Checked out Spring Lake Seafood this weekend with a group of 6. Our reservations were for 5:30 and…read morethey seated us as soon as we arrived. We were seated in the covered front deck area which was separated from the interior restaurant. It was an 80-85° day but the temperature in the space was relatively comfortable. We had grabbed a few bottles of white from the conveniently located liquor store across the street. I love me a good BYOB establishment. We started with the tuna pizza, an order of oysters, garlic shrimp, beet salad, and the Bibb salad. (Just a side note, they want you to place your starters and entrees at the same time). Everything came out in a reasonable time and was all very good. The Tuna pizza was not at all what I was envisioning but was a pleasant surprise both presentation and taste wise. The shrimp were interesting because they looked like they would be super flavorful, but just felt kind of flat. Both of the salads were delicious, I really enjoyed the Bibb and would highly recommend it. I had the Bluefin and it was really good, the portion size was fair and the fish was extremely fresh. It was far from the best bluefin I've had, but would recommend it nonetheless. Everyone else enjoyed their entrees as well and overall I would say we had a great time. It was a bit pricey, but it's Spring Lake so that was baked into the cake. Will visit again, and this time I'll remember to order the lobster roll.

We revisited Spring Lake Seafood after our first visit 2 years ago. We were excited remembering how…read moregood it was! Our excitement quickly turned to disappointment. We ordered the Lobster Roll - when it came out, my partner and I looked at each other with the same disbelief. It was literally half the size of the Lobster Roll we had before. In addition the lobster wasn't tender - it was chewy. And to 'top it off' it was over seasoned - we ordered the hot, buttered roll. The 'famed' lobster roll was no longer the same epic sandwich. Next, we reordered the Crab Cake. It was an amazing dish when we had it before. Again, it was half the size of the crab cake we had before. While it tasted good, it was a surprise it was much smaller. The saving grace, a Fried Cod sandwich we ordered was very good.

Fancy place across from boardwalk. Food was good but over priced . IMO there is a no pasta dish…read moreworth $40+. I h ad gnocchi bolognaise . If you like atmosphere go for it ..

We were looking for a new restaurant while in Spring Lake, and Amelia's By the Sea came up. We…read moredecided to try it out, and we were glad we did! We chose to sit in the enclosed veranda at the front of the restaurant; Amelia's is located on Ocean Ave. and has some beautiful views! We started with a few cocktails - my partner got the Lavender Martini, which she said was very good. I got the Pineapple Margarita, which was excellent! I saw meatballs on the menu - I always order meatballs when having Italian cuisine (Amelia's represents itself as '...a blend of old school Italian and contemporary continental cuisine..'. They were some of the best meatballs I've ever had. Amelia's blends pork, veal and beef for its meatballs - they're tender and seasoned perfectly! The marinara was excellent and there was a dollop of ricotta to stir into the sauce. It was an epic appetizer! For our entrees, I ordered Wild Caught Shrimp Oreganata with mixed vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. The shrimp were butterflied and quickly grilled - they had a plump, tender interior with a grilled exterior, in a delicious sauce. The potatoes were very good, and while I'm not a big fan of the mixed vegetables, they were good. My partner ordered one of the specials - the Lobster Capelinni. - 6 oz. of lobster on top of angel hair pasta with a delicious tomato-brandy sauce! We couldn't believe how much lobster was on the pasta - it was tender and very tasty! After 2 excellent entrees, we decided to try the desserts. Unfortunately, that was a mistake. I ordered the Carrot Cake (one of my favorite desserts) and my partner ordered the Chocolate Cake, one of her favorite desserts! My 'carrot cake' wasn't a cake but a conglomeration of icing and thick layers of 'fudge-like' cake. Visions of a fluffy, rich cake with freshly grated carrots and 'warm spices' flew out the window! My partners chocolate cake was dry and not moist at all - I've had Duncan Hines chocolate cakes that tasted better!! While the desserts were a big disappointment, the meal was excellent and we will return to Amelia's on our next visit to Spring Lake.

1 Reserve a table 2 Bring wine 3 Enjoy Dined here early…read morelast evening. This was our first time since employees took over from long-time owners Michael and Bobby and slightly changed the name to Clementeam. Ambiance is toned down from what it had been. Service is still excellent. Food is perhaps better than ever. We started with a special salad of greens and fruit with six blackened shrimp. Yummy. Then for entrees we had Blackened Salmon and Seafood Jambalaya. Superb. I said, "Compliments to the chef!"

Having now been to Clementeam twice (and to Clementines 5 times) it pains me to write this review…read more We came for dinner last night and were prepared for a great experience. Every restaurant has a bad night and we just happened to experience this last night. To start, we shared a Calamari Appetizer (special) that was cooked to perfection. The calamari was crispy, as requested, and came with a spicy sauce accented with crumbled bleu cheese. The bread was also excellent. Entrees consisted of Crab Cakes, Grilled Blackened Tuna and the Catfish Special. Here is where things went downhill - the crab cakes were noticeably dark and the mashed potatoes were underwhelming. The tuna was not medium rare, as requested and was also quite dark. While two of the sides were piping hot and quite tasty (jambalaya with andouille sausage and corn maque choux), the hush puppies looked like black golf balls. The blackened catfish was delicious and the plating was very nice. What happened? Old oil for some of the preparation? New help in the kitchen? I don't know but it needs to be looked into. Our server, JP, was excellent and attentive and conveyed our concerns to the kitchen. That said, we will return in the future as I believe this was a "one off". The decor has been improved a bit since our visit in February, but is still miss the old vibe.

We don't get to Mr Shrimp that often but when we do it's always a fine meal. This visit was more…read moreenjoyable then most as we caught them on a night they were not packed with people. They were barely half full and the noise was not extremely loud. I had the New England clam chowder and as usual it was a great start to the meal. Plenty of clams and potatos in a creamy white sauce. To start the meal they also provided bread sticks with sesame seeds which is a real nice alternative to dinner rolls. With the sticks they also providing a dipping sauce that really tasted great. This the only place I can remember having breadsticks during dinner and loved it. For dinner I had stuffed flounder with rice and vegetables. The fish was prepared real well and came with plenty of crabmeat and stuffing. Inside it was real moist and tasted great. Along with that was rice and mixed vegetables. In the restaraunt the vegetables were a bit harder then I would prefer but when I reheated the meal at home they were perfect. But if you you are an al dente vegetable they would be fine for you. My wife picked something off the specials of the day. Shrimp, Mahi, broccoli, mushrooms, pine nuts all over rice. She felt this was a great meal and would definitely get it again. It was a nice blend of a bunch of tastes and textures, and the pine nuts are always a great addition to a meal. With less people to deal with the service was right on point, with several returns to our table to make sure everything was well. I feel you will always have a great meal here. But at times there will be a wait to get a table and it will be a bit loud... But in my mind you will always walk out smiling

Local spot that caters to older local crowd. Hold tables for special customers vs new customers…read more Food is good but service seems overwhelmed when busy. Reservations don't always matter.

Stopped here for lunch during our first trip to Belmar, NJ and did not regret it! The menu is small…read morebut the flavors are huge! I ordered a Shrimp Po' Boy and it was by far the best Po'Boy I have had outside of New Orleans, and might have even been better than the one I had there too. My daughter ordered the Fish and Chips, which she loved despite it being her first time trying it. The interior has that "hole in the wall" vibe with just a few tables and a few stools at the counter. The food is being made just feet away from wear you're sitting and it creates a homey vibe. The locals seem to love the place as several stopped in to either eat or chat with the two women working. I do believe they have outdoor seating at picnic tables. Overall, this place is an absolute gem and i'll definitely be back when we return to Belmar, NJ.

Happy Wednesday Adventurers! While in the area I saw this place for breakfast and decided to stop…read moreby. I grabbed a to go because I had somewhere to be. It's cash only or Venmo, which I find its pretty normal for smaller local spots. The thing about this location was that it reminded me of Maine, the walls are painted this beautifully brilliant blue with nautical inspired decor. My favorite was the fishies above a fishing boat, which I had to take a snap of. I ordered 3 eggs over medium, with rye, and a side of bacon. The eggs were still a bit too runny, but its a standard breakfast. I want to go back and to sit there because the staff were super nice. If I lived closer then I'd prolly be here all the time. I saw a reviewer complain about the sign showing open, but they weren't. Honestly businesses making that mistake all the time, but to point it out is just whatever. Highly recommend stopping by here early because I have a feeling they're super busy with the locals.

If you want authentic Irish comfort food, St. Stephen's Green Publick House feels like you stepped…read moreright into a cozy pub in Ireland. We started with: Irish kettle chips--very addicting! Like nachos but they use kettle chips rather than tortilla chips. A baked Reuben dip (a special)--so cheesy and savory! A soft baked pretzel--perfect for sharing. Came with a spicy mustard! Then came the real Irish classics -- Irish sausage rolls--thick sausage wrapped in a pastry, a great comfort snack. Shepherds pie--a mix of ground beef and lamb. This was savory and perfect for a cold March day! Fish and chips--the BIGGEST fish ever and it was so light and battered well. And if you're a sandwich person, you have to try The Rail Bender which was a huge sandwich with mouthwatering beef brisket, and came with a savory au jus for dipping. For drinks, we went full Irish with their St. Paddy's day specials: Irish Lucky Charm, Irish Maid, and a Jameson Orange Creamsicle that tasted like dessert. If you're looking for the perfect spot to celebrate St. Patrick's Day all year round, this place absolutely delivers. The service was warm and friendly and was a welcoming place in Spring Lake!

This place is a mixed bag. It's a nice bar with some free entertainment and decent prices but you…read moreget what you pay for. Food was mediocre. Sandwiches had dried out meat like it sat too long in the fridge. Edible but kind of like they were stretching to make a profit. Keep that that theme in mind as they also charge a credit card fee. If you are willing to overlook the cut corners and additional fees, I guess it's better than eating pop tarts at home.

Classy ambience and the waitstaff was kind but our particular server was a bit slow and clueless…read more Some items were excellent while others fell short. Definitely recommend the beet salad to start and lamb chops for dinner. Lobster dishes were a fair price for the amount of meat but not overly flavorful. The bar area is also vibrant. They do a wonderful decoration job for certain holidays. Piano lounge singer in the lobby bar - made for a fun time (but he could use a little vocal practice). Ample parking in lot. This is a wedding / event venue so the bathroom is not super convenient to find.

Had a lovely dinner at the Fairy Hideaway Pop-up at The Sea…read moreCrest Grille! Appreciated the complimentary appetizer: Applewood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon! Tender and tasty! Enjoyed my Apricot Garlic Glazed Salmon!! The green beans were so flavorful! The Manager Kelly was super nice! Our server Kelly L was awesome! After dinner, took a 4 minute drive to Spring Lake beach! Had a wonderful stroll on the boardwalk!

Tried this for the first time last night. Shared blackened shrimp tacos and a side of sweet…read moreplantains. All was very good! Tacos were served on blue corn soft taco rounds. The jalapeño cream gave it a nice little kick. Shrimp was cooked perfectly, Plantains were delish. Sautéed so they had a little sweet catnelization on the edges. Will definitely go back to try some of the other interesting things in the menu.

This place is excellent! The food was fantastic and the owner was so lovely…read more favorite dishes: -ceviche mixto -sweet plantains -pork belly bao buns -fried flounder -spicy tuna crispy rice All really really yummy. We had two kids with us who are pretty picky, but the fried flounder was well-received. If I went again I might make other arrangements for the kids, but that's on my kids, not the restaurant. Oh, and get the tres leches cake. It's not optional. It was PHENOMENAL. Light and delicious!!

After driving past this establishment for years, I finally had a chance to go and was very…read moredisappointed. Servers had no personality, no drive, no life. Place looked like it needs an update, especially the chairs, and it was ridiculously LOUD inside. We were so uncomfortable, couldn't carry on a conversation and left quickly after we received our food. Food was good but we had to put our own fajitas together??? When I dine out, I want the food ready to eat.

I don't get the low ratings. The food is VERY good, it's a great atmosphere and the service was…read morefriendly and attentive. The only downside is the New York Giants flag needs to be flipped upright. Other than that, can't wait to come back. The Sizzling Steak Sandwich was great, the bar pizza was excellent, and the wings were very good. Well done.

Three friends and a lovely day at the beach. We went for dinner before heading back up north and…read moredecided to try someplace we've never been. Plenty of spots in the parking lot and easy to pay for 2 hours on the app - signs don't say what time the "meters" go off, but with 2 restaurants sharing the lot, we figured you probably have to pay until at least 8 pm, and we were early (5:30 ish). Got seated quickly, in a booth near a wide opening out to the beautiful patio on the water. Rather warm in the restaurant and there were overhead fans that weren't rotating, but it wasn't uncomfortable. We'd have had to wait a bit for an outdoor table, and anyway it was a hot humid day and night so indoors suited us just fine. One friend had the lobster bisque, served with a good chunk of a bread that looked tasty (she's not a bread lover but she enjoyed it so it must have been delicious) and she really liked the soup. Then she added another appetizer, spicy garlic shrimp. Generous portion of 6 shrimp. My other friend had the crabcake & shrimp plate, which came with a side salad that our waitress was savvy enough to bring first when our other friend was enjoying her soup. Some crumbled feta on the side salads, a nice touch. When she ordered, my friend asked if the crabcake had a lot of breading and our server assured her that it doesn't; that turned out to be accurate! I also got that side salad with the Ahi tuna bowl I ordered. This was a bowl of dry, bland white rice (might have been jasmine rice but not strong flavor). On one side atop the rice was a good portion of seaweed salad, which I love. Piled sort-of artistically on the other side of the rice mound were several small slices (6? 7?) of perfectly "black and blue" tuna crusted with both black and white sesame seeds. The fish and salad were delicious but not terribly filling. I ate most of the rice. I noticed that there was a marinade at the bottom and began to mix the rice with the marinade that was tasty. They do add 2.5% for credit cards, but that's fair enough these days. Entrées are on the pricey side, I thought ($39. for the crab/shrimp dish, 32 for my tuna, 12 for the lobster bisque), but there aren't any bargains dining out these days. We had no complaints, other than my somewhat dry rice. I'd like to give it 3 1/2 stars but will err on the generous side. We'll probably return next year on our beach day!

Well, I returned with my friend after we had a less than stellar visit previously…read more I think maybe don't have too many high expectations for the food and just come for beers and the view. We ordered the Margherita pizza. It was just okay, not bad but also just not delicious. Sauce was a little bland, like it was missing garlic or seasoning. The mussels were good however we had asked if they could be prepared without the chilies. We were told yes by our server (who was a dear really, she was great I don't really blame her for anything) that they could leave out the chilies. Well we ordered them and there was definitely chilies! My friend could not eat them at all. I like spicy and even my eyes were watering. I just question getting bread rolls served with the mussels when the usual service is sliced toasted bread. So, as I said, I think just temper your expectations. This place does have the beautiful view going for it.