Red's Lobster Pot Restaurant

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#5 of 99 Restaurants in Point Pleasant Beach$$ - $$$, American, Seafood, Gluten free options

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12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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#5 of 99 Restaurants in Point Pleasant Beach

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American, Seafood

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Gluten free options

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57 Inlet Dr, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742-2642

+1 732-295-6622

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American, Seafood

Special Diets

Gluten free options

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Lunch, Dinner

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Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, BYOB

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Kathy B

20 contributions

Old School Fish restaurant

Sep 2019 • none

This is about as old school, fresh fish Jersey shore as you can get. The fish comes right off the boat, the beer is cold, the quantities are plentiful and the price is right. No frills but who needs them with all the above! Seasonally open and a great place to bring the family!

Written February 8, 2020

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Bill A

Spring Lake586 contributions

The Best Seafood Available on the Jersey Shore

Jul 2020 • none

I have been a long time customer of Reds Lobster Pot. I prefer the menu available at their indoor dining area. So, with indoor dining not available in New Jersey during COVID-19, I was concerned that I might not be able to eat at my favorite restaurant this summer. But, Reds Lobster Pot has not let me down. They moved their indoor dining menu outdoors and are offering the same high quality food and excellent service in a very comfortable outdoor environment. From a COVID-19 perspective, I felt very comfortable dining here as the tables were properly spaced and cleaned after each use and the staff all wore masks and gloves. Most of all, the chef continues to invent wonderfully flavorful and creative specials (we loved this week's fluke milanese and swordfish with a cream corn sauce) every week to keep us coming back. Even on a 90 degree day, we sat outside under an umbrella with a cool breeze coming off of the water and enjoyed the best seafood available on the Jersey Shore.

Written July 20, 2020

Sirena1234

Toms River1836 contributions

Great atmosphere outside patio

Sep 2021 • couples

We started with 2 orders of the clam special which had 3 spicy & 3 seasoned clams both very tasty. My boyfriend also got 6 clams on the half shell which were good as well. I ordered the crab cake entree & received 2 smaller sized crab cakes served with supposedly chive mashed potatoes that were unrealistically white with maybe 3 tiny pieces of chive with a chemical taste, my thought boxed not fresh made. The mixed vegetable side had half not totally cooked carrots with overcooked squash & broccoli. At $36 for that entree I’d say not worth it, but fortunately the crab cakes were delicious. I did complain about the rest of the dish which I couldn’t eat & the manager took $8 off the bill which I appreciated and said she would taste the sides. My boyfriend had the fish & chips which was a bargain at $20, as he got 4 pieces of perfectly cooked cod with tasty fries. Reservations are suggested, but call vs open table as they may have availability. They are still a byob but now also offer some wines & sangrias. Based on the atmosphere outside it’s a beautiful setting to dine in. I’d like to make this a 4 rating but due to the price point of my dish plus the inedible factor of the sides I have to in good conscience make it a 3.

Written September 5, 2021

Carl C

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Red's has had a downturn in the quality of their food.

Aug 2022 • none

Three years ago I ate here and loved the scallops. When I got back to Texas, I bragged about them to my wife. So when we came up the next year, my wife and I were disappointed when we ate there. I had noticed the quality slipping. I came up here 3 weeks ago and tried them again. I ordered one of my favorite all time dishes, a lobster roll. The roll was packed with lobster meat. However, the lobster had very little flavor and was so chewy that I was cleaning lobster out of my teeth for the rest of the day. My friend had ordered the scallops but was disappointed with their size and chewiness. There are two reasons for this, either the lobster and scallops were overcooked or they were not fresh as advertised. When I told the waitress of our problem, she said that she would tell the cooks but no compensation was offered nor did the owner or cooks talked to us. This seems to be a trend in Point Pleasant seafood restaurants. I get fresher seafood in a Mexican restaurant here in Texas than supposedly fresh seafood on the coast in N.J. Not to mention the price is half as much

Written August 24, 2022

Mike S

Staten Island29 contributions

A Great Day Trip

Sep 2020 • family

Have you ever been to Point Pleasant, NJ? Its not far from many points in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Not only are the beaches well kept but the array of Boardwalk businesses will keep you busy. There are many eateries from snacks to high end meals and everything in between. There are games and games to keep the kids busy for hours. They also have a nice Aquarium that is very educational. After spending the day there, you should have a reservation at Reds Lobster Pot which is down the street near the ocean inlet. They have been opened just for outside dining due to the Covid restrictions. You won't find a better place to eat overlooking the Marina. They have an excellent menu for all of the family. Each dish was perfectly prepared. Staff there is just wonderful. Make that reservation soon because they close early for the winter, I believe its the end of October but don't wait that long to go, just go...

Written September 12, 2020

Bill A

Spring Lake586 contributions

Red's Lobster Pot is open for the season !

May 2021 • none

Red's Lobster Pot recently opened for the season and we were there on its first day. It happened to be Cinco de Mayo; so, tacos were on the list of specials. Their deep fried cod tacos are one of my favorites - perfectly cooked, crispy, cod topped with pickled onions and served in a fresh tortilla wrap - it just doesn't get better than that. And, we saved room for a slice of the coconut cream pie - one of the best desserts anywhere. Before leaving the table, we made another reservation for next week. Can't wait to return !

Written May 7, 2021

Anne D

Hillsborough162 contributions

Red's Lobster Pot...I want some now!

Sep 2019 • none

I love to start the summer season by getting a 2 lb lobster at Red's. It's the BEST!! My husband is "addicted" to their lobster bisque, which is not only delicious, but it's silky smooth and perfect. The servers are attentive and friendly. It's also fun to sit outside and watch the fishing boats go by.

Written January 8, 2020

ruth h

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AMAZING lobster roll

Aug 2021 • none

Admittedly, prior to today I had only had lobster rolls from boardwalk vendors, but this place blew me away with the upscale quality of the lobster, along with great fries and superb slaw. Being alone, I had lots of time to observe the staff, who all acted with friendliness, courtesy, quick teamwork, and professionalism. On top of that, there's a great over-the-water view of the inlet with all the boats and jet-skiers, etc. Who could ask for more?

Written August 7, 2021

Maria H

Point Pleasant Beach5 contributions

Something has changed....

Jul 2023 • family

We live locally since 2021, and quickly developed a fondness for Red's. The location is perfect, and we have never had a complaint about staff - always polite and helpful. However, we've noticed a subtle decline in dishes each year. This year, something has definitely changed. For example, the fried clam strips we ordered just this week were greasy; the spaghetti and white clam sauce contained very few clams, and tasted like a butter sauce as opposed to a light seafood sauce. The tile fish my wife ordered was far too heavily seasoned for a delicate fish. As a special, it was pricey and I would expect more attention to presenting a quality product. Several weeks ago we had red clam sauce and spaghetti, and it tasted like they simply sauced the pasta with Manhattan clam chowder. We have had a few dishes that we've enjoyed (e.g. fluke), but clearly the consistency across the spectrum of dishes has declined. Red's is a great place, I hope they can get back on track.

Written July 27, 2023

lpeted

Howell41 contributions

Red’s Lobster Pot. Great restaurant.

Sep 2022 • couples

First time at Red’s Lobster Pot. I was pleasantly surprised. I’m on a sodium restricted diet. I asked for a broiled seafood platter without any added salt, came with FF’s and coleslaw. Came out perfect no extra salt. They have gluten-free, they address all food allergies. We will be back. Thanks Red’s.

Written September 1, 2022

brandy m

10 contributions

Never again

Jun 2024 • couples

Very disappointed with our dining experience. Our waitress, Dina, was unfriendly and unattentive. We ordered their fresh catch sandwich that was supposedly mahi-mahi. I am very doubtful it was mahi, and it it was, it certainly wasn't fresh...frozen maybe. It was mushy and bland, some seasoning would have gone a long way to help this sad nursing home style fish. To make it worse some tartar sauce was slopped on the sandwich, it really should have been on the side, it too was bland and tasteless. Of course this was all served on a big kaiser roll that was only half filled with a tiny piece of fish. 2 sandwiches and 2 beers $56+ an undeserved tip. Never again!

Written June 6, 2024

JerseyShoreJohn

Manasquan361 contributions

Sadly, it's not the same Red's anymore!

Sep 2022 • none

We've been devotees of Red's since it first opened 30 years ago. Sadly, the physical structure remains and the setting is superb, but the creative whiteboard cuisine is absent. I used to bemoan Red's annual fall closing as I was addicted to their best on the Jersey Shore crab cakes. Those we were served last night lacked the consistency I had come to expect with more filler and a bland taste. Service was not up to the high standards that made Red's our first choice for seafood at the Jersey Shore.

Written September 10, 2022

wtutz

Denver125 contributions

Lowering the bar for summer tourists

Jul 2022 • family

Over the past two months we've had excellent meals at Reds Lobster Pot. Although I try to avoid shore eateries during peak season, Red's offers reservations so we took a chance. We were seated at a lovely outdoor table and the service was prompt...until the main course. We waited one hour for our meals to arrive while other tables..who arrived later...were being served. We ordered one of the specials and two meals from the menu..no extra requests. Our server promised that our food would be right out..after 20 more minutes I had lost hope. The food finally arrived and it was just ok...not the same level of quality we had experienced a month before. It will be a while before we go back..if ever. For $140 for 3 people..no alcohol.. I expect a WOW.

Written July 18, 2022

Laura c

Las Vegas6 contributions

Amazing food and view, plus great service!

Jun 2022 • none

Sat on the dock on a cool June evening. Sun was setting, food was very good and our server was awesome. Lobster tails were small but sufficient, lobster ravioli was yummy as was the seafood pasta. I would go here often if I lived in NJ.

Written July 31, 2022

Lisa C

Woodland Park38 contributions

Great view amazing fried clams

Aug 2022 • family

Very happy to be sat at 845 pm. Thank you! We had a fantastic waitress who was lovely and gave great service. The fried clams were delicious! The broiled seafood platter was good, but the scallops were sandy, so that set the tone. The lobster bisque was more tomotoe than sherry based. I even asked our waitress was this the bisque? She replied "yes , they have their own style bisque". It was terrible, didn't even touch it. Thankfully, the clams were amazing and a huge portion. The ambiance was beautiful. Have been eating here for years. It's always hit or miss, but the view kills it every time.

Written August 18, 2022

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