We were pleased with the ambiance, the service and our table on the front of the deck. Initially were seated at a table right by the side door but the server activity in and out was too much, so we asked to be moved. Not a problem and glad we did. Our server was very good and we ordered our dinners of Prime Rib, Tuna, and Pizza. Prime rib was tender and served as requested. Tuna was equally as good as was the pizza. We had made a 6:30 reservation and recommend during season. A very pleasant meal and dinner enjoyed with family. read more

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A fun atmosphere with lots of seating options and great service. Our drinks were good but the food was just ok. We thought the tuna tartare, coconut shrimp, wings and pizza were decent but didn't like the quesadilla. Our friend said the clams weren't bad either. Would probably stick to pizza or wings if we came back! read more

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Had an enjoyable evening last night, food & atmosphere was good. Then the bill came, I ordered a Gray Goose on the rocks and was charged $3 for the ice. Are you kidding me ?...absolutely absurd !... They dont charge $3 for ice in a soda. We like the place so i didnt say anything. Just a heads up. read more

I was told this place was good and recommended to try it while I was going for a walk in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, the calamari and the margherita pizza I ordered tasted very bland with no flavor. (I've had way better calamari and Margherita pizza where I come from) For the calamari, I was expecting cocktail sauce or tartar sauce on the side but they gave me what tasted like Spaghetti sauce from a jar that you would get in a grocery store which was kind of unusual to me. Just because this restaurant is in a very nice beach town neighborhood, you would think the food would be decent enough but it wasn't. At least the staff came off as friendly, nice, and welcoming. And on top of everything, the table I was sitting at was sticky like they didn't bother wipe it. read more

We stopped in for lunch and we were quickly seated, our waitress was attentive and food came out in no time.The cheesesteak egg rolls were great read more

Hadn't been back in years, and we were pleasantly surprised. Service was great, some live music in the bar area, and the food was still as good as previously. Coconut shrimp was a big hit, as was the lobster bisque. The steamed clams were well cleaned with no sand at all. Small selection of draft beer and bottled beer but lots of nice cocktail specials and a good selection of bourbons. read more

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This is a great place. Go on Quizzo night , it's a blast. I always order the halibut, it is excellent.

Service was good. Nice live music and we got to sit outside at the patio. I would recommend going early so that you can get the early bird prices. Sangria was very pricey. Afterwards you can go get ice cream or shop. read more

Try the pizza and calamari, service is outstanding best bartenders on 7MI and a fresh remodel creates a great vibe to chill with friends and your favorite cocktails especially if you like espresso martinis. read more

we like this place, lively bar scene, decent food but cheesy pricing. I ordered a Tito's Up (no vermouth) and was surprised to see that I was charges $3 extra for a martini . we left with a bad taste (no pun) over this bizarre surcharge. read more

This was such a fantastic find for our first time in Avalon! Easy to make our reservation through OpenTable, and pleasantly surprised they could accommodate our family of 6 for prime dinner hour. The restaurant is large inside, making it possible to seat many tables at once. The vibe is very chill, with live music most every night. From the lobster bisque (totally worth the calories!) to the crab ball appetizer to our delicious entrees (penne vodka, sea scallops, chicken parm x2, black angus burger, and ravioli for the little guy) every bite was perfection. And just when we thought that was it, most of our party saved room for dessert, which is a MUST! Our girls chose the strawberry s'mores ice cream sandwich which was to die for, and my husband got the special -- chocolate chip blueberry ice cream sandwich -- which was a home run for my blueberry lover. Our boys devoured the chocolate lava cake like it was their last meal. We will definitely be back! read more

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Food was very tasty clams hit the spot,tuna was right on,bang bang shrimp tacos were very good service was excellent,everyone was on top of everything Lots of room for big parties huge bar,nice martini menu read more

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Sat at the bar for dinner yesterday and had the Prime Rib Special dinner for fixed price $25 to include a wine and 2?sides! Great food and Service highly recommend read more

Had the Prime Rib special and the prime pork chop smothered in aged Provolone cheese, spinach and asparagus. Both were excellent. The Guinness beef stew (cup of soup) was very flavorful but lacked meat, vegetables and potatoes. Side mashed potatoes and vegetables were perfect and the service was impeccable. We'll be back. read more

Rock'n Chair Restaurant - Prime Rib partially consumed... - American Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

Returned after a miscommunication bar interaction and had a lovely interaction with the bartender in the American flag uniform. I am very appreciative when somebody takes actionable advice, and the bartender was lovely to me after I shared how our interactions made me feel. Totally understandable when somebody messes up. Appreciate it, man. read more

Love this place! The atmosphere and food are always a sure bet. The drinks are always perfect and the Cheese steak eggrolls are probably the best in Cape May County. The Pre Fixe on Tuesday offers a nice selection and is always good. read more

Our waitress was fantastic. The apps (Calamari and Cheesesteak Eggrolls) and my entree (Crab Cakes) were awesome, but the rest of my party thought it was average at best. Chicken parm, salmon, ribs, and pizza all fell into that bucket for my party. I'd strongly suggest going with staff recommendations. All of those got a 5/5 in my book. read more

The ambience and service were good. However, the food was average at best and way overpriced.

Good food and fun atmosphere! Great, friendly service! Would definitely recommend it.

The Rocking Chair is a staple and a must to go to in Avalon. The staff is super friendly and attentive led by Gina!The food is great and at a very fair price. Friday night trivia is so much fun. The bartenders Joe, Bobbie, Chuck , Kathy and Tom make any evening at the chair so much fun! They are nice and attentive. The Rocking Chair is great place during the off season as well! A must staple if you are in Avalon. Thank you all for so many wonderful and fun nights! read more

Always great food, great service, and a nice clean establishment. Highly recommend. One of only a few restaurants left in the town. Hope it stays. read more

So thankful for a true locals place with the welcoming attitude and space for out of towners and new visitors to Avalon! The bar is always filled with friendly faces. However, I was there just last night and watched a customer berate their waitress and the other women working. Ended up leaving zero gratuity for serving 10 people, just because the appetizers were cold (it was a windy day and they were sitting outside). So sad to see one visitor abuse the servers though. Rock n Chair truly has a personable, fantastic staff. We go there often enough to appreciate the atmosphere and sincerity of the employees, the food and drinks, and the hard work that goes into their daily grind. read more

Great food, yummy cocktails, but the best part was the customer service ~ we had a gentleman who is a teacher as our server and he was kind, patient (we had two kiddos with us), timely with food, and checked in/cared about our experience. read more

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We got the Prime rib and chicken Parmesan from the pre fixed menu and it was not good. Tasted very bland and the pasta was watery. Our sodas had almost no carbonation and tasted like straight up syrup. Lobster bisque was ok read more

We bought a beach house in January in Avalon and decided to try out several new places. Rockin' Chair hands down has been the best! From their Wings and Calamari on the app menu, to their always fresh salads, and amazing French Onion soup, to some of our favorite meals like the salmon, and chicken parm. They never disappoint! Not to mention the brick oven pizzas! They also have THE BEST bartenders and Happy Hour specials including the plentiful Martini menu! They have a drink for any mood. The owners are very involved, always greet you with a smile, and are extremely accommodating. Bathrooms are always clean, stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, soap....etc. They even have the attached ice cream shop that was a real hit with our children this past summer, and ADULT MILKSHAKES!! There is a real sense of pride in ownership in this place and we are customers for life! --Mike and Jenn read more

Pricey for low quality food. Glorified diner food. Last night we went here for our end of vacation dinner. My Chicken parm was raw. The others Steak had a lot of gristle. House Salad dressing was like straight oil. Some of the party asked for a side of pasta with garlic and oil and it came out with butter. Waitress was wonderful, attentive and very sweet. She got me a new chicken parm that was fully cooked but the sauce was so heavy and the chicken breading was clumping and separating from the chicken. It was not good. She noticed how bad it was and took it off the bill even though I didn't ask. She was great dealing with a big crowd and had a great personality. read more

At times busy in Season, particularly during the weekends, but generally good food, good service and reasonable prices.

Only giving two stars because of the good music they had last Thursday night (Matt McPherson). Bar was busy, which I get, but bartender had a bad attitude and then proceeded to charge us for miller lites I wouldn't/didn't order but there was no discussion to be had with this guy. Our friend that was with us disputed her bill as well, to no avail. I debated whether to post this but it seemed like something that could happen to others so there it is, just putting it out there. read more

Their cheaper options (burgers, pizzas) are just standard but their more high end entrees are really well done. I would have given 4 stars except for their side salads are sadly small, the rolls are stale and generic, and the prices are just a bit much ($13 for a cocktail wow). Halibut - sooo good. Tons of lumps of crab meat over a decent sized portion of halibut all in a delicious garlic cream sauce. Highly recommend! Pizza - skip. The crust is thin and crackery, and I thought the entire pizza lacked flavor unless you count butter. Had the white pizza with sausage and broccoli rabe and it just wasn't that great. Cocktails - tasty and well made, just expensive. We got some coconut vodka lemonade cocktail. read more

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Good vibe and good food. Great location on strip. We go back every summer we visit.

Disappointing experience. Had reservations at 11:30 am for Sunday brunch. Our group, all from out of town, were all there by 11:37. We were given a table and then sat there for 15 minutes before finding someone to get us a waitress. We were than informed brunch was over and they switched to lunch even though the brunch they advertised on their website wasn't supposed to be over until Noon. Table next to us were served brunch while we were sitting there, but we couldn't be accommodated. Be careful if you are going there for brunch even with reservations. We won't be back. read more

Service was really good and fast. However the drinks were actually terrible. 3 tries at a spicy Margarita and all failed. Mahi wrap was bland and flavorless. It's sad when the arugula salad is the most delicious item. Special filet on Wednesday was satisfactory at best. Crappy bar food is the best way to describe this place read more

Every time i have been here me and my friends have been poorly served. We have had the same server many times, and every time she seems to treat us differently because we are young adults. When we have come with parents around, she acts much different and is more friendly and attentive. Although the food is good, the bad service makes the experience an overall poor one. read more

If I could give this restaurant zero stars I would. The service sucks. We waited almost an hour and a half for HALF of the appetizers. Our server, Kylie, was incredibly rude and walked away mid sentence when we would ask her a question. The manager, Gina, was very defensive and aggressive when confronted about this. Overall, all of the staff, including management was extremely unprofessional and argumentative. They are all related and can't take criticism about their family members. Absolutely unbelievable. read more

Food was good and the prix fixed menu was a great deal. The one man band that played in early April was great. My only complaint from early May was that the bar tender charged me $1 more than expected on two different drinks (wine was more than listed on the menu, and martini was more than he told me) ... and he acted like he was doing me a favor by taking $2 off after I may have rolled my eyes at his offer to take off $1 (instead of just apologizing for the confusion and moving on). I realize most summer residents wouldn't notice or care, but to me this was a textbook customer service moment. read more

My wife and I had the early bird dinner here several times. They have a good selection of early bird entrees for just under $15.00. The service was excellent both times and the food was very good. The portions are large for an early bird special. The cream based Maryland crab soup is tasty, with lots of crab meat. The early bird Black Angus prime rib was crusted with rosemary and was a good portion. It came with mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, along with a dinner salad, and rolls to start the meal. The deserts are excellent. Last time we ordered the waffle and ice cream. It is easily enough for two people. It came with a large warm waffle with two scoops of ice cream, strawberries, blueberries, chocolate, caramel, and whip cream. I attached a photo of the dessert. The food was very good and for the early bird prices it is hard to beat the value on the island. read more

Rock'n Chair Restaurant - Waffle desert - American Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

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Ooooh Rock N Chair. The staff needs to be trained immediately. We were there on Friday night sitting outside. Our waitress kept touching the top of our glasses with her hands every time she handed us one. Also, the girl walking around refilling glasses with the pitcher kept touching our glasses with the water pitcher. She leaned the pitcher right against the glass . These are both very disgusting things in a normal time but totally unacceptable during a pandemic. We've always loved rock n chair hopefully they can get this figured out. read more

I know there are not many options in Avalon/ Stone Harbor, but please don't waste your money here. Service and ambiance were good, but the food was absolutely awful. We had to send back the calamari after a few bites because it was so over fried to the point where the batter was burnt. The flounder dish was so coated in egg it was practically a fish omelet. Quesadilla was so salty it was inedible. Salmon with crab bland and dry. Lobster ravioli had decent lobster (surprisingly), but it tasted like reheated frozen pasta with sauce from a can. Overall, completely unacceptable quality for the price. Like I said, support other restaurants on the island before coming here. read more

Great bar with amazing food. Atmosphere to match the drinks and food. Fun for the entire family

If 0 stars was an option, I would rate it 0. Overall experience was upsetting to say the least. We wanted to go to the Waffle House but due to the wait we came here and I don't have many regrets in life but this is for sure one of them. We were one of two groups in the whole place and service couldn't have been slower. We ordered soup as an appetizer which was cold and came out with our entree. We asked for a spoon to eat the soup with but never got one so we were forced to drink the awful soup out of the cup. The soup was cold and not enjoyable. The entrees were below average as well. We asked for the check immediately which took so long we went inside and got our own check. I will not be coming back to this restaurant, even if the Waffle House has a 2 hour wait. read more