Mule Barn Tavern Restaurant - Highlands

The Mule Barn 4.5 overall rating for the food, ambiance and location. I wish Google reviews had a half star system. Located in the back of Sandy Hook among the Fort Hancock buildings and houses, which is beautiful. The food was great, but this was our first time at the Mule Barn. We had the tuna tacos and turkey burger and fries. The tuna tacos were excellent and the turkey burger was as good as a turkey burger can be. Food and drink prices are reasonable and the view is awesome. After leaving we walked and drove around the area and saw a lot of deer and even some seals on the beach. If you want a good day trip for lunch in the Highlands you need to try the Mule Barn, you won't be disappointed.

It was such a nice day to grab lunch, and this place was the perfect spot! Located near the old officers’ quarters in Sandy Hook, Mule Barn Tavern has both indoor and outdoor seating — but on a beautiful day, definitely sit outside and enjoy the view. You can even walk around Fort Hancock first and work up an appetite! Our server Brianna was amazing — super friendly, attentive, and always checking in to refill our drinks or see if we needed anything. The food came out fresh and hot. I had the Caprese Chicken Sandwich — crispy breaded chicken topped with mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, and a drizzle of pesto and balsamic on a hoagie roll. So good! It came with seasoned fries. My guest got the Mushroom Swiss Burger with caramelized onions, roasted garlic aioli, and portobello mushrooms —

The summertime vibes here are amazing. Plenty of parking, and right on the water. The drive in and out is really nice too, however at night it can be a bit spooky! There is no toll or fee to get into Sandy Hook itself, rather you only pay for beach parking from Memorial Day until Labor Day. So when you get to the Sandy Hook toll gate, you just tell them where you are going; visiting the lighthouse, going to this restaurant, etc. 10/1/2025: The chipotle chicken pasta is the best pasta dish I’ve ever had in my life. The sauce is absolutely incredible. You must try this dish. And the fish & chips too! NOTE: 10/5/2025, I’ve lost the last 3-4 days of my life to major digestive distress. I’m just now feeling normal again. That pasta dish was the last food I ate that had any sort of substance o

We've been planning a visit to the Mule Barn, and coordinated with a day at the beach. It was a beautiful day to sit outside and enjoy the patio. We enjoyed the outdoor area, and the food was great! The fries, as we know while not a health food, were fantastic. Our server was also great, friendly and helpful. Cold drinks, hot food. Good place, can't wait to go back.

Amazing food and drinks, even more amazing that they’re dog friendly! As soon as me, my husband and dog came up the host stand the hostess offered us a table that is best for our dog and brought him water! Will be returning when we go back down the shore.