Cash-only breakfast & lunch spot with both inside (table and counter) and outside seating overlooking a marina I came here for breakfast with a few friends, and we had a great experience. Only have the basic breakfast options, but they do them all well. I split an eggs Benedict, blueberry pancakes, and side of bacon with my fiance and it was all delicious. The breakfast potatoes were the only thing that were a little underwhelming Service was fast and server was very friendly read more

Sissy's at the harbor Fast and friendly service, with indoor and outdoor seating. Great way to spend a morning or afternoon on a sunny day. Today I had the western cheese omelette, which was delicious. Huge portions definitely recommend again. Pretty casual restaurant if you're able to, sit down outside under the cupboard patio and enjoy the scenery. Plenty of parking available, but do be aware there are private lots in the area. Be careful where you park. Note: -- CASH ONLY --. ATM at front door. I would definitely recommend coming back again. read more

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Last time I was here was 5 years ago! Had lunch here after a bike ride to Sandy Hook. Beautiful Mother's Day sitting outside for lunch. I had the same sandwich-was very tasty but a little greasy. Fries were perfect! Great ambience. Stellar service by staff. Thank you! read more

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We met my nephew and his family on a visit to my home state, New Jersey. The food was good. Of course I had pork roll and cheese on a good old hard roll. They were short staffed and a bit in the weeds. It was Labor Day and many of their summer help had returned to school. I love the Jersey shore and this restaurant is right in the harbor in Atlantic Highlands. Absolutely would go back. read more

Fabulous harbor-side spot with views of the New York skyline on a clear day. Delicious home style cooking and very reasonable prices. The local sausage is scrumptious and service is friendly and efficient. Cash only. read more

I love the breakfast here! I usually bring my dog and sit outside at the picnic tables near the water. The atmosphere is really relaxing. The servers in this place are usually really good too. I can't say I have had a bad experience and I go there quite a few times a year. Inside is small but they have a counter to sit at. read more

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Sissy's has such a homie local welcoming vibe. The prices are unbeatable! I've never had anything here I don't like. Such a great breakfast spot and it's right on the water. My favorite part is they serve their iced coffee and chocolate milk in GIANT mason jars! read more

Sissy's At the Harbor - chicken cesar salad wrap - American Near Me - Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

Great local breakfast spot. Outdoor seating is nice when weather is good. The menu has something for everyone.

Best place to go have breakfast , the food is always on point , the service is always friendly and you can't beat the harbor view . Everyone I take there loves the place !! I just wish they would get better forks ! read more

Great spot for a breakfast sandwich and a hot cup o joe. Prices feel like the 90's. Homey, a bit kitschy, fun spot with cheerful staff. Great view included! read more

Great Family run Local restaurant, with a classic All-day menu. Pick a booth, or sit outside and enjoy all the action from the dock & the Harbour views! Busy on weekends, and worth the wait. read more

It's by the water! The food is SOOOO good! Great service! Super casual, relaxed atmosphere.

Love this place, just need a better bathroom they only have one for a lot of people. Food is outstanding and very large portions, it was very busy the day we were there but the staff was very fast and very friendly. Hard to find these days. read more

How did I not know about this place sooner. Great food with an excellent view. Can't beat their prices either. read more

Sissy's At the Harbor - American Near Me - Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

Bustling place along the water front. They have outdoor deck seating, indoor seating and counter top. On holiday weekend it was busy. The staff is friendly and efficient. Liked the food too. Nice waterfront cafe. read more

Are you looking to have a classic American breakfast on the Jersey shore? Try sissy's at the marina in the Atlantic highlights. They have great pancakes, French toasts, scrambled eggs, and bacon. Good service and the scenery is nice. You can see the Raritan Bay and New York City from a far. read more

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Good food and fast friendly service- Interesting and fun decor that's all you need for breakfast read more

Good food, friendly staff, great view, good variety, ample parking, nice & local (for me)

Service was alright, kind of rushed. Not attentive. Food was cheap and decent. Big portions. I mean you're getting what you paid for, so can't complain too much. It's pretty cheap especially for now a days. Ambiance during the summer is really nice. read more

My husband and myself went for lunch first time going... He had a hamburger I had a turkey club... Both of them came with coleslaw pickle and delicious fries. All the women were very nice... very cute little business affordable outside dining as well and FYI, cash only but I would definitely recommend read more

Sissy's At the Harbor - Turkey club on rye toast delicious french fries and coleslaw - American Near Me - Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

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Great spot overlook the marina in Atlantic Highlands. Great coffee, service and awesome breakfast.

What a cute breakfast spot in Atlantic Highlands. My friend and I stopped in before our Henry Hudson hike and sat outside overlooking the marina. Our server was very friendly and attentive. She immediately brought us two coffees and we placed our order. The coffee was steaming hot just the way I like it. lol You really can't beat this place for the view and prices. I had the two egg breakfast and it was delicious and very affordable. My friend had the Bacon egg and cheese sandwich which she enjoyed very much. Everything was fresh and prepared perfectly. The service was very good as well. I highly recommend Sissy's if you're in the Atlantic Highlands area and want a fast affordable breakfast. read more

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Food - was decent. I had a cheeseburger. The bun was twice the size of the burger. It wasn't seasoned. It wasn't handmade. It was in the obvious shape of a frozen patty. I'd definitely get something else IF I dared to venture in here again. Service - good, nothing over the top. The view is what earned this place the stars. I decided to go to the bathroom before we left. I wish I hadn't. It was ABSOLUTELY VILE. V. I. L. E. Someone had left the seat up...and there you could witness the remnants of someone blowout. Absolutely disgusting. No paper towels. I've literally used gas station bathrooms that were cleaner than this place. Of all things you can't keep the bathroom clean? We won't be back after seeing that and had I see it before I sat down I would have left before ordering. read more

Food was good service a little slow the great view and solid food I recommend it is a nice little breakfast place where you could go and guarantee you have good food read more

I was a big Sissy's fan, but I have lost some of my enthusiasm for it and probably won't be back until they open the outdoor seating again. Twice now we've been eating our lunch there when a worker has begun mopping the floor so all we could smell was the cleaning fluids. Nothing out of the ordinary like a spill, etc was happening - they apparently just decided that washing the floor with strong smelling detergent in a small restaurant full of diners was a good idea. That should be done before and after the day' s dining schedule. It definitely interfered with enjoying our food, which is generally good unfancy standard breakfast and lunch fare. Once we can sit outside we'll probably be back but they really should consider a change in how they do their cleaning. read more

Have eaten at Sissy's many times and have always enjoyed the food, service and the view.

Very attentive staff and super quick service, especially on a busier Sunday morning. Everything we had here was delicious and there's also a nice view, which can't be beat. The Eggs Benedict was on point! We will be back. read more

Sissy's At the Harbor - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

If I could give this place 6 stars I would. Very old school nautical feel. Food is fantastic. Service like this is hard to find these days. This place will take you back to when times were good. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Sissy's is a neighborhood staple. There is also a second location in Belford. Both locations are great, you can't go wrong. The service is excellent. They also have the best turkey club ever and their fries are great. They are CASH ONLY but they have an atm at both locations. read more

Very pleasantly surprised at how wonderful this place is. Tucked away not far from the ferry. An eatery with a view of the water. We were a family of 14 with last minute plans and called to see if they can help us get a table for breakfast. Yes they could accommodate us on this beautiful Sunday. Table was set and ready waiting for us and we had a fabulous view of the water. The service was great with our large gang. The food was fresh and delicious. We ordered breakfast and lunch dishes. You can be a healthy eater here or have fun and say calories don't count on Sunday. Either way your meal will be great. My go to beverage is always unsweetened ice tea, which they served in large mason jars. Definitely worth the trip to the harbor. It was such a nice day eating outside. They have an inside dinning area and a bar. Public parking is available. read more

Great atmosphere. Service was quick and very friendly. Prices are much more reasonable than other local places.

Cute little diner. Great location. The cooked veggie wrap without cheese is pretty much the only vegan option and it's pretty bland. Service was good. Very quick and the waitresses were super nice. read more

First time at Sissy's and enjoyed it! Stopped in for a Sunday brunch and it was busy but got seated right away. Seating inside and outside, sat outside with a great view! I had 2 eggs, bacon and potatoes with a side of blueberry pancakes. It was all great and I had plenty for a second breakfast! My friend got a grilled chicken wrap. Service was great. I would go back and try the lunch menu! read more

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Went for breakfast. Service was efficient and attentive. Wife ordered her omelette on the loose side. Both our omelets came out together and were well done. Neither of us requested it prepared that way. Cash business only. read more

Sissys is great for either an early breakfast, a brunch or lunch time as theyhave reasonable prices and very quick service even with current conditions where they are slightly understaffed like most restaurants I highly recommend the grilled chicken salad as well as the chicken Parm sub or wrap. We hardly ever miss a Sunday at Sissys read more

A very cheerful establishment with excellent food and the very best servers. All the breakfast and luncheons are served quickly and tasty!!

Liked it here. Breakfast wast great and atmosphere is fun and busy. Food was nice I had an egg sandwich with bacon and it was dead on. The little lady had the egg white omelette with mushroom onion and spinach. Indoor and outdoor still open. Clean place and very attentive. Nice water view from outside. I recommend it. read more

Sissy's At the Harbor - Menu - American Near Me - Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

The locals tell me that this is a go to breakfast and lunch place more than a dinner one. The action starts very early in the morning when the "Sea Streak", a commuter ferry, goes to and from Highlands to New York City every day. I assume the trip takes about 45 minutes one way. So it's the commuters who pack this place prior to boarding the ferry. We were down at the docks and decided to have a quick bite to eat but it was neither breakfast nor lunch. That's OK we had dinner there. We weren't that hungry. I ordered a burger, medium, w/bacon & mushrooms on bleu cheese. Fries accompanied the burger. Curly fries would have been extra. B ordered a cheeseburger w/the works. Erin was our server. Very nice waitress. The interior was nicely decorated as marine deco. My burger was cooked well-done. Oh well, I ate it anyway. read more

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Yum yum. Food is good. People are nice and view is breathtaking. I was there during sunrise and the service is great

Yesterday morning (9/10/22) my husband and I were biking south from Aberdeen on the Henry Hudson bike trail. Our intention was to eat breakfast in Sea Bright. We made a restroom stop at the Atlantic Highlands Marina and saw this restaurant (Sissy's) there that was open and served served breakfast. I was famished, and my husband didn't realize that Sea Bright was another 30 min away. So I said let's just eat at Sissy's since it was already 11am and we didn't have anything more than a piece of fruit before driving out to the trail head in Aberdeen. We're not locals, so that was a disadvantage because we didn't realize that there's really only one proper way to enter the establishment. We entered through the patio side, and had to walk past a very crowded and bustling lunch counter. The servers were running to and fro between the kitchen and the outdoor dining area under the roof, and it was difficult to know who was in charge of seating. There were a lot of empty tables inside, but then there were other people that were just getting up and paying and leaving. I managed to catch one server's attention, and she told me the line began at the front door. Again, my husband and I did not realize this because we were parking our bikes at the side railing next to the dock. As I went toward the front door, I saw a notebook on the table with names written down and I figured that was the tracking book for seating. No hostess was there, so I wrote my name down (my husband was still outside locking up our bikes). Then one of the servers saw me doing this and shouted "I'll do that!" and I told her I already wrote down my name. Then a woman and her 2 young adult daughters walked in from the front door and was wondering who to sign in with. I told her there was a book on the table, so she too wrote her name down. Just after that, a young lady who appeared to work there came over and asked who was first. I told her I was next, and then she proceeded to tell me that it was going to be another 20 minutes wait time. I was not wanting to wait that long, so I asked if I could sit at the counter (which was completely empty) and she said it would be the same amount of time. She explained that they were shorthanded and only had 4 servers working. I was so disgusted and disappointed I just decided to leave. I went outside and told my husband the deal, and he said what about talking to the manager? I asked him how much further away Sea Bright was, and that's when he told me it was another 30 min. So I decided to give talking to the manager a shot. When I went inside, I encountered one of the servers that I talked to earlier, and she again explained how short handed they were and that she was already waiting on several tables. I asked to speak with the manager, and she reluctantly went and got Sissy (who was in the kitchen). I told Sissy my story, and while I was telling her what happened, that server mentioned that they tell everyone 20 min wait time (but it could be sooner) because they don't want to get "yelled at". She said some people will come in and just hang out after eating. I was kind of shocked at the yelling part and I don't have control over how long it takes for tables to be turned , but Sissy assured me that we would be waited on right away and she seated me at a table across from the counter. Two coffees were served immediately, menus given to us, and 2 really delicious breakfasts were on the table in front of us in less than 5 minutes! Sissy did not return to our table again, but I want her to know that I greatly appreciated her willingness to accommodate, and to keep in mind that you never know who might walk into your restaurant for a meal. It could be an editor from Food and Wine Magazine, or any NYC chef or celebrity. Yelling at your servers, if that's even true, not really a good policy. Just as you published (in several places) that cash is king for paying customers, you may want to consider putting a sign up that gently reminds customers that you want them to enjoy their meals, but afterwards they need to go outside and walk off that meal and enjoy the view outdoors so you can bring more customers in. read more