Victory Park Tavern

4.8

1046 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Neighbourhood 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.

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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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

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

SPECIALS

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

SALADS

WINTER SALAD US$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 US$6.00
- DINNER-SIZE PORTION US$10.00
FIG SALAD US$18.00
BABY ARUGULA, FRESH FIGS, CREAMY BURRATA, MARCONA ALMONDS, POMEGRANATE SEEDS, WHITE BALSAMIC-HONEY VINAIGRETTE | VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN FREE
CAESAR SALADUS$12.00
BABY RED ROMAINE, OVEN-DRIED PLUM TOMATOES, PARMESAN CRISPS, CAESAR DRESSING
ROMAINE WEDGE US$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 US$18.00
LETTUCE, TOMATO, SEA-SALT FRIES
TURKEY BURGER US$16.00
LETTUCE, TOMATO, SEA-SALT FRIES
IMPOSSIBLE BURGER TM US$18.00
PLANT-BASED BURGER, ROASTED TOMATO AIOLI, BABY ARUGULA, SEA-SALT FRIES
TAVERN BURGER US$20.00
CHEDDAR CHEESE, APPLEWOOD BACON, RUSSIAN DRESSING, PICKLES, ROMAINE, TOASTED ENGLISH MUFFIN, SEA-SALT FRIES
FRENCH ONION BURGER US$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 US$25.00
SIRLOIN STEAK, BABY ARUGULA, VINE-RIPE TOMATOES, EVOO, SEA-SALT FRIES
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH US$18.00
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN, BBQ SAUCE, COLE SLAW, PICKLES, SEA-SALT FRIES

SIDES

FRIES / RINGS

SEA-SALT FRIESUS$6.00
SWEET POTATO FRIES US$8.00
ONION RINGSUS$8.00

VEGGIES

ASPARAGUS US$8.00
BRUSSELS SPROUTSUS$8.00
WILTED SPINACH US$8.00
COLE SLAWUS$4.00

POTATOES

GARLIC-WHIPPED POTATOESUS$6.00

RICE / RISOTTO

JASMINE RICEUS$6.00
PARMESAN RISOTTOUS$10.00
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTOUS$10.00

What 1,046 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Monmouth
Best Service
Monmouth
Neighbourhood 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.

1,046 Reviews

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Ashley
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, apps to dessert and drinks. Great service. And great value. Would def recommend.
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Mary
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another delicious meal and experience at the wonderful Victory Park Tavern. Our server, Melissa, was excellent and pleasant as she always is. The food was outstanding. We started with the burrata and fig jam special which was so good. My husband and daughter each had the hangar steak which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. So flavorful according to both! I had the Chilean sea bass which was awesome. I continue to highly recommend VPT for delicious and creative food and a most enjoyable all-around dining experience.
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Judy
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 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 7 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 on 22 December 2024
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 20 December 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 4 December 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 27 November 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 24 November 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 23 November 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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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 1046 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

21 W River Rd, Rumson, NJ 07760

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of River Road and Lafayette St.
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tuna Tower

Eggplant Meatballs

Pork Chop Milanese

SOUPS AND STARTERS

MUSHROOM LENTIL SOUPUS$12.00

FRENCH ONION SOUPUS$10.00

TUNA TOWERUS$18.00

CRISPY CALAMARI US$16.00

MAC & CHEESE US$12.00

DC’S DUMPLINGS US$12.00

EGGPLANT MEATBALLS US$12.00

PEI MUSSELS US$16.00

SPECIALS

MAHI US$35.00

HANGER STEAK US$40.00

ENTRÉES

CEDAR-PLANK SALMON US$34.00

LOBSTER RISOTTO US$38.00

MUSHROOM TAGLIATELLE US$28.00

CHICKEN UNDER A BRICKUS$30.00

SHORT RIBS US$35.00

PASTA BOLOGNESE US$30.00

BANFI CHIANTI US$34.00

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK US$48.00

SALADS

WINTER SALAD US$16.00

SIMPLE GREENS SALAD

FIG SALAD US$18.00

CAESAR SALADUS$12.00

ROMAINE WEDGE US$15.00

ADD A PROTEIN

BURGERS

THE CLASSIC BURGER US$18.00

TURKEY BURGER US$16.00

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER TM US$18.00

TAVERN BURGER US$20.00

FRENCH ONION BURGER US$20.00

SIDE SALAD INSTEAD OF FRIES +2

SWEET POTATO WEDGES INSTEAD OF FRIES +2

SANDWICHES

STEAK AND BURRATA SANDWICH US$25.00

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH US$18.00

SIDES

FRIES / RINGS

SEA-SALT FRIESUS$6.00

SWEET POTATO FRIES US$8.00

ONION RINGSUS$8.00

VEGGIES

ASPARAGUS US$8.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTSUS$8.00

WILTED SPINACH US$8.00

COLE SLAWUS$4.00

POTATOES

GARLIC-WHIPPED POTATOESUS$6.00

RICE / RISOTTO

JASMINE RICEUS$6.00

PARMESAN RISOTTOUS$10.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTOUS$10.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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