The 45th Street Pub

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  The Edgewater location is the worst!! Very unorganized. Lack professionalism. Red-flag people anytime they feel. Even if they did not red-flag you in error, they are very un-apologenic  when you try to correct them. Do all black girls look alike to these people? They told me I was red-flagged after being carded. Okay  I am practically 30...wrong person, but the manager was not trying to hear that. Just ridiculous!

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  Posted on 05.26.12 C K.

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  I get it. You're in new Jersey, so maybe you think that no one will be shocked by your poor service--wrong. I came to this very failed "upscale dive" to meet 3 others. I was greeted by a soon to be absent waitress with the specials. I was told "all Three Olive Vodka is on special." I say to my very blonde waitress " Great, can I have a vodka tonic, please?"  To which she responded in sheer bafflement " what flavor of vodka do you want with that?"
  
  Now maybe I'm old; maybe she is a moron or both but what flavor of vodka typical goes in a vodka tonic? In irritation I said "Vodka flavored Vodka." Now here is where things get good she proceeds to not-so -artfully explain they don't have vodka flavored vodka, but do have fruit loop and whip cream. Maybe she didn't understand. But what I don't understand is how she thought her suggestions were close to my wants or that either of those would go well with tonic. I ended up with a two dollar miller lite and tried to keep my distance. Keeping my distance wasn't hard since she must have had the same plan. Getting another drink proved challenging. Getting service for the members of our part who straggled in was impossible. She was even slow to bring the check.
  
  While the place does have some nice takes on bar food like Philly nachos ( a cheesesteak dumped on chips), the service is poor, the drink selection is aimed at making already delicious alcohol taste like a child's birthday and the music is awful. Save yourself the time and frustration by sitting at home with non-bitch flavored booze.

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  Posted on 03.28.12 Aja G.

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  New kid bartender.... No meal set up, had to ask for condiments.... He wanted to small talk but not serve professionally THEN after waiting 10 minutes ( there were three of us in the building for lunch), my soup and sandwich came together .. I asked for him to keep the sandwich and fries warm, big surprise, when they came back post soup the fries were cold. This time I asked the female bartender to warm up the fries and she made sure I got fresh hot fries. Thank You Ms. Bartender. Normally the food is a 5 star but today's service was less than a 1 star

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  Posted on 01.01.12 Gregg B.

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  This is a review only about their crab special.
  
  Thursday is all you can eat crab! For about 35 dollars a person (there were four of us) We each ate at least 3 buckets with several clusters of crab legs, each bucket made to order. (I had about 5, and I was the tiny one!) You also get free soda refills all night.
  
  They are sooo good, you can get them with cajun spices, old bay, garlic, butter, or any combination of those. (There may have been more but those are the only toppings I remember)
  
  Sweet, juicy, snowcrab, endless clusters. (Better than the one's at Joe's...and for a better value) And NO they do not bring you "tools" to get them open...you gotta do it down and dirty style like a real crab lover ;). (Yes you can get those cracker things if you must, but they will probably laugh at you, like they did to the table next to us)
  
  I don't know if I would drive out of my way to sample their other food or drinks...but the crab is an amazing deal, we're gonna bring our crab lover friends one thursday! We where out there to visit some of my bf's family, who put us on to this event.
  
  I believe it is available year round. And people came around 9pm and they still were able to order the crab...not sure when they stop serving it.
  
  NOTE- they will NOT do seperate checks for this. So bring cash or put it all on one person's card.

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  Posted on 10.19.11 Anja M.

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  Good Food and good prices. Great lunch time specials and the regular lunch barmaid is a must see - she had some augmentation done and is not afraid to let everyone know.

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  Posted on 01.10.11 Rich C.

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  In the days and weeks leading up to my ten year high school reunion, feelings of dread mounted in a crescendo of anxiety that had me strongly considering one last game of hooky for old time's sake.  In the end, curiosity won out.  Fortunately, I was already several beers deep after having attended the Flyers game that afternoon, so my jitters were under control by the time I met up with friends.  
  
  The bar was easy to find, located just off 130 in the area around where Holiday Lake used to be.  "Class of 99" signs beckoned from the doorway; 'twas time to meet my fate.  We entered a private room just off the main entrance, where a few other classmates awaited.  The room was appropriately sized and had several set tables on the outskirts and a bar on the left side of the room.  Honestly, it was much nicer than what I had been anticipating.  Small talk was a little painful at first, and we retreated to the bar in silent agreement that drinks would be lovely.  The bartenders must have been aware of the awkwardness, because wine pours were on the very generous side.  
  
  In no time, the room was filled with familiar faces and socializing became surprisingly easy when it was realized that everyone felt equally hesitant prior to the evening's festivities.  As with Jim H.'s experience, the social cliques still existed, but the lines were much more blurred than they had been back in the day.  Of course people still gravitated towards those who they felt most comfortable with, but that was to be expected.  Happily, (most) egos were checked at the door.
  
  Midway through the event, I realized I hadn't eaten anything all day and decided to make my way to the buffet line.  There were several options and everything looked fantastic (as food often does to a tipsy, hungry girl).  I opted for some salad, penne and vodka and a piece of chicken.  Everything was prepared well and very good overall.  
  
  In the end, everyone had such a good time that we all went back to our town bar for a little afterparty action.  I never expected to say this, but I'm glad I went and look forward to seeing everyone come together again in another ten years.  The night would not have been so seemless had it not been for the staff at 45th Street.  I'd recommend holding an event in their private room to anyone who needs an affordable option without compromising quality.

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  Posted on 11.30.09 Michelle C.

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