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A photo of A Salute restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(635)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Matawan
Booked 11 times today
VOTED #1 FOR BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE EAST COAST BY BAYCITIZEN.ORG!!!A Salute is an Italian restaurant & full service cocktail bar located in an 1850 Church on Main Street in Matawan, NJ (Three minute walk from train station). The 170 year old building has kept its character and warmth to provide a comfortable setting for families and friends to enjoy a great lunch or dinner. Outdoor dining with a full service bar and oversized patio.Karaoke every Friday Night!Lunch Available daily from 11:30-3:30pm. Happy Hour daily from 3:00pm-6:00pm featuring 1/2 off drinks and select appetizers. Dinner begins at 4:00pm.We are now offering a $60 pp Family Style Dinner, 7 Days a week, incl. holidays. Minimum 2 ppl required. Kids 10 and Under Eat Free!
A photo of Limoncello at Piazza di Roma restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(40)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Matawan
Booked 2 times today
Since 1997 Piazza di Roma has been the Ultimate Space for amazing Weddings, Events and Corporate Functions. In 2020 Life Gave us Lemons & we created Limoncello at Piazza di Roma. A full service picturesque garden restaurant, featuring our own organic seasonal farm to table vegetables & imported Italian ingredients. Come enjoy our incredible authentic Sicilian/Italian cuisine and be transported to the back streets of Italy. Try our Nonna's traditional Bracciola, Veal Spiedini, or our popular Double Bone Stuffed Pork Chop and there is always room for Nonna's Sunday Sauce (not gravy). Full service cocktail bar available. Try our signature Limoncello Spritzer, Espresso Martini or Aperol Spritz. Seasonal outdoor dining available, first come first service based on the weather. But don't let the weather deter, indoor dining always available. We require a credit card to secure reservations. No shows or cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will be subject to $25 per person c
A photo of McDonagh's Pub restaurant
4.2
Awesome(199)
Price: Moderate
• American • Keyport
Booked 2 times today
Located in the Heart of Downtown Historic Keyport in a turn-of-the-century brick building near the bay, McDonagh's pub combines Old-World charm with modern hip cuisine. We offer an amazing menu of Irish Fare, bistro-style salads, home-made awesome soups, signature sandwiches, wraps, sautés, thin-crust pizza, fabulous fish and chips, daily specials and over 70 beers and lagers!
A photo of Mezcal restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(504)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Old Bridge
Booked 69 times today
Mezcal blends authentic Mexican flavors with steakhouse sophistication, offering exceptional dining and a vibrant, refined atmosphere in Old Bridge, NJ.
A photo of Nicholas Barrel & Roost restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4861)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Red Bank
Booked 101 times today
Since the opening of their acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas in 2000, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa, modernized the concept of fine dining. This mainstay of Red Bank garnered some of the industry’s highest praise, including 15 straight years as Zagat’s highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey, a 4-star review in the New York Times, and a position on several national “best restaurant” lists.Now, with Barrel & Roost, the couple strips off the white tablecloths and serves up a bold new menu: made-from-scratch food that’s crazy-delicious, yet entirely accessible any night of the week. Set in a newly redesigned modern farmhouse interior, Barrel & Roost is just the place to enjoy Chef Driven Comfort Food with family, old friends, or a grab a drink at the bar for date night!
A photo of Jasper Stone Italian Steakhouse restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1104)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Spotswood
Booked 26 times today
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A photo of Nonna's Citi Cucina restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1303)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Englishtown
Booked 23 times today
Nonna's Citi Cucina is an authentic Italian restaurant that has received rave reviews for its delicious food and excellent service. Reviewers have praised its unique menu, with one stating, 'This restaurant is amazing in every aspect…The food and service is second to none.' Another reviewer highlighted the 'amazing' food and service, noting that the restaurant 'treats you like family'. This warm, welcoming atmosphere combined with the consistently high-quality food and service make Nonna's Citi Cucina an authentic Italian dining experience.
A photo of Cuzin's Clam Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(372)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Marlboro
Booked 32 times today
You know what you’re missing around here?A really great seafood place — and a cool place to kick back and enjoy the good life with family and friends.Enter: Cuzin’s Seafood – Clam Bar.Cuzin's Seafood Clam BarOur casual-chic seafood eatery serves up a fresh take on all your favorite fare.Savor the flavor of summer all year round, complete with top service and gorgeous décor that’s part Miami sizzle, part NYC style and all Jersey Shore chill.Whether you’re dining inside or eating al fresco on our outdoor patio, like our name promises, when you’re at Cuzin’s, you’re family.
A photo of Il Nido restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1559)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Marlboro
Booked 16 times today
Il Nido requires a credit card to secure reservations for parties of 6 or more. All credit card information will be processed securely. No shows or cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will be subject to a charge of $25 per person. In an effort to accommodate all guests, table times are predetermined via party size.As of September 1, 2022, Il Nido will no longer allow outside alcohol of any kind into the establishment. It is imperative that all guests abide by the guidelines set in place by the New Jersey Division of Alcohol Beverage Control. We are delighted to be able to now offer you an assortment of artisanal cocktails, beer and very price friendly wine list to enhance your dining experience with us. We appreciate all who have been supporting us since our opening, and all who continue to support us throughout our transition as we become a fully liquor licensed restaurant.If you are unable to make your reservation with us online, please call us at 732-851-6347.
A photo of The Dining Room - Molly Pitcher Inn restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1300)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Red Bank
Booked 16 times today
The Molly Pitcher Inn prides itself not only in its fine dining menu but also its service and atmosphere. It is an ideal setting for that special occasion or just an elegant dining experience. Under the crystal chandeliers of our Dining Room, we serve some the most tantalizing cuisine in all of New Jersey. Our panoramic windows provide a truly breathtaking vista. No matter what season or time of day, the quiet stillness of the Navesink River envelops all who dine here.
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