Came here on a hot summer day and grabbed a table outside. While the restaurant isn't completely indoors , the outside patio is right along the water, so the views and breeze definitely make it a great place to sit. I started with a piña colada, and it was exactly what I needed on a hot day, cold, refreshing, and delicious. For an appetizer, I ordered the clams oreganata, and wow... these were the standout of the meal. The seasoning was absolutely incredible, and I could've easily ordered another plate. Next was the lobster bisque, which was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. For my entrée, I went with the lobster roll, and yummm... I loved it! The lobster was fresh, generously portioned, and the roll hit the spot. I also tried a few bites of my husband's shrimp fra diavolo. It was good, but I've had better. He really enjoyed it though, so if you like a spicy seafood pasta, it's still worth considering. Overall, this was a great waterfront meal with several standout dishes. I'll definitely be back soon!! read more

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My family loves Red's! We've been quite a few times but I came most recently with my mom over the 4th of July holiday weekend. We were able to snag a 6pm reservation outside on July 3rd. Was it super hot? Yes, yes it was. But it was still fun to sit by the water and we enjoyed our meal. My mom had the white wine that was on special and I had a beer. We split the steamers to start and they were cooked perfectly and served with sides of broth and melted butter. My mom had the Flounder Francaise and I had the Lobster meal (market price $42 for 1.5lb lobster). The flounder was absolutely delicious but my mom's sides were very undercooked -- especially the rice. The server brought her new sides and while the green beans were better the rice was still quite hard....just very odd. My lobster was absolutely perfect and delicious served with melted butter, corn on the cob and coleslaw. As I mentioned earlier, we've been to Red's many times and it's always a great experience. read more

Red's Lobster Pot Restaurant - Lobster dinner - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

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Dear Yelp, Have family in the area and they suggested coming here for lunch. Ample parking in the lot. We had an outside table up top and the view and breeze made for a pleasant experience. Wait staff was always checking in and weee on top of their game. There is now a liquor license and we enjoyed both white and red sangria. Food - shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad and asparagus pea risotto all for appetizers. All were fantastic. Shrimp roll and lobster roll, as well as fish and chips, were very good. I had the fish tacos. Red snapper. Very good, but wish they were on a crunchy shell and not soft. We will definitely be back. Love, Nicole read more

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Best money I ever spent. Food ultra fresh drinks, ultra strong. waitresses ultra nice midweek, seating so easy.

Great local spot in the jersey shore area. Would highly recommend getting a drink at the bar at either reds or shrimp box then getting food. Highly recommend the calamari and peanut butter pie. Service was a little slower but could be because they were slammed with lots of customers. read more

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Classic place. Divey in the best way. Incredible lobster roll and incredible calamari Great drinks Not tourist trapy! Will come back Try to time your visit with sunset and sit outside read more

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Great spot right on the water in Point Pleasant. Went here on a Saturday night in the summer at 5:30 with no reservation. Ended up waiting an hour and a half, but once seated, the service was quick and seamless. I think they prioritize reservations outside and walk ins inside so be mindful of that. Highly recommend the coconut shrimp app and the hot lobster roll. read more

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This was a really nice place to go and it gets packed out on summer weekends, prepare for about an hour and a half wait. The food was very good, it is a limited menu compared to some other fish houses. The service was good and it's a very casual vibe. You can sit indoors are out and I would suggest if it happens to be one of those crowded nights you tell them that either one is fine with you because otherwise you might be waiting longer than that. Highly recommend the fried calamari, and the blackened, I believe it was Cajun salmon on a bed of risotto. The baked stuffed clams were barely ok, but not good. I would not order them again. They just did not have a nice flavor, we did not finish those. They clearly don't know how to make those and the flavor was not good at all. We didn't send them back, but there was not a good flavor to them. All in all, we would love to go back and had a great meal and a good time read more

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We came for lunch on a beautiful day and had a delicious lobster roll and seafood platter. We sat outside along the water, which was so nice. Our server was great, food was excellent, my only complaint is, $17 for a pina colada is INSANELY EXPENSIVE. It was good, but not $17 good. I'd prob skip the drink next time. read more

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Reds has very good food and the lobster is exceptional. The water atmosphere is very nice and makes the visit worthwhile. The service was also good and the food came out fairly quick. read more

This is actually my second time here and because I forgot to write a review, I had a hard time finding this place again! There are literally SI many lobster restaurants here in Pt. Pleasant! This review is for both visits. Again, i had the cold lobster roll, which was excellent, (some tiny bits of shell) but this time I tried the lobster bisque. The bisque was different than I expected, but good. Spicier and less creamy than I had hoped. The mojito was excellent. The fries I took issue with, it was a texture thing. The kitchen did re-make them, and were quite pleasant about it. The second batch was better. I don't know about fryers, temperature, humidity, but I don't recall any problem with the fries on my last visit. I tried the coconut cream pie. Good real whipped cream! Always a plus. Crust not crispy (can anything be crispy when the humidity is high?) Staff pleasant and present- even late in the evening. read more

Red's Lobster Pot Restaurant - Nice open air seating - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

As always, the food and service was spot on great bartenders. Christian and Steve are the best

Food is the best,service is always good ( Rachel ). Sitting outside is always good. It's overcast but not bad.

Food is very, very bland. Service and cocktails were good tho. Would not recommend, chef may have forgot that you can season food.

Red's has now added a bar outside and is no longer a BYOB establishment. Right on the water very quaint. As far as the food goes they are hitting it out of the park with their seafood and pasta dishes. Just take a look at my photos attached, simply mouth watering. Dinner now includes the price of alcohol which drives the overall price up for sure but worth the price of entry for a relaxing seafood dinner on the Jersey shore.. read more

Red's Lobster Pot Restaurant - Delicious shrimp scampi over linguini - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

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Every year or so we end up going to Reds Lobster Pot when we are visiting Seaside Park for a couple of beach days with my boyfriend's family. And every time we have a wonderful dining experience. This time Chris, Caitlin at the host stand quickly accommodated our party of 9 people (it grew from 3 to 5 to 9 in the span of four days and they were able to accommodate us with adjusting our reservation a day ahead of time). Our server Allison took care of us and made sure everyone had their drinks refilled constantly. The food has never let me down- me and the bf shared a pot of steamer clams (an NJ hometown fave apparently) and for my main I got the clams with white wine sauce. In the past I've also gotten the lobster bisque, the lobster fra diavalo and the food has always hit right. The covered patio with the perfect sunset in the background was a perfect setting for a nice mini family reunion meal, spanning 4 generations. Thanks Reds for being a constant reliable dining spot for us! read more

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Cute local restaurant whose specialty is lobster. The restaurant is right on the water, and the service is quick and attentive. We made a reservation for seven people and luckily had the option to sit outside. We had the lobster rolls, fish and chips , and lobster. Everything was cooked to perfection and delicious! Highly recommend after a long day on the beach or just for a day out. They have parking and we recommend making a reservation to ensure seating. read more

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I look forward to it opening every season. The food is prepared excellently. Fast service. We usually go with a group of 10 - along with young children, and everything goes smoothly. Casual atmosphere with a beautiful view of the boats coming in and out of the inlet. read more

Food, service and atmosphere never disappoints. Hasn't disappointed in the many times visiting. Two excellent dinner meals as a couple and family in May. Make sure you make a reservation. Outside seating is brilliant, on a nice day you have a view of the inlet and all its activity. Service and hosts try to accommodate your requests. Servers are very personable and know the menu. Specials are always good. Steamers are always a go to with a celery broth. The mussels marinara and the Zappa de Pesce were excellent. Miss the BYOB. The recently added bar has a good selection and makes one of the best/ original Pain Killer's. Tasting Just like the ones at the Soggy Dollar; IFYKYK. Looking forward to our next meal before September season close. read more

Red's Lobster Pot Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Great place for lobster and other seafood. Great outdoor waterside raw bar. Good service, reasonable prices . Only open in summer.

First trip to Reds, and won't be the last. Nice waterfront seating with roll up plastic windows which were needed when big storm came in. My wife's flounder francaise was excellent, and my stuffed flounder was great, too. Firm, fresh filets with delicious rice pilaf. However, broccoli was steamed with raw garlic that was a bit biting... though was al dente. Both entrees were delivered hot to the table. The bread to start the meal, curiously, was kinda stale; unfortunate, bc we wanted to dip into the delicious francaise sauce. Our server was efficient but not overly friendly, unlike every other employee that we encountered. Overall, a great restaurant meal for us. read more

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What a great shore restaurant! From the overall welcoming porch with red awnings and signage to the boats parked dockside and sunset seating this is just a great place. We did not have a reservation but that did not seem to be a problem. They were able to seat us right away on the porch. The menu is not large but it is chock full of delicious choices that are focused on fresh seafood. They had a weekly specials menu as well which gave us even more options to try to decide over! We chose the Fried Clams from the regular appetizer menu and a special PEI mussels in a spicy marinara sauce with bacon and potatoes. Sounds odd but wow what a savory, hearty but light dish. The fried clams were crispy and served with lemon and a side of tartar sauce. We also got a side of cocktail sauce too. They were tender and delicious. Even my 10 year old enjoyed them and she doesn't eat seafood unless it's a frozen fish stick. As for entrees my daughter got a classic kids menu option, pasta with butter and cheese which she was very happy with. My husband had the Lobster Ravioli which was in a pink vodka sauce. It was filing but seemed to be a little inconsistent as some of them seemed to have a nice chunk of lobster where others didn't. Seeing that there were only 5 that was a little odd. Overall he enjoyed them and said they were enjoyable! I chose their classic Lobster Roll but opted for the lettuce 'boat' served cold in mayo which was a perfect combination/substitution. Crispy baby romaine leaves cradled a very generous portion of lobster in dressing. I added some Cole slaw and devoured it. The dish came with what seemed like fresh cut French fries. If they were frozen I'd be surprised. Pricing was average for a fresh seaside seafood restaurant. The appetizers were between $15-20 each and entrees ran in the high $20's. The daily lobster special was $44 for a 1.5lbs lobster with corn on the cob and slaw just for reference. Our server Sandy was just a sweet as can be. Obviously a seasoned staff member she was happy to give us time as well as answer questions about the menu. Runners and busers were friendly and added to the enjoyment of the evening. There was no room for dessert although they had a few amazing looking offerings! Maybe next time! read more

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I haven't been to Red's in years My loss. Unbelievable food, staff is friendly and you can see the family atmosphere that owner Marisa and Bill have built. The whole staff works together and clearly enjoy working there. read more

Love this place and it got even better! They added a full bar and even more outdoor seating. This place has the best local seafood and specials. The flat iron steak and bacon wrapped scallops was amazing! read more

Red's Lobster Pot Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

One of my favorites! Great setting, great staff and excellent food! What's better than watching the boats come in and out during sunset? Don't miss the crispy rice appetizer! Coconut shrimp is also a must! The lobster roll is top notch - an unbelievable amount of lobster! And of course it's always fun to eat a whole lobster! I love the casual atmosphere combined with gorgeous setting and excellent food. The other spots just don't compare. read more

I have spent my summer's down the shore since 2014 trying all the seafood available. I have been to shrimp box, point lobster, shore fresh, wharf side etc. But no lobster roll compares to red lobster pot. The lobster is cooked perfectly, bread has the right amount of butter and everything comes together fantastically. I recommend. read more

Red's Lobster Pot Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

we haven't visited red lobster pot this season, but I've been going there for several years now and it's probably one of the best seafood places in the area point Pleasant read more

I love reds!!! The vibe is right It's the perfect location for summer!! It's in the fishing village part of point pleasant! It's not summer until you come here totally causal with your favorite bottle of rose wine It's byOB The staff is so helpful The lobster cake is delicious The coconut shrimp is so fresh and big Salad has amazing dressing I'm sorry no food at the point is amazing with atmosphere and on the water and a summer vibe So depending what your looking for this is not a fancy fine dining It's not the best food you will ever have It's not luxurious bUT it screams summer and an amazing meal! Odetta was our wonderful waitress read more

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The waterside dining, superb food, and friendly staff make this a winning location for casual dining at the Jersey shore. Highly recommend visiting Reds read more

Deliciousness - 4/5 Happiness - 3/5 With a bar/outdoor seating view overlooking the water and an air conditioned inside seating area if you're so inclined, Red's is a good option for a sit-down restaurant at the shore. Although we got there really early (around 4:30), it was already packed. We had to sit inside, which was a bit cramped but also nice and cool. I got the fish of the day, which was cooked well, although the rice it came with was really bland (and I saved my calories by not eating all of it). That said, the fish was bursting with flavor and expertly cooked. My kids got salmon and fish and chips and both of those were even better. The salmon flaked apart and had a perfectly balanced lemon sauce that added just enough acidity but avoided being too sour. The batter covering the fish (of fish and chips) was really good (clearly made onsite) and the fries remained nice and crispy (I bemoan soggy fries that often accompany this meal). My wife got the risotto - a tough thing to cook right - and was very pleased with it. The waiter was also really nice and engaging, helping a long wait for the food fly by. My other relatives got shellfish (which I don't eat), but I'd note it was a good price and they were very happy with their meals too. This is definitely a place I'd visit if you venture off the boardwalk. read more

Welcoming front of house, great I mean really great service inside. The food was amazing. My husband and I shared the coconut shrimp (which were huge). We both had the "Daily catch" which was Halibut. I have mine broiled his was blackened. Both were equally good. I had broccoli he had sautéed spinach both amazing prepared. I had rice (a little over spiced) he had the mash potatoes (excellent). The asked use right away if we wanted bread which is a surprise these days. We also ordered a nice bottle of Stags leap Chardonnay which we didn't finish. Our waitress (Cathrine) put it in a clear bag with the receipt for transport. I have also had the lobster many times , a great deal and very good every time. read more

As a lifelong New Jersey resident I am sorry I've only discovered this place recently. The food and service is excellent. I had the seafood burrito and it was prepared perfectly. My girlfriend had the crabcake sandwich and absolutely loved it (she can be picky sometimes). I recommend Red's Lobster Pot and can't wait to visit again! read more

We were there yesterday for lunch and the food was excellent the service was great. We had fried calamari appetizer and crab cake sandwich and shrimp roll. Both were delicious read more

Procedures as of August 2020: The order at the counter setup has been replaced by full service, with reservations required via Resy. On a Wednesday around 6 I heard customers discussing that it was possible to just wait without a reservation, I can't confirm or deny if that's true but that might be a weekday-only exception. I opted for takeout and ate on a rock in a nearby park. Online ordering is available but I prefer the spontaneity of just walking up, and for this weekday time slot, it was quick overall. Food: The menu ranges from seafood shack classics to more composed entrees with vegetables, sauces and other high-end features, encompassing the two sides of the old setup. I haven't branched out much since the 3 hour trip from Jersey City doesn't allow for frequent visits. The cold lobster roll remains excellent, using advanced seafood science to add the tiniest amount of frills necessary - mayo and perhaps chives - to enhance but not distract from the fresh lobster meat. The fries are also an unforetold success. It appears the classic peel-and-eat shrimp with an Old Bay vibe is no longer. I don't know if I should have gotten the grilled shrimp or something more glamorous than the shrimp cocktail, but I can say this was a quite a good rendition, and the last time I saw shrimp like this was probably my 2019 visit to Red's. I finally got to the key lime pie, and it may be time for me to officially revoke my status as a dessert agnostic. Serious about seafood, efficient in its operations and thankful for its customers instead of just cruising on reputation and location, Red's debunks the Chowhound.com "avoid waterfront views" paradigm. read more

Wow. What a disappointment. This place is a big disappointment compared to the way it used to be. Pre-COVID, this place had some of the best lobster around. Not anymore. For these prices, you can find better just about anywhere else. I can't speak to the food that isn't lobster. read more

Red's Lobster Pot Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

I ordered the lobster roll and the lobster ravioli. The lobster raviolis were served with the creamiest tomato vodka sauce that paired brilliantly with the lobster inside the ravioli. Did not waste a scrap of sauce on the plate as I scraped it all with bread. Lobster roll was also fantastic. Not much to say here, lobster rolls are all about freshness of the lobster. Extremely fresh, lightly coated in mayo and lemon juice, the roll is a must get if you decide to come here. Cheers! read more

Red's Lobster Pot Restaurant - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

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This place was great! We called ahead to see if it was BYOB (which it was but they also have sangria and some wines available). The guy we spoke to knew we didn't have a reservation and added us to the list knowing we'd be there in 15 minutes which was so greatly appreciated. We got seated out on the terrace and had a view of the water, all the tables outside have umbrellas making it such a nice night. We ordered the cornbread special which was good, I wish it was warm and came with a side of butter but I would get it again. I got the warm lobster roll and it was stuffed with lobster gotta give this 10/10. I will definitely be back. read more

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Pros: the view at sunset, food came out fairly quick, good food portions Cons: service (went without a water refill for most of the meal), food quality was inconsistent (salmon and crab cakes were excellent; shrimp francaise breading was mushy and had no lemon flavor at all; broiled seafood was tasteless, almost as if it were frozen first; rice side dish was flavorless. Overall, the only reason I could see people choosing to come here is because it's a few dollars less per plate than most of the surrounding restaurants. read more

Sorry, Reds. Despite the great casual atmosphere, attentive service and BYO status, from a vegetarian's point of view, you fail to impress and would earn a 1 star in food choices. Due to lack of veggie options, I had corn on the cob as an appetizer (over cooked and flavorless). I had the special Mexican salad, which was romaine lettuce, plain, unseasoned canned black beans, plain unseasoned canned corn, and a couple of halved cherry tomatoes. Super boring. Even the bread was pretty bad by NJ standards . Only vegetarian options on the menu were rigatoni with vodka sauce, which is so boring and a risotto which didn't seem very encouraging. My fish- eating friends were pleased, but I will not be going back. read more

First time here. Never heard of the place but was excited to try. Was able to make a reservation on the busy holiday weekend which is helpful because some places by the beach you can't. We did get there early, but they had us wait and we were taken by our reservation time. This place has pretty views right on the water. Pretty casual ambiance, nothing fancy or luxurious. The menu had a nice variety. Also I believe it was byob but they offered a wine list as well? I got seafood with a the vegetables. The scallops were awesome but the broccoli was really undercooked which was disappointing. I'd try something else next time. read more