Just came from our first experience over at Half Moon, we had gotten some recommendations to check it out, and we were not disappointed! The owners were extremely personable and I thought it was so great that they came over and introduced themselves. The service was impeccable and the food was excellent, really fun options , the seafood was fresh and delicious, and my cocktail was perfectly balanced . We will certainly be returning and would advise anyone in the area looking to have a nice shoreside meal without the hassle of driving all the way down 36 to check it out. read more

The summer prior to the opening of the restaurant (proper) Half Moon offered "The Lot" which gave off some pretty good vibes. I visited on occasion for some local beer and live music. Now that the restaurant is now open my wife and I decided to go out for a "date night". The good vibes for The Lot certainly translated to the dining room. Each item we ordered (2 apps, 2 entrees, 1 dessert) had complex flavors while being easily approachable. I could tell that each member of the staff we interacted with brought a genuine smile and were glad we were there to dine. And we're glad we did. read more

Our first time here. We went for the brunch this morning. What a disappointment! We shared the hot pretzel, which was good. The beer cheese and the mustard dip had good flavors. The pretzel came out hot and soft. That was the best part of the meal. We ordered the steak and eggs brunch which comes with breakfast potatoes and a small salad. The steak was COLD! the eggs and potatoes were barely lukewarm. We also ordered the Belgian waffles with berries and the chicken and waffles. The waffles were also cold on both meals. The chicken was warm, but not hot. Won't be going back anytime soon. read more

The view is insane, the cocktails are delicious and my bartender Rachel was spectacular. I haven't tried the food yet but I will definitely be coming back for just the ambiance alone. 10/10 read more

This is a great restaurant. Ambience is very nice service is excellent and food is delicious. It's right on the beach so you have an outside area with a bar snacks and beach chairs. Even in the winter this will be a nice destination for locals and other visitors. read more

Food was tasty, we only got apps and they were all good. The view was pretty too. WaItstaff was not attentive, but honestly we didn't mind.

Food is great, we love the season options. It's growing in the right direction, our favorite secret is about to be found out!

I gave this place 1 star for the staff only -- very accommodating staff. Food gets no stars. We went here based on previous, positive reviews. What a disappointment. One of the appetizers we ordered was the whipped ricotta -- tasteless and needed seasoning. Two of us ordered the carnitas tacos -- pork was dry, like it had been overly reheated. Linguini with clams -- swimming in tasteless broth; sautéed clams -- sandy and not really cleaned. Fish tacos -- 3 small tacos not worth the price. A very expensive dinner for lousy food. Plus, parking could be a challenge. NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL! read more

This restaurant has a a nautical charm , friendly staff and great food. We love the outdoor patio and the burgers . Will deff come back!

Went there a couple of days ago for the first time, meeting friends who have been there before. We didn't realize they opened at 5 and it was 4:45, so we were reading the menu when a staff member came out and invited us in. We said our party wasn't all there yet, no problem, they sat us, brought us menus and we ordered drinks. Great staff, drinks (highly recommend the Forest Fashion), food and location. We'll be back again soon! read more

The food is always a hit! Servers are super friendly and feel like they really remember your face! Owner is always there and it's always lovely to see her! The place itself looks beautiful too! read more

Since opening this is my husband and my favorite local place to be. The menu has enough selections to keep things fresh and delicious without being overwhelming. Lauren, the ever attentive Bartender makes the tastiest drinks! read more

They hosted a luncheon for the company after we did a beach cleanup and although they weren't very organized and some of the hot food wasn't as hot as it should've been it was very good. read more

Tried it in a whim. Nice atmosphere, good friendly service, and great food and drinks

Food was good, service was good, ambience was good, view was good. The worst part was deciding what to eat. I WANTED IT ALL Thank you Brianne read more

Amazing food. Great staff. The owners are so passionate about everything and really make you feel at home. Something for everyone on the menu. Drinks were very good also and they use a-lot of local distilleries that I love. Highly recommend read more

Large menu with a lot of food and beverage options. Best place for a nice dinner in Keansburg!

Mixed review. I'll start with the negatives first, the food honestly wasn't anything to write home about especially for the prices. The apps were just OK we had the pretzel and soup, but our main dishes weren't great. The fish tacos with corn salad side were tasteless. Wait staff could also use improvement, no one was happy or energetic to be serving you. The drinks on the other hand were really good! Fresh margaritas were made to perfection. The atmosphere was nice and clean as well. I would give this a 3.5 and just go back for drinks and the music. We won't be coming back for dinner. read more

We came here in a group for my friends birthday. The food was great and the staff was very friendly!

Took my BFF here for her birthday dinner last week and had a great time. Delicious, eclectic menu. Warm, inviting atmosphere. Awesome views! read more

Great addition to the beachfront in Keansburg. Great spot. Highly recommend! Cocktails, small dishes and sunsets...Enjoy!

This place has a charming, classy atmosphere on the inside, with a fun beach day experience on the outside. The food is as phenomenal, and some of the best service I've ever received in NJ. Dianna was very welcoming, and our server (can't remember his name :( ) was fast, attentive, and friendly! This was the last stop on our day trip to the Jersey shore and I'm so happy we found it! Highly recommend :) read more

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Half moon was such a beautiful restaurant and the staff was really friendly. Shout out to Leah. Loved the pretzel, cheese sauce was a little watery. I would swap that cheese sauce out for a different one. Drinks were great and loved the sangria. Next time I go, I'm definitely going to try the other cocktails. Fries were fantastic. My meal was a rigatoni dish with a meat sauce and ricotta cheese. The noodles were cold and the dish ended up watery probably from the ricotta. But really I enjoyed the environment, drinks and my boyfriends food. Seeing that the owner looks at this, I honestly have to say the people that work there look like they truly care about this spot. If you don't like your dish, just say something and I'm sure they care more about the experience you have than the cost of your meal. It's worth the price, you don't often find great service like this and there was nothing bc I would say would stop me from going again. I'd go back for sure. read more

I live in North Jersey and took a ride down the shore for the day. Someone had mentioned a new place that recently opened named Half Moon. It's located Just across the street from the beach in keansburg. Super cute restaurant with an outside patio bar. Super quaint atmosphere with a horseshoe bar right in the middle, surrounded by tables, that were very unique. There is an outside deck with a good few tables if you like to eat outside. The staff was absolutely amazing from the hostess to the bar back, who had to go to the kitchen to get the jalapeños for my spicy margarita (which by the way was not on the menu, but the bartender was gracious enough to indulge me). I digress! We started with the fried calamari - one of my all time favorite appetizers. Outstanding!! Fresh, Crispy and cooked to perfection! I had the fish tacos which were outstanding. Three street style mahi tacos with the right amount of heat and a corn salsa on the side, which helps take the delicious heat down. My friend had one of the specials, a Christmas in July burger. It was a turkey burger with a cranberry aioli cooked to perfection and a side of - get this - stuffing fries!!! Seriously?!?! Just wow! Our whole experience was amazing! I am definitely coming back and telling everyone about it! 5 stars isn't enough I give it 10 hearts read more

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great restaurant, great management, great service , great view, great happy house. they literally had HIGH-high chair that made your baby sit at the bar !!! highly recommended xoxo read more

Half Moon - Bars Near Me - Keansburg, New Jersey

We just had my daughter's college graduation party at Half Moon. It was a huge success. I worked with Diana on the details, and she was extremely accommodating and helped me create a plan within my budget. My family and friends were so impressed with the food, the atmosphere, the service - everything was perfect. I highly recommend them for a private event! read more

Great food. Friendly staff. Nice view from on the deck. Good drinks at the bar. It's right by the beach.

The bartender outside isn't very experienced. If you want a drink get one at applejacks down the road before hand. Food is amazing though.

Fun fun fun! Really enjoy eating here since the service is always superb and the food is great. So many great choices on the menu and the ambience is so comfortable. read more

Great atmosphere. Great value. Excellent drinks. We went over the holidays with a large group and had a great time.

We spent every Friday over the summer at this establishment and had the most amazing food & drinks. The owners and staff were super nice and its perfect on a summer night with your whole family! My kids especially loved the ice cream cart, and we loved the drinks! read more

PSA... DO NOT BRING YOUR KIDS unless they are silent you will basically be asked TO LEAVE!!!! I made 5:15 reservations for my family with a 4 & 2 year old. We arrived to an empty restaurant with a few people at the bar, we ordered drinks and food (more expensive items NY Strip Steak, Lobster Mac, Shrimp, Drinks etc). While we waited my children were playing with their toys at the table (bc we try not to put them on iPads when out to eat) someone from the kitchen came out and asked us to have them be quiet because someone at the bar was complaining. For people that have small children know this is not so easy to do, which is why we try to go out in-between 5-5:30pm. At that point it made my husband and I extremely uncomfortable/unwelcomed; they didn't actually make us leave. He did try to be very polite about the entire thing but we knew we were not wanted there so we immediately left and offered to pay for the drinks offered which they told us not to worry about. This was our first experience and it will certainly be our LAST (with or without kids). If you want to cater to people drinking the cheapest happy hour drinks and ordering no food at the bar instead of families spending significantly more looking for new places to go then that's up to you..it's your business. My family lives 5 minutes away and this could have been somewhere my family frequented over the summer but there are plenty of other places in the area that will not treat families this way and are happy to have the business. We have been too TONS of restaurants in the area, many which are higher end places then Half Moon and have NEVER had this happen. To the owner of this restaurant I regret to inform you that it is in Keansburg down the street from the boardwalk full of rides/games and if you wish to not have children at your establishment this should be mentioned prior to making reservations. I did feel bad for the waiter as we had absolutely no issue with him, and ultimately the staff suffers from poor business decisions like these. Ultimately the only people that this truly affects is the wait staff missing out on larger tips and the businesses bottom line. Maybe your restaurant wouldn't be half empty on a Friday when it's 80 degrees and located across from a beach/boardwalk if you had a different business approach and catered to a different crowd. read more

Seated at an inside table in direct sunlight. Was unbearably hot and uncomfortable. Service was okay. Food was not worth the price. Wanted to try something close and new. We will not be back. read more

The food was copious and very delicious which completely justified the price. We will definitely come next time we head to the shore!

Delightful owners and staff, delicious seasonal food and drinks, and perfect summer sunset ambiance, even on a rainy day. What more could a patron ask for? Go! read more

Has quickly become my favorite place in Keansburg for a drink. Great ambiance, frequent live music, friendly staff, good food, good beer selection. Nothing super fancy but everything done very well and thoughtfully. read more

I lived in New Jersey for 35 years. I came back to visit family and based on the reviews we went to Half Moon. The food was absolutely terrible. Probably the worst I've ever had in NJ. The portions were small, the prices high and the food inedible. The tacos were dry and flavorless and tasted like they were microwaved. My son's fish tacos had about 2 oz of fish. Disgraceful. Parking is also a nightmare. Not worth the trip. read more

This place is a nice gem in Keansburg!! Highly recommend. Just be aware the food is more expensive upstairs than on the grill. Good drink menu and great vibes. Sometimes live music and also have games on downstairs. Perfect for anyone! read more

Amazing food Amazing Drinks Down to Earth and Friendly Staff Comfortable environment. Absolutely loved it. The only thing I noticed was underneath the one drink description that was labeled Beachway Bruh it says "Johnny O inspired" who used to be on the Keansburg Police force and had a lot of bad blood with the people of keansburg. I'm not writing this In any bad way or to trash anyone, but from the feedback I've gotten from the locals that have visited Half Moon they all said it was such a turn off to see that. Guaranteed if you removed that from the description, it would make the locals much more comfortable in frequenting your restaurant/bar! read more

great place for drinks & food with beach feel. remodel is beautiful & great vibes so happy this is in our backyard now.