Engleside Inn Pool And Cocktails

Have stayed here before and love the outdoor pool and sand bar area. Listened to Live music and it gave us beach access. Lbi distillery cocktails that are really great, a new local distillery to check out opening in March 2024

Engleside is always a treat! My family has loved coming here for years, whether it's enjoying the delicious sushi or the full menu. I came tonight and ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo special and it was AMAZING! This should absolutely be a permanent item on the menu! It has a generous portion of lump crab meat and mushrooms. It has a delicious truffle cheesy taste. And the portion is huge! I've truly enjoyed everything I've tried here over the years. It's a great environment which great quality and portion size!

On our way out to dinner, we bumped into another couple who were staying at the same place as us. They had just come back from dinner here, and said the food was excellent. After we drove to our first choice restaurant and found it closed, we decided to come here. I didn't even see it and it was so close to where we were staying. The dining room is dark, formal, and a bit old fashioned. I loved it and the atmosphere. It would be really cozy in the winter with the fireplace lit. We sat on the side with the bar and it's all one big room. The menu isn't huge but it's large enough to accommodate most tastes. We heard from two people that they're known for their prime rib. I don't eat it so that was out. We were in the mood for seafood. We started with the calamari appetizer. It was lightly battered and fried to perfection so it was tender, not rubbery or greasy. It came with a garlic mayo type sauce and lemon. It didn't need anything on it because it was tasty on its own but the sauce was flavorful and it was also yummy with just the lemon. Our dinners came with salad and we upgraded to Caesar salad for $3 each. It was delicious! You could tell that the dressing was homemade, and the lettuce was fresh and crispy with no brown spots. I was so happy! For our dinners we got the broiled seafood combination and the crab cakes. The seafood combo was perfectly broiled and served with drawn butter and lemon. It was a nice sized portion and came with a side, so the choice was a baked potato. My two crab cakes had lump crab in them and they were a good size. My entree was supposed to come with old bay fries but I didn't get them. I didn't bother asking because I didn't really want them anyway. Both entrees also came with coleslaw and it was very good, not overly drenched in mayo like most places make it. It was fresh too. The lemons came with a yellow strainer cloth tied with a green ribbon. It was these little touches that elevated the dining experience, along with the service. The service was great! Our server, Emily M. was friendly and nice. Although she was young, she knew how to provide quality service. She was very attentive and must have refilled our water glasses about six times. It's rare to get such good service from anyone these days so it stood out and we really appreciated it. We were too full for dessert. I couldn't even finish my dinner. Next time we'll save room because the desserts sounded delicious. Yes, the entrees are a little expensive but you get a good portion of quality food so it's well worth it. I heard they also have excellent sushi and there were several people at the bar ordering sushi. Maybe next time I'll try some cooked rolls or something else cooked from the sushi bar, since I don't eat raw fish anymore. Someone at the next table got a burger and it was huge and looked really good. I saw a chicken stir fry with noodles that looked delicious too. The portion was huge. My only complaint is that they serve Pepsi products which I hate, and they don't have fresh brewed iced tea either. I was dying for a Coke. Lol. I look forward to going back for the Caesar salad, to try the French onion soup, and maybe some dessert. The owner(s) know what they're doing and it shows. This restaurant is a hidden gem. Try it!

We love the Engelside for their sushi bar. Great spot with amazing service. Ray and John are the best!

Go here for the Chilean sea bass and $9 high noons if you are in the area. The fresh baked rolls were delicious and hot out of the oven. If you like a noisy bustling bar scene this the the place! It was very loud and very busy. Several birthdays were being celebrated and the Yankees game was on in the background. There was music which was difficult to hear until several surrounding parties departed. Our waitress took forever to come to our table and our water glasses were often left empty. Our calamari came out without marinara and by the time we got the sauce 30 min later the food was cold so we couldn't eat it. The fried shrimp were good and the calamari was cooked perfectly just wish we had the marinara to start with and we probably didn't need both fried appetizers. The garden side salad was typical with two cherry tomatoes and two cucumbers and good with ranch dressing. I had the lobster, scallops and shrimp in vodka sauce over linguini and my hub had the chillian sea bass. Mine was too heavy and we switched halfway through. His fish and light and flakey and I liked it. Overall a decent meal but for the prices there are better options that I prefer. I suppose if you are staying in the hotel or walking distance to the area it might be worth a trip back.