Papa V&#x27;s

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Got my burger craving satisfied!…read more I ordered the original burger with sauté onions! Love the quantity of the pickles in the burger! We share the half and half: fries and onion ring combo! The sauces are amazing!! So so good!

Enjoyed a very good Caesar salad with grilled chicken at Burger 25 in Toms River, with excellent…read moreservice. Pleasant music made for a nice, casual evening out.

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The Ark Pub & Eatery

3.8(215 reviews)

3.1 mi

Met some friends here for dinner, beers, and conversation. Guinness on tap was served as it should…read morebe. I ordered a Guinness Burger, a burger with onions marinated in Guinness Beer. Incredible flavor. BEST BURGER in a vary long time... Great Service, Fun Atmosphere. Top Ratings in my view.

We go to The Ark regularly and the staff are always so friendly and welcoming. Great drinks and…read moredelicious meals, we have never had a bad meal there! Last night I tried the chicken special, Champagne chicken with mashed potatoes. It was delish! They should add this to the regular menu.

Bar

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Clam Chowder

Bam Bam Burger Company

3.4(66 reviews)

2.6 mi

Nice little place with its own parking. Order what you want at the counter they bring it out to you…read morewhen you sit at the table. Good burgers good chicken sandwiches. Build your own custom Burger or chicken sandwich. Also had the chocolate shake which was delicious. Customer service is very nice and fast we were the only ones there at the time

It was very good and very reasonably priced. A great American-style meal. I only got delivery…read morethough so I can't speak to the ambiance or service.

This is the BACON MAC AND CHEESE BURGER

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Mantoloking Road Alehouse

3.4(113 reviews)

3.8 mi

The place was way too loud server never came back to bring me water. I had to go to the bar and get…read moreit myself do not order the calamari. It was not good quality calamari very greasy over bread. It tasted disgusting. I ordered the French tip sandwich FYI, it comes on garlic bread. They should mention that in the description also, the bread was stale.

The Ale House is a good bar and grill. It is large and has seating both inside and outside. I…read morehave only been here twice but thought it was exactly what I expected, the food is a solid offering with a large variety and the items I have tried have been cooked properly and have good flavor. The service is always friendly and professional. If you are in the area give it a try.

NY Strip Steak Special

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So welcoming.

Burger 25

3.6(50 reviews)

1.6 mi

Locally owned & operated

11 years in business

I love the food and all but I wish the would hire people a little more friendly. There nothing but…read morehigh school kids and not so pleasant at all

Awesome spot! Staff…read moreare friendly and the food is great! I'm not the biggest burger fan so I usually order grilled chicken and they certainly do not disappoint! They have many options so you can customize your order.. don't sleep on the sweet potato fries either!

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The Committed Pig

4.1(607 reviews)

3.2 mi

We were searching for a place to eat yesterday online. When I came across the committed pig. I…read morefigured why not give this place a shot. The menu looked quite interesting and what caught my attention was one of their burgers. They baked brie burger with bacon and fig preserve. Upon entering the establishment, we found it quite pleasant. The food was absolutely amazing. We all looked at each other and said we will definitely be back. The menu looked amazing as well with selections for breakfast with lemon ricotta, pancakes, and stuffed French toast which we will definitely have to give a try. The staff was on point and a tentative I give this establishment a 10 out of 10.

We stopped by for lunch and sat upstairs on the rooftop deck, which is first come, first served…read more The restaurant is beautiful with plenty of seating and a great atmosphere. Although it wasn't very busy, service upstairs was fairly slow, and several nearby tables also seemed to be waiting a while for food or checks. For drinks, we ordered the Boardwalk Lemonade, which was sweet and refreshing, and their version of an Aperol Spritz, which had a beautiful presentation. My dad's Baked Brie Burger was delicious--the fig jam paired perfectly with it, and the waffle fries were fried to perfection. I ordered the Mr. Beautiful Burger, which tasted great at first. Unfortunately, I felt VERY sick almost immediately after eating. I can't say for certain what caused it, but since my dad didn't try my burger and felt fine after his meal, I suspect mine may not have been cooked properly. Despite that, I enjoyed the atmosphere, drinks, and overall experience. I'd definitely give this place another chance, though I'll skip the Mr. Beautiful Burger next time.

First Floor bar

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Rooftop bar

Barrier Island

4.2(61 reviews)

7.1 mi

Barrier Island is a cute little spot close to Lavallette, nestled between residential areas and on…read more35. The name is fitting, it does seem to carry an island barrier vibe. It's cute, with ample seating (surprising for such a small place), indoor and out. The menu is small, but everything is great. Decent pricing, the food isn't absurd and grandiose, and that's what I love. I love feeling full but not overstretched and slow. The service is quick, and everyone was kind. If you want a burger or a quick salad, they are surprisingly good.

Ordered takeout over the holiday weekend and expected a much longer wait time, but our food was…read moreready fairly quickly! There's plenty of seating outside if you plan to order in as well. The highlight for me was the fried pickles!! They were perfectly crispy and crunchy with a delicious dipping sauce! My boyfriend and I split the OG and the BIB burgers. The OG is a solid classic smash burger, but I really loved the jalapeños on the BIB! Overall, we'll definitely order from here again!

Southern style fried chicken, Cobb salad, side of mac and cheese, Oreo milkshake and shake of the month

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Sonny's Grille

4.6(115 reviews)

7.0 mi

Food (3.5/5): Wasn't expecting anything profoundly amazing for a hot dog/burger joint but after…read moretrying the hot dogs, burger, and crispy chicken sandwich I'd say the food is good not great. I found the food to be blander side and lacking texture. Not sure if they had the option to or not but they could've had some stronger seasoning. The burger texture was a little tough, like they overworked the meat. The buns were not anything special (maybe just wheat buns) and would've benefitted from being toasted if that was an option. Service (5/5): The guy working was very friendly and helpful. Ambiance (5/5): Why you should come here! They have decorated the place from floor to ceiling with an awesome vintage style. Somehow, while being covered in decorations it was not overwhelming and we had a great time.

First of All, When ya walk in... it's Like YOU ARE HOME!…read more This place has Hollywood written ALL OVER IT! The "experience" we had was full of charm and nostalgia!

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Taylor Sam's

4.4(459 reviews)

2.4 mi

We stopped in on Monday around 11:30 am. I got the challah french toast. It was spongy and crisp at…read morethe same time. Came with a dollop of whipped butter and a pitcher of syrup. I had a latte with vanilla syrup. Tasted great. My companion got a cauliflower dish. She loved it! There was a biscuit with pimento cheese, eggs avocado and breaded cauliflower with potatoes. It was huge! She loved it. The decor is country clean. Staff is pleasant! Highly recommend!

This was my second time visiting Taylor Sam's . My first visit was for breakfast, and this time I…read morestopped in for lunch. I'll start with the burger. I ordered the Mom Burger, which is a Swiss burger topped with mushrooms on a brioche bun. It also came with a good portion of fries and a side of pickles. The burger itself was pretty solid -- good flavor and a satisfying size. At $16, the portion felt fair considering the amount of fries you get with it. One thing I noticed was an additional charge for sauces. I asked about it, and they explained that all their sauces are made in-house, which is why they charge $1 per sauce. Honestly, that makes sense when they're homemade. Now the star of the show for me was actually the drink. After looking over the menu a bit more, I decided to try the LA Metro coffee drink with almond milk. I'm not a big coffee drinker, but for $5.99, I have to say it was really good. Definitely something I'd order again. I also want to mention the customer service. The girl working at the counter was extremely nice -- probably some of the best customer service I've had in a while. She didn't rush anything, answered my questions, and was very professional and friendly. I asked about the specials, the cakes they offer, and even whether they were doing a St. Patrick's Day platter, which they are. Overall, it was a really good experience. Good food, great drink, and excellent customer service. I'd definitely recommend stopping by Taylor Sam's if you're in the area.

Pork Roll, Egg and Cheese on kaiser roll

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Woodchucks BBQ

4.3(267 reviews)

1.4 mi

Delicious. Their pulled pork burrito and sweet potato fries were incredible. Their staff is…read morefriendly, and the place is clean.

This place is pretty good. Portions are in line with price and are sizable enough to enjoy. A lot…read moreof places are going to the small sauce containers for their sides but Woodchuck still uses a more decent 4oz container. Ribs were tender and well seasoned. It's just a matter of if you like the seasoning. I found it to be pretty good. Wings are good size but I found the sauce on the wings to be a bit bland. The wings were also a little chewy. I also prefer my wings to be a little deep fried to add a crunch but for the size and cost, these aren't bad. Cornbread was the only let down. Less corn more like a cake batter. With bbq, a lot comes down to how you like it. I can't fault the quality, presentation or price. It just comes down to if you like the style or not.

BBQ Beef Brisket

Ribs and wing - side of beans and slaw.

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Bbq Beef Brisket Sandwich

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Nancy S.

11 years ago

Creepy female behind the counter...100 degrees in there and she could care less about the air conditioning. She said she was too busy to turn it on. We couldn't even eat in there. The place is nothing but a take-out. Hardly a restaurant and people treat you crappy when they have too much money in their pocket. Not from me! read more

Ethan H.

2 years ago

One of the best authentic Italian restaurants I have ever been too. Never thought I would go to a family-owned restaurant and feel like I am apart of the family. Highly recommend. read more

Anthony C.

13 years ago

Best pizzeria in brick hands down! Original and unique pizza toppings daily. Friendly staff and atmosphere. Great food at a great price, what more can you ask for!? read more

Mike B.

5 years ago

A staple of the herbertsville area! The big Mack pizza is awesome! The Nona pizza is great also. Def won't be disappointed with a fresh pie from here read more

Carissa I.

2 years ago

I LOVE PAPA V'S!!!! Everyone that works here is so nice, especially the owner Lisa!! The food is also AMAZING!!! I highly recommend this place!! read more

Tiff L.

7 years ago

2 words... BIG MACK! That pizza changes the pizza game! Seriously love it so much!!! Awesome pizza all around. Great sandwiches. Great place

Mark B.

7 years ago

Amazing quality food! Great staff! Very clean and tidy building. Writing this is making me want the big Mack pizza! So good!

Ryan M.

2 years ago

Food was delicious and service was impeccable!! Such a friendly and warm environmen. Definitely coming back!!

Sarah L.

7 years ago

Great food, great people very personable travel all the way across town regularly! totally worth it!

Patriece M.

10 years ago

Pizza!!! Wonderful people and great atsmophere the menu is great and lots of selection

Charles D.

12 years ago

As good as Vinnie's across the street. The best in Italian cooking.

David R.

16 years ago

Great pizza. Best in the Herbertsville section of Brick.

J M.

12 years ago

Kind Staff. Quick Service. Excellent pizza.

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