After trying several times, I was able to get a lunch reservation off of the Notify list. This was…read moremy first time. I was impressed with the decor of the dining area. It had the feel of a Tuscan restaurant. The host, Oscar, is charming and attentive. After we were seated, our server, Enver, advised us to order all the food at once and he would figure out what to bring out as appetizers, and then after some time to digest, the main courses. This is what we ordered. Appetizers: Deep fried stuffed olives - very tasty Roasted peppers with ricotta - get this - amazing Meatballs with ricotta - delicious Main course: Tagliolini Al Forno - Very good but if we had to pick one thing to exclude out of all the things we ate, this would be it. Spicy Rigatoni - Not on the menu but knew about it through other reviews. It lives up to the hype. In addition to crushed red pepper there are minced hot peppers in the sauce. You can't come here and not get this. We shared everything and I recommend family style so you can taste as many things as possible. Another off menu item that people rave about is the eggplant parm but Enver said they only serve it for dinner. I will be back. PS - After our meal, we started chatting with Oscar and he pointed out that behind Anjelica's is a Squash and Swim Club. It has two indoor squash courts and indoor swimming pool that looks like something from the 19th century. Really cool and worth a look if you are there in the afternoon.

I have to Rave about my dinner and service at Angelia's tonight…read more From appetizers to deserts we're exceptional. The service from their staff was amazing. Can't wait to get back again.

I saw some mixed reviews for Teak before we went, and after reading through quite a few of them, my…read morebest guess was that most of the complaints were tied to a nightclub-type vibe on a possible rooftop bar rather than the restaurant itself. We showed up hoping to snag bar seats, but it was busy and honestly a little warm for my liking. I know, I know, after the winter we've had, I have absolutely no right to complain. Either way, we ended up in an outside room with all the windows open to the patio and it was genuinely perfect. Our server Julie was fantastic. Attentive in all the right ways, including the kind of attentive where she noticed us glancing around and came over to check on us. We weren't actually looking for anything; we were just scoping out the space. Still, I appreciated the hustle. My partner ordered a gin martini, extra dirty; I went with a prosecco. Both came out cold and fast. We ordered edamame, lotus buns, the pear and crispy goat cheese salad, and the aburi roll. The edamame were solid. Nice pop of lime, though I could have used a heavier hand with the salt. The lotus buns were a revelation. Two pillowy bao buns, each stuffed with a generous slab of slow roasted pork belly glazed in hoisin, with a pickled cucumber tucked in alongside it. I'd never had anything quite like them, and the balance was what got me: the brine and snap of the pickle cutting right through the sweetness of that glaze. Really well thought out. The aburi roll was tasty; nothing jumped out as the star moment, but everything played nicely together and it went down easy. And then there was the salad. Oh, the salad. I could eat that salad every single day of the week. Crispy fried goat cheese medallions on a salad is basically a guaranteed order for me, so that's what reeled me in initially. But once I actually started eating it, I forgot all about the goat cheese. Mixed greens, thin pear slices, halved grapes, spiced pecan halves, all dressed in a honey mustard vinaigrette that was genuinely outstanding. I've already started thinking about how to recreate it at home, which is the highest compliment I can give a salad. Teak delivered across the board. Don't let the rooftop reviews scare you off from the restaurant itself.

TEAK Restaurant & Bar presents its customers with a few surprises in Red Bank, NJ: fresh,…read morehigh-quality seafood and a high-energy bar area upstairs featuring dancing on Thursdays through Saturdays. THE FOOD * Chef's Sashimi Bowl: Bright and tasty with slices of tuna, yellowtail, and salmon. It came professionally plated with vegetable garnishes and a few dried sweet potato and garlic chips for texture. * Oysters & Caviar: The ice-cold oysters topped with black caviar were incredibly fresh. The yuzu/ponzu sauce and sliced green onions added great flavor. Served at the perfect temperature. * Kale Caesar Salad: The surprise here was the spicy breadcrumbs, which made the dish when their spice and crunch came in alongside the creamy dressing and kale. * Tip: I would order the dressing on the side next time, and avoid pairing this with the French Onion Soup Dumplings (too many creamy/heavy components for one meal). * French Onion Dumplings: An okay dish with nice gooey cheese, but a fairly flat overall flavor profile. * Roasted Salmon: Served with a tasty, crisp crust, but it was a bit dry on the inside. It came with nice stir-fried vegetables and slightly underdone coconut rice. THE WINE * A nice selection of wines by the glass. We tried a spread of Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, and Pinot Noir. THE SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE * Special thanks to Rigo (the sushi chef). He served up amazing sashimi and clearly draws on his 20+ years of experience at TEAK. He was incredibly personable, clearly enjoys his craft, and his presentation was excellent! * Thank you to Olivia, a new bartender upstairs, for her attentive and professional service! Wishing you the best in picking up those great line dance routines. IMPORTANT LOGISTICS Ordering: Note that you must order all your dishes at one time. OVERALL A memorable Asian fusion restaurant with an extensive upstairs dance floor and a bar on each level. Great for a casual date night or a lively evening out on the town.

Fresh is an amazing hidden gem in Highlands. Sooo go! Incredible variety. Old time service…read more Delicious food. Been there a dozen times over the last few years and never disappoints. Love the BYOB. Why pay 4x$$ for a glass of wine. We split their lobster carbonara special as an appetizer. Great call!

Ambience, ambience, ambience. What a lovely little restaurant I was invited to for dinner. With…read morethe most attentive waiters at the helm makes this the beginning of a pleasant dining experience. Each table is appointed with a different small size floral centerpiece ours was fresh mint with two flowers. Albeit a small restaurant there are multiple tables nicely spaced with soothing instrumental music playing in the background. Keep in mind the menu online is NOT what's on the menu in the restaurant so please call ahead if there is a particular meal you are interested in ordering to be sure it's offered on site. The new menu is slightly smaller in its offerings than what you see online but there is still a nice assortment of options so don't be dismayed. There are also daily specials offered. An assortment of fresh baked breads is presented and a dipping sauce consisting of oil, crushed garlic, parsley and grated cheese....paired together makes it a genuine pallet pleaser. Next a few assorted olives is placed at the table to snack on while you wait for appetizers or your meal to be completed. For the starter I ordered my favorite (no matter where in the world I am eating) .....grilled octopus. Plated with my favorite a side of arugula, fennel, potato chives, capers and the most fragrant saffron aioli. The octopus consisted of two rather large tentacles and were cooked to perfection..... not overcooked which is key to cooking octopus and the drizzle of aioli on top will dance on your tastebuds. Main course for the other party was on the daily specials which was seared sea scallops over risotto which was met after the first bite with a smile and "omg it's delicious". I elected to order the chicken milanese with a side salad topped with a lovely lemon vinaigrette. The chicken was spiced to perfection and bought out piping hot.....a must order. Dessert......there were only two options key lime cheesecake or the 3 scoops of ice cream. The ice cream was one scoop of pistachio (which I never tasted but absolutely loved ), caramel and cappuccino scoop (the cappuccino was fantastic as well. Fresh restaurant is must visit for a memorable dining experience.

Salt Creek closed on December 31 2025 have gone there since the day it opened it was a great place…read morewhere we would take our clients for dinner. We have celebrated many anniversaries and birthdays celebratory dinners when I receive my real estate license so many great memories. Will truly be missed. Thank you Salt Creek for the memories.

Hadn't been back in years but saw we had gift cards that had to be used before they performed…read moreclose. Didn't think they would be that busy on a Wednesday night so even though they no longer take reservations online we went. Surprised it was packed, an hour wait. Luckily we got a bar area table and didn't have to wait. We were happily surprised that everything was fine. Our server was terrific, and my Prime Rib special was the rare I ordered. Soup and salad we ordered were very good. Wine by the glass was half off. Desserts were fine too, only wished I knew to order the soufflé before my dinner, it does take more than a half hour. Now I'm sad that they are closing New Years for good.

We returned to the River Point Inn. As always it was amazing. We were seated in the Beautiful Wine…read moreRoom, which is an intimate setting, only four tables. We also had the best server at the restaurant "Blake" everything about our dinner was that of a Michelin Star. Please do not take my word for it- make a reservation and experience a wonderful dinner.

Outstanding restaurant with excellent service. Was able to celebrate my wife's birthday at the bar…read more Which is in the main room and more festive. The manager had come to offer my wife and I champagne. A wonderful gesture and much appreciated. We started with the bread service. My wife ordered the chicken paillard and I ordered the the pork chop. Both were excellent. We ended with the raspberry tart which was exceptional. This was the 2nd year in a row we celebrated my wife birthday here. I love the service the ambience etc etc. If you are in Rumson this is a MUST.

The Mother's Day Brunch was absolutely wonderful! The displays of oysters, shrimp, carving…read morestations, custom omelette station, pastas, chicken piccata, and all the usual breakfastfoods were so delicious! The children were able to play out on the beautiful turf area playing cornhole, large connect four game and much more. All the women also were able to choose custom flower bouquets to take home! what a beautiful day and enjoyed by all! definitely will be our choice next year

I know I've already left a review for Ember & Eagle, but I had to come back and say--every visit…read moresomehow tops the last. This place consistently knocks it out of the park with service, food, and atmosphere. Ryan behind the bar is a standout. He treats us like regulars from day one--always greeting us with a smile and delivering truly top-tier service. He's a big part of what makes the whole experience feel so warm and welcoming. And the food? Never the same experience twice in the best way possible. The menu and specials are always evolving, always leveling up, and it keeps things exciting every time we come back. Not once have we been disappointed. Everyone can have an off night--but this place seems to have cracked the code on consistency and excellence. Honestly, you could throw a dart at the menu and still walk away impressed. Already looking forward to the next visit!

SEA BRIGHT: Ocean House is a casual spot in town with great food and drinks! There are a few dog…read morefriendly outdoor tables in front of the building with beachy artwork and the area is perfect for people watching. We were lucky to have Brie as our server (yes, a lovely young lady with the beautiful name Brie), who was very attentive to us as the lunch rush poured in. We enjoyed a very large Bavarian pretzel and a couple of cocktails and they have a full American-style menu that has something for everyone. Check social media for their live music schedule.

Oceanhouse has some of the best food in Monmouth county!! I love going there for lunch during the…read moreweek. The service is always amazing. I recently had a friend's birthday party there and the room upstairs was perfect.

Fresh, delicious food and a cozy atmosphere. Even the crab‑stuffed fish, which naturally had a few…read moresmall bones, was flavorful and enjoyable. Even for a busy night, service was still great. Great experience overall.

I heard amazing things about this spot for months and I was finally able to try it and was so happy…read moreI did. Located right by the water and it shows - the seafood here is so fresh and absolutely delicious. A very relaxed and casual atmosphere with a valet for parking. The server was very knowledgeable on the menu and all of the specials. Highly recommend the crudo appetizer and scallops + seared tuna entrees. I will be back!