my girl friends and I went to maggies on a Saturday, our experience was one of the worst bar…read moreexperiences we've ever had, the bartender treated us like we were a burden for wanting drinks at 830 on a saturday. there was a gentleman there who approached us and asked us to please give maggies another chance and to come see him on st pattys day, we went and the bar was packed, however the bartender absolutely exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, our friend was embarrassed to do keroke alone so the bartender offered to do it with her, you don't find bartenders that go above any beyond like that often. now well be calling ahead and will only be going if Robert's there. He went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Also his special cocktail was absolutely delicious!

I can understand an online menu being outdated. What I cannot understand is how a restaurant can…read morehave two different paper menus, in the restaurant, with different prices for the exact same items. We were originally given the higher-priced menu. Only after I questioned the price difference did the bartender bring us another paper menu with lower prices. At that point, we literally had two different menus with two different prices sitting in front of us. That made the whole experience feel extremely untrustworthy. I hate to even wonder whether we were given a different menu because we're Asian, but honestly, the situation was uncomfortable enough that the thought crossed my mind. Customers should never be put in a position where they have to wonder something like that. We kept our order simple, didn't order any drinks, and left. Maybe there is an innocent explanation, but having two different in-house menus with different prices is simply unacceptable to me. Check the prices carefully before you order.

A wonderful community art center located at Ocean county college with a theater for performances &…read moreart galleries for paintings. Great addition to the art community, very nicely appointed Center for the arts. Four generations of my family have put on an art show together which includes painted bird carvings from my grandfather, watercolors and oil paintings from my father, pen and ink illustrations from my sister, and pen and ink illustrations from my niece. The staff at the art center is so incredibly friendly and helpful and spent hours helping us put the show together and display all of this art. It's easy to park and walk right into this art center if you are a senior citizen. There's an elevator to take you to the top floor, and the theater is a large size for performances with comfortable seating. Very impressive community arts center located at Ocean county college!

Intimate theatre on the grounds of Ocean County College in Toms River…read more Only 460 seats: 260 downstairs and 200 in balcony. So everyone has a great view. Lighting and sound system are good. They get some good shows: Joan Osborne 10/14/17, Arlo Guthrie 11/9/17, etc. Tickets are reasonably priced and parking is free and near the theatre.

Go to many events there. Loved them all. Highly recommend the Strand for great entertainment.read more

Parking is great- free! Comfortable seats - plenty of room. Easy to climb stairs to the balcony -…read morethey are half steps. A mixed drink with a great pour size, and a bottle of soda was $12 - which is cheaper than most venues considering it was a full bottle and we go to keep the cap and the mixed drink was large. We saw "The Carpenters", which I saw a while back at the Algonquin theater. I wanted to see the show again because it was so good, but this show was like listening to the B-side of a 45. I can't even tell you how disappointed I was that they didn't play many hits. She sang covers from other artists and not so popular hits. I personally found it strange the way the show began with the guy running the strand, coming on stage with a piece of paper talking, and then having us stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I have no problems saying the Pledge of Allegiance, but I just found the whole thing odd. I've never gone to any other musical event or show where they had everyone stand up and say the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the event. I also had a rude person seating us. I thought I had bought center orchestra, but it turned out that I bought center tier and when I told him I just wanted to look at my phone to verify what I had purchased because I thought my tickets were wrong. He got nasty with me and told me that's what your ticket said that's what you bought and I told him to just give me a minute so I could just look it up on my phone to verify and it wasn't like he had anything else to do or he was seating anyone else I didn't ask him to wait with me. I understood that my tickets were for the tier, but before I climb the stairs to the top, I wanted to make sure that I got the correct tickets from Will call, but instead of just letting me be, he felt the need to argue with me when there was no argument to be had, and him finally walking away, saying whatever. Other than him all the other people working there were great. This was just one experience but normally I never have any problems there.

Had a big party for Thanksgiving Feast and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Party of 19 and had…read morethe 1:00 sitting. Seated upon arrival and greeted pleasantly. All throughout service was on point and very attentive. I must say I wanted a scotch and their selection was a double bogey, lol. By choice I'm not particularly a buffet guy, but they are practical. I must say the food choices were plentiful and continuously filled. The carving station guys were fun and having a good time! Desert room was clutch and I enjoyed the ice cream bar. Would've liked a cone choice tho. Overall, I had no issues and we were taken care of the entire time. If the family decides to do it again, I'll be there. Field Goal is Good!!!

Beautiful venue for all types of occasions. The staff was really accommodating and kind at the…read moreevent I attended. The view of the hills from the banquet hall is stunning

I always have a good time when I swing by CSz and I always end up cracking up. I love the way they…read moreincorporate the crowd and call back to earlier jokes, like we're all in on an inside joke together. Admittedly, I'm not the best with calling out suggestions, but the more I go, the more I try to participate more. I hope this place catches on more and they can get more people in the audience! I really enjoy my time with them and I know others would, too!

I had such a horrible experience here…read more Oddly enough I was an audience member, so you'd think I'd have a good time. Oddly enough I was one of only maybe 5 or 6 people in the theater, and a paying spectator, so you'd think I'd be valued on some level. Oddly enough, I was all dolled up, in a cute skirt, cute hair, faux fur coat, so you'd think someone would at least take my show of respect as a signal I should be treated with the slightest kindness. Oddly enough, I clapped, I smiled, I heckled no one, Heck I even tried to participate when the MC lady tried to get "the crowd" hyped up. So you'd think someone would have thought, "geez, she paid, she's a kind spectator, she got all dressed up like it is the 1950s and I was having a night at the theater. You may think that, but you'd be wrong. During the audience participation, I said something that was, granted, kind of dumb. But it wasn't even funny dumb. It was more like, "did you hear the question, lady?" Truth be told, I did but I guess I was absent minded and gave a dumb answer. Truthfully, it made no real difference that I made an airhead comment. I'm not even a comedian but I can think of a way to make a joke about my airhead comment -- without making me feel like a fool. But that's what the MC did, and later one of the performers referenced the airhead-y comment, effectively making me a human call-back joke. I felt mortified, even though there were only 5-6 spectators in the room. I love comedy. I follow comedians. I read about their lives. I read about comedic theory. I am fascinated to learn that Keenan Ivory Wayans says there's a "math of the joke." I am equally interested in learning more about how before she was in Friends, Lisa Kudrow studied sit-com, like it was a full time job. My point is that, while I am not a performer, I do know a little about comedy. The one thing I know for sure is that in Improv, the overriding philosophy is "yes, and..." That means that, when someone says something, the improv artist must never negate anything someone else says. Instead the second actor adds to what the first person said. Knowing that "yes and" is central to Improv, I am disappointed that at this particular improv performance, both the MC (instructor) and performer literally mocked me, negating everything that I brought to their stage: a paid ticket, a good attitude, respectful attire and a willingness to participate. What I received in return was the overriding internal feeling that "I must never return here again."

I had been eager to get back to the Jenkinson's Boardwalk, a place I had not visited since I was a…read morechild. It was not quite as elaborate as I had remembered, but I suppose everything seems grander when you are a kid! The boardwalk had loads of indoor arcades, interactive outdoor games, fast food spots, rides, mini-golf courses, an aquarium, the famed and bustling Martell's Tiki Bar, and much more. I did not go on the actual beach this time, but it looked beautiful and pristine. There was also a huge volleyball space on the northern end that offered a load of courts to add some excitement to your beach afternoon. The boardwalk was not too crowded and was very well-kept. In terms of parking, there were several lots trying to charge you $30 for the day, but, if you were not planning to be there for long, I would recommend paying the meter for municipal parking ($2.50-$3.25 per hour, depending on the day). While it might not have been as long or exciting as I had remembered, the Jenkinson's Boardwalk was still a fun place to enjoy on a summer day.

Love the change in seasons! Feeling creative!…read more Have such fond memories with my family! Best Easter Egg hunt here at Jenkinson Boardwalk! This weekend! The clouds parted and the most beautiful sunrise appeared! Highly recommend! Bunny kisses! Easter eggs! And Spring wishes! To all!!

This amazing indoor climbing gym is perfect for adults and kids. My 3 year old had a wonderful…read morefirst climbing experience here. Everything was clean, felt safe, and Danny made sure that every question I had was fully answered. Thanks Danny and everyone! We will be back.

Came over spring break. It was packed and a large number of walls were closed, not really sure why?…read moreI think they didn't have enough staff to cover all of the walls and help? Climbing was still fun, even if we waited in line a couple of times. The front desk employee did say we can call ahead next time to see if they were expecting it to be busy, definitely will next time. They did have a really cool cotton candy machine that had all different designs and flavor options, my kids did get a kick out of that.

My daughter changed dance schools a few years ago to FADP and it was the best decision we made…read more From day one , she was never made to feel like the new student. She was welcomed with open arms and made to feel just like she has been there all along. She has grown so much and loves what she is doing. The staff is phenomenal! They are helpful and caring. You always are made aware of things well in advance. The instructors are amazing, caring and patient with the children. I would say if you are looking for a family friendly studio for your child to grow and learn, look no farther!!

It's a cute little place , but the business isn't well ran. . I was made to feel uncomfortable by…read morethe owner because my daughters class started 10 - 15 minutes late the first few weeks. Which was concerning because it was only a 45 minute class. . The way she spoke over me was very rude. The teacher miss Kelly was childish and passive aggressive with her comments , after I made the complaint about her classes starting late. I didn't send my daughter back the last few weeks of Tap because I just felt super awkward because of these women .. Overall it is a cute place, we just had a bad experience. . Just don't express your concerns and you will be alright.