Went for the first time two weeks ago. Food was very good, waiter was excellent, was told to take…read moreour time and enjoy our night at the restaurant. Valet parking was clutch but the $16 for it was a tad steep. Will be back

We have not been here for quite some time, and when friends decided collectively to have a…read moreget-together, we were so glad we came here. The food was impeccable, and I must say, they truly do their meats extremely well. Here are some of the things we ordered. Please bear in mind that we had it family style, and the portions are humongous. - Antipasto - They truly had a sublime selection of Italian-style cured meats, which included Prosciutto di Parma, Soppressata, Mortadella, fresh Mozzarella Pearls, Red Onions, salad underneath, and balsamic glaze drizzled over the top, providing a sweet-tart contrast. It was a very nice high-end charcuterie platter. 5/5 Stars. - Fried Calamari - They lightly floured and fried it. Personally, I preferred it to be fried a bit more. 4/5 Stars. - Eggplant Rollatini - stuffed with ricotta, topped with marinara, and melted mozzarella. The eggplant was sliced thinly and was generously stuffed. 4/5 Stars. - Penne Vodka - They were in a light tomato pancetta cream sauce. I personally preferred a little spicier. 4/5 Stars. - Orrechiette pasta served with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and sausage, broccoli rabe, and basil in garlic & oil. They overcooked the sausage, but regardless, it truly was exceptional. 5/5 Stars - Shrimp scampi - It was overcooked. 3.5/5 Stars. - Boneless Roasted Chicken Cacciatore - the chicken was so tender and juicy. 5/5 Stars. - Pork Loin Giambotta - They grilled it to perfection, and it was still juicy. This dish was accompanied by mushrooms, onions, and peppers. 5/5 Stars. - Mashed red potatoes - Creamy and smooth. 5/5 Stars. The service was impeccable. They constantly came over to see if there was anything we needed. Plenty of wine and beer flowing, exchanging of dirty dishes for clean dishes, and ensuring we have everything we need.

I was on vacation and buying cigars for a friend. When I shared his preferences with the owner, he…read moreselected a few that my friend really liked. The assistance was appreciated! I'd certainly return if I'm in the area again!

I had passed by here a few months back and have been trying to stop in! A friend of mine comes here…read morefrequently so we decided to meet up. What a great little shop! John is wonderful and very knowledgeable of cigars! Extremely friendly environment as most cigar communities are. The humidor is full of everything from just a few dollars per stick to the bougie high end dollar stash! Great selection from major brands and some stuff you may not know about yet! There is a very nice lounge with ample seating, 2 HD TV's, and all the accessories you need in case you forgot something. The new art work on the wall is beautiful and ads to the vibe of the lounge. Come check it out if you are in the area !

Almonte Tobacconist is a thief…read more I was in the store to buy a special cigar for Father's Day last year. I told Nestor that my favorite brand is Padron, so he sold me a Padron Black for $45. When I smoked the cigar, it was clear to me that at some point the stick had been improperly stored. It tasted like it had previously dried out and was then rehumidified. It was awful. I have been smoking cigars, including Padrons, for more than 20 years, so I know what a previously dried out cigar tastes like, and I know what a Padron should taste like. When I raised this with Antonio he refused to do anything about it. Antonio is a thief. He does not stand by the cigars he sells.

Friendly, helpful staff, nice selection of cigars, comfortable seating! Great place for a smoke!read more

This venue is one of those places that must be visited and seen to believe how exceptional it is…read more This is a members only club that has gives you 5 star service with attention to detail in every aspect. The moment you walk in, you are greeted with a smile and the experience starts. Members get to have a private locker where you can store your own cigars and alcohol. Yes, this is a BYO place, so all you have to pay for is the food and cigars if don't bring your own. Speaking of food they have an amazing chef just for Sushi and a really nice food menu comparable to any high end steakhouse. As a member I was able to bring 3 friends with me to come and enjoy an evening. We started with Sushi/Sashimi which was exceptionally good. Afterwards we ordered lamb chops, which were some of the best I've ever had. For dinner we decided to share a Tomahawk and a chicken. As expected, the Tomahawk was huge, Flinstones style! Fred would have been proud, lol. The chicken was very different, flavorful and juicy. After dinner we went to the other room for smoking cigars. They have two rooms. One where you can eat, and another where you can eat and smoke. I guess this is done so if someone was not interested in smoking, you have access to a smoke-free room. The smoking room is beautifully decorated and has the best ambiance of any cigar club I have been to. They have a good selection of cigars you can chose from and they are kept in a great humidity condition to keep them fresh. The night we went, there was also a live Jazz singer, which definitely added to the ambiance. In closing I'll just say, that this place doesn't feel like it's in NJ. Once you enter and start to enjoy, you feel like you are sitting in a 5 star luxury venue in Dubai or Hong Kong. There is nothing that comes close to Royale on the East Coast!

5-Star Class? Yes. Decor? Yes. Food? Yes. Service? Yes, Yes Yes! How is it possible a place like…read morethis exists in the middle of New Jersey. Can't understand that the owners would build an oasis in the middle of crowded same old type of restaurants in Jersey. Not only is this a restaurant, they have a separate cigar lounge with some crazy ventilation system that sucks out all the smoke. The different rooms and parts of this club are quite spacious and offer something unique: Sushi bar, the dining room and the cigar lounge. All under one roof. After my first trial visit, I couldn't wait to become a member and now I can't wait for my locker to be custom engraved. The Royale Cappuccino with 23k edible gold flakes was enjoyed in it's full entirety while signing the paperwork for membership. Thanks for bringing this experience that you would find in some major cities around the world to the heart Jersey.

Great cigars, this place was clean and the service was great.. the blueberry infused cigar was…read more10/10..

This is actually my first ever Yelp review. I was inspired to write this after stopping into Don…read moreFrancisco's Cigars in Red Bank today to buy a bunch of cigars to give out as Christmas gifts. As I was inspecting some of the cigars I was interested in buying, I noticed that every cigar I picked up felt hard and stale...and I was having a hard time finding one that felt slightly spongy and fresh like I prefer. At that moment, the idiot store manager with glasses (I believe his name is Rick, based on other reviews I have read) says, "My man, please only squeeze the cigar you are going to buy to avoid damaging them." I let him know that I was gently squeezing them because I was trying to find one that was not hard as a rock and stale...he then told me that these are all "premium" cigars and that I shouldn't be "damaging them for the next person. " I put the cigar down and walked out. After being a regular customer for several years, I will never shop there again. It seems that not only their product quality, but also their basic customer service skills need a lot of improvement.

My boyfriend and I, tonight after dinner we popped in for a few things (as usual), and I noticed…read morethey were selling these boxes for a very inexpensive price. I used to run the humidor a long time ago as well as the members at Ashes and I have to admit a tear was brought to my eye. Reminded me of the good times, and the knowledge I gained, as well as the owner whom has now passed. I will be going back tomorrow to purchase the rest for nostalgic purposes- but I do believe SMOKE theory deserves 5 stars not only for this, but for the presentation of the store, the new current items that have been brought in, and well - taking me back to a time to remember where I started. Thank You Shama, I'll see you tomorrow.

While the store is but one of the many fine cigars shops in the area, it stocks what seems to be…read morethe largest smoking equipment selection. A great bargain jet lighter too. I love ST cause Of the owners. They let me rehumidify several Cubans I have as a gift in their humi. Not a service they provide. They helped a neighbor while I was between home humidors. God bless Smoke Theory.

This store has a great selection and their prices are the best around. Whatever type of liquor…read moreyou're looking for if they don't have it, it doesn't exist.

Without question the king of all beer and spirit stores out there. This place has everything…read more It's literally wall to wall of every type of alcoholic selection you could possibly think of. If Circus doesn't have it, I doubt anyone else will. The wine selection is equally amazing with endless varieties to choose from. You honestly can't go wrong at Circus! So make your way over here and get what you need. You won't be disappointed!

Giant selection, decent prices, loads of parking. Nice stop if you're picking up wine to bring to…read morea local byob dinner in Red Bank.

ONE STAR. I asked…read moreabout a cigar in a giant glass case I assumed he would have to open he vaguely pointed at them Mumbled something and then rings up the customer behind me instead. The glass case is not easy to open, huge heavy door that doesn't slide well. Get a new case dude. That one is shot. THEN he tells me I can't go out the door I came in. Mind you, EPICALLY torrential rainstorm, and I'm parked next to the door I entered from. "Thats the entrance only, you have to use the exit door" which is on the other side of the building. What does it matter ? My phone just alerted me, national weather service alert type rain. The guy was rude. I feel I was being treated disrespectfully because I'm a woman. The place is a dive, bad florescent lighting, hasn't been painted since the 60s and it shows. Skip this place. They're rude and bizarre.

Classic vape shop from the 201X era. Focus on good juice, mods, knowledgeable reps, not just a…read moredisposable waste factory like most other stores in the area. Good vibe in general. Hoping it doesn't change with the new mgmt

Great selection. Very nice & helpful. I'm glad I found this shop they had everything I needed…read moreincluding disposable vapes & pods for my Caliburn vape. Thank you. Will be back soon.