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Whispers

4.6 (2161)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
200 Monmouth Ave., Spring Lake, NJ 07762

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Whispers

4.6
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Spring Lake

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Nestled inside the historic Hewitt-Wellington Hotel in Spring Lake, New Jersey, Whispers offers an unforgettable fine dining experience. Renowned as a premier destination for romantic date nights, anniversaries, and special occasions, our charming dining room transports guests with its elegant Victorian ambiance, crystal chandeliers, crisp white linens, and impeccable silver service.

Our menu showcases modern American cuisine with a creative touch. Every dish is a culinary masterpiece, crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients designed to delight your senses. Whispers is also a premium BYOB restaurant; bring your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy it poured into our Riedel crystal glasses with absolutely no corkage fee.

Whether you are celebrating a milestone or simply treating yourself to an elegant night out, our atmosphere and top service provide the perfect setting. We serve dinner seven nights a week starting at 5:30 PM. Please call us directly for large party reservations.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Contact the restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dinner in our Private Gold Room capacity up to 24 people, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Birthday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners in our Main Dinning room up to 50 peoplePlease contact for information on private parties
  • Area
    Spring Lake
  • Cross Street
    2nd Ave.
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    Spring Lake stop on the Jersey Shore Line.
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Private Room
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Offers

  • BYOB

    1 - 6 people

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 17:30 - 21:00,Wed - Thu - 17:30 - 21:00,Sat - 17:30 - 21:00
    Come join us for a wonderful meal and bring your own Beer, Wine or Champaign.

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  • Friday Date Night at Whispers Restaurant ✨

    1 - 6 people

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 17:30 - 21:00
    Make Friday night a little more romantic at Whispers Restaurant, one of the most charming destinations for a date night in Spring Lake, New Jersey. ✨ Escape into our intimate, elegant ambiance and enjoy a special evening with someone you love. Every Friday, indulge in our Date Night Special, featuring your choice of one delicious appetizer: Calamari Meatballs Burrata All available at a special Friday night price. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, planning a romantic dinner, or simply looking for the perfect date night in Spring Lake, Whispers Restaurant sets the scene with its warm, enchanting atmosphere and inviting charm. Join us every Friday for delicious food, intimate ambiance, and a romantic night to remember at Whispers Restaurant — a truly special place for date night in Spring Lake, NJ.

    Friday Date Night at Whispers Restaurant ✨ photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Whispers.

4.6

4.6
(2161)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Jersey

    Romantic

  • Monmouth

    Romantic

  • Monmouth

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Whispers Restaurant in Spring Lake offers an intimate setting perfect for a romantic dinner. Known for its "exceptional food and terrific service," it's a BYOB spot with standout dishes like the cod and pork chop. The charming dining room and attentive staff make for a special dining experience.
2,161 Reviews
  1. Lynn Gold

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s been a few years since we last dined at Whispers, and after such a delicious dinner, I’m wondering what took us so long to return. We both ordered salads, which were generous enough to share - both were delicious. I had the cod, while Rob ordered the pork chop. Both were excellent. The dining room wasn’t very full, which made it easy to enjoy conversation without having to raise our voices. Our servers were attentive, and the dining room’s old world charm, complete with crisp white tablecloths, made the evening feel special. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and are already looking forward to going back.

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  2. Anne

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect place in Spring Lake to have a romantic and nice Dinner. BYOB!

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  3. Karen Gold

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore83 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was stellar as always but with only 1 server who did a great job of keeping every table satisfied. They should have a second server or a bus person

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  4. Ann

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent staff so polite and inviting. Food was great

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  5. William

    New Orleans / Louisiana10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My meal was a reminder of why Whispers has been my favorite restaurant for literally decades, and I'll note I spend two months each year in New Orleans, which has some darned good places itself. Nick runs a tight ship, and this is a small restaurant, so you get a lot of attention from very skilled and friendly waitstaff. But the killer is the food; literally every thing they serve is exceptional, from the bread service to the dessert. I had the cod, which is my go-to, and I've never had cod done better than it is at Whispers. If you want to treat yourself to a great meal, try it here. Don't forget to stop at Spring Lake Bottle Shop to bring a great bottle of wine with you!!

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  6. M

    New York City12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 4 September 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Whispers continues to struggle to regain its former glory. Food was very average and the lobster disappointing. So sad

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  7. Jolie Gold

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore104 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved this restaurant which was a low key, relaxing experience. Our server Meredith was attentive and our meals which were two signature dishes were excellent. This BYOB is a hidden gem in Spring Lake.

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  8. Vincent

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to special restaurant in Spring Lake. Celebrated my birthday there

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  9. Jared

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing little spot. The pork chop special was incredible and my wife loved her chicken parmigiana. Parking was easy but finding the entrance was confusing since it’s attached to a BnB. Overall great little spot that we’ll definitely be returning to.

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  10. Nicole

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 22 August 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had a terrible experience at this restaurant me and my family are visiting Salt Lake for the first time and we’re treated like peasants. We were seated at 6:40. We had an appetizer and waited an hour for our food and we’re avoided by our server when my husband asked the manager or owner what was going on his response was this was not McDonald’s, which was a huge insult to my husband, who is a doctor. They are very stuck up and do not know who they are dealing with. We had a small child two years old, who is not capable of waiting over an hour for a meal. This was absolutely ridiculous and the worst service ever I will not be returning.  I do not recommend this restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Contact the restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dinner in our Private Gold Room capacity up to 24 people, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Birthday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners in our Main Dinning room up to 50 peoplePlease contact for information on private parties
  • Area
    Spring Lake
  • Cross Street
    2nd Ave.
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    Spring Lake stop on the Jersey Shore Line.
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Private Room
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FAQs

Yes, Whispers’ Victorian dining room with crystal chandeliers and its quiet, intimate atmosphere make it a popular choice for date nights and anniversaries.

Portions are generally well sized, guests describe portion sizes as "perfect" and several mention generous servings that left them with no room for dessert.

At Whispers Restaurant, Sunday evenings tend to be especially quiet and intimate, several guests report being the only diners, making it a lovely choice for a relaxed date-night dinner.

Whispers centers on an elegant main dining room (Victorian décor inside the Hewitt‑Wellington Hotel) and it also offers a private room for group meals.

Business casual is the guide at Whispers, aim for neat, polished attire; many guests also treat it as a spot for anniversaries and special‑occasion dinners, so a slightly dressier look fits right in.

Yes, families dine at Whispers; guests have celebrated children’s birthdays there and groups including children have enjoyed meals in private rooms.

Whispers offers a Victorian, elegant fine‑dining atmosphere inside the historic Hewitt‑Wellington Hotel, with crystal chandeliers, silver service and white‑linen tables; guests call it intimate, romantic, and charming.

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Whispers

4.6
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Spring Lake

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
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