Eighteenth Street Cafe
| Address: | 18th St, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006, USA |
| Phone: | +1 609-494-6009 |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 5–10PM Closed Closed 5–10PM 5–10PM 5–10PM 5–10PM |
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Joseph Raczynski
This is a PSA (Public Service Announcement) for this restaurant based on my experience in completing reviews of 100s of restaurants. This place is among the bottom five of all time. Know before you go... This establishment is extremely underwhelming and unfortunate when it comes to the level of cuisine for the high end prices charged for their food. Look at the outside of the building on Google. Its essentially a mobile home double wide trailer. Thats not normally an issue, unless the establishment charges Manhattan prices for tremendously basic fare and flavorless food. I respect simple dishes that you can taste the freshness or the subtleties of the meal, but the plates coming out of this kitchen were abysmal. The fish was killed, clams casino completely lost in vegetables, and the scallops rubbery and nearly tasteless. They also serve frozen baby circle pizzas for kids, which to me is kinda weak, but not that big a deal. The inside of the double wide lacks any character - wood paneling blankets all of the walls a-la 1970. They also do not take credit cards, and when the average entree is $26 to $45, the lack of payment options is ludicrous. If you happen to have your checkbook, well you can pay by personal check. Its unreal to think an establishment with as a high end price per dish, doesnt take credit card - though you can walk down to the gas station and use their ATM. I respect that this is a family run establishment with the owner working the tables and the chef in back, but for the outrageously high price, I expect much more. It was sadly a complete waste of money for the product produced in my opinion. They are good people Im sure, the restaurant just majorly missed the mark for me. Lastly, I also get that some people enjoy this place for sentimental reasons having been here for years. I respect that, so this review is really for the people who havent been there before.
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Patrick Boice
We go here every year. Twice on our weeks vacation. The food is incredible. The owner and her family are wonderful people and remember us every year. If you are looking for fresh seafood and overall great place this is it. Make reservations!
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Amy Dahl
The food here is delicious, the vibe is casual, and the service is great. Definitely recommended!
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Ted Malin
Fantastic family and restaurant! Best food.
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Lincoln Tait
Great family run restaurant
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John J Fraser
Great food and service.
