Whispers

Name: Whispers
Address: 200 Monmouth Ave., Spring Lake, NJ, United States, 07762
Telephone: (732) 974-9755
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (2157)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

200 Monmouth Ave., Spring Lake, NJ 07762

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2 people

Jun 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Fancy

Located inside the historic Hewitt-Wellington Hotel. Whispers has a Victorian feeling to it with crystal chandeliers, silver service, white linen table coverings and elegant fine dining. Whispers serves modern American food with an creative touch. BYOB served in Riedel Crystal glasses, no corkage fee. Bring your best wine and save. Serving dinner only seven nights a week starting at 5:30 P.M. Please call for large party reservations.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 974-9755
Website
http://www.whispersrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Contact the restaurant for details.
Private party facilities
Private Dinner in our Private Gold Room capacity up to 24 people, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Birthday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners in our Main Dinning room up to 50 peoplePlease contact for information on private parties

Location
200 Monmouth Ave., Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Neighborhood
Spring Lake
Cross street
2nd Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Spring Lake stop on the Jersey Shore Line.
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Private Room

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Offers

BYOB
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM,Wed - Sat - 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Come join us for a wonderful meal and bring your own Beer, Wine or Champaign.

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Popular dishes

Pan Seared North Atlantic Salmon Filet$46.00
Grilled Squash, Rosti Potato, Dill Cream Sauce
Grilled Shrimp$53.00
Over Homemade Fettuccini, Broccoli Crowns, Pine Nuts, Oven Dried Plum Tomatoes, Ricotta Salata, Arugula Pesto
French Cut Chicken Breast$45.00
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Oyster & Shitake Mushroom Sauce
Center Cut Filet Mignon of Beef$59.00
Haricot Verts, Baby Carrots, Gorgonzola Potato Cake, Green Peppercorn Demi
New York Strip Steak$59.00
Asparagus & Baby Carrots, Topped with Caramelized Cipollini Onions, roasted Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potato, Brandy Demi
Roasted Rack of Australian Lamb$59.00
Asparagus, Yukon Gold Mashed Potato, Whole Grain Mustard Demi

First Course

Appetizers

Lobster Crepe$28.00
Wild Mushrooms, Beurre Blanc, Fresh Herbs, Truffle Oil
Mozzarella Burrata$22.00
Roasted Peppers, Garlic Confit, Pignolis, Pedro Ximenex Vinegar
Crab Cakes$26.00
Chick Peas, Roasted Peppers, Cilantro, Aioli Drizzle
Ancho Grilled Jumbo Shrimp$26.00
English Cucumber Slaw, Lemon Basi. Aioli Drizzle
Lobster Corn Chowder$22.00
Fresh Lobster Meat, Grilled Corn

Second Course

Salads

Butter Lettuce$20.00
Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber, Gorgonzola Cheese, Pistachios, Garlic Croutons, Creamy Peppercorn
Grilled Caesar Salad$22.00
Anchovies, Oven Dried Plum Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Crostini, Caesar Dressing

Specials

Specials Change Nightly

Scallops
Extra Large Fresh Sea Scallops, Squid Ink Pappardelle Pasta, Grape Tomato, Roasted Peppers
1 1/2 Lb. Main Lobster
Poached in Saffron Beurre Blanc, Taken completely out of its shell, Placed in Spring Roll Basket over a Crab Cake and Fresh Spinach, Basket over Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Pork Chop
Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Apple Ring, Sweet Potatoes, Apple Cider Demi Glaze
Florida Red Snapper
Cauliflower & Broccoli , Tri Color Potatoes, Coconut Red Curry Sauce

Desserts

Some Warm and Some Frozen

Key Lime Cheesecake$16.00
Individual Mini Key Lime Cheesecake
Warm Chocolate Ganache Cake$16.00
Filled with Chocolate Ganache that melts to form its own Chocolate Sauce, sided by a scop of Vanilla Ice Cream
Warm Apple Caramel $16.00
Caramel Apple Tart, Drizzled with Apple Cider Sauce, Topped with a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
Frozen Nutty Almond Joy$16.00
Toasted Coconut Center, Topped with Milk Chocolate, dusted with Almond Crumbs
Frozen Triple Chocolate Treat$16.00
Chocolate Ice Cream dipped in Dark Chocolate, Sprinkled with Chocolate Cookie Crumbs
Gelato with Cherries $16.00
Fior di Latte Gelato (The flower of the milk), Whole Cherries swirled with Cherry Sauce
Amareno Cherry Gelato $14.00
Blue Berry Pie Gelato$14.00
Wild Peach Sorbet$14.00

What 2,157 people are saying

Whispers 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

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monmouth
Romantic
Monmouth
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Whispers, nestled in a charming Victorian hotel in Spring Lake, offers an elegant yet relaxed dining experience. Known for "outstanding food and service," it features dishes like lobster crepes and rack of lamb. Despite being pricey, guests consistently praise its "first class" offerings and "impeccable" waitstaff. A "special occasion" favorite.

2,157 Reviews

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JAMES D
New York City7 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very expensive, most entrees over $55.00 . Service and staff were excellent. Sauces were a bit on the heavy side which did not enhance the dishes. BYOB was nice and helped the overall cost of the dinner. With tip the bill was $480 for 4 adults and 2 children. We had just 2 appetizers and no dessert and there was only one soft drink ordered. Experience we nice but hard to justify the cost versus value.
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Noeleen
New York City4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We used to go to this restaurant often in the past and always enjoyed our meal and experience there, but it has drastically changed. The meals are way overpriced now. They even charge you for bread! In the past you would get a complimentary appetizer and lovely warm bread rolls. The service was great - our waitress was wonderful but we won’t be going back in a hurry.
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Alma VIP
New York City105 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lots of locals dine at Whispers because it's the best restaurant in Spring Lake. Tourists flock there, too, for outstanding food and service and a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. It's elegant but not pretentious. We had the mozzarella-burrata and the baby arugula salad to start and savored the lobster crepe. Server Izzy was a gem -- very helpful in menu suggestions but not overbearing. This was our second visit and we'll return there the next time we're in town.
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Melissa
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Both of us got the specials, which were excellent and piping hot. Salad and calamari for appetizer which were also very good and the only negative was dessert. We were brought our coffee right away and told our dessert would be right out. Half and hour later it was not and they did not come over again despite their other tables being less than 5 feet away. We wound up taking it to go and it was not as described. Strawberry short cake had strawberry preserves and cream was like a cheese cake. Have eaten here many times before and we come yearly for our anniversary. The dessert will not deter me from returning. This is always consistently a great byob and usually flawless service. For two to eat it was about $250 gratuity of 20% added. Additional CC charge applies here.
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Robert VIP
New York City76 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always first class food and service. Prices although a bit high are comparable to other first class restaurants.
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Julie
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. They do need a few more gluten free options.
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Tara
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have enjoyed Whispers many times. However the fact that you are charged for bread and $14 for a Cappuccino is really pushing it.
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Melanie
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A quiet, quaint, old charm restaurant at the Jersey Shore. Always delicious food, byob, and the wait staff is delightful. I just don’t agree with the “connivence fee” for using a credit card. Not everyone is doing it, Covid is over! It’s gouge pricing! Other than needing a pocket full of cash, I love it there.
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Thomas
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I hadn't been to Whispers for quite a while but rememebered it as being quite nice. I ate there last night with another couple, we are in our late 70's, we were approached by the Manager at the end of our evening with a complaint that we were too loud. WE WERE HAVING A NICE TIME. I assure you we were not screaming or throwing things, just talking and laughing. The gentlemen was totally rude, and ruined a perfectly nice evening. I will never eat there again or receomment it to anybody.
WhispersResponded on May 27, 2025
Dear Thomas, Whispers is not a large restaurant, many of our guests choose Whispers specifically for its quiet and intimate dining experience. We have, on occasion, received reviews expressing concern over noise levels caused by a particularly loud or disorderly table. Some reviewers have noted disappointment that management did not intervene. Please be assured that we take such matters seriously. When noise from a table becomes disruptive to other diners—or can even be heard by hotel guests on the second floor of The Hewitt Wellington Hotel—we consider it necessary to address the situation directly. As a reminder, Whispers Restaurant is a BYOB establishment in Monmouth County. Guests are welcome to bring beer, wine, or champagne only-spirits and other alcohol are not permitted.
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John
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
1. Since last year the the food quality and presentation has some what declined. 2. The pricing between entrees does not seem to be equitable. Example, the price difference between the sea food Fra Diavolo and the lobster special should be greater,with the sea food much less. 3 The lobster in both plates was tuff and not very flavorful. 4. The check preparation and presentation was very confusing. The initial itemized bill was in a standard format but did not explain that a surcharge would be applied if paying by credit card. When presented with the credit card slip, the individual beverage and food charge amounts changed. The credit card surcharge was now added to each individual item in the itemization. Now the sales tax is calculated on the inflated food total. The sales tax should only be applied to the sales total, food and beverages. A second unethical practice is the suggested tip for the server. The inflated food charge is also used to calculate the suggested gratuity. The server should not be placed in an embarrassing situation to have to explain the actions of management. Management never came out to explain. I think I am being quite generous with my middle of the road rating.
WhispersResponded on May 31, 2025
Dear John, Thank you for dinning at Whispers and we appreciate your feedback . We are sorry that your dinning experience was not an enjoyable and we will try to address all of your concerns. Whispers is trying to navigate difficult times in the restaurant industry, it seems like there are a few more things that need to be addressed in order to maintain your business. There are no excuses for the poor meal you received on that night and management takes full responsibility for it. Thank you again and hope you will try us again next year.
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2 people

Jun 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

200 Monmouth Ave., Spring Lake, NJ 07762

Additional information

Cross street
2nd Ave.
Neighborhood
Spring Lake
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Spring Lake stop on the Jersey Shore Line.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Private Room

Website
http://www.whispersrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(732) 974-9755
Catering
Contact the restaurant for details.
Private party facilities
Private Dinner in our Private Gold Room capacity up to 24 people, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Birthday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners in our Main Dinning room up to 50 peoplePlease contact for information on private parties

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Whispers

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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BYOB

Center Cut Filet Mignon of Beef

Lobster Crepe

Grilled Pork Chop

Main Course

Pan Seared North Atlantic Salmon Filet$46.00

Grilled Shrimp$53.00

French Cut Chicken Breast$45.00

Center Cut Filet Mignon of Beef$59.00

New York Strip Steak$59.00

Roasted Rack of Australian Lamb$59.00

First Course

Lobster Crepe$28.00

Mozzarella Burrata$22.00

Crab Cakes$26.00

Ancho Grilled Jumbo Shrimp$26.00

Lobster Corn Chowder$22.00

Second Course

Butter Lettuce$20.00

Grilled Caesar Salad$22.00

Specials

Scallops

1 1/2 Lb. Main Lobster

Grilled Pork Chop

Florida Red Snapper

Desserts

Key Lime Cheesecake$16.00

Warm Chocolate Ganache Cake$16.00

Warm Apple Caramel $16.00

Frozen Nutty Almond Joy$16.00

Frozen Triple Chocolate Treat$16.00

Gelato with Cherries $16.00

Amareno Cherry Gelato $14.00

Blue Berry Pie Gelato$14.00

Wild Peach Sorbet$14.00

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