Great decor, great service, tasty food, great drinks, what more could you ask for? To start, the restaurant stood out in the area by having ultra modern (but still sea-themed) decor. It felt fresh, new, and comfortable... easily setting the stage for a nice evening. It was a busy place, with most of the seats filled, but it's also huge, so we were seated quickly without reservations (not sure if they take reservations anyway). Service was spot on, with regular check-ins and food and drinks coming out super fast. For drinks, we got a few cocktails, all well made and tasty. I also got a draft beer that was nice and cold. The food was the star though, we stuck to apps, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that everything seemed super fresh (I'm pretty confident none of it was frozen). For me, the wings were a standout, so crispy, piping hot, and packed with flavor. My wife loved the Crab Rangoon, which were nice and crisp, but oozing with crabby, cheesy goodness inside. The Tuna Nachos were good, but I personally felt there were too many chips for the toppings, which led to a bunch of dry chips at the bottom that weren't so great to eat on their own. One thing to note, the restaurant is on the expensive side (especially the cocktails), but I suppose the pricing is fairly standard for the location. Overall, we had a great time at The Watering Hull and would definitely return. read more

The Watering Hull - Crab Rangoon, Tuna Nachos, Jamaican Jerk Wings, Oaxaca Old Fashioned - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Back again a year later for vacation and we had to visit our favorite restaurant, and once again it did not disappoint. I had the Hull Chopped Salad with blackened shrimp (added for an extra cost). For dessert I enjoyed the Key Lime pie it was delicious! read more

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Great food and customer service... would definitely go back again... our waiter was the best!!! Ensured all our needs was well taken care of... read more

The Watering Hull - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

I just don't get the better reviews. I honestly think most people do not have a clue what good food is supposed to taste like. Yes, I am a food snob. If that means someone who appreciates consistent, flavorful food... someone who can tell the difference between a cook or chef that knows what he's doing in a kitchen and a restaurant that uses quality ingredients. then guilty as charged. Had the crab stack. Bland, bland, bland. No seasoning on the tomatoes or mozzarella. Do you not know what extra virgin olive oil is? Do you know how to shake salt from a container. I mean come on!! I can keep going but you get the message. Not recommended. read more

This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. From the open and airy dining area to the scrumptious entrées, this was a slice of heaven talk to buzz the bustling shopping area of Stone Harbor. The shellfish chowder was tremendous! The seafood boil was perfectly steamed and seasoned with Old Bay; most places are heavy handed with that spice. Adult beverages were creative and fun. We loved the experience! read more

Nice people. Great service. Good food. Always a favorite when we're visiting Stone Harbor.

Great place for a casual dinner with friends and family. Lots of tvs around and food is bar beach food. They don't take reservations so in the height of the summer, you may have to wait but grab a drink at the bar or shop downstairs and it's worth it! read more

This place is a solid 4. First of all, we both love the atmosphere. It's clean, light, lots of stained wood, and also the perfect place for a potential rehearsal dinner for us. It's casual, and there's a square bar set up surrounding a TV in the corner, so Future Husband can get his sports fix instead of looking at me. Really love the open air concept too, to take advantage of in the summer. A garage wall of windows opens up on each side so guests can experience that "outdoor dining" vibe, but completely covered. The food is really good. After having no good very bad sushi earlier in the day, FH and I decided to skip on the poke bowl. He wanted steamed clams for an app. Truth be told, I always hate it when he wants clams or mussels for an app. It's just not a very Sarah food, so I ordered a side of sweet plantains with my salad, which FH hates. Just a subtle little FU. But even for not loving clams, these were pretty good and not too fishy. The Parmesan crostini was perfect for dipping. FH enjoyed his mahi mahi sandwich, which came with sweet potato fries. I tasted and they were good - like the thicker kind. I love a thiccccc fry. Omg, but my salad! As a basic bitch who loves fruit, I'm always trying to put fruit in my salads, but never have I experienced one with honeydew, cantaloupe, and watermelon. I mean really, did they just throw everything from the farmer's market into this thing? It was also huge - a big, leafy Sarah kind of salad. "very rare!" FH enthused, wide-eyed, as I asked for a to-go box, giving into the fact that I couldn't finish this salad all in one sitting. That never happens. This salad conquered me!!! The blackened salmon was so good - after asking for blackened salmon at the past few restaurants I've been to, it was nice to "meet" a Chef who actually listened. The only thing missing COULD be bread & butter for the table, but I noticed you could order this as a side, and honestly the portions are so sizable here, it may be even better that bread does not come fo free. I still can't get over all the fruits in my salad. I also wanted to let everyone know that as much as I enjoy honeydew, cantaloupe, and watermelon, they don't belong in a salad -- even one with raspberry dressing. So I ended up leaving some chunks when I came back to the room and devoured the rest of my to-go salad. I can't believe they even snuck in blueberries and blackberries here! Well played, Watering Hull, well played. read more

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Came here for a light lunch and left happy. Loved the food and cocktail. Conch Fritters were good. Hard to mess up bacon wrapped anything. Only slight complaint is no kick in Hananero Shrimp Tacos. But that's common among all restaurants these days. read more

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Friendly service but very average food. Burgers, nachos, etc. Thought the drinks were under average - cocktails just weren't made right.

Their food is really good as well as their service. We went during summer, didnt take us long to get a table, food came in quickly. I loved their poke, went twice while we were in town to get it. read more

The Watering Hull - Tuna poke - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

I'm going to look forward to it! I have a reservation for tonight at six, Saturday, October fifth.

Food and service were really good. Thought the ambiance was also awesome. Good vibes here and would definitely recommend.

I have just had such a great meal..the Hull House Burger is the best burger I've had in the U.S.A yet (in 7 months!) and the side of Grilled Corn is a whole corn and is seasoned so well. Oh did I mention the fries? Really great fries with skin-on. Relaxed atmosphere and chilled vibe. Highly recommend and service really friendly too. read more

The Watering Hull - Hull House Burger, Side Grilled Corn and glass of house Rose - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

We had an early dinner here; based on prior visits, we had high expectations. The food wasn't as lovingly prepared as we remembered and overall the experience was a bit of a disappointment. The mahi mahi taco had a large portion of fish, but it was cooked to death & dry. despite being there earlyish(5 pm), all of the food seemed pre cooked or like it had been sitting since lunch time, not freshly prepared. In our past visits we were very pleased- this time, not so much. read more

Our first night out in Stone Harbor we went to "the Hull" and weren't disappointed!! The spinach and artichoke dip as an appetizer and then all four of us had tacos for dinner with some fantastic crab chowder as well! Veggie tacos and Mahi-Mahi! The girls discovered a great hot sauce there called Hanks that came in 5 varieties! They bought one bottle the next morning at Uncle Bills pancake house! read more

I am sad to say I just had the worst experience at The Watering Hull. I used to love it and now will never go back. The drinks were mediocre, we waited an hour for our appetizers. The soft shell crab was spoiled and inedible. The tuna was old. We canceled our entrees and left. read more

Went for lunch today to see old friends, and based on Yelp Reviews this seemed like the best place to meet to enjoy a long leisurely lunch. The positive part of this 3 star review is the location, layout/decor, and the fact that we were not rushed to leave... However the restaurant was essentially empty the entire time BUT we were made to wait to be seated at a table for 3 until we were all there The bartender was miserable, unwelcoming, topped with a very negative attitude. At first I thought it was just me for some reason (despite ALL my 'Please & Thank Yous') but my friend was also treated with no 'Hello' or any type of smile Our waitress was better but we waited so long to pay the bill we got up to find someone to help us out. The food was mediocre. I had a build your own Poke Bowl & chose to use Chicken (which looked and tasted like leftovers at least a day or two old) I do not think I will go back unless there is no other place to go, if ever eating in Stone Harbor. read more

The Watering Hull - Waiting for my 2 friends to arrive so that we could sit down at a table. - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

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Best restaurant on 7 mile island - great bar and oysters. Difficult to choose what to order. So many great options.

Interesting mix of sports bar and date dining. As a single looking for dinner, I was seated on a high-top in a corner of the bar area. The only problem with that is the bartender had to be my server, and he did not get to me until he had taken care the bar customers. Anyway, the fish sandwich I had was very good. No complaints about the food at all. This was more of a sports bar than I had expected, with big tvs on all walls. Entertaining, actually for a single diner. read more

The theme is "very". The place is very conveniently located on 96th in the middle of many shops. Very fresh food and very clean. Very nice drink selection. read more

The Watering Hull - Blackened mahi-mahi tacos with mango salsa. - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Had dinner with family at the Watering Hull and the food was pretty good! The price was a bit higher than I would have liked, but the food is decent enough that it made it somewhat okay. The bacon-wrapped shrimp was delicious! A little awkward to eat, but it was made so well. The bacon was the perfect balance between crispy and chewy, and the shrimp was fresh. The fries were well cooked and had a mild spice blend on them. They weren't too salty either, which is a huge plus. The crab Rangoon was good, but the shape of the Rangoon itself was a little odd and made it a little tough to eat without the filling exploding out. The conch fritters were alright, but they are way spicier than I expected them to be. The strawberry mojito was so tasty! Unfortunately, the "Tommy's Day Off" cocktail was terrible. I normally love lavender and lemon, and I usually do great with gin-based cocktails. But for some reason, this one tasted like a bathroom cleaner. There was WAY too much gin, so you could barely taste the lavender bitters or even the lemon juice. I don't know what lavender bitters they used, but the lavender was artificial flavoring, not true lavender liqueur. As you can see from the photo, it looks like the lemon juice curdled or something. I don't know what happened, since my mojito was made perfectly, but that cocktail was horrible. The waitstaff was EXCELLENT. All of the waitresses were so sweet and perfectly attentive! read more

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Good food. Fun environment. Generous cocktails We've had dinner here several times. If you can catch the band, The Seabillys, here, it's a bonus! read more

Decided to stop in and check this place out because it was pack when we drove by. Bartender was friendly, personable and a good conversationalist. We ordered two appetizers as soon as we sat down because the kitchen was getting ready to close. Since summer is officially over there hours were already cut back even on a Saturday night. The pork ribs were tender, meaty and full of flavor and the bacon wrapped shrimp were crispy but not overdone. The sauce was tangy and sweet. They also offered the upgraded cherries that I love for my drink. I would definitely return and check out some other items on the menu. read more

The Watering Hull - Pork Ribs - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

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Stopped here for lunch after an exhausting work trip, and just before driving for several hours. The food was good and the decor was pretty neat. There are good beer options, particularly from the region, which I can't participate in, but my friends said was a good list. The food was good too. I finally tried a Beyond Burger, which doesn't taste like meat to me, but did have a meat-like texture and good taste. read more

The Watering Hull - Beyond Burger with Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

My best friends and I were searching for a nice sit-down lunch in Stone Harbor and stumbled across the Watering Hull. After several compelling reviews from family and friends, we decided to try it out. After waiting for our table, we sat down and ordered. 1 hour later, our food was still not out. Eventually we got fed up and told our waiter to bring out the check and box up our food. We arrived back home hoping to finally eat, and the food was just mediocre. Definitely not worth the hour wait. Hope this helps. read more

The food was average. Mahi mahi taco - there's 2 tacos per order. The tacos were pretty packed. The fish was a bit dry. Honey bbq mango wings - the chicken was nicely cooked, however, the sauce could use more bbq and honey. I didn't really taste the mango part of it. Would I come back? Eh..nah read more

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Great food , great management and a very fun time. The seafood and the portions are fresh delicious and generous. Highly recommended!!! read more

We usually sit at the bar and it is always a very social friendly atmosphere. Servers actually have eaten the food and have recommendations. Lively, beachy vibe w string lights at night and live music. read more

Really enjoy this place. Love the decor and their food is very good. Service was a little slow but food made up for it.

The Watering Hull is in a great location in Stone Harbor and offers a great atmosphere and amazing views of down town. There menu is not too big but offers some good choices. The Hull Burger was for sure one of the best burgers in Stone Harbor! During the summer they do not take reservations and there is usually always a wait but besides that it's a great restaurant. read more

The Watering Hull - The Hull Burger - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Excellent food and service. A diverse menu accommodating to those of us with vegan and vegetarian diets. A little noisy but it was 4th of July weekend. Comfortable seating arrangements read more

We really enjoyed dinner here tonight. Anna was our attentive server and a nice young lady. Nice, laid back vibe here. They were showing some terrific videos on their big screen of surfing and other extreme outdoor sports that were fun to watch. We had the Mahi Tacos, Scallops with Risotto and steamers were our appetizer. Everything was delicious including our cocktails. Excellent place overall, with decent prices considering it's Stone Harbor. Will definitely be back! read more

The Watering Hull - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

I am so happy that the Watering Hull is still open during the pandemic. Their indoor / outdoor seating is spacious and they took every precaution to keep guests safe. The food was amazing as always. read more

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It was our first visit. Everything was delicious! We have a picky eater who never wants to order from kids menu because of traditional choices, but we ordered grilled mahi mahi and mac cheese and he liked it. We ordered bahamian conch critters as an appetizer, their best seller and it was a hit with us too. For entree we got tuna poke bowl, chicken and shrimp thai style dish and kale and quinua salad. Everything was high quality and delicious. For drink i tried cucumber gin lemonade, which was refreshingly good. For dessert we opted for bluberry pie gelatto. Verdict: awesome restaurant on summer vacation!! Do recommend read more

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The Watering Hull is probably the most underrated spot in Stone Harbor. The decor is beachy but a tad elevated. It looks like decor you'd find in a recently redecorated beach house. I've been here for drinks at the bar before which it has the perfect vibe but never have tried their food. I'm glad I have finally got to try because it's pretty solid. For starters we ordered the crab rangoons & the spinach & artichoke dip with crab. The dips flavor was great & presentation was top notch. The Crab Rangoon was good but there wasn't enough filling so the wonton was more of the focal point. For my main I got the fish tacos. They were tasty and the fish was fresh. My only recommendation would be to go lighter on the toppings and really let that fish shine. Also crisp up the tortillas a little bit more, they were a little too floppy. But really can't complain on the tacos too much because it was a strong dish. I'm glad I finally tried the food because it unlocks another place in Stone Harbor I can add to the mix. read more

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No wait time(monday at 6:30/7) , had a margarita which was delicious. Waitress was nice, calm, attentive and knowledgeable. The Crab Rangoon and Conch Fritters apps were great. Dinner was the Seafood Festival and the Flatbread and Spinach, Artichoke and Crab dip. Everyone and everything was perfect for our first dinner out since Valentines Day. read more

The Watering Hull - Spinach, Artichoke, Crab Dip Flatbread(brisket, pineapple, honey sweet bbq sauce, caramelized onion, arugula) Seafood Festival - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

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This was my first time in Stone Harbor and this place definitely was a win. The interior is beautiful. Very beachy but done very tastefully. I came during dinner time and a Wednesday night and we were seated within 5 minutes. We had the mussels to share which I have to say you should ask for straws to drink the broth because we almost did. It was SO good we had to ask for a side of rolls to dip the sauce after we finished the mussels. It was so so good. I had the poke bowl with salmon and spicy aioli and it was very light yet filling. The salmon was delicious and fresh. My friends all had the tacos. The fish tacos was the catch of the day and that day happened to be mahi mahi and they said it was amazing! My other friend had the pork carnitas tacos and he loved it too. We also ordered a side of sweet potato fries which were super thick cut fries but delicious. Our waiter actually brought us out another basket on the House because he though the first basket of fries looked a little skimmpy, we didn't even complain about that but we were more than happy to eat more fries! Service was great, food was amazing. I will definitely be back here. read more

The Watering Hull - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

This place is delicious and a staple of Stone Harbor! Located on the second floor above the book store in the square, this place has an ample menu and seafood that's fresh and fabulous. When quarantine ends, be sure to ask for a table on the patio and eat outside (there are only a few tables available here). In addition to dining in, this place has a pool table and bar to enjoy a drink before dinner. If you're really hungry, get the Seafood Festival (or split it). Chock full of lobster, scallop, shrimp and crab over linguine, this is worth the calories. read more

A group of friends and I were in town and wanted to find a place for dinner that had outdoor seating. From what we saw online, it looked like this place had outdoor seating, so when we arrived we were a bit surprised that the seating is not technically outdoors. All seating is inside, but they have veranda windows that open all the way up. Tables on the perimeter of the dining area had the benefit of direct access to the fresh air, but we found that on that particular day the wind was moving around enough that the entire place seemed to have fresh air moving through it. Also, they were only seating people at every other table to allow for plenty of space between people. All employees wore masks and customers were required to as well. All of us ordered drinks and were happy with what we got. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and was pleased with how it tasted and how fresh it was. My friends also seemed to enjoy their food and had no complaints. Our server was attentive and our food came out in a reasonable time. If I'm back in Stone Harbor again soon I'll keep this place in mind. read more