Boondocks Fishery is Back on the Dock

After taking a beating by Hurricane Sandy, Boondocks Fishery is back on the dock that the storm nearly swept away.

Friday was the small outdoor eatery's comeback opening night and owner Kelly Ryan could not have been more thrilled to see her place for Two River residents go from dumpster debris to the prime casual dining by the Navesink River spot that it was before Sandy.

"It's great to be back," Ryan said with an ear-to-ear smile as she greeted and seated customers. "This dock wasn't in place. It had to be shifted over. The water was five-and-a-half feet and had taken it over. It's been a long ride, but I just couldn't be happier and more grateful of the support I received."

After Sandy left the small spot all but flattened and floating down the river, Ryan took to an Indiegogo fundraising campaign to get her place rebuilt and back in business. Then Red Bank's Flavour got on board and hosted a fundraiser for Ryan and Boondocks.

The kitchen and dock are back where they belong, staff and band Trinity are aboard again and Boondocks is open every day starting at 4 p.m.

"The band, Trinity, has been with me from the start and so has my great staff," Ryan said. "We have our usual menu of fresh seafood and have added some nightly specials. Come and see us. I'm just so happy to be back."

Take a look at the above video for a glimpse into the early opening evening.