Service was so great. Sam was awesome, she was very attentive and friendly. Food was great, only…read moretook 30 minutes to come out. 10/10

We hosted my daughter's surprise 30th birthday party. Beautiful room overlooking the bay. The…read morefood was delicious and the wait staff did a great job. Go enjoy

excited for the jersey shore restaurant week! hubby selected…read morethe waterfront! extensive menu options for a fixed menu for $42.26 person! philadelphia filet tips (5pc) caramelized onion, provolone cheese, demi-glace ala creme, garlic bread! this is a must have!! so delicious! asian calamari sweet thai chili, side ranch blackened grouper napoleon cajun grilled, pan seared crab cake, sauteed spinach, lobster cream sauce, wild grain rice, chef's vegetable gnocchi michaelangelo shrimp, chicken, prosciutto, peas, roasted red peppers, potato gnocchi, vodka sauce! such a large portion- i took the leftover home! bourbon bread pudding chocolate lava cake!! beautiful views overlooking the bay! our server kim c was great! thank you a lovely dinning experience! indoor and outdoor seating rooftop lounge plenty of parking! highly recommend!

We have been here a long time ago for dinner, it wasn't good but thought it might just be a bad…read morenight so never did a review and figured we would try again sometime in the future. Well - we had to go see a music school engagement at the Waterfront today and decided to have a little lunch. First as a appetizer I order the Grandma Connie's Home made meatballs ($15.50) two meatballs, about 1/2 teaspoon of ricotta and some kind of marinara sauce that was more like tomato water than anything that resembled an Italian gravy - Horrible! Then wife said forget that and lets get sandwiches; ok - she got the Short Rib Grilled Cheese ($20.00), and I got the Bourbon Chicken Wrap ($17.50) - they were Both Horrible! Grand kids got the chicken fingers ($18.00) and they were a bit over cooked but tasty. Overall opinion = Food is way overpriced for the quality, flavors are blah to horrible and just no worth another trip. Too many good food places around, this one is huge pricy disappointment........

Our family reunion vacation week for our mother's 80th Birthday at Tom and Mary Ann's house was…read morenothing short of fantastic! The weather was great..even with the complimentary downpour day to let the skin come off sizzle mode..just perfect. We were a large family group... family coming in from NY, NM, Ca and Germany. We pushed the limits in space but with the backyard patio area, rooftop hot tub soaking deck (special accolades to that), the ocean so close and so many places you could walk, bike, paddle to we never at all came to in your face situations... which we all know with family is usually inevitable. We wanted to do something special for our Mom (Omi) for her birthday so we took Mary Ann and Tom's referral and hired the caterer that they suggested... we did a luau theme and they came to the house with the pig roast complete with Hawaiian veges and salads. I for one was amazed that we actually surprised her but I do believe we really pulled it off. We were initially hesitant to rent because of landowners sharing the same house..but we started our search late and there weren't many options to accommodate our large group so we took the chance. Couldn't have been any farther from the fears we had to reality. Always friendly and helpful.. never intrusive or controlling. By the time we left it felt like we were leaving old friends.... the hot donuts Mary Ann brought us from an old time LBI donut shop, the morning before we left sealed the deal! Our family grew up summers in LBI..staying with friends that owned and/or our family renting for weeks at a time. I think I can speak for our family in saying we came home that week. A wonderful magical place in our memories. Lucky me got to share it with my granddaughter while my Mom (Omi) is still with us and oh so big a center of our family. 4 generations of LBI addicts.... what better place to enjoy family!

This stay is always exactly what I needed. Well organized, clean, everything is labeled for ease of…read moreuse and locating what I'm looking for, great living space to enjoy with friends and family, and the shortest walk to an incredible beach. Thanks for the great stay!

Beautiful and tastefully decorated. This isn't your pier 1 eat pray love interior. Fixtures and…read morepattern's that are tasteful and enduring. Our server Michael was phenomenal. Well mannered , knowledgeable about the menu , sincere all well moving with a purpose. He treated us a lonely table of 2 like we were his only priority well simultaneously handling a 10 , 4 and 6 top. We sat in the side dining room facing the kitchen pass. We watched 6 pros handle business. Minimal words just chin gestures and some pointing. Some serious heat was moving thru that kitchen being passed to runners that kept that fire alive calling for garnish extra sauce and accoutrements as if it was Orchestra.Food was phenomenal. Egregious portions. Flavors layer. Sweet salty fatty creamy one after another nothing standing too far out or too far behind. The spice in the seafood dish was about right to let you know it was there but not over stay it's welcome. Plump seafood with a clean finish. We shared a bite with each other and went for seconds. The dessert a catcher's mitt size of chunk of old style ricotta cheese cake. Mind you all this was happening when they were serving a wedding of 50 in the back room. Two cons. The a/c wasn't working it was a little warm. I won't harp too much on that we had extreme weather the day prior. Number 2 . Truffle oil. The table next to us ordered truffle fries. We smelt it , the table on the far side of us smelt it. Truffle oil is so strong you can smell it on your clothes the next day.

The bread was great. Calamari was excellent. The other appetizers were ok. I ordered pizza and…read moreexpected it to be good, it was horrible. The sauce and cheese were trash, the crust was ok. They should be ashamed of the pizza. I would go back though

Came in yesterday w| my parents to look at the place and talk about prices for my wedding next…read moreyear. And Samantha did such an amazing job explaining everything! I had 2 other places in mind where I wanted to get married. So I decided to come back the atlantis and check it once again. And the deal she is giving me is perfect. The Coral room I'll be in is all brand new and absolutly beautiful. I honestly can't wait to continues working with Samantha till I get married here next year! She was so very helpful!!! I'm so pleased with this place.

Just had my daughters wedding here last month. They did a very nice job with the ceremony and…read morereception. The cocktail hour food was good and plentiful. The only issue was the dinner. People complained the steak was tough. I had chicken and it was very dry and overcooked. There was another wedding going on at the same time. Maybe it was too much for the kitchen and food sat around too long. It was disappointing because you spend so much money you expect to get a good meal.

I can't say enough good things about Creative experience . We recently chose them for my daughters…read more4th birthday and it was absolutely the best . For the set price you get an unforgettable experience that includes unlimited cotton candy(from a cotton candy machine) and pizza .. a host a dj and a helper .. they also take care of the entire cleanup . My daughter said it was the best day in her life and so many parents said this was the best kids party they ever attended . Brava brava these ladies who run the company really know how to throw a kids birthday party . 10 stars . One of the best days ever . They also provided awesome suggestions for additional party needs . Will recommend them always .

took my 6 year old child there for a friends birthday. kids were 6-8 years old. The place was dark…read morewhich is good because when the lights are on it pretty scurvy looking. Smelled musty. The place needs a good cleaning. I was stickcing to the floor. They had face painting which was nice and a lady making cotton candy. The also had a dee-jay. The kids went up on stage and sang in microphones. They did the limbo too. My child was bored after a half hour. They need to have more interactive games. Play freeze dance, have musical chairs or something to engage the kids more. I like the idea but I wont be having any party there anythime soon.

This is a wonderful venue for events, retreats, classes, lectures etc. I have been to many…read moredifferent type . The Lodge and Great room with fireplace are warm & cozy great for small intimate party . Yet large enough for big group, especially with the dining room area and large industrial kitchen that is available. Overnight accommodations are available - but have never stayed as I live local. The grounds are beautiful. - outside fire pit in the courtyard always fun. The beautiful natural setting, walking paths, the Labyrinth & pool. Plenty of land and space , quiet, secluded and set back. Still convenient- right off Route 9. I have been lucky to attend many events here throughout the year - for many years now. I truly enjoy spending time at this special place snd look forward to the next time.

I have stayed in Murray Grove Retreat Center in 2016 & in 2018 and I have only grown to love the…read morespace more and more each time. I was there as a part of a youth social justice retreat for 5 days and there simply could not have been a space that better fit our needs than this. The feel of the place is green, rustic chic. The center comes with two lodges with around 14 rooms with at least two meds (a few rooms have bunks) - one lodge has a meeting room equipped with its own fridge and water cooler. In the main building there is an industrial kitchen already stocked with all the pots, pans, utensils you can ever need (including spices, oils, essences, etc.), a spacious dinning hall, the fireside room which is beautifully decorated complete with sofas, a fireplace, and two pianos. There is also an external meeting site called the Cone House which is an ideal meditation, congregation, workshop location with its soft hardwood floors, comfortable floor chairs, and more. There is also a saltwater pool, many hammocks, a bonfire location, and more that I am momentarily forgetting to mention! The staff have always been VERY friendly and accommodating to us and generally lets us have ownership of the space in a way that truly feels like home. If you are looking for spaces to have a small wedding, family gatherings/reunions, or a religious retreat, this is the place to go!! They are looking for more customers lately so definitely go check out this hidden gem P.S. the bathrooms in both lodges have been newly renovated and they are BEAUTIFUL, functional, and very comfortable.

What an awesome place! Came with my family on MDW. You have to reserve online before you come and…read moreyou can pay cheaper cash price. We did the hour tour. First you meet the male alpacas. They were very friendly and come right up to you ready to eat lol. We also saw bunnies, a peacock, pigs, turkeys and baby turkeys. The female alpacas were preggo and ready to eat but could you blame them. Also got to feed ducks peas. Very neat experience! Very unique. The tour guide was sweet and informative. Can't wait to come back!

If you're thinking about taking your kids to see the alpacas, just do it. It was so fun. Did I feel…read morelike I needed to purrell them down afterwards? Of course, but the alpacas and piglets were so friendly they made it 100% worth it. The tour guide was awesome, patient with all my children's questions about enclosures and they even took out the baby rabbits for us to see.

We attended the murder mystery dinner and had a pleasant evening overall, but there were several…read moreaspects that kept it from meeting our expectations. The highlights were definitely the food and tea. Everything was delicious, and I appreciated that my dietary restrictions were accommodated without any issues. There was also ample parking, and our server was pleasant. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was the murder mystery itself. We've attended several murder mystery dinners over the years, and this was the least engaging cast we've experienced. The acting lacked the energy and immersion we were expecting, especially considering the cost of the event. Since the performance is the main attraction, we had hoped for a much stronger production. While our server was kind, the service could have been more attentive. We had to ask for water refills and for our tea to be replenished with hot water. Those are small touches that guests should be offered rather than having to request, especially during a tea service. I was also disappointed that wine was only available by the bottle instead of by the glass. Lastly, my companion and I spent a great deal of time creating our costumes for the event. We stepped away briefly to explore one of the beautifully decorated rooms, and during that time the costume contest was held. We either didn't hear or weren't given a clear announcement before it began, so we completely missed the opportunity to participate. Better communication would have made a big difference. Overall, the venue, food, and tea were excellent, but the quality of the performance and some aspects of the service and event organization left us disappointed. With improvements in those areas, this could be a truly memorable experience.

Leaving a review for the Mathis House is past due for me. I found this place doing a Google search…read morefor "hot tea" in Toms River. I called them and expected them to say that they had no vegan or gluten-free options. But the owner, Vicki, answered the phone and told me they had vegan and gluten-free tea service, including scones, sandwiches, desserts, and more. I was shocked! My mom and I went there for lunch about a week later. Our waitress was so knowledgeable about the house and the food options and she answered all of our questions. That was the beginning of a long history of coming to the Mathis House. I have since brought groups of friends ranging from five to twenty. We have attended a few Afternoon Teas, including the holiday sessions; Cinco de Mayo, and a Masquerade Murder Mystery. I recently celebrated my birthday there. My favorite thing about the house is how we can view the lovely decorations. The house is decorated to reflect every season. Plus, I love how vintage and classy the atmosphere feels. A visit to the Mathis House is always an enjoyable time!

An upbeat elevated bar/restaurant. Lovely service, great…read moredrinks and delicious food. Allergies were well accommodated, they even had gluten free buns! We had a great time and will visit again.

I've been to B2 Bistro in North Brunswick but have never been to the Point Pleasant location. I was…read morevery happy with my experience! I recently tried their new spring menu and everything hit. Apps: Crabby gabby sushi roll -- my fave at a B2 restaurant and I loved it here as well! Bruschetta burrata -- abundant and the burrata was soo fresh. Baked Mac and cheese with lobster -- the creamiest mac and cheese and big chunks of meaty lobster. Scarpiello wings -- sticky and savory perfection. Could've made a made off this alone! Entrees: Pan seared scallops with polenta -- the scallops were nice and tender and seared very nicely. Linguine & clams with red sauce -- very generous with the clams and the sauce was flavored very well. Cheesesteak -- tender, juicy, huge portion and served on amazing bread. Deliciously cut fries too. Drinks: Berry loca margarita -- not even a big marg person and I loved this. Spring fling sangria -- my friend downed hers! Dessert: Chocolate lava cake -- oozing with chocolate. Sooo delicious. Can't skip this! Service was awesome -- our waiters were so friendly and helpful. I like the cozy and rustic vibes of the restaurant, makes it a welcoming spot. Definitely will be back.