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Capriccio by the Sea, Ortley Beach, NJ

Capriccio by the Sea

3.7
3.7
36 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
2304 RT 35, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751

About this restaurant

Enjoy Italian and seafood in a casual family friendly atmosphere at Capriccio by the Sea. Enjoy your dinner or drinks out on the patio or indoors in the cozy and warm atmosphere. Start with appetizers, such as calamari fritto, a tender fried baby squid served with medium or hot sauce, or gamberoni freddi. There are many pasta dishes on the menu, including penne primavera, lasagna al forno and gnocchi al bolonese.
Capriccio by the Sea offers several fish-based dishes, including aragosta e gamberi alla francese, salmon alla tuscano, linguini Casablanca and zuppa di pesce. You also have several chicken or USDA prime beef choices on the menu like petti di alla parmesan, petto di pollo francese, filet mignon or porterhouse steak. Burgers, baskets and wraps also make an appearance at Capriccio by the Sea for those that prefer a more classic meal.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Open Daily from 1:00 PM to 2:00 AM
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kenneth Denier
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private party room.
  • Neighborhood
    Toms River
  • Cross street
    1st Ave. & Rt. 35 North
  • Parking details
    We have plenty of parking on the side and in the back lot.
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 36 people are saying

Capriccio by the Sea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7
3.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

36 Reviews
  1. Debra

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 14, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Attended Capriccio for Restaurant Week. Made a reservation and was seated upon arrival. Server was attentive and prompt with service. Restaurant was not overly crowded as we went during off season, which was actually quite nice. We tend to patronize the local restaurants in the Fall, Winter and Spring months when the summer crowds have left the island. Will definitely go back!!

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  2. DebraM

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 13, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time here! Our waitress Megan was phenomenal and we hope to see her when we return .

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  3. SLL2015

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 19, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for the first time. Had reservations for 7pm and were seat promptly. Apparently the restaurant had been reserved for a large private party. This had an effect on the night. Our waiter Sal was very nice and helpful. He went over the specials. We ordered a couple of drinks from the bar and placed our order. For appetizer we had mussels marinara and they were solid. For entree we ordered salmon and a lobster & shrimp meal. From the time the order was place it had to be about 40 minutes until any food showed up. I think the kitchen was overwhelmed by the party. When our meals did come they weren't hot. The food was good but would have tasted better if served immediately. I liked the menu and atmosphere and will Come back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was very attentive to my wife's allergy modifying a dish so she could enjoy a good meal. Food was delicious and fresh.

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  5. VDBs

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 3, 2015

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was good, but the food was not. The bread was stale. The calamari was tasty, but tough. The iced tea was good. The wine was expensive at $14 a glass. The shrimp scampi had no flavor of garlic and it did not smell or taste right. The ambiance was just ok. We live locally and tried it twice, but no more.

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  6. Pdug

    Philadelphia21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 30, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time and we will be back. Everyone enjoyed the entres and apps. Unique blended flavors. Don't miss the lemon risotto which comes with many of the seafood dishes. All seafood was fresh and no heavy breading to mask the flavors. Full bar offers varieties of wine and mixed drinks.

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  7. Zfamily VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 30, 2015

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The red sauce was good, but no real prosciutto for the fig special. Also we were told the crab cakes were pan fried. They were deep fried.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on August 30, 2015

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Absolutely awful from the minute we walked in. At 8pm they had disco lights going and a loud, obnoxious lounge singer in a pink sequin shirt. Took an hour to get apps & my husband's came out burnt. Drinks were terrible. At an hour & 40mins with still no dinner I asked for the manager who never bothered to come over. We left without having dinner and went elsewhere. Horribly run! Waste of a Saturday night at the shore!

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  9. lovinglavagirl

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 29, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated right on time per our reservation. The waiter was professional and knowledgable with regard to the wine list, the days specials specials and the regular menu. The food was outstanding from the appetizers to the dinners. It was fresh and prepared perfectly. We were pleasantly surprised and will definitely be back again very soon. Nice atmosphere, a friendly bar and dancing area and a nice setting with for quality dining. Not your fast food menu so it is alittle pricier but well worth it! A gem for the Jersey shore.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 29, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but service needs improvement. Ambiance was ok but loud

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2304 RT 35, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st Ave. & Rt. 35 North
  • Neighborhood
    Toms River
  • Hours of operation
    Open Daily from 1:00 PM to 2:00 AM
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We have plenty of parking on the side and in the back lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kenneth Denier
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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