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Nicholas Barrel & Roost, Red Bank, NJ

Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7
4.7
4803 Reviews
$31 to $50
Comfort Food
160 Hwy 35, Red Bank, NJ 07701

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 97 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!

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nicholas Harary
  • Neighborhood
    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 4,803 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicholas Barrel & Roost offers a delightful dining experience with "top notch service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the French Onion Soup and burgers, and the "amazing" drinks are a highlight. While the ambiance is lively, noise can be a concern. Attentive staff like Wendy and Joseph enhance the visit.

4,803 Reviews
  1. Justine

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful Easter lunch...I was super excited to have N/A wine as an option not just mock tails at a restaurant 😊

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  2. Amanda

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are always perfection at Barrel and Roost!

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  3. Matthew

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice relaxing environment. Nicholas Barrel & Roost is simply the place I go when I want to take good friends out for a nice brunch. The service is consistently good, the food is always tasty.

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  4. Christina

    Atlantic City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    an easy table swap request handled perfectly! great food and service. well done for easter brunch

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  5. barbara

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a lovely meal with great service and terrific wines and cocktails! A perfect Easter brunch!

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  6. Heather

    San Francisco33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nicolas is a cozy place with good food and cocktails. Solid brunch. We enjoy coming and will be back.

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  7. Paul

    Richmond2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food choices were top notch. Servers friendly and well trained. Food flavors and portions were very good. Hard surfaces in decore and open areas made high din level made conversation challenging at times. Truly enjoyed this gem.

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  8. Alan VIP

    New Jersey18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Decided to replicate a meal I ate throughout Paris many nights: French Onion Soup and Mussels. The soup's broth was outstanding, cheese was as it was supposed to be. Not enough broad or croutons (or onions for that matter) but all in all it was delicious. Best FO soup that I've found in central NJ. Mussels were not terribly meaty but fresh and broth was tasty. Swordfish dish was devoured by my wife. She loved it!! Drinks were quickly brought to the table (unlike mostly every restaurant in NJ since we moved here three years ago where drinks take forever to be brought), and the service and the waiter, Joseph, were top notch. Great place, parking lot makes it easy, and we cannot wait to go back.

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  9. Marc VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Team at Nicholas are great make the dining experience even better. Meals are always top notch.

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  10. Rosemary

    Philadelphia26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant and our go-to whenever we are in the area to catch a show or concert at The Count Basie or The Vogel in Red Bank. The vibe is sophisticated but casual. The food is always perfect. Our favorites are the fresh oysters, the burger, the bolognese, the short rib, etc. The list goes on and on. Friendly service and a beautiful setting add to the experience. Highly recommend!

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 97 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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