This was my second visit to the Barge for a Saturday lunch. The restaurant has been around since the 1920s and has a nice location near the Perth Amboy waterfront. It's not on the water, but you have water views if you ask for a window table. There is also an outdoor patio for the warmer months. The lunch menu has a nice selection with reasonable prices. The meal came with bread and salad and your choice of French fries or potato. I, once again, ordered the Grecian stuffed filet of flounder and thought it was delicious. The rest of the table ordered a variety of items including turkey club, shrimp scampi, and the flounder. Overall, a nice place for lunch. The service is efficient and friendly. I've upped my review by a star this time around. read more

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Very friendly staff. Outside seating if that's what you like. Reasonably priced seafood right near the water. Clams oreganata was delish. Zuppa de clams appetizer was enough for my entree. It was thick buttery sauce that was amazing. The flounder special with crab meat stuffing was large and also yummy. Staff is so nice. Good find. read more

The Barge - Seafood Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Ordered a beer the glass they gave us Was broke. They served us bread which was old. We ordered the clams on the half shell We're not cleaned they had more shells then clams in them. The onion soup so so bland Like the opened a can of Campbell soup. Never go back. read more

My lobster was absolutely delicious. However, I was so upset that I had to ask for underneath my table to be cleaned before we sat. I was a little bit embarrassed because we took friends there for dinner. The server came with his bare hands, just cleaned the floor. Picked up the butter that was on the floor the napkin the crumbs it was actually kind of gross ..no broom or anything. Mind you the woman who sad us sat at her desk. Watched us sit on top of each other while we waited for the floor beneath us to be cleaned. We waited a while to be served. Once our server did come, she was very nice. Explain the man well and like I said my lobster was really yummy but I don't know if I'm going back. This is my third or fourth time there are my complaints are always the same I keep returning for the yummy lobster, but can't do it again. Mind you across the bridge to go to this place. The least they can do is clean up their act. read more

Food is good the place itself is in need of a good cleaning and updating. The carpet in the dining room is disgraceful and the fruit flies were terrible when I was there We actually had to move to another table because by the window it had a ton of fruit flies attacking our food. Haven't been back since . read more

For Father's Day, seven of us went to The Barge in Perth Amboy for dinner. We ordered appetizers and entrées, and everyone was very happy with their meals. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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. read more

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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

Although food is adequate say around B+ the cooks appearance is less than adequate. Dressed as if he's going to play in a softball game the look is definitely a major turn off. Dining area is small tight and a bit cluttered looking. There's no ambience just basically set to make profits at the expense of adequate styling, a bit run down look. Not worth spending good money on this place the experience was one which left me with the feeling of never returning. For the most part I consider it an experience on a restaurant I'll never to go back to. read more

We've dined there many times before and always loved it. The food and the atmosphere are amazing. We're looking into having our small family wedding there. read more

Great service - Rene always takes care of us ,,, great scallops and location. Well priced ! read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

The Barge - The grecian stuffed flounder. Looks tiny but very filling - Seafood Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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

The Barge - Seafood Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

We had a gift certificate for here. First impression was place was nice but then boyfriend had a dirty water glass and we had a bug in the sangria. Waitress apologized and brought a new glass and new sangria. No compensation, but ok. We shared the shrimp and crab cocktails, shrimp were huge and crab were decent size chunks. I had the flounder stuffed with crab, rice and veggies. Flounder was terribly bland as was rice. I had to ask for butter for the flounder for flavor. Boyfriend had the lobster tail and filet, rice and salad. He said it was ok. Not sure if I'd come back. Waitress was nice but once we got our food we didn't see her until we were done and ready for the check read more

i hate giving bad reviews but we just walked in trying to get a table. We open the door and a worker standing on the stairs, asks what we want, we ask for a table. He looked us up and down (we had just come from a walk) and said "what". We asked for a table again and he just stared at us. I asked if we were able to sit for a drink and appetizers. He handed us the menu and walked away. So rude and made us very uncomfortable. We walked right out, poor service from the moment we open the door is just embarrassing for an establishment. read more

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. read more

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The staff were friendly, and maybe it was an off day but the food was also having an off day. My sister's sea scallops were bay scallops and bland. The fries were decent. My mother and I had blue point oysters which were still attached in part to their shells and some had partially submerged below the water which has melted from the bed of ice they were on. I've never been served oysters which were on half ice and half water; they had obviously been out waiting to be delivered to our table for long enough for some of the ice to melt. I tried two but was afraid of getting sick and told the staff about the melted ice. The cost was taken off our check. My lentil soup was also bland. I wanted to like the place, and it was obviously short staffed but my visit is a once off and not again. read more

The cuisine is fabulous, we did not get the lobster but it looked amazing. However, the dishes we tried were above and beyond . Very tasty and reasonable priced. Very good attention. We all enjoyed it read more

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. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening I hadn't been here in about 10 years but everything was just as I remembered it. We asked for a table out on the patio since it was a nice evening and were promptly seated. They have a nice small patio and they also had some entertainment a gentleman was singing songs and playing a keyboard. He was taking requests and dedicating songs. They were also getting ready to start playing a trivia game when we were leaving. We were given our menus along with a basket of bread and crackers and breadsticks with some butter. We each had a small green salad with some balsamic vinaigrette to start. For my entree I decided on the stuffed baked main lobster with a baked potato. It was pretty good it could have just used a little more seasoning in the stuffing. It did take quite a while to get the check and pay the bill but I guess the server was just busy. I'm not sure if they cover the tables inside as well because I really didn't see him that often. Either way he was very friendly and we enjoyed our dinner. It was nice to walk across the street along the waterfront after dinner and take some nice sunset pics. read more

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Eh. My friend had her birthday dinner at the Barge. The first thing we asked sitting down was if we could have separate checks, and the waitress told us that it was clearly stated that they do not do separate checks. They did not tell my friend this when she made her reservation several weeks ago, nor was it on the menu or the website. Anyway, our waitress said that we could pay by amount at the end, so we ended up doing that since we were already there. When it came to the food, it was OK. I got the chicken parm with linguine which was pretty good, but it was not worth $17. Many of my friends ordered seafood and were very unhappy. The mussels were not cleaned well and two of my friends said they tasted gritty. My other friend had the salmon and said it was greasy. When it came down to the check, it took my former server friend 15 minutes to figure out how much everyone owed, which would have been so much easier if their system was updated, or if servers write out separate orders. This would take longer but it would be so much easier on both ends. Our waitress was nice and attentive the whole time, but we could tell she was getting noticeably impatient, even though it was something that could be resolved if they did separate checks in the first place. I felt bad for my friend who deserved so much more. There are so many other places you could go for a group occasion. While the Barge has its positives - the location (which is pretty touristy) and some of the food, the system is just updated and communication is not the best. Trust the reviews on this one... read more

Just overall okay. Nothing too bad, nothing too phenomenal. Waiter was nice and helpful, ambiance was really subpar. It's just very old, not updated decor or look of anything (in a not so great way). The food was decent, not inedible or anything but nothing to write home about. I got steak & shrimp scampi -- steak was bland and shrimp portion was small. This is a restaurant I simply wouldn't be running back to read more

While the service and views were great, the food was terrible and bland. The bacon wrapped scallops had very little flavor and the lack of flavor continued with our entrees (stuffed flounder and fried shrimp and scallops) In addition to the underwhelming food the decor was outdated and in need of a makeover. Overall we were disappointed. read more

We're in town for a month and this is close by. We've been leery of eating out during Corona but decided to venture out. We were seated outside. All the staff were wearing masks and they had sanitizer you could use on your way in/out. They gave us (nice) paper menus & place looked clean. Felt reassuring during these times. We had steamers, fried calamari & steak. Steamers were great. Well cleaned with tasty broth (just a tad too salty) + butter on side. Calamari was perfectly cooked, very large portion (I'd be happy with half as much) with marinara that tasted homemade. Bf's steak was cooked just right, which was also large portion and steak fries were great. Wine was modestly priced ($6) and enjoyable. Our server Solomon was excellent & friendly even though we were needy customers who asked for lots of things (he even put our leftovers in the fridge while we took a walk). Overall great experience, terrific food and good staff. Will be back!! read more

My wife and I went there twice hoping it would be better the second time around...nope!!! I ordered the filet, it didn't smell right, wasn't fresh.. they wouldn't take it back and the bitchy waitress said "that's the way it's suppose to smell" Zero rating... The Armory is the way to go!!! read more

Covid restrictions are lifting and mask wearing is now optional, but the staff wears masks and sanitizer is available. Our party of four ordered jumbo shrimp cocktail and bacon wrapped scallops. The shrimp were fresh and succulent. The bacon was crisp and the scallops tender. They were a good start. We noticed that only one style of clam chowder was offered and that was Manhattan, which disappointed us who prefer New England and there wasn't a bisque on the menu either. For main courses, we ordered flounder stuffed with spinach and feta, a stuffed lobster and Chioppino, a dish with clams, mussels, lobster and scallops over linguini with marinara. We all enjoyed our meals, but needed to ask for a cracker to get to the lobster claws rather than have it delivered with the dish. We shared a tiramisu for dessert, which was a nice finish to the meal. The staff was accommodating. Overall, not a bad experience, but the few little things mentioned were disappointing. read more

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From the stuffed lobster tail to the baked clams appetizer , veal parm dinner and cheesecake and that chocolate mouse cake you would be nuts to miss this place. And the view of the water. The service was fantastic and the owner visited the table to make sure everything came out perfect. And it did. Also the soft shell crabs I ordered were so tasty omg. If you visit NYC or NJ make sure you go to this place . read more

This place is old school. Like everyone and everything is old. The customers. The servers. The carpet. The furniture. The decor. The building. The bathrooms. The food is decent. The booze is cheap. Wouldn't go out of my way to come. But decent. read more

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

We didn't even make it past the host stand. They asked if we had a reservation and when we replied no, the three old ladies at the front all sighed as if it was the worlds biggest inconvenience. One went to check if we could be sat while the other two talked about us as if we weren't standing right there. "There's no room for no reservations" is what they were saying to one another. Then the First Lady came back and said there was room. We decided to leave since we were clearly not welcomed. You lost a customer and I will make sure to tell anyone else of the poor service. Treat people right! Or they won't come back. read more

The place has so much potential. Location and view are good. Restrooms are clean, but terribly rundown. Menu looks good with good prices, but the food was disappointing. The "lean" corned beef on the Reuben was very fatty. The fries were adequate, but meh. With some TLC, it could be a contender. read more

The history of The Barge is enough reason alone to give it five stars. My grandparents and parents were born and raised in Perth Amboy, my grandparents owned a home on Water Street #214 just around the corner from The Barge. We went to The Barge many times while my grandparents were still alive. My grandfather, John Swallick, was the Chief of Police in Perth Amboy from 1954 until his death in 1963. I took my wife to The Barge on many occasions while visiting my grandmother at her home on Water Street until her death in 1995. The Barge always delivered good food and a great time. I'm looking forward to my next visit soon. I know a lot of businesses suffered during the pandemic. It's nice to see that The Barge remains a mainstay in the Perth Amboy area. It deserves a try! read more

Nice place. Had a great lunch there with my husband and kids. Food was fresh and good. Desserts are outstanding! Comfortable interior with a view. Cocktails looked good but we did't indulge. read more

Very disappointed wife's meal was old and fishy my steak was undercooked and I got the wrong drink miss the old staff they were all rude people never going back was a customer there for years but the appetizers were good that is all read more

The service has really hit rock bottom. Food is mediocre and just seems dirty. Used to be good food and good service years ago but I would not recommend coming here anymore. read more

This had been our favorite spot until yesterday. No bread basket. No sweetener and sugar container. Waited at least 20 minutes before server came to table. Ordered potato skins. Never came. Reminded him about bread basket. Still waiting. Reminded again. Asked him to make sure potato skins weren't on bill since we never got them. Didn't apologize Never did a "is everything okay" check. We had empty glasses and had to ask for refills. Got our drinks. He had a very unhappy look on his face. He finally asked if everything was ok but he was a couple feet away from us, like one "foot out the door". Gave him our dessert order. He didn't ask. Waited too long for bill. Took it to cash register. Tipped only 10% with note. Sorry service was subpar. We were very disappointed with service. Food was excellent as usual. read more

First time trying out this restaurant. I notice the decor. Love the mural on the wall as you entered the restaurant. I came here because my friend suggested this place. So glad we came! My friend and I were the first customers to arrive that day. There was construction outside due to a sink hole outside but once you walked inside, it was nice and peaceful. My waitress was pleasant and had helpful suggestions. I brought my 3 month old baby in and they were just so accommodating. I wish I knew my waitress' name because she was excellent. She mentioned she has been working there for 10 yrs. Our waitress took our orders right away and got us a bread basket. The drinks came out so quickly. My friend ordered a cappuccino served with rock candy as the stirrer.. thought that was a nice elegant touch and clever. i ordered the grilled salmon with home fries and cole slaw. The salmon comes sizzling hot on a hot plate but the waitress put my salmon on a regular place because she didn't want any of the salmon oil to splatter on my baby which she was on point and so considerate. She apologized for it not being on the hot plate but I was impressed that she was thinking of my baby's well being. My friend got the same dish as me plus lobster tail. My salmon was cooked perfectly. it was moist with mild flavor but thats how i like my salmon. The home fries were charred and flavorful. Best home fries ever. Cole slaw was as expected- delicious. My friend was satisfied with her meal as well. Then came rice pudding. All the dishes that came out had a nice presentation and this rice pudding had whipped cream on top. I couldn't be happier with the serve, the food, the atmosphere. Also when you're eating, theres a great view of the water. The Barge is a place a highly recommend and I will be back for more!! read more

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