The Wharfside Seafood & Patio Bar

The Wharfside Seafood & Patio Bar has been a beloved Jersey Shore destination since 1963, when founder Jack Baker opened its doors to serve the community the freshest local lobster and seafood. Located at 101 Channel Drive in Point Pleasant Beach, this iconic restaurant sits directly on the Manasquan Inlet, offering diners stunning waterfront views from both the main dining room and the expansive outdoor patio. What truly sets The Wharfside apart is their unwavering commitment to freshness—their partnership with local fishing vessels F/V Heather Ann and F/V Major Expense ensures that lobsters are off-loaded directly at the restaurant and kept in pristine temperature-controlled salt water tanks until served to customers. The menu features an impressive raw bar with Blue Point oysters, rich lobster bisque, expertly prepared filet mignon with mushroom bernaise, brick oven pizzas, and their famous key lime pie for dessert. The upstairs Topside area provides a private event space with panoramic inlet views, a private bar, and dedicated table seating—perfect for celebrations and special occasions. The bar serves craft cocktails and offers a happy hour for guests seeking pre-dinner drinks with waterfront ambiance. Open daily from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, The Wharfside operates on a first-come, first-served basis and does not accept reservations, embodying the relaxed, accessible spirit of shore dining that has kept locals and tourists coming back for over six decades.