Our appetizers and drinks were great. Our waiter was amazing. Only issue was a huge delay for our entrees what seemed to be issues in the kitchen. Delays are never fun with a large group and children. That said, the management was proactive and helpful and for that reason, we will be back!!!! Sometimes things happen and this is a great example of management and service taking accountability and making it right-- a good example for other restaurants. Food was great and I hopeful for a positive next experience. Will be back. read more

THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH STARS ON ALL OF YELP FOR HALF MOON POINT! Dined there back to back days and sampled a lot of menu favorites and was even treated to some off menu items by Chef Bass! Service is great, ambiance is great, WiFi is great, and people are friendly. Truly one of the best restaurants in not only Pt. Pleasant but also the entire shore area! Their sister ship Harpoon Willy's is also great and always has been. Now stop reading all the other Yelp reviews get a life and go there now! read more

We had a great lunch at Half Moon Point! We stopped on our way in for the annual shore trip- reservations were a breeze, it was a gorgeous day so we sat outside. Staff was friendly and professional. Our meal: firecracker shrimp (just ok), Surf and Turf Sliders with Sweet Potato Fries (very good), Lobster Grilled Cheese with Tomato Bisque and French Fries (very good), and cocktails- Beach Peach (excellent...SO good) and Honey Bee (good). Prices were on par for the area and quality. We will return and absolutely recommend. read more

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We are here on Saturday night. My cousin is in the Air Force and was local for a long weekend of Memorial Services for loved ones we lost in 2020... We were suppose to be a party of 6 that blew to 14 in a matter of hours. We were excited to find accommodations but were never informed of the set up in advance. That would be my reasoning for 4 stars vs 5. We were sat at picnic tables under umbrellas in the make shift outdoor seating. Unfortunately there was not much intimacy for our large party and a few elderly guests sat inside without us due to the heat. They have a large outdoor deck where I believe our party should have been sat, it definitely seemed like a quaint place to be sat and I guess they preferred putting several smaller parties there. Our server, Haley, was so sweet, professional, accommodating and absolutely attentive to every member of our party even as some people arrived in dribs and drabs. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I was told the French Dip and the Lobster Salad were very good. I had the Lobster Grilled Cheese with truffle fries, recommended by our server, and it was delicious! I would have appreciated a butter based dipping sauce but it's served with tomato bisque which may be very good but I'm never a fan so I can't give an opinion. The drinks remained full and liquor kept coming, an important aspect to our lot! Lol I will definitely be returning. read more

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Like a completely different restaurant. Waitress was annoyed we had children (regardless that they were behaved). Rice was hard, sent it back, still hard (like crumbled in my mouth hard). No help or apologies... in the past, this was always the little restaurant that tried hard to make a good experience for all! Now they seem to not care about the customer or the experience. Really disappointed. We were the last people holding on to the hope that they would turn it around. read more

While we down the Jersey Shore for a few days we stumbled onto this great Tavern in Point Pleasant. Gio has a Burger (as usual haha) w/ Sweet Potato Fries. Good stuff! I had a Wagyu Flat Iron Steak Medium w/ a Gorgonzola-Horseradish sauce and Fries. Really Good! Desert was apple crumble with ice cream and a coffee. All I All a good place to go to. Good atmosphere too. Sarah, our Server was excellent too!!! read more

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This is a local restaurant for me which once and a while we like to visit. Food is consistently good. Nice variety on the menu. I usually go for the fish dishes that are fresh and tasty. My only complaint is they don't offer bread to start. The wait staff are attentive and friendly. They have a bar and high tables if you prefer dining that way. I like to eat upstairs since I feel it's a little cozier by the gas fireplace. Enjoy. read more

The waiter was very attentive, but the kitchen must have lost our order. 3 tables came after us and received their food promptly. When we inquired, we were told our steak dinners were done and were just waiting on the seafood dishes would be a few more minutes. To wait an hour only to receive the filet mignon and skirt steak barely warm was the final straw. For the prices they charge you would think they would have better service. I thought it odd when we had to put our dinner choices in at the same time as appetizers so they knew ahead of time what to cook. read more

My sister-in-law brought my mother-in-law here. In turn my mother-in-law brought my wife and I here and we're returning this Saturday evening. I get the feeling that it's that kind of word of mouth place. The patio area is comfortable and cozy. It was a hot day when we were there but a beautiful breeze kept the temperature down. We each had a Margarita to start, they split calamari which they enjoyed. I ordered beef stew. I love beef stew and yes I realized it's June and would agree beef stew is a winter dish but I hadn't had it in so long that day it was an anytime dish. It was tasty but more like a beef soup than a stew. Stew is thick and hardy, this was more of a liquid consistency. Also to me stew should have chunks of meat, this had pieces. Yet I enjoyed it, it tasted just like beef stew. I don't recall what they had aside from it was salmon and they enjoyed it. I had a second appetizer as a dinner, nachos. Big pile of chips that I couldn't finish. It came with chili on it, I love chili but there wasn't enough to tell you if I liked the chili or not. I've had better nachos and I've had worse. I wouldn't steer you away from them. As for this coming Saturday their cheeseburgers looked really good...guess what I'm having! read more

Only our second time here, but quickly becoming a favorite! Roasted clams appetizer is ample and flavorful. We ate upstairs on this visit and the room was comfortable and not too noisy. The lobster fennel salad with brie and pistachios was absolutely amazing. On site parking is a plus in Point! read more

Nice place with pretty decor inside, outdoor seating & reservations available. Ordered the tuna tacos they were good. Ive been here a few times and results are the same. Service/food is okay, read more

Half Moon Point - Ahi Tuna Tacos - yum - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Time for an update here after being open now for one year they have come to be a decent restaurant. Nice happy hour and the best deal at the Jersey shore for their prime rib Monday special dinner for $9.95 which brings people in from far and wide or this meal. And, as a result this place is jamming on Mondays unlike any other bar/restaurant in the shore area. Further their bar staff is now on point with the service they provide at this Point Pleasant eatery. BTW if Yelp allowed half stars this would be a 3 1/2 star review... read more

Half Moon Point - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Love this place! The quality of the food is amazing. You must get the short rib panini it's so tender and so much flavor! I've also been here for a bridal shower on the second floor the food was so so good! Recently when we went on a Wednesday they had surf & turf for $25! read more

Half Moon Point - Short Rib Panini - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant, New Jersey

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Staff turnover, trouble in the kitchen and increased pricing hasn't deterred the regulars. Food is eh. Many other places where you can get a really good meal that is worth the cost. read more

Can't say enough about half Moon Point. Kerry was amazing. And the staff that worked our party was attentive and super helpful. Will definitely use this again. read more

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Very nice restaurant wIth great date night vibes. Clean modern decor and great fancy food. I got the salmon with potatoes and it was very fresh. read more

Half Moon Point - Herb Crusted Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Great local restaurant and bar. Always satisfied with that last minute idea to go out for dinner.

My first dining experience here was stellar. Super service and outstanding food. Luckily my favorite, Whole Lobster with Sirlon Steak, was the daily special accompanied by generous sides. Added a half-price bottle of wine to the deal! Everything was delicious including a divine tiramisu for dessert. Dining on the porch enhanced my experience Can't wait to return! read more

Half Moon Point - Whole Lobster with sirloin steak. Mashed sweet potatoes and mixed vegetables. - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Half Moon Point wasn't our first choice this evening. We thought we had reservations at another place but they claimed they never got them off their answering machine. Oh well. We weren't too far from HMP so what the heck? It was a Tuesday night during restaurant week and four of us easily got seating on the second floor. Ryan was our server and took care of us very well; very polite and efficient. I've found all reviews depend on circumstances naturally, and what you decide to order. Apparently this night I didn't order wisely enough. I ordered tuna bites for an appy. They are 8 blackened chunks of tuna with a drop or two of wasabi paste on top. Mine came out overdone and dry. Also a couple of pieces didn't taste too fresh. For an entrée I ordered the shrimp and grits. The kitchen staff delivered fish and chips. Maybe they sound the same but it was very quiet in the dining room when I ordered. They apologized and returned with my shrimp and grits pretty much after everyone was finished. I'm not basing this review on a misunderstanding; things happen. I thought the shrimp was decent but the grits were overly salted. Friends at our table really enjoyed their meals so I think it has potential. Perhaps next time I'll order the right thing. Oh yeah they have a decent tap beer selection. read more

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Had plans to go to a local restaurant for restaurant week but unfortunately we couldn't get in. Half Moon Point was plan B. Four of us went for dinner here on a Tuesday night. It was great that HMP could accommodate us. They have a couple of craft beers & I found one I liked so I was happy. Our server, Ryan was personable & accommodating. I ordered the lobster bisque for an appy. It came out watery with very little lobster in it & room temperature. I ordered the scallops for dinner. Not bad, & hotter than the soup but a bit overdone. We did not order off the special pricing menu. My husband's order came out completely wrong & he then had to wait for the correct dinner to come out. In the interim, the 3 of us finished our dinners. I think this place has potential but there was no offer at all to compensate for the meal mix up. At the end of the night it was a very expensive evening. I don't think our food warranted what we paid for it. Not sure if I will return. read more

Half Moon Point - Nice bar area - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Fantastic dining experience! I came here for with my mom and Aunt for a belated birthday dinner, not knowing what to really expect. I have to admit we were all pleasantly surprised!!! Half Moon Point, formerly the Forte, has been completely remodeled and under new ownership (now a sister to Harpoon Willies). Half Moon Point is two stories, with two dining rooms, two bars, and a cute outdoor patio. The decor is refreshing, beachy, with a very modern and posh element fused into one. The tables have white table cloths, candles, and the walls are brick and wood, along with beautiful modern paintings on the walls of blues and greens. There are also two electric fireplaces on each floor, that really add something extra special to the ambiance! Plus, there is an elevator to take you to the second floor if needed, and it is covered in wood paneling to match the rest of the dining room decor... a very nice and thoughtful touch! The food was excellent. We started off we fresh calamari with marinara sauce for an appetizer. My mom ordered a glass of J Lohr red wine, my Aunt a peach lemonade cocktail, and I had club soda with lime and decaf coffee. (I'm not a big drinker). I had a taste of the peach lemonade cocktail though....it was AMAZING! Our entrees were equally satisfying. I ordered the Ahi Tuna Tacos, which were stuffed with seared tuna avocado, cilantro, lime, and an asian slaw. The presentation of the tacos could not have been cuter! All three tacos came out in a metal type pan with three slots for each taco! My aunt went with Italian, the Rigatoni & Sausage Bolognese, and ate the whole bowl! Last, my mom went with seafood, the "bay bake" with a plate of fresh shrimp, clams, scallops, crab cakes, etc. Everything was yummy. Our waitress, Courtney, was great. She informed us of their daily specials (which change every day), their rotating craft beers, and made sure we had everything we needed. I told her it was out first dining experience at Moon Point, and to our surprise the manager, Holly, treated us to free desserts of our choice!!! (one for each of us!) I had the chocolate cheese cake, mom had the creme brulee, and Aunt Nancy had the cream puffs. Courtney discovered that this was a belated birthday dinner ( I opened a gift haha) and even put a candle in the cake for me and the entire dining room sang! awwww! I typically get embarrassed by things like that, but the rest of the patrons at Half Moon genuinely seemed happy to join in. When we left, an elderly couple stopped by the table and wished me a happy birthday again. It was really sweet. Overall, a very special experience. This is a great place to come for a girls night out, a date night, dinner with the parents, etc. I'll be back! read more

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We keep saying we're going to try new places in Point Pleasant but keep coming back here because everything on the menu is just too good! They have a great variety of options and an awesome drink list. The servers are always really nice and attentive. We even held a big event upstairs and everyone was really pleased with the room and their food. read more

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Good food but the bar service stinks. My friends and I have eaten a number of times at Half Moon Point. The lobster grilled cheese with tomato soup is delicious, the fish bake is plentiful & yummy, hamburgers are juicy and tasty, and they even manage to make Brussels sprouts taste good in a variety of ways with either bacon or buffalo sauce and blue cheese. Today two of us arrived around 4:30, sat at the bar, and ordered a drInk off of the Happy Hour menu which runs until 5:30. The drink was ok so we ordered off of the regular drink menu for the next round. Another friend arrived around 5:10 and ordered a drink off of the Happy Hour menu. We then ordered some appetizers off of the Happy Hour menu. Our friend asked the bartender, Natalia, if she could have a back-up of her first drink even though she was only about halfway through with the first one. She wanted the Happy Hour price. Natalia told us that she was not supposed to be backing up drinks at the Happy Hour price until the first drink was completely finished but would do us a favor this one time. Really? We were going to stay for dinner but left after Natalia acted as if she was doing us a favor. We spent our money at another local establishment where the bartender did not seem as if she was bothered by us. Honestly, HMP, if you want patrons to continue to eat and drink at your establishment then don't treat us like we are trying to get one over on you. We weren't. read more

We just finished our Thanksgiving meal we ordered from Half Moon Point and it was perfect! Everything was delicious. Turkey was juicy and I could eat the stuffing all day. I can't' wait to eat at the restaurant. We always enjoyed Serenity. Thank you! read more

One of my favorites over the last 2 years. Nice selection of local craft beers. But the food is amazing You will never be disappointed. The shrimps , scallops Brussels sprouts excellent!!! read more

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If I could give zero stars, I would! The service was awful! I do not recommend this place for anyone who wants to have decent, or even bare minimum adequate service. The food was merely ok. They made no accommodations for food allergies aside from putting a few side dishes on a plate and calling it an entree. Normally, the server checks with the chef about possible accommodations, but Blair (our server) took it upon herself to decide what that food sensitivities meal would consist of. Seriously would recommend finding another place to eat when down the shore. We had reservations, we were there when there were several open tables on a Thursday night. There was no reason we should have waited an hour and a half for our dinner plates. Two salads, 1 burger, one kid meal, and 2 fish dinners but Blair (our server) could not handle the situation. Buyer beware!!! Management seriously lacking at this establishment! read more

FYI: My wife and I went there for dinner on Saturday evening 9/14/2019 for my birthday at HALF MOON POINT in POINT PLEASANT NEW JERSEY and I ordered the "Red Snapper" in fried diablo sauce. When they delivered the dish to me at the bar I was told the diablo sauce was put in the side in a cup which was strange and I was disappointed. I tried the sauce and it was marinara sauce only. I informed Jessie and she took back to kitchen. Jesse returned to me and said they changed the sauce. I tried the sauce and all they did was put red pepper flakes in cup and mix it. I told her forget it and if they can just give me a Red Snapper Blacked instead and she said okay. I have been a restaurant consultant for 20 years and when she took the plate back a second time to the kitchen I turned to my wife and said "Hun watch they will bring me back the same Red Snapper and not replace it." Well guess what Jessie gave me the dish, but how they corrected was very disappointing. They blackened the skin side and served the dish with the skin side facing up. When I turned the Red Snapper over the side that was supposed to be up was not blackened at all. I guess the chef assumed if I see the Red Snapper Blackened on one side I would ignore the other side. I informed Jessie and showed her what had happened and she was at ah, and she took the dish away. She offered to get me something else but my night was ruined and I lost faith in the food they service and management. I asked for our check and before she gave me the check Jessie approached the Kerri the Manager with curly hair and when she gave me the check and removed my dish from the check. What the manager should had done was approach my wife and I and address the situation but instead she left to up to Natalia and Jessie the bartenders to address such a recklessness, bad business customer service in a place which considers themselves a fine dining restaurant. My wife and I frequent restaurants at least three to four times a week and I have never experienced such bad customer service. I'm sorry but this restaurant put food cost and sales before delivering to a customer proper food service. The proper approach should had been to prepare a new dish and not play games with a customer or play them like a fool. I have seen managers terminated because they don't address a situation like mine last night because consumers will no longer frequent location or trust them. I'm sorry I will never return to the place even though the bartenders were great. read more

Went here for dinner with three friends and I was the only one who had never been here before. I was pleasantly surprised. The beet salad was delicious and incredibly large...it could have been my entire dinner. Everyone enjoyed their meal except one who was served over cooked fish and chips, took a bite and left the rest for the garbage. They manager took her meal off our bill. The atmosphere was ok, I like that there is an oval bar downstairs and another on the second floor. Seemed fairly lively, perhaps worth a revisit. read more

Don't have a big selection on their menu place is so jam packed you don't have personal space

We just had an event here, and couldn't have been happier. On top of the fact that I have had dinner there many times--the event food was as good if not better. Holly and Carrie were awesome handling the event. Calming down the very nervous hostess--my girl--and they both did an awesome job of making sure everything she wanted was there and she was comfortable. Bass--the executive chef, not only invited us to a tasting--but nailed the food with his assistant chef Mike. The food was out of this world. Hand passed hours devours, a buffet to knock your socks off, and service that was above and beyond what I could have imagined. Kevin, Collin, Ryan and Nathan were as professional as can be, and even more helpful than one could imagine. From helping with the balloons to making sure every guest had water and was served as if it was a sit down dinner--I was overly impressed with the level of service given to us. So not only have I loved this place for business lunches as well as dinners with the family--but now add to the list the party capabilities upstairs for up to 80 guests (we had 50 very comfortably for a baby shower)...the question isn't so much of you should come here, but why haven't you already? Very fairly priced for the portions, the food and service are top notch. The menu is awesome, and the specials are changed daily. Generous drinks at the bar and at the table, and it may or may not be coincidence that we have our business meeting on Wednesday's when it's half price wine. Swing by, tell them Big Mike sent ya. You won't be disappointed. Not just lunch or dinner, but the banquet facility and how they handled it will have me rebooking this place again for every event we can. Enjoy it folks--and try the pork chop--the best!! read more

The bar was nice and had a nice feel and the seating around the bar was pretty with a fireplace and TV's The dining room was a nice brunch spot feel I wouldn't go back for dinner, it has a brunch vibe, no atmosphere at all as far as a view when you sit outside. the menu is huge I had the fennel salad with lobster over it I didn't know the lobster would be cold! yuck! and it was not great. had the mussels for apps and they were good, small and the broth was great, but salty my husband had the wrap, it was basic more of a lunch vibe prices are fair had 4 drinks, lunch and an app 96.00 with tip if I went back it would be just for happy hour or possibly sunday brunch read more

Came for a Family Dinner on Thursday Night. We sat in the upstairs dining room, very nice atmosphere, great place to watch a sunset. I ordered the short rib dinner over risotto served with fresh green beans and carrots, it was very good. My wife ordered the crabcake dinner with the vanilla sweet potatoes, they were overcooked and too much breading not much crab, my son ordered the filet mignon which was okay but needed more seasoning, it was cooked perfect temp of medium rare, and my daughter ordered the sirloin steak from the kids menu with a side of Mac and cheese, steak was very good, Mac and cheese no flavor. Service was good but food took very long. I will definitely go back but will opt for the burger and sandwich menu next time, they had many options which looked good to try. I would recommend this Restaurant. read more

I came here this evening with my daughter and my friend with her daughter. We were first of all excited to come since being away due to COVID-19. My daughter and I got there early and ordered a drink. We started with the scallops over grits which was perfection! My daughter decided she wanted more starters so we had the moules frittes. - also very good. She decided she wanted more scallops so she ordered the scallops over arugula salad. I had a house salad which was fantastic! Anyway, from the start it was professional clean organized and everyone was kind. The gentleman who was our server was a young good looking guy with glasses and light eyes. He was so kind and made sure we were taken care of. We were so happy to be there! We know it is a challenge having outside seating in the parking lot but it was perfectly done! read more

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Went to Half Moon for a much needed date night, and not only were we not disappointed, we had such a LOVELY time. The food was magnificent! My fiance and I split a half pound of scallops as a starter, we did them Cajun style and they were delicious. For our main meal, we each ordered the NY strip with the vegetables and the macaroni and cheese side. We are both very particular about our steak and they were both cooked to perfection (we like them rare)!! The Mac and cheese was delicious, definitely not overly cheesey, but it had great flavor. My fiance also ordered an old fashioned and loved it. Our waitress was attentive and wonderful. Only complaint is that the parking lot is small, so we had to park elsewhere, but the food and service were wonderful!!! We'd definitely return! read more

It's good, but definitely has a different twist on some traditional dishes, for example the different take on traditional fried calamari (served with marinara) was good. The sauce they put on top of the calamari and the spicy dipping sauce they served with it was defiantly a nice combination. The bay bake was worth getting, but the crab cake alone would be enough for one person. The fried Brussels are really tasty tho! read more

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My father, grandmother, fiancé and I went to Half Moon Point to celebrate my birthday and also Mother's Day. I called the restaurant ahead and I explained to them we wanted to be seated upstairs in the restaurant. When we arrived to the restaurant it was extremely loud. The restaurant is not big and the bar is very loud (there is a bar upstairs as well as downstairs). There were two young hostesses shrugging their shoulders at each other when I asked to be seated upstairs and I explained to them I called and explained my request before coming in. I explained to them we don't like a loud atmosphere so we would like to be seated upstairs away from the noise. They sat us upstairs next to this large private birthday party (no masks, no social distancing and utter chaos). This made our dining experience unenjoyable as we were crammed into a corner in the restaurant right by the staircase. I asked our waitress if we could move tables away from the party and she acted like it was a huge problem and she responded with a huge attitude. She had dark hair, was very young and did not wear her mask over her nose. This started our dining experience off on the total wrong foot. We ordered the calamari and chili to start, the chili was okay and the calamari was chewy. Overall the fish was good and my fiancé got a pork chop which was good. We felt very rushed during our experience. The upstairs was very crammed and very noisy. We spent over $200.00 for okay/good food and a terrible dining experience. I'd rather go to Charlie's of Bay Head where we usually dine for special occasions and on a regular basis. We decided to try Half Moon Point again because previously we have had good experiences here and Charlie's did not have any reservations available.. after our experience last night we will never be coming back to Half Moon Point. There are higher quality restaurants in the area! read more

As a fan of Harpoon Willy's we have been waiting for this place to open for a while.. service is excellent! Food is delicious! Outdoor seating is always a plus! Best of luck with the upcoming summer season, doubt you will need it though! read more

Half Moon Point - Lobster grilled cheese w/ tomatoe bisque and shoestring fries. They definitely do not skimp on the lobster! - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant, New Jersey

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Gave this place a try for lunch the other day after a rough morning... we left here and our day was better! Excellent experience here. My wife and I had Mussels over french fries (I know, but it totally works!) and a couple of gourmet burgers. Everything was fantastic. Highly recommended. read more

The portions on the steamed lobster bake were horrible for 30 plus$ The soup I had was also horrible..Chile shrimp broth. No seafood in it and no flavor..my wife the French dip. The meat had a lot of fat in it. Also had a Cesar salad. Gave her the bad part of the lettuce Not a good a good restaurant !! read more

We really enjoyed half moon point, we had never been there before and i wanted to try it so we went for my birthday. Food was great and came out really quick, service was excellent. We would definitely go back read more