Went here recently and forgot to review. Great lobster roll! Right up there with Point Lobster ( my…read morefavorite)and Atlantic Offshore Fishery (my second favorite) as the best rolls at the Shore. Added bacon to my roll because you can at this cool, casual establishment. Washed it down with a frozen margarita which did not skimp on the alcohol. Added a side of their onion dip just for kicks. Loved everything and will definitely be back.

The food was fantastic, delicious, total eye candy if you love lobster. The service was above…read moreaverage. The AMBIENCE was exceptionally inviting. There is an outdoor area, and inside as well. There is even a bar " The drink Box" that looks pretty cool. I wish we found this place sooner! THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE IN LONG BRANCH!

This small seafood establishment has always been a place where nice associations are formed, it…read moregoes with the neighborhood, and the lifestyle of this area. Many people enjoy the interaction that we engage in at the post office, the gas station, the barber shop, the butcher, the fruit store, etc. Here there seems to be a very definite history of the great staff members moving on, sometimes with little or no notice, and it has impacted the comfort level for me, and for many of the people who also frequented the store. The product has been good, at times excellent, but the overall experience has been greatly diminished by some real nice people who were employed there leaving. I don't feel the same joy supporting a business that seems to have a pattern of upsetting what appears to be excellent employees, and this is by no means a negative statement on the new people who come in to replace the one's who leave. I sure the new ones are very nice too. It all just creates this sense of sadness and negativity about and towards the ownership and overall establishment. I guess in life some of us reach an age, or a point, where what we put in our body has to do with more than the food itself. It connects to the vibe, the humanity factor, the trust, etc. I have stopped going to Local 130 after the last person left, almost without exception. And I am a customer who was there a minimum of once a week for several years.

Great fish mongers. Maybe the best tuna I've ever had…read more Knowledgeable helpful and shared a great clam recipe for the grill.

Dined here Saturday at 6:00 pm for a date night. It was our second visit and this time was even…read morebetter than the first. Our server Brandon was amazing, super friendly and so attentive. The rest of the staff was also so efficient. The food was phenomenal, from the apps to the mains and dessert. We ordered: -Sicilian arancini -maple glazed bacon -prime Porterhouse steak -prime Kansas City bone in strip -roasted mushrooms -garlic mashed potatoes -churro bowl -cocktails -espresso/cappuccinos They have indoor and outdoor dining - in a covered area. Free valet parking is available as well as street parking. We're already planning our next visit here.

The food was pretty good but my wife's steak was sent back three times as it ruined our anniversary…read more The service was good but wonder if the medium steak was ordered incorrectly The ambiance is a very loud bar crowd which is very unusual for an upper end steakhouse Not worth the $$ as I won't go back at all

Mar Belo has become my dad's favorite restaurant and it was only proper to have his 80th birthday…read morecelebration here. The service was wonderful throughout the meal. The entire staff was attentive and our guy Jefferson was awesome! Split the 50oz Tomahawk with my wife and cooked to perfection. Our servers first time cutting one table side and he was solid. I enjoyed the broccoli rabe. Get Sangria, red or white doesn't matter. Both are delicious. My daughter loved her lamb and Creme brûlée. The chocolate cake was a big hit at the table. Overall, everything was incredible and thank you to the entire staff for making it so. Definite game winning Touchdown!!

Usually I sleep on it and write my review the next day (... or day after) but I couldn't wait to…read moreshare how amazing Mar Belo was! Let's start with the warm welcome... we had been driving all day and our outfits were not matching the vibe. I explained it to our waitress and she was so understanding making us feel at home from the start. The restaurant is gorgeous... white linen, glasses that are lined up perfectly. You walk in expecting the best and they DELIVER! Everything was perfect! The service. The suggestions. And the FOOD! I almost don't know where to start. I'm a trust your server kind of girl. When we were debating on which sangria to get, I asked our server which one and he suggested red... perfect! Whatever you do, don't skip the sangria! It's so well balanced - not too sweet, just the right amount of alcohol and it's juicy! Not sure how else to describe it. Honestly the best part was whenever my glass was low (we got a pitcher) anyone who walked past filled us up. Not just our server. What more could you ask for? It was the small things that made this experience special. Things you can't skip... 1) the garlic shrimp! Looks spicy but it's not - super flavorful and you want more. A hit at our table. As I'm writing this... everything was hit! The calamari, the shish kebab, the Iberico, the cheesecake, the rice pudding... all of the things were perfect! I literally have leftovers that I can't wait to eat for breakfast. 10/10... highly recommend!

Small neighborhood restaurant but NYC quality food--an absolute gem- excellent service- you need a…read morereservation, even to sit at the bar! Do whatever it takes just don't miss it

This place is impressive. Staff and service has been great both times we went…read more Some of the best chicken parm we've had. My Frances's dish was excellent and the tiramisu is delicious! Ambience is perfect and outdoors is nice too.

Regarding ambience, service and food, I agree with many of the statements below: The Squire…read moreprovides a rewarding dining experience. To that I would like to add a personal note. My friends and I chose to celebrate Easter Sunday at The Squire this year, and had just ordered our dinner. Suddenly, I began to feel ill and tried to find a gracious way to leave. Before I knew it, the restaurant staff was at my side, calling 911 and first responders to the restaurant. I was so grateful for the caring assistance of the staff, in particular the manager, Faye Basile, who treated me as she would have treated a member of her family, during an awkward and frightening moment. When it was time for me to be taken to the hospital, I had relaxed enough to allow the paramedics to give me the treatment that I needed. I will continue to return to The Squire with gratitude, as much for their caring service as for their excellent food and dining atmosphere.

Great space excellent food and drink. Very nice staff and attentive service. Meeting up with…read morebuddies to see the Gregg Allman documentary at Monmouth Mall. Really nice vibe and terrific menu. We shared a clams casino and they came over the salad of arugula in a mustard dressing that was awesome. Going back again. Loved this place. Photo of an Espresso Martini NICE

Really enjoyed my visit here. The food was delicious and it's clear they put a lot of attention…read moreinto the details. Everything arrived in a timely manner and the experience felt well organized. Looking forward to coming back.

This place has been on my list to go for a while now. They have a good variety of Latin American…read moredishes mainly from Peru, Colombia, Mexico, etc. Is the food the best you'll have from these countries? No. Is it the worst, also no. In fact, we had the churrasco and the ceviche and both were very good. We also had a mango shake with milk, also excellent. Great tase and good consistency. The place also has a good atmosphere and great music selection. In addition, every Thursday evening from 6:45 to 7:45 they offer free Latin music dance classes. There were probably 12 to 15 people at this particular class. Definitely a great date spot. I'll mention that the food did take almost 50 minutes to come out, but overall the food and service were both good. Definitely worth a try.

I've been there many times…read more I love the red Sangria and my favorite food is the Short Rib Nachos. I'm not a fan of using slate as a plate. There is paid parking that is usually full. On more than one occasion, my the waitstaff was slow or nonexistent without asking someone else to have them return to the table. I will chalk it up to being "busy," although I have never been there when the restaurant was full. The number 1 draw is the view. You can sit window side and watch beachgoers, waves, surfers and if you are there at the right time dolphins, whales and or seals.

Disappointed. I…read moreordered the linguine with attitude (truthfully-- no attitude) because it lacked flavor, the sauce was just soup. I just tasted overcooked noodles. The clams and shrimp weren't seasoned either. Very disappointed. Same with the risotto, the risotto was cooked well but the shrimp lacked flavor. Only reason why I'm giving the two stars is because the cocktail was strong and the food came out pretty quickly.