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Great spot to grab a drink in Bradley Beach. We popped in for happy hour and the had a great deal - a drink and a snack for $10! Highly recommend the Tater Tachos. Delicious! Staff were super friendly! Bar space is somewhat cramped, but that's to be expected at a place called The Elbow Room :D
A very good reliable neighborhood feel tavern. First time here. We came for Sunday night live music with Bobby Bandeira. A holiday party night. He was playing great tunes, people were dancing. We opted to sit at the bar area. Bartender was friendly and ready to serve. Really nice house wine offerings. We each eventually ordered soup when we were ready as well as some grub. Perfect tavern menu. We dug it.
BRADLEY BEACH: a local favorite in downtown Bradley Beach, The Elbow Room's location has been in the family since 1996 and has evolved into the Elbow Room as a bar and restaurant offering dog friendly outdoor seating! An American-style menu with a lot of variety, you can pair your meal with a beer from a local brewery, a reasonably priced glass of house wine, and a full bar of options. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed at the outdoor seating in front of the building and it is a perfect spot to people-watch and get some sunshine.
I stopped in on a Tuesday night after taking the train back from the city. There was music bingo! So fun! Every other Tuesday night. Great $7 Sauvignon Blanc all day every day :) tried the chicken wings and they were great too! Such good people at the bar, I will be coming here again.
There are a lot people involved in this story: my mother-in-law (MIL), father-in-law (FIL), my husband, A, my brother (BIL), his boyfriend (BILBF), my sister-in-law (SIL), and her boyfriend (SILBF), who comes in later. This was a trip my MIL and BIL planned because they are both beach people. A and I are not beach people. Truthfully, I didn't really want to go but I had to because it was a family obligation. We all got to Bradley Beach on Thursday. BIL had booked an Air BnB. I've never stayed at an Air BNB before. It was an interesting experience. The house was nice, although it only had 1 shower and there were 8 of us total in that house. First, we were all there, except for SILBF (he came the following day). We chose this place for dinner because it was close by and since it was raining, we didn't want to go too far. And it was a good first choice. I got the pasta, A and his dad got a burger, I think BIL got a salad and BILBF got the chicken. SIL got a salad with salmon, and I don't remember what MIL got (maybe a burger too). The food was really good and the service was efficient. The waiter was friendly and easy-going. Food was amazing. Since we were by the water, I figured seafood would be fresh and it was. You wouldn't think a little town like this would have good food but it does. So if you're in Bradley Beach, check this place out. Their cocktails are good too. And it's so much cheaper than New York. Wayyyy cheaper. At the end of the meal, my SIL put down her card and I said, "I'll venmo you." But she and BIL decided that they were going to add everything up at the end of the trip and split it from there. Sorry guys, but dumbest idea ever. Because we all paid for at least one meal and now it's confusing to figure out who owes who how much and my BIL is still working through the math. If we had just paid it back at the end of each meal, we wouldn't be in this situation. Word to the wise: when you go on family trips, pay the person back right then and there.
They wouldn't let my friend use the restroom unless somebody in our group ordered something, but I guess the happy hour deal was so good that ultimately, I can't hate them for it. Basically, for $10, you get a full appetizer and a pretty extensive choice list of drinks. Being from the city, my mind was blown. As you can see from the pictures, the appetizers weren't small either - it truly is quite the deal. Granted, it's not fine dining. But for a beach town bar in New Jersey, it was definitely better than expected.
Great spot to grab a drink and a bite. Stopped in after checking out their Yelp reviews and they did not disappoint. I had the Shrimp and Avocado salad special. The popcorn (served while you wait) was fresh and tasty! Next up was the chicken Caesar salad, yum and then the burger. I forgot which one, see the picture. Noise level was good even when the bar started to get crowded. I will be back.
Had an awesome experience at the elbow room for dinner! The atmosphere was great and I really enjoyed the live music! Table set up was decent. During the dinner crowd, staffing seemed short, but it was clear they were stressed and doing their best. The food here was very good. We ordered the mac n cheese balls and garlic mozzarella bites for appetizers and tried the watermelon mojito. Apps were delicious and hot. Seemed the drinks were decent but differed in taste despite being the same drink. I was very confused how the ordering worked as we placed an order for apps and main courses at the start but was later informed that they would get the mains going? However, they came out quickly after that and were super fresh and hot. The short rib sandwich was delicious and the quantity was definitely worth it for what you pay. The elbows and cheese were also really tasty. The place can get busy around dinner and space is limited so I recommend getting a reservation in advance. Overall excellent dinner spot and bar that I will surely be returning to!
During a trip to the beach, my friends and I had an awesome dinner at this place! Located right on Main Street and next to beach plum, it is in a great location! The place itself was smaller, but held a good amount of people. Live music was great and the food came out hot! I had a really delicious sandwich with fries and a decent cocktail. The apps were delicious and the prices were fair. This is a restaurant that you want to try. Highly recommended!
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4 months ago
Went for the music and ended up eating dinner. The Elbow Room is a cute beachy venue. Our service was excellent. The spicy vodka rigatoni was delicious. Will be back for both the food AND entertainment. read more
3 months ago
Great spot to grab a drink in Bradley Beach. We popped in for happy hour and the had a great deal - a drink and a snack for $10! Highly recommend the Tater Tachos. Delicious! Staff were super friendly! Bar space is somewhat cramped, but that's to be expected at a place called The Elbow Room :D read more
A very good reliable neighborhood feel tavern. First time here. We came for Sunday night live music with Bobby Bandeira. A holiday party night. He was playing great tunes, people were dancing. We opted to sit at the bar area. Bartender was friendly and ready to serve. Really nice house wine offerings. We each eventually ordered soup when we were ready as well as some grub. Perfect tavern menu. We dug it. read more
BRADLEY BEACH: a local favorite in downtown Bradley Beach, The Elbow Room's location has been in the family since 1996 and has evolved into the Elbow Room as a bar and restaurant offering dog friendly outdoor seating! An American-style menu with a lot of variety, you can pair your meal with a beer from a local brewery, a reasonably priced glass of house wine, and a full bar of options. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed at the outdoor seating in front of the building and it is a perfect spot to people-watch and get some sunshine. read more
1 year ago
I stopped in on a Tuesday night after taking the train back from the city. There was music bingo! So fun! Every other Tuesday night. Great $7 Sauvignon Blanc all day every day :) tried the chicken wings and they were great too! Such good people at the bar, I will be coming here again. read more
4 months ago
6 months ago
There are a lot people involved in this story: my mother-in-law (MIL), father-in-law (FIL), my husband, A, my brother (BIL), his boyfriend (BILBF), my sister-in-law (SIL), and her boyfriend (SILBF), who comes in later. This was a trip my MIL and BIL planned because they are both beach people. A and I are not beach people. Truthfully, I didn't really want to go but I had to because it was a family obligation. We all got to Bradley Beach on Thursday. BIL had booked an Air BnB. I've never stayed at an Air BNB before. It was an interesting experience. The house was nice, although it only had 1 shower and there were 8 of us total in that house. First, we were all there, except for SILBF (he came the following day). We chose this place for dinner because it was close by and since it was raining, we didn't want to go too far. And it was a good first choice. I got the pasta, A and his dad got a burger, I think BIL got a salad and BILBF got the chicken. SIL got a salad with salmon, and I don't remember what MIL got (maybe a burger too). The food was really good and the service was efficient. The waiter was friendly and easy-going. Food was amazing. Since we were by the water, I figured seafood would be fresh and it was. You wouldn't think a little town like this would have good food but it does. So if you're in Bradley Beach, check this place out. Their cocktails are good too. And it's so much cheaper than New York. Wayyyy cheaper. At the end of the meal, my SIL put down her card and I said, "I'll venmo you." But she and BIL decided that they were going to add everything up at the end of the trip and split it from there. Sorry guys, but dumbest idea ever. Because we all paid for at least one meal and now it's confusing to figure out who owes who how much and my BIL is still working through the math. If we had just paid it back at the end of each meal, we wouldn't be in this situation. Word to the wise: when you go on family trips, pay the person back right then and there. read more
They wouldn't let my friend use the restroom unless somebody in our group ordered something, but I guess the happy hour deal was so good that ultimately, I can't hate them for it. Basically, for $10, you get a full appetizer and a pretty extensive choice list of drinks. Being from the city, my mind was blown. As you can see from the pictures, the appetizers weren't small either - it truly is quite the deal. Granted, it's not fine dining. But for a beach town bar in New Jersey, it was definitely better than expected. read more
1 year ago
Great spot to grab a drink and a bite. Stopped in after checking out their Yelp reviews and they did not disappoint. I had the Shrimp and Avocado salad special. The popcorn (served while you wait) was fresh and tasty! Next up was the chicken Caesar salad, yum and then the burger. I forgot which one, see the picture. Noise level was good even when the bar started to get crowded. I will be back. read more
1 year ago
7 months ago
Had an awesome experience at the elbow room for dinner! The atmosphere was great and I really enjoyed the live music! Table set up was decent. During the dinner crowd, staffing seemed short, but it was clear they were stressed and doing their best. The food here was very good. We ordered the mac n cheese balls and garlic mozzarella bites for appetizers and tried the watermelon mojito. Apps were delicious and hot. Seemed the drinks were decent but differed in taste despite being the same drink. I was very confused how the ordering worked as we placed an order for apps and main courses at the start but was later informed that they would get the mains going? However, they came out quickly after that and were super fresh and hot. The short rib sandwich was delicious and the quantity was definitely worth it for what you pay. The elbows and cheese were also really tasty. The place can get busy around dinner and space is limited so I recommend getting a reservation in advance. Overall excellent dinner spot and bar that I will surely be returning to! read more
2 years ago
During a trip to the beach, my friends and I had an awesome dinner at this place! Located right on Main Street and next to beach plum, it is in a great location! The place itself was smaller, but held a good amount of people. Live music was great and the food came out hot! I had a really delicious sandwich with fries and a decent cocktail. The apps were delicious and the prices were fair. This is a restaurant that you want to try. Highly recommended! read more
2 years ago
What a great find in Bradley Beach right on 71! A tables right outside of the restaurant front, which is nice. Restaurant seems small but it's split between a giant bar and a nice seating area. They had a daily drink special for a $5 vodka drink, but their menu priced drinks are great for the area. $7 house wine! Out server was nice and informative on the menu. They have amazing fries we will be back to try more of the menu! Everything was fresh and seemed made to order! read more
They completely remodeled the Elbow Room about two years ago. It was formerly called the Draughting Table. Upon walking in I didn't recognize the place at all. It's nicely fixed up though the bar area on the Southern side gives rise to its name, hence, in order to pass, you only have elbow room to proceed. Possibly the architect miffed that one. Staff is very friendly and sitting at the bar, I ordered calamari with chili sauce on shredded cabbage; a really different tasty dish. My brother's family ate their meals at the bar with me and had assorted Mexican fare. Now on the other side of the bar are the tables. And mind you, there's more than elbow room on that side. I still didn't ask why we didn't sit on that side. There's a cute sign on the exit door stating...Free Beer Tomorrow. But is 2moro ever in the present tense??? read more
2 years ago
What did this menu not have to offer?!? Everything from pierogies to sesame tuna to tater tot nachos!!! Such a wide range of options on the menu, there's seriously something for everyone. I came with my family (12 of us) on a Friday night. I don't know how our waitress (Alyssa) managed to get all of our orders completely right while keeping a drink in everyone's hand and a smile on her face. She was attentive, friendly and helpful. For appetizers, we split a bunch including the garlic cheese balls, fried avocado, sesame tuna, tater tachos, pierogies, and stuffed artichoke. Biting into garlic cheese balls was an explosion of garlic in your mouth - yum! The sesame tuna was my favorite appetizer. I loved that it was served over seaweed salad. For entrees, the ribs were delicious, they fell right off the bone. They come with sweet potato fries on the side which were also super tasty. Only thing I would skip was the bolognese. It wasn't your typical bolognese, it was a look creamier and didn't have a lot of flavor. Other than that, everyone loved their meals. Our waitress showed us samples of all their desserts on a platter, which definitely sold us because of how good everything looked. I skipped the desserts and just had a cappuccino, but everyone who tried the desserts loved them. read more
3 years ago
Hands down my favorite place in Bradley Beach! Amazing food and even better staff. The Lindy salad and the quesadillas are just a couple of my favorites. Ally (bartender) and Seth (server) are an iconic duo & always make it so much fun when they are working. They've made it a home spot and it's always a good feeling walking in the door knowing you're gonna lose track of time! read more
2 years ago
Went here during restaurant week for the first time. I was here years prior when it was the Draughting Table. Our server was wonderful. The owner even stopped by to say high. Nice touch. We started with the veg flatbread and the spinach and artichoke dip. Both excellent. The entrees, wild caught shrimp risotto and the chicken rollatini were also excellent. Good portions and so we had some leftovers. Topped off with a perfect apple crisp for dessert. We'll be back. read more
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Good pub bar in Bradley beach. Good cheeseburger and fries. Well known to locals. Enjoyed the ambiance and crowd. read more
Ordered a cheeseburger to go and was very pleased with everything. I went to pick it up inside for the first time and the vibe was super cozy. They have a bar as soon as you enter which is staffed with such kind individuals! read more
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When is Happy Hour? Days/Times and what is on the menu?
Happy hour lasts until 6pm everyday in the bar area! Hope this helps!
