This is a great hotel with excellent staff and the North Suite was a highlight despite some quirks…read more We stayed at The Oyster Point Hotel over Christmas while visiting family and had a very positive overall experience, even with a few hiccups along the way. The front desk staff was professional and courteous. One young man was clearly in training, and the young woman guiding him was extremely knowledgeable and polite which to me was a great example of mentorship done right. Unfortunately, our original room had a heater that was rattling loudly and had pooled water on top of it, which I recorded and showed to the front desk. To their credit, maintenance responded quickly, and the technician was friendly, professional, and even helped move my luggage. He brought us keys to a new room, and the front desk upgraded us to the North Suite, which was an incredibly thoughtful gesture. The North Suite was fantastic with a large space with a massive balcony and beautiful views, along with a comfortable seating area outside. Sadly, due to the season, it was too cold to enjoy the balcony, but we appreciated the feature. That said, the suite wasn't perfect: The shower area was oddly dark, with little lighting. There was no air vent in the bathroom, which seemed unusual. The sink was smaller than the one in the standard suite. Neither of the two TVs worked, though I didn't want to complain during the stay and just mentioned it at checkout. The bathroom door didn't latch, which was a minor but noticeable issue. The smoke detector is missing from the ceiling, which gave me pause. Despite those flaws, the service and staff stood out. I witnessed two bar employees being rudely berated by guests over late food (which obviously wasn't their fault), and they handled the situation with professionalism and calm. I was so impressed by their professionalism under pressure (and so thoroughly disgusted by that table of senior citizens who should know better than to act that way) that I tipped each of them $50 each on top of our drink tab to make up for how poorly they were treated. Speaking of which, the bar area is a wonderful little spot, with friendly staff and the occasional live music, making it a fun place to unwind without leaving the hotel. The cocktails are excellent as well. This hotel has long been our go-to when in town, and while there were a few issues this time, the staff's attentiveness and care truly made the experience special. We're already looking forward to our return in 2026. TIP: Be mindful of where you park! The handicap parking is limited, and one of the spaces is under a tree that's heavily populated with birds. Our car was completely covered in bird droppings. I mean absolutely covered. Avoid that spot if you can.

I have to admit the North Suite has the most amazing sunrises and sunsets. The room service is…read morealways good. Note, their parking is limited and currently there is a construction site across the way, so if they have and event going on you may be SOOL. Plan accordingly.

Was here for breakfast and everyone was very friendly service was point on, atmosphere was…read morerelaxing, many exciting dishes on the menu

My all time favorite brunch spot! I drink my coffee black and my breakfasts sweet and this is the…read moreonly place where I opt otherwise - the Carol's coffee is the greatest coffee I've ever had, and the Chorizo Me Crazy is single-handedly the best savory breakfast I've ever eaten. Pro tip: pair it with a Fraffle, French Toast bowl, or other sweet breakfast for the best of both worlds. Amazing in their own right!

This review is specifically for the Westwood location, and it's a 10/10, no notes…read more The breakfast biscuit sandwich is insane. My husband and I genuinely could not get over how good the biscuit was.....perfectly flaky, buttery. They also have an option covered in an espresso glaze, and it's just ridiculously good. I'm still thinking about it. Coffee was really solid (always matters), and the space itself is super cute and cozy. They also made Mickey Mouse pancakes for my daughter, and she was absolutely obsessed -- such a sweet touch and totally made her day. Westwood is a must. We'll absolutely be back.

I went to Almost Home on a weekday for lunch around 1pm. The outside is SO cute. It has lots of…read moreflowers and little bistro chairs and tables to sit out if the weather's nice. There was a fair amount of parking but I would imagine it gets busy during the lunch rush around 11am-12pm. Thankfully we didn't have any parking issues. Inside is really cute too there's a little area with fresh pastries and sweets and then in the back there's a small library where you can read or take a book for free! They do have a few things to purchase as merch too like tshirts. Seating is all outdoors except a few barstools inside. The people taking our orders were super nice. I wasn't sure what to get so they gave some recommendations and ways I could customize my order with chicken vs. falafel. We ordered the Devito cutlet sandwich, the Greek Freak with chicken, the snickerdoodle latte, and the pumpkin spice latte. Everything was made pretty fast and it all was fresh and delicious. You can tell it's all fresh and homemade which is always so nice to have. I would definitely come back here and maybe even try a different location. I think it would be nice to have more seating options indoors especially with the weather getting colder. I also would love to try other seasonal drinks since they have a wide selection.

I have been to Over Easy Kitchen in Holmdel more times than I can count, and it never disappoints…read more The wait can be long, but it is always worth it. It is kid friendly, mom approved, and I honestly have not tried a single item I did not like. Food is amazing!

Talk about a brunch spot!! Gorgeous decor, warm and inviting and very friendly staff. Came in on a…read moreweekend and snagged a seat at the bar (long wait times FYI). The menu is expansive and more elevated than I anticipated for a brunch spot. I got the "fancy burrata" and my husband got the newly added Bourdain BEC, both of which were excellent. The only downside was the very long wait time to get our order- almost 40 minutes. Apart from that, no complaints and would definitely be back

I really tried hard to enjoy this place but unfortunately the food missed the mark for me…read more Everything seemed average at best. The Chile achilles was the best dish topped with fresh avocado and crema. The owner and staff were all incredibly nice and attentive.

Did a pickup order here for breakfast and was happy with how everything came out! I got the…read morebreakfast burrito which came with a side of home fries. It was fresh and you could tell it was quality ingredients. The only con is the steep price ($18 for breakfast burrito) but that is the trade off for quality ingredients! Will absolutely be back and try dining in!

Comfortable Contemporary Decor, subdued Lighting elevates the vibe in this warm and welcoming…read morerestaurant. Attentive Service who know the menu and ingredients as well as the drink specials and beers. The wine list is well rounded and concentrated to a carefully selected list. The beer offerings however are limited and they only offered one IPA Craft option. Could use more attention here. Servers could have a little more enthusiasm as some of ours were a bit sedate. Dinners were a tad delayed coming out, but nothing horrible. The Menu was assembled well and had some interesting options for starters which we did not partake in; the Raw Bar oysters are very fresh and cleaned well. Our salad we shared was good and could have been shared by 3-4 people as it was plentiful and $23, which was on par for most of the starter menu. The Strip Steak is prepared with a minimalist approach allowing the natural flavor of the beef to shine. Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned and with a beautiful aged nuttiness. A simple Rosemary sprig on top and you have a delicious meal. The Crispy Halibut was another dish that was well worth it. Delicately cooked fish in a beautiful sauce accompanied by some Bok Choy and Mushroom sauté. Impressive. Ending with Dessert, the S'mores Skillet rounded everything out. Overall easily could be 5 stars but subtle things subtracted just enough to land at a 4. Nonetheless; highly recommended!

We chose Nicholas Barrel & Roost based on the menu and an almost 4 star rating on Yelp with over…read more500 reviews. The halibut caught my eye immediately; I'm a sucker for a perfectly prepared piece of halibut or a great pork chop, and since my partner doesn't eat meat it made for an easy share. Earlier in the day, a couple of women at our hotel bar mentioned the chef had trained at Jean-Georges in Manhattan, which only added to our anticipation. It wasn't until we got back to the hotel after dinner and did a little reading that we learned just how decorated Harary really is; his Restaurant Nicholas held Zagat's top spot in New Jersey for 15 consecutive years and earned a 4-star New York Times review. That context made our middling meal sting just a little more. We started with the bread service and the beet salad. The bread itself was baked beautifully, but the butter and ricotta accompanying it were completely flavorless. My partner and I are not salt-at-the-table people; we trust that seasoning happened in the kitchen. This was the first time in recent memory that we actually reached for the salt shaker. Not a great sign. The beet salad should have been a showstopper. Beets, when done right, can carry an entire dish on their own. Instead, they were buried under an avalanche of arugula. Don't get me wrong, arugula is one of my favorite greens; that peppery bite and beautiful texture are hard to beat, but here it was doing all the heavy lifting while the beets sat underneath doing nothing. We'd eaten most of the salad before we even noticed the sunflower seeds and a smear of mascarpone hiding on the bottom of the bowl. That mascarpone, gently flaked on top with the seeds scattered over it to catch in the folds, could have made this dish genuinely memorable. The gorgeous candy-striped radishes were a lovely visual touch, but they were raw, undressed slices with no seasoning, no acid, no pickling. Beautiful to look at; an afterthought to eat. The whole salad felt that way, honestly. For our main, we shared the Panko Crusted Halibut with bok choy and smoked shallot velouté. The sauce was the star; the smoke level was dialed in perfectly, present in all the right ways without overpowering everything else. The wild mushrooms were lovely, but the dish needed something to break up the texture. The bok choy brought good flavor, but it mirrored the mushrooms so closely that each bite started to blur together. Something crispy, something sharp, would have elevated the whole thing considerably. The fish itself was cooked well; firm, flakey, and not dried out. The panko crust was gorgeous to look at but could have been crispier. Based on its beautiful golden color, it looked like it had more crunch than it actually delivered. The cocktails were a genuine highlight. An old fashioned made with 1792 and a Black Manhattan, both well-crafted and the clearest bright spots of the evening. The three people behind the bar were another highlight. Expedient, attentive, never rushing anyone, and willing to make easy conversation without being intrusive. That is exactly what you want from people working a good bar. The ambiance, though, was confusing. The space seemed to pull in two directions at once; it wanted to feel upscale but also like a sports bar, and it never fully committed to either. Three small TVs tucked into the corners would have been fine. The oversized screen mounted prominently on the wall was intrusive and clashed hard with any sense of elevated dining. The music was classic rock, which I enjoy, but it read as wrong for the room and was a tad too loud. The music for this type of setting should be something to just add some ambiance, not for people to shout-sing too like you've had too many beers at a dive karaoke bar, which I love by the way, this was just not that kind of place. Those same women from the hotel bar had also warned us it could get loud and obnoxious in there. We figured we'd take our chances. We probably should have listened. With the legacy behind this place, the potential is clearly there. The bar staff gets it. Now the kitchen and the room just need to catch up.

I tried Lenora's for the first time over the weekend and I had an alright experience. I ended up…read moreordering the tingadilla -- a chicken quesadilla with avocado inside. The quesadilla itself was fine: the meat was juicy but could've used more flavor. We did order a side of guac which was pretty yummy. In terms of our dining experience, the place felt really cramped and it got loud very easily. Our waiter was very nice and brought out the food really quick. If I came back here, I'd likely try an item off the breakfast menu next time.

Always 5 stars at Lenoras! This is a go to spot for breakfast/brunch for our family for over 15…read moreyears. They serve authentic Mexican food along with American choices as well. Chilaquiles with chorizo is always a standout. We went yesterday for a celebratory brunch and as usual left very happy. Specials are always good. Service is always great. Cant believe Ive never written a review but there's reasons why we've been going for so long. Great pancakes, huevos rancheros, Mexican country eggs and skillets. Go, you won't be disappointed and you may just find you're new favorite breakfast spot!

A corner cafe with all the basic breakfast foods: oatmeal, omelettes, bacon, sausage, waffles,…read morepancakes, etc. The coffee was ... well, it is a corner cafe, right? But with that being said, the coffee was not bad. The staff was friendly and the food was acceptable. 5 stars for giving me what I was expecting - and what I paid for.

Clean and quaint. Counter and table service. Service is always prompt and friendly. Staff mingles…read morewith the locals and is welcoming. Dinners are offered on Monday and Thursday nights. I really liked their potato salad that came with my lunch but it was only 2-3 spoonfuls and I wish there was a little more.

I have eaten here on numerous occasions and every time, the service is consistently excellent!…read moreWhenever anyone says, "Let's meet up at Turning Point," I always request this location. The service is quick, attentive, and on point. We ordered various items: Coffee - Unlimited and delicious -- 4/5 stars. Shashuka - It was so scrumptious, one of us accidentally dropped the phone into the dish. Talk about the camera eats first! Lots of laughs. --4/5 stars Grande Huevos Rancheros -- Quite tasty but this one needed more fillings, as per my friend. She was disappointed with this dish. --3/5 stars Avocado Smashed Benny -- Excellent but my friend wished they had bigger slices of avocado. She indicated the avocados were too thin for her liking. 4/5 stars. Smoked Salmon Benny -- This was my dish. It was scrumptious but I personally think this dish would do better if it was served on nicely toasted Ciabatta bread instead of an English muffin. Please note, this is a personal preference. -- 4.5/5 stars What I appreciated most is how it was extremely busy so we were seated at the bar. Not once did we feel rushed and we had a great time catching up. The decor almost always has a holiday themed which makes it feel festive.

Good menu, lots of choices. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the service was excellent.read more