Blue Rock Cafe
“Also, the steamers can be beat.”
“The shrimp in the shrimp cocktail are MASSIVE and the crab legs are delicious too!”
“The "after Sandy" remodel has opened the space up for pool tables and a second bar area.”
Blue Rock Cafe
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Good For Dancing: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Has Pool Table: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
4 reviews
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We weren't actually heading here to eat. The plan was to go to a seafood place down the road, but they were closed. Passed this place on the way to that place and saw it was open so I suggested to dad that we go try it. Small adventures are fun.
I wonder if crabs know how good they taste. Seafood was on our minds and I'm happy to report that this place was good. We knew nothing about it walking in, but were happy with full tummies walking out.
Started out with an order of Steamers. This was on the $5 menu which I imagine changes daily. It seemed like every table had at least one order.
Next up we each had a cup of soup. I went with the New England clam chowder (chowdah?) and dad went with Manhattan. Mine was nice and thick and full of clams.
Finally we each had the Monday daily special. Choice of King or Soft Shell crabs. We both had the Soft Shell. That with a choice of a baked potato or fries make a rather large meal. All for only $13.95. The portion was huge and time consuming to eat, but once I was able to get inside, the meat was super sweet and very fresh tasting. Oh, mama.
Service was very prompt and nice. This is a good people watching place. You could definitely feel NJ coming out of here. Local crowd. If you were dropped in here from the abyss (what am I talking about?) you'd know you were in New Jersey.
Finding this gem can be a little frustrating but once there I was happy I persisted.
I was meeting an inebriated friend and the directions were given in dunkeneese. Once I had the proper address my GPS took over and I made it there no problem. Do not use the address on Yelp, it is not right.
This place looks like your typical road house from the outside. It is built right in the marshes of the bay and has some great views off the back deck.
I love bars full of characters and this one did not disappoint.
The bartender is this little spark plug (I came to find out this was the owners daughter) who gives you free tude with every beer. I actually loved it. She made it a fun night.
The owner, Billy, is a die hard Dolphin's fan. His car is custom painted Dolphin blue and total tricked out! He is the nicest guy and I had a great time talking with him, hanging out, drinking $2.50 drafts and eating seafood.
This is a four star local dive with good seafood and great company.
This was another YELP find. The husband and I have been here a few times and have really enjoyed ourselves on both occasions. We sat at the back bar and watched as people played pool and we sat outside admiring the funny sayings on the signs and the great view. Service has been good on both visits just like the food. Food choices range from the typical Chicken Fingers, Poppers, Burgers, to some seafood. We love the King Crab Leg special and have flirted with the idea of a Lobster special. We liked it here although inside your going to want to try and sit at one of the bars. The tables seemed a bit large for just two people. The juke box is digital and there is a stage for a band. The outside bar is smokers paradise so plan to sit downwind of that or if your sitting inside beware of the smokey draft that blows through. This is a good spot and one that we will continue to come back to.
Nestled in on the bay just North of Keyport nj is the Blue Rock. With a large outside serving bar and 2 nice big ones inside to belly up.
Daily lunch and dinner specials from $6 to $14. Drink specials every day. The steamers on Monday $5.99 for a big bucket yum yum! $2.50 miller drafts that's what I'm talking about. Slow service you'll find yourself growing old waiting for food, but when it finally arrives you'll be happy.
I couldn't resist the $6 shrimp salad sandwich with a big pickle and chips. Big chunks of jumbo shrimp with a light amount of mayo to hold it together. The lunch portions are fairly large from looking around. A small menu maybe 30 items or so.
Yes it definitely looks kinda divey at the bar with landscapers/construction & labor types sitting around drinking in the middle of the day, but who am I to judge. Everybody was very friendly and made me feel welcomed.
I enjoyed my lunch and beers and will gladly pop back in to dine or grab a quick 1 or 6 sometime.