Came here during a windy day. I advise to make sure you check the weather to bring a jacket. It was a bit nippy that day so but the view was amazing and we had plenty of space coming in on the weekday. We sat on the patio first floor so servers was good. We got all our drinks, fresh and cold. View of the beach was amazing. I had an inkling for clam strips so I ordered that which came nice and hot fresh fried. It was a little bit pricier but given the location we're at I can't complain. The tartar sauce was nice and tangy. The coleslaw was a bit flavorless, but I let that pass. As it was earlier in the afternoon, it wasn't as much going on, but we can see a lot of folks going up to the second floor, where it was an open roof deck, and we can hear a lot of music and also some dancing upstairs. read more

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Service and atmosphere were great ! The food was flavorless, dry and cooked til dead ; no presentation at all Management handled the situation with a smile and went over the top by comping the whole check which was not expected As a popular tourist trap , prices were a bit ridiculous for what was presented ; 2 small skewers of what they considered to be caprese skewers for $18 was outrageous as an app. More kitchen training needed or it will ruin a server or bartenders livelihood and you will lose good help; do better ! read more

-Good drinks. -Decent Food. -Good service. -Didn't see Humpback Whale -1 star -Ambience had lack of Humpback Whales -Would come back if there's a humpback whale -overall 4 star -recommendation: Humpback Whales read more

Bernies Beach Bar - Bars Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

Do NOT get the steak sub. It's awful. I usually go to Bernie's for a quick bite when I spend the whole day at the beach. The sub didn't even have a full amount of steak in it. I saw so many people order it so I thought I would give it a try... big mistake! My brother and his gf ordered the same thing and they also couldn't eat it. On that note.... The burger is great! The lobster rangoons are also great! Drinks are okay! I've ordered pina coladas and the bomb pop and both are good. I do believe they're overpriced for food and drink, but I guess that's what you get for eating at the beach! read more

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The service was friendly but slow. The food was nothing special. The nachos were soggy like they were microwaved, and the steak was really rare. The bathrooms were old, outdated and gross. The location is great and the view from the upper deck is beautiful. That's about all they have going for them. read more

Bernies Beach Bar - WET nachos - Bars Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

this bartender was literally flirting with dudes for 15 minutes. We sat at the bar for 15 full minutes and did not get served. She saw that we were there and continued bending over the counter for a group of young men. We are a 23 year old couple btw. If you are not a young male between 21-22 you will get no service at Bernie's we literally left before getting served because we didn't want to wait for a drink any longer. It was actually 15 mins and the bar was empty other than 5 prepubescent boys read more

Bernies Beach Bar - Bar - Bars Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

Good pub food and good drinks. Usually there is a pretty good band playing on the weekend.

$22.00 for a burger along with a side of flies and bees?.....gross. We had one beer while swiping away the flying nuisances and walked out. read more

Ignore the whiny reviews. This is a great place. We stopped for lunch, were seated promptly, and had a great meal while sitting on the deck looking at the ocean. Great service and great food. Highly recommend. read more

This is a classic spot that we come to at least once per year. The only bad reviews you'll see for this place are about the "food" and the "service" from uptight Karen's or kids who the bouncers didn't let in. The food is average to good depending on what you get and the service is about average considering the staff has to deals with the aforementioned Karen's during the day and the aforementioned kids at night when it turns into a legitimate party spot for the younger crowd. If you're older come here with an expectation of drinking a cocktail on a deck within a stones throw away from the ocean, but leave when the music starts and the kids show up at night. read more

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Quite possibly the rudest host I ever met. Restaurant turned away party of 7 with open tables and bar seats. Thank goodness there are so many options with more accommodating staff. Their loss! read more

I was really wanting oysters and clams today after a work meeting in Exeter and it was a decent beach day so I drove down and figured if I found decent parking I'd be able to find somewhere to eat. Outdoor seating at Bernie's was perfect. My server, Sarah, was a sweetheart and did a great job. We both had a misunderstanding when I ordered oysters (I wanted 2 of each kind for a total of 6 and she thought I meant 2 dozen total lol). No biggie it was quickly rectified. I also had the clam strip basket with fries. Portions were generous and they were really good! I considered a 4* simply for price but it's a tourist trap in tourist season so I guess expect $26.00 clams, I mostly wanted to highlight Sarah's professionalism and great service - thanks girl! You made a work day at the beach even better ;) I try to remember Yelp and other style online reviews tend to bring out the worst in people, and leave the positives when I can! I will be back. (And FTR I found street parking that fit my F150 easily within view from the roof deck lol) read more

I thought this place was just okay. Our waiter, that we could barely hear, took our drink order. Came back told us some things weren't available for drinks. Took a new order. And before the drinks were delivered another waitress came over to take our drink order again. Maybe it was a shift change but it seemed like no one knew what was going on. We ordered appetizers and meals. Our meals came out first...and halfway through those our apps came out. This is probably my biggest restaurant pet peeve. But the good - the lobster roll and steamers were very good. My husband had the fried platter and said it was good too. Prices for the food were expensive but as expected...I thought the drinks were overpriced and not that great. read more

Bernies Beach Bar - Painkiller - Bars Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

Is the food expensive? Yes. Is the food phenomenal? No. However, it is good food. The drinks are good but expensive. The atmosphere is awesome. We have found the service to be very good. They have cornhole, bands, and a beautiful view of the ocean. The business literally has three months to make all of the yearly money. They have oceanfront property. They need to charge the prices to make some sort of profit. Whenever we are at Hampton Beach, we always stop at Bernie's read more

Unfortunately, our experience at this restaurant was awful from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, the staff seemed completely uninterested and rude to us. Everyone acted like we were inconveniencing them just by being there. The overall mood in the restaurant felt tense and miserable -- like no one wanted to be working there. We went to the bathroom and came back with all our food taken and chairs pulled in, we had not even payed yet. The host was very rude when we came in and left leaving us with a disrespectful and sarcastic "bye." Food was good, but extremely overpriced. read more

This is a great spot for a quick drink. The food leaves a little to be desired, the service is good considering how busy they usually are especially if the weather is nice, but the best part has to be the ambiance! Enjoying a nice cold drink while sitting on a roof top overlooking the beach and the ocean! read more

Bernies Beach Bar - Mudslide - Bars Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

This place was an absolute trainwreck. Imagine waiting nearly two hours in the freezing cold to get into what turned out to be the most unprepared, mismanaged bar in existence. Management knew over 1,000 people were coming--and still thought, "You know what? Let's keep half the bar closed and not staff up." Genius. It was cash only because their POS system was down--and that's because their POS company went out of business months ago. They knew. They did nothing. No backup system, no signage, no heads-up. Just chaos. No live music just a shitty DJ. People were walking around with empty cups because you literally couldn't get a drink. Staff looked like they were on the verge of quitting mid-shift. Honestly, I don't blame them. This wasn't just bad. It was catastrophic. A complete failure of basic planning, customer service, and common sense. We came ready to spend money and have a good time--and left wondering how this place is even still in business. You genuinely have a better chance at having fun watching the grass grow. Don't come here. read more

Worst experience I've ever experienced in Hampton. My husband and I were seated before many other larger parties yet waited more than 30mins to be served water and I had to stop two different servers. It was 45mins before I even saw a manager at that point we decided not to eat there ever again and I informed the manager of their unprofessional incompetence. Btw we're an international couple and the minority in our seating area. read more

The view is great... the bands are great. Appetizers are MUCH better then entrees. Nachos are loaded and good Entrees were expensive and not good. Red snapper was over cooked however the sauce was very good. Mahi was also over cooked Got fried seafood platter and the clams were inedible as they were burned - two of us had clams and both were the same. The clam chowder was more like a corn chowder but good Other things to note. Additional sides $6. So if you want an additional corn on the cob it's $6. I would recommend sticking to apps and if you want an entree head somewhere else. read more

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Had the lobster bisque & lobster Rangoon. I didn't care for the rangoon because the sauce had a soy sauce base. I thought it sounded good, but didn't deliver. I didn't finish the rangoon. The lobster bisque is the ABSOLUTE BEST I have ever had. I take every opportunity to try bisque from coast to coast and this style with thick, creamy, rich stock and generous chunks of lobster is undeniably the best. I came here 8 years ago and made sure to enjoy on my repeat visit. Drinks are very tasty with a tall pour. Lively atmosphere and live music. I could not understand why anyone would dine elsewhere on the beachfront when Bernie's is here for the enjoyment. Heading back to CA - and plan to see you again, Bernie! read more

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We've been here twice so far this 4th of July weekend. On the 3rd we stopped in for an early dinner which was good, our server was very attentive. On the 4th we stopped in for a few drinks and sat at the bar. The bartender was extremely busy but didn't miss a beat. I was impressed with his efficiency. I definitely recommend this place. read more

So overpriced. Cocktails are 18$? Cheeseburger 22$? lol drinks were small and food was mediocre. Got the clam belly's too and most of the basket was French fries. Place just takes advantage of their location and doesn't care about their customers. read more

Really struggling here to give this place 3 stars but the view from second floor deck was great. The food I can only describe as somewhere between my high school lunch room and Micky D's. The food was a serious disappointment. Staff were attentive and deserve much more than the cuisine served here and so do the customers. If you are looking for fried seafood I would go to Browns on 296 and bring uour own beer. read more

Bernies Beach Bar - Second floor deck - Bars Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

Manager was rude and disrespectful. He refused to answer our questions about allergies without talking down to us. Said the kitchen is not clean and they do not take the time to prevent food from touching. Do not recommend at all. read more

The service was good, the food wasn't. Again you come here for the view and the location rather than the food itself. 1*Lobster roll: there was a good portion of lobster, but it wasn't prepared right. The bread wasn't toasted so it became soggy after lobster and sauce were dumped on top. As a result, the lobster didn't taste that good. This was the worst lobster roll I've ever had. 2* Bernie's salad: not memorable, what you expect from a beach bar, strawberries and almonds were a nice touch 3* Cobb salad : good, appreciated the dressing was put on the side rather than poured on top. read more

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Shitty service. I wanted to trade in the spicy sauce for something less spicy. No server came to check on me. I asked another server to trade in the sauce, he stood chatting to other servers so I got up out of my seat to ask him if he was getting the sauce. He couldn't find my server so he just dropped it, then told me there would be a $2 up charge. When my server finally appeared I was already done. Asked for the check and waited another 10 minutes for the check. Food was mediocre at best. Lovely ocean view which is pretty much all this place has going for it. I'm clearly not their target audience. read more

We had such an excellent waitress, I'm so sad I don't remember her name. I want to say it starts with a "W", anyway the place is so trendy and chique. I was there with my classmates for my residency so we needed to shake off our anxiety and that place was perfect! The food was well portioned and delicious. It is a bit on the pricier side. I also highly recommend you grab a seat upstairs because you will have a beautiful view of the beach. We went on a Wednesday and by coincidence that's when they have live music at the restaurant and fireworks on the beach. It's an amazing experience. The drinks are also uplifting; I got "the district". This place does not disappoint. read more

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Probably be a good idea if they cut 90% if there menu and just kept the basic things they get right - which isn't much. A ton of the food is really gross - which is a shame because it's such a great beach location. Just get the steamers. And the service is pretty much non-existent. Bring a flag - you might find a waitress if you wave it for a while. read more

Recently discovered this restaurant when we went to Hampton Beach (on a Monday). Loved it! What a scenic location! Available deck on the 2nd floor overlooking the street and beach! Had a great time! Food was delicious! A little more expensive, but given the location, it's still reasonable. Had the fish sandwich and two dozen oysters ($1 each on Mondays). Oysters were good. Kinda smaller than I hoped for, but still, they were fresh, and delicious. And most importantly, they didn't swim back up in the middle of the night. ;-) One of the sauces that came with the oysters was absolutely delicious: Some sort of really spicy habanero sour cream or something like that. OMG! I did spread it all over my fish sandwich. I'm drooling all over my keyboard thinking about it! :) Even with their covid masks, all the (female) servers are beautiful! Seriously. Really a notch above. Slim and fit! Nice outfits. Will definitely go back again! read more

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If I could give them a ZERO, I would! I swear there drinks are made with watered down liquors. Great tasting fruity drinks without a smidgen of alcohol. Food was marginal, wait staff was plentiful but busy. Lastly, we were asked to leave because we had been there too long, (celebrating my sons birthday). Once we paid the bill of nearly $600.00, 5 mins. later it was time to move along. Great celebration wrecked by the local losers! read more

Really cool spot, but not a good place for dinner. Went for dinner with 6 guys before a concert and it was clear that this place is not well run. They had a lot of kids working that weren't attentive or interested in customers. Waitress got one of our entree orders completely wrong and said we could keep the mistake order (but she'd have to charge us for it) and brought the wrong drink another time (but didn't charge us). We asked the guys who served our food for extra mayo and they just shrugged and walked away. We gave 3 cards and asked to split our $200 bill three ways and it came back with three checks: two at $70 and one at $60 - clearly not evenly. Our table was broken and super wobbly and the top wasn't event fully attached. Would go for a drink and a show again but pick another place to eat dinner. I also left my card ad the bar and nobody answers the phone there - just a marketing recording and no voicemail. read more

It's fair of me to update with a higher rating as I was contacted immediately following an update I had made. Why is it fair? Because they genuinely care and made a huge effort to get information from me and to rectify the the whole situation. That to me is not something you see from a lot of businesses. I will stand by my initial review that the location is really what makes this place. They have live music, drinks and the atmosphere on itself is what makes it a place to go, as well as the customer service. read more

I don't know who the music artist is but he's quite entertaining!! (2:35pm on 7/16/2022) We received free Coronas from mobile Corona girls... Beautiful bar, beach and water view probably from upstairs.. Drinks selection was good, they have Aperol Spritz, we didn't eat anything - food is pricey $17/appetizers). Very pleasant bar!! read more

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Way too expensive for the food and quality. Each time we have been there, at least one of the meals has not very good (my fish dish recently was extremely dry). And to cap it off- they add a surcharge to the bill - not a tip. Just an extra charge they add. There is no signage or up front notification. Just "surprise! We're adding an extra $10.00 to your bill". We have scratched Bernie's off our list of restaurants to patronize. read more

Bernies Beach Bar - Summer vacation at Hampton Beach. Bernie's on the deck. Yay! - Bars Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

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Pooor service. 3 people at the bar three bartenders and no one is taking my food order. They just keep avoiding eye contact.

Great oceanfront bar/restaurant/venue. Right on the boardwalk of Hampton Beach so guests have a great view of the Atlantic Ocean. I'm unsure if Ive ever eaten the food here but the drinks are always cold. Ha. The 1 drink per person rule makes getting a drink for your Friends/partner annoyingly difficult during concerts. Most recent concerts I attended are GZA 6/22 and Bone Thugs & Harmony on 9/4. Great sound, great stage view, mediocre light shows. Bone thugs was so packed it was hard to move haha. What a great show though. Exiting afterwards was a total shitshow with only 1 exit which is a long staircase so it makes things challenging for a crowd. I would 100% recommend Bernies for a visit though. read more

Bernies Beach Bar - Bernies stage area. - Bars Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

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ordered clam chowder , terrible ! potatos were under cooked , horrible after taste. the waiter was nothing but rude when we mentioned it was not very good we sent the soup back with only a few bites taken out . The waiter was very rude and unapologetic. Dinner is served . 3 out of 4 dinners were even edible. Anything coming out of a deep fryer , was bad . Bad tasting coating , greasy and tasteless . We sat with empty drinks the entire time after they served the first drink . We dont mind paying top price for good food , but we paid top price for terrible food !this place is not the same as it was a few years back ! The change is no good ! read more

This restaurant has the best view of the beach. When we visited last summer (2020), there was a line in order to get a table, but security tried their best to expedite the process by checking ID's throughout the line and handing out wrist bands for those over of 21 and older. We had the option to sit downstairs , upstairs patio or inside ( bar area i believe) we were mostly interested by the view so we remained patient to get what we wanted. It was totally WORTH IT! We got drinks and food, the pina colada were so good that we almost chugged them without realizing. There is a live band that does take request from the patrons, and everyone there wanted to have a good time, and we did just that! I will be honest and say some tables did get a bit rowdy, and if they got out of control security took care of it. Just something to keep in mind if you're bringing kids along with your party. Check them out once they re-open we completely loved it ! read more

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I paid for 2 dinners and 1 soda and it cost $68, which is fine is the food was ok. My meal was $35 and it was nasty. I couldn't even eat it. I would have preferred to eat cart food from the middle of the side walk. All I can say is run away. Food is very gross and the waitress didn't care. 1 star and that's because of the atmosphere read more

Left the goat after being treated like trash to a completely different experience. Plenty of friendly staff over at Bernie's. Avery has taken care of us and it has been such a welcoming environment. Excellent food and drinks with a very friendly staff. Couldnt have asked for more. read more