One Willow

Went on a date night to Proving Ground on a beautiful summer night…read more We started with some sushi getting the shrimp tempura roll. It was delicious I was surprised they even had sushi. For mains we ordered the truffle mac and cheese and the steak sandwich. The steak sandwich was on garlic break, the steak was cooked perfectly and the added fries were a plus. The mac and cheese was also delicious not overly cheesy just an all around good meal. Definitely worth checking out we sat outside and admired the boats and sunset. The food came out quick and hot. Service was polite and genuine.

I'm not usually a fan of dishes with a lot of tomato sauce, and unfortunately, I didn't enjoy this…read moreentrée as much as I had hoped. Maybe I misunderstood the description, but I expected the Creole flavors to come through more. Instead, the dish tasted heavily of tomato and seemed to be missing some of the additional seasonings I was expecting. The orzo was also overcooked, which made it very soft and easy to break apart. That said, the lobster bisque was absolutely divine, and the fries were perfectly crunchy. Despite my meal not being my favorite, the restaurant itself is beautiful. It was pouring outside during my visit, but the waitress was incredibly kind and attentive, which definitely added to the experience. I would still love to return and try some of the other items on the menu. I especially want to experience their outdoor seating--it looks absolutely gorgeous with the lighting! Overall, it's a beautiful restaurant with a lovely atmosphere, and I'm looking forward to giving it another try.

What a View!

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Saltwater Bar and Kitchen by Big Mike

4.4(64 reviews)

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We ordered Vinny and Big Michelle take out sandwiches for lunch, both were delicious. Ample…read moreproduct and fresh bread along with French Fries which were included. The food is great and fairly priced. We frequently eat there as well and have never been disappointed!

Came here to watch the final Knicks game and was surprised to see it rather empty. This place needs…read moreto be put on the map! It is super clean and weep kept open bar. Mia one of the bartenders is so friendly and hospitable! Making conversation and recommendations. They have a good craft beer selection. The wings with Cajun dry rub were amazing !! So crispy and flavorful. Pizza good too.

Poppa Burger

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

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2nd Jetty Seafood

4.0(279 reviews)

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I heard amazing things about this spot for months and I was finally able to try it and was so happy…read moreI did. Located right by the water and it shows - the seafood here is so fresh and absolutely delicious. A very relaxed and casual atmosphere with a valet for parking. The server was very knowledgeable on the menu and all of the specials. Highly recommend the crudo appetizer and scallops + seared tuna entrees. I will be back!

Absolutely adored this restaurant. It has a great vibe, energetic and attentive staff, and the…read morefreshest seafood in the area. Everything is cooked to perfection and delicious

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Fluke with crabmeat stuffing

The Lusty Lobster

4.4(35 reviews)

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Quality seafood and quality service. We appreciate all the staff at Lusty Lobster, and how easy…read moreordering/delivering such great, fresh seafood, especially living in the middle of nowhere! Thank you guys!

All the prepared food is great-shrimp salad, lobster salad, lump crabmeat ceviche. Terrific…read morechoices on seafood-some of the best shrimp I've ever cooked I've sourced here. Friendly fishmongers behind the counter.

Your jumbo lump crabmeat ceviche on my lettuce grown on my balcony a few hundred yards away.

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Scrumptious Custom Party Platters- second to none!

Bahrs Landing Restaurant

3.4(788 reviews)

1.3 mi

•$$$

I have selected Bahrs Landing as my yearly visit for Soft Shell Crab (most commonly blue crabs that…read morehave recently molted their hard outer shell to grow. Caught immediately after shedding, the entire crab can be eaten...shell and all. They offer an intensely sweet, rich flavor and a delicate, crispy texture when cooked). Bahr's Landing prepares this sautéed crab with capers, mushrooms, lemon & butter, mashed potatoes and vegetables. My go-to appetizer is always the Grilled Cauliflower (Topped with tomato pesto, quinoa, and wild rice blend). The crispness of the cauliflower....brushed through the surrounding ingredients.....makes this the perfect starter. Aside from enjoying the mouth-watering food, you'll also feel as if you're dining on a ship, have great views of the pier, water, and the bridge leading into Sandy Hook Beach. Don't forget to visit their gift shop and view all of the maritime decor and beautiful woodwork.

What a disappointment...been living in Monmouth County for over 45yrs...for most those years, my…read morefamily has dined here numerous times. Most recently, my older daughter, after college, married a young man from Long Island and moved there. My son-in-law and I have a friendly banter regarding who has the better seafood. They visited for the week and prior to them heading back to LI, I recommended going out to Bahrs, before they get on the parkway...easy and to prove my point, who has the better seafood...well, needless to say...my point was mute. First, let me set the stage, it's 4 adults and 3 children (7,5,3)....ordered steamers, mug of NE chowder, calamari, Caesar salad, linguine w/clam, kids cheese burger, pasta with butter, side of meatballs, fried founder and a Lava cake (baby girls bday-they were out of) replace it with a couple of scoops of ice cream...with a candle (best part). Mug of Chowder- $13 came out cold Caesar Salad- $15 couple of pieces of romaine, wishbone is a better dressing Linguine w/clam- $29 sauce was so think, uneatable (gave enough clams) still couldn't eat it Calamari- $17, only rings and rubbery, Costco has better frozen Kids cheeseburgers- $14.50 each, 4oz burgers It was a slider at best...no taste Pasta with butter- $14.50 dry, forgot the butter Steamers- $27....sandy and rubbery What has happened to this place...staff is summer help...inexperienced...it's not the fault of the help, it's the fault of the owners and management. For the record, we didn't complain to our waitress..it's not her fault. We tip her 25%, (my children worked locally, during the summers, not at Bahrs) Bill was over $300 with drinks...I'd rather spend that where I can get quality. There are many more options...guessing location plays a part...but, I'm a local and not a tourist. Sorry Bahrs, not returning......

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Moby's Lobster Deck

3.1(136 reviews)

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Who are all these people pulling this rating down in the 3's on Yelp? It's a riverside fast food…read morejoint, under a majestic bridge, serving great fresh seafood, much of it fried, fantastic steamers, excellent draft beers on tap, lobster rolls, a daily catch a prepared "your way,"all followed by a top notch ice cream joint out front. Oh, by the way, the NYC skyline is in the backyard on a clear day. Great food, great views, rustic ambience and an iconic Jersey Shore experience.

Another great lunch at Moby's with a great view of Sandy Hook Bay . Brought the dog and pigged out…read moreon the Best Clam Tender Strips in Nj. Lobster Roll pretty good bang for the buck!

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Off The Hook Restaurant and Bar

3.8(215 reviews)

1.3 mi

We like this place! It was hoping on Friday night! We got the last table. Still, the service was…read moregreat. Not a fancy place. But the food is good and reasonably priced. We had chowder, a fav. It wasn't real thick but very tasty. I had oysters on the half shell. Nice size and icy cold. Delish! Followed by the Voo Doo Shrimp and Scallops. It's an appetizer but I eat it as an entree. It is DELICIOUS!! He had Mahi Mahi Tacos which are filled with large pieces of fish. You can have them grilled or blackened. He too one home. Live music in the back room. Love the atmosphere. There is an upstairs if you want quiet.

A real local kinda spot with good drafts and decent food. Unpretentious and gets the job done tho…read moreits not a destination. Id give 3 1/2 if I could.

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Great fresh sea air view.

Navesink Fishery

3.9(110 reviews)

0.8 mi

I enjoyed my meal at the Navesink Fishery The clams casino…read morewere excellent The crabcakes were outstanding Service was solid Lovely dining room in the back of the fish store The fish is fresh I would stick with traditional meals and steer away from fancier sauces I will definitely get the broiled or fried fish platter next time.

I had the shrimp cocktail appetizer and crab cakes dinner. Start to finish everything was very…read moregood. The waitresses are so nice. The food was delicious. Had the tartuffo for desert and it was so good. A local place that never disappoints.

Hallway to bathrooms in back

Elevate your evening with a unforgettable dinner.

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Tonight is all about seafood! There's no better place to enjoy a delicious seafood dinner than right here at Navesink Fishery,

The Chubby Pickle

4.1(164 reviews)

1.2 mi

A fun place to stop into for an after dinner drink. Friendly bartender, lively patrons, and quirky…read moredecor. Even bought a tank top with their name on it as a souvenir.

Haven't tried the food but came here with some friends for drinks. The bar is open until 2 AM…read more(sidenote I noticed that the clock by the bar is 10 minutes ahead). Classic dive bar feel, staff was friendly and knew/had good conversations with a lot of the regulars. FYI they are quite strict with the close time and shuffle everyone into the small vestibule/ make them go around the back to exit.

Live music and radio feed

Chicken sandwich with orange and bre cheese

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On The Deck Restaurant and Bar

3.6(291 reviews)

1.9 mi

Everything was good here today. The view was excellent, & our service was wonderful as Kiernan was…read morea really good waiter. Good food and we were seated quickly. You can sit inside or outside here.

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.

On The Deck Restaurant and Bar - While this surf and turf special looks impressive don't be fooled. There were tiny steak medallions under all those fries and onion straws.

While this surf and turf special looks impressive don't be fooled. There were tiny steak medallions under all those fries and onion straws.

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B B.

7 years ago

I agree with previous reviewer who complained about the dogs. 4 Dogs at one table were barking loudly and one of them jumped up on me when I walked by. What if I were an 85 year old and was knocked down by this dog? I tried to move to another table, but they said it would not help as there were more dogs on the other side of the patio. Bad judgment to allow dogs into a restaurant. I will never return. I doubt they will be in business very long once the trial period is over. read more

Sheila C.

205

1 year ago

The menu features a creative blend of seasonal ingredients, and each dish is beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable, making recommendations that enhance the meal. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a night out, this is a fantastic choice for a memorable evening. Highly recommended! read more

Sofia C.

178

6 years ago

Love this place!! They have such a great outside bar and are always on top of COVID protocols. Their bartenders are the BEST and they always have new beers on draft. I would HIGHLY recommend the smoked bluefish dip... its like crack and if you're not into seafood the pork chop is to DIE FOR! definitely make a reservation because they are always busy read more

Donna D.

11 months ago

Waiters are cranky Asked to have something replaced on my order... they charged me full price for my meal and additional $12 for my replacement I sent them an email hoping for a positive response... they never even answered me Which led to this review Prices are way too expensive read more

David L.

114

579

5 years ago

We did not plan it. We were just in the area. We had not dined out for a long long time. We did not expect anything better than this. It is a wonderful place to eat out. Great view! Great food! Great people! I will be here again for sure! read more

H O.

7 years ago

Food was good, but we were greeted by barking and jumping dogs at our table. If you want to smell dog, eat dog hair and watch dogs use their tongue for toilet paper while you eat, then this is the place for you... read more

William W.

4 years ago

Food was tasty, staff was friendly. Just not worth the money for the amount of food you get. You are basically paying for the location. Nothing special read more

Richard M.

3 years ago

I emailed the Mgr about the experience and let him know they should update their website. Not done. Guess they don't mind upsetting guest

Anthony M.

1 year ago

Went there Sunday, sat outside, beautiful day. They had live music, food was delicious and our waitress, Melanie, was awesome.

Claudia H.

7 years ago

Amazing location, fantastic service, excellent food, great value. Great outdoor bar and great spot to enjoy live music.

Luke B.

249

3 years ago

Amazing setting with the freshest ingredients, top notch service, and great cocktails.

Meredith W.

7 years ago

Great food. Need to work on their service staff a bit. And PARKING!!! so small.

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