The Proving Ground

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Lisa Groat
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2020-10-25 05:48

Love the new design of the place! Very chic and ap...

Love the new design of the place! Very chic and appealing. We got the fried cauliflower app and got the hot sauce on the side (as suggrested by our server) so it came out hot and crispy. Very beautiful presentation served on a board with sliced celery and little piles of blue cheese. I highly reccom...

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Carol Ann Cudzil
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2020-10-19 22:31

Jay was our server tonight and he was very attenti...

Jay was our server tonight and he was very attentive and personable. He made a couple of suggestions for apps, entree and dessert and we were not disappointed. There was a music duo who played guitar and same Cat Steven songs and Kenny Chesney too. The whole evening was enjoyable. We love the Provin...

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Jacob Case
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2020-10-18 13:26

My friend and I Had the steamers and Buffalo cauli...

My friend and I Had the steamers and Buffalo cauliflower (cauliflower not pictured, ate to fast lol) for appetizers. Next was the Brew burger and the scallop entree. Everything came out great! The server Mike was friendly and attentive. Definitely coming back.

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Christina Roy Seigel
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2020-10-17 10:22

Great meal! We probably wouldn't bring the kids, b...

Great meal! We probably wouldn't bring the kids, but it sounded like there was a family dining. Our food was great, from appetizers to entrees. It was raining but I could see lower Manhattan and the Verrazzanno plus Sandy Hook. I much enjoyed my $6 house wine, probably almost as much as an $11 Josh,...

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Vincent Scire
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2020-10-15 04:06

Terrible experience. Bartender did not appear to b...

Terrible experience. Bartender did not appear to be too thrilled working afternoon shift. Worst Mojito every...rum and sour mix...really! On top of that, had to listen to bartender and customer colorful conversations complaining of the industry and local establishments. No chance to ask me if I nee...

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Diva Diva
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2020-10-09 04:02

My first time here and it was amazing!

My first time here and it was amazing!
high five to the super friendly staff and the food was beyond great. love the fact that you can eat + you get a great view of NYC &
Sandy Hook. definitely not a bad sit in the house. make sure you check them out and ask for the lovely waitress Tara.
thank yo...

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Judith Pane
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2020-10-08 03:57

The renovations are beautiful and still a breathta...

The renovations are beautiful and still a breathtaking atmosphere. However, I ordered a glass of wine and it was served to me in a dirty cracked glass. Next our app came out, the clams were awesome but again dirty plate. Will not be returning. If I'm being served dirty glasses and plates it makes me...

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Olivia Jordan
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2020-09-27 15:19

An amazing view with okay food and awful service...

An amazing view with okay food and awful service. They set up the table as soon as we arrived which was exactly at the time of our reservation. They were not busy in the slightest might I add. The appetizers were good but our entrees took an hour to be served. The chicken Parm was extremely dry an...

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Amanda Haley
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2020-09-26 00:34

It was good but not great. I really wanted to live...

It was good but not great. I really wanted to live this place because the location is fantastic and who doesn't love brunch but it was a bit underwhelming. We made a reservation thinking Sunday brunch at 11 it would be packed. Wrong. It was dead. The food was good but not to die for. The Bloody Ma...

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Eric Lemon
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2020-09-22 11:18

Nice restaurant on the water. Busy on Sunday with ...

Nice restaurant on the water. Busy on Sunday with football, private party and the Twin Light Ride. Inside was the fastest choice for seating. Great deals for beer and food on Sunday. Very clean and modern. Plenty of TVs inside upstairs. Food was good and warm. Pay attention to salads on kids plate. ...

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Karen Garrity
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2020-09-18 21:24

Proving Ground never disappoints. From the beautif...

Proving Ground never disappoints. From the beautiful view of the river and Sandy Hook, to the amazing lunch or dinner you order its always what's expected. The service is attentive and aims to please. Coming by boat, no problem, Scott will help you tie up.
Relax and enjoy.

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Deviant Angel
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2020-09-13 16:42

If your looking for a nice night out with live mus...

If your looking for a nice night out with live music and good food and a fantastic view, The Proving Ground is it! They have indoor seating and outdoor seating, there is an outdoor bar, and heck theres boat parking if you travel by boat. Entrees are a little.lricey and menu is limited, but the food ...

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danielle m
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2020-09-11 16:56

Would go again!

Would go again!

We sat outside and a cover band was playing. Surprisingly, it was not too loud that we couldn't have a conversation.

Food was good as well as the service. We had a drink at the bar first and the bartenders were great too. The view is the best part though.

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Ken S
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2020-09-03 18:23

Food was excellent.. We tried buffalo cauliflower,...

Food was excellent.. We tried buffalo cauliflower, Mediterranean platter, 2 different types of oysters on starter menu, Lobster bisque (lots of lobster chunks), and some salads.. Bartenders made a real good old fashioned as well. Nice selection of bourbons and whiskeys. Everything was terrific. V...

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J Priddy
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2020-09-03 08:30

My fiance are from out of town and here for work a...

My fiance are from out of town and here for work and we have had nothing but garbage food. Coming here was such a pleasant surprise. The food was outstanding. Drinks were good. Atmosphere was lovely. Service was good but our waitress could have stopped by our table a couple more times.
In the end, ...

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Walter Miklewicz
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2020-09-01 13:24

We were there on Sept 12 in the evening with anoth...

We were there on Sept 12 in the evening with another couple in which the hostess seating very quickly to for a seating outside. However it was chilly & very windy. They went into action again and move us inside..what a great effort on there part..food was excellent just as well..would definitely rec...

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Trekwolf164
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2020-08-22 20:27

Very professional

Very professional
Handling the covid situation
Courteous and professional staff
I highly recommend it

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Jennifer Andreottola
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2020-08-17 16:32

Fantastic meal!! We've been meaning to give PG a t...

Fantastic meal!! We've been meaning to give PG a try. The restaurant we planned on eating at was only open for take out, so we decided it was a signal. PG didn't disappoint. Excellent food, service and all social distancing and proper practices in place. Beautiful views comfortable! comfortable ex...

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Ken Himsel
Reviews 1
2020-08-17 16:05

Great atmosphere.

Great atmosphere.
Specialty cocktails Rock!
Sat at the bar on Father's Day and had the Mediterranean sampler and the Maji Tacos . Both were really Goooooood.
Will be back for sure.

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Robert Hrdalo
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2020-08-14 02:43

Excellent spot for drinks and dinner.

Excellent spot for drinks and dinner.
Has dock and dine, beautiful patio and upstairs bar is immaculate serving a great assortment of wines, liquors and beers on tap.
My go to spot on the shore!

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Bill Godshalk
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2020-08-13 21:10

Happening vibe and atmosphere.

Happening vibe and atmosphere.
Some overpriced entrees but drinks were well made and abundant.
Chrissy now tends here upstairs and down....find her and enjoy the pleasant conversation and great drinks.

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sean winther
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2020-08-06 16:45

Have been to the new proving grounds several times...

Have been to the new proving grounds several times the summer. The renovations are top notch. Location is perfect. They almost always have live music. Food was good I wouldn't say great. They seem to be in a dispute with their next door neighbor which makes going there very difficult because you can...

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Dawn Abbey
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2020-08-03 06:10

We were seated right away, even though it was pret...

We were seated right away, even though it was pretty crowded. Place has a great vibe. Our waitress, Kate, was excellent. The band was grest. Our food was very good. A manager stopped over to check on us. Overall a great experience and we'll definitely return amd recommend.

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Ronald Gebhardt
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2020-07-23 20:55

Servers were very polite. I orderd the ribs, they...

Servers were very polite. I orderd the ribs, they must have boiled them. They had no flavor other than the half bottle of BBQ sauce that was poured on them just before they were served. I will give them another chance, but won't order ribs again.

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Goldie Brown
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2020-07-17 05:50

Don t get me wrong, the food was great. However, a...

Don t get me wrong, the food was great. However, at the end of the night when recieving my bill to pay, I gave forth my card and when handing it back they dropped it through the slit of the dock and it fell right into the bay. Not a big deal I thought, a careless mistake of course but I was not mad ...

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Lucas.V
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2020-07-14 20:07

When we arrived, my family and I though we were go...

When we arrived, my family and I though we were going to eat lunch (at 1pm). But apparently, this restaurant has brunch until 2 pm. We were expecting a meal and got brunch instead. We thought about leaving but we wanted to give the restaurant a shot. A suggestion I might give to this restaurant is t...

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