I know I've already left a review for Ember & Eagle, but I had to come back and say--every visit…read moresomehow tops the last. This place consistently knocks it out of the park with service, food, and atmosphere. Ryan behind the bar is a standout. He treats us like regulars from day one--always greeting us with a smile and delivering truly top-tier service. He's a big part of what makes the whole experience feel so warm and welcoming. And the food? Never the same experience twice in the best way possible. The menu and specials are always evolving, always leveling up, and it keeps things exciting every time we come back. Not once have we been disappointed. Everyone can have an off night--but this place seems to have cracked the code on consistency and excellence. Honestly, you could throw a dart at the menu and still walk away impressed. Already looking forward to the next visit!

Here for Mother's Day…read more This place is a disaster. I came here once and sat at the bar with a client, had a glass of wine and the steak sandwich and it was great. This time, not so good. I know the business partners are in some lawsuit about real estate and golf and such. Tried to valet. Then said, he you can park yourself. They said it's ok, we aren't here that long anyway. Said ok. Walked inside, wouldn't let my parents sit down if the full party wasn't here. Thought that was weird as this place is less than half empty yet all reservations are booked. Sat down and the staff started moving fake bushes around, like a wall to separate us from another party, it was a comedy of errors I have never experienced Took forever to get drinks with super weak pours. Lots of people walking around doing nothing with ear pieces in. The music in the dining room sounds like I am in Belmar. Slow service- for way over priced for average food at best. 2nd round came out way late without my glass of wine and when asked can I get another wine, she looked at me like I was the jerk. Food came out late and was cold. This place is gone in a year. Beautiful place, doesn't fit around here. Overpriced and average at best. The bar is good but watching the people in the front dining room is bizarre. Lots of people standing around doing nothing but dressed nice. When we checked in it took 3 hostesses to figure out where to sit us in an empty restaurant and all looked confused. How many hostesses does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Bizarre day. Took forever to get dessert. No one is here. Again not sure what is going on but the club music keeps playing with empty tables and more employees than guests. I would have died to go to The Brothers in RB instead of this. The food and service are way better by a million miles.

Went for the brunch. Not worth the price unless you eat a LOT. $60 pp, $12 mimosa, mostly…read morebreakfast food. I suppose it's that expensive for "raw bar" of clams, oysters and shrimp cocktail. I had an omelet, and a few shrimp. - so most expensive breakfast I've had.... other items: carved ham, turkey, roast beef, salmon in dill sauce, style other things, lots of breakfast items... I guess I'm just not a good candidate for buffet. Bring an appetite! ( i guess at Breakfast time i can't handle dinner foods)

Went there for dinner, ambiance was good , not to loud even tho they had live music, I like how in…read morethe dinning room it doesn't get over taking by the noise at the bar area. Food was great, all the 3 dishes we had were delicious, overall I think it's a bit overpriced but it's in Colts Neck so I get it. The only that was not up to par was the service, from. The seat down to the end was all slow and not organized, from confusion on what table to get us to appetizers that never came and left overs that got lost. We might come back because like I said before food was pretty good. I just hope service gets their thing together

The food was delicious, the dessert was one of the best I've ever had and Roni our server was so…read moresweet & attentive.

Attended a business function at 618 this past week and had some of the best food in NJ! The staff…read morewas phenomenal, from greeting us at the front door to cheerful and outstanding service throughout the 2 day event. 10/10 experience!

What an absolutely delicious dinner. The hospitality from the moment we drove to the valet, to the…read moreproper entrance with the hosts and throughout the entire meal was purposeful and thought out. The employees here care about your experience. My wife and i have only lived down here since January. We've explored restaurants from Red Bank through the shore. This was #1 so far, I would actually look forward to dining here again. Alan, our server, you're very good at what you do. Thank you for that. Get yourself a nice bottle of wine, head here. Order anything and sit back and enjoy the experience. It was absolutely beautiful inside for my 45th!

Falcone in Lincroft is basically what happens when someone spends 95% of the budget on interior…read moredesign and 5% on the actual food. The restaurant itself? Beautiful. Gorgeous lighting, trendy aesthetic, romantic atmosphere. If your goal is taking photos for Instagram or pretending you're dining in Manhattan for the night, this is your place. The food, however, was wildly underwhelming for the prices. I ordered the "short rib" bolognese and spent half the meal trying to locate the short rib. It looked and tasted more like regular chopped meat sauce than slow-braised short rib. I've honestly had pasta dishes from local pizza places with more flavor and authenticity. And the candles... there are approximately 47,000 candles in this restaurant. So many that at one point a waiter leaned dangerously close to one and I genuinely thought his vest was about to catch fire -- meanwhile he had absolutely no idea. That pretty much summed up the overall dining experience: chaotic but aesthetic. Also, why is there forced valet in Lincroft? Even when you self-park, they still ask for your keys like you arrived in a Bentley instead of a Honda Pilot. Another strange touch: it's BYOB, yet they keep your wine bottle off to the side somewhere instead of leaving it at the table. The whole point of BYOB is being able to pour your own wine whenever you want without having to flag someone down every time your glass is empty. It felt unnecessarily pretentious for no reason. The biggest issue was that the restaurant never actually felt authentically Italian beyond the decor. For a place charging premium prices and branding itself as an upscale Italian dining experience, there should be a stronger sense of Italian hospitality, personality, culture, and presentation throughout the service experience. Instead, the whole thing felt more staged than genuine. Communication around the specials was difficult, nothing was written down, and the service lacked the polished confidence you expect at this price point. Ironically, the teenage valet outside gave more authentic Italian restaurant energy than the dining room itself. My suggestion? Lean harder into genuine hospitality and authentic Italian dining culture instead of just the aesthetic. Right now it feels like a beautifully designed movie set where the food and service never quite match the image. Overall: probably a nice place for cocktails, dessert, and ambiance before or after a night in Red Bank. But if you're going specifically for an amazing Italian dinner worthy of the prices, save your money and hit a really good local pizzeria instead. I promise if you change the wait staff to people who have a little more command of the English language... the word on the street would probably improve.

I met some friends here and I was pleasantly surprised. The food was very good and the service was…read moresecond to none. It has a really nice atmosphere that was comfortable, clean and welcoming. Definitely will go back.

Montville, NJ - a packed restaurant full of locals at dinner hour is always a promising sign, and…read morewe rolled in on a Thursday evening around 7 to find ourselves miraculously sliding into the last two parking spots AND the only open table, woot! [Blowing on my nails.] The menu is a mix of American comfort food and gastropub classics, but with flair, and has a bit of everything to satisfy different palates. Our eyes were probably bigger than our stomachs as we ordered 2 apps, 2 entrees, and 2 cocktails, and it was an enormous amount of food. The portions are definitely what you'd call hearty, and everything was very tasty. Thursdays are all day happy hour so we picked the fried calamari appetizer at the HH price (still a full and generous plate and didn't seem like a downsized version) which were tender and well-battered, as well as the hot honey wings which were meaty and substantial. The short rib parpadelle with housemade pasta and a perfectly medium-rare, well seasoned hanger steak with truffle fries completed our satisfying and belly-stuffing meal. The cocktails are serious as well - the presence of a drink with egg white is my personal litmus test for a bar that knows what it's doing, so the Thyme to Bloom special had my name on it. I'm salivating just looking at photos of dishes I didn't order, and am already plotting my return!

Love this little hidden gem in the beach town of Keyport. My husband brought me here once before,…read morethis was our second visit, and we will definitely be back for an upcoming recurring event we learned about. When you drive past, you might not exactly know it's there- almost looks like a warehouse or closed shop when passing by. It is dark and gives speak-easy vibes. When you enter, it looks like you time traveled into the old USSR with Soviet decor. We had the horseradish shots (spicy to the perfect level- not the kind that makes your nose burn), my husband had some kind of hibiscus or fruity drink, and I had the extra dirty martini. LOVED the pickle stuffed olives that came with my drink. I selected the gin, but would opt for the vodka version next time to see if I could taste more olives. Our server was incredibly friendly, and when we asked about bloody Mary's, he mentioned that on certain weekends for $25 you can pay to get in and drink bloody Mary's and have Oysters. We will certainly be coming by to try! Overall, such a unique, off the beaten path experience. 10/10 recommend.

I rarely update reviews, but figured since I was having a new experience here. It was worth the…read moreupdate. I've been coming to three of you for a while, and I've always really loved the experience. The complexity of the drinks and the thought that goes into them is really appealing to me, and I think it's worth the price of the drinks, given all that goes into them. The staff here is all super friendly, and the environment is incredibly chic. They recently added more couches, and it truly has a lounge feel, which I think is really lovely. Recently, I needed to host a private event, and I knew they had experience hosting events, so I reached out to Maks to book my celebration. The planning part of this process was extremely smooth. Max was very responsive, making it very easy, and they were flexible with the details. As for the price, I thought it was very reasonable, and I rented the entire space, which I considered a good deal. The start of the day of the party was invaluable; they arrived early to set up, which allowed me to set up what I needed as well. My guest had really great interactions with the staff, and they truly loved the environment, the drinks, and I know they had fun talking with the bartenders, which made the experience worthwhile in my opinion. Thank you, 3 BR, for helping me celebrate some tremendous milestones in my life. If you need to book a private event, I would recommend checking out this place first and speaking with the staff. I don't think you would regret booking a private event with them, as I would not hesitate to do it again. .

We returned to the River Point Inn. As always it was amazing. We were seated in the Beautiful Wine…read moreRoom, which is an intimate setting, only four tables. We also had the best server at the restaurant "Blake" everything about our dinner was that of a Michelin Star. Please do not take my word for it- make a reservation and experience a wonderful dinner.

Starting with the good, Ambiance and decor was good, service was ok even tho was Monday night and…read morerestaurant was party empty. charging $9 for bread and butter, that should be a hint, Menu very hard to understand and server did not know how to explain plates either. Vast options of drinks but food not so much, extremely pricey for what they offer, ordered 2 different plates and food was just meh, again very pricey and below average quality. Cocktails were good, so maybe for drinks is a nice place. Definitely will not go back as there's a lot of better options close by.

This place is fun. We actually had a reservation this time and were escorted to our seat as soon as…read morewe arrived after providing the secret password. Ambiance is a speak easy type club . We have been here before and this time we sat at a couple of the cozy tables. It was us and another couple, we did not order any food. The drinks were fine. The draw is the feel of the place. We will stop back when in town. Mark & Nancy.

What a cute hidden speakeasy bar. Had a date night with the wife. Enjoyed some fun cocktails. Bar…read morestaff was busy, but moved swiftly! Definitely a fun first date or pre-dinner stop for couples! Solid drinks on the menu that rotate. Pretty good selection of beers too.

This was a cute speakeasy with a really intimate, moody vibe. The space is very dark, which adds to…read morethe atmosphere and gives it that classic speakeasy feel. The service was prompt and attentive, though it did feel a bit rushed at times, as if they were trying to move things along quickly. The drinks were nicely made and enjoyable, clearly showing care in the cocktails themselves. However, the experience would be much more complete with a food menu. Even a small selection of bites would complement the drinks and encourage guests to stay longer. Overall, it's a solid spot with great potential, especially if they expand the offerings beyond cocktails.

Who knew this was here? This is a speakeasy that's in the basement of Reyla. Definitely a dark and…read moreintimate vibe. They have some creative and different cocktails. It's a really cool and different kind of place to hang out. Worth checking out for sure if you're in the area.

Great service. Sat quickly and plenty of seating inside bright room and the waitress knew…read moreeverything very well. Cocktails are strong and spirit forward. Well mixed. Caesar salad - not enough Caesar dressing and didn't like the greens with it. Pass. The Brussels sprouts were very good - glazed with sugar and crispy. Get. The calamari was perfectly fried and delicious. Get. The calavetti was way too healthy tasting and all broccoli. Pass. The pork pasta was much tastier. More sauce. Get. The clam ink pasta was 5 clams. Decent portion, but barely any clams! Chicken wings were spicy and good pepper. Get. Overall, mixed bag. Portions were good. Some plates were not much flavor and some were excellent.

We went today for the Saturday brunch menu…read more We ordered the pierogis for an appetizer and they were perfect. Homemade, served with sour cream, crispy shallots. A+ The entrees were an upmost disaster. We had a table of 5. The kids menu is lacking. I get it. Kids menus aren't great but there were two things on the menu. Fine, we ordered the chicken tenders and fries. The chicken was beyond over cooked. It was a hockey puck. Not even edible. The fries looked awesome but served ice cold. Two of us got the special. The lamb burger. The burger was 5 oz of gyro meat served on a huge bun with cucumbers. There was more cucumbers than meat and way more bread than both cucumbers or meat. I got the crispy chicken wrap which basically was a chicken Caesar wrap. The dressing was sour. The chicken was the same from the kids meal, dry and not edible. The other person in our party got the avocado toast and it was good but only came with one egg. Overall I wanted to like this place but the food seems precooked. Not well executed and it's a pass for me for the price.