Wonderful food, excellent outdoor tiki bar with varied music throughout the week and season. Everyone is super friendly and professional. I never miss visiting my favorite beachside bar and restaurant when I'm on the island. I've been going there for 36 years, and it just keeps getting better. Wonderful remodel in the motel last year too! Best spot on the island!
Julius G.
Back in January I planned my sisters bachelorette party at the @Sea Shell Resport and Beach Club with Brittany's help. 2 Rooms were requested and booked through an external link. Confirmation letters were never received untill management was contacted. A confirmation letter was then received but with the wrong dates. When confronted about this mistake this resort told me they were not responsible for any mistakes made on their confirmation letter. I was eligible for their particular refund of about $200.00 but would be responsible for paying the remaining $1500.00. This of course was requested to be refunded due to their reservation making abilities- when the sea shell resort responded that we were taking food from their families mouths. Long story short I would NOT recommend booking any stays with this resort or participating in ANY business with them for that matter.To clarify the stay was not changed to the correct dates. The 4 day stay never occurred. The amount of $1590.00 was not dropped.. and Spray Beach Hotel saved the day
Jaimie H.
Back in January I planned my sister bachelorette at the Seashell with Brittany's help. 2 Rooms were requested and booked through an external link. Confirmation letters were never received untill management was contacted. A confirmation letter was then received but with the wrong dates. When confronted about this mistake this resort told me they were not responsible for any mistakes made on their confirmation letter. I was eligible for their particular refund of about $200.00 but would be responsible for taking the remaining $1500.00. This of course was requested to be refunded due to their reservation making abilities- when the sea shell report responded that we were taking food from their families mouths. Long story short I would not recommend booking any stays with this resort or participating in any business with them for that matter.
Christina S.
Have been staying here for years since before kids. Love this place and the beach/tiki/pool area. Took the family there for drinks and live music after our dinner and it was such a lovely night. There's access to the beach, I like that they have mats leading to the beach it makes walking and rolling carts so much easier. One of my favorite places in lbi
Henry R.
Great place ran buy a great family ...Tom and Sherry some of the best people I have ever met
Alexandra P.
Obsessed with this place! Such a fun atmosphere with love music, a pool and entry to the beach. The food is 10/10, came here on my bachelorette and it was the highlight of my weekend. You absolutely need to come here if you're in LBI!
karolj32
This review is for the Palm Tree Restaurant at The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club. If you have low expectations, this is the place to go. The table we received ,through reservations, was right by the entrance with people and servers going past us constantly. The entire place was mostly empty. Since we were in the first dinner service, we requested another table. We were told the only other table we could have was in the far corner, despite many in between. So, we took that table. The chairs are very small and hard metal, very uncomfortable. The hostess was dressed in rubber flip flops, a tank top and a a skort type swim skirt that barely covered her privates. I realize it's a beach resort, but still very improper. We ordered cocktails. My husband asked for a Bud Light Beer , which was featured on the menu, but we were told they were all sent back so he had a Coor's Light. I ordered a strawberry daiquiri that was served in a whiskey glass. No daiquiri glass , no garnish, nothing. This is a beach side resort? The rolls were obviously frozen and barely cooked, still white, hard in the center and served with a greasy herb filled substance like crisco not butter. We ordered dinner. My husband ordered grilled swordfish which was featured with two sides, veggies and mashed potatoes. The waiter told him the menu was wrong. He said it was a very bad menu and no sides come with the swordfish. So my husband ordered a salad and baked potato separately. He told us we would not be charged for the salad. The inside restaurant and online menus were different. When according to their online menu, the salad came with the swordfish. We aren't even sure it was swordfish. it didn't look like any swordfish we have ever had. It looked like a small ,flat, frozen patty with a pile of cold corn chutney on the top. Hardly an entree. I ordered a surf and turf combo served in a martini glass with yukon mashed potatoes. This was not featured on the online menu, just the inside menu. I asked how they managed to fit a 6 oz sliced filet and a whole cut up maine lobster in a martini glass, he said it was an oversized glass. I also asked that the potatoes not be garlic since their was no indication of that on the menu. I received a small margarita glass filled with mostly mashed potatoes, that were in fact garlic, which I did not want, a cubed not sliced filet that was not cooked medium, but rather well done, more like stew meat. There were a few small pieces of some cut up lobster and some claw meat sticking out of the top. All of this was doused in brown gravy, not a demi glace. Really horrible! The waiter, Frank, was fine. This is no reflection on him and we tipped him properly. He just works there and is not responsible for their incorrect menus and substandard food service. Please save yourself the disappointment of spending $150 on that mess. Maybe the outside tiki bar is better.The only good thing I can say is that the waiter was fine and the place seemed reasonably clean. If there was an option for a zero star rating, it would be zero.
Cristina R.
We love going to the Tiki bar to just chill and have a drink and a lunch. Love the flavor of the fish in the fish and chips. Def the best tasting on LBI. The portions are not too big, but what it lacks for in size it makes up for in taste. Friendly staff and attentive bartenders. Great place to meet up with friends. The decor and ambiance is very much a relaxing vacation vibe.
Vivian R.
We used to go to the Shell more often years ago for Thunder Thursdays and always had a great time! We went back for the first time in years the other day and it has changed a lot since we last went. They have tons of tables in the sand to sit and drink at. They also have an additional mini stage area for bands, which is nice! We happened to be there on the bikini show night and it was pretty crowded, however there was lots of standing and seating. They also had a mechanical surf board to ride, which is a fun addition! Getting drinks was fast and efficient as well. We will definitely put this on our going out list more often!
C F.
Service was great. Beer menu was entirely canned which is why I only gave Sea Shell 4 stars. My grilled salmon sandwich was perfectly cooked- but farm raised. French fries were crisp and tasty. The star was my friend's Korean pork Belly which was delicious, great sauce with hints of sesame and scallions. Atmosphere was good and when the live music started by the pool, the waiter responded kindly to our request to turn the other music down.
Such a fun place for groups! Bar service was quick despite the large number of people. Great place to go on the weekend or holiday - live music the Sunday of MDW.
Jason D.
Great place to relax and unwind took the wife there on our 6 year wedding anniversary and I lost the $3,000 gold chain in the ocean right in front of the resort anybody find that there will be a reward if found 24-in Gucci link marine chain with the Jesus head with 30 diamonds on the crown totally one and a half carat.. it was my deceased father's it's very sentimental to me..
Jessica C.
Best place to eat in LBI! Great atmosphere, food, drinks, and live music. Can't say enough good things
Mel M.
BEACH HAVEN/LBI: Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is a dog friendly hotel with an unbelievable oceanfront tiki bar/patio with a great food menu!All the palm trees and beautiful design is the finest we've seen in NJ and makes you feel like you're on a tropical vacation. There is even a TV outside to watch the game!Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed outside at the dining area Monday-Friday day and night with the exception of Thursday.Your pup can stay at the hotel in the off-season (no limit on size!!). Check their website for more info.
Michelle B.
I have gone to LBI every year with my family for the past 10 years. We always visit this place. Delicious tropical drinks! The tiki bar is also very cool! It's right on the beach it feels like your on a tropical island.
Wonderful food, excellent outdoor tiki bar with varied music throughout the week and season. Everyone is super friendly and professional. I never miss visiting my favorite beachside bar and restaurant when I'm on the island. I've been going there for 36 years, and it just keeps getting better. Wonderful remodel in the motel last year too! Best spot on the island!
Back in January I planned my sisters bachelorette party at the @Sea Shell Resport and Beach Club with Brittany's help. 2 Rooms were requested and booked through an external link. Confirmation letters were never received untill management was contacted. A confirmation letter was then received but with the wrong dates. When confronted about this mistake this resort told me they were not responsible for any mistakes made on their confirmation letter. I was eligible for their particular refund of about $200.00 but would be responsible for paying the remaining $1500.00. This of course was requested to be refunded due to their reservation making abilities- when the sea shell resort responded that we were taking food from their families mouths. Long story short I would NOT recommend booking any stays with this resort or participating in ANY business with them for that matter.To clarify the stay was not changed to the correct dates. The 4 day stay never occurred. The amount of $1590.00 was not dropped.. and Spray Beach Hotel saved the day
Back in January I planned my sister bachelorette at the Seashell with Brittany's help. 2 Rooms were requested and booked through an external link. Confirmation letters were never received untill management was contacted. A confirmation letter was then received but with the wrong dates. When confronted about this mistake this resort told me they were not responsible for any mistakes made on their confirmation letter. I was eligible for their particular refund of about $200.00 but would be responsible for taking the remaining $1500.00. This of course was requested to be refunded due to their reservation making abilities- when the sea shell report responded that we were taking food from their families mouths. Long story short I would not recommend booking any stays with this resort or participating in any business with them for that matter.
Have been staying here for years since before kids. Love this place and the beach/tiki/pool area. Took the family there for drinks and live music after our dinner and it was such a lovely night. There's access to the beach, I like that they have mats leading to the beach it makes walking and rolling carts so much easier. One of my favorite places in lbi
Great place ran buy a great family ...Tom and Sherry some of the best people I have ever met
Obsessed with this place! Such a fun atmosphere with love music, a pool and entry to the beach. The food is 10/10, came here on my bachelorette and it was the highlight of my weekend. You absolutely need to come here if you're in LBI!
This review is for the Palm Tree Restaurant at The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club. If you have low expectations, this is the place to go. The table we received ,through reservations, was right by the entrance with people and servers going past us constantly. The entire place was mostly empty. Since we were in the first dinner service, we requested another table. We were told the only other table we could have was in the far corner, despite many in between. So, we took that table. The chairs are very small and hard metal, very uncomfortable. The hostess was dressed in rubber flip flops, a tank top and a a skort type swim skirt that barely covered her privates. I realize it's a beach resort, but still very improper. We ordered cocktails. My husband asked for a Bud Light Beer , which was featured on the menu, but we were told they were all sent back so he had a Coor's Light. I ordered a strawberry daiquiri that was served in a whiskey glass. No daiquiri glass , no garnish, nothing. This is a beach side resort? The rolls were obviously frozen and barely cooked, still white, hard in the center and served with a greasy herb filled substance like crisco not butter. We ordered dinner. My husband ordered grilled swordfish which was featured with two sides, veggies and mashed potatoes. The waiter told him the menu was wrong. He said it was a very bad menu and no sides come with the swordfish. So my husband ordered a salad and baked potato separately. He told us we would not be charged for the salad. The inside restaurant and online menus were different. When according to their online menu, the salad came with the swordfish. We aren't even sure it was swordfish. it didn't look like any swordfish we have ever had. It looked like a small ,flat, frozen patty with a pile of cold corn chutney on the top. Hardly an entree. I ordered a surf and turf combo served in a martini glass with yukon mashed potatoes. This was not featured on the online menu, just the inside menu. I asked how they managed to fit a 6 oz sliced filet and a whole cut up maine lobster in a martini glass, he said it was an oversized glass. I also asked that the potatoes not be garlic since their was no indication of that on the menu. I received a small margarita glass filled with mostly mashed potatoes, that were in fact garlic, which I did not want, a cubed not sliced filet that was not cooked medium, but rather well done, more like stew meat. There were a few small pieces of some cut up lobster and some claw meat sticking out of the top. All of this was doused in brown gravy, not a demi glace. Really horrible! The waiter, Frank, was fine. This is no reflection on him and we tipped him properly. He just works there and is not responsible for their incorrect menus and substandard food service. Please save yourself the disappointment of spending $150 on that mess. Maybe the outside tiki bar is better.The only good thing I can say is that the waiter was fine and the place seemed reasonably clean. If there was an option for a zero star rating, it would be zero.
We love going to the Tiki bar to just chill and have a drink and a lunch. Love the flavor of the fish in the fish and chips. Def the best tasting on LBI. The portions are not too big, but what it lacks for in size it makes up for in taste. Friendly staff and attentive bartenders. Great place to meet up with friends. The decor and ambiance is very much a relaxing vacation vibe.
We used to go to the Shell more often years ago for Thunder Thursdays and always had a great time! We went back for the first time in years the other day and it has changed a lot since we last went. They have tons of tables in the sand to sit and drink at. They also have an additional mini stage area for bands, which is nice! We happened to be there on the bikini show night and it was pretty crowded, however there was lots of standing and seating. They also had a mechanical surf board to ride, which is a fun addition! Getting drinks was fast and efficient as well. We will definitely put this on our going out list more often!
Service was great. Beer menu was entirely canned which is why I only gave Sea Shell 4 stars. My grilled salmon sandwich was perfectly cooked- but farm raised. French fries were crisp and tasty. The star was my friend's Korean pork Belly which was delicious, great sauce with hints of sesame and scallions. Atmosphere was good and when the live music started by the pool, the waiter responded kindly to our request to turn the other music down.
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Such a fun place for groups! Bar service was quick despite the large number of people. Great place to go on the weekend or holiday - live music the Sunday of MDW.
Great place to relax and unwind took the wife there on our 6 year wedding anniversary and I lost the $3,000 gold chain in the ocean right in front of the resort anybody find that there will be a reward if found 24-in Gucci link marine chain with the Jesus head with 30 diamonds on the crown totally one and a half carat.. it was my deceased father's it's very sentimental to me..
Best place to eat in LBI! Great atmosphere, food, drinks, and live music. Can't say enough good things
BEACH HAVEN/LBI: Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is a dog friendly hotel with an unbelievable oceanfront tiki bar/patio with a great food menu!All the palm trees and beautiful design is the finest we've seen in NJ and makes you feel like you're on a tropical vacation. There is even a TV outside to watch the game!Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed outside at the dining area Monday-Friday day and night with the exception of Thursday.Your pup can stay at the hotel in the off-season (no limit on size!!). Check their website for more info.
I have gone to LBI every year with my family for the past 10 years. We always visit this place. Delicious tropical drinks! The tiki bar is also very cool! It's right on the beach it feels like your on a tropical island.