I've been there many times. I love the red Sangria and my favorite food is the Short Rib Nachos. I'm not a fan of using slate as a plate. There is paid parking that is usually full. On more than one occasion, my the waitstaff was slow or nonexistent without asking someone else to have them return to the table. I will chalk it up to being "busy," although I have never been there when the restaurant was full. The number 1 draw is the view. You can sit window side and watch beachgoers, waves, surfers and if you are there at the right time dolphins, whales and or seals. read more

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A solid 2 stars for the awesome food and wine (and we would have stayed for more) ... the tuna poke nachos are super!! The service was so unfortunate. Couldn't wait to come back after 2 years (we are from out of state) and from the beginning, being seated by the hostess with attitude, I didn't wanna overthink it but we asked for shade and she sat us in the sun. No prob, she took us to a shaded table. Almost immediately after being seated, they came around and started taking down all of the umbrellas. Said a storm was coming. Didn't ask us to move inside, just took away the only umbrella that gave us shade Sat in sun the whole time Server, May, started out ok but needless to say, service went to greatly lacking when I said it didn't look like rain but if it started to look bad could we move inside, I got a look with no answer. Was very uncomfortable. Not sure why. We got our food, much later came our wine (we had to ask for ice twice because it was so hot). No follow up, just the check We felt unwanted and it was so awkward, we paid and left. Oh... and no rain, no clouds, no storm. ‍ Came all this way.... Very disappointing. But keep up the awesome food! read more

Understand that part of what you're paying for here is the view of the ocean while you eat. It was nice to have the shade of an umbrella to enjoy the view. My friend and I ordered the pier salad and salmon entree to share, and our server had both split on separate plates for each of us with sauces and dressings on the side, as requested, which was nice. The salad was light and crisp. The teriyaki for the salmon had a little sweetness and the spicy mayo gave a little kick. We also got a side of bread which could have been a little softer, and warm would've been nice, but it was a good enough vehicle for the olive oil and garlic butter. We ordered the TollHouse cookie pie dessert which was supposed to be ooey gooey and served warm. It was cold and 99% just raw cookie dough. We sent that back. Decent meal, nice view, friendly service. read more

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The French Onion Soup was salty, The Calamari was undercooked, The steak filet wasn't even a filet.. I first requested no brussel sprouts and I was given them with the steak cooked rare instead of medium...the second time I asked for a re-fire and the steak was still rare with no flavor.. Father's Day might be a busy day but at-least pay attention chefs. Would not recommend read more

We attended a family wedding here last week and overall it was a good experience. The ceremony was held outside immediately followed by the reception. The venue is beautiful, located right on the beach. Public paid parking is available all around. The staff was very attentive during the entire reception. The cocktail hour offered some appetizer stations and white glove service apps. Though I wish they had more of a variety. The dinner served was good, but the salmon was covered in too much sauce for me. My husband enjoyed the filet mignon. Desserts were served on two platters per table along with a slice of wedding cake, coffee and tea. I would like to return to dine at their restaurant. read more

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Even tho it was a little windy and cold, we still opted to eat outside. The sun was out and it was a very nice meal. The fried calamari was on point - I love peppers with it and these had just the right amount of heat. The view was the draw. They're literally right on the beach! read more

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We had a nice little lunch here sitting outside under the umbrellas looking at the beach and the ocean. I had crab cakes my wife had the chicken Kadsu. Both of the sandwiches were good. The waitstaff is pleasant and efficient. They did not rush us. Sitting tight at the beach on a nice day was great. read more

The view/location was great, everything else was lackluster unfortunately. Restaurant felt a bit dirty (table was sticky, carpets felt yucky, bathrooms not tidy). The food and drinks were not memorable, nothing special. Service was slow. read more

Barbie really took care of us! The ice tea was so delicious and we ordered a salad to share as an appetizer ! It was an apple crumbled cheese with walnuts! I ordered the fish tacos and they were so delicious and fresh and perfect texture !! And although it was cloudy and the surf was rough... The view is always epic here. I'm a big fan . read more

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Best patio vibe looking over the shore. Margs were sweet & tasty, but not very strong. Spicy crab roll was a 3/5, could have tasted fresher, and was not rolled very well. Service was good! read more

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$170 for one of the most disappointing meals I've had in a long time. My girlfriend and I both ordered the filet mignon, and I genuinely couldn't believe how flavorless it was. Not just the steak--the entire plate tasted like absolutely nothing. I've had better-tasting meals at chain restaurants for a fraction of the price. For a restaurant charging these kinds of prices, properly seasoning a filet should be the bare minimum. We also ordered the calamari, which was disappointingly chewy and rubbery instead of tender and crispy. The view and location are nice, but a waterfront view can only carry a restaurant so far. When you're spending $170 for dinner for two, the food should be the highlight, not the biggest letdown. We left wondering where the money went because it certainly wasn't reflected in the quality or flavor of the meal. Unfortunately, we won't be returning. read more

Stunning view from the patio to the ocean. Waited 30 min and was seated promptly within the prescribed time. From North Jersey/NYC metro so while it was pricey we weren't shied by it. The presentation of everything was great. The flavor was a different story ... Espresso martini was a little vodka heavy, stems still on peppers in calamari, and the flavor profiles of the salmon and short rib felt creative yet lazy all at once. Missing the notes mentioned in the menu. We did also notice a server cursing to herself when she would walk away from tables and other tables asking repeatedly for things. Not necessarily our experience directly, but thought I'd share anyways. In all honesty, we'd return on a less busy weekend but wish things were a bit more polished overall. read more

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We had a great time on a nice night having drinks and dinner overlooking the ocean. We've been back a few times and the food has always been good, especially the Margherita pizza for an appetizer ( big enough to share) and the burger with bacon jam and cheese, and the French fries are all really good. (tastes better than it sounds) We have ordered some salads and other items too. Enjoy read more

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PROS: food was good, well priced, nice atmosphere, and the hostess was very friendly CONS: the waitress, Tara, had a rude attitude towards us which was off putting OVERALL: I would go back here, but I would make sure to not get Tara read more

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Not sure why the 3 stars for this place. The service is friendly and the food delicious. I had the guacamole appetizer and it was really good. For dinner, I had the scallops with Kalamata olive tapenade and my friend had the roasted cauliflower with pico de gallo, which tasted Indian inspired. So delicious! She also had the lobster dragon roll. That was really good. I had a very good experience here and would come again. read more

I have been coming here for years (mainly during lunch time) but I feel that things have been lacking in recent years. The food isn't bad but the menu can be hit or miss. The fish and chips are quite good for example but the burgers are very average. The view from the dining room is nice though and the outdoor area is a solid spot for a drink. On this particular visit we found that service was lacking, and we found ourselves having to ask several people for things such as ketchup and water. I will likely stick to the outside area for drinks and lunch in future visits. read more

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Had to walk out after waiting 25 minutes for service. We left before we got water sent to the table. The woman that sat us was extremely rude when we asked if there was a problem with staff. Before we even sat, which we had a reservation for, we were told we have one hour to finish up. Would not recommend. read more

Went to this restaurant recently on a Sunday. It was jampacked, but they had a nice table for us. Decent menu with many selections and good drinks a little bit on the pricey side. Service was good. Food was good, but don't know if I am dying to go back. read more

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Beautiful view of long branch beach and delicious food. They have live music some weekends too. Service is always great. Some of my favorite items are the crab and avocado tower, mussels fra diavolo, and flatbreads during happy hour. They also have tasty pasta dishes- would recommend for a night out. read more

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Extremely average food and overpriced. You come for the ocean views. Burrata and salad - both with strawberries = highlight dishes. The frose was also good in a fairly large mason jar. Live acoustic acts on summer weekends inside. read more

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The girls and I got together for brunch. When I arrived I found parking right in front of the restaurant. I walked in and was sat by the hostess. The place had the best view of the shore! Heather was our server, and she was nice. We all ordered different items, and for my meal, I got the shrimp tacos with chips. It looked very good! When I dug in, it was good. I just wish they used flour tortillas. The chips were really tasty. My friend ordered the lobster salad, which was huge. She enjoyed it! She didn't, however, enjoy her watermelon sangria. She said she really couldn't taste the watermelon flavor. The other ladies enjoyed their meals. The bill was super affordable! We did have a good experience all in all! read more

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I think they have it spelled wrong - it is MCLOWNs. I was confronted by an AGM because he was upset I delivered the truth about his attendance to customers vs his attention to customers and his team that was in the weeds during a Star Wars trivia night. I hope he won!! Not only did he confront me in an un-professional manner at my bar seat he chose to do so 10 minutes after the GM left the building - the most cowardly act I can imagine. My wife walked away as it so confrontation and uncomfortable she could not handle it. I will say the team here is amazing - we spent 4 nights a week here - but until he is fired we will not spend a dime here and will do all we can to convince our friends to never spend another dime here again. I think the reality is that because this is a shore town and loyalty and customer experience never hits their p and l - there will be no change expect the absence of our attendance. Maybe it will matter off-season. It is a shame that upper management and ownership allow this to happen, the staff is great and the vibe can be good. But as it is said one rotten egg spoils the bunch. read more

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The food was good here and the service by our waitress Gerardi was great. The only thing about this restaurant was the noise level. My phone alerted me to loud noise levels. Don't plan to have a romantic evening here. There were 3 large parties at the same time and they were actually yelling to communicate. We got the crab cake starter. It was very good and the bok choy slaw was good with it. I got the swordfish but asked them not to blacken it and it was delicious, seasoned well. My only complaint is it could have used more of that yummy cherry sauce on top. The chili sauce that came with it I could have done without. I liked the grilled pineapple and the rice but wanted more of that cherry sauce that was on top . My sister got the Mediterranean salad with salmon. And she asked for it to be done medium well , and it came out right. She said her Salmon was very good. We split the chocolate pecan bar with caramel and ice cream. It was delicious. read more

My cousins held a large family event here last weekend. McLoone's Pier House did a wonderful job accommodating our large group with a sumptuous breakfast / brunch buffet. The layout was perfect for mingling and buffet dining. While our crowd was not a big alcohol drinking crowd, our bartender was very nice and professional. The views were phenomenal and the food was good. I would like to come back during the summer. read more

01/03/2025 Got together with some good friends here... halfway between the our homes. We'd been to McLoones a couple of times (in West Orange too) and always thought the place was ok. Winter in Long Branch is nothing like Summer in Long Branch for obvious reasons, but there's still something special about visiting the Jersey shore and looking at the beach in Winter. Anyway, we came here and happily found out it was Happy Hour! We got a great 'high top' in the bar by the window, watching the few brave souls venture out onto the sand, running into the wind. We however were nice and warm with some excellent drinks, conversation and a couple of bowl games on TV. We started by sharing the mussels fra diavolo and the calamari, both which were very, very good. Then, we had our entrées which everyone loved ... the cobb salad and the pecan crusted salmon were "good" and the short rib pappardelle was "very good". I however, had the McLoone's fillet baguette, which I have to say has to be one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Caramelized onions, bacon jam, brie, sliced cherry peppers on a garlic buttered baguette along with perfectly cooked filet mignon made this sandwich really amazing. (I wasn't counting calories or cholesterol) I really could 'gush' about this sandwich, but it's just a sandwich... although a truly great one. Kudos to the chef! Service was also very attentive and friendly. read more

The view food and drinks were amazing the boardwalk Mango margarita awesome a must try service was great also tried fried calamari and chicken ceaser salad great read more

Brunch was great today, from the complimentary mimosa to the raw oysters, crab cakes, eggs, roast beef and numerous desserts, it did NOT disappoint! A rainy day at the beach is still a great day! read more

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Stopped in on the 2nd night there. Was not two hungry so we ordered apps, I got the drunken clams which came with sausage and wine lemon broth. I enjoyed them. I am a big time clam lover and I also got the wings which was enjoyable as well. My friend got the tuna and she loved it. Again you can't beat the view of the ocean. Staff was nice. read more

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We went out on the weekend just to have a drink by the beach. Ocean view and relaxation atmosphere, no stress. Hacking in Long Branch pier on the weekend maybe difficult. read more

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The one star reviews are puzzling. The ambience is phenomenal and the food is solid. Our waitress was also great. I don't know what people expect when they go to a restaurant anymore. Further proof that the public, in general, sucks. read more

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The best thing about McLoone's is the location and the view from where you're eating. For the price, the food is spectacularly subpar. The best thing they offer is the bread which unfortunately no longer comes free with the table. It was thankfully very much worth the $7. We ordered two salads, two pastas and a fillet Mignon. The linguini with clams was not flavorful. The sauce was very watery and the shrimps were very small. The sausage agnolotti was fine but nothing special. The steak was decent in the fillet but added to the salad it was not a bonus. McLoone's is consistently only okay. read more

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We wound up dining at McLoone's Pier House, an offshoot of many other McLoone's-branded properties, after seeing its lovely beach views and its prices that were cheaper than its neighboring competitors. We tried to grab seats at their outdoor "Boardwalk Grille", but were informed that the wait was around 2 hours. Upon hearing that tough news, we wound up going inside to try our luck at the bar. Thankfully, we were able to grab two of the last seats, and we were pleasantly greeted by the gracious bartender. He gave us a second to look at the menu and then returned for our beverage orders. I opted for the seasonal Watermelon Sangria, which contained Ketel One Botanical Cucumber & Mint Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower, watermelon puree, and agave nectar. I found the drink very refreshing, but also rather sweet. I felt like maybe the elderflower was unnecessary or could have just been reduced in its percentage. In terms of the food, I had ordered the Sauteed Shrimp entree. When I heard "sauteed", I pictured that the crustaceans would be pan-seared. However, they seemed almost poached and were too underdone for my liking. I simply adored the sweet corn chili, tomato bruschetta, and yellow rice that came with the shrimp, though. The bartender came by to see how we were enjoying our meals, and I just had to tell him about the shrimp. He apologized and said that he would ask the kitchen to refire them. Within 10 minutes, a food runner came by with a replacement plate for me...only it contained mahi mahi (what my friend had ordered) instead. I had to send that back, also, in order to get the correct dish. The shrimp plate reappeared after a few more minutes, but, to my displeasure, the shellfish were still cooked in the exact same fashion. I decided to just eat them, though the denseness of each bite was rather unpleasant. The bartender checked in with me again, and when I mentioned how the shrimp were still not ideal, he explained that the chef had stated that the texture was the way that it was, because the shrimp were cooked in such a way that the sauce baked into them or something like that. I still had no idea why that would make them so rubbery. He also said that he had asked the kitchen staff to try just grilling the shrimp separately and adding them to the dish, which I would have preferred, but clearly they felt otherwise. Again, I still loved the sauce and the accompaniments, but when the protein was unappealing, it threw off the rest of the experience. McLoone's Pier House offered an upscale atmosphere, beautiful views, reasonable prices for the area, and great bar staff. However, the food could have used improvement. read more

Went on a Sunday for lunch and it was lovely. Ambiance was great, service was super and food was tasty. It is nestled in the perfect spot right on the beach off of the boardwalk and offers so many food options for seafood lovers and non-seafood eaters. Buffalo wings and calamari were delish. It's all about the location and the experience when coming here. read more

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I would give zero star if I could. Put it this way, an ocrean front restaurant doesn't know how to make ocrean front dishes...lol. The clam appetizer and pier house salad are okay. Then we ordered halibut and mahi taco for the main dishes, first they're presented like street food. For the taste The halibut was simply pale with some like tomato spicy sauce on it, rice all over the bottom. The taco shells looks like only half cooked through can't eat them. Worst fish dishes ever had. read more

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Location is the only thing going for this place. Parking is very challenging, and the cost is $2 per hour. The food was average at best. My salmon was cooked well, but appeared to have been previously frozen. The potatoes were a bit dry. Service was below average. The waitress stopped once to check on us and refilled waters only once. I would not come back. read more

We had our daughter and future son in law 220 person baby shower/surprise engagement party on Saturday June 14th. It was a perfect evening from the beginning to end. Rachel and Lisa were both wonderful and accommodating with the planning and execution of our vision. The food was great and Nelson handled the large party seamlessly. The bar flowed the appetizers were plenty and the food delicious. We were extremely happy with the entire experienc. read more

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Service was the real issue here, just very slow and incompetent. Our bill was screwed up three times, I think one of our party got charged twice. The food was ok, but I wouldn't come back here for any reason. read more

Nice environment and atmosphere but the entrees were kinda bad. Do not get the fish and chips. Appetizers were good , server was very kind. read more

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Food was very decent, but the quality was not there. The crab meat was not fresh. It was fighting me all night long. The steak was very good. The service was OK nothing to complain about. read more

My girlfriend and I went to this place right by the hotel we were staying at. We enjoyed the food for the most part but the oysters were kind of funky. Definitely would go back. Prices are fair and you can't go wrong going here compared to other places in the area. This is more of a upscale beach vibe and the place has a ton of seating read more

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