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    The Barge

    2.8 (154 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Special fish stuffed with a ton of crabmeat
    Seth M.

    Used to come here as a boy and I was happy to see that this restaurant is still thriving. It's a decently sized restaurant located in the water. The staff was super friendly and attentive. We were seated immediately and hot bread and butter was down on the table as we sat. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are quite large. I truly enjoyed everything I ate that night. The lobster combo was huge, buttery and soooo very tasty. The clams ala diablo were plentiful and with just the right amount of heat. I could eat here every night and never get tired of it.

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    The Critical J.

    This review is for event held upstairs PROS: the staff was nice and the place was nicely priced per head. Has a great view of the water and is spacious for 30-40 people. CONS: the food's quality wasn't the best as it tasted like restaurant depot food. Parking is rare to find and the bathroom is only a one person bathroom OVERALL: if you aren't picky and you're right by this restaurant then yeah, hold an event here. If you aren't, maybe think twice

    Donna R.

    I'm so glad I decided to take a ride and try The Barge Restaurant and Cocktail also know as The Barge Restaurant and Banquet Facility. It's located across from the Arthur Kill Waterways in Perth Amboy. There is a patio and indoor seating. I chose indoor seating because there were construction crews working outside at the time of my visit. The Barge Restaurant has been around since 1925. It's mostly seafood, but they do have a nice selection of soups, salads, burgers,wraps, steaks, pasta, and chicken. I came here for lunch with a friend. The lunch menu has a good amount of selections to choose from with reasonable prices. I chose for my entree the Broiled Scallops. I was surprised I received 12 scallops for a lunch entree. It came with a house salad, and a choice of a side. I chose a baked potato. My scallops were delicious, and perfectly cooked. My salad was crisp and a nice size. My friend ordered their Lobster Salad Wrap. She had a choice of sides and chose their potato salad. She throughly enjoyed her meal. The Barge offers an extensive list of desserts, so many that they couldn't list all of them on their menu. I had to go onto my iPhone and download the rest. For dessert I chose their Chambord Parfait with Vanilla Ice Cream and fresh Whipped Cream. It was so good! This is where will power comes in. I had a couple of spoonfuls, but I could've eaten the whole dessert. The second dessert I shared was crème brûlée. It too was very good with a very creamy custard interior and a hard shell on the exterior just waiting to be cracked with my spoon.Whipped Cream was piped on the side of the dessert. The interior of the Barge is your typical nautical theme with blue walls, and Nautical wallpaper as you walk in. They have white linens on all the tables, and the tables are distanced apart. The staff was very nice, and friendly. They did their best to accommodate us. The service was a bit slow, so I'm giving them 4 stars. I think they needed more waiters. This restaurant has two dining rooms which are spread out. The Barge Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Next time I come I'd like to sit outside and take in the views of the waterway. When your finished take a stroll on the pier that's across the street.

    Kay A.

    The food was pretty good along with the service. Love the location and the outside deck.

    The grecian stuffed flounder. Looks tiny but very filling
    Sam J.

    Been going here since I was in single digits ages. My family would always go here for birthdays and such and we ended up getting into seafood at a young age with the help of going to the barge ! I am now 32 and we go with my family at least 3 times a year. We always have such great memories. The host Mary watching us grow up and now my own son giving her a hug everytime. The wonderful Linda the best waitress ever. I changed it up this time and ordered the Grecian stuffed flounder which was very delicious ! Also recommend the fried scallops! And what a great view am I right !? 10/10 our best family spot for celebrations. Always a good time

    Plate of raw seafood

    I wish I could give it zero stars. Worst meal I have had in years. The lobster bisque was Campbell's cream of chicken soup. Salad was a plate of iceberg lettuce with nothing else. My seafood was raw and slimy. Rice was uncle Ben's. Vegetables were frozen mush. Absolutely disgusting. Stay away.

    Nathalia N.

    Went for a Saturday dinner for a party of 3. We were greeted with smiles and there was no wait. I didn't see the bar area and was seated towards the water. This dinning area had no decoration, white table cloth, family setting and low music. It is across from the trees from the water and has big windows, gives a beautiful serene view. Thus far the juiciest oysters I have eaten, we didn't care for the shrimp cocktail, and the raw clams were good. Main course were all delicious. We had fry platter (flounder, shrimp, scallops), grilled salmon, stuffed lobster, and broiled dish (half lobster, scallops, shrimp and stuffed clam). All dishes come with a salad and a side (veggies, rice, French fries or bake potato). They should add mash potatoes to their menu, clam strips, and some wild caught fish. I will definitely visit this place again.

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    I had very good white fish . The food was delicious and very tasty. Can't wait to go back to the Barge

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    The waitress forgot one of my entrees and the potatoes where burned. The ambiance is good the view is good too. Nice and chill.

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    Great food at good prices. Very nice and friendly staff, nice view of the water. One of the best meals I have had recently.

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