Went there the other day to see Rock of Ages. Love the theater. Small, comfortable seats and you…read morecan see from any location. The acoustics were very good, especially with a live band. Not too loud! Staff very receptive. They now have a concession where you can get cold drinks, hot coffee, popcorn and candy. All in all, a very nice experience.

As a supporter of the arts I traveled almost 3 hours to see the incredible production of Evita…read moreyesterday. I bought 3 tickets however one friend couldn't make it. When I went to the admin desk ..and explained I had a no show, before I could finish my sentence the woman barked NO REFUNDS! I was going to offer my ticket back to house in the event the show sold out (which it didn't - but should have). It felt insulting and unappreciative. Learn to listen before you speak.

Quaint little bowling alley, you can wear your own shoes. Ample paid parking. Right next to the…read morebeach. You can order food from the diner. Drinks were good and you can't beat the price. 13.00 dollars for 2 hours. They do only have 6 lanes so reservations are recommended.

This is strictly a concert review (not bowling). A few…read morefriends and I attended a PJ Morton show. Great venue for a concert, standing room only (not really my first preference these days), parking is available but goes fast (early arrival gives the best opportunity). We did not have the food. The service as far as entering the venue, showing your tickets, etcetera was seamless. Again, there's no vip seating or box seats, it's a bowling alley turned concert venue so general admission/first come first serve rules apply. My only gripe would be how cold it was inside. Of course, the more crowded, the less chilly. But still, you could feel a draft whenever the doors opened. Overall, we had a wonderful time. I'd go again!

One of the coolest parts of Asbury Park is the historic architecture, and Convention Hall is a a…read moregreat example. It's home to the Paramount Theater along with a mix of shops and restaurants. It's a unique space, great for getting out of the summer sun (or winter wind), but it can also be a bit disorienting as the sound bounces all over the place and many of the shops have different hours. Still, it's a unique building, great for browsing, shopping for knick-knacks, or a decent meal. It's not my go-to area for shopping or food, but if you're by the beach, it's not bad at all!

ASBURY PARK: a perfect stop for shopping, sipping, and staying cozy indoors with your pup…read more Convention Hall is part of the boardwalk, so it follows the same seasonal rules, leashed and friendly dogs are welcome from 9/15-5/15. Inside you will find a mix of unique shops offering clothing, accessories, home decor, gifts, plus spots to grab coffee, desserts, snacks, and drinks. The open space also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the Asbury Park Bazaar that highlight local makers and small businesses. One note to know before you go: the main sit-down restaurants no longer allow dogs due to the landlord's rules, but there is still plenty to explore and enjoy with your four-legged friend.

We were there to watch a family member get engaged on the boardwalk. The staff and all the patrons…read morewere SO great! Great drinks! Thanks for making our day even more special!

Great food and service. Unique and beautiful restaurant design. Always great live music. Go check…read moreit out!

An experience that everyone must have. The chef is awesome. He came out to talk to my family…read moreseveral times and even joined in the birthday song. The waiter and waitress went far beyond expectations. I would tell anyone driving thru the area or trying to decide what to eat. To choose Dolce Fantasia. This heavenly food of awesomeness is my number one pick. The food was excellent from appetizers to dessert. The chicken meat balls awesome the three cheese pasta awesome. The presentation dynamic. The whole experience is a 15 put of 10. The waitress named Bailey is by far great. But wait each waiter added a special touch to the experience as well. Giving a straw to my son to keep him distracted while we ate dessert. The other waitress and waiters smiling as they did roll call for the dinner portion of the night. Awesome would sum up everything. Chef my family and I thank you for opening your doors and table. Keep that helmet shining. MrC

Nice ambiance. Extensive menu and fantastic service. The squid ink pasta was served with fresh…read moremussels. It was pretty good. The crab ravioli special was great. Desert menu was awesome. Try the hazelnut gelato, hazelnut crème brûlée and Nutella cheesecake in a cup. Even the decaf coffee was good. We really enjoyed meeting the chef, he came out in person to each table.

The seating is very uncomfortable if you want to sit closer to the stage. Not to mention parking is…read morea nightmare

While I hate to give any historic building like this a low rating I can't honestly give it more…read morethan two stars without completely lying. Is it a cool old building with some beautiful details? Sure. Is it a good venue for any show with sound? Definitely not. Is the building one giant safety hazard by modern standards? Ummm...I'll leave this one up to who ever is handing out C of O's in Asbury Park. When I saw that Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes were going to be showing their new film at this theater I scooped up two tickets for me and my husband. There wasn't much detail on the tickets besides the start time of 6pm. When we arrived around 5:30pm we were greeted to a huge line that wrapped in front of the theater and down Ocean Ave. Turns out the doors didn't open until 6pm and the show didn't start until after 7pm. We were about midway on the line and when we got to security the guy in charge of security was yelling at everyone checking bags and people to speed it up. My bag was barely checked and they didn't even use the metal detector wand on my husband. Can't even imagine that they checked anyone at all after us. We walked upstairs and decided to grab a couple of drinks and snacks. Again we were greeted to huge lines which only got worse when everyone else started coming in behind us. We walked in to go to our seats. The usher was very nice and overly concerned about telling us where not to step and to watch our step. I didn't really notice the lack of handrails until we sat down. The railings in the balcony area are definitely not adequate. They are either extremely low or non-existent. Although the rows have a decent amount of space in front of you the actual seats are very small and on top of each other. My biggest issue here is the sound. We saw a movie and people speaking on stage so it wasn't as bad as I imagine any kind of music performance would be. There was no speakers at all in the balcony area (unless they were off). The only speakers I noticed were on each side of the stage. When the movie started it sounded like we were watching a bad bootleg. The acoustics in the theater were awful. I think this could be an amazing theater once again but it needs some major work throughout to get there.