While having a family day at the beach, boyfriend and I let little one have some quality time with…read moreher auntie and grandma while we went to grab some food and drinks from somewhere on the boardwalk. Someone mentioned this place so we decided to check it out. For those who haven't been here before, you must show id, open up any bags/purses and get a wristband placed on you before entering the space. With it being a beautiful day, it made sense that it was pretty full/packed in there - we were still able to find some good seats at the bar. We both went with frozen drinks to cool us off. They weren't as strong as we were hoping/expecting so we ordered a round of shots also. We were pretty hungry, so happy that it didn't take long for the food to come after ordering. Both felt our seafood was fresh and were surprised at the large size of the shrimp. Food was good standard bar food. The live music group came on before we got our food and I really enjoyed their set. Good go-to spot to check out when at Point Pleasant Beach.

$20 cover on a Monday with a thunderstorm in the forecast two hours later, with a dead boardwalk &…read moremaybe 50 people on the beach total ... "we're having a beach party today"... are you not usually every day of the summer? With cover bands and DJs and drink specials? I've been here frequently since I turned 21, and as one of those millennials who does not have 3 kids and a collie, I do like to still frequent this beach bar. but for my husband & I to pay $40 to get in the door on a Monday afternoon with a no name DJ & that amount of people on the beach with a thunderstorm on the horizon? and the food isn't that great to begin with? no thanks.

Dropped by to grab a table with an ocean view on the boardwalk. It was a warm day so frozen drinks…read moreand appetizers were our choices and all was perfect.

This is a review for Oceanside dining at Jenks. I've been going here for about 35 years. The…read moreplace has changed tremendously over the years. I thought the upgrade to the bathroom was incredible. State of the art Dyson sinks. Easy to use and efficient. The place also has a great outside area with a view of the ocean! Our server Wesley was great. He was kind, efficient, & we enjoyed talking to him. Our food came out just as ordered. The food was ok. I remember Jenks taking a little more pride in the food and in previous years, I remember thinking, wow, this food is really delicious. This time I would give them a C for food. The drinks were good. I would say, pay more attention to the food & this place could be a home run!

Typical boardwalk bar and grill. Decent food and drinks. Nice break from the heat. The service was…read morefast and friendly.

Friendly staff, she's doing the best she can given she's the only waitress we see…read more The food overall was decent, nothing great or delicious- just ok. ONE THING; The loudness of place is RIDICULOUS, the TV volume is so LOUD that my I-watch sent me a warning message. The bartender said it's loud because the game is on. I've been in sports bars and it's absolutely not this loud-it's even louder when commercials kick on. It just made the whole eating "ok"food uncomfortable.

Visited for dinner and sat out on the patio, no wait for the two of us at 5pm on a late August…read moreSaturday. We were lucky as we had prepared to wait for a table! Used to come here with my family each visit to Pt Pleasant, ~20 years ago! I can say it has stayed great and was happy with the food and service overall. We each tried drinks from their menu (coconut mojito and the hibiscus refresh) and both were fantastic and came out promptly. Ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer and they were good, not overly flavorful but decent and fresh. Salads were great. For entrees I had the Truffle Scallops and fettuccine dish, it was amazing. Definitely will be back for that. My dinner companion had one of their specials, a fra di avo lo mixed seafood dish over spaghetti. Also delicious! Our favorite thing here was the scallops by far, don't miss out! The waitstaff and busmen do a fantastic job here. Very attentive and friendly :) Can't wait to come back, thank you Shrimp Box!

It could actually be 2.5 stars. Had been here as a younger man and it was very good…read more The food was skimpy and lacking flavor. The price did not match the amount of food you get and to re-state, not much flavor. The service is good. The staff seem to hustle in bringing you the lackluster food. Sitting outside was the best part of dining there. But keep in mind, you are there to dine and that is the problem. As mentioned, was here as a younger me and it was significantly better....food and cost. Parking could be a challenge there.

There is decent food and there is so-so food at the grills along the boardwalk. I'd label Shrimp…read moreBar as often overlooked and worthy of a stop. It has only a handful of indoor tables but several more outside where you can people watch. The star of the show is their fish taco, with fresh chopped veggies and a delicious sauce on top. I've also had their fried shrimp (just ok) but love the mussels.

There are many places for fast food on the Boardwalk, but Martell's offers variety that can't be…read morebeat. Besides the pizza, burgers, and French fries you find everywhere, it has a sushi bar and seafood bar that offers variety as well as quality at a fair price. P.S. Don't pass up on the old fashion homemade lemonade.

We visited with a large family group of 13 and overall had a good experience. We had a 6pm…read morereservation, but because of the bad weather, we called and they were kind enough to move us up to 5:15. We arrived around 4:30 and sat at the bar for drinks while we waited. Unfortunately, the two bartenders were not friendly or welcoming at all. When we asked for drink recommendations, they simply said they'd never tried them and didn't know if they were good. We definitely got the impression they weren't happy having our larger group at the bar, even though it was still early and several of us were ordering drinks. Thankfully, once we were seated, the experience was completely different. Our waiter was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and great with our large group--and the food was very good. We'd definitely return for the food and table service, but the experience at the bar was disappointing.

Point Pleasant's Offshore is a refreshing change from the usual Jersey Shore formula of "the view…read moreusually comes at a heavy premium with food that is seldom fit for a scurvy-riddled Pirate crew." The ambiance has a lived-in seashore patina with service that is uniformly excellent. For a million different reasons that have nothing to do with quality, I skipped the seafood and indulged in an enormous portion of Chicken Parmesan that was even better than the tasty crock of French Onion Soup that got the ball rolling. My companions all loved their seafood entrees. Damn them. We picked April because it's clear that this is the type of place that gets swarmed in the Summer -- for good reason. We'll see you again in October. Five easy stars.

I decided to come here for lunch without a reservation, which surprisingly had no wait for outdoor…read moreseating on such a beautiful day. Walking into the restaurant, i also have to say that I encountered the most friendly servers I've ever encountered at a down the shore restaurant. Every single server, said hello, good afternoon, thank you for coming, have a great day, and were so pleasant and friendly. It was a nice change to be greeted happily by so many just for lunch. What I really came for was to get one last lobster roll before the summer ended and was pleasantly surprised that even though the size may be deceiving from my picture, it was a very satisfying and stuffed with fresh lobster. I also had the burrata appetizer, which came with 2 small toasts and I think some kind of mango puree, which was just okay (I think I'd skip that next time), and we also ordered the seafood platter, which was very good as well. Overall, it was a great lunch, I'd definitely go back and would highly recommend!

My wife and I, along with another couple, visited Jack Baker's Wharfside P. Pleasant NJ on Friday…read morenight (7/31/26). As usual, the restaurant was very busy--we waited about two hours for a table, and getting drinks at the bar took some patience. Once seated, however, our waitress was excellent: friendly, attentive, and one of the reasons we enjoy coming here. The only negative part of the evening occurred after dinner. My friend and I walked down to the dock to smoke cigars. We passed a security staff member while holding our cigars, and he allowed us through without hesitation and which we normally do when we go to the Wharfside. About 15 minutes later, another security staff member approached and told us smoking wasn't allowed there. I had no issue leaving, but I was disappointed by how she handled the situation. The conversation quickly became confrontational as we were walking off the dock, and I felt I was spoken to disrespectfully [she called me a dick for no reason. To make matters worse, the first security staff member denied allowing us onto the dock, even though he clearly knew why we were going there to smoke [guessing he lied because she was the manager and didn't want get reprimanded by her as she seemed to be very angry [& nasty]. We've always enjoyed dining here, and have to admit this experience will probably stop us from returning. I hope management reads this and provides clearer communication on the smoking policy and ensures all security staff handle these situations professionally and consistently!

Really enjoyed our meal. The food was great, the staff was friendly, and you can't beat the…read morewaterfront location. Definitely coming back.

Pig & Parrot is exactly the kind of place you want to visit on a summer day at the Jersey Shore. We…read morearrived early, which turned out to be a great decision since they don't take reservations and the wait can get long. We were lucky enough to score a table right on the water, with water views and a live band. The atmosphere was fun, lively, and everything you'd hope for in a waterfront restaurant. Midway through our meal, however, a sudden rainstorm rolled in and created a bit of chaos. Everyone rushed to grab one of the limited covered tables under the tent, making the experience feel a little frantic for a while. The staff did not help figure out where to go, what to do or anything really helpful. Food-wise, the best was Mike's Signature Bang Bang Shrimp. The rice bowls were less impressive. The vegetable component was more of a slaw than the stir-fried vegetables we expected, the dishes could have used much more sauce, and the panko-crusted mahi bowl felt heavier and more fried than anticipated. We also ordered a bucket of High Noons, but there was confusion about the happy hour deal. Neither the menu nor our server could explain the bucket pricing, and when the bill arrived, it appeared we paid the same as ordering the drinks individually. That was disappointing and took away from the experience.

Our daughter and son-in-law rented a house in Point Pleasant Beach for a few weeks and we stopped…read morein for a couple days to visit them and the grandkids. We went out to eat twice while there, once for dinner and once for lunch. I will review both places using this as my intro to the reviews. For dinner, we ate at Jack Baker's Wharfside, which I also see listed as The Wharfside Seafood & Patio Bar. Frankly surprised it has very average ratings, as I would not say that was our experience on Tuesday night, August 4, 2026. It was reasonably busy and likely explains the somewhat slow service. We were 4 adults and a toddler. We had a few cocktails; all were reasonably good and fairly priced. There were also a few glasses of wine with the meals from a decent, but not extensive list. Everyone had seafood, including the toddler, which included the spicy garlic shrimp appetizer that was a crowd pleaser, and main courses that consisted of snow crab, mussels, shrimp, scallops, and lobster. i was the only one to have the lobster bisque, which I thought exceptional, as it had a creamy consistency and loaded with lobster chunks. There were no complaints though about any of the dishes and we were all happy customers. The prices were reasonable considering the fare and the location, especially as the patio featured a live band, We dined on the patio, but far away from the band, so the music level was pleasant, having seen some reviews suggesting it can be a bit much. It would be hard to complain though about the scenery, as the patio faces a calm channel that leads out to sea. All in all it was very a successful evening. I felt this rated a solid 4, understanding some would rate it a 5, but difficult to understand why anyone would place it lower than a 3.

We stopped at the Wharfside after a nearby boat trip and had a great meal! Started with Oysters and…read moreMussels for the table and then I had the Sea Scallops. Everything was so fresh and service was fast. I LOVEEE me some seafood so this is a new favorite find for when I'm down the shore!