La Sierra is right on Main Street in Belmar so enjoy the off season because they said they're…read morepacked in the summer. Authentic decor and food options and nothing disappoints. You start off with 2 sauces for dipping the complimentary tortilla chips. Not like Tostitos, but thick and crispy! So yummy! Watch out because the sauces have a kick. I ordered a horchata which is great with lots of cinnamon. There's so many drink options from frozen to on the rocks. Full bar is available. Now for the food... I ordered flauntas con pollo and they were perfectly fried, topped with cheese & crema. The best I ever had. My husband got a huge burrito so overstuffed that it's 2 meals. The dinners are plated with guacamole and pico de gallo. The guacamole is so delicious and feels homemade. The pico was bland and lacking something but we'll let that slide. Overall, 10/10 for ambiance, service, portion size, food taste & quality.

Small space with large attitude, a true atmosphere. Noticed many regulars getting greeted by staff…read more Food was fresh and phenomenal spent as much time looking at what every one else got as i did my own food. Bar tender knew their stuff healthy pours not overly crazy on the sour mix in the margaritas. Every table seemed to have at least two margaritas

The ambience here is super impressive and a great place to socialize and have a few impressive…read morecocktails with friends or meetings. Service was also good also. But I am not impressed by the food. Things looked great but were overly salty or not cold or warm enough. The food came out ALL AT THE SAME TIME. The pace of the apps was ridiculously fast making everything we ordered get cold. We didn't have room on the table for 2 people. It was odd.

The Lobster Risotto at Park Social is pure flex…read more Huge, tender lobster tail, creamy risotto with real depth, and that charred lemon on the side? Elite. Rich but balanced, not heavy, just indulgent. Looks dramatic. Tastes even better. Order it.

We had an absolutely terrible server. We saw her once when she took the order, and then once after…read morethe Bus boys brought the food. Appetizers came out at the same time as the entrée. She said that's the way it occurs there, even if she puts in separate tickets. She did not apologize and said that that's the way it works. I was unable to get a refill of my soda the entire time and I would've liked to have a cocktail! I saw other people's servers many more times than mine. I asked one of the servers to find our server, but to no avail. Unfortunately, we had a bad experience.

The vibes and playlist were on point. That said, the food was underwhelming and felt overpriced for…read morethe portion size. I ordered the steak bites, salads, and the spicy crab dip, none of which really stood out. I would definitely come back for the views and drinks, maybe a side of fries but thats about it. The staff was friendly and there was plenty of seating. No real complaints beyond the food not quite living up to the rest of the experience.

What used to be Dachshund Distillery is now Wheelhouse. They have a really nice intimate setup for…read morebartender prepared cocktails. A great series of house made artisanal mixers to combine their distills. Definitely coming back !

NEPTUNE: Wheelhouse Distilling Company is officially open and have brought together their own…read morecraft hard liquor and the wonderfully delicious Potent Potables Mixers to be enjoyed in cocktails in their brand new tasting room! They did a beautiful job reinventing the space and have 2 dog friendly areas! They did a lot with a little and the indoor tasting room is absolutely gorgeous with a modern design, accents, and counter seating. Their outdoor space has a beautiful patio with a pergola, cushy chairs, and tables. We are thrilled that leashed and friendly dogs are allowed in all the areas. They feature their very own old fashioned cocktail and also have a build your own concept where you can pick one of their spirits (vodka, rum, bourbon) and mix with one of their 6 mixers for a delicious drink. The mixers are so tasty on their own, that you can enjoy it as a mocktail. I am still thinking about the watermelon jalapeno drink and how yummy it is. Bring your own food and chill at this awesome new spot!

Cocktails and share dishes. Excellent service and dog friendly!excellent staff ! Also great outdoor…read morespace

3.5 stars I had been…read morewanting to try REYLA for a while, but when I looked at their dinner menu, I found it rather limited. Their brunch list, on the other hand, had much more to offer, so my friend and I stopped in there for a late afternoon meal. We had gotten held up shopping around town, so we arrived close to the end of their brunch time window, and the place was completely empty. The restaurant's rustic, Mediterranean elegance was not lost on us, however. We kept it simple and only ordered main dishes. I opted for the Tofu Scramble, which was plated with a side of Calabrian deep-fried potatoes and some sort of spicy tomatillo salsa that was studded with chickpeas. The whole dish had a lot of seasoning, but it was greasy. I tried a few of my friend's za'atar fries, and they were also very oily. She thought her Fried Chicken Sandwich was decent, though. We both felt like REYLA was a stunning restaurant with just above mediocre food. I would not be opposed to going back there, but I would not rush there either.

Let me start by saying I've never had a bad experience at Moonstruck before, but as I sit here…read moreviolently sick and sweating like the scene from Bridesmaids, I had to knock back some stars. My short rib ragu was actually delicious. Unfortunately, my wife saved me half her chicken dish and the piece I ate turned out to still be raw. I stopped eating once I noticed, but the damage was already done. Also, quick PSA on the dirty martini: it's shaken with blue cheese and comes out looking more like blue cheese dressing than a martini. Definitely not for everyone, so just know what you're signing up for.

My friend and I were in town for an event and looking for a place to grab an early dinner…read morebeforehand when I came across Moonstruck. The restaurant was located in a multi-floor home on Wesley Lake, just around the corner from the hustle and bustle of Cookman Avenue. The first floor was more of a bar and lounge, and they had a live jazz band on the evening we visited. We checked in with the hostess and were escorted up to the second floor dining room, which was a charming spot that was breezy and comfortable, yet refined. The floor also had its own bar. Our server was on top of things, but was also clearly newer to the place. Regardless, once we got settled, she took our drink orders, which had taken us some time to decide on since the menu was creative and vast. I went with A Sidecar Named Desire, which included Courvoisier VSOP, Cointreau, Chinola passionfruit liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. I adore passion fruit and had always liked sidecars as well, so I figured it was worth a try, and I loved it! It had a good balance of tart sweetness and smokiness. My friend similarly enjoyed her spicy margarita, and we both imbibed while picking on some bread and herb butter. For our meal, we decided to start by sharing the Greek Salad, which was a massive bowl of romaine topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, red onions, and Kalamata olives. We left off the feta cheese, but enjoyed the seasoned dressing made of red wine vinegar, honey, salt, oregano, and olive oil. It was a fresh and flavorful mix of vegetables that was a pleasure to eat. The entree options were endless and offered something for everyone. I wound up going with the Chilean Sea Bass, which was served over sweet onions and potatoes in a tomato herb reduction. The fish was tender and perfectly cooked. It was a light and tasty dish that seemed perfect for the Spring season. After our meals we were a bit too full for dessert, but we decided to get a second round of drinks, mainly because I was dying to try their Pistachio Espresso-Tini. Wow, was that drink delicious! It blended Ketel One Vodka, Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur, natural pistachio flavor, and fresh espresso. The coffee notes were not super prevalent, but the creaminess, nuttiness was the real highlight. It was a decadent way to end a delicious meal. After we settled the bill and headed downstairs, I noticed several bowls of after-dinner mints, which were a nice touch. From the relaxed atmosphere to the interesting and expansive menu, Moonstruck was a terrific option for our Asbury dinner experience.

Soon as we walked in, initially saw people waiting to be seated, but were seated immediately…read more Atmosphere is spacious but Japanese inspired: paper lanterns, geometric fabrics, possibly some feng shui? Moving onto the actual service, waitress took the alcohol order at the same time as the food order; Boyfriend who used to work in high end food service said it's usually a bad sign. Was proven wrong, thankfully. Ordered the Yuzu drop, thought it would be more punchy but it was on point for yuzu. He got the eel dragon and firecracker rolls, I chose the bluefin tuna and salmon nigiri (with one unagi/eel, which I hated) We absolutely devoured our food, which is why there are no pictures attached to the review. The salmon was so buttery smooth, and the tuna was so meaty and flavorful, I ordered an extra helping as sashimi! IT IS THAT GOOD! Besides the banging baby at the other table (not the restaurant's fault) it was one of the best walk-in experiences I've had to date! Will definitely recommend and repeat visit!

Taka is located on the corner of a busy street in Asbury Park and is deceptively huge restaurant…read more Lovely calming interior colors (wood and red tones) with simply appointed decor and intimate lighting. The sushi is fresh and tasty, we enjoyed the seared scallop appetizer. My sushi (Tiger roll) was magnificent. The Yuzu lobster roll could have had a bit less rice in the roll but was otherwise very enjoyable. The combination of fish in this roll paired very nicely together. Taka has a vast menu with many options from appetizers to specialty sushi options. They provide alcoholic and non alcoholic mocktails for those of us not interested in consuming liquor.....the mocktails are fantastic. The only thing that made me rate 4 instead of 5 stars was the staff needs a bit of work on serving. We ordered an appetizer and were also given two additional small plates since we were sharing this item. When we were done with the appetizer our specialty sushi plates were bought out and the same server left the three empty plates from the appetizers on the table instead of removing them. Dessert was absolutely decadent and moist (I omitted the whipped cream since I don't like it) but the shortcake was perfect without it. I look forward to returning to Taka and trying more items on the menu.

I fall more in love with this place each time I go!…read more Grabbed a Vegan Cesar and vegan hot honey pizza. Unreal! The Cesar salad was amazing - I'll be dreaming of it the next visit. The pizza, as always, a FAVORITE. Truly the best place ever!!!

Wanted to like this spot. Good vibe, cool decor…read more... Pizza was overworked, crumb non-existent. Zero flavor. Also undercooked and gummy. Toppings were ok, but didn't really matter on top of a soggy, bland mess...pizzas shouldn't flop over and drip. Service was friendly but slow.

Classy ambience and the waitstaff was kind but our particular server was a bit slow and clueless…read more Some items were excellent while others fell short. Definitely recommend the beet salad to start and lamb chops for dinner. Lobster dishes were a fair price for the amount of meat but not overly flavorful. The bar area is also vibrant. They do a wonderful decoration job for certain holidays. Piano lounge singer in the lobby bar - made for a fun time (but he could use a little vocal practice). Ample parking in lot. This is a wedding / event venue so the bathroom is not super convenient to find.

Had a lovely dinner at the Fairy Hideaway Pop-up at The Sea…read moreCrest Grille! Appreciated the complimentary appetizer: Applewood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon! Tender and tasty! Enjoyed my Apricot Garlic Glazed Salmon!! The green beans were so flavorful! The Manager Kelly was super nice! Our server Kelly L was awesome! After dinner, took a 4 minute drive to Spring Lake beach! Had a wonderful stroll on the boardwalk!

Service was great and friendly. Food was delicious. Portions were large. They also have a kids…read moremenu. $11 for a 16 ounce margarita! Great outdoor area. Close to beach. Will definitely be back when in the area.

Extremely disappointed. Came to this venue expecting a standard, modern experience, but was denied…read moreentry for using mobile payment. It is 2026 --- refusing tap-to-pay while forcing customers to use an on-site ATM with a predatory $7.50 fee is not 'traditional'; it's a scam. If you value your time and want to avoid archaic, anti-consumer practices, take your business elsewhere.