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.)

Debbie is our favorite bartender. Always so friendly and we never pay a dime! Food is good. Highly…read morerecommend this place!

It's a Tavern. We…read morestopped in for a quick bite. The food was just ok. The rotisserie chicken was very dry. Great service though and the live band was awesome.

For a quick reasonable meal, this hole in the wall does sandwiches right. Their forbidden chicken…read moreis an award winner.

Incredible sandwiches! Got the Caesar and the vodka parm sandwich and they were both amazing. So…read moredelish!!!!

My DJ company rented the upstairs room for a Meet and Greet with some prospective clients and…read moreeverything was awesome. The look and feel of the room is super cool and the staff treated our clients perfectly. Plus everyone raved about the beer! We'll definitely be back in the near future

Came here yesterday for the annual Belmar Seafood Fest. We come early, order all our food, put it…read moreon ice, and then go to Klein's for their happy hour and usually order sushi (pretty good) and drinks ($7/$9 sushi and Burger sliders, waffle and other fries $4), $6 well drinks $7 house wines.) After extending our stay to enjoy the view, with one more drink each, I wanted to check this place out. The not so friendly female bartender advised me there was a private party on the first floor and to go upstairs by stairs or elevator. Okay. So, anyway, I notice in the elevator there's a 3rd floor (roof top) and wanting to prolong our day out, I say, hold the elevator while I take peek on the rooftop venue. Very inviting, so we go to the rooftop, not crowded, and the bartender was fairly quick to take my beer order. I like IPA's and had a hazy, which she suggested. We sit across from a couple on the couch. I decide on lobster roll sliders. I have a feeling it'll take forever for a server to approach, so I order at the bar and point to where we're sitting and pay in advance. The food comes quickly and I have my cash tip ready and the server very sweetly accepted it. The bread was delicious. Not so much lobster, but the bread and combo made it very tasty. $20 for 6. I wouldn't buy if hungry, but it was a decent appetizer, if a bit pricey, during these crazy times and crazy prices we're all experiencing now Our companions (we were sitting in one of the couch area conversational pits) mentioned his partner was unaware he was paying $17 a pop for a glass of white wine, and had just plunked down $34 for two barely half glasses of wine. Um, no. My beer was the usual expected price. The lobster sliders were on soft, tender, fresh mini rolls that were slightly sweet, like "Hawaiian" bread. Decently priced beer. Enjoyable views. And I took special notice that the barriers were slightly above waist high (I'm 5'6") with plenty of space between the barriers and the ground below - just in case your drunk a* decides you can fly. Lol! Good choice! Nice views. Bathroom was clean, but I can imagine the nightmare when packed, as there were only two unisex bathrooms. The Xtra levels would, hopefully take up any slack. A lot of beer houses do not serve food in NJ, so that's a plus. I would definitely check this place out again or go the first time, especially with a date!

Went for the music and ended up eating dinner. The Elbow Room is a cute beachy venue. Our service…read morewas excellent. The spicy vodka rigatoni was delicious. Will be back for both the food AND entertainment.

Great spot to grab a drink in Bradley Beach. We popped in for happy hour and the had a great deal -…read morea drink and a snack for $10! Highly recommend the Tater Tachos. Delicious! Staff were super friendly! Bar space is somewhat cramped, but that's to be expected at a place called The Elbow Room :D

Service was great and friendly. Food was delicious. Portions were large. They also have a kids…read moremenu. $11 for a 16 ounce margarita! Great outdoor area. Close to beach. Will definitely be back when in the area.

Absolutely terrible ! No hostess, no server, a stoned bouncer and a wasted bartender . We used to…read morelove this local place but never again !

I have heard about the pork roll egg and cheese here so came to try. It was a straightforward…read morerendition of the sandwich. Decent is the best way to describe it. Nothing special. It seems to be a popular place maybe off novelty. Not dying to go back but wouldn't be upset if I did.

Great place for breakfast. Super casual, old school deli/breakfast place. Lovely people / Family…read moreowned/operated.

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.