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Hours
Sun
11:30 am - 2:00 am
Mon
11:30 am - 2:00 am
Tue
11:30 am - 2:00 am
Wed
11:30 am - 2:00 am
Thu
11:30 am - 2:00 am
Fri
11:30 am - 2:00 am
Sat
11:30 am - 2:00 am
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4.0
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CUISINES
American, Bar, Pub
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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About
We're a laid back Pub at the Jersey Shore that serves locally caught fish, locally grown fruits & vegetables and locally brewed beer whenever possible. Award winning Burgers & Chili as well as the areas longest running Happy Hour (11:30am - 6pm) Enjoy Karaoke on Wednesday nights, Trivia on Thursday nights & Live Entertainment on the weekends. BYOF - Bring Your Own Fish! You catch it, we cook it. Must be fileted or steaked. Call ahead. Private Party Room complete with full bar accommodating up to 80 people.
CUISINES
American, Bar, Pub
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.0
158 reviews
Excellent
67
Very good
59
Average
21
Poor
8
Terrible
3
Michael D
Brick65 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
Warmly greeted at the door. We were seated at a bar table but then requested a dining room table and no fuss was made even after being served drinks and appetizers.
Food was delicious. Incredibly fresh fish (flounder was excellent) and great portion size.
Written 9 August 2024
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Lynne L
Brooklyn90 contributions
Aug 2022 • friends
The Ark is our absolute FAVORITE since we have been coming to Point four years ago. Burgers are huge and delicious (ask for the Old Bay Fries…awesome), and their fish is expertly cooked and very flavorful. Our go-to is the blackened cod ( on Specials menu) which comes on bed of rice and beans, with feta, avocado and drizzle of crema - we love it so much, have tried replicating it at home (just not the same!). The service is always attentive and friendly. Highly recommend and write this as I saw only 4 stars…it really is a 5-star!!
Written 12 August 2022
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Elizabeth758 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
Been going to The Ark for many years and since we are staying in the area we decided to stop in. Still a solid choice.. Many appetizers to choose from, clams prepared a few ways and mussels were our favorites. Great sandwich selection as well a local favorite port wine burger. Large beer selection ad they make a tasty cocktail.
Written 9 May 2022
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Hope Susan B
Jersey City400 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Had drinks first at the bar. Then migrated to a table near the fireplace. Ordered steamed clams as an appetizer, then the Waldorf salad, and the flounder francese. The food was good, The service was very good. The atmosphere is what makes this place: it's not noisy, even though crowded. Would definitely return !
Written 31 October 2020
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thearkpubandeatery
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed everything (especially the cozy fire). See you soon!!
Written 31 October 2020
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Lorie D
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • none
We did not get a chance to eat at this establishment, because we sat at the bar and the bartender assumed that we wanted a drink and very rudely told us that we looked like we had been drinking elsewhere and would not serve us. In the meantime, we did not even ask for a drink and were trying to get something to eat. There are plenty of other fabulous places to eat in Point Pleasant. So, if you have had a couple drinks during the day, (which most people do when they are having a good time on vacation) DO NOT GO HERE!!!! I will never stop foot in this place again.
Written 6 July 2021
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PApatti915
Pocono Mountains Region542 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
Love visiting the shore and discovering new restaurants along the way.
This one is known for that “merlot cheesy sauce” topping on a hamburger and so, we tried that on one visit. It was pretty awesome, a tad messy and all around good choice.
Then we tried the Drunken clams in a beer, garlic, butter broth.
Really good and flavorful with those decent sized clams.
Then another fave are the fried oysters, plus the seafood combo and sweet potato fries.
Ceana was a great server on one trip and the place is a tad dated and woodsy but the food choices win big here.
Happy we dined in a few times!
Written 24 November 2021
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Barbara E
Betterton5 contributions
Jan 2023 • none
Perfect pub down the shore. Michelle at the bar is a true pro. Great burgers and onion rings. Guinness on tap. It was a gray day in January. We sat at the bar, comfortable and cozy. Highly recommend.
Written 23 January 2023
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Clinton975 contributions
Jul 2021 • family
It’s more like 3.5 rating. Burgers were good, but extremely messy. Cod entree was excellent.
Apps - Mac cheese was bland, clam chowder was ok and tuna tataki was very good.
Table service was excellent. Busboy was the best ever. Immediate service and with smile and cordial. That kid is a keeper.
Written 22 July 2021
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Maia H
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • friends
The Ark Pub & Eatery used to be my most favorite place to go for dinner, unfortunately I crossed this place off my go to dinner list, I don’t know if they have changed the cook but last few times we went there food was absolutely disgusting, last time I went there with my friend was on 2/18/24 and I absolutely regretted so did my friend, appetizer was rubbery and tasteless , we ordered fried calamari. For main course I ordered fried shrimps with wild rice and after having a couple of tasteless shrimps and drenched in oil rice I gave up, friend did the same she ordered NY strip steak and it was also very dry and flavorless, long story short I’ve get sick that night and lasted for 2 days, well that “LOVELY “ dinner cost us $126 + tip = $152 …Thank you THE ARK I definitely won’t be coming back ever again and I’ll make sure my family won’t waste their money either .
Written 21 February 2024
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Molchan Carole King
75 contributions
May 2023 • couples
My husband, Tim, and I stopped here on a whim. He had the Fish and Chips. Pure white with a light breading. And I had Shrimp Breaded. Fresh shrimp with a seasoned breading. Both were amazing…
Written 21 May 2023
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Francesca L
4 contributions
Sept 2021 • none
Had a great lunch at the Ark. Great comfort food and very good cocktails. Staff was very friendly and eager to make their guests happy. Would highly reccomend for a cozy, casual meal.
Written 17 August 2022
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debarilaw
New York City428 contributions
Sept 2021 • none
This place is as solid as a late night pub gets. It's just the right mix of laid-back and rowdy. If you're looking for gourmet, however, I would try somewhere else.
Written 10 August 2022
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PApatti915
Pocono Mountains Region542 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
KARA rocked as our server on this balmy July eve.
The ARK was packed yet managed to score a corner booth.
This place is alive with thunderous talking and happy diners.
We had an extensive lunch so decided on lighter fare.
My choice of the French onion soup was spot on with a deep rich broth and topped with onion straws; much tastier than other places.
Lots of CHEESY topping for a late night choice.
Really good.
My hubs had the CHEESYsteak sandwich presented on sliced French bread, good bread meat ratio with onions, mushrooms and Pepper Jack mixed through, topped with red marinara sauce. I had a bite and it rated an 8.
Nothing fancy here, just pub atmosphere and simple grub from burgers to seafood.
Oh and a shout out to the kitchen staff, who prepared and presented great plates, so super busy yet food was served in a timely manner. And remember there is an entire outdoor seating area out back for those of you who love dining AL FRESCO!
Give it a go as it’s busy for a reason!
Written 20 July 2022
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fencingdad
Ridgefield245 contributions
Sept 2021 • none
Longtime smaller pub that hasn't changed in decades but has very good casual food/drinks at affordable prices!
Written 22 September 2021
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Nicole P
47 contributions
Jun 2021 • family
Excellent service & food. Had calamari & 3 cheese burgers. Tasted great and cooked perfectly. Our server Rachel was friendly & efficient.
Written 27 June 2021
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