I was visiting Point Pleasant, New Jersey and got to go enjoy happy hour at Wharfside Restaurant.
Since I was visiting in the winter I did not get to enjoy their outside deck. However, I was still able to enjoy the views of Manasquan Inlet from my table in the bar. They were amazing views.
Since it was happy hour I glanced over their menu of creative cocktails. I decided to start off with the Peach Fuzz Martini. This drink combined vodka, peach Schapps, orange juice and mango puree. It was not overly sweet. It had a nice subtle flavor of peach and mango.
I ordered the shrimp cocktail to enjoy with my cocktail. It is the classic appetizer. The shrimp were fresh and tender. They tasted wonderful in the homemade cocktail sauce.
Since the shrimp cocktail was just a small dish I ordered a cup of their Manhattan clam chowder. The vegetable soup broth was seasoned perfectly with a hint of spice that tasted like Old Bay. They loaded the soup with vegetables including big chunks of potato. They used a ton of clams in the soup as well. They were tender and cooked perfectly, not tough at all.
It was time for me to try another cocktail before happy hour ended. I wanted to try the Poison Apple Martini. They used apple vodka, cranberry juice, and a splash of Razzmatazz (which is actually raspberry schnapps). This was much sweeter than the first drink but still had a tart taste. I could taste the apple in each sip.
I decided to try one more of their soups, especially since it was cold outside. This time I went for a cup of the New England clam chowder. The broth was super creamy. They also used a ton of tender clams in this soup. It really warmed me up from the inside.
Wharfside Restaurant was a great place to go to for happy hour. They had great cocktail choices at reasonable prices. They also had a pretty good happy hour food menu. Check them out at www.wharfsidenj.com and see what they have to offer.
Enjoy!
T
