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!

Food and atmosphere was good (though indoors I won't say it was anything extraordinary). If you're…read morea foodie, there is better, but for NJ cuisine, it's standard for "high end" What was disappointing to me was: the fact that I was there enjoying a nice steak dinner with colleagues, and I was saving half of my steak for my husband to take home. It had a side of roasted elephant garlic, which my husband absolutely loves, so I couldn't NOT save it for him.But the thing is, they took it away without asking me if I wanted to pack it or not. And I brought this up, not once, not twice but -- 3 times-- with the wait staff. When I asked one of the waiters what the manager said, He replied " I'm not going to lie, I don't remember" Before I left, I asked my server if I could speak to the manager-- The manager finally met with me. He said that he was "trying to find you to give you my card" because "he did hear about the incident and he feels really bad." Mind you, even after I spoke to the first person about this incident, we were there for close to another 30 minutes (at least). Sitting at our table, having dessert and drinks . No one came back to address the situation, no one offered to make another plate of food for my husband to make up for the food they accidentally threw away. He offered his card, but I declined because I will not be going back. Honestly, poor service and optics for a high-end restaurant, at best. If you're used to high-end haute cuisine and have an eclectic palette, I'd skip this restaurant. If you want "the usual" nice-enough restaurant with good with a decent-enough ambience-- this is a good-enough place. For me, a place like that-- with "standard fare" cuisine, should have above average service. That's where they fell short.

The food is fantastic. We came here once last year and have been waiting to return. I ordered…read moreoff-menu, seared scallops and my husband got the clam strips. This place has a very authentic NJ feel and the food quality you'd expect in our area. If you eat here, you'll be glad you did.

The food was excellent. Filling portions, especially the po' boy. The po' boy was kinda…read moreunforgettable, definitely recommend it. Fries were good too. It also appeared very clean, including in the bathroom.

This restaurant creates experiences I genuinely value. The team members kept our glasses full and…read moreregularly asked if everything was meeting our expectations. This restaurant combines good environment, attentive staff and delicious dishes. The food follows authentic traditions. Thank you for the good time. And for the entire experience.

What goes great with beer? Meatballs!!! Hubby and I happened to come upon Your Sister's Balls, the…read morefood truck when we went to Alternate Ending, a local brewery. What a wonderful surprise! Two ladies who run the food truck have great homemade seasoned beef balls (their OG Sisters Balls), seafood balls, sausage meatballs (Tony's Balls), turkey balls (Gobble Gool Balls), Rice Balls, vegan mini balls, and even mini calzone aka "Italian empanadas."  All are topped off with their signature San Marzano tomato sauce.  If meatballs aren't your jam, they also offer specials such as eggplant parmigiana and zucchini flowers. We ordered the following, Gobble Gool, OG Sister's Balls, Tony's, and their famous OG Sisters Balls. All were perfectly seasoned and savory!! Your Sister's Balls, the food truck, serve their balls in pairs with a slice of fresh Italian bread, to mop up the delicious sauce in to-go containers. If you plan on eating right away, they do offer a paper tray, lined with aluminum foil. It should be noted, The Sampler, which includes 3 big balls, please note the seafood, vegan, and mini calzones are not included. If you want to know where their food truck will be found, you can check them out via Instagram or FaceBook. One of the ladies even told me you can sign up for their email list for updates, promotions, and where they will be to follow them. Can't wait to try out more of their specials. I've got my eyes on their eggplant parmigiana!

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 arrived for a wedding in a private room. The food and service were just perfect…read more As for the bartender, in the main part of the restaurant they were really a "three star" for us. I'm not sure why you treat paying customers with an attitude when you're there for a party.

First time here and the food was absolutely delicious. Large portions. I would definitely recommend…read morethis place. I can't wait to go back when I'm in the area!!!

The food was delicious, great service, and affordable. Love the environment, would definitely go…read moreback!

This had a rustic feel to it with reclaimed wood everywhere. The menu had something for everybody,…read moreranging from burgers to pizzas to steaks to seafood. The menu was large and we had two options as part of a food tour I was on. I was able to try the scarpariello wings and boardwalk pizza. The wings were wood-fired with their special blend of seasoning and sauce along with cherry peppers. These were really tasty. The wings were a good size and the chicken fell right off the bone. The sauce had a slight kick to it with the cherry peppers present. The wood aspect of this dish was very noticeable too. The boardwalk pizza had house-made chorizo sausage, green pepper, onion, parmesan, Pomodoro, oregano, and red pepper flakes. This was alright. The crust was a little underdone for me, so it was a little flabby. The chorizo was the best part. I feel like jalapenos would have been a better choice of pepper here. The sauce was light and appetizing too. I also had a piece of bread that came out warm and paired nicely with the sauce from the wings. I was glad bread was provided to soak up that sauce! Will I go back? Probably.

Outstanding food and service. We tried the calamari and it was the best calamari I ever had. Wide…read moreselection of burgers and entrees. Parking lot is a bonus. Friendly service, and very nice ambience. Definitely worth the $$$ priced menu.

Excellent burger here. Their salad though was extremely salty. Like they poured salt on it. I think…read morethe dressing was not calibrated right and way over salted. Fried chicken appetizer was decent. Could have had more flavor. Loved the desserts here with the brownie and ice cream. Overall, the staff here are young but nice. Very attentive. The salad needs to be evaluated.

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

Our second time going to Birravino, and the food was once again amazing! All dishes were delicious,…read moredrinks were delicious too! Good portion sizes. And Vaugn is awesome, great service and on point explanations of all questions. 10/10!

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

The service was excellent, but the presentation and execution of the food need improvement…read more We ordered the crudité platter, which was described as including hummus, vegetables, and bruschetta. However, it arrived with only browned cauliflower, cucumbers, and halved cherry tomatoes. I had to ask where the bruschetta was because it was missing from the plate. I also ordered the Superfood Salad, which was listed as containing kale, spinach, and arugula. Instead, it was served as a basic mixed greens salad without any notice or explanation of the substitution. Overall, I was very disappointed with the food. It's unfortunate because the restaurant is in a beautiful waterfront location with so much potential. I hope they give more attention to the quality and presentation of the dishes to match such a lovely setting.

This place is soo good! I cannot say enough good things about the food. We sat at the bar with a…read morecouple of friends and had dinner on a Sunday night. We ate so good and the vibe was everything. The view overlooks the water. I definitely recommend this place & cannot wait to go back. Our waiters were awesome. Matt made the espresso martinis perfect. We also had wine and beer. All cold and perfect!

Dinner last night was "off the charts!" I couldn't decide what to order, so we had a variety of…read moredishes. The Holiday Seafood Bake in a scampi sauce was fresh, tasty and perfectly seasoned. The lobster and jumbo snow crab were melt in your mouth delicious. The prawns and Mozambique shrimp were a flavorful addition to the platter. The "7" fish seafood salad, mussels with white wine and garlic and the clams marinara were prepared in true Portuguese style. It was difficult to decide what was the best part of the meal. Seafood Direct is a home delivery prepared fresh Portuguese Seafood restaurant.