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    Houlihan's

    3.7 (316 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    HOULIHAN'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Thai wings
    D'London V.

    So decided to actually go and try some of their food to sit this time , let's dive in 1. Sliders ..... good and decent but the cheese basic and lacking some flavor . 3 outta 5 2. Salad was great , chicken had perfect chard texture and taste to it but the side of parm cheese had to be the cheapest brand used . 4 outta 5 3. The Thai wings . Just about perfect , not to crispy more of a grilled and the sauce was amazing. Could've been cooked maybe a minute longer but the flavor was great . I'm more of a flat person am I wish they gave but that's a preference. 4.7 outta 5 4. The drinks . Great just a regular margarita and pomegranate. Not bad at all. Well worth the size 5 . The server Hallie or Haley!! Not sure on the spelling but great . Above and beyond.

    Blue Whale and appletini
    Wendy P.

    Service was very good. Husband loved his prime rib with baked potato and asparagus. The crab melt was ok but wasn't what I expected. Clean and nice restaurant.

    Wonderful Sunday afternoon
    Laura L.

    Not up to par. The potato soup was thick like glue and too salty. The burgers had to be sent back in the kids meals. There was no sweet sauce to go with the sweet potato fries. I have to admit the barbecue ribs and chicken were worth going there for.

    Combo fajitas
    Kim F.

    We were in the area visiting my mom and passed by while running some errands in the area. I was happy to see a Houlihan's as the one by me closed abruptly a few years ago. It was a little early for dinner, but we hadn't eaten lunch. We were seated at a booth close to the door, which was good for my mom, as she was getting tired and it was hard for her to walk. Our waitress was very friendly, but the service all around seemed a little slow. We ordered fajitas to split and my mom got a cheeseburger with sweet potato fries. Our fajitas were very good, but definitely heavier on the chicken than the steak. They could have given a little more guac and a little less of the shredded cheese. But they were tasty. We had some left overs and they heated up well the next day. My mom loved her cheeseburger. It smelled good. It had that charbroiled smell to it. The roll was nice and soft. When they brought out her burger it originally had regular fries and the waitress noticed and was like let me get you the sweet potato. I usually like sweet potato fries, but they seemed way overcooked. The regular fries were much better. I was happy to get my Houlihan's fix...lol. But the place definitely was in need of some updating.

    Spicy Blackberry Margarita! A yummy cocktail!

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    Great place... great food ... great service ! Nicole is great server . I've been going for 20 years never gets old !

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    1 month ago

    Always good! Shrooms, pot roast, burgers, potato soup and salad. Staff is nice. Can't miss here

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    Our server, Scott was very knowledgeable and tentative to our needs. The food was great.

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    had their fish and chips and the food was great. The service from Kelly P was the best.

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    The food was excellent. I liked the option to buy the bottle to save money. The icing on the cake was the John Travolta look-alike!

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    Kelly P was an excellent waitress and made our visit great. The food was great as usual. The lights were great.

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    Kelly P. was our server. She was excellent. Very attentive and friendly. Food was very good.

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    Manera's Restaurant - Scallop Crudo App Special

    Manera's Restaurant

    4.4(179 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    I had been to the Manahawkin location in the past for a birthday celebration and we had a very nice…read moretime. So when we needed a dinner location in the Brick, I figured we would try this location. Upon my early arrival, I was seated in the west facing room with ample natural light. There was only one other table of "early birds" nearby and they were loud but entertaining. Our waitress greeted me and brought some water and an ice bucket. I perused the menu while waiting for my friends. To my delight, this place is MUCH larger than Manahawkin. There are at least three rooms. Regardless, by the time we left, it was very busy. reservations are highly recommended. When my friends arrived, our waitress reviewed the menu additions. We decided on the oysters, octopus, arugula salad and the cod special. Everything was excellent. Service and pace were perfect. Plates promptly cleared, bread replentished. We shared a tiramisu and I had a double expresso. We will definitely return. I will take some photos on my next visit.

    Excellent choice by my brothers. Manera's restaurant has been here a few years replacing the now…read moredefunct Famous Daves. We all sat in one of the side rooms so the noise wouldn't be overbearing. Cara was an excellent experienced server. The entrées were excellent with the accompanying soups. The Buratta was tangy and sweet with raspberry sauce combined with arugula. They now can sell wines. Their sangria was nice and savory.

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    Manera's Restaurant - Inside is super cute and clean

    Inside is super cute and clean

    Manera's Restaurant - Chicken Asian Shrimp Salad Dinner

    Chicken Asian Shrimp Salad Dinner

    Manera's Restaurant - Dining area. Nice atmosphere.

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    Dining area. Nice atmosphere.

    Windward Tavern - Oktoberfest

    Windward Tavern

    3.5(172 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    As of 12/12 the place is beautiful decorated. We came 7pm on a Friday and it was standing room…read moreonly. Not a single employee standing still. Moved like a well oiled machine. Mozzarella sticks, house salad and ny clam chowder as a starter. Perfect Simple's done well. Contents of the soup were a little large , but who i am to look a gift horse in a mouth? I'd call it "Rustic". Duck ragu special phenomenal large portion, creamy sauce , nicely seasoned. You actually tasted each individual seasoning. Chop steak was good. I'd call it user error. I'd order it with a little less gravy next time. Didn't have a burger taste most have. Hard sear , steak Crust with a capital C and double scoop of mashed potatoes. Classy for a dinner with your parent's fancy for a first date. Solid classic spot to keep in the rolodex. Neighborhood spot with its collar popped for a good reason.

    I so love this place! First, there are no better, harder…read moreworking servers, relentlessly cheerful regardless of whatever they are hit with, anywhere! Kind, diligent, and a real smile, not a pained phony one that usually passes at so many other places. They make you feel at home. The food is not pretentious. It's attractive, but is served as being just what it is, no frills or hype needed. I stick to the specials usually and they are always top notch. For instance I am nearly always disappointed with prime rib, but here it is wonderful, and always done exactly as you like. A rare thing. Tonight I had grilled halibut, served with a bit of perfectly cooked broccoli and a baked potato. My God! The oysters on half shell are always fresh and delicious, and at $4 each a real bargain. So hard to stop eating them..... Meal comes with a basket of plain little rolls and a plate of cinnamon rolls as well. I'm not a cocktail connoisseur so I can't really compare too well with others, but I have to say the whisky sour I had really sent me - a wonderful taste. All this in a comfortable, dimly lit, homey place unchanged since 1973, with always smiling, mannered (! yes, really) people filling the tables. No reservations, but if you have to wait, no matter. You can sit in the welcoming and relaxing atmosphere of the bar room.

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    Bar area

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    The Dubliner (St Pattys Day Special)

    Windward Tavern - Back of restaurant, patio & parking lot

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    Back of restaurant, patio & parking lot

    Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails - Ricotta Tortellini and Southside Fizz

    Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails

    3.6(327 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$$$

    Beautiful and tastefully decorated. This isn't your pier 1 eat pray love interior. Fixtures and…read morepattern's that are tasteful and enduring. Our server Michael was phenomenal. Well mannered , knowledgeable about the menu , sincere all well moving with a purpose. He treated us a lonely table of 2 like we were his only priority well simultaneously handling a 10 , 4 and 6 top. We sat in the side dining room facing the kitchen pass. We watched 6 pros handle business. Minimal words just chin gestures and some pointing. Some serious heat was moving thru that kitchen being passed to runners that kept that fire alive calling for garnish extra sauce and accoutrements as if it was Orchestra.Food was phenomenal. Egregious portions. Flavors layer. Sweet salty fatty creamy one after another nothing standing too far out or too far behind. The spice in the seafood dish was about right to let you know it was there but not over stay it's welcome. Plump seafood with a clean finish. We shared a bite with each other and went for seconds. The dessert a catcher's mitt size of chunk of old style ricotta cheese cake. Mind you all this was happening when they were serving a wedding of 50 in the back room. Two cons. The a/c wasn't working it was a little warm. I won't harp too much on that we had extreme weather the day prior. Number 2 . Truffle oil. The table next to us ordered truffle fries. We smelt it , the table on the far side of us smelt it. Truffle oil is so strong you can smell it on your clothes the next day.

    Service at the bar is the best. All the bartenders are very friendly. We love wine and meatball…read moreWednesday nights and burger night Thursday. The burger specials always on point and cooked to perfection.

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    Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails - Passion Paloma summer special cocktail

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    Passion Paloma summer special cocktail

    Rod's Tavern

    Rod's Tavern

    3.4(221 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    Celebrated my birthday at Rod's Tavern with family. We arrived early and were seated immediately…read moreoutside, which was perfect for enjoying the beautiful summer weather. It quickly got packed though so get there early. The Summer Burrata was fresh and delicious, although it's better for 2 people, not made for sharing well. The Volcano Shrimp had great flavor with the perfect sweet and spicy kick, but the presentation could use a little more creativity- there wasn't even a bed of greens under it. Our entrées were great. The special Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb was tender and flavorful, the Coconut-Crusted Halibut was fresh and perfectly balanced, and the Broiled Crab Cakes were a standout, packed with jumbo lump crab and virtually no filler. The Pineapple Coconut Spritz was refreshing and tropical, and the Golden Hour cocktail was a unique bourbon and limoncello combination that was surprisingly delicious. Great food and a lovely outdoor dining experience.

    Rod's Tavern is a local Sea Girt favorite, but I somehow missed it in all of my summers visiting…read morethe Jersey Shore. Their daily happy hour menu offered from 12-5 PM (*at the bar) includes shrimp cocktail, coconut shrimp, Bavarian pretzels, fried pickles, cheeseburger and pulled pork sliders, French onion Soup, among other bites. Their drinks, like Milagro Margaritas and Espresso Martinis, are just as solid. When we visited on a weekday night after Labor Day, almost all of the crowd were 55+, so I can't speak to what it's like during peak season, but would be likely to return anytime.

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    Rod's Tavern
    Rod's Tavern
    Rod's Tavern

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    LongHorn Steakhouse - Order an exceptionally tender center-cut Flo’s Filet grilled with our signature seasoning.

    LongHorn Steakhouse

    3.8(164 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Food was great - ribeyes perfectly cooked at medium. Love the bread…read more Service for the most part wonderful - our waitress was attentive and friendly as were others that weren't even serving us. One man in a plaid shirt was so awesome I thought he was the owner, amazing and friendly! Hostess... must've been having a bad day.. not great attitude at all. Head waitress could maybe not bark at the other staff from across the room if she wants something done. Ambience awesome and rustic.

    The best service I've had here! We took our mom out for Mother's Day, and the light where my dad…read morewas sitting was beaming directly in his face. The managers and staff went above and beyond trying everything they could to dim the lights for him. The whole team was amazing, and you can truly tell it's a positive work environment. They even gave us a LongHorns T-shirt for the inconvenience. My family and I felt so welcomed and taken care of, even after we complained about the lighting. Also the food was great ! Thank you to the LongHorn staff for such great hospitality!

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    LongHorn Steakhouse - Not trying it would be a crime! Our Outlaw Ribeye is bone-in, well-marbled, fire-grilled, juicy, and delicious.

    Not trying it would be a crime! Our Outlaw Ribeye is bone-in, well-marbled, fire-grilled, juicy, and delicious.

    LongHorn Steakhouse - LongHorn’s New York Strip is fire-grilled to enhance its distinctive flavor, this thick cut is a steakhouse classic.

    LongHorn’s New York Strip is fire-grilled to enhance its distinctive flavor, this thick cut is a steakhouse classic.

    LongHorn Steakhouse - Got the biggest steak in the game wearing our name! The LongHorn porterhouse combines a bone-in strip and tender filet in one thick cut.

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    Got the biggest steak in the game wearing our name! The LongHorn porterhouse combines a bone-in strip and tender filet in one thick cut.

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