McLoone's Pier House

4.5

2098 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

McLoone's Pier House is an oceanfront restaurant serving classic, American cuisine. The offerings range from fresh seafood to hand-cut steaks, as well as pastas, sushi, salads & homemade desserts. The restaurant stands on the beach, just feet from the waves below & is wrapped completely in glass. Pier House boasts two bars with live entertainment. The Atlantic Room also plays host to a fabulous Sunday Brunch & is available 7 days a week for private events. Outdoor Dining is available from April through October, weather permitting.

**Please note that reservations are for indoor dining ONLY. Outdoor dining is available on a first come, first serve basis.**

If paying with a credit/debit card, there will be a 2.5% convenience fee applied. Thank you.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Sunday Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 795-3493
Website
http://www.mcloonespierhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joseph Racioppi
Private party facilities
With dazzling oceanfront views, delicious cuisine and friendly service, McLoone's Pier House has become the place for weddings, parties, entertainment, and scrumptious indoor/outdoor dining.

Location
1 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Neighborhood
Long Branch
Cross street
Laird Street/Garfield Avenue
Parking details
Pier Village is comprised of public metered parking, with multiple parking garages located throughout the area. Public parking is also located across Ocean Boulevard. Parking is free during off-season months of October through April.
Entertainment
Live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays in the cocktail area adjacent to the bar
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Family Pasta Class
Mar 28, 2025 only
Are you looking for a fun night out with the kiddos? Come join us for our Family Pasta Class. This will be hosted upstairs in our newly renovated Atlantic Room from 6 PM to 8 PM. The children will receive a chef hat, apron and rolling pin to make their own pasta in between some family style appetizers and main course. There will also be an ice cream sundae bar for dessert. The price is $45 per adult and $29 per child. Space is limited so make your reservation today. You can reserve a spot at mcloonepierhouse.com and make sure you select "experiences." You can also call us at 732-795-3493. We hope to see you there!
Brunch with the Easter Bunny
Apr 13, 2025 only
McLoone's Pier House invites you to our Sunday Brunch with the Easter Bunny. Guaranteed to be a great time for the whole family. Our Signature Sunday Brunch has a plethora of options that will be sure to delight you and yours. Guests who are eleven and older are $44 and guests who are ten and younger are $19. The Easter Bunny will be taking time out of their busy schedule to be our special guest. They are looking forward to taking pictures as well as meeting and greeting their fans of all ages. Make sure to bring your appetite as this is an all-you-can-eat event. Space is sure to book up so make your reservation today!
A Disney Princess Brunch
Apr 18, 2025 only
We are hosting a Disney Princess Brunch on Friday, April 18th. This magical brunch buffet will be joined by Snow White, Cinderella, and Moana. All guests are welcome to dress up as their favorite princess! Princes are welcome too! In addition to photos with the princesses, there will be a sing along, crafts, coloring and story time. Make sure to bring your appetite as this is an all-you-can-eat event. Guests who are eleven and older are $35, guests who are ten and younger are $19. The first seating is at 10 AM with the final seating at 1PM. Please make your reservation today as this "experience" is sure to sell out! For reservations, please select "experience" on Open Table or call us at 732-795-3493.

Private dining

Popular dishes

DAILY BREAD$6.00
Assorted dinner breads, herb olive oil, roasted garlic butter
EDAMAME$10.00
Maldon sea salt, lime gf|v
CHEESE BOARD$26.00
Chef's selection of four, nuts, crackers, jam gfa
LOLLIPOP WINGS$16.50
Buffalo sauce, roasted onion, celery, bleu cheese dressing gfa
SHRIMP BASKET$16.00
Beer battered shrimp, spicy remoulade, lemon
CALAMARI$18.00
Fried cherry peppers, marinara
MUSSELS FRA DIAVOLO$16.00
PEI mussels, pomodoro sauce, white wine, red pepper, crostini gfa
CRAB CAKE$18.00
Shaved fennel, apple 6t cabbage slaw, spicy remoulade
MIDDLENECK CLAMS$22.00
Tomato, garlic, kalamata olives, basil, white wine, focaccia crostini gfa
JERSEY CRAB$22.00
Sauteed jumbo lump crabmeat, tomato, avocado, puff pastry, scallion, lemon cream gfa
SEARED YELLOWFIN TUNA$22.00
Ginger glaze, garlic wasabi arancini, pineapple soy drizzle gf
MEATBALLS$14.00
Ricotta, marinara, shaved parmesan, basil, focaccia crostini
BIRRIA NACHOS$22.00
Cheddar jack, pico de gallo, tortilla chips, avocado, sour cream, consomme’
BRUSCHETTA BOARD$18.00
All served on crostini choice of three: WARM ARTICHOKE, BRIE apple, fig jam, MUSHROOM mascarpone, GOAT CHEESE Calabrese pepper jam, SMOKED SALMON sun—dried pesto, MOZZARELLA tomato, pesto, PROSCIUTTO mascarpone, fig jam
MARGHERITA PIE$16.00
Fresh mozzarella, marinara, basil
WHITE PIE$22.00
Shrimp, ricotta, garlic, shaved parmesan, basil
SUSHI ROLLS
served with soy sauce, eel sauce & ginger
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER$14.00
Golden raisins, capers, walnuts, romesco sauce gf
RAWBAR
served with cocktail sauce 8c lemon gf
SHRIMP COCKTAIL$18.00
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
Cucumber-dill mignonette
CLAMS ON THE HALF SHELL
CHILLED SAMPLER$38.00
[4 of each] gulf shrimp, oysters 8t clams, cucumber—dill mignonette
SOUP
BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE$9.00
SHRIMP & LOBSTER BISQUE$12.00
FRENCH ONION$12.00
Garlic croutons, mozzarella, frizzled onion sﬂLADS
ADDITIONS
chicken 8 steak 12 shrimp 12 salmon 12
PIER HOUSE$14.00
Mesclun greens, granny smith apples, feta, walnuts, dried cranberries, apple cider vinaigrette gf|va
CLASSIC CAESAR$12.00
Romaine hearts, croutons, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing gfa
WEDGE$12.00
Iceberg lettuce, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bleu cheese dressing gf|va
CHOPPED$14.00
Romaine, iceberg, feta, cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette gf|va
HARVEST$16.00
Kale, pear, vidalia onion, fennel, pepitas, pretzel croutons, maple dijon vinaigrette gfa|wa
BEET$16.00
Arugula, chili dusted toasted beets, goat cheese, crispy onion, sage, cranberry dressing gf|va
COBB$14.00
Romaine, bacon, grape tomatoes, red onion, chopped hard boiled egg, balsamic vinaigrette gf|va
ADD cold water lobster tail$16.00
TACOS
served with colc slaw & pickle chips
BIRRIA$18.00
Avocado, onion, cilantro, consommé gf
BLACKENED SHRIMP$18.00
Slaw, crema gf
MAH122
Mango salsa, pineapple slaw, pickled onion gf
CALIFORNIA$14.00
Crab stick, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo gfa
SEATTLE$16.00
Spicy tunagfa
NEW YORK$18.00
Tempura shrimp, avocado, cucumber, roe, spicy mayo
PHILADELPHIA$14.50
Smoked salmon, cucumber, cream cheese, spicy mayo gfa
McLOONE’S$24.00
Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, spicy mayo

MAINS

GARLIC SHRIMP$28.00
Stuffed zucchini, focaccia crostini gfa
PECAN CRUSTED SALMON$30.00
Dijon, pecan 6t panko crusted, apple 6t cabbage slaw, lime orange vinaigrette gfa
SHORT RIB PAPPARDELLE$28.00
Tomato, basil, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, shaved parmesan gfa
GRILLED FLANK STEAK$36.00
Melted bleu cheese, caramelized onion, rosemary potatoes, brussels sprouts, port wine dcmi gfa

BURGERS

USDA PRIME BURGER$24.00
10 oz patty, bacon jam, provolone, McLoone’s house sauce, french fries gfa
AMERICAN CLASSIC$16.00
Angus beef
American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion
TURKEY AVOCADO$16.50
Swiss, lettuce, tomato, red onion
BLACK BEAN CANTINA$16.50
Grilled pineapple, pepper jack, guacamole, red onion

HANDHELDS

FRIED EGGPLANT SANDWICH$18.00
Prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato, balsamic glaze, baguette
CHICKEN PITA$14.00
Diced grilled chicken, swiss, chopped lettuce, diced tomato, mayo, balsamic dressing
TURKEY CRAN PANINI$18.00
Brie, arugula, cranberry mayo, ciabatta
McLOONE’S FILET BAGUETTE$24.00
Caramelized onion, bacon jam, brie, cherry peppers, garlic buttered baguette
GRILLED CHICKEN$18.00
Eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, balsamic glaze, baguette
MAHI BLT$18.00
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, zesty lime crema, toasted sourdough
CRAB CAKE SANDWICH$22.00
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy remoulade, brioche bun
SHRIMP PO—BOY$18.00
Cracker meal crusted, buttermilk fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickles, spicy remoulade, baguette

Uncategorised

ADD A SIDE SALAD$6.00
Pier house or classic caesar

What 2,098 people are saying

McLoone's Pier House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Great for scenic views
Monmouth
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

McLoone's Pier House offers "wonderful dining experiences" with "great food and service" amidst "beautiful ocean views." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and "excellent brunch options." However, some reviews mention inconsistencies in food quality and service speed. It's a "favorite spot" for its "lively atmosphere" and "great value for waterfront dining."

2,098 Reviews

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Karen VIP
New York City39 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun night with great food great cocktails and great service - we will be back
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joanne
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent quality food at the buffet, fast and seamless service, great value, beautiful view
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IRA
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service in beautiful oceanfront setting.
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John
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great restaurant that consistently delivers. We were there for. Cousin reunion and they were gracious to give us time to catch up and did not rush us. It was a fun afternoon and the food was delicious. Our server was great and attentive. We will see you next time.
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Kenneth VIP
New York City137 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints the penny pasta vodka and shrimp was great so is the mahi mahi tacos service was excellent. The view is perfect.
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Michelle VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual food was really good! Our waitress Megan was fantastic .
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Tim VIP
Atlantic City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Need more oysters. Watched a woman eat 2 dozen with worries about others. Everything else was great
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Steven
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was very impressed with the Sunday Brunch. There were many options such as oysters, clams, meat carving station, and everything you would expect to see and more. Highly recommend.
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Walter VIP
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great. Josh was one of the best servers. He was attentive and happy. Always smiling.
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CHRIS
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Place is perfect except for less than perfect servers.
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FAQs

McLoone's Pier House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 795-3493.

McLoone's Pier House is rated 4.5 stars by 2098 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Additional information

Cross street
Laird Street/Garfield Avenue
Neighborhood
Long Branch
Hours of operation
Sunday Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Pier Village is comprised of public metered parking, with multiple parking garages located throughout the area. Public parking is also located across Ocean Boulevard. Parking is free during off-season months of October through April.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joseph Racioppi
Entertainment
Live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays in the cocktail area adjacent to the bar
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mcloonespierhouse.com/
Phone number
(732) 795-3493
Private party facilities
With dazzling oceanfront views, delicious cuisine and friendly service, McLoone's Pier House has become the place for weddings, parties, entertainment, and scrumptious indoor/outdoor dining.

McLoone's Pier House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Family Pasta Class

Brunch with the Easter Bunny

A Disney Princess Brunch

Main Dining Room

Atlantic Room

Custom inquiry

McLOONES

McLOONES CRAB CAKES

CRAB CAKE SANDWICH

APPETIZERS

DAILY BREAD$6.00

EDAMAME$10.00

CHEESE BOARD$26.00

LOLLIPOP WINGS$16.50

SHRIMP BASKET$16.00

CALAMARI$18.00

MUSSELS FRA DIAVOLO$16.00

CRAB CAKE$18.00

MIDDLENECK CLAMS$22.00

JERSEY CRAB$22.00

SEARED YELLOWFIN TUNA$22.00

MEATBALLS$14.00

BIRRIA NACHOS$22.00

BRUSCHETTA BOARD$18.00

MARGHERITA PIE$16.00

WHITE PIE$22.00

SUSHI ROLLS

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER$14.00

RAWBAR

SHRIMP COCKTAIL$18.00

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

CLAMS ON THE HALF SHELL

CHILLED SAMPLER$38.00

SOUP

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE$9.00

SHRIMP & LOBSTER BISQUE$12.00

FRENCH ONION$12.00

ADDITIONS

PIER HOUSE$14.00

CLASSIC CAESAR$12.00

WEDGE$12.00

CHOPPED$14.00

HARVEST$16.00

BEET$16.00

COBB$14.00

ADD cold water lobster tail$16.00

TACOS

BIRRIA$18.00

BLACKENED SHRIMP$18.00

MAH122

CALIFORNIA$14.00

SEATTLE$16.00

NEW YORK$18.00

PHILADELPHIA$14.50

McLOONE’S$24.00

MAINS

GARLIC SHRIMP$28.00

PECAN CRUSTED SALMON$30.00

SHORT RIB PAPPARDELLE$28.00

GRILLED FLANK STEAK$36.00

BURGERS

USDA PRIME BURGER$24.00

AMERICAN CLASSIC$16.00

Angus beef

TURKEY AVOCADO$16.50

BLACK BEAN CANTINA$16.50

HANDHELDS

FRIED EGGPLANT SANDWICH$18.00

CHICKEN PITA$14.00

TURKEY CRAN PANINI$18.00

McLOONE’S FILET BAGUETTE$24.00

GRILLED CHICKEN$18.00

MAHI BLT$18.00

CRAB CAKE SANDWICH$22.00

SHRIMP PO—BOY$18.00