McLoone's Pier House, Long Branch, NJ:
A Restaurant Review

McLoone's Pier House, Long Branch, NJ A dining review

McLoone's Pier House
One Ocean Ave
Long Branch, NJ

McLoone's Pier House: Restaurant Highlights

Fare: New American - Seafood

Price: Expensive

Food Quality: The overall food quality tends to be lower than other McLoone restaurants. While the sea food is fresh, the menu is uninspiring, rarely changing.

Service: Inconsistent, slow during busy season

Decor: Awesome Ocean front scenic views and ambiance.

Overall Rating:  2 Stars

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

Noise Level:  Moderate - High

Dress:  Casual

Recommended For: Diners who enjoy a scenic oceanfront views with Jersey Shore ambiance.

Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer a seasonally changing, well-executed, creatively presented menu with professional service.

Recommended dishes: When available, The Pecan Crusted Halibut, The McLoone's Crab Cakes; and The Filet Mignon.

Liquor:   Good selection of wines and specialty cocktails. Bar scene is vibrant.

McLoone's Pier House, one of Tim McLoone's many restaurants, is a Jersey Shore restaurant with great ocean views.

Located the vibrant oceanfront Pier Village section in Long Branch, the restaurant offers great views, a vibrant bar scene with typical Jersey Shore chain restaurant food..

While the seafood is fresh, the food preparation falls below the quality of its ocean front scenic views and ambiance, and lower that of other McLoone restaurants. The menu is uninspiring, rarely changing.

The best part of this ocean side restaurant is that it reminds you of what summertime Jersey Shore dining is all about

The 16,000-square-foot Pier House seats 250 in the restaurant on its main level and 300 in the Atlantic Room, the restaurant’s upstairs banquet room. There are two bars on the main level, the Pier Pub Grill, which serves food, and a martini bar. In the summer months there is outside dining overlooking the beach front.

The service is friendly, but tends to be slow, especially during the peak summer season.

Mcloone's Pier House is open seven days/week: Sunday-Thursday: 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday: 11am-11pm
Sunday Brunch Buffet is available Sundays from 10am-2pm in the Atlantic Room located on the 2nd level!

They are also open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day.

Updated September March 2024

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