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    Library II

    3.1 (321 reviews)
    Closed 3:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    LIBRARY II ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Dining area off the bar
    Mark G.

    Wednesday 5:57pm. 1. Love 1/2 price cocktails at happy hour (3:30-6) for FULL size drink. I also love that the bartenders are pros. PRO TIP...if you are sitting at bar sit between the lights. Edison bulbs are annoying if you are sensitive to that. 2. Salad bar is my bag. Caesar with option of whole anchovies. The other options are just solid choices (large green olives) and multiple bread choices with option of ice cream scoopers of butter. 3. Switch to a glass of red wine. Got a taste before I committed. Solid move by bartender. Wine glasses are perfectly matched for red. 4. $55 Wednesday 10oz filet special. Just wondering if you can order 2 X 1/2 side? Plenty of mashed for 2. 4. Trying to figure out if there is a perfect way to end a close to perfect meal. Amaretto? frangelico? Scotch? Actually I may need to find a cigar on the way home.

    Salad
    Jon H.

    I have been searching for a great happy hour and I think I've finally found my spot (3-6 M-F and half off all drinks)! We were craving a good salad bar and decided to try Library 2 for the first time in years. We went right after work on a Friday and the bar was empty around 3:45pm. By 4:30 the bar was crowded. When we first arrived there was one bartender working but by the time we left they had 3 bartenders making drinks for the bar and for dinner tables. I started with a dirty martini and finished up with a chocolate Manhattan. I loved both but especially the Manhattan. The bartender that made my drinks was great. Super personable and made her rounds often to ensure nobody was waiting for a drink for too long. My dad ordered a few margaritas and my mom had a Cosmo and an espresso martini. Going by what my parents said their drinks were decent but well worth the happy hour prices. Our drinks were between $5.50-$7 each on happy hour which is a great price for martinis and specialty cocktails. I just did the salad bar which I loved. Lettuce was fresh, not wilted, and was constantly being refilled. There were lots of different fresh toppings to choose from and a handful of different loafs of bread that went great with butter. My dad got a NY Strip and my mom got Steak on a Stick (10oz of cubed and marinated filet Mignon and NY strip served with vegetables and baked potato). All of the steak was very tender. The cubed filet and NY strip had great flavor, but my dad said his NY Strip was good but was a bit under-seasoned (still a very good meal though). We will definitely be back and I can go as far as saying that this will be our new happy hour spot. The price we paid for drinks, the salad bar, and two entrees was very reasonable. The service we received was great. The atmosphere was what I envision in a bar when I'm not feeling like sitting in a dive. Overall we had a great experience.

    Lobster Mac and Cheese
    Jim W.

    Was a little nervous giving this place a try but it is literally walking distance from our hotel. Read a few negative reviews but it was a decent crowd so why not lol Food was fantastic. I got the ship and shore, king crab legs and a filet, strip steak, lobster Mac and cheese, stuffed shrimp with crabmeat and a side of creamed spinach. Have enough leftovers for another meal. Only knock is the kitchen was slow, but otherwise a very nice meal.

    Filet Mignon  New York Strip Sauteed Mushroom Caps
    tlo k.

    UNIQUE INTERIOR , SALAD BAR SECOND TO NONE & THE BEST STEAK I HAVE EATEN IN A LONG TIME!!! OK so I just have to let everybody know that I was recommended to go to this restaurant by a coworker who starting dining here over 20 years ago and told me they used to go weekly and they loved it so very much. They said it has been many years since they have eaten here so I told them that I would go and check it out and let them know what I thought! Dinner reservations were on a Saturday night at 7:30 and we were given a table by the salad bar. The hostess took a few moments and chatted with us about the history of the restaurant and asked us where we were from etc.. she was very sweet. Next, The interior is super cool with books, literally wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling, in all of the rooms. The menu was extensive with many appetizers, entrées, side dishes, sauces, and butters. We did a classic Stoli doli martini and Dirty vodka martini to start. We took our time and slowly made our way to the salad bar. The salad bar had Caesar salad that was already premixed in the dressing and whole anchovy fillets available on the side and these fabulous marble rye & pumpernickel croutons. There was wonderful items like beets and artichoke hearts, spinach, hearts of palm, penne pasta salad, potato salad, egg salad, fruit and loaves of bread and butter you could scoop! Our server Kayla was super sweet and told us if it was our first time we could opt to order steaks through the kitchen window where a chef, slices and weighs your filet mignon or NY strip based on your wishes. We selected thyme butter & au poivre butter and a side of mushrooms caps.. We kept it simple since the salad bar was so plentiful. During our dining experience, a manager named Michelle came over and spoke to us and she was lovely as well. The owner stopped by the table as well checked on us and we complimented him on the establishment which he mentioned he took over during Covid. He was so kind and offered us to ask for him if we ever went to their other restaurant THE PUB which I know is famously known in Jersey as well. Last stop was finishing our cocktails at the bar where the bartender took great care of us and we ordered the Apple Cobbler, divine... start to finish a stellar experience!!! Must try more menu items!!! Just wish I was off to enjoy their happy hour at some point which I hear is awesome!!! Please go to this place!!! You won't be disappointed!

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    Perfect in every way!! Salad Bar is EXCEPTIONAL! Seating is prompt and waitresses are professional

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    Food is very good. A bit pricey but after you eat then you realize it's worth the visit

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    Unique ambiance, great food, and an awesome salad bar. Who said salad bars are passe'? This one is GREAT!

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