What a great local place! The food, drinks and service were amazing. I went with some work colleagues and we waited no time at all for a table for 9. The beets and wings are so yummy. I had the skirt steak(most of us did) and it was wonderful. I highly recommend. Go now before season kicks off. read more

The Arlington - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

This place is not adhering to CDC guidelines for COVID. While servers are wearing masks guests are sitting about 2-3 feet away from other guests, seeing their closely placed outdoor seating was horrifying. NJ has had 342 new cases of COVID each day and this place is pushing customers next to strangers in their dining area. Do not go here if you value your health! read more

I was in the area with my family and stopped by for lunch. Being that its the off season, there is basically nothing open so this place gets points for being open year round and having a parking lot. It's got a rustic, colonial tavern vibe with a huge beer, wine list and some inventive cocktails. The menu has some diverse offerings from the standard mussels and seafood fare to Asian vegan and falafel. I tried the crabcake sandwich ($13) which tasted fresh, flavorful, but was a bit too soft and fell apart quickly. The fries were also perfect. Unfortunately, my family's dishes were sort of blah from the market salad ($8) that was mostly celery and then an order of mussels which wasn't anything special. The service was also on the slow side but again it was the off season. A-ok for sure. read more

The Arlington - Crabcake Sandwich - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

Was a bit worried about going out, but the way the tables were setup outside made me feel comfortable about eating out today! The food that came afterward, the service and overall dining experience was fabulous. Recommend it easily to anyone who is visiting LBI. read more

Fine dining prices with a fast food experience. Dinner was served during the appetizers. Crab cakes were full of shells. Definitely not lump crab meat. We were in and out in under 40 minutes. Very disappointing meal. read more

Nice place for a drink. Drinks are good food is meh. Can get very loud. Service is always good. $$$

I have been to the Arlington so many times and most recently was incredibly disappointed. We had a reservation and were sat promptly. However we waited forever for our waitress to come. The restaurant wasn't even crowded at the time. When we got our meals I then asked for a refill of my drink, which didn't come until after I was done eating. Food ok, service was poor. read more

I used to come in all the time- look forward to this place... HOWEVER- the bartenders both look like they just had root canals- like it's painful to actually be here. I mean I just wanted some drinks, wings, oysters and a SMILE!!! Get it together girls, life ain't that bad . Read and maybe say hello to your clients! The stars are for the great wings!! read more

I like how convenient the Arlington is to the beach. With all the fresh seafood being served, it is awesome that the restaurant is so close to the source! The decor at the Arlington is old school dark wood with wallpaper sporting artsy pufferfish. Something about the way the restaurant looks let's you know you're going to be getting some delicious seafood. I ordered the kale salad, which is pretty much a Caesar salad, and I added the blackened shrimp. The salad was very good, not over-dressed at all, and I loved the added flavor that came from the blackened shrimp. I also ordered the raw oysters that came from LBI. The oysters were fresh, salty, and delicious. They arrived to the table with lemon, cocktail sauce, and vinegar. I would've liked some more creativity with the condiments but the oysters were so good they didn't really need it. I was very happy with the food at the Arlington, but everything was just a bit over priced. My salad was $17 after I added the shrimp and all together it was not a lot of food. However, if you're not worried about your bill, I would definitely recommend the Arlington. read more

The Arlington - Kale & Brussel Sprout Salad with Shrimp - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

This restaurant is a really classy place. It is absolutely amazing and has such a fun environment! Sue was an awesome server, she was so friendly and had great recommendations for beer! The cocktails were delicious as well as all the small plates we ordered. The charbroiled oysters and octopus were a good appetizer. The crispy pork ribs had a run glaze and were juicy and mouthwatering). The crispy chicken skins were AMAZING! You definitely have to get those here! read more

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Good looking restaurant and a nice bar but the kitchen pushes your food out so fast. I was still eating my appetizer and they dropped my main in front of me. The oysters were good and the pork chop was ok and under cooked. Over all the rest of the table was not very happy. I'm hoping it was an off night I'll give it another try read more

The Arlington - a plate of food on a table - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

We ate at the bar and had a delicious salad and calamari. The calamari was crispy and had some bonus pieces of hot peppers and lemons that were fried. Nice lively vibe and happy hour prices. We missed the happy hr (4-6) but still worth the visit. Awesome selection of local beer too read more

We wanted to catch a Yankees game, plus we were a bit hungry.....stopped in at the Arlington. Friendly greeters as we walked in, we chose to sit at the bar (for the game) Parker was our bar tender (seems lacking in description when it was immediately obvious with her empithetic / understanding mannerisms, that she was all about making our experience an enjoyable one!!) Making sure we had everything we needed for starters, and for our late afternoon lunch, Parker was an integral part in our enjoying the meal....and the game! Food, drinks and experience were all, A+ ! read more

We were a party of 8. Our table was waiting for us so we were off to a great start. Our wait person was a bit stiff and not friendly. That said 6 of 8 really enjoyed their meals. The other two thought it was meh. I liked the ambiance and thought my swordfish was very good. I would recommend the Arlington and would definitely go back read more

My new favorite LBI spot! Stumbled upon The Arlington while visiting friends down the shore and thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. Our server Shannon was amazing and made all the right suggestions. The mojito clams were excellent and the sweet flavor added a nice twist. My mom and I loved the duck entree and LOVED the drinks even more. Their new specialty grapefruit-tequila drink was our favorite. We ordered the chocolate mousse to finish off and were not disappointed - it's my mom's favorite dessert but she can never find the perfect one that doesn't taste "instant". This was THE one! Loved everything and Shannon was an absolute pleasure! Can't wait to return! read more

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Enjoyed our meal at the Arlington last night. A decent amount of gluten free items. The beet app was large and delicious and I also enjoyed the steak special. Steak was cooked as requested and tender. My daughter enjoyed the organic chicken meal. We would return. read more

well well well... if it isnt...AMBIANCE. this place has everything, puffer fish, disco, quiet librarians. I love the food here. I had some sort of BEEF and POTAT. was scrumpy. would absolutely eat at this fishy establishment agee. read more

I like this place. The atmosphere is nice and they are pretty food-allergy friendly. Recently I got the swordfish which the fish itself was good but the polenta was a bit too salty. The salmon here is really good as well as the vast majority of the appetizers that I've tried. Good place! read more

Arlington is one of our favorite local spots- especially for their apps, draft beers, and barrel aged whiskey. Their wings are my absolute favorite around, crispy and seasoned amazingly. Oysters are also a must try! The atmosphere is nice overall, but we mostly enjoy sitting near the bar area which has more of an eclectic city feel. The service is always friendly and good, but it does get busy so be prepared to wait at times. Definitely worth checking out and an added bonus is being able to dine outside on a nice evening. read more

Great spot for any occasion! The menu has something for everybody, and all of it was amazing! Definitely suggest the steamed mussels as an appetizer, probably the best mussels I've ever had. Our waitress Courtney was so kind, helpful, attentive, and made sure our food came out right on time. The pasta was absolutely amazing and although the portions look small, it was a good amount of food. Super cute place with a nice atmosphere, 10/10 recommend!! read more

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Just went back post COVID and yup.. it's still on point. Food is creative and fresh, service didn't miss a beat at a table of 7 in a packed house. Beer selection continues to be awesome. Just the right about of IPAs, sours, Hefeweizen, porter and cider. Food came out really fast and they didn't chase us out when we were finished. We will be going back. read more

We tried this place because of a recommendation from a friend for good lobster roll and it was a HUGE mistake. We spent $220 got 6 lobster rolls, Philly cheesesteak, crab cakes, wedge salad, and bacon Mac and cheese. First of all, the menus on yelp and the website don't match and it's more expensive when you actually order. The lobster rolls were horrible. They were small and INCREDIBLY fishy. As soon as you open the container it smells and one of my friends gagged. Only half of us could actually eat it because that is how bad it was. Also, the fries were cold when we got them. Worst of all, my friend found a hair in her mac and cheese. Legit pulled it out of her food. It was disgusting. We then called to get a refund and Paul, the manager, and explained the situation. He told us WE had to drive the food back to him to get a refund. I have never had a restaurant make me drive food back when THEY make a mistake. This is their fault and they have horrible customer service. Worst experience getting food out in years. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!! read more

The Arlington - Hair in the Mac and cheese - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

Arlington is one of those tried and true places-- we have enjoyed many happy hours here. This was our first visit during Covid and winter -- no seats set up at the bar but there were plenty of open tables in bar area. We went for drinks and the happy hour specials. It's lent so I opted for the fried calamari and shrimp cocktail plus a dirty Tito's martini. The martini was spot on-- delicious! Calamari was very good but next time I will skip the shrimp. Three medium size shrimp with not so hot hot sauce for 7.00 - better off getting something else. Hubs got a dozen oysters (mixed) and an IPA - he was very happy. My daughter got the Mac and cheese -- excellent, and a side of fries. Service is always friendly and fast. Highly recommend ! read more

A great spot to stop at for dinner or drinks. For apps we ordered the mussels and cheese board which were delicious. For dinner I ordered the organic chicken over beans and broccoli rabe. I finished my whole plate! The service was great and we loved the live music. I recommend making a reservation. read more

The Arlington - Organic Chicken - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

Looks very promising. Beer selection very wide but had somehow got the impression that they had their own. Flight glasses were on the small side from what I've seen elsewhere so the 12 bucks for 4 different beers was not impressive. Dinner was ok. The paella was undercooked and had to be sent back. Waitress said that that is how it is made. Al Dante is one thing.. But this was undercooked. Have been to Spain even and this was not that! Scallop special was good but the sweetness of the polenta was a bit overpowering. The scallop could have been a little bigger too - seemed like 2 scallop cut in half to look like 4. Stone bass was decent. Tasty. But the artichokes were a little awkward. Seems like it needed a more sophisticated sauce. Short ribs got the thumbs up but portions were too small. Kids burgers for the little ones were dense. But no complaints from the kids so I guess it was ok. Bottom line, nothing special.. Ok.. But I think you'd do best doing bar food here and skipping the dinner. read more

The Arlington - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

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food was good .... service great drinks delicious.... but I did like the old look before the renovations.... read more

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This was easily the worst meal I've had on the island. Forgot the cocktails for curbside, burgers not prepared correctly, mac and cheese tastes store bought and everything else was mediocre at best. On top of that, pricy. I do not recommend, ever. read more

Excellent eats-- trendy, cool ambiance! Little loud but overall great and would recommend. It's pricy, but the quality of the food makes it worth it. The chicken wings, skirt steak and Pimm's cup were out of this world. read more

TL;DR: The quantity and quality of the food doesn't justify the price. Food tastes ok, not great. Don't get lobster roll. Braised Short Rib very salty. Duck was pretty good. My friends and I wanted to splurge a bit and go to a nice restaurant during our trip. We heard good things about this place so we made a reservation (we went at 6:30pm on a Thursday and realized upon walking in that we didn't need to make a reservation for 10). The building is nice and the staff were all friendly. The complimentary bread was freshly made, but the crust was too hard and difficult to bite into. The soup of the day was Coconut Curry Lobster which sounded interesting, so I decided to give it a go. It had a very unique and powerful flavor that was good at first but got old quickly. Some lobster bits or something of substance would have made the soup a lot better. The braised short rib was extremely salty and very heavy on soy sauce. The outside of the rib was nice and moist but the inside was dry. It came with bok choy which was the best part of the dish. The other side veggies were drenched in the salty sauce which made it hard to eat. Do NOT get the lobster roll. It is extremely small and my friend found a bunch of shell pieces. It basically looked like lobster stuffed in wonder bread. The duck was surprisingly juicy and really good though! read more

The Arlington - Coconut Curry Lobster Soup - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

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[4.50 Stars] Off-season restaurants that can deliver on the level of The Arlington are rare on Long Beach Island-- an area with many outstanding upscale restaurants. Our group of four thoroughly enjoyed last Saturday's dinner. The Arlington appears to have at least two dining rooms. Ours was a welcoming combination of rustic brick and wood, with a wood-burning fireplace. Yet despite the figurative warmth of the room, our corner table was both chilly and breezy. Perhaps another log on the fire might have been a good idea! In general, the service was friendly, competent and acceptably paced. Our small water glasses, however, repeatedly went dry. Pretty much everything else-- including the food-- was exceptional. We began with Starters; French Onion soup, Crispy Chicken Skins and Shrimp and Grits (with Andouille and a light chilli glaze). The Chicken Skins were a menu curiosity that we couldn't resist. They arrived as a plentiful bowl of breaded and fried chicharron, neither hard nor greasy, and very good. The off-season Arlington menu has an abridged number of entrees; about a dozen pasta, fish, poultry, vegetable, beef and seafood choices. Creative spin was applied through their selection of interesting and tasty plate accompaniments, and it was in this area that the skills of a very talented kitchen were apparent. My selected entry was the Pan Seared Salmon, served with pomme (potato) puree, sauteed leaf spinach and slivers of marinated white anchovy (barquerones) in a delicate wine reduction. The salmon skin was a crispy and perfectly cooked as any I've ever had, while the meat was a juicy medium-well done. It was an excellent fork-full, yet when paired with the spinach and barquerones, the salmon became a role player in a well-assembled "perfect bite." The potatoes seemed to be more of an afterthought, but they were made well. Others in our group enjoyed the Viking Village Swordfish (sticky black rice, mushroom reduction), Oven Roasted Eggplant (tomato confit, hummus and spicy vinaigrette), and Spaccatelli pasta (butternut squash, seared brussles sprouts and hazlenuts). Everybody appeared very pleased with their selection. Appetizer and entree were filling and satisfying. At an average (with tip) of about $36 per person, the price value was very good. We look forward to our next trip to The Arlington. read more

We got here, ordering a half a dozen of oysters, one of them had a SANDWORM which was only replaced by another one when we showed it to them rather than giving us a new half dozen plate. They brought out our cocktails which weren't bad except one was filled less than half of the cup it was in. The food came first and then the oysters. The sharing plates were as small as nickels.Overall the people who served us were very nice but the place lacks Love for the customers. Oh i forgot, and the food is definitely overpriced for the quality! read more

The Arlington - That worm makes me never wanna eat oysters again. - New American Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

We came here as part of a rehearsal dinner and the food was excellent (though ymmv since we weren't there to order off the regular menu). I had a good butternut squash soup to start. Then I had an apple-cider pork chop that was simply *outstanding*. The apple cider flavor was on point and the meat was very tender. For dessert, I had a sort of pudding with cream that was very heavy but delicious. The party then moved to the bar where they have many TVs and an extensive beer list. I'd hang out there if I was around and in town. I'm not from Jersey and I don't go to the shore, so I don't know that I'll ever be back that way. But I'm really glad we had a chance to try this place out. read more

Stopped in on Saturday in the early afternoon with a group of us for a drink. We weren't even greeted by the bartender but he continued to make extremely rude comments to our entire group. We gave him a few chances and wound up leaving without ordering after he only became increasingly rude. The group of us (all around 30) have lived here our whole lives and most have and still bartend and serve on the island. Not a way to treat any guest let alone a group of easy-going locals in the off season. Some people had commented on The Arlington Facebook/Instagram page and the owner deleted any negative comments about our experience. Never have made a yelp review before but deemed it necessary. Such a shame. Was our first time there and will definitely not be returning. read more

The service was awful. Our main entree dish was spicy. We sat in the quieter area. We got three pieces of bread that was cold. We wouldn't eat there again. read more

Been here a few times, it's not bad but won't blow you away. Most recently I ordered the cod sandwich, which I definitely would not recommend. They give you a small filet of cod with a lot of bread and mayo/coleslaw. I also tried calamari and beets dishes as an appetizer, which were good. Only drawback is that the serving sizes were small. Aside from the food, I noticed that this place has a strange reservation system. I called asking for a 6pm reservation and they told me that they didn't have availability at 6, but could take me at 5:45. I said sure no problem, but when I got to the restaurant I was surprised to see plenty of seating. I had a similar experience to this earlier in the summer. Not sure why this is, but I find it strange. Overall, the food and service is ok. Not bad but I'm not in any rush to go back. read more

The food here is great, easily the best meal we had while staying in the area for the weekend. The highlight of the meal was, however, the service. Our server, Amy, was easily the best server who has taken care of us, in years. She was knowledgeable, funny, and accommodating. We'd already finished our meal when some friends decided to join us. She didn't bat an eye, and handled their orders (and our taking up a four top in the middle of dinner) as if it was not big deal. If we lived in the area, we'd be regulars. read more

We love the atmosphere at the Arlington but we were really disappointed with the portion size. We all ordered dinners that were not accompanied by a soup or salad (which is fine) but when the portions came out they were incredibly small. Everything was delicious but a little disappointing for the price. Our waitress Amy was fantastic and very attentive though ! We will probably only be back for drinks. read more

I'm just so confused by what was going on here. Appetizer: So one of the specials was described as a "compressed watermelon with cayenne pepper and crab meat"....excuse me? Of course given that description I had to try it and I gotta say, that was pretty solid, despite it being odd. Another member of my party had the chicken and waffles (which was solid) and another had the Cesar salad (which idk what was going on but it wasn't even so much a "wedge salad" as it was a "stick salad". Odd presentation). Entree: Options again were odd and just plain off. Crab cakes were bone dry and a little gritty, one of the people in my party ordered an eggplant dish and was served a half-cooked whole eggplant, and my duck was overcooked and the sauce was just off-putting. Overall the appetizers and the friendly service (3-stars and 5-stars in their own rights) prevent this from being a 1-star experience but the food just ensured I won't be returning. read more

The food was excellent. The pork chop was perfectly cooked with a nice crust and a little bite from the andouille stuffing and the hot sauce glaze. Our other guests raved about the skirt steak. The only miss was a cold sweet potato. Still, all the plates were empty by the time we were done. It's a shame the outdoor tables weren't being used for dining, because the indoor dining room is quite noisy and it is hard to even hear across the table at times. There were only two servers and two runners, and an unexpected rush of diners had arrived, but they were doing a great job given the circumstance. Overall, I think we found another spot on LBI that could serve as a "go-to" read more

The staff is very friendly and engaging, offering a large selection of drinks, beer wine and mixed drinks wings are a must when going here !!! They are great - the manhattan's are also a solid choice - Chris is always a friendly bartender this is a go to place for locals and is open year around - if you haven't had the chance to stop by - I suggest you make the time - great place great staff and always a good time read more