Stingray Lounge

On the plus side, the food is very good, we normally go for oysters plus some stuff and they normally have a very good selection and very fresh (although we returned one last night, no free oyster or refund for that one bad smelling one?!). The drink selection is better for spirits than wines but good enough. Despite the restaurant being quite empty as we were early, there was not a huge amount of «friendliness» from the barman or someone who appeared to be the owner and it took a while to get some service. Also they seem to have suspended the Tuesday happy hour (s), not sure why because it was not busy. I like the showing of classic movies though. We’ll return (as we have done many times) but it’s not a «go-​to» it once was.

if your menu has anything Goodfellas-​related, I’m an instant fan.
they’ve got a drink here called the Jimmy Conway. for those who aren’t obsessed with Goodfellas, that’s De Niro’s character, and Stingray continues the theme by using the vodka brand he endorses (who knew?). vodka, cherry liqueur, vanilla syrup, and lime; sounds like an odd mixture, but I really like it. I appreciate the fact that they’ve got their own house cocktails in addition to classics such as the Negroni, Manhattan, and Old Fashioned. but I tend to stick to the Jimmy Conway.
the drinks aren’t cheap, but they’re delicious and potent. the bartenders are great.
I’ve never eaten here — while the vast majority of the menu is seafood, there are some other options: plates of cured meats and cheeses, a few salads and sandwiches, and desserts.
now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers, before I stop by Morrie’s Wigs.

What a great time! The sampling of 12 oysters from Maine, New York, Washington & Canada was very good! The creaminess of the New York cupcake oysters were my favorite. The cauliflower & sunchoke plate was very tasty and the anchovies & garlic roasted red peppers plate was another creamy favorite. Thanks to the friendliness of staff, I got to know exactly where the oysters came from, how they are named and if they were wild or farm raised. Definitely looking forward to my next visit!

This place is fantastic!!! If you like few seafood this place is a hidden gem. Fresh oysters to die for and 50 cent clams on Thursdays. My girlfriends and I did a happy hour here and we had a a blast. I highly recommend this place! You won’t be disappointed.

Awesome spot! Oysters were great. Cherrystone clams were great. Anchovies were extremely salty (like they should be), hanger steak was verrrrrry good. Drinks were good. Decent craft beer. Service was top notch. Can’t wait to come back. Many specials during the week

Amazing oyster bar, the best I’ve found in New Jersey! They have an amazing selection of oysters from all over the states. They even serve a Sauvignon Blanc called «The Oyster» that funds the restoration of 100 oysters per bottle. Pretty amazing stuff happening here.

Last night after epically failing to get a sandwich at the warehouse café in JC (yes they run out) we decided to try some place new. Stingray lounge saved us from starvation. Thanks to fellow Unilocalers I was pretty sure disappointment was not an option.
As I entered I noticed the trendy décor and set up. You also notice the dim lighting which helps you feel at ease before you order. I sat at the bar and noticed the happy hour chalk board. $ 3 off sandwiches and $ 3 off house cocktails (not to be confused with signature cocktails, not happy hour) Well I was sold. They run out of the first sandwich I ordered but fortunately they had two more options. I ended up getting the balsamic chicken sandwich. It really sparked my taste buds. Maybe it’s the perfectly crispy bacon in the sandwich. It was so good I ordered a second one. It comes with a side of potato salad. The crab cakes were fresh and were shaped as spheres, not your typically patties you might find in Baltimore.
Drink: Dutch courage. Gin base. Feels like a martini.
The verdict is guilty of coming back for more. I mean I have to try the oysters right? even though their happy hour is hard to reject.

On a Saturday night, Hubby and I seat ourselves (first come first serve, no reservations) at a table by the oyster bar. We were promptly served and found the overall experience pleasing. My complete lack of knowledge of oysters resort to chef’s choice of both east coast and west coast oysters and several jumbo shrimp cocktails neatly arranged on a giant platter. Since there was no indication of which oyster was which, I asked the chef afterwards what some of them were based on the left over shell. Now I know I am a east coast girl through and through. :)
Surprisingly, the potato leek soup stole the show with all of its creamy and super refined silky texture.
I needed something chocolaty to counter-​balance all that seafood so their flourless chocolate cake was the perfect chapter to end a delicious meal. The fruit tart that it came with was pretty bad though, like it came straight out of a supermarket container.

Love this place! Nice vibe with tons of seafood options and specials. So many varieties of oysters and half priced on certain days. Must order– oysters, mini crab cakes, clam bake, desert and tuna crudo. You need to try a cocktail or two– very strong and delicious

If you strictly want to have oysters and a couple of drinks, then this is the place you’re looking for! Great atmosphere and service. This is a real raw bar.

Oysters and sparkling wines half price at happy hour. What could be better?
Oh yea, and you get to sit at super cute couches or chairs in the lounge area while enjoying some of the best things in life. Seriously, can’t get better than this.
There is generally a selection of 4 east coast oysters and 4 west coast oysters on a daily basis. There is an extensive cocktail menu, but for my latest visit, I opted for a bottle of the Sommariva Prosecco which paired with the oysters nicely. I liked that random guests were asking the shucker questions about the different oyster options, and he disseminated oyster knowledge with confidence.
I was a bit hungry, so I opted to for the flank steak and greenbeans cooked in ponzu sauce as well. The meat was so tender and juicy. It was a great snack before dinner time. I’ve also had their crudos before and both were really yummy too.
Four instead of Five stars, because even during happy hour, the oysters go anywhere from about $ 1.50-$ 2 each. I know I can go elsewhere during happy hour for $ 1 an oyster, however there obviously is a larger selection at Stingray than other places which mainly serve Blue Points only. Also, there are no substantial entrees here, so it’s not a dinner spot. Makes sense because the place is so small and there aren’t many tables here suitable for having an entire meal.

East Coast Girl, for sure!
In the mood for oysters but my girlfriend wasn’t.
She loved her jumbo shrimp cocktail. I don’t do shrimp cocktail.
I enjoyed the 10 different oysters– very much.
7 east coast and 3 west coast.
Must say the Blue point and Stingray were my top fave.
Kumamoto and Kusshi were a bit too long in the aftertaste.
Cape may was huge and delicious.
Had to order sauvingon blanc — we loved it.
Would I come back again?- For sure!
One last thing– do not order Roasted Cauliflower with Sunchoke if you do not like saltiness like myself. No bueno.
And For the singles out there — this is definitely a date spot. Cozy up at the bar or in the back with nice white lounge chairs. Have fun!

Went last night for the first time and loved it! Got there around 8:30 and we grabbed a seat at the bar. You pick where you sit, and on a Friday night it was crowded but not too bad. The two bartenders were super nice and even gave us free shots. Drinks on the menu were really good, there was one that was essentially an old fashioned but had vanilla syrup and chocolate in it and it was great!
We ordered Clams Oreganata, Cauliflower, Crab Cakes, Mussels and a dozen assorted Oysters. All that plus 6 drinks brought us to $ 157. Everything was DELICIOUS. Will be back soon for happy hour!

I keep a running list of establishments I want to visit for happy hours I usually can’t attend due to work and Stingray has been on my list since it opened last year. Overall my impression of this place was positive. Great service, beautiful décor in both rooms, solid cocktails, very tasty small plates. Unfortunately, the oysters were only okay. Perhaps a fluke, or maybe it was just one west coast oyster that’s wasn’t good and damped my enjoyment of the other oysters, idk.
On menu bourbon cocktail was very good, but I think I enjoyed my fella’s off menu Moscow mule more. Since it was happy hour we got a bottle of prosecco which was great and half price. For food aside from oysters we had the crab cakes and clams oreganata. Both small plates were phenomenal; the crab cakes were delicate and full of flavor and the clams were not overly breaded and let the flavor of the clam come through. Both small plates were a small portion and left us wanting more.
Overall I was impressed with Stingray and would comeback again for cocktails and small plates. Happy Hour (sun-​wed 4 – 7) is a great value for half off oysters and sparkling wine. Great spot to indulge your tastebuds but you may want to grab dinner somewhere else.

Stingray is an uptown Hoboken gem. I’ve been meaning to try for a while but every time I find myself in ‘boken I’m usually much further downtown. I ventured uptown for a show at Maxwells, and because we had some time to kill before it was the perfect opportunity to check it out.
On a Saturday night at around 9:00 it was date night central. I don’t think there was any party in the space that was larger then two. But, for good reason. This is a perfect spot to bring a date. The lighting is dim and sultry and there are plenty of couches and two top tables to cozy up at.
We had already eaten elsewhere, but to my surprise they had a pretty full menu. I knew that there were raw bar options but the menu had some salad, sandwich and entrée picks as well. I don’t really like raw bar food but know that I know they offer more I’ll most certainly come back for food.
I went with the cocktail special of the day which had rosemary, gin, blueberries and something that gave it a pinkish hue. It was light and refreshing and because it was on special, was priced at 9.50 which is definitely a bargain for a Hoboken cocktail lounge.
Hoboken is mainly sports bars and less cocktail lounges, and this was a really nice change of pace in the neighborhood. I’ll definitely be back at this trendy spot next time that I have a date night around here!

Stingray is exactly the kind of placed that I love. Creative cocktails, good spirit selections and a cool atmosphere make this place a great choice when looking for an enjoyable experience in Hoboken.
I had a my usual rum drinks and even had the bartender put something unique together for me made with rum. To compliment this, I also got an order of clams casino. Though the taste itself was good, it was way too breaded, causing it to taste slightly lumpy and doughy. If they fix that, they’ve got themselves a perfect little dish.
The atmosphere is loungy and cool. Sort of a trendy vibe but not overly so. It’s not a big place, so I can see it getting packed on weekends rather quickly. Either way, the best seat in the house is at the bar as the bartenders are pretty creative and will hook up some good drinks if you ask then to.
Definitely a place I’ll come back to when I’m in town. The drinks and atmosphere alone are well worth it.

A true classic, mixology gem located in Hoboken.
I came here last weekend as a recommendation from a fellow Elite member looking for some solid, pre-​Prohibition cocktails. Stingray was spot on.
This place is a galley-​like layout: narrow, seats right up at the bar. The entire bar behind is lit, and showcasing bottles for the true cocktail connoisseur: Strega, aperitifs, and hard to find bottles. I loved it.
I ordered the Aviation, and a Gimlet, and the guys at Stingray did it right. All fresh citrus’, cut daily, and covered by napkins. Proper techniques and new twists on classic drinks make this place a cocktail-​finders haven.

Came here last night for dinner and had a great experience. It was a Monday night so luckily it was pretty dead. We sat near the window.
I ordered the red snapper drink– sort of like a bloody mary with a twist… not as tomatoey– I liked it!
We also got oyster shooters which were perfect!
We got the four of a kind which included 12 oysters — 3 different types, clams, shrimp, and crap meat… everything was soooooo fresh and tasty… loved how the shrimp was so meaty. The oysters were all very different. All good in their own way. The crab meat was probably the best I’ve had.
We then also ordered the clams oreganato which were good, and the crab cake balls– they looked like 3 meatballs but they were amazeballs!!! definitely recommend.
This place is a bit pricey but I thoroughly enjoyed the fresh seafood.
Service was also on top of their game.
Wine was also good.
Great spot just pricey!

Oysters are supposed to be sexy, at least that’s what people say. The new-​in-​town seafood bar and eatery does in fact make oysters sexy. It was half priced happy hour so I tried all 12 offered oyster varieties. Even though oysters may not necessarily be my thing, the ones I ate were fresh and almost intoxicating.
It is not just about the oysters themselves — it’s about the ambiance as well. There is a captivating silence and refreshing refinement that oozes mature sexiness. The details too, help to make the experience sensual.
Despite the trendy vibe, Stingray still maintains a warmth and friendliness. The staff is very knowledgeable, patient, and ready and willing to explain anything. Plus, the 4 to 7 pm happy hour offering half-​off oysters and bubbly makes it easy to come, sample and linger.

Just went back again for more of their goodies and brought my seafood hating husband to test just how good this place was, and boy did they pass with flying colors. We dined on the outdoor sidewalk patio that just opened and had the most pleasant and delicious experience one could hope for. Stingray, you have won a permanent spot my heart as perhaps my favorite place in Hoboken. The best part is that I can come here with my husband and know that we will both be as equally happy. Thank you for that.
Our server was extremely delightful and offered the perfect suggestions. When we weren’t sure about which beer we wanted, she recommended one and stood behind her suggestion by bringing us both a tasting — how thoughtful! She was right on the money and we ordered that beer. The raw bar entries, for me only of course, were as delicious as I remember from my trip a few weeks ago. The most surprising high note of the night was the food that my husband ordered, the balsamic chicken sandwich. Holy moly that was good! So good that it made me a little envious that I hadnt ordered it. It also comes with a perfect compliment of homemade potato salad, which round its out nicely. Seriously, its that good.
Thank you for having a seriously good raw bar with delicious options for those who do not indulge, making it accessible to anyone.