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Nicholas Barrel & Roost, Red Bank, NJ

Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7
4.7
4784 Reviews
$31 to $50
Comfort Food
160 Hwy 35, Red Bank, NJ 07701

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2 people
19:00
Booked 78 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Since the opening of their acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas in 2000, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa, modernized the concept of fine dining. This mainstay of Red Bank garnered some of the industry’s highest praise, including 15 straight years as Zagat’s highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey, a 4-star review in the New York Times, and a position on several national “best restaurant” lists.

Now, with Barrel & Roost, the couple strips off the white tablecloths and serves up a bold new menu: made-from-scratch food that’s crazy-delicious, yet entirely accessible any night of the week. Set in a newly redesigned modern farmhouse interior, Barrel & Roost is just the place to enjoy Chef Driven Comfort Food with family, old friends, or a grab a drink at the bar for date night!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Mid Day Menu Daily 15:00–17:15 Dinner Daily 17:15–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nicholas Harary
  • Area
    Red Bank
  • Cross Street
    Bt. Navesink River Rd & Pine Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking and a private lot.
  • Public transit
    Red Bank Train Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,784 people are saying

Nicholas Barrel & Roost reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Most Booked

  • Monmouth

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicholas Barrel & Roost is a standout restaurant in Monmouth County, known for its "excellent food," "great service," and "lively atmosphere." The menu offers diverse options, with standout dishes like shepherd's pie and swordfish. While the ambience is energetic, some find it noisy. Reservations are recommended for this consistently popular spot.
4,784 Reviews
  1. Donna

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our lunch. Very pretty restaurant . Organized service good quality food. And we weren't rushed!

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  2. Mark VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a frequent diner here, so I know what to expect. When I brought a friend for lunch, he was skeptical. I ordered salmon toast and the beet salad to share. He ordered a burger and fries. While he was eating, he kept stopping and saying it was the best burger he's ever had. Then it went to the best fries, then back to the best beets and salmon. This is no surprise to me, but when a restaurant can take something simple like a burger and fries and have a diner praising it, I think that says a lot. I do miss the fine dining concept, but this is more approachable and there are a few favorites hanging on the menu.

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  3. Jeff

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The New Fashioned was an amazing drink! A great way to start the evening. Dinner was fantastic and the ambiance was lovely for our anniversary. The bar was loud and bustling (in a good way!) when we arrived, but our dining experience was quiet and intimate. I would happily and highly recommend Nicholas Barrel & Roost!

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  4. Cindy VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktail! Loved the crispy halibut that I ordered for dinner.

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  5. Wendy

    New York City22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been to this restaurant a few times before. This time we were disappointed pizza was just average. Burger again nothing special shepherds pie was good.

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  6. Cathleen

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and the service excellent. Noise level was fairly loud for a bit, since there is nothing to absorb the sound.

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  7. tony

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sever was very friendly and food was quickly prepared.

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  8. Namaste13

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff is always friendly and attentive . The food is consistent and delicious ! Drinks are on point .

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  9. Laura VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a delicious swordfish dinner. The sides are amazing. Our friend had suckling pig which soooo good. Cocktails ,two bottles of wine and after dinner drinks were the perfect combo!!

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  10. Kathleen VIP

    New York City48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent fun night … fist off manager and 2 hostess greeted us. We were early so asked can we grab a drink at the bar. Of course they said asked our preference of rooms ..which was nice .. Bartender was so friendly and made a great drink bar was lively.. Lauren our server was a pro she knew the wine list and menu . She made great suggestions .. Salad was unreal could feed 5 . They were busy but did not rush us .. All team members were exceptional. Only issue , most dinners were neatly dressed , one guy in sweatpants and hat on backwards.. I mean this is an upscale restaurant not the gym . Thanks again for a great night

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2 people
19:00
Booked 78 times today
Google Map for Nicholas Barrel & Roost

160 Hwy 35, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bt. Navesink River Rd & Pine Street
  • Area
    Red Bank
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Mid Day Menu Daily 15:00–17:15 Dinner Daily 17:15–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and a private lot.
  • Public transit
    Red Bank Train Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nicholas Harary
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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