[1][5] The Parker House began operation in 1880 under the proprietorship of Thomas Devlin, a Manasquan resident who had established a reputation as a quality chef.

Shortly before their purchase of the establishment, the original leather-bound guest book of the Parker House hotel was stolen.

[1] Soon after the trio purchased the establishment, the Borough of Sea Girt sought to restrict the sorts of live music that could be played after receiving noise complaints from town residents, passing an ordinance to ban disco and rock bands in 1979.

[3][16][19][20] The outdoor porch contains a raw bar,[21] while the basement is the venue for frequent live music entertainment during the summer months.

[3] The Spring Laker, a cocktail composed of Red Bull, vodka, and pineapple juice, is the Parker House's signature drink.

[22] While the Parker House does not function as a hotel,[1] it has thirty-two rooms for rent when in-season—between Memorial Day and Labor Day—on its two uppermost floors as of 2017[update].