The Elbow Room

Fabulous new Chef Kevin Kelly. Just joined 2 months ago. The short ribs are to die for! Chris was an awesome waiter!!

Had an awesome experience at the elbow room for dinner! The atmosphere was great and I really enjoyed the live music! Table set up was decent. During the dinner crowd, staffing seemed short, but it was clear they were stressed and doing their best.

The food here was very good. We ordered the mac n cheese balls and garlic mozzarella bites for appetizers and tried the watermelon mojito. Apps were delicious and hot. Seemed the drinks were decent but differed in taste despite being the same drink.

I was very confused how the ordering worked as we placed an order for apps and main courses at the start but was later informed that they would get the mains going? However, they came out quickly after that and were super fresh and hot.

The short rib sandwich was delicious and the quantity was definitely worth it for what you pay. The elbows and cheese were also really tasty.

The place can get busy around dinner and space is limited so I recommend getting a reservation in advance.

Overall excellent dinner spot and bar that I will surely be returning to!

We recently hosted my husband's 50th Birthday at the Elbow Room and it was amazing. The staff was incredible along with the food and ambiance. The staff ensured that every single detail was handled perfectly from start to finish (even coordinated with our outside vendors). All of our guests really enjoyed themselves and we look forward to hosting more events here in the future!

Love the braised short ribs. They have a special taste that is unmatched. Bartenders are very friendly and work hard to please

Went to the Elbow Room last night. We were met at the door by the owner. Madeline adorable Spitfire place was pretty busy so we decided to sit at the bar. Got a couple drinks. The bartenders were very cool great conversation had a Long Island iced tea and a nice cold beer we ordered those teriyaki bone wings. Fabulous the best wings I’ve had in a very long time. My husband had the cowboy burger it was huge it was cooked perfect. French fries were so good cause they were hand cut. I had the salmon it came with basmati, rice, and vegetables. It was crisp on the outside great sauce Walked around saw the place very cute so a couple friends we knew we’ll definitely be back so if you haven’t been around Bradley Beach lately dropping into the Elbow Room Guarantee you’ll have a great meal. Great atmosphere try to say hello to Madeline if you can catch her.

The food was very good. I think it may be the first time I ordered food at a restaurant and couldn't finish it. The portions were excellent. The menu had more than I expected. The wait staff was was cool and very attentive. Someone in our party dropped silverware on the floor and it was replaced before she could even ask. It was a little busy but I'm assuming it is a popular local spot with a lot of regular customers. My son lives nearby now so I will certainly be back.

Delicious food with even better service! Our waitress was fantastic. So friendly and inviting. So helpful with recommendations!

American food. So many good options that it took my party of 5 a long time to decide what to get! This place is no frills but was very enjoyable and the staff are all really nice!

Baked Brie, roasted cauliflower, and perogies all delicious as appetizers.

Burger was good too! Will certainly be back! Bradley beach is a hidden gem!

Great and safe dining experience, both outside (in summer times) and inside. Fresh food and always a friendly staff. Large choice of meals and tasteful desserts. We came many times and definitely enjoy this place.

This restaurant has a diverse menu of many delicious items. I had the BLT and garden salad. It was simply delicious. My colleagues had the huge wegde salad that was a complete meal. They loved it. Also, we had fried avocado appetizer and meatballs in marinara sauce, which was really good. Great bar and grill.

Friendly staff, excellent food and drinks. Interesting menu and vegetarian options. The gorgonzola pizza salad is outrageous. Fun seasonal drinks too.

Really enjoyed the food here and the quaint little dining area! I was a hungry man and left fat and happy! I had the French onion soup, Roasted shrimp appetizer, and a Special for that night that was shrimp and twisted fusilli pasta with tomato with cream sauce. My partner had fried avocado which she enjoyed along with her burger. Our waitress was awesome as well and helped me make my decisions on what to order. Thank you!

To get straight to the point, my family and I were shocked at how incredible the food is here. We live in the area and ate dinner at The Elbow Room for my birthday a few weeks ago. We still talk about how amazing the roasted cauliflower was (we've been making it for decades, but this was 10/10 delicious). I tried the fried calamari w/ sweet chili sauce (which sounded like an odd combo at first), but again, so surprisingly delicious that even weeks later, I decided I needed to write this review to let the people know! Last but not least, the fried flounder sandwich was just straight-up really good. It was a birthday meal for the books, for sure. Probably the best wine and beer prices you'll find too. Overall incredible value. Although there are a lot of great options across the shore towns, don't sleep on The Elbow Room!

Cute little place to grab some excellent food after sun bathing on the beach. Highly recommend the fried garlic and cheese balls. The stuffed pepper was also on point.

Had my fiancé’s surprise 30th birthday at Elbow Room and was beyond thrilled with the food, service and atmosphere. They never disappoint ! We have always had wonderful experiences here but this one by far has been the best. Could not thank them more for such an awesome day!

Fun local bar/restaurant . Gerry the bartender does great job and makes your experience fun!

Food was very good. We got the pretzel and boneless wings. Pretzel was soft and the cheese sauce complemented it well. The wings weren't too spicy. I'm not a huge spice fan. I ordered the Cajun chicken fettuccine Alfredo. The sauce was very good. However, the chicken could have been cut thinner against the grain to help with it's chewiness.

Vegan food is almost an afterthought in most regular restaurants. However , I was gladly surprised when I ordered the vegan burger with extra fresh avocado and a side of chopped salad! Everything was fresh , homemade style , with lots of flavor. The service was fast and super nice !

Great spot!!! Made reservations online and when we got there even though it was SUPER busy, our table was cleaned and ready to go for us! Our server, Luke, was great, the portions were generous and we were really thrilled with everything.

This is what a local neighborhood pub is supposed to be. Simple, friendly, good food ( nothing too fancy), fair prices and local craft beers. Don't let the secret out that there are real world alternatives to the over-priced and over-pretentious choices in nearby Asbury Park. You might not be able to get a table.