BYOB. Can’t wait to go back in the summer! Save this place for a special occasion because it’s expensive but it gives an exclusive, old school jersey shore feel which is cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Erinn Byers
This was a high end but unfussy dining experience. We enjoyed our appetizers. Mine: an arugula salad with goat cheese, golden and red beets and walnut vinaigrette. His: ancho grilled jumbo shrimp with a lemon basil aioli drizzle. We enjoyed our entrees. Mine: Maine lobster tail and claw meat over a crab cake in a spring roll basket, which was delicious. The tail was slightly tough at one end, but it was easily cut with a knife and fork. His: grilled filet mignon, frites and creamed spinach with bacon. He said he would have liked less pink as it was closer to rare than the medium he ordered. That being said, he said it was delicious. Dessert we both selected was a precious Valentine-themed vanilla ice cream filled white chocolate heart with a smaller, pink white chocolate raspberry coulis-filled heart on top. There was a berry jam reduction and chocolate sauce plating. This prix fixe menu was enjoyed by both of us, and our service was wonderful, with Meredith, I believe. We brought our own wine as it was bring your own.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alfredo B (marito aka hubby)
Our second visit and already looking forward to our third! Great place for a romantic night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alfredo
This was our second visit and we're already looking forward to the next visit. Once again everything was wonderful, from the dinners to the great service.
Lily Vega
We had been looking forward to trying this restaurant, but unfortunately our New Year’s Eve experience was a major disappointment.
We booked the NYE prix fixe menu, which was grossly overpriced for the quality delivered. To start, the menu posted online did not match what we were given at the table. If you had chosen this restaurant anticipating specific dishes—like the Chilean sea bass—you would have been disappointed before the meal even began.
The food itself lacked quality across the board. The fried calamari was clearly frozen and indistinguishable from what you’d get at a chain restaurant. I ordered the lobster entrée; the presentation was beautiful and gave me hope, but that quickly faded. The first two bites were decent, then the texture became so tough I needed a steak knife to cut the tail. The lobster was essentially inedible—I ended up swallowing pieces whole because I couldn’t chew them.
My spouse’s rack of lamb was similarly underwhelming, lacking both flavor and freshness. Dessert was the low point. The chocolate mousse tasted far from fresh, and my peach sorbet was served as three lonely scoops rolling around on an oversized plate. Ironically, the sorbet was probably the safest choice—frozen, pre-packaged dessert is hard to mess up.
The only positives of the evening were the dinner roll (despite what some other reviews say) and the decaf coffee.
Overall, this was a very expensive meal that fell short in execution, quality, and consistency. We left frustrated and disappointed, especially given the occasion.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Arthur
Amazing food and service, but at a price. If you don't mind $60 entrees, Whispers provides a wonderful night out. Only minus; very dated decor. But the food is wonderful!
Janet
We've been dining here for years and this may have been our best dining experience. It was always expensive, more so now, however quality is reflected. They have added a "bread service". We sprang for the $15 loaf and were not disappointed. It was large, crusty with a soft center served with soft sun dried tomato butter and/or EVOO. The caesar salad was off the charts for not being made table side. Dressing was light and very zesty with crisp croutons. I could have made this my meal. Our entrees consisted of rack of lamb and pork chop special. Both were delicious. Only disappointment was the cherry gelato for $18 which was nothing special. Lily did a great job, and the support staff were attentive. The manager apologized for having a menu printed with the specials (usually the staff recites them). We preferred this as everything was spelled out with prices and we didn't have to ask the staff to repeat them. The restaurant is beautiful and one of the few in Monmouth County with this kind of ambience. Definitely a splurge however well worth it.
Holly
I have eaten many many times at Whispers over the years. Always a fabulous experience and meal. However last night for my birthday dinner my husband and I drove 1.5 hours as I wanted to dine at one of my favorites in Spring Lake. Our server Meredith was great. Food not so much. Bread appetizer was nice, scallop appetizer was so so and slightly warm. My center cut filet was not cooked as I requested and was very difficult to cut. My husband cut pieces off of the end that was to my liking but the center was raw and the entire filet and potatoes were cold as was the creamed spinach. The Demi glaze was tasty. My husbands tuna was cold as was the vegetable and the soba noodles were good but also cold. Like cold not even warm. Several other patrons were seated after us and got 3 courses so I'm assuming our dinners were sitting prior to serving . We are not ones to complain so figured dessert would make it not a total loss. We ordered the warm apple cobbler which was also cold and stale. So not the best birthday dinner for $300. I will try Whispers again as maybe this was an off night . But extremely disappointed and bummed .
Scott
Thanksgiving meal was mediocre. I was contacted twice to confirm the reservation, but never told BYOB. (Can't find anything on their website stating same) Mushroom ravioli and corn soup were delish, stuffing and pumpkin pie were bland. Veggies were fresh and cooked well. Bench seating cushions are worn out- you feel the wood bench- and covered w crumbs. Mistake w regular spoons presented for soup, and soup spoons w dessert (details matter). I'll give it a meh.
Andrea
Our dinner was a perfect compliment to a family wedding weekend when we're not in the wedding party.
A very sophisticated and unique experience. I would definitely go there over and over again.
Paul
Food and service was excellent. If you are looking for a quiet dinner for 2, go somewhere else. Its noisy. The dinning room has poor acoustics which amplifies the conversations in the room. I had to keep saying to my wife, "What did you say"? However, the food was excellent but expensive which I dd not mind paying since it was our anniversary. My server was attentative and courteous.
Gwendolyn
Quiet ambiance and mostly 40 yr olds and up so not a wild atmosphere Delicious food Server was sweet Will be back
Ken
Elegant. Fine food far above all others in the area. A bit more expense but if you want to eat a great meal this is it.
robin
Food was tasty and well presented. Tomato starter special exceeded expectations. Flounder was good, crab/lobster was good but could have been hotter. Nice ambiance but low ceiling meant that the loud table next to us made talking difficult at times. Once they left it was fine. Meals are not cheap but we enjoyed it overall. BYOB saved further expense. Will be back.
BYOB. Can’t wait to go back in the summer! Save this place for a special occasion because it’s expensive but it gives an exclusive, old school jersey shore feel which is cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This was a high end but unfussy dining experience. We enjoyed our appetizers. Mine: an arugula salad with goat cheese, golden and red beets and walnut vinaigrette. His: ancho grilled jumbo shrimp with a lemon basil aioli drizzle. We enjoyed our entrees. Mine: Maine lobster tail and claw meat over a crab cake in a spring roll basket, which was delicious. The tail was slightly tough at one end, but it was easily cut with a knife and fork. His: grilled filet mignon, frites and creamed spinach with bacon. He said he would have liked less pink as it was closer to rare than the medium he ordered. That being said, he said it was delicious. Dessert we both selected was a precious Valentine-themed vanilla ice cream filled white chocolate heart with a smaller, pink white chocolate raspberry coulis-filled heart on top. There was a berry jam reduction and chocolate sauce plating. This prix fixe menu was enjoyed by both of us, and our service was wonderful, with Meredith, I believe. We brought our own wine as it was bring your own.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our second visit and already looking forward to our third! Great place for a romantic night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our second visit and we're already looking forward to the next visit. Once again everything was wonderful, from the dinners to the great service.
We had been looking forward to trying this restaurant, but unfortunately our New Year’s Eve experience was a major disappointment.
We booked the NYE prix fixe menu, which was grossly overpriced for the quality delivered. To start, the menu posted online did not match what we were given at the table. If you had chosen this restaurant anticipating specific dishes—like the Chilean sea bass—you would have been disappointed before the meal even began.
The food itself lacked quality across the board. The fried calamari was clearly frozen and indistinguishable from what you’d get at a chain restaurant. I ordered the lobster entrée; the presentation was beautiful and gave me hope, but that quickly faded. The first two bites were decent, then the texture became so tough I needed a steak knife to cut the tail. The lobster was essentially inedible—I ended up swallowing pieces whole because I couldn’t chew them.
My spouse’s rack of lamb was similarly underwhelming, lacking both flavor and freshness. Dessert was the low point. The chocolate mousse tasted far from fresh, and my peach sorbet was served as three lonely scoops rolling around on an oversized plate. Ironically, the sorbet was probably the safest choice—frozen, pre-packaged dessert is hard to mess up.
The only positives of the evening were the dinner roll (despite what some other reviews say) and the decaf coffee.
Overall, this was a very expensive meal that fell short in execution, quality, and consistency. We left frustrated and disappointed, especially given the occasion.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Amazing food and service, but at a price. If you don't mind $60 entrees, Whispers provides a wonderful night out. Only minus; very dated decor. But the food is wonderful!
We've been dining here for years and this may have been our best dining experience. It was always expensive, more so now, however quality is reflected. They have added a "bread service". We sprang for the $15 loaf and were not disappointed. It was large, crusty with a soft center served with soft sun dried tomato butter and/or EVOO. The caesar salad was off the charts for not being made table side. Dressing was light and very zesty with crisp croutons. I could have made this my meal. Our entrees consisted of rack of lamb and pork chop special. Both were delicious. Only disappointment was the cherry gelato for $18 which was nothing special. Lily did a great job, and the support staff were attentive. The manager apologized for having a menu printed with the specials (usually the staff recites them). We preferred this as everything was spelled out with prices and we didn't have to ask the staff to repeat them. The restaurant is beautiful and one of the few in Monmouth County with this kind of ambience. Definitely a splurge however well worth it.
I have eaten many many times at Whispers over the years. Always a fabulous experience and meal. However last night for my birthday dinner my husband and I drove 1.5 hours as I wanted to dine at one of my favorites in Spring Lake. Our server Meredith was great. Food not so much. Bread appetizer was nice, scallop appetizer was so so and slightly warm. My center cut filet was not cooked as I requested and was very difficult to cut. My husband cut pieces off of the end that was to my liking but the center was raw and the entire filet and potatoes were cold as was the creamed spinach. The Demi glaze was tasty. My husbands tuna was cold as was the vegetable and the soba noodles were good but also cold. Like cold not even warm. Several other patrons were seated after us and got 3 courses so I'm assuming our dinners were sitting prior to serving . We are not ones to complain so figured dessert would make it not a total loss. We ordered the warm apple cobbler which was also cold and stale. So not the best birthday dinner for $300. I will try Whispers again as maybe this was an off night . But extremely disappointed and bummed .
Thanksgiving meal was mediocre. I was contacted twice to confirm the reservation, but never told BYOB. (Can't find anything on their website stating same) Mushroom ravioli and corn soup were delish, stuffing and pumpkin pie were bland. Veggies were fresh and cooked well. Bench seating cushions are worn out- you feel the wood bench- and covered w crumbs. Mistake w regular spoons presented for soup, and soup spoons w dessert (details matter). I'll give it a meh.
Our dinner was a perfect compliment to a family wedding weekend when we're not in the wedding party.
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A very sophisticated and unique experience. I would definitely go there over and over again.
Food and service was excellent. If you are looking for a quiet dinner for 2, go somewhere else. Its noisy. The dinning room has poor acoustics which amplifies the conversations in the room. I had to keep saying to my wife, "What did you say"? However, the food was excellent but expensive which I dd not mind paying since it was our anniversary. My server was attentative and courteous.
Quiet ambiance and mostly 40 yr olds and up so not a wild atmosphere Delicious food Server was sweet Will be back
Elegant. Fine food far above all others in the area. A bit more expense but if you want to eat a great meal this is it.
Food was tasty and well presented. Tomato starter special exceeded expectations. Flounder was good, crab/lobster was good but could have been hotter. Nice ambiance but low ceiling meant that the loud table next to us made talking difficult at times. Once they left it was fine. Meals are not cheap but we enjoyed it overall. BYOB saved further expense. Will be back.
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