A pretty average experience overall. The food and service are both fine, nothing to complain about but nothing that really wows you either. The place could use a little more attention to cleanliness, as it always seems a bit on the dirty side. One definite plus is the tons of TVs they have, which makes it a decent spot to catch a sporting event. Not a bad place by any means, just not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. If you're in the area and looking for a spot to watch a game, it gets the job done. read more

Had steak and frites and a couple beers dinning in with friends. They had beers as well with fried zucchini. Food was really good. All items were more than edible. Service was very good. Atmosphere felt airy and light with all the space and massive televisions. We also had wings and they were great too. However, I ordered takeout from here twice. One occasion I ordered ribs and on another occasion I ordered wings. I was expecting the same level of quality and was sadly mistaken. How can takeout and dine in be so drastically different. The ribs were horrible. Very fatty and seemed like they were lazily done. Wings were the same as if takeout is from a separate batch of food. Presentation and freshness appear to only apply for folks that dine in. Will never order from there again and I'm unwilling to dine in due to my takeout experience. read more

The restaurant is quite spacious with a large bar. The ambiance is casual and fit for families as well. The food wasn't too bad as well. Our server, Rachel, was nice, friendly, and attentive. She overheard us toasting our 5 year old birthday and offered to celebrate it. It was an added touch (she was really shy). read more

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This is one of my husband's favorite places to dine due to its sports bar ambiance. The servers are great and attentive. This time we tried the chicken sandwich which could have used a little more chicken. The shrimp appetizer is delicious but too too spicy! The shrimp quesadillas were delicious. All in all a nice place to go eat and watch a game. read more

Blu Alehouse - Bullet manhatten, seven tribesman beer - Sports Bars Near Me - Riverdale, New Jersey

Stopped by for an early lunch and had a great experience! Our server was so nice and was always one step ahead on what we needed! We love the nachos here so we got those at a starter. The French dip was delicious and was not fatty at all which is often my issue with French dips. I got sautéed spinach as a side and must say, I enjoyed it way more than expected! It had just the right amount of garlic and had no oil on it which is perfect for me read more

I visited Blu Alehouse and appreciated the open space. There's a ton of available seating as well as an open bar area with lots of draft choices. The menu is extensive with lots of options ranging from salads, burgers, seafood, and sandwiches. I ordered a cheese quesadilla which came with Spanish rice. My friends ordered the chicken sandwich and liked it as well. I would consider it to be pretty typical bar food. Definitely seems like a fun place to be for a get together with friends. read more

Blu Alehouse - BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH - Sports Bars Near Me - Riverdale, New Jersey

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Great staff!! Very helpful and nice. Shout out to Samantha for waiting on my entire group of 20 and bringing the food out on time and accommodating special request. The team there at Blu Alehouse accommodated my large group by having a dedicated space for us in the back of the restaurant and even allowed us to change our reservation an hour before we were set to arrive. I ordered the Steak Frites and it was perfectly seasoned and cooked to temp. It was delicious. Great time. read more

I have had their short ribs which are primo for Sunday supper and my other Goto are the fish tacos. It is a fight to order just one. Nice outside seating. read more

This place needs to be inspected by the health department. Not only were the 8 wings not fully cooked, the second time they brought them out there were only 5 wings on the plate. I witnessed bartenders placing their hand in the ice bucket after rubbing their noses not using the scooper but the entire glass. Our entrees were both cold. The burger patty was hot, but the bacon, onions, mushrooms were cold and clearly not made to order. Service was extremely slow. read more

Blu Alehouse - 5 wings after 8 of them were undercooked - Sports Bars Near Me - Riverdale, New Jersey

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Love the food, entertainment and atmosphere. The manager only speaks to certain patrons. Very strange. Otherwise love thus place!

There's an old adage that goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." From a patron's point of view, Blu Alehouse wasn't broken. Yet, they seemed to see a need to fix it. The new floor layout, while attractive, does little for servers, who now need to navigate more steps to do their jobs, around banquettes. What we found most challenging were the changes to the menu, which included elimination of the mussels mariniere. Despite managers' explanations, none of the reasons held water. We see the menu moving more in the direction of diner fare (chicken parm, burgers, Flatbread pizzas) and away from dishes that made Blu unique. BTW, Blu added sushi, which is available at a buffet about 100 yd away. We love seafood - specifically mussels (which made us regulars at Blu). We may stop in for a drink now and again, but probably not for lunch or dinner. Last point. The live music was so loud ( Single guitarist with amps up all the way) it was like being at a wedding reception where you had to shout to be heard by your dining partners. read more

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***2 1/2 stars*** It doesn't matter how good the food is; if the intangibles aren't there, it's not going to be a very positive experience. My noble chum and I had one of the most uneven meals in recent memory on Friday night. All of the food was excellent, but the drinks were mediocre and the service was worse than that. As a result, we walked out of there pretty disappointed that Blu Alehouse couldn't get out of its own way. We stopped by for an impromptu dinner/drinks around 7pm. It SEEMED really busy; my chum got there first and had to look around for parking, but there were also a lot of empty tables inside. After the fact, we still have no idea if this place was legitimately crowded or not. My chum secured outdoor seating, which I have to say is one of the better such spaces I've seen - the tables are high quality, spacious and comfortable. This was probably a COVID add-on they kept, and rightfully so. I've been inside as well, which I'd also categorize pretty much the same way. Can't go wrong, but for a warm June evening, I'll take the outdoor area every time. The minute I sat down, the service was already a bit of a red flag. My chum was mildly annoyed because the waiter stopped by before she'd had a chance to look at any of the menus and according to her, had a bit of an attitude when she only ordered waters to start. I didn't see the exchange but based on her recounting and my own experience with the waiter, I actually think whatever happened was an awkward attempt at humor. But he only brought back one water and I didn't actually end up getting MY water despite multiple requests until we were almost at dessert. I was very hydrated coming in, which helped, but little issues like that were a theme of this meal and for sure added up. I wasn't insanely hungry so we ended up splitting a couple of apps (which ended up being the equivalent of a giant entrée anyway) - the pork dumplings, tuna tartar, mac bites and Blu island shrimp. If everything here was as good as this food, they'd have no problem securing their place as one of the best upper tier mini chains in the area. Every single app was excellent. The pork dumplings were juicy and flavorful, the tuna tartar was fresh and smooth, and the shrimp ended up being a good complement to everything, on the sweeter side but still delicious. The star of stars for me was the mac bites, which were right up there with the mac and cheese balls at Cheesecake Factory (I promise that's a compliment). I'm not sure what type of cheese they're using, but it tasted like there were at least two, and one of them was pretty zesty. Just fantastic. But Blu Alehouse insisted on shooting itself in the foot. The apps came fairly quickly, but we had no silverware to actually eat the food, and this isn't a place where nearby empty tables had the rolled up knives/forks on the table to grab. Our waiter didn't show up for almost 10 minutes after the apps arrived, so we just had this great food basically staring at us, cooling off. The mac bites and dumplings COULD be eaten with bare hands, but it was a little awkward/messy, especially since we also didn't have individual plates to eat off of. And the shrimp for sure had to wait, and as a result was pretty cold by the time the waiter finally grabbed us some basic utensils that should have been on the table when we first sat down. There's just no excuse for that, and you're wasting your best products. Beyond that, if you literally have a type of alcohol in your name, the drinks should be above average and they're not. I had two Berry Patches, which were staggeringly different in every way except overall shoddy quality (though were nice to look at). The first tasted more like flavored water; I'm not even sure it had more than a quick splash of whiskey. Though unintentionally it helped deal with the lack of actual water that hadn't shown up at the table. The second one was super boozy and unmixed. I'd say stick with water if you come here, but you might not get one. Aside from some generic chains, this area really doesn't have a high-end happy hour-type place besides this one. If you go up 23, it's pretty much a wasteland and the next legit option west of 23 and north of 80 is probably Taphouse 15, which is about half an hour away. For whatever reason, Blu Alehouse does not seem interested in taking advantage of the lack of competition. Looking forward to my next mule at Taphouse though. read more

Blu Alehouse - Blu Island Shrimp, Mac Bites, Tuna Tartar and Pork Dumplings. - Sports Bars Near Me - Riverdale, New Jersey

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Overpriced to say the least. Paid over $200 to take the wife and two young kids and left disappointed. $40 for overcooked filet and food portions are beyond small. Okay for bar food maybe but that's where it ends. read more

My SO and I finally made it to Blu Alehouse for date night, it had been on our list to visit. We were seated immediately and it was moderately busy for a weeknight. I didn't see any type of happy hour menu, nor were we informed of one, which I thought was a bit strange. The cocktails and beer selections were plentiful, we were both happy with the drinks we ordered. It took a while for service, but it's to be expected these days. We ordered a few apps, which ended up being delicious--I loved the wild mushroom risotto for my entrée. The portion sizes are on the small side, but you pay big prices. Overall, we had a nice visit, but it's a little too expensive for what you get. read more

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Great Valentine's dinner, no problem with a reserve. Food always good here and the special cocktail was yummy read more

Blu Alehouse - French Martini. Yumm - Sports Bars Near Me - Riverdale, New Jersey

Stopped by with my father-in-law after a fun day in the sun. It's one of his favorite places. Staff was friendly and quick to seat and serve us. The restaurant was clean and nice and cool; not freezing like some places during the summer with the AC blasting. The crowd was eclectic so you know the menu can hit most anyone's cravings. We had a couple of burgers, a chicken quesadilla, and a side of onion rings. The beer was good and the food filling. My burger was cooked perfectly to my liking and very tasty. In the area? Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Great seafood here. And steaks. Would recommend even if busy. They have a nice outdoor section in the summer

This is your typical convenient establishment with good food and good drinks. You can choose to sit at the bar or dining area. They also have outside seating which is nice in warm weather. The parking lot is shared with other businesses but I've never had an issue with finding parking. Staff is friendly from the hostesses to the waiters and bartenders. Food is good quality and prices are fair what what you are getting. Sports far for sure. So if you want to catch a game this is your place to be! read more

Met a couple of buddies there. Place is large and bright and set for a good time Great service very friendly and quick Large menu so something for everyone I had a lobster roll and it was one of the best I ever had. Chunks of lobster and nice toasted bun. My buddy's all ate what they go got so very good spot to go with bunch of buddies read more

Been here twice in the past two weeks and I don't think they are currently doing happy hour but I still love coming here regardless and trying out new menu items. The menu has a great variety and Blu never disappoints with the food, drinks and service. Whenever my friends and I are looking for a place to eat and we are indecisive, Blu is always a good choice. I am a regular here and they have made some nice upgrades outside since the start of the pandemic with the nicely installed boarded floors & fancy tent. read more

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Went there Fathers Day. One persons order was incorrect twice. One person ordered a veggie burger and didn't get told right away that they ran out. This person reordered a flat bread pizza which didn't come out while we were eating. So we were all eating our dinner while the other person waited. They finally gave it to him to take home. They did not charge us for it, but it was not a good experience. Food was average. I think I'll pass. read more

Great service and friendly staff. They gave a huge selection of food and drinks. Good after hike spot. read more

Blu Alehouse - Sports Bars Near Me - Riverdale, New Jersey

Blu is a great spot! Been coming here since I moved nearby 10 years ago. They recently updated and the place looks great. My personal favorite is the pork chop w/ cherry peppers. The kebab salad is a runner up too. Basically everything here is very good. Had my daughter's sweet 16 and my 40th here. Both parties went very well. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

It just keeps getting worse. They couldn't figure out how to make a martini. Yes, a regular martini. The hamburger was overcooked, dry & over salted. I ordered it medium rare. There are things on the menu marked gluten free and they are not. I spoke with the manager and he didn't seem to care. He only cared that the bar was packed. Anyway, I doubt we will be going back! read more

Great entrees! For the apps we chose the fried mozzarella which had major cheese pulls! Very tasty, but a little greasy since its homemade. The Don was spicy but had a great sauce. The airline chicken had a nice salty sauce that balanced really well with the brussel sprouts. The servers were kind and very attentive. Overall the place gave off a nice proffesional sports bar vibe. read more

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BluAlehouse is located in a Riverdale strip mall. They have local beer on tap, and three locations. The decor is a typical, modern, fast/casual restaurant. Waitstaff was efficient and the burger was good. read more

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Great place, very open atmosphere, if weather is nice outdoor patio is enjoyable area to eat. Love the sausage and broccoli rabe w/shrimp.

We were parched and hungry after a (fairly simple) hike at the NJ Botanical Garden and this was a place that my local friend recommended. It is located right off the highway and honestly looks more of an up/middle scale restaurant (because we felt off coming in dressed as hikers). Despite our initial feelings of discomfort, which were later drowned out by the flights of beer, the staff was very welcoming! It is a fairly spacious place with both indoor and outdoor seating. We were there around 4pm on a Saturday and it was surprisingly pretty empty (more room for us!!). BUT let's get to the part worth speaking on which is my choice of entree. I ordered the Code Blu burger and yes, instead of wheat buns it comes with breaded friend mac n cheese buns!! MIND BLOWN! I love mac n cheese and these "buns" were definitely the star of the show. Such a unique burger - you need to try it at least once in your life (bucket list item). Although I will say that it is quite filling and almost impossible to finish in one sitting!! I also got a beer flight (and honestly do not remember what exact beers I got but they were all good). They have a huge selection of beers and other alcoholic beverages. Although not pictured, we also had the avocado eggrolls which were fantastic! Great place, definitely recommend! read more

Blu Alehouse - Beer flight (options vary, 4 X 6 oz) - Sports Bars Near Me - Riverdale, New Jersey

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We had an enjoyable lunch. If they did just a couple things better easily could have been 4 stars. I had the steak sandwich and my fiancé the blu burger. Both ordered medium well and both cooked VERY well. Overcooked and dry. The steak was tender though and I liked how it was served if only cooked right. Save for burger. I know these are sandwiches and not $40 steaks but if you ask how we want it cooked.....also we ordered onion rings and they forget about them so by the time they brought them out (after asking) we were half done. My mom loved her quesadilla and it looked really fresh. Server was friendly and ok but never really checked in. Needed to chase her for a soda refill. Menu was good, A/C excellent(hot day!) and liked the vibe. I know they can do better so I will be back next time I visit my mom (I'm from out of state). read more

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The other day, on a whim, Wifey and I decided to stop at Blu Alehouse for some lunch. It was a Saturday and past the normal lunch rush so we were seated right away. We had barely gotten in our seats when the waiter was asking if we were ready for a drink order (no). When he came back Wifey ordered a Victory Twisted Monkey and the Fish tacos w grilled mahi. I ordered The Don (pan seared chicken, sweet italian sausage, cherry peppers, mushrooms, onions, garlic; tossed with rice instead of orecchiette pasta in a chicken Demi) and a Jersey girl (don't remember which one it was). So neither of us liked our beers...but that's not their fault. They have a great beer menu and a full bar but we chose poorly. I will say that I think they offer WAY too many IPAs, but they do have a decent selection of other tap and bottle beer. While our bets were a miss our meals were not. Wifey loved her fish tacos (you get two) and actually deconstructed the second one and left the tortilla. My meal was excellent...perhaps a little rich and heavy for a hot spring or summer day, but awesome nonetheless. And very filling too. This place looks like a lot of fun, lots of tvs? Our server was a little off, but he was fine. The rest of the food brought by us looked great and the place was really clean. I'll be back read more

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So far I've only ordered delivery from Blu Alehouse and the food has been pretty good. They have good variety in their menu, delivery has always been prompt and the food has always been pretty good (not amazing, but slightly better than an Applebee's). I'll probably still continue to order from here and try out different menu items since my guess is that some dishes are a hit and others not so much. Also looking forward to actually dining in and checking out this bar in-person sometime soon since they seem to have a cool ambiance. read more

Blu Alehouse - Blu burger - takeout - Sports Bars Near Me - Riverdale, New Jersey

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Went here with cousins in-law and there were 6 of us ages ranged from 50's to 80's. Waitstaff couldn't be more accommodating and nice and helpful!! Venue is large and really nice. Must be packed at night. We went for early lunch and really enjoyed it. read more

This is my second time here. 1st experience wasn't full as their fryer broke and I could not order my dessert. Wanted to give them another shot since previous experience went well. The food was overall good. Service was solid. Drinks were good. I would recommend. read more

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I wanted to update my review since visiting recently. The food is still good but nothing to really call home about. But I do have to commend the restaurant for following protocol and maintaining customer service even with the mess we are in as a society. read more

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I like this place! They have a huge outdoor setup with heaters and it's pretty nice. You can make a reservation on OpenTable which is always a plus, it gets pretty busy here. The menu has your standard American bar food with some unique things thrown in such as a loaded potato wedge appetizer and fried cheesecake with strawberry topping for dessert (I recommend both.) My go-to drink there is the Apple Pie Sangria (seasonal) all you need is one and it gets you goooood. Also, reallyyy good spinach dip, maybe the best I've had. Service is hit or miss, my last time here it was good but the time before we could never find our server and most of the food came out cold/had to be sent back. This is the reason for 4 stars rather than 5 :) read more

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Blu ale house Stopped here after shopping and sat at the bar. It was pretty busy but was late and slowing down. We were presented with drink menus. We ordered a cider and a wheat beer. We then placed an order for chili (no cheese), quesadillas and cauliflower bites. Asked for all items at the same time. When the order came, the chili was missing, it was never put into the system. While we waiting a fruit fly landed in my beer, I was given a replacement of the cider, without asking (I was drinking the wheat beer). The chili arrived with cheese. When it finally was served correctly it was luke warm at best. The quesadillas had maybe 3 diced pieces of chicken. Overall rating MEH. read more

The Blu Ale House is a great place to get a quality meal with the family, or just to get some top-notch bar food with friends. It really is amazing how far their menu shines above all the other options for those two scenarios, and does so without being a book. Couple that with friendly, fast and informative service, and this place is a consistent winner of a choice. Having gone to the Woodbridge location for a few company outings after work, and having ordered a little bit of almost everything on the appetizer menu -- Nothing come even remotely close to disappointing. It's ALL tasty and well prepared. Last night with the family of 5 (6 in you include the takeout for someone back home who couldn't join us) for a sit-down dinner at the Riverdale location was thoroughly enjoyable. Drinks were great, food was pretty awesome, and service (Zach) was attentive and on-point. But, again, what makes Blu Ale House a standout amongst ALL the rest of even the (next) best restaurants of its kind is the menu. If you cannot find something in the outstanding variety they offer -- I really don't know what you might be looking for! Whether you're a dieter looking for a "safe/clean" salad or grilled chicken (like my wife and daughter), or if you're an adventurous foodie like me who decided to try the burger that had a bun made of breaded and fried Mac 'n' cheese -- You have choices. To further expand on describing the plethora of choices -- The to-go meal was Seafood Paella. The grandkids were very happy with their food as well. Thanks to my daughter for recommending we go there, and whenever we're back in that area again -- I will HAPPILY return the favor"! read more

Blu Alehouse has been around for a very long time in the area I reside. It's always a safe bet when we can't decide where to go for dinner. In Saturdays, we love to go out but not to anywhere fancy or upscale because of our kids. Blu is always a safe bet with food and service. The cocktails are great too - especially if you can land a spot outside. I would highly recommend! read more

The nachos was really good the cheese was good and drippy but the thing they could work on is their burgers

Very nice restaurant wings were very good quesadillas very tasty. The only complaint if you serve Prosecco please serve in a flute not a wine goblet read more