The Vail Bar at Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen

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   Philly

   Montreal

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   wonderful brunch for Mother's Day, a special treat

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   DavidB

   New York Area

   14 reviews

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   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on April 30, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   The food is consistently good with friendly service. The sommelier is putstanding.

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   dalati

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on April 23, 2022

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   The setting, ambiance, and decor were excellent. Great drinks from knowledgeable bartenders and truly outstanding food made for a wonderful evening for my husband's birthday. We will definitely be going back. Thank you!

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   JayW

   Denver

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on April 21, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   What a cool place. The building was VERY unique. I believe it was an old bank converted into a restaurant. The food was fabulous and the atmosphere very nice. It was a little loud in the bar area for a business dinner, but overall the place was great.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on April 17, 2022

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   Had Easter brunch and the menu selections were thoughtful and different. We each tried a different item and shared dishes. Ocean trout was delicious and perfectly prepared. Always a great experience here!

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   JD64

   Philadelphia

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on April 16, 2022

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   Surprised how good this was front to back. Every menu choice was outstanding. Really cool vibe. Legit cocktails.

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   LorriV

   New York Area

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on April 15, 2022

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   Excellent service! I had the oysters and the Thai Style Red Curry which I was very glad I chose. Delicious!

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   IreneB

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 9, 2022

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   Enjoyed it very much I thought the atmosphere was quite lovely the food was okay and I definitely would go back

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   DavidF

   New York Area

   12 reviews

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   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on April 3, 2022

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   Great food, with service at a high level that is rare these days, even in fine dining establishments. Will be joining our rotation of regular restaurants.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2022

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    Lovely casual dining experience. Whether you want a great burger, raw bar or duck breast it’s a cut above. The Vail room is warm, cozy and intimate.

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    AshF

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2022

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    My siblings and I ate here for brunch this past weekend, and it was amazing. The service is very laid back, and you don't feel rushed at all. We ate in the Vail Bar which is the smaller of the two bars, and it feels much more intimate and relaxed than the Oyster Bar. There are fewer tables so the noise level is perfect; no shouting to be heard. My family has special dietary preferences that they were able to accommodate. The food tasted amazing. We all loved everything we ate. My one complaint is that my vegan option (a vegan curry) could have been bigger. Since there isn't any protein like tofu or seitan, just vegetables, it would have been nice if the portion was larger and therefore more filling. That being said, it was delicious, especially the sauce/broth. I cannot wait to eat it again. There is no vegan dessert option either, but as I am not a big dessert eater, that wasn't a problem for me.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

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    Great burger

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    Joecat

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

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    Unique place, great atmosphere, more menu options would be great across the board.

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    Jsfirst

    New York Area

    18 reviews

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    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2022

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    This is our first time back after Jockey Hollow reopened and wow! Everything was so good! We thought every dish we ordered at our table was well prepared, packed with flavor and inventive. Will definitely be back.

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    pamc

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2022

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    the seats are terribly uncomfortable. the hamburgers were raw and the wine selection is very limited and off brand. we spent $130 for 2 hamburgers and 3 glasses of okay wine. Not a great value. The ambience was much nicer when they had couches and lounges. the bistro tables and chairs are so uncomfortable and take the cozy bar feel out of the room.

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    WestleyW

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2022

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    Great place for brunch and a nice atmosphere. The food is always high quality.

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    ykcat

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    We love the Vail Bar at Jockey Hollow, when it is quiet! Usually great ambience. Last night it was very noisy, and packed with unmasked people standing between the tables and the bar. From a COVID perspective, we did not feel safe. Unfortunately, the usually excellent food also suffered from the busy night. All of our food arrived as less than lukewarm! That made it unenjoyable. I think we’ll try to avoid weekends at Jockey Hollow. I would still recommend the Vail Bar, but with the proviso that people go on weeknights.

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    Alex

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

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    Had outstanding service, wine, food, and time! No complaints whatsoever!

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    Anonamous

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    I was unprepared for the price points on the menus. My fault! Didn’t look at menu before going. However, my entre was delicious. Was nice to see NYState wines on their wine list. Enjoyed a very nice CabFranc from the Finger Lakes region. Service could have been better.

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    StephenR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2022

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    We have been to JHB&K many times and are never disappointed. Food and service is always excellent.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2022

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    My birthday!!

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    magoosmom

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Great place to get out of the doldrums on a winter Friday night. Enjoyed our meal & cocktails. Great wine & spirits list. Kung pao octopus was good as was the duck breast. Didn’t love the winter Caesar because kale doesn’t work raw without some acid to break it down. Our cheesecake was a bit burned. More than “on purpose”.

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    Alist

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2022

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    2.2.2022 dinner before the Harry Connick Jr. concert at MPAC! Service and overall meal was great!

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    DavidB

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience3

    Dark and loud dining room in the vail bar. Waitresses knowledge of the wine selection was terrible.

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    ElizabethS

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2022

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    Very comfortable, I had asked for one of the 3 tables in front of fireplace and that request was not addressed at all. Food and drinks were delicious. However, the practice of giving us a ticket to pick up our leftovers on the way out is not favorable. We were busy bundling up for the long walk back to our parking spot and forgot to pick up our food on the way out. Would really like to see a Valet reinstated.

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    VickiR

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    overall2food4service3ambience3

    We were excited for the New Year’s Eve special tasting menu and band from 11 pm - 1 am. Our food was good and our servers were friendly. The big disappointment was when we found out at 11:20 pm that they canceled the band 4 days prior and never notified us. The experience was definitely not worth the $350 we spent for the tasting menu and drinks for the two of us (plus ride there and back). After writing this review, I noticed that the price for the tasting was lowered to $89 pp after we had paid $140 pp.

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27. LW

    LisaW

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A delightful New Year’s Eve meal for two

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    MartinS

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2021

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    Went to celebrate and needed to get out of the house after Christmas. Totally enjoyed my meal there.

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    Brooks

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2021

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    The staff was friendly and helpful. The service was fast but not rushed. Food was very good.

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    BobR

    New York Area

    77 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2021

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Vail Bar I would have to say was a bit inconsistent. We shared an excellent chicken liver mousse. For entrees, I had a wagyu steak which was good, but a bit stringy. My wife had monk fish which, sorry to say, was tasteless. I think we might go back again the Vail Bar was noisy, but the upstairs room was more subdued. I liked the overall atmosphere of Jockey Hollow which would bring me back.

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    IS2019

    New England

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always love coming here - the food, drinks, and service most importantly are all outstanding. Great ambiance and setting, too! Highly recommend.

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    Alejandra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great time! Food was delicious and the mood at bar was perfect, cozy and enjoyable. In my opinion is the best place in NJ. We will come back for sure.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2021

    overall2food1service3ambience2

    Burger was extremely cold

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    AngelaT

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2021

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    The best part of this place hands down are the drinks and the smaller plates and desserts. We had the oysters, the roasted beet salad, the mushroom bisque and naked chocolate chip cake which were all delightful. However - the main entrees left us a bit disappointed. The bucatini was drooping and overpowered with sauce and cheese, and the scallops were oversalted and the roasted vegetables were so overdone to the point of mush. They were also overseasoned and greasy. Came out lukewarm as well.

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    ChadL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Always enjoy JHBK, Chris Cannon and his crew did a great job!

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    RoseB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2021

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    Everything was prefect. The service was excellent. The personnel were friendly. The food was delicious. I will recommend it to my friends.

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    ElizabethW

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2021

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    Vaccination policy was amazing!

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    RDickens

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Food was great. Menu was a little pricey. Service was not bad but they could have used more help.

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    MorristownMadness

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    Drinks were amazing, ambiance was great. Food was sub par for what we paid for it. Disappointing.

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    PatrickF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2021

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    The crafted cocktails are like no other; they put passion into making them and each one is amazing. The food is spectacular and well worth the price. Staff are attentive, fun to talk to, and really take pride working there. It’s my wife and I’s favorite place to go.

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