We have a new home here for breakfasts and dinners! We saw a review for UBG on Facebook, and drove…read moreto check it out a couple of months ago. The super friendliness of the owner and his mom (who is the chef) had us wanting for nothing in this new experience. No.. it is not upscale dining, and that is what we wanted, as we can get that in spades around here, and shell out that NYC type money. A home cooked meal (btw.. GREAT portions) and a joke or two with the owner brings comfort right to your table. We visit here now at least once a week.

Warm, friendly, family-owned/run restaurant with great food! They come from a family history of…read morerestauranteurs. Got momma in the kitchen cooking up a sensational storm of Italian and/or seafood dinners. They offer handhelds too. Ambience inside is that they can't do enough for you! You want for nothing.

Me and my family went to the Butcher's Block for my 27th birthday. From the moment we walked into…read moreButcher's Block, we knew we were in for a great experience. The ambience is absolutely beautiful warm, inviting, and the perfect atmosphere whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a nice night out. I ordered the dry-aged bourbon ribeye, and it was one of the best steaks I've ever had. It was so tender it practically melted in my mouth, like cutting through butter. The flavor was incredible, with the perfect balance of smoky richness and a subtle sweetness that made every bite unforgettable. What really made the evening special was our server, Mark. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of our questions about the menu. His positive attitude and genuine hospitality made the entire experience even more enjoyable. If you get Mark as your server, you're lucky and guaranteed to have an excellent dining experience. To top it all off, we ordered the Chiro Bowl for dessert, and because it was my birthday, they surprised me by putting it on the house. It was such a thoughtful gesture and a perfect ending to an amazing meal. If you're looking for an outstanding steakhouse with incredible food, a beautiful atmosphere, and exceptional service, Butcher's Block is the place to go. I can't recommend it enough, and I'll definitely be coming back!

The food was pretty good but my wife's steak was sent back three times as it ruined our anniversary…read more The service was good but wonder if the medium steak was ordered incorrectly The ambiance is a very loud bar crowd which is very unusual for an upper end steakhouse Not worth the $$ as I won't go back at all

The quality of exquisite food and exceptional service always makes Gabriella's our favorite…read morerestaurant. The vibe and feel create the perfect atmosphere to celebrate and enjoy your meal on any occasion.

What a wonderful place! Made a last minute reservation to celebrate our anniversary. Food was…read moregreat, service was even better. Our server Shannon was awesome. Recommend such great drinks and appetizers we normally wouldn't order. Pushed us out of our comfort zone . She insisted they were good and boy was she right. Excellent steak! We thoroughly enjoyed everything . It was nice to see such great attentive service to go along with those high prices. We can't wait to tell our friends and return with them soon!

ABSOLUTELY Superb!!!! Traveled over an hour to this precious GEM! From start to finish wonderful…read moreexperience. Valet parking, friendly host, AMAZING waiter named Reid! Talk about thorough explanation of the menu. His knowledge on different cuts of meat and comparisons was TOP Notch! The decor was so aesthetically pleasing . Food: so many great apps to choice from we did octopus and seafood tower for 2. The quality was so good. I can't remember the right last time 40i had a lobster that was so fresh and tender. Order filet mignon and my family had the Kanas Steak. Extremely tender and so flavorful. The truffle mash was to die for. I seriously couldn't get enough. Cheap??? Noooo! Worth every penny? Yessssssss! Will most definitely be visiting again and being friends along .i enjoyed this so much I couldn't wait to get in the car to write this review. I'd be very confident in saying my new favorite steak house in NJ. Will be calling them soon to inquire about private parties for larger parties. Don't skip out on this. It may not be our weeknight stop in dining but most DEFINITELY can be a great way to splurge on a special milestone celebration. 5 STARS for SURE!!!!

Strickland's has a really cool vibe. Located inside the former Woodbridge National Bank, the…read moreatmosphere is dark, cozy with rich woods, great artwork, and even a "vault" where they keep the aged meats and salmon. For appetizers we ordered west coast oysters, thick cut bacon, calamari, sweet potato and colossal shrimp. For dinner we went with the Banker's board (50 oz prime tomahawk and dry-aged Kansas city strip) and for sides we had mac n cheese, creamed spinach and truffle mash. A big Kudos to our server! He was fantastic from beginning to end--super friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. Overall, it's a beautiful spot with a fun atmosphere and some standout dishes.

We had a great night out. The service is fantastic here. It's a beautiful place too! We sat…read moreoutside because it was perfect for it. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. They are on top of the tables here 10/10 on service. The menu offers some great options. Be aware, everything is à la carte so you will need to order a potato (or split one as we did) and even a sauce will be a separate charge. We were a party of 6. For appetizers we ordered a seafood tower for 4, crab stuffed mushrooms and meatballs. Two people had salads. The seafood tower was impressive, raw bar oysters and clams and well as shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare, lump crab meat and lobster tails and claws. A++ and provided a mignonette! Presentation was great on this too! Steaks were two NY strip, two Delmonico cuts and a filet mignon with Caesar salad. Steaks are very good and prices are decent for the size/cut. As for the thickness and the exterior char, 7/10. They were very good and I would go again, but, 1800* char didn't show and the Delmonicos were thinner than most steakhouses. We enjoyed them immensely though. One person order fish (forgot the type, maybe halibut) and it looked nice. But, she said it was fishy tasting. She only ate some of it. The sides, particularly the creamed spinach and Brussels sprouts were outstanding! A++ We did not opt for dessert because we had plans for coffee and dessert elsewhere. 6 people $647 bill (keep in mind the seafood tower for 4 was $140) and we all had at least 1 drink, with tip it came to $780. I think it was good.

Fun energy in the bar. Appetizers and dinner were tasty…read more The food out of the kitchen was slow, super slow, especially given our entree was prime rib and a baked spud. Cooked for hours before serving! We asked our server several times, she said kitchen was very busy. We ordered 2 desserts to go. It wasn't until we got back to our hotel that we realized both desserts were missing their side of vanilla ice cream and forks/spoons ! Both! $30 of desserts were meh without the ice cream and not really finger food! Lack of attention to details soured our overall experience. We won't be back!

Delicious variety of fresh food, friendly staff and great sangria, what more can you ask for. Oh, I…read moreknow the room was clean and welcoming. I'm glad I found this gem!

This was my second visit, and it was just as amazing as the first! The staff is always friendly,…read morewelcoming, and attentive, making every visit a great experience. The sangria was delicious, and the food was absolutely on point--everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. If you're in the area and looking for a great meal, do yourself a favor and stop by. You can thank me later!

We came in the summer for my birthday and had a lovely experience! The vibes are definitely sleek…read moresteakhouse and I enjoyed it. We had a great corner booth which gave us a nice view of the dining room but it didn't feel like people were on top of us. The service was 10/10, Norman was our server and was very attentive but not in an overwhelming way and funny, he joked around with my husband a bit and made us feel at ease. The other waiters that supported our table were nice as well. The food was 10/10 as well. I had switched it up and got a NY strip and it was perfect. My husband got the filet mignon and had no complaints. We got the usual sides-mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and they were good as well. Very flavorful and fresh. The drinks were incredible, the right balance of the ingredients and alcohol. To finish off the meal we had the tahitian vanilla creme brulee. Oh my. It was delicious, the vanilla added another flavor that just took it over the edge. SO GOOD. Price wise it was on par with our steakhouse experiences, it's expensive but not overly so. It was a really nice experience considering we had just been to another steakhouse the week before and didn't have a great experience. I would highly recommend this place and we definitely come back again.

Came here again for my birthday. 4 adults two kids. Everything took forever and there were only two…read moreother tables. The entrees took 45 mins. Steaks were ordered med rare. My surf and turf for $70' was disappointing. The lobster wasn't cleaned properly and the strip was cooked uneven. We got asparagus and mash potatoes. They had to bring us free Brussel sprouts ànd comp the potatoes cause they arrived 2/3 of the way through three meal. I was never asked if I wanted another drink. For the prices they charged this chain steak house needs to be doing it alot better. Very disappointed. 2.5 stars

Walked into a beautiful place. We stated with a great bread basket. Maybe the best I've ever had…read more And the great food continued. For appys, we had a wedge salad w/ a slice of bacon, which my wife enjoyed. I had baked clams, which I loved! For dinner, my wife had Filet Mignon and mac & cheese on the side. The meat was cooked perfectly and the mac & cheese was great. I had a Wagyu rib eye cap and Brussel sprouts on the side. The meat was perfect, and so were the sprouts. For dessert, my wife had the affogato, which both of us loved. The only disappointment of the night was the Tiramisu, not flavorful at all. The service was top-notch, I appreciated that the waiter was not a kid, which so many places use these days. It's very expensive, $380 for two (BYOB), including tip. As great a meal as it was, I don't think I will be a regular. If I come back, it won't be for the steak, mine cost $115. The mains don't include sides, it's all a la carte. If the money doesn't bother you, or it's a special occasion, I highly recommend this restaurant. Somebody in that kitchen, knows what they are doing!

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.

Let me put you onto a Monmouth County restaurant you NEED to know about…read more Drew's Bayshore Bistro has been a Bayshore staple for 20+ years, and after this meal... I completely understand why. The Voodoo Shrimp--the dish that BEAT BOBBY FLAY--is an absolute MUST. The sweet potato bisque tasted like Thanksgiving in soup form. The fig, bacon & blue cheese flatbread was a blue cheese lover's dream. The Apple Jack pork belly burnt ends? Rich, flavorful and ridiculously good. And then there was the Pork Dijour... an Oktoberfest-inspired dish with pork so tender it practically melted in my mouth. Add in the duck breast, crab cakes, chocolate bread pudding, German chocolate cake topping AND beignets with apple dipping sauce... Yeah. We went there. This meal was a triumph. If you love New Orleans-inspired flavors, bold food and a restaurant with decades of history, put Drew's on your list. 10/10. I'll be back sooner than later. Save this one--you're going to thank me later.

Had a really good meal at Drew's Bayshore bistro, although I found it a bit overpriced…read more Additionally the wait staff was a little odd as they wouldn't take an appetizer order without a full meal order as well. No way to get that soup appetizer started without having to order the whole thing - which made the length of our mealtime go much longer than one would expect as they didn't start cooking until we had our full order ready to give. Outside of that, the menu was interesting, the food was flavorful, and the Service was pretty good. They lose a star for the weird way we had to wait to order.

Food and atmosphere was good (though indoors I won't say it was anything extraordinary). If you're…read morea foodie, there is better, but for NJ cuisine, it's standard for "high end" What was disappointing to me was: the fact that I was there enjoying a nice steak dinner with colleagues, and I was saving half of my steak for my husband to take home. It had a side of roasted elephant garlic, which my husband absolutely loves, so I couldn't NOT save it for him.But the thing is, they took it away without asking me if I wanted to pack it or not. And I brought this up, not once, not twice but -- 3 times-- with the wait staff. When I asked one of the waiters what the manager said, He replied " I'm not going to lie, I don't remember" Before I left, I asked my server if I could speak to the manager-- The manager finally met with me. He said that he was "trying to find you to give you my card" because "he did hear about the incident and he feels really bad." Mind you, even after I spoke to the first person about this incident, we were there for close to another 30 minutes (at least). Sitting at our table, having dessert and drinks . No one came back to address the situation, no one offered to make another plate of food for my husband to make up for the food they accidentally threw away. He offered his card, but I declined because I will not be going back. Honestly, poor service and optics for a high-end restaurant, at best. If you're used to high-end haute cuisine and have an eclectic palette, I'd skip this restaurant. If you want "the usual" nice-enough restaurant with good with a decent-enough ambience-- this is a good-enough place. For me, a place like that-- with "standard fare" cuisine, should have above average service. That's where they fell short.

Our third time there. Each time we enjoyed it…read more We had a terrific waitress The food was excellent. The venue is beautiful. This for me the ambience the setting the service... Fantastic. A must.