Ader&#x27;s Tavern

The food was very delicious and our server was very attentive and engaging. I think his name was…read moreMike? I'm not sure, but I def would go back again. TRY THE WINGS!!!

I've been here a few times, always have had a great time and a great experience. The food is good…read moreand the staff is super attentive. I'm only here updating because we were told that there is new management. This new management is changing the way they order draft beers. Instead of full sized kegs only order half sized. Instead of canned beers and ciders, none at all. Or your favorite might be on draft, but LOL the draft is empty. Not sure I like these changes and I'm going to see how well they fare in the warmer months.

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We Had To Great A Brick Oven Pizza To Go. And So Glad We Did. It Was One Of The Best Pizzas I've Had In A Long Time!

Up the Creek Tavern

3.5(39 reviews)

1.8 mi

KEYPORT: Up The Creek Tavern is a great local spot with gorgeous views of the Matawan Creek and…read moremarina. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed on their second story outdoor deck and there is a staircase to the left of the building to go up. Depending on the season, there could be wait service or you have to go inside to order. The food menu is American-style comfort food and a full bar of drink options.

Noisy,slow service, great views prone to floods and strange clientele. Food isn't bad drinks…read morereasonable priced.

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Drew's Bayshore Bistro

4.6(518 reviews)

1.1 mi

•$$$

Went here for dinner with hubby after a few friends telling us how good it was so we went with high…read moreexpectations. Pros -- building, decor, cleanliness, and seating were beautiful. Staff were beyond friendly. Cons -- THE FOOD!! We had pork belly and duck confit appetizer. Pork belly was drenched in sauce and overcooked. Duck dish was good but was a spread and served with such a small amount of bread. Main courses -- presentation was terrible -- i ordered NY Strip with french fries and veggies. Hubby ordered jambalaya -- both dishes were served luke warm and looked as though they had been sitting. French fries were all tiny pieces as if they were at the bottom of the fryer. The steak was a poor cut. The jambalaya lacked flavor. The protein on the dish was all overcooked. Dessert THE Elvis -- sounded sooo delicious but was basically a spoonful of peanut butter. Even the ice cream they served with it could not drown out the overpowering peanut butter flavor. I did enjoy the cappuccino. We were there to celebrate my husband's birthday and he didn't even eat his meal. It was that bad. Sadly, one and done for us. I know they changed their menu so perhaps this is not their best lineup but I cannot forgive the terrible presentation. The price point for what they are presenting its insane.

Another incredible dinner at Drew's. It gets better, if that's possible every time we eat here…read more Everything from atmosphere, food, staff and first class.

New venue. Beautiful

Rib eye excellent!

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Exterior gorgeous glass storefront

McDonagh’s Pub & Restaurant

3.7(457 reviews)

Always jamming at McDonagh's Pub! The band is awesome! Nice crowd and great food and really cold…read moredrinks. Service is on point Ari our server was so nice she made our day. I've been here a few times and I always enjoy the small town feel of this place. Always friendly people and service is always great. They have a great outdoor area as well as nice indoor seating areas. They even offer a smoking area for those of us who enjoy a smoke with our drinks.

Just stop by for few beers and an appetizer had their loaded potatoes which were yummy. Arrie our…read moreserver was fantastic very accommodating. Love their outdoor seating and they had a fantastic band playing all the right music. Do fun night for sure.

Dance floor near the bar

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Lucy's Mexican American Restaurant

4.4(24 reviews)

Stumbled on this place coming back from Sandy hook!…read more It definitely Mexican American because if the diverse menu options but their Mexican food is top tier. We were served free chips with salsa. Then we ordered calamari, chicken tortilla soup, quesabirria, pork belly tacos and churros. It was delicious. And the atmosphere ... so cute! Very beachy/marine decor with a Mexican vibe. Service was also great. We walked in on a rainy day and I mentioned it was cold since I was wet. The server kindly offered to turn the AC off. It was great.

I keep meaning to come to this place. I finally went on Cinco de Mayo and it was great. We were…read moreseated out back- outside and it was great. The views were great. I ordered the Street Corn Tacos and they were so good. I hope they put them on the menu permanently. It came with dips and it was so tasty. The service was great! They were very friendly and helpful despite it being a busy night.

Al Pastor Taco

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Jakeabob's Bay

3.6(241 reviews)

0.7 mi

went here with my whole family for my birthday and mackenzie was AMAZING. not a hitch in the…read moreorders, everything came out super quick and yummy. GiGi the owner was so great, checked on our table personally and made sure we had accommodations for my sister who just had back surgery. love everything about this place.

Always loved this place, but have not visited since the latest renovations. Was a great please…read morewhere you could get a table on a pier over the water and that was perfect. I believe the pier is gone now. The food was always good, but pretty standard. Wouldn't call it exceptional. Music on some nights was a nice touch!

NJ Lobster Rolls

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Strawberry Daiquiri

Maloney's Pub & Grill

4.1(446 reviews)

3.3 mi

My fiancé and I stopped in for lunch. The beer menu is HUGE. There's a great mix of all beer types,…read moreeven ciders and seltzers. They also have a few cocktails. My fiancé had a sour beer that tasted like sangria and I had a sour beer that was a take on mango sticky rice (such a unique beer). My fiancé had a fruity white lager that tasted a bit like a margarita. I had the patty melt with onion rings (up charge) and my fiancé had the steak sandwich with steak fries. Heads up their steak fries are actually potato wedge; still tasty but a pleasant surprised. Both of our sandwiches were delicious. The steak sandwich came with a delicious garlic aioli. Our server was great. She mentioned that a lot of their beer is from Icarus brewing in Lakewood and suggested we check it out. We don't live too close but if we're ever in the area we'll be sure to come back. A lot of the beers were calling my name. A great local place. It's located on a somewhat busy street with street parking but there's a municipal about a minute walk.

We moved to Aberdeen about 2 years ago and for some reason never made our way to Maloney's. Last…read moreweek we tried it for the first time and we really enjoyed it! The bartenders were friendly, the vibe was laidback, the beer selection was awesome, and the food was great! My husband and I both liked everything we ordered. Needless to say, we will definitely be back. Maloney's is a quintessential neighborhood bar and I'm glad we finally made our way in!

Portuguese shrimp app

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Bar area

Hey Burger NJ

4.8(37 reviews)

2.3 mi

Hey Burger is an unassuming place with fantastic food. I found this place looking for a good burger…read moreand decided to try it out. I'm glad I did. Their smash burger is one of the best I've ever had-- if not the best. Definitely a well put together burger, cooked just right, with great flavor. I had the black and blue and my friend had the BBQ, both were delicious. I also tried the mushroom burger and it was equally tasty. We also ordered the lemon pepper wings and they were well seasoned, tender and really good. This is a local place you can easily drive past without realizing how good the food is. I don't usually give 5 stars, but they have great food, great service, and definitely worth checking out. If you're looking for an excellent burger and a solid local meal, I highly recommend giving Hey Burger a try.

Hey Burger had good reviews so I planned to go here after a beach day. I was specially looking for…read morea place that had outdoor seating, which they have in front of the side door. There is one table with an umbrella and the rest are out in the open. With the sun setting for dinner, we didn't mind some sunlight. Hey Burger is located inside of a tavern- when you walk in, it is a bar with some tables. We brought the menus outside and ordered. My orders included wings (8) and the smash burger. The wings were decent. They crispy. We asked for the sauce to be on the side so that we could dip it, but you can also get them in the sauce. The burger comes with fries- I got the regular fries which I loved. They were the perfect amount of crispy and cooked to perfection. The smash burger comes with pickles, onion, lettuce. I expected more from the burger because of how much people loved it, but it average to me.

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MrBeast Burger

2.0(4 reviews)

1.0 mi

So I went to the Mr. Beastberg and when I go there. I see Mr. Beast and the Mr. Beast fellas and…read morethey are not doing their job. They are eating Dr. Pepper pickle and not making burger. I wait in line for the 3 hour. And I still get no burger. I even asked for just a pack of gum and even a Dr. Pepper, but they are all out of everything, they were not even out they just didn't. I want to make a burger and Dr. Pepper.This was not a very fun.Mr. Beast burger.So I do not like Goodbye.155552 point 63333 stars they did not have

My nephew begged me to get this for him, when his mom tried to order it wouldn't work. Was pretty…read moresurprised how easy it was and location was 10 minutes away. Was super stoked to surprise him, and then $40 later and after it had the order updating that it was being picked up I got a cancellation on account of the restaurant being closed. He went from real excited to real upset real real fast. I do hope I get my money back, but also I think I'll try to make him a comparable burger at home just to make him think it's the real deal. Pretty disappointed and also not really sure what happened, says open and all systems seemed go on the site. Lesson learned

This is what the burgers look like

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Italian Touch

4.4(60 reviews)

•$

This has become my go-to pizzeria in the area. Always consistent and fresh! I appreciate that they…read moredo their own deliveries and they're always quick.

I recently stopped by this place after work. I ordered 2 Buffalo Chicken Slices to go. They looked…read morevery good from behind the counter. Actually, all of the pizza slices looked really good here. Nice and thick slices, which I like as a change up. When I got home, I ate these slices so quickly. They were delicious. The chicken tasted great, and had alot of cheese on it too. A mild Buffalo sauce used, but that didn't bother me. Very filling. Overall, I really enjoyed this pizza. I can't wait to come back and try out some more of their pizza slices and options!

Antipasto Salad

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White pie

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Chris M.

10 years ago

A great local pub! Food and atmosphere are good. Would recommend this place to anyone. Staff is friendly and makes you feel welcome every time you come. read more

Kristina C.

11 years ago

Cheryl best bartender ever! Just walk in the door and your beer is waiting at the bar! Amazing! ! Burger night is the best!! This place is awesome!!! read more

Harlea M.

10 years ago

My friend took me here, my first time here and I got say one the best pizza place I ever been in super friendly Will be coming back for more read more

Robert M.

169

13 years ago

If you want to find the white-trash, low life Union Beachers, than Aders is the place to find them.

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They have an indoors section and an outdoor patio area (which is a good option if you're only…read moregetting drinks as they get busy and thus food service lags). However when we moved indoors, we got serviced quickly! Got a medium well burger (with bacon added). It was pretty standard in terms of taste - only surprise came with the fries which were disappointing as they lacked salt and seemed kinda burnt. Overall a decent experience and I'd return to explore more of their menu.

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