Restaurants near Residence Inn Tinton Falls

My family dined at Char on Saturday night. We arrived at 5:50 for a 6:00 reservation. It was not busy at this time. The blond hostess, did not make eye contact, and did not speak. I walked up and gave my name, and she did not acknowledge me. She turned to the young lady that had just come back from seating someone else, spoke to her rudely, and after standing there for about two minutes, we were finally acknowledged by the young lady and she led us to our table. The bread server immediately came over and offered us bread. She came back a minute later and threw the butter on the table. At no time, did anyone welcome us, smile at us, say hello to us, or give us any impression that we were wanted in this restaurant. I even used the restroom, and while walking there I passed several staff members, smiled, said hello, and again, no response. We were a party of 5 adults, dressed appropriately, quiet, and polite. There was absolutely no reason why we should have been treated like this. Our server was friendly, professional, and did his job. The food runners and busers were also very polite. The food was excellent. After spending $600 dollars, plus a 20% tip, we walked past the hostess stand, said thank you and goodbye, and not one of the three people standing there acknowledged us. They saw us, because we grabbed some mints, and still nothing. Hostessing 101 - greet the customers, and thank them for coming.

The food is the best around- my companions said it was the best meal they’ve had in a very long time. Very inventive menu- wild boar bolognese, venison carpaccio, delicious fish and beef choices. Our server was fantastic- down-to-earth and knowledgeable while being just friendly enough. Not in expensive but worth it for a special gathering. All around superb!!

I’ve been to the Brooklyn location a few times and this place reflects it in terms of food. Very good. Our waitress did not seem to care much about us. I don’t know if it was that she was too busy in the other room but it seems like she didn’t want to be bothered by us which is hindering my review of this place. She never checked on our drinks or asked how our food was. Also for 2 people with apps, dinner and dessert we were there about 2.5 hours which in my opinion was very slow. As for the food. The calamari raccanati is delicious. The baked clams, some of the best I’ve ever had. The fried zucchini also very good. As for dinner we had chicken scarpariello which was on the bone and fantastic. Super juicy and has a good spice to it with the peppers. Very very good. And we also had chicken picatta which comes as 3 smaller chicken cutlets and a side. The lemon sauce had good flavor and the chicken was goood. The Brussel sprouts were delicious! Dressed we had affogato which was delicious and the tartufo was another favorite! Overall I do feel this place is a bit over priced for what it is. The service at least from our server was poor but management is very kind. The food is very good and I can see this being a place I frequent if the service was better

One of my goto places prior to a Count Basie event. Menu is large and diverse. Last night I had Short Rib... was tender and great tasting. Service was friendly, efficient and well paced.

This place holds a very special place in my heart. It never disappoints food is outstanding service is amazing.