Fantastic food and a great overall experience. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You can tell there's a lot of care that goes into the food. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

Still a gem of a place. Great friendly feel at home service. Lovely crowd of local folks at the small bar area. Always enjoy coming here ! read more

The Bar Room and Kitchen - a plate of food - Pubs Near Me - Deal, New Jersey

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DEAL: We are so glad we met Lexi, who introduced us to The BAR ROOM + kitchen a fantastic restaurant and bar right in the heart of downtown! As luck would have it, she also works here, and we were welcomed by her friendly smile. Lexi is a fan of Brie's page too and loves using it as a go-to for dog-friendly spots! We grabbed a seat at one of the pet friendly outdoor tables out front, surrounded by tropical plants, and were served right away. The menu is full of fun, flavorful options, we highly recommend the Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts appetizer and the signature TBR Tea cocktail. Bonus: Happy Hour runs every day from 11am to 6pm with $3 beer specials and $5 house wines. Cheers! read more

The Bar Room and Kitchen - Pubs Near Me - Deal, New Jersey

I came here with my husband and two teenage kids last week for a casual Friday night dinner. I was relieved that the only available table was outside because when we walked in, it was packed, and the interior is a long room with a very dark bar vibe, which was not what we wanted for a summer casual meal. Our server was helpful and efficient; she answered all of our questions, and was prompt and polite. What did not wow us at all was the food. My daughter had a fish sandwich, my son had a pulled pork sandwich, and I had the Chicken Murphy; I must admit I forgot what my husband ordered. Either way, we all agreed that the food was just average. We traveled about 40 minutes to go there based on my fellow Yelpers reviews, but we were sadly let down. With the higher cost of eating out, this just wouldn't be worth our while to return to. read more

The service and food is perfection. We have made this our spot when we visit Ashbury beach. Shout out to the chef on the Tuna Steak sandwich. We have been 2x and it's the best, along with the wings! read more

Great food and ambiance. Awesome, attentive service. Kept us happy and full the whole time. Young staff hustling and bustling. Nice to see

Best calamari we ever had in our lives! This place looked like a small dark bar from the sidewalk but the yelp ratings were spot on. Delicious food, great service, not a long wait, and happy hour is every night from 5-6. Going back tomorrow for a burger - they looked amazing!! read more

Serious cheffing going on in this kitchen! Low key bar atmosphere with high end eats. Go!

Great local joint!! Delicious, high end food in this tiny, cozy bar. Great drinks & something for everyone on the menu!

10/10 service, food, drinks, and owner. I would recommend the stuffed Italian artichoke & jersey tomato salad. Delicious!!!

Love this place!! Always fresh ingredients and excellent portions. Inviting staff. A must do! Can get busy so be prepared to wait depending on season. read more

First time here, has a dive bar vibe. Waitress was good knew all the items on the menu and gave us her take on a few things. They give you very large portions and the food was good. read more

Completely overpriced dive bar. $16 for two artichoke hearts plus a bunch of garbage cold veggies as 'filler' and horseradish (menu said garlic aioli) and asked for a couple grilled shrimp on the side, they gave me four battered/fried and charged $12 extra (wasn't told this at time of ordering). $13 sangria was half juice, though promised wine and two fruit liquors. Bar tender couldn't be bothered to serve me - sent over someone lower level in her place to take my order, never checked on me once she dropped off the food (otherwise I would've mentioned the disparity between expectations and what was received) and I had to interrupt her chatting (with, I think, a co-worker who came for a day-off bite) so I could get the check. When I expressed shock at what I was charged for the shrimp, not a single apology over the misunderstanding. Multiple flies around the table and food. Couldn't be more disappointed. read more

An intimate local dive bar that exceeds your expectations. Found it! Food was amazing! Service friendly and great. Ambiance perfection. Can't wait to go back! read more

Wasn't too crowded on Friday afternoon. Great beer selection. I had a few NJ local brews. -16oz and 22oz. Reasonable price, great happy hour prices read more

Somewhat dark and cramped older space. Staff was helpful in getting our party of 9 seated between 2 tables. Food came out fairly quick. Nice menu. Food was decent, not outstanding. Good reviews for rigatoni bolognese, meatballs and fried flounder. Nice selection of specials as well. read more

Really great upscale bar food plus! Maria was a fabulous server and recommended the zucchini blossoms which were awesome. We had a burger, fish tacos, tuna app, and chix empanadas which were all top notch. Good drinks and wine. Looking forward to a return visit. Tight quarters so make a reservation. read more

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Our new favorite restaurant. Amazing food and unbelievable selection for such a small place. Great bar and bartenders as well!

Excellent upscale bar and comfort food and stronger drinks. Very neighborhood-y vibe inside which is nice sometimes. Prices are reasonable (for 2024) and has an older crowd. Everything comes out rather quick and accurate, with welcoming, attentive and friendly service. Place can feel a bit crowded because its so narrow, but sitting down isn't usually an issue. Its very dark inside, so don't be shocked if you need to use your phone light for the menu. read more

Love this local hole in the wall bar in deal nj. Its where all the cool locals gather. Place is on the small side. Great food choices and drinks are good as well. Jukebox music along with a few tv's across the top of the bar with whatever sports or horse racing might be happening at the time. Service is always great. Call before you go to make sure thay are open. read more

This place is really cool! Some colleagues and I wanted a relaxing place to enjoy some food, drinks, and have a TV to watch the football game. The drink specials were great and there were 6 beers on draft. The food was very good as well which was a bonus for a small town bar. The food is much better than your average "bar" food. They have smaller plates for reasonable prices and larger entrees that cost more. The staff was very friendly which made us feel welcome in this small town considering we were all here for work. This bar has an old school jersey vibe with relaxing music and small crowds. This is definitely my type of bar and you should check it out. read more

The Bar Room and Kitchen - Pubs Near Me - Deal, New Jersey

Had dinner with my daughter and we're from out of town. Nice local feel. Great wait staff. Had the Buffalo wings. Excellent! Then the tuna app with the Kung pao brussel sprouts. Ex-cel-lent!! Daughter had the pulled pork sandwich and sweet potatoes fried. Everything came out timely and hot or as it should! Dessert was the warm brownie. All yummy! Would return if in the area! read more

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Love this authentic and familiar family run bar room and kitchen. Luscious and delicious and creative menu with service that is welcoming, warm and spreads positive vibes. We came for a burger, and wound up with two seafood meals that were beyond delicious. Salmon Crusted in pistachio was extraordinary and the Roasted Mahi was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Root beer float at the end was a perfect finale. We will be back. read more

Not having too much competition in this quiet borough, BR&K is a very small watering hole for locals. It's nicely decorated and has a friendly atmosphere. Food was very tasty, conversation was great, in general, an up-tempo venue. It's a big deal When you're in Deal Cuz it was kinda real To eat a good bite And drink a pint & I'd might mention At the Bar Room & Kitchen. read more

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Amazing experience. Will definitely be back soon! Incredible staff and overall vibe! Thank you for having us ! read more

Fun place to eat. Stephanie is a great waitress, with the best personality! read more

Stopped after a wake based on recommendation of funeral home. Small place and a bit dark, but food was really good. Great service and perfect place to hang out for a beer and eat. Large portions to brought home half. read more

This place is ok, but 4 stars + in my opinion it is not. I think these reviews must be based on regulars and those who don't leave the area much because there is nothing special about this establishment. I awarded 3 stars as it is not awful and the bartender service was supported by friendly staff, but the food is basic (we tried the wings, empanadas, and a side of fries) and subpar as were the cocktails. I don't live local but my better half and I like to visit small highly rated non franchise spots for "us" time so we tried this spot. We likely won't be back as our opinion stands at the rating is based on locals who don't like to travel outside the area to get a real 4 star + experience, but we were happy to give this small business a shot. read more

Food is excellent. Service is attentive. Place is a little small, and can be crowded, but still a nice atmosphere.

It seems unlikely that you would stumble on this bar/restaurant unless you live locally. Or perhaps you're at the shore in summer and someone you know recommends it. You more likely would dine in Asbury Park, LB, or Red Bank. Either way it's definitely worth checking out. It's pretty small so I highly doubt they will do reservations. Get there early or late. A very friendly vibe is evident here from both staff and patrons. Not being regulars here we were still treated like friends. Nice! Being small they only have maybe a half dozen taps. If you're looking for craft beers they regrettably only have Kane; but a good one at that. They have a nice eclectic menu with maybe a priority toward sandwiches. I ordered a blackened chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. It came with guacamole, lettuce and tomato, and pico de gallo. The fries were firm and weren't greasy, the chicken done perfectly in a not too spicy rub. Everything was out of the oven hot. Recommended. I intend on returning for the other interesting menu items. read more

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Small, cozy place. Not the best location, but the upside is no crowd. This is a good place for drinks and small plates. read more

The Bar Room and Kitchen - Sweet chili wings! - Pubs Near Me - Deal, New Jersey

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Nice local hangout (even in summer with the tsunami of orange plates who seem to take over everything). Stopped in again the other night and we did a bunch of appys/starters. The sweet chili calamari was fried perfectly and clean to the palette. Had the filet steak tips (only because they were sold out of the coconut curry mussels) which had a nice char, yet were medium rare on the final and very tasty. The sesame tuna taco is always a winner as are their chicken wings. Cocktail specials work for me. Stiff solid pours. Wait staff is there when you need them in this cozy little spot. Glad that we have this as a dining out option in high tourist season when everything gets so jammed. read more

My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at this establishment last Wednesday evening. We were warmly greeted and seated immediately. There was a very deluxe, rich feel to the restaurant with none of the attitude. The wine list encompassed a fair range of grapes and vintages. Definite value here. We started with mussels and clams. The sauces were delicate and restrained. They served to enhance the shellfish, not overpower it. The portions were perfect for two people to share. The bread was so fresh it had steam coming off it. The broth alone could have been served as a soup.My wife had the steak. She ordered medium rare and it arrived just so. As a finale we had the Nutella Creme Brule. Superlative and a perfect end to the meal. What most impressed me was the fact this place was in our local area. You'd think you were in Midtown Manhattan. Compliments to the Chef and the proprietors. You have hit the mark and it shows. We will be back again and again. read more

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We stopped in here when I was in the area for work. It's a great little spot. The service was great, the food was very good and the regulars were friendly and fun to talk to. Will definitely stop in again next time I'm here. Parking is street only, no lot. That was the only bummer. read more

Have only been here once but according to my friends who brought me here, the place is always crowded. We arrived around 5:30 on a Sunday evening and there was only one table left (luckily we snagged it). Service was good despite there seeming to be one waitress waiting the entire place. Food came out fast! Definitely consider something on the specials menu as there are plenty of options. Three of us shared the burrata plate, two of us had the blackened tuna over kale salad and another had the Korean style spare ribs special. My only wish were that the tuna steak be larger :) Great place to go for drinks only or a quick bite with friends! read more

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Went to a show at Axelrod theater which was nearby and dropped into this place for a bite. Excellent service and nice burger, fish sandwich and delicious calamari. Huge portions and reasonable prices. Nice beer selection. Too. Place is small and crowded but very friendly staff. I will definitely go back when I am in the area. read more

My girlfriend and I were passing through town and and ran across this restaurant on Yelp. It was fantastic, food was hot, service was great! No complaints whatsoever, recommend to anyone that I know. read more

Early Saturday lunch with a friend and had good service. Ordered hot toddy's for a cold winter day. Toddy was strong but no extras...had to ask for an orange slice and no honey. So I would stick to regular fare. Had the pulled pork with fries and it was tasty. My friend had the roasted branzino and she said it was fabulous! We shared the roasted cauliflower which was awesome. Overall a pleasant experience! read more

Stumbled across this place on a google search for a quick bite....It did not disappoint!! The menu was interesting so of course I was skeptical considering it was "bar food". Well, it was amazing! The staff were so nice and attentive, knowledgeable of the dishes and their suggestions were excellent. We devoured everything with left over to take home. (Dish sizes were very generous! ) I will def be going here again and recommending to anyone passing through the area. read more

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This place is just as advertised! Cosey local joint with friendly staff and quality food. I recently found this gem in Deal and have come back time and time again for their consistency. Its a good place to meet locals or take a couple friends to have a drink or two before hitting the beach or the Asbury liviness. read more