Quick Bite

River Rock Restaurant and Marina Bar

This bustling riverfront spot is equal parts family restaurant, sports bar and late-night party scene. Civilized at lunch and dinner, it gets loud after-hours and elbow-to-elbow at the bar.

River Rock Restaurant and Marina Bar
1600 Route 70 West, Brick
732-840-1110
riverrockbricknj.com

Hours:
Daily, 11:30 am–2 am; Saturday until 3 am

Price: $$

Style: This bustling riverfront spot is equal parts family restaurant, sports bar and late-night party scene. Civilized at lunch and dinner, it gets loud after-hours and elbow-to-elbow at the bar.

Don’t Miss: Cajun steak bites, tender sirloin sautéed in Cajun spices ($11.99), make a good starter, as do drunken clams—littlenecks sautéed in a beer broth ($10.99). Those who like their pizza crust thin and crispy can rely on River Rock’s wood-fired pies ($10 to $18). Lunchers can choose from a nice selection of salads, sandwiches and wraps. Hearty burgers, served any time, include the Jersey ($8.99), topped with pork roll and American cheese. Dinner favorites include fish and chips ($14.99), penne à la vodka with shrimp ($19.99) and the signature River Rock Pura Vida ($24.99), shrimp and scallops sautéed and served in a teriyaki-pineapple-mango sauce over coconut rice.

Heads Up: If it’s football season, Sundays at River Rock are all about catching the game. Throngs of fans wearing team jerseys feast by the wall of jumbo flat-screens. River Rock presents local bands on weekdays.

The Scoop: Decimated by Sandy, River Rock reopened in June after a complete renovation. Now more open and upscale, it’s drawing crowds to its views of the Manasquan River from the new picture windows and deck. In summer, expect those crowds to flock to the expanded dock for dining and to a new attraction, an outdoor tiki bar.

What are Quick Bites? Short takes on casual, affordable dining.

Restaurant Details

  • Cuisine Type:
    American - Pizza - Seafood
  • Price Range:
    Moderate
  • River Rock Restaurant and Marina Bar
    1600 Route 70 W
    Brick, NJ 08723
  • Hours:
    Daily, 11:30 am–2 am; Saturday until 3 am
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