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Nicholas Barrel & Roost, Red Bank, NJ

Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7
4.7
4760 Reviews
$31 to $50
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 60 times today
  • 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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Mid Day Menu Daily 3:00 pm–5:15 pm Dinner Daily 5:15 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 345-9977
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nicholas Harary
  • Neighbourhood
    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 4,760 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 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 boasts a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent food and service." Diners rave about the "delicious cocktails" and "amazing steaks." The restaurant is a local favorite for its "consistent quality" and "attentive staff." Enjoy a wide variety of dishes, including mussels and short ribs, in a lively setting.

4,760 Reviews
  1. Tom

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite spot for a casual meal, lunch or dinner. A menu chocked full of dishes we're all "familiar" with but prepared impeccably with the freshest top-quality ingredients and always an extra special Nicholas touch of attention to detail. And don't overlook the finest selection of wines and spirits for your sipping pleasure. The entire staff is pleasant, well trained, and very good at what they do. The atmosphere is so comfortable that once you get settled in, you don't want to leave.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, nice atmosphere. Only thing I would say is they couldn’t substitute anything, like egg whites instead of whole eggs. Otherwise very nice brunch.

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  3. William VIP

    New York City91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe. The drinks are fantastic and the food is delicious. Wendy our server was awesome. Ed is always a friendly face and makes you feel welcome.

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  4. Fran

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very good, except I felt we were being rushed. Server was pleasant and the food is always good. It was loud, but can’t blame the restaurant for people shouting instead of just talking 🤔

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  5. WendyC

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we come it’s Always an Awesome time!! We had Wendy to as our server..She was The Bomb!! If you haven’t been here you Need to Go❤️❤️

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We love this place however the food quality has been gradually going down over the last month or so. Sad.

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  7. William

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We both noticed portions getting smaller here especially the burger which is not as big anymore. And the cost went up to $21 but the size of the burger is definitely smaller so it is not as good a value as it was a year ago. And the 3% surcharge on the credit card certainly doesn’t help. I tried the grilled cheese and my wife had the burger but the grilled cheese while very good was small and the cup of soup was tiny. And if you want a glass of Cabernet, they only have Quilt and that is it. Even Carrabba’s has other red wine including Conundrum which would be a great addition to the menu here. I don’t like Pinot or Malbec and I am not paying $38 for a glass of Caymus.

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  8. David VIP

    Louisville10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time there. Didn’t have a good first experience. Overall solid - shared the bbq ribs which were tasty and the halibut was good. Better experience this time!

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  9. Marianne

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant, always top notch however, truly over the credit card surcharges that are added. It’s such a lame thing to do - I just feels like Nichele and diming the customer.

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  10. Richard VIP

    New York City94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a truly wonderful dinner. Great food, great location and great service. We could not have asked for more.

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FAQs

Nicholas Barrel & Roost is rated 4.7 stars by 4760 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 60 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Red Bank
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Mid Day Menu Daily 3:00 pm–5:15 pm Dinner Daily 5:15 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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