Victory Park Tavern

4.9

1075 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Our renovation was completed in October. New booths and benches and new bathrooms! Same warm, cozy feel with fresh new upgrades.
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 1,075 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
American
Monmouth
Best Overall
Monmouth
Best Food
Monmouth
Best Service
Monmouth
Neighborhood gem
Monmouth
American

Review summary

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Victory Park Tavern shines as a local gem with "outstanding" service, "terrific" food, and a warm, cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing" swordfish, "excellent" burgers, and "delicious" lobster risotto. The tavern offers diverse options for all dietary preferences, making it a "great spot" for any occasion.

1,075 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious! The dumplings, burrata, and onion rings delish! The filet was super tender and the swordfish was divine
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GINA G . VIP
New Jersey21 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great table for two!! Wanted a “quiet private romantic table for two” , but it being weekend before St Patrick’s Day or simply MARCH in Tumson in general- lol… Aah…did not get the requested. Must say, the hostess, waitress and we TOO had a good giggle bout it! Ha,ha! Food was as expected -delicious! Great vibe and service was great! Our waitress, Danielle was wonderful, attentive and helpful. No complaints here! Great experience! Will be back! glep
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Michele VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We received a warm welcome and fabulous service. Pork Milanese was amazing!
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David
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great good, exceptional service, reasonable prices
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience. Friendly, courteous, professional staff; comfortable, nicely appointed surroundings; ridiculously good food! A fabulous way to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Tell Chef Peter we’ll be back
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Dr. Robert
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my wife's birthday. There were six of us. Service was great and the food was also very good. The short ribs were outstanding as was the hanger steak. The grand kids enjoyed their chicken fingers and fries and my wife enjoyed her pasta dish. All in all, it was a very positive experience. This place is one of my favorites....
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dave VIP
Philadelphia35 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service. Huge delicious salad. Burger was quite tasty. Tough to beat
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Pascale VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always my go to restaurant. Love the food and the owners and staff are super friendly!!
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Dorothy VIP
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional menu, wonderful service, inventive drinks. An A+ plus.
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Tim
Atlantic City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and service was great will return
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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 4.9 stars by 1075 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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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