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Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan, Manasquan, NJ

Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan

4.2
4.2
1479 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
Harpoon Willy’s is widely recognized as a port of unforgettable hospitality on the Manasquan River, set inside an establishment that’s seen more than two centuries of history.

Whether your journey brings you to Harpoon Willy’s for a delicious burger or seafood with friends, a cozy fireside chat, or a drink at the bar after a day of adventure, you’re invited to relax, unwind, and embrace the spirit of rustic, riverside charm.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 223-8880
  • Website
    http://www.harpoonwillys.com/
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jose Zaruma
  • Catering
    We offer off-site catering as well as private parties.
  • Private party facilities
    Reserve our private “Inlet Room” for your upcoming social or business occasion. Available for up to 25 guests, choose from one of our party menus, our daily restaurant menu or meet with our Chef to customize a menu tailored to your needs.
  • Location
    2655 River Rd, Manasquan, NJ 08736
  • Neighborhood
    Manasquan
  • Cross street
    Route 70
  • Parking details
    Ample on-site parking, including adjacent lot during evenings & weekends. Street parking until 8:00pm.
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment every Thursday, Friday & Saturday Night starting around 9:30 p.m. Our entertainment schedule is posted online at www.harpoonwillys.com
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Appetizers

  • Firecracker Shrimp$11.00

    Crisp Shrimp | Firecracker Sauce | Lime | Micro Cilantro

    • Truffled Tater Tots$18.00

      Bacon Gruyère Dipping Sauce | HW Signature

      • Chimichurri Steak Bites $18.00

        Marinated & Seared | Horseradish Mayo

        • Neat Nachos$17.00

          White Corn Chips | House Chili | Cheddar & Jack Cheese Blend | Lettuce | Tomatoes | Pickled Jalapeño | Sour Cream | Avocado Puree | Pico de Gallo

          • Warm Bavarian Style Pretzel$15.00

            House-made Beer Cheese | Whole Grain Mustard | Vegetarian

            • Steamed Drunken Clams$19.00

              Choice of: Roasted or Steamed with Garlic | White Wine | Butter

              • Chicken Lemongrass Dumplings$16.00

                Steamed or Fried | Wasabi Ponzu Sauce

                • Jumbo Wings$12.00

                  Choice of: Buffalo | Chimichurri | Long Hot Pepper Jam Honey | Roasted Garlic Served with Carrots & Celery | Gluten Free

                  • Fried Calamari$18.00

                    Chili Peppers | Marinara Sauce

                    • Fried Brussels Sprouts$15.00

                      Sweet Chili Sauce | Spicy Asian Aioli

                      Soups & Salads

                      • Chowder of the Day$6.00

                        HW Signature

                        • Soup of the Day$5.00

                          • Wedge$16.00

                            Baby Iceberg | House Made Blue Cheese Dressing | Pickled Red Onions | Crisp Bacon | Grape Tomatoes | Gluten Free

                            • Asian Chicken Salad$22.00

                              Grilled Chicken | Arugula | Cabbage | Carrots | Cashew | Sesame Soy Dressing

                              • Caesar$12.00

                                Romaine | House-made Dressing | Shaved Parmesan | Croutons

                                • Blackened Tuna$27.00

                                  Chopped Romaine | Avocado Vinaigrette | Roasted Tomatoes | Shredded Cheese | Crispy Tortillas

                                  • Baby Spinach$16.00

                                    Roasted Pear | Goat Cheese | Candied Walnuts | Champagne Vinaigrette | Vegetarian | Gluten Free

                                    Raw Bar

                                    Gluten Free

                                    • Shrimp Cocktail$19.00

                                      Jumbo Shrimp | Cocktail Sauce | Lemon

                                      • Oysters on Half Shell (MP)

                                        Ask your server for local selection, Mignonette | Cocktail Sauce | Lemon

                                        • NJ Middle Neck Clams$2.00

                                          Cocktail Sauce | Lemon

                                          • The Bay Tower$85.00

                                            Serves 2-4, Oysters | Clams | Shrimp | Poke Tuna | Crabmeat Cocktail | Chilled Lobster

                                            • The Ocean Tower$160.00

                                              Serves 5-8, Oysters | Clams | Shrimp | Poke Tuna | Crabmeat Cocktail | Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail | Chilled Lobster

                                              Burgers & Sandwiches

                                              • River Road Burger$18.00

                                                Lettuce | Tomato | Pickle | Choice of Cheese

                                                • Louisiana Shrimp Po Boy $19.00

                                                  Red Leaf Lettuce | Tomato | Red Onion | Old Bay Aioli | Coleslaw

                                                  • Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Sandwich$23.00

                                                    Arugula | Tomato | Korean BBQ | Sriracha Aioli

                                                    • The Ciabatta$21.00

                                                      Fresh Mozzarella | Tomato | Prosciutto | Red Leaf Lettuce | Basil | Kalamata Olive Spread

                                                      • Wall Burger$20.00

                                                        Caramelized Onions | Bacon | Gruyère Sauce | Grilled Tomato | HW Signature

                                                        • Slow Braised BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich $19.00

                                                          Topped with Coleslaw | Cheddar Jack Cheese | Coleslaw

                                                          • Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich$23.00

                                                            Roasted Garlic Aioli | Red Leaf Lettuce | Tomato | Chips | Coleslaw

                                                            • The Garden$18.00

                                                              Grilled Portobello Mushroom | Roasted Red Peppers | Marinated Artichokes | Balsamic Glaze | Red Leaf Lettuce | Tuscan Bread

                                                              • So Cal Burger$21.00

                                                                Avocado | Frizzled Onions | Roasted Tomatoes | Spicy Mayo

                                                                • Blackened Salmon Wrap$22.00

                                                                  Brie | Arugula | Roasted Tomatoes | Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette

                                                                  • Manasquan Panini$21.00

                                                                    Grilled Pesto Chicken | Prosciutto | Fresh Mozzarella | Olive Spread | Arugula

                                                                    • Turkey & Vermont Cheddar$20.00

                                                                      Granny Smith Apples | Autumn Flavored Mayonnaise | Red Leaf Lettuce | Grilled on Country White Bread

                                                                      Entrees

                                                                      • Rustic Short Ribs$29.00

                                                                        Braised with Italian Tomatoes | Garlic | Oregano | Asiago | Polenta | Broccoli Rabe Remolata | Gluten Free | HW Signature

                                                                        • Honey Bacon Shrimp$28.00

                                                                          Steamed Sticky Rice | Gochujang | Kimchi | Gluten Free

                                                                          • Truffle Parmesan Chicken$26.00

                                                                            Asiago Crusted Chicken Breast | Parmesan Risotto | Truffle Cream Sauce | Sautéed Spinach | Gluten Free

                                                                            • Pistachio Crusted Salmon $32.00

                                                                              Fennel Apple Salad | Red Rice | Red Pepper Coulis | Gluten Free

                                                                              • Tuna Poke Bowl$29.00

                                                                                Sushi Rice | Seaweed Salad | Dice Cucumber | Chili Sauce | Wasabi Ponzu Sauce | Crispy Wontons

                                                                                • Fish and Chips$27.00

                                                                                  Atlantic Cod | French Fries | Cole Slaw | Tartar Sauce | HW Signature

                                                                                  Kids

                                                                                  • Chicken Fingers & Fries$10.00

                                                                                    • Mini Flatbread Pizza$10.00

                                                                                      Cheese | Tomato Sauce

                                                                                      • Pasta$10.00

                                                                                        Butter or Marinara

                                                                                        • Cheese Quesadilla$10.00

                                                                                          Dessert

                                                                                          • Death by Chocolate$13.00

                                                                                            Five Layer Chocolate Cake | Chocolate Ganache | Chocolate Gelato | Whipped Cream

                                                                                            • Key Lime Pie$11.00

                                                                                              Key Lime Curd | Graham Cracker Crust | Raspberry Sorbet | Vegetarian

                                                                                              • Carrot Cake$13.00

                                                                                                Five Layers | Cream Cheese Frosting | Caramel Sauce | Vanilla Ice Cream

                                                                                                • Apple Crisp$11.00

                                                                                                  Cinnamon Oat Crumble | Salted Caramel Ice Cream | Caramel Sauce | Whipped Cream

                                                                                                  • Seasonal Cheesecake$13.00

                                                                                                    Inquire with your server

                                                                                                    Last updated: January 13, 2025

                                                                                                    What 1,479 people are saying

                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                    4.2
                                                                                                    4.2 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                    • 4.1Food
                                                                                                    • 4.4Service
                                                                                                    • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                    • 4Value

                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                    Harpoon Willy's in Manasquan offers a vibrant riverside dining experience with "fantastic service" and "delicious food." Enjoy "amazing specialty cocktails" and a "beautiful view" of the Manasquan River. While the ambiance can be lively and noisy, the "friendly staff" and "generous portions" make it worth the visit.

                                                                                                    1,479 Reviews

                                                                                                    1. Donna VIP

                                                                                                      New Jersey85 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      i enjoyed the Caesar salad along with the crab cake entree with sides . my husband had the Caesar salad as well with a delicious hamburger with onion rings. we also shared 2 bottles of pinot noir. the service was spaced wonderfully by aloya our server - our first time but far from last time

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                                                                                                    2. Barbara

                                                                                                      New York City41 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      I’d say food is average. However, I like the energy of the place, the burgers are great, and our service was very good.

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                                                                                                    3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      New York City1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Friendly service. The quality of food is good. The drinks are pricey. The atmosphere is cozy with moderate noise level.

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                                                                                                    4. Marie

                                                                                                      Philadelphia4 reviews

                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                      Dined on February 28, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                      My husband and I were highly disappointed especially with his meal. The menu stated Surf and Filet Mignon which stated 6 oz. The filet mignon was medallions. We have been to this restaurant many times but were told new management and new menu. Dinner menu was limited. We don’t mind paying for a good dinner but unfortunately was very surprised how much it has changed. The server was very nice and polite. Definitely not happy again with the menu choices..

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                                                                                                    5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      New York City1 review

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined on February 27, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      Usually love the place. What I ate this time gave me stomach issues. Bad fish maybe?

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                                                                                                    6. Karen VIP

                                                                                                      New York City7 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined on February 25, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Love Harpoons, but the entrees are all over $32 which is fine if the quality is great but in recent visits the food has been mediocre. I miss the Harpoon days of a variety of entrees plus gourmet burger and sandwich and salad options. I love the location and ambiance but miss the great food. We don’t go as often as we used to.

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                                                                                                    7. Maryanne

                                                                                                      New Jersey1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Excellent service, great food, warm and inviting dining room.

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                                                                                                    8. Kendis VIP

                                                                                                      New York City15 reviews

                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                      Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                      Miss the old menu! Bring back the quesadilla! Trying to be something it’s not

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                                                                                                    9. Keith VIP

                                                                                                      New York City19 reviews

                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                      Dined on February 21, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      I’ve had better food there before and again the server rushes us out of there. There’s no one waiting and insist on asking us 50 times. Do you want anything else?

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                                                                                                    10. anthony

                                                                                                      Atlantic City4 reviews

                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                      Dined on February 21, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      5 people dining everyones Food was served cold the veggie sandwich was cold and disgusting the salmon was dry cold and disgusting but the fries were hot

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                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                    Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 223-8880.

                                                                                                    Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan is rated 4.2 stars by 1479 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                    Make a reservation

                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                    7:00 PM
                                                                                                    Booked 2 times today

                                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                    Google Map for Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan

                                                                                                    2655 River Rd, Manasquan, NJ 08736

                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                                                      Route 70
                                                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                                                      Manasquan
                                                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                                                      Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                      Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                      Ample on-site parking, including adjacent lot during evenings & weekends. Street parking until 8:00pm.
                                                                                                    • Payment options
                                                                                                      Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                    • Executive chef
                                                                                                      Jose Zaruma
                                                                                                    • Entertainment
                                                                                                      Live entertainment every Thursday, Friday & Saturday Night starting around 9:30 p.m. Our entertainment schedule is posted online at www.harpoonwillys.com
                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                      Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                                      http://www.harpoonwillys.com/
                                                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                                                      (732) 223-8880
                                                                                                    • Catering
                                                                                                      We offer off-site catering as well as private parties.
                                                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                                                      Reserve our private “Inlet Room” for your upcoming social or business occasion. Available for up to 25 guests, choose from one of our party menus, our daily restaurant menu or meet with our Chef to customize a menu tailored to your needs.
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