I'm not sure if they just don't ask how you want your steak cooked, or if it was just me they didn't ask, but either way, they completely burnt mine. And it's not like everyone's steak came out that way. All the others were cooked medium, except mine. I also happened to be the only Black person at the table, which makes it feel a little suspicious. Needless to say, I probably won't be back. read more

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The food here was pretty good! I was definitely a fan of the ambiance , especially the outdoor seating. we did have to wait an hour to be seated but it was no problem, we were able to to order drinks and appetizers at the bar. The service was nice and quick too. read more

Marina Grille - Spicy Rigatoni Vodka - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

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Marina Grille is a great spot to meet up with some friends for lunch or dinner. The bar/restaurant is on the water and is big enough to fit a big party. There is paid parking in front of the spot. There are many American food items on the menu such as chips, pizza, fries, etc. The pizza was good! There is a large drink menu and they have specials on weekdays. Ton of TVs around to watch your favorite games! The staff was nice. I would definitely come back here again! read more

Been there two times this week ! Has the strawberries fields with chicken one day and then with salmon the next absolutely delicious !!!! Amazing service and love the deck and outside dining this is in walking distance to where I live and I walk there as much as I can read more

Me and a bunch of friends went out on a Tuesday. The location is big and inhibits a very upscale atmosphere. The lightening is def low. Our waitress just felt blah! We all commented how disengaged she was with us. I ordered the margarita, pizza and a winter drink with Irish Whisky. The drink was over powering with a sugar taste to it. Not my best drink. The pizza was not great for what I paid. It was so bland. For a brick stone pie, it just doesn't look good. I rather the basil be chopped then full like this. Just seeing the photo, you can tell it doesn't look the best. I was not impressed and during the summer, if you need to park close to the restaurant, you have to pay to park. There are other spots that are free, but may require a walk. I passed this spot for years and after finally trying, I can't say I will be back anytime soon. read more

Marina Grille - Margherita Pizza - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

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My friends and I came to Marina grille after a day at the shore for dinner. We had to wait ~15 minutes, so we walked along the water while we waited. We were seated inside and we ordered the summer martini, blackberry marg, cracked egg pizza, spicy vodka rigatoni, and fish and chips. I really liked my summer martini, but my friend thought the blueberry marg was too strong. As a fan of egg in pizza, I enjoyed my pizza and my friends also loved what they ordered. The restaurant also has a bar on the inside and the outside if you're just looking for a drink. Overall, I had a great time at Marina Grill and it's worth a try if you're in belmar! read more

Marina Grille - Spicy Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Fish & Chips, Cracked Egg Pizza - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Thank you to Nancy & Sean for the best accommodations for 10 people celebrating a great friends 75th birthday. We had an awesome time from start to finish. The black ties band is awesome. Our server John couldn't do enough. The place is decorated amazing.the food was so delicious. Thank you for the memories we made tonight. You never disappoint see you soon read more

Came for the views, stayed for the creamsicle margarita that Wes Bowlby shook up like a wizard with a bar towel -- tasted like summer on a jet ski. Ava Ondecker was my server -- tiny, quick, and somehow everywhere at once like a caffeinated hummingbird. Wes and Ava = the dream team. Marina Grille, please put them in the employee hall of fame immediately. P.S. And let's not forget Kim Bass -- the picture of professionalism with just the right amount of sass. She runs the floor like a seasoned pro and still manages to make you laugh between refills. read more

Great atmosphere and outdoor seating right over the marina. Parking requires a ParkMobile fee after 4 pm. I had the Flounder sandwich which looked cooked from frozen strips to me. I'd probably try one of the pizzas next time. read more

Marina Grille - Flounder Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Took a ride on the train to come for some apps and drinks. The view is amazing right on the water. Unfortunately the service was not the best. I expected much better service. read more

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Marina Grille has become a staple for our family since we moved into the area. We've celebrated Mothers Day, two birthdays, lunch & casual dinners here. The food is always delicious, very fresh seafood. The views on the patio are gorgeous, & the drinks & ambiance are always fabulous. Service is also always great. read more

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Ok so it's on the water and you are really going here for the view. The food is really expensive and the portions are small. Empanada appetizer is 2 small empanadas for 12 bucks. If u order a margarita pizza $16 it comes out like a little personal size pizza like a kid would get at chuck e cheese. It's not even the prices that big me about this place as much as the portion sizes. Make a normal size pizza, put 4 pieces of appetizer on a plate, stop making people leave hungry . Parking lot is always packed here so be ready to walk , paid parking on the north side, free parking on the south side lot. The front door has been broken for like 2 months and slams when it closes, weird how the place ignores this. The sunset view is pretty much your reason to go here. read more

My family decided to celebrate Father's Day and what a delightful place for a great finger foods and pizzas. We really enjoy the night with crunch calamari, corn frits, guacamole chips...and we'll definitely we'll be back. Amazing deck tables with great views. The staffs are always friendly combined with some great upbeat music.....love it! read more

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We met some friends at the Marina Grill in Belmar, New Jersey. We sat on the deck in the back by the marina overlooking the shark River. The scenery was very beautiful and the sunset was nice. However, the food was nothing special. The service was OK. read more

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Sitting in parking lot watching the staff come in. Should be no problem since they are fully staffed. 15 minute wait on time. Very large floor space. Went across an entire room to the back where the boat docks are. Nice view. Food Fresh good & tasty. Gets buisy quick. Some sort of mix up with the staff. Started off with a guy, ended up with a girl. No problem. The service was good just hard to find our server. Return ?????? Yep not bad for 12 minute drive from Tinton falls. See you soon before summer ends!! read more

Great place to go when you're at the shore. Plenty of indoor or outdoor sheeting. We enjoyed the views of the water from the outdoor deck. The blackened Mahi-Mahi sandwich is delicious. The blueberry mule was great. read more

Marina Grille - Blackened Mahi-mahi - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Super Rude waitress!! Would not recommend would not come back! Food was okay but would not recommended based on service

Very disappointed in this water front restaurant. I was hopeful however I was met with much dissatisfaction. There was hair in my volcano shrimp, one of the oysters was so bad my mom had to spit it out, the drinks were watered down, the service was bad, and the lobster roll was the driest I've ever had! I almost choked on it because of how dry it was. I only gave them 1 star because the manager was very apologetic. read more

Marina Grille - Dry lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

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This place is like an auditorium way too. Big Services isn't great and the food and portions are not good. This place is like an auditorium way too. Big Services isn't great and the food and portions are not good. read more

I had the chicken caesar salad which was so huge!! I also had the calamari with a sweet sauce I loved a lot. My favorite part about the Marina Grille is the amazing view this dinner Definitely one of the best views around read more

Marina Grille - Chicken Caesar Salad - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

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This is a great place to have a seafood dinner while watching the sunset. The menu isn't vast but the atmosphere is great. Lots of both young and old here watching the sunset or listening to one of the bands they have playing. I always try to sit in our favorite waitress "Jules" area as she is on top of her game always. Everything from apps to dinner is always top notch and the drinks are always good. Get there early on the weekends in the summer or you will wait 2 hours for a table. read more

Wow!!!!! This is one of the best places to eat at when at the Jersey shore. Fantastic variety on menu. Beautiful location. Great server. His name was Cody. Great recommendations on what to order. Entrees priced fairly. Sangria was super yummy. We had a great time. read more

My colleagues and I came to this dump that runs on a single brain cell. To start, the hostess told us that our party of 7 was ready to be seated outside, as per our request. We proceeded to follow her to a small table which seated 4 people. We reminded her we were 7 people and she said "I know. We will pull chairs". My coworkers and I looked at eachother in disbelief and she said she would have to go back to the front. We followed her and the young girls in the front told us that we had a choice to either wait 40 minutes or sit inside immediately. We decided to sit inside considering their rude tone. We sat down and ordered our drinks. The waitress brought over bread and as my colleagues dug in, I decided to grab a piece. As I went to cut the bread, I noticed mold on the top of the roll. I called over the waitress and she giggled and took it away. She came back and offered new bread or dessert. We chose the dessert, not knowing what was to come. Our entrees came out and 3 out of the 7 in the party had ordered the mixed grill. It was cold. It was under seasoned. It was overcooked and simultaneously undercooked. Worst of all, it was over a bed of basmati rice. The rice was hard and crunchy. It was raw. We spoke to the waitress and told her that for future reference she should make sure the rice is cooked well because it was not enjoyable and inedible. She said that many people have complained about the rice previously and that is how it is supposed to be. She also said "I am just a server, I did not cook the rice". The rice is not supposed to be hard. I have never had hard rice. So she told us she would get the manager. When the manager came over he told us he would take 1 or 2 items off the bill. When we received the bill, we saw he took off the espresso martini and a lemonade. Considering we had moldy bread, and 3 terrible dishes, I figured we would get at least a meal off the bill. Safe to say we are never returning, and if you do decide to go, only order French fries. The best thing on the menu. read more

Holy crap on a cracker. I order shrimp cocktail everywhere and this has been some of the best (we actually ordered a second because the first order was so good). read more

Marina Grille - Shrimp Cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Nice place to go for a drink and bite after the beach. Very pretty setting in the marina. This is a Jack Baker restaurant with decent food. We were offered inside or outside dining, I'm guessing the indoor passes the current laws due to the open air qualification. Menus are on your phone with scanning a QR code. Service was fine but food was just okay. I give an extra star for allowing us to feel normal. All employees wore masks. No reservations read more

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Hi Jacque I'm most disappointed in the New Year's Eve party. My fiancé is hospitalized and she wanted me to come and not loose our money on the non refundable tickets. When I arrived I was given a table in the back of the restaurant to enjoy dinner by myself. When I asked to be served at the bar I was told there was not bar dinner service. That said I saw at least 5 groups having dinner at the bar. Moreover I ask if I could have at least a chair at the bar I was told management didn't want patrons at the bar sitting tonight. Therefore I essentially spend $300.00 for a bullshit evening. I now realize why your event was not a sell out! Bad service and bad employ attitudes. Needless to say I will never patronize the Marina Grille again. Chiefs international should fire the entire employee base as they suck. I wrote this email to the event planner after a bad experience at the establishment very upset there are a few spelling errors but you should get the idea. Bill read more

Here's the deal! I'd give 3.5 stars if I could.. This place is not a mysterious gem to anyone within 30 miles! The Marina grill t's a great spot for a drinks at a bar or outside table. They have a wide variety on their menu ( seafood, salads, pizza etc) Atmosphere is nice! The view is nice! Food was okay, perhaps the mahi mahi tacos were just off that day ! I'd go back and try something different! read more

Went for lunch with a friend who was in the mood for seafood. The restaurant is beautiful! Our waitress was very attentive and service was fast. We had a pitcher of red sangria which was good. We shared the fried green tomatoes as we both never had them before. I'm not a fan of tomatoes but these were pretty good and the sauce was delicious. The lobster bisque was ok, I've had better. It claims to have chunks of lobster but I didn't see or taste any. She had the clams on the half shell and enjoyed them. I had the clams casino which were ehh, wouldn't order them again. Overall we had a nice time and when I return to the area, I may try them again but order different. read more

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First time eating here after several years. Came at lunchtime and it was decently crowded. We wanted to eat outside. It took awhile for someone to come up to us. I guess we're used to faster paced service but we weren't in a rush so it was fine. The lunch menu was straightforward. Got the mani tacos which were super bland and underwhelming. Guess I was expecting a little more. The ambience is really nice though. read more

No better seafood restaurant in Belmar! A large group of friends & I headed to Marina Grille for their tuna nachos, good vibes, and unbeatable service. Shannon was our waitress and absolutely made the night; drinks were refilled, appetizers (the tuna nachos and citrus calamari - both of which were gone before we could even take a picture) and entrees came out with perfect timing. A few of us had the scallops (pictured), the spicy chicken pizza (pictured), and the fried egg pizza (pictured). Others had the lobster bisque soup. I've been here plenty of times & attest that it's hard to go wrong - AND they have an entirely separate menu for gluten free folks like me. Highly recommend. Thanks, Shannon! read more

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Great Location ! Great for a drink ! Food & Service has gone completely downhill post pandemic... Sorry ! I would go here bc I live in Belmar but it has been really Aweful ... hoping this summer 23 they make a come back read more

Top notch service and food. I ordered their Lobster roll, which was fresh and tasty. This was my second time eating at Marina Grille and I plan to return. I love the 'Fleur de Rosé' wine. read more

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Came on a Friday night and the waitress was nice but the food took over an hour to come out and I wouldn't recommend eating close to 9pm cause the band plays and it's extremely loud and people at the bar just stand infront of your table. Once our food finally came out I had to ask for boxes to take our food to go cause my ears felt like they were bleeding. The food was also crazy over priced, paid $130 for an appetizer, two entrees and 1 drink. I unfortunately do not think I can go back there again. read more

The food has improved since the Grille first opened. I've had crabcakes, pizza, seafood assortment. All good! It gets crowded so make a reservation! The wait staff has always been friendly and accommodating. read more

Our server Allie was great, so friendly and knew her stuff. We sat inside because it was gloomy outside, but it is a pretty view. We ordered the calamari and it was very good and unusually dressed; looking forward to having that again soon. Everything we ordered was delicious. read more

The view of the marina and boats is unique. Great place for sitting outside, in the patio (covered) or inside with air conditioning! Offers a nice variety of food that go nicely with drinks & beers. Pizzas are a little bigger than individual size. Appetizers - their calamari is a must try, a different take (not traditional with cocktail sauce). Of course they have burgers and fries and delicious fish dishes... We've been lucky to always have great and accommodating service! If we had picky eaters in the group or allergies, always willing to accommodate and offer recommendations. Also, never minded if we stayed longer than usual just for drinks or waiting out the storm. read more

Food is ok..it's not remarkable Staff is great w Location is terrific Parking is also strange some spots you pay and some you don't read more

Nice ambience fitting out on deck for lunch. Service was good also. Had fried flounder sandwich which was pretty good. Friend had magi magi tacos- unfortunately they weren't served with any sauce which they needed. Staff brought lime & lemon wedges instead of a sauce. Split spiced shrimp app which we enjoyed. This was my 2nd time there. Had the burger the first time which was a very good choice. read more

This place is awful. It's run by teenagers who are half brain dead. Young girl in the front had an attitude when requesting a table. Then they sat us outside right on the beaming with a baby. We changed tables and the service was just slow. The lobster, linguini and shrimp were all tough and overcooked. The sunset is nice here but this place is awful. Skip it read more

I went to Marina Grille to celebrate my anniversary. The location is beautiful -- we sat outside overlooking the water and had a great view of the sunset. The restaurant is quite popular so make a reservation or expect to wait to get seated. If you have to wait, take a seat at one of the ~3 bar areas. The food is really good. I ordered the Fish and Chips which was a crispy cod with fries and cole slaw. The food was cooked to perfection and was tasty. Prices are pretty reasonable. The restaurant has an inviting vibe and is a great place to grab a drink and have good food. Service was top notch. The place can accommodate groups large and small. Overall, if you are in the area and want a great lunch or dinner with a view, check out Marina Grille. read more

Marina Grille - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey