Iron Whale

1200 Ocean Ave Unit 504, Asbury Park
(732) 361-5185

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Chicken & Lemongrass Dumplings
Rhode Island Calamari
Halibut Risotto Funghi
Charbroiled Oysters
Maine Lobster Roll
Bluepoint Oysters 3
Shishito Peppers
Grilled Octopus
Mac and Cheese
Moules Frites

Menu

Small Plates
Crab Cake Appetizer
Roasted corn salsa and jalapeno Thousand Island.
Chicken & Lemongrass Dumplings
Spicy soy and scallions.
Spare Ribs
Apple fennel slaw and blueberry habanero glaze.
Rhode Island Calamari
Elephant garlic chips, blistered Shishito peppers, and jersey tomato sauce.
Jerk Shrimp
Coconut cucumber salad and cilantro-garlic aioli.
Shishito Peppers
Maldon sea salt and cilantro-garlic aioli.
Sauteed Local Clams
Tomatoes, garlic and spices, white wine, and lemon butter.
Moules Frites
Mussels, sambuca, crispy fries, and cilantro-garlic aioli.
Daily Bread
Maple bacon butter, fig jam, herbed ricotta.
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna
Apple fennel slaw, arugula salad, wasabi crema, siracha. GF
Charbroiled Oysters
Chorizo, Manchego cheese, garlic lime butter and panko.
Tapenade
Black olives, spices, and crostini.

Soups and Salads
Brussels Sprouts & Kale Caesar Salad
Torn croutons, Parmigiana, and Caesar dressing.
Crab Louis Salad
Crabmeat, romaine, grape tomatoes, hard boiled egg, pickled red onion, and jalapeno Thousand Island dressing.
Crushed Baby Beet Salad
Parmigiana, arugula, almonds, and house vinaigrette.
House
Mesclun, Bleu cheese crumbles, grape tomatoes , House vinaigrette. GF
Apple Walnut Salad
Honey crisp apples, spring mix, goat cheese, house vinaigrette, and pomegranate seeds.
Fall Harvest Chopped
Romaine, apple, pear, avocado, crumbled goat cheese, candied pecans, apple cider vinaigrette
New England Clam Chowder
Bacon, potatoes, cream.
Carrot Ginger
Crème Fraiche, Parsley

Vegetarian
Impossible Burger
Baby arugula, sliced tomato, smoked ketchup, fries.
Black Bean Burger
Baby spinach, sliced tomato, tapenade, brioche, fries.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Warm pita.
Vegan Flat Bread Pizza
Cauliflower crust, San Marzano tomatoes, vegan mozzarella, fresh basil.

Fish Taco Bar
Roy-Boy Tacos
Crispy cod, shredded lettuce, cilantro-garlic aioli, and pico de gallo.
Gump Tacos
Grilled shrimp, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sliced avocado, jalapeno thousand island
Jerk Mahi Mahi Tacos
Arugula, garbanzo beans, cilantro garlic aioli.
The Scot Tacos
Seared salmon, shredded lettuce, fresh horseradish, pico de gallo, and cilantro-garlic aioli.
Ahi Tuna Tacos
Seared tuna, garlic ginger slaw, mango wasabi crema

Sides
Blistered Brussels Sprouts
French Fries
Vegetable Risotto
Vegetable Couscous
Fingerling Potatoes
Sauteed Garlic Spinach
Asparagus
Truffle Parmesan Fries

Dessert
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Torte
Gluten free.
Cheesecake

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Recent Reviews

As this restaurant is in Asbury Park give yourself extra time as parking is an adventure especially in summer. Overall the food and service was excellent. Menu has something for everyone, specialty cocktails,wine list, beer as well. Just to let you know the salads could be a meal as they are huge. Some of our party of six ordered both a salad and an entree and ended up boxing up to take home. Lighting could be better over certain areas. Place is pretty loud due to low being and...
March 2026
We made a reservation and were sat at a table right across from bar, we sat side by side facing the bar. Too much traffic back and forth in front of us as well as a group at the bar that was both seated and standing right opposite our seats enjoying themselves but were loud and disrupted our dining experience.....restaurant should make this aware to customers when main a reservation
November 2025
My best friend and I meet yearly for a beach day and this year was no exception. We always choose a restaurant that we both agree on, and then complete our day with dinner. Unfortunately, we are always disappointed with an aspect of our restaurant choice, whether it be the food or the service. I'm happy to say that we FINALLY made a great choice! The Iron Whale had stellar service, delicious food and a charming ambience. Don't miss the tuna-it was exceptional! Cooked...
October 2025

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Iron Whale

1200 Ocean Ave Unit 504, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 361-5185