Absolutely perfect from check in to check out. Hotel is conveniently located near the beach, but…read morealso near the main street and public transit. The hotel is beautiful and it felt like every single piece of furniture and decorations were chosen intentionally. Perhaps the best part of our stay was the phenomenal, friendly and attentive service from manager Emily. Truly a gem of a person, and made sure everything we needed was available. Would also like to highlight that Emily reached out even before our stay begun to ask if we needed anything upon arrival or had any questions. All requests were met and Emily was prompt to answer all questions. I would highly recommend The James Bradley to anyone thinking of visiting. If you're looking for a quick vacation out of this city, this is the place, so easy to get to, the town has wonderful restaurants/bars and the beach was beautiful (even if it was too cold to hang out). Can't wait to find a reason to return.

The lobby and dining area, porch and sitting areas are beautiful. Our room was also quite lovely…read morebut could've used some more amenities like perhaps a place to sit and eat as we ordered food, utensils (we ended up getting some from the front desk) and a trash can? I'm all for minimalism but there needs to be functionality behind it. As for breakfast; more gluten free options please! And the soft boiled eggs we chose were either cooked too hard or way undercooked. The yogurt and fruit was delicious! Our server was great.

I wish I could give them 10 stars…read more I held my daughter's bridal shower there this past weekend. What a beautiful event space. We were able to decorate it perfectly. A sense of soft elegance came over the room. Pat was there for every step, every detail right down to the food. Every guest commented on how wonderful the food was. The appetizers could have been your meal. The entries were beyond delicious, creamy, flavorful and tender. A big shout out to the wait staff Ashley and Dawn who were on their A game. I will be renting this space again. Thank you for helping us to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Wow! I had my wedding last Friday at Shark River Yacht Club and they far exceeded any expectations…read moreI had! From the beginning, Pat, the banquet manager, was so helpful, kind, and accommodating. The day of they had everything perfectly prepared for our reception. All of the staff was professional, and friendly. The food was fantastic! I received so many compliments, and this crowd was not easy to please when it comes to food. The atmosphere and the sunset are beautiful for any occasion big or small. I highly recommend! You will not be disappointed.

Nice place Good service…read moreGood food Loved the apps: meatballs and specials apps for the night of 1/eggplant and 2/ watermelon salad Entree Dishes were enjoyable. Street parking We would come again.

Honestly, I was blown away by this humble little restaurant. It truly is a warm and inviting…read moreatmosphere with standout dishes and excellent service. It was so good that I would have returned back the very next day. We walked in and we're seated immediately with our reservation, and the experience only went up from there. There are plenty of staff around to make sure that you have everything you need without seeming to be too much. It's a cozy space, nothing super fancy, but really that's all you need sometimes in a neighborhood Italian joint. Everyone at my table raved about their food from the pasta Arrabiata, to the veal special to what I had which was the crab pasta. There was so much crab and the sauce was so light. I can't get over it. I ate my leftovers that same night. Looking forward to visiting soon again

Finally made it to one of the Jersey Shore staples for dinner last week! Our server was friendly…read more(despite what other reviews say about bad service), and we were lucky enough to snag a table on the porch with an awesome ocean view. Recommend checking for specials before you go - in June they had half-price entrées on Tuesdays. I had the vodka pasta with chicken; chicken was cooked perfectly and the portion was huge, but the sauce was just ok. My husband devoured his crab cake sandwich. We'll definitely be back later this summer for the live music!

I had first heard of The Columns when I saw various local musicians list it as one of their summer…read morevenues. It seemed like a cool place to check out, but since I usually only went to the "Shore" during the afternoon, it never seemed like a viable option to visit, for live evening tunes, anyway. However, since I was recently staying nearby, I decided to make a night out of it, trying to get to the venue in time for a 9:00 pm band set time. We had met some local residents earlier in the day who warned us to get to The Columns early, as there was supposedly often a line to get in. That seemed absurd to us, but we decided to get there around 7:45 pm to have a safe runway before the show. Well, even getting there before 8:00 pm did not help us much. Our ride share dropped us off in front of the historic mansion with a giant wrap-around balcony, and there was already a line down the block. The crowd was young (think mid-20s) and many seemed comfortably familiar with the entrance process. In fact, I caught the girl in front of us suggesting that it was best to order drinks at the bar furthest from the stage, as it would be less crowded. I committed that note to memory and settled in for what I thought would be a lengthy wait to get inside. Thankfully the line moved quickly, and we were at the front of it within ten minutes. There was a $20 cover charge, and only cash was accepted. The staff at the door was very friendly, which helped ease the annoyance of the wait and the cost, however. Once inside, we headed to the left where there was a counter for ordering food and drinks. The food line was longer than the drink one, so we were quickly able to claim our mixed cocktails. The beverages were expensive, but served in large pint glasses, which helped minimize our need to fight the crowd for additional cocktails as the night progressed. That room also had a few tables and some loud DJ music as well. Once we had our drinks, we headed to the other side of the house where we had to push through a massive crowd to get passed two large bars and close to the stage in the back room. As the night went on, the floor became soaking wet from spilled drinks, the patrons were more intoxicated, and there was less space to move about. We tried to keep our cool and hold down our tight area without getting mixed up in all of the chaos, but we were growing frustrated that the band, The Nines, went on an hour after their scheduled time. Once they began, we enjoyed their talented tunes, but the sound system was staticky and not very clear. We stuck it out for another 45 minutes or so and then were ready to leave. While I appreciated that the floor staff was nice and continually cleaning trash off the floor, the place was just a bit over the top for us after our long morning trip to get down to that area, and we were exhausted by that point. The Columns was a beautiful venue with loads of character, and it offered an exciting evening atmosphere, but the cash-only requirement and young crowd made it not quite the right fit for us on a busy Saturday night.

Great venue with awesome sound system, great lights and plenty of space. Saw The Four Horsemen…read moreMetallica Tribute here on 04/24/2025 and it was killer, felt like seeing the band in their early days! Love that this venue is small / independent and they have a ticket kiosk & sell tickets directly so you can avoid "ticket fees" which were an ~40% upcharge ($9.05 "fee" on a $25.00 ticket) Def recommend buying directly from this great venue and avoiding those ridiculous charges. They also put out free cold water and cups for guests, always a welcome amenity. I'll definitely be back to see more shows at this fantastic club!

We went to the show, Bingo Loco and was very disappointed. The venue was overcrowded to the point…read morewhere it was unsafe. We could barely move in our seats, and when the show required people to stand, it was chaotic. People actually had to crawl under the table just to get out, to get a drink, food or go to the bathroom, which seemed like a serious fire hazard. There was no table service. The show itself was just as bad. The prizes were bizarre and low-quality. Things like dildos and a cardboard cutout of Snoop Dogg, nothing like the prizes you typically get at this type of event. Overall, I can't say much good about either the show or the venue. It was uncomfortable, unsafe, and not very enjoyable.

I can't say enough good things about Creative experience . We recently chose them for my daughters…read more4th birthday and it was absolutely the best . For the set price you get an unforgettable experience that includes unlimited cotton candy(from a cotton candy machine) and pizza .. a host a dj and a helper .. they also take care of the entire cleanup . My daughter said it was the best day in her life and so many parents said this was the best kids party they ever attended . Brava brava these ladies who run the company really know how to throw a kids birthday party . 10 stars . One of the best days ever . They also provided awesome suggestions for additional party needs . Will recommend them always .

took my 6 year old child there for a friends birthday. kids were 6-8 years old. The place was dark…read morewhich is good because when the lights are on it pretty scurvy looking. Smelled musty. The place needs a good cleaning. I was stickcing to the floor. They had face painting which was nice and a lady making cotton candy. The also had a dee-jay. The kids went up on stage and sang in microphones. They did the limbo too. My child was bored after a half hour. They need to have more interactive games. Play freeze dance, have musical chairs or something to engage the kids more. I like the idea but I wont be having any party there anythime soon.

My wife and I haven't been there for quite a while , but the last time we were there we had a great…read morebreakfast as I had the corned beef hash with eggs over easy , homefries, toast and coffee. My wife had eggs benedict. A great place with great food ,friendly service and a nice atmosphere.

Came up to Jersey for a basketball tournament at Hoop Group Headquaters and needed a place for…read morebreakfast. The Buttered Biscuit had high reviews and was extremely close. This place is located on the corner and parking appears to be street parking only. I stopped by around 11:30 and was able to be seated immediately. They have bar seating which is first come first serve as well as tables throughout. Bar seating was much quicker. After about 5 mins my waitress came and took my order. Challah French Toast, Homefries and Bacon. 15/20 minutes go by and my food came. The Homefries are a good portion. They are seasoned well. The bacon was warm and crispy as well. The challah French toast was delicious. I enjoyed my meal overall. Overall this is a good place that met my expectations. The food was as expected and the portion size was good as well. They do charge a fee for using your card as shown on my receipt. A tad bit tacky to me but I understand.

It is wonderful to see old buildings like this still hanging on. It's a huge place with a lot to…read moreoffer! Theater, art exhibits etc. It's lovely to see people still coming to this place and spending the money and time to up keep this piece of history. it's a great place for the community and visitors.

This venue has great potential that is not being fully utilized. It was the old Neptune High School…read moreand was in a terrible state of disrepair in the 1990s. But, some dedicated people put a lot of sweat and money into renovating this building. Now, it is delightful; all three floors. There is an Auditorium on the ground floor that seats about 400 downstairs and another 200 in the balcony (which you enter from the 2nd floor). It would be an ideal spot for small concerts like Loudon Wainwright, Colin Hay, Livingston Taylor, etc. There is also a tiny theater on the 3rd floor (seats about 75). There are former classrooms that are being used for dance classes, yoga classes, etc. During the summer of 2017, they have a fine art show throughout the building (all 3 levels) titled "This Great Earth". I hope you realize that the Earth without Art is just Eh.

Lovely Linda and was friendly and kind. The breakfast was delicious. A nice spread. The rooms were…read moreclean and comfortable. Beautiful porch to relax on.

Room keys are not provided upon check-in. In fact, room keys are no longer provided at all. You…read moreneed to REQUEST a key to lock your room. Which in itself would be nothing more than a slight absurdity, but for the fact that there is also no attendant present at the front desk or anywhere on the property. You need to go behind the "Staff Only" desk and search around for keys with your room number. Does the property assume liability for any lost/stolen items as a result of rooms not being locked? Doubtful. One of the "clean" towels set out in our room was very wet, as if it had been used just prior to our arrival. The bed had one of the most uncomfortable mattresses I have ever slept on in my life. The staff attending to the continental breakfast were setting out an assortment of bagels, toast, English muffins with their bare hands (which I regrettably noticed after having already eaten). The second star is ONLY because of the location, which admittedly is difficult to beat. The hospitality leaves much to be desired.

If you're too highbrow to visit an arcade then let's call it a museum. They do have historical…read morebackground on the games. I learned about Mappy, obscure for good reasons, which oddly features a microwave in its cat-vs.-mouse battle. Silverball is acclaimed for its unique pinball collection but I veer more to video games, especially Super Breakout. An offseason weekday in Asbury Park means hotels aren't $400 but the boardwalk is also a bit too quiet at that time, so I'm thankful that Silverball helps create a sense of place year-round. (For my financial news nerds, Silverball's current rating average is 4.6 and there should be an "adjusted EPS"-type number that excludes any negative reviews about the food. I have nothing bad, or good, to say about Silverball's cuisine having never tried it but I assure you there's fine fare within the designated Asbury Park/Ocean Grove/Neptune/Bradley Beach Designated Metropolitan Area.)

Right on the boardwalk, an arcade with many classic arcade games. The grandkids loved it. Customers…read morepay a fee to enter (see pictures) then have access to unlimited play. We had their Pizza, which was drenched in oil and fat.