This place is great to go to whether you're looking to hang out or just grab a bite to eat. The…read moreonion rings are enough to keep me coming back; they're so good! They host live bands, Zumba classes, line dancing, trivia - a variety events! There are games (giant Jenga, cornhole, darts) in their outdoor area, as well as firepits. Great place to get together with friends and hang out.

We were going to the renaissance fair, but it was going to rain so we were please to stop into…read moreCharley's. We will have to come back when it's nice out to enjoy the patio area with games, fire pits, and much more to enjoy with large and small groups of friends or coworkers. The bartender was super friendly (she just celebrated a birthday) and it seemed like there were many regulars at the bar. The Po-boy special drew my attention and I opted for crispy tots to go along with it and my Coors Light draft. My hubby went for the classics wings and potato skins. Nice crispy wings.

Very good staff and excellent food…read more The only negative I could say was that I had a reservation, and still had to wait almost 45 minutes Pleasant staff made up for the wait

I didn't enjoy this place. We were seated and no one came to our table to speak to us. Had to be…read morealmost 15-20 minutes until one guy asked if anyone had come check on us. It wasn't busy. A relaxed friday evening. Yes there was a party, but it was on a different side. We were easily noticeable as we were in the middle of the room next to a bar. A lady did eventually come to our table and then was gone for a bit. Again, this place wasn't packed, so I'm not sure what was taking so long. The service just wasn't good. 1/5 stars Food: Burrata salad was good and so were truffle fries. I enjoyed them both. That was the best part of the meal. The surf and turf was disappointing. Ribeye steak with scallops. The meal wasn't worth the price being charged. Maybe it was the way it was cooked, but I can't make excuses. Flavor was nothing to talk about. Asparagus was fine. The place is nice, with it being on the water, as we near the bar with a great view of the lake. But between the service and food. I was disappointed.

Good place to meet friends for brunch. Great atmosphere, friendly service. Excellent Bloody Mary'sread more

I love Lake Hopatcong and have been dying to try Alice's. The restaurant is perched over the lake…read moreand offers amazing views. We chose to sit inside, so the view of the lake was blocked by our booth, but you can sit on the porch for 360 degree views of the water. I would definitely recommend this, as the views are the highlight of the experience. The service is also very polite and accommodating, as they indulged my request to add chicken to my dish. I ordered the Chimichurri Mushroom, and as mentioned, added chicken. The dish needed a protein, and would've been very light otherwise. Everything was cooked well, but my dish was swimming in oil. I was really turned off by this. I also found everything, including the Chimichurri, to be quite bland. Overall I had high hopes for this place, especially due to the location, but the food itself wasn't really worth returning for.

The service is Great!! Bartender very efficient and so friendly!!! The food is delicious and great…read moresize portions!!!

Went here recently for lunch with co-workers and ordered their steak sandwich. The steak is flank…read moresteak, and it was cooked to perfection just the way I asked for it i.e., medium rare. It was served on a French baguette with provolone cheese and was absolutely the best steak sandwich I've had in years. It was topped with provolone cheese that was also melted just enough to not be messy, but the melt complimented the flavors of the medium rare steak. The sandwich was accompanied by perfectly cooked crinkle cut fries. We ate at the bar and were taken care of by a very efficient bartender who also brought us our food. She made recommendations to my co-workers who weren't quite sure of what to order and they took her suggestions and were glad they did. McKenna's is a local pub and while this was my first visit, we were told that it is under new management. I do plan to go back soon and try their Shepherd's Pie which I saw another diner order. Our server told us it comes in two sizes, which is probably a lunch sized portion and a larger one for dinner. McKenna's is not a true dive bar; it was clean and warm, and the people were friendly. I hope its new management/ownership are successful because I plan on going back more frequently now that I've discovered it and because I want to work my way through the rest of their menu.

Probably the best overall spot on the lake -- which admittedly isn't saying a whole lot -- but…read moresometimes you take what you can get, and this place delivers. The food is consistently good, the service is attentive, and the overall atmosphere during the day is relaxed and enjoyable. It's a great place to unwind, grab good food and drinks and enjoy being on the lake! Weekend nights can be a different story. The live bands tend to be loud and a bit over the top, which can overwhelm what would otherwise be a really pleasant setting. A cool, laid-back DJ with better volume control would elevate the experience and make it a place you'd want to linger longer. All in, it's still the go-to on the lake -- just pick your timing wisely.

Was a beautiful day out and we sat outside on the dock. Our waitress was nice and attentive. I…read morebelieve they updated the menu since last time we went (I did not see some of my previously reviewed items on the menu anymore). I decided to try the seafood risotto which was decent but a couple of the scallops were a little over cooked and the risotto itself was kind of sticky. My husband got the steak sandwich which he was surprised was a whole piece of steak (opposed to being sliced) but he said the steak was very tender and he had no issues eating it! I also stole a few of his sweet potatoes fries which were very good.

My sweetie and I were in the mood for brews, wings and beer. Throw in a couple of shots and some…read moregreat rock music and it's the perfect Friday night! Our server and bar tender were very attentive and we got to watch the Olympics on the many screens. People were generally happy and it was a terrific vibe. They have live music on occasion but the bar menu and craft brews are from local breweries. Stop in and enjoy a few Hubby got the smokehouse burger and I got the jalapeño burger (my picture was blurry-sorry). Omg, their fries are amazing!

Another review from a poor man. This review is a…read morecomplete mix bag for me. There is very good things and some irksome things about our latest visit here. The pros. The chicken wings had a good crisp, the side salad I asked for was fresh, the cheese steak roll was pillowy soft and was nicely cheesy, and most importantly, the gentleman behind the bar who took our order was a fantastically nice guy The cons. The garlic parm sauce on the wings were a bit lacking and the amount of meat on the cheese steak was only half enough to really fill that long roll. And the most irksome thing was the 2,23 % "technology fee". No offense but WTH is that?????? If it was to use the credit card, it wasn't explained at all. Look, if you like a funky bar with good food and you are in the area, I would say check it out once in your life and form your opinion. But, for me, I just don't know how often

@BigDudesBigFoods was invited up to @Pats.Barin #MountArlingtonNJ today. We were told it was a dive…read morebar with a more upscale menu and that's exactly what we found. We started with the "Crispy Chicken Teriyaki" over #JasmineRice with #RoastedPeppers Next, we had a grilled chicken sandwich on Ciabatta with Arugula, Roasted Peppers and #FreshMootz Our 3rd course was #PatsWingshalf Buffalo and half Bourbon and we ended our culinary adventure with a #JumboPretzel because jumbo is are thing. If it says jumbo, giant, colossal or anything of that nature on the menu, we are probably going to order it. #PatsBar was clean, decorated for halloween and surprisingly had customers at 3pm when arrived after work. The food was delicious and the staff was fun and friendly and made you want to stay longer but you can only eat so much. . #BigDudesBigFoods #SupportSmallBusiness #CelebrateEveryDay #globaleats #shenanigans #BDBFCertified #ThePhoneEatsFirst #Forkyeahfoodies #BDBF @forkyeahfoodies #YouDontKnowJersey #TeaseTheDay #ClearEyesFullBelliesCantLose #ABigDudesGottaDoWhatABigDudesGottaDo #HaveYouHuggedABigDudeToday

The drink process are thru the roof this could have been a great dice bar, but not for an $8…read moredomestic beer and an $8 shot of Whiskey. Employeess are great, but i will spend my hard earned $$$ that won't rip me off. Big pass!

The location on Lake Hopatcong is great! Dock and walk right up…read more They had a live band playing on Sunday afternoon. But it was so loud we couldn't stay inside and enjoy them. Cute outdoor area with pic ice tables and a sandy area. Service was friendly and drinks came out quickly. Good just took over 35 minutes. And all we ordered was mozzarella sticks and fried pickles. Unfortunately, everyone felt sick after eating there.

Our waitress Alexa was amazing! She was extremely helpful, sweet, and nice while explaining menu…read moreitems to my nephew. He ended up with delicious Mac and cheese. I loved my Teriyaki Salmon, my friend had a massive burger and a rum bucket. So much fun. The band Yesterdaze Gone NJ was inside and really good. We sat outside but could still hear them

Place is great. Laidback atmosphere with a good mix of different people. Good prices and good…read morebartenders

We've eaten many times at the breakfast restaurant next door and each time we've said we need to…read morestop in at this Tavern. This week, my wife, my stepson, and I, stopped by for a late dinner and drink. This is a small, cozy bar with I'm guessing is a lot of regular customers. There's a nice bar along with a few tables. I had a Sam's Oktoberfest to start. We ordered cheesesteak fries and a pretzel to share as apps. I then had a cheesesteak sandwich which was really good! The woman serving us, who I believe is the owner, was very friendly. She also does all the cooking right at the side of the bar which was cool. Parking easy, prices very reasonable. This was a fun stop!