Jester's Dive Bar - Rio Grande, New Jersey

Tattooed O.

This place is fantastic. We found this little place randomly this past Summer when my husband and I were just out for a little ride one day. The food, atmosphere and service was so phenomenal that we talked about it several times since then.

We came down tonight just to do something different for our date night and again, it was awesome. The band they had playing was playing great music and people were already on the dance floor at 730!

I got a build your own burger with mushrooms, Swiss cheese and blue cheese crumbles and it was to die for...my husband got a briquette and rib platter.

Great food, great place and REALLY well priced!! We will definitely be back!

I even took photos of the menu to show my friends that also like to eat out!

AB 2.

This local place is great. Unique food and a fun, low key atmosphere. They have a cool rewards program and drink specials that add value. Fun trivia game on an app and lots of live music. Brisket Cheesesteak was amazing. Great salads and special cocktails. Tuesday trivia at 6pm was very fun. Old school paper and pencil game. Fun with a group. Would visit again. Highly recommend.

D P.

We live 45 minutes away from Jester's Dive Bar but we were in the area and a local recommended them for lunch/dinner. We pulled into the parking lot, could smell the smoker going and we were hooked! Jester's smokes their own meats and they do not disappoint!
I would recommend the pulled pork sandwich and brisket cheese steak with caramelized onions. We share fries and coleslaw and it is plenty!

We have been there three times and would definitely stick with their smoked offerings.

You will love Jester's and be willing to take the 45 minute Sunday drive like we do!!!!

Hop P. A. G.

We are locals and almost didn't try this spot because of the negative reviews... but I'm so glad we did.

People, this is a BAR. It's going to be loud. There are sportsing games on a ton of TVs. Also loud. The bartop is HUGE and there are chairs ALL AROUND it. The bartender is SLAMMED, and that is a sign of a great bar. If the reviews about how loud it is, or how long it took to get a drink dissuade you from coming here, then you probably want a chill and quiet restaurant and not a sports bar.

However, if you enjoy bars with great foods and apps, and some delicious BBQ, then ignore every review that talks about that and give this new, local spot a try. My teenager, who is a Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak connoisseur, said this one was in his top one of two in all of Cape May. My pre-teen LOVED the Brisket Mac and Cheese (and I stole bites of his because it was SO delicious). The hubs had the brisket sandwich and I wanted to stab him with my fork and steal his. I had a salad because I'm on a stupid diet, and even THAT was yummy! Portion size is great, taste is tasty, parking is ample, and the decor is fun (especially at Christmas!).

Go during happy hour or a sportsing thing and there might be half price apps.

But good grief, do give this place a try. I know we'll be back!

UPDATE! We have been back and are still super happy! This time we tried the burnt ends, a burger, and the two pulled pork tacos! Burnt ends were super yummy!! Build your own burger was pretty good, and the pulled pork tacos were ok. Come here for the BBQ and the Brisket Mac and Cheese! Parts of the cornbread were DELICIOUS and parts were so crunchy thwy were inedible, but I'm glad we ordered it!

James W.

Let me tell you about Jesters! We went there this evening expecting a dive bar and we were so surprised. The food was EXCELLENT. Best in town. We ordered BBQ brisket, ribs, cornbread which was to die for, everything was piping hot, quick, and some of the best quality we've had. Staff was VERY quick, kind, etc, and the vibe at the actual bar seemed to be fun too. Good music, clean, lots of TV's, if we are in town again that's where we will be.

Kyleigh B.

I tried calling to ask what time the kitchen closes daily, Robin or Robyn, not sure how she spells it, answered (in an EXTREMELY rude manner) and briefly mentioned the kitchen had already been closed, and hung up automatically. For the record, she also did not state her name or the place of work upon answering, just a very loud “what?”.

I then call a second time, and it had been declined. I called a third time, because my question still hadn’t gotten answered. The same woman answered, opening with “what?” again. I said, “Excuse me ma’am, what time does your kitchen close daily?”. She responds with time frames and I ask for her manager. She said “I am the manager” and so I then asked, “what is your name, ma’am?”. She hesitated, then proceeded to inform me of her name, Robin/Robyn, and hung up the phone.

I’ve been going to this restaurant for a long time now, the service is not the best, but the food is amazing. It’s such a shame the owners either don’t care for the customers’ satisfaction/are entitled to THEIR opinion of their managers and who they leave running their business, OR that they simply do not know what goes on late at night.

Craig P.

This is a hidden gem! The food was great and the staff was awesome! Highly recommend, and you should check it out. If you love mozzarella sticks, you won't be disappointed. All the food was excellent!

Sam G.

We stop in and we’re very pleased. The ribs were fall off the bone, the smoke level was just right and not over powering. The house bbp sauce is very full body with flavor. The corn bread was large portion and the right level of moist and not dry. Our waiter Alene was very helpful and had great suggestions on what to pair together. 2 of our kids orders Mac and cheese and cleared their plates. Our third child ordered a cheese burger and he said it was “delicious” and he never comments on food like that. I stole o couple of the kids fries and the were well seasoned and a good mix of crispy and soft at the same time. We will be returning during the up coming summer.