South Amboy Elks Lodge BPOE #784 is a association or organization in South Amboy, NJ. Phone: (732) 727-7170. Average rating is 4.4 stars from 40 reviews. Website: http://www.elks.org/lodges/ContactUs.cfm?LodgeNumber=0784.
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South Amboy's Living Room Since Lodge #784

Homemade Friday dinners, a welcoming bar, and a community that treats every visitor like family in South Amboy, NJ.

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About Us

A gathering of motorcycles outside the South Amboy Elks Lodge. — South Amboy Elks Lodge BPOE #784
A gathering of motorcycles outside the South Amboy Elks Lodge.

On Washington Avenue in South Amboy, Lodge #784 has been the kind of place where you walk in a stranger and leave with a table of friends. Rated 4.4 stars by members and guests alike, the lodge earns that score the old-fashioned way: real people, real food, and a bar setup that members rave about on their first visit.

Every Friday night, the kitchen fires up and turns out homemade dinners that members look forward to all week. These aren't catered trays or frozen shortcuts. Someone's actually cooking, and the difference shows on the plate and in the crowd that fills the room.

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has been a cornerstone of American civic life since 1868, and Lodge #784 carries that tradition into every community project, scholarship, and veterans program it supports. If you've been looking for a place where the conversation is good, the cause is real, and the door is genuinely open, BPOE #784 is worth walking through.

What We Offer

Lodge #784 keeps its calendar full with events that give members a reason to show up every week. The signature Friday night dinners draw a loyal crowd, and the homemade menu changes with the seasons, so there's always something to look forward to.

Beyond the dining room, the lodge hosts community fundraisers, scholarship programs for local students, and outreach for veterans and active-duty military families. The bar is a gathering spot in its own right, well-stocked and run by people who know your name after your second visit.

Membership in Elks Lodge #784 opens the door to a national network of over 800,000 members while keeping the focus squarely on South Amboy and the surrounding Middlesex County communities. Whether you're a lifelong Elk or curious about joining for the first time, the lodge welcomes inquiries through the national Elks contact portal.

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“My hometown lodge. Everyone here is warm and friendly. They offer Friday night dinners that are homemade and always delicious!”

— Pamela Fortin

What Our Guests Say

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"My hometown lodge. Everyone here is warm and friendly. They offer Friday night dinners that are homemade and always delicious!"
— Pamela Fortin
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5 years ago
"Excellent place to meet great people, awesome atmosphere. You feel like you're at home and surrounded by family."
— Andrew Weist
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2 years ago
"This was my first time visiting this lodge. I really like their bar set up!"
— Jerred Cook
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2 years ago
"Very nice hall, their dinners are excellent, its a good night out."
— Mary Kate Vacca
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8 years ago
"We went for Polish Night dinner the food wasn't very good....been there for Lenten dinner which was very good....I was so disappointed with the Polish Night because it's a Polish town"
— Beverly Kovacs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a member to attend events at Lodge #784?

Some events are open to guests of members, while others are member-only. The best way to find out about upcoming open events is to contact the lodge directly through the Elks national contact portal or stop by during a Friday night dinner.

How do I become a member of South Amboy Elks Lodge #784?

Membership in the Elks is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God and are at least 21 years old. You can start the process by visiting the lodge or submitting an inquiry through elks.org. A current member typically sponsors new applicants.

What is the Friday night dinner like?

The Friday night dinner is a homemade, sit-down meal prepared by lodge members or volunteers. The menu rotates, and it's consistently praised in reviews for tasting like a home-cooked meal rather than a banquet-hall spread. It's one of the lodge's most popular weekly traditions.

Where is Lodge #784 located?

The lodge is at 601 Washington Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879, in Middlesex County. It's a straightforward drive from the South Amboy train station and surrounding neighborhoods.

Does the lodge support veterans programs?

Yes. The Elks have one of the largest private veterans programs in the country, and Lodge #784 participates in local outreach, care packages, and support initiatives for veterans and military families in the South Amboy area.

Can the lodge be rented for private events?

Many Elks lodges make their facilities available for private functions. Contact Lodge #784 through the Elks national contact portal to ask about availability, capacity, and any requirements for booking the space.

What is the bar situation at the lodge?

First-time visitors frequently mention the bar as a highlight. It's a social, well-run setup that serves as the informal heart of the lodge on most evenings, with a crowd that's welcoming to new faces.

The Order · Since 1868

Community. Friendship. Charity.

Every Elks lodge belongs to one of America's oldest and largest fraternal orders. Through the Elks National Foundation, the Order has given more than $481 million to college scholarships, veterans, and neighbors in need.

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Long before it was a national observance, the Order set aside June 14th to honor the flag. Patriotism has always been one of our cardinal principles, and every lodge meeting still closes the same way it has for over a century.

“To our absent members.” — the Eleven O’Clock Toast

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