Skratch Kitchen

We came into the restaurant after some beach time with 3 hungry kids, there were a few tables available and we said we didn’t mind taking table outside, so we would be away from busier part of the restaurant. After a few minutes of hesitation, the hostess went to the back and returned to turn us down saying there are no tables available. We then stepped out, checked that we could easily reserve the table. We did that and magically the table became available. This is not an upscale place, my kids are extremely well behaved, there was a table with 2 huge dogs next to us. We go to upscale restaurants with kids and never encountered any issues. I don’t understand why the owner or a chef would choose not to seat a family. It’s another $140-$200 check for 40 minutes. The food was ok, our server was really good, but our encounter with the hostess was very disappointing.

Waitress Helen was very attentive and food was brought out fast however we didn’t feel rushed. We were running late for our reservations and they called to check on us before giving away our spot as we hit a little traffic coming in. Not a problem though. Food was amazing and price/quality exceed expectations. Owner/chef came out and checked in on every table. It’s a BYOB just in case u need to know that part.

Excellent food, interesting dishes. Friendly, caring wait staff & chef.

I’m 42 years old and this ranks amongst the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. Loved it.

This unassuming but hospitable restaurant serves absolutely delicious food! We had the Cajun Clams and Eggplant Parmigiana as appetizers. The portions are generous and more importantly have good flavors with top notch ingredients. The clams had just the right amount of kick to them and the white beans with the sausage really made this dish so flavorful that I could have been happy with this as my main meal. The eggplant parmigiana with the home made pasta was delicious and filling. For our main courses we had the Tuna special and the Seafood Cioppino. The TUNA steak was seared perfectly and melted in your mouth. The seafood cioppino was made with a saffron broth with fennel that made the flavors come together just right without overpowering the taste of the fish and seafood. For dessert we had the pistachio tiramisu and the affogato. Madonna Mia! Even the coffee was perfectly made. This is my new favorite BYOB in the Jersey shore area. I live up north but this place was well worth the drive. If you love food that’s prepared with love and has a home made style to it, come to Skratch. I can’t wait to go back with my family and friends.

What an amazing restaurant. Service and food just fantastic. Small place. Reservations a must. Highly recommended. Even the bread and olive oil is delicious. Update May 2026. Another great meal and service. The pastry chef is amazing. JT is owner and the most amazing chef.

This restaurant gets it! They know how to provide quality FRESH food with several unique options. What sets this place apart from the rest is: their staff are top notch (Stevie was our wait staff and she couldn't have been more attentive and kind), the chef came out to be sure all was to our liking (who does that?), and it just felt cozy, intimate, and like community! (a place where everyone has a seat). I am new to the area and have no doubt THIS will be my go to place. They even contacted me to lmk I left my thermos there.....again who does this?! They do bc they CARE!

Great meal... The only issue was the front of the house... The main hostess was extremely rude when we asked for a different table. She could and should have been more courteous.

Great service!

Had shrimp with cheese in a baked potato which is an appetizer I enjoyed. The Manhattan clam chowder tasted like tomato soup had hardly any clams in it was $9 for a cup of soup. Cold Slaw was good a bit too much mayonnaise. Waitress service was excellent. Dinner prices were expensive. No gluten free except broiled fish.

What an amazing place . We were super ecstatic about the chef coming out to ask how we were doing and to say hi

Had such a great experience at Skratch Kitchen. The food was incredibly fresh and you could really taste the quality in every dish. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming. It was definitely crowded, but for a good reason because everything was so delicious. We ordered the spaghettini with meatballs, stuffed rigatoni with shrimp, classic parm, and chicken savoy, and every single dish was amazing. Everything tasted homemade and fresh, which made the meal even better. What really stood out was how kind and attentive the staff were. The chef even came out to personally greet everyone, which made the experience feel super special. Overall, such a great spot with amazing food, great energy, and genuinely friendly people. I would definitely go back.