Union League Whitebrier

We had a party of seven. We visited on a Saturday, and we had reservations for 7 pm. The venue was really loud. The restaurant was not overly crowded. We waited for a bit before our waitress, Teresa, came for drink orders. For the most part, the drinks were good, but one in the party was forgotten. We ordered apps of the coconut shrimp, the pretzel, the crab cocktail, and the cheese steak egg rolls. The apps were good and were delivered promptly. We had quite a wait before Teresa returned for our dinner order. As we waited, the air conditioning unit above our table dripped water onto party members and the table, something I considered a health violation. This continued even after we pointed it out. Once our order was taken, our food was rather slow in delivery. I ordered the cr

Our second visit to the Whitebrier. Get better every time. There is a vibrant outdoor patio that brings a lot of energy and music. We sat in the restaurant off to the side (motorboat club) and enjoyed the patio vibe from a distance. We loved the food. Namely the sushi. Got the coconut shrimp, blackened scallops for spa. And crab cakes, aki and romantic rolls for the main. Everything was delicious

Dave and I chose to have a wedding at the shore. Instead of choosing the “typical” wedding venue, we chose The Whitebrier in Avalon, NJ, a popular bar at the Jersey Shore. I, personally, wanted this venue because I always loved the wood-inn-feel it had, plus The Whitebrier’s sprawling space with both indoor and outdoor space appealed to me. Dave trusted me, and since our families are both frequenters of the Jersey shore, he was happy with the choice, especially because The Whitebrier was a laid back choice. When we visited The Whitebrier in January of 2022 for a preliminary walkthrough, my parents were nervous about my venue choice and, quite frankly, questioned my sanity. The Whitebrier has a red bar room, with a mermaid. I’ll say it again, my parents were nervous. When Dave and I, our

Food and Service are top notch as you'd expect at a Union League Property. Interior is decorated nicely, and has an open feel. Despite the well hidden acoustic attenuation panels on the ceiling, the dining area is very loud as the noise from the bars spills into that area. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and hustle to serve guests and reset for the next wave of patrons.

We spent a lovely Wednesday evening at the Octopus Garden. First, I was surprise at how much parking this place offered! Plenty of free spaces. We chose to eat outside at the very casual and relaxed octopus garden. It’s seat yourself; we were easily able to walk right in on the week day. It had a low key and quaint ambiance. Plenty of tables for parties of all sizes and plenty of shade. In the late evening when the sun goes down and all the bistro lights turn on it transforms into a magical space. I absolutely loved the feel of this great hangout spot. Also, they had live music on a Wednesday in the Mermaid Cafe (which was attached), a really pleasant surprise! First we ordered drinks. It is a little jarring to see the wine come out in a disposable cup and my green tea cocktail be presen