20 Best Bars near Rio Grande

“I have been going to this restaurant since I was a little girl. It brings back so many wonderful memories when my husband and I visit every summer with our sons! Great food and atmosphere!“

“Relaxed atmosphere. Not rushed at all. Staff was attentive and the food was great.“

“Fabulous spot! Fun time! Great entertainment, bartenders and atmosphere! We love it here!“

“We visited this past weekend. We had a reservation for 8:15 indoors but stopped by to see if we could be seated earlier. We were offered seats on the porch. The porch has heaters but you would want a jacket if cold like our night was (55 degrees). A fun feeling to dine and drink on an otherwise quieter, neighborhood like street and watch passersby's. Cocktails- Red Sea margarita, Japanese businessman Starter- chicken fajita deviled eggs- unique and quick, just light enough to hold us over. Entrees- NY strip steak and special (Dover sole over spinach) were cooked perfectly. Service was quick and attentive. Wish we had saved enough room for dessert. Will be back.“

“A friendly old Irish Pub with a great menu. I had a burger cooked to perfection and my husband & I shared the best Hot Honey Wings.Our server ErinClare was the best part of going here. She was so cheerful and helpful, never hurried us and a joy to meet!The extensive menu has non-alcoholic beers too, great place!“

“Food always the best Great quality Portions very generous for the price No better place on the island for seafood“

“Absolutely love this place! My boyfriend and I love to stop here on our Wildwood vacays! It has now become one of our favorite spots. The food is always great, the service is even better! There’s always great music playing, and drinks are always perfect and strong! Wish I could remember her name, but the blonde woman sitting and chatting with us at the bar was so good and kind to us when we celebrated our 4 year anniversary at Cattle ’n Clover last weekend! I can’t say enough good things about this place and can’t wait to go back this summer!“

“We are major fans of Jesters, the sister-spot to Surfing Pig and owned by the same company -- and Surfing Pig did not disappoint!The location is incredible; right on the water with a gorgeous view of a little marina. There is a small parking lot, and adjacent street parking. We arrived at opening time during the week and had no wait.Staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. Loved everyone we encountered.Drinks were delicious. I had the Cape May Lemonade, and I'm definitely coming back for another! Can't wait to try the Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita!Portions are huge and food is delicious. The people next to us ordered the Salmon Salad and I snapped a picture because it looked so incredible! Pulled pork nachos were super yum, and the poke bowl is our usual go-to (a menu item also at Jesters that we get every time). Never disappoints!A thousand percent recommend this little gem, and also their Dive Bar, Jesters, only 15 minutes away in Rio Grande.“

“The absolute BEST place for a night out with friends! Heather's by the Bay serves delicious prime rib, seafood, and has nightly specials available. We love to go there to see a band called Jump The Line! Fantastic band, welcoming staff, and friendly people. Villas Fishing Club is a most excellent place for beautiful sunsets, as it is right on the bay.“

“Have always enjoyed the food and service at the pub. Would like to see a change in menu though to bring more variety and lighter fare. More than a single soup would be great, more salad variety and lighter handhelds - grilled chicken, vegetable and shrimp salad for example. Always enjoyed their NE Clam Chowder and beer cheese soup over the years and adding summer soups would be enjoyable.Dietary restrictions: Gluten and dairy free options“

“A friendly bartended is a good find; a friendly bartender who can make an expert cocktail is a great find. King Edward Bar delivers.“

“This cocktail bar is BEAUTIFUL. The setting is stunning, the service is attentive and everyone who works there is knowledgable and professional. I got the seasonal Blood Orange Martini, which was good! It was a bit sweet for me to get more than one, so I got a Grey Goose Gibson & it was GREAT! Love when a cocktail bar knows how to make a good Gibson. My husband got the Bees Knees, which was a very balanced cocktail. I even liked it and I don't like gin. He also ordered the Manhattan which he said was phenomenal. We didn't order any small plates, but everything looked amazing. It was a bit pricey, but it is worth a cocktail or two before or after dinner.“

“Great place friendly bartenders great view!!“

“Ok so our table was literally fighting over the dirty shrimp! They were buttery, garlicky heaven. Thank goodness they give you a good amount because everyone was grabbing for them. All apps and entrees surpassed our expectations. Appetizers we loved were pulled pork sliders, Buffalo wings, and loaded tater tots #2. Moving on to dinner, the crab cake tacos were a hit, my Cobb salad was perfect, salmon was full of unique flavor and cooked to perfection. Key lime pie hit the spot for dessert. We can't wait to go back! 5 West Pub does it right!“

“It was a Saturday, and the place was packed . We were quite lucky to get a table. Despite the crowd, a very noisy one, the service was prompt and friendly. The food was excellent. The burger and fries were great . My wife got a Cuban that was big enough to take half of it home, which I had for lunch the next day and it was still delicious. Next time we are at the shore, we will be back.“

“Fun dive bar with friendly bartenders. The kitchen was closed on New Years Day, so I didn't get to try the food. Menu looks good inexpensive bar food. Cash only, ATM on premises. Warm and cozy inside, we felt right at home.Parking: We didn't have trouble in off-season, but I am sure it can be difficult to find parkingKid-friendliness: No it's a dive bar“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“As the name says this place in right on the bay! It's pretty beautiful! I could imagine this place is never not busy. They have a sand bar outside and 2 more bars inside. Plenty of dining room and bathrooms. We got there and the place was packed, they said it would be about 20mins wait, and we were taken back in 8mins. Everyone looked like they were happy and having a good time. And the food you ask? It's spot on! Everything we got was very delicious and well worth it! If I could only say one thing about their food it's that they know exactly how to cook a salmon crunchy and juicy, and the taste was immaculate! Stop by of you are ever in the area looking for a perfect time“

“A must stop when you want a good meal at a decent price. The weekday specials are unbelievably priced. Everything we had was good on two separate visits, one in season and one out. Expect a wait to get in and battle for parking, though. The place is always busy because it's good.“

“Enjoyed some apps last night while meeting with a collegue. The salads are very generous and all the ingrediants were fresh. I think the onion rings might be homemade....I've had them a few times over the years and they never disappoint.“