Food was great! Atmosphere a bit dated…read more We dined with you guys and sat near a table of 2 men and a child that were not very nice to the waitress. The waitress handled herself with such grace and kindness after the man continued to give her a hard time. Later, I listened as he requested for her to ask the manager to take off a percentage for him being he was a veteran. After she walked away, they started laughing and the one guy said, you're too much. It was clear that he wasn't being honest. He certainly wasn't a veteran and sadly the couple we were with has a son serving in the military. Unfortunately, this man took advantage of this opportunity and I was upset to see that someone would lie about serving our country. I did compliment the waitress for handling that table with dignity after being treated so poorly. She did say they honored a 10% off discount for him and it wasn't warranted because he lied. Kudos to your wait staff for dealing with rude customers and liars.

I love spending summers on the water, and the Captain's Inn is one of those places I keep coming…read moreback to year after year. I recently met up with some friends to listen to a live band, and it turned into another great night. The weather was perfect, the outdoor seating offers beautiful waterfront views, and the atmosphere is always fun and relaxing. I ordered a salad, which was fresh and delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout the evening. Whether you're stopping by for dinner, drinks, or live music, Captain's Inn is a great spot to enjoy everything summer at the Jersey Shore has to offer.

A must visit!! I…read morehave never written a review before, but felt compelled by how great this place is. My boyfriend and I came to the Waterfront for the first time a few days ago, and I cannot say enough great things about it. The bacon wrapped dates appetizer are a MUST! We had dinner upstairs first, and our server Julianna was very nice and did a great job. Afterwards, we headed to the outdoor bar downstairs for some live music. The staff seemed genuinely friendly and fun to interact with. The band was so talented, and sunset view over the water was immaculate. Our bartender Katie was awesome, and made us a delish rum bucket to match the vibes. Manager Vinny was so kind and a pleasure to talk with. We even had the opportunity to talk with the owner, Joe, who was so friendly and welcoming. Great music, genuinely delicious food and fun friendly staff results in a really great date night. We will absolutely be returning soon!!

excited for the jersey shore restaurant week! hubby selected…read morethe waterfront! extensive menu options for a fixed menu for $42.26 person! philadelphia filet tips (5pc) caramelized onion, provolone cheese, demi-glace ala creme, garlic bread! this is a must have!! so delicious! asian calamari sweet thai chili, side ranch blackened grouper napoleon cajun grilled, pan seared crab cake, sauteed spinach, lobster cream sauce, wild grain rice, chef's vegetable gnocchi michaelangelo shrimp, chicken, prosciutto, peas, roasted red peppers, potato gnocchi, vodka sauce! such a large portion- i took the leftover home! bourbon bread pudding chocolate lava cake!! beautiful views overlooking the bay! our server kim c was great! thank you a lovely dinning experience! indoor and outdoor seating rooftop lounge plenty of parking! highly recommend!

Visited Lefty's Tavern and had a pretty good experience overall…read more The standout appetizer was definitely the fried calamari. It was perfectly crunchy, well seasoned, and had just the right amount of salt. Great appetizer! For my entree, I ordered the Salmon BLT, which was a Lefty's recommendation. Unfortunately, it fell a bit flat for me. Maybe the lefty recommendation symbol gave it too much hype and because of that I thought it would've impressed me more. Also my mother noticed that the salmon wasn't fully cooked in the center. I also tried the Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey was white meat, my dad really wanted dark meat and he said this could've been better but it was still good and enjoyable. What really elevated the experience was the service. The lady that attended to us was so attentive throughout the meal, checked in regularly, and made sure everything was taken care of. That made a big difference!

Attended a friend's baby shower here, and they had such a lovely private party room. We have a set…read moremenu to choose from with a salad, a few entree choices, and dessert. My huge portion of pasta primavera was delicious. Our server seemed a bit overextended balancing the party room and her other tables, so service wasn't as attentive as it could've been - but she was doing her best! Plenty of parking on a Saturday afternoon!

I have been to this establishment probably half a dozen times in my life, never once had a bad…read moreexperience. Tonight specifically, I went to dinner with my girlfriend for an early Valentine's Day dinner, and had yet another pleasant experience! I ordered a ribeye steak, it was cooked perfectly, which is something that rarely happens at restaurants. It was also very good, one of the best steaks I've ever had, which is especially impressive for a non-steakhouse! I was overall very impressed tonight that it prompted me to leave a review. Not that I haven't been impressed the other times. Our waiter, Chris, was also exceptional. Very speedy and proficient in the serving process. Very accommodating and constantly asking to help. Went above and beyond to ensure us a good experience. The atmosphere every-time I go is great, I always love the southern-like feel with the country music playing, and the clover leaf to highlight Irish heritage! Would recommend this place to anyone, they always deliver a great experience. Look forward to returning as I always do. They have never disappointed! Of course, nobody is perfect besides Jesus. My only critique is how long it took for us to be seated when we first arrived. This, of course, is a good sign for the restaurant, as they're busy! I'm just nitpicking, but I did get impatient while waiting to be seated. After that, I had yet another tremendous experience as always! I wish I was able to give 4.5 stars, because I don't like to give out 5s as nobody is perfect besides Jesus, however 4 stars is too low! Think of this as a 4.5 star review! Well done to Caffrey's as usual, and waiter Chris!

Tried this place for the first time yesterday. We've passed by it so many times. I'm glad we gave…read moreit a shot. Ate in the backyard part. Our waitress was very nice (can't remember her name). Our food was soooooo good! I can't wait to go back for more crab. The only complaint I have is the unsweetened iced tea tastes like water and the food runner girl was extremely unfriendly. Place is huge and clean. Looking forward to coming back and bringing some friends with us!

I Googled "best club sandwich in Forked River" and this place popped up. Friendly waitstaff and…read morerelatively quick service! With all the decorations on the wall it was an interesting place! Would definitely go back, can't wait to try out the other things on their menu.

CJ's continues to be a winner whether you can sit down to have a nice meal or order delivery! We…read moreenjoy their omelettes, pancakes and French toast! Service is consistently good, and the atmosphere is awesome with pictures and antiques from tv shows from the 60's/ 70's. It is very entertaining and fun to see their unique decor.

Stopped in for a prime rib sandwich and a Guiness on a Wednesday night. This place has that…read morefriendly neighborhood feel. The karaoke was entertaining. I expected to see more younger folks singing but it was mostly a Boomer night. Service is always great and tonight was no different. My only (recurring) complaint is how does a place that prides itself as an Irish Pub serve ICE COLD Guiness. I knew this from past experiences, so I ordered a Guiness with my martini and let it sit a good twenty minutes but it was still cold by the time our dinners were served. Bar seats were at a premium until after the dinner rush. Then it opened up a bit. Pool table is always busy when I have been there. Im sure we will return, but Im not sure I will order any more Guiness until they get serious about serving a proper stout.

Stopped in on Christmas Eve with my uncle who has lived in the area for 30 years, but had never…read morebeen, and we were both impressed. Most impressive was the service. We were greeted and sat by a pretty young lady named Kat (I'm just guessing that it's spelled with a 'K'), who said she was tired and at the end of her shift, but was still full of energy and very sweet. She went on to answer our questions about the seafood bar and about the menu too... The seafood bar was small but full of great seafood choices! The interior was fitting for the area, well lit, had wood paneling, a large bar and plenty of seating. Also, since it is a bar, the urinals were made from old kegs... A cool addition and an 'up cycle' idea. Food... I was hoping for some Irish dishes, but because they closed early for the holiday, they kept the menu limited, so I opted for the next best thing, a big ol' burger, salad, and a bowl of clam chowder, which is not common where I live. The clam chowder was full of clams and vegetables, but not tomatoey at all. It tasted as good as it looked. The side salad was large, fresh and refreshing. My burger was just how I like it... Thick, juicy, flavorful, and spicy! I order mine med rare, Blackened, with jalapeños, bacon and cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onions on top, then add hot sauce. I will definitely go back the next time I'm in the area and try some other things.

Great place. Nice diverse selection and always a very…read morecompetent server. Bartender makes good drinks. Has a diner feeling with booths and layout and menu - and that isn't a negative!

I'm definitely a regular when it comes to Kristy's, it makes me sad to see the decline in service…read moreand ordering to pick up. This isn't our first bad experience, usually something is missing from the order baked potato once , dessert, salad dressing, and there amazing bread but this time it was the whole base of my meal. How do you give someone chicken Francese with no pasta or rice!? My husband always orders the spinach pie and we received something like frozen spanakopita nothing like spinach pie you can see my past orders. I called the lady told me we changed the menu. Change the menu? Does that mean every dish is different from it's name? I'm glad I payed for a side of spinach because my meal would have been blah!look at my picture and tell me if it's me expecting something that is completely different without telling me when I ordered.

I like this little cozy place! Stopped by for lunch on this cold spring day and was greeted by…read morethis warm inviting restaurant. I had a BLT which was delicious! The sandwich was overflowing with crispy well cooked bacon and a perfectly toasted bread. Cole slaw was tasty, though a little too much mayonnaise. My companion had a very good grilled cheese sandwich. A perfect spot for a quick bite.

I've been to this place many times, but now I'm officially boycotting. I ordered at 7:25 and at…read more8:08 I did still bot have my simple burger and fries . I think she forgot and wouldn't admit it(Diane,) she said food takes a while(I cook.) i watched people come in after and get pizzas. They kept making excuses and when I answered, they said I was complaining. Diane is a legend in her own mind and needs to retire. Don't go here unless you have extra time to waste and wait. Rude and self righteous (joy us a nice person, i don't know about other people, but Diane is awful!!!!!! Time to retire! Sorry not being mean just truthful. PE