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Iron Whale, Asbury Park, NJ

Iron Whale

4.7 (1736)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1200 Ocean Ave Unit 504, Asbury Park, NJ 07712-5778

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Intimate dining experience that showcases Asbury Parks trendy neighborhood. Located on the boardwalk, we showcase those stunning oceanfront views in every area of our restaurant. We feature fresh seafood, fish, and a raw bar serving the highest quality ingredients, along with our specialty craft cocktails and our assorted wine list. This concept serves as the perfect dining destination for any occasion day or night. Iron Whale is open 7 days a week.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Charles Collins
  • Private party facilities
    We have an ocean view private room that can fit parties up to 35 guests. Luncheons, business dinners, holiday parties, baby showers, birthday celebrations , rehearsal dinners.Go to our Iron Whale website and send your banquet inquiry today!
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,736 people are saying

Iron Whale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Iron Whale impresses with its "absolutely amazing service" and "delicious, fresh food." Diners rave about the "terrific atmosphere" and ocean views. Standouts include seafood dishes like oysters and lobster rolls, alongside "amazing drinks." Despite some mixed reviews on specific dishes, the "friendly and attentive staff" ensure a welcoming experience, making it a "great place" for special occasions.
1,736 Reviews
  1. Anna & Fred VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had a delicious dinner at the Iron Whale. Frankie, our server was wonderful!

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  2. Ann

    Key West3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere and food were terrific -- all just what we needed to get together with some cousins. Our only complaint was that we felt stuffed by the time we left the restaurant. The food was just too good to resist eating everything on our plates, and each dish that arrived had very generous servings.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Mckenzie

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great 1st time experience! We will definitely return

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Laura

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Tacos were delicious. Mediterranean Seafood pasta looked promising but had no flavor. Stick with tacos or burger.

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  5. Xavier

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing service and delicious, fresh food. I had two dozen oysters and the lobster roll, couldn’t recommend more!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Ricky

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Their mother’s day brunch pre fix menu was extremely limited and sub par. On top of that their main menu was not even open to order. No accommodations were met for vegetarian options. Would not recommend

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  7. Heather

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I thought the Mother's Day brunch was overpriced. The portions were small and not very good. There were mediocre bagels with containers of cream cheese like you'd get at Dunkin Donuts, tiny pieces of salmon. The dessert was one cookie, a few tarts, an Italian pastry, and a bite of a cake.

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  8. Brian

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a fantastic lunch here after the 2025 New Jersey Brain Tumor Walk! Food and drinks were all fantastic! Service was great too. Can’t wait to come back next year!

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  9. Barbara VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m sorry to say but I was very disappointed in my meal. The halibut was like that of a previously frozen piece of fish and my husband’s filet mignon needed a good knife to cut through it. I’d been here before but for appetizers and drinks. Those were very good. Pretty sure I will not be back.

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  10. joann

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Location is great. Food is mediocre and desserts just ok.
    Iron WhaleResponded on May 5, 2025
    Hey joann, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the location at Iron Whale! We're always looking to improve our food and desserts, so we appreciate your feedback. We're sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide an excellent dining experience and your input helps us improve. We hope to see you again soon and promise to make your next visit a better experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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FAQs

Iron Whale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 361-5185.

Iron Whale is rated 4.7 stars by 1736 OpenTable diners.

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

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1200 Ocean Ave Unit 504, Asbury Park, NJ 07712-5778

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Charles Collins
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have an ocean view private room that can fit parties up to 35 guests. Luncheons, business dinners, holiday parties, baby showers, birthday celebrations , rehearsal dinners.Go to our Iron Whale website and send your banquet inquiry today!
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