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Coastal Blue

4.5 (512)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
9701 Atlantic Avenue, Diamond Beach, NJ 08260

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Coastal Blue

4.5
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Wildwood Crest

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2 people
7:00 pm

About this restaurant

Escape to Coastal Blue Oceanside Bar & Grill, where Jersey Shore flavors meet contemporary American cuisine. Savor unique local tastes in every dish, crafted with love and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Indulge in a culinary journey featuring a twist on traditional comfort food, served from breakfast to dinner. Enjoy a relaxed, seaside chic atmosphere, whether you choose to dine indoors or on the open-air patio with breathtaking ocean views. Let Coastal Blue be your seaside haven, where delicious food and stunning views come together for an unforgettable dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Fri, Sat 08:00–14:00 Sun 08:00–11:30 Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00–16:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 16:00–20:45
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John T McCulley
  • Catering
    Year Round we offer a 200-seat ballroom on our third floor overlooking the ocean - The Ocean View Ballroom.<br />Spring, summer and fall, we offer two tented ballrooms on the beach; one seats 150, the other seats 300.
  • Private party facilities
    Property available for private events including beach weddings.
  • Area
    Wildwood Crest
  • Cross street
    Rochester
  • Parking Details
    Limited on-site spaces. Some on street parking available.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Coastal Blue.

4.5

4.5
(512)
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

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512 Reviews
  1. Ellen Gold

    Philadelphia County89 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed your burger night. We will be back! Looking forward to trying the prime rib special.

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  2. CHRIS

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was great our server saw bar was backed up for a wedding so he made out drinks himself

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  3. Lindsay

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and gluten free crab cakes were delicious !

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  4. Gerry Gold

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and delicious food. Our server was excellent.

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  5. Diane

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious. My family came to Coastal Blue for the first time with family from out of town. The service was great. The sushi and tuna appetizer was excellent. We will definitely come back again.

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  6. Ron Gold

    New Jersey6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good overall. Attentive service! Food was very good. Limited seafood menu choices.

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  7. Jon Gold

    New Jersey88 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 July 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit pricey but the service and location were excellent. Will return.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Jason

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 July 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice ambiance Cafeteria food quality Slow service Table bus boy had a gross cart in the dining area the entire time we were eating

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  9. Joseph Gold

    Philadelphia County56 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 July 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Zero thought given to open ugly patio room - at the least dress the tables if you’re not going to do room decor or wall coverings and no music - unattractive space that does not make for a convivial time to linger, dine; crab salad was fresh, plenteous and tasty.

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  10. catherine Gold

    New York City7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We made reservations, and when we got there they couldn’t find it. At first noone was at the hostess station, then the server had to get manager. They turned someone with no reservations away even though they had tables, the same couple went outside, made a reservation, then came back in to be seated. lol very unorganized. Food was okay. Pictures are deceiving on line. Looks like a nicer place. It’s a hotel lobby restaurant/ bar.

    1 person found this helpful

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Fri, Sat 08:00–14:00 Sun 08:00–11:30 Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00–16:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 16:00–20:45
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John T McCulley
  • Catering
    Year Round we offer a 200-seat ballroom on our third floor overlooking the ocean - The Ocean View Ballroom.<br />Spring, summer and fall, we offer two tented ballrooms on the beach; one seats 150, the other seats 300.
  • Private party facilities
    Property available for private events including beach weddings.
  • Area
    Wildwood Crest
  • Cross street
    Rochester
  • Parking Details
    Limited on-site spaces. Some on street parking available.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Coastal Blue's crab cakes and many entrees are praised for size, guests call the crab cakes "big" or "all meat, " and other reviewers say overall meal portions are ideal.

Coastal Blue feels relaxed and seaside-chic, bright, airy dining rooms with coastal touches, an open-air patio/terrace, and guests also note occasional live music and a comfortable, welcoming vibe.

Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed, so neat, comfortable clothing is appropriate without anything formal required.

Yes, Coastal Blue is family-friendly: multiple guests report bringing children, ordering kids’ meals, and enjoying breakfast or casual dinners with attentive servers who handled families well.

For a quieter visit, plan a midweek lunch, one guest reports having the place to themselves during a late midweek lunch; if you want a lively scene, Saturday evenings (reviewers note waits around 9 pm) are busiest.

Weekends are the best time for Coastal Blue's breakfast/brunch, breakfast runs Fri–Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm and guests specifically praise the weekend brunch and breakfast offerings.

Yes, Coastal Blue is a fine pick for date night: guests explicitly describe it as a successful date-night spot, noting attentive staff and a memorable evening.

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Coastal Blue

4.5
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Wildwood Crest

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
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