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A photo of Sofia's Taqueria - Old Bridge restaurant
4.3
Awesome(138)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Brunswick
Booked 8 times today
Sofia's featuresand an outdoor courtyard of carefully curated furniture and decor that create the perfect mix of authentic ambiance, playful sophistication, and an energetic vibe. Gourmet food, hand crafted cocktails, and over 100 tequilas and mezcals are the focus of our passionate and talented staff.Sofia's Old Bridge is hand curated with authentic decor, and a private event space.
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4.0
Excellent(451)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Matawan
Booked 9 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 Feast Italian Kitchen restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(398)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old Bridge
Booked 7 times today
We begin with the freshest ingredients, meat, fish and produce, all prepared to order using a combination of family recipes, as well as, recipes learned from some of Brooklyn’s oldest and well-known restaurants. Many of these lessons learned growing up are evident in all our restaurants. Brando’s Citi Cucina, Osteria Cucina Rustica and now in Feast Italian Kitchen.
A photo of Istanbul Bay Premium restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(304)
Price: Moderate
• Turkish • Marlboro
Booked 8 times today
New Jersey welcome Istanbul to the state! We are proud to serve our Turkish Mediterranean cuisine right in your area! First class kitchen staff with over 20 years of experience, Servers with over 15 years of experience, ambience to small or large occasions right in the heart of Marlboro.Fireplace, private room, open kitchen, bar, party room all fully decorated with Turkish art.
A photo of Nonna's Citi Cucina restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1239)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Englishtown
Booked 13 times today
Nonna's Citi Cucina is a fun and lively Italian restaurant that serves up delicious food and a great atmosphere. As one reviewer put it, they had an 'awesome time' here, and the 'atmosphere was upbeat and fun.' It's a place where you can enjoy a good meal in a friendly environment. Plus, their specialty cocktails are 'a lot of fun.' So, if you're in the mood for a fun Italian dining experience, this is the place to be!
A photo of GrilleStone - Old Bridge restaurant
4.2
Awesome(551)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old Bridge
Booked 3 times today
Since 2010 Grillestone Restaurant has specialized in hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, gourmet burgers, flatbreads and sushi. From our famous Signiature Steak on a Stone served on a 550° Stone to our seafood delivered fresh daily, we are here to make the memories that will last. The attractive and welcoming ambiance makes Grillestone an ideal setting for both intimate parties and large gatherings with friends and family. Grillestone is the perfect spot to grab a cocktail and dinner or just some apps with friends. Whether it be a birthday or an anniversary or just a night out, remember you make the reservations, we'll make the memories.
A photo of La Lupa restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1214)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Manalapan
Booked 33 times today
La Lupa embodies a philosophy of upbeat hospitality, seasonality in our menu and ingredients, and the deep roots of regional Italian cooking. lead by chef Giorgio, who is a master in the old world techniques of handmade pastas, Neapolitan wood fired pizza, meat, fish, and poultry.
A photo of 618 restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(6987)
Price: Moderate
• American • Freehold
Booked 120 times today
618 is a fun spot in Freehold, NJ. Reviewers rave about the 'fun ambience' and 'innovative and contemporary' cocktails. It's praised for its 'beautiful setting' and 'rustic ambiance', making it a popular choice for celebrations. The food is 'delicious' and 'unique', and the service is 'impeccable'. With a 'great service' and 'excellent food', it's no wonder 618 is the number one rated restaurant in the area!
A photo of Jasper Stone Italian Steakhouse restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(913)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Spotswood
Booked 40 times today
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A photo of Cuzin's Clam Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(246)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Marlboro
Booked 61 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.

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  • karen
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Excellent food and service - I would highly recommend!!
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    Feast Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Bridge
    4.8
  • Dolores
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always a wonderful experience. From the hostess to the servers, everyone is very welcoming and accommodating.
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    Sofia's Taqueria - Old BridgePrice: Moderate• Mexican• East Brunswick
    4.3
  • don
    Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We took friends to Istambul Bay Premium to celebrate the new year. We had a 645 reservation. We arrived promptly at 645 and we're seated immediately. We were served bread (it's fantastic) and water while we reviewed the extensive menu. Our waiter was very attentive and brought our wine choice quickly. We ordered our meals, enjoyed our beet yogurt appetizer. Our meals came out fairly quickly and all were perfectly prepared and presented! We fully enjoyed our meals, ordered Turkish coffee , espresso and rice pudding..all were fantastic. Only critique is that it was a Saturday night..so the restaurant was very busy and a bit noisy..but did not disrupt our table conversation. Extensive menu, good cost to quality value, reasonable cost on wine by the bottle. Service was outstanding. I would highly recommend this restaurant..but make sure to make a reservation.
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    Istanbul Bay PremiumPrice: Moderate• Turkish• Marlboro
    4.8
  • Sonia
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great service and food was amazing. We order the Roasted Octopus salad delicious and the stuffed mushrooms. Loved the sausage stuffing in those. We had the lobster penne rigate, shrimp risotto and the scallop risotto along with the clams mussels in linguine. Everything was amazing. Thank you for a beautiful birthday dinner.
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    Nonna's Citi CucinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Englishtown
    4.7
  • Alyssa
    New York City •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Jan 4, 2025
    It used to be so good and a great little find but seems to have fallen off a bit
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    A SalutePrice: Expensive• Italian• Matawan
    4

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