The Beacon

453 River Styx Road, Hopatcong
(973) 234-5300

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Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders
Nashville Hot Chikin Sliders
Grilled Chicken Ceasar Salad
12 Oz Heritage Pork Chop
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Guacamole and Chips
Sweet Potato Fries
The Dockside Burger
The Beacon Burger

Menu

Appetizers
Guacamole N Chips
Avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro. Make it gluten free at no additional charge.
Hand-Cut Fries
House-made bacon ranch. Make it gluten free at no additional charge.
Mini Lamb Meatballs
White beans, rosemary gravy.
Chicken Wings
Large Wings Fried Crisp. Choice Of Buffalo(spicy), Honey Bourbon, Or BBQ
Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders
Spicy, pickles.
Pulled Pork Sliders
Guinness braised, crispy onions, coleslaw.
Shrimp N Grits
house made fried alligator andouille grit cake, creole cream sauce
Sweet Potato Fries
spiced peach dipping sauce

Sides
Mac N Cheese
Smoked Gouda 3 cheese sauce.
Brussels Sprouts
fried and tossed in tamari sauce
Green Beans
Mashed Potato
House Made Slaw

Salads
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine, anchovy, Parmesan, house made croutons. Add protein for an additional charge.
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Avocado, roasted red peppers, mesclun, lemon infused olive oil.
Cobb Salad
Romaine, avocado, tomato, egg, bacon, red onion, chicken, bacon ranch dressing. Make it gluten free at no additional charge.
Poached Pear Salad
Red wine & brandy poached pears, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, arugula, goat cheese dressing. Add protein for an additional charge.

Sandwiches
Fried Chicken Sandwich
House-made slaw, chipotle mayo, brioche bun.
Rosemary Lemon Chicken Sandwich
Pesto, tomato, arugula, ciabatta.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Guinness braised pulled pork, crispy onions, house-made slaw.
The Cove Burger
Double cut bacon, aged cheddar, arugula, herb aioli.
The Dockside Burger
mushrooms, swiss, herb aioli, lettuce tomato, onion

Entrees
Fish N Chips
Fresh beer-battered cod, house made tartar sauce.
12 oz. Heritage Pork Chop
Mashed potato, Brussels sprouts, guinness BBQ sauce.
Shepherd's Pie
Lamb, rosemary, peas, carrots, corn, gravy, topped with mashed potatoes.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
2 large breasts fried crisp, buttermilk bacon gravy, mashed potato
Blackened Chicken Alfredo
mushroom, chive, fettucine
Braised Duck Parpadelle
tomato, pepper, cream sauce

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Recent Reviews

The food was fantastic. From the appetizers to the main course. Service was on par. Could have been a bit quicker, but it was good nonetheless. The environment is good. Big bar woth a lot of TVs, live entertainment, and a nice dining area overlooking the lake.
October 2026
Our meals were enjoyable but the seasoning and flavor were not there. So bland. But the atmosphere is great and my wife asked the server to prepare the happy anniversary dessert, that was delicious, and he did a great job with that!
October 2026
I highly recommend The Beacon as a venue for events. We had our Wedding Welcome Party at The Beacon a couple of weeks ago. Ava, Kevin and staff couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating. Atmosphere was cozy indoors, with the added bonus of having access to the dock for fresh air. Food was great as always

My wife and I will definitely be going back for date nights, and we very much thank the beacon for making things so stress-free in an otherwise...
September 2026

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The Beacon

453 River Styx Road, Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 234-5300