Food (3.5/5): Wasn't expecting anything profoundly amazing for a hot dog/burger joint but after…read moretrying the hot dogs, burger, and crispy chicken sandwich I'd say the food is good not great. I found the food to be blander side and lacking texture. Not sure if they had the option to or not but they could've had some stronger seasoning. The burger texture was a little tough, like they overworked the meat. The buns were not anything special (maybe just wheat buns) and would've benefitted from being toasted if that was an option. Service (5/5): The guy working was very friendly and helpful. Ambiance (5/5): Why you should come here! They have decorated the place from floor to ceiling with an awesome vintage style. Somehow, while being covered in decorations it was not overwhelming and we had a great time.

First of All, When ya walk in... it's Like YOU ARE HOME!…read more This place has Hollywood written ALL OVER IT! The "experience" we had was full of charm and nostalgia!

I'm in a mood so I'm gonna go on one today…read more The Grand Tavern is hands down the best restaurant in the area. My husband and I have been going here for years. We don't come as often as we used to because yes it is pricey but I would much rather come here and have a special night with incredible service, food, and drinks than still spend over $100 at another restaurant and get average food. The Grand Tavern is unpretentious, welcoming, entrees offer sizable portions. I have NEVER left hungry. Main complaints I see are price - again, yes it's expensive but it's worth it. Also you can see the menu before you go, how do you not know what you're walking into?? Complaints about the burger. First of all the menu changes seasonally. There's no way their patty is frozen. Everything is FRESH AF. And yeah, American cheese is king on a burger. Again, it's on the menu what did you expect? This is a restaurant that has literally never disappointed. I will always save my pennies for a great night out here. Everyone's entitled to their opinion obviously but entitlement is a hell of a drug. Check out the menu and have a great night.

Follow-up review to say I'm still a fan of this place. Food and service are consistently good. They…read moreget busy, make a recommendation.

‍ After our mountain bike ride in Allaire, we headed over to Belmar for lunch at Anchor Tavern--and…read moreI definitely recommend giving it a try! They start you off with a basket of popcorn, which was such a fun and unexpected surprise! I started with the coconut shrimp, and I absolutely loved them! Great coconut flavor and the dipping sauce was really good. Definitely recommend ordering these! For my meal, I had the half chicken with Brussels sprouts and a Caesar salad. The chicken was a little dry, but not terrible. I definitely needed the gravy and asked for more. The sides were good, though. My husband had the spicy vodka rigatoni. He really liked the portion size--it was large! The chicken was fried and also a little on the dry side. He thought the vodka sauce was a little too spicy for his taste, but overall he enjoyed it and gave his meal about 3 1/2 stars. 1/2 I had the fresh brewed iced tea, which was good and refreshing. Overall, I'd recommend Anchor Tavern. It's definitely a down-the-shore kind of spot, and while the food was just okay--not anything spectacular--it was certainly not terrible. The coconut shrimp were the highlight for me!

It's a Tavern. We…read morestopped in for a quick bite. The food was just ok. The rotisserie chicken was very dry. Great service though and the live band was awesome.

Wow...mmmmm...so good. Chicken parm sandwich was amazing...huge, fresh and delicious. Risotto balls…read morealso very good. Kids enjoyed the chicken nuggets and fries. Take out food was ready when we arrived and we were early. Everything packaged very nicely. It was a pleasure to order from here. I highly recommend. You will thank me.

For a quick reasonable meal, this hole in the wall does sandwiches right. Their forbidden chicken…read moreis an award winner.

After lunch, we stopped at Beach House Brewery for a beer, and I'm so glad we did! It was a very…read morebusy brewery with a fun, lively atmosphere. We grabbed seats at the bar and each had one beer. I had the Mermaid Tears IPA and absolutely loved it! ‍ It was flavorful, delicious, and definitely my kind of IPA. My husband had the Rose Tattoo, which he really liked--but he liked my beer better! I definitely recommend stopping at Beach House Brewery if you're in the area. Great atmosphere, good beer, and a fun place to hang out!

Beer: two of us got flights so we could try several beers. Overall, the beer was enjoyable. The…read morestout was a bit too syrupy for me. One of the beers I selected must have been out, so when my flight came out they had swapped something else in. I was a little annoyed because I would have preferred to choose my own substitute. Food: the burger of the month and fries were delicious. The serving sizes are extremely generous, so come hungry. The room was incredibly loud, making it hard to talk to everyone in our party. This is definitely not somewhere to go if you're looking for intimate conversation.

Great locals bar and restaurant Solid food and bar…read moreexperience Excellent service Street parking can be difficult

Went for the music and ended up eating dinner. The Elbow Room is a cute beachy venue. Our service…read morewas excellent. The spicy vodka rigatoni was delicious. Will be back for both the food AND entertainment.

Service was great and friendly. Food was delicious. Portions were large. They also have a kids…read moremenu. $11 for a 16 ounce margarita! Great outdoor area. Close to beach. Will definitely be back when in the area.

Absolutely terrible ! No hostess, no server, a stoned bouncer and a wasted bartender . We used to…read morelove this local place but never again !

Open early for the anglers leaving from the marina. Great pork roll egg cheese SPK. Belmar staple…read morewith friendly staff and classic deli ambiance.

I have heard about the pork roll egg and cheese here so came to try. It was a straightforward…read morerendition of the sandwich. Decent is the best way to describe it. Nothing special. It seems to be a popular place maybe off novelty. Not dying to go back but wouldn't be upset if I did.

I want to love this place, but I have to say the staff is never that welcoming. No one acts like…read morethey want to serve you. There is one particular bartender though (female) who is a JOY and always checks up. You will know when you have her, bubbly with a smile. On busy nights it's hard to find a seat. Once you do though, the feel is cozy and charming. Real hometown. The menu has classic bar staples at average to high prices, but usually large portions, tasty, and of quality. The garlic parm wings are a must get. Very meaty with crispy skin and sauce that doesn't lack. Top notch blue cheese with real chunks. French onion soup would also recommend. Have tried other apps here and was never disappointed. They offer some weekday price specials so keep a lookout. Entrees & dessert I have yet to try so still pending... They do live music nightly--can't say it's the top acts of the area. Hit or miss but does the job. It's also the spot to be for St. Paddy's. It's family owned and they give back to the community, so it's worth patronizing.

Friendly good service, clean and fun. Live music. Food is good with some surprises like pirogies…read more Pork Chop Murphy was a nice dinner plate

Best place! Food, servers and music are the best!!! Jay and Shannon at the bar and Chris as…read moreserver...awesome! Just need the Wellington burger available once a week.

I was pleasantly surprised. When you think of an Irish pub this fits the bill. I enjoyed the…read moreIrish vibe. The menu provides many Irish American staples. Portions are big. Our waitress was attentive kind and did not rush us when we needed more time. Plenty of tvs at the bar. Want to come back to watch games try some drinks.