Jakeabob's Bay in NJ offers more than just great food; it comes with a splendid beach view. The combination of delicious dishes and a picturesque setting enhances the overall dining experience. Whether you're enjoying seafood or a relaxing drink, the nice beach view adds an extra layer of charm to your visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Drunken Shrimp & Clams, Hawaiian Tuna Poke Tower, Tortilla Chips & Pico De Gallo, Shrimp and Lobster blt
H M B.
Nice food, good drinks and great bay views. Young servers and attentive service. Nothing better on a warm summer night.
Ashley C.
I've gone here a couple of times, never had to wait that long even with party of 5. I love the outdoor seating on the bay, it's a beautiful view. I enjoyed my lobster BLT. Not a huge fan of the cocktails but maybe I haven't ordered the right one.
Debbie Vaughan
We had a great lunch We shared a bunch of dishes Jenn was our waitress and she was a sweetheart. We had the lobster roll the Crab cake sandwich, Mac and cheese, fried calamari ? ??????a couple tasty cocktails and it was gorgeous out to boot!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin W
Great staff and nice food. Lovely drinks, too. Not super expensive despite being on the water with beautiful views, even of Manhattan in the distance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Blueberry Ribs
J Flan
Great waterfront bar with music and views. Food is expected bar food. Top 2 items were the buffalo shrimp and lobster rolls. Drinks are cold and bartenders are always friendly. Get there early as it gets crowded. Great neighborhood hangout for locals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Shrimp
Steve R.
Set beautifully on the Raritan Bay, this outdoor bar/restaurant is a fun spot to come any time of the day. With rows of tables and blue umbrellas on a pier that juts out in to the water and a covered bar area this place gives you a warm, tropical feeling. Came here with family for lunch on a Friday and the place was pretty packed and I can see why. After ordering some drinks we ordered a couple of apps to start, the 1999 Wings tossed in a house made honey & hot sauce glaze and the Buffalo Shrimp. Both of these apps were good and didn't disappoint. The sauce on the wings was unique and had good flavor while the same could be said for the 6 decent sized shrimp. For our mains we had the JakeaBob Burger with bacon, lettuce tomato and crispy fried onions and also the NJ Lobster Rolls, served with house made potato chips. The burgers were very tasty and the lobster rolls, although I like them better Connecticut Style with just butter and lemon, were good but different. Not a lot of mayo which was good but topped with sort of a pickled, corn salsa which I wasn't too crazy about. Again, good, but I probably wouldn't order it again. Overall, I'd definitely recommend coming here. The service is good, the food is good, if not great, there's a nice drink menu and the atmosphere and views can't be beat.
Pete Anton
Solid food and a fun vibe makes for a pleasant afternoon overlooking the bay. Calamari and burger were very good, crab cake was ok. We sat on the dock and it was really nice with umbrellas for shade and fans to keep a nice steady breeze.Parking: Big lots, both free and for a fee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jakeabob Burger, Fries
Marissa Barnes
A jersey shore gem! We love the outdoor setting right on the water. They always have great music and live music at night too. The bar is a good scene. The food is good but typical bar food. Service is always fast and very friendly. The perfect summer spot for food or
I met up with some friends on a Saturday night in the summer and the place was packed. We were told it would be a 90 min wait for a table of 5. Fortunately, the waiting time was about half of that. While we waited, we hung out around the bar and there wasn't much room to linger. The views of the New York skyline were breathtaking and this place is the perfect setting for a beautiful summer night!I had the calamari and New Jersey lobster rolls. The calamari was tender and tasty. The rolls were small but good. They weren't loaded with mayo and came with chips that were very salty. I probably would have preferred french fries, if given the option.Parking is a bit of a challenge. We managed to find a spot and it was a 5 min walk to the car.
Stuck Up Sticker Company
Listen, I would have dropped the five star on the food but I don't like to mislead. There was nothing wrong with it at all, it just didn't wow me and while the atmosphere was awesome, the service was wonderful and the value for money was spot on, I'm not going to rank something five stars unless it blows my mind. Now that being said the experience was absolutely lovely. Drinks were great The food was definitely good and sitting out over the water like that is a treat. Definitely a place to visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cake
Myra Salgado
The ambience was nice. The server was excellent. Unfortunately the online menu is far from the actual menu. Explanation is that the website cannot be modified. My palate was set for items I selected online. They only have two entrees to choose from. Next time I will know it's casual dining. Wings, burgers, etc.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ciro Ascione
Excellent idea to turn this place to an open air seating, after Hurricane Sandy got to make a living. Food was Ok, drinks from the bar were way too Strong !!!, Server was very very nice and informative.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Karla J.
Really loved the location, vibe, food and drinks..;).We went for lunch during the week, and there was a good crowd... Would love to be there for evening, music, and or brunch on Sunday :-)
Nice little beach bar
Jakeabob's Bay in NJ offers more than just great food; it comes with a splendid beach view. The combination of delicious dishes and a picturesque setting enhances the overall dining experience. Whether you're enjoying seafood or a relaxing drink, the nice beach view adds an extra layer of charm to your visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Drunken Shrimp & Clams, Hawaiian Tuna Poke Tower, Tortilla Chips & Pico De Gallo, Shrimp and Lobster blt
Nice food, good drinks and great bay views. Young servers and attentive service. Nothing better on a warm summer night.
I've gone here a couple of times, never had to wait that long even with party of 5. I love the outdoor seating on the bay, it's a beautiful view. I enjoyed my lobster BLT. Not a huge fan of the cocktails but maybe I haven't ordered the right one.
We had a great lunch We shared a bunch of dishes Jenn was our waitress and she was a sweetheart. We had the lobster roll the Crab cake sandwich, Mac and cheese, fried calamari ? ??????a couple tasty cocktails and it was gorgeous out to boot!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great staff and nice food. Lovely drinks, too. Not super expensive despite being on the water with beautiful views, even of Manhattan in the distance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Blueberry Ribs
Great waterfront bar with music and views. Food is expected bar food. Top 2 items were the buffalo shrimp and lobster rolls. Drinks are cold and bartenders are always friendly. Get there early as it gets crowded. Great neighborhood hangout for locals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Shrimp
Set beautifully on the Raritan Bay, this outdoor bar/restaurant is a fun spot to come any time of the day. With rows of tables and blue umbrellas on a pier that juts out in to the water and a covered bar area this place gives you a warm, tropical feeling. Came here with family for lunch on a Friday and the place was pretty packed and I can see why. After ordering some drinks we ordered a couple of apps to start, the 1999 Wings tossed in a house made honey & hot sauce glaze and the Buffalo Shrimp. Both of these apps were good and didn't disappoint. The sauce on the wings was unique and had good flavor while the same could be said for the 6 decent sized shrimp. For our mains we had the JakeaBob Burger with bacon, lettuce tomato and crispy fried onions and also the NJ Lobster Rolls, served with house made potato chips. The burgers were very tasty and the lobster rolls, although I like them better Connecticut Style with just butter and lemon, were good but different. Not a lot of mayo which was good but topped with sort of a pickled, corn salsa which I wasn't too crazy about. Again, good, but I probably wouldn't order it again. Overall, I'd definitely recommend coming here. The service is good, the food is good, if not great, there's a nice drink menu and the atmosphere and views can't be beat.
Solid food and a fun vibe makes for a pleasant afternoon overlooking the bay. Calamari and burger were very good, crab cake was ok. We sat on the dock and it was really nice with umbrellas for shade and fans to keep a nice steady breeze.Parking: Big lots, both free and for a fee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jakeabob Burger, Fries
A jersey shore gem! We love the outdoor setting right on the water. They always have great music and live music at night too. The bar is a good scene. The food is good but typical bar food. Service is always fast and very friendly. The perfect summer spot for food or
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I met up with some friends on a Saturday night in the summer and the place was packed. We were told it would be a 90 min wait for a table of 5. Fortunately, the waiting time was about half of that. While we waited, we hung out around the bar and there wasn't much room to linger. The views of the New York skyline were breathtaking and this place is the perfect setting for a beautiful summer night!I had the calamari and New Jersey lobster rolls. The calamari was tender and tasty. The rolls were small but good. They weren't loaded with mayo and came with chips that were very salty. I probably would have preferred french fries, if given the option.Parking is a bit of a challenge. We managed to find a spot and it was a 5 min walk to the car.
Listen, I would have dropped the five star on the food but I don't like to mislead. There was nothing wrong with it at all, it just didn't wow me and while the atmosphere was awesome, the service was wonderful and the value for money was spot on, I'm not going to rank something five stars unless it blows my mind. Now that being said the experience was absolutely lovely. Drinks were great The food was definitely good and sitting out over the water like that is a treat. Definitely a place to visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cake
The ambience was nice. The server was excellent. Unfortunately the online menu is far from the actual menu. Explanation is that the website cannot be modified. My palate was set for items I selected online. They only have two entrees to choose from. Next time I will know it's casual dining. Wings, burgers, etc.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Excellent idea to turn this place to an open air seating, after Hurricane Sandy got to make a living. Food was Ok, drinks from the bar were way too Strong !!!, Server was very very nice and informative.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Really loved the location, vibe, food and drinks..;).We went for lunch during the week, and there was a good crowd... Would love to be there for evening, music, and or brunch on Sunday :-)