Victory Park Tavern

4.8

1044 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Renovation in progress! Restaurant will be closed until October 22nd. We will reopen Wednesday, October 23rd and look forward to seeing you then!

Victory Park Tavern is proud to serve Seasonal American Cuisine.
We are located in Rumson, NJ, on the corner of River and Lafayette.
For our current menu, log on to our website at victoryparktavern.com and click 'Menu + Online Ordering'.
All reservations are for indoor tables only. Outside tables and bar seats are first-come, first-serve and are not reservable.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 842-6205
Website
https://www.victoryparktavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Peter O'Connell
Private party facilities
We are available for private parties and special occasion events. Custom menus available.

Location
21 W River Rd, Rumson, NJ 07760
Neighborhood
Rumson
Cross street
Corner of River Road and Lafayette St.
Parking details
Park next to tennis courts on Lafayette, or in neighboring lots on River or Lafayette.
Entertainment
Live music Friday and Saturday nights
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Popular dishes

MUSHROOM LENTIL SOUP$12.00
CUP OF SOUP | ORGANIC MUSHROOMS, LENTILS, CELERY, CARROTS, ONIONS, HERBS | VEGETARIAN, VEGAN AND GLUTEN FREE
FRENCH ONION SOUP$10.00
VEGETARIAN ONION BROTH CROUTONS, GRUYERE CHEESE
TUNA TOWER$18.00
SUSHI-GRADE TUNA TARTARE, AVOCADO, CITRUS-ZEST GASTRIQUE, WAFFLE CHIPS
CRISPY CALAMARI $16.00
LIGHTLY COATED WITH RICE FLOUR SPICY TOMATO SAUCE | GLUTEN FREE
MAC & CHEESE $12.00
BRIE AND GRUYERE CHEESES, CRISPY BREAD CRUMBS
DC’S DUMPLINGS $12.00
PORK DUMPLINGS SERVED WITH SWEET CHILI-LIME DIPPING SAUCE
EGGPLANT MEATBALLS $12.00
SPICY HEIRLOOM TOMATO SAUCE SHAVED ASIAGO CHEESE
PEI MUSSELS $16.00
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS WHITE WINE-GARLIC BROTH, TOASTED BAGUETTES

SPECIALS

MAHI $35.00
FRESH MAHI, BLACKENED, AVOCADO AND ROASTED CORN TOMATO SALSA, WILTED SPINACH, JASMINE RICE GLUTEN AND DAIRY FREE RECOMMENDED WINE PAIRING: AVELEDA ALVARINHO
HANGER STEAK $40.00
GRILLED HANGER STEAK, CHIMICHURRI SAUCE, ASPARAGUS, SEA SALT FRIES GLUTEN AND DAIRY FREE THIS STEAK IS ONLY SERVED MEDIUM, MEDIUM RARE OR RARE. RECOMMENDED WINE PAIRING: ROCK + VINE BORDEAUX BLEND

ENTRÉES

CEDAR-PLANK SALMON $34.00
BABY GREENS, SPRING CITRUS, CHICKPEAS, SHAVED FENNEL, BLOOD ORANGE DRIZZLE | GLUTEN FREE
LOBSTER RISOTTO $38.00
FRESH MAINE LOBSTER, OUT OF THE SHELL, ROASTED CORN, CHERRY TOMATOES, LOBSTER SHERRY REDUCTION
MUSHROOM TAGLIATELLE $28.00
FRESH PASTA, ORGANIC MUSHROOM BLEND, WHITE WINE, FRESH HERBS, SPRING PEAS, SHAVED PARMIGIANA CHEESE | VEGETARIAN
CHICKEN UNDER A BRICK$30.00
ALL-NATURAL FRENCHED CHICKEN BREAST, LEMON-HERB BUTTER, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, WHIPPED POTATOES | GLUTEN FREE
SHORT RIBS $35.00
SLOW BRAISED BONELESS BEEF SHORT RIBS, RED WINE DEMI-GLAZE, WILTED SPINACH, PARMESAN RISOTTO
PASTA BOLOGNESE $30.00
FRESH PASTA, SLOW COOKED BEEF, VEAL AND PORK RAGU, TOPPED WITH A DOLLOP OF FRESH BURRATA
BANFI CHIANTI $34.00
BUTTERFLIED PORK CHOP, TOPPED WITH BABY ARUGULA, SWEETIE DROP PEPPERS, SLIVERED RED ONION, SHAVED PARMIGIANO CHEESE, BALSAMIC DRIZZLE
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK $48.00
12 OZ. NY STRIP STEAK WITH A LIGHT PEPPERCORN-BRANDY SAUCE, SEA-SALT FRIES.

SALADS

WINTER SALAD $16.00
BABY ARUGULA, PEARS, CRUMBLED GOAT CHEESE, ROASTED GOLDEN BEETS, DRIED CRANBERRIES, CANDIED-SPICED PECANS, APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE | VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN FREE
SIMPLE GREENS SALAD
ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, CUCUMBERS, CHERRY TOMATOES, SHAVED ONIONS, CROUTONS, RED-WINE VINAIGRETTE
- SIDE-SALAD PORTION $6.00
- DINNER-SIZE PORTION $10.00
FIG SALAD $18.00
BABY ARUGULA, FRESH FIGS, CREAMY BURRATA, MARCONA ALMONDS, POMEGRANATE SEEDS, WHITE BALSAMIC-HONEY VINAIGRETTE | VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN FREE
CAESAR SALAD$12.00
BABY RED ROMAINE, OVEN-DRIED PLUM TOMATOES, PARMESAN CRISPS, CAESAR DRESSING
ROMAINE WEDGE $15.00
ROMAINE, PRALINE-PECAN BACON, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES, ONIONS, ROASTED YELLOW TOMATOES, RUSSIAN DRESSING | GLUTEN FREE
ADD A PROTEIN
CHICKEN 8, SHRIMP 12, SALMON 15, STEAK 14

BURGERS

OUR 10 OZ. BEEF BURGERS ARE A SPECIAL BLEND OF GROUND KOBE AND BRISKET ALL BURGERS ARE SERVED WITH HOUSE-MADE PICKLES

THE CLASSIC BURGER $18.00
LETTUCE, TOMATO, SEA-SALT FRIES
TURKEY BURGER $16.00
LETTUCE, TOMATO, SEA-SALT FRIES
IMPOSSIBLE BURGER TM $18.00
PLANT-BASED BURGER, ROASTED TOMATO AIOLI, BABY ARUGULA, SEA-SALT FRIES
TAVERN BURGER $20.00
CHEDDAR CHEESE, APPLEWOOD BACON, RUSSIAN DRESSING, PICKLES, ROMAINE, TOASTED ENGLISH MUFFIN, SEA-SALT FRIES
FRENCH ONION BURGER $20.00
GRUYERE CHEESE, SAUTÉED ONIONS, CRISPY ONIONS, SEA-SALT FRIES
SIDE SALAD INSTEAD OF FRIES +2
SWEET POTATO WEDGES INSTEAD OF FRIES +2

SANDWICHES

STEAK AND BURRATA SANDWICH $25.00
SIRLOIN STEAK, BABY ARUGULA, VINE-RIPE TOMATOES, EVOO, SEA-SALT FRIES
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH $18.00
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN, BBQ SAUCE, COLE SLAW, PICKLES, SEA-SALT FRIES

SIDES

FRIES / RINGS

SEA-SALT FRIES$6.00
SWEET POTATO FRIES $8.00
ONION RINGS$8.00

VEGGIES

ASPARAGUS $8.00
BRUSSELS SPROUTS$8.00
WILTED SPINACH $8.00
COLE SLAW$4.00

POTATOES

GARLIC-WHIPPED POTATOES$6.00

RICE / RISOTTO

JASMINE RICE$6.00
PARMESAN RISOTTO$10.00
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO$10.00

What 1,044 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monmouth
Best Service
Monmouth
Neighborhood gem
Monmouth
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Victory Park Tavern consistently delights with "terrific food, service, and ambiance." A local favorite, it offers a varied menu with standout dishes like the Tavern Burger and scallops, complemented by friendly, attentive staff. Recent renovations have enhanced the cozy atmosphere, making it a "wonderful go-to" for casual dining.

1,044 Reviews

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Judy
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was disappointed after reading other reviews. I found the drink I ordered very sour. Waitress was nice enough to get me something else. The French Onion soup was bland, the bread was doughy, the potato chips served with the tuna tower were unseasoned & the mushroom tagliatelle was tasteless at best. The monkfish was enjoyable. The service was friendly & accomodating, the decor upscale but the food left me saying what happened tonight?
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Roberta
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ALWAYS an outstanding meal, service & ambience. DC's dumplings are a must have appy! I'm hooked on their Lobster Risotto and Short Ribs but went out of my realm with their pork chop with extra Parmigiano Reggiano ~ absolutely delicious. Highly recommend for any occasion or just go for a delicious meal any time!!!!
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marjorie
New York City
96 reviews
5.0
96 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious dinner of steak eggplant meatballs burrata salad special and monkfish.
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Thomas
VIP
Atlantic City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious never disappoints just wish the turkey burger makes a come back, also last night the English muffin was the smaller one on the burger usually is served on the larger one easier to eat…
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Kathleen
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite place to dine!! The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the food is always 5 star! Service is top notch and love the choices from the regular menu along with the special selections. Pete does an amazing job always!
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Dorcy
VIP
New Jersey
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tonight is the first time I have had a hamburger here and as to be expected Peter’s recipe for the French Onion Burger is the very best I have ever had! Thanks Peter! And I was lucky enough to have my favorite cocktail … even though it was no longer on the menu! Thank you one and all for a wonderful dinner … and Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁
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NancyB
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Despite being 45° out the restaurant had the air conditioning on and it was freezing cold sitting there trying to have dinner. They said there's nothing they can do about it despite the fact that people were putting on their jackets while eating.
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Erin
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took out of town friends & everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience
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Sharon
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great. Reservation was easy, and help I needed about the table was well resolved. The food was amazing as always. We had the round table in the corner and the noise was not a problem.
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Peter
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fig salad, bolognese, and Woodford Manhattan all TERRIFIC! Victory never disappoints. It’s aptly named!
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FAQs

Victory Park Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 842-6205.

Victory Park Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 1044 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

21 W River Rd, Rumson, NJ 07760

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of River Road and Lafayette St.
Neighborhood
Rumson
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Park next to tennis courts on Lafayette, or in neighboring lots on River or Lafayette.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Peter O'Connell
Entertainment
Live music Friday and Saturday nights
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
https://www.victoryparktavern.com/
Phone number
(732) 842-6205
Private party facilities
We are available for private parties and special occasion events. Custom menus available.

Victory Park Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tuna Tower

Eggplant Meatballs

Pork Chop Milanese

SOUPS AND STARTERS

MUSHROOM LENTIL SOUP$12.00

FRENCH ONION SOUP$10.00

TUNA TOWER$18.00

CRISPY CALAMARI $16.00

MAC & CHEESE $12.00

DC’S DUMPLINGS $12.00

EGGPLANT MEATBALLS $12.00

PEI MUSSELS $16.00

SPECIALS

MAHI $35.00

HANGER STEAK $40.00

ENTRÉES

CEDAR-PLANK SALMON $34.00

LOBSTER RISOTTO $38.00

MUSHROOM TAGLIATELLE $28.00

CHICKEN UNDER A BRICK$30.00

SHORT RIBS $35.00

PASTA BOLOGNESE $30.00

BANFI CHIANTI $34.00

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK $48.00

SALADS

WINTER SALAD $16.00

SIMPLE GREENS SALAD

FIG SALAD $18.00

CAESAR SALAD$12.00

ROMAINE WEDGE $15.00

ADD A PROTEIN

BURGERS

THE CLASSIC BURGER $18.00

TURKEY BURGER $16.00

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER TM $18.00

TAVERN BURGER $20.00

FRENCH ONION BURGER $20.00

SIDE SALAD INSTEAD OF FRIES +2

SWEET POTATO WEDGES INSTEAD OF FRIES +2

SANDWICHES

STEAK AND BURRATA SANDWICH $25.00

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH $18.00

SIDES

FRIES / RINGS

SEA-SALT FRIES$6.00

SWEET POTATO FRIES $8.00

ONION RINGS$8.00

VEGGIES

ASPARAGUS $8.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTS$8.00

WILTED SPINACH $8.00

COLE SLAW$4.00

POTATOES

GARLIC-WHIPPED POTATOES$6.00

RICE / RISOTTO

JASMINE RICE$6.00

PARMESAN RISOTTO$10.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO$10.00

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Make a reservation

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