Kelly's Tavern

Neptune City, NJ · Irish pub

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Neptune City
#22
of 77 restaurants
City Percentile
63%
rating percentile
Address
Kelly's Tavern, 43 NJ-35, Neptune City, NJ 07753
Phone
(732) 775-9517
Website
kellystavernjerseyshore.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Kelly's Tavern is a restaurant located in Neptune City, NJ. It is one of 77 restaurants listed in Neptune City. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Neptune City city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Kelly's Tavern

Kelly’s Irish Tavern in Neptune, NJ has been a Jersey Shore landmark since 1949, serving as the go-to Irish pub and restaurant for locals and visitors alike. Known for our famous Reuben sandwiches, hearty Irish-American fare, fresh seafood, juicy... More

Hours

Saturday7 AM–2 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Steven Monko · Jan 2026

Been coming here for over 40 years and I have to say the Reuben hasn’t changed!! Still the best on the east coast!!! The only thing that has changed is the friendly faces on either side of the bars and all the upgrades that they have done over the years. Beautiful outside, heated bar !!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Bill M · Feb 2023

Cajun steak bites are 🔥 best ones ive had. The soupes are on point. French onion or potato. Known for there open face sandwiches. Giant corn beef sandy reuben. Great spot for the locals. Always welcomed.

★★★★★ 5.0 A.J. Bale · Feb 2026

Been coming here since I was a little boy and the Reuben can't be beat. Don't sleep on their specials, they often have some really delicious stuff on there. Miyako sushi (inside Kelly's, and you can order from both at any table) is hands down the best sushi place in the area for sashimi. It's the absolute freshest and tastiest and presented beautifully. I can't stop talking about how much I love getting sushi and bar food at the same time here - my go-to order is a Reuben and some white tuna and/or scallop sashimi.

★★★★★ 5.0 Anthony Capone · Aug 2025

Love Kelly's. My choice for breakfast and Bloody Mary when the family asks what I want to do for Father's Day or my birthday. Iconic Jersey Shore Irish tavern / restaurant. Wait staff is super attentive. Choice between indoor pub or outdoor patio vibes. I give it 4/5 stars on food only because that's the ceiling for Irish grub :-)

★★★★★ 5.0 R G · Nov 2025

Kelly's Tavern is a Jersey shore gem! My significant other has been coming here for decades! First and Foremost, the Guinness is poured correctly! Service is A+ AND THE FOOD is DELICIOUS! Last night we ordered Beef Empanadas (3 not mini) served with salsa and sour cream with herbs, Yum! But our dinner from the daily specials, AS USUAL, was amazing! Grilled, perfectly, swordfish with the MOST DELICIOUS hollandaise sauce, grilled asparagus, atop their perfectly seasoned red mashed potatoes. Please give the chef (s) our compliments. We always look forward to having dinner at Kelly's Tavern! Thinking of going back tonight! Try something from their daily special menu! Thank me later! Cheers!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Irish pubBar

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