The Grand Tavern, Neptune, NJ
A Restaurant Review
The Grand Tavern
1105 6th Ave.
Neptune, NJ
The Grand Tavern: Restaurant Highlights
:Fare: New American
Price: Expensive
Food Quality: Serves a well executed limited tavern menu.
Ambiance/Decor: Basic-rustic, welcoming.
Service: Friendly, attentive.
Overall Rating: 2 Stars
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Noise Level: Moderate - Loud. Conversation apt to be limited on busy nights with ambient noise and music.
Dress: Casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy creative tavern food in a friendly, setting.
Not Recommended For: Diners who enjoy BYOB fine dining with a large selection of entrees in a low key setting.
Recommended dishes: When available, The dry aged cote du beouf for two with fries, asparagus, Caesar hollandaise, and parmigiano; The 8 oz burger with American cheese, pickles, onions, tavern sauce, fries; and The Seared Scallops with ratatouille, rosamarina, basil.
Liquor: Good selection of craft beers and specialty cocktails. Fair selection of wines.
The Grand Tavern, located in the Neptune warehouse district across the street from the train station in Bradley Beach is noted for its well-executed tavern menu with a friendly, welcoming, neighborhood feeling.
The restaurant is owned and operated by Paul Holzeimer and Ashley Coyte, both of whom have previously worked at Pascal and Sabine in Asbury Park. Chef Paul Holzheimer received his formal culinary training at the French Culinary Institute in Paris, and honed his skills at Sirena Restaurant in Long Branch and as executive chef at Porta in Asbury Park.
The interior of the small 50 seat restaurant is basic-rustic, with exposed beam ceilings, green patterned wallpaper, burgundy leather banquettes with a large U-shaped mahogany bar surrounded by copper bar stools as the center-piece of the dining area. There is an open view of the kitchen.
The friendly, warm atmosphere is kept alive by Ashley Coyte who runs the dining area.
The New American menu well-executed, though limited, with small plate items, a few entrees, and one offering of a homemade made dessert.
They offer a limited selection of wines, with a good selection of specialty cocktails and craft beers. They feature Porter from the Little Dog brewery in Neptune City,
Menus are provided on-line only.
During the warmer months there is outdoor dining on the deck.
Street parking fills early. Suggest parking in the commuter lot at the Bradley Train Station.
The Grand Tavern is open seven days/week for dinner
Reservations are a must, including bar seating.
(updated September, 2024)
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