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    Lighthouse Tavern

    3.4 (110 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars, Karaoke
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    LIGHTHOUSE TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Live music
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    three dogs in a pool
    Mel M.

    WARETOWN: Lighthouse Tavern restaurant has been a staple in town for over 40 years! There is an American menu with burgers, salads, and a variety of appetizers, along with a big beer list and full bar. YAPPY HOUR is every Sunday from 4-7pm on the outdoor patio! It was very popular with people and pups and we were thrilled to see the happiness all around. There are puppy pools to cool down and it's a nice night to chill out and have a good meal. Jim, the owner, came by to say hello and we let him know that we love yappy hour! The servers are great and accommodating, and happy to bring out a water bowl. Yappy Hour Rules: Dogs must be leashed. Please no retractable leashes, our furry friends can get tangled in those with their friends. Dogs must be spayed and neutered. Dogs must be up to date on their rabies shots. If for some reason your dog gets aggressive, you will be asked to leave. The rules are in place for everyone - humans and dogs - to have a great time.

    Wings
    Danny J.

    When we came it was pretty busy and took a while before anyone greeted us at the entrance. Sign says to get someone's attention if you're not attended within 15 minutes. Even after 15 mins, it was hard to get someone's attention. Seats opened up at the bar so we just parked right there. Again, a while before someone took our drink order so we were prepared to have our full order at first convo. Food was good. Drinks were cold. After a while, we were able to build rapport with the bartender. Drinks came quicker then. Aside from that, at lighthouse tavern you can come in enjoy a nice cold beer and watch the game. Play some pool, shuffleboard, or trivia on certain nights. Live bands are also on there but not the night we came. Prices are reasonable and plenty of parking. I would still go again after this experience. It was a busy night.

    Cajun seared ahi tuna. Absolutely delicious $14.99  def an app for 4 or a meal for 1.
    Bret K.

    Waretown is outstanding. Alpaca farm , dog park , and really good seafood and taverns. All minutes from Barnegat/ Manahawkin. Perfect Change of pace for a summer day in November in NJ. Chicken quesadilla , Calamari , Reuben, seared ahi tuna , and the biggest salad I've ever seen. All delicious all quality all priced right !! Staff was wonderful and attentive. Shuffle puck, pool and packaged goods. Local beers on tap and the place is spotless. 5 stars. Will be back !!!

    Ric T.

    We went here to have a simple meal and knowing it wouldn't be gourmet. Located on Rte 9 in Waretown, this restaurant seems to have been here a long time, with a large bar , shuffle board, and a pool table with a small stage. The large-screen TVs were an attempt to modernize the premises. This is a local watering hole for the area, quaint for most and almost devoid of the tourist trade you see at the shore this time of the year. Will was our server, capable and friendly. We both ordered steamed clams in their own juices with drawn butter and Italian bread....excellent. With drinks. Decent craft beer. For the main course, my friend had chef salad and I had the Ahi tuna wrap, with sweet potato fries. The fries were only warm, but when another batch was served, they were excellent. The wrap wasn't that great. Cobb salad was huge. If the occasion arises, I would do here again.

    Tequila sunrise.. was very good

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    10 years ago

    It is what it is, a bar food joint. Don't expect anything more except for a fun game of shuffleboard. Yes, they have it here, woohoo!!

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    10 years ago

    Great wings and burgers. Nice selection of beer on tap. Friendly bartender and good music too

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    11 years ago

    Good food good friendly service. Some creepy customers but just don't give them direct eye contact.

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    8 years ago

    went in for 50cent wings worst we have ever had overcooked and the smallest wings i have ever seen def wont be getting them any more

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    8 years ago

    Disappointed. Came here for the Rueben which used to be great. The bread was soggy and the meat mediocre. PS fries were not crisp either.

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    11 years ago

    Good atmosphere. Short lines, mostly because the food is average at best. Don't get the bisque soup!

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    9 years ago

    I go generally once, sometimes twice, a week. Great food and great service always!

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    10 years ago

    Old dump USA.. At lease I've never got food poisoning though haha. No seriously I wasn't impressed

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