Loved the food! Service was over the top fantastic. We ended up going back again because of the great location too.

I am a little disappointed in tonight's visit. It has become the usual stop every time we are in brigantine, but now I am not too sure. We dined outside, and that was a bad choice. We felt the server forgot about us, and when he did get our drink order, it took a while just to get them. He did understand that we had kids and was helpful in telling us the kids food would be out earlier than ours. The soups are good, but the calamari tasted not fresh. The kids food came out(hotdogs nothing special), and to no avail, our food was not there. The kids finished, and were getting really antsy, still no food for us. I asked another server if he could find out where our food was, and he was VERY apologetic that our food wasn't there. Our server came to the table to apologize, I asked him to wrap our food to go since the kids(2 and 6 by the way) and my wife went for a walk. He said the ticket was the next one to be done. Seriously?!? Ugh. Ok, I will go inside and pay, and please bring my food to me in there. I met with the owner at the register to pay, and was asked how everything was, I responded that we did not have a chance to try anything yet. He didn't really seem too apologetic. I asked if they were busy, and he said they got slammed an hour ago, I responded that we were there since an hour ago. I finally got my order, and he FINALLY said that we was "sorry about that". Now the kicker, my wife said that her blacked ahi tuna seemed not fresh, and was something out of restaurant impossible. She finished searing it on the stove. As for my filet and shrimp linguini. I will let the picture speak for itself. The linguini had a good flavor and the shrimp were ok, the steak? Eh. I get they were busy? But I think they are biting off more that they can chew with the additional seating arrangements. I felt it was sub par this time, considering the almost 30 years we have been going there. It's a shame, everyone around us who ate said that there food was great. read more

Pirates Den Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

Zero stars if I could! My husband and I, parents, and my sleeping baby ended up coming here from a recommendation from another nearby place that had a 2 hour wait. When we called ahead we were told there was no wait to sit outside. We got here, sat quickly, and no one came over to us for quite awhile. Then watched as 2 tables sat after us and were greeted by the waitress before us. I eventually asked if we had a server, to which the nice young girl told us we had a waitress who was new and it was her first night. I worked in the restaurant business for many years And am both sensitive and patient to this. However, Here we are almost 2 hours after initially sitting down and we had to take our food to go because my son woke up. Every table that sits the waitresses greet with "I'm sorry for..." i have heard these girls apologize profusely to every single table sitting outside for one thing or another. When our order of fried calamari came out - and there was maybe 9 pieces of calamari. It was meant for 4 adults to share. So much for that. Right before the food came out My stepdad went inside to pay for whatever food we did eat, and the owner of the restaurant said "we're busy" and didn't want his money. We paid for our food because that's the right thing to do, but the entire experience was awful. The waitress apologized again as we left, however, the whole thing just leaves a bad taste in your mouth. If you have a restaurant at the jersey shore, on a holiday weekend, you should anticipate being busy! Maybe we caught this place on a bad night but to be honest it just seemed like no one there had any idea what they were doing. read more

I shouldn't beat up Pirates Den over one okay omelette. After spending more time on the island, I've come to recognize Pirates Den as one of the better establishments. They offer an early bird dinner that my folks love, and have a solid menu all around. My past view visits I've gone the fish route. They don't have the largest selection, but I thoroughly enjoyed my blackened flounder. Most entrees come with bread, salad and two sides. BYOB for the win still. They have an overall nice variety of American food and things you'd want to see at a shore town eatery. They have outdoor tables that overlook the sea wall. I've also found the service to be much better during recent visits. I don't recall the name of my server from the Saturday night of MDW, but she was top notch. Are there better places out there? Shore (see what I did there?) However, this is going to be one of the better options if you are looking to eat in Brigantine. read more

Pirates Den Restaurant - Blackened flounder with rice pilaf - Seafood Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

Great little restaurant in Brigantine. Service is awesome and attentive. Food is hot and fresh. As a VERY picky eater, I have found my breakfast always cooked the way I ordered it. I don't want to recommend it too much because we may not get a table next Sunday . read more

Maybe good for breakfast but steer clear FAR AWAY from this place for dinner. Awful food, great server; redhead girl with sincerity, personality who was really hustling and SO polite despite them being very understaffed on a Wednesday and looking utterly clueless as to how clear/carry plates, course a meal and just overall how to run a front of house dinner service. Bad onion soup that tasted canned, with way too much cheese-- bland gobs of mozzarella cheese. Under seasoned steamer clams, no garlic, herbs, butter, beer/wine. Fishy clams that tasted medicinal, of bleach water. Really mediocre crab cakes that seemed as tho they were made of canned crab from China, not fresh picked too much breading and old bay, probably frozen pre-made crab cakes, frozen shrimp over cooked. Crap quality pasta and tough lobster. Only thing good the entire meal was fried calamari, which was suspiciously tender and not at all chewy; hence my minor worries of it being undercooked. Hard to fuck up a Caesar salad but the dressing was store bought, croutons were out of a bag and lettuce was cut into awkwardly large pieces and dressing tasted like it was store brand. The whole salad tasted like a bagged salad. Is it that hard to source quality ingredients? My seafood pasta was so fishy the leftovers stunk up my car and trash can at home instantly. Is anything made fresh here? Sadly awful. read more

My family has been coming to the Pirate's Den for as long as I can remember. Over the years, it's started to look a lot less like a house and a lot more like a diner with an ocean mural on the wall. Walking in before the start of the off season, all patrons seem to know each other and there's no wait. The price is right and the menu seems more exotic than I remember. On this trip, I got the lobster quesadilla and it came out quickly after I ordered it. I enjoyed it and the pork roll and hash brown egg sandwich that my boyfriend got looked pretty great too. I wear my "Work like a captain, party like a pirate" shirt from there time to time and people seem to LOVE it. For as long as they're open, I'll always go back. read more

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Waited 2 hrs for food. People came and went before we were served. No one came out to explain. Couple behind waited forever for soup. They told them they ran out of bowls. Wow. Horrible service. read more

We had been here a few years back after a half marathon for breakfast and it was terrific. I was expecting the same quality and service and received neither. My sister and I got here around 5:45pm - it was busy but there were a handful of tables open. It took our server 15 mins to even stop by and her 'welcome' was "What do you want?" At that point, we should've walked out and looking back, I, my stomach and wallet, wish we had. My sister ordered the stuffed flounder with New England clam chowder & I had the seafood Alfredo with same soup. The soup was thick like slop, as if it had been sitting in the pan for a week and the saltines were damp and soggy (in the wrapper!). The server threw away our order and had to come back to ask. When it came out, my sister's was bland and my 'Alfredo' was cafeteria style white cheese sauce from a can on overcooked pasta (should be linguini) with 3 shrimp and 3 rubbery scallops and for some reason a few slices of red pepper, which isn't in normal Alfredo. We couldn't get the check fast enough to get out of there. I had a 2 hour drive home and within 10 miles on the parkway, became violently ill & was up sick all night. $55 wasted - the Board of Health should do a thorough inspection of this restaurant as either the seafood isn't being cooked to proper temps or left out to spoil. read more

Pirates Den Restaurant - This is the 'seafood Alfredo.' It's cheese sauce from a can and not Alfredo. - Seafood Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

I just want to start off by saying Pirates den is one of my favorite spots in brigantine. In addition to the wonderful food, I had a lovely conversation with our hostess, Maddie. Location is beautiful as well and I highly recommend. read more

Excellent food and service! Make sure to make reservations at least 24 hours in advance for large parties.

We called to make a 6 or 6:30 reservation and we're told to come at 6 because they close at 7 and this way we wouldn't be rushed. We were seated at 6pm, ordered apps, salad, & 2 entrees, and were done with the entire meal at 6:23. The clam & mussel app was served in plain water, no broth at all and 25% of the shells were closed and inedible. The penne w/pesto was pre-cooked and the pesto was a newburg sauce with some pesto in it and you could tell it was sitting under the lights because the cream had started to curdle. The lobster/crab cake was fried but the middle wasn't cooked enough. The best part of the meal was the salad which was also pre made. Our waitress was wonderful and her service amazing and none of this is her fault but this was bad diner food. Avoid at all costs read more

Came in the other day for a late breakfast and had a really nice "brunch". I ordered the eggs Benedict which was served with a nice portion of well seasoned, tasty potatoes. The dish had a generous amount of hollandaise sauce (my usual complaint with this dish is places being stingy with the hollandaise), a perfectly cooked egg, a nice tender slice of country ham, served on fluffy english muffin. It was quite a nice breakfast dish, good portion, flavorful, presented well and much appreciated. Because I was on a short mini vacation and splurged and made it a real brunch by also ordering something sweet and tried the bananas foster french toast. The french toast was thick and airy and super good, the bananas were cooked down the right amount and the dish really hit the spot. The people working here were friendly, the service was attentive, the decor is cute and beachy and the prices were very reasonable. A nice little breakfast/lunch/brunch spot just steps away from the beach. Look forward to coming back on my next trip down. read more

Pasta , Fish, Sandwiches, All Very good. Excellent breakfast. Lots of Italian dishes on the menu. Gotta have that Jersey Shore Flounder. I should have had the clam chowder but, never in hot weather. Across the street from the Ocean. If in Briganine, Recommended. read more

Unbelievable. Ive never gotten sick anywhere except for once a real long time ago. We had breakfast here. Small table for four. The table wobbled. I had my normal breakfast that I order everywhere. Western omelet with breakfast potatoes with a side of Scrapple. I was so excited that someone actually had that. It tasted weird but I ate it anyway! Well, guess what. FOOD POISONING!!!!!!!!!!!!! yep, that's right. I couldn't believe it. I must have lost at least one pound within a couple of hours. Just to let you know folks. you on a weight loss plan!? Go there!! I'm never going there ever again. read more

Crab stuffed shrimp- small portions. Only four shrimp and not much lump to the crab. They were seasoned nicely. The eggplant Parmesan was under cooked and had to be sent back. The second go around was ok with al dente penne . The sauce was excellent. Steamed veggies were fresh and coleslaw was creamy. This was our first indoor dining experience since COVID started. The eatery was spacious and had high ceilings and there seemed to be an aeration system being used. That made me comfortable. All the staff were masked and were amazing except for the young kid who visited our table every 5 mins-- not so good. He was nice but geez, let us be. They are nicely located across form the boardwalk with our door seating too. But the day we went there the wind was strong and chilly. read more

The quality of the food has gone down since the new owners took over. Soup was chalky and the seafood was bland.

My Fiancé and I went to the Pirates Den solemnly because of the reviews, it assured us the food was good. We walk in and are stared at by 3 workers who then proceed to continue with their conversation. We had to ask them if we should seat ourselves or if they seat us... We ordered calamari and it was chewy rubber. The fish from the fish & chips meal did not taste like a normal cod fish, you're better off buying frozen Gordon's filets and air frying them yourself. The only good thing about the place were the French fries. Would not recommend this place, I don't know how they had 4 stars. read more

Listen seafood lovers, get out of the casino, hop in your car or take an Uber, and go to the Pirate's Den a short drive away at the end of Brigantine. We had a great mixed grill seafood on linguini (or even fettuccini, honey) and blackened tuna with wasabi. Both meals came with soup or non-romaine salad and two sides. The total tab was about the cost of just one entree at a casino restaurant. The seafood was fresh, cooked perfectly, and tasty. Down home service from this mom & pop joint. read more

Pirates Den Restaurant - Blackened tuna - Seafood Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

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Mediocre food but always crowded! Breakfast is good but other meals just ok. Staff friendly

While all the other spots at the boardwalk has a ridiculous wait time, we decided to drive to Brigantine and as usual usual, this place never disappoints. It's located at the end of Brigantine right across the beach. Thankfully they do offer outside dining during this tough time. Reasonably priced menu, good service (cause that's what counts the most) and a good place overall to get a quick bite. A must !!! read more

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Great! Great food, great wait staff, cute place- great for kids, even on a packed night (no scary pirates decor). We had the Calamari, Seafood Ravioli **!**, scallops dinner (so tender!), salads, kids hot dogs and ravioli, and a few other things. No complaints at all. read more

Good amount of food for the price. Take out service was on point and quick! Def ordering again before we leave!

The Pirate's Den is under new ownership and while I thought everything would remain the same, sadly it has not. I've been a patron for the past 20 years and I will never return after this past weekend. The new owners raised prices and significantly reduced portion sizes. I ordered my favorite omelet and it came on a small plate and your could count the number of cubed potatoes. They also play games with wait times. On a Saturday morning we were told there was a 40 minute wait and I went inside to use the restroom the place was almost empty. We decided to sit outside as we could be seated immediately. When I asked our Server what the breakfast specials were, she responded by saying I would need to go inside and look at the board...now there's some great service for you! So many other great places on the island to eat breakfast where you still get value for your money. read more

Had take out from here which amounted to fish and chips. Though it is not on the menu you can order the fried flounder with a side of fries (and for me a side of vegetables as well). Overall it was interesting to see there was even a restaurant out on the far end and it had the feeling of a small family place -- which is great. My food experience was very good. The fish was not greasy at all and everyone else seemed to like what they ordered as well. read more

Pretty good breakfast spot considering Brigatine does not have much in the way of good food. Got the standard eggs and bacon which did the job and the coffee was up to speed. Enjoyed the sun on a calm Monday morning with my wife in their outdoor dining space. Would definitely go back again. read more

I'm giving it a great review even though we didn't get to eat there. We tried. But sooo crowded with a very long wait time. Though all the people waiting said it's worth the wait! So...next time in brigantine stop in. read more

Yikes!! It took a half our drop some fries and calamari, and put chowder in bowl (it wasn't busy). Food is not good, calamari was like rubber, chowder was lumpy, and you have to eat it with a tea spoon.. Although, the french fries were good, so there you go. read more

It's rare I find a diner this good. I got the crab and asparagus omelet. I also got the cheesecake raspberry pancakes that were topped with strawberries and whipped cream. Every bite was AMAZING. The prices were surprisingly cheap. I was there this past Sunday and I'm going back this coming Sunday. I live two hours away. Worth it. Did I mention you can bring your pet? read more

Brigantine is a cute, sedate little oasis just a hop, skip and a jump from Atlantic City bustle and blight. Come here if the idea of no crowds, no noise and no drama appeals to you. When you get here, come to the Pirates Den. It doesn't matter if it's breakfast, lunch or dinner. Although I have to say the fact that they serve breakfast all the way up until mid afternoon is gosh darn convenient for people like my family. You can sit outside and people-watch across from the seawall, which is like a miniature promenade. Or you can sit inside in the tidy, surprisingly spacious air conditioned dining room. Carrie and her crew treat everyone like family. I mean in the best sense of the word, NOT as in, you will need therapy afterwards. We were advised to come here by our landlord, but that only counts for the first time. We came back several times during our week here, both for breakfast and dinner. Inside and outside. We were pleased every time. For breakfast, the southwest omelette is great. The challah French toast is great. But the most celebrated dish was off the specials board: peanut butter stuffed French toast with raspberry sauce. Picture a really decadent peanut butter and jelly sandwich on a plate. For dinner the odds on favorite was the mustard grilled salmon. Although everything on the specials list was equally yummy. Not a clunker in the bunch. The setting is unbeatable for a beach trip. The service was warm, attentive and friendly. You can't beat the prices. We feel like this is "our new place." read more

We really enjoyed our take out dinner from Pirates Den. We ordered the crabbed stuffed mushrooms, chicken and shrimp sauté and the twin broiled lobster with clam chowder, a twice baked potato and veggies. Everything seemed very fresh. We got a lot of food! It was all just a really refreshing meal! read more

My boyfriend and I had the best experience here this morning! Lori is the best! Very tentative and extremely kind to her customers. Def give it a try. It's worth it read more

As a big " down the beach", pickie as they come, breakfast guy ...We now have one of our 2 favorite spots for breakfast...on the Jersey coast...( and I am shore lunch and dinner would be no different). Location....Mint!! Service.......So Pleasant... Food...........Dee lish!!!!... More importantly, you can feel the comfort level when you walk into a restaurant. Happy families enjoying where they are for all of the above reasons. Our waitress was so nice and it was obviously contagious as the entire staff, both inside and out were hustling with a smile...... read more

The family and I had a delicious breakfast at the pirates Den. Great service and good food. Couldn't of picked a better spot.

Went today with 11 golfing buddies and were recommended by golf course employee. We all had burgers and the waitstaff didn't seem overwhelmed. They were friendly and polite amongst our obnoxious behavior. I would recommended his place for future visits. read more

What a great experience from start to finish! This restaurant is literally right next to the shore and parking was free and ample spaces were available. All employees wore masks and the restaurant offered both indoor & outdoor dining with socially distanced seating. We only had to wait a few minutes for indoor dining and they made sure to clean tables immediately after use for the next customer. The staff were all so friendly and you can tell that they're used to socializing with the regulars which made it feel like you were having dinner at a friend's house and not a restaurant on the shore. The servings were huge and we had to take a lot of food home as leftovers which is fine by me! The food was prepared quickly, drinks were constantly refilled, and we were constantly attended by our wonderful waiter, Ryan. The burger was prepared well (medium cooked) and the fries weren't that salty which is good for the waistline. Clam chowder was hefty and they did not skimp on the portions/clam meat in the bowl. All in all, great food, great prices, great staff, and great location! read more

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A casual eatery in a great location in Brigantine across from the beach. Park on the street. Spacious outdoor seating. Extensive menu. We tried the Early Bird specials. I highly recommend the appetizer fried calamari. Homemade, lightly battered and tender calamari. My daughter really enjoyed the Shrimp and calamari fra diavolo. My son in law had the fried shrimp and oysters. Shrimp was good but oysters were just okay. Hubby had crab cakes which had good amount of shredded crabmeat with deep fried crust. I ordered the pork chop which was plain but enjoyable with apple sauce. All entrees came with two sides. The meals came with soup or salad, entree, dessert and beverage. Portion size was small but with everything else, satisfyingly full. Service staff was nice, but very short handed so prepare to wait. I would go back! read more

Pirates Den Restaurant - Crab cake with sweet potato fries. - Seafood Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

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This place is bad, no alcohol, waited forever for food, got steamers for appetizer - they had essentially no meat and were disgusting, entree was okay, then waited forever for check. Were told multiple times kitchen was backed up, then were told check printing machine had an issue. Two-three tables around us were complaining too. read more

Amazing local restaurant with a great menu. Service was outstanding. Complimentary bread while you check out a great menu with everything from burgers to Italian to seafood. Went with a party of 7. We had marsala, burgers, vegan, pasta and seafood. Touchdowns all around. Loved it. read more

9:30am on a Sunday and my boyfriend and I were seated outside right away. Shortly after we arrived we heard larger groups showing up being told the wait could be 20-30 minutes. Makes sense at a popular breakfast joint on Sunday morning. We shared the Crab & Asparagus Omelet and the Raspberry Cheesecake Pancakes. The pancakes themselves are absolutely delicious, fluffy, and hot, but they lacked Raspberry-Cheesecakeness. They were topped with strawberries and whipped cream. $9. Yummy, but should have had much more of the filling/flavor that was promised. The omelet comes with hashbrowns and toast. Nothing was bad, the crab and asparagus itself are actually quite tasty, but I would have liked to see more crab meat, and I can't ignore that the omelet was sloppily prepared. Doesn't hold a solid form like I think a good omelet should. Food took a bit long to come out, but hey it was Sunday morning and the place was busy! I'll definitely go back and order a simple stack of pancakes (maybe plain, maybe banana or blueberry), and a non-omelet egg dish. My boyfriend and I love to share a sweet dish and a savory dish for breakfast/brunch, and the prices here are great, good atmosphere, friendly waitstaff, and plenty more menu options for me to explore. read more

Pirates Den Restaurant - Big ol' portion of fluffy pancakes. - Seafood Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

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