17 Best Sports Bars near Toms River

“Super yummy. Happy hour can’t be beat.“

“This is a great casual place to enjoy. Their food is great. The one thing that is important to my husband and I is that since we deal with different eating style (I am vegetarian, he is not) and I have a selection of items that are fresh as opposed to some places that use frozen that is heated and served. Our waitress yesterday was great, as your servers always are. Even though screen are all over, they are so loud that conversation is difficult. Always clean. What can I say? Your place is great!“

“It can be a Great Experience depending on which Server you get. If you get the Rude one that treats you as if you are bothering them then you're Experience will Be Horrible! Be Careful the Rude Server will not even ask you if you need anything. No Refills! No Desserts! No Extra Tip😉“

“The atmosphere Is Beautiful and the food was amazing I got the special which was ribs with mac & cheese and they were so tender, and the mac & cheese was delicious our waiter was friendly (young man with curly hair) and it felt very homey in there on a rainy day drinks were very good too“

“We enjoyed our server, music, and sports!“

“Great restaurant and bar with a nice face lift from the inside out under new ownership. Great atmosphere and people, tons of tv’s for all the games, great burgers, calamari, and apps! And better live music! Definitely would recommend!“

“I just wanted to reach out & thank your staff on duty from Friday 8/18 Especially Rod/Ron the Manager (my apologies I don't remember his name exactly) for outstanding customer service! We were at the restaurant Friday evening. It was the last night of our family Seaside Vacation and our first time dining at The Sawmill. We were seated promptly(young hostess with curly hair and an air cast), drinks & food orders were taken very quickly(female server with dark curly hair and an accent). Our beverages came out in a flash, and our appetizers were moments behind. When my teenage son reached across for some tasty pretzel bites...he knocked his full orange soda into his lap (and shirt) , onto the floor, & even onto me! We sent him to the restroom to try and clean himself up while we motioned for help, we didn't want anyone to slip on the wet floor! Within seconds your staff responded in the best possible way. Your manager was mopping up the floor, our server was bringing a replacement soda, one of the ladies bussing tables hustled over with towels. By the time my son returned from the restroom my husband and I were discussing how to proceed (Run back to the house to change or by new clothes on the boardwalk) when Rod/Ron appeared on bended knee next to my son with Sawmill t-shirts in tow asking his size so he could change his shirt. My son initially refused because; it was "all his fault & he didn't deserve it" but; Rod/Ron persisted and convinced my son that these kinds of things happen to everyone. A point I was just making to my child, when my son heard this he accepted. The way your staff responded in the moment took what could have been an awful end to our vacation into a very bright spot because of how attentive and supportive your staff was. It means more than you will ever know. Please take a moment & thank your staffers on our behalf. Thank you, Monica, Andy, & AJ Mossey“

“been coming here for over 10 years. staff is always attentive and amazing (steven & keith are servers i specifically remember but everyone is awesome too!!) I HIGHLY RECOMMEND STOPPING HERE!!!
the tables are always spotless and everything is clean. dirty dishes don’t stay at the table long because someone comes by to take them, they’re just awesome like that.

food is always great, hot, and fresh. haven’t had a bad meal EXCEPT the chicken parmigiana dinner, the noodles were very bland and gross (in my opinion) but i’m not one to complain. the chicken was pretty good though. other than that all the food here is a hit, haven’t had to send back a meal ever!

i don’t know what the girls name is but she has dyed hair and busts her ass cleaning tables every time i see her. she works to the best of her ability and she’s quick and kind. all the workers are kind and help each other out. no attitudes. everyone is very professional, no one reeks of cigarettes or strong perfume which is a plus. everything was brought to the table quick even though there was a lot of people.

applebees is the best for fundraisers in the area too. as a kid i came here for a marching band event and had to serve pancakes. they’re always supporting schools or teams in some way

again i highly recommend it you’re in the area. applebees is a great place to go due to the fact they’re open for a whole chunk of the day. any occasion too.

i love my lakehurst/manchester applebees. you guys rock. thank you for doing what you do. thank you for showing up to work and pushing through the roughness“

“Great Lobster and soup was delicious. I highly recommend“

“First time I've ever been to hooks and had dinner and oh my God was. I surprised. I thought I would get nothing but garbage. Let me tell you my steak was done to perfection. My vegetables were soft and sweet. I mashed my potato drinks were fantastic. The bartender was great with bringing over the food and the drink. I recommend this. Have a five-star reason anybody interested stop on by I think their food's awesome I had this strip steak“

“We had some great sandwiches and a bar pie. The burger was awesome so was the blackened grouper Ruben. Drinks were also great and it was nice to have dogs allowed on their patio!

We even stopped in there for brunch on a Sunday and it was even better! So much better than fighting a breakfast crowd at a breakfast restaurant. We were the only ones there at 9:00 to 10:00 in the morning! We had an excellent breakfast BLT, eggs over easy and an omelette!

Just an update a year later, September 2026. Just note they don't open for breakfast on Saturday anymore. After Labor Day. It says they do on Google but they don't only Sundays. We went back for dinner and the black and shrimp tacos were amazing as was the prime rib sandwich and the burger. Highly recommend everything even their wings! Highly impressed with their dinner menu!“

“I highly recommend Hemingways it's good food and great music“

“To Treach, Angelo, Julie, Susie, Nicolette and Taylor, and to the Chef. Thank you for great food and great bartending. Outstanding all around thank you. Keep up the great work

Darla,Taylor,Julia. Had a great night out. Thank you so much. Plan A was a good band. With yall 3 there made it better.“

“Wings were excellent, entertainment was fantastic, no cover,the band "Wallnutz" played a great variety of music, from the 50's right up to today, bartenders were excellent, general manager Stacey was accommodating and super personable, will definitely be back to chill and listen to an excellent band!!!“

“There was A Slight Mishap. We didn't bring it up but the manager John & Waitress Jess Noticed and brought it to our attention and Made It Right....It was a great experience, With Very Kind Staff/Waitress/Manager During A Crazy Busy Night....Much Gratitude“

“Everything was great 👍🏽 and fresh and clean nice workers too“

“Slow this time of day , but I like it,“