The owners genuinely care about their staff and customers. The tables and bathrooms were very…read moreclean. Loved everything from the salad, burger, and toddler meal. Nice they have small cups with lids for little kids. So nice to eat near the sandy beach under umbrellas.

Great atmosphere, but unfortunately, the customer service left a lot to be desired…read more We asked if one of the TVs could be changed to the Jets preseason game. The bartender--a muscular, gym-bro type who already seemed completely uninterested in serving us--responded, "Nobody cares about that." Really? We're in New Jersey! No matter how much bad luck the Jets have had over the years, they have some of the most loyal fans around. They stick with their team no matter what. But this really isn't about the Jets. When customers are buying drinks and food and make a simple request, responding with "Nobody cares about that" is rude, dismissive, and completely unnecessary. Unfortunately, we've had poor service from this particular bartender every time we've been there. It has often felt like unless you fit a certain look--particularly the cute blondes at the bar--you don't get the same level of attention. But tonight's blatant disrespect was something I couldn't ignore. There are way too many places where I can spend my Friday night and my money to be made to feel like I'm bothering someone by simply asking a question. Probably our last time at JakeaBob's, which is disappointing because the atmosphere itself is great. But good atmosphere doesn't make up for being treated poorly. Nobody cares? Well, this customer did. And now you've lost one. Now asked 3 different bartenders for check still waiting 15 minutes later.

Their French dip is absolutely delicious. Always friendly great service love our Renee.read more

Dive bar with good service & food. Sat at the bar & ordered the grilled shrimp app. Mistakenly…read morethe bartender thought I ordered a different shrimp dish so I had to wait a little bit for it - NP, things happen. Shrimp came out barely grilled - they probably rushed it as I was waiting I guess. My husband enjoyed the breakfast combo but wished the bacon was crispy. Nice local joint - comfortable!

Applejacks is such an interesting place. It's located in Keansburg and the crowd / townies are such…read morean interesting bunch. The bartenders are amazing and were so accommodating to my party who came to watch the world cup. The food and overall vibes were alright but I definitely felt a bit out of place amongst the regulars.

Great bar food! Everyone extremely nice and a great outside tiki bar. Great place to watch the…read moregames and play a game of pool.

Fun spot with good food, outdoor partying, and a lot of space. Perfect with the summer weather. Lot…read moreof fried and American food with cheesesteaks. Opted for the chicken Caesar since I was craving Caesar. Parking across the street $3/hour. Comfortable air conditioning and a great bar.

Brunch Review... We…read morewere a small group of 5 last weekend. I made reservations a week ahead at 11:00. Honestly if you come before 12:00 that's probably not necessary. For drinks, she had a Mimosa Flight and I chose the Hazelnut Wake-Me-Up. That had double espresso vodka, espresso, milk, maple syrup & whipped cream. Yum. :) A little strong and good. Our meals were Pork Roll Benny for her and I chose their Short Rib Hash with 2 sunny side eggs. We enjoyed them both. Our server Angela did a great job on a busy Sunday morning. Gotta mention that Half Moon is pretty big inside. Location is on the second floor. Parking is available across the street in a lot and just remember to pre pay. No dessert this time and our cost was $40 each with a tip. As always... Enjoy

I stopped in to buy a few bottles of my wife's favorite flavors and the bartender and atmosphere…read morewere great. Normally purchase bottles at the Marlboro farmers market stand of theirs over the years, I now have them ordered to my local store.

3BR Distillery has quickly become one of my favorite spots to grab a drink! First off, I have…read moreenjoyed everything I've tried from their drink menu so far. The kofitini is easily my favorite, but they have so many unique drinks I could rave about. They also sell bottles to take home -- I've brought the lemon beary pie martini to a party before and it was a hit. I can't speak enough about the amazing hospitality here. Whenever I visit with people who have never been to 3BR Distillery, they take the time to tell our party about their origin story. They've also brought us samples of their Mendel pea vodka and they've happily answered any questions we've had about the distillery. Drinks always come out pretty quickly and they regularly refill our waters and clear the table when possible. The Soviet-inspired theming is so unique and offers a piece of history in their decor. There's plenty of seating, including some cozy areas on the couches towards the front. They have some board games and card games you can grab and play, but you're also welcome to bring your own games if you'd like. This establishment is also bring your own food! 3BR Distillery also has a bunch of events listed on their calendar. I've visited for live soul jazz music a couple times now, and I'll definitely be back for other events.

Great local place to sit down. I have a couple of beers watch TV. Talk to some nice people. The…read morebartenders are always good. The food is always great. Definitely a place I'd like to go to fairly frequently and will be returning to very soon.

Pretty good spot overall, big fan of the overpriced vape and zyn machine, food was alright my buddy…read moreclaims good bar food overall good enough and was affordable

So I heard this described as a Dive bar, well it's one of the cleanest Dive bars I've ever been in…read moreand that's a lot!!! I would not consider this a Dive bar by any stretch of the imagination. Service was friendly and was unbelievably good, never had to wait for a drink and the sever checked on everything to make sure we were happy with our order and quality of food, which by the way fantastic!!!! Highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back!!!

It is what it is. It's a really nice bar with great people working there filled with friendly…read moreneighbors and patrons... Serving good food at decent prices. That's really all you need to know about it. Go and experience a local gem.

Always jamming at McDonagh's Pub! The band is awesome! Nice crowd and great food and really cold…read moredrinks. Service is on point Ari our server was so nice she made our day. I've been here a few times and I always enjoy the small town feel of this place. Always friendly people and service is always great. They have a great outdoor area as well as nice indoor seating areas. They even offer a smoking area for those of us who enjoy a smoke with our drinks.

Just stop by for few beers and an appetizer had their loaded potatoes which were yummy. Arrie our…read moreserver was fantastic very accommodating. Love their outdoor seating and they had a fantastic band playing all the right music. Do fun night for sure.

Good local place to go to get package goods or you can sit at the bar and hang out for a whileread more

Behind the liquor store but a good neighborhood bar. Drinks aren't break the bank. Going with…read morefriends is fun. Casual atmosphere

Why the hate for this spot?…read more Is it fancy? Hell no, but that's the point. Up the creek is a no-frills hybrid sports-dive-bayside bar that serves up cheap food, cheap drinks, and cheap company, in the best possible way. You're not coming here to be fancy, you're coming to watch the Mets, Yankees, Giants, or Jets on one of the huge TVs they have everywhere, while sucking down 3$ beers, and when the time calls for it, a porkroll* with cheese on a roll and an order fries. You can choose the bar, a high top, or the outdoor bar when the weather is nice enough (you'll always find me at the bar). There are some stairs to get up here, but you'll be rewarded with a view of the marina...and route 35....and if you look hard enough the parkway....ok there are stairs that lead up to a bar, that's all you gotta know. It's the perfect spot to catch the game and hang with the locals. Come in, say hey to Linda, and drink enough that you need some greasy food to make everything feel better. Doesn't get much better in my humblest of opinions. _____________________ *Call it "Taylor ham" and you're dead to me.

KEYPORT: Up The Creek Tavern is a great local spot with gorgeous views of the Matawan Creek and…read moremarina. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed on their second story outdoor deck and there is a staircase to the left of the building to go up. Depending on the season, there could be wait service or you have to go inside to order. The food menu is American-style comfort food and a full bar of drink options.