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    Houlihan's

    3.8 (280 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    HOULIHAN'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Paloma D.

    I have no idea why these other locations keep shutting down. I hate chain restaurants but Houlihans is by far the freshest and best one out there. The Holmdel location is fantastic. My favorite waitress there takes such good care of us, the drinks are great and they even have one or two that are just for that location made by their bartender. The happy hours are great and I am never disappointed by the food. The bruschetta and the stuffed chicken breast are my go to favorites!

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    Brian M.

    Lovely space Great staff I like the deals they have and are always very consistent. Soups and salads are delicious Wings and apps are dead on.

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    1 month ago

    my server, Sabrena, was amazing!!! she had great vegetarian recommendations and was very accommodating. she definitely deserves a raise!!!

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    3 months ago

    Everything was enjoyable . Service was on point Food was great . Wish plates were a little bigger.

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    5 months ago

    We love houlis! Always great service, thanks to Justin for taking care of us, we appreciate this place so much.

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    7 months ago

    Joe the bartender is awesome great happy hour prices! The Manager is also a great host. Like going home

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    6 months ago

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    3 months ago

    Justin was a great waiter and the food was delicious! The atmosphere is really fun as well!

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    4 months ago

    Great service Great staff. Great food. Me and my family visit here often and always leave satisfied

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    4 months ago

    Food was delicious and the service from Justin Sturs was excellent. Good job by all.

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    4 months ago

    Service is excellent.. Bartender Joe is best around... Very attentive... Never wait for service .. Happy hour the best... Love this place

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    5 months ago

    Jared was a great, attentive server. We had a wonderful experience and The food was yummy. We will be back

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    6 months ago

    Server Justin was amazing and food was great. My daughter loved the food she said it was amazing we are definitely coming back again

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    8 months ago

    Jared was great, fast and friendly service. Food and drinks were good. Definitely recommend coming for happy hour in the bar area!

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    3 months ago

    tried the season special "Ciao Gnocchi" ... Wow, was that good! make it a regular menu item permanently!

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    8 months ago

    Excellent food and service. Collen was our server and she was very personable, friendly and attentive.

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    Half Moon - Lobster Eggs Benedict

    Half Moon

    4.5(147 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Half Moon is always a favorite dinner spot in the Keansburg/Bayshore area! When you arrive you'll…read morenotice the nautical themed decor in every bit of the space, with no detail overlooked! You'll find tables, high tops, bar seating, and a great deck for outdoor seating in warmer months. The menu is always changing seasonally, which I love for trying new items and eating flavors of the season. This includes the drink menu, in which they have a fun variety of drinks, including great mocktails. The happy hour menu is great if you want some light bites or shareables. In the past I've really liked Caesar salads, the fish and chips, and the brussel sprouts, to name some. The service is always great, with the staff being super friendly and attentive. I recently had an engagement party here with our families, and the Half Moon team went above and beyond to make it special for us, for which we are so thankful! They have fun events here often and it's always a great time when you visit!

    Been here a few times but I must say this was the worst experience. It was extremely cold and they…read moredidn't even turn the fire place on . I think they were also having a party or a gathering of some sort and it was so loud we could barely carry a conversation. Not to mention the beers weren't that good either . I asked for an I hello ultra that tasted more like a corona :( not to mention we literally had to scream our order to the bartender because the people behind us were so loud and she was on the other side of the bar instead of walking up to us . The only good thing was the hostess , very helpful with our coats and even put sore tv in for us . But aside from that it wasn't the best experience. A bit disappointing

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    My family & a View of restaurant

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    Short Ribs! Getting hungry?

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    3BR Distillery - Storefront

    3BR Distillery

    4.7(87 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Love this little hidden gem in the beach town of Keyport. My husband brought me here once before,…read morethis was our second visit, and we will definitely be back for an upcoming recurring event we learned about. When you drive past, you might not exactly know it's there- almost looks like a warehouse or closed shop when passing by. It is dark and gives speak-easy vibes. When you enter, it looks like you time traveled into the old USSR with Soviet decor. We had the horseradish shots (spicy to the perfect level- not the kind that makes your nose burn), my husband had some kind of hibiscus or fruity drink, and I had the extra dirty martini. LOVED the pickle stuffed olives that came with my drink. I selected the gin, but would opt for the vodka version next time to see if I could taste more olives. Our server was incredibly friendly, and when we asked about bloody Mary's, he mentioned that on certain weekends for $25 you can pay to get in and drink bloody Mary's and have Oysters. We will certainly be coming by to try! Overall, such a unique, off the beaten path experience. 10/10 recommend.

    I rarely update reviews, but figured since I was having a new experience here. It was worth the…read moreupdate. I've been coming to three of you for a while, and I've always really loved the experience. The complexity of the drinks and the thought that goes into them is really appealing to me, and I think it's worth the price of the drinks, given all that goes into them. The staff here is all super friendly, and the environment is incredibly chic. They recently added more couches, and it truly has a lounge feel, which I think is really lovely. Recently, I needed to host a private event, and I knew they had experience hosting events, so I reached out to Maks to book my celebration. The planning part of this process was extremely smooth. Max was very responsive, making it very easy, and they were flexible with the details. As for the price, I thought it was very reasonable, and I rented the entire space, which I considered a good deal. The start of the day of the party was invaluable; they arrived early to set up, which allowed me to set up what I needed as well. My guest had really great interactions with the staff, and they truly loved the environment, the drinks, and I know they had fun talking with the bartenders, which made the experience worthwhile in my opinion. Thank you, 3 BR, for helping me celebrate some tremendous milestones in my life. If you need to book a private event, I would recommend checking out this place first and speaking with the staff. I don't think you would regret booking a private event with them, as I would not hesitate to do it again. .

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    Beautiful bar with distillery in back

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    Great changing art wall.

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    Up the Creek Tavern - Up the creek tavern off deck

    Up the Creek Tavern

    3.5(39 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    Why the hate for this spot?…read more Is it fancy? Hell no, but that's the point. Up the creek is a no-frills hybrid sports-dive-bayside bar that serves up cheap food, cheap drinks, and cheap company, in the best possible way. You're not coming here to be fancy, you're coming to watch the Mets, Yankees, Giants, or Jets on one of the huge TVs they have everywhere, while sucking down 3$ beers, and when the time calls for it, a porkroll* with cheese on a roll and an order fries. You can choose the bar, a high top, or the outdoor bar when the weather is nice enough (you'll always find me at the bar). There are some stairs to get up here, but you'll be rewarded with a view of the marina...and route 35....and if you look hard enough the parkway....ok there are stairs that lead up to a bar, that's all you gotta know. It's the perfect spot to catch the game and hang with the locals. Come in, say hey to Linda, and drink enough that you need some greasy food to make everything feel better. Doesn't get much better in my humblest of opinions. _____________________ *Call it "Taylor ham" and you're dead to me.

    KEYPORT: Up The Creek Tavern is a great local spot with gorgeous views of the Matawan Creek and…read moremarina. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed on their second story outdoor deck and there is a staircase to the left of the building to go up. Depending on the season, there could be wait service or you have to go inside to order. The food menu is American-style comfort food and a full bar of drink options.

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    Up the Creek Tavern
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