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    Plank Road Inn

    4.2 (49 reviews)
    ModerateSports Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual

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    Fridge in the dining/bar area - what's up with that table full of ??
    Christine G.

    Flies, Bad wine and bad food. This is where the local old, overweight white guys go to get drunk and waddle home. Service was great she hustled and we tipped her for it. This place is a dump. We swatted flies the entire time which is just a sign of filth. Cheeseburger came with the cheese melted in the bread not the burger - salt and pepper don't exist here of course.

    Ann E.

    Came to the Plank Road Inn for a burger and beer. Hadn't been here in probably 40 years since I was in high school and the drinking age was 18! Pretty sure I never had one crumb of food then and only drank pitchers of Bud. Well, it still looks pretty much the same as I remember. And, as it turns out, it is now owned by a couple I went to high school with. Anyway, my sister and I both had burgers (mushroom burger for me, sis had a pizza burger) that were decent. The waffle fries were awesome as were the Sweet Potato fries. Good pickles, too. Add in a few local drafts and it made for a pleasant dining experience. Definitely a local hang-out. All the other customers seemed to know each other. The waitress was super friendly and made a fresh pot of coffee for my sister. If I'm in town on a Tuesday, I'll stop in for wings.

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    Stefan T.

    Nice dive bar with great pricing, only came in for a few drinks so can't really say anything about the food. But the person sitting next to me ordered some kinda pasta dish with chicken and white sauce and it was looking/smelling really good. Also serving BIG portions. Will have to come back to try the food

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    3 years ago

    i've been here a couple times already. the place is pretty small but definitely recommend the frankenstein wings!!

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    7 years ago

    Neighborhood pub. Great prices and weekly promotions. Super friendly staff. My go to place.

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    15 years ago

    Good, all around American pub! Decent selection of draft beers, and they keep a frosty glass for your beverage of choice!

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    10 years ago

    My favorite dive bar. Great wings (go Frankenstein) and lots of good ice cold beers on tap. Love the iced glasses.

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    9 years ago

    Friendly neighborhood spot, great Frankenstein wings, good beer selection with good service.

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    For the price range you get great food, drink, and atmosphere. Could not recommend higher

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    Dream360° - Fried rice

    Dream360°

    2.9(26 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Finally got to check this place out the other day with another couple and my husband. We only had…read moreto wait 10 mins for table without a reservation which was nice. The service I found to be on the slower side especially when it came waiting for water and drinks. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful and I love their sake menu- it has so many choices!!! The food menu has a lot to offer. I do however feel like they do whatever they can to potentially upcharge the guest. For example, I honestly do not know any hibachi place that does not offer soup or give you a choice of noodles or fried rice- this place offers steamed white rice for the meal knowing almost everyone is going to pay for upgrade. All of us chose to upgrade, I wound up getting the vegetable fried rice, when my husband and two other friends got the chicken fried rice. There was another family next to us that also upgraded to chicken fried rice (about 3 of them). This place used ONE small chicken breast chopped it up into little pieces for 6 people which I thought was absolutely insane. Even with all this going on- I would be a liar if I said the food wasn't outstanding because it absolutely was- it was easily one of the best hibachi meals I have had in a long time- the quality of the steak was nothing but perfection- the rice and shrimp were mouthwatering good- and the salad was fantastic. I wish my scallops had a little more flavor but I was happy with my combo meal overall. We even ordered the Spicy Tuna Crispy rice app and it was one of the best I have ever had. My meal was also supposed to come with ice cream and they never asked me if I wanted it or brought anything out to me so that was disappointing. The show was ok- typical fried rice heart beating with onion volcano. No shrimp getting tossed into the air to catch or sake squirting though. In my opinion- food outstanding 5 star worthy, but it also needs a lot of work done before this place gets a higher rating.

    I'll start by saying the restaurant itself is beautiful. The ambiance is inviting, the restrooms…read moreare clean, and the staff are friendly at first impression, but BEWARE... vultures with a smile. However, my experience left me with some concerns--particularly around pricing and communication. We were a party of one adult and one child, and an automatic 18% gratuity was applied. This caught me off guard, as I typically see that for larger parties. I didn't initially notice it and ended up tipping on top of it, which added to the overall frustration. The bigger issue came with the meal itself. My mini ordered hibachi with scallops from the children's menu, but I was later charged $60 for the dish. When I asked for clarification, I was informed that scallops are not included on the children's menu and that the charge reflected an adult entrée. Unfortunately, this was not communicated at the time of ordering, which would have been helpful in making an informed decision. Olivia also charged me for a "fountain drink" I didn't order. I only ordered a sparkling water and pineapple juice for my child. There were also a few smaller service inconsistencies--for example, I requested sparkling water but was initially served still water before it was corrected. While the staff remained polite, I would have appreciated more transparency and attentiveness throughout the experience. Overall, while the restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, I recommend asking detailed questions about menu items and pricing before ordering to avoid any surprises. For me, the experience did not align with the value received. Olivia pumped me for sure but NEVER AGAIN! I CAUTION ANYONE who wants to patronize this establishment. Extremely high prices for less than mediocre hibachi!

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    Biggie's - Chocolate Lava Cake

    Biggie's

    3.9(601 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    I have had this place bookmarked on Yelp for the longest time. I was seafood and my husband…read moresuggested we try this place out. When I told my mom where we were going her reaction- "omg that place is still around?!? It use to be excellent back in the day!" Well I am happy to report this place is just as good today as it was during my mother's heyday. I decided to get a few oysters and clams to start off with and everything was just so fresh. As an entree the Seafood in a spicy red sauce was easily one of the best I have had in a very long time. There was a generous amount of seafood within the dish, the sauce I swear I could just drink it out of a cup and the pasta was cooked perfectly. My husband got the bbq ribs which I didn't try but you could see how they just slid right off the bone and he couldn't stop talking about how good they were. We ended our meal with some strong espresso. I enjoyed how it is a very casual atmosphere with a nice bar area that had a few TVs to watch some sports games. No need to dress to impress. The service was a little bit on the slower side but the waitress was very nice. The man who brought out my oysters, I asked him which were the east coast and which where in the west coast oysters, along with asking him where in the west coast my oysters were from and he couldn't tell me. I just think a place should just know these things is they are selling them. Nonetheless we still really enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to return.

    Isn't one glad that we're not landlocked in New Jersey and don't have to go far for the absolute…read morefreshest seafood? The Jersey Shore restaurants will always have an advantage when it comes to seafood because of location. North Jersey offers a diverse, high-quality seafood scene, ranging from upscale Mediterranean-style fish markets to casual, beloved neighborhood spots. Situated less than 2.5 miles from MetLife Stadium, Biggie's has been a neighborhood institution located off of Route 17 South in Carlstadt and is best known for its clams-on-the-half-shell and wide selection of beers on tap. My partner, our friends, and I have been to this family-owned establishment numerous times and decided to have dinner last night. The reservation was easily made via OpenTable. Upon entering this casual vibe, we were greeted by the host. There is a lively sports bar side full of TVs and a dining room side, where we got a booth immediately by the window. Their menu has a wide array of options, rivaled only by the countless photographs and mementos that fill nearly every inch of wall space. There are many sandwiches, a half-dozen salads, thin-crust pizzas, and a substantial range of pastas. For starters, we decided on two dozen East Coast oysters on a half shell and Steamed Mussels with white wine butter broth. A side of Italian bread was brought for dipping. As a main meal, we opted for the Turkey Chili, Baby Back Ribs, Fried Calamari, Caesar salad, and Fries. The food was excellent and delicious, using the freshest ingredients. The portions were healthy. The staff went out of their way to make one feel welcome, creating a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Our server was Hadiyah. The price was reasonable. The Garden State's seafood scene is a testament to the state's rich maritime heritage, offering something for every palate, whether one's a regular or a first-timer. This is why people keep coming back week after week.

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