Five stars for Union Beach Grill! We stopped in for both breakfast and lunch and were seriously…read moreimpressed. The pancakes with sausage were spot-on, and the shaved ribeye over fries with cheese, peppers, and onions was absolutely delicious. The food was great across the board, but what really made the experience stand out was the owner--so friendly and welcoming, it truly felt like being fed by family. The place is clean, inviting, and just has an awesome vibe. A+ all the way--I'll definitely be back!

There's not a lot of businesses in Union Beach. I would have driven past without GPS. I was…read moretold by a neighbor to check out this local gem! Pulling into the parking lot next door, I see a mermaid statue across the street that someone lovingly added a winter coat to. It's that kinda small town. A cute eclectic eatery with a French cafe motif on the wall and Johnny cash and Elvis Presley mugshots on the opposite side. A vintage Pepsi machine sits near the counter and 8 clean tables greeted me. The menu is small but impressive. Staff are kind and welcoming. Ok. Let's get onto the food- the menu has burgers, cheese steaks, pasta and all day breakfast. A big specials board sits high above the counter. The portions are large and the prices are just right. It was midday and I wanted eggs. Western Omelette did not disappoint. Home fried potatoes were tasty and the coffee was very good. I would definitely give this place another try for dinner. Union beach sweet cracker chicken looked interesting as well as a chicken cheese steak. Food tastes home cooked and is served with a side of sass. Definitely worth it if you are looking for an alternative to your usual spot.

Simply outstanding. Ambience, service, and the food. Of course it's pricey, but entirely in-line…read morewith the other high-end steakhouses out there. Our server, Sophia, was one of the most amazing and caring waitresses we've ever had the pleasure of working with. Don't hesitate... save up for a special occasion and go here. You won't be disappointed.

Dined here Saturday at 6:00 pm for a date night. It was our second visit and this time was even…read morebetter than the first. Our server Brandon was amazing, super friendly and so attentive. The rest of the staff was also so efficient. The food was phenomenal, from the apps to the mains and dessert. We ordered: -Sicilian arancini -maple glazed bacon -prime Porterhouse steak -prime Kansas City bone in strip -roasted mushrooms -garlic mashed potatoes -churro bowl -cocktails -espresso/cappuccinos They have indoor and outdoor dining - in a covered area. Free valet parking is available as well as street parking. We're already planning our next visit here.

We had a wonderful experience while in Red Bank for a birthday celebration…read more Fun vibe Great staff and service Great music Pretty place Wonderful food We would come again so upbeat and a great vibe I loved the avocado salad and the bolognese was perfect. ( two of my fav things and both were OUTSTANDING) All the apps, entrees, dessert was delicious we all can't wait to come back. Side note: if you don't love music we came for the first time and loved it but not sure if it's every night. But it wasn't to loud that we couldn't hear each other so we enjoyed the DJ) We will all be back soon. Fun vibe and upbeat place. Thx for a great night.

8 adults ate here to celebrate a special event....the restaurant is very loud, it was difficult to…read morespeak across the circular table. Cocktails were brought out but not as specifically ordered. When the appetizers and mains were delivered we got the "who ordered the .....?" At this price point the staff should know who ordered what and not be auctioning off dishes to whomever raises their hand. The food was good, nothing wrong with it but also nothing overly impressive. Overall I think I'd pass on a return visit and spend my money elsewhere.

Great service, ambiance, apps, and drinks. One of the best…read morehappy hour menu's around!! I can't wait to come back for dinner.

Hubby and I wanted to celebrate our 19th Wedding Anniversary someplace special and my husband's…read morefriends recommended Stricklands Steakhouse. I am so glad they did. Nestled in downtown Woodbridge NJ, this steakhouse is located inside of an old bank! I already knew before entering it was gonna be beautiful! We were greeted by the hostess and owner of the restaurant. They immediately said happy anniversary to us and escorted us upstairs to our table. As i thought this restaurant is stunning. Sexy dim lighting, beautiful chandelier and candelabras adorned the bigger tables. The space is huge. High ceilings and even an elevator. I couldnt resist snapping pics of the aged meat behind the glass. Every detail in this restaurant is intentional. Our waitress Danya was the sweetest!!!! She was so attentive and took time to explain the menu. She checked on us the entire evening. She didnt miss a beat. Even saw that my fork had some dishwashing spots and went to get me another. For the food, we started with fried calamari and crabcakes which were both outstanding! We ordered cocktails which was old fashioned and a bay breeze made perfectly. The main course is the reason u come here! We ordered the porterhouse for two with the truffle mac and Brussels sprouts. Steak has a really nice flavor! I didnt like the truffle mac but the brussel sprouts were delicious!! We were def full but our wonder waitress insisted on a celebratory ice cream with a sparkling candle. It was very nice! Before we left the owner came up to ask how everything was. He was a cool guy and told us a bit about the restaurant and his future expansion happening! I love that he said he use to come to the bank with his parents as a kid and now he owns a restaurant in the space....full circle moment. We truly enjoyed our time here! Thank u for making our Anniversary dinner so special. We will for sure be returning. I have to try the snapper next time!!!

Did the shared Porter with some sides for me and a buddy. Got some drinks along with it, cool…read moreatmosphere and vibe, everything came out perfect delicious- memorable evening. I recommend.

Char in Red Bank is one of the most underrated restaurants in Monmouth County, and that's coming…read morefrom someone who eats at top restaurants locally and around the world. Service always wins in the end, and Char delivers that every time. My office is on the same street, so my wife and I are regulars. We usually walk down around 4 p.m., grab two seats at the bar, and start with a perfectly made cocktail or a great glass of wine. The happy hour specials are always interesting, rotating, and thoughtfully put together, big thank you to head chef Phil, who is absolutely amazing and a true asset to this place. The bar feels relaxed but upscale, which is rare to get right. The dinner menu is both diverse and comfortably traditional, with nightly specials that make Char feel unique rather than just another steakhouse. Tonight we kept it simple and started with French onion soup from the happy hour menu, and it honestly blew me away. It was rich, deeply flavored, and absolutely delicious, easily one of the best French onion soups I've ever had, especially at the happy hour price of about half off (we paid $5.95). We added fresh bread service (no extra charge), and it was warm, fresh, and completely worth the "cheat" on the carbs. We then split a prime rib slider special that was incredibly flavorful for something so simple, it really over-delivered. For dessert to go, we ordered chocolate Nutella chip cookies and chocolate-covered strawberries, which was the perfect way to end the meal. With two drinks, our total bill was $109, which is outstanding value for the quality of the food, drinks, and overall experience in downtown Red Bank. In my opinion, Char is still underrated and remains one of the very best restaurants in the area. Even their Caesar salad stands out, the dressing is spot-on and memorable. James the manager is an excellent asset to Char.

This is NOT a good restaurant. This is a GREAT restaurant…read moreThe service is superb. Portions are over generous. Food is fantastic and there are dozens and dozens of choices. The only con is the 3 percent charge for using credit card. But outside of that this is a must go to restaurant.

I wanted to take my husband's mom out for a late Mother's Day celebration while we were in town,…read moreand we decided to stop here since Lita was closed on Wednesdays. My husband's mom, who lives in town, has been to their other location before and said it was very good, so we were looking forward to trying this location. When we first arrived, we were greeted warmly and seated immediately, which made for a great first impression. We ordered a pitcher of sangria and the grilled octopus appetizer. While we waited, they also brought out soup and bread, which was a nice touch. For our main dish, we decided to share the seafood paella. Once we mentioned we would only be ordering one paella to share, I felt a noticeable change in our server's attitude. I also added an extra lobster since the dish only came with half a lobster. The additional lobster was reasonably priced at $25, but unfortunately it was very overcooked -- dry, chewy, and much smaller than expected. That said, the paella itself had great flavor. However, after the dish was dropped off, I do not recall our server checking back on us or asking how everything was. We finished the meal with the blueberry crumble, which was delicious and probably my favorite part of the meal. Overall, I was not impressed with either the food -- especially the lobster -- or the service at this location. While the meal had some positives, the overall experience was disappointing compared to what we had heard about their other location.

It was about 10 of we was celebrating my daughter! We all were Church Women, Our Waiters were…read moreawesome! They let us know about the hors d'oeuvres first we order their came out nice and hot, they let us enjoy them we put in our main order! The food was delicious hot and well presented. It was well worth the price we paid. I would gladly recommend Char Steak house as place to go.

If I could give this place no stars I would. Left feeling sick. Service was lack luster they have a…read morebread guy with a basket and it's hard as a rock. The margarine was cold hard and tasted like it had been sitting in the fridge with other things. The place is decorated nice and has plenty of parking but the food was not good at all.

New Years dinner at Jasper Stone hit the spot. We went with friends and the palce was packed. A…read morelittle noisy, but that is to be expected. Our server, Willem, was attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu. The menu is quite different from our last visit in 2024 - better organized and easier to read. We atarted by ordering a Caesar salad and Tagliatelle Bolognese to share at the table as an appetizer - quite nice and a good start. Charlie and I both chose the Creekstone Ribeye ( I opted for the Horseradish Creme Fraiche) and our wives both chose the Crab Crusted Halibut. all entrees came out cooked to order and piping hot. We also shared an order of creamed spinach. No dessert as we were doing that at home, but the coffee hit the spot. JS is BYOB so don't forget to bring your wine. Defintely a destination restaurant, and we will be back!

What an unfortunate turn of events. We arrived as a party of 4 on a Friday evening around 6 pm…read moreexpecting a well needed, well deserved, enjoyable meal amongst friends. I was especially looking forward to ordering the ribeye and lit up instantly when the server listed it as one of the specials. The server shared that he would need to collect the orders for all of our courses at the same time which was fine with me. I actually had more confidence in the timing of everything for that reason. Our server had a delightful energy particularly at the beginning of our visit. After we placed our orders, everything began to fall apart. It did get noticeably busy since we first arrived, but we ultimately waited for our main entrees for over 3 hours. 3 hours. The table ordered the charred octopus and the oysters to start. The oysters hit the table fairly quickly, but then we began to gradually notice how long it was taking for the octopus to come. I had only a slither of the octopus so that I could say I tried it. Everyone at the table raved about the taste. I did, however, agree that their oysters were delicious especially when dressed with a little bit of mignonette, lemon, horseradish and a touch of Tabasco sauce. I'm excited to now report that I am a fan of fresh oysters from the east coast, because apparently the coast matters. The table also ordered the canaletto stuffed with mascarpone, parmesan and another cheese, langostines and lobster with morel mushroom cream sauce, garnished with truffles. I passed on this one also as it was too adventurous for my taste buds; although, their delicious bread and our drinks did distract me for a little while. The restaurant is BYOB, so we had our wine to keep us company while we observed other tables come and go. We eventually asked to see the manager and was told there wasn't a manager on duty which was either untrue or a very poor decision on the part of the owners considering it was a Friday evening. Having someone occasionally check in with our table may have also helped to take the pressure off of the server who may have gotten overwhelmed or decided to prioritize other tables. Having a manager offer a personal apology may have helped us feel less forgotten about. After the three hour mark, we decided this was enough. I didn't have much to eat at this point, but I wasn't at all worried initially since I was there for the main event, the ribeye. I stopped a hostess who was walking past our table and asked for the manager. We were again told the manager is not here but can be called, if needed. I simply replied, "Please do". Shortly afterwards, I noticed our server who at this time was standing by the host stand briskly walk into the kitchen and then return to our table with our plates. I sent the food back which was a decision that was supported by everyone at the table. Let me tell you, that was a difficult decision to make, but I also was ready to call it a night. Our mood had changed, and I truly felt like we were derservant of having the same experience as everyone else that night. Our server apologized for his part to play in the ordeal which I appreciated since I know his intention was never malicious, but unfortunately we had to call this night a bust. He offered us dessert on the house, and our entire meal was comped which we felt was an appropriate resolution. I ordered the Cinnamon Toast Crunch bread pudding which was a favorite. Very good. Jasper Stone is a beautiful establishment with decorative yellow and white floral arrangements throughout the dining area. It is clearly a popular restaurant and has many positive reviews. I regret that I could not have a comparable experience.

Another incredible dinner at Drew's. It gets better, if that's possible every time we eat here…read more Everything from atmosphere, food, staff and first class.

Went here for dinner with hubby after a few friends telling us how good it was so we went with high…read moreexpectations. Pros -- building, decor, cleanliness, and seating were beautiful. Staff were beyond friendly. Cons -- THE FOOD!! We had pork belly and duck confit appetizer. Pork belly was drenched in sauce and overcooked. Duck dish was good but was a spread and served with such a small amount of bread. Main courses -- presentation was terrible -- i ordered NY Strip with french fries and veggies. Hubby ordered jambalaya -- both dishes were served luke warm and looked as though they had been sitting. French fries were all tiny pieces as if they were at the bottom of the fryer. The steak was a poor cut. The jambalaya lacked flavor. The protein on the dish was all overcooked. Dessert THE Elvis -- sounded sooo delicious but was basically a spoonful of peanut butter. Even the ice cream they served with it could not drown out the overpowering peanut butter flavor. I did enjoy the cappuccino. We were there to celebrate my husband's birthday and he didn't even eat his meal. It was that bad. Sadly, one and done for us. I know they changed their menu so perhaps this is not their best lineup but I cannot forgive the terrible presentation. The price point for what they are presenting its insane.

I know I've already left a review for Ember & Eagle, but I had to come back and say--every visit…read moresomehow tops the last. This place consistently knocks it out of the park with service, food, and atmosphere. Ryan behind the bar is a standout. He treats us like regulars from day one--always greeting us with a smile and delivering truly top-tier service. He's a big part of what makes the whole experience feel so warm and welcoming. And the food? Never the same experience twice in the best way possible. The menu and specials are always evolving, always leveling up, and it keeps things exciting every time we come back. Not once have we been disappointed. Everyone can have an off night--but this place seems to have cracked the code on consistency and excellence. Honestly, you could throw a dart at the menu and still walk away impressed. Already looking forward to the next visit!

Here for Mother's Day…read more This place is a disaster. I came here once and sat at the bar with a client, had a glass of wine and the steak sandwich and it was great. This time, not so good. I know the business partners are in some lawsuit about real estate and golf and such. Tried to valet. Then said, he you can park yourself. They said it's ok, we aren't here that long anyway. Said ok. Walked inside, wouldn't let my parents sit down if the full party wasn't here. Thought that was weird as this place is less than half empty yet all reservations are booked. Sat down and the staff started moving fake bushes around, like a wall to separate us from another party, it was a comedy of errors I have never experienced Took forever to get drinks with super weak pours. Lots of people walking around doing nothing with ear pieces in. The music in the dining room sounds like I am in Belmar. Slow service- for way over priced for average food at best. 2nd round came out way late without my glass of wine and when asked can I get another wine, she looked at me like I was the jerk. Food came out late and was cold. This place is gone in a year. Beautiful place, doesn't fit around here. Overpriced and average at best. The bar is good but watching the people in the front dining room is bizarre. Lots of people standing around doing nothing but dressed nice. When we checked in it took 3 hostesses to figure out where to sit us in an empty restaurant and all looked confused. How many hostesses does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Bizarre day. Took forever to get dessert. No one is here. Again not sure what is going on but the club music keeps playing with empty tables and more employees than guests. I would have died to go to The Brothers in RB instead of this. The food and service are way better by a million miles.