Kelly&#x27;s Old Barney Restaurant

This was my first time at Cassidy's. The interior was super clean and there was a decent selection…read moreof fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, and oysters. They also have sauces, marinades, and lemons for you to season your seafood of choice. I had major sticker shock as I'm only used to buying fish from the grocery store. The prices here for seafood are a premium. However, I trust that buying fish this way supports your local fisherman, is ethical, and is much fresher than what you'd ever get from the grocery store (most likely frozen before) My friends and I decided on tilefish as we all have never tried it. It did NOT disappoint. It had a nice "chew" to it, and it picked up the flavors of lemon, salt, pepper, and blackening seasoning so well. If it's a special occasion or you just want to buy fresh fish directly on the island, give Cassidy's a try!

Let me start by saying I have always LOVED Cassidy's--both the quality of the fish and the service…read more But today, I got real attitude from one of the guys, to the point that it upset me. I said I didn't love the way they cut my halibut (long thin strip). I was nice, not angry. He snapped at me and said: "What do you want me to do?" Now meanwhile I've bought Haibit from them 20 times. Mean guy who has clearly never heard "the customer is always right."

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Viking Fresh Off the Hook

3.4(128 reviews)

1.0 mi

Wifey has wanted to come here for years and on our first night on the island this year we made it…read morehappen. After looking over the menu I was expecting this to be an inside, sit down restaurant, but it's completely open air seating, you order at the counter, and then wait to be called...everything is made fresh. Just so you know the seating is limited, only ten tables, and most people seemed to get meals to go. We lucked out and a table opened up as we got there so we stayed. I ordered a cup of the New England Clam Chowder and the Broiled Viking Village Scallops (all the meals came with 1/2 a corn on the cob and smashed potatoes). Wifey ordered the Broiled Shrimp meal, daughter had the Grilled Shrimp meal, and my son and daughter's boyfriend both ordered the Grilled Atlantic Salmon meals. We all really liked our meals. My clam chowder was a little salty, but had lots of clam and was great. The corn and smashed potatoes were also very tasty. If you like garlic, order the scallops...they didn't scrimp. We all walked away very full, very happy, and very much willing to return.

As an LBI regular and former server, I hate leaving negative reviews. I know restaurants have off…read moredays, mistakes happen, and I've spent enough time in the industry to give people grace. Unfortunately, this experience pushed me past my limit. My boyfriend and I were excited to try this place after seeing all the great reviews. We stopped by around 3:45 p.m. after seeing online they were open until 8. We didn't realize the kitchen actually closes at 4 and reopens at 5. Fine - our mistake. We were already there, so we ordered a fish taco and a tuna sandwich for what turned into a $50+ lunch. They brought me one fish taco (which already felt a little steep for the price), but I took a bite and actually said, "Wow, this is really good. I'm glad we tried somewhere new." The next bite? A used Zyn nicotine pouch burst open in my mouth. Nothing quite spices up a fish taco like an unexpected blast of mint-flavored nicotine and the realization that someone working in the kitchen apparently spit their pouch into your lunch. I wish I were making this up. I immediately went to the counter. The young woman helping us was kind, apologetic, and got the manager. That's where things went completely off the rails. Instead of immediately apologizing and refunding the meal, I was met with questions: "How do you know it's a Zyn?" "Nobody smokes here." For the record...Zyn isn't smoking. That's kind of the whole point. What followed was a half-hearted "sorry," more skepticism than concern, and only after I specifically requested it, a $20 refund on a $50+ meal. No offer to refund the entire contaminated meal. No urgency. No genuine concern that someone had just eaten another person's used nicotine pouch. Mistakes happen. Contamination is horrifying, but how a business responds is what people remember. If the manager had immediately apologized, refunded the meal, and handled it with genuine concern, I probably wouldn't be writing this. Instead, I left feeling disgusted, dismissed, and genuinely wondering what else is happening in that kitchen. If your food comes with a complimentary Zyn, I'd at least expect it to be listed on the specials board. Eat here at your own risk. I certainly won't be again.

Refried. Scallops refried many times. A crunchy mess.

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Kubel's

3.7(388 reviews)

0.2 mi

We went Easter Sunday was cold and rainy Staff was so amazing very friendly took our reservation…read moreand was able to adjust when our plans changed -gave us a nice booth with view of the bay. Fireplace was on and made it very cozy with the fog and rain outside Our server was excellent. The only downside was the food. The side salads were small and lacked anything interesting -only one tiny baby tomato out of two salads! The New England clam chowder was ok not as many clams as I was hoping but thick and hot. My husband ordered the steak and crabcake,-steak was very good done to a nice med rare - crab cake was okay lot more filling than crab for me -butter sauce for the steak was soooo good ! I got grilled salmon and mashed- the mashed potatoes lacked flavor and the salmon was very overcooked and dry that was seriously disappointing for a jersey shore restaurant - but we will go back just maybe stick to more bistro food offerings

I don't remember the name for the homemade chips with fresh lump crab meat, bacon, cheese, old bay…read moreseasoning and Sriracha sauce but they were freaking amazing. The combination of flavors and textures. I could have eaten another plate. These are NOT to be missed - a must in my book. And I will for sure have them again the next time I'm in LBI.

Fireplace

Free salad with dinner 9/16/2023

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18th Street Cafe

4.3(48 reviews)

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Just down the block from us and we wait eagerly for the summer opening!…read more Lisa, Seth & family are wonderful people and they all work together like a well oiled clock. The food is delicious and the choices are many. You cannot go wrong with dinner here. Make a reservation well in advance and BYOB and ENJOY!!

Best seafood takeout on LBI. The flounder was fresh and flaky and the scallops were to die for…read more Kudos to the chef.

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Viking Village

3.5(12 reviews)

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There was an antique market occurring today!! So many venders !…read more Old Pyrex bowls, and old surf city historical treasures. Really delightful to see all the offerings. Especially the beachy themed stuff.

Hours on Yelp are wrong, coffee place isn't open till…read more7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Small shops in Viking Village

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Craft fair item

Daymark

3.3(245 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great place to have a drink, a bit of food, and watch the World Cup! Saw a few games there last…read moreweekend. Also recommend the sushi or shashimi

It's a cute place in great location with nice bar staff. The issue is the food. French onion soup…read morewas blah, wings were overcooked and dry, and burger was so salty I couldn't eat it. The beet salad was excellent tho! Will likely only return for drinks.

Outside

Calamari

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Tucker's Oysters

Mustache Bill's Diner

4.2(173 reviews)

0.3 mi

Please support Mustache Bill's - they are trying to sell the business…read more Keep our beloved diner open! Nick has been a server for 15 years! Cash Only. Excellent Blueberry French toast. So many memories here. Love this place. PLEASE DON'T CLOSE it nor Bulldoze it.

Lobster pancakes & cyclops a must! It felt great to support a local diner and the food does not…read moredisappoint. Classic diner vibe and lighthouse view.

Mustache Bill's Diner-top seating: ample space, lots of cushions and the AC ON on hot summer days!

Thin and carefully sliced Reuben sandwich, it included some delectable shoe-string fries - both scrumptious

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Reuben Sandwich and shoestring fries at Mustache Bill's Diner (yes, I had a mustache!)

Frank's Produce

4.0(8 reviews)

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Great produce in the summer. Bring cash (lots of it) no cards accepted. They also have…read moremiscellaneous items for making your meal.

Cute little produce shop in Viking Village. Being so far north brings quiet, and small crowds and…read morewith that a need for small outposts like Franks. Good selection of fruits and veggies as well as some other conveniences like baguettes. There is a seafood restaurant on one side and a seafood market on the other. Can get all needs at once. Remember. CONVENIENCE. Sure you can save a buck on a baguette or .70/lb on produce by driving 10 miles back over the causeway to Manahawkin but.......

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La Riva

3.1(49 reviews)

0.1 mi

Guys this is aplace to come kick back and relax while eating the best pizza in town…read more They have open window fresh air close to the Ocean. Full bar for your favorite drinks. Bring the family and enjoy.

This employee is rude, so don't bother with the hassle. He will tell you no modification, even if…read moreyou have an allergy. Fine you order something else, and he'll play games and then get his panties in a bunch and create a ridiculous environment and then tell you are the problem and leave. The owner is nice, but he should hire someone else. The food is mediocre anyway! Inedible dry tuna.