The Lobster Shanty 83 Channel Drive, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

"Our party had a wonderful meal last night in an almost-empty restaurant DESPITE a waitress who clearly had no basic skillset & no common sense about what her job involved - she had no idea what balsamic dressing was, we had to ask for bread & were told with a laugh that she 'forgot'; we had to ask for the cole slaw even though the menu included it with the entrees'. To our pretending-to-be-busy server: You know who you are, & you are "clueless on Channel Drive" for sure. This is definitely not the job for you, especially when the hungry summer crowds show up."

"We are absolutely thrilled about our experiences at Jack Baker's Lobster Shanty as a wedding vendor! The venue's beautiful spaces and the exceptional staff make it a dream setting to work in. The attention to detail provides clients with seamless coordination by the venue's team, and they have consistently ensured that every event runs flawlessly. We highly recommend Lobster Shanty to any couple seeking a breathtaking wedding venue. As a vendor, we eagerly anticipate another year of remarkable weddings at this extraordinary venue! If you're an engaged couple considering Lobster Shanty, look no further – you've found the perfect venue for your special day!"

"SO DISAPPOINTED! The food was cold and took 2 hours to be served, and the service was the worst we've ever had anywhere. We've eaten here for Christmas Eve the last 20 years or so. We arrived tonight expecting the delicious food and excellent service the Lobster Shanty is known for. When I made our 7:00 reservation over a month ago, I was not told that tonight would mainly be a buffet dinner. We checked out the buffet, and most of our party decided to order from the menu. The waitress finally showed up at the table and we ordered drinks (sodas and a bottle of wine). Those took over half an hour. Our lobster bisques were all cold, even mine, which I had from the buffet. Our salads took an hour to get to the table, and our entrees didn't come until we had been seated for 2 hours! Yes, the restaurant was crowded, but that timing was inexcusable. After complaining to the manager, our meal was comped but our Christmas Eve dinner was ruined. I don't know if we'll ever go back, which is a shame- this was our go to celebration place."

"Restaurant was clean and well appointed the service was fabulous ... The food was GREAT as expected We had the lobster and shrimp tempora Lobster bisque and clams casino for appetizers Angry lobster and stuffed shrimp for dinner and a piece of keylime pie for the dessert..... Love the hush puppies!!"

"Visited here after a day on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant. Our waitress Kelsy was very friendly and attentive. Started with Spicy Garlic Shrimp , wife had Lobster Bisque. Then I had the Stuffed Shrimp while my wife opted for the Flounder Francaise with Colossal Crab. Food was amazing! The view of the boats docked nearby was nice."