Celebrated my birthday here with a party of 13 and have no regrets. I made the reservation in advance, and they were able to accommodate us sitting outdoors for a beautiful Sunday lunch. All day HH on Sundays as well. Service was good despite us being a large party and the place being packed with other parties and folks eating. No complaints about the food, and the margaritas were tasty and refreshing. There is a large parking lot and complimentary valet. I will definitely be back! read more

Came in for lunch with two co-workers. Great bar vibe and cozy feel inside. We sat at the bar for lunch. Bartender was attentive and friendly. Ordered cold lobster roll with fries. Lobster roll was good but not over the top great. My co-worker got sushi rolls which looked incredible. Looking forward to coming back in warmer weather to sit outside! Nice outdoor seating for warmer months. read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Lobster roll - Mediterranean Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

When you pull into the parking lot it's always crowded because they host a lot of parties. But have no fear they have valet service. Once you get in they greet you right away. As busy as it was in the restaurant area, We got seated within five minutes without a reservation and it was a little after 130. Once we sat down, the waitress came over and offered us menus and asked us what we wanted to drink. We did not order from the bar at this time. We placed our order.we did seem to have to wait a long time for it, but we understood because the restaurant was crowded and we were hungry and this place does not offer you bread which I think they should because the prices on their menu are pretty hefty. We got some bread pre-buttered fire roasted. Only 4 small slices. Anyway our food came. I ordered the lobster tail skirt steak baked potato so it was all on top of the potato. My lobster tail was good, the skirt steak was good but cold. The baked potato lacks a lot to be desired. Presentation was nice. I think they should consider changing it from a baked potato into a garlic mash or something of that caliber because the baked potato didn't cut it. Everyone else's food tasted fine. We also did not get any dessert, but the desserts looked awesome. The big downfall to this place if you're looking to have a conversation, you really can't have one. It's way too loud. It's one of the loudest places I've ever been to and I've been to this location about five or six times in the past. you either have to go on a weekday obscure time in order to hear yourself talk. Nice waitstaff very accommodating. Valet was great. $$$ read more

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I am so upset... I'd been traveling for work for 7 days. Finally got home and decided I should treat myself, as I don't usually spend that much on one dish. So I ordered the seafood risotto to go. Complete waste of my hard earned money! There is (or should) be a difference between rice and risotto. For $45, I ordered risotto, but I got rice. Not okay. Not right. Not what I paid for. read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Seafood Rice that's supposed to be risotto. - Mediterranean Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

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PROs- ambience , location , food and bar CONs- service could be better It's a hidden Gem . It's off rt 130 but very close to rt130 .. the location seems like it's on a country space . So good . Right next to a lake and should be awesome in summer days . Lots space inside and the ambience was great .. tables were all crowded and wish they had more employees to help. Waitress were so busy (understandably) but it takes time for them to come back and ask. Bar was busy too. Liked the varieties of IPAs and beers on tap. Bartender was good and helpful but because of the crowd it just takes a bit... just ate snacks and food . Bufffalo cauliflower was average . Could have been better . Wings were good . Average pricing for the place . Not very expensive . Overall it was a good experience ... 4 stars read more

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I've been to B2 Bistro a few years ago and really liked the ambiance, especially the deck that looks out onto the river. When we were looking for a place to have my mother's 70th birthday celebration- it seemed like a great place. We asked for info along with a few other venues and B2Bistro got back to me the quickest and with the most information. I mostly worked with Iliana, the catering and events manager. She was so helpful and made sure our party had everything we needed on the special day. All of our guests raved about the food and drinks, as well as the service and restaurant itself. Most of our guests were from Bayonne/Jersey city, so they can be quite particular; there wasn't one complaint! We had two vegan guests and they were accommodated. I didn't catch our female servers name but she was very friendly and attentive. Our other server, Igor was outstanding. He brings "service with a smile" to a whole new level! Both of them made it very easy for my siblings and I to relax and have a great time. We couldn't be happier with how the day turned out, and my mom had such a great time and was very happy with the restaurant as well. read more

I have been coming to B2 Bistro for years and they never disappoint! Always a great view with the lake and the food is always on point. Salmon poke bowl is perfect for a refreshing summer evening. They have an impressive tap beer selection aswell. Service is always great and they have an amazing staff. This is always my go to spot when me and my girls from out of town meet together. read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Salmon Poke Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

My wife and I were first-timers here. We were there for her friend's birthday celebration. The place was nice and cozy. It seemed that they had a good lake view, but we couldn't tell because it was very foggy at that time. Our server, Bobby, was very exceptional. He was very friendly and and attentive to our needs. Guys like him were rare. If you happen to have him as a waiter when you visit, you're in luck and in capable hands. Please tip him well. He is worth every penny. The food was good, for the most part. My grilled pork chop was tasty and not dry. Wish it had more sauce, though. My wife's Seafood Risotto and her friend's crispy duck were very delicious. Her friend's husband, however, got the Dragon Sushi Roll Combo and said that it wasn't bad, just not that good. He wasn't impressed. Overall, I think this place is worth coming back to. It's a little bit pricey, but you get good food. Just avoid the sushi. read more

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Great place for happy hour. They do oysters on Wednesdays and I think theyre great. The specials are reasonable and the food is good! Definitely give it a try. They have football specials on Sunday Monday Thursdays as well. read more

Chose this place for a date night during the week. Sat right down at our reservation time despite it being fairly crowded. They appetizer special was oysters, so we got a dozen. They were nothing to write home about, not bad or fishy, but not exactly fresh and not much taste. My wife got braised short rib which ended up being mushy, my pasta dish was ok, not bad nothing special. Old fashioned the alcoholic lemonade were both very good. We've had been here before and had a good experience so we will most likely give it another try. read more

A lakeside paradise ruined by rude staff, poor service and food not worth the wait or price.

The food was good here. I had beer battered fish and chips, it was a good portion and tasted great. They also know how to make good drinks. If you like martinis, this is the restaurant to go! Service was excellent. They remembered all the details. I asked for no tartar sauce, and they remembered. They have nice scenery, and a fire place too. read more

This place is super cute! Food: 4/5 the portion sizes are big just how I like it and the food is very fresh. I especially enjoyed the Brussel sprouts and fries! Def recommend. The menu is long and extensive so there is definitely something for everyone. Drinks: 5/5 I have no complaint I loved my drinks especially the white sangria and I wouldn't mind going here even just for happy hour and a little bite. Service: 3.9999: loved our server she was awesome but everything takes kind of long, we waited a while to be seated and we also waited a while for our food, but it could have also just been the day we went. Overall I will def be back! read more

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Ok, so in an area where your options to grab a quick drink aren't so plenty (unless you venture to New Brunswick or Princeton), it's nice to find this hidden gem located off the busy Route 130. It's easy to miss in the night, except when you run into a ton of cars on a rubble parking lot. The place is quite spacious and it looks like there was a party of sorts in one section. I made my way past the dining room and to the wrap around bar. The options are quite plenty for drinks, including cocktails and fine wines. Additionally, you can also enjoy the lake in the backyard with additional seating and even a private gazebo too. I'll have to come back here when it gets nicer in the summer to try the food. The ambiance looks cool and I want to see it in full action. read more

On a recent visit, I ordered the Garlic Steak Sando for dining in and pizza for take out. What a disappointment. Not only was the bread stale, the steak was mostly fat and grizzle and I had to disassemble to cut out the gross parts. What topped off the disaster was a hair in the sandwich which I found when opening it. On to the pizza which was eaten at home: While I didn't expect anything extraordinary, I was horrified to find, once again, hair in the pizza. How are such low quality and unsanitary conditions allowed? read more

Wish I could give one negative star. Looked at the menu online, looked forward to shrimp and scallops fettuccine but once we arrived and looked at our menus, that dish wasn't on it. Ordered the salmon, hubby ordered stuffed shrimp. His dish was cold, sent it back, shrimp was not cooked when it came back so he sent it back, did not want anything else and watched me eat my birthday meal. No side salad with the meal, it's extra, no bread...this place just sucks. We loved Jimmy's but will never go to B2 again read more

Came by recently on a random weeknight for happy hour with some friends and the food was just ok this time around. The service was spectacular, but we sat inside by the bar and the restaurant had a strange odor. The mussels scampi was hot and delicious and was great to dip fries and bread into. Their crabcake wasn't too impressive and you end up tasting more of the extras then the actual lump crab meat. The oysters were a great deal at $1 each for happy hour, or so we thought. There wasn't much flavor for them despite how big they were. Their happy hour menu wasn't too big nor did we feel it offered many specials that were a value. Not sure I'd give it another shot unless I had friends that really wanted to go. read more

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Came here on a Wednesday night and discovered it was oyster night. Local East Coast oysters were a$1 each so we ordered a dozen and shared it amongst a few people. To be honest I've had oysters more plump and tasty elsewhere, but we didn't get sick and I always feel that is such a plus and they were only $1 so no complaints! Our group is also had a few diet restrictions, but our server was so flexible and nice about it and had a lot of foods with sauces on the side. It ended up being a pricey meal this time around since we ordered seafood apps but the food and service were great. They did seem a bit busier than normal and we had to flag our waitress down a few times. We also started eating outside, but we were quickly brought in due to the impending storm. Highly recommend to bring your own bug spray if you're eating in the evening since the restaurant does not carry bug spray. read more

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The waitress was great. The container of ketchup had a skin. The garlic steak sandwich had gristle held together with bits of meat and only some if the ingredients listed on the menu. read more

Love their outdoor area when the weather is nice out with a nice view of the water! They have a nice menu with a broad selection, including pizza, sushi, poke, brunch options, and more. Drink menu is great as well. Service is quick and attentive. The tuna nachos and salmon poke were flavorful and fish was fresh. Crab cake Benedict is also a great brunch option. read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Salmon poke - Mediterranean Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

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we love this local spot! it's a go-to for the summer with their outdoor patio. they have an outdoor patio lakeside which is a perfect for outdoor dining. some of their menu is seasonally rotating - the avocado crab salad is excellent! great overall experience and staff read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Mediterranean Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

Went for lunch and sat outside. The lake view was lovely. Our waitress, Veronica, was friendly, informative, and made helpful suggestions. Food was good. Portions were disappointingly small - more like a snack than a lunch. read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Crab and Avocado Salad. Real crab with sprinkle of avocado and lettuce leaves. - Mediterranean Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

This was my second time and B2 Bistro but the first with my girlfriend. On both visits, I was able to get a table right by the water, and the views were absolutely beautiful. We came for brunch and had the Uncivilized Mule and Farrington Spritz for cocktails. The Farrington was similar to a mojito, and it had a nice balance of sweetness with the alcohol. She enjoyed the mule. The crab cake benedict was as delicious as it looked. Both crab cakes sat on English muffins, and they never lost their crispness, even with the egg yoke running over it. Everything was amazingly seasoned, including the potatoes. She expressed the same sentiments about her shore benedict and its flavors. For dessert, we ordered the apple and waffle sundae, but it wasn't the best. It was too salty for our tastes. We look forward to making more visits here this summer. Our server was very engaging and helpful with our drink and food questions as well. read more

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A great variety of items on the menu! Came for football Sunday. Definitely suggest doing valet as parking can be tough. Inside is huge with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Full bar with high top tables around. They have TVs playing the games. Very accommodating if you want to change the channel on a tv. Bartender was super nice. He was so attentive. Food was delicious. Roll was so fresh! Avocado boat had so much crab! Oysters were decent. They were a good size. read more

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Dahm Manda - back at it again with eating and drinking on the company dime. Another December day, another work outing. The reviews on this one scared me a little - folks either love it or hate it. Well mark me down in the LOVE CATEGORY. Group of 7 with a 1pm weekday reservation. We were led to a back room with seats and benches. YAASSSSS! You already know how me and my fluff felt about that. The menu is extensive - hardly Dostoevsky in length but at one point I exclaimed, "I'm overwhelmed." We love a dramatic colleague. I played it safe with a twist - I skipped the burger and the oysters (?) and opted for the fried flounder sandwich with a side of spicy honey. The food was EXCELLENT! My friends' salads were piled high with chicken breasts. Not a bad dish in the bunch. Service was attentive, food came out quick, stomach is settled and satisfied. Just between the two of us tho - had I known it was gonna be that good I woulda hung back in the parking lot and ordered something to go for dinner. #bigbackbehavior read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Fried Flounder Sando - Mediterranean Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

Sat at a large bar surrounded by a bland but well organized dining room. A nice outdoor area overlooking water makes this a plan for a summer visit. Bartenders were attentive and efficient. We were there for happy hour. Fish tacos and steak sliders were delicious. I reserve the right to add a star if the place continues to impress on my next visit read more

This place was a nice spot to come to for lunch. They have a decent size menu with plenty of options for everyone. They have a dining area, a big bar area with high top tables as well, and a nice outdoor seating area during the warmer months right by the water. The appetizers took the show for this meal for sure! The calamari had a light breading which brought the attention to the actual squid which was perfectly cooked. The Thai sauce to dip the calamari is, dare I say, better than the marinara sauce. The lobster tots, a new menu item, was scrumptious. Everyone at the table devoured them. I got the shrimp and linguine fra diavolo style which hit the spot. The shrimp was perfectly cooked but the sauce was everything. You could tell it was no jar sauce and it was homemade with the perfect amount of heat. I usually am not a red sauce girl but I made sure to finish every drop of that sauce. The salmon was enjoyed by my mother and brother and was part of the clean plate club. The cauliflower risotto was surprisingly delicious, you wouldn't have guessed it was a vegetable. Chicken Wing Review: I honestly thought these wings were mid. The flavor tasted like lemon pepper instead of Scarpariello but taking a bite of the wing with the peppers did elevate the flavor. I wish the wings were a bit more crispy on the outside. They are cooked in the wood-fire oven that they use for pizza which may be why they don't get as crispy. read more

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Stopped by on a weekday to try out the happy hour $1 oysters. Unfortunately I was not impressed at all. The oysters were big but they definitely lacked flavor. Also did not like the cocktail sauce, it was way too sweet. The rest of the food we ordered was okay, nothing stood out. The crab cake didnt taste like crab. The service was great though, our server was super attentive and checked in pretty often. And the restaurant itself was loud and lively. I wouldnt recommend coming here for the $1 oysters though. read more

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A pretty setting near the water, good happy hour deals and lots of food options, we like the oyster happy hour. Our server was brand new and seemed nervous but was very nice. read more

I attended a conference in the area. We had dinner reservations for a party of 15 on a Saturday. The restaurant had ample seating and they also have seating outside overseeing the lake. The restaurant was clean and the staff were attentive. We were placed in a separate room due to our large group size. I ordered a burger and it was delicious. I also had a California roll which did not disappoint. The group consensus was that the food and drinks were good. read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Burger - Mediterranean Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

Great for Wednesday happy hour - we loved the $1 oysters, fried fish tacos, cheese pizza and both sushi rolls we tried (volcano and a pink soy paper one). Just need to sit at the bar for the HH pricing! read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Volcano roll was great - Mediterranean Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

Been hearing a lot of good things about the place, finally had a chance to stop by to check it out for myself. The restaurant is right next to a lake and the view is very pretty. We tried two appetizers (calamari & spicy tuna nachos), two entrees (salmon poke bowl & filet fonduta) and a side (fries) My favorite was the salmon poke bowl, the salmon was seasoned perfectly and paired well with the seaweed salad, although I wish there was more cucumbers. My least favorite dish was the spicy tuna nachos. The tuna was way too sweet and the sauce was overpowering. I would not order it again. Overall, the food was mostly very good with the exception of one dish. The service was friendly albeit a bit slow in the beginning. It was a good experience and would come back again if we are ever in the hood. read more

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I very rarely almost never give a 5 so a 3 ain't bad. Been here 3 times, the first two was on business the third was a birthday.Trip # 1 just a beer, trip 2 a burger and fries trip 3 fish and chips. The service is 4-4.5 star. Trip 3 we had Veronica who was super pleasant and super accommodating. She was almost a five but the bar tender wasn't great. She should have gotten on his case. He made a terrible drink and we waited too long as the place was empty as this was an after lunch down hour. My wife had Surf & Turf-$65 not bad. Everything came out very good.Kudos on Veronica for listening to how we wanted it cooked. All the sides were ok. I had fish and chips. The fish was cooked well but on the greasy side, tasted fine. It came with fries and coleslaw sides. The fries were supposed to be hand cut in the kitchen, I don't think so. I was amused by the ratio of the slaw to the fries. I got a pound of fries and a teaspoon of slaw(no exaggeration). Both tasted fine but a bit out of balance. Would I go back? Absolutely, although not the greatest place of all time, the variety is beyond belief, and it looks and feels like a great restaurant. Veronica's attitude was upbeat and made it a good experience. read more

3 generations together for dinner in dining room. It was great. Ambience, service and food all a nice surprise. Didn't know what to expect on RB's west side It's on our 'go to' short list now read more

I have been meaning to go to his place for a while after driving past the outdoor seating area a couple times. It was a pleasant surprise when my boyfriend decided to pick this restaurant for a brunch date. We selected the early morning start time, which was perfect. As I walked into the restaurant, the ambience was super welcoming and I could envision how nice of space this restaurant would be for reception, baby showers and weddings. We decided to choose to sit outside, which was so beautiful with the Riverview and the lighting. For brunch I ordered the Ham eggs benedict and my boyfriend ordered the crabcake eggs Benedict. Fo drinks, I had the mule drink and he had the drink with Prosecco in it. I really enjoyed my meal with the ham it came with. For dessert, We ordered the apple pie dessert and took out the waffles. I Would say that the dessert wasn't as good as the food, but I look forward to coming back for having sushi, some of their pizzas and who knows maybe hosting an event there. read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Mediterranean Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

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Service was good & I didn't even realize they had seating by the lake when asking for outdoor seating. It'll be a much nicer spot for when it gets warmer out (it was a little chilly that day)! Food was good, but I suspect their lunches and dinners are better. Will have to go back and try again to let you guys know. The one time we did try to go for dinner it was very crowded and the wait was too long so we went somewhere else. It seemed for brunch (at least this time) a reservation would not have been required. Also, I wanted to mention that the waitress I talked to on the phone about my reservation was very helpful and accommodating. read more

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We have been here several times and each time the menu was really enticing. It's a varied menu which we enjoy as we aren't looking for the same old same old. We usually go during the seasons when we are able to eat on the terrace because we find it too noisy dining indoors. The food is always delicious. The wait staff are really accommodating. Best of all there's ample parking read more

Great dining experience. Bobby was an amazing server. Food was fantastic. The view of the lake at sunset was perfect. read more

I have never been disappointed. Great selection of dishes, love the fish and chips. Good service, good drinks and priced right. Beautiful surroundings on Farrington Lake. Give it a try. read more

Came to this resturant for the celebration of several birthdays. While the food was mostly ok, the service went downhill as dinner went on. Our server was Paige. She started out pretty attentive as we went through several rounds of appetizers and drinks. While everything took some time from the bar, the food was quick. Small glitch from the food was my mom (one of the birthdays) Carne Asado was cold. We sent it back to the kitchen. It came back 3 minutes later...not any warmer. As dinner went on it seemed like our server just checked out. We had to ask for water repeatedly. The table had many empty glasses that were not taken away. When dessert came I had to go to the bar to ask for spoons that did not come with the dishes. My husband's (1 of 2 coffees) was brought. After 10 minutes we asked about the other coffee and I got a snide reply "the french press was for the table" from the server. She dropped the check before the last of our coffee was served. I would have expected better for a party of 9 on a Wednesday night. Food 8/10 Service 2/10 read more