Moore's Tavern, Freehold, NJ:
A Restaurant Review

Moore's Tavern, Freehold, NJ. A restaurant review

Moore's Tavern
402 W Main St
Freehold, NJ

Moore's Tavern: Restaurant Review

Fare: American Tavern Food

Price: Inexpensive - Moderate

Food Quality: On a par with most other Freehold area taverns

Ambiance/Decor: Small historic bar in Circa 1770 building with a modern rustic attached building with a dining area, and a second bar.

Noise Level: Moderate - High

Recommended For: Budget conscious diners who enjoy good tavern food with tavern, sports bar ambiance

Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer a menu of more exotic preparations and fine dining amenities.

Recommended dishes: When available, The Dry Rub NY Strip Steak; The Moore's Tavern Burger; and The Brick Oven Pizza

Liquor: Full Service Bar, bar scene is vibrant

Moore's Tavern is a restored, historic tavern in Freehold, NJ, dating back to the Revolutionary War that was expanded with an additional building attached to it.

Moses Mount, who lived in the original structure which now serves as the bar area, was an aide to General Washington during the Revolutionary War. Upon his return to Freehold, Moses began operating a tavern in his home, at this location, for the local gentry and an Inn for weary travelers.

Owned and operated by Chefs International, which also operates The Cabin and Escondido restaurants in Freehold, The 9th Avenue Pier, Marina Grille, & Anchor Tavern in Belmar, NJ and many other Central NJ restaurants.

While the bar area has been preserved from the original circa 1770 building, the dining area, and second bar are in an expanded, large contemporary wood-trimmed area with lots of widescreen TVs.

It's primarily a sports bar with live entertainment and a good place to come for a beer, burger, and ribs, and to meet up with friends for drinks and food.

Patrons come from a wide variety of age groups from 21+ to 60+.

There is nothing unusual about Moore's Tavern food that would set them apart from other taverns in the area.

They are very child-friendly, a good place for the kids.

The service is friendly and attentive.

Except on football weekends, Moore's Tavern is a good place to go if you don't want to wait long for a table.

They have live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Moore's Tavern is open seven days/week for lunch and dinner

(updated September 2024)

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