Here's a refined, "elite" Yelp review that also subtly reflects the photo:…read more If you're looking for a spot that nails both presentation and flavor, Atlantic House is absolutely worth the trip. We ordered the fish tacos, birria tacos, and kettle-style potato chips--and every plate came out looking as good as it tasted. The fish tacos were beautifully assembled, piled high with crisp, fresh slaw that added the perfect crunch to the tender, flaky fish underneath. Light, clean, and balanced. The birria tacos were the star of the table. Rich, deeply seasoned meat tucked into perfectly griddled shells, served with a savory dipping broth that takes each bite to another level. Messy in the best way possible--and completely worth it. Even the kettle-style potato chips stood out. Thick-cut, golden, and topped with just the right amount of flavor to make them more than just a side--they held their own next to the tacos. The overall experience ties everything together: polished yet relaxed atmosphere, attentive service, and dishes that clearly have intention behind them. It's the kind of place where you can tell care is put into both the food and the experience. Atlantic House isn't just a good meal--it's a spot you'll want to come back to, and one I'd recommend without hesitation.

Still love the Atlantic house but with they would bring back their chicken quesadillas and also add…read moreto kids menu. This is our child's favorite thing and they no longer offer.

New Homemade Onion Rings are the BEST Orings I've ever had! Amazingly good!! A must try!!read more

Stopped here after a playground and fishing excursion off the Bayshore trail. We were excited to…read moretry the burgers that were highly recommended. The atmosphere is very steam punk and casual. We ordered local beer (nj beer) , nachos, and burgers. Everything was delicious. My kids enjoyed their meals and we enjoyed the meals and the drinks. They also invite local artists to perform live and we caught some of that which was fun. We will definitely return. The service was excellent, food great, atmosphere fun, and the overall vibe casual and cool. Check it out!

Great bar with great bar food. Burgers are really good. Friendly staff. I've been there several…read moretimes and have not been disappointed.

A fun place to stop into for an after dinner drink. Friendly bartender, lively patrons, and quirky…read moredecor. Even bought a tank top with their name on it as a souvenir.

Had a nice lunchnon the patio overlooking the water. We went with the steamers to start. Little…read morepricey, nice size streamers. Water was hot to keep them warm. We follwed with sharing a Salad and a Tube steak. (hotdog) They were ok The relish was plentyful on the side with a pickle and Potato chips on the side. Nice place on the water with a nice atmosphere. Great indoor bar scene. Sorry no pics!

We've been coming to BB for over 25 years, and it's always been a favorite. The last few years we…read morehaven't been able to grab seats at the bar, so we've missed out on that experience. Last night we finally snagged the last two seats -- and we didn't realize just how much we missed the burger! It was cooked to perfection, incredibly flavorful, and everything we remembered (and more). Service was on point as always -- friendly, attentive, and seamless. We were so happy to get those seats and enjoy one of our longtime favorites again. Highly recommend -- especially the burger with cheese on the side. Yum!

One of, if not the top, of my favorite new discoveries in my area. Definitely made me wish I'd been…read morelooking around a lot sooner. Everything I've ordered at this place: burgers, sandwiches, sides, pretzel... all the food here is great. So are the bartenders who are extremely attentive and treat everyone really well. Only complaint I have is the draft beers that they have on top are odd and leaves me with very few choices. I do love the vibe here. Reminds of my old drinking hole from back home.

Finally got here! Love the sports bar vibe with separate seating and another smaller bar for…read moreoverflow. Food was excellent i had fish & chips we shared Bavarian Pretzel and my friend had french dip - we each had a beer & i brought my hubby fish & chips he loved it. Prices were very competitive service was excellent. I'm back next week for more! I mean we live around the corner what's not to like!

Beautiful views, excellent food, Great Service, helped us with the right decisions on our food…read morechoices.

3.5 stars I had seen…read morepictures of On the Deck courtesy of a few friends that had been to the restaurant and bar on the harbor. It always looked like such a cool place, and I had been really interested in checking it out. I finally made it there the other day, after a brief afternoon at a local beach. When we arrived around 6:30 pm on that Friday evening, we could see that the back deck was very full and that the parking lot was also close to capacity. We were able to, thankfully, grab a spot and walked over to the restaurant, climbing the stairs to the second floor where we met the hostess. We were told that the wait for outdoor seating was 40-minutes, while indoors was 30-minutes. Glancing around, the inside dining room was casual and nautically-themed. The tables and bar were bustling. The balcony was just as busy, but offered live music, so we determined that it would be worth waiting the additional time and added our name to the list. In the meantime, we decided to hang by the outdoor bar but were unable find a spot. Thankfully, a duo was vacating one of the few high-top tables in the bar section, which were first-come, first-serve. We grabbed that table and settled in to watch the beautiful sunset over the boats docked in the harbor. The staff and the few patrons we encountered during our visit were all very friendly, which only emphasized the laidback vibe of the waterside venue. The food, however, was mediocre at best. When our dinner was delivered, we did not receive any silverware, so we had to grab that from the bar, which was also from where we had placed our order. I had requested the Pan-Seared Salmon, which was well-cooked and served with thin stalks of asparagus, dry jasmine rice, and a huge amount of buttery garlic herb sauce. It made sense that the fish was served in a bowl, because there was so much greasy butter that it would have leaked all over if it was on a flat plate. Thankfully, the bartender had given me a few side plates, so I was able to move my food out of the oily bowl. My friend also had some issues with her meal. Her cup of New England Clam Chowder was flavorful, but watery and mostly broth. Her Fried Flounder Sandwich was heavily breaded and served with an unripe tomato and mushy, oily fries. From a beverage perspective, they had surprisingly interesting cocktails, but I was thrilled to see my favorite beer, Kane Head High, on tap. We simply loved the view, live acoustic tunes from P.D. Brody, and the overall relaxing atmosphere. However, we felt that the food could have been better executed. The menu offered all kinds of seafood and higher-end bar food, but the preparation left something to be desired.

BEST PLACE TO WATCH THE GAMES. So impressed with this Jersey spot. They have interactive golf rooms…read moreas well. Tried the truffles and my group finished them within seconds. Well seasoned and perfectly crisp. Can't wait to come back!

Went to watch the World Cup final game with my wife and son. All of our food was way overdone. I…read moreencouraged my son to get the lamb since I've seen people order it a few times and even though I don't love lamb, each time it looked great. After my son asked the waitress' opinion on it, who said a lot of people order it adding that it came with 5 lollipops, he ordered it. When it came out each of the 4 (not 5) lollipops were a lot smaller than the several times I saw it and they looked much more well done than normal. We stupidly didn't send it back. I ordered the jalapeno patty melt which the bacon and bread were very overdone. I didn't say anything because it still tasted pretty good. Finally my wife's, honey hot chicken was so thin that it was mostly batter. I have eaten at Baseline several times and love it to watch games at and it's normally not this way with the food which is why I added 1 star to this review. Btw, we got to BL 2 hrs before the match and it was fairly empty so it wasn't like the kitchen was inundated at the time of our order.

Val's Tavern is a roomy spacious restaurant with a vibrant bar scene. The waitress was actually the…read morebartender too. We ordered some holiday drink, a Sugarplum Martini, and a tasty beer. Very delicious. Pizza was our main course. The pizza is thin and very delicious. It's a good place for a quiet meal or a big group get together.

My wife and I recently dined here for our anniversary, and it did not meet our expectations for a…read morenumber of reasons. Spicy Margarita - Unfortunately, it was more sweet than spicy. Adding fresh sliced jalapeños would help deliver the heat and flavor that a spicy margarita should have. Fried Calamari Appetizer - The calamari tasted like a store-bought product rather than freshly prepared. The portion was also surprisingly small, especially considering it was served with two fairly large containers of dipping sauce. Surf and Turf - The steak tenderloins were overcooked, and the shrimp were also on the overcooked side. The scallops, however, were cooked well. Overall, the dish lacked seasoning and could have benefited from more salt and flavor. Eggplant Parmesan - The pasta was undercooked, and the eggplant was sliced so thin that the breading overwhelmed the actual eggplant flavor. On a positive note, the sauce had good flavor and was the highlight of the dish. Service - Our server was friendly and pleasant, but rarely checked on our table throughout the meal. The food runners also seemed disengaged; when we thanked them, they simply stared at the table without acknowledging us. Additionally, one server's attire appeared unprofessional for the dining environment, which detracted from the overall experience. Overall, I would not recommend this place for more than bar food (Pizza, burgers, & beers).

Came to jacks for nba finals. The girl MK is the most attentive bar tender I've seen in quite some…read moretime. Nobody's glass was left empty for more than a moment and took the time to introduce herself even tho jacks was a madhouse. This girl needs a raise!

2nd time at Jacks. Went to see the Knicks win the chip. Place was already crowded but not…read moreoverwhelming an hour before game time with World Cup fans there to watch Brazil vs. Morocco. So the atmosphere was already lively. There was 8 of us at the table. Our server was great! Wish I got her name to give a shout out. All through the night we never said "where is she?" She was very attentive and kept the drinks flowing and the food coming. Pizza was great. Wings were great. Chicken nachos were ok. Evening was topped off with an exciting finish to the game and the Knicks winning their first chip in 53 years! Jack's is a great place to watch a game!

I have selected Bahrs Landing as my yearly visit for Soft Shell Crab (most commonly blue crabs that…read morehave recently molted their hard outer shell to grow. Caught immediately after shedding, the entire crab can be eaten...shell and all. They offer an intensely sweet, rich flavor and a delicate, crispy texture when cooked). Bahr's Landing prepares this sautéed crab with capers, mushrooms, lemon & butter, mashed potatoes and vegetables. My go-to appetizer is always the Grilled Cauliflower (Topped with tomato pesto, quinoa, and wild rice blend). The crispness of the cauliflower....brushed through the surrounding ingredients.....makes this the perfect starter. Aside from enjoying the mouth-watering food, you'll also feel as if you're dining on a ship, have great views of the pier, water, and the bridge leading into Sandy Hook Beach. Don't forget to visit their gift shop and view all of the maritime decor and beautiful woodwork.

What a disappointment...been living in Monmouth County for over 45yrs...for most those years, my…read morefamily has dined here numerous times. Most recently, my older daughter, after college, married a young man from Long Island and moved there. My son-in-law and I have a friendly banter regarding who has the better seafood. They visited for the week and prior to them heading back to LI, I recommended going out to Bahrs, before they get on the parkway...easy and to prove my point, who has the better seafood...well, needless to say...my point was mute. First, let me set the stage, it's 4 adults and 3 children (7,5,3)....ordered steamers, mug of NE chowder, calamari, Caesar salad, linguine w/clam, kids cheese burger, pasta with butter, side of meatballs, fried founder and a Lava cake (baby girls bday-they were out of) replace it with a couple of scoops of ice cream...with a candle (best part). Mug of Chowder- $13 came out cold Caesar Salad- $15 couple of pieces of romaine, wishbone is a better dressing Linguine w/clam- $29 sauce was so think, uneatable (gave enough clams) still couldn't eat it Calamari- $17, only rings and rubbery, Costco has better frozen Kids cheeseburgers- $14.50 each, 4oz burgers It was a slider at best...no taste Pasta with butter- $14.50 dry, forgot the butter Steamers- $27....sandy and rubbery What has happened to this place...staff is summer help...inexperienced...it's not the fault of the help, it's the fault of the owners and management. For the record, we didn't complain to our waitress..it's not her fault. We tip her 25%, (my children worked locally, during the summers, not at Bahrs) Bill was over $300 with drinks...I'd rather spend that where I can get quality. There are many more options...guessing location plays a part...but, I'm a local and not a tourist. Sorry Bahrs, not returning......