Harley, Wings and Football... doesn't get much better than this…read more Plenty of parking, great atmosphere, and amazing food. Tons of sauce to pick from.

There are two Sharky's in Northern NJ - one in Clifton, one in Boonton - both sporting the best…read moredang wings you can find. They are not breaded, they are cooked to crispy perfection, and while I'm a buffalo wings guy myself, they have an assortment of excellent flavors. Good bar as well, though if strictly for a drink, I'm hitting a local dive instead. But if you love wings, as I do, and you haven't been to Sharky's yet, you are missing out on the very best. Get in your car, start driving, realize you forgot about your significant other (and kids if ya have any), turn back, tell them you're about to make it up to them, and get yourself to a Sharky's stat. Highly, highly recommended. Go and enjoy. OH, and the vibe, decor and service are all great too.

My manbun chum and I have been trying to find a home to watch our one March Madness game every…read moreyear, and I think we found it for the foreseeable future. In fact, this time it looks to be a literal home. We stopped by last night to watch my beloved Gonzaga Bulldogs end their tournament run against Purdue. I could go into quite a bit of detail about some very shady calls in the paint and what I think should have been a taunting foul on Purdue's future proctologist Fletcher Loyer, but I digress. As soon as I walked in, I could tell I was going to like it. Prior years have been marred by loud sports bar atmospheres where you have to battle tooth and nail to convince someone to change the channel to something that isn't a mediocre NYC-area sports team (I say this as a Mets fan as well). Liberty was significantly quieter, definitely had an older crowd but also had numerous TVs throughout. The best of all worlds. I walked maybe 10 feet from the entrance, asked the bartender if she could switch the TV to the Zags on TBS, and that was that. Aside from a weird moment in the second half when the TV mysteriously changed to ESPN for a few minutes (we never confirmed the culprit), we had primo viewing of the game. Somehow we also managed to sit down next to a couple whose son was currently at Purdue. What a world. Vibe is everything with a place like this. I did a mild double-take when I realized the bar was located in a literal residential neighborhood in what may be someone's actual house (or at least upstairs). There's a parking lot on the side that had plenty of spots, and overall this was one of the most conveniently located establishments I've ever been to - it's about 30 seconds from Route 78 both ways. Initially I felt bad for the neighbors, but as bars go this is not exactly one that's going to be hosting raucous throwdowns outside or anything. You may actually be able to go to bed at 9pm living next door, which is my personal dream. The interior has a lot of tchotchkes behind the bar, and is surprisingly comfortable/spacious. The game started a little after 7:30pm on a Friday, but there were seats available right in front of the TVs and most of the patrons seemed to be in the back area playing pool. It did get a little more crowded throughout the game, but never to a point where it felt claustrophobic. The clientele demo skewed all over the place - several older codgers looked like they'd been rejected from Rock of Love Charm School (I thought one in particular was a dead ringer for Poison's CC DeVille), but there was also a few young men roaming around and middle-aged couples/singles throughout the establishment as well. Pretty much anyone who would theoretically come into a bar, did. We had a good bartender, who not only accommodated my TV request, but was friendly and accessible throughout our stay. I was in a sweet palate mood, and she offered to make a Hawaiian Volcano, apparently a drink pilfered from her days at TGI Friday's years ago. It's not something I'd necessarily get on a regular basis, but it definitely brought me back to my early legal drinking years for sure. I could taste some Malibu and juice, and sipped them throughout the game. We also got mozzy sticks and a pepperoni bar pie. Both were really decent for what they were, especially the mozzy sticks, which were fried perfectly. I thought the pizza tasted like a giant Bagel Bite, which is not an insult. But let's be clear - this is a dive bar, so it's not like you're wandering into the kitchen and stumbling across Jeremy Allen White from The Bear. You want something fairly tasty to munch on, and we got it. Strong recommend. I think expectations for a dive bar should be pretty simple - comfortable and pleasant. This was certainly that, minus the March Madness heartbreak.

Great dive bar. Food is just meh, but I mange my expectations. I was not expect anything great…read more Either way what I got was just what I wanted and expected.

Just a local dive bar, we stopped in for a quick drink. They had karaoke it ended up being a lot of…read morefun. Service was very nice. Food was very good for bar.

I would consider this a local dive bar. We were definitely the visitors. Although no unwelcome at…read moreall. There was what looked like to be a local Bart dear birthday celebration. Big pours great bartender fun times.

This bar has become one of my go-to spots with friends, and for good reason. The vibes here are…read morealways on point. Great music, a chill atmosphere, and some of the friendliest/funniest bartenders you'll ever meet. They make you feel welcome the second you walk in. :-) The food is so good, and I have to give a special shoutout to the shrimp tacos (they're my absolute favorite!). Perfectly seasoned and just insanely satisfying, especially when you're hanging out with good company and a great drink in hand. Honestly though, everything on the menu hits! Whether we're grabbing a quick bite, staying for a couple of drinks, or just enjoying the music, this place never disappoints. Love this bar and can't recommend it enough!!

This place is a total hidden gem. We were looking for a quick lunch before a flight out of Newark…read moreso stopped in. We had wings, spicy chicken sandwich, loaded tots and Jack Daniel's burger. Everything totally slapped and the bartender was great. Really personable and attentive. Def would recommend to anyone who wants a good meal or a beer,

Good food, excellent service, ambiance is on point! I'm here at least twice out of the month and I…read moretravel to get here. Definitely a go-to spot. Don't let the negative reviews influence your decision to come here. Employees are attentive, even on busy nights. This is definitely a working class establishment! Black owned and serving all!

My daughter was accused of not paying for her food she was humiliated and frustrated and it was my…read morebirthday ..this my second comment my first March 20

Bartender totally sucked. This place is listed as closing at 2:30am on Wednesday, I arrived at…read more1:50am and she has the door locked with people in there drinking and all I wanted was a 6 pack to go and could not get a sale.

I love this place, nice dive bar good Ppls. Theirs a pool table and electric dart board..Nice vibe…read morebartenders are cool and they'll even buy you a drink HOW BOUT THAT..! it's mix crowd which is dope and they play the music pretty loud if you ask.. the owner is pretty kool to , peaceful place..!! Ohhhhh did i fail to mention it opens early i won't spoil it for you, let's just say you can have Hennessy for breakfast if you like .!!

Super quick stop. Super quick service. Beer was cold and cheap. They have a jukebox, looks like a…read morestage too. Tied into the laundry mat. Wish I had something like this in my neighborhood. I'd consider this a local friendly dive bar.

Great little dive bar with awesome service in a bubbly part of Elizabeth. There are pool tables,…read moreand a juke box, lots of drink and beer options to choose from. It's also a packaged goods store, meaning you can buy beer to take home. It's affordably priced but be sure to bring your cash, as it's cash only. If you're in the area and looking for a no frills spot, for a quick brew, check out the Lamplight.

A great local Irish Bar. Food is great, and staff are very friendly, especially the Owner, Mark…read moreDowling. A great place to watch sports, on multiple T.V.s. A smaller side room for private parties. For more fun check out the Boozy Bingo Brunches, Trivia or Bingo schedules.

Great neighborhood pub…read more The large room has comfortable seating and standing space. They have the beer and food options that you would expect and a full bar. The Corned Beef and Cabbage was adequate, not outstanding. The service can be overwhelmed when the pub is crowded.

Pretty sure this place is rated NJ's best bar and I can see why! It has a the super divey bar…read moreatmosphere, and still has great food selection. Theres even an outside tent set up if you want to hang out there. It gets super crowded, but again, I can see why! It reminds me of your classic dive bar atmosphere, super nice bartenders, and just the place to be! If you're looking for a low key night with some brews, this is your go to! Parking is limited when the tents are set up in the back, but you can find street parking on the side streets.

Very rude customer service. I called to ask if they serve food and what time last call would be…read more The woman who answered was extremely rude and hung up on me mid-conversation. When I called back to clarify that I was simply asking about last call for food and mentioned that hanging up on customers is inappropriate, she told me not to call back. For a place that presents itself as trendy and inviting, this kind of behavior is completely unacceptable. I live nearby and would have been a regular customer, but after this experience, I have no interest in returning. Very disappointing and disrespectful.

I really enjoyed myself last night the ambiance was chilled, great music and I had an appetizer of…read morecrab legs. I look forward to returning. The bartenders, waiters, and waitresses have great customer service skills.

They say if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. I've waited to write this…read morereview because I wanted to calm down. I ordered a large order of the sticky wings. It was well over an hour before the bartender/waitress was told that they were out of the ingredients to make the sauce. Really ? Someone could have gone to the store to buy the stuff . Shame on you 43rd Street Cafe.