Fun spot with good food, outdoor partying, and a lot of space. Perfect with the summer weather. Lot…read moreof fried and American food with cheesesteaks. Opted for the chicken Caesar since I was craving Caesar. Parking across the street $3/hour. Comfortable air conditioning and a great bar.

Not from the area & I wanted to get an after dinner. Searched the area for a restaurant with a bar…read moreand maybe the particular area I was in only had BYO's but for some reason this place came. (Great thing). When arriving at the restaurant, realized the parking lot was a bit weird. It only fit 10 cars. Very odd. Parking lot across the street was the only option because the size of the parking lot was full with 10 cars. $3 to park at the beach lot. Only coming from a drink, I had an amazing visit here. The bartender was so nice! And made a great espresso martini. So glad that when I'm in the area next time I will remind myself to come straight for dinner. Menu looked good too!

Love this little hidden gem in the beach town of Keyport. My husband brought me here once before,…read morethis was our second visit, and we will definitely be back for an upcoming recurring event we learned about. When you drive past, you might not exactly know it's there- almost looks like a warehouse or closed shop when passing by. It is dark and gives speak-easy vibes. When you enter, it looks like you time traveled into the old USSR with Soviet decor. We had the horseradish shots (spicy to the perfect level- not the kind that makes your nose burn), my husband had some kind of hibiscus or fruity drink, and I had the extra dirty martini. LOVED the pickle stuffed olives that came with my drink. I selected the gin, but would opt for the vodka version next time to see if I could taste more olives. Our server was incredibly friendly, and when we asked about bloody Mary's, he mentioned that on certain weekends for $25 you can pay to get in and drink bloody Mary's and have Oysters. We will certainly be coming by to try! Overall, such a unique, off the beaten path experience. 10/10 recommend.

I rarely update reviews, but figured since I was having a new experience here. It was worth the…read moreupdate. I've been coming to three of you for a while, and I've always really loved the experience. The complexity of the drinks and the thought that goes into them is really appealing to me, and I think it's worth the price of the drinks, given all that goes into them. The staff here is all super friendly, and the environment is incredibly chic. They recently added more couches, and it truly has a lounge feel, which I think is really lovely. Recently, I needed to host a private event, and I knew they had experience hosting events, so I reached out to Maks to book my celebration. The planning part of this process was extremely smooth. Max was very responsive, making it very easy, and they were flexible with the details. As for the price, I thought it was very reasonable, and I rented the entire space, which I considered a good deal. The start of the day of the party was invaluable; they arrived early to set up, which allowed me to set up what I needed as well. My guest had really great interactions with the staff, and they truly loved the environment, the drinks, and I know they had fun talking with the bartenders, which made the experience worthwhile in my opinion. Thank you, 3 BR, for helping me celebrate some tremendous milestones in my life. If you need to book a private event, I would recommend checking out this place first and speaking with the staff. I don't think you would regret booking a private event with them, as I would not hesitate to do it again. .

KEANSBURG: The Beach Gallery is a unique all-in-one space featuring a restaurant, rooftop bar,…read morecafe, and event venue! We explored their beautiful rooftop, which includes an indoor dining area and two outdoor sections: a laid-back lounge and a lively bar, both offering stunning views of the Raritan Bay and NYC skyline. The full food and drink menu (including brunch) makes it perfect for anything from casual hangouts to special occasions. Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome both indoors and on the rooftop, just use the elevator for pet access. A true hidden gem on the Jersey Shore and sure to be a local favorite.

I recently stopped by for the Women Who Rock Art Show and I was impressed with the space just as…read moremuch as the talent displayed! Kathy did a fantastic job curating the show and I enjoyed meeting her.

Fantastic! Everything we ordered was so yummy and perfectly seasoned. The service was awesome. I'm…read morestill thinking about the cabbage, it was so tender and light. Will be back for sure to try out the paella! First place I've seen do a ticket system for picking up leftovers at the end of the meal. Cool idea.

Came for the Tasting menu experience, at the Chefs counter. Was quite happy with the visit…read more It's a nice restaurant inside, although located within a random strip mall. The parking was actually full when we arrived, possibly because of the bar using the same lot. But there is an elevated connected lot for the bowling alley that has plenty of parking. I have to say that the best thing about this place is the service: everyone was very friendly, and quick to attend us. Food was great, except maybe the flake fish (first course). Seemed more Spanish to me than Portuguese though. Portions were huge... actually had leftovers from a dish, which is the first for me from a tasting menu. The prices were reasonable In terms of why I'm giving this 4 star instead of 5: -we were seated at the "Chefs counter", but did not really have a view of the prep, which was really far away. Basically could just see the fireplace. The sister restaurant Heirloom is a much better chef's counter setup where you are seeing everything -Dishes seemed to be regular menu type dishes (just smaller portions), as opposed to super interesting types that you would expect from a tasting menu -Beverage pairing was okay... didn't really love the wines For these reasons, I'd likely return, but just stick to the regular menu/ experience.

Their French dip is absolutely delicious. Always friendly great service love our Renee.read more

Traveled down to NJ from NY/CT and came upon Ader's Tavern on Friday, June 5th, 2026. We were…read moreheading to the PNC Bank Arts Center for a concert and stopped for lunch. The food was delicious. The service was amazing and the prices were great.

Seafood is always fried fresh right in front of you. Service is good. Drinks heavy pour. :)read more

I can't say enough great things about this terrific new spot in Keansburg that's accessible off the…read moreboardwalk or Beachway Ave. Right off the bat you'll pick up a fun vibe when you walk in, a large wrap around bar was the highlight for us, but there are picnic tables surrounding it as well as some outdoor boardwalk seats as well. Came with my wife and son and sat 3 across right at the bar. Our friendly bartender/server, Priya promptly took our drink order and we decided to start off with a pitcher of Sangria and some Oyster Shooters, that came with vodka, fresh Canadian oysters, lemon and hot sauce, everything tasted amazing. We then proceeded to order some apps, a dozen more of the Canadian oysters as well as a Shrimp Cocktail. The oysters were so fresh and delicious and the shrimps were big and tasty. For our main courses, my wife ordered a Fried Combo platter of Cod and Scallops, mu son ordered the Fried Cod Sandwich and I ordered a Fried Combo platter with Fried Clams and Fried Flounder. Everything was so delicious, all the fish was fried perfectly and so tender and flaky, the scallops, not only were they fried perfectly and delicious, they were plentiful, at least 10 of them in my wife's platter and the fried clams were so good, so tender, I loved them. While we were eating I noticed our bartender had a tee shirt that said Keyport Fishery on the back, so I asked if they owned this spot as well, she said yes. Well that explained why everything was just so good, in fact I might have enjoyed the fish here even more. What a great spot this is, even the prices are reasonable. We will be coming here a lot, if I lived closer I'd come every day, LOL.

I went here with a friend last night for a girls dinner. We had heard hot and cold reviews here…read more So we wanted to try it for ourselves. 1. Our waitress was the nicest server ever !! She was so kind and warm. The service was also fast ! And it wasn't empty either !! Everything arrived hot fresh and quickly ! 2. The drinks were fantastic. My friend got the prickly pear and I got the cocoloco ! We both ordered seconds ! 3. We did a special appetizer which was cheese corn and chips. Sooo good !! 4. I ordered the veggie fajita. Came out sizzling and delicious. My friend got the shrimp tacos. There were three and plentiful !! 5. We shared the churros for dessert. Also well worth it. 6 the volume was also easy to talk and hear each other. I don't see how anyone is complaining about this place. Now if you expect authentic Mexican. This isn't it. But for a great night out with yummy food and drinks ?? This is your place.

Food is always great! Been there a few times and I would definitely recommend to anyone who loves…read moreMexican food and a good vibe. Drinks are delicious. Only negative thing I can say is one time I order the veggie burria tacos and I got actual meat. I noticed on the first bite so no harm done but still a decent mix up. They were very apologetic and very nice about it.

KEYPORT: Up The Creek Tavern is a great local spot with gorgeous views of the Matawan Creek and…read moremarina. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed on their second story outdoor deck and there is a staircase to the left of the building to go up. Depending on the season, there could be wait service or you have to go inside to order. The food menu is American-style comfort food and a full bar of drink options.

Noisy,slow service, great views prone to floods and strange clientele. Food isn't bad drinks…read morereasonable priced.

I met up with some friends on a Saturday night in the summer and the place was packed. We were…read moretold it would be a 90 min wait for a table of 5. Fortunately, the waiting time was about half of that. While we waited, we hung out around the bar and there wasn't much room to linger. The views of the New York skyline were breathtaking and this place is the perfect setting for a beautiful summer night! I had the calamari and New Jersey lobster rolls. The calamari was tender and tasty. The rolls were small but good. They weren't loaded with mayo and came with chips that were very salty. I probably would have preferred french fries, if given the option. Parking is a bit of a challenge. We managed to find a spot and it was a 5 min walk to the car.

On a slow Monday afternoon I came with a friend at 4:45 on June 15th. (We come often) we were only…read moreacknowledged when first sat down. We place our drinks and app order but that was it. We waited over 45 minutes for an employee to see if we wanted a refill on drinks or if we wanted our main meals. They never asked us but we Watched them great and take care of everyone on the opposite side of the bar and around us. The bartender at service was told not to serve the cherries because they were "disgusting" but my friend and I watched her still put them in a cocktail for a table. Absolutely unprofessional and disgusting establishment. Jake (the owner, I'm assuming) was right there as they did it and didn't say a thing

My fiancé and I stopped in for lunch. The beer menu is HUGE. There's a great mix of all beer types,…read moreeven ciders and seltzers. They also have a few cocktails. My fiancé had a sour beer that tasted like sangria and I had a sour beer that was a take on mango sticky rice (such a unique beer). My fiancé had a fruity white lager that tasted a bit like a margarita. I had the patty melt with onion rings (up charge) and my fiancé had the steak sandwich with steak fries. Heads up their steak fries are actually potato wedge; still tasty but a pleasant surprised. Both of our sandwiches were delicious. The steak sandwich came with a delicious garlic aioli. Our server was great. She mentioned that a lot of their beer is from Icarus brewing in Lakewood and suggested we check it out. We don't live too close but if we're ever in the area we'll be sure to come back. A lot of the beers were calling my name. A great local place. It's located on a somewhat busy street with street parking but there's a municipal about a minute walk.

Love this place and the atmosphere-cute spot on the strip of Matawan. My sister had my niece's…read morecommunion celebration and the outdoor tent was so nice for my big family and the event. The staff was so helpful for any and everything we needed. The food is also so good whether you choose to have an event or sit inside and eat. Highly recommend!