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    Joebellas

    3.6 (110 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Ahi tuna
    Alexandra B.

    Based on my first visit, I was excited to go back. I made a resy and our group was seated immediately. Service was terrific and very nice atmosphere. My friends raved about the Asiago chicken and chicken parm. I often get the ahi tuna and decided on that. The server told me it was prepared pink which I also prefer. But when I got it, it wasn't very pink. It was ok. I thought the eggplant caponata was an unusual accompaniment for ahi tuna but it is an Italian restaurant after all. They have a nice menu and it's worth checking out.

    What was left of grilled octapus and the delicious beans and carrots which it was layed on
    pam s.

    Our bartender Amanda made a delicious drink. I had a Christmas special drink called Italian cookie- it was like dessert! She was professional and quick, also very down to earth and friendly. This was our first time to this restaurant and she was a great first impression with her attitude and customer service. After that we went to our table since we had a reservation. Andrea took very good care of us, was informative about the menu and attentive to what we needed. Our reservation was for 4:30 pm and as we sat there, the tables began to fill up. The menu and specials had something for everyone. We had an appetizer of grilled Octapus, w beans - the warm bread for the table was so fresh- great to dip in the beans and sauce under the octapus. I had rigatoni w fresh mozz and San Marzano tomato sauce - yum! My husband had braised short rib that melts in your mouth, with tasty sweet brussel sprouts and a big portion of mashed potatoes. The portions were big! We took home left overs. The place was not cramped or over crowded. They spread everyone out. We will be back, looking forward to bringing friends and family next time.

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    Julie B.

    Cute restaurant. The staff was great. The waiter stayed on top of drinks and service. My 3 star rating is because of the food. I was hopeful, but my meal fell short. It was ok but nothing exceptional.

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    Dave D.

    Walk through the door and its transformational. My daughter deserves credit for that thought because as we sat there to celebrate her new job she said "this doesn't feel like Toms River.' Now, that's not a slight on this Central NJ town because my daughter loves it there rather its a reflection that Joe Bellas takes you away from wherever you were to a good place to enjoy good food and drink! It's not what one would call fancy perhaps more rustic. The truth is it just feels so comfortable. Ok, one note and its not there fault but in the other dining room there was a child screaming almost from the moment we arrived; parents DO NOT TAKE YOUR BABIES to a place people are going to as an escape if your baby insists on SCREAMING!! And, when they scream take them outside or better yet take them home (I will not that my 2 1/2 year old grandson was with us and perfectly behaved.). Frankly the service was extraordinary! I loved how the one staff member was thrilled when my grandson waved back at him. But enough of that stuff ... onto the main event the meal! They have a great selection of cocktails, craft beer and wine that ranges from the not too expensive to a $160 bottle of Caymus (I want fair wine prices when I eat out!). But the starter was the first OMG moment of the meal ... the Zappa de Clams, which is not a clam soup but steamed little necks in this incredibly delicious garlic white wine sauce (Maybe a hint of lemon too.) that we kept ordering bread to sop it all up with. I would say a couple of the clams weren't as sweet as I like but they come from the sea ... I could just do bread and the sauce!! Our little one ordered the kids pizza and grandfather snuck a couple of bites. It was really good! Probably the best children's pizza I can remember eating in a very long time not that I often order children's pizza. Each entree was spectacularly good in its own way. Plates were cleaned down to schmears of sauces except mine. When I ordered the day's special lasagna the waiter said I would be taking home food because he couldn't even eat the entire meal in one sitting. He was right, I boxed the lasagna and had two awesome meals out of the one that started at Joe's! Our choices were: Rigatoni Pomodoro, Gnocchi alla Siciliana, Seafood Diavolo, Asiago Chicken, and my choice the special Casio E Pepe Lasagna. Here's the only complaint other than that persistent baby ... my entree, which arrived last still had cold spots when it should have been bubbly hot. I will let that pass because my oh my it was soooooooo good! When I ate the leftovers at home it was bubbly .... It was a celebration so we made room for dessert and ordered two, which was more than enough. Superb creme brûlée had my grandson's fingers in it as he licked up the sweetness and the Zeppoles were extra good! Service right to the end was excellent! Ignore that negative review because this place was truly special and it would. have even been better if the baby wasn't crying!

    Crispy Rock Shrimp
    Steve R.

    Came to this spot during the Holidays on a recommendation and we were very glad we did. Warm and cozy atmosphere we were seated at a nice table right next to their Christmas tree which was very nice. Our waitress, I hope I'm remembering her name right, Mary Jane, was absolutely fantastic. Friendly, attentive and she even shook our martinis right at the table. To start, my wife and I ordered the Crispy Rock Shrimp, Calabrian chili aioli with a charred lemon. These were delicious, the shrimp were cooked in a light batter and served right on top of the aioli and the portion was way too many for an app. Ate half and took the rest home for the next day. For our mains my wife ordered the Pan Seared Halibut, butternut squash & brussels sprouts succotash, squash puree, lemon crema. Not only was this piece of fish delicious, perfectly cooked, flaky and tender, the size of it was equally impressive. My wife loved it. I went with the 14 oz Berkshire Pork Chop smothered with a roasted mushrooms, roasted garlic, pork crema, served with a side of mashed potatoes. This was amazing. I was worried at first that there was too much of the gravy but it was so good I wanted more and the pork chop was tender and moist. We had dessert at home so we skipped it on this visit but will definitely give one a shot next time. What a great place.

    Chris A.

    Just what Toms River needed! Fresh homemade pasta. Stuffed Artichoke dip & Meatballs for apps! Bolognese & Pappardelle, and Penne with Broccoli Rabe & Sausage- Amazing!!! Will def be back! Great vibe, great meal!

    Warm banana bread pudding pt. 1
    Michele M.

    In January, my husband and I actually got married here and had a small intimate dinner afterward. This evening, we went back for the first time since then and it was just as amazing. For the table, we ordered the cheesy garlic bread which was perfectly toasted and had the right amount of cheese! For dinner, I had the Asiago Chicken which originally came with potato croquettes, but I opted for it to be over pasta instead. Phenomenal. End of story. My husband ordered the Pepper Crusted Ahi Tuna (which comes rare like it's supposed to) accompanied with eggplant caponata succotash. You didn't even need a knife to cut the tuna, the succotash was the perfect amount of sweet and sour. He absolutely loved it. For dessert, we ordered the Warm Banana Bread Pudding patterned with vanilla bean gelato and it was fantastic. I'm normally not a bread pudding person, but the consistency was firm and sweet! Nicole was our server and she was beyond nice and funny. Definitely request her section. She quickly transitions from drinks to apps to main courses to desserts with ease.

    Peaches & Beaches (peach whisky, peach schnapps, unsweetened tea) Tastes artificial.  Do not recommend.

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    We truly love this place!!! they have five star drinks, food and service. ita our go too anytime bar or table you won't be disappointed.

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    Delicious fresh pasta. Excellent attentive happy servers. Best specialty drinks! Excellent overall experience. Can't wait to go back.

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    Amazing food & drinks! 8 of us went for dinner and everyone loved their food and the drinks were great also!

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