This local haunt has friendly staff and flowing drinks. Food is reasonably priced and the menu is simple. The food is standard pub fare but if that is what you want to complement a drink, you get what you expect. Since the venue is popular recognize it gets very noisy and makes it hard to carry a conversation with friends you may be grabbing a drink with. read more

Another incredible meal...burgers best in county maybe even the state!!! Wow..service on point!! read more

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Bar area is filthy. The guy that cooks the food also runs the bar. So he is prepping and cooking your food. Than goes back to making drinks, touching dirty glasses, swiping credit cards, grabbing pens that customers touched, touching the POS kiosk, running his hands through his hair, Than right back to cooking burgers, plating potato chips, grabbing rolls. All without washing hands and no gloves. Never seen hand washing once. The only time they use gloves is when he touches the raw meat. Other than that it is a germ fest. Anytime I've ever seen a bar have a grill at the bar in any other establishment....they always have a dedicated line cook to prevent contamination and concentrate on cooking, line prep, and using proper cleaning techniques.....Burger was nothing special either, too much bread to meat ratio. read more

Visited recently and Frankie's had that divey charm we were hoping it would. They have a grill behind the bar for burgers, hot dogs and wings. We visited during happy hour and got a glass of house Cab ($5), buffalo shrimp ($8) and pulled pork street tacos ($7). Everything was delicious and those HH prices can't be beat! Our server was a bit cranky, but overall took care of us. We'd definitely visit again. read more

Frankie's Bar & Grill - Outside - Bars Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Best local bar around! Burgers at the bar are too notch, probably the best around. Bring your appetite because they are huge!

I have been coming here for years. Burgers, onion rings, ruebens, are always good. Just do not get the turkey hot open sandwich. It is chopped ,shreaded turkey and it is very unappealing. It looks like what you might get at a nursing home if you do not have teeth. At worst it looks like dog food. I asked the waiter,Ryan ( who was a very good server) if this is the usual way it is served. Hs said it was. Anyway, everything else I ever had here over the years was fine. read more

We have been coming here for years until we moved out of state. We returned for a visit and met friends who both ordered Cobb salad and seemed to enjoy it. I ordered steak salad with spinach caramelized onions which were ice cold. Salad would taste better with warm caramelized onions. I asked for no dressing but on the side and the first salad came out drenched. They made a new salad and the steak was cooked perfectly medium. The wine glasses were filthy sticky cloudy and somewhere needs to wash these glasses next time before using dirty wine glasses. read more

PROS: This is a VERY nice place to come and eat. Historic brick walls and windows and bronze ceiling. Food was good, priced well, nice menu variety, and free parking across the street CONS: The waitress had an attitude towards my friend and I which is an absolute turn off. The bathroom is also just a two person bathroom which can cause a line OVERALL: I might come back here cause overall it was amazing, but I hope the server is a bit nicer this time read more

I visited for first time while visiting and weather turned foul. Happy to say that Frankie's was the perfect respite- classic local bar: appropriately mellow lighting, nearby brews on tap, great chowder. So good, in fact, that we returned the next day. Prices reasonable, enjoyed chowder again, will return. read more

Nice atmosphere- very welcoming. Good food selection. Portions large. Potato skins as appetizer was excellent. Most other food choices: meatloaf, chowder, tuna melt were adequate but not memorable. Service was very good. read more

Ate here many times over the years,won't be back,seems like new owners have made too many changes--less specials and higher prices,last time was terrible,wife had chicken,was almost frozen in the middle-service is still excellent but sad to see what has become of one of my favorite places read more

Are you kidding me ? I'm the first person to write a review for Frankies Bar & Grill Point Pleasant, New Jersey I can't believe that to be true but I couldn't find it after a few searches But enough about that... I think I may have had the best burger here that I've had in several years Packed house on a holiday weekend The table turnover is fast here Long waiting lines are seated quickly and the food is out surprisingly fast But don't let the speedy moves scare you...top quality servers handle the pace with no problem at all Top shelf staff Top shelf food I really never thought I could rave about a burger But here I am...and I did Give this place a try when at the Jersey Shore read more

Good service, good food, not too rough on the wallet. We enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere. We'll definitely will be back

It's been a while since I visited the new and improved Frankie's .. the place had amazing food . Atmosphere is simple . Rustic with great old rock tunes on the sound system .. not too loud just perfect . As I write this "can't ya see" is on in the background . I had a fantastic steakhouse salad , picture included . My wife had a handmade bean burger . Drunken clams and clams casino also for apps they were amazing, cup of New England clam chowder was thick and full of clams , also homemade .. if you're looking for a nice retreat without an pretentious this is your joint .. nice bar , friendly service albeit young and learning their craft , yet honestly trying to make folks happy.. highly recommend this place .. read more

Frankie's Bar & Grill - Steakhouse salad .. tenderloin tips on a skewer cost 17$ and tasted amazing !!! - Bars Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Erin was a amazing waitress, very kinda and attentive! Food was pretty good. And wait time was quick in general.

Our Tuna Melt and Cuban sandwiches where delicious. Renee was an excellent waitress. We finished our plate. We never finish our food.

Grill inside the bar area -we got to watch them cook our burger. Neat experience and the bar tenders were attentive and quick. Burger was read more

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I am so sad about what Frankie's has become compared to what it used to be. The food has become so generic and subpar. Almost everyone at my table ordered French onion soup and it was basically water with onions, bread, and cheese. Two burgers ordered were both over cooked. The drunken clams were completely dry. Bread used to be complimentary but we had to buy it. I don't even dare order chicken fingers or French dip any more, even though they were my favorite foods to order here under previous ownership. If you're looking for good service and nostalgic ambiance, this is a good place but the food has lost everything that used to be great about this restaurant. read more

Food was amazing. The best burger I've had at any restaurant in many years. Friendly service and nice environment for a get-together with a bro or an after-beach meal with adult family. Decently priced. read more

solid place bar and restaurant clean and nice menu quality food - nothing we had tasted "bar-like" from soup to burger - all homemade - definitely will be back and highly recommended read more

Always a go to spot when in point pleasant! They are know for their burgers and they don't disappoint. Nice charcoal flavor served with some chips, coleslaw and a pickle. read more

Frankie's Bar & Grill - Cheeseburger - Bars Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

It's become a regular spot when we eat out. The menu range is amazing. Never had a bad bite. Burgers are on point and cooked right in front of you at the bar We usually hit a special too. read more

Went for lunch with my friend. Food is really good. Sat at the bar, I ordered a burger and they cook it right in front of you. My friend had the chicken Frankie and she absolutely loved it. We would definitely go back. read more

We did take out. Nachos were very disappointing. Barely any toppings . Dry chips without Melted yummy cheese. So sad. Burger was good, but poppy seed bun wasn't preferred. Chicken strips and fries good. read more

First time at Frankie's and loved it! Food was really good, service was awesome and loved the vibe! Fun, relaxing and cozy. Will go again soon! read more

This is your typical local all year long borderline dive bar. I say that in a positive way, please. The bar area is usually packed and during happy hour , a buffet is put out, not like the ones I used to see, but at any rate it's a buffet, period. I came in with my friend and we both ordered 10 oz burgers. Rachel served them with chips, cole slaw and pickles. Excellent. No new craft beer varieties. I feel the decor needs a re-do. I have been for dinner in the past. Just plain pub food. read more

Frankie's Bar & Grill - Bars Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

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Great neighborhood bar with 10oz hamburgers cooked at the grill. Good prices, plenty of TV's. What a great place!

Sadly, these days, nothing gets better. Exceptions need to be both noted and celebrated. Today I celebrate the continuation of Frankie's. It's like it used to be only with lines on the parking spots. The burger continues to be one of the best in the shore-area. The renovation was done with a light but knowing hand, and the interior is both the same and a bit nicer. My thanks to the management group who did what needed to be done and left the good parts alone. read more

Tried the grilled chicken tenders this time and I definitely have a new favorite menu item. The tenders were so juicy and delicious and the peanut sauce on the side is so yummy and different than your average honey mustard side. Soooo good!! 10/10 read more

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Frankie's is a nice restaurant/pub in downtown Point Pleasant Beach. We came in for lunch on the day of the Seafood Festival so it was very crowded but our party of 3 was seated within 10 minutes. They had a few specials, including a cheesesteak which I asked about because it was 2:30 and waitress said they had so I ordered it. Went to bathroom and came back to see a menu in front of me and my friends telling me nope, they're all out. That somewhat rubbed me the wrong way but I ordered a Kobe burger on special instead. The Kobe burger tasted and looked just like the other burger that was ordered at my table (as is the case with almost all "Kobe" beef on restaurant menus). It was pretty juicy and cooked medium rare as I requested, the fries were good too. We got a few beers and the check was reasonable for a burger and 2 beers per person. One thing that was kinda gross was the vent above our table was dripping and dripped on my girlfriend three times. The last time right on her chicken sandwich, luckily she was done but that's pretty gross and part of the reason I'm giving 3 stars instead of 4. Overall, I'd return for a sandwich and a beer when I'm in the area. read more

Frankie's Bar & Grill - "Kobe" Burger and fries ($11.95) - Bars Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

I was afraid, I'll admit it. I've been coming here for years, almost since they opened. Alas, I moved away. I would stop In from time to time. The burgers were always THE BEST! About 2 years ago I stopped in, and the burger was okay. Last year I stopped in and they were closed. They had been sold! Would I lose my favorite go to burger bar? Alas, I was pleasantly surprised. The bar at noon had plenty of seats, and I got worried. But now I guess they are a hidden gem. Not only was this burger good, but it's the best I've had in a LONG time. And that's saying a lot! And to boot, they left the place mostly unchanged. Needlessly to say, I will be traveling here more frequently to enjoy this gem of a tavern, and you should too. Thank you new owners for saving this gem! read more

Great atmosphere excellent service at the bar. If you're not a bar person, sit at the table. But the fun is at the bar. Food is top shelf and I have been coming to Frankie's for 20 years. Happy hour 12 to 6 pm. Very nice place. read more

Frankie's Bar & Grill - Jersey Burger - Bars Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

So we were expecting the normal menu and didn't get it. It has always been good bar food and great with kids. Simple burger menu with a few entrees. They really need to update the website to reflect the limited menu. Food was overall good. read more

This wasn't my first visit here and definitely won't be my last. This burger was quite delicious and the bacon was perfectly cooked with nicely melted cheese. Add a side of BBQ sauce and you have perfection on a plate! read more

Frankie's Bar & Grill - Bacon cheeseburger - Bars Near Me - Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Good hardy pub food. Not just "bar" food. Traditional favorites like meatloaf, great sandwiches and fish. Always pleasant service.

Often when I read one-star reviews, they are the product of poor service. This one-star review is because of really bad food. We arrived to a half hour wait during peak summer season. Not bad wait time considering. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive. That's where the pleasantries end. Our food was bad. Beyond bad. We ordered soup as an appetizer which tasted canned. For our entrees, we ordered the penne vodka, which tasted like Mac-n-cheese with some unflavored canned tomato sauce mixed in. "Tasted" is actually a misnomer because it was tasteless. I understand that ordering Italian based dishes outside of an Italian restaurant is a risk, but this dish wasn't even close to edible. Horrible. So let's talk about something safe...BLT. Our very nice waitress asked whether we wanted white, wheat or pumpernickel toast. We ordered one with white toast and one with wheat. Both were served as white toast (oh well, no biggie). The toast was black it was so burned. When you took a bite, it actually cut the roof of your mouth it was so hard. Complete fail. On one of the most simple culinary tasks in the world...toast. I've never disliked anything that has bacon in it until this meal. Seriously...how do you mess up bacon sandwich. The Kobe burger was great. This was the lone success. It was big and juicy and cooked well. It was also $16 so it was expensive for a burger. This burger gets this restaurant it's lone star and is the only thing I'd order if I came back, which I won't. Go somewhere else read more

Frankie USED to have the best burger but new management trying to save money has changed the meat and size of their burgers, such a disappointment what a loss of an old school tradition. read more

The ambience was a a little over crowded. The service was on point. The burger I ordered was just okay. I most likely will be back to give it a second try. read more

This place is all about the total experience! If you are able to find a seat at the bar (which is rare to come by), snag it! You'll love being entertained by the grill in the center where you can watch burgers, dogs and bacon transform into their final products. There's a great, energetic vibe surrounding the bar and plenty of TVs to keep you entertained if you are dining alone. Food-wise, my favorites were the grilled buffalo chicken tenders and the open faced tuna melt. Dont' judge that they serve most grill plates with ruffle potato chips straight out of the bag - it's just who they are. They also have a great selection of draft and craft beers as well as wines and cocktails. Frankie's is a place where you can come to sit, socialize, take your time and be comfortable without feeling rushed. They also play a great selection of jams on Friday night :) read more

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Love the ambiance and food is very good! Service and price is good also. Great place to meet friends. read more