279 Bar & Grill

279 S River St, Wilkes-Barre
(570) 235-1037

Recent Reviews

Donna Askew

It's a great place! Foods always great and very enjoyable and great bands! Fantastic workers!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sabrina Englot

I haven't been here in years, and moved out of the area. I was back in town for a funeral and a bunch of us went here afterwards and spent quite a bit of time having drinks and food. Michelle the bartender was AWESOME and gave us great service even when it got super busy (Sat night). We ordered apps and all were good as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brandi

Typical barOver priced food, although very good foodKaraoke is always fun!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Black and Bleu Burger, Caprese Salad with Added Old Bay Shrimp

Jamie LaSorsa

Worst set of wait staff / bartenders I have ever encountered. Including what I was told is the manager. Will ignore you for 20 mins or more and when they finally acknowledge you its with an eye roll or face of disgust. Only reason myself and friends were there was to see a local band we follow. Took over a half hour while seated at the bar to even pay my tab. Never again. 3 bartenders are too busy arguing amonst themselves to even care about about customers.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

James Cantwell

The family had dinner there last night. I took a chance and ordered the tomahawk pork chop, which is something I would not usually get. Normally I would have stayed with the tried and true burger and fries. The pork chop was awsome. It was extremely tender and perfectly cooked and the sauce was fantastic. I will be making the 279 a regular staple in our list of good places to eat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

John Bushko

Loved it and will be back. I hate bars now that I'm I'm my mid forties....however this bar is a winner....people my age.....best burger I've ever had and live music....pretty awesome.Parking: Lots of spots by place and more accross street.Wheelchair accessibility: Door is on sidewalk.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jacob Cameron

Small bar with live music.

Pat Vetrini

Had a terrific

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Troy Troy

This place has gone downhill! The manager is snub and condescending! I was there last Wednesday. I enjoy trivia night(that part is excellent). However, I ordered my usual(seared tuna) and it was not even seared, completely raw. I asked to have it prepared like order and I was belittled, subjugated to condescending remarks, the waitress even mistreated me for asking! The manager made me feel completely unwelcomed! Stay clear of this Bar and Grill and especially if you are ethnically different!!

Nicole Sala

Perfect environment to hang out with friends! Great service, food and drinks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brenda Navin

I've known about 279 for years and finally stopped. Everything we had (Cajun wings, French Onion soup, lobster bisque, ham, potato salad) were excellent and the portions were ample. Can't wait to go back to try their dinner menu.As for the 3 stars for atmosphere, I was there for the food, so I choose the middle of the road option. Bonus points for the beautifully decorated ladies room!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Lobster Bisque

Richard Strock

Had a great dinner, and. Dessert which wwe never get but it looked so good. We tried three different cheesecake slices. Irish coffee, Ferro chocolate, and cinnamon.. all very good.They had live music Sean and Cassandra were playing. I hope our live duo Peaceful Outlaws can play here soon as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Black and Bleu Burger, French Onion Soup, Lobster Bisque, Garlic Bread Cheesesteak

Kitty Page

What a hidden gem! I needed to grab lunch quick and the place up the road had such a long wait.I stumbled into here and loved everything I ate!There was a wings and clams special so I tried both. So hard to not order more of them, they were both fabulous! I have been craving some good local wings. I also got a burger to split with my boyfriend and it was his favorite out of everything. We were extremely pleased. Large pours with our beers and cocktails. Waitress was friendly and nice! Cannot wait to return

Dave Rapp

Super friendly staff, food was fantastic. They had a band that sounded amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fingers and Fries

John Wilson

Place is too small for full bands, some people like to have a conversation when they go out to dinner. Also, bartenders should be bartenders, not try to wait tables at the same time.Parking: Tight - only about 15 spots

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Black and Bleu Burger

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