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    Olea Restaurant & Lounge

    3.9 (34 reviews)
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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Lobby
    Tatiana J.

    For starters, the ambiance is EVERYTHING. I love a good aesthetic restaurant and this just checks all of the boxes. The entrance, the lobby, the dining room are all just beautiful. Even the tables and chairs are unique to what I see at other restaurants. The food itself is so delicious. The free bread you get in the beginning with olive oil is SO GOOD and I can't explain why. Maybe the added Parmesan on top completes it? I don't know but I find myself wanting more. My friend and I shared an appetizer and it was so good and cooked to perfection. We both got pasta for our mains and then the dessert knocked it out of the park. I highly recommend trying the churro cruller. The service was great, I love when servers check on me just enough times to where I need them and they're not actually annoying me. Very well timed. Very kind people.

    Lounge
    Colleen D.

    Great new spot. Sat in the lounge, which is more intimate and has the full dining menu. Large waiting area with a bar before entering the lounge. Trendy ambiance, loungey vibe. Cocktails are on point. Particularly liked the Young Urban Professional and the Crimson and Clover. For food we enjoyed the crab cake rangoon and the squid ink tonnarelli. The crab cake rangoon was a unique twist on a traditional crab rangoon, nice flavors. Side dishes are substantial. We had the squash side as an appetizer, it's enough to share. Definitely plan to come back and try a few other things on the menu and maybe make it to dessert next time. Food tips: crab cake rangoon. Squid ink tonnarelli Drink tips: Young Urban Professional. Crimson and Clover

    Butternut squash after dinner drink, frothy old fashioned
    Karly K.

    Beautiful, upscale atmosphere. Lots of trees and cozy decor with a Mediterranean touch. Menu was more American/Italian style overall. High prices but large plates for sharing. Loved the bread service with melted butter inside and the freshest olives sprinkled with parsley and olive oil to dip. Excellent Caesar salad, nice touch with the fried capers. Crudo was prepared almost like a ceviche--very fresh and thinly sliced raw tuna. Crab Rangoon came with 4, a bit fishy in flavor, but filled well. Spicy rigatoni sauce was excellent; the pasta was cooked just right. Nice kick to it, but not overbearing. Steak was tender and cooked perfectly. Recommend the crispy potatoes (fried in duck fat) and Brussel sprouts (charred and drizzled with hot honey, so yummy). Can't speak for the other sides. Olive oil cake was extremely light and delightful with an orange twist and berry compote. Chocolate cake came more like mousse in a martini glass, pretty good. Was not blown away by any cocktails per-se, but inventive selections. Service was very friendly but very slow. They don't leave water for the table and provide the tiniest cups so I was constantly flagging down for refills. Hopefully they get the hang of things... best of luck!

    Filet

    Ambiance- pretty, cozy, smells like a hotel which I love, only small complaint, the chairs have very low backs service- Ana was great. She was attentive and helpful Food- overall it was very good. It is very expensive and so I may have expected a little more for the price. For example, the $80 filet comes completely alone on a plate. It was a good cut of steak and cooked nice but boring. The creamed kale tastes like eggnog which had mixed feelings at my table. The halibut was delicious. Best thing we ate was the churro crueler dessert.

    Sal A.

    https://www.olearestaurantnj.com/ Wow, from the walk into the restaurant to the ambiance within. It is spectacular. But what really stands out is the service, drinks and the outstanding quality and deliciousness of the food served. Definitely added to our rotation list. Get decked out, and get here to enjoy the amazing @olearestaurantnj

    Italian spritz and crimson clover
    Tracy S.

    We had an amazing anniversary at Olea! We had a special little nook reserved for us with welcome Prosecco waiting for us at the table. We ordered cocktails and tried the pickle martini. The herbs in the cocktails were too strong for me, but my husband loved it. The tuna crudo was absolutely delicious! The beef and bone marrow tartare melted in your mouth. Next time I would ask the chef to leave the chipotle mayo off the tartare. The scallops were perfectly seared. We will definitely return!

    Jennifer N.

    Beautiful New Addition to Spring Lake Olea is one of the newest restaurants to open in Spring Lake Heights, NJ located inside The Shore Club Hotel, and it's definitely a welcome addition to the area. The space alone is worth talking about -- the dining room is stunning, with soaring 15-foot olive trees that instantly set the tone for an elevated but still comfortable dinner. It's a great spot for celebrations, date nights, or anyone who loves a beautifully designed atmosphere. There are three distinct areas: the dining room, the more intimate lounge, and the bar, which has a vibrant energy and really solid cocktails. I love that all rooms are open until 2 AM, with the last dinner seating at 10:30 PM -- rare for this area and perfect if you like a later night out. The menu features Chef Bud Carter's signature steak, seafood, and pasta dishes, plus rotating weekly specials. Everything we tried was genuinely very good and well-executed. Highlights for me were the seafood dishes and the pasta -- flavorful, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. A heads-up: reservations only release one month out and they go quickly, so book early if you have a specific date in mind. They do hold limited walk-in and bar seating, which is nice if you're feeling spontaneous. Overall, Olea is a gorgeous space with good food, a solid vibe, and a team clearly putting care into the experience. Definitely worth trying, and I'm excited to go back and explore more of the menu. IG reel @foodaholicnj

    Churros.
    Barb T.

    The atmosphere was beautiful. We sat off to the bar area. There was a large olive tree and fireplace. Not a big mocktail section, but the one I had was good. Hopefully they will work on that. My husband enjoyed his cocktail. We ordered the Short Ribs as an appetizer and they were beyond amazing and then had the ribeye. It was cooked to perfection along with the garlic chive mashed potatoes. ( wish they were plain) everything is family style. Then we had two teas and the churros for dessert. That did not disappoint either. It's the new hotspot so I guess you need to check it out. I highly suggest to the restaurant when they seat people against the window to turn up the heat. I had to switch seats with my husband because it was so cold in that room. In fact, the couple sitting right next to us the gentleman left his scarf on . Upon arriving greeted by the hostess, I recommend that they should take your coats . The outside heaters for the valet parking attendance didn't throw off any heat. Maybe they can get the ones that actually work. It was a fun vibe.

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    Excellent menu and kitchen. Upscale but comfortable setting. It's become popular very quickly, parking might be a problem at some point.

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    This place was a $500 joke for 2 people that rushed you through like it was a McDonalds SO NOT WORTH IT

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    Flames Brazilian Steakhouse - Brazilian Empanada

    Flames Brazilian Steakhouse

    3.7(258 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$$

    The people were very nice and attending. The food came out quickly and dessert was delicious. 10/10read more

    With a party of 11 to celebrate a birthday, they accommodated us with no problem, very flexible…read more Rudy our waiter was very friendly, professional and patient with us. We all ordered the Rodizio and were very happy we did. The hot and cold buffet offered a large selection of salads, vegetables and proteins (including meats!) as well as sides for the main course. We knew enough not to fill up with the carbs to save room for the meats. We would have been happy with just the buffet! The Rodizio came out hot, fast and nonstop. They come out first with chicken and pork, wait for the good stuff! The Pincanha was my favorite, along with the filet mingon and other steaks. The short ribs were chewy (maybe just a bad cut) and the lamb was gamey according to a guest - otherwise excellent. Try the grilled pineapple - very good. We had 3 large bottles of wine turned into sangria to 'die for'. Highly recommended. One thing I did not like was the bill included an automatic 20% tip (fine that's what I usually tip) but added another line for a tip. Maybe it's what they all do now but I believe 20% is generous. How many people didn't realize and tipped 40% by accident! Also strangely, they don't have voicemail, so if you call on a Tuesday (when they are closed) no machine picks up so you think they are out of business. That's a simple fix. I highly recommend Flames Brazilian Steakhouse and although it sounds expensive, it's no more than what you would pay at any other good restaurant. Well done.

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    Four Winds Restaurant - Prime rib- 20 oz, came with 2 sides and au jus and horseradish sauce.

    Four Winds Restaurant

    3.1(192 reviews)
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    This has been my go-to place for a very long time. I've always loved the peppercorn burger and…read moreturkey club sandwich. The service and ambiance are great. Actually, I've not had a bad experience...until this past weekend. I brought my family for an early Mother's Day dinner. All were from out-of-town so I chose a place I could count on. Sadly, Four Winds let me down. Service and ambiance were perfect. The food was not. Half of the meals served were over-cooked and some were actually inedible. I was mortified that I had my family drive 1.5 hours only to pay for a disappointing meal, half of which was left behind. On a good note, the desserts were delicious and devoured! So I'm awarding four stars...two for service, one for ambiance, one for the desserts, but none for entrees. When I go back (and I certainly will), I'll stick to the burgers and sandwiches.

    Let me start by saying this is my favorite pub restaurant at the Jersey shore with a great broad…read moremenu, a good bar and a professional wait staff. I eat here regular and often give it 4s or 5s but even a good restaurant can have a bad night and this it's. We have our favorites on the menu but today decided to try some things different. I chose the Sunday night turkey dinner but the turkey was tasteless and looked it was Boars Head cold cuts just nuked and covered with turkey gravy. My father tried the stuffed shrimp. Those supposedly stuffed with crab meat, the stuffing didn't taste of crab at all and could have just been wet white bread. In the end, a completely disappointing meal especially as their prices have been creeping up. Stick to the prime rib and other steak dishes where they do a good job and my father loves their liver.

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