Welcome to Coastal Blue Oceanside Bar & Grill
Coastal Blue Oceanside Bar & Grill, located in Wildwood Crest, NJ, offers a vibrant dining experience with stunning ocean views. The restaurant is known for its diverse menu featuring fresh seafood, flavorful burgers, and house-made specialties like crab cakes and calamari. Guests routinely praise the warm, welcoming staff and attentive service, exemplified by memorable servers like Virginia and Anessa. The atmosphere is inviting, making it perfect for celebrations or casual meals. Diners enjoy crafted cocktails and a robust selection of local beers, ensuring something for everyone. Coastal Blue promises not just a meal, but a delightful culinary journey by the sea.
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9701 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260, United States Hotline: +1 609-224-1124
Welcome to Coastal Blue Oceanside Bar & Grill, where culinary excellence meets breathtaking seaside views in Wildwood Crest, NJ. Situated at 9701 Atlantic Ave, this hidden gem has quickly become a favorite among both locals and visitors, thanks to its diverse menu and warm, welcoming atmosphere.
From the moment you step into Coastal Blue, you're embraced by a friendly ambiance that makes you feel right at home. As echoed in numerous reviews, the staff—especially attentive servers like Virginia and Anesa—go the extra mile to ensure your dining experience is memorable. Patrons have spoken highly of the exceptional service, including warm greetings from Chef John and Restaurant Manager Matt, who personally check in on diners to craft a unique culinary experience.
The offerings at Coastal Blue are nothing short of phenomenal. Guests rave about the chef's crab cakes, renowned for their generous meat content and minimal filler, making them a must-try item on the menu. Seafood lovers will relish dishes like the clam linguine and mahi-mahi fish tacos, both of which showcase the freshness of the ingredients and the chef’s skill in preparation.
Brunch enthusiasts will find delight in options like the meat lovers bowl and the luxurious Crab Oscar omelet, bursting with flavor and generously adorned with fresh crab. Breakfast is further elevated with refreshing drinks like the blackberry mimosa, perfectly paired with a side of sweet, fresh fruit.
For those seeking something beyond the usual fare, Coastal Blue offers a range of appetizers, from crispy calamari to fresh sushi, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Each dish is carefully crafted and presented, enticing both the eye and the palate.
The atmosphere enhances the dining experience, especially in the evening when the setting sun casts a warm glow across the establishment. Whether you choose to sit at the bar and engage with the skilled bartenders or settle down for a meal with friends, the vibrant energy is palpable. Diners have praised the skillful mixology of drinks, making each sip as delightful as the dishes served.
For an extraordinary dining experience that celebrates the best of seafood and service, Coastal Blue Oceanside Bar & Grill truly stands out. With a commitment to quality, a friendly and accommodating staff, and delicious food that leaves you craving more, it’s no wonder this restaurant has captured the hearts (and taste buds) of so many. Visit them today and see for yourself why every review insists on returning for another delightful meal. You won’t be disappointed!
We had an excellent birthday dinner here with a party of 10. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. Our table was already set up with two high chairs before we arrived. The server, Virginia, took time to learn the birthday boy's name and treated him and us with great care. We ordered a variety of drinks, apps and entrees: martini, rum punch, cape may IPA, pina colada, beer salad, sushi, salmon, swordfish, burgers and crab cakes. All of the food was excellent. It came out hot and within a reasonable amount of time, about 40 minutes after ordering. I'd definitely recommend Coastal Blue to anyone.
Coastal Blue Oceanside bar & grill 5-19-2025 breakfast. Blackberry mimosa was good flavor. Meat lovers bowl was excellent. Crab Oscar omelet was full of crab & excellent. Side of Fruit was a large bowl of fresh & sweet strawberry, blueberry, pineapple and cantelope. Great find!
Today was our first time dining at Coastal Blue and what an absolute amazing experience it was. The food was delicious, especially the braised short rib. The service was outstanding and we were even visited by the head chef John and restaurant manager Matt who checked in with each patron regarding if everything was alright and how our weekend was going so far. We will definitely be back and are now thinking of booking a future event now at this gorgeous restaurant.
We've been to coastal blue Oceanside bar the other days and it was an amazing experience. The food was excellent. We had clam linguine and mahi-mahi fish tacos. We absolutely loved them. The atmosphere was amazing by night. Hostesses were very welcoming and friendly. Our server Anessa made us feel like home. She was very respectful, professional and kind. We will definitely come back during the summer.
If I could give this restaurant 10 stars I would. We come here every year for the chefs famous crab cake and it is always delicious, the atmosphere is incredible and everyone is so kind! The food is absolutely amazing. I will return every year!
Food was delicious and drinks were made well! Our Server, Anesa was very attentive and friendly. We will definitely return!!
My boyfriend and I had an awesome time at Coastal Blue! We sat at the bar, and were so glad we did, because we got to meet bartender Joe! He was so pleasant and attentive. The cocktails were excellent. I had an orange crush, my boyfriend had a Cape May IPA and we split a crab cake sandwich. I wish I’d taken photos because the crab cake was all meat! Very little filler. We wanted to be sure and recognize Joe for his hospitality. We will definitely return for dinner and drinks.
Coastal Blue might be one of the best restaurants in the Wildwoods. This was a random find off Google, and wow were we surprised! They have some of the best calamari I’ve ever had, and the bread is deliciously house-made. The sushi is phenomenal, as is the lobster roll, NY strip, salmon, and spaghetti with clams. The bartender is great (with a delightfully heavy hand) and knowledgeable about the scotch that my father-in-law was requesting, the first one to be so on the island for us. Ashley, our server, was a delight and truly made our experience incredible!! Definitely will be returning and recommending!