Our favorite spot in the area- the food is delicious. Our favorites are the roasted beet salad, the shipwreck sampler (oysters, little necks, etc) and really- any of the entrees. We like to sit at the bar and eat- the staff (usually Paige, Steve and Liam) are great and the bar menu is an excellent value. The petite surf and turf and the burger are outstanding. The only negative is that there are no winners for us on the dessert menu, but we usually don't have room anyway. We love this spot and will continue to go any chance we get. read more

Just had dinner both my wife and daughter had lobster and were I love with their dinner . I had the filet with scallops and it was the best I have ever ate. The appetizers and dessert was excellent and service was excellent. This is a must for fine dining. We love this place. read more

Excellent! We had a reservation & went early for a cocktail at the bar. Our drinks were perfectly made: mojito, sour apple martini. We ordered oysters at the bar. They have large selection; we had a combo of Blue Points & Cape May salts, served w/a raspberry mignonette & a cocktail w/fresh shaved horseradish on the side, YUM. We were seated immediately for our dinner. The menu has a lot of fresh seafood, aged steaks & there were several specials as well. The poached lobster was to die for as were my husband's broiled tails. Desserts are made on premises. We were celebrating my birthday & shared the chocolate cake w/salted caramel & peanuts. Ridiculously good! Service at the bar & dining room was perfect. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for at Shipwreck! We will be back! read more

We love this place. From The decor the ambiance the staff and the food. Professional wait staff and very attentive. Seemed like the manager was very eager to please as we had a slight hiccup with our meal coming out as ordered. We were offered a free drink and dessert but turned it Down. Appreciated it and we will return. read more

Waitstaff was sweet although the night was loud and busy. The pistachio crusted grouper, was THE BEST I have ever had. It was light, flakey and paired with a delicate sauce that complimented the fish and the fork tender vegetables perfectly. I cannot wait to return. read more

If you love great food and service this is the place...Outstanding Fare well presented and attentive service. Can be noisey. Pricey but worth it. read more

Had excellent food there once, during a weeknight at the bar when place was empty. But tried the place again on Saturday when it was crowded. Sat outside with no reservation and took 2 hours to receive dinner, during which time we saw our waitress twice. Food was lukewarm when we finally got it. Definitely good food, but for that kind of money, I'd avoid it when crowded. read more

Love the food wish they would narrow the bar and add room for more high tops. Its sometimes impossible to get a drink from the bar as people dont leave even after they have drank and ate. Wish i could walkin and get a stool i would go more often. read more

We have Been to the restaurant many times and always been very pleased until this past Saturday June 22. We brought a guest from up north only to be quite embarrassed by the service, food portions and shortage of help. King crab dinner $50 for 2 legs is a little absurd, the salmon was about two inches. Is this the summer Policy to cut portions and service. Very disappointing. Buyer beware of summer antics. read more

Took Mom there the day before Mothers Day. Service was very attentive. Food was prepped very well. Presentation was impressive. Never felt rushed to leave. Mom loved it! I usually never give a rating of 5 stars because I strongly believe there is always room for improvement, but that night.... was perfect! Welcome back Shipwreck Grill! read more

Great spot in Brielle. Probably the most fine dining you can get in this area. Excellent meats and food never disappoints! Truly an excellent choice for fine dining. The menu is pricy, and this is a white table cloth place! read more

My favorite restaurant in that area. Food is always top notch. gets pretty packed, but still accommodating.

Certain times when I come into this place the food is fantastic, and other times its just average. It's hit or miss, but with the high prices that they charge, it should be a hit everytime. As a result I do not come here anymore. I would not recommend this place to someone else, if the prices were a bit lower perhaps I would though. read more

Great place - good drinks and the food looked great. We only went to the Bar for drinks but when I return I have my eye on the Veal Chops! read more

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Best Corn Crab soup I have ever eaten, served piping hot with just the right amount of spices. Lobster was fabulous, my son ordered filet mignon which was center cut and cooked to perfection. Our appetizer of coconut shrimp was delicious as well and the quesadillas my son ordered. The second and third time I returned with my husband and friends, everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The wait staff is excellent as well, very very attentive without being intrusive. Also nice outside deck for summer seating, festive crowd. Great place, Great dining experience... read more

Been coming here for yrs but we are frustrated with the nonsense . We ordered linguini and clams sauce and was told they ran out of bread at 9 pm , yet tables around us had bread! Poor management going into the weekend. Come on!!! read more

The staff is great and the salmon is even better. Sat near the fire place. Great atmoshphere. Definitely going back for round two.

A CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHTMARE !!!!!!!!!!!! I would give NO stars, but that was not an option This was the most unpleasant night of dinning I have ever experienced in my life and it ruined our Christmas Eve dinner, and NO ONE at this restaurant really cared. We arrived for our 8pm reservation and weren't seated till 20 minutes after 8, not uncommon, but after a long day of travel for our guests, we were expecting a nice flowing diner. Stupid us. Our waiter approached disheveled and the room was NOT overly busy. We ordered drinks and 2 apps and placed our dinner order, And we waited, and waited and waited. Aggravated by waiting, and watching other tables that were seated after us already eating their desserts, it was time to approach management. This is when I received the, 1st dumb and unacceptable answer, that I have heard from anyone in the restaurant industry . When I approached the manager about the time it was taking for us to be served, an hour at this point, and watching the other tables be served entrees, thru desserts, she informed me that all food was cooked to order..... REALLY ???? I would hope that my food would be COOKED to order... WHAT ???? and to be patient ? My patience ended after waiting an hour....sorry. Then when we were finally served dinner an hour and fifteen minutes later,, we had to bring her back to our table to show her the raw steaks our guests were served. We showed her 2 steaks (ordered medium), that were served raw and rare. So that cooked to order theory went right out the window ....what ???? She had no answer as to why the chef could NOT cook our cooked to order steaks to the ordered temp ????? She then said the 2nd dumbest answer I have ever heard, she said that since all the people at our table did not order apps, it threw the kitchen off....Really... what ???? Did she just say that ... What ????? At this point this dinner was a joke and painful. The awful service, under cooked food and could care less management experience was the worst I have ever had. I would never wish that experience on anyone, so this is the reason I am writing this. TO WARN YOU !!!!!!! GO elsewhere. Go somewhere that you may have the opportunity to NOT be treated like an idiot in front of your family and out of town Christmas visitors, after raving about how awesome Shipwreck Grill is and how wonderful the evening will be....NOT read more

With so many dining options these days spending a ton of money on a meal is something I try to avoid. And confirmation here at Shipwreck confirms why. All I have to say is $13 for coconut shrimp. But not just coconut shrimp. Three coconut shrimp. Hell of a way to start off a meal feeling ripped off. I was here 6 months earlier and had a mediocre surf and turf for $46. No value at Shipwreck. They just want your money. read more

Shipwreck is our go to place down here for a nice meal or drink at the bar. Great ambiance, service, and the food is some of the best in the area. We were there last on lobster night (Monday), and the highlights were the Wedge salad, the healthy pours of Casamigas tequila, and the overall service. Always a good scene, this place does not disappoint. read more

This place's customer service absolutely sucks. I called in on a Thursday to make reservations on a Saturday night for a group of 10 and was turned down. I told her it was for a very important family event, my brothers bachelor party, and still got shot down. Very rude and extremely unaccommodating. read more

This was a nice place. Very popular and crowded. Food is delicious, service is friendly and attentive. But the wait for food was way too long, 15 min before we got our drinks and maybe 30-40 min between appetizers and main course. We didn't hear an apology for the long wait. read more

Went there this past Saturday with some friends who live nearby whom we've not seen for a while. The place was hopping and we were seated promptly. Despite the big crowd the noise level was more than acceptable. Drinks orders were taken quickly and came promptly. Meal was well paced as we apps, main course and dessert. The food was delicious; we ordered a variety of steaks and seafood and they were all winners. Even though it was a busy Saturday night we were able to linger for 4 hours to catch up with our friends. We haven't been to Shipwreck in 4 years or so and will be back soon. read more

I just ate here this evening, and the fact that I'm writing the review already should give you a clue. I thought everything was GREAT. I experimented with the Oysters as my appetizer. Having never had them before, the waitress was very kind and explained all the different kinds and preparations.They were wonderful, and will be enjoyed again the next time I come back. My boyfriend had the lobster bisque for his appetizer, and handed back a bowl that needed no washing! Our entree's were surf and turf, cooked perfectly, and shrimp and scallop scampi, also cooked very well. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a nice, upper scale seafood restaurant. Everything was wonderful, right down to the goat cheese cheesecake for dessert. As Arnold said, "I'll be back" read more

We planned our 15th wedding anniversary dinner today, at Shipwreck Grill, well ahead of time. It has been our favorite place down the shore, with outstanding food and great service, year after year. Unfortunately, the special evening that we hoped it would be, never came to fruition. Both my wife and I were appalled and taken aback by the rudeness of the manager named Mary. We experienced it separately - me, while waiting for the table outside, and my wife, while trying to arrange an outside sitting with staff inside the restaurant. I understand that different people handle stress differently, and, being human, everyone may have a bad day. However, as physicians, both my wife and I are upheld to certain standards, regardless of what is going on in our personal lives. I think "people's skills" are just as important for someone working in a hospitality industry as it is in our profession. Our "special" day today turned out to be very "special", but with a different connotation. We had to get up and leave, and ended up having dinner at a different restaurant down the road. Great food and great service there, by the way. As one of my partners says: "None is indispensable - cemeteries are full of indispensable people". I guess the same holds true about restaurants, especially considering the amount of competition around? And, by the way, when we were running 10min late (surgery took longer than expected) and placed a courtesy call to Shipwreck, we were told that "it is ok that you are a few minutes late, but, so you know, the next seating at your table is at 8pm". Really??? I guess it was also Mary, who answered the phone.....Very, very upsetting, especially, considering how many friends and family we sent the Shipwreck Grill way over the years.... read more

I enjoyed my meal here. Overall, the food was well prepared and tasty. Service was laid back but if you have some time to kill it's nice to slow things up a bit. Scallops had that sweet taste you get from fresh seafood. The filet was also perfectly cooked and buttery tender. Based on everything, I really can't complain about the price. I found it to be a nice addition to the different places to eat down the shore. read more

Called ahead was specifically told to come at a certain hour to eat outside, my family rushed to get there and then we do and are told we cannot be seated or helped. Weren't even apologetic about it, total lack of professionalism. Will not be going back. read more

Table service must have been off the night we went, but the bar is great. Not quite water view, but great location next to the bridge near point pleasant. Linguini with clams was just ok but my wife's tuna was outstanding. read more

Had a fantastic meal at ship wreck last night! Staff was great and the food was amazing. I was with a group of 4 and there were no complaints. Would highly recommend. Only reason it doesn't get a 5 is the fact the owner doesn't let the water taxi (which is awesome and even suggested the place) park there so you have to walk a ways. read more

Nice atmosphere but a bit pricey for slightly undercooked scallops, cold mashed potatoes and six raw green beans. I suggest each table be served a large family style salad along with a fresh bread basket to keep them happy while waiting and waiting for food. Service is slow. Portions are small. Probably would only return for a drink at the nice big bar overlooking the boats. read more

Although we had what I would consider the worst table in the house (one of the high tops by the bar). The service we received from Carey Semprevivo was excellent! I then find out that she is the general manager! Who was helping the staff and taking a table assignment. The food was excellent! I had tuna and my wife had the filet and shrimp both dishes were excellent, cannot wait to go back. Thank you Carey. read more

Very good food. Place seems to always be packed. Id give the place a 4 star but the place is always freezing cold! Bring a winter parka with you. Ive been going here for years so its not like its a one off situation. read more

Loved it here! It was great!!! I had a salad with salmon as I'm not a huge seafood lover. But it was delicious and a pretty big serving size. The salad was so fresh and tasty I barely needed dressing. My friend had something with crabmeat/ crab cake and my sister tried it and went on and on about how good it was. We were on a tight budget so we didn't get appetizers, but the portions were so good that we all left full and satisfied for under $100 (4 people/ not counting alcoholic beverages). The atmosphere was perfect. We were seated outside and the waiter, Angelo, was very attentive. It was the perfect place to go on a beautiful August night. I highly recommend it! read more

I used to LOVE shipwreck grill and I came here all the time. I'm immensely disappointed and don't know what happened. First things first the hostess is so rude, she was dressed in a beanie hat and a sweater?? And there's a dress code that states NO hats. Ok so now onto the more important stuff. The service was slow and the waitress seemed bothered by life. You cannot order French fries in the dining room, only at the bar (15 feet over from the dining room, they must have their own private kitchen for the bar that they don't share French fries). I ordered a whole lobster and it was so dry and over cooked they couldn't have made it any worse if they tried. It wasn't even crack-able. I told our waitress and she said "want me to get you another cracker". No, I want you to take back your dried up shriveled out lobster and bring me something worth paying $50 for. I've had like 4 or 5 bad meals here and decided it was finally time to write something. I've complained to waitresses, managers, chefs. The mistakes are never corrected or held accountable for. I will never waste a penny here again. read more

My husband I went to the Shipwreck Grill for dinner tonight..I was treating him for his Birthday..Will we ever go back again..NO!!! NOT EVER! My husband ordered Chillian Sea Bass..It was on a bed of a small amount of spinach. It had a very small amount of lump crabmeat on it and consisted of one Baby Potato.Yes just one of the new potatoes and about 3 pieces of Vegtables. The sea bass was so small..My husband was starved..He had to stick with the bread and i did give him a piece of my steak. I ordered a Rib Eye steak medium..Yes it was medium and not bad..not fantastic either. it came with 3 little pieces of asparagus..half pieces and a small amt of garlic mashed pototoes..which was good..oh yes and onion straws, which was very good..If you want that to be your priority in a meal. The meal did cost us $86.00 which by the way is not a problem, but it is a problem when you don't get very high quality for that price and enough to eat so you don't walk out starved..Which my husband did walk out starved..I was fine, but It was just ok..I expected excellent for that price!! Will we ever go again to SHIPWRECK GRILL..never..because it is a WRECK OF A RESTURANT! read more

Great food, however, make certain to check your credit card. Just ate and paid $65 check, yet we were charged an additional $116.49 for someone else's bill!!! Shipwreck never even offered to make it up to us (usual customers) with a small gift card. I wonder how often this "mistake" really happens!!! read more

Enjoyed a delicious 1 1/2 lb steamed lobster for only $19.95!! It was excellent! Sounds crazy but the corn on the cob was delicious as well. Their Monday night special! This is the only place that cooks my husbands well done filet mignon to perfection. The staff was pleasant and attentive. Our waitress Taylor was the best. read more

My bf and I went there for his bday. He got steak and I got steak and scallops. Our food was delicious! I was never a steak fan but after my dish, I became one! I also got a glass of wine and my bf got 2 beers and the total bill was over $130. It was very expensive but it was worth it. read more

Went to dinner at Ship wreck Brielle on Fri Feb 3rd 2017. I am a CIA culinary grad and this review is honest & very accurate!! The food was Terrible!! I started w the oyster Rockefeller app. the oysters were not fresh... it was the weirdest interpretation of a classic dish I ever set my palate on!! MY ENTREE was no better. I ordered the braised short rib (s) that's right 1 small 2oz pice of boneless rib in a pomegranate demi Glace that had no flavor what so ever the starch was a sweet potato blue cheese gratin it was pungent & odd. I was with 2 others, their meals were also Both terrible! The Past action crusted grouper tasted bland & was soggy. The squid ink pasta with shrimp& calamari tasted like iodine!! Shipwreck Brielle is officially off my chart for good!!! Have to say out of 5 stars Culinarully speaking I would honestly give it none for Fine Dining...NoWay!!! read more

Wine glasses very dirty.Asked for new ones (entire table not just 1 or 2). Wine knowledge lacking by staff. No shades on windows caused very bright spots in room and sun in faces of diners all over. Service was ok, but the youthful staff lacked certain polish which hopefully gets fixed by season. (Wrong steak temps all around but everyone accepted and 2 even swapped plates) Full house on an off season Sat pm. Food was hit and miss,though almost everyone at our table of 8 enjoyed their total meal. Profiterole dessert very good,cappucino not so much. Drinks were ok. Steaks good..Lobster could have been cooked better according to several of my tablemates. Shrimp cocktail was excellent,well above average.and worth a drive just for that. Tablemates seemed to like their chowders & salads. Would I go again? Yes. This is an ideal mid-point location between friends and family from north and south so it proved convenient to all. Sure wish more attn would be paid to cleanliness and service..Not looking for 5star gourmet service here,but perhaps more polish and experience read more