I can't say enough great things about this terrific new spot in Keansburg that's accessible off the…read moreboardwalk or Beachway Ave. Right off the bat you'll pick up a fun vibe when you walk in, a large wrap around bar was the highlight for us, but there are picnic tables surrounding it as well as some outdoor boardwalk seats as well. Came with my wife and son and sat 3 across right at the bar. Our friendly bartender/server, Priya promptly took our drink order and we decided to start off with a pitcher of Sangria and some Oyster Shooters, that came with vodka, fresh Canadian oysters, lemon and hot sauce, everything tasted amazing. We then proceeded to order some apps, a dozen more of the Canadian oysters as well as a Shrimp Cocktail. The oysters were so fresh and delicious and the shrimps were big and tasty. For our main courses, my wife ordered a Fried Combo platter of Cod and Scallops, mu son ordered the Fried Cod Sandwich and I ordered a Fried Combo platter with Fried Clams and Fried Flounder. Everything was so delicious, all the fish was fried perfectly and so tender and flaky, the scallops, not only were they fried perfectly and delicious, they were plentiful, at least 10 of them in my wife's platter and the fried clams were so good, so tender, I loved them. While we were eating I noticed our bartender had a tee shirt that said Keyport Fishery on the back, so I asked if they owned this spot as well, she said yes. Well that explained why everything was just so good, in fact I might have enjoyed the fish here even more. What a great spot this is, even the prices are reasonable. We will be coming here a lot, if I lived closer I'd come every day, LOL.

Seafood is always fried fresh right in front of you. Service is good. Drinks heavy pour. :)read more

Best family restaurant experience we have had in years. Kids orders came fast, perfectly portioned…read moreand we never had to ask for anything. Our server knew to have sharing plates, extra napkins, ketchup (lol) . The view is stellar and is perfect for distracting toddlers. Espresso martini is perfect! (What a surprise!) not too sweet and tasted like real coffee was used. Crab cakes are consistently delicious with remoulade that will make you want to drink it. Fish sandwich hits everytime and always always order the calamari for appetizer. Consistent, swift, tasty, and service is perfect for young families.

3.5 stars I had seen…read morepictures of On the Deck courtesy of a few friends that had been to the restaurant and bar on the harbor. It always looked like such a cool place, and I had been really interested in checking it out. I finally made it there the other day, after a brief afternoon at a local beach. When we arrived around 6:30 pm on that Friday evening, we could see that the back deck was very full and that the parking lot was also close to capacity. We were able to, thankfully, grab a spot and walked over to the restaurant, climbing the stairs to the second floor where we met the hostess. We were told that the wait for outdoor seating was 40-minutes, while indoors was 30-minutes. Glancing around, the inside dining room was casual and nautically-themed. The tables and bar were bustling. The balcony was just as busy, but offered live music, so we determined that it would be worth waiting the additional time and added our name to the list. In the meantime, we decided to hang by the outdoor bar but were unable find a spot. Thankfully, a duo was vacating one of the few high-top tables in the bar section, which were first-come, first-serve. We grabbed that table and settled in to watch the beautiful sunset over the boats docked in the harbor. The staff and the few patrons we encountered during our visit were all very friendly, which only emphasized the laidback vibe of the waterside venue. The food, however, was mediocre at best. When our dinner was delivered, we did not receive any silverware, so we had to grab that from the bar, which was also from where we had placed our order. I had requested the Pan-Seared Salmon, which was well-cooked and served with thin stalks of asparagus, dry jasmine rice, and a huge amount of buttery garlic herb sauce. It made sense that the fish was served in a bowl, because there was so much greasy butter that it would have leaked all over if it was on a flat plate. Thankfully, the bartender had given me a few side plates, so I was able to move my food out of the oily bowl. My friend also had some issues with her meal. Her cup of New England Clam Chowder was flavorful, but watery and mostly broth. Her Fried Flounder Sandwich was heavily breaded and served with an unripe tomato and mushy, oily fries. From a beverage perspective, they had surprisingly interesting cocktails, but I was thrilled to see my favorite beer, Kane Head High, on tap. We simply loved the view, live acoustic tunes from P.D. Brody, and the overall relaxing atmosphere. However, we felt that the food could have been better executed. The menu offered all kinds of seafood and higher-end bar food, but the preparation left something to be desired.

FInally stumbled into Jamian's on a rather calmn Saturday afternoon. Honestly, i liked the…read moreatmosphere, the beer selection, various vegetarian and seafood options on the menu, and the beer selection. I grabbed the wings. i loved the way they were cooked, but felt the dry rub was a bit underwelming. i asked for the thai sauce on the side so I can try it and glad i did, because the sauce and dry rub made a great pair. I tried my friends pretzel with the pepper cheese. this was a great pick. i wish i got this. staff was incredibly friendly, suggestive, and paid great attention to us. Would love to come back and try the jerk chicken sando and sit outside.

Didn't know that this restaurant was for adults and that kids weren't welcomed. Found that out…read moretonight.

Had a nice lunchnon the patio overlooking the water. We went with the steamers to start. Little…read morepricey, nice size streamers. Water was hot to keep them warm. We follwed with sharing a Salad and a Tube steak. (hotdog) They were ok The relish was plentyful on the side with a pickle and Potato chips on the side. Nice place on the water with a nice atmosphere. Great indoor bar scene. Sorry no pics!

Walked in and was told it was about 45 minutes for the outside area. We ended up hanging out at the…read morecar with a drink, and the table was ready much sooner. We got a burger with their famous cheese sauce, which was awesome. We asked for a side of fries, probably didn't need it because the burger was huge. Also got the linguine and clams which was pretty good. They seemed busy. I like that they had Adirondack chairs outside so you could hang out with a drink and wait for your table. The view was awesome. Definitely would be back.

Great coconut shrimp, love the buffalo chicken thin crust pie, and of course the sunset views are…read more10/10 the vibes are also usually always very lively with live music and many great people. Lobster roll only really served cold, was disappointed when I asked for it hot they said the butter would make it hot the butter was cold... can't go wrong with any of their food choices tho! Delicious spot !

Really enjoyed this spot on a Thursday night. Went for dinner and ended up staying for the live…read moremusic, beautiful view of the sunset and good vibes. Highly recommend the Mahi Mahi and Fried Shrimp

The Good: Beautiful decor, great ocean and inlet views, excellent servers, friendly greeting. The…read moredesserts were marvelous - right up there with five-star NYC eateries. The Meh: The menu is too large - and the specials overwhelmingly complex. Decision fatigue set in quickly. The price point is high - and not always justified. The Ugly: The "Forbidden Rice" was swimming in a puddle of butter.

What a great spot! Came here randomly on Tuesday night and they had a really great musician playing…read morean acoustic set. It was also oysters and burger special night! I got a dozen oysters that were small but great! We also got the 7 oz prime steak frites, and Surf and Turf Burger (lobster meat and dry aged burger) and a Shrimp Tempura Roll. I also got a blood orange old fashioned which was great! Everyone working there was great and our waitress Cynthia was great! Highly recommend this restaurant.

Viva Margarita There…read moreare several Viva Margarita restaurants throughout New Jersey, and I've had the opportunity to visit both the Hackensack location and the one in Hazlet The consistency between the two is remarkable. From the vibrant décor and lively atmosphere to the warm, attentive service, both restaurants deliver the same high-quality experience. Most importantly, the food is outstanding. Add an excellent selection of margaritas and an impressive collection of tequilas, and you have all the ingredients for a memorable meal. The tableside guacamole is simple but very good. Since it's prepared right at your table, you can customize the spice level to your liking. The steak tampiqueña is, in my opinion, the best north of Tampico. The flank steak was tender, juicy, perfectly marinated, and expertly cooked. Served with rice, refried beans, warm tortillas, and traditional accompaniments, it was simply exceptional. The impeccable service elevated an already excellent meal into a truly enjoyable dining experience.

Check your bank statement! Came in for a pick up order a couple days ago and the server added a $5…read moretip for himself on my $17 check. When I came in asking for my stolen money back I was refused and told in the morning this restaurant is not Viva Margarita until noon even though they open at 6:30 AM? The food is okay, but very very shady business practices.

First of all, the man that owns the restaurant, came out with a beautiful smile on his face…read more The ambiance was very fun, very beautiful. The music that they were playing outside made me dance and invited me right on inside...and then I saw the a décor. It was colorful... When I went in there and I was talking because the music invited me inside lol I was talking to the man that was there, and he was very, very nice... and very inviting. So, I got Jerk rice with beans. I got cabbage and sweet plantains, and let me tell you something 100 % delicious and with the curry sauce on the side, not too spicy. It was fire!! I can't say anything bad about this restaurant and I can't wait to try the curry goat......Even though I'm afraid to eat curry goat lol, The owner said, don't be afraid I make it really good. So I will be coming back... you better believe that. I hope you remember me. I'm the blonde girl that said she was afraid of food? Well, I'm not afraid of food anymore after eating your food LOL. By the way, your telephone number is not working. You have to fix that. I tried to call you to say thank you for a wonderful meal, but the phone number did not work. Other than that. Your restaurant is fire! So..... Everybody eat the food in At Jamrock in Keansburg new jersey.... It's delicious It's fire and i'm enjoying every darn bite. Xoxo Thank you. Jennifer muller

Stopped in Jamrock for the first time after leaving the beach last Friday. My wife and I stopped at…read morethe 711 to get some ice. I could smell something really good in the parking lot. There was a smell of BBQ and curry in the air. I walked down the end of the parking lot and discovered Jamrock. I was not thinking about Jamaican food for dinner, but after smelling the food, I had to try some. I got the curry chicken, white rice, cabbage and corn on the cob. Wow the curry and cabbage were delicious. We also had a beef patty which was also good. I will definitely go back to try some more of their food and you should to.