My husband and I were in red bank and decided to try out this branch. We frequent the branch in New Brunswick and love their happy hour. There is a parking lot across the street you can park at so no need to worry about street parking. The first thing I noticed was that this location was much smaller than the New Brunswick location and had a more chill vibe. I thought the happy hour menu had less selection as well. I was low-key disappointed there were no clams or oysters on the menu considering we are much closer to the shoreline. My husband loved his smashburger, it was very juicy. He also enjoyed the sweet potato fries which he normally doesn't like. My wings have the perfect amount of sauce where it didn't drown the wing and it was still a big crispy. We were in and out within the hour so service was fast on a Tuesday night. But I think we are going to stick with the New Brunswick branch. read more

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We chose B2 Bistro in Red Bank to enjoy their Tuesday Taco night. Despite the fact that this Special offering is listed on their website, we were told that those prices were no longer in effect and would not be honored! (Is that legal? It's certainly not ethical!) We were charged approx TWICE as much for the Website listed 'Special' tacos! They certainly were special-E'special'ly expensive! We asked to speak with the manager who indicated that she didn't even know that this 'Special' was still on their website. At that point (and in good faith), she should have offered us something as compensation! When told that they do not carry a common beverage-BLUE MOON, the waitress suggested giving me a similar beer and offered a 'taste test'. I could not tell if I liked the sample cause the shot glass had SO LITTLE beer in it-offering me NO TASTE at all. We also ordered chips, plantains, and salsa as an appetizer. For the cost of $14.00, I assumed it would contain enough chips for three people and might even be an unlimited supply. There were approx 15 chips on the plate and 6 plantains-which were tasteless. But think about it!? 15 taco chips for three people to the tune of $14.00?! They should be embarrassed! By 7:30, this restaurant was almost empty. We have been there several times over the years, but this place has deteriorated, in many ways, and we will no longer patronize this establishment! read more

The atmosphere is good. The food is very mediocre for the price, and the service is virtually nonexistent. In an almost empty restaurant we waited over 30 minutes for our food. The jerk chicken sandwich had no discernible flavor whatsoever--it would be bland under any circumstances but for something advertised as jerk seasoned it was laughable. The mango chutney isn't like any I've seen ever-more like a bland jam that could have been made of anything. As far as service goes it was pretty much nonexistent. Our waiter never checked on us and I had to get up and look for him twice-once to ask for salt/pepper and a second time to get our check. The second time he wasn't to be found and I was finally able to get some help from the bartender. One of the managers eventually came out which I appreciate but it was an overall underwhelming dining experience and we won't be returning. The two stars are for the atmosphere and the helpful bar tender. read more

The food was really good. I went for Brunch on a Saturday. I had the corned beef and hash. It was simply delish. Ordered two martinis, an espresso and a chocolate. Both were very good. I loved the look of the place. Opened concept kitchen, brick walls and ceiling to floor windows. I thought it was a little bit of NYC in NJ. To finish off brunch I ordered the tiramisu cake. It was different from what I was used to but still very good. read more

Food was delicious! From apps to dessert it was great food. Service was okkkk but the food made it worth it. Tables were a little close together but it ended up being fine. read more

First time there on Friday. Although the food was delicious the service was annoying. From the time we sat it felt rushed. Had to give appetizer and meal at same time. Cleaner and waiter came over to the table an excessive amount of time. Now being attentive is ok but too much is annoying. It was like they couldn't wait to get us out of there. A party of 6 and I was the only one still finishing my food when the waiter came over and asked the others if they wanted dessert. Seriously???? I was still eating. You need to teach your servers to read the table. I came for a relaxing dinner and it was far from that. Won't be returning or recommending It's a shame cause the food was great but I go out to dinner (and spend my hard earned money to enjoy myself) not to feel like I should eat and get out. Might as well do take out read more

The food was great. Fried calamari was crispy and tender. Very flavorful. Crispy octopus was cooked perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and very tender inside. I've never had octopus cooked this way and it was fabulous! It was served on a salad and the heat of the octopus wilted the greens. The dressing was some sort of citrus but I didn't care for it very much. Tuna tartar was fantastic. Great flavor. It was tossed with cubed avocado so the mushed avocado made it looked unappetizing but it tasted good. Nice julienned cucumbers and seaweed salad accompanied the tuna tartar. Avocado boats were stuffed with imitation crab and spicy maya topped it off. It was okay. I felt like I was eating sushi without the rice. Linguine with clams was amazing. Pasta and clams cooked perfectly. Cheese pizza was very delicious. It had a hint of garlic which made it next level!!! Get the pizza! Cappuccino was decent. The brookie dessert was half brownie and half cookie. Very tasty. Service didn't start off great. No one helped us until 15 minutes in. When we finally got a server he was very good. The menu has Asian food and American. So there's something for everybody if you like the two cuisines. We stopped in on a whim and I'm very glad we did. Ambiance is very modern and chic. I would return. read more

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Service very slow. Waited 20 minutes for drinks. When drinks arrived ordered our brunch. Waited an hour for the food. Eggs Benny, biscuits and gravy with egg, bagel with egg. All eggs were over cooked despite asking for over easy. All of our food was cold by the time it arrived. Asked to replace the overcooked eggs and they did. Cold again. Very good flavor but cold food. Service too slow. And leaving the dirty plates on the table more than a half hour after we finished eating. read more

I love this place, I generally sit at the bar. The bartenders are usually attentive and friendly. They have a great local brew selection. The Latitude roll i had was top notch. It is a solid stop for good chow and friendly service. The food is consistently good. It is worth a stop. read more

Great drinks & food. Steak was great will definitely be back for more 745 dining room reservation for 4. Server was so cute and sweet read more

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We started off with a few cocktails. My aperol spritz was just how I asked for it. Heavy on the aperol light on the spritz. Our table shared a white mushroom pizza, calamari, and bang bang shrimp. Everything was good, but the pizza was a little soggy in the middle. The service was outstanding! I would definitely return. read more

Went there for Mother's Day lunch, service was great and ambiance was casual and friendly. Food was ok, but pricey special because it was small portions special the octopus( crazy small portion) overall was a good experience but we were a little disappointed with the food read more

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We ordered: 2 schnitzels ($22), with fries ($9), potato pancakes ($16), and a Margarita pizza ($16). All were good - no complaints... well, maybe the fries were iffy. Dining room was empty at 3:50pm, and freezing on a weekend in October. Service was good, place is clean, and they have an open kitchen with a very happy staff. We couldn't place this restaurant in terms of menu and style. It was rather eclectic, and then, boom! A whole page of sushi. read more

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This mini-chain of upscale eateries leaves one with amnesia the moment you leave. The service is active but the menu is pedestrian and overpriced to a fault. Sixteen bucks for a Caesar. Please remind me to stab the little basta#d again when I see him. The pasta was also apparently loomed from gold but left no discernible imprint on my palate. You can do worse but you can certainly do better especially at this price point. As for Caesar, he's having a bad day. A forgettable three stars. read more

What a great time! A group of friends were at B2 for a dinner and a Bachelor party. First we had drinks at the bar and then on to the dining room for dinner. The meals were very good and the service was great. Thank you, B2! read more

Was passing through for work and swung by to grab a bite before heading home. Unassuming from the outside, but a nicely decorated inside. I sat at the bar and got solid, albeit a touch slow, service. Had to wait a while to order after I wasn't ready right away, and again for the check, but the bar tender was solo so definitely will extend some grab. I got the sweet potato and volcano rolls and they were both really good. Fresh, flavorful. Thought the price was good too for the quality. Overall a great experience and I wouldn't hesitate to stop by again! read more

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We returned to B2 Bistro after several years and were pleased that everything seemed to be as good or better than our previous visit. The cocktails were consistently better. The entrees were also very good. The "Pig" dish was added to the menu and delicious. The room is comfortable and the service is attentive. read more

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I had forgotten about B2. Came here for an alfresco dinner. Meal was good and so was the service. I thought for some reason they had acquired a liquor license and didn't bring my own wine. Against my better judgement, I ordered their NJ wine ( I generally don't like them). Low and behold, I was right. Stick to the food and bring your own wine. Still a good spot in Red Bank read more

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I use to love this place and come here a few times a month. Unfortunately, the food went rapidly downhill! I thought I'd give it another chance today, and I wish I didn't! We had the goat cheese strawberry salad for appetizer. The dressing was bland! The goat cheese they used tasted bad! The whole salad wasn't good at all! For dinners we did the strip steak and tagliatelle with crabmeat. The steak tasted more like pot roast, and it was mediocre. The fries it came with were burnt to a crisp! They were HORRIBLE! The tagliatelle pasta with crabmeat was AWFUL! It was bland and had zero flavor plus the the pasta was mushy! I use to love the cheesecake here, but it's no longer on the menu. It's sad because this place use to be really good. Unfortunately, I don't recommend going here anymore! B2 hire some talent in your kitchen! read more

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Located on the edge of Redbank. They have a large parking area so there's no issue there looking for a spot, if you know Redbank that's a problem. Now for the experience Sat quickly on time for my reservation. Very nice and knowledgeable server. We ordered apps the stand outs were the polenta and beet salad, both were delicious I ordered oysters but sadly I was disappointed they were not good very small and not tasty, and just didn't look appetizing, if I was running that pass they would have not gone to the customer. Everything else was very good the pork chop special was amazing I think it was 3 inches thick WOW. I will be back if it wasn't for the oysters I would say it was a great dinner and possibly a fifth star read more

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Went here for dinner with work colleagues. Was a great place, with great food and great selection of drinks. read more

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Thanks to B2, I no longer miss any of my favorite burger places in Los Angeles. They make a damn good burger, probably the best in Monmouth County. But not only is the food excellent, I want to commend the service as well. People forget that going to a restaurant isn't just about the food, it's the whole experience - from the moment you enter the door until you're finished eating and leave - and both Bella and Andre have been such outstanding servers that I have to mention them here. They both exhibit those sought-after qualities of a good waiter - they are present, charismatic and engaging, and make the dining experience that much more enjoyable. They make eating here fun. Thank you everyone at B2 for such a great dining experience. And to think, I stumbled upon B2 by accident, after being severely disappointed by another famous Red Bank restaurant that I will refrain from mentioning here!! read more

My wife and I had date night there this past Friday night. We were both very happy with our visit. We sat at the bar and got a few appetizers. The bartender was great and very attentive.The food was very good. We had the B2 wings with the peach bbq sauce the bang shrimp and summer burrata salad. Everything was very good.Good margarita and nice beer selection. We are going to adding this place into our weekly date night rotation. read more

Horrible experience. Staff was so rude. Our server couldn't care less about us. I am GF and she answered 0 questions to help clarify the ingredients. While ordering our drinks for the night, we had our IDs taken (my friend and I are both 21) and were confronted by security that we could eat but not drink. They were convinced our legal IDs were fake? Could get over it if the service wasn't the worst I've had in ages. Food was decent, but not for the hassle... read more

Do not waste your time with this place. I don't understand the appeal. The food was average. The service was awful. We had a group of 6 adults and were there for almost 2 hours. Our appetizer plates sat on the table until our dinner plates were cleared and we all sat with our first drink we got when we first sat down, the entire evening, because we were not asked once if we needed anything else. To be fair, it seemed like the waiter had all the tables in the room but to be honest, that also shouldn't be the guests' issue. Additionally, we had children with us. The one time the hostess came into the room we were sitting, she almost ran over my one year old as she walking around the table from her grandmother to me. The hostess looked me dead in the eye and said, "we'd actually prefer them not to be running around". Mmm, my other two children were quietly sitting which is a feat for toddlers and walking around the table is not "running". It was incredibly insulting and rude. We go out quite a bit with our kids and I have never gotten any negative comments/glares or the like due to their behavior because frankly, it would be unwarranted. There are plenty of other places for the same kinda food...go anywhere but here. read more

Absolutely delicious and fun Red Bank dinner off the beaten path, it's a short drive from the center of town. Wow had just a terrific time here with friends, taking advantage of their nice outdoor seating during the coronavirus pandemic. We decided to order all appetizers because they make so many incredibly tasty things here my friends told me. OK so let's get started with something everybody should know, they offer flights of beer here! Lots and lots of fun, beers were good maybe not the best ones but they had some nice gems in there! OK it's dinner time... So we ordered lots and lots of great fun appetizer food for everyone to share all night long. OK so we started off the night with a very tasty roasted cauliflower. We also got gnocchi with brussels sprouts, arugula and pancetta! Dear God was this gnocchi delicious! Then we got the polenta in a delicious pork Ragu, this is a must order! We also got an order of spicy meatballs, I'm going to say it again, this is a must order! Finally we got a pizza with goat cheese and escarole! I think you know what I'm going to say, this is an absolute must order! When's the last time you had escarole on pizza? Get it! Very highly recommended but remember this is not in the downtown red bank area. I mean it's about a half a mile away. I would drive there eat dinner and then after dinner drive and park in the downtown area. Then get out of your car maybe go to some bars or get some dessert or coffee. Wonderful night out at Red Bank don't miss it! read more

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Very good bar food. Went on a Sunday w a friend to watch football . Got there about 12:30 pm and it was surprisingly empty which was great for us to get a seat at the bar. Bartender was cordial and always checking on us. My friend had a personal pizza and I had edamame and avocado toast. I thought her Margherita pizza was too salty. By the time we left (halftime) the bar and most tables were full. It's a nice bar, nicely and classily decorated. Clean. Good service, free parking lot across from bar. read more

My experience here was just ok. Apps were great but entrees were lacking something. My favorite item was the wings. I'm usually not a fan of sweet glazes but here they were really good. Staff was also accommodating and cooked them extra crispy for me. read more

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We met up with my brother in law for a surprise on his birthday. We knew he would be there. What a nice place and great staff. This explains alot to me why he frequents this establishment. Great food and the waitress Marissa can whip up some nice drinks for sure with the personality to boot. Thank you for making it a fun time for us. read more

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The food was good not fantastic and a little pricey for what it is. We had made a reservation for 730 and the restaurant called twice to confirm. We ended up needing to come an hour early and they were very accommodating. We started with a margarita and a lemon drop martini. Both drinks were good, not very strong but good flavor. We had a fig and goat cheese pizza pie which was alright but didn't taste anything like fig... it tasted like cranberry sauce. Eerily familiar taste to a thanksgiving meal, not what we expected. Again not bad but definitely not great. We then had two dry aged burgers for dinner both with cheddar cheese. These were thick and juicy burgers but they didn't have much flavor to them, rather disappointing. Overall, this place has a great ambiance and lovely staff. The price seems to be .. ambitious for the area it's located as well as the size of the menu. read more

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Meatballs have a kick which made the dish unpleasant to eat. Clams casino was just ok. Pork chop was terrible. Was not seasoned and overcooked. The roasted potatoes tasted raw. The only good thing from dish was the puréed carrot and ginger. The salmon was terrible as well. Overcooked and under seasoned. Basil risotto was terrible and under seasoned. Broccolini terrible and under seasoned. Such a disappointment. I look forward to going out as a treat because I do so much cooking at home. I actually feel nauseous writing this review after leaving restaurant. read more

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Weekend brunch review... Made reservations through Yelp this time and it really wasn't necessary. Kind of surprised that it was very empty on a Valentine's Day weekend. For brunch, prices are very reasonable. $20 will get you one cocktail each plus your entree. For drinks a mimosa for her and Bloody Mary on my end. My bloody had a nice kick to it. Our entrees were Breakfast Polenta plus Waffles and Gravy. That had turkey and Sage gravy. Made me want for more. Portions are a little on the small side I thought. Maybe we should have ordered dessert. But we chose another round of drinks instead. Even with the added round of adult libations my cost was south of $60 before tip. This B-2 name has 4 different locations around New Jersey. And each menu is somewhat different. Enjoy read more

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What a cute spot! I came here with a group of 6 and really enjoyed the time. First and foremost, they have parking, which is uncommon for many restaurants in Red Bank. The vibe was great, relaxed and a bit of a more mature vibe, with no loud music blasting that would make it hard to converse. Waitress was attentive and friendly, even with a full house. On to the food - we were able to try most of their wings, meatballs, salads, and most of their pizzas. Everything was delicious! The French onion pizza was interesting and I enjoyed trying something different, but my fav was the good ol' margherita. Prices are also very reasonable Would def visit again. read more

We were going to a concert at the Count Basie Theater a few blocks away and arrived early so we figured it would be good to get something to eat beforehand. We searched Yelp and B2 came up as highly rated. They touted their award winning burger which was enticing so we figured we would give it a try. The ambiance was what you would expect from a modern gastropub. We sat in the dining room and were happy to see a sign advertising half priced wines on Thursdays which was a nice surprise. The server was friendly and on point. For starters, we shared their version of Chicken & Waffles. Instead of fried chicken, they used chicken livers. It was a very unique dish... perfect to share for two. The Belgian Waffle was a little sweet which masked some of the liver-y flavor some people may not like. I enjoyed it but I would probably only order this once if I were a regular. We ordered both ordered the dry aged bacon cheeseburgers which came with really good crispy fries, served on wooden board. The burger itself was a bit underwhelming, lacking flavor. The bun was a typical white burger bun you would find at someone's home barbecue and the meat needed salt. The patty itself was a decent size. Overall not a memorable burger. I really wanted to love this place but it was just kind of average. Service was good and prices were reasonable. read more

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Stopped into B2 on an early Saturday afternoon. The restaurant wasn't too busy and we were seated right away. They have a nice sized menu and we were still able to order off of their brunch menu. I chose the brunch burger which was topped with porkroll, and cheese accompanied with breakfast potatoes. The burger was good and cooked to my request. Although our server was friendly, we had to flag him down for ketchup as he disappeared for a while after delivering our food. Overall, we had a good experience but between a $20 burger and average service, I won't be rushing to come back. read more

After our last few visits, we decided we will give this place a break. There are no shortage of great places to eat in Red Bank. We had plans to go see live music at another place, but we couldn't get in and had no luck at any other places, so we ended up at B2Bistro. We started with Mussels to share and shared a pasta and a pizza. First the pasta... really good - fresh pasta - great meat sauce. The pizza was good - it was a mustard pizza - not sure I love the mustard flavor, but crust was outstanding. Mussels were good, but about 30% of them never opened. I mentioned this to the waiter - he took it off the bill. I appreciate it, but someone should be checking this out before it comes out of the kitchen. Overall - it was a pretty good meal. read more

Not the normal place to eat but totally perfect and wonderful. There presentation was artwork. The server was a bit too engaged kept asking us what we needed or wanted ; but only to please . Our wines were delicious and refreshing. read more

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NJ Beer Co Tap Takeover Review NJ Beer Co Tap Flight $13 You get 5 oz pours Blueberry Crush----Sour Fruited Beach Watch-----Golden Ale Road Trip ------DDH NEIPA Vacation Shirt Guy ------Milkshake IPA The Blueberry Crush tasted more like mulled fruit with no low hops. Beach Watch is a great standalone beer. Road Trip is very hoppy with a strong aftertaste. Vacation Shirt Guy was my personal favorite. It was smooth. The food here is great and tastes fresh. The fried clay strips were slightly chewy but had a nice light fry to them without tasting oily. The lobster roll had plump fresh lobster with a great soft butter roll. The potato ships were passable. Oysters were great and the sloop point oysters were the winner. This restaurant is a great family restaurant or friends night out place. The music isn't too loud and the staff is attentive and sweet. read more

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I came here for lunch and the atmosphere is very nice and cozy, good beer selection, but the food is just okay. I would give 3.5 stars if I could, but I think a 4 would be a little too generous (hence my 3 star review). I got the fried mushroom sandwich and my fiancé got the spicy chicken cheesesteak. I tried his cheesesteak and that was pretty good, but my mushroom sandwich tasted a bit burnt. I could only really taste the mushroom once I got to the very middle of the sandwich where there wasn't too much batter around it. I also think their rolls could be better and are a bit dry. I would come here again though, and maybe something else on the menu will push me to boost this up to 4 stars! Their pizza does look appetizing. read more

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The food here is out of control..... so delicious!! We like to come here for brunch and be mindful if you order a dish from their brunch menu - one of the brunch drinks is included. The only drawback is that the service is slow and you might wait a bit for a drink. Also double check your bill if you order a drink and dish from the brunch menu. read more

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