This small seafood establishment has always been a place where nice associations are formed, it…read moregoes with the neighborhood, and the lifestyle of this area. Many people enjoy the interaction that we engage in at the post office, the gas station, the barber shop, the butcher, the fruit store, etc. Here there seems to be a very definite history of the great staff members moving on, sometimes with little or no notice, and it has impacted the comfort level for me, and for many of the people who also frequented the store. The product has been good, at times excellent, but the overall experience has been greatly diminished by some real nice people who were employed there leaving. I don't feel the same joy supporting a business that seems to have a pattern of upsetting what appears to be excellent employees, and this is by no means a negative statement on the new people who come in to replace the one's who leave. I sure the new ones are very nice too. It all just creates this sense of sadness and negativity about and towards the ownership and overall establishment. I guess in life some of us reach an age, or a point, where what we put in our body has to do with more than the food itself. It connects to the vibe, the humanity factor, the trust, etc. I have stopped going to Local 130 after the last person left, almost without exception. And I am a customer who was there a minimum of once a week for several years.

Great fish mongers. Maybe the best tuna I've ever had…read more Knowledgeable helpful and shared a great clam recipe for the grill.

Our waitress Jesse was amazing! Very polite and informative, she even wrapped our food for us…read more Bread and the fancy butters and marmalade it came with were very good, worth the cost! Truffle fries, mussels, and gorgonzola smashed potatoes were so flavorful. Hearing the waves while eating outside on the boardwalk was calming. Just FYI you cannot reserve outdoor seating in advance! only can reserve for indoor.

Spent a day on the boardwalk and stopped in here because the menu looked like one of the…read morebetter-balanced options around - a nice mix of salads, tacos, oysters, seafood, and lighter fare. There are a few seating options: outdoor seating right on the boardwalk (about a 30-minute wait when we arrived), indoor dining with no wait, or bar seating which is first-come, first-served. We initially put our name in for the boardwalk wait but ended up being seated almost immediately after checking out the bar area. The hostesses were incredibly friendly and welcoming, both at the front and in the back. Service throughout the meal was definitely on the slower side, although our waiter was pleasant and polite. One small thing that bothered me: when I ordered bottled water, the glasses appeared to be taken from a neighboring table that had been sitting there. They may have been perfectly clean and unused, but psychologically I'd rather receive fresh glasses. Not a huge issue, just something I noticed. Now for the food. The crab cake was excellent - easily the highlight of my meal. My friend ordered oysters, and I tried one as well. They were fresh and delicious. For my entree, I asked for a salad recommendation and was steered toward the peach salad. Unfortunately, this was a miss. The peaches were hard and unripe, and the dressing was so vinegar-heavy that I found it nearly impossible to eat. My friend was hungry and less picky than I am, so he ended up finishing it. I politely mentioned the issue to our waiter, making it clear I wasn't looking for anything removed from the bill since the salad had still been eaten. After that interaction, though, it felt like he disappeared for much of the evening, and we had to flag him down to get a dessert menu. Ironically, I decided not to follow his recommendation this time and ordered the chocolate cake instead. Great decision. It was absolutely delicious and ended up being another highlight of the meal. Have you ever had one of those experiences where every recommendation is somehow the wrong one for you? It happens. This is a beachfront restaurant, and maybe the salad was just an off day. The only reason I'm mentioning it is to save someone else from ordering that particular salad if the kitchen is preparing it the same way. Overall: friendly staff, great location, excellent crab cake, fresh oysters, delicious chocolate cake, decent drinks, but slow service and a disappointing peach salad. I'd definitely return - I'd just skip the salad next time.

It was my first time ever in Asbury Park and I had a phenomenal, quintessential beach day. While…read moreI'm a little disappointed we didn't have time to tour the bars and restaurants of Asbury Park, which I've heard a lot about, I was happy to cap off this summer evening with a quintessentially summer bite; a lobster roll. We were there during peak summer on a Saturday evening, so every spot was packed, including this one. They were quick to take orders which deceived us into thinking we were near the top of the queue to receive our food. Not the case at all. This gave us time to scope out available tables and finally snag one by the time our food actually came out, which took about 40 minutes. I got both a Maine and Connecticut roll so I could compare chilled mayo vs hot butter and I think they each have their strengths. The rolls themselves were nicely buttered and I also enjoyed the lobster chowder I got on the side. No complaints.

Always a pleasure to come to this location.. it's a must whenever I'm in Asbury Park. Staff is…read moreamazing with a lot of suggestive options that they put in front of your face when you're indecisive like I was, the ambience was very welcoming. I even decided to eat outside right outside the store to get a glimpse of the calm seas.

Excellent experience at SeaGrass! The service was polite and comprehensive. After ordering, our…read moreentrees came in a matter of 10-15 minutes (super quick)! I got the crab stuffed flounder, which came with mashed sweet potato and sautéed spinach. All seasoned very nicely while the fish had a great tomato base. Parking wasn't too bad as there is a lot available on the street, even in the summertime. Great spot to meet up with old friends or have a date night out!

Great food, unique specials, always delicious…read more I especially like eating outside. In all the years I've been going to Seagrass, I have never had a bad meal. You won't be disappointed.

Ate upstairs at the Greenroom . Service was excellent. Lauren was wonderful! Drinks were tasty,…read morefood came out in just a few minutes after ordering. Lauren offered to put our leftovers in the refrigerator while we went downstairs for drinks and live music! Got a passport from Lauren for the FIFA games ! Great bar ! Will be back soon .

Food decent, service fine and an eclectic ambience. But you're paying a steep price for the…read moreexperience. Mainly due to the high prices for drinks. A few apps, a bottle of wine and a couple of beers coming in at $150 after tip. This makes for a questionable value for the R bar. But, give them a try, as your mileage may vary.

The manager is a king. If I'm ever in the area it will be the first place I stop. Customer service…read moreis top notch.

I just wanted to take a moment to recognize the manager and staff here for the way they handle…read moredifficult situations. The manager, in particular, showed an impressive level of patience, professionalism, and composure while dealing with an extremely challenging customer. He remained calm, communicated clearly and respectfully, and never allowed the situation to escalate despite being treated poorly. It takes a lot of patience and emotional intelligence to handle a situation like that while still looking out for your staff and maintaining a professional environment. Great leadership deserves to be recognized, and I hope the company knows they have someone representing their business very well. The manager and staff deserve a lot of credit for how professionally they carry themselves.

This is an awesome place. The atmosphere is like an old Irish pub. People that works here are…read morefriendly, professional and knowledgeable of their products. I had the steak pub which is awesome. The steak is tender and cooked to my liking. My wife had salmon taco, Yum. It is served with Mango salsa that gave it that awesome flavoring. Our server is Fantastic! The food is priced right for the serving size. I highly recommend this place if you're Asbury beach.

I'm local. Been here a few times plus preordered. Food is quite good. But staff could use attitude…read moreadjustment. One server was just plain miserable last time I sat at table. Preorder was a wait because cashier ( just standing there the whole time) was too lazy to take some initiative and check on the order , I had to press her to do so. And then it came out immediately but soggy since I expect it had been sitting around. Is it too much to ask to just act helpful. It matters.

Everything (boil, shrimp, lobster tail, whiting, fries, Mac & Cheese)…read more From order to completion was 25 minutes. I did not dine in so I can't speak to what it is like to eat there. The atmosphere was friendly while I waited.

I recently had take out at "It Ain't Just Fish," and I was thoroughly impressed with the food! The…read morefried lobster was perfectly cooked--tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The fried shrimp were equally delicious, seasoned just right and with a great texture. They were out of whiting, so I went with the catfish for an extra $2. It was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, exactly how catfish should be. Even the fries were great--hot, golden, and not too greasy. Overall, everything I tried was excellent. The ambiance wasn't much. They do have a few tables if you want to dine in but most of the people coming in got their food to go. I highly recommend this place if you're craving quality seafood sides at reasonable price.

Let me get right into this... best burger I have had in a long time!! So full of flavor and so…read morejuicy... perfectly cooked and topped with fried pickles!! I would go back just for the burger! Additionally, EVERYONE was so nice! I had great conversations with the team while enjoying some amazing pina coladas (super strong) and enjoying the beautiful ocean front view :) Definitely eat here next time you're at/ on the pier!!

My husband, friend and I came here before the fireworks on July 3rd. I did make reservations and it…read moreis definitely recommended as it was quite busy. We each ordered a drink. I ordered the 'Watermelon Crush', my friend ordered a Bucket of Pina Colada and my husband ordered a bourbon bucket drink. I do not remember the name though. The drinks were way too strong for my liking but my friend and my husband enjoyed theirs. We shared the 'Shrimp and Roasted Corn Queso' which was good. They definitely did not skimp on the cheese. Unfortunately, this appetizer also came out with the main meals. I really dislike when places do that. For our entrees, my husband ordered the 'Bang Bang Salmon' which he loved and thought it was delicious but not worth the $26 price tag. My friend ordered the 'Grilled Skirt Steak' which she seemed to enjoy although it was a small portion. I ordered the 'Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers' which I did like but the skewers were quite small and it was mostly white rice. Our bill came out to $164 which I really think is WAY too high for these meals or drinks. Our server was nice; but she was rarely there. The busser, however, she was on top of her game and super friendly! It might seem funny to mention the busser, but she was really great. I would not come back and honestly, I think there's other options that are better. If I did recommend it to someone, it would be for the drinks as they had buckets and seemed very popular and 2 out of 3 of my party enjoyed them.

Food is delicious, and the service is friendly and attentive…read more I very much recommend visiting Skratch Kitchen and, I'm sure you will become a regular customer.

Great experience overall. Menu was the best I've seen in a long long time. From specials to apps…read moreto pasta to entrees I'd go down the line and order every last one em but you gotta focus up !! Oysters dressed like it's a black tie event with caviar and pomegranate. Chicken Savoy is the greatest chicken dish and should enter competitions. BYOB I'm with a liquor store next to the restaurant makes it easy. Check this place out. Looking forward to coming back.