Slowest service ever. Been sitting here for 45 minutes with no food. This place has no slay factor and definitely is not giving what its supposed to give. read more

The roast beef here is in a word, delicious! Granted, I'm from Hoboken and it's not quite Fiore's Saturday special (that's worth a trip to Hoboken if you're from South Jersey and I'm not even kidding). That being said, this sandwich is still a highlight of my LBI trips. Everytime I escape my neck of the woods to the good grooves of the shore, the Port Hole is a definite stop along my way! Everyone here is friendly and it's an epic locals spot. It's a few minutes from Ocean Avenue and if you're on the island...worth a trip! read more

This place has great prices, the beer is cold. The roast beef sandwich rocks. It's a great place to stop if you are coming from the beach for a cold drink. A heads up - the service is painfully slow here. So, don't stop here if you are in a rush. Cheers! read more

Neat establishment- visiting area and found on yelp. Beer was cold, atmosphere was pleasant. Service was prompt, the place was clean. Worth a visit if you are in the area read more

The food here is beyond the average bar food. The Roast Beef sandwiches are worth traveling a great distance to enjoy. We also can't resist the cheesesteaks. Either way, Port Hole does not disappoint. read more

Baker’s Port Hole - Cheesesteak and Sam Adams Winter Lager - Sandwiches Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

What is the porthole? A porthole is a generally circular window used on the hull of ships to admit light and air. Though the term is of obvious maritime origin, in Beach Haven it is one of the greatest local neighborhood bars. Yes, it's a bit dark, but it's perfect. Roast Beef sandwiches which they're known for do not miss! Try the atomic the Philly cheesesteak if you like hot and spicy then this is right up your alley. Chicken wings aren't too shabby either. Ask for Ben the bartender he's incredible. Every year that we are in Beach Haven we make this one of our local stops, and it should be yours too. read more

Baker’s Port Hole - Ben, best bartender - Sandwiches Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

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Come on now, no reviews of the Port Hole? Ok. This is for the Baker Family. The Port Hole Rocks. Been going here since I was 15 (they weren't big on carding back then). A little piece of Americana in the middle of Ship Bottom, and the best Pork Role and Cheese in Jersey. read more

Great little local bar. Good food, good prices and friendly people. A great place to hang out and chat with folks or have a good meal. Never run into a bad attitude in this place. Check it out. read more

Small lively bar with excellent hot roast beef sandwiches. Very friendly servers and reasonable prices. May be more of a stop for the locals than the tourists. And that's a good thing. read more

It must be a local thing, because I don't get it. The service wasn't great and the food was ok at best. Son in law actually had to have a discussion with a bartender asking why they looked so miserable. Place itself is dark and dingy. I guess it's supposed to be like being in the bottom of a ship? My sandwich had more bun than ingredients. Fries were good. Two people at our table both commented that the roast beef wasn't as spectacular as expected and they've had better elsewhere. read more

So I was expecting a Panera-like cafe based on the description. Not so much. This place is more like a local bar but on the plus side, it's open year round. My boyfriend and I had the roast beef and the catfish. They were good but nothing spectacular. The service was decent but the bartender was obviously overworked. The tables were kind of sticky. Come here expecting a locals bar where you can have a decent lunch. read more

Came for beer while we were waiting for a seat at the restaurant across the street. This is a local pub feel with seafood bar food. Everything is fried which is perfect while you're drinking. read more

One ofThe best bars in lbi they have 2.50$ pbr all day everyday the roast beef is really good and there cheese steaks are one of the best i ever had read more

This place is honestly the best kept secret of LBI. The food is delicious and well priced. Nothing was too expensive but even with a low price there was no compromise on flavor. read more

Very cozy "dive" bar that is also family friendly and has great food to boot. The warmth of the fireplace was so welcoming after the whipping winds of the beach. Being a Jersey born and bred girl of course I got the Taylor ham (I am from Northern Nj) and cheese sandwich. I wish I had a place just like this in my own town because everyone was friendly and casual and kind. read more

The World Famous Roast Beef sandwich lived up to the hype...delicious!! We've been coming to LBI for years and have only been here one other time, 17 years ago. Not sure why we waited so long. Here tonight with our 13 and 11 year olds and they are loving the food too. And the waitress is AWESOME. If your looking for a casual atmosphere, good pub food and an outstanding roast beef sandwich...this is your place! read more

Great bar food. The roast beef sandwich is perfect! Roll is warm, beef is delicious, peppers are sweet, aus jous is salty, and horseradish has that great kick to take it over the top. read more

Great place for a quick sandwich and a cold beer. Reminds me of the neighborhood bar. I've been coming to LBI for 20+ years and just discovered this place a few years ago. There's a bar and also tables to eat at. They boast having the "best roast beef sandwiches." They're actually pretty good. We've sampled their cheesesteaks, chicken tenders, fries and a variety of other sandwiches. All have been good. Drink and food prices reasonable. They serve draft and bottled beer. They also have a to-go package store. During the week they offer drink specials. They don't take credit cards, only cash, though they do have an ATM machine. They also have a pool tanlThey're located right on the main drag in Ship Bottom. Fortunately it's within walking distance for us. Would definitely recommend. read more

This bar is pretty awesome. Beer and shots are reasonable, bartenders are funny (but a little slow for service) and all the food is awesome. Favorites include mini corndogs with a tasty dip and the world famous roast beef (they aren't kidding!). Peach tree out back occasionally provides some tasty organic peaches. read more

Went to this authentic coastal gem last night. From the minute that you walk in, you feel welcome. From our bartender, Ken to our lovely waitress, the experience was awesome. Had the signature roast beef and was blown away, one of the best sandwiches that I have ever had. The coldest beer on tap or in the bottle. This has to be the most quaint and clean establishments on LBI. Will definitely be back. read more

The best spot on LBI for tavern food and drinks. Roast Beef sandwich, cheesesteak and fish tacos are incredible. Reasonable prices on food and alcohol. Fun atmosphere and always great service. Just an awesome place all around. read more

The steamed roast beef sandwich is a highlighted item on the menu. The beef was excellent and the au jus was delicious. The roll could have been harder to absorb the natural juices. The beer selection is second to none. read more

Some of the best old school bar food you can get. No frills. $2.50 for a 16 ounce PBR. An LBI institution along with the Baker family.

Atmosphere was great but the bartender made everybody uncomfortable. When we paid for drinks it was rushed, rude, and way over the correct amount. read more

Try the Roast Beef. It's famous. Place is more of a local hang out, but good nonetheless. Give it a try if your looking for a quick bite

Best local dive bar! Bartenders are fast and funny! The jukebox is always a good way to get people singing along!

Usually a winter place for us. Very crowded for middle of day. Bartender awesome, so accommodating and friendly. Love local bars

I always stop by the Port Hole when I am in LBI. The Port Hole has a pretty large bar, some tables to sit and eat at and a small game room (arcade). I believe there used to be a pool table there but it's gone now. Beers are cheap for LBI standards - about 8-9 on tap. They have PBR specials every day. Service is pretty fast and friendly. You also have to keep in mind that this place is cash only. My wife and I also stopped in here one night to grab some dinner and try the "World Famous Roast Beef" - that's what their sign says. Someone also recommended that we order the Colorado fries. The roast beef sandwich was served on a pretty decent deli bun and came with au jus, sweet peppers and some horseradish. It certainly wasn't the best sandwich I have ever had but it was pretty good. I would definitely get it again. The Colorado fries weren't anything more than some regular french fries with some seasoning and cheese on them. Not bad. If you're looking for an unpretentious bar in LBI to stop in and grab some cold ones and some decent food, the Port Hole might be your place. I will continue to stop by whenever I am in LBI. read more

I can honestly say that I was pleasantly surprised coming here. Although the name should be changed from Port House Cafe to Port House Bar, because there is nothing cafe-esque about it. Don't come here for ambiance, let me tell ya. However coming off the beach and looking for a quick, cheap meal, this would be a perfect place. My mom loved her cheesesteak and I enjoyed my Reuben. Especially good for the 20s crowd if you want to grab a drink with friends. read more

I love dive bars and this one is the best. Prices are great. They are known for the roast beef sandwiches which are absolutely amazing. One of the best I've had. read more

Yummy roast beef, fish tacos and more! Great bartenders too. First time here for me. I'm adding it to my list of places to go whenever I visit LBI! read more

The bartender was incredibly rude. My drink was messed up and rather than fixing what was wrong he blamed it on the person paying the bill for making a mistake. I drank it anyways, but I believe the bartender should've fixed the order. For The gross drink and rude service I am not giving this place a good review. read more

The Porthole is a great local bar. They have really good food at reasonable prices. The chicken cheesesteak with the works is what I highly recommend (besides the world famous roast beef). Fish tacos are also delicious. The staff is very friendly and personable. I love that they have a jukebox year round, play tons of sports and that they have a pool table in the fall/winter for just a cool buck. Great place to shoot the breeze with the locals especially during the off season. Support local bars in LBI!! read more

Cheesesteak was solid. Being able to chat with local fisherman even better. Great little hangout place...and definitely my kind of spot. Service was very good read more

Where dreams come true and where middle aged men and middle aged women come to eat AMAZING food in an AMAZING environment!!

cool dive bar vibe nice decor great food and afforable prices staff is friendly and attentive

This is a great local spot that has the best roast beef sandwiches. Open year round. Worthwhile the trip if you live on mainland. Warm friendly atmosphere. read more

I have never been to this bar but my wife and her friend have . I would like to thank the bartenders for taking my wife's keys from her last weekend . She was in no shape to drive . Thank you read more

Where dreams come to die, and middle aged men and women come to eat sub par food in a sub par environment.

The food was ok but the service was ridiculously slow. We waited 45 minutes to get literally just 5 sandwiches.