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R Bar - Asbury Park, Asbury Park, NJ

R Bar - Asbury Park

4.8 (1188)
$31 to $50
American
1114 Main St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712-5997

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to RBar + Restaurant - Asbury Park
Bringing the Big Easy to the Jersey Shore. Located on North East side of Main Street.
Join us for dinner, where music fills the air, the drinks R cold and the vibe is always magic.
R Bar + Restaurant is where Asbury goes to let loose, eat well, and feel the rhythm of the Cresent City we all love and know! Let the Good Times Roll!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Southern, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 1:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Feinberg
  • Private party facilities
    Call for private events or email Lauren@itsrbar.com & Lindsey@itsrbar.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Cross street
    4th Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line Asbury Park Stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Glen David Andrews Gospel Brunch Obstructed View

    $10.00 per person

    Jul 20, 2025 only
    3 pm 75 minute set. There will be a $10 per person charge added to your bill at the end of your meal that goes directly to the band. Some tables in this room will have obstructed views, but will be able to hear just fine.
  • Glen David Andrews Gospel Brunch. Stage Room.

    $20.00 per person

    Jul 20, 2025 only
    3 pm, 75 minute set. $20 per person will be added to your bill at the end of your meal that goes directly to the band.
  • Glen David Andrews Dinner Obstructed View

    $10.00 per person

    Jul 20, 2025 only
    5:30 pm 75 minute set. $10 will be added to your bill at the end of your meal. Some tables in this room will have obstructed view of the stage.

What 1,188 people are saying

R Bar - Asbury Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Best Overall

  • Monmouth

    Innovative

  • Monmouth

    Hot spot

  • Monmouth

    Lively

  • Monmouth

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
R Bar in Asbury Park captivates with its "amazing food," "great cocktails," and "fun atmosphere." Guests rave about the "creative, delicious" menu, highlighting dishes like the crab beignets and gumbo. The "attentive service" and "lively music" enhance the vibrant New Orleans-inspired experience, making it a "go-to place" for many.
1,188 Reviews
  1. joe VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Nawlins food north of the Louisiana border. Drinks are banging and the gumbo and crab beignets are spot on. You can’t go wrong, sit at the bar and the cheerful and helpful bar staff will steer you in the right direction.

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  2. Michele

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and our bartender Matt was the best!

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  3. Jason VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is perfect - great food, nice wine list, excellent cocktails, I don’t know why it’s not jam packed every night but happy to have a quiet dinner!

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  4. Marci

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very attentive to my physical needs with my wheelchair. Food was great!! Ambience was great for a dinner out with my partner

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  5. Dan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, waitress (Sway) was great, Johnny cash music from band was excellent.

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  6. Peter VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceeded expectations which were high. What's not to love about $1 oysters, interesting cocktails, and a well priced and curated wine list. The Creole inspired menu has something for everyone. We enjoyed the wings (small but tasty), the cacio e pepe deviled eggs (inspired), fried calimari (solid) and the crab beignets (a hit) to start. My crawfish pasta was spot on- perfectly cooked pasta and rich tasty sauce with plenty of crawfish. My friends enoyed the fried chicken, the gumbo and mussels. We are excited to try the steak au poivre. We ate in the back of the main dining room, fathest from the bar and the music. The music was good and loud, mainly due to hard surfaces that refelcted the sound. We might try the upstairs room and the outside patio. Service is friendly and professional. The atmoshpere and vibe is fun. One of the best places I have been in a while.

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  7. Ida VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this place. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The food is delicious and reasonably priced.

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  8. Karen Lee

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EVERYTHING about R Bar is FABULOUS! The food, the service and ESPECIALLY the MUSIC! Soul Project AND Ocean Avenue Stompers!?? What!! SO GREAT!

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  9. Ken VIP

    New Jersey5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    R Bar always delivers great music, food, drinks and service. Have never been disappointed!

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  10. Stephanie VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    R Bar is my go-to in AP for amazing food, great cocktails and the best people! Everything is amazing but the French Dip and wings are THE BEST!

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R Bar - Asbury Park is rated 4.8 stars by 1188 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for R Bar - Asbury Park

1114 Main St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712-5997

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 1:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Southern, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line Asbury Park Stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Feinberg
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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