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    Kitchen and Beer Bar

    4.1 (134 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Chuck Wagon Taters
    Lailah J.

    This is a great gastropub. We always enjoy coming here, even just for beers and apps. The food is mostly terrific, with changing specials and daily happy hour items on rotation, and some exotic game meats thrown in the mix like elk, bison, and wild boar. The tater tots are magical! Crispy, fresh and golden. My husband makes fun of the fact that I order tater tots everywhere they're offered, but even he admits these are awesome. The restaurant definitely lives up to its name - there is an extensive and I mean EXTENSIVE beer list, and they are always adding new craft beers and selections from local breweries. The bourbon, whiskey and scotch list is pretty respectable too. There's always something happening here: trivia/bingo nights, a tapping event, or when UFC is on, so the variety in food and entertainment keeps things constantly interesting. The beer garden is open for the warm weather so you can dine outside as well. Service is great!

    Some VERY DRY nachos!

    My coworker and I ate here twice during a single week. The place has a cool vibe, nice interior, and friendly staff. The reason for the 2 stars is because of this experience: On the first visit we ordered nachos. There was probably a tablespoon of pico de gallo on top. When we asked for some salsa, the server said that the pico de gallo should be enough, so basically she was saying, "No, you can't have any salsa." The nachos were extremely dry because of the small amount of cheese and pico de gallo. We asked again if we could have any salsa and this time her reply was, "We only make salsa on Thursdays." What the heck? You have nachos on the menu but only have salsa on one day of the week? She eventually did bring us one of those small plastic cups filled with about another 2 tablespoons of pico de gallo, but definitely not enough for a tray of nachos. On the second visit, one of the employees overheard my coworker say that she was going to order the impossible burger. He proceeded to go on and on (and I really do mean go on and on) about how awful the impossible burger is at this place. Opinions are fine but there's no need to make someone feel bad about what they want to order.

    Chuck Wagon Taters.
    Emma G.

    ***2 1/2 stars*** My palate is never more open-minded than when I'm famished after a long hike. Everything tastes delicious and I'm definitely grading on a curve as I try to make up for the calories burned in the preceding hours. There are exceptions to every rule though, and none truer than my experience at Kitchen and Beer Bar. I've passed it many times on my way up to Norvin Green or Ringwood, and have considered stopping by, especially since it's been categorized online in a few places as a gastropub (a real weakness of mine). Wanaque unfortunately doesn't have a lot of decent post-hike options, especially with the closure of the restaurant right on the corner of 511 and Westbrook where you turn to cross the reservoir into Norvin Green, so expectations were a bit tempered. I came here with my chum a few Saturdays ago after a five- or six-hour hike at Norvin Green, ready to chow down. The parking situation is a little awkward; unless you're familiar with the area, your instinct (and what we did) is to park at the CVS across the street and cross your fingers that an overly-aggressive tow truck driver isn't on the prowl. It looks like there's a small parking lot around the corner on Doty Road that some of the customers were coming from, so that's where I'd likely park if I ever came back. It's a weird vibe in there. Definitely not a gastropub, but beer bar seems like a pretty decent descriptor. It's very dark in there, and the clientele spanned a huge swath of demographics; I was expecting white middle-aged guys in plaid shirts and work boots (and there may have been one or two), but the majority were surprisingly college-age girls at the bar. We were seated and served pretty quickly, if memory serves. Our waiter was friendly and personable, and I noticed that he stayed fairly close by during our experience and kept an eye on the table. Solid. We ordered the Chuck Wagon Taters ($11) to share, which were the highlight of the adventure. I'd argue it's very difficult to mess up tater tots, but regardless, they were pretty tasty. It was a solid portion for the price, and given the rest of the meal, it was a rare instance where I was glad I filled up on the app. As long as the tater tots are cooked thoroughly and the toppings are warm/properly softened or melted, you should be good to go. I also got a plain burger, and that was honestly one of the worst I've had in a while. Initially it came with toppings, but the waiter immediately remembered that I had requested it plain and took it back in the kitchen. Points for that, but when the naked burger showed up again 20 seconds later, it still had a bit of toppings residue and condiment taste. I'd be curious about other opinions on this topic, but unless the toppings in question are pretty dry, I'm not crazy about just brushing them off and presenting it as a plain burger. I don't want to taste pickle juice or the hint of ketchup or something if I didn't order that. Beyond the toppings issue, the burger was super greasy and tasteless. If the word burger is literally in the name of your establishment, that should be one of your selling points. Very disappointing. This honestly isn't my cup of tea anyway - I'm a wine/cocktail drinker, and the menu (as the name suggests) was mostly beer. Maybe the beer is excellent, but I wouldn't be able to accurately gauge. And for what it's worth, I stayed with water due to my recent activities. I might come back, but it's a hard sell when I know I'd have to tap dance around the menu looking for something akin to the tater tots.

    Froth Naked Lollipop: Pineapple, Strawberry and grapefruit.
    Jeremy P.

    From the decor, to the music ambushing in the background; the style is vibrant, inviting and quaint. The staff are here to serve, help and give the best suggestions! It becomes very personable and an experience you don't feel uncomfortable with. The food menu is so diverse and fitting to all palates. The beer selection is never ending, and full of NJ local crafts, cans and cocktails. A must do in Waneque.

    The intolerance at this place is all you need to know to stay away.
    Lisa N.

    It was disappointing seeing this sign hanging in the "women's" restroom. The food and beer selection were great but not enough to get me to come back.

    Chicken sliders! With an IPA.
    Jessica M.

    The place is very unassuming from the outside but when we walked in it was full of people on a random Monday in the middle of a day in the middle of August. We decided to get the chicken cutlet sliders and the grilled chicken sandwich with french fries. The pickled onions - yummy! They were both absolutely delicious. Their beer selection is pretty good - I mostly like beers on tap but if you like other beers by can- they have a lot of them to choose. The waitress who waited on us was on top of everything and so pleasant. She was very accommodating. Prices were affordable. While we were only passing through, we would definitely go there again if we're in the neighborhood.

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    Great people, food is always fresh. I love that they carry all UFC events! Plenty of convenient parking.

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    3 years ago

    Kobe burger was so delicious and perfectly cooked! Love this place! The entire staff was very welcoming and friendly!

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    Such good food even tho it's small their alcohol selection is great and the staff is attentive

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    Local place with great beer selection. Consistency drop in for meals seeing the food is always enjoyable and done right.

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    4 years ago

    Very good bar food had a burger wings fries delicious and the beers here are fantastic

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    Great beers on tap, apps are very good. Bartenders are friendly and know their beers. Great happy hour place

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    Hands down a great experience! Atmosphere, staff, beer, and food! We covered all bases. IPA's wings and burgers A+ across the board.

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    Got the tacos and they were fuego. Jalapeño ranch was a great touch. Will definitely be back

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