Top Restaurants in Wood Ridge
Best Bar food near Wood Ridge, New Jersey, United States
Find out what Bar restaurants to try in Wood Ridge including Biggies Clam Bar, Vesta Wood Fired, Steve's Sizzling Steaks, The New Park Tavern, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Houlihan's, Gabriel's Grille & Bar, Barcelona's Restaurant & Bar, Blarney Station, The Shannon Rose
Things to do in Wood Ridge
10. The Shannon Rose
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
The Shannon Rose Irish Pub combines Irish roots with a commitment to our community. The interior of the pub is entirely composed of furniture and decorations shipped directly from Ireland, but our chef-driven, scratch-made menu incorporates seasonal & loc
Reviewed By 592keshiaw
Stopped in for a quick bite to eat. This restaurant came recommended by a friend. The food and drinks were very good. Our server was Madeline and when asked for suggestions, hers were on point. The drinks were a lot bigger than expected and the was a welcomed surprise. Even if you stop in for appetizers, it is worth the trip.Hello, we are pleased to hear that Madeline was able to make your dining experience wonderful and that you enjoyed your drink choices. We canât wait to serve you again.
9. Blarney Station
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By wiilovethebeach
Great bar, great bar food! My party was 4 people, one had an awesome burger, one had a burger with bbq on it, fabulous, one had a roast beef sandwich, she said it was wonderful, and I had the cheese steak. Now the Cheese Steak was truly something I was so sorry to finish...it was the BEST!!! Now if you are thinking of philly cheese steak, not the same, this one is a real nice piece of a whole steak, not shredded, but when you bite into it, it is like butter...no ripping or tearing it. Just an amazing taste of something SOOOOO tender, covered in cheese and I added mushrooms, which made it perfect. The fries were tasty, and what made them even more tasty was I asked for a side of gravy. The gravy was delicious! We ended with a giant piece of the most decadent chocolate cake...lovely! Can't wait to go back ASAP!!! Friendly waitresses and quick service too. I'm not a beer drinker, but my buddies all enjoyed the extensive selection of beers they have on tap. This is really a great spot, can't believe haven't been before!
8. Barcelona's Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
For over 80 years, Barcelonaâs of Garfield has been serving quality food and drink at affordable prices to generations of families. With a menu that truly offers something for everyone, Barcelonaâs is a one of a kind family owned restaurant that is simply
Reviewed By jfdunphy1
Good solid Italian food. Been going there for years. One of my favorites is sausage and pepper over ziti. Very family friendly and experienced and pleasant wait staff. Parking in front or across the street, but when it gets busy you may have to hunt for a parking spot. Highly recommended.Thank you for the great review! We are still a family run business for over 80 years!
7. Gabriel's Grille & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Duane B
While traveling on a motor coach tour of NY City the Holiday Inn was the designated hotel for our stay. Often the restaurants attached to a hotel are not the best but in this instance we couldn't have had a better opportunity for dinning. One night during our visit we were on our own to choose the dinner venue. Many in our group chose Gabriel's and everyone I talked to enjoyed their meals. The cocktail and menu prices were very reasonable. All of our meals were plated well, more than adequate in serving size and most importantly tasted great. The service was outstanding. Our waiter was friendly, had a good sense of humor and served our meal without any hint of pretense. If we lived in the area we'd likely dine here often.
6. Houlihan's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Forget 'casual dining.' That's an industry term so out of touch with how consumers eat and drink today. For premium quality and style; fare that's at times familiar and other times adventurous and a laid-back modern setting, Houlihan's is a true original.
Reviewed By JeannetteC308
Greeted with Peasantry. Seated right away during lunch. Friendly waiter and conscientious of my needs in a salad and how I wanted my food prepared. Vegetables were perfectly done and not overcooked. Steak was served to my specifications. A recommended place to sit and relax from the hustle and bustle of Route 17 South. So glad to hear your enjoyed your visit with us! We look forward to serving you again soon. - Alex, Houlihan's Marketing
5. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By NJ_Diver79
The menu special on Wednesdays is a $10 Loaded Burger, so we decided to drop by BJ's for lunch. The wait staff has a good memory and recognized some in our group, which makes you feel welcome. The table collectively ordered four Loaded Burgers, two classic brisket burgers, and one each of the new menu offerings, a Bistro burger ("beef patty with applewood-smoked bacon, goat cheese crumbles, caramelized onions, tomatoes, spinach, pickled red onions and roasted garlic aioli on a toasted parker house bun") and a Mushroom Swiss Burger (beef patty with sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, red onions, lettuce, tomatoes and roasted garlic aioli on a parker house bun). Everyone seemed to like their burgers. Although presentation was good and it was tasty, I did have one complaint: when I first picked my burger up getting ready to take a big, a very large amount of grease drained out of it and made a pool on my plate. I suppose some of it could have been from the Swiss cheese, but certainly not all of it. I'm not sure how they are cooking them, but it was a big turnoff.Burgers are served with a generous portion of fries (I learned yesterday you get free refills), which were crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle and perfectly seasoned. I can't imagine getting a refill. Service was fairly good and reasonable quick and at $10, the Loaded Burger is a good value. I think next time I'll try the Bistro version.
4. The New Park Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Number1NolesFan
I have been to The New Park Tavern three times now. The first was sort of a last minute decision as my regular watering hole had a power failure and the kitchen was closed. The last two tomes because I really like the food and atmosphere. A large round bar with 35-40 bar stools in the center with another 15 or so high top tables in the front area and a large low table seating are in the back room make for a larger place than I am used to. The menu is extensive, I have had the wings, a Calzone and the Genaro steak hoagie and they were all exceptionally good. The one concern on food was the buffalo chicken tenders, mushy with a ton of vinegar (READ CHEAP HEAT) and a small portion equals an unhappy experience. The next day, the wings were terrific, so fix the chicken tenders issue....Very personable staff, knowledgeable and friendly. Quick to offer suggestions and recommendations based on preferences, very helpful.My first couple of trips, I sat at the high tops and got a bill for food and beverages, when I sat at the bar, I had the bartender send a waitress over for the food order and received two bills. As this place has been around since the 1930's, I would think they could get this worked out...All in all, a very good experience with a few points that could be better, but a good enough experience and value that I keep going back.
3. Steve's Sizzling Steaks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By Franklin22
Took me 56 years to get to Steve's...no joke...but I finally made it! It was worth the wait...and I won't wait as long next time. Perfectly cooked to order NY strip with very, very little fat and grizzle. Near perfection actually. My biggest issue was the mushrooms that were supposed to come with the steak and steak fries. My sister and I had both had three tiny mushrooms accompany our dinner. Why even bother?! Oh, I highly recommend the horseradish dijon salad dressing, too. Has a nice little kick to it. I reserved some thinking it would go great with the steak but that disappointed.
2. Vesta Wood Fired
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
Experience the best casual Italian dining with family and friends at Vesta Wood Fired which offers creative and unique flavors achieved through cooking on a charbroiler and hearth.
Reviewed By bmorris1929
Stopped by on a Sunday night. They were close to our hotel and highly rated on here. The ambiance is nice, but the music can be a little loud. The pizza was good and the crust was very good. Solid choice close to Metlife stadium!!
1. Biggies Clam Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 163 reviews
One of three New Jersey locations of the Biggies clam bar chain.
Reviewed By suzeq71
Poor service...waitress said she forgot she had a table to serve...inexperienced staff.. had to ask for utensils...food mediorce...not sure about going back..
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