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    3.9 (517 reviews)
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    Soukanya P.

    The food was great. Fried calamari was crispy and tender. Very flavorful. Crispy octopus was cooked perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and very tender inside. I've never had octopus cooked this way and it was fabulous! It was served on a salad and the heat of the octopus wilted the greens. The dressing was some sort of citrus but I didn't care for it very much. Tuna tartar was fantastic. Great flavor. It was tossed with cubed avocado so the mushed avocado made it looked unappetizing but it tasted good. Nice julienned cucumbers and seaweed salad accompanied the tuna tartar. Avocado boats were stuffed with imitation crab and spicy maya topped it off. It was okay. I felt like I was eating sushi without the rice. Linguine with clams was amazing. Pasta and clams cooked perfectly. Cheese pizza was very delicious. It had a hint of garlic which made it next level!!! Get the pizza! Cappuccino was decent. The brookie dessert was half brownie and half cookie. Very tasty. Service didn't start off great. No one helped us until 15 minutes in. When we finally got a server he was very good. The menu has Asian food and American. So there's something for everybody if you like the two cuisines. We stopped in on a whim and I'm very glad we did. Ambiance is very modern and chic. I would return.

    Espresso Martini

    Great drinks & food. Steak was great will definitely be back for more 745 dining room reservation for 4. Server was so cute and sweet

    Mother's Day Lunch 2024
    Hugo S.

    Went there for Mother's Day lunch, service was great and ambiance was casual and friendly. Food was ok, but pricey special because it was small portions special the octopus( crazy small portion) overall was a good experience but we were a little disappointed with the food

    Dominique H.

    We ordered: 2 schnitzels ($22), with fries ($9), potato pancakes ($16), and a Margarita pizza ($16). All were good - no complaints... well, maybe the fries were iffy. Dining room was empty at 3:50pm, and freezing on a weekend in October. Service was good, place is clean, and they have an open kitchen with a very happy staff. We couldn't place this restaurant in terms of menu and style. It was rather eclectic, and then, boom! A whole page of sushi.

    Sweet potato roll and volcano roll
    Blake D.

    Was passing through for work and swung by to grab a bite before heading home. Unassuming from the outside, but a nicely decorated inside. I sat at the bar and got solid, albeit a touch slow, service. Had to wait a while to order after I wasn't ready right away, and again for the check, but the bar tender was solo so definitely will extend some grab. I got the sweet potato and volcano rolls and they were both really good. Fresh, flavorful. Thought the price was good too for the quality. Overall a great experience and I wouldn't hesitate to stop by again!

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    Alan L.

    We returned to B2 Bistro after several years and were pleased that everything seemed to be as good or better than our previous visit. The cocktails were consistently better. The entrees were also very good. The "Pig" dish was added to the menu and delicious. The room is comfortable and the service is attentive.

    Idania D.

    I had forgotten about B2. Came here for an alfresco dinner. Meal was good and so was the service. I thought for some reason they had acquired a liquor license and didn't bring my own wine. Against my better judgement, I ordered their NJ wine ( I generally don't like them). Low and behold, I was right. Stick to the food and bring your own wine. Still a good spot in Red Bank

    Cheesecake very good!
    Jennifer T.

    I use to love this place and come here a few times a month. Unfortunately, the food went rapidly downhill! I thought I'd give it another chance today, and I wish I didn't! We had the goat cheese strawberry salad for appetizer. The dressing was bland! The goat cheese they used tasted bad! The whole salad wasn't good at all! For dinners we did the strip steak and tagliatelle with crabmeat. The steak tasted more like pot roast, and it was mediocre. The fries it came with were burnt to a crisp! They were HORRIBLE! The tagliatelle pasta with crabmeat was AWFUL! It was bland and had zero flavor plus the the pasta was mushy! I use to love the cheesecake here, but it's no longer on the menu. It's sad because this place use to be really good. Unfortunately, I don't recommend going here anymore! B2 hire some talent in your kitchen!

    Pork chop special
    David S.

    Located on the edge of Redbank. They have a large parking area so there's no issue there looking for a spot, if you know Redbank that's a problem. Now for the experience Sat quickly on time for my reservation. Very nice and knowledgeable server. We ordered apps the stand outs were the polenta and beet salad, both were delicious I ordered oysters but sadly I was disappointed they were not good very small and not tasty, and just didn't look appetizing, if I was running that pass they would have not gone to the customer. Everything else was very good the pork chop special was amazing I think it was 3 inches thick WOW. I will be back if it wasn't for the oysters I would say it was a great dinner and possibly a fifth star

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    Birravino - Yummy salad

    Birravino

    4.0(735 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    I'm giving it a 5 stars Bec the service was awesome. Our server was very attentive and constantly…read morechecks on us. The meatballs was very tender , well balanced with the tomato sauce that's not too acidic. The sauce was not heavy at all and I love the fresh basil. The chicken parm , which I don't normally order was recommended by the server and did not disappoint. It was tender, moist chicken cutlet with crispy, flavorful breading, balanced by a vibrant, not too salty or acidic marinara sauce and, melted mozzarella, served with rigatoni. The desserts we got were super delicious and not too sweet. We had a 5 pm reservation and was able to self park on their lot.

    4.75 for high quality food that is just missing that exceptional wow factor to push it to 5 stars…read more Service was timely, friendly and had a warm feeling. Ambiance was casual with families, couples, etc. There is a good amount of seating inside but reservations are highly recommended. 1. Wine list - Huge huge Italian wine list with smaller names and unfamiliar names. Did my research and got a bottle of rosso montalcino ($69) which was excellent to pair 2. Meatballs - tender, doesn't fully fall apart but light and almost melts in your mouth. Sauce is light but full of flavor 3. Eggplant parm - not spicy even though supposed to be spicy rigatoni with it. Huge portion. Took half home. Pasta was delicious with enough sauce and al denté as I like 4. Tiramisu - one of the better ones I've had. Not alcoholic. Moist and excellent balance of layers. Shaved chocolate on top is a nice touch 5. Chocolate torte - deliciously creamy and lighter than I thought. Full chocolate flavor. Comes with a fior di latte gelato which was high quality. Overall an excellent high quality Italian dinner. No wonder why it's hard to get weekend reservations. Highly recommended and will definitely be back when in Red Bank and craving Italian.

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    Nicholas Barrel & Roost - A must have burrata dish - You will thank me!

    Nicholas Barrel & Roost

    3.9(539 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    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

    We chose Nicholas Barrel & Roost based on the menu and an almost 4 star rating on Yelp with over…read more500 reviews. The halibut caught my eye immediately; I'm a sucker for a perfectly prepared piece of halibut or a great pork chop, and since my partner doesn't eat meat it made for an easy share. Earlier in the day, a couple of women at our hotel bar mentioned the chef had trained at Jean-Georges in Manhattan, which only added to our anticipation. It wasn't until we got back to the hotel after dinner and did a little reading that we learned just how decorated Harary really is; his Restaurant Nicholas held Zagat's top spot in New Jersey for 15 consecutive years and earned a 4-star New York Times review. That context made our middling meal sting just a little more. We started with the bread service and the beet salad. The bread itself was baked beautifully, but the butter and ricotta accompanying it were completely flavorless. My partner and I are not salt-at-the-table people; we trust that seasoning happened in the kitchen. This was the first time in recent memory that we actually reached for the salt shaker. Not a great sign. The beet salad should have been a showstopper. Beets, when done right, can carry an entire dish on their own. Instead, they were buried under an avalanche of arugula. Don't get me wrong, arugula is one of my favorite greens; that peppery bite and beautiful texture are hard to beat, but here it was doing all the heavy lifting while the beets sat underneath doing nothing. We'd eaten most of the salad before we even noticed the sunflower seeds and a smear of mascarpone hiding on the bottom of the bowl. That mascarpone, gently flaked on top with the seeds scattered over it to catch in the folds, could have made this dish genuinely memorable. The gorgeous candy-striped radishes were a lovely visual touch, but they were raw, undressed slices with no seasoning, no acid, no pickling. Beautiful to look at; an afterthought to eat. The whole salad felt that way, honestly. For our main, we shared the Panko Crusted Halibut with bok choy and smoked shallot velouté. The sauce was the star; the smoke level was dialed in perfectly, present in all the right ways without overpowering everything else. The wild mushrooms were lovely, but the dish needed something to break up the texture. The bok choy brought good flavor, but it mirrored the mushrooms so closely that each bite started to blur together. Something crispy, something sharp, would have elevated the whole thing considerably. The fish itself was cooked well; firm, flakey, and not dried out. The panko crust was gorgeous to look at but could have been crispier. Based on its beautiful golden color, it looked like it had more crunch than it actually delivered. The cocktails were a genuine highlight. An old fashioned made with 1792 and a Black Manhattan, both well-crafted and the clearest bright spots of the evening. The three people behind the bar were another highlight. Expedient, attentive, never rushing anyone, and willing to make easy conversation without being intrusive. That is exactly what you want from people working a good bar. The ambiance, though, was confusing. The space seemed to pull in two directions at once; it wanted to feel upscale but also like a sports bar, and it never fully committed to either. Three small TVs tucked into the corners would have been fine. The oversized screen mounted prominently on the wall was intrusive and clashed hard with any sense of elevated dining. The music was classic rock, which I enjoy, but it read as wrong for the room and was a tad too loud. The music for this type of setting should be something to just add some ambiance, not for people to shout-sing too like you've had too many beers at a dive karaoke bar, which I love by the way, this was just not that kind of place. Those same women from the hotel bar had also warned us it could get loud and obnoxious in there. We figured we'd take our chances. We probably should have listened. With the legacy behind this place, the potential is clearly there. The bar staff gets it. Now the kitchen and the room just need to catch up.

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    Catezza Italian Kitchen + Bar - Calabrian tuna, pistachio & beat crostini

    Catezza Italian Kitchen + Bar

    3.8(31 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    There are quite a few nice restaurants in Red Bank. This one is in the top 4. From ambiance,…read moreservice to food...excellence prevails. The menu is small so, what does one choose. Obviously a matter of preference, but you have to try the meatballs...soft....wow can't say enough. Bread service is excellent. Their salads are above par. We did not try the Crostinis ie appetizers on toast. You can only eat so much. Onto the main course Branzino and Chicken Marsala. If you like seafood and chicken, there you go. Judging from the next table, the 12 inch pizza pies look really excellent. Cocktails made from an excellent barkeep keep the meal aplomb. Violet our server was very attentive. Parking as us locals know is sometimes a headache in Red Bank. Leave for your reservation early cause you will pay to park. Just think Asbury Park if you get the gist.

    Visited Catezza with a group of 8 for Jersey shore restaurant week…read more Jersey shore restaurant week is a fantastic opportunity to try new restaurants at a reasonable fixed cost. Catezza accommodated a table of 8 The restaurant is beautiful with a good size bar at the front of the restaurant Lovely drink menu with some high end bourbons at a reasonable cost. We sat near the open kitchen which was an absolute treat I enjoyed the meal, the desserts are stellar. Disappointed that the kitchen ran out of a few items. The spicy tuna over crispy rice with Calabrian chile sauce was very good. I prefer the tuna diced and mixed, this reminded me of poke. The meatballs were a huge appetizer portion of 3 and they were excellent The short rib over saffron risotto was very good, loved the crunch from the rapini. Their gelato is excellent as was the limoncello bread pudding. Michael took great care of us. I look forward to dining with Catezza again.

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    Catezza Italian Kitchen + Bar - Headless Branzino w/ sliced almonds and green beans

    Headless Branzino w/ sliced almonds and green beans

    Catezza Italian Kitchen + Bar - Downstairs dining room at Catezza!

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    26 West on the Navesink - Pork chop special

    26 West on the Navesink

    3.7(387 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$

    We cannot say enough incredible things about 26 West on the Navesink. As an older couple…read morecelebrating our second marriage, we knew we didn't want a traditional wedding reception--we wanted something meaningful, personal, and full of joy. What we got was beyond anything we could have imagined. From the very beginning, Michaela and her team went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. Every request--big or small--was met with enthusiasm, creativity, and genuine care. I had collected so many unique and whimsical pieces to incorporate into our celebration, and Michaela placed every single detail throughout the restaurant with such thoughtfulness and style. It truly felt like us in every corner of the space. The atmosphere was warm, intimate, and beautifully personalized. Our guests are still talking about how special and different the evening felt--it was a true celebration, not just an event. And the food... absolutely outstanding. Every dish was delicious, beautifully presented, and served seamlessly. The entire experience felt effortless, which allowed us to fully enjoy every moment. We are so grateful to Michaela and the entire team for making our day unforgettable. If you're looking for a venue that will honor your vision and create something truly special, this is it. With heartfelt thanks, Helen and Paul Pricoli

    Went there for Mother's Day place was very pretty but we all left hungry the portions were small…read moreand the prime rib my husband had was all fat and at 72$ even that was small I had tuna which was delicious but it wasn't enough the food was good but for the price I will go elsewhere I would go for a drink but I don't want to leave a restaurant hungry so I dont think I will be dining there again

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    View of the Navesink while dining

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    Buona Sera - Swordfish

    Buona Sera

    3.5(583 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    We have not been here for quite some time, and when friends decided collectively to have a…read moreget-together, we were so glad we came here. The food was impeccable, and I must say, they truly do their meats extremely well. Here are some of the things we ordered. Please bear in mind that we had it family style, and the portions are humongous. - Antipasto - They truly had a sublime selection of Italian-style cured meats, which included Prosciutto di Parma, Soppressata, Mortadella, fresh Mozzarella Pearls, Red Onions, salad underneath, and balsamic glaze drizzled over the top, providing a sweet-tart contrast. It was a very nice high-end charcuterie platter. 5/5 Stars. - Fried Calamari - They lightly floured and fried it. Personally, I preferred it to be fried a bit more. 4/5 Stars. - Eggplant Rollatini - stuffed with ricotta, topped with marinara, and melted mozzarella. The eggplant was sliced thinly and was generously stuffed. 4/5 Stars. - Penne Vodka - They were in a light tomato pancetta cream sauce. I personally preferred a little spicier. 4/5 Stars. - Orrechiette pasta served with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and sausage, broccoli rabe, and basil in garlic & oil. They overcooked the sausage, but regardless, it truly was exceptional. 5/5 Stars - Shrimp scampi - It was overcooked. 3.5/5 Stars. - Boneless Roasted Chicken Cacciatore - the chicken was so tender and juicy. 5/5 Stars. - Pork Loin Giambotta - They grilled it to perfection, and it was still juicy. This dish was accompanied by mushrooms, onions, and peppers. 5/5 Stars. - Mashed red potatoes - Creamy and smooth. 5/5 Stars. The service was impeccable. They constantly came over to see if there was anything we needed. Plenty of wine and beer flowing, exchanging of dirty dishes for clean dishes, and ensuring we have everything we need.

    We've been there many times. The service for NYE was excellent. We were seated right away with our…read morereservation. We both had a drink to celebrate and started off with our appetizers. We had a wedge salad and lobster bisque soup. The portions were HUGE. I took home 1/2 of my soup I had the eggplant parmigiana with penne. I asked it to be served heat hot but it was more on the cool side. The eggplant had too much breading on it so it took away from the taste of parmigiana. My husband had penne with sausage and broccoli rabe. His dish was hot and he ordered a 1/2 portion but was overflowing. Both portions were very large and we took it all home. The decor was tastefully done for the holiday theme. Sorry to say I wasn't crazy about my dinner. But in another year, may go back

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    Buona Sera - View of the open kitchen

    View of the open kitchen

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    Mussels Marinara

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    The Robinson Ale House - Pretzel sticks with cheese

    The Robinson Ale House

    3.5(437 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    My family and I just had dinner at Robinson Ale House, and I have to say -- we were pleasantly…read moresurprised. We almost didn't go because of the 3.5-star rating, but the space looked promising and the menu caught our attention. I'm so glad we trusted our instincts. The decor is beautiful -- calm, cozy, and upscale without feeling stuffy. It has that warm, polished vibe that makes you want to settle in and actually enjoy your meal instead of feeling rushed. Our server, Devin, was fantastic. He was attentive, friendly, and genuinely kind. He checked in at the right times, answered all our questions, and made the whole experience feel easy and relaxed. And the food? Absolutely delicious. My family and I are pretty picky about our meats, which is one of the reasons we usually prefer eating at home. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared -- flavorful without being overdone. You can tell care went into the quality. Overall, it was such a great experience. Definitely exceeded our expectations, and we'll be back.

    Classic spot in downtown Red Bank! Great to hangout and catch up with friends. Service was friendly…read moreand prompt and the overall vibe was great (even better in the summer). The food was average/ good, just about what I expected! I got the rigatoni vodka and I wish it was a bit more flavorful, but you're probably better off getting a burger at a spot like this. Will be back to try more!

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    Falcone - Cannoli

    Falcone

    4.3(42 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    What an absolutely delicious dinner. The hospitality from the moment we drove to the valet, to the…read moreproper entrance with the hosts and throughout the entire meal was purposeful and thought out. The employees here care about your experience. My wife and i have only lived down here since January. We've explored restaurants from Red Bank through the shore. This was #1 so far, I would actually look forward to dining here again. Alan, our server, you're very good at what you do. Thank you for that. Get yourself a nice bottle of wine, head here. Order anything and sit back and enjoy the experience. It was absolutely beautiful inside for my 45th!

    Falcone in Lincroft is basically what happens when someone spends 95% of the budget on interior…read moredesign and 5% on the actual food. The restaurant itself? Beautiful. Gorgeous lighting, trendy aesthetic, romantic atmosphere. If your goal is taking photos for Instagram or pretending you're dining in Manhattan for the night, this is your place. The food, however, was wildly underwhelming for the prices. I ordered the "short rib" bolognese and spent half the meal trying to locate the short rib. It looked and tasted more like regular chopped meat sauce than slow-braised short rib. I've honestly had pasta dishes from local pizza places with more flavor and authenticity. And the candles... there are approximately 47,000 candles in this restaurant. So many that at one point a waiter leaned dangerously close to one and I genuinely thought his vest was about to catch fire -- meanwhile he had absolutely no idea. That pretty much summed up the overall dining experience: chaotic but aesthetic. Also, why is there forced valet in Lincroft? Even when you self-park, they still ask for your keys like you arrived in a Bentley instead of a Honda Pilot. Another strange touch: it's BYOB, yet they keep your wine bottle off to the side somewhere instead of leaving it at the table. The whole point of BYOB is being able to pour your own wine whenever you want without having to flag someone down every time your glass is empty. It felt unnecessarily pretentious for no reason. The biggest issue was that the restaurant never actually felt authentically Italian beyond the decor. For a place charging premium prices and branding itself as an upscale Italian dining experience, there should be a stronger sense of Italian hospitality, personality, culture, and presentation throughout the service experience. Instead, the whole thing felt more staged than genuine. Communication around the specials was difficult, nothing was written down, and the service lacked the polished confidence you expect at this price point. Ironically, the teenage valet outside gave more authentic Italian restaurant energy than the dining room itself. My suggestion? Lean harder into genuine hospitality and authentic Italian dining culture instead of just the aesthetic. Right now it feels like a beautifully designed movie set where the food and service never quite match the image. Overall: probably a nice place for cocktails, dessert, and ambiance before or after a night in Red Bank. But if you're going specifically for an amazing Italian dinner worthy of the prices, save your money and hit a really good local pizzeria instead. I promise if you change the wait staff to people who have a little more command of the English language... the word on the street would probably improve.

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    Falcone - Beautiful space!!

    Beautiful space!!

    Falcone - Save room for tiramisu

    Save room for tiramisu

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