Sat in the outside heated terrace. The food was pretty good, especially the fried cheese sticks. Their coating tasted akin to French toast sticks and was super delicious. Definitely worth trying read more

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Dullboy is one of those places that you like to visit frequently, it's a neighborhood favorite and I love all of their food and the way the experiment different cuisines to make a great dish. I definitely have been missing out on their brunch, it's not too crowded. Definitely love their back patio when it's warm out. Their drinks are innovative and I love to try all of their new ones whenever they change it. Give this place a try read more

Dullboy - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

4.5* Visited on a Tuesday evening with a friend - no wait. They took us to the outside back door area. My friend and I both ordered the lettuce wraps with bulgogi...and they tasted spectacular. They were pricey for sure but I think it was worth it completely. Since they're known for their cocktails I asked the waitress if they had any *specific* faves & she recommended me an old fashioned that they do very well (and it indeed DID taste great). My friend ordered The Alexis which also tasted fantastic! Loved this place and definitely recommend it. read more

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Dullboy is hidden away on Grove street behind pale yellow curtains and behind that veil is...something. Service was okay, we were seated very fast and our waitress was polite. Before I discuss food, the experience was pretty uncomfortable towards the end when my wife received her dish and I didn't get mine until 15 minutes later. We followed up with our waitress whom I'm sure was on it; honestly though what's the point of dining together if you can have your meals damn near simultaneously? *Kitchen/table service needs improvement.* The tartare was definitely the star of the meals, great small bite, savory and refreshing! Arepas were good, packed with nice flavors. Can't go wrong with cilantro and red onion. Pork was very tender and not dry. Lobster Mac n' cheese was relatively disappointing. First the shell garnish is a huge turn-off, most chefs won't plate a garnish unless it is EDIBLE. Bits of lobster swimming in the mac, no noticeable chunks. Harry's Daughter near Greenville in JC has a lobster Mac that blows this out of the water. This dish needs work. I don't know if I'd come back, the ambiance was cool, old school hip hop and dim lights set the mood. But, the huge lag in service and presentation for an entree dish were some major turn-offs. *Swipe left* read more

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I came here again to try the food. This place does have a great vibe, atmosphere and drinks but the food I had was average and overpriced. I got the burger deal they have on wednesdays. 20 dollars for a beer and burger. The burger is two 4 oz patties. They say they do them medium to medium rare. I asked for more well done and it was not served that way. Was medium rare. And the lighting is so dull (pun intended) that I spit it out and had to squint to make sure. And yep rare. It wasn't the whole patty but a couple of bites of it was rare. There was nothing special about the flavor either. 20 dollars is too expensive. And then you can only have the pilsner beer which they don't tell you until you order. Which makes no sense since the beer on the menu is normally 9 dollars and the one I wanted was normally 8 dollars. And then they ended up charging us 2 dollars for beer. I showed the waiter the Instagram post from the restaurant and he adjusted. But its like..you should know your own deals. And my boyfriend ordered the deviled eggs. 3 eggs for 7 dollars. They were small with a lot of toppings on them. As he said it was "very try hard." Sometimes a basic deviled egg is better than an all dressed up one. So they weren't that good either. I would come here again for the casual cocktail but skip the food. read more

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Walking past Dullboy's nondescript exterior, you wouldn't suspect an ethereal wonderland exists beyond the bar in their backyard space. This shaded patio feels like a private little respite from the city streets, with hanging Edison bulbs, bright green fencing, clean wooded picnic benches, and lots of plants. Upbeat tunes play in the background at a low enough volume that no one is shouting. In these times we're probably all too familiar with images of the spittle that sprays from people when they shout, and I suspect bars are turning down the volume to adhere to health guidelines which honestly fosters a great vibe. "Fosters a great vibe" is a line probably no one should ever utter. The lack of socialization has me talking funny these days. There are plenty of precautions put in place to keep things clean and safe. Picnic benches and tables are all spaced at least 6 feet apart, all servers are masked, and you scan a QR code in order to pull up their menu on your phone, which is awesome because sticky menus are a gross part of pre-pandemic restaurant history. Their made-to-order cocktails are really expertly made, but it was a sweltering summer day and their frozen grapefruit peppercorn drink was calling my name, pre-mixed batch naysayers be damned. The drink was a true delight. This was my first visit back in several years and the experience was just as pleasant as I remember it. read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped here last Saturday. The area is very nice and there's a bunch of restaurants and shops nearby. I made a reservation for 3:30 but we were the first ones there so I'm not sure if reservations are necessary. We're led through the inside to the outdoor seating. Both the interior and exterior are so cute. We started with the siesta and the diablo. Both were SO good. I liked the diablo better and my boyfriend liked the siesta but we really enjoyed both. I got the filet philly cheese steak and he got the fried chicken sandwich - both came with curly fries. I was pleasantly surprised by the cheese steak. It was soo good, even better than one I've had in Philly! The steak is cubed rather than sliced but still very good. The fried chicken sandwich had a nice asian twist. We both really enjoyed our meal and drinks and we look forward to visiting again! read more

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This is a cute little bar in Jersey City I never knew existed! The bar has great music, low light, and cool decor. The drink menu is unique and very interesting! I only had one drink, the ophelia, which was good. There is also food on the menu but we didn't get to try it because we stopped in after dinner. The service was great! They made sure to consistently check in on us. I would say I need to return to explore the menu a little deeper but it seems like a good place to bring friends or a date. read more

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Came here with a couple buddies for a drink on a Saturday night. 11 dollars for a can of cider. Nothing too particular about the drink. Service is good, the waitress got us water real quick. Ambiance is good, super packed, we had to wait for at least 10 min before we got the spot read more

I'll preface this by saying, make sure to always check your food before eating. For the past five years, my partner and I have been loyal customers of Dullboy. After receiving this recent takeout order (deviled eggs and 2 fried chicken sandwiches), we were absolutely repulsed by what we found. Upon opening one of the containers, I discovered a tiny WORM crawling on one of the deviled eggs! We threw the entire order in the trash and requested a refund. It's a shame actually, as this place used to be really good. Unfortunately, the food quality has declined substantially over the years. We will not be ordering here again. read more

Dullboy - BEWARE!!! Worm crawling on deviled eggs - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Cool establishment! A great spot for a date. Service was polite and had also checked in regularly to make sure that we had all we needed. The Octopus is fantastic! I could probably eat that all day. Great texture and flavor, no overcooked chewiness. Check this place out if you haven't! read more

Dullboy + midweek night out for "a drink" = walking home 2+ hours later kinda tipsy on a Wednesday night. That definitely wasn't the original plan...but it ended up being a great plan. The drinks aren't cheap, but they are very creative, plenty strong, and extremely delicious. Recently i've started to get more into bourbon cocktails, and The Stark is one of the best I've tasted as of late. It's not too strong and incorporates a lot of flavor while still letting the bourbon come through. Also ordered was The Ella, which offers a unique flavor profile incorporating both cold brew and reposado tequila. Good for one...but then I went back to The Stark. There's plenty more I want to try, so it's a good thing my apartment is a 10 minute walk away. After more than two but less than four drinks, it was pretty evident we were going to need to get something to eat, and I cannot type the words duck fat tater tots fast enough. I'll say it again - duck fat tater tots. These aren't the lame Ore Ida tots with a twist-these are fat, chunky, handmade tots with a poached egg, homemade cheese, and a delicious sauce, with all of those flavors enhanced by the duck fat situation. If this inherently carb-forward evening wasn't enough, we also got the sweet potato wedges, which were also crunchy, full of flavor, and something else I'd order again. On top of that, we got the chicken sandwich and the burger. Oh, and another Stark. Both amazing, both will be ordered again. Fries? Curly and on point. I can't say enough about how much Dullboy impressed me, and I can't wait to go back for more drinks and more food...perhaps this time on a Friday night, so I don't have to drag myself to work the next day. read more

One of my go-tos for a nightcap It's a dimly lit, very intimate bar with a great drink selection, seating inside for small parties, and a decent-sized backyard that overheats in the summer even when the fans are blowing Look, this is really the sort of place you go to when you're a party of four or less, especially if you're drinking/dining indoors. If I recall correctly, it originally started as a speakeasy-style establishment (old Jersey City), before the Orale owners bought it and painted the door frame so vividly, it could never be mistaken for a speakeasy ever again. Luckily, they kept (most of) the drinks, except a couple that were styled after famous literature, and the oysters, so now it's just more popular and mainstream. My personal favorites from the drink menu are the Paper Plane and the Corita, but if you can get someone to make the Brigitta from years past, you'd be blown away... read more

I would recommend Dullboy just for a drink. It's dimly lit (ie so dark you can't read the menu), romantic and cozy. Good for one drink to start or end the night. They have some unique menu items but I was not really blown away with anything that I tried. Out of the three things I tried the octopus was the best. I would skip the Duck tator tots, they were not good. My Paper Plane cocktail was well made and strong. read more

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Was here last night to celebrate my friend's birthday. Not a busy spot so I thought it had great ambiance. The cocktails were great! I had the madalena but my friend said it tasted like baloney and I couldn't think of anything else while drinking it--still very refreshing and I would recommend. We got a few things to eat: the prosciutto & peach hot pockets, the arepas, the Korean chicken nuggets, Cuban sandwich and the Mac and cheese. I thought the highlights were the arepas but nothing to write home about, it was mainly a cocktail spot. I was originally going to give this place 3 stars but the service was immaculate and so attentive, they also were able to bring out a birthday cake we bought and offered to cut it for us which was a lovely touch. Would recommend for the cocktails! read more

Oh, Goodness! What a Sunday evening find! We pulled into Jersey City after an extended drive, hungry and thirsty. We were shown to great seats and served by no less than FOUR fabulous and knowledgeable people. The cocktails are so balanced and well-integrated. I highly recommend the Corita. We shared a couple small plates that were split without our ever mentioning it. I loved the cold, tortelloni salad! Noise level can get high as the place fills, especially with the wonderful background music. Table spacing between guests is adequate. We didn't feel like we were sitting on top of the adjacent parties. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. read more

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Octopus to share was so good. Full of flavor and textures, octopus was cooked perfectly tender. Drinks are really good. Great spot to catch up with a small group. The atmosphere is fun with great music. May have to wait for larger groups, as most of the tables, seating area are more accommodating to parties of 4 of less. read more

Dullboy - Octopus - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I can't remember much but from I remember I like it- it had good drinks. I was recommended this place by someone earlier that night.

This place is marvelous. Sat in the back yard and the ambiance was superb. It was a bit loud in the back, we even got loud environment alert on our Apple Watch but otherwise, lovely. The service was excellent, every staff member was very polite and courteous. I had Lolita to drink and it was mixed to perfection, the slice of cucumber paired nicely with the cocktail. We ate the crab cakes, shrimp tacos, and hanger steak skewers, all tasted marvelous! Definitely visit. read more

This was our first time visiting and the service was outstanding! Our server, Cassandra was Amazing!!! It was difficult to decide what to order because the food and drink menu has so many good choices so we ask Cassandra to recommend our drinks and food selection and she did not disappoint. All of the items she suggested was awesome. This will be our go to spot, good service, music and chill vibes. 5 Stars!!! - be sure to make reservations because space is limited. read more

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Food and drinks were great! The decor, the vibe and our server Cassandra, made it amazing! Definitely will be going back. read more

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My friend and I dropped in for food and drinks a few weeks ago and had a great time. We really enjoyed our small plates and cocktails. Their cocktail list was interesting and the cocktails had just the right amount of alcohol. We shared the coconut crab buns and the duck fat tater tots. The coconut crab buns had amazing flavor. I had never had crab that way before and I loved it. The tater tots were super fun. They were the most gigantic tots ever. Loved the writing/literature theme going on as well. We sat right next to a typewriter on the wall! Taste | 4.5 Atmosphere | 4.5 Presentation | 4 Service | 4 OVERALL | 4.5 read more

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The stars of the night were undoubtably the stuffed clams. And the fried artichoke. There was only one vegan option for main courses, the quinoa. Quinoa flavor profile was a major snooze. There was no seasoning present. The dish would have benefitted from some citrus and brightness to bring out some flavor. This main course fell far short of the quality of the appetizers. The drinks were very small but very strong. I was not impressed by the ophelia. It was a bit too strong for me. The Elsa was better, it's frozen style complimented the natural heat of the strong alcohol pour. I really liked the silverware. The venue had great variety including a nightcluby dark room and a nice backyardy patio. read more

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I apparently missed the train where everyone else in the area came here lol but finally made it over last night. The outside took a second to realize it was the place the signage is a little subtle if you're not paying attention. But the typewriters are some sort of marker at least. We got in around 6:30 and there were maybe 2-3 other tables but otherwise the place was pretty empty. They ask if you have a reservation so you can make one from resy or their website. As the place got busier the service did start to go off the rails. Though our server was very friendly and personable, the kitchen ended up slackin and sending out our orders in pieces. If it were a first date I would have been eating my main course entirely before my date got his at all. So that is my main gripe. Especially for the price of the food/drinks They have a decent menu not over crowded with stuff. Simple and to the point. Got the steak tartare, very flavorful. It came with little salty chips and a fruit jam on the side and a quail egg on top. All the different textures and sweet/salty combos worked very well. The arepas, I was anticipating to be dry but actually held their tenderness. Again well seasoned meat but the arepa itself needed some salt. Came out on a slate slab which was cute. I got one of those canned cocktail things. It was okay. It was supposed to be peach but honestly tasted like a Jack and soda so probably pass on that next time. My main dish was the octopus, not chewy or rubbery, the potatoes were great. A little heavy on all the different cream bs squirts lol but over all liked the dish a lot. Only downside was this was the part of the night getting closer to 7 and the place started to fill up. Waited for a little to be polite but after my husband and I realized his lobster Mac and cheese wasn't coming out anytime soon I began to eat. Lobster Mac and cheese while tasty and a decent portion size, for a $6-$8 up charge, had almost no lobster. They throw a half a tail shell on top and sprinkle some bread crumbs but let me tell you.... There were maybe 3-4 tiny tiny pieces floating around in that soupy mess lol. Might come back if in the area but for cocktails and that steak tartare mostly. read more

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The ambiance in this place is so dark and moody and def a good date spot or just nice night out night out w your friends. The drinks were also pretty good and the food! read more

Dullboy - Octopus - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Cayooooote place for apps and drinks! The outside patio was a perfect spot for our mother/daughter day, and the host John was SO nice and attentive that he deserves a shout out! My boyfriend and I came a few months ago for a romantic date night inside, and it was nice to experience the totally different atmosphere on the patio in the summer. I will definitely return again! read more

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Loved the vibes and energies at dullboy. The staff was super friendly and nice. We came here for drinks and had a fun time. I honestly would have stayed all night if I could! The decor was unique as well and fun! read more

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Nice spot for cocktails (most are $12-14). While we did not sit inside I do love the atmosphere. Currently there is indoor and outdoor dining and honestly, both are nice it's hard to choose! You can take the indoor option and be in a classy looking spot with an awesome book wall. Or you can be outside in a colorful backyard space. Lastly for food, we only tried the arepas ($14) which were good. Our stay here was short BUT I'm already thinking about my next visit and what drink I would pick. Can't wait to be back, Dullboy. read more

Are you in the mood for a mixologist type cocktail? Well, this old-school modern day speakeasy is the answer, baby! Our group of 15 got weather down to only 6 of us on a Tuesday day night in November, but the action inside was warm and inviting. As soon as you enter, you get that dark old school speakeasy fell with a fairly small L-shaped bar would glorious top shelf liquor bottles to satiate the pallet. A spectacular offering of old world meat new drinks that will leave you licking your lips for more. I specially loved their Mezcal and tequila options, but I saw some spectacular bourbon drinks, and a new take on an old fashion. Many unique appetizers including octopus, artichoke, intriguing, deviled eggs, along with an old take on mac & cheese with sandwich offerings to keep your tun-Tim full as the drinks flow down the gullet. The place is dark, but clean in the service was spectacular. I could go on, but this is the type of place you have to experience for yourself with your own takeaways, I highly recommend. read more

Five star cocktails and ambiance. The room is comfortable and staff is helpful and attentive. The cocktails are well balanced and tasty. The food is average. The fried chicken sandwich was disappointing. The small chick portion was lost between the bread. We will return for cocktails, but have dinner elsewhere. read more

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They really know how to make cocktails Seriously. Don't Waste your time anywhere else Their food menu is top notch as well! What tops all of the above is the service provided From the moment I entered, everything has been smooth sailing. Such a positive and fun environment. Shout out to Damon, Josh, Francisco and Richie (and definitely the rest of the dullboys) - fucking perfect Also, the playlist is straight fire. Definitely shout out to Alex. 90's nostalgia. Bring it. New regular alert! read more

We sat at a super cozy booth in the front. So many speciality drinks to choose from and plenty of food items that met our dietary restrictions. Great music and service. The crudo tacos and coconut shrimp were my favorite. read more

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Favorite late night cocktail night cap in the area. The beverage program is fresh and exciting! I came for Negroni week and nothing disappoints. Definitely come for an intimate setting. The food as well is amazing if you come earlier in the day. I personally love the burger. read more

Here is my review from couple months back when I finally got to visit Dullboy on its off hours! One of my high school friends who just moved to NYC decided to visit me in Jersey City, so why not stop by one of the most popular places I wanted to try! We ordered two cocktails from their summer list and ordered the Bone Barrow Appetiser and also Chicken nugget appetizer. Everything was delicious. I really enjoyed my drink although I don't remember what it was called, and the chicken appetizer was great. We really enjoyed the bone marrow as well but I think we got unlucky because our bone marrow was pretty small. Overall I absolutely love this place. Writing this review makes me want to visit this place again to try all the other foods now that I am not on a diet! read more

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The drinks are worth getting a reservation for. They have a small food menu with most bites being average at best. The star of the show is the extensive cocktail menu. Each cocktail has interesting ingredients and even more interesting tastes. read more

Dullboy was our first choice for dinner reservations however, couldn't get a table due to availability. The menu looks phenomenal and hope to try a couple of plates soon! We did get a chance to stop in for some after dinner drinks. As I sat there, I understood why we weren't able to reserve. Inside of Dullboy is quaint and compact. The number of available tables are limited. I really liked the setting here. It's a great place for dates and small groups as the lights are dim, has awesome music playing in the background - definitely sets the mood. I ended up ordering a hot toddy to wrap up the night. There was no skimping on the alcohol. read more

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Love this place. All the 90's hip hop you could ask for, delicious cocktails, warm vibes, good service, and delicious small bites. I had the Ophelia and the Corita to drink. The Ophelia was my favorite. You'd be into it if you like sweet drinks. We got the Korean chicken bites, deviled eggs, lobster dumplings, and tuna tacos. Everything was delicious. Korean chicken bites were my favorite. Super crunchy with a delicious sauce. Lobster dumplings were my least favorite because the fried shell overpowered the lobster. A+ experience. New fav Jersey City bar. read more

This place is somewhere you might accidentally walk by. I'm happy I just so happened to accidentally walk by. I came by a Sunday night, it's very intimate but it is loud in here. I ordered the penicillin as a drink. Most of their craft cocktails are dark liquor based. I didn't mind but keep that in mind. I was a little hungry so I ordered the octopus. It was very tasty and had a kick of spice to it. They have an assortment of small snacks, medium snacks, and then an entree. It's a great spot for a date night. The bartender was super attentive especially with a full bar. I would come back. read more

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It's very good. Get the chicken sandwich and thank me me later. I also like the spot. It's a good date night.

Love love love this place! Super delicious food & cocktails, friendly staff and trendy interior. I miss the sweet window booth seat inside! But ate dinner on the backyard patio last night. Ordered the burger and octopus. SO GOOD! Also I tried the Last Word cocktail. Very refreshing. The back patio is super colorful, quaint and cute. I def recommend trying here! read more

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