Chef Brian catered a very special dinner for my family. From start to finish he was amazing. He…read moreworked with me on the meal selections and helped plan out a menu. He came to our house and setup everything and made one of the best meals I've ever had. He even cleaned up afterwards and was so kind. If you are looking for someone to hire, this is your man.

Brian is hands down the BEST there is. He is responsive, quick to come up with a menu and assist…read morewhen and where you need it. I had a last minute catering order and he saved my tush when my other caterer backed out/ghosted me! Brian is now my go to in the area! Food was great, everyone was happy and full! Thank you Chef Brian!

Jacques Caterers did an exceptional job catering my son's backyard engagement party. My son chose…read moreto go with the International Buffet for the occasion. There were numerous choices of entrees which included gluten free items for an aunt who has Celiac. They were prompt and polite and set up the food quickly and expertly. The food was delicious, fresh, and plentiful; more than enough food to feed the amount of guests contracted for. Not being from Jersey ourselves, we were concerned about the quality and quantity that would be provided. I remembered Jacques from when they were located in Brooklyn (many years ago) and recalled that they were well liked in my old Bensonhurst neighborhood: known for their delicious food. Based on the reviews, we decided to put our faith in them. We couldn't have been in better hands! Everyone was pleased with the taste and quality. As an Italian, food is very important at any celebration. Our experience was stress-free and everyone we dealt with at Jacques was professional and responsive. I would not hesitate to order from them in the future and in fact they will be the only caterers we use from now on!

Jacques Caterers is truly exceptional. They catered my daughter's wedding shower at 3BR Distillery,…read moreand everything was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. They were referred to us by the venue, and now I understand why--they arrived fully prepared, set everything up seamlessly, and handled every detail with complete professionalism. The food was incredible--beautifully presented, delicious, and talked about all day long. I've used Jacques several times over the years for events in my home, and about 35 years ago they even catered my own engagement party! Their quality and consistency have remained unmatched. Many of my guests were so impressed that they ended up hiring Jacques for their own parties. I highly recommend Jacques Caterers. Their service, reliability, and outstanding food make every event memorable. A true gem in the catering world!

My daughter had her wedding at the Gramercy at Lakeside Manor in Hazlet last weekend. I'm still…read moreboth smiling and crying over how beautiful and fun it was thanks to the Grammacy Everything from start to finish was perfect! ! The staff guided us through every step from the ceremony to the cocktail hour through the dinner.I have yet to see such an amazing cocktail hour and Venetian hour. The food and alcohol was top shelf ! Thank you to the entire staff for making my daughter's wedding day simply AMAZING Suzy's Mom

I was here for a wedding. That whole experience aside has been completely fucking trumped by what…read morehappened afterwards: The maitre'd Syed R, registered himself a little Yelp account and got in touch with me Monday September 12, 2011 and had the following to say: "We are in the process of contacting yelp in regard to this blatant lie of a you have written...the bride and the parents and the rest of 190 people enjoyed except for yourself .....this is what your cousin wrote....and we have sent a copy to Yelp and our attorney..... " So first impression: Lakeside Manor does not seem to be a fan of free speech based on that e-mail. The subjective experience and opinions of someone there (note my Yelp checkin) apparently are not worth politely responding to, as they try to address their customer service issues to provide a better experience to the family wedding party, rather they would like the review removed as if it never happened and to threaten a lawsuit in an attempt to dial back free speech and have a chilling effect on public participation when you are less than pleased with a local business because every time you don't give a five star review, you might get sued. This is a fucking disgusting and morally reprehensible attempt to toll the freedoms we all take for granted. - but good thing the law is on my side, since you do not need to look hard to find a quote from Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman that no Yelp user has ever been successfully sued for their reviews. Good thing I forwarded a copy of that e-mail to my fucking attorney - wait, I am a fucking attorney. So when you use LAKESIDE MANOR that is the kind of charming customer service you receive. Oh and on top of the Yelp message, everyone in your family is going to get an angry phone call from Syed R too, if you give anything less than five stars. Because you know, one Yelp review from someone states away is *that* big of a deal it is worth bothering everyone in my extended family. Apparently I am the only one who thinks the entire situation is a little fucking stupid, very fucking ridiculous, and even more fucking childish. One star for your piss-poor customer service and interfering in my family's life Syed R - you have wasted my time and my family's time.

Found the truck at the Sandbox beach in Highlands NJ. Staff was awesome and recommended the Alabama…read moreBrisket sandwich with coleslaw on top. The sandwich was top tier. Anyone recommending coleslaw on top knows where they're doing.

An absolute excellent choice was made while I was visiting the Sandbox, and there was the usual…read moreseveral food trucks to choose from outside of the beach venue. Service is customary fast food truck vibes, which is always quick and easy. The pork was juicy, the cheese was melty, and it was an automatic favorite. Fries were crunchy, I normally like mine a little soft, but I know that's a select few. I hope to see them outside again when I stop at the year round beach spot. If you happen to see this truck, I would certainly recommend stopping by and trying some of their goodies.

DO NOT USE. Joyce…read morewas disjointed from the moment we booked. We booked a venue which she controls (colts neck, NJ) and told her we wanted her to cater. 2 weeks prior to the date we contacted her asking when she needed to know the catering details and she told us she wasn't catering. We have text messages proving that we told her she was, and that she agreed previously. After scrambling to find catering, she was extremely difficult with the whole venue. We were charged for linens, half of which had holes burned in to them or were extremely dirty - we asked for new ones or discounted (10 dollars per linen) and were told no. On the day of, the soda dispensers (the only thing that comes with the venue other than the space itself) were quite literally ALL out of syrup. It took an hour into the party for there to be any sodas, and by the time we got it running the guests complained about the sulfur smell/taste and I had to get soda delivered anyway. Throughout the whole process Joyce was extremely rude, forgetful, and short. I never write reviews...but this was such a horrendous experience that I feel I need to. Never book this company, ever.

We ordered (and loved) one of Joyce's "Pot to Plate" seafood pots for a dinner serving four…read more Delicious and unique experience. Everyone loved it. Joyce loving and expertly placed clams, shrimp (enormous!) , corn on the cob, sausage, potatoes, celery, in a large steamer pot, along with bread on the side. Plenty of food! She is an incredible chef. The ingredients she purchases are all of the highest quality as she has been in business for decades delighting parties of all sizes as evidenced by fabulous reviews. All you have to do is speak with Joyce and you know you are dealing with someone who cares about you, your guests, your event and overall experience. THANK YOU JOYCE!!!!

This place is a hidden gem!! Everything was excellent if you like Italian food. I will be back!!!read more

Finally tried Lubrano's, had heard good things from friends. Decided to just go the take out route…read moreso no comments on dish presentation. We ordered the Pasta Al Forno as an appetizer & Chicken Scarpariello for the main dish. Was quoted 35-40 min when I called it in, arrived ~30 min, paid & food came out near the 40 min quote. The pasta - for us the cheese on top was perhaps over toasted as it was on the dry side. Flavor was fine otherwise. Not sure I'd order this for a main dish without added protein though. The Chicken Scarp - excellent. The chicken & potatoes were very tender. The mild sausage makes this dish come together, it adds a level of savoriness to complement the balsamic sweetness in the sauce. I also like the long angled slices of sausage nicely seared on each side, it was not expected vs other versions that I've had. Meal also came with bread to soak up that chicken sauce. Also noting the place seemed packed, only 2 spots on their lot were open plus it sounded busy inside. Will try it next time onsite with one of my many fine bottles of wine. :)

When I host a lunch on the Jersey Shore, the first place I think of is Joe Leone's. I get a great…read moresub sandwich made with excellent homemade bread with meat and vegetarian options. We ordered a 3 ft Italian and a 3 ft half Turkey-Swiss and half roasted vegetables and mozzarella for the vegetarians. Everyone in the group loved all 3 sandwiches, especially the homemade mozzarella. We also enjoyed a salad and Italian potato salad. The Italian potato salad was also a favorite. I can't wait to order next time I'm back at the Jersey Shore!! The sandwich boards were a $15 deposit each, but an easy drop off back to the shop.

From the owner: Joe Leone's Catering enjoys a proud tradition of award-winning, off-premise, a la carte style…read moreCatering Services within the social and corporate markets of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Planning services include menu selection, item descriptions/explanations, portioning recommendations, item customization and referrals for rental and staffing services. Let us put our years of experience to work for you. Exceptional food deserves exceptional personalized service & planning. Please allow our knowledgeable representatives the opportunity to assist you. Reach out to our Catering Sales Office today & we would be happy to personally guide you through our catering menu. Our Team looks forward to speaking to you!

I bought some roast beef. It was clearance, but I opened it up and took a bite of it as a snack. It…read morehad turned. I'm hoping I don't get food poisoning. They have to be careful selling bad food, bad meat especially Id give zero stars if I could. The lines were so long and I was so disgusted. I didn't even bother going back inside to return it. Store looked OK inside, but that was disgusting and I'm grossed out.

Their prime ribeyes are delicious. Their ready to cook…read morepizza is awful. The crust is odd and as tough as shoe leather. Their coconut custard pie is very tasty. Unfortunately, the last time I bought it the bottom crust was basically raw. Their jelly donuts looked good. Unfortunately, they were undercooked and doughy so I returned them.

We just celebrated my granddaughters Baptism here. From start to finish, Dee made everything so…read morestress free. She was absolutely wonderful to work with. The food was delicious. We had a large variety of dishes to choose from and there wasn't one person that didn't enjoy their meal. The wait staff was so kind and attentive. The timing of all the courses were spot on and the portions were big. We always had our pitchers of water and soda full at the table. We all had such a wonderful time. This will be my go to place for celebrations or a night out to eat. A big Thank you to Dee and all of her staff.

The only reason I'm leaving 1 star is because when I ordered take out they automatically ADDED A…read moreTIP to my credit card. This is not only UNACCEPTABLE to me, but it should be ILLEGAL! That's STEALING, as far as I'm concerned! I do NOT "tip" on take out and it should NOT be added onto my bill WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE OR PERMISSION! I will NEVER order take out from them again.