I was hoping that once the new bar opened, I would be able to get a drink from the bar. But no, same awful bartender. (Short, white, bald guy) He has the worst disposition! read more

After a long drive home from the city, we tried Caff's because we know they are open later. Have been coming to this place for over a decade but was denied service tonight because I was in a tank top... Meanwhile, there are about 10 women in the bar wearing tanks and sleeveless shirts. Good looks Caffreys, good looks. read more

We came here for dinner. Before we were seated the hostess asked if I had a tee shirt in my car because they didn't allow sleeveless after 3 pm. I looked around to make sure we didn't walk into Peter Lugers by mistake. It's a bar people!! Anyway she gave me a shirt leftover from Miller Lite night. The food was ok nothing special. I ordered chicken fajitas because it was Mexican night so maybe it would be good. Usually the order comes out sizzling and smoking. Not here, mine came out swimming in gravy. I'll try again before I make up my mind weather or not to eat there again. read more

I will never go there EVER again. My parents go there every week and then Caffreys embarrassed my mother and family by refusing my mother an alcoholic beverage, citing "she is on medication, therefore we will not serve her",after being told she has a medical condition and that her medication has nothing to do with consumption of alcohol. I called and spoke to the manager. Her disability was explained to him and he didn't want to hear anything about it. I just purchased a gift card for my parents and wanted my money back and he said I would have to speak to the owner who was conveniently unavailable and would have to wait 2 days to speak to him. The least the manager could have done was refund my money on the spot, but no. Now I have to waste my time and gas driving back there to get my refund. Horrible customer service. read more

Update, 8/2017 well I came back for late night eats with family. Burgers and soups and sushi are really good. Wings were average. Still would not order a dinner meal based on last experience. Took family here for dinner. I was under the impression it was a great place for a nice steak. Did not meet our expectations. Food quality was average. My dad ordered chicken Parm. The entire bottom of the chicken was burnt. Guess they figured they hide it under all that sauce. Told waitress and they replaced it. Two thumbs down. Most likely will not return. Bon appetit! read more

FYI they are open for takeout and package goods during the covid shutdown. I just picked up food and I am having my own happy hour with family. The backyard is a great family fun place with lots of games that the kids will love. The staff is great and the prices are very reasonable. read more

I came here from a recommendation of my sisters boyfriend. I hated it! My Rueben was soggy, service was slow and the place is dirty and in need of a serious renovation. My husband LOVES the wings though--only reason it got two stars rather then one. Our second visit here I got some frozen chicken wings and he got (of course) wings. The waitresses working the second time are loud, rude, and fowl. Talking about VERY inappropriate things and screaming curse words at the service station. After that experience we won;t be back. Hubby will order take out wings. read more

We had stopped dining here for a while because the food quality had gotten so bad. Recently, we went back. The Good news, the food is decent to very good. However, of the 3 times we've been back, in the last month, the service was horrible. Today the Waitress was downright combative! This is a sports bar, and the sports watching crowd gets the attention. The servers haven't a clue, are slow, and pander towards the younger men. We got to watch tables seated after us, get service before us. One table seated just after our nasty waitress took our beverage order, got their pizza, delivered before we got our coffee and had our order taken. Stay away unless you enjoy fighting for your food. read more

This establishment needs a complete overhaul...they should start with housekeeping and they most definitely need a new chef. The food is subpar at best. Clearly some items are pre-cooked and then reheated...eeeek, reheated t-bone not tasty at all! Even the popcorn is bad. We've tried this place twice hoping it was an off day for them. Nope, they are not so good all the time. Epic fail Caffrey's! read more

My visit today was probably the worst experience I've had there to date. We can usually expect ok service and decent food. My husband and I eat there fairly often since we live in the neighborhood. Tonight, the food was just not very good and the service was just TERRIBLE. Our server was so miserable, it showed in her face, her attitude and tone. She just sounded so upset and disappointed to be helping us and was rude at times. We have been thinking that it's an "alright" place before, but I think we've had our fill and will stay away. read more

Omg wanted some BBQ I got steak and ribs. Steak was ok but the ribs are to die for. Soooo freaking good. Recommend trying them to everybody. Also friendly staff from the moment I walked in the door they were awesome. I brought my 2 kids they were really nice to them too. Greeted Me at the door gave me a bowl of some yummy popcorn that the kids devoured lol and seated us fast. They even have a sushi bar that my wife loved. Great dinning experience. read more

On Saturday, June 2, 2018 I went to my favorite spot, Caffrey's, only to be extremely disappointed in the behavior and attitude of a staff member. A man, who walked in with a friend, had a sleeveless shirt and was denied access! He explained to the staff member that he worked all day, and was coming for a drink... he was extremely polite and seemed nice. He was asked to leave! I NEVER write reviews, especially derogatory ones, but I had to say something. As a very frequent customer, I was taken back because I have seen people who frequent Caffrey's, especially the ones that sit at the bar for hours. Matter fact Saturday afternoon, the same day this gentleman was kicked out for not having sleeves... the HOSTESS walked back-and-forth passed our table with HER BELLY SHOWING, SINCE HER SHIRT WAS MADE NOT TO COVER IT, AS WELL AS HER BUTT CHEEKS SHOWING FROM HER SHORTS BEING TOO SHORT. SO, it's okay for the young woman who works there to show flesh from her mid and behind region, but not for a young man to show his arms. If his 'guns' were too intimidating, maybe Caffrey's managers should start working out. That's a joke (ie. guns = biceps) but Discrimination is not! If men need sleeves, than women need to cover their ass and belly from hanging out too... sad truth, I walked out with the men who were declined access, they were absolutely the nicest guys who just wanted a beer... I see on June 9th this happened to an out of town customer too. Sad, Caffrey's is not the place that should have this policy, or maybe it's just not the place I thought it was. read more

Caffreys arouses such mixed feelings in me that I stopped dead for minutes trying to pick a star rating. I've eaten here dozens of times over the past 3 years. I've had 5 star nights when everything was great and a good run of fours where everything was solid. I've had one star take out nights when I said I'd never go back...but eventually I did. It's Forked River. Not like you can go hit the nightlife in Waretown. There is the mandatory smoke corridor immediately outside the front door. The place is huge, and people are drinking, and they pop out for 5 minutes to make noise and litter. The waiting space inside is cramped, and you will wait, at busy dinner times, because Caffreys is very popular. It really isn't slower in the winter than the summer because this is where locals go. I've been waited on by people whose younger selves appear in the Lacey High School Soccer team photos in the hallway. But then they call your name and scoop your bowl of free popcorn and off you go, and you forget all that. The wait staff is very good, quick, experienced. Even when they are very busy you will almost always do very well. I've never been stranded without a fork or had to go get ketchup off another table. The bar food is excellent for the most part. If you like Jersey shore bar pie, Caffreys is almost worthy of comparison to The Cabin or Federicis, though none of the three taste the same. The burgers are solid. You won't go wrong with one. They have a shrimp appetizer - 8 jumbo shrimp served buffalo, garlic, etc. - that is a meal for someone who doesn't need the sides. The place is popular with people who want to eat a full meal, like prime rib, or steak. I had the prime rib a few times and while it was OK, if I want prime rib again I'll go half mile away to the German Butcher, buy it and cook it myself. Where I have had my very significant differences with Caffreys has been over take out. Once I ordered three pizzas but only two were made. A waitress so that when the third one came out 20 minutes later, the first two were inedible. The manager was indifferent. We were at that point going there at least once a week and the guy knew my name. So... read more

Started off with some wings, traditionally sauced hot. Wings were fried to perfection, the flavor was good, mild heat good flavor. The blue cheese dressing wasn't all that well, must've been a cheaper brand. I did have a Cuban sandwich, which was a total mistake on my part to order at a pub like establishment. The ham had barely any flavor there was no pork in the sandwich, which is the best part of a Cuban sandwich. My wife had prime rib, which she enjoyed. The service was okay. read more

Seems like a good bar for some beers and wings, but overall the food was not so great. Onion soup was mushy, just a piece of bread slopping around in the bowl, onion soup should have a toasted thick piece of bread, burger was ehh, way too much bun around it. Pizza was pretty good. Would I go back, yes. read more

This is a regular spot for my sister's family to frequent especially on Tuesdays. They have a special 2 for 20 on Tuesday and they very rarely miss it and for good reason...food is good, portions enormous, and prices unbeatable! The service has been good both times I have been here and my sister attested that it is always flawless....tonight we had the Mahi wi u have mango salsa, Italian fiesta, and chicken rosini. It can pretty much be guaranteed you won't leave hungry, most likely with a doggie bag! read more

Been here a few times with friends. It gets worse each time we go. Last time there it was dirty and the food is ok at best. It would not even be close to the top picks in the area. read more

I agree with Frank. Hey its not Shogun Sushi and if that's what you were looking for at a sports bar, look elsewhere. It's a lot of fun and wings are good too. Great place to kick back and watch a game read more

Good food, even better drinks. Their specials are always awesome as is the service. The place could use an upgrade itself, it gives off an old vibe. Order the Jersey Shore drink and don't be afraid to try the sushi! read more

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Great place to go for Happy Hour on a Sunday in the Summer. They have a nice family friendly live band and games on TV. Bar menu is dirt cheap from 4-6. BUT you first need to get past the Godaweful "hostesses" who are downright rude every time. Sometimes we don't go just because we don't feeling like getting pissed off when walking through the door. The waitstaff on the other hand is always pleasant and beer always cold. So of you can make it past the guard dogs.. Happy hour is worth it. Oh and guys need sleeves even on the bar area. They won't let you in otherwise. read more

Such a good time with family. The salad I had was FRESH ahi tuna on a bed of arugula and strawberries with goat cheese. Very big portions. The other meals my family got were also amazing! Fresh fish meals and super friendly service. Big place too. read more

Good wings and burgers. Sushi is decent as well. Its a sports bar so again, don't be looking for a culinary experience. Food is good, beer is cold and there are plenty of TV's to watch your game. read more

We love Caffreys! The waiters and waitresses are always nice there and always accommodating. The food is very good and it's just a nice casual place to go have lunch or dinner. It can be crowded but it's worth the wait. The kids menu is great and they give u bowls of popcorn to start off. read more

Decent place with a very extensive menu. Very casual and laid back setting with great service! Burgers and nachos are always a good choice. My favorite part about this place is the 25 cent wings during happy hour! It's also the perfect place to go for watching games. In the bar area, they have TV's literally everywhere so there's a good view no matter where you sit! I'm also a fan of the free popcorn! read more

Best fucking wings EVERRR... And 5 dollar froze drinks how can not go here...best local place around

Great bar with great local bands. Food is always hit or miss. food is ok to mediocre. Except to wait a good amount of time on a Friday or Saturday night for dinner. read more

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was delicious. Wait staff was very accommodating when I asked for a specific sized dish. We will definitely be back. Steaks and ribs were outstanding. Kid friendly restaurant. Great place! read more

What don't they have on the menu is the question. Been many times over the years and can't remember being disappointed. Always busy, no matter the season. read more

The chicken wings are great and the bar is a nice place to relax and enjoy the ballgame. Accept it for what it is and don't expect 5 star dinning and you'll be very happy. Oh, and get the pierogies. read more

Went here for a few afternoon beers and some snacks - sat at a high table near the bar and the service was less then desirable. We were tagged teamed by two separate waitress right off the bat, who first mixed up our drinks , and then in a 4 minute span asked us 3 times if we made up our mind. We ordered a nacho platter, and were clearly sharing but were not offered side plates nor could we get the servers attention to obtain them. I guess we were close to shift change , because a third of the way into our second beer our service asked if we would close out with her as she was going home. We weren't ready to leave however , but since a new server never came to pick up our table ( a good 10 minutes of empty beverages , we took our happy hour else where. read more

How can you beat Happy Hour wings and Yuengling!

I placed an order for takeout on a night when I was meeting friends at Caffrey's for drinks so this review is strictly based on the fish and chips I received. What I ordered was, as I said, the fish and chips. She asked if I wanted soup or salad and I asked if they had Caesar salad and she said yes. There was absolutely no mention of the $2.50 substitution charge for the dressing (which they forgot) and parmesan thrown on the wilted, soggy lettuce they called a salad. When I arrived I noted that while the bar was packed with lots of drunks (pretty standard for 9:00pm on a Friday night), the restaurant portion was only half seated. I chalked it up to the time but I also was worried because I had never eaten at Caffrey's, only drank and my girlfriend had told me that the food didn't live up to the rep the place had. I met up with my friends who had eaten their dinner there, hung out for about five minutes and then we all headed out to go follow through with our evening's plans. At first sight, the fish looked soggy and the potatoes looked undercooked. Both ended up being true but also true was that the fish was undercooked and slimy. The potatoes were al dente to the point of being the consistency of apple slices. And the coleslaw (I think that's what it was intended to be?) was bitter and tastes like the bottom of a refrigerator. Everything was unseasoned and bland (unless "soured" can be considered a seasoning) and I stopped eating after only a few bites. Now, for privilege of experiencing this horrible meal I got charged a MEASLY $21.50... $16.50 for the fish-tasphrophy and, as I said before, $2.50 for 6 croutons and a handful of parmesan over what looked like the contents of a dead rabbit's stomach. I'll never come back, even for drinks, and as my girlfriend warned me, if you eat here, YOU WILL REGRET IT. And the digestive problems that followed after the few bites that I did have leave me thanking God that prudence won out and I didn't eat more. read more

Out of the times I've been to the local watering hole, the story is always the same with the bar staff. They are non-attentive and passively ignore your attempts to get their attention. How can these employees retain the positions? Sad, but true! read more

Cold beer, a REALLY good crab cake and surprisingly delicious thin crust pizza. Not a place I would peg as a pizza spot- but I will be back for that alone. Friendly service also. Don't believe the bad reviews. Haters gonna hate. read more

The food usually comes fast but the food moderate. The service is slow and lagging, but very friendly. I usually watch a regular season game here, but never would watch the playoff. Overall, 3 out of 5. read more

The atmosphere is okay. The food service wasn't great the entrees and drinks took a while to come out. The miller light tasted weird and I sent it back. We ordered potato skins, chicken parm and chicken franchisee. The potato skins were huge! The chicken parm was slightly under cooked and the pasta sauce was not very good. The chicken franchisee didn't have enough lemon in the sauce. The woman's bathroom was small, needed to be cleaned it was a bit grungy, the sink was full of soap and water, and no counter space to put my stuff down. All in all I won't be returning. read more

Good place to eat.At times there is a wait but its worth it. great bar pies and wings or full meals

Happy Hour is 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm for Happy Hour drinks. $2.00 for 16 oz. drafts and there are several. At 4pm, except weekends, I think, starts appetizers that are a fantastic bargain and taste great. Wings, steak bits, sushi, and more. The bar service is attentive and courteous considering the amount of folks to serve. From 4pm on its tough to find a seat at the bar. I've had most offerings on the menus and can't say I've had a bad meal. This is a nice place to stop after a day's work, fishing or at the beach or for a reasonable meal with the family. read more

If your looking for WINGS and BEER you have found your haven ! This place really isnt that nicely put together and the food otherwise is not really that good. The TV's they have are in High Def and regular sound so you can hear a crowd in the bar go crazy 30 seconds before you see it on your tv read more

Of course it's not gourmet food but Caffrey's has a good solid pub menu. Stick to the basics - bountiful burgers & cheesesteaks, hot open faced turkey or roast beef sandwiches, barbecued ribs & chicken and you'll do just fine. And the pizza is outstanding if you like thin crust The 7 day a week happy hour makes it possible for two people to split a dozen wings with sauce on the side for $3.50, a bar pizza $4.00, a beer and a glass of wine @2.00 & $2.50. Grand Total $12.00 plus tax and tip. Friendly service is a plus. read more