Excellent food and such a fun vibe! I loved the signage and murals. The bartender was great, very friendly and attentive despite being the only 1 working behind the bar plus waiting the tables. The southwest chicken wrap, fries, and voodoo chicken sandwich were all great. There is a pool table and a lot of TVs. We would definitely return here! read more

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Looks like your standard dive bar on the inside. Food was very good and staff were very attentive. Had lots of TVs to watch football games and a live band came on at 9pm on a Saturday. Also have a lot of local beers and ciders! Would go back. read more

Tavern On the Rocks - Bone in (BBQ) and boneless (voo doo) wings. - Pubs Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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My sweetie and I were in the mood for brews, wings and beer. Throw in a couple of shots and some great rock music and it's the perfect Friday night! Our server and bar tender were very attentive and we got to watch the Olympics on the many screens. People were generally happy and it was a terrific vibe. They have live music on occasion but the bar menu and craft brews are from local breweries. Stop in and enjoy a few Hubby got the smokehouse burger and I got the jalapeño burger (my picture was blurry-sorry). Omg, their fries are amazing! read more

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Delicious! Definitely the spot for a tasty burger and fries. We came here after visiting a farm on the way back home and so glad we did! I had the special sauce double burger with cheese fries and it hit the spot! Best burger and house made cheese fries I've had in a looong time! We might make the drive again for it when we're craving a delicious burger because it was THAT good. We also had the Mac & cheese bites for an app and they were also delicious! Freshly made and the perfect amount of cheesy and pasta in the middle not dry at all like some Mac and cheese bites can be. Service was great, very friendly, welcoming, and attentive ladies that made sure we had everything we needed and were enjoying our food. The vibe was very chill, they have a nice bar you can hang at if that's your vibe or some high top tables - you sit and they'll come to you! I'm not sure if it's like this every night as it was our first time and it was pretty busy but we were greeted right way when we chose our table and people after us say down too - again very chill! It's dark but lightly lit, usual bar/tavern ambience. We came early so we felt it was kid friendly (over 6 year old). Not sure if there's high chairs for younger kids. read more

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Another review from a poor man. This review is a complete mix bag for me. There is very good things and some irksome things about our latest visit here. The pros. The chicken wings had a good crisp, the side salad I asked for was fresh, the cheese steak roll was pillowy soft and was nicely cheesy, and most importantly, the gentleman behind the bar who took our order was a fantastically nice guy The cons. The garlic parm sauce on the wings were a bit lacking and the amount of meat on the cheese steak was only half enough to really fill that long roll. And the most irksome thing was the 2,23 % "technology fee". No offense but WTH is that?????? If it was to use the credit card, it wasn't explained at all. Look, if you like a funky bar with good food and you are in the area, I would say check it out once in your life and form your opinion. But, for me, I just don't know how often read more

I travel a lot for work, and where up here for work lunch twice. The vibes are awesome here, genuinely I love it. The food is kick ass too I haven't had one bad bite here I'd love to get high and do shrooms here lol Service is ok, a little on the generic, but still nice! I'd be happy to come back here whenever I do. read more

We've been here before and loved it, but on this day a series of missteps left a bad taste unfortunately. 1) Wifey loves Bodi Blonde Ale, checked their website, it's there but not that night, 2) Wife orders southwest chicken wrap, waiter says that's actually a burger not chicken, she says okay, was expecting beef on a wrap, waiters gives her higher priced southwest burger, 3) I order smoke house burger, both taste nice however each patty was 1/2 the bun size. Both overloaded with sauce and greasy bun plus no napkins. 4) I ordered rail vodka, cranberry and club. Barely taste vodka. 5) the check, $10 for double vodka which i didn't ask for plus $2 for cranberry, and the kicker, we see and additional 2.75% technology charge WTF. Come on TOTR get your sht together. Your wings are amazing and the atmosphere is fun but little things like this will eventually hurt business. read more

Tavern On the Rocks - Outdated beer menu - Pubs Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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Horrible service, screw this place. Came here to celebrate some friends and the employee/owner was aggressive, unapproachable and sexist.

Chill place to have a drink during the day, and a fun place to party at night! The food is delicious and the staff are the best! Gwen, the owner, makes everyone feel welcome! If you live in Rockaway either you already know how great the place is, if not idk what rock you've been living under. If you're new to the area, or you're just passing through definitely stop in! I recommend the mini cheese smashers (Sliders), or the dry rub wings, but everything on the menu great! read more

Tavern On the Rocks - Wall Art beside bar - Pubs Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

Perfect taste of food . Service 5 stars . Nice place to chill. Burnt mills cider on draft ! Very rare . read more

Tavern On the Rocks - General George , burnt mills - Pubs Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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Incredible menu & quality of food for a "dive" bar, if you can call it that. It's more of a town bar with plenty of local flavor. Gwen & staff are very kind & attentive. The wings & burgers are pretty freakin' insane tbh. Nice tap selection & plenty of tv's for games & live music to be enjoyed. It's a 180° and then a flight on a leer jet across the Atlantic from what this place used to be. read more

WOAH! Everything was absolutely amazing! We ordered the crunchwrap, mozzarella triangles, and the smokehouse burger (bbq sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon, onions, and onion rings) to go. The portions were HUGE and the service was so quick. Seriously, you have to try this place. I can never go back to Taco Bell after having this crunchwrap. read more

Tavern On the Rocks - Pubs Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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Best bar in town with the best owner, an amazing and attentive staff, and DELICIOUS food (try the wings and/or burger if it's your first time going.. won't be disappointed!) They also do an amazing job decorating the place, especially around the holidays, very festive! Truly, home away from home!! read more

Classic dive bar with decent food and friendly service! Everything we had was pretty solid, our experience with the burgers didn't reach the heights of some of the other comments, but the smash-style burger are good, and def worth a try. Disco fries were decent (Paul's dinner does that much better). And the beef nachos are exactly what you would expect from such a place. The menu is pretty extensive, though somewhat confusing, so we will def have new things to try next time Service was attentive and on point, and the beer was mostly local, which is a great addition read more

This place is awesome! I just went for my first time, and the wings are fantastic. I was looking for places that were like BWW, but significantly better, this place did not disappoint. I was in the Rockaway area, and I'm so glad that I came here. The waitresses Ree and Gabby were fantastic and super cool and friendly! Will definitely be coming here again! read more

Great burgers and fries! Really enjoyed the hard cider on tap. Not really as much of a dive bar as others I've been at, great music here, but super casual. Great place to go before a movie at the mall. Why go to Cheesecake Factory or another lousy chain when you can support a wonderful local business? read more

Absolutely unimpeachable burgers and sliders; a lively, divey, yet clean aesthetic; and sadly average local beers. If any of the burgers sound good to you, you'd never regret trying them here. My guest and I walked in at 3 on a Sunday to find several regulars at the bar, attended to by two barkeepers. The Christmas lighting inside definitely sets a... particular mood, but it's necessary to offset the lack of natural lighting inside. The TVs were everywhere, but thankfully not intense like at BWW. I ordered the sliders with special sauce, whereas my guest ordered a southwest burger. The meat was so juicy, the cook a tender medium rare, and for me the special sauce worth savoring in my mouth, but maybe in need of some pickle juice or other acid. My guest polished off the burger without hesitating. The brioche bun was branded with the tavern's logo and lightly toasted on the edges. On the other hand, we tried two of the beers on draft and one of the canned beers, and finished none of them. Don't let the neighborhood fool you; this place is worth visiting. read more

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We came here to see our friends band play and it's a cool place to hang. If your into microbrews this is the place. Kinda dive bar kinda place but entertaining. And bar food wasn't bad either . Staff was very friendly and service is very good. Good place to see a band and have a few drinks. read more

Tavern On the Rocks - Bar area - Pubs Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

I came upon this place for work this week and I was so intrigued by its cool, eclectic look that I told myself I have to come back here. My wife and I went today and they did not disappoint!! Where else can you get delicious food and great drinks while listening to Deftones and System Of A Down? We had the cheese pizza for an appetizer. I asked that it be cooked well done and it was perfectly cooked. I had the crunch wrap and my wife had the Caesar wrap. Both were very good and the fries that came with them were fantastic. Big portions so we ended up taking half of our meals home. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. If I had to nitpick about one thing is although I thought the pizza was good it was a bit salty. We definitely will be returning to try more drinks and food!! read more

Great hip/dive bar, great people and awesome food. The wings here are fall of the bone delicious, get the dry rub, and some blue cheese. The decor of the place is unlike anything, they got darts, pool table, outside seating, hipsters, they got it all. read more

Tavern On the Rocks - Late night deliciousness - Pubs Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

Typical dive bar with good food! Their smashburger and fried as well as their draft beers were great! Sat at the bar and service was great. Seems like a popular spot for locals! read more

Tavern On the Rocks - Pubs Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

Great fun dive bar!! Went for first time on Halloween and the vibe was very inclusive, very accommodating. Drinks were well prepared and food was great!! They even had live music (and do regularly). Def a great spot to try out with friends or even solo. read more

Yelp is subjective. If you've traveled around, you know what I mean. A five-star in NYC is vastly different than a 5 stars in, say Rockaway, NJ. I've been to Yelp 4 star places in the hallway of a YMCA that totally deserved 4 stars vs 5 star places in major cities (Cleveland and Boston specifically) that were no better than 3 star. So Tavern on the Rocks is a diamond in the rough. There are a lot of mediocre restaurants in the western quarter of NJ, and Tavern is not one of them. Tavern has a very tasty burger. The wings are arguably some of, if not, the best in the (what I will call) Tri- County area (vs Windlass, Knotty Pine, and Blue Spice Kitchen). The burger is very tasty (when cooked to temp....(An ongoing issue. Medium rare is just that. Why is it such a problem in this area?!?!) The take on a Taco Bell crunch wrap is life changing. Why is it so good?!?! My only wish (and I didn't ask) was hot sauce. If they included some Yellow Bird habanero sauce, this would be a perfect dish for me. Wings with an IPA and crunch wrap all day everyday (If I could) read more

Instantly a favorite. Great decor and atmosphere, very friendly and nice bartenders (plus the place does events and efforts for excellent causes), a very nice crowd here. Really a pleasant spot that you'd be happy to visit regularly. I didn't try the food yet, but the scent of it was appealing. At the very least though, highly recommended to enjoy a drink as well as some pleasant conversation if you'd like. read more

Tavern On the Rocks - Pubs Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

I moved to Rockaway 2 years ago and haven't explored our town. Tavern on the Rocks was our introduction to finding our local hang out, and I think we found it on the first try. This is a classic dive bar, serving great food and great drinks. All you need is great company. My husband, his friends, and I came out here on a Thursday night. They had a band playing at 10pm, which I thought was awesome. We are big fans of live music. They had a great choice of local and craft beers. We tried a couple of them, but I want to come back for the strawberry banana beer that is on their menu. As for the food - they should get an extra star. Their wings are crispy and juicy and the sauce is so delicious. Our waitress recommended buffalo with the boom boom sauce - DEFINITELY GET THIS! We loved their bar pizza and their loaded fries were amazing. I can't wait to go back and try their smash burgers! 5+ stars for the food, the drinks, and the service. Everyone was so friendly and made us feel welcome. read more

This place has a good variety of beers from local breweries which is a plus, I tried the cheeseburger and fries it was delicious and the portions were big for the price. read more

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This place was amazing. The vibe is like a dive bar with heart. The food was absolutely amazing. Service was also amazing. Great place.

We are always looking for a new place to try. This place has that college party feel, good music, pool table, darts, and the food is really good. The service was spot on, good people. It's nothing fancy, just good food and good time, would recommend it for sure. read more

Looks like a hole in the wall from the outside. Service was fast and friendly. The place was extremely clean. Ordered cheese burger and fries. One of the best burgers I have had and fries were crispy and well seasoned . Hidden gem. read more

I am so glad I stumbled upon this place. The burgers here are AMAZING! So juicy and tender. I love the variety and the clever names. I'm a fries girl and they have the MOST delicious fries. I got the Cajun fries and the bacon and cheese burger. It was so good. The bun was so soft and tasty. The decor of this place is also really cool. It's got a great dive bar feel with all the TVs , pool, and the sports flags. read more

Food was outstanding. I was hesitant on the wings cause they are breaded and I'm a purest. But based on recommendation we tried them and they were solid. Disco fries... I could drink the gravy. Sliders on point and flavorful. Also great prices especially in this economy. read more

Like the after work vibe. Great music, great service, be yourself and relax. Good job folks!

I was there on a regular Monday night and was going for one of their burgers but ordered a Reuben instead, to my surprise it was easily the best Reuben I have ever eaten in Jersey, the owner is a great person and she is friendly and attentive. Recommend this place a 100%. read more

Great food. My go to is a burger with fries. The burgers are smash patties which are my favorite. Definitely a local hangout with many playing pool and throwing darts. Very cozy atmosphere and really enjoy the decor. read more

Tavern on the Rocks has been a staple in Rockaway Borough for years but their Corned Beef Reuben is one of the best food items I've consumed in quite some time. The meat was perfectly tender and took on the flavor of the yeungling it's been marinating in. Packed with flavor in every bite is an understatement. The bread was fresh, toasted to perfection, and held everything together without getting soggy. The homemade Russian dressing added just the right amount of tang to balance the richness of the corned beef. The Swiss cheese and pickles sat on the bread perfectly and left me wanting more. The portion size was beyond generous and quite frankly, I left the bar feeling like we were under charged for a meal of that stature. Make sure you make your way over during the St. Paddy's festivities and go back again the shamrocks disappear because their everyday menu is just as good. read more

If you're looking for a casual, satisfying meal, this is it. My fiancé and I stopped in from out of town on a Monday night - we were told to sit anywhere we'd like and were served immediately. He ordered a mango beer and the Hangover smash burger and enjoyed both. He was surprised at how sweet the bacon was on his burger but gave it a thumbs up. I had a marg and the Special Sauce burger. The margarita was surprisingly...fresh. Didn't taste like your typical concentrated marg mix. And the burger, baby, the burger! Never would have imagined I'd finish the whole thing but I did. So so good. The beef patties are thin but they give you two and their perfectly juicy and tender. The burger is stuffed with other ingredients that make it thick and filling. Oddly enough, I left feeling full without feeling stuffed. Our server, also the bartender, Johnathan I think, was great! Highly recommend this spot - they've earned their stars. read more

Tavern On the Rocks - Crispy, thick, seasoned beer battered fries- stayed crispy even after 20+ minutes - Pubs Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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Place is fantastic, workers are genuine people that actually care for your time being spent in the establishment

Hidden gem!!!! Great dive bar atmosphere with amazing. Fantastic beer and drink selection.

I had the shrimp poboy and my husband had a cheeseburger and they're both well seasoned. Perfect meal to end our 13 hour drive from Chicago. Great local beer selection, too. read more

Tavern On the Rocks - Pubs Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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Love this little dive bar. The food is amazing! They've got crazy awesome happy hour deals wed -fri. $3 domestics... like you're not gonna find a better HH anywhere. There's a super hot cook in the back with red hair and he makes the best burgers. Live music on the weekends, trivia and bingo during the week. Don't sleep on this place, y'all. read more