Fun menu. Good service. Awesome sloppy joes, sandwiches, and holiday decor. Cool raffles during Eagles games. read more

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The name threw me off originally because it's pretty nice inside! An upscale dive bar if you will? Lots of specials and live music every Saturday & Sunday, they even have a huge stage area. Interesting menu with sloppy joes, pierogies and so much more! The salad was packed and delicious and the firecracker shrimp tacos were loaded! Service was friendly enough! I would come back for music! read more

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Someone at Jester's REALLY loves National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Photo ops, a cardboard cutout of Clark Griswold, and a Christmas tree complete with a squirrel. I've never been here before, but I can tell it's a night-and-day transformation. But enough about that, you're here to hear about the food. Jester's does not disappoint. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich, my brother had the brisket, and his wife a salad. Everything came out hot, fresh and fast. Everything was delicious. My sandwich had a nice blend of smoky and tangy flavors, and the fries were on point. My sister-in-law's salad looked scrumptious. I'll order one of those in case I ever want something lighter. The only downside was my brother's old fashioned. It was the wrong color, so you know it wasn't going to taste right. Maybe the regular bartender was off. Either way, skip the drinks and enjoy the food and atmosphere. read more

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Good service and a fun nautical vibe. All day happy hour on Sundays! Their barbecue is tender as can be, absolutely delicious. The buffalo chicken cheesesteak is phenomenal, I suggest pairing it with their house made kettle chips. read more

Jester's Dive Bar - Buffalo chicken cheesesteak - Sports Bars Near Me - Rio Grande, New Jersey

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I'm a regular here and this is definitely a great place to eat. The food is very good. I've eaten quite a few things from their menu at this point and I haven't found a dud yet. I'm a huge fan of their sloppy joes, pierogies, and BBQ. Everything here is very delicious, consistent, and in great portions. Heck, even the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl is very good! They have very good happy hour specials too. Their appetizers are so good and worth the special 100%. One thing I really like is that they are open a little later than most places. This area seems to have an huge problem with restaurants closing super early (maybe everyone in this area is a grandma). So it is nice to have a place that is open until 10PM. That said, one thing I wasn't a fan of is that we felt rushed during our latest visit. It was 9:30 and we were at the tail end of the meal, there wasn't a need to rush. Our server that time could've been a little more attentive too. But that was just a one off day that doesn't sour the overall experience I've had with this place. The pricing here is pretty amazing as well, especially with the area. So in conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Jesters. It's a great place to eat and hang out. The front of house staff could use a little work but back of house knocks it out of the park every time with the food. The food is consistently good and is very affordable. read more

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First of all I love the name. Great bar and food is good. Fun place to go with friends. read more

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Awesome place. Great place for the family or just a special meal Service excellent Quality of food great! Love the feel of the place read more

Definitely a dive bar, but food was good, service was friendly and prompt, and prices were reasonable! What more can you ask for? read more

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I really liked the service and atmosphere. Food was solid but not remarkable. But a good place for football and, again, the service at the bar was really good (both times I've gone). read more

Went in with low expectations, having heard mixed reviews, but definitely think we will be back at some point. Gave the BBQ rib sandwich a try, which was enjoyable. I dont know that the slaw on it added anything, but their fries were definitely worth ordering. Thick cut and crispy on the outside. The brisket mac and cheese was also really good. The service was great. We went shortly after they opened for lunch and were seated immediately. Our server was extremely attentive and pleasant. Definitely interesting to see how they have transformed it inside and out from when it was Rio Station. read more

Jester's Dive Bar - BBQ Rib Sandwich and Fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Rio Grande, New Jersey

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Nice local "dive" vibe, good food and staff. Motzy Logs are excellent! Decent sized bar. read more

Jester's Dive Bar - Motzy Logs, bacon chicken mac & cheese, ribeye cheesesteak - Sports Bars Near Me - Rio Grande, New Jersey

So this review is heavily influenced by the server we had. The food was decent, nothing to write home about. The server we had was so disorganized and confused. We asked about a local beer "what type of beer is it?" In response she said "it's local...it's not a yuengling"... OK...? read more

Food is always On ten!! 10 period!!!! They did an amazing job on that place. I thought it was over for that building but they did a crazy rebrand all day happy hour goes incredibly hard, they took the Rio part outa the Rio. Didn't think It was possible to remove that painful smell of shame and regret mixed with southern comfort and stale cigs. But it's gone !! Don't even think they carry so co now! place had major reconstructive surgery. Very well done. And it don't look like dam train no more!! Back in the day you'd have people just standing by tables waiting for the bus to wildwood!! Like sir this isn't a real train!! No joke! read more

So recently they are allowing dogs in the restaurant. They say only service dogs. The two I saw were not service dogs. We have had dogs (pet and service) for over 30 years. Never took them to a bar or restaurant. This is just stupid! We are such dog lovers, however this is unacceptable! I know this won't be popular, but what if someone has an allergy or the dog loses it(which has happened! If you cannot go out to eat without your pet, stay home! ‍ read more

We stopped in for lunch and drinks seeking some pub grub. We had the fish tacos, tuna with a side of rings. Brandi walked us through the house favorites and Tuesday specials (she's a fine girl ) the service was excellent. This place has a great vibe we'll be back for HH and live music. read more

Went there last Friday for the first time had their firecracker shrimp off the hook good!! had a ice cold. Stella draft delicious.!! the bartender Brandy was excellent very efficient, funny, entertaining, and not hard to look at!! will be going back! It had a very laid-back feeling a few locals there very friendly. I felt like I was at my neighborhood establishment.!! read more

Long haired bartender was a jerk. Made a big deal about asking for darts, kept interjecting into conversations with negative energy. I do like the venue though, so added a star. read more

You're setting the bar pretty low when you take over a legacy establishment and immediately tag it with the dive bar moniker. When it was Rio Station, I never set foot in the place. It had a reputation for having live music, as the owner was a guitar player, but I can't say that I ever heard anything about it, neither good nor bad. The people who own The Surfing Pig in North Wildwood bought it supposedly with the intention of knocking it down and starting over. I guess they decided to renovate it instead, and keep a dive bar edge to it. From the outside, it certainly looks like a place where you might get shot, but inside is fresh and new. I don't know what it looked like before so couldn't really tell what they did or didn't change. It's got a sort of industrial garage feel. The menu is your usual assortment of burgers, fries, cheesesteaks, wings, and tacos. They also have a limited selection of BBQ and Sloppy Joe's. The beer list is minimal with nothing suprising or challenging. Your usual domestic bar choices. The wine list was just one degree up from telling you what color it was and everything was the same price. I took a gamble on a glass of Chardonnay and was shocked when it arrived in a full sized wine glass with a generous pour. It wasn't bad. This was a work lunch, so I was a little preoccupied with the meeting and my lunch order was minimal. I really need to return and try a few more things and take some pictures. We both ordered the chicken cheesesteak because I had noticed they were advertising Liscio's rolls. Anyone who knows anything about cheesesteaks will tell you that it's almost all about the roll. After that, they can still screw it up by how they prepare it, but if you don't start with good bread, you've got nothing. Liscio's is good bread. My lunch companion ordered his with lettuce, tomato, and onion, and I got mine buffalo style with a side of blue cheese dressing. I can't speak for my associate, but mine was excellent. The roll was soft, steamy, and chewy, just like it should be, and the ratio of meat to bread was perfect. I hate it when they're so overstuffed you can't eat them. It reminded me a lot of PJ Whelihan's Wicked Chicken Cheesesteak, which I think is phenomenal. As a straight up restaurant, I'd probably give it two stars, but as a dive bar, it gets the full five. I'm ready to go back and try the BBQ, burgers, and fries. I hate going to Rio Grande, but it's definitely worth a special trip for me. I'll be back. read more

Food is great, full of flavor. Service it was busy, but we didn't wait long. The server was good and the host very polite. We sat down and with a few minutes. We our looking at the menu,and ordering. Food came out fast and hot. a must to eat for great service and food. read more

Food very good . Brisket tips served in a cast iron frying pan hot and sweet sauce. The breaded chicken sandwich my friend had was good. Service was spot on , will be going back here soon. read more

It's a dive bar. Atmosphere is cool. Food is about a 4. The waitress was horrible. Took our drink order. 15min she came back. Took food order. Food came out quick, not by her. She never came back to the table. We saw her on the other side of the restaurant. Our drinks were empty from the time our food came out. She finally came back to the table to clear the dishes and asked if there was anything else we asked for more drinks. Which took her another 10 minutes for two drinks. She brought the drinks and never came back. Had to find somebody else to get our check. Sadly, bad service can affect a good business read more

food and services have really gone downhill. food is hit or miss. mostly dried out stale bread, over or undercooked. we had to share a placemat, reused the same glass for every drink , per waitress "to save her some work". same old tired menu every time we go. I fully believe the "specials" are just rehashed foods that didn't sell the day before , turned into another dish , usually some skillet dishes. read more

Mac and cheese were very good and more filling than expected. Food was quick to come out and server was quick to get drinks and make sure we were happy with our food. And the music was great 80s vibe. read more

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I'm a sucker for sloppy joes & Jesters billboards around the Wildwoods roped me right in! The sandwich did not disappoint! There are a few options but I went Original w/ a tasty side of fresh cut fries! Start out with the Burnt Ends appetizer & you have the perfect lunch! read more

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Love this place! Been here couple of times when visiting my cousin who lives down the shore n we run to Walmart n are hungry! Nice bar tender, great drinks, great prices! They have happy hr I think it's 4pm-6pm! Nice dining room n bar area! Best mozzarella sticks ever they are huge like logs! One would fill ya. Maybe 2 tops! Last time had the clams casino soup n it was delicious! I don't even like clams casino or peppers n I loved that soup! Keep up the great work guys! read more

Jester's Dive Bar - Mozzarella sticks huge n delicious - Sports Bars Near Me - Rio Grande, New Jersey

This is my 5th time coming, just because of the location.. I wasn't impressed yet again.. Let's break down how it went. First as a disclaimer it's never the server/bartenders fault, I try to understand where they are coming from especially when it's a newer spot. But I'm a firm woman when it comes to being fair. The bartender was in the weeds and she really did try. Did she have a great outlook, no. But I get it it's busy when your by yourself. But we were sitting on the dining room side and I kept hearing a server complaining. On the dining room floor and I could tell something was off. But I was distracted by the game. But for a loud bar and a lot going on I get it but this server was complaining ... complaining ... complaining... yikes. Way to kill a buzz... I told my husband let's get outta here & go to Dogtooth. Our lunch was pretty much ruined by the bad vibes. Food was okay. Cheap & fast. Just think management should really get on there servers and bartenders and focus on guests. We TIP based on service... not the food. So I'm not sure why your Server is complaining about not making money.. odd. Because The Surfing Pig Girls are never complaining!! And always happy to be at work! Even when it's just us at the bar! read more

Great evening, it's definitely a dive bar. the service was okay but very overworked. It was a friday night at 6:30 when we arrived and it became very crowded and loud. There was a local band getting re play, which turned to be very good. I ordered BBQ ribs, that came out COLD. when I returned them I was told a fresh plate was Coming right out. I was Really looking forward to fresh hot ribs but instead the same ribs with the same bite I took earlier was returned to me just warmed u. There was no follow up or apologies from management. Never again!!!!!!! read more

I was looking forward to visiting Jester's after learning that it was decorated a la Chevy Chase's Christmas Vacation movie. The decor did not disappoint, especially with the actual RV right in front of the restaurant. I loved the fun holiday cocktails. I ordered the Christmas Cookie Martini, which seemed to be a favorite of the servers and staff! If you have a sweet tooth, give this one a try. Debbie, our server, was incredibly attentive and a rockstar. I do have mixed feelings on the menu and food. While they have a wide variety of options, ranging from sloppy joes and tacos to sandwiches and bar bites, everything is a la Carte. Coming from NYC, I definitely raised an eyebrow, that adding lettuce, tomato, or an onion to a burger would be $1 for each, and then additional charges if you want any more toppings or even a side of fries, chips, or veggies. I was really looking forward to trying the pierogies. They were delicious, but I had imagined they would be filled with the different offerings (ex: ham and cheddar, bacon and sour cream). I definitely was surprised that the sour cream that came with mine was not even in a small bowl, but rather in a cup you would get with takeout. This is clearly a popular spot already, with many patrons enjoying lunch and drinks mid-week. I do want to give this another try to sample more of their fun cocktails and food, but hope they take into account some of the feedback about pricing. read more

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A locals hangout with good food and live music. Staff is friendly, prices are reasonable. read more

Jester's Dive Bar - Place was packed for The Juliano Brothers! - Sports Bars Near Me - Rio Grande, New Jersey

The new bartender Brandi is fabulous. The food was great, drinks were cold. Brandi made the visit worth it though. She is personable and a great addition to Jester's. We will be going back because of her. Try this place, and congrats to Bob who bought the bar a round due to becoming a grandfather! read more

No star rating! Food decent but service experience was HORRIBLE. Over half an hour to get waited on, over an hour to get our food, and another 25 minutes to get the check. Waiter barked at us when we inquired about our order, and blew his tip. Manager promised discount off bill, but that never happened. Rude and inefficient service. A must to avoid. There are better places in the Wildwood area. It is sad that this is what has become of Rio Station. read more

First time visit. Staff was friendly. It was lunch on Saturday and no wait. Started with motz logs which were large and very good. Potato soup and French onion soup were both good. Roasted turkey club was large and good as well. Beer was cold. Overall no complaints. Will go back read more

It was our first time here and we enjoyed it. It was so nice to see one of our favorite people behind the bar, Brandy. She provided wonderful service and made me a very tasty milk chocolate martini. The food was good; we ordered cornbread, cucumber salad, burnt ends and classic perogies. It was all good but my favorite was the cucumber salad, creamy style and flavored nicely. Anyway, we will be back! read more

Food was fine, service was weak, until check came ....and our table was asked if we needed anything, be ATTENTIVE to your customers during the meal ....not in a rush to go back. read more

Tonight was our first visit. Tammy seemed to run the place . She took care of everyone and everything all at once ! The customers and workers! I even said to her " I think the wheels of this place would fall off without you" She is a rock star in my opinion!! Theresa was so welcoming! Makes me want to come back often. The food was good as well and as a bonus they have miller high life which is my husbands favorite! We will be back often! read more

Amazing food choices for a bar, great staff, fun environment! Clean, lots of tvs for Philly supports! read more

Our first time and not our last !!! Server Brianna was on top of everything. All food came out nice and hot in a timely fashion. My daughter and I fought over the amazing chicken and gnocchi soup ! We came down to our house for War @ the Shore. I feel like after Covid customer service has declined so happy to find a place that you don't mind spending money for great food and service. read more

The greatest place off the island! Friendly service, great pricing and food is consistently delicious! Also, LOVE hanging at the bar from time to time. read more

Stopped in for dinner ( 7:00 pm) Great crowd, good food but the band was so loud and really bad. read more

If your looking for a Buffalo Wild Wings substitute then look no further. It's got plenty of TVs and the services was ok. I personally loved that they kept the old Rio station motzy logs. It's worth a trip if you plan on watching the games read more