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    R Bar

    4.3 (138 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Classy
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Entrance to the backyard
    Patrick K.

    What a gem this place is filled with locals. They have live music and a cool and cozy atmosphere inside as well as outside. The food and drinks are amazing and the service is spot on. Our server Lisa was so lovely and kind and made sure we were not forgotten outside. We had the Blue Crab Beignets, Steak Frites Au-Pouivre and Gumbo, all very well executed and tasty! We will definitely come back! We miss you already Lisa!

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    Colleen P.

    You need the pork chop. I always have a great time here and theres usually live music when I go. Service is great and they really do the most to accommodate you. The most recent time I've come, I sat on the back patio for dinner. It was a great vibe for the nice weather. There was live music but it was crowded and I appreciated the outdoor ambiance. The pork chop was fantastic, as usual. Deviled eggs are also always good. Great drink/wine menu.

    Drinks: bubbles & brine; tasteful nudes; kill-devil punch
    George C.

    A slice of the south up here in New Jersey! We sat in back patio and it was really nice. Like being in New Orleans or Austin or cute parts of Florida. There was nice country/folk music playing (we apparently just missed the live music session) and lots of umbrella covered tables. The drinks are pretty good here and are nicely sized. We got the Tasteful Nudes, Aperol Blitz, Kill-Devil Punch, and Bubbles & Brine. We all enjoyed our drinks - I really liked my Kill-Devil Punch. Food was good as well and kind of runs with the southern theme. The shrimp tacos were seasoned to perfection. The crawfish tacos were good as well (though the shrimp was better). Our friends got the French dip with the au jus in a tea cup! And the other got a burger. I enjoyed it and would recommend sitting outside if you're looking for a cute vibe. Inside seems nice as well but was also getting pretty busy and loud.

    Outside patio
    Christina H.

    Ambiance is great Food is really good. Hubby had the kill devils punch and I had a non alcoholic Guinness. It was so good. Tasted like the real thing. The Caesar salad was excellent. I liked the roasted quinoa on top. Was a little too much dressing for me. But was perfect for my husband I had the shrimp tacos and my husband had the steak tacos. I loved loved my shrimp tacos. And my hubby loved his steak tacos. We sat outside which was a lot of fun! Comfortable with great decor. Our new favorite place in Asbury Park.

    Short rib sandwich with au jus dip
    Henry F.

    Visiting the area for work. Found this place on yelp and I really enjoyed the experience. The food was delicious. It's a New Orleans themed menu and environment. I was there on a Monday night and they had a live band and the place was pretty full. My waitress was very friendly and accommodating. She was attentive, but not obnoxious. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and if you're looking for a casual laid-back environment, this is a good spot.

    Absinthe in the making
    Angela A.

    Walked in on a busy Wednesday night. Nice surprise of live music. Food was excellent started with the wings- seasoned to perfection, for entree I had the mussles and fries. Great cold beers and even tried some absinthe which they poured through a fountain, very cool place.

    Nadia C.

    EXCEPTIONAL experience!! this food is so fresh and flavorful. the crab beignets are a MUST and will solely be going back for these. we got the sampler appetizer. and the cacio e pepe deviled eggs were such a delicacy and hit. all the food was excellent, and the drinks are crafted so well. the service was excellent: our server Carly was beyond attentive and professional and made our dining experience exceptional. great place for a dinner date, highly recommend!

    Live band
    Jennifer S.

    Street parking hit or miss. Has different areas of seating a live band was playing but very loud after our day. We sat in another room. We ordered water and some apps. They had just ran out of oysters which is what I was looking forward to. We ordered the gumbo and the crab cakes. Service was incredible the food not so much.

    Cajun wings
    Chelsea N.

    Wow! Stopped in on a Wednesday night and was seated right away near the stage, which had an AWESOME Beatles cover band. I couldn't pass up their bourbon cherry coke slushie and it was as tasty and refreshing as it sounds. For app we shared the Cajun wings, which had a great dry rub and came with buffalo and ranch to dip. I had the pork chop special for dinner. It was a little salty, but heavy in flavor and cooked perfectly. The NOLA inspired restaurant also offers absinthe poured the original way. Cool touch to end the night!

    Steak frites
    Molly F.

    Enjoyed this spot very much! Great food, cocktails and atmosphere. My only negative would be that there was a live band (which was great), but it made it hard to hear my friends at the table. Other than that, I'd highly recommend.

    Gumbo
    Tracy S.

    The crab beignets and gumbo were absolutely delicious! So good I forgot to take a pic of the crab beignets. The caviar bump was fun, but the raw shallots under the caviar overpowered the entire bite. When you eat caviar, you want to taste the caviar! The crawfish tacos were just ok. The banana foster bread pudding was amazing! The bar staff were friendly and very attentive! Excellent service! I love that you can reserve a seat at the bar!

    Ivannia U.

    "Obsessed with my new fave rooftop by the beach , amazing outdoor vibes, yummy drinks + fun new food to try Live music + top-notch service = perfection Deff coming back!"

    Richard L.

    Live music playing when we arrived Cool slot for date night Food was decent as wife's pan seared chicken was good with the biggest pieces of broccolini we have ever seen Reservation was honored and were quickly seated. Placed was crowded but couldn't tell in service received.

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    Best restaurant in asbury park hands down. Attentive staff, incredible food, great atmosphere.

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    My friend and I were in town for an event and looking for a place to grab an early dinner…read morebeforehand when I came across Moonstruck. The restaurant was located in a multi-floor home on Wesley Lake, just around the corner from the hustle and bustle of Cookman Avenue. The first floor was more of a bar and lounge, and they had a live jazz band on the evening we visited. We checked in with the hostess and were escorted up to the second floor dining room, which was a charming spot that was breezy and comfortable, yet refined. The floor also had its own bar. Our server was on top of things, but was also clearly newer to the place. Regardless, once we got settled, she took our drink orders, which had taken us some time to decide on since the menu was creative and vast. I went with A Sidecar Named Desire, which included Courvoisier VSOP, Cointreau, Chinola passionfruit liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. I adore passion fruit and had always liked sidecars as well, so I figured it was worth a try, and I loved it! It had a good balance of tart sweetness and smokiness. My friend similarly enjoyed her spicy margarita, and we both imbibed while picking on some bread and herb butter. For our meal, we decided to start by sharing the Greek Salad, which was a massive bowl of romaine topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, red onions, and Kalamata olives. We left off the feta cheese, but enjoyed the seasoned dressing made of red wine vinegar, honey, salt, oregano, and olive oil. It was a fresh and flavorful mix of vegetables that was a pleasure to eat. The entree options were endless and offered something for everyone. I wound up going with the Chilean Sea Bass, which was served over sweet onions and potatoes in a tomato herb reduction. The fish was tender and perfectly cooked. It was a light and tasty dish that seemed perfect for the Spring season. After our meals we were a bit too full for dessert, but we decided to get a second round of drinks, mainly because I was dying to try their Pistachio Espresso-Tini. Wow, was that drink delicious! It blended Ketel One Vodka, Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur, natural pistachio flavor, and fresh espresso. The coffee notes were not super prevalent, but the creaminess, nuttiness was the real highlight. It was a decadent way to end a delicious meal. After we settled the bill and headed downstairs, I noticed several bowls of after-dinner mints, which were a nice touch. From the relaxed atmosphere to the interesting and expansive menu, Moonstruck was a terrific option for our Asbury dinner experience.

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    My go to when in Asbury. Love the rustic older feeling of the restaurant. The buffalo chicken dip…read moreis amazing. The portion for the fish and chips is out of this world. And the staff is very friendly.

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    My husband, friend and I came here before the fireworks on July 3rd. I did make reservations and it…read moreis definitely recommended as it was quite busy. We each ordered a drink. I ordered the 'Watermelon Crush', my friend ordered a Bucket of Pina Colada and my husband ordered a bourbon bucket drink. I do not remember the name though. The drinks were way too strong for my liking but my friend and my husband enjoyed theirs. We shared the 'Shrimp and Roasted Corn Queso' which was good. They definitely did not skimp on the cheese. Unfortunately, this appetizer also came out with the main meals. I really dislike when places do that. For our entrees, my husband ordered the 'Bang Bang Salmon' which he loved and thought it was delicious but not worth the $26 price tag. My friend ordered the 'Grilled Skirt Steak' which she seemed to enjoy although it was a small portion. I ordered the 'Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers' which I did like but the skewers were quite small and it was mostly white rice. Our bill came out to $164 which I really think is WAY too high for these meals or drinks. Our server was nice; but she was rarely there. The busser, however, she was on top of her game and super friendly! It might seem funny to mention the busser, but she was really great. I would not come back and honestly, I think there's other options that are better. If I did recommend it to someone, it would be for the drinks as they had buckets and seemed very popular and 2 out of 3 of my party enjoyed them.

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