Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan

Name: Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan
Address: 2655 River Rd, Manasquan, NJ, United States, 08736
Telephone: (732) 223-8880
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (1503)

$31 to $50

Seafood

2655 River Rd, Manasquan, NJ 08736

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Harpoon Willy’s is widely recognized as a port of unforgettable hospitality on the Manasquan River, set inside an establishment that’s seen more than two centuries of history.

Whether your journey brings you to Harpoon Willy’s for a delicious burger or seafood with friends, a cozy fireside chat, or a drink at the bar after a day of adventure, you’re invited to relax, unwind, and embrace the spirit of rustic, riverside charm.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 223-8880
Website
http://www.harpoonwillys.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jose Zaruma
Catering
We offer off-site catering as well as private parties.
Private party facilities
Reserve our private “Inlet Room” for your upcoming social or business occasion. Available for up to 25 guests, choose from one of our party menus, our daily restaurant menu or meet with our Chef to customize a menu tailored to your needs.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2655 River Rd, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Neighborhood
Manasquan
Cross street
Route 70
Parking details
Ample on-site parking, including adjacent lot during evenings & weekends. Street parking until 8:00pm.
Entertainment
Live entertainment every Thursday, Friday & Saturday Night starting around 9:30 p.m. Our entertainment schedule is posted online at www.harpoonwillys.com
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Firecracker Shrimp$11.00
Crisp Shrimp | Firecracker Sauce | Lime | Micro Cilantro
Truffled Tater Tots$18.00
Bacon Gruyère Dipping Sauce | HW Signature
Chimichurri Steak Bites $18.00
Marinated & Seared | Horseradish Mayo
Neat Nachos$17.00
White Corn Chips | House Chili | Cheddar & Jack Cheese Blend | Lettuce | Tomatoes | Pickled Jalapeño | Sour Cream | Avocado Puree | Pico de Gallo
Warm Bavarian Style Pretzel$15.00
House-made Beer Cheese | Whole Grain Mustard | Vegetarian
Steamed Drunken Clams$19.00
Choice of: Roasted or Steamed with Garlic | White Wine | Butter
Chicken Lemongrass Dumplings$16.00
Steamed or Fried | Wasabi Ponzu Sauce
Jumbo Wings$12.00
Choice of: Buffalo | Chimichurri | Long Hot Pepper Jam Honey | Roasted Garlic Served with Carrots & Celery | Gluten Free
Fried Calamari$18.00
Chili Peppers | Marinara Sauce
Fried Brussels Sprouts$15.00
Sweet Chili Sauce | Spicy Asian Aioli

Soups & Salads

Chowder of the Day$6.00
HW Signature
Soup of the Day$5.00
Wedge$16.00
Baby Iceberg | House Made Blue Cheese Dressing | Pickled Red Onions | Crisp Bacon | Grape Tomatoes | Gluten Free
Asian Chicken Salad$22.00
Grilled Chicken | Arugula | Cabbage | Carrots | Cashew | Sesame Soy Dressing
Caesar$12.00
Romaine | House-made Dressing | Shaved Parmesan | Croutons
Blackened Tuna$27.00
Chopped Romaine | Avocado Vinaigrette | Roasted Tomatoes | Shredded Cheese | Crispy Tortillas
Baby Spinach$16.00
Roasted Pear | Goat Cheese | Candied Walnuts | Champagne Vinaigrette | Vegetarian | Gluten Free

Raw Bar

Gluten Free

Shrimp Cocktail$19.00
Jumbo Shrimp | Cocktail Sauce | Lemon
Oysters on Half Shell (MP)
Ask your server for local selection, Mignonette | Cocktail Sauce | Lemon
NJ Middle Neck Clams$2.00
Cocktail Sauce | Lemon
The Bay Tower$85.00
Serves 2-4, Oysters | Clams | Shrimp | Poke Tuna | Crabmeat Cocktail | Chilled Lobster
The Ocean Tower$160.00
Serves 5-8, Oysters | Clams | Shrimp | Poke Tuna | Crabmeat Cocktail | Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail | Chilled Lobster

Burgers & Sandwiches

River Road Burger$18.00
Lettuce | Tomato | Pickle | Choice of Cheese
Louisiana Shrimp Po Boy $19.00
Red Leaf Lettuce | Tomato | Red Onion | Old Bay Aioli | Coleslaw
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Sandwich$23.00
Arugula | Tomato | Korean BBQ | Sriracha Aioli
The Ciabatta$21.00
Fresh Mozzarella | Tomato | Prosciutto | Red Leaf Lettuce | Basil | Kalamata Olive Spread
Wall Burger$20.00
Caramelized Onions | Bacon | Gruyère Sauce | Grilled Tomato | HW Signature
Slow Braised BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich $19.00
Topped with Coleslaw | Cheddar Jack Cheese | Coleslaw
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich$23.00
Roasted Garlic Aioli | Red Leaf Lettuce | Tomato | Chips | Coleslaw
The Garden$18.00
Grilled Portobello Mushroom | Roasted Red Peppers | Marinated Artichokes | Balsamic Glaze | Red Leaf Lettuce | Tuscan Bread
So Cal Burger$21.00
Avocado | Frizzled Onions | Roasted Tomatoes | Spicy Mayo
Blackened Salmon Wrap$22.00
Brie | Arugula | Roasted Tomatoes | Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette
Manasquan Panini$21.00
Grilled Pesto Chicken | Prosciutto | Fresh Mozzarella | Olive Spread | Arugula
Turkey & Vermont Cheddar$20.00
Granny Smith Apples | Autumn Flavored Mayonnaise | Red Leaf Lettuce | Grilled on Country White Bread

Entrees

Rustic Short Ribs$29.00
Braised with Italian Tomatoes | Garlic | Oregano | Asiago | Polenta | Broccoli Rabe Remolata | Gluten Free | HW Signature
Honey Bacon Shrimp$28.00
Steamed Sticky Rice | Gochujang | Kimchi | Gluten Free
Truffle Parmesan Chicken$26.00
Asiago Crusted Chicken Breast | Parmesan Risotto | Truffle Cream Sauce | Sautéed Spinach | Gluten Free
Pistachio Crusted Salmon $32.00
Fennel Apple Salad | Red Rice | Red Pepper Coulis | Gluten Free
Tuna Poke Bowl$29.00
Sushi Rice | Seaweed Salad | Dice Cucumber | Chili Sauce | Wasabi Ponzu Sauce | Crispy Wontons
Fish and Chips$27.00
Atlantic Cod | French Fries | Cole Slaw | Tartar Sauce | HW Signature

Kids

Chicken Fingers & Fries$10.00
Mini Flatbread Pizza$10.00
Cheese | Tomato Sauce
Pasta$10.00
Butter or Marinara
Cheese Quesadilla$10.00

Dessert

Death by Chocolate$13.00
Five Layer Chocolate Cake | Chocolate Ganache | Chocolate Gelato | Whipped Cream
Key Lime Pie$11.00
Key Lime Curd | Graham Cracker Crust | Raspberry Sorbet | Vegetarian
Carrot Cake$13.00
Five Layers | Cream Cheese Frosting | Caramel Sauce | Vanilla Ice Cream
Apple Crisp$11.00
Cinnamon Oat Crumble | Salted Caramel Ice Cream | Caramel Sauce | Whipped Cream
Seasonal Cheesecake$13.00
Inquire with your server

What 1,503 people are saying

Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Harpoon Willy's offers a "great place by the river" with "amazing views of sunset," consistently "great service," and "delicious food" like the "pecan-crusted salmon" and "truffle Asiago chicken." While some guests miss the old menu, the "warm and inviting dining room" and "cozy atmosphere" remain highlights.

1,503 Reviews

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Susan VIP
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The boy server was just not the best, he was great at first when we sat down and after we ordered our entrees he never returned, we got our food and wanted another round of cocktails but never returned until way after we finished our meals, instead of ordering another round of cocktails we decided to just leave. He came back for our checks and didn’t say anything to us. Very disappointing, we usually have a great experience with everyone staff member
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Liz VIP
New York City56 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sitting outside here is lovely—looking at the water with a creative(but not weird) cocktail while you relax and anticipate a great meal! Our server, Aiden, was attentive and engaging. And the pecan-crusted salmon is fantastic!!
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John
Southwest Florida18 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good but the presentation left alot to be desired.
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Ryan
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Salmon was very good but the burger was cooked on a messy grill which charred the burger too much. Some people could like their burger this way - I do not. Service and atmosphere were amazing.
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deb
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was awesome as usual Brussel sprouts were amazing We both had salmon. One with cilantro butter one blackened Devon ?? ( blonde pony big smile was plenty attentive). There were some annoying flies ( but that happens in this heat)
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Pamela VIP
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful service, great food, but SOOOO LOUD!!! And after about 1/2 hour, loud music was dropped on top. Yikes. Hard to speak with person sitting across from me. Maybe add some sound-baffling carpets somewhere?
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Kathy VIP
New York City31 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Abbey was our waitress She was fantastic Food was good as always Bring back the onionzola burger It’s so amazing …. Thanks all was perfect
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deb
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Megan was terrific. We started with drinks and the brussels sprouts which are usually excellent but they were a little bit undercooked. I had the salmon bowl which was a special and my friend had the dayboat scallops over her risotto with sautéed spinach which was an excellent choice.
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Liz VIP
New York City56 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently great! And definitely try the pecan-crusted salmon, which is even better than it sounds!! Plus the Brussels sprouts appetizer and the shrimp appetizer are fantastic. Service is always friendly and efficient.
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debbie
New York City24 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were seated right away which was the only thing that went right we got placed in the side room with a table of 20 people who were screaming and yelling and using profanity they were abusing their waitress which was the same one we had she was so hooked up with them she forgot all about us I think she came and checked on us once we ordered drinks it took them about 20 minutes to bring them food was cold not coming back anytime soon
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FAQs

Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 223-8880.

Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan is rated 4.4 stars by 1503 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Google Map for Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan

2655 River Rd, Manasquan, NJ 08736

Additional information

Cross street
Route 70
Neighborhood
Manasquan
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample on-site parking, including adjacent lot during evenings & weekends. Street parking until 8:00pm.
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose Zaruma
Entertainment
Live entertainment every Thursday, Friday & Saturday Night starting around 9:30 p.m. Our entertainment schedule is posted online at www.harpoonwillys.com
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.harpoonwillys.com/
Phone number
(732) 223-8880
Catering
We offer off-site catering as well as private parties.
Private party facilities
Reserve our private “Inlet Room” for your upcoming social or business occasion. Available for up to 25 guests, choose from one of our party menus, our daily restaurant menu or meet with our Chef to customize a menu tailored to your needs.

Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Appetizers

Firecracker Shrimp$11.00

Truffled Tater Tots$18.00

Chimichurri Steak Bites $18.00

Neat Nachos$17.00

Warm Bavarian Style Pretzel$15.00

Steamed Drunken Clams$19.00

Chicken Lemongrass Dumplings$16.00

Jumbo Wings$12.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts$15.00

Soups & Salads

Chowder of the Day$6.00

Soup of the Day$5.00

Wedge$16.00

Asian Chicken Salad$22.00

Caesar$12.00

Blackened Tuna$27.00

Baby Spinach$16.00

Raw Bar

Shrimp Cocktail$19.00

Oysters on Half Shell (MP)

NJ Middle Neck Clams$2.00

The Bay Tower$85.00

The Ocean Tower$160.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

River Road Burger$18.00

Louisiana Shrimp Po Boy $19.00

Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Sandwich$23.00

The Ciabatta$21.00

Wall Burger$20.00

Slow Braised BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich $19.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich$23.00

The Garden$18.00

So Cal Burger$21.00

Blackened Salmon Wrap$22.00

Manasquan Panini$21.00

Turkey & Vermont Cheddar$20.00

Entrees

Rustic Short Ribs$29.00

Honey Bacon Shrimp$28.00

Truffle Parmesan Chicken$26.00

Pistachio Crusted Salmon $32.00

Tuna Poke Bowl$29.00

Fish and Chips$27.00

Kids

Chicken Fingers & Fries$10.00

Mini Flatbread Pizza$10.00

Pasta$10.00

Cheese Quesadilla$10.00

Dessert

Death by Chocolate$13.00

Key Lime Pie$11.00

Carrot Cake$13.00

Apple Crisp$11.00

Seasonal Cheesecake$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan restaurant rated?

Is Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan currently accepting reservations?

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