Best family restaurant experience we have had in years. Kids orders came fast, perfectly portioned…read moreand we never had to ask for anything. Our server knew to have sharing plates, extra napkins, ketchup (lol) . The view is stellar and is perfect for distracting toddlers. Espresso martini is perfect! (What a surprise!) not too sweet and tasted like real coffee was used. Crab cakes are consistently delicious with remoulade that will make you want to drink it. Fish sandwich hits everytime and always always order the calamari for appetizer. Consistent, swift, tasty, and service is perfect for young families.

3.5 stars I had seen…read morepictures of On the Deck courtesy of a few friends that had been to the restaurant and bar on the harbor. It always looked like such a cool place, and I had been really interested in checking it out. I finally made it there the other day, after a brief afternoon at a local beach. When we arrived around 6:30 pm on that Friday evening, we could see that the back deck was very full and that the parking lot was also close to capacity. We were able to, thankfully, grab a spot and walked over to the restaurant, climbing the stairs to the second floor where we met the hostess. We were told that the wait for outdoor seating was 40-minutes, while indoors was 30-minutes. Glancing around, the inside dining room was casual and nautically-themed. The tables and bar were bustling. The balcony was just as busy, but offered live music, so we determined that it would be worth waiting the additional time and added our name to the list. In the meantime, we decided to hang by the outdoor bar but were unable find a spot. Thankfully, a duo was vacating one of the few high-top tables in the bar section, which were first-come, first-serve. We grabbed that table and settled in to watch the beautiful sunset over the boats docked in the harbor. The staff and the few patrons we encountered during our visit were all very friendly, which only emphasized the laidback vibe of the waterside venue. The food, however, was mediocre at best. When our dinner was delivered, we did not receive any silverware, so we had to grab that from the bar, which was also from where we had placed our order. I had requested the Pan-Seared Salmon, which was well-cooked and served with thin stalks of asparagus, dry jasmine rice, and a huge amount of buttery garlic herb sauce. It made sense that the fish was served in a bowl, because there was so much greasy butter that it would have leaked all over if it was on a flat plate. Thankfully, the bartender had given me a few side plates, so I was able to move my food out of the oily bowl. My friend also had some issues with her meal. Her cup of New England Clam Chowder was flavorful, but watery and mostly broth. Her Fried Flounder Sandwich was heavily breaded and served with an unripe tomato and mushy, oily fries. From a beverage perspective, they had surprisingly interesting cocktails, but I was thrilled to see my favorite beer, Kane Head High, on tap. We simply loved the view, live acoustic tunes from P.D. Brody, and the overall relaxing atmosphere. However, we felt that the food could have been better executed. The menu offered all kinds of seafood and higher-end bar food, but the preparation left something to be desired.

SEA BRIGHT: Normally a members-only club, Driftwood Tiki Bar has a new name and new owners and we…read moreare so happy they are back open because it is such a special dog friendly spot. The tiki bar is open to the public from after Labor Day through before Memorial Day weekend and leashed and friendly dogs are allowed! (In the summer, it is only for members of the Driftwood Cabana Club.) The tiki bar is an enclosed building with temperature controls and oceanfront views! There is also outdoor seating on the deck. They offer a food menu and a full bar, and will bring a dog bowl out if you need one! Take a stroll on the private beach with your pup and just have a chill day watching the game on their TVs.

The Driftwood Tiki bar is open to the public from Late September thru Early May, during the summer…read moreseason it is open to the members of the Driftwood beach club only. The Driftwood tiki bar offers live music and lite bites including Chicken wings, burgers, ribs and a great rendition of French onion soup. My wife sat at the bar and had great service while listening to the band. The food was very good, they have an onsite smoker and put out some excellent bbq. Plenty of parking and it has wonderful views of the beach. Plenty of outdoor seating and about 15 barstools inside if the weather is poor. Check it out

MONMOUTH BEACH: The Tiki Bar is a seasonal waterfront tiki bar and grill offering stunning marina…read moreviews, refreshing drinks, and a laid-back, tropical vibe. Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, it is the perfect place to soak up the sun, enjoy bay breezes, and unwind with live music, tasty bites, and friendly bartenders. Plenty of seating makes it easy to kick back and stay awhile.

We came here in July to see a band play... kinda indistinct to find. It's set along side a port…read moreacross from two restaurants: the Channel Club Marina and the Beach Tavern. This Tiki Bar is opposite these two venues to the right. In the summer at night, the boardwalk to the Tiki Bar is lovely. A nice soft breeze, with lit yachts and quiet waters. At the entrance, you get carded & enter a social arena with filled high tops, chit chattering occupied tables, a busy bar and a dance pool party with a live band. We found a nice quiet corner high top overlooking the waters. Kitchen was closing early & got a few specialty well drinks and an order of their korean fried calamari. The drinks were generous, naw mean lol and that calamari was so0o good. I've never tried an a korean bbq drizzle on fried calamari & it was absolutely delish that we ordered a second. Would deff laaave to come back next summer & enjoy a sunset here with a plate of that calamar !!

A fun place to stop into for an after dinner drink. Friendly bartender, lively patrons, and quirky…read moredecor. Even bought a tank top with their name on it as a souvenir.

Haven't tried the food but came here with some friends for drinks. The bar is open until 2 AM…read more(sidenote I noticed that the clock by the bar is 10 minutes ahead). Classic dive bar feel, staff was friendly and knew/had good conversations with a lot of the regulars. FYI they are quite strict with the close time and shuffle everyone into the small vestibule/ make them go around the back to exit.

Summer vibes , would love to come at night. Arrived fresh out of the beach 4'sh....Food truck to…read moreyour right and the bar on the back. Plenty of seating and beautiful water views. The food was fresh and tasty but the but the cocktail was a bit weak.

For the past two summers, I had seen loads of pictures for The Seafarer Bar and all of its…read moremarina-side glory. Well, I was finally able to check it out recently with a friend, and we both immediately fell in love with the place. The bar was at the end of a long parking lot and offered several different areas. There was a tented space with picnic tables, a sand-covered lagoon with couches and firepits, a pier with loads of dining tables, a small space for their frequent live music, a giant bar, and many other lounge chairs scattered about. The bar offered a variety of beers, wines, cocktails, and even mocktails. My Aperol Spritz was robust and well-balanced. We also ordered food from Cuts & Catch, which was a food truck and grill near the entrance to the bar. Their menu supposedly changes often, but they focus on both surf and turf items. When we arrived around 7:30 pm on a Saturday evening, a majority of the menu was already sold out. In some ways, that helped ease the selection process, but it also meant that a few of the things that had appealed to us (chicken kebabs, for instance) were no longer an option. We each ended up getting an order of the Fried Fish Tacos and shared a Shrimp Cocktail. The tacos were served in portions of three. The small corn tortillas were wrapped around large pieces of crispy, flaky fish tenders and a cabbage slaw. We both thought they looked basic, but they tasted phenomenal! The raw bar dish included five jumbo shrimp with a side of cocktail sauce. The shellfish were plumb and very fresh. We were still a bit hungry after these items, especially since we had spent the day at the beach, so we also shared an order of fries for the ride home; the thin, crisp fries were perfectly salted and simply delicious. The live music and views of the sunsetting over the marina made for a lovely atmosphere, and the excellent food and drinks made the experience that much better. We cannot wait to return!

There are few places left that still carry the quiet pulse of history. Murphy's Tavern is one of…read morethem. You walk down the old steps and the air changes cooler, darker, with the scent of wood and whiskey soaked into the walls. It feels honest, like a place built for men and women who have seen enough of the world to appreciate something simple and true. The story on the wall tells of Prohibition and rumrunners, of Mary Murphy and the river that once hid her secrets. You can still feel that in the glass you hold. The On a Yacht bourbon cocktail has the right burn, softened with mint and peach, the kind that lingers like a good memory. The Blackberry Bramble is bright and sharp, a summer night in a tumbler. You don't come to Murphy's for polish or pretense. You come because it feels alive, because the ghosts of the past sit quietly beside you, raising a glass in approval. A tavern like this doesn't chase the world it waits for those who still know how to listen.

Bartender was very upbeat & friendly. Drinks were great. Provided pop corn. Munched on pigs & the…read moreblanket, perfectly browned

Good place to relax, have a drink, listen to music. I've…read morebeen a few times. Parking can be tough. Staff is good. $20 to go on the weekends. Reduced after 5pm. They have live music bands and they are usually good. I'll come back.

I do not like having to serve myself, but I have to admit we had some food there yesterday that was…read morereally good. I am a vegetarian and they made the tastiest veggie quesadilla a nice fat one served it with salsa and chips. I did request some sour cream also we also got some of the best onion rings I've ever had someone else in my party. Got the blackened fish sandwich. It was actually a nice choice and came with onion and tomato and avocado on it. I would definitely eat there again.

Pretty good spot overall, big fan of the overpriced vape and zyn machine, food was alright my buddy…read moreclaims good bar food overall good enough and was affordable

Great local place to sit down. I have a couple of beers watch TV. Talk to some nice people. The…read morebartenders are always good. The food is always great. Definitely a place I'd like to go to fairly frequently and will be returning to very soon.