Sponsored by BRS Backyard Bug Busters ›Cold drinks, killer steak sandwiches, shuffleboard, and a scene that keeps Roosevelt Ave buzzing until 2 AM.
Tucked along Roosevelt Avenue in Oak Ridge, The Daily Planet runs on the kind of energy that's hard to manufacture and impossible to fake. The shuffleboard table gets competitive fast, the bar stools fill up early on weekends, and the kitchen turns out food that surprises people who came in just for a drink. That steak sandwich has earned its reputation the honest way: one bite at a time, from guests who wish they lived closer.
The atmosphere leans into its personality without apology. It's a neighborhood bar with character, the kind of place that draws regulars who know exactly what they want and newcomers who quickly figure it out. The staff goes out of their way when it counts, like helping accommodate a gluten allergy without making it a production, and the crowd that shows up on a Friday night tends to stick around for a reason.
Open seven days a week from midday into the late hours, The Daily Planet gives Oak Ridge a spot that works for a casual Wednesday lunch, a Thursday happy hour, or a Saturday night that stretches toward 2 AM. The rating speaks for itself: 4.6 stars across 143 reviews doesn't happen by accident.
The bar program is the main event, with a full selection of beers, cocktails, and shots served by bartenders who know their way around a busy rail. Weekend nights especially have an energy that's hard to find at spots twice the size.
The food menu holds its own alongside the drinks. The steak sandwich is the standout, but the kitchen earns repeat visits across the board. The team is willing to work with dietary needs when you ask, so don't hesitate to flag a restriction at the bar.
Beyond drinks and food, The Daily Planet offers live shuffleboard for anyone who wants to make things interesting. It's a genuine game table in a genuine bar, not a prop. Pair that with extended Friday and Saturday hours until 2 AM and Sunday hours that wrap up at 8 PM for a more relaxed close to the weekend, and you've got a spot that adapts to whatever kind of night you're planning.
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Monday and Tuesday noon to midnight. Wednesday through Thursday 11:30 AM to midnight. Friday and Saturday 11:30 AM to 2 AM. Sunday noon to 8 PM. Open every day of the week.
Yes. The kitchen is a real draw, not an afterthought. The steak sandwich has drawn high praise from guests who travel from outside the area specifically for it. The staff can also help accommodate dietary restrictions like gluten allergies, so let them know when you order.
There is, and it gets used. The Daily Planet has a shuffleboard table on-site that's available for guests. It adds a competitive edge to the evening that a lot of bars in the area simply don't offer.
526 Roosevelt Avenue in Oak Ridge, NJ 07438. It has a bit of a hidden-gem quality to it, so first-timers should look for the address directly rather than expecting a big flashy sign.
Yes. The Daily Planet is active on Facebook. You can find them at facebook.com/dailyplanetnj for updates on events, specials, and hours.
First-timers are welcome and have consistently rated their experiences highly. The atmosphere is casual and approachable. Multiple reviewers noted it was their first visit and left impressed enough to want to come back.
It's a neighborhood bar with food, games, and weekend nights that run late. Not a sports bar, not a nightclub, but something in between: a place with personality, a kitchen that delivers, and enough going on to keep a Friday or Saturday night interesting.
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