I have selected Bahrs Landing as my yearly visit for Soft Shell Crab (most commonly blue crabs that…read morehave recently molted their hard outer shell to grow. Caught immediately after shedding, the entire crab can be eaten...shell and all. They offer an intensely sweet, rich flavor and a delicate, crispy texture when cooked). Bahr's Landing prepares this sautéed crab with capers, mushrooms, lemon & butter, mashed potatoes and vegetables. My go-to appetizer is always the Grilled Cauliflower (Topped with tomato pesto, quinoa, and wild rice blend). The crispness of the cauliflower....brushed through the surrounding ingredients.....makes this the perfect starter. Aside from enjoying the mouth-watering food, you'll also feel as if you're dining on a ship, have great views of the pier, water, and the bridge leading into Sandy Hook Beach. Don't forget to visit their gift shop and view all of the maritime decor and beautiful woodwork.

What a disappointment...been living in Monmouth County for over 45yrs...for most those years, my…read morefamily has dined here numerous times. Most recently, my older daughter, after college, married a young man from Long Island and moved there. My son-in-law and I have a friendly banter regarding who has the better seafood. They visited for the week and prior to them heading back to LI, I recommended going out to Bahrs, before they get on the parkway...easy and to prove my point, who has the better seafood...well, needless to say...my point was mute. First, let me set the stage, it's 4 adults and 3 children (7,5,3)....ordered steamers, mug of NE chowder, calamari, Caesar salad, linguine w/clam, kids cheese burger, pasta with butter, side of meatballs, fried founder and a Lava cake (baby girls bday-they were out of) replace it with a couple of scoops of ice cream...with a candle (best part). Mug of Chowder- $13 came out cold Caesar Salad- $15 couple of pieces of romaine, wishbone is a better dressing Linguine w/clam- $29 sauce was so think, uneatable (gave enough clams) still couldn't eat it Calamari- $17, only rings and rubbery, Costco has better frozen Kids cheeseburgers- $14.50 each, 4oz burgers It was a slider at best...no taste Pasta with butter- $14.50 dry, forgot the butter Steamers- $27....sandy and rubbery What has happened to this place...staff is summer help...inexperienced...it's not the fault of the help, it's the fault of the owners and management. For the record, we didn't complain to our waitress..it's not her fault. We tip her 25%, (my children worked locally, during the summers, not at Bahrs) Bill was over $300 with drinks...I'd rather spend that where I can get quality. There are many more options...guessing location plays a part...but, I'm a local and not a tourist. Sorry Bahrs, not returning......

Val's Tavern is a roomy spacious restaurant with a vibrant bar scene. The waitress was actually the…read morebartender too. We ordered some holiday drink, a Sugarplum Martini, and a tasty beer. Very delicious. Pizza was our main course. The pizza is thin and very delicious. It's a good place for a quiet meal or a big group get together.

After a few years of living in the area, finally got around to trying Val's. It's a very…read more"neighborhood type"establishment filled with both families and singles at the bar watching the current games. They do have live music but we were there for an early dinner. We tried their burger and the eggplant fries. Both were good. However the burger did not move to number one in my book. I still have my favourite in Rumson. Their pies looked good- thin crust. Service was friendly. They have been around a long time and will continue to be a popular local spot.

Finally got here! Love the sports bar vibe with separate seating and another smaller bar for…read moreoverflow. Food was excellent i had fish & chips we shared Bavarian Pretzel and my friend had french dip - we each had a beer & i brought my hubby fish & chips he loved it. Prices were very competitive service was excellent. I'm back next week for more! I mean we live around the corner what's not to like!

Great food and service! Happy to see they expanded. True neighborhood gem. If you like a good…read morecheeseburger put this place on your bucket list.

We had my late wife's repast at Jack's and Nick and his crew did a fantastic job. It was a tough…read moreday but they made things better.

2nd time at Jacks. Went to see the Knicks win the chip. Place was already crowded but not…read moreoverwhelming an hour before game time with World Cup fans there to watch Brazil vs. Morocco. So the atmosphere was already lively. There was 8 of us at the table. Our server was great! Wish I got her name to give a shout out. All through the night we never said "where is she?" She was very attentive and kept the drinks flowing and the food coming. Pizza was great. Wings were great. Chicken nachos were ok. Evening was topped off with an exciting finish to the game and the Knicks winning their first chip in 53 years! Jack's is a great place to watch a game!

- Complimentary valet parking - Enormous restaurant with…read moreplenty of booths, tables, and bar seating indoors, plus a spacious outdoor patio in the back with beautiful waterfront views - The lighting is on the dim side, but the string lights overhead create a cozy, somewhat romantic atmosphere - Service was excellent--our waitress was friendly, attentive, and checked on us throughout the meal - The food was fresh, flavorful, and served in generous portions: the beer-battered shrimp tacos came with four crispy shrimp per taco; the prosciutto and pineapple flatbread was perfectly cooked, though slightly on the salty side; the kids' spaghetti with a meatball and the sliders were both tasty, and the kids' meal also included a drink

Fries were fine. Tenders were cold…read more Service was quick. Good atmosphere. Unfortunately the chicken tenders were cold. I didnt enjoy them. I only had water so I can rate the drinks.

Everything was good here today. The view was excellent, & our service was wonderful as Kiernan was…read morea really good waiter. Good food and we were seated quickly. You can sit inside or outside here.

3.5 stars I had seen…read morepictures of On the Deck courtesy of a few friends that had been to the restaurant and bar on the harbor. It always looked like such a cool place, and I had been really interested in checking it out. I finally made it there the other day, after a brief afternoon at a local beach. When we arrived around 6:30 pm on that Friday evening, we could see that the back deck was very full and that the parking lot was also close to capacity. We were able to, thankfully, grab a spot and walked over to the restaurant, climbing the stairs to the second floor where we met the hostess. We were told that the wait for outdoor seating was 40-minutes, while indoors was 30-minutes. Glancing around, the inside dining room was casual and nautically-themed. The tables and bar were bustling. The balcony was just as busy, but offered live music, so we determined that it would be worth waiting the additional time and added our name to the list. In the meantime, we decided to hang by the outdoor bar but were unable find a spot. Thankfully, a duo was vacating one of the few high-top tables in the bar section, which were first-come, first-serve. We grabbed that table and settled in to watch the beautiful sunset over the boats docked in the harbor. The staff and the few patrons we encountered during our visit were all very friendly, which only emphasized the laidback vibe of the waterside venue. The food, however, was mediocre at best. When our dinner was delivered, we did not receive any silverware, so we had to grab that from the bar, which was also from where we had placed our order. I had requested the Pan-Seared Salmon, which was well-cooked and served with thin stalks of asparagus, dry jasmine rice, and a huge amount of buttery garlic herb sauce. It made sense that the fish was served in a bowl, because there was so much greasy butter that it would have leaked all over if it was on a flat plate. Thankfully, the bartender had given me a few side plates, so I was able to move my food out of the oily bowl. My friend also had some issues with her meal. Her cup of New England Clam Chowder was flavorful, but watery and mostly broth. Her Fried Flounder Sandwich was heavily breaded and served with an unripe tomato and mushy, oily fries. From a beverage perspective, they had surprisingly interesting cocktails, but I was thrilled to see my favorite beer, Kane Head High, on tap. We simply loved the view, live acoustic tunes from P.D. Brody, and the overall relaxing atmosphere. However, we felt that the food could have been better executed. The menu offered all kinds of seafood and higher-end bar food, but the preparation left something to be desired.

BEST PLACE TO WATCH THE GAMES. So impressed with this Jersey spot. They have interactive golf rooms…read moreas well. Tried the truffles and my group finished them within seconds. Well seasoned and perfectly crisp. Can't wait to come back!

Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend and the place was hopping. Sports on every TV and music pumping…read more Definitely a trendy place. I ordered double smash burger and it was good...just it wasn't a smash burger (it was a double cheeseburger). One daughter has sushi and loved it. Another daughter had a chicken sandwich and loved it. My son had chicken fingers and fries(liked them). Wife had fish tacos and liked them. Last daughter had mozzarella sticks. Bill with tip was about $165.

Had a nice lunchnon the patio overlooking the water. We went with the steamers to start. Little…read morepricey, nice size streamers. Water was hot to keep them warm. We follwed with sharing a Salad and a Tube steak. (hotdog) They were ok The relish was plentyful on the side with a pickle and Potato chips on the side. Nice place on the water with a nice atmosphere. Great indoor bar scene. Sorry no pics!

Walked in and was told it was about 45 minutes for the outside area. We ended up hanging out at the…read morecar with a drink, and the table was ready much sooner. We got a burger with their famous cheese sauce, which was awesome. We asked for a side of fries, probably didn't need it because the burger was huge. Also got the linguine and clams which was pretty good. They seemed busy. I like that they had Adirondack chairs outside so you could hang out with a drink and wait for your table. The view was awesome. Definitely would be back.

Service - Sat at the bar. Server was good. Immediately attentive, presented several options for…read moredrinks and made sure everything was set up right and you had what you needed. Ambiance - Nice set up. Pretty chill comfortable.. Maybe a tad noisy. Sound travels in there so you can hear almost every conversation taking place. Food - lost points! Got the pork chop. I was starving, so if it was ok it would have been great... However it was extremely salty as if to cover up bad meat. And overcooked on certain parts. Would not order that again.

Here's a refined, "elite" Yelp review that also subtly reflects the photo:…read more If you're looking for a spot that nails both presentation and flavor, Atlantic House is absolutely worth the trip. We ordered the fish tacos, birria tacos, and kettle-style potato chips--and every plate came out looking as good as it tasted. The fish tacos were beautifully assembled, piled high with crisp, fresh slaw that added the perfect crunch to the tender, flaky fish underneath. Light, clean, and balanced. The birria tacos were the star of the table. Rich, deeply seasoned meat tucked into perfectly griddled shells, served with a savory dipping broth that takes each bite to another level. Messy in the best way possible--and completely worth it. Even the kettle-style potato chips stood out. Thick-cut, golden, and topped with just the right amount of flavor to make them more than just a side--they held their own next to the tacos. The overall experience ties everything together: polished yet relaxed atmosphere, attentive service, and dishes that clearly have intention behind them. It's the kind of place where you can tell care is put into both the food and the experience. Atlantic House isn't just a good meal--it's a spot you'll want to come back to, and one I'd recommend without hesitation.

Summer vibes , would love to come at night. Arrived fresh out of the beach 4'sh....Food truck to…read moreyour right and the bar on the back. Plenty of seating and beautiful water views. The food was fresh and tasty but the but the cocktail was a bit weak.

For the past two summers, I had seen loads of pictures for The Seafarer Bar and all of its…read moremarina-side glory. Well, I was finally able to check it out recently with a friend, and we both immediately fell in love with the place. The bar was at the end of a long parking lot and offered several different areas. There was a tented space with picnic tables, a sand-covered lagoon with couches and firepits, a pier with loads of dining tables, a small space for their frequent live music, a giant bar, and many other lounge chairs scattered about. The bar offered a variety of beers, wines, cocktails, and even mocktails. My Aperol Spritz was robust and well-balanced. We also ordered food from Cuts & Catch, which was a food truck and grill near the entrance to the bar. Their menu supposedly changes often, but they focus on both surf and turf items. When we arrived around 7:30 pm on a Saturday evening, a majority of the menu was already sold out. In some ways, that helped ease the selection process, but it also meant that a few of the things that had appealed to us (chicken kebabs, for instance) were no longer an option. We each ended up getting an order of the Fried Fish Tacos and shared a Shrimp Cocktail. The tacos were served in portions of three. The small corn tortillas were wrapped around large pieces of crispy, flaky fish tenders and a cabbage slaw. We both thought they looked basic, but they tasted phenomenal! The raw bar dish included five jumbo shrimp with a side of cocktail sauce. The shellfish were plumb and very fresh. We were still a bit hungry after these items, especially since we had spent the day at the beach, so we also shared an order of fries for the ride home; the thin, crisp fries were perfectly salted and simply delicious. The live music and views of the sunsetting over the marina made for a lovely atmosphere, and the excellent food and drinks made the experience that much better. We cannot wait to return!