Victory Park Tavern

Name: Victory Park Tavern
Address: 21 W River Rd, Rumson, NJ, United States, 07760
Telephone: (732) 842-6205
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

595 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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For menu and descriptions, please log on to our website at victoryparktavern.com and click 'Menu + Online Ordering'

Victory Park Tavern is a neighborhood restaurant, located in the heart of Rumson. We are now accepting reservations for indoor tables. Bar tables and outside seating are first-come, first-served.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(732) 842-6205

Delivery

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 842-6205
Website
https://www.victoryparktavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Peter O'Connell
Private party facilities
We are available for private parties and special occasion events. Custom menus available.
Private party contact
rbrumson@gmail.com: (732) 842-6205

Location
21 W River Rd Rumson, NJ 07760
Neighborhood
Rumson
Cross street
Corner of River Road and Lafayette St.
Parking details
Park next to tennis courts on Lafayette, or in neighboring lots on River or Lafayette.
Entertainment
Live music Friday and Saturday nights
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Autumn Pumpkin Bisque
With a touch of coconut milk, garnished with pumpkin seeds
- Cup$6.00
- Quart Size (To-Go Only)$18.00
French Onion Soup$10.00
Vegetarian onion broth croutons, gruyere cheese
Crispy Calamari$16.00
Lightly coated with rice flour spicy tomato sauce
PEI Mussels$16.00
Prince edward island mussels, white wine-tomato-basil broth, toasted baguettes
Burrata & Roasted Peppers$12.00
Fresh burrata, roasted red and yellow peppers, balsamic drizzle, olive oil, basil
Baked Mac & Cheese$12.00
Brie and gruyere cheese topped with crispy bread crumbs
Tuna Tower$16.00
Sushi-grade tuna tartare, avocado, citrus-zest gastrique waffle chips
Dc's Dumplings$12.00
Pork dumplings served with sweet chili-lime dipping sauce
Eggplant Meatballs$12.00
Spicy heirloom tomato sauce shaved asiago cheese

Entrées

Chicken under a Brick$26.00
Grilled and crispy, all-natural frenched chicken breast, lemon-herb butter, brussels sprouts, sweet potato wedges. Recommended Wine Pairing: Wente Chardonnay
Mushroom Tagliatelle$26.00
Porcini mushrooms, fresh herbs, shaved parmigiana. Recommended Wine Pairing: CA' Bolani Pinot Grigio
Cedar-Plank Salmon$30.00
Fresh blood orange, baby greens, chickpeas, shaved fennel, blood orange drizzle. Recommended Wine Pairing: Sokol Bosser Evolution Pinot Noir
Lobster Risotto$36.00
Fresh maine lobster, out of the shell, Lobster-sherry reduction, Roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, basil. Recommended Wine Pairing: Routas Rosé
Pork Chop Milanese$28.00
Butterflied pork chop, topped with baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, slivered red onion, shaved parmigiano cheese, balsamic drizzle. Recommended Wine Pairing: Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling
New York Strip Steak$44.00
12 oz. NY strip steak with a light peppercorn-brandy sauce, roasted baby potatoes. Recommended Wine Pairing: Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon

Salads

Add a protein: chicken $6, shrimp $10, salmon $12, steak $14

Autumn Salad$14.00
Baby arugula, honey crisp apples, roasted red and golden beets, crumbled goat cheese, dried cranberries, candied-spiced pecans, apple-cider vinaigrette dressing
Romaine Wedge$12.00
Romaine, praline-pecan bacon, blue cheese crumbles, onions, roasted yellow tomatoes, Russian dressing
Fig Salad$14.00
Figs, baby arugula, goat cheese, marcona almonds, white-balsamic drizzle
Caesar Salad$10.00
Baby red romaine, oven-dried plum tomatoes, parmesan crisps, Caesar dressing
Simple Greens$6.00
Romaine, radicchio, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, shaved onions, croutons, red-wine vinaigrette

Burgers

Our 10 oz. beef burgers are a special blend of ground kobe and brisket. All burgers are served with house-made pickles. Side salad instead of fries +$2, sweet potato fries instead of fries +$2

The Classic Burger$15.00
Lettuce, tomato, sea-salt fries
Turkey Burger$15.00
Lettuce, tomato, sea-salt fries
Impossible Burger™$18.00
Plant-based burger, roasted tomato aioli, baby arugula, sea-salt fries
Tavern Burger$18.00
Cheddar cheese, applewood bacon, Russian dressing, pickles, romaine, toasted English muffin, sea-salt fries
French Onion Burger$18.00
Gruyere cheese, sautéed onions, crispy onions, sea-salt fries

Sandwiches

Crispy Chicken Sandwich$14.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, BBQ sauce, cole slaw, pickles, sea-salt fries
Steak and Burrata Sandwich$22.00
Sirloin steak, baby arugula, vine-ripe tomatoes, EVOO, sea-salt fries

Sides

Sea-Salt Fries$6.00
Onion Rings$6.00
Sweet Potato Wedges$6.00
Roasted Baby Potatoes$6.00
Asparagus$8.00
Brussels Sprouts$8.00
Sauteed Spinach$8.00
Cole Slaw$4.00

What 595 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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JohnV
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Have been there several times and was very pleased both times. Food was very good - salmon and mushroom tagliatelle. Service was very attentive and accomodating. Really like the place and would recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and nice setting. Have tried several items off the menus and all good. Enjoy.
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Aicilla
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our servers were fantastic, food & drinks were too (:
KM
KarenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was outstanding.. They greeted us with Happy Mother's Day.. We started with french onion soup; then each had the strip steak... So delicious. I had sangria - which was probably the best i've ever had... Price wise it was a expensive but I would definitely go again. I have already recommended to 2 friends & will definitely suggest it for work dinners with clients.
KD
KenD
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another GREAT experience! That is why we eat there often.
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Stella
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Burgers were delicious and our server was great. Cheesecake for dessert was the best
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent. Martini was outstanding. Our appetizers were delicious. I had lobster risotto and it had so much lobster and everyone else in my party of 7 enjoyed their food.
ML
MandL
New York Area
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sam was an excellent waitress. food was very good!
JF
JoseF
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Victory Park Tavern is a quaint restaurant in beautiful Rumson NJ! Both the food and service were incredible!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food was very good. Sitting was not great. We had a side table that was in the way. Too many tables in a small place. Very pretty place on the neighborhood.
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Trvlr
Atlantic City
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dine at the VPT regularly and always enjoy our meal. The service is very good.
MO
MelanieO
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely family dinner at Victory Park! Food was delicious (great vegetarian options, HELLO veg French onion soup!), cocktails and libations creative and tasty, and excellent service! The space is open and comfortable: pillows on bench seating and booths. A new favorite!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great local restaurant. With a a warm tavern setting it provides an enjoyable ambiance. We started with cocktails. All well mixed. We had a selection of appetizers for the table. The Tuna Tower and meatballs (veggy) we particularly good. For mains, we had the Homade Pasta Bolognaise, Pork Chop, Tavern Burger, and Onion Berger. Each one was excellent! Our server was friendly and attentive.
S
Spike
Nashville
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a great dining experience from the bar staff to Ryan and our amazing first grade teacher/server…the food is great and the people are even better!
JM
JamesM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food was very good and service was excellent! Definitely planning to go again
DM
DonnaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food and excellent service. This is one of our favorite places.
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Duckie
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive service and great food! So great to have this restaurant in our backyard.
MK
MaureenK
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the Lobster risotto and it was excellent, My husband had the special Lamb chops not the best.
S
Sweebie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, atmosphere just great. Service with a smile. Thanks Cathy
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lizh
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We went for Easter Dinner because we weren’t looking for a set menu and we know Victory Park has good food. Everyone enjoyed their meal from apps to entrees. I had french onion soup and the lobster risotto. Both delicious. My daughter had calamari which she loved and. Caesar salad with chicken. She liked the salad but the chicken was rubbery she said. Husband had the wedge salad which was amazing. His tavern burger was a bit disappointing only because the bacon on it was almost uncooked and inedible but he took it off and enjoyed the rest of the burger. Very enjoyable meal. Our waitress Donna was very nice as well.
RB
RichardB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met up with friends for a nice evening out. Did not disappoint. Food was better than expected and a great atmosphere! I would highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
Turkey burger was undercooked, it was pink/red inside. This should not be the case with Turkey. Fried calamari was soggy. Appetizers came out quickly, waited 40 minutes to receive entrées and some of the food was cool. I figured Pete was probably on vacation. Love this restaurant and know who the owner/chef is but this visit was less than ideal
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service , wonderful food. A neighborhood gem.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great. The service is perfect. Have the bourbon apple bread pudding it is amazing.
JL
JamesL
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent and well prepared food. Choices from apps to burgers to full dinners. Servers are friendly and attentive.
ID
IdaniaD
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Since we are now living in the area, I wanted to try some of the local eateries including VPT. The exterior and interior are very charming, with the interior having a warm, rustic feel. Service was excellent throughout the night. It is clearly a very popular establishment so make reservations. Appetizers- Tuna TowerSushi-grade tuna tartare, avocado, citrus-zest gastrique, waffle chips Eggplant Meatballs Spicy heirloom tomato sauce, shaved asiago cheese Entrees- Lobster Risotto -Fresh Maine lobster out of the shell, roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, basil Monkfish- pan roasted with herb-brown butter, sautéed spinach, parmesan and garlic crispy potato wedges Dessert- Bourbon bread pudding- apples, raisins and caramel ice cream I was very impressed with the food at VPT. Each dish we ordered was stellar in it's own right. They all hit the mark on presentation, quality, and most importantly-taste. A new favorite!
AG
AliG
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Calamari was excellent!! Menu could be more diverse or new items each day
TL
ThomasL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great birthday dinner had here and would strongly recommend eating here. A little pricey but worth it for special occasions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really love this location. Food was great, service was fantastic, will be coming back often
KO
KathyO
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food. Friendly service.
AS
AmandaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We decided to have our family Sunday dinner at Victory Park Tavern not knowing much. We were pleasantly surprised by the restaurant, the service was terrific and and the food was amazing. We will be heading over again soon.
JL
JamesL
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Varied menu has something for everyone. Good is delicious and service is always great!!
C
Chas
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
BARTENDERS AND WAIT STAFF VERY FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS AND HELPFUL. FOOD VERY DELICIOUS AND PREPARED AS ORDERED.
MA
MARIE
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is excellect - short ribs were so tender that I didn't need a knife - carrots were sweet and mashed potatoes very creamy. Dessert was delicious. The atmosphere is charming and quaint. We went there two days in a row.
T
Trvlr
Atlantic City
87 reviews
vip
5.0
87 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding as was the service.
H
Harris
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Victory Park Tavern consistently delivers excellent tasting food along with attentive service to its customers. I love the Steak Sandwich, flavorful and perfectly cooked. The Tavern burger also a favorite of the family. Our waitress was very attentive and she was a pleasure to have serving us.
MK
MerleK
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience3
Consistently good. Never had a bad meal at the Tavern
BB
BobB
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
Dinner for two - Pros - greeted with enthusiasm, very attentive wait staff, dinners were delicious (chicken under a brick, and arugula/beet salad with chicken). Cons - extremely loud - to the point I had to lean forward to my gf and talk quite loudly in order to be heard, tables were too tight together considering we are still worried about COVID. You'd be better off with a dinner party of four so that you might be seated at one of their more isolated booths. Last comment - I do miss the days long ago when this restaurant was named "What's Your Beef" - had a salad bar and you'd order your steak/filet mignon right from the chef who would slice off the size of meat you wanted, weigh it in front of you, and then determine the dinner price based on the weight of the meat. Also miss the incredible king crab's legs, too, and the crackers/wine cheddar cheese at the bar. And yes, I am dating myself back to the late 1970s on this one. I'd love to come back more, but the noise was just too loud. Nauvoo in Fair Haven has a much better ambiance, seclusion, and very low level of noise.
JC
JanisC
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service as always!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a reservation at 8:00 but chose to sit at the bar. It is a very cozy place with great food and drink.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Victory Park Tavern using the Order Online button. Victory Park Tavern also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 842-6205.

Victory Park Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 595 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(732) 842-6205

Delivery

Order online

21 W River Rd Rumson, NJ 07760

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of River Road and Lafayette St.
Neighborhood
Rumson
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Park next to tennis courts on Lafayette, or in neighboring lots on River or Lafayette.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Peter O'Connell
Entertainment
Live music Friday and Saturday nights
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.victoryparktavern.com/
Phone number
(732) 842-6205
Private party facilities
We are available for private parties and special occasion events. Custom menus available.
Private party contact
rbrumson@gmail.com: (732) 842-6205

Victory Park Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Lobster Risotto

Eggplant Meatballs

Turkey Burger

Soups and Starters

Autumn Pumpkin Bisque

French Onion Soup$10.00

Crispy Calamari$16.00

PEI Mussels$16.00

Burrata & Roasted Peppers$12.00

Baked Mac & Cheese$12.00

Tuna Tower$16.00

Dc's Dumplings$12.00

Eggplant Meatballs$12.00

Entrées

Chicken under a Brick$26.00

Mushroom Tagliatelle$26.00

Cedar-Plank Salmon$30.00

Lobster Risotto$36.00

Pork Chop Milanese$28.00

New York Strip Steak$44.00

Salads

Autumn Salad$14.00

Romaine Wedge$12.00

Fig Salad$14.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Simple Greens$6.00

Burgers

The Classic Burger$15.00

Turkey Burger$15.00

Impossible Burger™$18.00

Tavern Burger$18.00

French Onion Burger$18.00

Sandwiches

Crispy Chicken Sandwich$14.00

Steak and Burrata Sandwich$22.00

Sides

Sea-Salt Fries$6.00

Onion Rings$6.00

Sweet Potato Wedges$6.00

Roasted Baby Potatoes$6.00

Asparagus$8.00

Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Sauteed Spinach$8.00

Cole Slaw$4.00

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