Iron Whale

Name: Iron Whale
Address: 1200 Ocean Ave Unit 504, Asbury Park, NJ, United States, 07712-5778
Telephone: (732) 361-5185
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1285 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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Intimate dining experience that showcases Asbury Parks trendy neighborhood. Located on the boardwalk, we showcase those stunning oceanfront views in every area of our restaurant. We feature fresh seafood, fish, and a raw bar serving the highest quality ingredients, along with our specialty craft cocktails and our assorted wine list. This new concept serves as the perfect dining destination for any occasion day or night. Iron Whale is open 7 days a week.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(732) 361-5185

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 361-5185
Website
http://www.ironwhalenj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Charles Collins
Private party facilities
We have an ocean view private room that can fit parties up to 35 guests. Luncheons, business dinners, holiday parties, baby showers, birthday celebrations , rehearsal dinners.Go to our Iron Whale website and send your banquet inquiry today!

Location
1200 Ocean Ave Unit 504, Asbury Park, NJ 07712-5778
Neighborhood
Asbury Park
Parking details
Lot across the street is now open for free or metered parking out front!
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Shishito Peppers$12.00
maldon sea salt | cilantro-garlic aioli
Spare Ribs$16.00
apple fennel slaw | blueberry habanero glaze
Crab Cake$16.00
roasted corn salsa | jalapeno thousand island
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus$10.00
warm pita
Chicken & Lemongrass Dumplings$12.00
spicy soy | scallions
Rhode Island Calamari$14.00
elephant garlic chips | blistered shishito peppers | jersey tomato sauce
Moules Frites$14.00
pei mussels | sambuca | crispy fries | cilantro-garlic aioli
Charbroiled Oysters$16.00
chorizo | manchego cheese | garlic lime butter | panko
Sautéed Local Clams$16.00
tomatoes | garlic & spices | white wine | lemon butter
Grilled Octopus$24.00
garbanzo salad | roasted red pepper puree
Jerk Shrimp$18.00
coconut cucumber salad | cilantro-garlic aioli
Daily Bread$6.00
gorgonzola butter | ricotta spread | sun-dried tomato pesto
Tapenade$10.00
black olives + spices | crostini

Soups

Pumpkin Soup$6.00
créme fraiche | toasted pumpkin seeds
New England Clam Chowder$8.00
bacon | potatoes | cream

Salads

Add: shrimp $12 | chicken $6 | salmon $10 | steak $10 | crab cake $14

Mesclun$10.00
avocado | bleu cheese crumbles | grape tomatoes | house vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts + Kale Caesar$12.00
tom croutons | parmigiana | caesar dressing
Roasted Buttternut Squash$17.00
kale | grape tomatoes | red onion | roasted butternut squash | pistachios | goat cheese crumbles | pomegranate vinaigrette
Crushed Baby Beet$12.00
parmigiana | arugula | almonds | house vinaigrette
Apple Walnut$17.00
honey crisp apples | spring mix | goat cheese | house vinaigrette | pomegranate seeds
Crab Louis$22.00
colossal crabmeat | romaine | grape tomatoes | hard boiled egg | pickled red onion | jalapeño thousand island dressing
Grilled Octopus Salad$24.00
baby arugula | garbanzo beans | red onions | feta | lemon vinaigrette

Mains

Three Cheese Ravioli$24.00
tomatoes | cream | peas
B+E Chicken$27.00
sautéed spinach | garlic vinegar peppers | fingerling potatoes | roasted garlic demi-glace
Coffee Rubbed BBQ Pork Chop$28.00
house bbq sauce | bacon jam | brussels sprouts
Rigatoni Collins$30.00
shrimp | bay scallops | clams | mussels | sun-dried tomatoes | artichoke hearts | gailic butter | white wine sauce | mezzi rigatoni
NY Strip Steak$42.00
truffle hash | asparagus | shiitake mushroom demi-glace
Filet Mignon$40.00
roasted fingerling potatoes | frizzled onions | shiitake mushroom demi-glace
Braised Tomahawk Short Rib$42.00
bleu cheese mashed potatoes | roasted butternut squash | pan jus
4th Avenue Linguine + Clams$27.00
pancetta | garlic butter | white wine
Shrimp Tagliatelle$26.00
cherry tomatoes | toasted almonds | squid ink tagliatelle
Lobster Mac N' Cheese$35.00
bacon | jalapeños | panko
Cedar Plank Salmon$30.00
soy pomegranate glaze | pomegranate seeds | rainbow swiss chard | brussels sprouts + pancetta
Swordfish$32.00
vegetable risotto | eggplant caponata | red pepper coulis
Mahi$34.00
porcini dusted | shiitake mushrooms | corn | balsamic butter sauce
Crab Cakes$35.00
apple fennel slaw | jalapeno thousand island | french fries
Scallops$35.00
vegetable couscous | local honey | red pepper vinaigrette
I.W. Burger$17.00
grass fed | lettuce | tomato | pickled red onions | jalapeno thousand island | brioche | french fries
Blackbean Burger$17.00
baby spinach | sliced tomato | tapenade | french fries

Raw Bar

Sold by the Piece

Minimum [3] per order

LI Blue Point Oysters$3.00
MD Chesapeake Oysters$2.00
Local Clams$2.00
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp$4.00

Sauces

Prosecco Mignonette
Cocktail Sauce

Specialties

I.W. Whaler$115.00
[6] bluepoint oysters | [6] local clams | [6] chesapeake oysters | 1 1/4 lb. whole lobster | [6] chilled shrimp
The Asbury$40.00
[4] oysters | [4] local clams | [6] chilled shrimp | colossal crabmeat

Fish Taco Bar

Jerk Mahi Mahi$18.00
arugula | garbanzo beans | pico de gallo | cilantro garlic aioli
Gump$20.00
grilled shrimp | shredded /ettuce | avocado | pico de gallo | Jalapeno thousand island dressing
Tofu$16.00
apple fennel slaw | pico de gallo | roasted red pepper vinaigrette
Roy-Boy$16.00
crispy cod | shredded lettuce | cilantro-garlic aioli | pico de gallo
The Scot$18.00
seared salmon | shredded lettuce | fresh horseradish | pico de gallo | cilantro-garlic aioli

Sides

French Fries$6.00
Vegetable Couscous$6.00
Sautéed Garlic Spinach$6.00
Fingerling Potatoes$7.00
Asparagus$7.00
Blistered Brussels Sprouts$7.00
Vegetable Risotto$7.00
Roasted Butternut Squash$7.00

What 1,285 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Jersey - Central
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience4
We were seated at a table that was attached to a booth. The booth was so low & uncomfortable like you needed a booster seat. The service was great & the drinks were fantastic. I had my usual Linguini and Clams which was my favorite but they changed up the recipe & it was so salty. Portions were a little small. We go often so we will be back to give another shot
N
Nancyk
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Lackluster food and just barely service. Overall a disappointment.
m
mkva
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe and food was delicious. Drinks a the bar before dinner was fabulous.
DT
DianeT
Pittsburgh
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Enjoyed our evening. Food and service very good. Would recommend to others
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food was ok, nothing really over the top. Steak didn’t really have much flavor to it, pretty bland. Pork belly appetizer was good. Pasta Collins (seafood pasta) came with a good portion size & was tasty. Service was good as well. Cool spot to eat/drink. Not sure I’d go back, wasn’t worth the price.
CK
ChrisK
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply put, I over ate. I rarely do but I did. Food was so good that I kept eating. Hit the food wall and kept eating. Stomach hurt all night but Ill do it again. I had the new england clam chowder with a side of bread for dipping, so good. Then I had the B&E organic chicken w spinach and potatoes, it had a lil kick of spice which was nice. Ate that. And washed it down with a fat tire beer. I’ll be back. That soup! So good. Excellent chiefs, servers, host, ambiance/atmosphere and on the Asbury Boardwalk.
MS
MeaganS
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Unfortunately my scallops were cold/undercooked and I had to send them back - also my boyfriends burger was slathered with sauce when he had asked for no sauce. Nice place, however - good ambiance and clean restrooms. Waiter could have been more friendly.
F
Fred
New York Area
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Walked in on a very busy weekend, music festival in Asbury. The place was packed, and the staff was pretty busy, but everyone was smiling and friendly. Zach was our server and took time to explain the menu and talk about the cocktails and the specials. I went for a cocktail on his recommendation and loved it. He made sure all was well many times during the meal, and was quick with a smile every time he walked by. We had a great time, and really enjoyed the food as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
My husband and I were in Ocean Grove for the weekend to celebrate his birthday and had dinner at Iron Whale two nights in a row. Our appetizers and meals both nights were very good. We sat outside, which was lovely. Chrissy (not sure about the spelling) was our server the first evening, and she was very knowledgeable, friendly and provided wonderful service. Connor was our server the second evening. It wasn’t terribly busy so we had more time to chat with him. He was also incredibly friendly and personable and put up with and perfectly accommodated my many food restrictions. His fabulous personality made our evening that much more enjoyable.
LF
LisaF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I had date night here. We had a 6pm reservation on a Saturday night & got seated right away. We opted to eat inside, but had a great view of the ocean. Our server was excellent. She brought our drinks out quickly. For an app, we shared calamari (I’m super picky with my calamari and it was delicious!). For our dinner, I had fish tacos & hubby had shrimp tacos. We shared a side of couscous. Everything was fresh, hot and delicious. Looking forward to our next visit!
m
manny
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
I would say that at first our server was missing in action. Someone chases her down. Ultimately got claims app and while delicious, we had 8 baby clams (1 was not open so we didn’t eat it) for $16. A bit pricey…. Food is better than average but that’s target. Good set up and location. Just a place to grab a bite.
BL
BeccaL
Philadelphia
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Arrived early for our reservation was told to wait until our table was bussed, we were seated 15 minutes after our reservation time and only becasue I asked was the table bussed? I requested a booth and didn’t receive one. The salmon tacos jad no flavor, missed the mark with taste. I’m not sure we will return unfortunately.
TB
ThomasB
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
They first sat us at a table right next to the bar where you each sit on the same side and face the kitchen. When asking the hostess to move they seemed annoyed. When we told the waiter we were moving they also got annoyed. The food was okay, not sure it was worth the money
KN
KimberlyN
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had clients in from Cali. They loved the food how fresh and the variety of different dishes. The location was a hit also especially since it was a full moon that night.
SC
StevieC54
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance and incredible food!!! Absolutely love this place and will be back soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Iron Whale was an amazing experience. I would definitely visit again. Our server, Gen was outstanding. She was very knowledgeable and professional. She made our experience even greater.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The ambiance by the ocean is fantastic, the food enjoyable, service was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night out for anniversary
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal, stylish ambiance, and an attentive server in Connor. Will definitely return!
B
Bamm
New York Area
102 reviews
vip
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu, good food and service. Everyone loved their meal.
DH
DrewH
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall4food2service3ambience4
Dry good as always, however my fish was way over cooked. The waiter offered me a complimentary dessert, but saw later it was on the bill.
MM
MikeM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Solid Entrees, wish there were more appetizers. A strong Raw Bar smell was apparent when you first walk in - but it did not permeate the dining room. Loves the Scallops and Linguini with Clams.
CD
ChuckyDiner
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunday night holiday weekend, the place packed to the gills! Everything that comes out of the kitchen is perfect. Food was fresh and delicious. Kudos to all!
RR
RickROIC
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
From our experience in Asbury Park, the Iron Whale is the best beachfront restaurant in Asbury Park hands down! Obviously, the ocean is the highlight of this scene; however, the ambience is amazing. A fabulous bar winds down the one side of the restaurant and it is abuzz with activity. Great cocktails with a wide variety of gins, my favorite hard liquor. The restaurant offers great and courteous service. The seafood was fresh, prepared beautifully. We both had the mahi, my wife had the halibut. Not cheap, but not exorbitant either. It was Labor Day weekend, so we did not expect econo pricing for a great experience, a beautiful restaurant, fabulous food, and outstanding service. Well done IW!
JR
JenniferR
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
the food was underwhelming. The portions were very small . we got a pasta dish and it looked like it came in a cereal bowl . The food was ok.... and the service was good it was very chaotic. Not sure if we will go back . We were doing a birthday celebration and my husband was very disappointed with my choice .
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lmbc7
New York Area
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
There were so many awesome sounding appetizers on the menu we decided to do only apps for dinner. Our server was super accommodating, letting us order two at a time. And each one was delicious, different and super flavorful . Iron Whale is an awesome spot with really high quality food.
BG
BbqGastrognome
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
I had the Whaler, a seafood tower. Expensive, but comparable in price to other local tourist establishments. The crab salad was disappointing. The dressing did not meld well with the lump crabmeat. We enjoyed the blistered Shisito peppers, quite a tasty app. Our Waiter was fantastic and attentive. I'd go back to try other (less expensive) entrees as they looked interesting- or will do the seafood tower again if I get another financial windfall.... LOL. A special occasion meal.
MC
MaryC
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Beautiful restaurant, over priced, but no more than others in same area. We sat at a table and had great service. Food was nothing to write home about. My appetizer of ribs were barely warm.
L
Lexi
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Food was just ok, nothing too special. Medium rare burger was brought out well done.
SC
SusanC
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding in every way. Highly recommend
C
Carol
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, view, service, and lively ambience were great.
M
Michelle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great vibe! Delicious cocktails. Service was amazing! Appetizers were delicious, but the portion was very small for very pricy price. Calamari was the same as you would get a local pub but twice the price. Our Dinners were very GOOD! All 6 of us had different entrees and everyone really liked their meal.
B
Buffetjunkie
Pittsburgh
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was wonderful. The food was fantastic!!! We ordered the seafood rigatoni and the swordfish with vegetable couscous. My cousin and I asked if after making our dishes, would the kitchen split them in two separate plates so we could each eat half of each! They accommodated spectacularly!! Was so delicious. Then chocolate soufflé and key lime pie to finish off an amazing meal!
D
Diner13
New York Area
74 reviews
vip
4.0
74 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
The pork chop and Mahi were very good. The oysters fresh and sweet.
h
heidig
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great! Service was exceptional!
JP
JudyP
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fred gave us very good service. Pork chop and chicken enterees were delicious. We sat outside with great views of the ocean, beach and passers by. All in all, exactly what we were hoping for.
V
Veee
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
I asked to switch the side of my $34 salmon to risotto and was charged $7. We asked for bread and was charged $4 for about 6 small slices of bread. not a good value for the prices of dinner and $14 drinks.
JW
JWackrow
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Overall good experience. We wish we had a view of the ocean. Also the waitress misinformed me about my meal being spicy. Everyone else’s meals were very good. My husbands Halibut was perfect. We also felt the food was a little rushed. But over all it was a good experience and we will go again.
SC
StephenC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall4food2service5ambience5
Really beautiful restaurant with great staff, the food just doesn’t live up to it.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Iron Whale does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Iron Whale also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 361-5185.

Iron Whale is rated 4.5 stars by 1285 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(732) 361-5185

Other options

1200 Ocean Ave Unit 504, Asbury Park, NJ 07712-5778

Additional information

Neighborhood
Asbury Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Lot across the street is now open for free or metered parking out front!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Charles Collins
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ironwhalenj.com/
Phone number
(732) 361-5185
Private party facilities
We have an ocean view private room that can fit parties up to 35 guests. Luncheons, business dinners, holiday parties, baby showers, birthday celebrations , rehearsal dinners.Go to our Iron Whale website and send your banquet inquiry today!

Iron Whale

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Crab Cakes

Raspberry Oysters

Scallops

Small Plates

Shishito Peppers$12.00

Spare Ribs$16.00

Crab Cake$16.00

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus$10.00

Chicken & Lemongrass Dumplings$12.00

Rhode Island Calamari$14.00

Moules Frites$14.00

Charbroiled Oysters$16.00

Sautéed Local Clams$16.00

Grilled Octopus$24.00

Jerk Shrimp$18.00

Daily Bread$6.00

Tapenade$10.00

Soups

Pumpkin Soup$6.00

New England Clam Chowder$8.00

Salads

Mesclun$10.00

Brussels Sprouts + Kale Caesar$12.00

Roasted Buttternut Squash$17.00

Crushed Baby Beet$12.00

Apple Walnut$17.00

Crab Louis$22.00

Grilled Octopus Salad$24.00

Mains

Three Cheese Ravioli$24.00

B+E Chicken$27.00

Coffee Rubbed BBQ Pork Chop$28.00

Rigatoni Collins$30.00

NY Strip Steak$42.00

Filet Mignon$40.00

Braised Tomahawk Short Rib$42.00

4th Avenue Linguine + Clams$27.00

Shrimp Tagliatelle$26.00

Lobster Mac N' Cheese$35.00

Cedar Plank Salmon$30.00

Swordfish$32.00

Mahi$34.00

Crab Cakes$35.00

Scallops$35.00

I.W. Burger$17.00

Blackbean Burger$17.00

Raw Bar

Sold by the Piece

LI Blue Point Oysters$3.00

MD Chesapeake Oysters$2.00

Local Clams$2.00

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp$4.00

Sauces

Prosecco Mignonette

Cocktail Sauce

Specialties

I.W. Whaler$115.00

The Asbury$40.00

Fish Taco Bar

Jerk Mahi Mahi$18.00

Gump$20.00

Tofu$16.00

Roy-Boy$16.00

The Scot$18.00

Sides

French Fries$6.00

Vegetable Couscous$6.00

Sautéed Garlic Spinach$6.00

Fingerling Potatoes$7.00

Asparagus$7.00

Blistered Brussels Sprouts$7.00

Vegetable Risotto$7.00

Roasted Butternut Squash$7.00

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