Welcome to One Willow
Located at 1 Willow St in Highlands, NJ, One Willow is a trendy, upscale seafood restaurant that offers a variety of fresh seafood options, including a raw bar with delectable oysters and clams. With stunning views of the ocean and live acoustic music, the atmosphere is unbeatable. The menu features delicious dishes like fish tacos and clam pasta, as well as creative cocktails like the Pain Killer. While some customers noted the need for more non-seafood options, the overall experience at One Willow is praised for its scenic outdoor seating, friendly staff, and top-notch service. A must-visit spot for seafood lovers with a preference for waterfront dining.
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1 Willow St Highlands, NJ 077321 Willow St Highlands, NJ 07732 Hotline: (732) 730-7770
One Willow at 1 Willow St in Highlands, NJ is a hidden gem for seafood lovers. This casual yet trendy spot offers a variety of fresh seafood dishes with a focus on live/raw food. Customers rave about the fresh oysters and clams at the raw bar, as well as the delicious fish tacos and clam pasta. The seafood is always on point and the drink menu offers a great selection, with the Pain Killer being a favorite among patrons.
The restaurant's location right on the water provides a picturesque backdrop for dining, especially on the outdoor patio with an outside bar overlooking the dock. The live acoustic music adds to the vacation vibe, making it a perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a casual get-together with friends. Dogs are even allowed, making it a pet-friendly dining option.
While the menu leans heavily towards seafood, there are options for land lovers as well. The chicken sandwiches and French fries are flavorful and cooked perfectly, according to customers. The house Bloody Mary with a snow crab claw garnish is a well-crafted cocktail choice, although some guests felt that other cocktails didn't quite live up to the hype.
Service at One Willow is generally praised, with attentive staff providing good hospitality. However, some customers noted room for improvement in terms of service speed and attentiveness. Overall, the views, the ambiance, and the quality of the food make One Willow a standout choice in the Highlands area for a memorable dining experience.
One of my Favorite spots in the Highlands. Every time I'm near there we go. Located right on the water. Very clean with lovely Decor.. Their seafood is always fresh and on point. They have a great raw bar with a variety of oysters and clams. Never ever had a bad meal here. Tried a lot of things on the menu. The Fish tacos are delicious and the clam pasta is great. They have a great drink menu also. Try the Pain Killer my Favorite !!!! There is a very nice outside patio with an outside bar right on the dock. Also dogs are allowed which is a plus because I never go anywhere without my little buddy. The hospitality from the staff is very good. They're on point. Great place best in the area.
Came across their IG page and added it to places I want to try. So Sunday after church we took a drive and decided to give it a try. I'm a little more adventurous than my husband so I didn't know what to expect but wow! As we were walking in someone walking out said if you don't have reservations they won't seat you outside but we went in anyway and they were super friendly and said you can sit in the bar area anywhere you can find a table. In my opinion the bar area was so much nicer anyway. We were right on the water and the views of the ocean and the boats going by were spectacular. They had live acoustic music giving it a vacation vibe. My husband is a picky eater no seafood but the dishes coming out looked amazing. We ordered the chicken sandwiches and they were delicious even the French fries cooked perfectly. The only thing I would say is I wish they had more land lover options. Our server was great too. So happy we decided to try a new place. Will definitely be back.
It was good Robar was fresh and service was amazing View was amazing. Cocktails did not live up to the hype.
Lovely spot on the water-spacious too. Valet parking if the lot is packed. Sophia was an excellent waitress, ending each 'specials' choice with the prices. Well crafted house Bloody Mary ($20, though), with a snow crab claw garnish. Tokyo shrimp were flashed in rice flour, so nice and crispy with a bit of heat. Really good. Lobster roll pricey ($40 market price) but tasty. BLT presented on their charred bread was delicious. Above average fries, good slaw too.
This place is beautiful from the inside to their outside dining. Their food is always amazing. We came to celebrate a birthday and got a bunch of appetizers which were super fresh. For my entree I got spaghetti and clams and it was amazing. My only complaint is that they can definitely improve on their service.
We had drinks at the bar and met our old bartender Evon from Beach tavern.Tuna tacos was delicious.Do not order the wings to salty
Came here for HH after a beach day and sat at the outside bar. Great view and vibes. The bartender could have been a little friendlier/helpful, but everything else was good! We ordered exclusively off the happy hour menu and all the food was fantastic. We had the wings, mussels, Kani salad, and the tuna tacos. The HH cocktails were also great! We will definitely be back for happy hour!
Food and service was good. The main feature was the view of the water. We were treated to some good music and great company. Would definitely come back.