49 Best Bars near Farmingdale

“Went here on a Saturday. Bartender Laura was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the working of the bar and food. Etc. Cute little "dive bar". Right up our alley. Not noisy. The patrons were all locals and friendly. We had a few drinks. Played some pool and left. Will definitely be back for lunch or their Sunday brunch.“

“Went there for repast after a viewing at Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home up Adelphia Road. About 30 people attended. Buffet ìncluded mixed salad with dressing on the side, pasta salad, hot crisp rolls and butter, seasoned mixed hot vegetables, roasted potatoes, penne with vodka sauce, chicken francaise, sliced roast pork, dessert, and coffee. Other banquet selections are offered on their website.Used plates were cleared promptly and pitchers of water at the tables were refilled as needed. The meal was held in a private room. There is also the restaurant which has musical entertainment and a banquet hall. Plenty of parking.“

“Nice size restaurant with a huge bar. Service was good and food was tasty. My only disappointment was warm fries. Hot fries are a must for me and most of the restaurants I've been to are the same. Guess I should get used to it or order a different side. I had a roast beef panninic with carmalized onions,, mushrooms, cheese and horseradish. Delicious! My daughter had a fried chicken taco bowl salad which she enjoyed but couldn't finish it. Good size salad. My son in law had the cheesesteak sub and he couldn't finish it either. Lol. Definitely recommend this restaurant!“

“I've been here many times, so I'm surprised I have never written a review. Last night, I had the ahi tuna tacos because I wasn't that hungry and they do not come with any sides. My friend had the filet mignon with cheese on an English muffin which was kind of a weird combination but she said it was okay. I forget the exact titles of what my other friends ate, but there are pictures here showing their food.“

“We had an amazing experience dining at Charlie's. The service staff is extremely professional - best we've experienced in years, especially our waiter - wish we caught his name all we know is he's Brazilian, been there for 4 years, and is very proud to work there. Owners: Give that man a Gold Star. Our meal was fantastic. Very good tuna and salmon, cooked exactly as ordered and plated/served beautifully. No shrinkflation here, the portions are generous so lay off the bread basket if you can. The desert, a dark chocolate and choc mousse masterpiece, was the best desert I've had in my 6 decades of living, no exaggeration.We will definitely return to Charlie's!“

“We had a truly wonderful experience here. The staff at the host stand were so friendly and engaging. We were seated immediately and greeted by our server, Julianna, who was an absolute rock star. The place is so warm and inviting with the giant fireplace and decor. The atmosphere is great here. All that and then the food being so delicious and the service being so stellar makes for a great night out. Do yourselves a favor and make a reservation here ASAP!“

“It wasn’t just dinner at Cuzin’s it was a culinary experience! Sensual food and cocktails along with an energizing vibe made it a great atmosphere for our “cousins” dinner. Our waiter was not only full of personality, he took care of all our needs.“

“I have been going there for 40 years now. Always great delicious food as well as, a whole page of specials. The specials are always different. Their burgers are grilled in the center of the bar. They also have a delicious cheddar cheese that they pour over there hamburgers. The house salad with the house dressing is always a winner. Lettuce, egg, little shrimp, with the house dressing! I always loved the crab Melt aways! you cannot make a reservation, there is always a wait for dinner. get there at 11:30 for lunch, it fills up fast! Lunch specials come with a soup or a salad. Recently, renovated, outside area as well. With, it’s about time, new bathrooms!Vegetarian options: There’s so many vegetarian options, especially with all of their specials.Dietary restrictions: If you need something they will accommodate you.Parking: They have handicap on the side of the building, as well as in the back of the building, which is the entrance.Kid-friendliness: Brought my kids, since they were very little. They’re in their 30s now.Wheelchair accessibility: Everything is on the first floor.“

“OK, I know it’s not summer yet. However we visited the shrimp box for the first time and we have to say it was excellent! Our server Taylor was superior and went above and beyond. The atmosphere is amazing and the food is delicious. We will definitely be back And we highly recommend this spot whether you’re on vacation or you live here year-round“

“I grew up coming here and haven't been in years. The food hasn't changed and it was really enjoyable. Extensive menu for an Irish pub and it was all good. Kids menu was good. The Reuben was my favorite. The service was good and the ambience was an authentic Irish pub flare.“

“Had a plain/pepperoni pie and a chicken vodka pie with sauce on the side. Pizza was good. Thin crust style. My blackened tuna bites were good. Slightly overcooked than I had asked but still worth finishing the plate. Kinda of an old man fisherman bar feel with pizza but still had some old school charm to it.“

“This was an absolute hidden gem! We were trying to find something midway for our friends meeting us and decided to try it. What a pleasant surprise! Our waiter was super nice and provided great service. They even accommodated a special request of clams on the half shell, and they were great. Shrimp scampi over linguine was tasty and lobster ravioli was delicious and even came with half a lobster tail. Desserts were great too. Definitely will be back. Ambiance was a little dated, but it was clean including the bathrooms.“

“Great Irish pub! Nice atmosphere, dark wood, 2 levels, and fireplace on 2nd level. Wonderful menu of traditional irish fare along with irish american choices. They have fabulous Irish music sessions every Tuesday evening. Staff is great too, friendly and efficient. It's one of my favorite places to go either on a date for 2, or a family dinner.“

“We just discovered this bar. It was recently refreshed - Clean, comfortable, and bright. Forget the old McCann's. Yay! A real happy hour - 12-6 every day. We're eating through the menu. So far, everything is excellent! We've had the wings - so fresh and hot. Quesadilla was hot and a generous portion. Shepherds pie to die for. Maryann is awesome.“

“It's in BELMAR. Ok? The old Paul's Tavern, expanded to host up to three musical acts at once, great space and there's something for everyone!! To heck with this Lake Combover nonsense tho. Parking is definitely a pain, but it's a beach town, it's to be expected!“

“Its literally an Italian tavern! Rustic wood cabin vibes, with a comprehensive classic Italian menu. Upscale casual. Staff works hard, food prices are fair for 2024. They have tons of weeknight specials too, and have a vibrant bar scene for sports. Solid cocktail and wine list. Only knock is the food itself is above average, but not a full fledged 'great'. A few items were bland and not well seasoned. Portion size is hit or miss depending on what you order. Seems like a very dependable place in the Manasquan-Sea Girt-Spring Lake area - especially if you take advantage of their specials and promotions.“

“This is a great local spot in downtown Point Beach. Went Saturday afternoon and sat at the bar to watch some bball games. The bartenders were excellent, Chicken tacos were phenomenal and huge portions. Not very big inside but great spot to have a beer and all who were working Saturday could not have been any nicer! 5 stars all around thanks Amendment 21.“

“I came on a Thursday afternoon after a long Wednesday night and let me tell you for those of you that don’t know these can be some of your toughest ratings based off physical and mental prowess. The food was stellar and the service second to none. I was just speaking with my party about what kind of burger we wanted and it came out split on the plate for us. Watching the bartender behind the bar absolutely command the grill was an experience in itself. I would suggest stopping in for 4 hours and leaving fulfilled.“

“They charge you on soda refills which was $3.50 a pop. It should be noted they charge for refills. I didn't see any notation on the menu. I may have missed it, but next time I'll order only one. It is BYOB place. I wonder if I can bring a soda??“

“Decent dive/sports bar. Cool atmosphere with all the signs. The bartender was very nice and attentive. The food however was mediocre. Got burgers, wings, etc. just ok. They have homemade chips here which is a nice touch however they werent cooked all the way through. If i want to eat this place wouldnt be my first choice but for drinks its not bad“

“Took a daytrip to Belmar and decided to check out Anchor Tavern. The bartender Lindsey was friendly and accommodating. She recommended the wings which were cooked perfectly with their house bbq. 10/10! Manager Emerald made me feel welcomed and was very pleasant to talk to. Great service, great atmosphere. I imagine the Anchor is the place to be in the summer time. Check it out!“

“Went with my husband today, he had the crab cake sandwich with house cut fries, both were delicious. I had the blackened shrimp poke bowl. First time I had a poke bowl and it will definitely will not be my last. I only gave the atmosphere a 4 star because it was super loud inside and I basically yelled the entire time to talk. We had Victoria as our server and she was an excellent one at that. Prompt and extremely pleasant. We will go back again to try something else and hopefully have her again as our server.“

“Warm greeting from the hostess. Katey our server took our drink orders. Three of us had wine. I had the ahi poke bowl which was delicious. My wife throughly enjoyed her sliders and my sister-in-law enjoyed her hamburger. Katey was attentive. So why only four stars? Our wine glass fill met the bare minimum. Give us a break and fill the glass“

“I have been going to this restaurant for a number of years. The staff is always lovely. Very well trained and kind. The food is superb. Always cooked well and delicious. The fireplace room is my favorite. The live music is always tasteful. Really a great spot!!“

“We walked in to a clean restaurant with nice friendly staff that promptly seated us. Zac was an amazing server with great advice on our dinks and meal selections. Each dish was delicious. Perfect temperature and plated nicely. For appetizers we shared a plate of the most delicious meatballs. For our meals we had short ribs, steak and shrimp. For desert we celebrated a birthday with bread pudding. The drinks were quite strong everyone had a nice buzz. I was the driver and enjoyed a lavender lemonade. Sooo good. I look forward to returning to this restaurant. Highly recommend!!!“

“Went to Houlihan's Monday night. Food and drinks were great, but our server Eric was absolutely fantastic. He made us feel so welcomed and relaxed. Very friendly and knowledgeable and great sense of humor. We will be back. Eric IA an asset to your restaurant.“

“I stayed at the guest house for a month during the off season and absolutely loved it! Ross was so accommodating and his staff were all very nice and good company during my stay. The food was delicious each time I ate at the restaurant. Highly recommend renting a room at the guest house!“

“Had my husband's surprise 30th birthday here (we've been several times before - it's one of our favorite spots!) and they were amazing from start to finish. Super easy to book, flexible with the menu, and our serve Kelly was on top of it the whole time. She made everything super easy and was so attentive to our decently sized group. Food was brought out promptly and everyone raved about how good it was. Will continue to come here for dinner and will definitely be on the top of our list for parties in the future!“

“Dinner before show. Waiter, Tyree, was very helpful, considerate, and very aware that we had to leave early for a show. Party of 8 people, all orders accurately taken and well presented. Sadly, did not have time for dessert but will go back another time. Great atmosphere in restaurant section & had a sports bar section as well. Like I said, will be back when I can.“

“During summer time..Sit out is pretty good. Friday evening, chilled beer and snacks time ?.. The service was pretty goodIt's pretty good inside as well as c we had fun this afternoon sitting inside.Vegetarian options: Would like to see more vegetarian options. Nachos that were served had meat.“

“My wife and I recently moved into the Brick area, and I pass the restaurant weekly. In doing some research<, I saw that they have a very interesting menu and several specials on Monday nights. My daughter and granddaughter were here visiting with us, so we gave it a try. Service, food, server and music were great. Will definitely be back.“

“Food was great! Atmosphere was good. Decent amount of people and all service was nice and respectful besides the facts that I was talking to my family and the older manager was making smirky comments and giving nasty looks at us I felt disrespected…“

“ ?Whether you're stopping in for Package-Goods or bite to eat for lunch / dinner this fun and inviting atmosphere will entice you to stay to enjoy a large selection of beer and premium cocktails at a fair price as you enjoy some of our in-house entertainment such as plenty of televisions for ?Watching_Live_Sports ?Live_DJs, Bar_Games, ?Billiards, ?Darts, Extra_Large_Jenga, Hook_21, or even Connect_Four. Delicious food, friendly staff, fun patrons, and a overall (great atmosphere) are just a few reasons that I (highly recommend) Cee Gee's Bar and Grill⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I ate here but didn't stay here. I don't know if they have lodging or if they had lodging ages ago. Nice pub with a menu better than what you would expect for a pub and tasty. No 5 star restaurant, but when looking for pub food with a TV in view regardless of where you are seated, this is the place.“

“I love the Boathouse, I just wish that I could bring my children here, we stayed veiled and we were held back and could not go forward. Excellent food here I highly recommend it.Vegetarian options: Delicious vegetarian menu , all of the dishes are very goodKid-friendliness: Kid friendly atmosphere“

“Rods is a great spot for casual coastal dining. The food is consistently tasty, and they offer a reasonable menu of gluten-free free options for those with diet restrictions that don't leave you stuck with a basic salad or plain chicken (something not many places offer). It may not have the most eclectic menu, but there is certainly something for everyone (even kids!).The atmosphere is great for a casual date night or dinner with your family. Stop by on the weekends during warm weather to enjoy the heated deck with a delicious beverage.Overall, it's our go-to for dinner with the inlaws or a night out when I can't convince myself to cook or clean dishes .. my husband never turns down a night at Rods, ladies. ?“

“We have frequented Woody's for years. However, this experience was not as great as usual. To start our waitress seemed not to like us for some reason. Her demeaner with us was stoic while jovial with other tables. Secondly, they made changes to the menu that I don't care for, like the guacamole on the blackened chicken tacos. Just add Baja sauce. Also, the salad lack today's salad expectations. For one, the dressings are thick and processed. They need to be fresh prepared in house. Also, bring back the old recipe for the drunken clams. It was the best around and we've tried many. It's all there at Woody's for a nice casual meal. It just needs to be rejuvenated.“

“Delicious food at a prime location near the beach - would highly recommend. I visited in the off season and their outdoor patio was closed but it looked like a beautiful place to hang out outdoors. The service was good but the food was even better. Their french onion soup is fantastic. We also had the chicken nachos, wings and pizza and all were delicious.Parking: It can be difficult to find parking in the summer, there is no dedicated parking for the restaurant but I imagine a lot of people just walk or bike to the location.Kid-friendliness: Definitely a kid friendly place, they bring out activity sheets and crayons for kids. It’s a casual setting.“

“Great place to visit! Beautiful view of the ocean!Parking: It can be difficult to park during the summer hours. But there's plenty of parking a meter parking and along with handicap parking spots. During the summer it is outrageous to pay to park in the parking lots.Kid-friendliness: It's a fabulous place for children. Lots of rides for children and adults of all ages. Lots of live entertainment during the summer, they have stage performances for children and adults of all ages.Wheelchair accessibility: Very friendly wheelchair accessibility.“

“This place gets very crowded, very quickly. I used to come here all the time when I lived in the area, so I figured I would stop in since I was in town. They have done renovations and the restaurant looks great. The food and service is still top notch. It is a very small establishment; if you are looking for a lot of room, this is not the place for you. They have a great beer selection and different types of food, from apps to entrees and desserts. The Jester is a staple in Freehold so I recommend a visit. They also have AMI jukebox for those who love music.“

“First time visiting here as we celebrated a long time friends' birthday. Our table of 10 were all over the board as to ordering and I didn't have the luxury of asking their thoughts on their dish. My wife and I ordered one of the specials, a broiled grouper florentine with cherry tomatoes in a butter sauce. Done just right, with an ample side of asparagus and an even larger dollop of mashed potatoes which came on a separate plate!!!!This was executed beautifully, and I have no doubt that it was the right choice. Fwiw, it's a bar, with outdoor seating, ....a real nice room on what was a beautiful night. The menu smacks of pub grub, but we were ecstatic as to our grouper dish. There is a limited entree menu and I have no doubt that the kitchen stars on any of which is on the menu or their special menu for the evening. We were there to catch the birthday girls' cousin who plays there each first and last Wednesday. Frank with his Gibson is an amazing musician who along with Tommy on saxs (soprano, tenor & baritone, along with flute) with Jerry on the congas just tore through a musical itinerary that had them covering George Benson, Carlos, War, to changing gears and doing Neil, and Dylan. They were great and not to be missed. There's so much music to be had down here, be it AP, Bradley, etc. Not many had music as what went down last night at Jacks. There were also more than a few people who were there for Frank and Tommy. Very cool place. Waitresses rock and make sure you're taken care of.“

“Have had enjoyable experiences in past three years....then Saturday, Dec 9, we had a terrible experience.1. Our reservation made on the 9th was acknowledged when we entered. We were told it would be a few minutes while our booth was cleared and to be seated. About ten minutes later a couple sat next to us. The receptionist that told us to wait,told the couple next to us that a booth was available to them. She then told us no booth was available for us.2. We were seated in the back room. Placed our order for two delicious cocktails and one Bavaria pretzel and one Bavaria pretzel to take home; one order for beef stew and one order for chicken piccata.3. The empty 4tables around us were filled and shortly thereafter received their orders.finished and left.4. After 1 hour and a half the waitress,who was busy, came to us and said our orders were given to another table! Also,our beef stew order couldn't be completed because they ran out of beef stew !!In our years going to Huddy's from the strip mall to the new location, we never have experienced such a frustrating and unenjoyable experience. We certainly hope this was an anomaly!!!!Wheelchair accessibility: Easy“

“The food was delicious and our server was very sweet! The food came out quickly and the drinks were very good as well. Initially, the expected wait time was 45 mins but we were seated after about 20. The view from our table was very enjoyable and serene. I would definitely recommend coming here!“

“We have so many good things to say about reef and barrel we couldn’t list them all here! From the staff to ownership every time we walk in we feel welcomed and like part of the family. It’s hard to write a review when we already hope they know how we feel. If you’re reading this spend a little time to learn a few faces and the names that go along. Thank you for always having us and we can’t wait to see you again soon!❤️ S,A,G,C“

“Ate an early lunch here on a Friday, place was not busy at all. We thoroughly enjoyed the view, the ambiance and the food. My daughter had cheeseburger sliders, my husband had shrimp tacos and I had the fish tacos with some sort of spicy sauce. They were delicious. Minus one star because our very small unsweetened iced teas were $3 each and refills were charged. $15 on unsweetened iced tea was a tough pill to swallow when the plastic cup was overflowing with ice.“

“Had a great time at The Shore House tonight! It was Tuesday Trivia night which added to the fun atmosphere. The food was excellent, especially the Buffalo Cauliflower and the Apple BBQ wings. We had the pleasure of getting to speak with Jason who made us feel super welcome and took the time to explain the property's history; Jason really took good care of us!! If you haven't been here give a try, enjoy some fun and creative food with friends or family! Thanks Jason for all you did to make us remember The Shore House!!!“

“Our party had a wonderful meal last night in an almost-empty restaurant DESPITE a waitress who clearly had no basic skillset & no common sense about what her job involved - she had no idea what balsamic dressing was, we had to ask for bread & were told with a laugh that she 'forgot'; we had to ask for the cole slaw even though the menu included it with the entrees'. To our pretending-to-be-busy server: You know who you are, & you are "clueless on Channel Drive" for sure. This is definitely not the job for you, especially when the hungry summer crowds show up.“

“Awesome place, right on the water/marina. Today was a perfect day to dine al fresco and soak up the rays.The burgers/fries that we had were delicious, the drinks we had were terrific and our server, Taylor, was excellent.Parking was a bit iffy but we figured it out“

“Definitely a nice Mexican restaurant for adults and kids alike. They had many food options, ambiance was great. They were busy so we had to wait for our food but nothing that bad. The taco that I ordered definitely made up for the wait time.“