My apologies I thought I reviewed this establishment already!…read moreWe were here on March 21st before 6 PM so no trouble getting a table. The place is huge, with a huge bar. I think it is probably more of a bar type of restaurant and vibe. That's definitely the feel of the place. Service was friendly and very good. We shared a rainbow roll, it was just average. I had a cheesesteak it was large, and I ate the rest of it the next day. The flavor was just a little on the mediocre side. My wife had sliders and she said they were good. The french fries were very good. I will definitely go back and try other things on the menu. I recommend this place for people that like to drink, it look like there could be a lot of fun in that bar area. I would imagine in the summer this place is really busy.

Well after 3 years, food got worse or at least what we ordered…read more. When we ordered a flat bread off the menu and asked for a different cheese seemed like no problem but was told "We can't because it's already on there" right there you know the whole menu has to be premade as a flat bread would be the easiest for toppings to be changed.. Sadly to say we ordered the chicken tacos YES I KNOW BETTER... probably scooped with an ice cream scooper...Totally processed even the guacamole needless to say one bite and done.. One plus the bartenders were super attentive and nice.. Would go back for a drink... Mostly a large bar and high tops...laid back nice local crowd.

Had a great burger and enjoyed the view . Service was…read morefriendly and prices are reasonably. Paid parking is available across from restaurant.

I came here on a Friday Evening, and while the place seems not busy from the outside, the back of…read morethe restaurant is very loud and was packed! I was seated almost right away, and seems many others im reviews have had issues with this and i think it stems from the restaurants layout - lot of young workers and no ones going to want to just sit in the quiet part greeting i suppose, Anyways- i had no issues, was served quick and was in and out. I went with clam spinach dip as an app which was 10/10 for me. Ordered a burger that came on a kaiser roll which also was good but nothing that wow'd, and a beef rib grilled cheese which i will say was really good and a savored every bite! They have to promote some of these best items more!!!! On my overall experience i had a good time , almost gave it 4 stars because the booths are awkwardly set up and you are an inch away from other people seating next to you inside the restaurant almost butting heads.... But the food items were worth the stars

excited for the jersey shore restaurant week! hubby selected…read morethe waterfront! extensive menu options for a fixed menu for $42.26 person! philadelphia filet tips (5pc) caramelized onion, provolone cheese, demi-glace ala creme, garlic bread! this is a must have!! so delicious! asian calamari sweet thai chili, side ranch blackened grouper napoleon cajun grilled, pan seared crab cake, sauteed spinach, lobster cream sauce, wild grain rice, chef's vegetable gnocchi michaelangelo shrimp, chicken, prosciutto, peas, roasted red peppers, potato gnocchi, vodka sauce! such a large portion- i took the leftover home! bourbon bread pudding chocolate lava cake!! beautiful views overlooking the bay! our server kim c was great! thank you a lovely dinning experience! indoor and outdoor seating rooftop lounge plenty of parking! highly recommend!

We have been here a long time ago for dinner, it wasn't good but thought it might just be a bad…read morenight so never did a review and figured we would try again sometime in the future. Well - we had to go see a music school engagement at the Waterfront today and decided to have a little lunch. First as a appetizer I order the Grandma Connie's Home made meatballs ($15.50) two meatballs, about 1/2 teaspoon of ricotta and some kind of marinara sauce that was more like tomato water than anything that resembled an Italian gravy - Horrible! Then wife said forget that and lets get sandwiches; ok - she got the Short Rib Grilled Cheese ($20.00), and I got the Bourbon Chicken Wrap ($17.50) - they were Both Horrible! Grand kids got the chicken fingers ($18.00) and they were a bit over cooked but tasty. Overall opinion = Food is way overpriced for the quality, flavors are blah to horrible and just no worth another trip. Too many good food places around, this one is huge pricy disappointment........

Beautiful and tastefully decorated. This isn't your pier 1 eat pray love interior. Fixtures and…read morepattern's that are tasteful and enduring. Our server Michael was phenomenal. Well mannered , knowledgeable about the menu , sincere all well moving with a purpose. He treated us a lonely table of 2 like we were his only priority well simultaneously handling a 10 , 4 and 6 top. We sat in the side dining room facing the kitchen pass. We watched 6 pros handle business. Minimal words just chin gestures and some pointing. Some serious heat was moving thru that kitchen being passed to runners that kept that fire alive calling for garnish extra sauce and accoutrements as if it was Orchestra.Food was phenomenal. Egregious portions. Flavors layer. Sweet salty fatty creamy one after another nothing standing too far out or too far behind. The spice in the seafood dish was about right to let you know it was there but not over stay it's welcome. Plump seafood with a clean finish. We shared a bite with each other and went for seconds. The dessert a catcher's mitt size of chunk of old style ricotta cheese cake. Mind you all this was happening when they were serving a wedding of 50 in the back room. Two cons. The a/c wasn't working it was a little warm. I won't harp too much on that we had extreme weather the day prior. Number 2 . Truffle oil. The table next to us ordered truffle fries. We smelt it , the table on the far side of us smelt it. Truffle oil is so strong you can smell it on your clothes the next day.

My wife and I came here on a Wednesday. Service was good but the building must have been 85…read moredegrees. Not to mention the entire floor was like an ice skating rink. I almost slipped and fell on my way to the bathroom! Food was okay but could not enjoy my meal when I'm covered in sweat eating it! Ridiculous! - 2nd time coming here this summer and they have had no AC the entire time!

Stopped in to grab a drink with some friends after dining at Reyla for brunch. Loved the dark…read moreambience and speakeasy vibe. It truly felt like you were being transported to the 1920's when the staff brought us downstairs. The menu features many different speciality cocktails and includes a couple mocktail options. Also had an option to create your own drink! Will definitely be back to try a couple more drinks off the menu!

We have visited there a few times and they have different themes during the year, the ambiance is…read morereally cool. Right now they have a tiki theme, however, that's it in my opinion as far as draw to keep going there. The drinks are an overpriced smoke screen for people who want to waste money on a sugary drink. And it goes along with the whole Asbury Park eclectic vibe but most of the drinks have a 5 or more ingredients I never heard of (which is fine) but it waters down the drink. I don't want to have a drink (or pay $15+ for a drink) that tastes like a fruity cup of juice. As far as the limited food suggestions on the menu- only 2 or 3- this is the third time we've been there and they said they were out of food -so then take it off your menu if you can't be consistent!!! We're not just going to keep drinking without anything to eat to go along with it. As far as the service it's inconsistent, when we sat down there was only two of us- The server was very nice but we waited too long for our drinks. A party of 7 came in about 1/2 hour after us and they had their drinks within 5 minutes- that should never be. After one drink we got the check and we left, we are completely scratching it off our list, we will not return there. It does bum me out because it has such potential and there's nothing like it around but I'm not going to visit an establishment where I walk away feeling it was a waste of money.

618 was the perfect spot to celebrate my mom's birthday this year. We started with the grilled…read moreflatbread -- loved the combination of mushrooms and goat cheese. I ordered the burger, which was pretty big and juicy. The fries were nice and crispy as well. For dessert, we got the banana dulce de leche gelato and ice cream cookie sandwiches. The gelato was so unique and rich. The ice cream cookie sandwiches were perfect for me and I loved the side of Nutella with nuts on top which added a nice crunch. Their commitment to hospitality beats most restaurants I've ever visited. In our reservation, I noted that we were celebrating a birthday. When we were sat at the table, a birthday card was waiting for my mom. Our waitress Bailey was so nice and accommodated my mom's request to not draw too much attention to the celebration. I also adore the atmosphere in 618. The lighting is so elegant with the many chandeliers and the flowers on the walls. 618 has easily become a top restaurant for me.

I've recently been mesmerized by sister property Mezcal, and haven't been back to 618 in some time…read more Last night we were in the area and decided to swing by for a cocktail and appetizers. Very cool that Venue 618 was the only NJ restaurant to make the recent Yelp Top 100 restaurants in the US. Sitting at the bar, we were served by Zoey, Steve, and Mike. They've re-done their cocktail menu to include beautiful color illustrations. I enjoyed "One in a Melon," a well-balanced whiskey cocktail with Frank August small batch bourbon, melon, poblano pepper, Aperol, and lime. This was followed by a tasty whiskey sour. My wife ordered a Lemon Drop martini, followed by a decadent chocolate-pistachio dessert martini. All of the cocktails were well-balanced and delicious. On the food side, I munched on a baked macaroni & cheese with chorizo. It was perfect! The Death of Hospitality brand thrives on personalization and unexpected surprises. Mixologist Steve, realizing that I'm a whiskey afficionado, surprised me with a small pour of Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel bourbon. This is a difficult bottle to find in New Jersey. Rock Hill Farms was incredible, with a super long finish. Thanks for the memories 618!

This had a rustic feel to it with reclaimed wood everywhere. The menu had something for everybody,…read moreranging from burgers to pizzas to steaks to seafood. The menu was large and we had two options as part of a food tour I was on. I was able to try the scarpariello wings and boardwalk pizza. The wings were wood-fired with their special blend of seasoning and sauce along with cherry peppers. These were really tasty. The wings were a good size and the chicken fell right off the bone. The sauce had a slight kick to it with the cherry peppers present. The wood aspect of this dish was very noticeable too. The boardwalk pizza had house-made chorizo sausage, green pepper, onion, parmesan, Pomodoro, oregano, and red pepper flakes. This was alright. The crust was a little underdone for me, so it was a little flabby. The chorizo was the best part. I feel like jalapenos would have been a better choice of pepper here. The sauce was light and appetizing too. I also had a piece of bread that came out warm and paired nicely with the sauce from the wings. I was glad bread was provided to soak up that sauce! Will I go back? Probably.

Outstanding food and service. We tried the calamari and it was the best calamari I ever had. Wide…read moreselection of burgers and entrees. Parking lot is a bonus. Friendly service, and very nice ambience. Definitely worth the $$$ priced menu.

With recent interior renovations, MIX remains one of those rare intimate bars in Monmouth. Still…read moreserving its infused vodkas. With a nice varied menu, it's a great place for small parties and singles or couples.

Came for date night on Taco Tuesday and it was so delicious! We had the beef and chicken tacos and…read morethey were amazing! And very filling; meat, chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese and cucumbers! Also the raspberry margaritas were amazing! Love it here and the waitress was so lovely. Place is small but super intimate for date night.

It is an authentic Irish pub. No food, just Guiness, whiskey, and good company. You can join a…read morewhiskey ambassadors club where you try 32 whiskeys for pride and to be among the few who accomplish this feat. Bring in your own food or door dash if you like. And just enjoy a good vibe. Amazing history on the walls with odes to heroes of Irish self determination like Gerry Adams and Bobby Sands!!

Great beer and whiskey in no frills authentic setting. I became a "Whiskey Ambassador " there…read more Ask the bartenders about it! Great drinks and great people.

Wow, dinner date night was a big success at Dina's! Fantastic food and hospitality. Richie went…read moreabove and beyond making us feel welcomed, it was super fun chatting with him after our meal. We got the calamari which was gluten-free, the Bolognese, and the scallops . The portions are HUGE We were starving, and we barely finished 25% of it. Very authentic "family" type feel, and they actually care here. We will be back again soon!

We have not been to Dina's for a while so we decided to go for a birthday celebration. The food was…read moreabove expectations. The selections. Caccio de Pepe, Scallops w/ lobster and shrimp, Pork Osso Bucco w/asparagus and Garlic mashed potatoes and Seared Blackend Tuna. All were exceptional. The service here is amazing. The staff is attentive and not overbearing. Our wine was opened and poured as we were greated by our server who made our experience top notch. The owners who are always present offer a warm welcome, like old friends. The interior is welcoming and the noise levels allow for easy conversations at the table. We all agreed that this was the best meal we have had in quite a while. Thank you Dina and staff for a fantastic birthday celebration.