33 Best Bars near Budd Lake

“I look forward to line dancing every week with Cindy while catching up with my favorite bartender Michelle! Been going weekly for months and it’s the highlight of my day! Best Bourbon Fries ever!!!!!“

“Best Open Mic in NJ“

“I have been coming to this place now for over three years… Every time I have a guest over I ask them if they want to eat the best burger in town! Especially their signature OMG burger! Oh and their fries are spectacular! Their employees, their service, and everything else about this restaurant is amazing! They also have a delicious signature sauce. Yum!Vegetarian options: I went there with my sister-in-law and she had the meatless burger and said it was deliciousKid-friendliness: Very kid friendly!“

“a beautiful restaurant, delicious cuisine and pleasant staff“

“Great menu and beer selection the wings were outstanding definitely gonna come back“

“Ordered the margarita pizza and it was horrible. Never had raw garlic on a pizza and the tomato was just clumped on and not even cut open. It was also burned and I ended up throwing it away. What a waste of 16. - never again“

“Stopped here after church and was pleasantly surprised. The owner greeted us and sat us immediately. You can genuinely see his care and pride in the restaurant. The service was outstanding. Our daughter was the only child there but they all fussed over her. We really appreciated that. They also made menu modifications for her with no issues. We all loved our food. Portions were plenty and we all brought home some leftovers. Oh and get the beets if you are a beet person. They were fantastic!“

“This is an excellent place for amazing tasteful food and a variety of drinks. The place is clean and the staff is super friendly and professional. High kudos to Nick, he was so professional and very careful about my dairy allergies. I highly recommend this place!!“

“It was a Thursday evening and we sat in the bar. We ordered off of the Chefs Tasting menu. We both ordered a salad and had the salmon entree which was deliciously perfect. Then we got to order a dessert because all the were included in the 29.99 price! It was excellent. We also had wine with our dinner.“

“Moved to Lake Hopatcong less than a year ago and still exploring the area. Went to McKenna's for the first time. What a welcoming atmosphere. Food was good, people were very friendly. Bob, the owner, bought a round of drinks and Kim, the bartender, was attentive and personable. 5 stars all around! Will definitely go back.“

“Wow. The Black River Barn has outdone themselves again. What I remember growing up is an older pub feel with ok food, that has changed. It's now the most reasonably priced, delicious, kid and adult friendly food in a good part of Northern NJ. The atmosphere is palpable and full of life. Everyone loves their service, food, and drinks along with the prices. Can't say enough good about a restaurant I once wrote off as an older crowd. If you haven't visited in a while, give it another chance and they WILL impress you.“

“We had the pleasure of throwing my daughter's baby shower at Stone Water on St. Patrick's Day. From beginning to end, it was a complete success. Karissa worked tirelessly with me to ensure that the entire planning process was seamless and that our event would be perfect! Perfect is an understatement!!! The event exceeded all of our expectations - the room was beautiful, the staff was incredible to work with and the food was out of this world! Family and friends are still raving about the event and of course, my daughter was equally floored. We will definitely be returning for future events and truly cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to work with Karissa and all of the staff at Stone Water!“

“@BigDudesBigFoods was invited up to @Pats.Barin #MountArlingtonNJ today. We were told it was a dive bar with a more upscale menu and that's exactly what we found. We started with the "Crispy Chicken Teriyaki" over #JasmineRice with #RoastedPeppers Next, we had a grilled chicken sandwich on Ciabatta with Arugula, Roasted Peppers and #FreshMootz Our 3rd course was #PatsWingshalf Buffalo and half Bourbon and we ended our culinary adventure with a #JumboPretzel because jumbo is are thing. If it says jumbo, giant, colossal or anything of that nature on the menu, we are probably going to order it. #PatsBar was clean, decorated for halloween and surprisingly had customers at 3pm when arrived after work. The food was delicious and the staff was fun and friendly and made you want to stay longer but you can only eat so much. . #BigDudesBigFoods #SupportSmallBusiness #CelebrateEveryDay #globaleats #shenanigans #BDBFCertified #ThePhoneEatsFirst #Forkyeahfoodies #BDBF @forkyeahfoodies #YouDontKnowJersey #TeaseTheDay #ClearEyesFullBelliesCantLose #ABigDudesGottaDoWhatABigDudesGottaDo #HaveYouHuggedABigDudeToday“

“This local tavern seems to have transformed itself during the pandemic! The food is amazing! I was surprised at the prices however. We intended to stop in for a few beers and burgers, it was not a special night out but it wound up costing as much as if it were. The noise levels tend to get pretty high in the bar, so you may prefer to sit in the back dining area. Go and support locally owned establishments!“

“Lots of pizza places to choose from in Long Valley, but this is our go-to. Love their pizza! And staff so friendly. For the 3rd year in a row, they let the middle school play have their cast party there. The kids run around on the grass and pizza and drink soda. Pizza has long been consumed, but they let us stay and celebrate and eat cake long after they have closed. Very supportive of kids and the community. I'm happy to recommend them!“

“The burgers were ok,nothing special being I'm a butcher.The service was superb!!It's a nice place for date night with your wife or girlfriend,it's laid back!One thing that bothers me when we go out is everything still over priced!!This inflation is out of control, this dinner should have cost about $45.00 including TIP.They say things are getting better, where I ask??Things were so much better beforeParking: leaving the pub is a bit difficult pulling out onto traffic!“

“We went for a game or two for my adult son's birthday. We enjoyed some drinks and appetizers in Big Ed's and then bowled on one of the lanes in the VIP room while league games were going on in the main area. The servers were very attentive, and we had a great time.“

“Excellent restaurant with high quality food and daily specials. Nice variety of mixed drinks with a cozy bar. Relaxing and friendly atmosphere with nice clean decor. Ask for Heidi when you go!! She was an attentive and outgoing waitress. The bar pie is the best in the area!!! Looking forward to making this restaurant our go to place!“

“I'm sorry ? didn't know that you would like me and not my friends but and to be able to to see you all the cleaning products I have to go with is one of the slit in our house ? I have a job for my mom who is going to have a job for her and I have a lot of stuff to do and I don't want to go to a wedding ? I don't want to make her feel comfortable with it her own style and not just her own clothes and she will be on time ⌚ and“

“Stopped by with another couple for drinks after dinner elsewhere. Nice bar and pleasant atmosphere. Bartender was knowledgeable and friendly. Although I only had a Sambuco Black, it was served appropriately with three coffee beans. Would stop by this bar again. Maybe even do dinner here next time.“

“We have eaten there several times and it is always delicious. We want to give special appreciation to Rachel, your manager, for her special caring and sensitivity to our needs. In today's world, where one struggles, especially if old like we are, to speak to a live human being, when you are able to converse with a person who is actually listening to what you said, this is rare. Add to that delicious fresh food and you have a winner. Tonight we had fresh large shrimps with a most delicious home made cocktail sauce. Fresh crab cakes with a fabulous remoulade, and a chocolate mousse to die for as dessert. We ordered too much and have to save some for tomorrow. We live in town, and are happy to see the names of so many out of town visitors appreciate Chesapeake Tavern.“

“It’s a gem. If you haven’t been there, please visit.“

“Excellent food and beer options. The bartenders are very friendly and you also have the bowling alley in the same building so it’s pretty rad. Build your own burger ? or sandwich is awesome. Definitely recommend the Mac n cheese with crispy chicken!“

“Charley's Tavern impressed me with their prime rib—flavorful, perfectly cooked, and a true delight for the taste buds. The inviting atmosphere and attentive staff further enhanced the overall dining experience. I highly recommend Charley's for a fantastic meal!“

“I have never done a review , good or bad but I had to for Cinders. What a great experience. From the food, service , atmosphere I could not have asked for anything better. I had my daughter in laws baby shower there on Sunday and have been receiving phone calls and texts all day about how great it was. The food and selection was wonderful. The service was by far the best we have had in a long time. Friendly and very accommodating. I highly recommend Cinders for a party or lunch/ dinner . Can't say enough. It was perfect !!!“

“Had some of the best wings. Try the pumpkin Beer also.“

“Food was great. Hot fresh and served quickly. Open floor plan and there were 2 large parties going on so for a quiet evening out this wouldn’t be your place. But for good food and great service it’s a great place. Remember cash only !Parking: Large parking lot but seams to be more than enough for their seating capacity.“

“Just had my daughter’s baby shower in one of the quaint rooms…… cannot say enough about the experience, food, service etc. A big thank you to Jennifer who bent over backwards to accommodate all my wants/needs right from the start and to Chris who graciously let us in early to set-up and arrange room as we asked and especially to our friendly and professional party waiter, Freddie, who went above and beyond!!! We highly recommend PH Steakhouse for any event!“

“2/23/24: The Stanhope House dates back to 1798! It's like the all time Great American Road House. A group of us came put to support our friend's friend BD Lentz- blues guitarist. What an amazing show BD and his other accompanying musicians put on! The venue had phenomenal acoustics. Many of us were on the dance floor getting down. Many of the GREATS like Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Winter... have performed here. A basic bar menu is available. We had Beer, Pinot Noir, Cesar Salad, Sweet Potato Fries and Coconut Shrimp. All the food was pretty decent. The entire staff is very friendly. Parking is available in back of the building. "Presently , there's been a lot of talk about tearing this great historic place down. Please sign the petition on Change.org- Save The Stanhope House !!" Thank you for your support! : )“

“I have been a patron here for years. I have had countless dinners and family celebrations here. I especially enjoy the outdoor space. Entertainment outside is just right. The atmosphere can't be better. When it's cold, there's several heaters to keep it cozy. Inside there are several dining rooms. I have had parties Inside too! The food is delicious. I have had just about everything on the menu. Some of my favorites are the clams and chorizo appetizers and the pork osso bucco entre. They also make their own bread! It's awesome. The staff is polite. The service is great. Plenty of parking.“

“Great time last night. Oir group loves this place“

“We go to Chilis quite often and are always welcomed with open arms! Our waitress Alexis is the best, and is always making sure our little ones food order comes out not long after being seated so he can eat right away! Our son also has food allergies and the staff is always very accommodating to make sure he’s given safe foods to eat. The manager Edgar is always checking on us and making sure all is good and everyone is happy. If he gets a quick minute he even helps keep our son entertained by giving him a quick tour of the kitchen! It’s so nice to go to a place and be treated like family :-)“