Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Ortley Beach

Our waiter And servers were professional and pleasant. The food was excellent. My pork chop was delicious! The pistachio martini was also excellent. There was a fairly large table toward the back of the room that was extremely loud. That was the only negative part of our experience.

618 is one of our favorite local restaurants. We dine there at least once a month (our waitress, Alexis, told us that we have dined 25 times so far). Alexis, our server, was friendly and helpful. She greeted us with a smile and took our drink order. The meal began with a basket of delicious bread with butter and sea salt. I opted for my favorite cocktail, the Spicy Boi. It's made with Reposado Tequila, Ancho Chile, and passion fruit juice. It has the right mixture of sweet, refreshing, with a spicy kick. We opened our meal by sharing a lobster tostada appetizer from the specials menu. Chunks of lobster tossed with pickled onions, pineapple, queso fresco, served over a crisp tortilla. For entrees my wife had the 8 oz Filet Mignon and I had the Cajun Shrimp and Grits. Both were perfectly cooked. Looking forward to our next visit.

Rosie’s never disappoints! We went for Christmas Eve and although it was an absolute full house, the service never skipped a beat! The staff is lovely and beyond welcoming. Delicious meal! Delicious drinks. The absolute GEM of Ocean Gate! Must try!!

Had a Christmas eve dinner here. This is truly one of my fave places. NEVER disappointed. Excellent food and always superior service. Jane is one of my favorite servers!!

We dine at the Poached Pear a few times a year. It is a favorite among our friends for fine dining. Service is always attentive and efficient without being overbearing. Entrees are plentiful and delicious. Prices are in line with other fine dining establishments $$$$ justified by consistentl quality food. BYOB