Ketch Bar & Restaurant

For what you pay, not great.

Unless you're sitting upstairs you have a nice view of traffic.  But the upstairs patio is also the smoking section.   It's always crowded.  Why?  Beats me.  

Small portions, so-so service. Took 25 minutes to get food on the table.

The lone bright spot were the warm banana muffins and bread on the table.  But that wont' bring me back.

With all the upscale dining options on LBI, skip it.

NIGHTLIFE REVIEW

Let's start with the positives. Great view of the bay, really laid back, great atmosphere from the people, $2 bud lights on Friday night, and a gigantic seating area.

Service here is extremely piss poor and only one bartender I went to actually cared but the problem was everybody who was here knew he was the only good one so therefore this specific bar became packed.

The other bartender who does his stupid "Shark Attack" routine is terrible.
When I first came up to "his" bar he was extremely slow in acknowledging my presence (bar was empty at this point) and when he did he proceeded to have a 10 minute conversation with people he knew. He then walks over and says "Sup?"....., really? I then proceed to ask what, if any, specials they have and his reply "What?".  He then tells me the specials and I ask for a bud light and the shark attack thing he mentioned, his reply "I'm not making them now" so why even tell me about it or at least tell me when the special starts?

My order was done and my friends, who he knew was standing right there, didn't get to order because he proceeded to leave the bar area for another 5 minutes. I guess he is a local who doesn't like "Benny's" but come on who doesn't like tips?

Another issue I had with this place is that its 18+ to party which makes for an interesting mix of people and you are not allowed to the dance floor with a drink because Ketch is worried about underage drinking, which is understandable. But you then have to go back upstairs to get a drink and deal with terrible service.

Also, was confused as to why I was being charged a $10 cover as there was not a live band playing and this place is the farthest thing from a club.

If you can stack up on $2 bud lights it might be worth dealing with the terrible service, cover charge, and 18+ to enter.

Decent restaurant in Beach Haven. "Ketch" of the day always good, a tuna or swordfish blackened or broiled, you can"t go wrong. Full Bar and seating inside or outside. Seasonal place so order something local!