beach, so we barely noticed- but it's noteworthy. We had drinks / mocktails at the hotel bar, and they were delicious! You can't beat the location - it's one block from the beach, (bonus at 9 month pregnant, who doesn't want bathrooms that accessible!?) In all honestly, we would probably stay here again, but spring for a bigger room. read more

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Great for happy hour! We went once last year while visiting LBI and enjoyed it. Went back this year for a quick drink before dinner. Ended up staying for a while because there was live music on Thursday. Great happy hour drink prices and food specials! We only had fried pickles because we already had dinner plans. But we had other items last year and everything was good. Everyone around us was happy with their food, from sushi to regular entrees. Definitely a solid spot for happy hour or a casual dinner. read more

The only reason this place has any stars is the upstairs bar and service. If you're going there then it's a 4 star review if you're not eating. The bartenders are great. However we had the worst dining experience in the restaurant. The food is a 1 star at best. Our server was very nice so it's not about the service, we understand there's challenges and staff shortages in the country and have a ton of patience. I ordered a seafood salad and the iceberg lettuce basically came over a cup of water in the bowl. I guess they didn't drain the lettuce before serving it. Their was such little flavor that I ordered 3 sides of ranch to try to eat it but it didn't help. My husbands cheesesteak was mediocre. The pepper appetizer was decent. Just skip it all together. read more

Nice Resturant very well decorated and very big inside we were greeted by the staff quickly and sat immediately our wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. My Dauter ordered the filet steak special and I ordered the scallops the steak was good but when I got the bill I did not expect the $64 price tag the rest of the meal was a solid 4 stars but I have to take away the half for the steak. I have eaten in plenty of high end steak houses that was not worth the price tag. read more

Daddy O - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

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this is my first time staying here and dining, and i couldn't say more amazing things about this place. I feel super taken care of and the food was PHENOMENAL. i had the spicy tuna tacos for an appetizer which was out of this world, the drinks do not cheap out on alcohol, and the dishes are on the pricier side, but portioned very large and the flavor is impeccable. Would stay AND eat here again! read more

Daddy O - thai Thai Steak & Noodle Salad - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

Great atmosphere and great apps & drinks!! Perfect spot for a quick lunch. We got the cosmopolitan and the punch, both extremely good!!! For apps we got the calamari, wings and spicy tacos. They were delicious!! We will definitely be back during happy hour!! The service was a little slow, but that's everywhere nowadays. read more

Daddy O - two cocktails on a wooden table - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

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[3.25 Stars] Fortunate to be on LBI in late-April, after indoor dining returned, yet before the island became mobbed, Daddy O was chosen for a Saturday night dinner. The restaurant, understood to be under the same management umbrella as nearby Tuckers Tavern, occupies an entire square block. On this site are both a multi-room restaurant and a seasonal motel. From the onset, Daddy O was comfortable, warm and inviting. We experienced several servers and staff, including Matt (named on our receipt), and each was approachable, sharp, professional and attentive. Our group of four diners began with light appetizers; tuna tacos and lobster bisque. The tacos went over well, while the bisque-- flavorful and with some lobster meat-- would have benefitted by more lobster and sherry. It was "good" while the rest of the meal set a much higher standard. The entrees were each a homerun; Flounder Picatta, Gulf Shrimp Scampi and Seafood Cobb Salads. Each was generous in quantity, fresh and nicely presented. Ms. G and I both had the Seafood Cobb Salads. They included 8 perfectly cooked 16-20 count shrimp, a scoop of picked crabmeat, deviled egg, halved ripe grape tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and an interesting light bleu cheese vinaigrette over baby greens. As our first restaurant sit-down meal in almost 14 months, the choice of Daddy O was excellent. read more

Just want to say the Heirloom Tomato and Burrata salad with beef tips was one of the most delicious dishes I've ever had. So fresh and flavorful. The heirloom Jersey tomatoes were incredible. It's been a week and I'm still thinking about that dish! I split the pork belly sliders with my husband - also very good. Service was friendly, from hostess to server to bus person. It was a bit loud in the dining room, but the decor and lighting is nice. One of the better places I've dined while in LBI. read more

Staying on LBI for the week, I took the family out for dinner yesterday. Unfortunately with the rain, their rooftop deck was closed. We made our reservation on OpenTable and were greeted and seated immediately after entering the restaurant. Anyone familiar with LBI history may remember this place as formerly being Wilma's. They seemed to renovate this nicely with an upscale aura. There's a private lot across the street for parking. I would have to classify this restaurant as pretentious. You would think it would be fine dining, but after looking at the menu, they just seem to have a limited supply of overpriced food with little or no culinary imagination. I would be surprised if they have an accredited chef on staff. We started with a bottle of Malbec ($50-- which would retail at $12) and some appetizers. Breaded Wisconsin Cheese Curds for around $12 and deliver about 6 slivers of cheese and some fried breading on the side. Tasty, but greasy. We also ordered the Old Bay chips which were served in a funnel cone with aioli sauce on the side. Not too bad except my son's Lobster Roll ($28) also came with the same chips on the side. And speaking of the Lobster Roll, for the price, you would think it would have more lobster than mayo and be served on a roll slightly bigger than you'd get from a Bar Harbour food truck. Our party included 2 vegetarians as well-- my wife and daughter-in-law. Not too much on the menu for them. Fortunately we asked Caroline, our waitress and a very good one as well, who mentioned they have a separate menu. Good thing we asked. My wife ordered the Veggie Oichiette while I ordered the Crab Oichiette. If you look at the photo's taken, it would be hard to distinguish which was which. If you look very carefully, you could distinguish 1-2 small white lumps of crabmeat probably weighing no more than 5 grams total. The major difference though was the price---- Veggie for $18 and Crab for $28. A major disappointment. I would have been better off with the Veggie. While the people there are friendly and the facility is nicely decorated and kept, they need to improve the cuisine and value of the portions. Their special was a bone-in pork chop for $44. Again, seriously?!! Maybe a bone-in ribeye, but pork chop? This restaurant is trying to set new standards, but I hope they make some changes before they realize the same fate as Wilma's. read more

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Had a great time at Daddy-O! Matt took care of us and was so attentive, had great recommendations and made us feel so welcome!! We tried a few apps- fried calamari and fried pickles. Few rounds of cocktails - tried the weekend warrior which is a play on an Arnold Palmer and the watermelon martini. Delish!! Rooftop is gorgeous and such a fun happy hour spot !!! Definitely will be back read more

Daddy O - Point Judith Calamari Fried Epic Pickles - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

Excellent service and food. The food was amazingly good. #1 recommendation is the tuna taco appetizer. Its delicious. read more

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First time here. I have mixed feelings about this place, but first, lets start with the positives; - Friendly staff greeted us quickly and sat us for our reservation - Nice vibe in this place - we ate inside, had a nice upscale NYC restaurant feel to it - Took our order fast, brought out food quickly - Most of the food was amazing with great presentation - Super friendly waitress, even recommended us an ice cream parlor nearby that my family loved The negatives; - Asked if we wanted bread (to me this is a no brainer, just bring it out, some might say maybe nobody wants bread, eh, I say just bring it out) - Standard shrimp cocktail, scallop ceviche was to die for, wingless wings were really bad. (I was expecting more with the wingless chicken, like some soft succulent chicken meat that was taken off the bone, but instead, they brought out what looked like the left over parts of fried chicken that you find at the bottom of the KFC box. It ruined that part of the dinner for me. - Waitress was on it, but a little too much. I feel like she was taking stuff off our table a little too fast. Started feeling rushed. - Entrees were good. Scallops with risotto blew my mind, gf's flounder was OK, my son's salmon dish was great Final Thought; This place is really good. They just need to train their waitstaff to slow it down a little bit, and they need to take that chicken dish off of the menu. The prices are not cheap but we knew that coming in. I say, if you are in the area, stop in and you will probably enjoy yourself and have a great meal, but don't go out of your way for it. If it wasn't for that busted chicken dish I would have given them 4 stars. read more

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My husband and I were able to sneak away for a quick dinner without our kids. Once we drove to our beach house I saw this restaurant and knew I wanted to try it. We didn't have a reservation, but was able to go right up and get seated. It was a little windy and our menu flew over the roof. Our server said not to worry about it and it happens all the time. We just ordered a few appetizers. The calamari was really good and so was the sushi. My husband had a drink which he said was strong and tasty. We literally felt like we just got done ordering and our food was already coming out. They were on the ball. Once we were done with our food we couldn't help, but order their creme burlee. What is a date night without a dessert and two spoons? We will be coming back next time we are in town...maybe even bring out kids. read more

My boyfriend and I came to LBI in 2018 for the first time for a friend's wedding and someone had recommended Daddy O to us. The first time we came it was incredible. This weekend we came back just for a vacation and HAD to come back. Their lobster bisque is possibly the best I've ever had. It's rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned. My boyfriend got their ramen, which he critiques pretty intensely and he was blown away with their flamin' hot ramen bowl (he opted to not get the Cheetos which is what makes it spicy). It always impresses us when a restaurant excels in something they don't particularly specialize in. We both got the filet mignon for an entree and it was so good I couldn't even take a photo. The steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked, and the arugula and seasoned frites were a perfect compliment to the meal. Desert was light, delicious, and perfectly satisfying. Our waitress McKayla suggested it and we were NOT disappointed! The overall service at Daddy O is also exactly what you would expect from a restaurant like this. They're friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. We will definitely come back the next time we're on the island! read more

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Been wanting to come here for sometime now and glad I did. Stayed overnight at the hotel for our anniversary so a dinner at the restaurant was a must. Was rainy and dreary outside but inside this place was happening! Service was on point and very accommodating. Started with the cheese curds and French onion gnocchi. Both are highly recommended. The burger was also a standout. Cooked perfectly and very flavorful. Drinks at the bar afterwards made for a nice end to the evening. Will be back for sure. read more

Food Allergies Welcomed! We are a family with food allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, sesame and shellfish. This place and their staff were excellent, they worked with the chef to ensure our food was safe. They could accommodate several items on the menu which were all very good. The best items were the chicken sandwich, the pasta short rib, French onion gnocchi, the chopped salad with either salmon or steak tips. At one point, the waited was not sure if a meal was prepared properly, so he had it sent back and replaced. Ask to sit at a booth, ask for Ryan as a server - he was great with the food allergies. read more

Not very happy with outcome or prices. Only popped in for dessert which I got the lava cake and my bf got the cheese curds. Lava cake was ok but kinda pricy and didn't even come with ice cream like most places. As for the cheese curds, they were so greasy and some of them were just batter coating. read more

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Dined on a Tuesday evening. Our party of two had a glass of wine and a $10 mock tail (essentially juice & soda)!!! It was bitter and strong. Ordered the Buffalo chicken; a bit over cooked with small chunks of chicken...tasty topping.Ordered the shrimp tacos (mediocre). Food wasn't very hot when it arrived to the table. read more

AWESOME service from Alexa or Alesia ( cant remember name) bartender on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 it was pouring rain and we had a long and stressful day including finding a place open. Our bartender was the nicest and sweetest personality. She really lifted our spirits. Very attentive and it showed she really loved her job. Customer service 100 stars!!!!! We would definitely be back based on her alone! Daddy O she is the best! Keep that girl!!!! read more

So many good things to say about this place. Our server Leia was the absolute best, she had such a sweet and caring personality. She was so helpful when ordering drinks and food as well! Loved her read more

Busy bar but fun, and good service. Dining Room was quiet, great atmosphere, and the food was very good.

Food was very good and service was attentive and quick. Quiet and comfortable, but not the party spot that I thought that the rooftop would be. Drinks were very good. Would return read more

Ok but not worth the $225 bill for 3 people. Crab cakes with fries I had with one alcohol beverage approx $80

The waitress we had was very kind and nice as well as helpful. The menu had so many good options and was very helpful when it came to allergies. I purchased the bowl of mussels and don't get me wrong, they were very good however the white wine sauce had a lot of wine it. I had the salmon as an entrée and it was very good. The potatoes were very creamy and the pesto sauce was fabulous. The asparagus was seasoned nicely and the salmon was a little raw inside but still very good. read more

Daddy O - Cramer potatoes, asparagus, watercress pesto, port reduction, and wild salmon. - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

My family and I came here for dinner last night before I headed back home. It was my parents' anniversary and we were looking for something a little more upscale and less like a typical LBI restaurant for dinner. Daddy O seemed to fit so we decided to make a reservation. Walking in, the place looked great - a mixture of light and dark tones, with reds, bamboo, and light foliage throughout made for a relaxing yet finished aesthetic. The menus were affixed to wooden panels which made them both look upscale and sturdy. They definitely paid attention to the details - even the silverware had good weight to it. I was pleasantly surprised to see a sushi menu, but quickly skimming it I saw most of the rolls were tempura (hmmm). Even with that slight qualm, I decided to order the Bay Ave roll, which was a basic shrimp tempura roll. It was underwhelming - not a lot of shrimp, not a lot of rice, and poorly rolled - kind of expected but still a little disappointing. My dad had the black fig and goat cheese flatbread - I had a bite of that and from what I had it was good. For my main I had the white shrimp scampi which was served over pasta. This was slightly better - the scampi sauce married well with the pasta and it contained a bunch of other goodies like peas and large slices of garlic. I wasn't a fan of the shrimp however - they were large and plentiful but I've had better quality. Our server was very friendly, and the manager (I think) even came over and engaged in some light conversation with us. It pains me to give this place just three stars, because I really appreciate the fact that they are a unique spot on the island. However, their food isn't has good as I hoped. With that being said, I would definitely come back here to explore their rooftop lounge and have a drink. read more

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Stopped in twice in two days, first just for drinks, second for food and drinks. Had to stop manager John the first visit to compliment him on his staff. Next night ate there as well, absolutely totally recommend. Ten stars out of 5! read more

Daddy Oh Noooo!! Let me start with a positive. .. the server was very nice and attentive. Unfortunately they advertise having a wide variety of craft beers on their menu. Well they didn't lie, they had options on menu but not in stock. We took three tries before getting an IPA that was available. I am a burger connoisseur and this was the worst showing yet! There is only one burger on the menu so I expected it to be amazing - not even close. They tried to be fancy, but ended up with an overpriced burger half the size of the bun with too much garnish. Silver lining is that the fries were yummy :o) Our tab was 45$ for two beers and one burger (we split one) and then an additional 35$ for the beer and pizza we had up the street at Buckalew's (it was is delic! ). There are many options on LBI but I would take a pass on this one and try Tuckers, Black Whale, or fav go to of Buckalew's. read more

Daddy O - large dining room - New American Near Me - Brant Beach, New Jersey

Cassi H. was our bartender tonight and everything was wonderful. We love the island on the off season and it was a perfect date night out. We had the French onion gnocchi as an app, chicken milanese and the chopped salad with shrimp. Everything was fantastic. Cassi was so incredibly polite, knowledgeable and kind. See you all again soon! read more