Great little hole in the wall in New Brunswick! We came on a Wednesday afternoon and immediately…read moreseated ourselves by the bar. Took advantage of the days Happy Hour which was $5 pizza and $7 wine. Both were excellent! We also tried the gnocchi, which we were surprised was very good. Would love to come back here again!

A nice spot for a quick bevy and snacks before the comedy show. Small menu, so unless you hungry…read morefor flatbread, meatball Sammy, or pasta... keep moving. We both had the fig infused manhattan and it was simply delicious. Brilliant pairing of flavors. Tried three different cheeses with crackers, not in the mood for prochud. Pleasant service.

Had been meaning to update my review for Thumka Restaurant--and after hosting a milestone birthday…read morehere, I finally am. We had about 16 people for a semi-private gathering, and the setup worked perfectly. Huge thanks to Siya, who helped plan everything and made the process easy. The co-owner Sunil checked in to make sure everything was running on time, which I really appreciated. Service was on point--Tony helped us get started, and Roleen made sure everything kept flowing smoothly. Food-wise, everything delivered. The buffet was fresh and flavorful, and we added tandoori shrimp and lamb chops à la carte--both were excellent. Kudos to Chef and owner Ruby Bhalla The place has a fun, upscale NYC vibe, especially on nights with live music. Also appreciated the thoughtful birthday wishes from the team--it made the night feel even more special. Definitely a go-to spot for celebrations.

Oh so close to being a new go to for Indian food yet read on to see why it's not . . …read more Let me start by pointing out the positives - we ordered take out via their website and it worked perfectly. Food was ready ahead of the promised time, I was greeted super courteously and felt very welcome, the ambiance was very upscale and lastly the food was absolutely delicious. You may be asking why not rate them 5 stars? Well it is a matter of principle. We ordered somosas, chicken 65, tandoori shrimp koliwada appetizer and buttered chicken, and buttered naan - all in around $90. The portion size ridiculously small. The shrimp appetizer was 6 medium sized shrimp for $30 - so $5 a shrimp !!! The buttered chicken was supposed to be a dinner portion, yet came in a container the same size as the appetizers and maybe a cups worth of basmati rice if that. Bad move - thy are in Jamesburg - not Princeton - not Redbank - not NYC. Thankfully there are many other options in the area - not here to advertise them but they are easy to find. Worth a try? Yes maybe - the food will not disappoint - but you will feel taken advantage of when you see how little you are getting for your money.

Cheers! Happy Two…read moreYear Anniversary to my favorite wine bar! That is named after their beloved pet dog Baker. Seemed the place to celebrate the Fourth of July, their two year anniversary and the life of our beloved pet Benji who recently passed away on his 15th birthday! Enjoyed being surrounded by the good vibes and amazing wine and cocktails!

Baker's wine shares a space with Woodshed pizza…read more It is a wine tasting bar with a great area to sit, sip, and relax. Wine is from Alba Winery located in NJ. Tatum was friendly and helpful when asked about the wines. We tried the peach and red Sangria. Mixed wine cocktails were available as well as a variety of wines. There is parking and an outdoor area right on premises. You can have your wine and order a Neopolitan style pizza from the Woodshed. Great for parties, too. Highly recommend!

This was our second visit to this very pleasant restaurant, and it won't be our last. Our party of…read moresix including two young children was hungry after a busy day. Our order included the following: * Deep Fried Brie served with caramelized onions: $15.95 * (2) Soupe à l'oignon Gratinée - traditional onion soup: $14.95 * Jambe D'agneau Braisée - new zealand lamb shank braised in port wine reduction served over israeli couscous, carrots, mushrooms and onions: $36.95 * Steak au Poivre/au Poivre Vert - two 4 ounce medallions of filet mignon with black peppercorn rub: $39.95 * Pommes Frites (hand cut french fries) $8 This place has the casual look and feel of a Paris bistro, and I really like the vibe. You can sit at tables or the large bar, we chose the former. The service was very good, accommodating and friendly. The food was nicely executed. My lamb shank was tender and tasty. I sampled the steak and thought it was nicely cooked, loaded with flavor and also very tender. The brie was tasty, and didn't seem to heavy, which was surprising as it was deep fried. If I lived in the area, I'd be a regular here.

Went for lunch on a weekday. I haven't been to a French restaurant in a long time in part because…read moreso many have closed which seems strange to me . I take it,it's a matter of fashion. Any way I had an escargot appetizer. I love snails. I wish they had frogs legs! I had the lamb shank for the main course. My wife had the bouef Bourgogne pot pie (apologies for misspellings ; auto correct is fighting me on this one). The food was excellent. The service was good.They make good cocktails and I a sazerac , something I last had in New Orleans, a long time ago. The ambiance is pleasant and parking is easy.The prices, about what you'd expect. We had dessert and coffee. Oh the bread is very good. Highly recommended!

This is a combo review of 2 visits. As they were both FIVE STARS you'll be okay…read more Visit one: Last month I was feeling frisky ::meow:: after a work event at the courthouse and wasn't ready to go home. I literally said to myself as I drove around Somerville that I wish there was a wine or cocktail bar for...mature people like myself to chill at. So I looked up wine bars and boom - VintEdge was right down the street. I came in around 9pm, picked a comfy seat by the window, and ordered. Can you believe I had never had an espresso martini until that evening?? So my first was a pumpkin espresso martini. Well I may have had 2. And another drink. Ahem. The service was great, not fussy, and I wasn't rushed even as we approached last call. Visit 2: having heard about my great experience there alone, my cousin arranged to meet me there last week. Or so she thought. Through a series of mutual miscommunications, I was here at the crib waiting for her, while she was at the wine bar waiting for me. Once we figured that out, she got us some food to go and we ate here at home. Verdict: -excellent seating options - stools, couches, chairs -food is so so good. Tartare, truffle fries. Fig jam pizza -drinks include awesome bottles and seasonal takes on old favorites This could be my new spot.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I was pleasantly surprised by VintEdge and it ended up being one of my favorite…read moreeateries so far this year! The outside is unassuming but on the inside, it feels like a classy, upscale restaurant with a casual ambiance. On a Saturday evening, there were still several tables open inside and outside and seating at the bar. The drinks were amazing. My fave was the lychee martini. The food was also simple yet delicious. Can't wait to come back and try more of their menu. The staff were busy but still polite and attentive.

Service and food is always fabulous…read more High tops are perfect for up to 4 Drinks, small plate and that beet salad is great

This was a disappointing and embarrassing dinner. We took out-of-town family here for a graduation…read moredinner and it was bad all around. Service: everything took very long. Our waitress was great but she was working the entire side of the restaurant where we were sitting. This was especially pronounced because one of my guests couldn't leave late. Food: subpar. We were here a few times a few years ago and I remember it being much better. The wings were good, especially the sauce. The sticky ribs were too salty and the ribs, while tender, tasted dry and overcooked. The pastas we ordered were overcooked and soft. The beef bulgolgi wasn't great. It was ok. Overall, a disappointment. Price is high for quality of food. Ambience: I remember this place being more lively and full. This time, on a Friday night, at dinner time, it was half empty. Other: trauma alert- read at your own risk. Once read, it cannot be unread!! When my daughter opened her napkin with the utensils, a spider jumped out at her and she was screaming! It took a while to get another set of napkins and utensils but when we finally did, I had to open the napkin for her because she was afraid to open it....

I've recently been mesmerized by sister property Mezcal, and haven't been back to 618 in some time…read more Last night we were in the area and decided to swing by for a cocktail and appetizers. Very cool that Venue 618 was the only NJ restaurant to make the recent Yelp Top 100 restaurants in the US. Sitting at the bar, we were served by Zoey, Steve, and Mike. They've re-done their cocktail menu to include beautiful color illustrations. I enjoyed "One in a Melon," a well-balanced whiskey cocktail with Frank August small batch bourbon, melon, poblano pepper, Aperol, and lime. This was followed by a tasty whiskey sour. My wife ordered a Lemon Drop martini, followed by a decadent chocolate-pistachio dessert martini. All of the cocktails were well-balanced and delicious. On the food side, I munched on a baked macaroni & cheese with chorizo. It was perfect! The Death of Hospitality brand thrives on personalization and unexpected surprises. Mixologist Steve, realizing that I'm a whiskey afficionado, surprised me with a small pour of Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel bourbon. This is a difficult bottle to find in New Jersey. Rock Hill Farms was incredible, with a super long finish. Thanks for the memories 618!

After dining many times at 618, I hosted my wife's retirement dinner there last night. We had the…read moreprivate oak room with our own bartender to make sure there was no wait for drinks. The food was amazing. The filet mignon, halibut, and chicken Milanese all drew rave reviews from my guests. What made the night even more enjoyable was the outstanding service by June, Ro and Beverly. I got more compliments on the service than on the food. These ladies never stopped moving and made each guest feel like they were the only ones in the room at times. From the first minute guests entered until they were thanked by the ladies on their way out the door, these three ladies showed why they are an asset to your restaurant. If every party at 618 goes like this one, I will be hosting more celebrations there. Everything was 5 stars!

Amazing time at Iron Plow tonight. Last minute decision to go and there was a Dave Matthews tribute…read moreband. So good. Great music. Great wine. Great service by Angela and Meg.

I came to iron plow midday on a Saturday. It was not busy at all. My group placed our orders and…read moresat under the gazebo. We got 2 wine flights, a pitcher of sangria and one bottle of sauvignon blanc. In total it came out to be $109. We were advised that there weren't really any wines they considered sweet, just sangria that they considered semi sweet. The sangria was okay, I will admit I've had better elsewhere. The sauvignon blanc was pretty decent though. The view of this place was amazing. Aside from the gorgeous scenery, there was not any wine that stuck out to me in particular.

Seafood is always fried fresh right in front of you. Service is good. Drinks heavy pour. :)read more

This place is terrific. Excellent food and cold beer. Very pleasant staff and very reasonably…read morepriced for Monmouth County Jersey Shore. We've been a number of times and it's been consistently excellent. One note: you can use cards but you can't tip on a card so bring some cash. They do have an ATM if you forget. Overall rating is excellent!!

We attended a family birthday dinner that was held at this restaurant. They were so accommodating…read moreand set up tables to host our party of 16. We ordered and ate our meals family style: *Appetizers:* - shrimp ceviche - ⁠tostones con guacamole - Jaleal Familiar *Main Dishes:* Seafood - trio Marino - Arroz c/ Mariscos Meat - ⁠Lomo Saltado - ⁠arroz Chaufa chicken - ⁠Tallarin Verde Con Milanese de Pollo Sides: - baked yuca - ⁠Ensalada Fresca The restaurant is small and unassuming - but look at the pictures of the food! I was really impressed with the food presentation - check out some of the pictures to see the care and effort you'd expect from a high end fancy restaurant. Everything was delicious ; the ceviche was fresh. We had 3 small children in our group, and the casual atmosphere was conducive to allow them to run around just as though they were home. The staff were all attentive and friendly. Definitely give them a try!

Hanging out in downtown Freehold is definitely a fun thing to do, however when it comes to food…read moreoptions there is no shortage which makes the selection process a lot harder. Selecting this restaurant came down to almost the flip of a coin, but the decision was definitely worth it. The taste of the food was incredible. The freshness was expectacular, the balance of flavors was on point and the service was great. Staff was super friendly, and my table always had everything it needed (and more). The highlight for me was the ceviche. It was really smooth and had no acidity which was surprising considering the lemon flavor was definitely felt. If you are into Peruvian food this place is definitely worth a try.