i'm surprised this place only has 3 stars! i had such a lovely dinner here with my family. yes there was about a 25 minute wait but that's expected in OCNJ this time of year we got some clam chowder, onion rings and i got a sea bass! everything was delicious and very fresh. our waitress was very friendly. would def recommend and come back read more

Island Grill is awesome! Try the corn & shrimp chowder for a real treat! Staff is on top of their collective games Awesome! read more

We have been going to Island Grill for last 5 years and have always been happy with our meals. Last weekend we went back for the first time this season. We were so disappointed with our meals. My husband ordered the special medium rare steak tips. what we got was overcooked hard as a rock steak tips that he couldn't eat. My mahi mahi was so tasteless and dry, I barely could get through a small part of it. We took home the left overs and threw them away. We wasted $80 and will not go back. I reached out to owners and they responded but did not offer us an opportunity to go back and rectify, which I thought was a poor decision on their part. read more

We came with a large party of 19, so while the service was a bit slow, it was understandable. The portions were huge--most of us couldn't even finish our meals! The food had a unique and interesting Caribbean flair throughout. Chicken tacos- they were very good with a decent price . It had a very good sauce. Crab quesadilla was ok, but needed a little more seasoning. The flounder Ruben was amazing. The Jamaican me crazy salad, was huge with mango, strawberries and chicken in a tortilla bowl. Almost too healthy. Can't go wrong with chicken tenders- the fries were nice and crispy. The restaurant itself had a nautical decor. It was really tight in the restaurant- almost too small for the amount of people in the place- they do have outdoor seating. Prices were on the higher side, but the amount of food made it feel worth it. My brother said this was the first time in awhile that he couldn't finish a meal. Make sure to make a reservation if you're coming with a group, and note that they close at 8 PM, so plan accordingly. Overall, a flavorful and memorable experience with very generous servings. Server was great. Even offered to take a picture of all of us. read more

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Steps away from our summer rental is a restaurant we've been by so many times and finally decided to give it a try. No reservations are taken so prepare for a wait any time after 5pm. We started with fried pickles and calamari. The calamari was like chewing a rubber band way overcooked. The whole table had seafood options that were ultra fresh but the sides were a little lackluster. Service was on point. Nothing special but close and convenient if you're in OCNJ. read more

4th generation OCNJ beachgoer, and I think my great grandparents would agree (if they were here).... This is the best place to eat in the whole island. Seafood was delicious, so many really cool daily specials, and the burgers were so so so good. Not just the best burger I've had at OCNJ, but top 3 burger I have ever had, ever. Family of 5 walked out with a fair bill of 94 dollars. Very friendly staff and very clean inside. In an area where it's all too common to not see the same eatery's year after year, there is a reason this place has been here 30 years. read more

(This is part of my year end sausage extruder series. I was here at some points(s) during the year (June in this case). What I remember is questionable and what may have changed is unquantifiable.) We keep coming back to IG mostly because when we rent in OCNJ, it's always on the north end and in this area, there's not really a lot of restaurant choices. The best part about IG to me is also the scariest part. The menu here is large (everything from burgers to seafood to sandwiches to chicken and steaks). Trying to be all things to all people can really backfire, but overall, I don't think they do a bad job here. www.ocnjislandgrill.com/menus/#dinner Cedar Plank Salmon - Both Chowders - Grilled Chicken Breasts All of the menu items were as described. The only real turkey was the island rice side that was really bland and served in a stuck together lump. Biggest surprise was even though it was a cold and rainy night at a prime dinner hour, there was only a minimal wait for a table and everything was brought out fast. Ideally your house is close enough that you can walk because parking is all on street fighting with the local renters. No real issues with coming here as the menu is varied enough to fulfill most interests and the quality is still strong enough to make it a worthwhile area staple year after year. read more

Our server was great. He was happy to help but not constantly at the table, which was good. Food was very good. The tables are close but not uncomfortable. For being so busy during off season the restaurant was very tidy. read more

just wanted to update my review and mention that i had the new hen house chicken sandwich and i loved it! also our waiter tyler was great! all the food was much better this year, lots of improvement! read more

Great place to eat if in town. A bit pricey for quality of food that you are getting, but it is the shore and they are one of the fancier places on the island. Steak house prices. Service was great, food came out quickly and the server was nice. They gave me a new cup of water when I told them a fly flew into it. Lobster tail was thick and chewy, a tad overcooked for my preference but still really good. My husband's medium steak was a bit underdone but the salmon was done well. There can be a wait time if you go at peak dinner time. They also sold shirts if you wanted a souvenir. The tables were placed a bit tight so that could be improved. read more

Island Grill Seafood & Steakhouse - Lobster tail and shrimp dish with sautéed vegetables - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

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The meal was excellent, we ordered the fried cod special w/ coleslaw and a baked potato! The fish was excellent and the Coleslaw was the best I had enjoyed in a long time! My son ordered the crab cakes and they too were excellent! Full of lump crab, and very little filler! We both had a Caesar salad which was good, but a little more dressing would have been nice! The server, Maeve was excellent, so polite and her section was busy as well as the whole restaurant! We will be back again! Try this restaurant, you will be glad you did and help out a small family owned place! read more

An upscale restaurant with delicious sea food. The servers were very nice and helpful when something was sold out and we needed to make a change. read more

The food here is delicious and I especially appreciate the fact they have a menu section for special diets! It made trying to figure out what was gluten, dairy and soy free a lot easier for my family and I! Our server was very nice and helpful and even though it took a while to get our food, we didn't mind the wait. It was absolutely packed so we were just happy to find a place that had a table! I'd absolutely eat here again! read more

My motive is to be helpful. Our waitress either needs training or needs help. I hope the latter as that's an easy fix for management. Two of our three entrees needed to be sent back, we noticed the table next to us also had to send back at least one item. To send back a steak to be cooked more.... It should come back quickly not in 15-20 minutes. One order of broccoli wasn't cooked and we chose to get it replaced with a baked potato .... Same thing, it shouldn't take 15 minutes and then show up with no butter or sour cream. I had to jump on our waitress because I feared she wouldn't be back for a long time. Felt bad. The butter and sour cream comes in packets. Refills on water, no ice. Easy things. Cheap feel. read more

The wait time was close to an hour for the most mid food i've ever had. The veggie burger was flavourless and falling apart. My friend got the bison burger and it was similarly not seasoned and bland. One positive is that they have plenty of gluten free options. Overall would not recommend going here - there are plenty of better food spots in the area. read more

Good food, especially for Ocean City dinner. Plenty of fish and different types of meals. Wait is my only complaint.

Server was great. However, Two burgers were ordered (medium- medium-rare) and they both came out on the rare side. We sent the medium burger back to the kitchen and another burger was brought out a few moments later. That burger came out more rare than the first one. We sent the burger back again and decided to not try a third time. As soon as that burger was sent back a woman with blonde hair came out of the kitchen and proceeded to point at our table and talk about our table very loudly to the point we could all hear what she was saying. Once again the server was great so we left her a good tip but the lady that came out of the kitchen and starred at us made us all feel so uncomfortable so we finished eating as soon as possible. Not sure if this is a manager or what but this was absolutely unacceptable. read more

The food and attention to customer experience was solid considering this is a tourist town and those aspects can easily be overlooked

Excellent, excellent, excellent! Such a great restaurant. Clean, great decor, excellent staff, and the food is really good, too! We had a difficult time deciding what to order. They have a large menu, with so many diverse choices. We would have loved to try all of them. We ended up getting their soup sampler: 3 small servings of shrimp bisque, corn and crab chowder, and New England clam chowder. All were excellent, but we thought the corn and crab was especially good. We also got the mahi mahi Reuben. It seemed odd, and I have to say, it might not be everyone's taste, but we really enjoyed it. Ocean city, nj is a dry town, so I was shocked to see they have a small beer list. All non-alcohol, but for $3.00, I figured I'd give the blue moon n/a a try - and it tastes very similar to the alcohol version! A nice surprise. Our waitress, Lilly, was great. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. They offer a great selection of fresh fish for sale at the front of the restaurant. A lot of varieties that are hard to find elsewhere. All nicely displayed. And reasonably priced, too! We can't wait to eat there again! read more

Ordered takeout from Island Grill never been here before. Saw they had Bbq and tacos. The ribs was amazing. Nxt time I will be getting a couple racks The tacos where okay. Salads where good Definitely the bbq was a the best for me. Definitely will be back there read more

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AMAZING. The food is to die for. Andy's Crab Cake were nothing shy of perfect. We got the soup sampler with Lobster Bisque and New England Clam Chowder and Wild Mushroom Soup. All amazing but the lobster bisque made us order more. We ate as a family and would go back anytime and every time I have the opportunity. Nicest staff and great atmosphere. read more

Island Grill Seafood & Steakhouse - Pure happiness - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

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5 of us went here on Monday of Memorial Day weekend. We just got in before closing. The clam chowder was delicious. I wanted the shrimp and flounder combo but was told they were out of flounder. I went with the fried shrimp.... Nothing spectacular they weren't fresh. 2 others in the group had a special of swordfish and both liked it. read more

Outstanding seafood, delicious burgers & great service! There aren't many restaurants in OCNJ that I rave about, but this is one for sure.

Great food at a very reasonable price! Wait staff was kind and extremely helpful! Definitely coming back

A gem on the north end of OC. Although it looked pretty crowded for a Tuesday night, we were seated inside right away. Our server Addison was friendly and knowledgeable. We tried the fried clams for an appetizer. My husband loves fried clams and these made the grade! We also had crab mushroom bisque--delicious! My husband had pan seared scallops and he was delighted with the portion and the taste. Homemade mashed potatoes on the side were a great choice. I had drunken shrimp which is served over island rice and I loved it. I will definitely order it again. My son had grouper with mango salsa and it was fabulous. We're we're so pleased with the food--portions and taste--and the pleasant staff. We will be back :) read more

Fast food seafood. Quick turnover, high volume, overly priced, fair portion size, good amount of seating for small beach town restaurant. Not awful, not great. Party of 4, all got different menu items. Left half our portions. read more

The Island Grill is a little off the main Ocean City hotspot area -- but don't miss it! The restaurant is family friendly and decorated in a fun island theme. We started with clam strips which were very good. I had the crab cakes with a potato, and the crab cakes were fantastic! If you like crab cakes, you'll enjoy the Island Grill's crab cakes. I was going between the crab cakes and scallops, glad I picked the crab cakes. My wife and son both got quesadillas - boring - but they enjoyed them. Our server, Addison, was fast, friendly and just plain awesome! Drinks were refilled quickly, rolls were hot, and she was very attentive. Highly recommend the Island Grill! read more

My husband and I were in the Ocean City area at the end of Sept and we decided to return the following week to celebrate my husband's birthday. We decided to do a bike ride down to Stone Harbor. The weather was perfect, the trip was long, and we ended it with a delicious dinner at Island Grill. We loved the tropical decor and the extensive menu, but we failed to realize that Ocean City is a DRY town so a celebratory glass of wine with dinner was NOT happening. Because it was the end of the summer season, some menu items were unavailable. Suggest adding IRON CHEF Orange Glaze with Ginger sauce to the chef's lineup - very tropical and will give some zip to the dishes! Also, please learn how to make a proper "mango salsa". Overall we enjoyed our meals and we had a great server. We look forward to our next visit! read more

Island Grill Seafood & Steakhouse - Mahi-mahi and NOT enough mango. Needed a sauce b/c it was on the dry side. Consider IRON CHEF Orange Sauce Glaze with Ginger next time - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

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We came here on our beach vacation. The wait for a table was about an hour, which seemed a little lengthy for a Tuesday night. The service inside was excellent and the foot itself was great. My salmon tasted fresh and was well seasoned. The sauce on my pasta was a little heavier than expected but tasted great. My kids loved their cheeseburger and their fries. I would definitely eat here again, but suggest calling for the wait time or ordering curbside to go. read more

The food was fine. I got shrimp that were so overcooked they were rubbery. They also lacked seasoning. I could make it better myself at home with minimal effort. They clearly do not know the basics of cooking if they cannot properly season and sear a shrimp. I also found it tacky that they gave you salad dressing and apple sauce in the packet and container. It's like they aren't even trying. read more

We ordered take out for our girls get away weekend. 5 of us ordered and every one of us really enjoyed our meals! I had the honey garlic chicken. It was moist and delicious. It came with rice and broccoli both were very tasty! Service was gracious and quick. This will be on our list for our annual trip! read more

Great quesedilla. Other entrées looked good. Great fresh choices. Cool vibe and setting. And pricing in line, EXCEPT $3 side of rice should be a nice sized bowl. Not a small monkey dish. read more

Great service! Delish food! Fish tacos has a really yummy sauce and the most fresh fish I've ever received in a fish taco. Shrimp with the butter rum sauce was unbelievable! read more

Fun experience. Lively dining area with large outdoor seating. Our service was quick and cheerful. The vegetarian options were welcomed. We loved the mural on the wall inside. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. The place was very kid friendly. It's probably very crowded in season during the weekend. Reservations definitely suggested read more

The food and service was amazing. Our server Maddie was fantastic and very sweet!!! read more

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Walked in here after walking around town. It was during restaurant week but they only had one for breakfast. I had the 6oz Angus burger with tomatoes, lettuces and pickles. No complaints here. Grilled to perfection, juicy and yummy. The coleslaw on the other hand was not the best. The ratio of vegetables to mayonnaise was very disproportional. Felt like I was just eating mayo..... I should have stuck to the fries. It just might have been an off day. By far one of the friendliest and helpful staff I have ever encountered. Everyone had a joyful smile on their faces and made sure I was really comfortable. Great staff: everyone deserves a raise. read more

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Had the fish and chips. The fish was tough and the breading dry and hard. My salad came with a packet of dressing on the side. Just odd.

We had a wonderful dinner last night at Island Grill. Unlike other local restaurants, there was no wait. Prices were fair, food was delicious, especially the fresh fish and shrimp corn chowder. And there are interesting wild game options such as elk, ostrich, and yak. The vibe was warm and casual. Service was very friendly and quick, and they really took care of us. What I especially noticed was how all the servers helped each other out and enjoyed working together. That really struck me as I was listening to their side conversations. We will definitely go back! read more

The service is outstanding and the food is fine. The portions were ginormous!!! The vibe was great with the great paining on the wall. read more

The food was great. Massive portions. The service was amazing . The vibe was also great. Would highly recommend the cowboy burger and scallops. read more