I love the Beach Bar!! The perfect spot and location - enjoy the beach for the day and then head…read moreover to enjoy a drink and hang with friends. The vibe is amazing and very chill. You're able to sit on the deck looking out to the beach as well. Service is fast and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Rent was DUE for whoever the DJ was at this bar on Saturday June 28th. Beautiful weather, a…read morestrawberry margarita, and banger after banger after banger coming from the DJ booth. Asbury Park is a queer enclave and Beach Bar is an enclave within the enclave. AKA I had the best time and the vibes were high. Prices here are also really high for bottled margarita mix and flavor mixes that one could grab at the liquor store for $6. Bar staff was really kind, but the prices and the bathroom situation are reason enough to dock a star. They will have two rotating frozen drinks and then a full bar of other fun options. Overall a really fun vibe and SO glad we had the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful day here with views of the beach.

First timer! We were super excited to find the Sandbox before the seasoned ended. We had a great…read moretime. They have plenty of parking, several food trucks, an awesome view of the city, volleyball.. you name it they had it. The bar had specially drinks. The service was very friendly. We took it all in. Then we settled on the sand as they had plenty of chairs. We sang, drank, took pictures, and saw Brooklyn Fireworks. I highly recommend hanging out here. It's a place where you can slow down the clock.

Hard to rate it any higher when I had no way to order any food because there was no place to park…read more Why aren't there a few spots available for customers to park, place their order & take it home? The food truck area had zero customers on a Tuesday afternoon & here I was willing to pick up food for my family with no way to get it. The main Sandbox Food Truck doesn't even take app or phone orders. At least that way I could have placed my order & parked for a minute at the entrance to pick it up. But, it's not available. So, I won't be going back. It's too frustrating to deal with. Your loss.

As a Stanley, YETI, Owala and generic Amazon brand tumbler lover, I LOVE that the Donovan's staff…read morerequires me to is leave one of the aforementioned bottles/tumblers at the front to ensure it is kept safe, secure while keeping me accountable for making sure to take it with me when I go home. Also, I LOVED THEIR LABOR DAY celebration during the national anthem last year. Anyone who disagrees with the above, please leave their yelp page link so it can be reviewed with honesty, trust and transparency.

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.

Watermark is basically what happens when great cocktails, ocean views, and summer vibes all decide…read moreto show off at the same time. The Matcha Matcha Man was smooth, creamy, and dangerously easy to drink -- the matcha coconut cream with the ginger beer gave it such a unique refreshing kick. The Lady Marmalade tasted like sunshine in a glass with the perfect citrusy balance and just enough sweetness from the marmalade. The food menu is definitely more small plates/appetizer style, but honestly everything tasted super fresh and packed with flavor. The coconut shrimp were jumbo and crispy with the perfect sweetness, the mango habanero chicken bites super fresh, and the wagyu sliders disappeared embarrassingly fast. The real star though? The outdoor lounge setup overlooking the ocean. It's the kind of place where you go for "one drink" and suddenly it's three hours later and you're debating ordering another round just to stay for sunset. It's walk in only but wasn't too packed ...we went around 5pm but seems to have a packed late night vibe and crowd as well during summer !

The music and vibe was great on the Saturday night we visited. We met with friends and had a few…read moredrinks. We were able to secure a spot on the sofas which was nice. The venue overlooks the beach and ocean & it's a really nice view. The crowd is a mix of all ages which was surprising but so fun. The staff seemed nice. Overall a nice place to go for drinks and light food.

Fun time at the Low Dive after a concert at the stone pony summer stage. It has an entrance off…read moreocean ave and off of the boardwalk, there isn't much to it. Tiny stage with a small bar and some tables on the back deck. The sound was good and the band, the outcasts, played a good set. It ended at 12:30 which I thought was early for an after party in AP Saturday night, but was happy to have someplace to chill after Dogs in a Pile. 2 gender neutral bathrooms which always had a couple people waiting, but when the band finished the queue jumped quadrupled, everyone had to go before they left. They have a water cooler and free water which was much appreciated. Had to drive so didn't have any drinks but many happy patrons enjoying the tunes. Would definitely stop back again when in the area.

This place is the definition of Dive. It was muggy, not cozy, grungy and the crowd was all kinds of…read morepeople. We came here on a Sunday night because all of the other bars around the area closed at 11pm and we did not want to go home so early. My party of 4 ordered drinks and danced to the Boogie Night themed music. I'm so glad we stumbled upon this grungy little place. It wasn't the cleanest or prettiest but it was a good vibe and a great time. They have board games and an outdoor area. I would definitely keep this place in mind for another late night option.

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

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.

This was a cute speakeasy with a really intimate, moody vibe. The space is very dark, which adds to…read morethe atmosphere and gives it that classic speakeasy feel. The service was prompt and attentive, though it did feel a bit rushed at times, as if they were trying to move things along quickly. The drinks were nicely made and enjoyable, clearly showing care in the cocktails themselves. However, the experience would be much more complete with a food menu. Even a small selection of bites would complement the drinks and encourage guests to stay longer. Overall, it's a solid spot with great potential, especially if they expand the offerings beyond cocktails.

Laylow is a speakeasy vibe located downstairs in Reyla. Gets busy on the weekends. Inventive,…read morecreative cocktails. Menu changes regularly. Have been a few times and have enjoyed various cocktail creations. Since the menu changes frequently, I won't provide any tips but the bartenders are very knowledgeable and will help you decide if needed.