Iron Whale

Name: Iron Whale
Address: 1200 Ocean Ave Unit 504, Asbury Park, NJ, United States, 07712-5778
Telephone: (732) 361-5185
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1671 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Great for scenic views

Intimate dining experience that showcases Asbury Parks trendy neighborhood. Located on the boardwalk, we showcase those stunning oceanfront views in every area of our restaurant. We feature fresh seafood, fish, and a raw bar serving the highest quality ingredients, along with our specialty craft cocktails and our assorted wine list. This concept serves as the perfect dining destination for any occasion day or night. Iron Whale is open 7 days a week.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 361-5185
Website
http://www.ironwhalenj.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Charles Collins
Private party facilities
We have an ocean view private room that can fit parties up to 35 guests. Luncheons, business dinners, holiday parties, baby showers, birthday celebrations , rehearsal dinners.Go to our Iron Whale website and send your banquet inquiry today!

Location
1200 Ocean Ave Unit 504, Asbury Park, NJ 07712-5778
Area
Asbury Park
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

NYE Prix Fixe
USD 90.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with DJ Atom Worth, a four course Prix Fixe menu curated by Chef Charles, includes champagne toast at midnight. Wine pairing available for additional cost. Menus available on-line at ironwhalenj.com. Click on Events & Happenings.
Cakebread Wine Dinner
USD 135.00 per person
23 Jan 2025 only
Join us for another wonderful wine pairing dinner featuring Cakebread wines & exquisite food pairings by Executive Chef Charles Collins.

Popular dishes

Daily BreadUSD 6.00
maple bacon butter | fig jam | herbed ricotta
TapenadeUSD 10.00
kalamata olives + spices | crostini
Shishito PeppersUSD 12.00
maldon sea salt | cilantro-garlic aioli
Chicken & Lemongrass DumplingsUSD 12.00
spicy soy | scallions
Rhode Island CalamariUSD 14.00
elephant garlic chips | blistered shishito peppers | jersey tomato sauce
Moules Frites*USD 14.00
mussels | sambuca | crispy fries | cilantro-garlic aioli
Crab CakeUSD 16.00
roasted corn salsa | jalapeño thousand island
Spare RibsUSD 16.00
apple fennel slaw | blueberry habanero glaze
Charbroiled OystersUSD 16.00
chorizo | manchego cheese | garlic lime butter | panko
Sautéed Local Clams*USD 16.00
tomatoes | garlic + spices | white wine | lemon butter
Sesame Seared Ahi TunaUSD 20.00
apple fennel slaw | arugula salad | wasabi crema | sriracha
Jerk ShrimpUSD 18.00
coconut cucumber salad | cilantro-garlic aioli
Angry OctopusUSD 20.00
Olives | Capers | Anchovies| San Marzano Tomatoes| Crostini| GFA

Soup

New England Clam ChowderUSD 10.00
bacon | potatoes | cream
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi (GFA)USD 8.00

Salads

Add chicken $8, steak $12, salmon $12, shrimp $14, ahi sesame seared tuna $14, crab cake $15, tofu $5, crabmeat $20

HouseUSD 12.00
mesclun | bleu cheese crumbles | grape tomatoes | house vinaigrette
Baby BeetUSD 13.00
arugula | parmigiana | almonds | house vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts & Kale Caesar*USD 14.00
torn croutons | parmigiana | caesar dressing
Fall Harvest ChoppedUSD 17.00
kale | apple | pear| avocado | crumbled goat cheese | pomegranate seeds | candied pecans | apple cider vinaigrette
Apple WalnutUSD 17.00
spring mix | honey crisp apples | goat cheese | pomegranate seeds | house vinaigrette
Crab LouisUSD 24.00
romaine | crabmeat | grape tomatoes | hard boiled egg | pickled red onion | jalapeño thousand island dressing

Raw Bar

Sauces: prosecco mignonette, cocktail sauce

Sold by the Piece

Minimum [3] per item

Local ClamsUSD 2.00
LI Blue Point OystersUSD 3.50
MD Chesapeake OystersUSD 3.00
Chilled Jumbo ShrimpUSD 4.00

Specialties

I.W. WhalerUSD 130.00
[6] blue point oysters | [6] local clams | [6] chesapeake oysters | [6] chilled shrimp | 1/4 lb whole lobster
The AsburyUSD 45.00
[4] oysters | [4] local clams | [6] chilled shrimp | crabmeat

Vegetarian

Black Bean Burger*USD 18.00
baby spinach | sliced tomato | tapenade | brioche | french fries
Vegan PizzaUSD 21.00
san marzano tomatoes | vegan mozzarella | fresh basil
Tofu Street Corn TacosUSD 16.00
charred corn | pico de gallo | vegan queso fresco | vegan cilantro garlic aioli

Fish Taco Bar

Jerk Mahi MahiUSD 18.00
arugula | pico de gallo | garbanzo beans | cilantro-garlic aioli
GumpUSD 20.00
grilled shrimp | shredded lettuce | pico de gallo | sliced avocado | jalapeno thousand island
Roy-BoyUSD 16.00
crispy cod | shredded lettuce | pico de gallo | cilantro-garlic aioli
The ScotUSD 18.00
seared salmon | shredded lettuce | pico de gallo | fresh horseradish | cilantro-garlic aioli
Ahi TunaUSD 18.00
Seared Tuna| Garlic Ginger Slaw| Mango| Wasabi Cream
Blackened ChickenUSD 16.00
Avocado| Salsa Verde| Onion| Cilantro

Mains

Sausage & Broccolini Cheese RavioliUSD 30.00
roasted tomatoes | garlic | basil| cream
Short Rib PappardelleUSD 36.00
tender short rib| sweet peas| demi-glace| cognac| cream| truffle oil
4th Avenue Linguine & Clams*USD 29.00
pancetta | garlic butter | white wine
Seafood Rigatoni*USD 30.00
shrimp | bay scallops | clams | mussels | sun-dried tomatoes | artichoke hearts | garlic butter | white wine sauce | parmesan mezzi rigatoni
Lobster Mac N' CheeseUSD 36.00
bacon | jalapeño | panko
Seafood RisottoUSD 44.00
lobster tail | shrimp | scallops | mussels | spicy tomato broth | parmesan
Grilled SalmonUSD 34.00
asparagus| sun dried tomato pesto | pickled radish| citrus arugula| roasted yellow pepper puree
SwordfishUSD 34.00
vegetable risotto | eggplant caponata | red pepper coulis
Crab CakesUSD 36.00
apple fennel slaw | french fries | jalapeño thousand island
ScallopsUSD 36.00
vegetable couscous | local honey | red pepper vinaigrette
MahiUSD 36.00
porcini dusted | shiitake mushrooms | corn | balsamic butter sauce
Bell & Evans ChickenUSD 28.00
organic | sautéed spinach | spicy garlic vinegar peppers | fingerling potatoes | roasted garlic demi-glace
Coffee Rubbed BBQ Pork ChopUSD 30.00
house bbq sauce | bacon jam | shaved brussels sprouts
12 oz NY Strip SteakUSD 42.00
roasted red potatoes | garlic spinach | bleu cheese sauce
Filet Mignon*USD 44.00
roasted fingerling potatoes | frizzled onions | shiitake mushroom demi-glace
Tomahawk Ribeye For TwoUSD 130.00
40oz prime cut| brie gratin potatoes asparagus| chimichurri
Grass Fed Burger*USD 22.00
8 oz patty | lettuce | sliced tomato | pickled red onion | brioche bun | jalapeño thousand island | french fries

Sides

French FriesUSD 6.00
Vegetable CouscousUSD 6.00
Sautéed Garlic SpinachUSD 6.00
Fingerling PotatoesUSD 7.00
Blistered Brussels SproutsUSD 7.00
Vegetable RisottoUSD 7.00
AsparagusUSD 7.00
Truffle Parmesan Fries USD 10.00

What 1,671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Iron Whale offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "superb service," and an "incredible vibe." Guests rave about the fresh seafood, creative cocktails, and ocean views. While some found certain dishes lacking, the majority highlight the "attentive and professional" staff and "beautiful atmosphere." Perfect for a memorable meal by the sea.

1,671 Reviews

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Pat
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had a 12/28, 6pm reservation. The restaurant seated us at 6 pm. The wine by the glass list is fantastic! I loved the Mahi, it was saved on a delicious savory sauce and grilled corn. The Mahi was done perfectly. My husband strip steak which he loved. Spinach side was very, very good. Our burratta eggplant appetizer was out of this world! Highly reccomended. The beet salad was very good. Generous portions! Service was perfect. The restaurant was about half full, the bar was "happening". No noise complaints from us.
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Donna
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful Christmas Eve dinner. We had lamb and crab crakes. Both were fantastic.
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tony
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went on quiet night. Outstanding service. We had seafood, pasta , crab cakes. All great. It was fairly quiet as it was only about 30% full so can’t speak to the other comments on noise level. Would go back for sure.
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Abid
VIP
Dallas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was very nice. I had a great customer meeting and I will come back there again someday for sure.
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Stephen
VIP
Portland
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I dined with several family members visiting for the holidays for lunch. We were seated and greeted by our server very quickly. Our food and beverage orders all came out in a reasonable amount of time, and everyone was satisfied with what they ordered. Would dine at again.
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beth
Greater Boston
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect lunch spot on a blustery rainy day. Very cozy, food was great, and our server Frankie was a gem!!
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Thomas
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great place! Service and food is outstanding!
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Frank
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jessie was absolutely amazing!! She made the night so much fun, so engaging and upbeat. Please give her a high five from us!!! Ask for her if you can.
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Cathy
Philadelphia
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The restaurant was chilly, as it was very cold outside and it felt like there was cold air coming in. The noise level was also a bit loud, making it difficult to talk. However, our server was excellent and overall I would recommend this restaurant.
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Steve
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner by the sea. Thanks Iron Whale!
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FAQs

Iron Whale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 361-5185.

Iron Whale is rated 4.7 stars by 1671 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1200 Ocean Ave Unit 504, Asbury Park, NJ 07712-5778

Additional information

Area
Asbury Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Charles Collins
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ironwhalenj.com/
Phone number
(732) 361-5185
Private party facilities
We have an ocean view private room that can fit parties up to 35 guests. Luncheons, business dinners, holiday parties, baby showers, birthday celebrations , rehearsal dinners.Go to our Iron Whale website and send your banquet inquiry today!

Iron Whale

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

NYE Prix Fixe

Cakebread Wine Dinner

Grilled Salmon

Grass Fed Burger

Mahi

Small Plates

Daily BreadUSD 6.00

TapenadeUSD 10.00

Shishito PeppersUSD 12.00

Chicken & Lemongrass DumplingsUSD 12.00

Rhode Island CalamariUSD 14.00

Moules Frites*USD 14.00

Crab CakeUSD 16.00

Spare RibsUSD 16.00

Charbroiled OystersUSD 16.00

Sautéed Local Clams*USD 16.00

Sesame Seared Ahi TunaUSD 20.00

Jerk ShrimpUSD 18.00

Angry OctopusUSD 20.00

Soup

New England Clam ChowderUSD 10.00

Lemon Chicken Gnocchi (GFA)USD 8.00

Salads

HouseUSD 12.00

Baby BeetUSD 13.00

Brussels Sprouts & Kale Caesar*USD 14.00

Fall Harvest ChoppedUSD 17.00

Apple WalnutUSD 17.00

Crab LouisUSD 24.00

Raw Bar

Sold by the Piece

Local ClamsUSD 2.00

LI Blue Point OystersUSD 3.50

MD Chesapeake OystersUSD 3.00

Chilled Jumbo ShrimpUSD 4.00

Specialties

I.W. WhalerUSD 130.00

The AsburyUSD 45.00

Vegetarian

Black Bean Burger*USD 18.00

Vegan PizzaUSD 21.00

Tofu Street Corn TacosUSD 16.00

Fish Taco Bar

Jerk Mahi MahiUSD 18.00

GumpUSD 20.00

Roy-BoyUSD 16.00

The ScotUSD 18.00

Ahi TunaUSD 18.00

Blackened ChickenUSD 16.00

Mains

Sausage & Broccolini Cheese RavioliUSD 30.00

Short Rib PappardelleUSD 36.00

4th Avenue Linguine & Clams*USD 29.00

Seafood Rigatoni*USD 30.00

Lobster Mac N' CheeseUSD 36.00

Seafood RisottoUSD 44.00

Grilled SalmonUSD 34.00

SwordfishUSD 34.00

Crab CakesUSD 36.00

ScallopsUSD 36.00

MahiUSD 36.00

Bell & Evans ChickenUSD 28.00

Coffee Rubbed BBQ Pork ChopUSD 30.00

12 oz NY Strip SteakUSD 42.00

Filet Mignon*USD 44.00

Tomahawk Ribeye For TwoUSD 130.00

Grass Fed Burger*USD 22.00

Sides

French FriesUSD 6.00

Vegetable CouscousUSD 6.00

Sautéed Garlic SpinachUSD 6.00

Fingerling PotatoesUSD 7.00

Blistered Brussels SproutsUSD 7.00

Vegetable RisottoUSD 7.00

AsparagusUSD 7.00

Truffle Parmesan Fries USD 10.00