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    Chapter House

    2.8 (139 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Penne vodka
    Courtney L.

    I can't even remember the last time I had been to the Chapter House. Must have been back in the 4th or 5th grade but boy was I impressed! The Chapter House aka "The Essence of Howell". This resturant has it all: friendly staff, comforting tasty, flavorful food, good music, reasonable prices and a welcoming atmosphere. Not to mention this is the local Howell joint that people go to! If that doesn't say enough about the "Chapter House" I don't know what does!? My friend and I ordered a few dishes to split. I started with the New England clam chowder. It was your typical clam chowder but it was hot and tasty to have on a cold evening. We then got our appetizers: a Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla and the Bonzai Shrimp. I LOVED the Bonzai shrimp. It was extremely tasty with the perfect spice kick! The Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla had the perfect cheese to chicken ratio! We then ordered the penne vodka for our entree and it was TERRIFIC! You would never believe that a little resturant off Route 9 would have a delicious vodka sauce but they certainly do! They load up the penne vodka with extra cheese which makes it just that more scrumptious!! I would 11/10 recommend the Chapter House to Monmouth county locals who haven't tried it yet or to anyone traveling in the area! It is truly a wonderful experience!

    Outdoor patio!
    Mel M.

    HOWELL: The Chapter House has been a staple restaurant of the town for almost 30 years and they have recently improved their outdoor patio! Friendly, leashed dogs are allowed outside! There is a heater and, when the weather is better, there is a tent! The food is delicious and the menu is huge with a variety of casual/American-style food. There's also a nice selection of beers including some local breweries and cocktails. We had fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day with our awesome waiter, Rory, and talking with all the friendly staff! Definitely worth a visit with your pup!

    New bar
    Timothy T.

    I haven't been here in maybe 4 or 5 years but never reviewed it before. When I walked in I was fairly shocked because they completely rearranged the interior. There is a very large rectangular bar where before was kind of odd bar setup; this is much better. I noticed a local and friendly crowd at the bar. I didn't expect much but was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere in there and the friendliness of the bar staff. The food was decent too considering it's mostly bar food, but entrées are available. I liked the tap selection with several craft offerings including NJ beers. We shared the calamari, which was average. I tried a piece of thin crust pizza and found it very good. I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap with potato salad which was also very good. I will be back considering it all and how close it is to home.

    Calamari....ok
    Yvonne R.

    The atmosphere is very bright, more of a family dining setting during dinner time. It's not a place with a real romantic flare. The is a large bar area, that seems lively and bright. There is a separate restaurant area, you have a mood choice. The food is pretty good. I've visited twice, tonight, i had the mussels with marinara sauce that came with great grilled garlic bread. My waiter Ryan was attentive, pleasant and friendly. He recommended the bahama mama, a great choice! I also tried the seafood platter, it needed moe seasoning for my palate. But a sprinkle of salt was doable. Def. a go back! The review is for the food and my waiter experience, not the lighting. If you're looking for dinner lighting, it's too bright.

    Route 9 panini & sweet potato fries
    Marissa D.

    Grabbed a quick dinner here a few weeks ago and had a good experience. Ordered the French onion soup and route 9 panini. The soup was good for the most part but could have definitely used a little more flavoring. The panini was great and the fries were nice and crispy. They are served with a sweet butter type sauce which I feel would have been a little easier if the sauce was melted. Overall a great place to grab a drink and a meal.

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    Very nice car / pub type place. Bartenders always friendly and ready for service. Drinks were great and beers were cold

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    Wisconsin Cheddar sauce they make is awesome and my burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare.

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