We come here often and enjoy the outside bar and the pretzel sticks. We've also had the crab cake, which is decent. Last night we decided to venture outside of our comfort zone and order the happy hour menu shrimp cocktail ( 4 warm soggy shrimp ), burrata vodka sauce flatbread and the cheeseburger sliders. The sliders were ok, the flatbread was unbelievably disappointing... think burnt paper-like crust topped with a layer of vodka sauce and watery burrata. Beer and wine are on point. We will return but stick to our usual. read more

Great food....Great service. Have been going there for many years and have never been disappointed

First time dining at Rod's, and we absolutely loved our experience! Our waitress was so much fun, attentive, and incredibly helpful with recommendations. We ordered a few dishes to share, including the shrimp appetizer and the summer burrata, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. We ended up sitting outside because the wait for indoor seating was over an hour and a half, but the outdoor patio was lovely and made for a great evening. If you're hoping to sit inside, I definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. Fantastic food, excellent service, and an overall wonderful experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Celebrated my birthday at Rod's Tavern with family. We arrived early and were seated immediately outside, which was perfect for enjoying the beautiful summer weather. It quickly got packed though so get there early. The Summer Burrata was fresh and delicious, although it's better for 2 people, not made for sharing well. The Volcano Shrimp had great flavor with the perfect sweet and spicy kick, but the presentation could use a little more creativity- there wasn't even a bed of greens under it. Our entrées were great. The special Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb was tender and flavorful, the Coconut-Crusted Halibut was fresh and perfectly balanced, and the Broiled Crab Cakes were a standout, packed with jumbo lump crab and virtually no filler. The Pineapple Coconut Spritz was refreshing and tropical, and the Golden Hour cocktail was a unique bourbon and limoncello combination that was surprisingly delicious. Great food and a lovely outdoor dining experience. read more

Rod's Tavern - Coconut-Crusted Halibut - New American Near Me - Sea Girt, New Jersey

Nice setting, food and drinks were very good. A bit costly though, $24 for a sandwich is not cheap and the fries were extra.

Rod's Tavern is a local Sea Girt favorite, but I somehow missed it in all of my summers visiting the Jersey Shore. Their daily happy hour menu offered from 12-5 PM (*at the bar) includes shrimp cocktail, coconut shrimp, Bavarian pretzels, fried pickles, cheeseburger and pulled pork sliders, French onion Soup, among other bites. Their drinks, like Milagro Margaritas and Espresso Martinis, are just as solid. When we visited on a weekday night after Labor Day, almost all of the crowd were 55+, so I can't speak to what it's like during peak season, but would be likely to return anytime. read more

Rod's Tavern - French onion soup - New American Near Me - Sea Girt, New Jersey

real sweet staff! all around good service with positive energy that was very friendly. although I can't help but wonder if it's because she thought me and my pal were on a date. lol the food itself was also yummers, although i must say the meatloaf is run of the mill... you might be better off makin it yourself THE SALMON THOUGH? absofruitly melt in your mouth delicious. and the coconut shrimp had VERY a very strong taste of coconut if that's up your alley solid option overallll read more

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This was GREAT! Service, Food, Drinks and Happy Hour come together here in concert with perfect weather and a friendly group, around the "outdoor" bar area. Try the Onion Soup just to start. Come hungry. Boom. read more

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Rods renovated a few years ago. There's an outdoor bar area, lots of TVs, fun atmosphere. However, the food has really suffered. I was hesitant to leave a review because I expect mediocre food here. But the other night I had a burger, undercooked, one large piece of lettuce was just thrown on top, some chips on the side. My friends also were unimpressed with their meal. I warned them that we were just going to have a mediocre dinner, but we went anyway. There are much better food options around the Jersey shore than Rods read more

We ate at the bar. The food was good and service prompt. The atmosphere was a bit loud, but expected.

Great local spot in town, highly recommend for a great casual environment. The food is great and the service is quick, highly recommend the onion rings even though we did not get this time read more

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Rods was great. It's a bustling busy restaurant which speaks to its quality. We sat at the bar and had some apps and dinner. Drinks were great. Food was on point. The restaurant staff was super attentive and very friendly. I would definitely recommend Rods when you're in the area. I'll be back soon. read more

First, service was great and always has been. Renovations brightened the place up. I've been there twice since Chef's International took over and the food was awful. Used to be the best reuben sandwich ever and yesterday it was inedible. Took most of it home to try to fix it and reheat and it went right in the trash. Same with the prior trip with the French DIp. I've been going to Rod's for over 40 years with no complaints but will not go back. Friends I went with felt the same way and they have gone there as long as I have. read more

Enjoyed a mid afternoon snack on the covered front deck which looks onto an attractive street lined with shops. We ordered two plates of fried oysters (appetizer portions) and some fries. Very good quality, nicely prepared and not at all greasy. Service was quick and attentive. Would go again and sample more of the menu. read more

My husband and I go there often. We went last night for a last minute dinner. Our server was great. Meal, not so much! I asked for a slight change on my sandwich order. Our server told us she did not speak Spanish and the chef is Spanish. No guarantees on my request! What!!?? Well, my request was not granted. No one could communicate with the chef??!! Make sure not to ask for any deviations to the menu, no matter how simple. read more

No wait on a Wednesday which was nice. Great decor and vibe of the restaurant. Our server was Sophia and she was great. Very friendly and helpful. She checked back on us frequently and made sure we were doing well. Wines by the glass menu wasn't amazing and food was solid but nothing stellar. I enjoyed the calamari, the sauce was a little bit spicy for me personally but I'm sensitive to spice so that's just personal preference and no fault of the restaurant. The filet sauce just felt a bit too watery and not much flavor in the mash potatoes. The key lime pie was way too much lime, greatly overpowered the entire dish. Not a bad spot at all, just a few things that could improve food wise read more

This used to be my go to place for 40 years before it was sold. Renovations are great and I keep giving them the benefit of the doubt on food - but now I give up. I ordered a turkey club for pick up and it was just gross. I threw it out. Bread was mushy even though I asked for toast - bacon was undercooked - $20- never again. A mess. Read the reviews - if you want to go there for a drink not a bad idea but stay away from the food. It's now a chain - not the old Rod's read more

Stopped in for lunch today. Beautiful place and excellent service. Thought the clam chowder would be good after seeing previous reviews. Sadly it was very thin and watery. Chowder is supposed to be thick and creamy with chunks of potatoes and clams. Please tell the chef. read more

Went to Rods for dinner, not my first time. It's always a good time but today was the best. Our server Brian W. made our dinner experience an absolute pleasure. The place was pretty busy but Brian W. made you feel like you were his only table. He was ambitious, he was respectful and very attentive. Answered questions with patience and was truly a joy to deal with. I will definitely request his table next time I go there. read more

Very nice place , spotless clean , great happy hour and drinks Will go again for sure read more

Best food i've had in a LONG TIME! my waitress was amazing. make sure you look out for Gianna. she always made sure me and my table had everything we needed and wanted and checked up with our food. overall food and service was amazing read more

The go-to place in Sea Girt. Two(2) large bars that are indoors, but are open-air in season. Bartenders are professional and friendly. Complete menu with many interesting appetizers and entrees to choose from. read more

We love Rod's. Great service, friendly team, delicious entrees. We love the front porch "outdoor" dining even when the weather is chilly, the lamps keep it comfortable. Favorites for us are the Cobb Salad with lightly grilled shrimp, Shepherd's Pie, Short Ribs and seafood dishes are outstanding. Nice bar and wine offerings too! read more

we've been going to rod's for years now. we love it. one critique.....bring back the shaved rib eye sandwich. :)

First time going here and wasn't impressed I got the Spicy Garlic Shrimp pasta, the shrimp were good quality/decent amount in the dish. But the flavor wasn't good, it was supposed to be in a lemon beurre blanc sauce with garlic and crushed red pepper and aged sherry...It tasted like watered down melted butter, with a lot of crushed red pepper, I didn't see any garlic (maybe they used garlic powder) no hint of aged sherry. I don't think that's worth $25 Also, we were seated on their closed in porch, not warm, no tablecloth and the table was dirty. No complimentary bread basket either. The service was good though, just wish the food was better read more

Rod's Tavern - Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta - New American Near Me - Sea Girt, New Jersey

I hadn't been to Rods in years and never under the new owners. However, my daughter and son-in-law have liked it so we gave it a try when two friends were in town for lunch. I had a hamburger which used to be a staple at Rods and it actually was very good. Another had the fish tacos and loved them. Overall, a good experience and happy I gave it a try after all these years. read more

Current menu is not as good as the prior one which we were familiar with. Especially miss the Shepherd Pie entree. The Pot Pie my husband ordered was poor. We always enjoyed visiting your restaurant and are sorry to see it change like this. read more

Service took forever and not the friendliest. The food is on par with diner quality, maybe a little less? It was close to where we were at so we came out of convenience, but I wouldn't come again. read more

Rod's Tavern - Fish Flounder Sandwich - New American Near Me - Sea Girt, New Jersey

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A great meal here. We sat at the bar and Steve was our bartender, he was fabulous. The bar was great with college baseball and hockey on the TVs. Nice, not loud at all, lots of friendly people. The bar was a bit crowded, but our drinks were always full and the food came out hot. This was only our second time here in 3 months but we will be back when in the area. read more

I got the clam and linguine and it was very tasty. We sat outside and it was beautiful evening.

The renovation is beautiful and if you're coming for a couple of drinks with friends it's 4 stars (two bars, decently staffed) but the food isn't very good. Think Fridays or other chain. For example, the Greek salad was soft little colorful but tasteless leaves shaven out of a bag, Cheese crumbles (the cheapest you can get, didn't taste like feta) and diced up cucumbers and winter grade tomatoes. No onion. No olives. No oregano. Sweet "vinaigrette". Not a Greek salad, not worth the time or calories. Other items were similarly disappointing . If you LIKE Applebees add two stars to my review, you'll be happy. It's always packed, so the business model is working. read more

Food - varied and delicious! Service- Amazing as always! Ambiance - delightful! Jersey Shore favorite for decades read more

Met five friends for lunch. Seated on the porch Erin our server introduced herself and took our drink order. Three had martinis and they were all excellent made to their specifications. One friend ordered the French Onion soup. He said it lacked taste. Three of us ordered Fish & Chips. The cod was perfectly cooked but the French fries were mushy. We ordered onion rings for the table. Over half were left as everyone said the rings were too doughy. The burger was fine as was the salmon the other two enjoyed. Erin checked on us and kept our drinks full. The 'new' Rods lost the neighborhood feel the ole Rods exhibited. read more

Stopped after going to the Sea Girt lighthouse based on recommendation of the staff. It wasn't crowded and we were greeted quickly. Waitress was friendly and talkative. I had the lobster bisque which was good and the chicken pot pie which was also good. BF had the New England clam chowder which was a bit thin but otherwise good. He also had the seafood trio which was good. Music was good, not overly noisy. Would definitely go again. read more

Rod's is the perfect spot in Sea Girt for drinks and a great meal. Lou the bartender, is fantastic--always friendly and quick with service. The salmon entrée is my top pick, consistently fresh and delicious. Highly recommend both the food and the atmosphere! read more

The food was decent, but it was super annoying when the hostess seated us at the worst table (next to a wait station and restrooms) when the room was empty. read more

We had the specials - the Slow-Braised Beef Brisket and the Grilled Salmon. The presentation of both were really great, while the food itself was less than anticipated, especially considering they were "Specials." The taste of both the salmon and brisket was acceptable but nothing to rave about. However, the sides with both specials were excellent. I'd award an extra 1/2 star because of the sides, but Yelp doesn't allow that. The Ambiance was very good, we ate outside on a cold winter day on their heated and sheltered porch area. The waitress was neither friendly nor unfriendly towards us. Instead, like the food, just OK. It's doubtful we'll return. read more

Had lunch with wife and 2 friends..was quiet off season..service slow and the place was empty. The food was good for 3 out of the four of us. The open face Reuben was made with shaved corned beef..really cheap..basic nothing special. The bar service was slow . I guess I will give it another try..but a Reuben should not have shaved meat..there is no taste.. read more

Went I rod's for lunch. Now this tavern is nice the outside area with the bar is the best for ambiance. The inside is a little lacking though. Service can be slow at times but always friendly. Most k free food is good expect for the salads I don't know what it is but the salads are always dry or soggy like they were dressed way to much. Come to rod's but don't get a salad read more

Rod's is really good food in a great atmosphere. The only reason they got 4 stars out of 5 is because of the little snafu with their waitress completely ignoring the table for 25 minutes but management was kind enough to step in and take care of us after we started to leave. But even after that I will continue to Rod's because they are one of the best in the area. read more