The Shrimp Box Restaurant

A Point Pleasant, NJ Dining Review

 

The Shrimp Box
Restaurant
75 Inlet Drive
Point Pleasant
732.899.163727The Shrimp Box Restaurant - Point Pleasant, NJ

 
Price Moderate
Fare Seafood

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thumbs up Most diners report they come here for the generous portions of food available from the salad bar and seafood menu.

thumbs up Most diners report the prices are very affordable

thumbs up Many diners report they enjoyed eating outside on the deck with great waterfront views.

thumbs down Some diners report the food is too "bready" and dry.

thumbs downWithout reservations you can expect a wait of up to two hours on busy summer weekends and evenings.

thumbs downWhile there is an on-site parking lot, parking is limited.

Value: The value is excellent
Noise Level: High during peak times
Dress: Very casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy generous portions of sea food and accompaniments in a casual Jersey shore ambiance
Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer more complex sea food preparations and a menu with less emphasis on fried foods
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimp; Steamed or Broiled Lobsters; Fried Soft Shell Crabs. All entrees are served with a salad bar, choice of potato and and vegetable
Liquor: They have a full bar with a good variety of beers.

Restaurant Review

The Shrimp Box is a popular Point Pleasant restaurant where you can experience excellent water front views, fresh locally caught seafood, and "not break the bank."

In the warmer months , they have outdoor dining on the deck with great river front views. The Outdoor Patio has more of a party atmosphere with a bar. This is one of the best places in Point Pleasant enjoy a sunset. Get there before dusk, have some drinks and dinner on the patio deck, watch the boats go by and the sun go down.

While the sea food is fresh and caught locally, the preparation is fair, not very creative, and favors a number of fried batter seafood dishes that obscure the true flavor of the seafood. It's an ordinary Jersey shore dining experience with a dated interior.

They have two types of menus: The "Out Of The Box" and the more extensive inside menu.

They offer Sunset Specials from noon to six every day, Saturdays from noon to five.

Come by boat and dine. They have 300 feet of dock space available for customers arriving by boat for dinner or lunch.

Expect long waiting lines during the summer. Get there early for smaller lines, and easier parking.

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