Went there for dinner, ambiance was good , not to loud even tho they had live music, I like how in the dinning room it doesn't get over taking by the noise at the bar area. Food was great, all the 3 dishes we had were delicious, overall I think it's a bit overpriced but it's in Colts Neck so I get it. The only that was not up to par was the service, from. The seat down to the end was all slow and not organized, from confusion on what table to get us to appetizers that never came and left overs that got lost. We might come back because like I said before food was pretty good. I just hope service gets their thing together read more

Colts Neck Inn Steakhouse - 8 oz. Filet Mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Colts Neck, New Jersey

Really hit or miss with both menu and service They made a lot of cosmetic improvements over the years, but still mediocre overall. Burger was terrible and pasta dish was over done on the last visit. Service wasn't much better either. Wouldn't recommend if you can drive a bit longer for much better options. read more

Very much enjoyed the food, music and service. I was seated in the bar area on a night where they had great jazz music and I ordered the sea bass. The "bar crowd" was a little too rowdy for my taste personally, there was a fellow patron on the evening i was there that just lacked tact and was very crude, else I'd have rated my experience 5 out of 5. The manager and staff are just lovely and the live music was so nice. read more

Colts Neck Inn Steakhouse - Sea bass - Steakhouses Near Me - Colts Neck, New Jersey

This is one of the best steakhouses I've ever been to! Where the ambiance is historic charm meets modern sophistication, you'll need to have your next date night here. For appetizers, we started off with the garlic parm chicken drumettes. The chicken was so juicy and I adored the presentation. The garlic cheesy cream was the sauce of my dreams. The french onion soup came bubbling over with that cheesy pull we all love. It's a steakhouse staple! And yes -- they even serve fresh sushi! The rainbow salmon tuna roll was a sushi dream wrapped in every bite and made for a unique menu addition. Dinner stole the show -- the spicy vodka rigatoni packed bold flavor and heat, making it a great meal for those who love a comfort meal with a kick. The filet mignon was melt-in-your-mouth perfection, cooked exactly how a steak should be, with a nice helping of mashed potatoes and asparagus. And just when we thought it couldn't get better... dessert. The warm, house-made bread pudding was insanely comforting, and the rich chocolate cake? Fresh from the owner's daughter's bakery (Fancy Cakes NJ) -- a sweet family touch you won't find anywhere else. If you're looking for your next dinner spot in Colts Neck -- trust me, the Colts Neck Inn Steakhouse is worth every bite! read more

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3.5 stars would be most appropriate. Nothing glaringly wrong, but nothing popped either. Solid meal, relaxed and casual ambiance.

Last year, 2024, we had Christmas dinner at Colts Neck. 5 Star Food, Service and Ambiance. This year, Christmas dinner again. Same good service and ambience. I ordered New York strip sirloin with Bearnaise sauce. It was the toughest piece of meat I have ever tried to eat. I sawed on it with the steak knife until my hand cramped. I thought the knife was dull, but when I finally was able to dislodge a bite sized piece, I chewed until my jaw was tired but was never able to get it down to a swallowable size. The mashed potatoes and bearnaise sauce were delicious, but the steak, though cooked rare as ordered was such a tough piece of meat I was not able to eat even one bite of it. In the grades of beef ranging from Prime, Choice, Standard, Commercial, etc. the piece they gave me was in the "Utility, Cutter/Canner" grade. Nevertheless it's a lovely place with a lovely attentive staff. read more

I had high hopes based on social media reviews. I looked forward to this. Place was beautiful. We drove 45 minutes from Staten Island. It was not a-good night. Service at bar was slow, then when we sat there were no specials, then they were out of the Porterhouse steak, then out of the Ribeye. My strip was terrible. I asked for manager and no one came out. Our server was great but she cant help the terrible food. I went to the bathroom, no toilet paper. I wont be back read more

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I have been going to Colts Neck Inn for more than 20 years. I have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service. I was looking forward to enjoy it again, but I was highly disappointed by the food which was not prepared properly. It was salty past the point of normal seasoning to the point that I could not eat any portion of the plate. The octopus was so rubbery that it was hard to chew and swallow and it was tasteless. As I said the green olives in my Martini were not what olives should taste like. Even the replacements I asked for were the same and kept me from finishing the drink. When I have that many negatives, I never return. I was there with my daughter about five months ago. read more

Here's the scene: internal debate "where to go? MJ's, Osteria, Tre?" Wanted the Harvest Salad at Colts Neck Inn - it's really quite good. So I won, or did I...? Arrived at a not so crowded at all restaurant- front desk staff was nice - I said "can we go sit at the bar?" They said, "of course, go right ahead." we found a booth at the bar, and sat down shortly after a very snooty person named Dana. Stopped by to say that we weren't supposed to be sitting there however, when I told her that we said we were going to be sitting at the bar, she said this is actually the lounge? She then asked how many we were even though evidently we were three and provided us with menus. I found her completely offputting, especially considering that even the lounge was not busy. Moving on, the waitress then came up and we ordered drinks, she told us the specials, and went away and came back with the drinks and then we were ready to order them. My mother ordered the Greek salad with chicken. The waitress was like there's an up charge for the chicken... Duh, I didn't need her to tell me that. Then my husband asked for the chicken mayonnaise, but instead of the usual salad if you could substitute that for the Greek salad on top. The second used to make a dish called the Greek chicken, which was basically the chicken cutlet with the Greek salad on top. Since a Greek salad was on the menu, we didn't think that was a big issue, but apparently it was because this really freaked out the waitress and she had to go get approval to make this substitution. Then she came back and let us know that it was a $10 up charge what I thought was totally egregious. I of course, got the harvest salad. Something is just not quite right at the Colts neck Inn. The renovation, was mediocre, but the food did get better. The staffing however, is really lacking in the customer service. We were so accustomed to when JP was the manager. I have really tried to give this restaurant a second, and third chance because it's local and we literally live a half a mile from this place, but the service sucks, the management sucks and it doesn't matter how good the food is when you don't feel welcome or you're not in an environment of yes, as a person who spends three figures at this restaurant it's not somewhere I want to continue to invest. Therefore, I am putting this on my blacklist & never go back list. I will miss the harvest salad, but I will not miss the completely inept staff and management. read more

Excited to share my unforgettable experience at the newly renovated Colts Neck Inn Steakhouse--a true Colts Neck gem with a revamped vibe and a menu that wows! I sampled a variety of dishes, and every bite was better than the last. Started off strong with their Firecracker Shrimp, Clams Casino, and perfectly seasoned Garlic Parm Chicken Drumettes. The Wedge Salad was the ultimate pre-steak favorite (a must-try!). Speaking of steak, the New York Strip was cooked to perfection, but the tender Bone-In Pork Chop with whipped sweet potato might have stolen my heart. The Chicken Parmigiano and Spicy Rigatoni Vodka were rich, comforting, and absolutely delicious. Dessert was a dream with specialty cakes crafted by a local boutique bakery--decadent, creative, and the perfect sweet ending to this indulgent meal. Pair all this with a refreshing Raspberry Michi Martini or a fiery Spicy Pineapple Margarita, and you've got yourself a night to remember! Make your reservations now and let me know what you try! read more

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Went for the brunch. Not worth the price unless you eat a LOT. $60 pp, $12 mimosa, mostly breakfast food. I suppose it's that expensive for "raw bar" of clams, oysters and shrimp cocktail. I had an omelet, and a few shrimp. - so most expensive breakfast I've had.... other items: carved ham, turkey, roast beef, salmon in dill sauce, style other things, lots of breakfast items... I guess I'm just not a good candidate for buffet. Bring an appetite! ( i guess at Breakfast time i can't handle dinner foods) read more

This is not what we consider a steakhouse. Food was bad and the manager was zero help and extremely defensive as well as argumentative . We had the ribeye and it tasted old, sushi was also not fresh and acoustics are bad. Same old place just a different name but nothing has changed. read more

Overpriced and generally EH Better Steak Houses out there in the local area... Average ambience read more

Food: overcooked, very, very salty, tasteless Octopus: very, very dry, impossible to cut, NY Strip steak: tasteless, dry, left it on the plate just missing a few bites Martini olives: did not taste like olives Music: so loud, could not hear myself think even sitting as far away as possible Will NEVER go back. Have eaten there for many years and always enjoyed. After reno it was very, very bad and extremely disappointing read more

Quality of food is horrendous for the high prices! Super loud as the renovation does not absorb the sound. Food is plated poorly no sauces offered . Owner wanted us to come back with no comp no incentive. Never again waste of my money. We make better steak at home. read more

Nice renovations they have done .... I'm sure the bar scene is pretty good ... Our server was a nice kid .... if you're going there for the steaks since it says in the description STEAKHOUSE .... Don't bother .... My daughter ordered a filet mignon medium and it came out rare (almost black and blue ) and doused w some brown sauce on it which was NOT GOOD to say the least ... I ordered a $65 rib eye which was not cooked by ANYONE who knows how to cook or season steak .... I don't mind paying for good food but $233 and the meal was way below average .... read more

Time for a Colts Neck Inn update! We enjoyed a nice dinner for 3 this past Wednesday evening. Vinny was our server and he not only provided outstanding service, but he also had great suggestions for a nice family style dinner. We shared a 32 oz strip steak and caesar salad for 3. What a nice platter he made and went out of his way to make sure we had a great meal. Food was very good and since you may also find Vinny as the bartender on other days, he made sure our beverages were always full. Great evening and we will definitely be back. Always a solid dining experience and the best steak around in monmouth county! read more

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Host was very gracious and our waitress was good. When we sat down we were told appetizers and drinks were half off until 6pm for happy hour. As you can see from my receipt it's actually 40% off not 50%. Very misleading. I wanted to add chicken to my caprese grilled cheese and the waitress came back and said it was $26. It would be the most expensive sandwich on the menu (even more than steak) but that was fine. When the receipt arrived it was $10 extra not $6.00. I brought it to her attention and she took off $2.00 more so now a $28 grilled cheese with chicken. There was some activity by the bar and nice ambiance but the pricing between the happy hour discount and my added chicken makes you really wonder. Hopefully, it was an off night. read more

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The place looks amazing . We sat at the Bar . Our bartender Jean made us amazing cocktails and recommended appetizers. Which were delicious. And Dessert. Don't get me started it was amazing and what a presentation! We'll be back ! read more

Colts Neck Inn Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Colts Neck, New Jersey

What a great night with friends. The renovations are beautiful. The entertainment, Jo Wymer, was a highlight of the night. The butternut squash ravioli was scrumptious. read more

Food was excellent, service was very good. Prices are high but this is not a diner. Worst thing was the music. Had a 6 people band with the sound cranked up to stadium level. We could not talk to each other and we left without finishing our dessert and with a major migraine. The owners obviously can't decide if they want an expensive, nice steakhouse with a quiet ambiance or a super loud bar with a hard rock band. Can't have both. Obviously they do but without us and other that complained. When we spend $268 for dinner for 4 (one of us just had sushi), I don't want to have Advil for dessert. read more

Definitely not a steak house First time diner here was seated in a booth in bar with water service n empty glasses being stacked behind us. Caesar salad had more grated cheese than dressing, oysters 5 not 1/2 dozen weird. Filet mignon tough rib eye tough chewey . You want good steak go to Char, Ruth Chris, Brando's, Squires, Possilipos, Ember n Eagle, Gabriella'. Band was setting up n kept squelching through speakers making you jump. maybe a good place for music n drinks but not steak. read more

Great BAR nice vibe with terrific bartender Jean who was amazing. Do not go for the food though. The octopus was like jelly which means it was old/overcooked and flavorless. Lamb chops raw ( not medium rare) and sushi not fresh. With that said if you're going for a salad, burger and cool vibe at the bar you won't be disappointed. I was misled in that it was renovated and called a steakhouse. read more

Visited with family for the Thanksgiving dinner this year. After getting over a little confusion on whether we were ordering from the menu or the set menu, all went well. Large portions defrayed the fact that the Turkey Plate was over $30, and the food was solid and service was friendly and relatively quick/attentive. I get the feeling that stopping by for a more causal dinner would go a bit better, but we'll see. read more

Colts Neck Inn Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Colts Neck, New Jersey

Made reservations. Got seated as soon as we got there. We noticed that it was extremely loud and very difficult to talk to each other at our table. Then the band started and was even louder. The food was very good though. Porterhouse was excellent. read more

Food and service was AMAZING! A must try!! Filet and firecracker shrimp the best and burgers!! Jennifer and Cayton are the best servers. So friendly. You'll feel at home! read more

Decent local steakhouse i appreciate the new ambiance, food is 7/10 .. very good service

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Monmouth county! The ambiance the employees the food is outstanding! Originally a tavern from the 1700, the history and charm is obvious throughout the restaurant! They have a happy hour from 4:00 to 6:00 Monday through Friday which is an extra perk! And don't let me forget Diane the bartender is the best! Always pleasant and customer focused!!! read more

Been here several times since it reopened. The ambiance is ok- feels very generic and cold. The food is pretty good. Where they falter is the staff. Good lord are they unfriendly. They seem to all hate being there and they let you know it. Never a warm greeting, by anyone. If they want to make this a local spot where people want to go, train the staff to be kind. read more

Sorry for the late review. I received a new phone for Christmas so I had to redownload the app. About Three weeks ago My husband Matt and I decided to have dinner with a few friends of ours. We had previously been to the establishment prior to the renovation. I have to say thankfully we gave the restaurant another chance. We started off our evening at the bar waiting on our guests. Very busy but yet efficient. Once our friends arrived we were seated. Service was impeccable. We had not one but two fabulous servers. Monica and Brian were professional and we felt completely at ease. Highly impressed with their ability to be comical yet they took care of our every need and answered our girlfriends multiple questions since her husband has so many dietary restrictions. Food was amazing, the decor is beautiful. Our dinner was fantastic. My one and only complaint was upon leaving we visited the lavatory and witnessed a Chinese waitress chugging a cocktail down extremely quickly. It was very unprofessional and extremely unladylike. I assumed she was doing that because she had been spotted by not only us but the same barmaid, who waited on us originally when we first arrived, she even rolled her eyes at her in disgust as well. Thank goodness she was not our server. Can you imagine, there's no way she would have been able to get our order correct with the way she was drinking. I'm sure the owner is not aware of that issue and I hope this sheds some light on the staff they have. The wonderful.... and the not so wonderful. I didn't let her be the reason to take away any stars. Such a shame to see that because up until our departure we had a perfect evening. If in the future When we return for dinner, if my dream team aren't there and she happens to be my waitress I'll be sure to ask for anyone else. read more

The food was sub par. The service was slow. It was very cold in the restaurant. The menu selection was minimal.

Friday night dinner with friends at Colts Neck Inn Steak...was very enjoyable. From the reception we received upon entering and being seated, to the attentive staff and tasty, well prepared drinks and meals. We will be returning as it's not easy to find good restaurants. Oh... and then at 8:30 a band started playing which only added to our enjoyment. I suggest trying them. Be prepared to take home leftovers... they do not skimp on the portions served. Yummm read more

We were only in the area for a night so we naturally had to check out this restaurant since it was right next to our hotel. I'll start by saying make a reservation by calling them directly and do not use google to book it bc they never got ours when I did it that way. Luckily we got there early enough where they still had room for us before people started to pack in due to the band playing that night. They were a little short staffed so our poor server was being pulled every which way but we still got amazing service from her despite how busy and shot handed they were. The food was amazing. Everything we got was absolutely perfect. Also I'm not sure if this was normal or if it was due to the short staffness at the time but our time spent for the whole meal was over 2hrs. I've never experienced that going out and honestly it was very nice. Usually when going out your always being rushed out the door so the next table can be seated and we didn't get that which we very much enjoyed. We spent time talking and watching the band get set up, had time to enjoy our drinks and appetizers we ordered which everything came out in perfect timing. By the time we actually finished one thing the next was already coming out so we didn't have a table full of food just to get it on the table. We were able to enjoy everything at it's perfect temperature when they came out. The prices were reasonable for what we were getting and over all it was a really great night. We already have plans to go here again when we come back to the area next year for our anniversary. Also the ambiance of the restaurant was great. It has a nice bar area as well as a dinning area. We were sat at a booth by the bar and it was perfect. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better seat than we got. Also if Debra is still a member of the staff make sure you tip her well as she will go above and beyond for you while you're there because she sure did for us. Thank you. read more

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Stayed here for the first time. The breakfast is delicious. There is always somebody available to serve you 24 hours per day. They are located centrally to multiple businesses from food, shopping and plenty of things to do. The ambiance is relaxing and relatively quite. read more

Our waitress was delightful and super friendly - all of the staff were great! Really nice atmosphere. The steaks were good, but I felt not up to par for the price charged - included too much fat, and I've had better elsewhere. The brie was very tasty, but was served with simple table crackers, no Baguette or fruit, and again, wasn't worth the price charged. The salad was great, very fresh. Drinks were good. The live band was a great addition, and added much fun to our evening. It's nice to have live music over piped in music or a DJ, and that will bring us back again. read more

Horrible service. Our waitress was definitely coked up. Food was late one member from our party never got her food. Waitress slammed plates n cups when putting them down. I asked for a coke twice. The first time I asked for a coke she answered "no im not on coke" so I repeated myself. The 2nd time I requested a coke for my wife she answered "what are you her babysitter." It was definitely a very weird experience. I would NEVER go back here. Food not worth the price. I'm giving one star because I can't give less. read more

Everything I've had here to eat is great. Have a Happy hour. Staff is amazing. Lots of locals eat here.

Came here for Mother's Day brunch. I was greeted in the parking lot by an extremely foul smell of what appeared to be sewage. It really was a turn off prior to entering the restaurant as it made me think about what the condition of the kitchen. The smell was so foul that it followed me Inside and was hard to shrug off even as I made my way to the dining hall. There wasn't much of a selection from the buffet and the food did not appear to be fresh. They had a mix of breakfast items and lunch items. The place appeared to be outdated and could use some updating in the main area where the bar is located and also in the area where the hall is located. I tried the powdered eggs which were bland I also have the potatoes which were also lacking of any seasoning. I really tried to make my best effort to enjoy the experience, outside of the attentive waiting staff the food was just sub par. I can honestly say I couldn't pull myself together to recommend anyone to eat here unless things are updated and the food improves. read more

Primary reason for eating at the Colts Neck Inn was for a good steak. I was very disappointed in the entire meal. The Lobster Bisque was a bit watery and had no lobster meat. I ordered the Ribeye steak with Truffle Fries and Brussel Sprouts. All three items came out cold. Not lukewarm, but cold. They must have been sitting on a counter in the back for over 15 minutes. The manager did take all back to warm them up which I did appreciate. However, this is not how it should work. Fresh food is the key to any restaurant. The steak itself was not good quality. For an 18 oz steak, it was very thin and had little taste. When a steak is that thin (and re-warmed), there is no juice. The fries and Brussel Sprouts were just OK. My wife ordered the prime rib special which was also just OK. In short the quality of the meat needs to be upgraded and they need either a new Exec Chef or new recipes. There is just nothing here for me to go back for another meal. read more

Sat at bar--barmaid came with attitude. Lousy over priced food came with a long wait. That sums it up and will hopefully guide you elsewhere. Will never return. read more