A large grill/bar that was happy to host us at a bigger dinner group, inside and outside space to reserve and use, and they had a very reasonable deposit. They have TVs and can borrow one for presentations if you need to connect to it - HDMI cable not included. The lively atmosphere was fun, and staffers were helpful. One of the servers helping check people in had good stories, her daughter also manages staff there. Food was mixed bag - the hummus and pretzel were good, people also liked the . The bean nachos were ok, and the cheese pizza needed more cheese and sauce, the crust was a bit undercooked. Calamari was too bready and chewy. Sampler platter has a mix of apps, but only a couple of each item, so you're probably better off getting the full dishes and sharing across a larger group. Big parking lot and a rather winding path through it. read more

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Food was ok. I had the taco salad which was good although the shell was a bit stale. Husband had the filet tips which were good. Prices are ok, a bit high, but what isn't? We were the only ones sitting inside and service was ok. There was a live band outside which was pretty good. The bathroom was ok, small and only 2 stalls, 3rd was broken. read more

Came in after work for the first time 6:15 not many people. I sat the bar and the bartender was there immediately for my drink order which was a blue moon. I ordered the Big Bad Blue burger cooked medium. The burger is blue cheese, bacon, sautéed onions, baby arugula,and Dijon mustard. I loved how the bun had the initials of the restaurant on it. The burger was cooked perfectly and was very juicy. They had classic rock playing the whole time read more

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Cool outdoor bar and the live music can be great, but what I've seen there recently is completely unacceptable. On multiple weekend nights after dark, I observed large groups of people who appeared to be under 21 entering the bar and purchasing alcohol. What stood out most was that IDs were not being scanned at the door. From what I witnessed, staff were simply glancing at IDs, if they were checked at all, before allowing people inside and serving drinks. For a business serving alcohol, proper age verification should be a basic responsibility. Instead, there seems to be a complete disregard for it. The atmosphere has gone downhill because of it, and it's alarming to watch what appears to be underage drinking taking place so openly. Management needs to address this immediately. If these practices continue, I sincerely hope local authorities investigate the situation and ensure the establishment is complying with the laws designed to protect both patrons and the community. read more

GKG really is NJ's #1 Top Hot Spot and Entertainment Destination! This place has three dining rooms plus a large outdoor patio with a Tiki Bar! Great place to have lunch or dinner with delicious meals. Great place to watch sports on the over 30 TV's and or just to have a drink at the Bar. The bartenders are great especially Jojo, Sammi and Ciara as well as the other bartenders and staff. If you enjoy seeing live bands this is the place to be Thursday, Friday, Saturday and yes Sunday. The Best Bands with great drinks and an excellent vibe. The Owner Lisa is awesome and always around saying hello to everyone! I would highly recommend for an enjoyable time with delicious food and drinks. See ya all there soon. Hollywood Mike 2025! read more

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First time at the restaurant, went in as a group of 20 to celebrate a birthday, so we took a reservation ahead of time. We sat outdoors , plenty of space, nice and chill vibe with music and string lights, some outdoor games etc. Our server was friendly and helpful. We ordered a lot of food - Wings, Fries, Chicken fingers, Spring rolls, Burgers, Vodka Pasta, Enchiladas, fish taco and more. Overall I would rate the food 3/5, it does the job but nothing great. The drinks were very average, we ordered a few cocktails and mocktails. We had a good time , however the drinks and food were just ok. read more

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I've been to GKG many times. I've NEVER had to pay a cover. Last week a friend of mine and I went to seee a band on the Patio. I called earlier that day and spoke to a live person to make a reservation. I specifically said I wanted to sit outside on the Patio. They took my name and number and that was that. When we showed up they said there was a $10 cover, per person. I was shocked and pretty pissed. I asked, even if we are having dinner? the woman was pretty snarky and responded, well if you showed up at 3 it could have been free. The reservation was for 6:30. I totally understand that if you are nt spending money on dinner, then there could be a cover, but the fact that I was spending money to eat and drink there, the cover should have been waived or at the very least been mentioned at the time of the reservation. The food was not great, and very expensive. Not worth it! read more

The boomer owners have no respect about the residents across the street. This should NOT be a live music bar. Its not a music venue, its a hole in the wall bar with crap food and owners who lack common courtesy. Do not give them your business. read more

Came here for a quick bite to eat around lunchtime. Sat outside, as it was a warm day and relatively empty. Nice vibe, they had music playing and a bar. Since it was empty and the outdoor area was enclosed, kids had a chance to run around. They had a huge Connect 4 game, some been bag concoction and one other game. My daughter and I played Connect 4 for quite awhile. For lunch, I ordered the fish tacos with flour tortilla instead of corn. It was pretty good! fish was a tad dry tho, and I wish they had some kind of sauce to go with it, but flavoring was on point. We shared a hot pretzel too. Nice and large. Only complaint is the place was def a college type bar, with so-so bathrooms and smelled of beer inside. Not easily noticeable if you sit outside line we did, but for an inside meal, it would be annoying. I'd def go back here for happy hour, or a nice outdoor lunch though. read more

Green Knoll Grill - Outdoor Game Area - American Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

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Came back after a few yrs and its still the same. Food isn't good and the prices are ridiculous. They still refuse to disclose on their event flyers if there is a cover charge. By now I'd think it would piss off enough people that they'd listen but no. That alone tells me all i need to know about how the business is run. And as I said before, with so many options within a 5 min drive there's absolutely no reason to waste your time and money at an establishment that clearly doesn't give a $hit about customers read more

Good food, good bands, good people, Free parking....good location 85 characters 85 characters read more

We had a burger chicken sandwich and pizza with mushroom and onion and all was ver good! Beautiful outdoor seating area.we came for the music which was supposed to start at 3. by 330 with no sign of anyone setting up on stage we left. We asked when we got there and just got a blank stare from the server so that lost a star. read more

In our family of four, two people love Green Knoll Grill, one person says it's ok, and one person says he is never coming here again. How can we have such different opinions? I think it's because we want different things out of our dining experience. The person in my family who dislikes GKG is a true foodie, and the standard American fare here is too bland and boring for him. He also says the drinks are watered down and even after 2 mixed drinks here he feels completely sober. Furthermore, he feels overwhelmed and overstimulated by the large screen tvs mounted every ten feet, all showing something different. The two family members who enjoy this restaurant so much that they come here 2 or 3 times a week, find the lively atmosphere fun and uplifting. They like to sit in the crowded bar area and feel like part of the community all watching the games on tv and cheering on their favorite sports teams. The waitstaff here is interactive and talkative, sometimes giving cheeky banter. Again, half my family enjoys the joking around and the other half of my family wants waitstaff to be polite and unintrusive. The food that some might consider flavorless, is deemed "simple and delicious and not too spicy or salty" by others. I've tried to be fair in this review with 3 stars, since none of the dishes were ever bad and the place is always clean and looks nicely decorated. It just doesn't have the flair for me to rate it anything above just ok. read more

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Very casual spot to get drinks. I like their outside area. They have some couches and games. Drinks were just ok.

Food was mediocre and service was fine. It's a little bit pricy considered the food quality. It was an impulsive decision on a Friday lunch but everything is just ok. read more

Good service, but apparently you have to pay $10 each for the band whether you want to see them play or not. Not a great impression, if you're just looking for a night spot to get some food. read more

Horrible food and horrible service. The restaurant and the bathrooms are filthy dirty! It makes me wonder what the kitchen looks like!

We come for the band not for the food. The band is 5*. We once again came before there was anyone seated at the outdoor tables, given menus, specials, drinks and regular menus and were told our server would be right with us. A half hour later we flagged down a server who took our drink order and food order. Another half hour goes by with no drinks, which she said she would put right in. By now there were several other tables with people. Out comes part of our food order, we ask the runner where are our drinks and the rest of the food, he disappears. 10 minutes goes by we approach the Manager who couldn't care less. Finally our drinks. No rest of the food order. We ask a server who realized the rest of the order was never placed. Go for the music, go for a night out, don't go expecting service. read more

I've come here several times with a large group for dinner and had a good time! It's a local eatery with decent food and drinks, and it doesn't usually disappoint! The service is pretty good and the waitstaff is friendly and prompt. What I recommend: you can't go wrong with the handhelds. The sandwiches are pretty good and the portions are generous. The fish tacos aren't bad but the cabbage would be better as a slaw or pickle. Overall, I don't think there's anything you would be disappointed with. There are not a ton of vegetarian or gluten free options but the menu can be customized. The staff is pretty accommodating. Pricing is reasonable. They have outdoor dining so definitely consider that in the summer. read more

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The last time I went here the atmosphere was clearly geared towards high school or college students. I mostly go here just a drink with friends. The floors are really sticky and the whole place seems very unclean but I think their sampler platter is a good dime for your buck. Overall I really wouldn't go here on a date or by myself or with family. The vibe and atmosphere here is loud and obnoxious past 9pm. I've also gone here for lunch and dinner and to put it simply the food is just not worth it. Really only a drinking place read more

Green Knoll Grill - Sampler platter - American Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Revisited this place after many years. They used to have a kid friendly area that was great when kids were little. Now they have revamped to make it all for adults and putting off this "sexy" vibe with staff dressed in black skimpy/tight outfits. The drinks are either too strong or watered down. Food was "meh." If you're going to go see a band, it's fine. But I don't recommend for a good sit down meal. Also, check and see if they are charging a cover fee. I had heard from other folks that often times you have to pay a fee just to come in. The Jack Cittarelli signs out front are off putting if you're looking for a spot that doesn't spout it's politics. We all want a good meal out, good music, drinks and not have to have politics in your face doing so. But this place needs some work in general. The 2011 version is missed. read more

This place is not good. The only thing they have going for themselves is the large-ish outdoor patio space. The food wasn't good. The service wasn't good. The drinks were absolute trash. The drinks are high AF to be served in a tiny disposable plastic cup full of ice and mixed with water. Three sips from my straw and the drink was GONE. Our server was practically a child who couldn't get us a drink menu, make a fruity drink recommendation, or tell me anything about the menu. She also got our order wrong but... I guess. My Philly tasted like nothing. Literally. I think the fries and kids pizza were the best parts of the meal. The best service I got was from the buspeople cleaning up after our server abandoned us. I would not recommend this place. There were like 20 Bros huddled up at the bar (DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC) and the food was trashhhh. Applebee's to go and a cheap bottle of liquor would've been a much better call. read more

Green Knoll Grill - The audacity. Watered down drinks and bland food... sweet. - American Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

This place is great! Food it banging, servers are good looking and funny and personable! This place always has music playing, sports, news, and races on the tv's! The events I've seen with bands and DJ's on the weekends are cool! Plus the bartenders are super sweet! I ordered a Bailey coffee with Jameson whisky and Taylor, ham, egg, and cheese with french fries, super pleasing by the way! I have no complaints :) Definitely my new top place to hang, eat, and drink! read more

Green Knoll Grill - Bailey Coffee with Jameson whiskey - American Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

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Went for my brother's birthday- he called a little over a month in advance to reserve outdoor space at the tiki bar under his name. He asked what time they would be open until as it would be a Sunday. They said as long as our group was still there, they could keep the area open til 2am. The conversation ended by telling him to announce he had a reservation under his name upon arrival. When we arrived, no one knew of the reservation and said, "sorry, we're closing at 8" which is the time the reservation was for. It only gets a second star because they stayed open til 11 for us. But it was a hard cut at that time, turning all the lights off and ushering us out. Even though the website says open til midnight for the general public. Pretty unhappy with the experience read more

The food was nothing special for the price . Too pricey . Service was good and atmosphere was good . I myself would not go back .

There is no mention of a cover charge when events are occurring last week went to see mai Tai and was told 10 dollar cover no mention on website when there are associated cover costs. It's not about the money it's about full disclosure after approaching owner about it I was tapped on the shoulder upon leaving after event and told I was banned wow seriously owner?!? read more

This place is a lot of fun with friends for drinks! What's nice is that there's an outdoor section that is all heated during the winter -- it looks exactly like a tiki bar -- it's almost as if you're at Bar A in Asbury Park! I'd go back here for drinks! The food is a bit pricey and it was okay -- nothing incredible but not bad either! I'd come for light appetizers and cocktails instead though. read more

Green Knoll Grill - Sangria and Ahi Tuna Wrap - American Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

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Restaurant was empty , server only stopped by a couple of times . French onion soup had cinnamon in it. Filet mignon salad was skirt steak not filet mignon . Addressed this with the manager and he did not believe me so he went into the kitchen to find out I was right. False advertising . He came back and gave me 5.00 off meal? He should have taken the meal off the check . He did not seem to care at all. Not going back read more

I should have checked YELP for the real reviews. This was my first and last experience at this restaurant. I made the mistake of choosing it for a late-night bite. The only welcoming person was the gentleman outside the bar. Upon entering the bar, another gentleman immediately informed us that the kitchen was closed, but drinks were available. We moved to the bar area, only to be ignored by the female bartender. After sitting there for a few minutes, the same gentleman who had told us about the drinks returned to the bar area and also ignored us. I can only surmise that we didn't meet the restaurant's criteria for being served. Ultimately, we did exactly what they seemed to want us to do and left. read more

I don't think anyone considering Green Knoll Grill is looking at Yelp for reviews but I'll give mine. This is a CLASSIC sports bar place. A group of three of us came for early dinner. Hardly anyone was seated in the huge outside space. Our host sat us. And our waiter took our drink order, the drinks are all your classic college nightmare drinks - they come in plastic cups and taste bad. I had to chug mine because it was just,..terrible. The food was fine - and the presentation was fine too but the service was terrible. Considering there was hardly anyone in the restaurant, I had to get up to find our waiter multiple times for anything - really bad about checking in. Maybe a shift change but it wasn't great. All in all, if you're coming, you should already be drunk so you don't care about how the drinks or food taste. read more

This place was very large especially the outdoor area where there was a bar with plenty of seating when deemed appropriate. I sat at the bar area inside where there was a number of high tops and seating at the actual bar. The service was decent. My only concern was the server not asking for how the burgers should be cooked. The food did come out in a timely matter. I went with the Spicy Devil Burger ($13). It was a half-pound Angus beef burger with jalapenos, mozzarella sticks, sriracha sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles with a side of fries. My burger was cooked to a medium temperature, which I did not mind. The only reason I ordered this was because the mozzarella sticks that were present. I never had them on a burger before. It was different but they were too soft because of the sauce and juices from the burger. Besides that, I enjoyed the burger very much. The meat to bread ratio was ideal and the burger was flavorful. The fries were also tasty. Will I go back? Yes. read more

Green Knoll Grill - Spicy Devil Burger - American Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Certainly not covid safe. There was a sweet 16 going on while we were here. No one was wearing masks inside which is disappointing. I didn't get food but my friends did. Burger was decent, everything else was your classic fried food (Mac and cheese bite, fried Philly cheesesteak rolls). They also got a beer tower that had a strange floating object in it that we sent back. Staff isn't very professional and not very well trained. It took a while for them to tell us what beer they have on draft which is fine.. there are a lot, but maybe just keep a menu of it for simplicity instead of having customers wait 10-15 min for them to take photos and then pass around their phone with the list. read more

Green Knoll Grill - Burger with sweet potato fries - American Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Wow! $12.95 for a kids meal of chicken tenders, Mac and cheese or a small pizza is totally not worth it. Beware- prices are high here and the quality isn't even that good. To top it off, they sell $8 beers in plastic cups during normal dinner hours. Come on now - that's pitiful. Probably won't be going back anytime soon. read more

Decent local bar/restaurant with an enormous patio. Friendly servers and a menu with great variety. I tried the Jersey burger and while I enjoyed the char broiled flavor it could have used a little more pork roll. Tried an Asbury Park IPA and really liked it read more

Green Knoll Grill - New Jersey burger - American Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

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Ate outside at the tiki bar on a nice warm Saturday night. Bartenders and other staff were all very pleasant and attentive. Drinks were good with about 10 beers on tap. Had a blue point and a shock top, both cold and fresh. Filet mignon sandwich and fries were delicious. Wanna try inside when the weather turns read more

The food is okay. We were a party of 6. Not one person thought their food was great, average at best. For what you get the prices are high. If you pay with a credit card you get charged a 3.5% service fee. If you pay with cash they offer a 10% discount. I asked the server. How do I pay the price on the menu. They didn't have answer. The service was average. Just because of the service fee. I won't go back. If you are giving a discount for cash. Why are you charging a service fee for credit cards. Make no sense to me. All your costs and fees should be built into your prices. I wouldn't recommend them. read more

I only go here to see live music, it's definitely a place for 20 something's, so I felt a little out of place but the ambience was fine. Bartenders are friendly & the wings were pretty good, beer selection is bland imo. If they had Voodoo Ranger on tap I would've given 4 stars instead of 3. read more

The food is okay. Standard sports bar fare. The ervice is adequate, too. However, every time I've been there, they've had Fox news playing on multiple screens. I don't want to be subjected to republican propaganda and brainwashing. I can not recommend an establishment that treats potentially half its clientele with contempt. Why have cable news playing at all? I won't be going back. read more

I've been coming here for many years to see some really good bands inside.This time I chose to try their expanded outdoor patio. They tore down the children's playground and put in a bunch of fun games to play like shuffle board, corn hole, and a 3 foot Jinga Game etc.. It has become my new favorite place to go and hangout and meet up with friends and listen to music. This place gets people in their late 20's - 60's, depending upon the band that's playing. I notice after midnight the crowd gets a bit younger. The patio gets a more professional type clientele during happy hour. They definitely work in the area. GKG is centrally located right off 202/206 North and is easily accessible from Routes 22 and 78. They have a very large lot to park in that's free. GKG has two TIKI BARS and seating for over 250 people outside on the patio. It's one of the biggest patios around. You can definitely have corporate meetings, all types of parties, private events, and birthday parties here. They also offer catering, takeout and delivery through doordash. GKG has PAINT AND SIP PARTIES which they hold under the stars. You can sign up online. On the outdoor patio there are areas with lounges strategically placed for sitting and hanging out. This place is kid friendly, except for inside after 9p when there are bands during the fall and winter months. They do have family activities on the weekends, and host a ton of events which are posted online. GKG has live outdoor entertainment every Thursday and Friday on the patio, check their schedule. There are also live bands inside too. They have 40 plus big screen TV's to catch any sports games going on by the inside bar. I had the pleasure of listening to Anthony Krizan and Jim Ruffi playing music on the patio. It was wonderful, and very relaxing under the stars. Green Knoll Grill has a great HAPPY HOUR 4:30p-6:30p. Drink specials, and half price pitchers, and drinks along with a bar menu of food that's 1/2 price. I chose to try their SEARED AHI TUNA over Crispy onion straws, sweet ginger sauce, topped with scallions. It was half price and was only $5.99. What a deal! It was good! The tuna was kept raw on the inside with a nice sear on the outside. I also decided to try their CHEESESTEAK EGGROLLS with Fries. Crispy wonton rolls stuffed with top sirloin, melted hot cheddar cheese and sautéed onions served with spicy sriracha sauce. This too had good flavor for bar food. Again, this dish was half price. My friends ordered a bar pizza and wings I forgot to get pictures. The pie was pretty good. Again, keep in mind this is a casual place with simple food like burgers, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. The staff is very friendly. Our waitress Robin was super sweet and very accommodating to our group. I will definitely be returning.. As I was leaving I saw they were setting up A Hookah Bar. 5 STARS for getting really good bands all the time 4 STARS for having a great big outdoor patio and happy hour specials. 3 1/2 STARS for bar style food 1 STAR for charging $11.50 for a Tito's and club when it's not happy hour. Every other bar charges less then $8 for the exact same size drink. They claim it's 2 drinks but every other bar considers it one and it tastes like one. They need to come down in their drink prices especially when using paper cups. The bartenders and staff are all really nice,especially their bouncers at night on the weekends. read more

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Be careful here if you pay by credit card AND split the bill with another party. Like most restaurants in NJ now they are adding 3.5% processing fee. But if you split the check they go further and charge the FULL BILL 3.5% on BOTH cards, effectively doubling their fee to 7%. When pointing this out to the manager, he said that's the owner's policy. Clearly illegal in NJ and very sneaky. Plus the food is just average, service average, prices a bit high. Won't be back. read more