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1850 Church Indoor / Outdoor Bars - Dining - A Salute, Matawan, NJ

A Salute

4.6 (603)
$31 to $50
Italian
74 Main St, Matawan, NJ 07747-2629

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 566-0267
  • Website
    https://www.asalutenj.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Nick Freire
  • Catering
    Catering Available All Year, everyday.
  • Private party facilities
    Indoor / Outdoor Parties
  • Location
    74 Main St, Matawan, NJ 07747-2629
  • Neighborhood
    Matawan
  • Cross street
    North st
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    A quick walk from the Aberdeen/Matawan Train Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Please come join us for our weekday Happy Hour from 3pm-7pm! 1/2 PRICE WINE, BEERS AND COCKTAILS. Select appetizers HALF OFF!!! Available at our Bar Area Monday- Friday!

    Weekday Happy Hour Photo

  • New Lunch Menu!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    Come try our new lunch menu, offered Monday-Saturday 11:30 am - 3:30 pm! You won't be disappointed!

    New Lunch Menu! Photo

  • $60 Per Person Family Style Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 AM - 7:45 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:45 PM
    Offered 7 Days a Week | Tax and Gratuity Not Included | Children 12 and Under Included Includes: Wine, Sangria, & Draft Beer Cold Antipasto Baked Clams Fried Calamari Margherita Detroit Style Pizza Eggplant Parmigiana Penne Vodka or Rigatoni Pomodoro Skirt Steak Chicken Francese Coffee & Dessert

Menu

A Salute's menu was last updated on 9/29/2024.

$60 Per Person | Offered 7 Days a Week | Tax and Gratuity Not Included | Children 12 and Under Included

Includes:

  • Wine, Sangria, & Draft Beer

    • Cold Antipasto

      • Baked Clams

        • Fried Calamari

          • Margherita Detroit Style Pizza

            • Eggplant Parmigiana

              • Penne Vodka or Rigatoni Pomodoro

                • Skirt Steak

                  • Chicken Francese

                    • Coffee & Dessert

                      Last updated: September 29, 2024

                      What 603 people are saying

                      A Salute reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                      Overall ratings and reviews

                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                      4.6
                      4.6 based on recent ratings
                      • 4.6Food
                      • 4.7Service
                      • 4.7Ambience
                      • 4.5Value

                      Noise • Energetic

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      A Salute offers a delightful dining experience with its "authentic Italian flavors" and "warm hospitality." Guests rave about the "family style dinner" as a "great value," with "delicious food" and "friendly service." The unique "old church setting" adds a charming ambiance, making it a "must try" for locals and visitors alike.
                      603 Reviews

                      1. Emily

                        New Jersey1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Everything was delicious. We still basically only apps we had to bake clams. They were excellent the calamari, the Arancini balls and the meatballs, and I have to say everything was absolutely delicious.

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                      2. Damian

                        New Jersey1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The food was amazing, and the staff made me feel so welcome. A perfect night out!

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                      3. Wei

                        New Jersey1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The sauce was full of flavor, service was kind—felt like home. I’ll return with friends.

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                      4. Priya

                        New Jersey1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 4 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The pasta was divine & the service made me feel like family. Truly unforgettable meal!

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                      5. James

                        New Jersey1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Everyone was friendly from the hostess to the waitress whose name was Alyssa. She was always coming over to us making sure we had everything and our drinks were full! Great place

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                      6. Jill

                        New Jersey1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        This outdoor patio is so comfy and relaxing. Best place for summer in Monmouth. Apps and entrees were delicious.

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                      7. Gisele

                        New Jersey1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Came here for a 30th birthday awhile back and it was so good so we decided to come back for date nite! Daniela was a gem. She was sweet and made great martinis! Pizza pasta dishes and chicken parm was out of this world. They serve it on this cool cast iron skillet! Pizza on cutting board! So Cool!

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                      8. Jason

                        New Jersey1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        This family style menu is insane. $60 and all you can eat and drink and they give you food to take home. Must try . Best bang for buck!

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                      9. Joanna

                        New Jersey1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Such a cute venue. Service was wonderful and food was delicious.

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                      10. Adriana

                        New Jersey1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Everything I heard about this place is true. From food , meatballs , drinks , sauce is great. Andy was the best server

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                      FAQs

                      A Salute does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. A Salute also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 566-0267.

                      A Salute is rated 4.6 stars by 603 OpenTable diners.

                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                      2 people
                      9:00 PM
                      Booked 7 times today
                      Google Map for A Salute

                      74 Main St, Matawan, NJ 07747-2629

                      Dining areas

                      Additional information

                      • Cross street
                        North st
                      • Neighborhood
                        Matawan
                      • Hours of operation
                        Mon–Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
                      • Price
                        $31 to $50
                      • Cuisines
                        Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary Italian
                      • Dining style
                        Casual Dining
                      • Dress code
                        Casual Dress
                      • Parking details
                        Public Lot
                      • Public transit
                        A quick walk from the Aberdeen/Matawan Train Station
                      • Payment options
                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                      • Executive chef
                        Chef Nick Freire
                      • Additional
                        Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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