Me and my family went to the Butcher's Block for my 27th birthday. From the moment we walked into…read moreButcher's Block, we knew we were in for a great experience. The ambience is absolutely beautiful warm, inviting, and the perfect atmosphere whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a nice night out. I ordered the dry-aged bourbon ribeye, and it was one of the best steaks I've ever had. It was so tender it practically melted in my mouth, like cutting through butter. The flavor was incredible, with the perfect balance of smoky richness and a subtle sweetness that made every bite unforgettable. What really made the evening special was our server, Mark. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of our questions about the menu. His positive attitude and genuine hospitality made the entire experience even more enjoyable. If you get Mark as your server, you're lucky and guaranteed to have an excellent dining experience. To top it all off, we ordered the Chiro Bowl for dessert, and because it was my birthday, they surprised me by putting it on the house. It was such a thoughtful gesture and a perfect ending to an amazing meal. If you're looking for an outstanding steakhouse with incredible food, a beautiful atmosphere, and exceptional service, Butcher's Block is the place to go. I can't recommend it enough, and I'll definitely be coming back!

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

everything is fabulous! my friend and I go after shows at count Basie. we sit at the bar and have…read morea great meal. good for a martini and salad too!!! upscale casual and classy!

We have many good restaurants in the area. We have a couple of great restaurants. This is one of…read morethem. River Pointe delivers interesting, fresh and delicious options over and over again. We have had intimate dinners, group luncheons and wine tastings here. Each time the team steps up and makes it a real event. We go a lot. And I'm happy about it.

Another wonderful dinner at VPT. We were seated promptly and enjoyed gracious service throughout…read morethe dinner. Food was delicious! Appetizers Eggplant meatballs- a favorite Tuna tower Entrees Swordfish Short rib Dessert Banana bread pudding Always a good stop in Rumson.

Absolutely incredible spot, I highly recommend dining here! We tried to come here a few months ago…read morewithout a reservation and unfortunately the wait was too long (but that's always a good sign when it's busy). We were able to snag a same day reservation and came for dinner. We started with the eggplant meatballs, which were phenomenal. Perfectly crunchy and the sauce and parm cheese just added to the dish. Then we got the steak and lobster pasta, which was delicious! Great interior and friendly staff

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.

Had a nice lunchnon the patio overlooking the water. We went with the steamers to start. Little…read morepricey, nice size streamers. Water was hot to keep them warm. We follwed with sharing a Salad and a Tube steak. (hotdog) They were ok The relish was plentyful on the side with a pickle and Potato chips on the side. Nice place on the water with a nice atmosphere. Great indoor bar scene. Sorry no pics!

Walked in and was told it was about 45 minutes for the outside area. We ended up hanging out at the…read morecar with a drink, and the table was ready much sooner. We got a burger with their famous cheese sauce, which was awesome. We asked for a side of fries, probably didn't need it because the burger was huge. Also got the linguine and clams which was pretty good. They seemed busy. I like that they had Adirondack chairs outside so you could hang out with a drink and wait for your table. The view was awesome. Definitely would be back.

This Friday, I asked my friend to dinner to celebrate her birthday. She's a steak lover, so I chose…read moreRed Horse Restaurant in Rumson. I arrived before my friend and was warmly greeted by a stunning hostess! I decided to have a drink in the bar while waiting for my friend as I was a little early! I can't remember when I've had a better dinner! We started with Caesar salad and a blue cheese salad! Fresh crisp, flavorful and delicious dressings My friend ordered a filet and let me just add, she's a picky eater and orders her steaks medium well! It was served with roasted potatoes and green beans. I ordered the hanger steak, medium rare, it was served with ramps chimichurri and unlimited fries! The fries! Oh my! The best, ever! The hanger steak was beyond, perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned. I was in heaven... And so was my friend. In lieu of bread, they serve popovers! What? Fantastic! We decided to eat in the bar room as the live music was quite good and ambience, inviting! The bartender/server, CHRIS, who is phenomenal, knew we were celebrating a birthday so he brought over complementary glasses of champagne, very sweet! I could go on and on, this restaurant is located just outside of Fairhaven/Redbank convenient exit on exit off to the Garden State Parkway. If you are in Monmouth County or not, do try this restaurant, it does not disappoint!

We didn't end up eating there. Our reservation for the…read moredining room was NOT honored. We were offered a high top table in the very loud bar area. Upon ordering our drinks a smoke alarm wine off in the entire restaurant which we were told could not be shut off until the Rumson fire department arrived. We left and were not acknowledged with as much as an apology. We will NOT be going g back here.

Undici is a little piece of Italy in Rumson! The dishes are authentically true Italian, Freshest…read moreingredients, beautifully plated and consistently delicious! When you walk in you feel like you are in Tuscany, in their beautifully created indoor space, and their rustic Italian outdoor patio seating. The staff is always sweet and professional, we love our Sunday dinners there! Thank you Undici' for every detail both beautiful and delicious!

It's been a while , but Vicky and I were curious to see what had changed here at Indici since the…read morerecent rebirth The room was always very inviting , warm, and sensual in a way that keeps you captivated, nothing changed here. That we noticed. We sat at the bar with a truly pleasant barkeep named Devon. Great guy. Produced two stunning cocktails ( Awedome Negroni and blood orange Margaritas) He showed us the changes which were mostly operation things but also the new menu. ( I always liked the old menu but this one was also inviting ) He explained that they did away with pizza .. that's fine as I wouldn't think of going here for pizza .. that I'll do at Birravino .. we ordered the tuna appetizer which was delicious and fresh. Served in a chilled broth with Avacado nice dish. Vicky loved it ! I had the eggplant parm app which was also pretty authentic in its simplicity but with a fantastic sauce. I could have stopped there as it was so satisfying but no.. we needed. To try the veal malfadine which was perfectly al dente and the killer pork chop which was hands down one of the most delicious I've had in a while To finish we sampled the bambaloni, a zeppola type dessert which was nicely deep fried .. presented well and tasted great but I had a major guilt thing after eating such a heart attack invitation All told we love it here ..

I saw some mixed reviews for Teak before we went, and after reading through quite a few of them, my…read morebest guess was that most of the complaints were tied to a nightclub-type vibe on a possible rooftop bar rather than the restaurant itself. We showed up hoping to snag bar seats, but it was busy and honestly a little warm for my liking. I know, I know, after the winter we've had, I have absolutely no right to complain. Either way, we ended up in an outside room with all the windows open to the patio and it was genuinely perfect. Our server Julie was fantastic. Attentive in all the right ways, including the kind of attentive where she noticed us glancing around and came over to check on us. We weren't actually looking for anything; we were just scoping out the space. Still, I appreciated the hustle. My partner ordered a gin martini, extra dirty; I went with a prosecco. Both came out cold and fast. We ordered edamame, lotus buns, the pear and crispy goat cheese salad, and the aburi roll. The edamame were solid. Nice pop of lime, though I could have used a heavier hand with the salt. The lotus buns were a revelation. Two pillowy bao buns, each stuffed with a generous slab of slow roasted pork belly glazed in hoisin, with a pickled cucumber tucked in alongside it. I'd never had anything quite like them, and the balance was what got me: the brine and snap of the pickle cutting right through the sweetness of that glaze. Really well thought out. The aburi roll was tasty; nothing jumped out as the star moment, but everything played nicely together and it went down easy. And then there was the salad. Oh, the salad. I could eat that salad every single day of the week. Crispy fried goat cheese medallions on a salad is basically a guaranteed order for me, so that's what reeled me in initially. But once I actually started eating it, I forgot all about the goat cheese. Mixed greens, thin pear slices, halved grapes, spiced pecan halves, all dressed in a honey mustard vinaigrette that was genuinely outstanding. I've already started thinking about how to recreate it at home, which is the highest compliment I can give a salad. Teak delivered across the board. Don't let the rooftop reviews scare you off from the restaurant itself.

TEAK Restaurant & Bar presents its customers with a few surprises in Red Bank, NJ: fresh,…read morehigh-quality seafood and a high-energy bar area upstairs featuring dancing on Thursdays through Saturdays. THE FOOD * Chef's Sashimi Bowl: Bright and tasty with slices of tuna, yellowtail, and salmon. It came professionally plated with vegetable garnishes and a few dried sweet potato and garlic chips for texture. * Oysters & Caviar: The ice-cold oysters topped with black caviar were incredibly fresh. The yuzu/ponzu sauce and sliced green onions added great flavor. Served at the perfect temperature. * Kale Caesar Salad: The surprise here was the spicy breadcrumbs, which made the dish when their spice and crunch came in alongside the creamy dressing and kale. * Tip: I would order the dressing on the side next time, and avoid pairing this with the French Onion Soup Dumplings (too many creamy/heavy components for one meal). * French Onion Dumplings: An okay dish with nice gooey cheese, but a fairly flat overall flavor profile. * Roasted Salmon: Served with a tasty, crisp crust, but it was a bit dry on the inside. It came with nice stir-fried vegetables and slightly underdone coconut rice. THE WINE * A nice selection of wines by the glass. We tried a spread of Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, and Pinot Noir. THE SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE * Special thanks to Rigo (the sushi chef). He served up amazing sashimi and clearly draws on his 20+ years of experience at TEAK. He was incredibly personable, clearly enjoys his craft, and his presentation was excellent! * Thank you to Olivia, a new bartender upstairs, for her attentive and professional service! Wishing you the best in picking up those great line dance routines. IMPORTANT LOGISTICS Ordering: Note that you must order all your dishes at one time. OVERALL A memorable Asian fusion restaurant with an extensive upstairs dance floor and a bar on each level. Great for a casual date night or a lively evening out on the town.

I had a great dinner experience at Gabriella's Italian Steakhouse. I would recommend making a…read morereservation because it gets packed quickly, especially on a Saturday. Such a lively atmosphere with excellent service. The restaurant is spacious with beautiful decor and seating. There's valet parking, however, the restaurant is located next to other stores with a large parking lot. For dinner, I ordered the branzino with roasted vegetables. This was cooked to perfection. I really loved the branzino's flakiness. The roasted potatoes were delicious. My friend ordered the wasabi tuna. She said it was so crispy and cooked to her liking. We shared the broccolini side. This had a powerful spicy kick! There's a lot of cocktails to choose from. I went with the "Class Act" which was a spritz with St. Germain. For dessert, my friend and I ordered a pistachio martini, tiramisu martini, and Dubai chocolate bar. We saw that they have a special Birkin bag cake dessert. Looked super cute! Overall, a fun dining experience.

I took an edible and went to this place and was at first was absolutely terrified due to it being…read morevery dark and hard to see. The waitress was an absolute sweetheart but because I was flying high she was making me paranoid, like I was thinking girl do you know me from some where? But then I ate the garlic bread, and maybe this is the edible speaking, but it was the best garlic bread I ever had. My husband and I both ordered steak frites, and I thought briefly that my husband and I had formed a psychic connection and were ascending together. It was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. Overall I think I had a spiritual experience here. Anyway 10/10 will go back sober.

I can't recommend this place enough. I came here for birthday dinner and the service and…read morehospitality was immaculate. They definitely make sure that all their guests have a great time. They're a BYOB place and have a couple of mocktails on their menu. They do also have specials and off the menu items that the server tells you before you order. The are also very allergy accommodating as well. I get the spicy vodka with grilled chicken which was amazing and lives up to the hype. My friend got the cacio e Pepe which was delicious as well. They also have a gorgeous outside seating area adjacent to the building. Highly recommend getting a reservation by emailing them

I have to Rave about my dinner and service at Angelia's tonight…read more From appetizers to deserts we're exceptional. The service from their staff was amazing. Can't wait to get back again.