Party for 150 at the beach?

[Rosie]

Any suggestions for a restaurant or caterer that is on the beach or bay at the shore with great views in Monmouth or Ocean county. A friend is planning a family party for 150.

[Taboni]

Won't vouch for quality since its more on the catering rather than restaurant side, but you could try Water's Edge Beach club in Sea Bright for the ocean view. I will vouch for quality with a different (Navesink river) view at the Molly Pitcher in Red Bank.

[Susan]

What about the Ocean Place Hilton in Long Branch. I'm not sure if that's still the name, but they are right on the water.

[KatieLoeb]

I attended a wedding reception at the Avalon Yacht Club (HERE) and it was lovely with the sun setting in the background over the water. Food and service were quite nice as well. I don't know if membership is required, but the website above says they are "available" for weddings and private parties.

Edit: I just realized this might be a little far for the geographic range you had in mind.

How about Seabra's Armory in Peth Amboy? We had a delicious DDC dinner there and they totally hooked us up. Nice room, stellar and gracious service, and way too much food. Nice view of Staten Island high end real estate. Ask Fat Guy and his lovely wife for a second opinion. They were kind enough to join us.

Edited August 17, 2003 by KatieLoeb (log)

[finker99]

I had my wedding done at the Sea Shell on LBI. The ceremony on the beach and a walk over the dunes to a reception at the hotel\

Fink

oh yeah, food and service were great, the whole shebang was $100 a head, site, food booze, everything

Edited August 18, 2003 by finker99 (log)

[Lady S]

Try Merry Makers in Long Branch. We bought a day at the beach for 6 people at one of the charity balls and went in July. It is very good, and they do large parties and weddings. Highly recommended. I'm thinking of hiring them for a large party later this year.

[sabg]

the breakers in spring lake. across the street from the ocean and they have a lovely porch for cocktails. i woul not call the food gourmet but it is good and the location is nice and being a hotel is very convenient for out of towners.

i have been to many evenings at the molly pitcher and that would be my first choice. it is also a hotel with wonderful food and some great clubs with lots to do the next day for anyone that stays over.