Marina Grille, Belmar, NJ: A Restaurant Review

Marina Grille, Belmar, NJ. A dining review

Marina Grille
 905 Route 35 South
Belmar, NJ

Restaurant Highlights

Fare: American

Price: Moderate

Food Quality: Tavern stye menu and preparation.

Service: Good, friendly

Decor: Trendy, energetic, with great watefront views and sunsets.

Overall Rating: 2 Stars

Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = poor to Four stars = Best in Class

Noise Level: Moderate to excessively loud

Dress: Casual

Recommended For: Diners who enjoy scenic riverfront views with attractive, trendy ambiance in a high energy setting.

Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer high end, gourmet dining in a low key setting

Recommended dishes:  When available, The Fresh Fish of the day specials; The Dockside Combo w/ crab meat, stuffed flounder, shrimp, scallops, citrus beurre blanc, vegetables: and The Hot Lobster Roll, Connecticut-style, w/fries or coleslaw

Liquor:  Good selection of reasonably priced beers, wines, and specialty cocktails. Bar scene is vibrant.

Marina Grille is located on a fantastic waterfront location, popular with patrons who come enjoy scenic riverfront views with trendy ambiance. It's an excellent summertime experience for having drinks at the outside bar ---- watching the sun set.

The restaurant is under management of the Chefs International restaurant group who also owns Jack Baker's Wharfside, The Lobster Shanty, in Point Pleasant Beach, Baker's Water Street Bar & Grille in Toms River, Moore's Tavern and Escondido in Freehold, and The 9th Avenue pier and The Anchor Tavern in Belmar.

Open year-round, The Marina Grill features seating for approximately 500, which includes outdoor seating for 250 and two outdoor bars overlooking the Shark River. An interesting feature is the large glass garage doors that line the waterfront side of the building giving the restaurant the ability to "bring the outside weather inside" when the weather warms up.

There's a view of the Shark River from nearly every seat inside the spacious dining room and the huge outdoor deck with an umbrella attached to round and rectangular picnic table seating.

The menu is typical Jersey Shore with a variety of options including burgers, pizza, steaks, and fresh seafood with live lobsters that are locally sourced from nearby docks.
Don't expect gourmet food ---- the kitchen runs a mass-produced operation serving typical tavern food.

There is live entertainment on Friday & Saturday evenings.

Limited on-site nearby parking during peak evening hours. You are likely to park at one of the many Marina parking lots.

The Marina Grille is open seven days/week, for Lunch and Dinner.

(updated September 2024)

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