After driving past this establishment for years, I finally had a chance to go and was very…read moredisappointed. Servers had no personality, no drive, no life. Place looked like it needs an update, especially the chairs, and it was ridiculously LOUD inside. We were so uncomfortable, couldn't carry on a conversation and left quickly after we received our food. Food was good but we had to put our own fajitas together??? When I dine out, I want the food ready to eat.

I don't get the low ratings. The food is VERY good, it's a great atmosphere and the service was…read morefriendly and attentive. The only downside is the New York Giants flag needs to be flipped upright. Other than that, can't wait to come back. The Sizzling Steak Sandwich was great, the bar pizza was excellent, and the wings were very good. Well done.

To the outside, this might look like just another bar. But to regulars and newbies, this is…read moreactually a hidden gem in Spring Lake Heights! They do have excellent bar food such as flatbreads, wings, and large pretzels, but we were impressed with their stuffed shrimp entree, drunken clams, and more. We heard the short rib sliders were a favorite, so the staff listened to their patrons and created a whole short rib burger to be added to the menu. I really like when a restaurant deeply takes into consideration the needs and wants of their patrons! It says a lot about how they operate the business. Please end your meal with the chocolate chip cookie skillet, it was so chocolatey, soft and decadent. It's a must. The service was phenomenal and very prompt. We also liked the many tvs and different seating options there, as well as the cozy intimate bar atmosphere. Definitely hope to come back soon next time I'm in the area!

The food was delicious! I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap with ranch, and it was done well. The…read moreservice was great, our server was very kind and the food came out quickly. When they have live music, it does get quite loud so be aware of you have sensitive ears or wanted to do a lot of talking! Though I think other live music is only on certain days.

TLDR: Gorgeous space, great service and good (but not incredible) food…read more My mom and I went to Olea for dinner over Labor Day weekend. We had a nice meal and it does feel like a special occasion restaurant though the bar was crowded and more casual. Drinks: She had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and I had a filthy vodka martini with blue cheese olives. My martini was absolutely perfect and ice cold. Starters: I had the Dressed Oysters which were very interesting and absolutely tasted like a bloody mary. My mom had the burrata salad which was large with 3 balls of burrata. It came out with sharing tongs but we didn't plan to share (though I did sneak a few bites). Entrees: We were in the mood for pasta. My mom had Chitarra, which had a little more a kick than she would have liked but was good. I had the Limone and our server warned me that it was VERY lemony but it wasn't crazy to me at all (though I do love lemon). I was picturing something a little more silky and less oily but it was tasty. You can tell the pasta is freshly made because it has that great chewy texture. We didn't go for dessert but did have decaf cappuccinos which were the perfect way to end the meal. The service was great. We had a very personable server (his brother is one of the bartenders) and there was plenty of staff for refilling water, cleaning plates, and assisting with anything very quickly. I'd love to go back and try some other dishes, it's a great spot.

Food was good , not great, service was just ok.apps and sides were good.brussels , crab cake ,…read morepotatoes. The pork chop was very good but the steak we ordered was not cooked properly and came out cold.It was rare like I ordered but the problem was that fat on the side was raw , still white,,I love to eat the fat with the meat but not cold and raw and when fat is raw its hard to chew or cut.That steak needs to be turned on its side to render the fat.To make matters worse we ordered a sauce with the steak that we asked twice for and when it did come out that was cold as well. The deserts we ordered,chorros and bread pudding, would have been great if not for the salt they put on both.if you are gonna put salt on something you should put it in the description,i know this is popular but im no fan of salt on desserts.,ruined it for me

Part One: Sunday This review is for two different visits…read morethis past week. One was for this past Sunday. We had Randi as our server and as first time visitors to this Sea Girt location, she helped us get acquainted with the menu and the restaurant as a whole. We were scouting it out for the following day to watch the Knicks Finals game. The restaurant is loaded with screens! They have larger screens on the wall and smaller ones all next to each other above the bar. And they pipe in the game sound once the game starts! So all boxes were checked off for us. We also had a delicious lunch. I had the Apple Salad with grilled chicken. It was fresh as could be, huge and so delicious. One of the best salads I have had in a long time. My husband was just as happy with his Caesar Salad and hamburger patty. He raved about the hamburger meat and we both ate every morsel of our meal. A great location as we just had left the beach and were starving! Randi's service was top notch and she is super nice and friendly. Matt, the Manager also stopped by to check on us and make sure everything was OK, which was great to see. Part Two: Monday The next day, we watched game 3 of the NBA Finals at Tommy's. Now we're already starting to become regulars! We had Julian as our server. Another great Tommy's employee! Turns out he went to high school with our son! Small world. It was our first time watching a game at the restaurant. We had a huge booth and plenty of room. It was drink special night on Monday, so we got 1/2 price specialty cocktails, which was nice. We ordered bar food this time - - wings, brussel sprouts, Caesar salad and margarita pizza, all of which were very good. Very impressed with the wings, that are baked and come with onions and peppers on top. Julian kept our glasses and bellies filled and, even though the Knicks lost, we had an amazing time at Tommy's for the game. Thank you Randi, Julian & Matt for a great week at Tommy's. We will be back soon.

There new menu is out, Turkey gobbler is freakin awesome…read moremarshmallow sauce is deeeliocous!!!!!!

Dined here last week for my mother in laws 75th bday. The restaurant is located in a very quaint…read moreand cute Victorian hotel. Service and food were excellent. For apps we enjoyed the NJ tomatoes salad, bread course and fried calamari. My kids enjoyed their filet mignon. I indulged on the delicious soft shell crabs. My wife loved her scallops. Lastly my mother in law loved her lobster dish which is their signature entree.

We had a family dinner at Whispers in Spring Lake. They had a private room for our group. The…read moreservice was attentive! I ordered the lobster crepe appetizer, which was so rich and delicious. For my main, I had the strip steak served with mashed potatoes. Everything was great! The steak was perfectly medium rare. My husband had the tuna special, which he really enjoyed. The restaurant let's you BYOB, just an FYI. And they let us bring in an ice cream cake for a birthday. They cut up and served the cake to each guest, too. Great service!

everything was insanely delicious!!!!!! Drinks were great, atmosphere was beautiful!!!! Would 1000%…read morerecommend, i live in philadelphia but for sure ill visit back soon! One little thing tho, our server was kind of hard to reach towards the end when it got busier :( all good tho! Things happen :)

La Sierra is right on Main Street in Belmar so enjoy the off season because they said they're…read morepacked in the summer. Authentic decor and food options and nothing disappoints. You start off with 2 sauces for dipping the complimentary tortilla chips. Not like Tostitos, but thick and crispy! So yummy! Watch out because the sauces have a kick. I ordered a horchata which is great with lots of cinnamon. There's so many drink options from frozen to on the rocks. Full bar is available. Now for the food... I ordered flauntas con pollo and they were perfectly fried, topped with cheese & crema. The best I ever had. My husband got a huge burrito so overstuffed that it's 2 meals. The dinners are plated with guacamole and pico de gallo. The guacamole is so delicious and feels homemade. The pico was bland and lacking something but we'll let that slide. Overall, 10/10 for ambiance, service, portion size, food taste & quality.

Three friends and a lovely day at the beach. We went for dinner before heading back up north and…read moredecided to try someplace we've never been. Plenty of spots in the parking lot and easy to pay for 2 hours on the app - signs don't say what time the "meters" go off, but with 2 restaurants sharing the lot, we figured you probably have to pay until at least 8 pm, and we were early (5:30 ish). Got seated quickly, in a booth near a wide opening out to the beautiful patio on the water. Rather warm in the restaurant and there were overhead fans that weren't rotating, but it wasn't uncomfortable. We'd have had to wait a bit for an outdoor table, and anyway it was a hot humid day and night so indoors suited us just fine. One friend had the lobster bisque, served with a good chunk of a bread that looked tasty (she's not a bread lover but she enjoyed it so it must have been delicious) and she really liked the soup. Then she added another appetizer, spicy garlic shrimp. Generous portion of 6 shrimp. My other friend had the crabcake & shrimp plate, which came with a side salad that our waitress was savvy enough to bring first when our other friend was enjoying her soup. Some crumbled feta on the side salads, a nice touch. When she ordered, my friend asked if the crabcake had a lot of breading and our server assured her that it doesn't; that turned out to be accurate! I also got that side salad with the Ahi tuna bowl I ordered. This was a bowl of dry, bland white rice (might have been jasmine rice but not strong flavor). On one side atop the rice was a good portion of seaweed salad, which I love. Piled sort-of artistically on the other side of the rice mound were several small slices (6? 7?) of perfectly "black and blue" tuna crusted with both black and white sesame seeds. The fish and salad were delicious but not terribly filling. I ate most of the rice. I noticed that there was a marinade at the bottom and began to mix the rice with the marinade that was tasty. They do add 2.5% for credit cards, but that's fair enough these days. Entrées are on the pricey side, I thought ($39. for the crab/shrimp dish, 32 for my tuna, 12 for the lobster bisque), but there aren't any bargains dining out these days. We had no complaints, other than my somewhat dry rice. I'd like to give it 3 1/2 stars but will err on the generous side. We'll probably return next year on our beach day!

Well, I returned with my friend after we had a less than stellar visit previously…read more I think maybe don't have too many high expectations for the food and just come for beers and the view. We ordered the Margherita pizza. It was just okay, not bad but also just not delicious. Sauce was a little bland, like it was missing garlic or seasoning. The mussels were good however we had asked if they could be prepared without the chilies. We were told yes by our server (who was a dear really, she was great I don't really blame her for anything) that they could leave out the chilies. Well we ordered them and there was definitely chilies! My friend could not eat them at all. I like spicy and even my eyes were watering. I just question getting bread rolls served with the mussels when the usual service is sliced toasted bread. So, as I said, I think just temper your expectations. This place does have the beautiful view going for it.

First time at Town Grill and it was good, the food was good and the service was great, we weren't a…read morefans of the home fries not because it was bad, we just prefer thin slice potato home fries also the French toast was pretty bland and to thick, other than that everything else was good, our server Megan was very attentive and super nice, though the food was good we will be back mainly because of the service.

The food was fresh and delicious! Prices were quite reasonable and the employees were friendly…read moreand welcoming! Very casual and warm ambiance and a wide assortment of menu items for every palette. I definitely highly recommend this restaurant!

We felt welcome the moment we walked in. The ambience is sunny and the food was terrific. The…read moreHuevos Rancheros was spectacular.

We went to Marigold for brunch and called ahead to reserve a table for 6. The cafe is really nice,…read moreand they have a dessert case at the front that looks amazing. The ambiance is bright and colorful. The restaurant was busy! But they seated us right away. We were pleased with the service. I really enjoyed my eggplant flatbread sandwich. My hubs had a tasty chick bahn mi and a seafood pancake. My in-laws loved their grilled romaine salads. I think everyone was very pleased with their food! I would recommend trying out this cafe.