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    The Forest Restaurant

    3.7 (3 reviews)

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    10 months ago

    There was a maggot in my food and it was sucking on my teeth when I ate it and I started tweaking out

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    Steve & Cookie's By the Bay

    Steve & Cookie's By the Bay

    4.2
    (548 reviews)
    12.2 mi
    $$$

    We enjoyed an outstanding dinner here! While staying nearby in Atlantic City for a conference, we…read morereally wanted to get away from that nasty area and one of our colleagues lives in the area and suggested we try Steve & Cookies. We got there and it looked, calm, simple, and plain from the outside - until we walked in... this place was PACKED! Clearly, since we didn't make reservations, we weren't going to enjoy seating at their white table cloth tables in the main dining room, but we went around back to their bar and scored one last table there. Our server, Brian was amazing... engaging... and on point! They have a nice wine list and perfect spirit list. They also have an outstanding menu loaded with so many options, that I really just needed to settle on the first thing I saw that looked good. For me, I love cucumbers and when I saw they had a cucumber salad, done Asian style, I was completely in!!! Then I saw their soup of the day was split pea with bacon and since no one serves split pea and when they do, it's rarely what I expect, I got that too! Both of these came out looking GREAT! The cucumber salad had a nice spice to it and the flavors overall were sooo on point! That split pea soup was also great... almost perfect! It had the exact texture this soup should have and the flavor was very nice. For my entrée I saw a few of the halibut as I was walking through the dining room, so that is what I chose. The halibut came out looking great! It was PERFECTLY prepared too!! The flavors were spot-on, and the accompanying veggies were great too. We were enjoying dinner so much that we didn't want it to end, even though we were full... so, we ordered desserts too. I opted for the banana cream pie, as this is another item I rarely see on a menu and when I do, it's rarely done right, but not here... they did it perfectly! Overall, amazing meal... Highly recommend stopping in, but make reservations first!

    I lucked out with a seat at the bar at this busy, popular restaurant. My Farmhouse Shrub drink was…read moretasty and I loved the live piano music. I clearly ordered wrong. The fried sushi roll was tough on the outside and soaked in a spicy sauce. I only ate the tasty tuna interior. My seasonal crisp was apple. Really? In June? And it arrived covered in whipped cream AND ice cream. I clearly should have gotten the blueberry pie! The crisp was okay but the fruit was lost in the toppings. I'll try again another time.

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    Bar area
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    Ventura's Offshore Cafe

    Ventura's Offshore Cafe

    3.7
    (332 reviews)
    9.1 mi
    $$

    Ventura's is one of those staple restaurants growing up at the shore and serves quantity meals that…read moredon't sacrifice quality! Felt like we had to have one of their "award winning" caesar salads since they boast it on the menu. It was definitely sizable so order to share. We enjoyed it. Not sure it would go in the books but it was really nice. Could have used some more croutons but loved the fresh shaved parm. The French onion soup is comforting and the pappardelle bolognese was such a treat! And because dessert goes to a separate stomach, we found room for a slice of the key lime pie which was absolutely worth every calorie! Ventura's offshore location is definitely larger and comfier than the beach location. The tables are roomier and the parking is easy. Though it can get a bit noisy but we asked to be seated away from the bar area which kept the noise level comfortable enough for conversation. The service is friendly and the portions are awesome!

    Been coming here for years. Food is usually solid but here's my review from last night. 5 of us…read moredined around 7:15. 15 min wait as posted on their website. Onion soup is always great. Chicken Caesar salad: much smaller portion overall. Chicken seemed to be same size but there used to be a ton more romaine. It's only water, put it back in the larger bowl already. Margarita flatbread was missing the basil leaves we had just a week ago. Draft Coors light STILL overpriced. We only go here in emergency situations as there are many other better local restaurants to choose from.

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    OMG! Turkey Club Wrap
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    Tomatoes

    3.6
    (323 reviews)
    12.3 mi
    $$$

    Always good food and a lovely experience. The crowd can get very young at night. We went Friday…read morenight so it was very nice to be able to have a girls dinner while still catching glimpses of the Knicks game (yes there are TVs by the bar that are visible from the main dining area). We always share a bunch of plates. Food is good. Service is good but it was a bit slow this time. The round tables are nice for a large party but just a tad too big to hear everyone and for sharing. Did not regret dessert.

    I highly recommend making a reservation. We tried to wing it on a Friday with 5 people and the…read morebooths in the front had a 2 hour wait! We were able to snag bar sitting. The coconut blood orange martini was delicious!!!! The Thai chili Brussels sprouts were so good. The fam did not let my phone eat first haha. My dad got shrimp gyoza m, he said they were really good. And then he got some sushi. My mom got Cobb salad and I tried that and it was good. But we don't like bleu cheese dressing and the ranch was not the best! I got a buddah bowl with chicken and it was good. I wish there was a little more of the dressing on it and maybe some onion or something. My aunt and uncle both got flounder and liked it! My dad also got the banana foster bread pudding and it was good! The bartender who waited on us majority of the time was not the happiest. Idk if he was having an off day but it was not great service! Also the hostess in the back was rude to my aunt.

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    Hangtime Bar & Grille

    Hangtime Bar & Grille

    4.1
    (162 reviews)
    9.3 mi
    $$

    Great experience first time here. First off - very comfortable space. I like the TVs being on the…read moreinside of the overhang bar space. Hard to describe but if you know, you know. More importantly, service & food. Kat is a Rockstar bartender- super sweet and attentive; for locals and new patrons..that's never lost on me. Icing on the cake - she knows the menu and makes great recommendations. Stuck with me this long - you're doing great! Let's get to the food. The wings are bangin. Beer and wings is enough to come here for. Draft list is solid. But the wings rock. However, grandma's meatball is why I'll come back here. Holy shi*t. I don't know how to even describe it. It's like a meatloaf on crack. Beef, eggs, peas, prosciutto, and a touch of heaven. I don't know how or why it's's so good (almost forgot it's stuffed with melty cheese) aside from pure love. It tastes like family tradition. Man, I love that. I'll be back very soon.

    Must have caught em on an off night I normally have great…read moreservice at the bar but Sunday night was not good. Waited 15 minutes for a glass of wine all awhile the bartender was taking selfies and chatting with other customers. Eventually I had an unwelcome feeling so I left Last few visits were good, good food, good service, nice people but unfortunately not on this visit. Service is a big part of why customers return again and again but after tonight's visit I am not sure about returning. Previous visits I've ordered pizza, raw oysters and grilled fresh salmon on top of their spinach salad which was good. There are other options to consider where great service has a meaning

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    Inside
    Bf eating the Crab Avocado Tostada
    Bf eating the Crab Avocado Tostada
    Beautiful sunset after some wings and Beer

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    Beautiful sunset after some wings and Beer

    The Forest Restaurant - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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