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    The Wharfside Patio Bar

    3.3 (253 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Seafood
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    K R.

    We were seated quickly with a beautiful view. Enjoyed everything we ordered. I'm a Jersey girl living in CA and it was wonderful to have a sentimental visit.

    Patio Punch. Tasty but it gets watery too fast. Either share with someone or order a smaller drink.
    Renato M.

    I visited the Patio Bar this past Sunday with my wife and overall we were satisfied with what was offered although both the food and drinks are pricey. They open at 12pm and we arrived at 1pm. 80% of the parking lot was already taken at that time so keep that in mind. If you arrive later you might need to park on the street. We were able to get a a table near the band stage and the water which was nice. I noticed that after 4pm people were standing near the bar waiting for tables in the outdoor area. The ambiance is great, especially on a sunny warm day. A little more laid back with a nice view. Since it's near the water it doesn't get too warm. The band (Nine Deez Nite) was great. They are the reason we visited Patio Bar since we had seen them playing at Martell's a couple weeks ago. They play 90s music. But note that the line up at Patio Bar varies so check their site to see who's playing. Food was average and very pricey for what's offered. We ordered both the mahi mahi and the fried flounder. Mahi mahi was just ok, somewhat tasteless. Fried flounder with fries and coleslaw was better and tastier. My wife had a couple frozen pina coladas and I had 2 Patio Punches (in the bucket). Pina colada was good but very small for $15 and Patio Punch was ok ($18). Since the weather was warm it got watery really fast so next time I will probably stick with beer or get a frozen drink. While some of the staff is friendly, some of them look miserable and seem to be unhappy with what they are doing. Our waitress didn't smile not even a single time. Every time she brought me a drink I politely said thank you but she didn't even look. When I went to the bar to ask the bartender to put some ice on my drink she made an angry face, put the ice and handed the glass back to me as if she was doing me a huge favor. I said thank you and she said nothing. She definitely wins the prize for the most miserable employee on that establishment. Hey lady, we spent $140 dollars, I think I deserve some ice and a "you're welcome", otherwise get a job feeding lions. On the other end the hostess and the red hair waitress who took our picture were much more friendly. So just to summarize this is a nice place with expensive average food and drinks and and some of the staff need to have a better attitude and need some customer service training so that we feel more welcome.

    Jim D.

    Finally I got back to New Jersey!!! And most importantly I got back to The Wharfside! Great place, Great food and an excellent renovation!!! Sorry the staff is the best. I'm not going to say to much but, if you have never gone, GO!

    Coconut Shrimp, Mahi-Mahi
    Maylee W.

    The restaurant is located next to the water - arrived on a warm Thursday night, no reservation, bar was a little crowded, however manageable. Ambiance- it's wharf side, so the smell of seafood permeates the restaurant. There was a band that evening that played a mixture of Queen, AC DC and Paul Simon..very sing-a-long oldie tunes. Ordered the coconut shrimp and the chili rubbed mahi mahi. The shrimp was delicious, the mahi mahi was mediocre. Service - surprisingly good. Check it out next time you're in the Jersey Shore.

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    Ashlee B.

    We sat by an open window area, it was beautiful and the breeze that swept through was perfect. The patio bar next door had music, so it was the perfect volume for us to still have conversations. The food was quick and delicious. I got the spicy garlic shrimp pasta, garlic yes- spicy no. I asked for more red pepper flakes and it was great! Just wasn't spicy. My family enjoyed their meals and the service was friendly.

    Non mask wearing bartenders
    MandA R.

    We've been dying to come here! Great location and atmosphere on the water. However, the bartenders either did not wear a mask or did not wear it properly (under the chin or nose) while fixing/pouring patrons' drinks. We sat at the bar and each enjoyed a bucket drink. We didn't eat here so I can't review the food. Honestly, we couldn't really get past the fact that they bartenders weren't masked. They also seemed grumpy and unhappy to be there- so definitely not a friendly vibe. We loved the location though and watching the boats go by. The other patrons weren't exactly socially distancing and the bar got a little crowded a few times. Chairs were moved to form large groups, which is against state guidelines. If you go, just beware that this place isn't really following covid guidelines. Despite having a large sign displaying new covid rules upon entry, the bartenders and people drinking at the bar did not think this applied to them. Also- beware of the flies. I'm between a 2 and 3 star but settling on 2 because of the lack of covid protocol.

    Branden R.

    Rum buckets! Decently strong and worth it as a great option off of the boardwalk. It can get busy but their service is always fast. You will not be sitting without a drink in hand for long. And not it mention, it's on the water and has a great view with boats passing by. Food is also fantastic!

    Wharfside Combo with added Lobster Tail - All cooked to perfection.
    Elizabeth M.

    Our first time at the Wharfside Seafood & Patio Bar. We sat outside the dining area along the waterfront. When we first sit down they brought out complementary cornbread hush puppies & coleslaw. The coleslaw was very good just the right combination of vinegar & mayonnaise. The Hush Puppies looked perfect but were mushy inside & we couldn't taste the cornbread. I love martini's so I tried the Point Martini. It tasted like medicine to me. Luckily our server Hunter offered to exchange my drink & I had The Inlet. The inlet was delicious! We each ordered a cup of Lobster Bisque which had a nice portion of lobster meat and was very good & creamy. For an appetizer we took a chance as I don't like spicy foods & ordered the Spicy Garlic Shrimp. The Spicy Garlic Shrimp came out with a slice of garlic bread. It was perfect! Not hot spicy at all. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, the sauce had the right combination of flavors & the garlic bread added a great touch. It was so good we thought about not ordering entrees and just ordering more Spicy Garlic Shrimp. I ordered the Wharfside Combo & sprung for the added lobster tail. Everything was delicious & cooked perfectly. DH ordered the Cajun Mahi-Mahi & loved it. Unfortunately the jasmine rice that was under the fish was ice cold and flavorless. DH felt the rice was dry & asked for melted butter to moisten it. Not that we weren't stuffed already, we ordered dessert. The Key Lime Pie was delicious! The presentation was lacking but the flavor was good. Hunter was our server. He had the best personality & was always checking back to see if we needed anything. He was knowledgeable of the menu & made suggestions. Thank you Hunter. We look forward to coming back.

    Patio seating.  View from the bar.
    No H.

    3 Stars for location, service and the view. Place is beautiful and inviting. The day was beautiful and so was the view. The waitress was very sweet and attentive. My boyfriend and his friend ordered the flounder and chips (I didn't get pictures) and I got the chicken bowl without beans. My guy and his buddy enjoyed their fish and chips however I felt my dish lacked flavor. For the price the portion was also a bit lacking but as with any seafood place pricing will always be higher. They have a full bar outside with plenty of seating. I did enjoy my experience here even though I didn't fully enjoy my food selection. I would come back and try other items and perhaps check out the restaurant.

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