“Another amazing meal at our regular date night spot. We had the pleasure of having Mark as our waiter- he's new to the staff but an excellent addition! Johnathan was training him and also did an awesome job of stepping back and letting Mark take the lead and jumping in if needed. We tried a new antipasto bruschetta that they added to the menu and it is not to be missed! Delicious! Thank you 618 for delivering consistent food and service.“
“Service was excellent. Food was very good. But some things could be changed. For instance, serving French fries and potato chips with steak cheapens the meal. There were no form of green vegetables in the dinners. Vegetable consisted of some 4 or five dots of purried something and a few tiny cubes of maybe parsnips. Restaurant can't be contacted via phone, only internet. Big problem. Sometimes a customer needs to contact restaurant to speak to someone directly and guickly.. But this is impossible. Overall food was excellent and facility was nicely set up and very appealing looking.“
“Maria is an absolute gem behind the bar at Centrada! Her humility shines through, yet her presence lights up the room. What truly amazed me was how she remembered my drink preferences after just one visit. If you're in the mood for an espresso martini, Maria's creations are pure fire! Centrada is definitely the go-to spot, thanks to Maria's exceptional service and talent.“
“It was a very busy night but we were able to be seated right away. The waitress was very friendly and realized we were celebrating Ramadan; she made us aware if there was pork in any of the food we were ordering and asked if we would like to customize our choices, if possible.The food was very good and each person who brought anything to our table was very courteous. There were just two moments of not being able to eat while waiting for grated cheese & and for someone so we could ask for salt.We were asked when the food was brought out if we would like grated cheese; but they never came back. The hostess noticed as soon as we started looking around and came over to see if we needed something. She brought grated cheese instantly.We wanted a little salt on the salad, but there was none on the table, and it took a bit before I was able to ask for it.Being it was busy, we assumed they were busy or got distracted.All and all... for as busy as it was, the two moments were not as bad as it could have been and definitely worth choosing to eat there.Highly recommend“
“This was an absolute hidden gem! We were trying to find something midway for our friends meeting us and decided to try it. What a pleasant surprise! Our waiter was super nice and provided great service. They even accommodated a special request of clams on the half shell, and they were great. Shrimp scampi over linguine was tasty and lobster ravioli was delicious and even came with half a lobster tail. Desserts were great too. Definitely will be back. Ambiance was a little dated, but it was clean including the bathrooms.“
“We chose to have our rehearsal dinner here and it was the best decision! The wine room was perfect and they had it decorated for Valentine's day which was beautiful. All of our guests are still saying how delicious the food was! Corey was so easy to work with and made sure our night was perfect.“
“Went here for the first time tonight in a party of four. We ordered nine different tapas dishes and a salad to share. Also wine and sangria. There was a great variety of tapas along with other dishes to choose from, including paella. The food was all excellent, served hot , very fresh and well seasoned and presented beautifully with excellent enhancements/sauces, garnish, etc. I liked the pacing of the meal, with dishes served one or a couple at a time, which we all shared. The service was great and the environment was modern, classy but comfortable. I highly recommend this restaurant. We will definitely be back.“
“It was our second time there. The food is very fresh and authentic. Many traditional Italian dishes that are well prepared and presented. I had the seafood stew special which was excellent. It was $42 a little pricey but worth it. My wife had the eggplant Parmesan. It was excellent. We tried out the Jersey shore pizza. We thought it was very good.  Service was excellent. We have tried many different Italian restaurants and would definitely go back.“
“Was passing through for work and swung by to grab a bite before heading home. Unassuming from the outside, but a nicely decorated inside. I sat at the bar and got solid, albeit a touch slow, service. Had to wait a while to order after I wasn't ready right away, and again for the check, but the bar tender was solo so definitely will extend some grab. I got the sweet potato and volcano rolls and they were both really good. Fresh, flavorful. Thought the price was good too for the quality. Overall a great experience and I wouldn't hesitate to stop by again!“
“Had a lovely dinner with friends, our 1st time at Brio Italian Grille. Chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes & asparagus, was good, but, could have been warmer when served. Chicken Milanese was also good, but also not hot enough. Salads & pasta dish very good. The sour dough Bread was crusty & served with butter, delicious!On to dessert...My cheesecake was served upside down, a bit watery, as if it had been frozen & defrosted, for me, this dessert was a miss. Our waitress was great, enthusiastic & friendly. Overall seeing our friends & catching up, made it a fun experience in the end. ??“
Mediterranean • $$$
“I had dinner this past Saturday with 10 of my friends and everything was excellent. The Grilled octopus was cooked so perfectly we had to order an additional 2 more after we finished our original appetizers! All around the food was delicious. My friend is still raving about her stuffed chicken, she said it was light and airy not heavy at all, I remember she didn't leave any to go to waste! The ambience is very cool & they staff is super nice. Jeannette was continuously checking to see if we needed anything throughout the night. then we finished the night off with some dancing and drinks at the bar. Highly recommend and will be back!“
“Baseline Social is an incredible place! I’ve been to Baseline a few times and have had a great time so I’m having my birthday celebration there this weekend. Ivy has been great to work with and as flexible as possible to accommodate my parties needs.Parking: Parking is plentiful but it isn’t very easy to find. I found it easiest to get there from the Main St in Oceanport.“
“Usually when I temper my expectations I come away impressed. Despite all the glamorous pictures of the atmosphere online, which to be fair made me think it was like a space in an amusement park being next to iPlay America, I was expecting gimmicky food and drinks. Instead what I got mostly matched the atmosphere, which is nicer and looks less convoluted in person: an excellent cocktail, a solid beer pour, and a reasonably good appetizer. All in a restaurant environment that is a modern version of hip and trendy, and that isn't negatively affected by being in an indoor arcade space. Let's Spoon was an expertly-crafted concoction of gin and raspberry jam, lending itself to a slightly thicker-than-average consistency for the cocktail. I would have joked that a spoon in the drink would make the aesthetic, but my friend ordered one after and got a tiny spoon with raspberry jam in her drink. This was definitely on the stronger side, with enough gin to round out the drink and make it feel worthwhile. I can tell it's a good, if not great, cocktail because I was able to happily sip on it. As a cocktail bar, Loaded Spoon is relaxing and markedly better than the average restaurant. I ordered the Thai Chicken Skewers, and this was also better than expected: the Thai chili sauce had prominent flavors, the chicken was barbecued well if not a tad overcooked, and the bread served with it sopped up the wonderful sauce nicely. Now I'm slightly curious about the entrees. Desserts in particular have my attention, as what I saw looked delicious and multi-layered with fresh whipped cream and numerous sweet elements. The milkshakes I saw ordered looked better than competing milkshake menus at other restaurants that do over-the-top milkshakes with cake, etc. on top. All of the desserts looked to be outrageous. This is a higher-end establishment, so do expect to come here for a special occasion or a night out for drinks. The bar has plenty of space, with a couple of benches and seats wrapping around the room. The dining room tables also looked comfortable, and well-constructed like a nicer Atlantic City casino restaurant. A lot of reviews mention the service, and the bartenders were pretty much on top of their game. I appreciate how they provided water as well without having to ask for it. The front desk staff were accommodating enough to questions. All-in-all I had a wonderful time at The Loaded Spoon, which is what matters in a cocktail bar.“
“Svc was very good but the food was outstanding from top to bottom at the Sea CrestScallops 9/10Crab cakes 9/10Ny strip 10/10Skirt steak 10/10All the sides we had were great too..what the heck is the secret to those fries OMG, best fry I ever had..expect 100 a head with drinks apps and a dessert to share ..It's in the old Doolan's so it needs a face lift but they are on their way...cool little speak easy built in as well so the parents have somewhere to chill while the kids are at the sweet 16 in the catering room...read a book by the fire and have some milk n cookies ?“
“Love coming here! However yesterday’s lemon actually was not made correctly and way too sweet and the Lemon grass was missing. I had brought friends there for first time and recommended the drink which no one liked. Very disappointed.In addition wanted to buy a few bottles of bourbon cream for Christmas gifts, which is awesome, and they were out of it? Left to go to Colts Neck pub up the road and got a better well made drink.“