The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House

Went there for 1st time and was meeting family member who was slightly behind us. Hostess was friendly and although she wouldn’t seat us until all parties were present, she gave us a fifteen minute window and held a table. Perfectly understandable. Place was packed. Jake our server was fantastic! Pleasant and quickly attended to us. Had the deviled eggs both ways to start. Better then mom’s. Pork chop melted in my mouth, salad entry was large.. we were there for late lunch. Can’t wait to go back for dinner. Ask for Jake, very nice young man!! Forgot—-the pork belly was as tender as cotton candy.

We celebrated a 21st birthday party at this restaurant. The experience was overall spectacular, the service was very helpful and friendly. They mostly offer seafood, but have other selections such as chicken and pork as well. We went on a Friday night and it was very busy, so consider making a reservation. Also, it’s a bit pricey but worth it! 100% recommend!

We went here based on a recommendation from a friend, and loved it! Great casual and fun place, really awesome food, and super service. They don't seat until your full party is there, so don't plan on arriving in spurts for larger parties. Kim was our waitress and she was awesome and helped with some recommendations. We tried the deviled eggs because the menu said it was a must try, and they were delish. The asparagus was cooked perfect with a lovely light lemon flavor. Fish tacos were super, comparable to some of the best ones I've had in San diego, and the Pork chop special was to die for! We will be back when we are in the area again. Forgot to mention the rocky road bread pudding - simply scrumptious and this could easily appease a party of 4 to share!

I have to say don’t go to the dining room at 9pm. We were greeted by a friendly waitress who promptly took our order. Within minutes our appetizers arrived but then the waiting began. The waitress disappeared and I finally, after about 45 minutes found a manager to ask what happened to our food. They finally delivered the food and the crab wrap and fish tacos were great. But the two hamburgers we ordered were the opposite. Although cooked to the proper temperature they arrived at room temperature. They offered to reheat them but we got back seemed to have been reheated in a panini cooker and now the rolls had a toasting but the meat still wasn’t that hot. The tomato and onions were also reheated. They should have replaced with fresh. Also at this points the rolls were a mushy mess. To the restaurants credit they didn’t charge us for the burgers but it still a ruined dinner for two of us.

Food is fantastic. Live music always great. Definitely need to plan a wait as they only do call ahead seating. If going for drinks it is tight but clears out even on weekends around 10 to make for easy access for drinks and dancing with band.

This was my first time at this restaurant, and I must say the food was absolutely delicious. However, the service experience was disappointing. We were attended by Bridget R., who was neither clear nor attentive from the beginning. For example, instead of offering us regular water, as other tables had, she immediately brought a more expensive bottled water without asking. Later, she brought a third bottle, opened it without us requesting it, and even though we told her we didn’t want it, she still charged us for it. Throughout the meal, we felt pressured to order quickly. We asked several times for more time, but she kept coming back and rushing us. Additionally, when she brought spoons for one of the dishes, instead of placing them on a plate or napkin, she set them directly on the table, which we found unhygienic and inappropriate. Although she wasn’t rude, she lacked the patience, attention to detail, and professionalism that every customer deserves. I suggest the restaurant review these aspects to offer a more transparent and pleasant experience for all guests.

❤️ Overview: I went here with my parents for dinner. When we showed up around 7pm, they said the wait to be seated was an hour but the high tops were first come first serve, and luckily we were able to get a high top. There was a band playing, which was nice BUT it was super loud. So if you don’t want loud music right in your face the whole time you’re eating, I would wait for a table! Overall the food was good! I was definitely surprised. My parents say they like this place so I trusted them! Hahaha. ❤️What was ordered: Salmon and farrow, farrow salad, and burger with fried oysters ❤️Stand outs: Salmon and farrow (it was the meal I ordered) ❤️Would I come back/recommend: Yes - I would come back Yes - I would recommend

Normally, I am not one to complain about service, but my family did not have a good experience at this restaurant. First, there is barely any parking so you have to drive far and walk along the side of the road to park, but they don’t seat parties unless everyone is there. This is especially frustrating if you have older family members and they are dropped off. What is the big deal to allow people to be seated as they come? The restaurant isn’t even that big and there were like 3 hostesses at the stand anyway. One of my family members (who is 25), ordered a drink but his ID was not scanning for some reason, and they confiscated the ID. Coming from working in the food service industry, many of us understand that that is their policy to hold it, but the manner and attitude in which our server told my family member about his ID was completely uncalled for. She acted like he was an annoying petulant kid. The bartender was okay and way nicer, and we requested for the police to come and run the ID, but the way in which our server handled this was extremely rude. Once the police ran the ID and everything was fine, like we knew it would be, she came back with an attitude, his drink, and his ID and didn’t say anything. Overall, we had very poor service from our server. We had empty drinks for about a half hour before we had to flag her twice to get refills. One of my other family members got a burger and did not eat it because it tasted very wrong and off. They also made it wrong with the wrong toppings (when we pointed it out, she blamed my family member and said “well it’s really hard to hear you”). My family member said it had a funky taste and we were concerned the meat was bad. When we asked the server to please remake or take it off the bill, she said that is the way the burgers taste because it is wood-grilled. At the end of the dinner, she sarcastically asked if we wanted a box so we can take the burger “home to feed our dog.” Additionally 4 out of the 10 meals we got were cold when they came out. The steaks were tough despite ordering medium/medium rare. We are reasonable people and understand people may have bad days, but this was supposed to be a night of celebration for my family, and it was a very disappointing night, especially considering the prices.

I rarely leave the island during the summer because of the traffic but during the week this is the def go to place we will hit. Great happy hour and amazing food. Occasional the wait is a bit longer then I would like but.... Like I said great food so you have to expect other people like it too! Worth the trip for sure

Finally decided to stop in and try this place since mud city had a 2 hour wait. It's a nice place, the service was subpar but the FOOD!!! Never again. Ordered the shrimp scampi and hubby got the fried shrimp ( he said he compared it to buying the popcorn shrimp in a bag from Walmart), my plate tasted off and had the smell of sink water. The shrimp tasted weird so I spoke with the waitress and she goes and says well I just served it to my other table and they loved it. So she proceeded to offer me something else which I opt for crab cake dinner and as I waited I started to feel very sick, food came 20 mins later and I just about laughed cause the crab cakes looked like pancakes flat and mushy. I will submit a picture as I've seen other reviews of their crab cakes and mine definitely didn't look the same. We decided to just leave and didn't even finish anything. I had a few bites of the crab cake and the salad, hubby ate half of his fries. It's safe to say we tried this place but wouldn't return. Update 2 Hours later, food poisoning! Go figure.. good thing I didn't eat more of the scampi

Always a favorite... buck a shuck happy hour or a full dinner out OC never fails. Be prepared, it's not quiet but hey you're at the beach... relax. The seafood boil pot is freaking amazing, a gem on the menu that should not go overlooked. Order extra bread you will need it for the exquisite broth.

Loved this neighborhood gem! Casual Atmosphere, large bar area with a few TVs and high top tables that are first come first serve tables. They have a dining room as well- still Casual but a little more polished table service. The quality of the food here exceeded our expectations. The 10oz filet was cooked medium as requested and it was very tender. The side order of mashed potatoes were creamy with some lumps (so good), the entree of crab cakes were unbelievable ! Filled with crab- hardly any filler. Drinks- Tito's blue (blue cheese olives ) vanilla old fashioned and black Manhattan were all well crafted. We can't wait to go back and try many other items from the menu. Our server was Kerwir- he hit it out of the park- great suggestions since this was our first time , he clearly loves his job. 3 cocktails, 2 mains, one side for $ $146. We left full and satisfied.

I've been told the causeway is hit or miss multiple times. My family and I decided to try it the other night before the busy season kicks in. The experience was very mid for me, but I have to say the service was fabulous. When we arrive, they had live music and we sat in the back, which was super comfortable and enough to just enjoy it and not have it be too loud. The interior is nicely decorated, and once again the staff was just really on top of everything. I got a lobster roll, which was good, but nothing outstanding. Their coleslaw is good, but not incredibly flavorful. My boyfriend got the pork chop and while he liked it, he said it wasn't a home run. My mother-in-law got a steak and asked for it medium, and it was really really raw in the middle so it was a little hard for her to eat. Overall, I'd probably go somewhere else on or off the island before coming back here. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't enough for the price point they have. We also tried a few desserts and they were average as well.

This and Mud City next-door, their sister restaurant, are my go to spots to on my way home from AC. On my last visit, I wanted a little bit of a few things so I got a single crab cake, fried green tomatoes, and Jersey deviled eggs. Unfortunately, the crabcakes feel like they're getting smaller every time, I wouldn't mind paying more for the larger portion they used to give. I also find the FGT are cut too thick for my liking, but they are tasty. The deviled eggs are always amazing.

Who knew you could get wood fired steaks on Long Beach island! Absolutely delish and perfectly cooked medium rare prime rib. The horseradish sauce was to die for. But you guys, you have to try the side of carrots and brussel sprouts. The sauce on each was incredible. We got as an app. We will be back for years to come! Such good vibes inside and out servers were hilarious.

Always a good experience here. Food is fresh and service is fast. Lunch specials were delicious.

We usually go for buck a shuck at happy hour (oysters are a good value - didn't love the little clams). This time we went for dinner and it was delicious. Seems they have more meat dishes than seafood, which surprised me. Started with the octopus has from the specials list, and had a fantastic hanger (hangar?) steak, also a special. Wife had crab cakes - really good. Server was friendly, but didn't listen well - we ordered tap water and got bottled sparking. And one of us ordered the seafood hotpot without the noodles, and got noodles. This place is always packed!

The steak was one of the best we've had - definitely the best choice. Some unique choices like that lobster Reuben which was great too. Always get shoestring fries with each order. Had a big slice of cake and some good drinks (like a boood orange mojito) not pictured too.

Amazing seafood, but amazing all around food. Eaten here many times for both business & personal, and it hits all 5 stars every time. Only downside, no reservations. But it's worth the wait!

Great service & a very popular place! We shared the crabcake appetizer . We ordered the lobster tail and a filet mignon. Included a mushroom dish and brussels sprouts. Everything was absolutely magnificent and fresh.. so flavorful! Absolute heaven! Adorable, nostalgic beach, decor, and photos !

Normally, I am not one to complain about service, but my family did not have a good experience at this restaurant. First, there is barely any parking so you have to drive far and walk along the side of the road to park, but they don't seat parties unless everyone is there. This is especially frustrating if you have older family members and they are dropped off. What is the big deal to allow people to be seated as they come? The restaurant isn't even that big and there were like 3 hostesses at the stand anyway. One of my family members (who is 25), ordered a drink but his ID was not scanning for some reason, and they confiscated the ID. Coming from working in the food service industry, many of us understand that that is their policy to hold it, but the manner and attitude in which our server told my family member about his ID was completely uncalled for. She acted like he was an annoying petulant kid. The bartender was okay and way nicer, and we requested for the police to come and run the ID, but the way in which our server handled this was extremely rude. Once the police ran the ID and everything was fine, like we knew it would be, she came back with an attitude, his drink, and his ID and didn't say anything. Overall, we had very poor service from our server. We had empty drinks for about a half hour before we had to flag her twice to get refills. One of my other family members got a burger and did not eat it because it tasted very wrong and off. They also made it wrong with the wrong toppings (when we pointed it out, she blamed my family member and said "well it's really hard to hear you"). My family member said it had a funky taste and we were concerned the meat was bad. When we asked the server to please remake or take it off the bill, she said that is the way the burgers taste because it is wood-grilled. At the end of the dinner, she sarcastically asked if we wanted a box so we can take the burger "home to feed our dog." Additionally 4 out of the 10 meals we got were cold when they came out. The steaks were tough despite ordering medium/medium rare. We are reasonable people and understand people may have bad days, but this was supposed to be a night of celebration for my family, and it was a very disappointing night, especially considering the prices.

We discovered this restaurant online and decided to try it for Father's Day. Got there early for our reservation and they seated us right away. We ordered drinks and they had one of my favorites, Black Manhattan, which is rather unusual. Delicious. Dinner started with a great Oysters Rockefeller. From there we ordered steaks,2 filets and 2 sirloins, both cooked perfectly. Sides were great. Baked potato, Baked stuffed sweet potato, potato crisps, carrots were unbelievable. Service was excellent. Absolutely be back.

The best part about this place was the service. Great and friendly people. Great vibe and hangout place for food or drinks. I had the pulled pork sandwich. It had a bbq taste to it which wasn't but I usually like mine more on the sweet end. My friends had the Rueben and forgot the other thing haha but it was lobster with fries. They both loved there meals. A bit pricey but would go again.

Dinner for 4 on 5/20/25. We've been loyal patrons of Old Causeway Steak & Oyster for years. My fiancé and I have always had great experiences sitting at the bar... stellar food, attentive service, and a warm atmosphere. But last night was a different story. It was the first time I had ever dined in the main dining room, and the first time my three kids had ever been to the restaurant at all. I even told our server that when she first greeted us. I was genuinely excited to share one of my favorite local spots with them. Unfortunately, the experience was deeply disappointing. We were seated quickly, and our server was initially friendly. Drinks came out, one of them flat, twice. Our appetizer, usually a favorite, was bland. Still, no big deal. We've all worked in hospitality and understand things don't always go perfectly. Then came the entrées. My daughters' and son's steaks (yes, steaks at a place with steak in the name) were ordered medium. Both arrived cold and bloody on the inside, clearly raw. One plate was visibly oozing. I tried to get our server's attention, but she didn't return until the very end of the meal. When I told her the steaks were undercooked, she defensively said, "Well, I asked how everything was earlier and you said great." I replied, "We had only had our first bites and had no idea the steaks were raw at that point." No apology. No offer to fix it. No manager brought over. Just a shrug, a "too late now" energy, and a suggestion to box them up which I almost did. I figured, if I was paying for two barely touched steaks, at least my dogs could enjoy them. But in the end, I left them on the table, deliberately... a quiet way of sending the message she clearly wasn't getting. Also worth noting: I had the crab cakes, which I've had before and loved. Last night, I took one bite and pushed the plate away. They were not fresh. But I didn't even bring it up... my focus was on my kids' meals, and I didn't want to create a scene. That said, any seasoned server should've read the unspoken cues: barely touched plates across the table. No one eating. That alone should have prompted a follow-up or a manager check-in. But nothing. Then came the bill: $197, with not a single item removed. When it came time to pay, she hovered over me while I entered the tip, clearly watching. I left a very small one. Which I've never done in my life. Even when service is off or food is bad, if the server is kind and tries, they still get 20% or more from me... sometimes extra, because I've been there and I have compassion. But last night was a rare exception, and she saw it. She dropped the check holder back onto the table with an attitude and walked away. My son, who works in a high-end restaurant, politely addressed her behavior as we were leaving. Instead of backing off, she got confrontational and defensive, even correcting him about what the check holder was made of (wood, she said)... as if that was the issue. He later returned to speak with a manager and was told there wasn't one available. Moments later, they sent the same server back out to deal with him again. Clearly on purpose. Incredibly unprofessional. This was an uncomfortable, embarrassing experience, especially in front of my kids. I've never left a negative review before, but after years of supporting this place, I can't stay quiet about how poorly this was handled. Mistakes happen, but how you respond matters. And last night, Old Causeway failed at every step.

I recently had dinner at the Old Causeway Stake and Oyster House. The place was fairly crowded with a bar like atmosphere and karaoke happening in the front room. The menu has an extensive selection of seafood, steaks and burgers. Service was good. My father had the Ruben and I had the steakhouse burger. Both were the cheapest thing on the menu at 18$. It seems to just be a really expensive place for the atmosphere. The burger was okay. It was a bit large and hard to eat with the avocado, egg, bacon and the texas toast. The sauce was abundant and the burger was salted as well. I wasn't able to eat the entire thing in one sitting and it didn't reheat particularly well. The coleslaw was just cabbage and vinegar.

Best oysters on the Jersey Shore. Great happy hour prices. Even though the place is always busy, we have always been able to secure a High Top near the bar or seats at the bar. Service is always great. Very good cocktails and beer selection.

Yesterday was my son's birthday and we celebrated it early with dinner here. It's a family owned local restaurant that serves delicious food all year round. We ordered: -oysters Rockefeller -fried calamari -jumbo lump crab couscous with fried pork belly -NY strip steak with the lobster tail served with black truffle butter -flat iron steak with a side of baked macaroni & cheese -fish tacos - not pictured We have dined here a few times before and the food is always just as fresh and delicious. The staff is attentive and service is great. There's usually live music and it's always busy. Will definitely be returning soon.

Food is great . But expensive. Very loud and crowded. But that's every we're down the shore . Right now it's ok give it 4 more weeks and every great place is full ,

The old causeway... cute little spot beautiful band atmosphere as a whole was great. However when it comes to my lobster roll it was barely even edible. When this thing first came out and I first laid my eyes on it I was horrified. Burnt bun, dry lobster, no butter! Presentation killed this roll right off the bat dropping it 2 points to begin with. But then when I took my first bite and I tasted burnt roll and dry lobster I didn't know what to do. I was gonna eat it but how? I ended up ripping the burnt crust off and trying to repeat it that way. It could not be done, did not even finish half the roll it was despicable. Other seafood here was good but I only judge on the lobster so with that being said they received my lowest grade yet a 3.6/10. Yikes! Do not reccomend lobster roll even though it looks affordable. Sincerely, thelobsterollking

I had fish tacos-pathetic! One tiny strip of cod the size of a strip of gum. The shoestring fries were way overcooked. I'll never come back.

The food was fantastic. My husband had the seafood pot. My husband said "best mussels ever!" I had the crab cakes and a special appetizer Bree with honey and nuts AMAZING. I don't say that lightly. Highly

5 stars for todays visit! 3-6 is happy hour in the bar area. Tables are first come first serve and if they are filled you either stalk the tables that look like they are finishing, get a table in the dining area, or leave. Sometimes if multiple people are stalking tables it can be annoying. This place is popular with a great vibe. Our wings were perfect, drinks were good, and atmosphere was chill today. Servers are always cool. Dont be a cheap azz. Tip on regular cost! Tried something new. Got the 2 battered lobster tails. While very expensive at $37 they were really good. Had a gift card so we splurged and split it.

The service has been absolutely terrible the last two times I have been here. The one bartender was extremely slow with taking our order and always seemed too busy socializing with her "regulars." My Dad and I have also always been willing to forgive their lazy service since their Oysters were always very good. Unfortunately this last visit we got a dozen of them and had to send them back before we even finished half of them. We had to spit out every oyster because they had chunks of shells in them due to poor shucking. Then as soon as we sent them back, the bartender immediately used the excuse "Sorry our guy is shucking with one arm back there." Although I appreciate the shucker's willingness to keep working while wearing a sling, but that's still a terrible excuse because management should've stepped in and had someone else shucking the oysters in the first place. As a result of all this, it makes our decision a lot easier now to never visit the Old Causeway again...and that's really a shame especially coming from a couple LBI local residents.

Always a great time there We try to make it every trip down to LBI.. I love their mussels

Wanted a nice place to bring my family. The atmosphere was quite noisy The service was slow and difficult to get our waitress but unfortunately the dinners were very disappointing, so much so I felt the need to apologize to my family. Everyone had an upsetting meal. I'll speak to mine. I ordered the filet with crab and asparagus on top. The steak was a bit well done not to my liking but ok. The really disappointing part was the crab. It was two 1/2" pieces which included the gristle! Also the asparagus were not prepped properly. Most of the stems were still woody. I hope they improve but I won't be going back there to be embarrassed and disappointed.

This place must have a following since it was packed on a Tuesday night in July. We had fun listening to the live music (Chris Fitz) and were able to snag a table early on. We first ordered a round margaritas... which are probably not advertised on their menu for a reason. But then we switched to beer and ordered some apps. Anything you would normally order at a dive type bar was perfection.

Our first visit to Old Causeway was spurred by a random online story we saw calling it one of the best seafood restaurants on the NJ shore. So we were a bit surprised to see the menu looked much more steak and meat-focused -- but regardless, our experience was positive. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, tavern-like, and service was fast and friendly. There are so many tempting starters (will be trying the wings, deviled eggs and grilled pretzel on other occasions for sure) but we definitely made a great choice with the bbq ribs, which had a bold spice rub crust. My husband's cioppino was the standout entree, with a ton of well-cooked shellfish in a subtly spicy tomato broth. My prime strip steak was cooked well but could have used much more seasoning. The crisp shoestring fries are generously served and a little too addictive -- one order is definitely more than enough for two hungry people. Overall, we were pleased and will def be coming back to sample more of the extensive menu!

All I intended was to express my dissatisfaction in a review, only to be met with a dismissive and rude response from the owner. Rather than addressing my concerns with professionalism and courtesy, she chose to argue that the photo I included wasn't even of their crab cake. I can assure you, it was indeed taken at this establishment, and I have the evidence to prove it. The lack of accountability and customer care displayed by this response is truly disheartening. I didn't expect any compensation or freebies - I simply wanted to share my honest feedback. Instead, I was met with denial. Very disappointed again.

I am only coming here to say ONE thing. Get the Bonsai Oysters. Get them. Love them. And get them again. Also - service is always fantastic - anytime we come down to LBI, we come here before getting on the island, and we are never disappointed.

It's just always good here. A central jersey staple. Mussels in white wine - crab cake - calamari - steak with mash and a side of asparagus

Won't tell wait time over the phone which kinda sucks when deciding where to go :-/ good food and drinks.

Arrogant guy behind the bar w/ beard ( use to work at ( Causeway boat rentals years ago ) $6 domestic bottle beer at " Happy Hour " ( if you want to call it that ) Sat down at side table to have something to eat and a beer. When paying my bill I asked waitress how much for a beer and she said $5.50.. I asked her why I was charged $6 at the bar and her response was " maybe they didn't have change lol" lol.. I didn't want to get the manager and cause a stink. If he did that 1000 times through out his shift that's $500 he's pocketing or making for the bar.. It's not about the .50 it's the principl!!! Just wanted to let people know to check their tabs because they're thieves!!! Their food is average bar food at best! Will never step foot in there again!!! Scott

What a great place! We went in for dinner on a Thursday night. Kitchen is open later than most. The clam chowder was great, the crab cake wrap and the shrimp and grits were better. We sat at a high top near the bar and had a wonderful time. Service was impeccable - shout out to Amanda! Definitely a new entry to the "Must Stop When On LBI" list.

We came here for lunch- the service and food was good! They have an extensive menu and great drink options. It is definitely more steakhouse vibes on the inside with dim lighting and table seating. They do have a large bar with bar seating as well!

We came in for lunch and had a wonderful time. Dawn and Derek were amazing and helped with all of our choices. All of the specials are delicious! The atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable. We will definitely be back!

I love this place! I come here every summer when I vacation in LBI and I'm never disappointed. Great ambience and great menu to match. Be forewarned that it can get busy and sometime there is a 2-2.5 hour wait if you don't plan ahead. If you're lucky, you may find a seat at the bar. They have steak, chicken, and all kinds of seafood from lobster, mussel, oysters, crab and tuna! Something for everyone. They're oysters are Delicious! I definitely recommend it for a starter. They also have live music on the weekends, which adds to the experience.

A Thursday night, a rocking band, an amazing beer and wine list, and tons of options to choose from. Primarily a seafood place with all sorts of clams, fish, and a wonderful lobster roll, are the highlights but plenty of other options as well. Oh the pretzel with cheese sauce is a famous appetizer. We had the salmon bowl and tuna done rare just as I asked. Plenty of food. I found an ipa I've never had before, so bonus points ! Huge restaurant, room with the live music was rocking, our section was much removed and very quiet noise level, so you can choose how much music you want.

A first timer here, and I thought the place was amazing. Great atmosphere. Presentation and taste of food was fantastic. Sat near kitchen and saw other meals rolling out that looked so good. Reasonably priced Macaroni and cheese so creamy; put my wife's to shame. Pretzel itself average but cheese sauce took it over the top. Wings were perfect.

Great food and great people! I especially like their steaks with any seafood to add to it.

We made a reservation a month in advance and an hour prior to the reservation we got 3 separate calls to push back the reservation each time 15 minutes. We won't cancel because it is a $25 per person charge. Gross girl on the phone

I LOVE THIS PLACE. Our waitress Sabrina was amazing, she kept checking in on us and making sure we were good. Our food came out so quickly and you can tell it was all fresh. The food was delicious and I'm so glad we ate here. The restaurant is great and makes for a very nice lunch or dinner. Will definitely be back very soon.

This review is for the female bar "manager". The one with the charming forearm tattoos. She needs a lesson or two on "managing". Her service is consistently terrible! Every time we come in we complain about her attentiveness to guests. She clearly favors her "friends" or "locals" that are at the bar. You'll sit with an empty glass for 15 minutes while she's cracking jokes and laughing with people 5 feet away from you. She'll check on a handful of guests for additional orders or drinks but skips over you if she doesn't recognize you. We have to ask waiters and hostesses who aren't serving us to help us get her attention. She runs away from behind the bar leaving it empty for 5-10-15 minutes while you sit with an empty glass or waiting to put in food. Idk if they are short staffed and being cheap or if this lady is just that bad at her job, which is providing service to ALL guests, not just your favorites. We live in BHW and frequent there often, but no more. I can afford better service, and food, elsewhere. Hope the GM or restaurant group reads this and does something about. Your crappy service is losing a long time customer.

This place is amazing, but I will have to give four stars bc there are no reservations and their wait time is 2 hours!!! In January!! At like 830pm! That's just insane. If you guys are going to be that busy, something's gotta give! We eventually got seated at a tiny table by the bar where we got hit left and right from the waiters and patrons who were passing by. Truthfully that didn't really bother me, but I can see how it could get annoying for someone who was bigger bodied and didn't have much space. The food here is truly amazing. It really is, but something's gotta give about a two hour wait. The steaks are out of this world. Def A must try!

The food is delicious and this place used to be one of my favorite restaurants that I would choose for my birthday etc, but this is the fifth time I got sick here. I'm writing now because it just happened an hour ago, on a slow Tuesday, and not only my day but also my week is ruined. I have severe Celiac Disease. I made sure to tell the wait staff prior to ordering, as did my husband. I do not think it's the wait staff responsible. I think it's the young lazy, sloppy kitchen staff since they just loiter in the back doing nothing anyway. I can see the mentality. It's not an Ocean County level of work ethic, that's for sure. I should mention here that I am a local homeowner and I'm not some random North Jersey "Karen" looking to complain on summer break. First, the ceviche app came out with fried corn chips and a tiny scoop of fish in the middle of browned iceberg lettuce came out, which they told me were corn so I'd be okay. I still did not eat it to be on the safe side because the chips all looked so covered in oil, and I could tell they were in a fryer - I do not gamble. So then minus the raw oysters and shrimp cocktail, all l I ate was a Brussels sprouts side this time because I was so scared and didn't want to ruin my day with severe pain and illness (which lasts for weeks to months, thanks guys!). Well, I got sick from the Brussels Sprouts. I threw up in my mouth within 15 minutes and had to run to the bathroom. Currently, my stomach is distended to what looks like 9 months of pregnancy, and my feet got so swollen I had to remove my toe rings. Now, the fun shooting nerve pains down my legs that I remember so well. All from eating a vegetable side. It used to not be this way. Started around 2023. Whomever they currently have in the kitchen (right at this very minute, just happened 30 min ago) are dirty and sloppy, and just simply do not care. Looked like a bunch of kids when we saw them out back after having to leave early. This used to be my favorite place but apparently they don't seem to want to take Celiac Disease seriously - which is a severe autoimmune disease and horrific painful reaction that lasts for many many days and resets my entire healing progress. It's not just a gluten allergy. I wish I had one of those. Please train your kitchen staff to clean up after themselves and to clean the counters and dishes. I am a litmus test to cleanliness, and I don't get sick anywhere else in town, not even the lesser "upscale" local places!

I ate at the old causeway at the bar because I was alone and the bartenders were sassy but in a good way and loved it ! I had the smaller seafood tower and an amazing beet salad that could have used more cheese ( but I am a glutton for punishment ) and that's a " me " thing not a restaurant thing. Was it " worth" almost $10 ? It depends - do you eat well normally - do you know how much beets cost and that cheese - they are costly - and it was SCRUMPTIOUS For dessert I had the creme brûlée which was DElICIOUS and the overall vibe ? Honestly not my favorite but I went there for the food , not the vibe . The service was really attentive and on top of their game. For fresh seafood towers and not have to go on that God forsaken island in the summer ? I would recommend anyone to go for a Seafood tower craving - seafood / fresh market like salads / quality desserts - here all the way. Their food and service (seafood seafood seafood - this is a SEAFOOD post ) is A1 - woot woot - skip the island to here and tip their servers accordingly none of this 20 percent bs - up up and away boomers You may not know or care to Know but servers aren't making that crazy money that restaurant owners would love you to believe - and if you can't afford to eat out - all the way - don't go out. You want amazing food and service ? Then take out your Lacoste wallets and start spending y*all - I am still waiting for that whole " trickle down effect " to take place NOW - For drinks - out with my friends? Celebrating? if I drank or had any friends ? I would NOT go here - between the locals hating the tourists and the crowding in the hallway by the hostess podium , the cramped seating around the bar , looking up at the ____ whatever silly sports game is on the " scene "is kind of dead ISNT it ?? And if THAT is your scene - um you need to be there RIGHT MeOw !!!

Always a positive experience, great food and service. Summer time is always a bit busy so just be prepared to wait, bar service is top notch.

Wow, how the mighty have fallen. An off island staple from a very successful restaurant group has a problem with their bar hygiene and bartenders. We ordered two martinis. When they arrived, they were warm, and the smell from the glass was nauseating. Clearly, the glasses were either not washed or rinsed out in filthy water. The food was average, down a notch from previous visits, but our waiter was outstanding. Despite bending over backwards to make things right, serving warm drinks in unwashed glasses is tough to overcome. There are lots of options for dinner and drinks these days, and we'll take advantage of these before we return to Old Causeway.