DP's is back with the same neighborhood friendliness as I remembered! Great, hardworking and always super cool staff, menu selections are what I remembered and it just feels, for the most part, that they haven't skipped a beat! Garlic fries are a must. Their sliced steak is good, and I love to get the breaded mushrooms as a starter/side with the steak. Salads still being served in those wooden bowls but, hey, they're new now! lol. Don't forget the seafood dishes - some of what they're known you. Get the scallops! Enjoy this neighborhood favorite! Be prepared to wait and parking is still a challenge. But worth it! read more

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Unsanitary concerns. If you only saw the creature in my half eaten salad, for the staff to not be concerned and simply stating "it happens when you buy salad" as the response as they remove it away from the table. WHAT?! Use caution when ordering. Been going here for over 12 years, which means pre and post restaurant fire. Their cooked food still tastes as good as before, but now I'm unsure if I can eat there without questioning their cooking standards. read more

DP's will always be a place of nostalgia for me as I have been coming since I was born. So happy to finally be able to try it after reopening. While it's definitely modernized in appearance it still has all the dark bar charm! The wait staff was so friendly and great at making recommendations. My friends and I started with the breaded mushrooms and lobster sliders. Both really hit the spot. I got the sliced steak as my entree with the garlic fry upgrade and it was cooked perfectly. For dessert we got the Tartufo -which can never be bad. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Great to see DPs back in business! We walked in without a reservation and were lucky to get a table. Great seafood and drinks at a great price, just like old times. We will definitely be back, as we have for 30+ years. read more

The service was very nice. Albiet a wee bit slow, but quite acceptable. The place is clean with a long bar along one wall with about 20 seats. Along the other wall are about 10 tables. It's an interesting menu with many options. I thought my cost for baked codfish was on the low side, however, the meal was on the small side. I ordered some garlic fries with the meal and they were mushy and almost tasteless. We had to make a reservation for Saturday night and that was a good thing because the place was full up. I would say the average age of the crowd was a little above middle aged. read more

DP's is back! Came on reopening weekend and it was packed. Looks like they made the bar longer which may have taken some tables away. A lot of familiar faces. I hope they bring back the crab and shrimp appetizer. We love their garlic sauce which was not as garlicky as I remember but still pretty good. read more

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Dp's is a staple spot, incredible food, and people. Since the renovation the service could use a bit of work but thats to be expected. Interior is updated and the vibe is awesome! read more

Such a great Vibe. Love it here!!! The fish is really fresh and tasty. The drinks are so good. I'll be coming back soon!!!

1st time back since the fire. Glad to see the haven't lost their way with seafood. Same flavors and style of cooking, same garlic sauced fries. Much bigger bar too, although less tables. While they've drawn the line on pricing, the fish portions are smaller. read more

We were so excited to go back to DPs. Laura was our waitress. She was very efficient and a pleasure to speak with. The food was as delicious as it was before the fire. Our Lobster sliders and fried clams were freshly made delicious. DPs is clean and bright and was packed with customers just like before too! Good food, and good times! read more

Reopened a few days ago. Food and drinks are still good. Menu changed a little. We liked it and will return!

Had a great late lunch at DPS Tavern in Garfield, NJ with my husband and it did not disappoint! We ordered a few appetizers and everything was absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly done. The service was excellent, super attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. The atmosphere is lovely and welcoming, and the people there were just great overall. We'll definitely be going back! read more

This place use to be good not great but now it's terrible. The people who gave service was bad these reviews either don't know good food or they're the owner's friends. I will never go back. read more

I found this spot on IG recently and decided to stop in with a friend. It's a small spot but wasn't overly crowded which was nice ! They don't have toooo many tap options for beer but definitely had a good alcohol selection overall. The food menu isn't too big but we figured the food must be good since they were pumping food out from the kitchen all night . and some regulars were sitting next to us at the bar and said everything is great. The food definitely hit the spot !! I would absolutely recommend !! read more

If you're going to be a cash only business, have an ATM onsite instead of sending patrons 2 blocks away to a bank's ATM.

I am such a sucker for dive restaurants and bars with good food and drink. I've been going to Patsy's in Patterson for years, same with Landmark in Livingston, etc. I absolutely love those places because not only is the food great but the nostalgic atmosphere really lends lots of the dining experience. Enter DP's pub in Garfield. This place has outstanding food at extremely reasonable prices and a casual, divey atmosphere that really can't be beat. We ordered oysters, mussels, shrimp and crab meat appetizer. Four salads, two orders of scallops, stuffed shrimp, shrimp Parmesan, a bottle of wine and two drinks. The bill was a ridiculous $161. Anywhere else I would've been glad to pay double. This is an outstanding, excellent find that I will absolutely return to as soon as I can. Kudos. read more

DP's Pub - Seafood Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

Seafood plus dive bar? Yes please. We had a really good experience here ordering a smattering of seafood appetizers, including the Blue Point Oysters, steamed clams, raw clams, mussels, and bacon-wrapped sea scallops. For entrees we got the broiled scallops and the stuffed shrimp. The meal was really good and the beers on the menu were great. The only minor thing I will mention, with the added note that we came here on a Tuesday, was that they could probably use one more person working. The woman running the bar was also running the tables and was the facilitator for the kitchen. The place is small, but if they just had one more person, they'd refill drinks and bring the food faster. You will walk in hungry, you will leave satisfied. This place delivers what it advertises to be delivering. Happy seafoodin'. read more

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Apparently DP's was closed for a while, sold and reopened. Since I hadn't been there in a while I decided to revisit. Not much changed, except now they accept reservations and credit cards. The menu is pretty much the same as always. A nice selection of fresh seafood entrees at very reasonable prices. Bacon wrapped scallops were spectacular! Cajun sea bass over rice was another winner. The portions aren't huge( you could probably eat 2) but neither is the bill. 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and 5 craft beers came to a walloping $82! The place is nothing fancy( think Rutts Hutt for seafood) but definitely takes good care of you. read more

DP's Pub - Bacon Wrapped Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

Why oh why did we wait so long to use this gift certificate. What a hidden gem if you love seafood. The broiled scallops were large and in charge!!! Served with rice in a delicious garlic sauce. Oh my. Comes with a side salad and warm loaf of bread too. The prices were on point too. Can't wait to return!! read more

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I heard this place was great. Stopped in for the first time and the service was good ...the food, not my cup of tea. I had the stuffed shrimp with pasta on the side and it was just ok. I did enjoy my pumpkin beer with sugar on the rim though It's dark. It's noisy. It's a pub. Wouldn't expect anything else read more

You need to keep your expectations realistic and then be pleasantly surprised by your experience. This is a dive with excellent seafood. On a busy day - servers are friendly, but things get hectic, food takes forever, but you can have plenty of time to talk with your table. I prefer to sit at the bar for an early dinner. The house wines are mini bottles of Cavit. The beer is cold. Everything is delicious. They serve some of the freshest oysters you'll ever get for under $3/ea. With every entree comes a salad, your main dish, pasta and bread. You can't beat it! read more

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I had oysters, they where fresh and extremely flavorful. Plus I had the perfect bloody Mary, just the right balance. The service was professional and friendly. The place reminds of "Cheers" read more

What a gem. The new owner Anthony and his staff are simply amazing. Great food, nostalgia and a smile. What more can u ask for. read more

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Cute bar, has outside seating as well. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. The pictures of the food on yelp didn't look that appetizing. But i'm always down to try different places. We ordered coconut shrimp which you cant go wrong with. The lobster sliders were very oily and such a tiny portion. It was okay. I would come again but for drinks only. read more

DP's Pub - Lobster sliders - Seafood Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

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Located on River Road in Garfield, this old-school and basic establishment has been here for years where loyal patrons return to year after year. While the menu at DP's is reasonably limited, there is always a variety of fresh seafood appetizers and entrees in addition to some standard favorites with chicken and steak. The place is not one for ambiance but who cares as the food is the star attraction to which I came for lunch today after 10+ years. Upon arrival, it was like stepping onto a small pirate ship but for the better with new signage, a jukebox and 4 flat screen televisions displaying the US Open. After being seated, I had to wait awhile longer to place my order as Diane was the only server and working hard. For starter, I had their fried clams with tartar sauce and lemon. As an entree, I ordered one of today's special being the flounder oreganata accomplished by a small side salad and pasta in scampi sauce (butter, olive oil, white wine, garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice). Food was really good, fresh and tasty especially the flounder and fried clams whose price is just right considering it's seafood. It's a true diamond in the rough for those who love seafood and recommend to arrive early. read more

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I love this place. I've been going there for years . Different type of Oysters. Fresh fish dishes. The best seafood hands down. Please hurry up and reopen. We miss you guys. read more

The best Chedder burgers this side of the Mississippi River! Great food and friendly people! Awesome place for a very long time. read more

DP's Pub - D. P. 's Pub. Garfield N. J. - Seafood Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

This place is about the food far more than the drinks. When we got there, I went over to the bar to have a quick look at their scotches and bourbons to see if they had anything interesting. Not so much so. If I were them, as a pub, I'd definitely up my booze game - makes it hard to give a higher rating, though they're really more a 3 1/2 than a 3. Also, parking is terrible, I ended up parking a few blocks away. Aside from that, I loved the look and vibe of the place. The waitress was friendly and obviously working very hard running around tending to everyone by herself. The food is well-portioned, pretty well priced, and quite good. read more

DP's Pub - Seafood Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

Hole in the wall and the food is rather splendid. My goto's are chicken scampi, lobster slider, steamers B(w/ butter tobacco and lemon in the butter. This place is great and service is good too. read more

Had an amazing time with my friends here recently!! Bartender was incredible and the food was delicious! Bacon wrapped scallops, fried mushrooms, French onion soup and dinners so delicious! Sliced steak and stuffed shrimp entrees. Can't wait to go back!! read more

Great price and the stuffed shrimp were amazing! Parking can be tricky. Highly suggest calling for reservations on a Friday or Saturday. read more

I've been going here since a baby! 20-25 years. Although there is new owners now, it's still such a hit! Great food, great drinks! Lovely people read more

Really wanted to love this place. I am always on the look out for a casual affordable seafood spot. Its only 25 min from my house so we gave it a try. From the reviews I knew what to expect. The service & the people were 5 stars. The food was 4.5 stars. The affordability was 5 stars. The real only downside is the cleanliness. I knew it was old but it is really dirty. I was wearing shorts & felt like I was being bitten by flies. Walls & floors really dirty. Menu boards up on walls beyond dirty. AC not very good - quite hot inside. I wish I could but don't think I can return just due to the cleanliness. read more

I can't believe I never heard of this place until we were referred here. This is a great hidden gem of a bar and restaurant. The food is awesome and the prices are very reasonable. We love this place! My new go to spot for seafood and dinner. read more

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I'm not sure where to start.. had high expectations given the reviews and recommendation.. The only reason I'm giving this one star is because of the nice staff.. food was absolutely disgusting.. we started off with garlic bread that was burnt to the crisp and weirdly had a sour after taste.. lobster sliders were ok but the size of a button... ordered sliced steak and fries which came out ice cold , also ordered stuffed shrimp which were fishy and mush.. "scampi linguini" was also sour.. hopefully was just a bad day for the restaurant! read more

DP's Pub - Sliced steak - Seafood Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

So sorry for yours and the neighborhoods loss. What a great place. Started going here in the mid 80's. Lived 2 doors from there (21 steps). Remember Dave behind the bar and in the kitchen and Annie too. Wonderful place. The scampi over linguine was always to die for. read more

I've been coming here for over 25 years. The food is very reliable. You can't beat the prices for what you get. The shrimp dishes are all delicious. Make sure to have cash read more

Come here for the food, stay for the drinks. You can get an amazing salmon dinner for $10. Really fresh slab of salmon, cooked perfectly with a slight char on the side. It comes with a basic salad and some rice. FOr this rinky dink looking and smelling place, it was a steal. Garlic fries? Theyre good, but dont get greedy like me--they lightly pour the garlic sauce on, which resulted in me requesting for a bowl and well guess what i drowned my fries in the sauce. OOPS. The lobster sliders for $7 were good, a bit skimp on the meat vs. bread, but they were tasty. $4 for a coors was a bit redic, but like i said--come for the CHEAP food and stay for a drink. Choose something from the middle brown slab menu, those are the freshest and most changed daily things they serve. Fight for a seat at the bar, service is quick and its cash only so be prepared (no atm in the bar). Park in the parking lot in the back and save yourself some trouble. read more

DP's Pub - 3 lobster sliders. Good but needs more meat $7 - Seafood Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

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Mixed reviews about this place so we went on a recommendation from a friend and kind of disappointed, walked in got a attitude from the server because we didn't call first ok then ordered some appetizers Fried calamari was ok stuffed clams a whole 3 of them were average main course Cheeseburger not even edible Stuffed Flounder looked like a stuffed sardine Lobster ravioli was the only good thing we had after we ate kind of rushed us out didn't matter cause we were heading to a dinner to get real food should have known better than eat at a dive bar read more

Seafood was the featured menu items, so seafood I ordered, lots of it, high quality, fresh, and CHEAP! Started with a shrimp cocktail that was amazing at $3.95, fresh tender shrimps in a tasty cocktail sauce over a bed of lettuce. Shared a plate of amazing Maryland crab cakes made the right way(not loaded with bread crumb filler) served with drawn butter. For the entree, I ordered stuffed flounder with a side of linguini topped with their garlic laden frame diavalo sauce, the fish was great, and prepared very well, but the stuffing was bland, and I could swear it had mashed potatoes mixed in it, if there was crab in there, it was hiding in the mellow flounder. Considering they serve fresh crab in the cakes and the crab claw cocktail, I was surprised not to find my modest portion to be brimming with bold crab. The only reason I am deleting one star. The staff was brisk, attentive, to the point, not cold, but all business. Definitely will return but not for the flounder. read more

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