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    Jalopy Tavern

    4.2 (49 reviews)
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    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual

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    The entrance at night
    Vaughn F.

    Jalopy Tavern is the social nexus of southern Columbia Street Waterfront District. There's a lot of history and culture imbued in this establishment, and it anchors the neighborhood. The live music is some of the finest blues and folk you'll find in this city. Add in cheap drinks and a solid food menu, it's easy to see why Jalopy attracts a steady and regular clientele of locals. The facts: it's a ten minute walk from the F/G at either Carroll or Smith-9th, or you can ride the bus. Cash only, though there is an ATM on premises. As of right now you can dine outdoors, either street-side or in the backyard, or at a booth inside. Sorry, bar seating is still off-limits. Beers start at $4/bottle for Miller Lite and High Life, though on a recent rainy night they were sold out of the former and I don't much care for the latter. Instead, a cold pint of Yuengling ($5) hit the spot. All the kegs are fresh from Jalopy's reopening on April 1st, so get some drafts while the getting's good. As for food, can't go wrong with the french fries. Jalopy's fries are some of the best in the area. Get them as fish and chips alongside several tender portions of flaky cod; splash some malt vinegar and squeeze a lemon then go to town. The fries can also be ordered alone or with a burger. The Jalopy Burger is a meaty majesty that features a thick beef patty topped with bacon, cheese, onions, and jalapeños. I ordered my burger rare, just to see if the kitchen would do it, and they did. Delicious. I like the nachos, too, though I actually prefer the smaller, cheaper version rather than the fully loaded edition. The chicken quesadilla special was also flavorful and filling, while the vegan roasted veggie bowl presented a potentially healthier alternative to all the fried and grilled foodstuffs. In some ways, Jalopy combines the best elements of both gastropubs and dive bars, offering quality fare in a modest, no-frills setting. Live music gives the place soul and character. The service is reliable, though the staff can get a bit stretched during peak hours: BE PATIENT and TIP WELL.

    Soupy Mac n cheese
    Lucy M.

    An absolute gem of a bar and music venue, one of only dedicated venues for folk, bluegrass, and Southern music in the city. Old NY charm, local art, cozy booths, dim lighting, tons of characters and staff that treats you like family. My only gripe is the food is downright bad much of the time, the mac n cheese in particular was most recently served with mushy overcooked noodles in a sea of completely liquid cheese. The menu has lots of Cajun call outs (and you'll often hear a New Orleans classic played in the background!), but I've never been happy veering into anything except french fry territory. Not a big deal to me as that's not why I come, but something to keep in mind if you arrive hungry.

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    Aly M.

    This place was everything I wanted and more. The food was so good I'm still thinking about it today. The tater tots were like mashed potatoes on the inside, the Mac and cheese balls were juicy in the inside, crispy on the out and the veggie empanada stole the show - sooo delicious. On top of that this place has great live music and has been a bar since the 1930s! The mirror and refrigerators behind the counter are original.

    Chicken sliders
    Yucca F.

    One staff handling all restaurant and bar orders. Patience! You'll get served. Chicken sliders with salad. The mayo or pickle had a tiny kick (spice) to it. Enjoyed my sliders. Didn't order a drink. The place is small not meant for large groups. If you're in a rush to see a concert, dong worry. You can bring your food and drink to the music venue next door.

    Just a little decor
    Dawn A.

    This place was a pleasant surprise. Very small place and decent menu. I loved the atmosphere and the waitress was very nice. Food was ok. We had fried chicken sliders which were just ok. There was a lot of bread. Also, we had piled high nachos and have to say wasn't much piling going on. That was a disappointment. I would definitely go back to try other things. I really liked the atmosphere. They also have live music.

    The Sunday night vibe with some nice live music

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    9 years ago

    Great selection of beer. Great atmosphere and service for this part of town. Chicken sliders were excellent.

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    Ask the Community - Jalopy Tavern

    Is this place open at all? I've been calling but no one answers- and I walk by but it always looks closed.. no COVID updates?

    They reopened April 1st. Current listed hours should be correct, you can also check their Instagram for more information.

    Is this place still open? They are not answering their phone & their email bounced.

    Yes, I visited this place last week. Still the same bar.

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    Review Highlights - Jalopy Tavern

    It is worth the hike of getting out to red hook (though in a car not bad at all!) Always great music playing every night of the week next door at the Jalopy Theater.

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    Lundy Bros

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    4.7
    (37 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    Outdoor seating
    Live music

    I celebrated my son's bday dinner last night. I was running a little behind due to traffic. I…read morecalled to let them know. A really nice lady answered and was so sweet. When we walked in, we got the warmest welcome from her. Her name is Debbie. I have a 10yrs old also and she immediately started having a conversation with her. When she sat us in the dinning room, she let us know there were 2 servers for the night with a 1 bus boy. She mentioned them by name and I loved that. We were attended to by Keith. He was such a gem. He recommended so really great choices for us. This is what we had. For drinks, my husband and my son had the Red Hook which they loved. I don't drink so I had the Captain Jack Mocktail. Appetizers- Seafood Tower and Rhode Island Calamari. OMG the calamari is a must try. It has a little kick but you will thank me later. I little heat never hurt nobody. Dinner- we all shared the Gala Apple Salad, Porter House, Linguini and Clams, Lundy's Potatoes, and Mac and Cheese. Dessert- The Butterscotch Sundae my daughter hogged, and the Lundy's Huckleberry Pie. Now let me tell you. I do not eat huckleberry pie, but that one, I could not believe how tasty. The crust was hard and sweet and the filling had the right flavor. Not too sweet or tart. All throughout dinner my husband and my son kept saying how great the food was. It was truly amazing and the service was great, with only 3 working and staying attentive to several tables. I would definitely come back. Maybe for a girls night next time.

    The original Lundy's was part of my youth and I'm happy see a new generation of this restaurant…read more Food and service was great. It's a bit of a hidden location and I hope more folks will find this restaurant.

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    Ladies night.
    Extensive wine list.
    Extensive wine list.
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    Jey Diner

    Jey Diner

    4.8
    (53 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    We were staying in the neighborhood and trying to find a spot within walking distance for dinner…read more After wandering around for awhile, we landed on Jey Diner after walking past. This spot has a handful of tables and while we were there, quite a few to-go orders were picked up as well. Though we were the only diners, so I assume it's more of a breakfast/brunch spot. The menu is rather expansive with options from breakfast to lunch and dinner. After studying the menu, we opted for the Veggie Burger and the Meatball Parm Po'Boy. Our food was ready in about 20 minutes, which seemed a little long as we were the only diners, but we were not in a rush so it was fine. As the restaurant was unassuming, I honestly had pretty low expectations, but we both really enjoyed our meals. It was definitely large portions and really flavorful. My fiance said the Meatball Parm Po'Boy was delicious and I appreciated that the veggie burger seemed to be made in house as it was falling apart (in a good way) and you could distinguish some of the veggies. I ended up only eating about half of my burger and took the rest for lunch the next day and it held up well.

    Tiny little place, lightly decorated with Mexican themes. Came here based on Yelp's high ratings…read moreand it certainly lived up to praise. If you're looking for fanfare, this ain't the place. But if you're looking for some excellent, straight forward, wonderfully crafted simplicity, this is in your wheelhouse. A quesadilla is a quesadilla, a hamburger a hamburger. Sounds boring? Not when your hamburger and quesadilla are amongst the best you've ever had at any diner, anywhere. Our waitress was very nice and allowed us to dine, unbothered. We ordered a fresh fruit platter for dessert. It included watermelon, mango, grapes, apples, strawberries, etc. very nice, well presented. The dining area certainly belies what happens in that kitchen behind the door. I'll be back to try some more simple, but excellent food.

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    The Corner

    The Corner

    4.3
    (57 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    I found family and culinary excellence on one block. I walk…read morein and I am greeted by name.. The owners also run "The Kettle Black" and "Old School Italian Restaurant". I feel like I am with my Italian friends and family in Corona,NY. There is nothing but love in all three restaurants. They have everything covered. The staff are a beautiful group of "International", young people. The tastes of the food and the creativity, blew my mind. The Crab Cakes are the best I have ever had! Food wise, Bayridge rivals Manhattan. The female staff made me fall in love! They make this old man feel special. Drinks are awesome and inventive.

    visited this establishment on a few different occasions (brunch and dinner service). Certain…read moredishes were overly salted and the others were mediocre. The fried calamari could've been less oily, as this took away from the crunch; also slightly overcooked. Baked clams were decent. Salmon was cooked to perfection. Pizza was great! They reheated for us, since our group was too busy chatting. Desserts - phenomenal! Drinks- ehh. Brunch menu - French toast was decent. The salmon over hash brown , was lacking a touch of something , couldn't pinpoint what was lacking. Chicken and waffles, decent, wasn't the best I've had. Service- jonathan was our waiter during brunch and also our bartender. He's GREAT! During service dinner, we had a female waitress and I felt she lacked attention to details and couldn't flag her down when we wanted something. Overall, service is a hit or miss , I guess? If you're looking for an intimate dinner, nope. Love their vibes and music playing in the background. You might need to "shout"'to hear

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    Jalopy Tavern - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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