Mud Hole — Restaurant in Nutley

So I go through a lot of reviews saying their locals that go here etc. Good food, everybody's friendly etc. So I figured I'd give it a try. I go in there. I ask for a somewhat expensive tequila bartender said it's $ 11.50 and I said that's fine because I understand it's that expensive. What I did not understand is after getting a small glass full of ice which was less than half full of the tequila that I paid $11.50 for made no sense. First of all, the glass is small So it stands to normal logical reasoning that after you fill ice if you put even just one full of shot, it should at least be half full. This was not even half full so I realized the bartender was just short-changing me now for a new customer that goes in and is willing to try a place out that leaves a bad taste. No bartender should ever do that no matter which customer it is new or regular, never had this experience at another bar like this and all new customers please beware and think twice before going to this "great local place where everybody...

I always enjoy the food and drinks here. The prices are reasonable, staff is pretty cool, and you can typically even stop in alone / without specific plans and strike up a conversation with most other customers or the bartenders. I am pretty big on sitting at the actual bar vs tables or outside and sometimes the place gets a bit too busy for that with darts and other events. So I go for food, drinks, and the service, the worst the atmosphere has ever been was ehh / ok / wasn't feeling it that night. So I haven't had a...

This is a great local place to experience the real Hopatcong. Tourism does not exist here. That’s is the very very very best part. People grew up with this place for years and years and years. I hope it never changes. In fact I am afraid my review will bring tourism to a good old local secret spot. Do not expect amenities. No not litter. Do not party. Live...