First time here and overall really enjoyed it. The restaurant itself looks very nice and has a…read moregreat atmosphere. We went around 2:00 PM the day before Mother's Day, and it was pretty quiet inside besides a few larger groups. Service was kind and welcoming. The food took a little while to come out, which surprised me since it didn't seem too busy, but maybe there was a party or something going on elsewhere. For appetizers, we got the Brussels sprouts and the warm feta dip -- both were absolutely fabulous and so delicious. Definitely recommend them. Next time I want to try the fried calamari too. For our entrées, I was deciding between getting a pizza, but ended up ordering the Lincroft Burger while my friend got the Charlie's Burger. We cut them in half and switched so we could each try both. Great idea because both burgers were really good. I personally prefer my fries extra crispy and these weren't quite there, but they still tasted good. The cookie skillet dessert LOOKED amazing. We were way too stuffed to order it this time, but next visit I'm definitely saving room for it. Overall, I would come again. Enjoy!

We gave it another chance and it came through. The burgers…read morewere 10/10 Server was wonderful and the Christmas decor was charming! Glad we tried again

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!

My husband and I were in red bank and decided to try out this branch. We frequent the branch in New…read moreBrunswick and love their happy hour. There is a parking lot across the street you can park at so no need to worry about street parking. The first thing I noticed was that this location was much smaller than the New Brunswick location and had a more chill vibe. I thought the happy hour menu had less selection as well. I was low-key disappointed there were no clams or oysters on the menu considering we are much closer to the shoreline. My husband loved his smashburger, it was very juicy. He also enjoyed the sweet potato fries which he normally doesn't like. My wings have the perfect amount of sauce where it didn't drown the wing and it was still a big crispy. We were in and out within the hour so service was fast on a Tuesday night. But I think we are going to stick with the New Brunswick branch.

Freezing cold, lousy food. Bring drinks after food.no stars. Server tried. Would not go back.read more

Food: Tasty burrata with the tomato compote; delicious crispy halibut with whipped potatoes;…read moreflavorful braised short rib au vin; ample amount of broccolini; no extra fee for subbing sides Service: Very accommodating, friendly, attentive Ambiance: clean, good vibes; tiny hole in the wall bathrooms; spacious parking

We chose Nicholas Barrel & Roost based on the menu and an almost 4 star rating on Yelp with over…read more500 reviews. The halibut caught my eye immediately; I'm a sucker for a perfectly prepared piece of halibut or a great pork chop, and since my partner doesn't eat meat it made for an easy share. Earlier in the day, a couple of women at our hotel bar mentioned the chef had trained at Jean-Georges in Manhattan, which only added to our anticipation. It wasn't until we got back to the hotel after dinner and did a little reading that we learned just how decorated Harary really is; his Restaurant Nicholas held Zagat's top spot in New Jersey for 15 consecutive years and earned a 4-star New York Times review. That context made our middling meal sting just a little more. We started with the bread service and the beet salad. The bread itself was baked beautifully, but the butter and ricotta accompanying it were completely flavorless. My partner and I are not salt-at-the-table people; we trust that seasoning happened in the kitchen. This was the first time in recent memory that we actually reached for the salt shaker. Not a great sign. The beet salad should have been a showstopper. Beets, when done right, can carry an entire dish on their own. Instead, they were buried under an avalanche of arugula. Don't get me wrong, arugula is one of my favorite greens; that peppery bite and beautiful texture are hard to beat, but here it was doing all the heavy lifting while the beets sat underneath doing nothing. We'd eaten most of the salad before we even noticed the sunflower seeds and a smear of mascarpone hiding on the bottom of the bowl. That mascarpone, gently flaked on top with the seeds scattered over it to catch in the folds, could have made this dish genuinely memorable. The gorgeous candy-striped radishes were a lovely visual touch, but they were raw, undressed slices with no seasoning, no acid, no pickling. Beautiful to look at; an afterthought to eat. The whole salad felt that way, honestly. For our main, we shared the Panko Crusted Halibut with bok choy and smoked shallot velouté. The sauce was the star; the smoke level was dialed in perfectly, present in all the right ways without overpowering everything else. The wild mushrooms were lovely, but the dish needed something to break up the texture. The bok choy brought good flavor, but it mirrored the mushrooms so closely that each bite started to blur together. Something crispy, something sharp, would have elevated the whole thing considerably. The fish itself was cooked well; firm, flakey, and not dried out. The panko crust was gorgeous to look at but could have been crispier. Based on its beautiful golden color, it looked like it had more crunch than it actually delivered. The cocktails were a genuine highlight. An old fashioned made with 1792 and a Black Manhattan, both well-crafted and the clearest bright spots of the evening. The three people behind the bar were another highlight. Expedient, attentive, never rushing anyone, and willing to make easy conversation without being intrusive. That is exactly what you want from people working a good bar. The ambiance, though, was confusing. The space seemed to pull in two directions at once; it wanted to feel upscale but also like a sports bar, and it never fully committed to either. Three small TVs tucked into the corners would have been fine. The oversized screen mounted prominently on the wall was intrusive and clashed hard with any sense of elevated dining. The music was classic rock, which I enjoy, but it read as wrong for the room and was a tad too loud. The music for this type of setting should be something to just add some ambiance, not for people to shout-sing too like you've had too many beers at a dive karaoke bar, which I love by the way, this was just not that kind of place. Those same women from the hotel bar had also warned us it could get loud and obnoxious in there. We figured we'd take our chances. We probably should have listened. With the legacy behind this place, the potential is clearly there. The bar staff gets it. Now the kitchen and the room just need to catch up.

This was a cute speakeasy with a really intimate, moody vibe. The space is very dark, which adds to…read morethe atmosphere and gives it that classic speakeasy feel. The service was prompt and attentive, though it did feel a bit rushed at times, as if they were trying to move things along quickly. The drinks were nicely made and enjoyable, clearly showing care in the cocktails themselves. However, the experience would be much more complete with a food menu. Even a small selection of bites would complement the drinks and encourage guests to stay longer. Overall, it's a solid spot with great potential, especially if they expand the offerings beyond cocktails.

Who knew this was here? This is a speakeasy that's in the basement of Reyla. Definitely a dark and…read moreintimate vibe. They have some creative and different cocktails. It's a really cool and different kind of place to hang out. Worth checking out for sure if you're in the area.

This place was GOOOOOD. Honestly blown away by this establishment…read more Was in town for work & everyone from the area to told me to come down to this area for dinner. Walked around & landed on this place. Such a swanky cool kind of new age hipster but also vintage vibe? Lol No idea! But I sure was digging it! The bartender was super sweet in helping me make a decision for dinner, because I wanted to try it ALL. I folded on the Lemony Shrimp & Bean stew (absolutely spectacular and this is coming from someone that doesn't like being or vegetable type soups) the leeks were so yummy but the shrimp was the star, just look at how huge they were. Sliced Flat Iron - SO JUICY. Such flavor! Literally haven't had any steak til this day that could replicate that flavor of the scallion chimichurri and celery root purée. It has been over a year now since I've been here, and I still CRAVE, I'm talking I have full on dreams about having this place again. Can confirm, I AM Homesick.

Adorable hipster bar with the coolest looking people. The bartender was awesome and I saw they…read moreserve food! Came here on a Saturday night and there was a DJ. The music was good and the vibe was awesome. I had a good time here with my party of 4.

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.

Starting with the good, Ambiance and decor was good, service was ok even tho was Monday night and…read morerestaurant was party empty. charging $9 for bread and butter, that should be a hint, Menu very hard to understand and server did not know how to explain plates either. Vast options of drinks but food not so much, extremely pricey for what they offer, ordered 2 different plates and food was just meh, again very pricey and below average quality. Cocktails were good, so maybe for drinks is a nice place. Definitely will not go back as there's a lot of better options close by.

Always a great time at Birravino in Red Bank. Service…read more Food Parking Salads, pizza, chx all very good. Thx for a great date night

I'm giving it a 5 stars Bec the service was awesome. Our server was very attentive and constantly…read morechecks on us. The meatballs was very tender , well balanced with the tomato sauce that's not too acidic. The sauce was not heavy at all and I love the fresh basil. The chicken parm , which I don't normally order was recommended by the server and did not disappoint. It was tender, moist chicken cutlet with crispy, flavorful breading, balanced by a vibrant, not too salty or acidic marinara sauce and, melted mozzarella, served with rigatoni. The desserts we got were super delicious and not too sweet. We had a 5 pm reservation and was able to self park on their lot.

We recently had our wedding here and would highly recommend booking your next big event with 618!…read moreTheir reputation speaks for itself, yet they still managed to exceed our expectations. Everything was top notch and exceptional: food, drinks, service, and decor. All of our guests were blown away with the quality of service and amount of food. The staff at 618 truly took care of us and made our night special. Do not hesitate to book any event here, big or small.

I couldn't stop raving about 618 Yelp Elite event! My…read moredaughter indicated she would consider 618 for her Bridal Shower! I reach out to VP Eddie to ask about event option at 618. Made dinner reservations for our Friday date night! Another exceptional dinning experience! Our Server Will was outstanding- thank you! Manager Brandon checked on us! Appreciate it! Met Jared Event Manager who provided a folder complete with the their event options! For my daughter's bridal shower. Grateful! Check out my dessert presentation! Amazing!! Loved the new cocktail COCONUT MARGARITA Mala Vida Blanco Tequila! Cheers! Highest compliments to the Chef Every entree was superb! New plating and utensils with each course! Table wipes cleaned! As we were leaving, every staff member greeted good night! See you soon! Best ambiance! Hospitality mastered to perfection! See you soon!

We had a reservation at 6 o'clock and we were seated immediately. We had an 8 o'clock show in the…read morebuilding to go to, so we thought we had plenty of time. our server confirmed that. Drinks were delicious and the wine was very good. We enjoyed the appetizers, especially the nachos and the Caesar salad was tasty. Service was fairly slow, which was disappointing because by the time we got our entrees there was no time for dessert. Now to the entrées, the black cod was delicious as was the cheesesteak. Two of us ordered the papparadelle al Limone and we added Burrata to it. The pasta was made in house and was made well, but the Burrata on top was so cooked that it was like rubber and the pasta was in a watery butter sauce that had zero flavor. If we weren't out of time and needed to get to the show, we definitely would've sent it back. It was that bland. I can't remember the last time I sent anything back, but this would've been one of those times. I would go back to the restaurant because I like the vibe but you would have to do a lot of convincing for me to ever order that entrée again. I was torn between giving it four stars or three. If you had a 3 1/2 that's what I would've done.

Great service. Sat quickly and plenty of seating inside bright room and the waitress knew…read moreeverything very well. Cocktails are strong and spirit forward. Well mixed. Caesar salad - not enough Caesar dressing and didn't like the greens with it. Pass. The Brussels sprouts were very good - glazed with sugar and crispy. Get. The calamari was perfectly fried and delicious. Get. The calavetti was way too healthy tasting and all broccoli. Pass. The pork pasta was much tastier. More sauce. Get. The clam ink pasta was 5 clams. Decent portion, but barely any clams! Chicken wings were spicy and good pepper. Get. Overall, mixed bag. Portions were good. Some plates were not much flavor and some were excellent.