Riverside Marina — Restaurant in Oceanport

The Friday night we were there the band The Soulstirs played. The place was jumping! The bar was full as were both dining rooms. Although we had no reservation, the owner made a spot for us. Thanks again! They have a good happy menu and specialty cocktails. I had the Ice Princess Martini. In fact, I had 2 - the lavender syrup was delish! Others had wine and tap beer. We had the fried calamari(hot and crispy), the burger- perfectly done with steak fries, a ceasar with salmon, a veggie panini and an arugula salad all large enough to share. Bridget, our server, while obviously overwhelmed never lost her smile and delivered everything as ordered. And we were not chased...

Looks like this place just reopened Labor Day Weekend after being temporarily closed for the month of August. Not sure why any restaurant owner would be closed in the summer at the Jersey Shore but glad they finally reopened. A couple of months ago we went there and had the lobster roll and it was fantastic and a very good value. And the best part is you can order the lobster roll 3 different ways. We prefer the butter option served warm, not the lobster salad with mayo style. Highly recommend this restaurant where it is best to sit outside on the deck and overlook the marina. Next time I am going to go by boat and tie up in one of their...

What a disappointment from the new owners. Not one vegetarian option on the menu? (Besides a mixed greens salad). We miss the old menu. The food was terrible. So bland and over-priced. I don’t mind spending $28 on chicken, but the Island chicken dish was dry and tasteless. Also — the Mac and cheese on the kids menu is $9. Mac and cheese side dish is $7. Waiter admitted there is NO difference. Way to up-charge families with kids. Thumbs down. PS. Please get a new playlist. The soft yacht rock completely kills the cool vibe this place used to have. Two stars...