Joe&#x27;s Surf Shack

La Sierra is right on Main Street in Belmar so enjoy the off season because they said they're…read morepacked in the summer. Authentic decor and food options and nothing disappoints. You start off with 2 sauces for dipping the complimentary tortilla chips. Not like Tostitos, but thick and crispy! So yummy! Watch out because the sauces have a kick. I ordered a horchata which is great with lots of cinnamon. There's so many drink options from frozen to on the rocks. Full bar is available. Now for the food... I ordered flauntas con pollo and they were perfectly fried, topped with cheese & crema. The best I ever had. My husband got a huge burrito so overstuffed that it's 2 meals. The dinners are plated with guacamole and pico de gallo. The guacamole is so delicious and feels homemade. The pico was bland and lacking something but we'll let that slide. Overall, 10/10 for ambiance, service, portion size, food taste & quality.

Small space with large attitude, a true atmosphere. Noticed many regulars getting greeted by staff…read more Food was fresh and phenomenal spent as much time looking at what every one else got as i did my own food. Bar tender knew their stuff healthy pours not overly crazy on the sour mix in the margaritas. Every table seemed to have at least two margaritas

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Piña colada's excellent

St. Stephen's Green Publick House

4.0(368 reviews)

1.0 mi

If you want authentic Irish comfort food, St. Stephen's Green Publick House feels like you stepped…read moreright into a cozy pub in Ireland. We started with: Irish kettle chips--very addicting! Like nachos but they use kettle chips rather than tortilla chips. A baked Reuben dip (a special)--so cheesy and savory! A soft baked pretzel--perfect for sharing. Came with a spicy mustard! Then came the real Irish classics -- Irish sausage rolls--thick sausage wrapped in a pastry, a great comfort snack. Shepherds pie--a mix of ground beef and lamb. This was savory and perfect for a cold March day! Fish and chips--the BIGGEST fish ever and it was so light and battered well. And if you're a sandwich person, you have to try The Rail Bender which was a huge sandwich with mouthwatering beef brisket, and came with a savory au jus for dipping. For drinks, we went full Irish with their St. Paddy's day specials: Irish Lucky Charm, Irish Maid, and a Jameson Orange Creamsicle that tasted like dessert. If you're looking for the perfect spot to celebrate St. Patrick's Day all year round, this place absolutely delivers. The service was warm and friendly and was a welcoming place in Spring Lake!

Stopped in for a drink. The bartender George was a hoot and we ended up having a few! Made some…read morefriends for the hour we were there. We liked this place!

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Bakes Brewing

4.3(23 reviews)

0.5 mi

100% Five Stars!! They have lagers, IPAs, Double IPAs, and even a Quadruple IPA, and, of course,…read moreStouts. They have outdoor seating in the front and lots of indoor seating. If you have a huge party, they've got you covered with a humongous backroom bar seating. The entire staff there is exceptionally knowledgeable about their craft beers, so it was a pleasure to chat with them about what to order. The IPAs and Double IPAs are very hazy, hoppy, and fruit-forward. Stouts are full-flavored. If you enjoy craft beer, THIS is THE place to go to. You can order and have delivery, or bring outside food to be eaten there.

The beer here is simply outstanding. If you are scouring the Garden State for the best beer…read morepossible, you're in the right spot. But I'll get to that in a moment. The taproom is on another level as well. One might say it resembles a millennial hipster fever dream, but being a millennial myself I say it is incredibly well thought out and designed. Housed in a former manufacturing facility for a company that made military telecommunications equipment, there are so many different spaces all under one roof. A bar in the front room and a bar in the back room. A small 21+ lounge with couches in the front, and a giant 21+ "sports zone" with three giant TV's in the back. Three coolers for beer to go. A large merch area. High top tables. Regular tables. Immaculate bathrooms. This place has it all. My girlfriend and I came out on a Saturday afternoon when the place was packed with families and their kids. There was a toddler in the small 21+ lounge and a baby in the sports zone, and only two people pouring beers so they were unable to notice and do anything about it. We don't mind kids in breweries but be advised if that isn't your thing. To the beer: according to their website, they specialize in hoppy beers. There were 13 beers on tap (with some being slight variations of each other). One lager, four stouts, and the rest IPAs. They don't do flights but will pour you two sample sizes at a time, and you'll need those sample sizes for most beers because the ABV will knock you off your feet. I love IPAs and I can easily say they knocked these out of the park. The standout to me was the Birdie Putt, which they didn't have available in cans to go, so we got a four pack of the Ground Rule Triple instead. Founder Jeff Baker spent years honing his brewing skills in his garage before opening the brewery in 2023, and his dedication and passion really show in all of the beers. We live over an hour away, but we will definitely make the pilgrimage back sometime soon.

Adults only area.

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Heights 27 Bar and Grill

3.9(57 reviews)

0.9 mi

The food was delicious! I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap with ranch, and it was done well. The…read moreservice was great, our server was very kind and the food came out quickly. When they have live music, it does get quite loud so be aware of you have sensitive ears or wanted to do a lot of talking! Though I think other live music is only on certain days.

Fantastic varied menu! Onion soup was delicious. Side options with sandwiches were good. Lots of…read moreparking. Lots of draft beer options and good spirit selection!!

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Draft Beer, cold and delicious. Tap is always fresh unlike a few other establishments.

Weinstein Liquor Store

4.0(1 review)

Hole in the wall liquor store on Main Street. It doesn't look like much but when my husband and I…read morego they always seem to have what we're looking for. They have a good selection of liquor, beer, seltzer, and wine. Everything is fairly priced. There's other liquor stores nearby but we're always able to get in and out pretty quickly!

Boathouse Bar & Grill

3.3(188 reviews)

0.4 mi

The Boathouse is so much fun for live music (every weekend all year long) with great beer selection…read moreon tap. They book quality bands. Super crowded in summer though from Bar A's spillover. All of the bartenders are cool. There's a pool table. For food--very mid. Bar staples that do the job, but won't change your life. French fries are pretty dang good though--very coated and crispy. Boathouse is my go-to for a more low-key fun night out!

Came in the other day and was seated quickly. Not much of a crowd…read more About 40 minutes in we asked what was going on as the food never came. The server told us they were having issues in the kitchen and it would be a while. Wish he told us sooner.. we wouldn't have stayed if we knew the food would take over an hour. When the food arrived, the pizza was cold. Was not good. Would not order. The steak bites were just up there with the pizza. Pass on it. The wings were decent. Good flavor. This place has potential, but was a huge fail for our group.

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Little Red Barn

1.8(4 reviews)

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Very bad business with customers. I made a purchase of $6.40 and noticed on my account, $9.40 was…read moretaken out. I brought this up to the owners who were making accusations that maybe I bought something else, all kind of nonsense. Never experienced anything like this. Also, I noticed that they ring up different prices for the same items. Never under, it is always over. I don't know if this is mistakes on their part or are they doing it intentionally to get more money. I will never go there again.

They are a nice, local family who run the store. Yes, they need to make sure that prices are on the…read moreproducts. I don't like that, but they have what you want. Also, they have to put up with a lot of a-hole summer customers who show up drunk and treat them badly. I get all my deliveries from there and their prices are better than some other Main Street vendors.

McCann's Tavern

3.4(61 reviews)

0.2 mi

Best local spot to not only watch a game or more while eating great food and always service with a…read moresmile! Love this place, we go a lot. They have happy hour everyday from 12 to 6! Where else do you get that. Chef is top notch, makes a mean sauce for the fried zucchini sticks ( always ask for extra!) Soooo good. Garlic steak a winner for sure! Coconut shrimp app is killer and during Happy Hour so reasonable but we would get that after happy hour too very hard to pass up. Daytime all locals, love it.

I want to love this place, but I have to say the staff is never that welcoming. No one acts like…read morethey want to serve you. There is one particular bartender though (female) who is a JOY and always checks up. You will know when you have her, bubbly with a smile. On busy nights it's hard to find a seat. Once you do though, the feel is cozy and charming. Real hometown. The menu has classic bar staples at average to high prices, but usually large portions, tasty, and of quality. The garlic parm wings are a must get. Very meaty with crispy skin and sauce that doesn't lack. Top notch blue cheese with real chunks. French onion soup would also recommend. Have tried other apps here and was never disappointed. They offer some weekday price specials so keep a lookout. Entrees & dessert I have yet to try so still pending... They do live music nightly--can't say it's the top acts of the area. Hit or miss but does the job. It's also the spot to be for St. Paddy's. It's family owned and they give back to the community, so it's worth patronizing.

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Bar Anticipation

2.3(464 reviews)

Fun place - lively, music, dancing. Food is fair at best…read morebut that's not why you go here. Parking is difficult. Bring your ID. Caution- you may experience a lot of drunks.

Me and my friends have always loved going to Bar A on Sundays in the summer because of the cool…read morevibe now the outside bar has some girl bartender who is serving shots and throwing water and hitting people with tortillas in the face. What is going on? It used to be fun there now its just icky.

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The Grand Tavern

4.3(295 reviews)

2.2 mi

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I'm in a mood so I'm gonna go on one today…read more The Grand Tavern is hands down the best restaurant in the area. My husband and I have been going here for years. We don't come as often as we used to because yes it is pricey but I would much rather come here and have a special night with incredible service, food, and drinks than still spend over $100 at another restaurant and get average food. The Grand Tavern is unpretentious, welcoming, entrees offer sizable portions. I have NEVER left hungry. Main complaints I see are price - again, yes it's expensive but it's worth it. Also you can see the menu before you go, how do you not know what you're walking into?? Complaints about the burger. First of all the menu changes seasonally. There's no way their patty is frozen. Everything is FRESH AF. And yeah, American cheese is king on a burger. Again, it's on the menu what did you expect? This is a restaurant that has literally never disappointed. I will always save my pennies for a great night out here. Everyone's entitled to their opinion obviously but entitlement is a hell of a drug. Check out the menu and have a great night.

Terrific food, my cavatelli was great, and the swordfish fresh and tasty. Fun cocktail service…read more (though it's Lent, so I was happy they offer a great NA IPA. The other 5 in my group enjoyed their drinks. Our server took our orders verbally, and all apps and mains came out without a hitch. No menus handed (they ask you to look at their website to choose!) and the menu is small, with specials limited to cocktails. It is dark and quite noisy (they did dial back the loudness after we asked) so keep that in mind.)