We visited for the first time under the new ownership and we can attest that all the rotten reviews are valid. Yes the food is ridiculously over priced but that is secondary to the horrible service. On our visit there were 3 occupied tables around 6:30. There appeared to be 4 waitresses on station. Our waitress sat us at a table with no napkins and random silverware. The food came and we asked for a steak knife, napkins and a spoon. The steak knife was forgotten and it took another 5 or so minutes to get her attention. We then realized that the waitresses were actually sitting at a table in the back deep in conversation having a great time. After plates cleared our waitress appeared and anno...
I don't understand why people aren't raving about this place?! A casual waterfront overlooking the stunning NYC skyline and Sandy Hook beach. The owners and staff are beyond friendly and accommodating every time. Fair prices and generous portions. Their menu is diverse, the seafood all fresh, plus nice drink options (the champagne sangria is lovely with a refreshing peachiness to it they rightfully carry Big Man's Brew--the late Clarence Clemon's IPA which is hard to come by and smooth like he was). They have great happy hour specials in the summer. PSA: PLEASE GIVE THE COLE SLAW A CHANCE! One of the most overlooked accoutrements on a dinner table (not by me), but theirs is cream of the crop...
Went to the Inlet Cafe on a Saturday night in August. When we arrived we valet parked which was very convenient. We were pleasantly surprised that they had live music outside, being that it was such a nice evening with a perfect temperature and no humidity! We were greeted by a pleasant hostess but were told it would be an hour wait. We sat down on the couch outside and listened to the music. Surprisingly, within 10 minutes we were seated and the owner personally greeted us! We had young children so he had our server bring French fries out right away for them. We had the steamers, lobster roll, and scallops. The food was amazing and fresh! I'm super picky about lobster rolls but this one was...
Ok, second stop in under the new ownership and second disappointment. We came in for happy hour and they were out of the happy hour special drinks! No rosè, it was Pino Grigio, no miller light draft, no modello at the front bar. Ugh the poor bartender had to run to the back bar to find a working draft. Food was adequate. We had the happy hour Bang Bang shrimp and calamari. It was OK but for $10 each, but it was Jersey shore tourist trap quality. If the guy with the glasses and the cross necklace is the manager then he needs to step up and help his staff. Kegs kicked, retap one, etc. Instead he spends his time on his phone or flirting with the staff. There is a reason the inlet is empty and o...
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Went for lunch this week. Will give them the benefit of doubt because it was a grand reopening week. Lots of kinks to work out! Not a great dining experience! View...great! Menu overpriced...$12.00 for a bowl of soup???Seriously? Every single item was overpriced! Service...awful! Had to get our own napkins and silverware after the food came! Just not enough help...yes, I know it's been a problem at most places. None of my old faves were on the menu! Sent my food back...inedible! Ordered a beer...got a bottle and no glass... Sad...this was our go to place!
Very very disappointing.. The bartender was so In properly dressed she might as well I've been naked. My martini was so watery.... Even though she barely spoke or understood English I politely asked her to make the second one stronger and it was barely better. I received the Caesar salad, which barely had any dressing on it, and the Romain was all the inner yellow Romain. The tuna on the salad ...though it was cooked properly, the portion was so very small. So sad I used to love this place
The owners changed. The quality of food is definitely not worth the price. The clam chowder was mediocre and when I ordered the 18$ fried calamari! It was chewy and tasted stale. Would not come back. The ambiance was lonely and the whole place was pretty empty on a Wednesday afternoon. I've eaten here before the owners changed and everything was absolutely crazy delicious. Doesn't seem like the new owners are concerned with food quality.
Food and ambiance was great the views of all the happy boaterd Service staff was great. I never needed to ask for my water to get filled they would fill it up as soon as it looked low Food was also great loved this place I will be back with my whole family great time and people there GrouperInlet Clams
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Above average breakfast sandwiches, tasty lobster rolls, good crabcakes, pleasant staff. Who doesn't love to dine by the water?
Great spot to have a cocktail and enjoy the views, watch the boats go by! Good food too! Make you feel right at home!
